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A radioactive metal processing industry perspective source.

A Johnson1

  • 1Energy Solutions, 1009 Commerce Park, Suite 100, TN 37830, USA. ajohnson@energysolutions.com

Health Physics
|October 13, 2006
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Despite low disposal costs, the nuclear industry rarely recycles radioactive scrap metal. A new concept proposes a centralized facility for processing very-low-activity metals, streamlining clearance and promoting recycling.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • The U.S. faces low costs and ample space for radioactive waste disposal.
  • Recycling of contaminated scrap metal is limited despite increased demand for scrap commodities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the current U.S. economic environment for radioactive waste disposition.
  • To explore the nuclear industry's reluctance to recycle potentially contaminated scrap metal.
  • To introduce a novel concept for processing and disposing of very-low-activity metals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current U.S. economic conditions for radioactive waste.
  • Analysis of industry behavior regarding scrap metal recycling.
  • Examination of existing technologies for metal prescreening and recycling.

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  • Conceptualization of a centralized facility for very-low-activity metal disposition.

    • Main Results:

    • Low radioactive waste disposal costs and available space disincentivize recycling.
    • Perceived risks associated with recycling contaminated metals deter industry participation.
    • Existing technologies allow for prescreening non-contaminated metals and limited recycling of contaminated metals.

    Conclusions:

    • The nuclear industry predominantly opts for traditional disposal over recycling due to cost and perceived risk.
    • A new centralized facility for very-low-activity metals could standardize licensing and clearance processes.
    • This approach may encourage the recycling of metals currently considered waste.