Published February 1996 | Version v1
Journal article

The use of a mobile supercompactor for low-level waste

  • 1. AEA Technology, Winfrith (United Kingdom). Recycling and Waste Management Dept.

Description

Supercompaction of solid low-level radioactive waste is now an established waste minimization technique. AEA Technology have been operating a mobile supercompactor in the UK since 1989 at Winfrith Technology Centre and have processed in excess of 30 000 waste drums. This service has been provided to a number of producers of low-level waste, and has been demonstrated as a valid and cost-effective option. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Energy
Journal Volume
35
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 27-31.
ISSN
0140-4067
CODEN
NEBSDV

Conference

Title
BNES conference on solid low level waste minimisation in the nuclear industry.
Dates
18 May 1995.
Place
London (United Kingdom).

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