Fabrication of a Sludge-Conditioning System for Processing Legacy Wastes from the Gunite and Associated Tanks

Randolph, J.D. ; Lewis, B.E. ; Farmer, J.R. ; Johnson, M.A.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

关键词: Sludges;    Remedial Action;    Radioactive Waste Storage;    Radioactive Waste Facilities;    Storage Facilities;   

DOI  :  10.2172/760342
RP-ID  :  ORNl/TM-2000/222
RP-ID  :  760342

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Sludge Conditioning System (SCS) for the Gunite and Associated Tanks (GAATs) is designed to receive, monitor, characterize and process legacy waste materials from the South Tank Farm tanks in preparation for final transfer of the wastes to the Melton Valley Storage Tanks (MVSTs), which are located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The SCS includes (1) a Primary Conditioning System (PCS) Enclosure for sampling and particle size classification, (2) a Solids Monitoring Test Loop (SMTL) for slurry characterization, (3) a Waste Transfer Pump to retrieve and transfer waste materials from GAAT consolidation tank W-9 to the MVSTs, (4) a PulsAir Mixing System to provide mixing of consolidated sludges for ease of retrieval, and (5) the interconnecting piping and valving. This report presents the design, fabrication, cost, and fabrication schedule information for the SCS.