Published 1987
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Journal article
Application of microwave energy for solidification of TRU waste
Creators
Description
The application of microwave energy for in-container solidification of simulated transuranic (TRU)-contaminated precipitation sludges was studied. Preliminary results indicate that volume reductions of 80% are achievable by the continuous feeding of dried sludge into a waste container while applying microwave energy. An economic evaluation was completed showing that volume and weight reductions of up to 87% more are achievable than with an immobilization process currently in use on wet sludge
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.
- Journal Volume
- 55
- Series
- Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.
- Journal Page Range
- 143-145
- ISSN
- 0003-018X
- CODEN
- TANSA
Conference
- Title
- American Nuclear Society winter meeting.
- Dates
- 15-19 Nov 1987.
- Place
- Los Angeles, CA (USA).
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 19106707
- Subject category
- S12: MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference
- Descriptors DEI
- HEATING; MICROWAVE RADIATION; RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING; REDUCTION; SOLIDIFICATION; TRANSURANIUM COMPOUNDS; VOLUME
- Descriptors DEC
- CHEMICAL REACTIONS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; MANAGEMENT; RADIATIONS; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WASTE PROCESSING
Optional Information
- Secondary number(s)
- CONF-8711195--.