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GREATER CONFINEMENT DISPOSAL [1 record]

Record 1 1996-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Nuclear Waste Materials
CONT

Boreholes. ... In the US, holes are being used to dispose of LLW that has high concentrations of gamma emitting nuclides or other long-lived nuclides. The method is often referred to as "greater confinement disposal" and is practiced at the Nevada Test Site ... facilities. Since the holes are sometimes constructed by augering into the soil they are often referred to as "augered holes".

CONT

The Department of Energy ... has been experimenting with disposal of high dose rate waste packages containing high specific activity wastes in cylindrical holes. This "Greater Confinement Disposal" method offers better shielding of workers and, in some cases, better protection against intruders due to deeper burial. Greater Confinement Disposal is being used at the Nevada Test Site....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Déchets nucléaires

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gestión de los desechos
  • Desechos nucleares
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