PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR TREATMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM MERCHANT SHIP REACTORS

A proposed development program is made for the treatment and disposal of radioactive wastes from Merchant Ship Reactors. Both ion exchange resin and filters are to be used for coolant system cleanup. The development program is concerned with methods of handling and packaging of the spent resin, filter cake and rare gases for safe disposal. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Oak Ridge National Laboratory

  Department of Energy
  Oak Ridge, TN  United States  37831
• Authors:
  • Higginis, I R
  • Neill, W J
• Publication Date: 1958-3-19

Media Info

• Pagination: 6 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Equipment maintenance; Nuclear reactors; Radiation doses; Radioactive wastes; Spent reactor fuels
• Old TRIS Terms: Nuclear reactor maintenance; Radiological safety
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00026138
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Contract Numbers: W-7405-eng-26
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 4 1973 12:00AM