Filter testing and development for prolonged transuranic service and waste reduction
The life of High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters used in transuranic service is influenced greatly by the gaseous and particulate matter to which the filters are exposed. The most severe conditions encountered at Rocky Flats are at the ventilation systems serving the plutonium recovery operations in Bldg. 771. A project of filter testing and development for prolonged transuranic service and waste reduction was formally initiated at Rocky Flats on July 1, 1975. The project is directed toward improving filtration methods which will prolong the life of HEPA filter systems without sacrificing effectiveness. Another important aspect of the project is to reduce the volume of HEPA filter waste shipped from the plant for long-term storage. Progress to September 30, 1976, is reported.
- Research Organization:
- Atomics International Div., Golden, Colo. (USA). Rocky Flats Plant
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-04-3533
- OSTI ID:
- 5228288
- Report Number(s):
- RFP-2635; TRN: 78-004365
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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