Transmutation of radwaste using accelerators

A concept was proposed by Rockwell Hanford Operations, a prime contractor for the Department of Energy (DOE), to deactivate specified nuclear wastes. Work to date was first reviewed which included literature and meetings. Criteria for feasibility were established. Accelerator concepts to meet the criteria centered on the spallation accelerator with added moderation and boost mode. Optimum target was envisioned to be a combination actinide blanket with center fission product core. A figure plotting fraction transmuted vs. time in days showed what fluxes and cross-sections were necessary to achieve practicality. Problems that need to be faced were discussed. The Rockwell proposal was reviewed followed by conclusions and future work proposed