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Radium bearing waste disposal

Conference ·
OSTI ID:89990
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  1. Fernald Environmental Restoration Management Corp., Cincinnati, OH (United States)
  2. Foster Wheeler Environmental Corp. (United States)
Fernald radium bearing ore residue waste, stored within Silos 1 and 2 (K-65) and Silo 3, will be vitrified for disposal at the Nevada Test Site (NTS). A comprehensive, parametric evaluation of waste form, packaging, and transportation alternatives was completed to identify the most cost-effective approach. The impacts of waste loading, waste form, regulatory requirements, NTS waste acceptance criteria, as-low-as-reasonably-achievable principles, and material handling costs were factored into the recommended approach.
Research Organization:
Fernald Environmental Restoration Management Corp., Cincinnati, OH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC24-92OR21972
OSTI ID:
89990
Report Number(s):
FEMP--2388; CONF-950401--11; ON: DE95013793
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English