Composition and Technical Basis for K Basin Settler Sludge Simulant for Inspection, Retrieval, and Pump Testing
This report provides the formulation and technical basis for a K Basin Settler Tank Sludge simulant that will be used by the K Basin Closure Project (KBC) to test and develop equipment/approaches for Settler Tank sludge level measurement and retrieval in a mock-up test system of the actual Settler Tanks. The sludge simulant may also be used to demonstrate that the TOYO high pressure positive displacement pump design (reversing valves and hollow balls) is suitable for transfer of Settler Tank sludge from the K West (KW) Basin to the Cold Vacuum Drying Facility (CVDF) (~500 ft). As requested the by the K Basins Sludge Treatment Project (STP) the simulant is comprised of non-radioactive (and non-uranium) constituents.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 969743
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-16619 Rev. 1; 830403000; TRN: US1000412
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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HANFORD RESERVATION
FUEL STORAGE POOLS
SLUDGES
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K Basin
KE Basin
K East Basin
KW Basin
K West Basin
Sludge Treatment Project (STP)
K Basin Closure (KBC)
level measurement
positive displacement pump testing
Hanford
spent nuclear fuel
Settler Tank
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sludge surrogate
shear strength
retrieval
uranium
water fraction