Vitrification pilot plant experiences at Fernald, Ohio
- Dept. of Energy Fernald Field Office, Cincinnati, OH (United States)
- Fluor Daniel Fernald, Cincinnati, OH (United States)
A one metric ton/day Vitrification Pilot Plant (VITPP) at Fernald, Ohio, simulated the vitrification of radium and radon bearing silo residues using representative non-radioactive surrogates containing high concentrations of lead, sulfates, and phosphates. The vitrification process was carried out at temperatures of 1,150 to 1,350 C. The VITPP processed glass for seven months, until a breach of the melter containment vessel suspended operations. More than 70,000 pounds of surrogate glass were produced by the VITPP. Experiences, lessons learned, and path forward will be presented.
- Research Organization:
- Fluor Daniel Fernald, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC24-92OR21972
- OSTI ID:
- 653962
- Report Number(s):
- FEMP-2541; ON: DE98004663; BR: 35EW00000; 35EW20100; TRN: 98:010193
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 18 Jul 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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