Low-level radwaste solidification

Low-Level Radwaste Solidification Topical Report characterizes radwaste solidification processes and systems currently in use and under development. The report identifies the types of waste, solidification agents, and general criteria which affect radwaste-solidification systems and processes. The chemistry and physics of the radwaste solidification processes are discussed along with a summary of several studies. The various radwaste-solidification processes and corresponding commercial radwaste-solidification systems are described. Radwaste shipping and burial containers, including high-integrity containers, along with container handling and storage systems are briefly discussed and many of the commercially available containers are described. Other topics discussed include dry active waste (DAW) production, DAW processing techniques, and some of the commercial compaction equipment is described. Radwaste-packaging efficiencies for several commercial processes are also provided