Unvented Drum Handling Plan.

Mcdonald, K. M. ; DeRosa, D. C.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Containers;    Alpha-bearing wastes;    Excavation;    Hydrogen fuels;    Waste retrieval;   

RP-ID  :  DE2003804477

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

During FY 2000 TRU retrieval activities, it was discovered that two shipments of Sequoia Fuels TRU waste drums did not have appropriate venting devices to prevent the buildup of hydrogen gas, revealing a condition that was insufficiently evaluated in the Authorization Basis. Although it was expected that TRU retrieval activities would eventually encounter unvented drums, it was not expected that this would occur until retrieval of covered drums began using a future Authorization Basis revision to allow excavation and venting of the drums. This plan presents the path forward for managing of unvented drums, and shows the controls that will allow for safe handling and venting of any unvented drums encountered in the future.