Remote lighting systems for the defense waste processing facility

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6897156

Heckendorn, F M; Divona, C J

The Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) is under construction at the Savannah River Plant. In DWPF, an immobilization process solidifies radioactive waste sludge by vitrification into a leach-resistant borosilicate glass. The mixture of waste and glass solidifies in stainless steel containers for eventual transportation to an off-site federal repository. The DWPF contains a number of hot cell canyons that are remotely maintained using only a crane and crane-held impact wrench for replacing the equipment. In general, viewing into these canyons is accomplished through shielded windows and by the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV). Demonstration of the prototype remote light fixtures for the DWPF canyon was completed in 1984, and the actual plant equipment is scheduled for completion this year.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Plant, Aiken, SC
• OSTI ID: 6897156
• Report Number(s): CONF-861102-; TRN: 87-007750
• Journal Information: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Vol. 53; Conference: American Nuclear Society and Atomic Industrial Forum joint meeting, Washington, DC, USA, 16 Nov 1986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BOROSILICATE GLASS
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ENERGY SYSTEMS
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
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