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Transuranic sealed source recovery project.

J A Tompkins1, M W Pearson

  • 1jatompkins@/anl.gov

Health Physics
|October 24, 2001
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The Off Site Source Recovery Project assists facilities in managing transuranic sealed sources, such as plutonium and americium, that cannot be recycled or commercially disposed of. They provide recovery services to Department of Energy storage sites.

Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Radiological Engineering
  • Waste Management

Background:

  • Transuranic elements, including plutonium (Pu) and americium (Am), are often generated as sealed sources in various industrial and research applications.
  • Certain transuranic sealed sources may lack viable pathways for recycling or commercial disposal due to their isotopic composition or contamination levels.
  • Safe and secure management of these obsolete sources is critical to prevent environmental contamination and radiological risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a specialized service for the recovery and disposition of transuranic sealed sources.
  • To offer a solution for facilities possessing transuranic sealed sources with no recycling or commercial disposal options.
  • To ensure the secure transfer of these materials to a designated Department of Energy (DOE) storage site.

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Main Methods:

  • The Off Site Source Recovery Project (OSRP) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) offers expert assistance.
  • OSRP personnel manage the recovery process for sealed sources containing isotopes like 239Pu, 238Pu, and 241Am.
  • Secure transportation and transfer to a DOE-approved storage facility are coordinated.

Main Results:

  • Successful recovery of transuranic sealed sources from non-DOE facilities.
  • Safe transfer and storage of materials with no commercial disposal routes.
  • Mitigation of potential risks associated with unmanaged radioactive sources.

Conclusions:

  • The OSRP at LANL provides a vital service for the safe management of difficult-to-dispose-of transuranic sealed sources.
  • This program ensures regulatory compliance and enhances nuclear material safety.
  • Facilities with such sources can rely on OSRP for secure and effective recovery solutions.