Method for stabilization and removal of radioactive waste and non hazardous waste contained in buried objects

摘要

A method and apparatus for the stabilization and safe removal of buried waste that is tested and classified as being transuranic or not transuranic waste and disposed accordingly. The buried waste (usually in vertical pipe units) is enclosed in a casing and ground and mixed with the surrounding soil. This process allows for chemical reactions to occur that stabilizes the mixture. The entire process is contained within the casing to avoid contamination. In situ or external testing is done for radio isotopes to classify the waste. If it is classified as transuranic the waste is removed in a controlled way into a retrieval enclosure and disposed off in drums. If the waste is not transuranic then grout is introduced into the mixture, allowed to set and the resulting monolith is removed and buried in trenches.

主权项

1. A method for safe removal of buried waste comprising:
a) enclosing the buried waste in a casing; b) providing a system for grinding and mixing the buried waste with surrounding soil to form a mixture c) permitting chemical reactions to occur during mixing to stabilize the mixture; d) testing the mixture for radio isotopes and e) providing a retrieval mechanism for removal of the buried wastewhereby the mixture is stabilized underground without the possibility of surface contamination, tested and safely removed for disposal.