
doi: 10.2172/911458 , 10.2172/794337
This report documents the results of a test of the New Calcining Facility (NWCF) process decontamination system. The decontamination system test occurred in December 1981, during non-radioactive testing of the NWCF. The purpose of the decontamination system test was to identify equipment whose design prevented effective calcine removal and decontamination. Effective equipment decontamination was essential to reduce radiation fields for in-cell work after radioactive processing began. The decontamination system test began with a pre-decontamination inspection of the equipment. The pre- decontamination inspection documented the initial condition and cleanliness of the equipment. It provided a basis for judging the effectiveness of the decontamination. The decontamination consisted of a series of equipment flushes using nitric acid and water. A post-decontamination equipment inspection determined the effectiveness of the decontamination. The pre-decontamination and post-decontamination equipment inspections were documented with photographs. The decontamination system was effective in removing calcine from most of the NWCF equipment as evidenced by little visible calcine residue in the equipment after decontamination. The decontamination test identified four areas where the decontamination system required improvement. These included the Calciner off-gas line, Cyclone off-gas line, fluidizing air line, and the Calciner baffle plates. Physical modifications to enhance decontamination were made to those areas, resulting in an effective NWCF decontamination system.
And Non-Radioactive Wastes From Nuclear Facilities, Design, Performance Testing, 12 Management Of Radioactive Wastes, Maintenance Facilities, Radioactive Processing, 540, 620, 12 - Mgmt Of Radioactive And Non-Radioactive Wastes From Nuclear Facilities Calcine, Calcine, Radioactive Waste Facilities, Off-Gas Systems Decontamination, Decontamination
And Non-Radioactive Wastes From Nuclear Facilities, Design, Performance Testing, 12 Management Of Radioactive Wastes, Maintenance Facilities, Radioactive Processing, 540, 620, 12 - Mgmt Of Radioactive And Non-Radioactive Wastes From Nuclear Facilities Calcine, Calcine, Radioactive Waste Facilities, Off-Gas Systems Decontamination, Decontamination
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