Published March 1976 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

Modern radwaste systems: an overview

Creators

  • 1. Chem Nuclear Systems, Inc., Bellevue, WA

Description

Systematic diagrams for early and present designs for solid and liquid radiowaste subsystems were presented. The trend toward automation was noted. Problems causing excessive maintenance were described, and the difficulty of excessive waste generation was discussed. Radioactive waste transportation considerations included a cost comparison for different type containers

Additional details

Additional titles

Augmented title (English)
Design of subsystems

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Chem. Eng. Prog.
Journal Volume
72
Journal Issue
3
Series
Chem. Eng. Prog.
Journal Page Range
43-46

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
7269345
Subject category
S12: MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES, AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES; S42: ENGINEERING;
Descriptors DEI
CONTAINERS; COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; MAINTENANCE; OPERATION; RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITIES; RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING; RADIOACTIVE WASTES; WASTE TRANSPORTATION
Descriptors DEC
MANAGEMENT; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WASTE PROCESSING; WASTES