An Improvement to Low-Level Radioactive Waste Vitrification Processes.

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Abstract:

Low-Level Radioactive Waste Vitrification LLWV is a technically feasible and cost competitive alternative to the traditional immobilization options, i.e., cementation or bituminization. This thesis analyzes cementation, bituminization and vitrification, reviews the impact of the Low-Level Waste stream composition on the vitrification process, then proposes and discusses several techniques to control the votile radionuclides in a Process Improved LLWV system PILLWV. The techniques that control the volatile radionuclides include chemical precipitation, electrodialysis, and iuon exchange. Ion exchange is preferred. A comparison of the technical specifications, of the regulatory compliance, and of the cost considerations shows the PILLWV to be the superior LLW immobilization option. Author

Author(s):
Horton, Walter S.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY MILITARY PERSONNEL CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0073

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*WASTE DISPOSAL, *RADIOACTIVE WASTES, COST ESTIMATES, THESES, CESIUM, LOW LEVEL, CHEMICAL PRECIPITATION, ION EXCHANGE, ELECTRODIALYSIS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiation Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
*Vitrification, Cementation, Bituminization, LLWV(Low Level Radioactive Waste Vitrification), PILLWV(Process Improved Low Level Radioactive Waste Vitrification), Radionuclides
Report Date:
1986 May 01