Gas generation from transuranic waste degradation: data summary and interpretation
- 1 December 1979
- report
- Published by Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI)
Abstract
A comprehensive review of all applicable gas generation data resulting from the degradation of existing and potential forms of transuranic-contaminated wastes is presented. Extensive experimental studies have been performed under both realistic environmental conditions expected in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and overtest conditions. Degradation mechanisms investigated were radiolysis, thermal decomposition and dewatering, bacterial action, and chemical corrosion. Waste matrices studied include cellulosics, plastics, rubbers, organic composite, concrete-TRU ash, asphalt, process sludges, and mild steel. Measured gas generation rates are presented in terms of gas moles/year/drum of waste and in G(gas) values for radiolysis. The effects of multiple variables on gas generation are also described. 7 figures, 15 tables.Keywords
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