ALARA Analysis of Radiological Control Criteria Associated with Alternatives for Disposal of Hazardous Wastes

Aaberg, Rosanne L. ; Bilyard, Gordon R. ; Branch, Kristi M. ; Lavender, Jay C. ; Miller, Peter L.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Low-Level Radioactive Wastes;    Radioactive Waste Storage;    Alara;    Us Doe;    Economics;   

DOI  :  10.2172/15010041
RP-ID  :  PNNL-13877
RP-ID  :  AC05-76RL01830
RP-ID  :  15010041

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This ALARA analysis of Radiological Control Criteria (RCC) considers alternatives to continued storage of certain DOE mixed wastes. It also considers the option of treating hazardous wastes generated by DOE facilities, which have a very low concentration of radionuclide contaminants, as purely hazardous waste. Alternative allowable contaminant levels examined correspond to doses to an individual ranging from 0.01 mrem/yr to 10 to 20 mrem/yr. Generic waste inventory data and radionuclide source terms are used in the assessment. Economic issues, potential health and safety issues, and qualitative factors relating to the use of RCCs are considered.