Published 1996 | Version v1
Book

Innovative method used for radiological survey at FUSRAP site

Creators

  • 1. Bechtel National, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Description

A pneumatically deployed membrane system was used to conduct radiological surveys of the pipes and drains at a Department of Energy (DOE) Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) site in Adrian, Michigan. Remedial action consisted of the removal of residual radioactive sludge and oil. The innovative technology was used to transport a high-sensitivity probe specifically designed for this application, through designated pipes and drains. Use of this system made it possible to survey over 1,000 linear ft of underground drain line in one week, with no significant safety hazards. This was the first time this technology had been field tested at a site, resulting in cost savings of more than $1.5 million

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
American Nuclear Society, Inc.
Imprint Place
La Grange Park, IL (United States)
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the international topical meeting on nuclear and hazardous waste management (SPECTRM '96): Volume 3
Imprint Pagination
843 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 2009-2010.

Conference

Title
international conference on nuclear and hazardous waste management.
Acronym
SPECTRUM '96
Dates
18-23 Aug 1996.
Place
Seattle, WA (United States).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
28049078
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; S58: GEOSCIENCES; S12: MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
DRAINAGE; PIPES; RADIATION MONITORING; REMEDIAL ACTION; SURPLUS NUCLEAR FACILITIES
Descriptors DEC
MONITORING; NUCLEAR FACILITIES

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-960804--Vol.3.