Full-scale retrieval of simulated buried transuranic waste [electronic resource].

Published:: Washington, D.C. : United States. Dept. of Energy, 1993.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Physical Description:: 110 pages : digital, PDF file
Additional Creators:: Martin Marietta Corporation, United States. Department of Energy, and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information

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This report describes the results of a field test conducted to determine the effectiveness of using conventional type construction equipment for the retrieval of buried transuranic (TRU) waste. A cold (nonhazardous and nonradioactive) test pit (1,100 yd³ volume) was constructed with boxes and drums filled with simulated waste materials, such as metal, plastic, wood, concrete, and sludge. Large objects, including truck beds, tanks, vaults, pipes, and beams, were also placed in the pit. These materials were intended to simulate the type of wastes found in TRU buried waste pits and trenches. A series of commercially available equipment items, such as excavators and tracked loaders outfitted with different end effectors, were used to remove the simulated waste. Work was performed from both the abovegrade and belowgrade positions. During the demonstration, a number of observations, measurements, and analyses were performed to determine which equipment was the most effective in removing the waste. The retrieval rates for the various excavation techniques were recorded. The inherent dust control capabilities of the excavation methods used were observed. The feasibility of teleoperating reading equipment was also addressed.

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E 1.99:egg-wtd--10895
egg-wtd--10895

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Published through SciTech Connect.
09/01/1993.
"egg-wtd--10895"
"DE94002847"
Valentich, D.J.
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, IL (United States)

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Topical; 09/01/1993 - 09/01/1993

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AC07-76ID01570

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