A HISTORY AND DISCUSSION OF SPECIFIC RETENTION DISPOSAL OF RADIOACTIVE LIQUID WASTES IN THE 200 AREAS
- Author
- Haney, W. A.
- Published
- United States : [publisher not identified], 1958.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1958. - Physical Description
- microopaque : positive ; 8 x 13 cm
- Additional Creators
- Honstead, J. F.
- Summary
- Specific retention is defined at Hanford as that volume of water that may be disposed to the soil and be held against the force of gravity by the surface tension characteristics of the soil surfaces and pores, when expressed as per cent of packed soil volume. A history of this method of disposal at Hanford from 1944 through 1957 is presented, and recommendations for its use are outlined. A value of 6% by volume is recommended for specific retention application until unknowns associated with this disposal method can be more completely evaluated. About 6% by volume is thought to be a conservative value that recognizes the uncertainties resulting from poorly defined physical characteristics and lack of more certain information regarding the mechanism. In addition, continued discrimination against disposing of wastes by this method, even under the more restrictive conditions, is recommended. (C.H.)
- Report Numbers
- HW-54599
- Other Subject(s)
- Collection
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
- Note
- DOE contract number: W-31-109-ENG-52
NSA number: NSA-14-017634
OSTI Identifier 4161643
Research organization: General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
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