REPORT ON RADIOACTIVE-WASTE PACKAGING

The processing and disposal of radioactive ion-exchange resins is described. These resins become radioactive as a result of being used in treating the primary coolant water of the N.S. Savannah. It is concluded that after appropriate processing by the Nuclear Servicing Vessel, the radioactive resin shall be packaged in containers suitable for disposal at sea in regions where water depths exceed 1000 fathoms.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This document is available for review at the Department of Commerce Library, Main Commerce Building, Washington, D.C., under reference number SPD59-062.
• Corporate Authors:

  General Dynamics

  Quincy, MA  United States  02169
• Authors:
  • Betchley, R T
• Publication Date: 1959-6-22

Media Info

• Pagination: 6 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Nuclear powered ships; Radioactive wastes; Resins; Spent reactor fuels; Waste disposal
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00026191
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: SPD59-062
• Contract Numbers: AT(30-3)-338
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Apr 13 1973 12:00AM