The Hanford K Basin Closure Project involves the retrieval, transfer and processing of radioactive contaminated slurries containing partially corroded spent nuclear fuel from the K Basin spent fuel pools. The spent fuel is primarily metallic fuel from the operation of the Hanford reactors. The Sludge Treatment Project is being designed to treat and package this material in preparation for ultimate disposal. The processing of the contaminated slurries includes further corrosion of the remaining uncorroded uranium metal in a large heated vessel to form a more stable metal oxide for packaging and storage.
Revised: November 15, 2007 |
Published: March 14, 2007
Citation
Schmitt B.E., and J. Young. 2007.Flashing Slurry Releases. In EFCOG 17th Annual Safety Analysis Working Group Workshop, 10 pages. Escondido, California:Energy Facility Contractors Group.PNNL-SA-55037.