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A THERMAL MODEL OF THE IMMOBILIZATION OF LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE AS GROUT IN CONCRETE VAULTS

Journal Article · · Nuclear Engineering and Design
OSTI ID:944860
Salt solution will be mixed with cement and flyash/slag to form a grout which will be immobilized in above ground concrete vaults. The curing process is exothermic, and a transient thermal model of the pouring and curing process is herein described. A peak temperature limit of 85 C for the curing grout restricts the rate at which it can be poured into a vault. The model is used to optimize the pouring.
Research Organization:
SRS
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-08SR22470
OSTI ID:
944860
Report Number(s):
SRNL-STI-2008-00410
Journal Information:
Nuclear Engineering and Design, Journal Name: Nuclear Engineering and Design; ISSN NEDEAU; ISSN 0029-5493
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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