
doi: 10.2172/815096
Original estimates stated that the amount of radioactive waste that will be generated during the dismantling of the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor will approach two million kilograms with an associated volume of 2,500 cubic meters. The materials were activated by 14 MeV neutrons and were highly contaminated with tritium, which present unique challenges to maintain integrity during packaging and transportation. In addition, the majority of this material is stainless steel and copper structural metal that were specifically designed and manufactured for this one-of-a-kind fusion research reactor. This provided further complexity in planning and managing the waste. We will discuss the engineering concepts, innovative practices, and technologies that were utilized to size reduce, stabilize, and package the many unique and complex components of this reactor. This waste was packaged and shipped in many different configurations and methods according to the transportation regulations and disposal facility requirements. For this particular project, we were able to utilize two separate disposal facilities for burial. This paper will conclude with a complete summary of the actual results of the waste management costs, volumes, and best practices that were developed from this groundbreaking and successful project.
Neutrons, And Non-Radioactive Wastes From Nuclear Facilities, 36 Materials Science, 12 Management Of Radioactive Wastes, Transport, Tritium, Stainless Steels, Planning, Waste Management, Tokamaks - Tftr, Packaging, Tftr Tokamak, 70 Plasma Physics And Fusion Technology, Environmental Effects, Radioactive Wastes, Wastes, Environmental Effects Environmental Effects, Research Reactors, Copper, Regulations
Neutrons, And Non-Radioactive Wastes From Nuclear Facilities, 36 Materials Science, 12 Management Of Radioactive Wastes, Transport, Tritium, Stainless Steels, Planning, Waste Management, Tokamaks - Tftr, Packaging, Tftr Tokamak, 70 Plasma Physics And Fusion Technology, Environmental Effects, Radioactive Wastes, Wastes, Environmental Effects Environmental Effects, Research Reactors, Copper, Regulations
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