PNNL

Abstract

This book will provide an overview of the key elements in remediating complex waste sites using the Hanford Site as a case study. In this chapter, the existing infrastructure to store and transfer Hanford wastes, a short history of operations in Hanford Tank Farms, the SST retrieval needs and subsequent DST waste handling operations for retrieval, treatment, and closure are discussed. Waste retrieval operational examples are summarized.