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Title: Criticality safety evaluation of disposing of K Basin sludge in double-shell tank AW-105

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/782390· OSTI ID:782390

A criticality safety evaluation is made of the disposal of K Basin sludge in double-shell tank (DST) AW-105 located in the 200 east area of Hanford Site. The technical basis is provided for limits and controls to be used in the development of a criticality prevention specification (CPS). A model of K Basin sludge is developed to account for fuel burnup. The iron/uranium mass ration required to ensure an acceptable magrin of subcriticality is determined.

Research Organization:
Hanford Site (HNF), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US DOE Office of Environmental Management (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-96RL13200
OSTI ID:
782390
Report Number(s):
HNF-3500-REV0; TRN: US0204674
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 4 Jun 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English