General design criteria and descriptions of the Waste Solidification Engineering Prototypes equipment are discussed. The WSEP is a developmental facility for solidifying highly radioactive liquid wastes from reprocessing of power reactor fuels by the pot, spray, and phosphate glass processes. Design criteria are based upon providing a developmental facility with a high degree of flexibility and integrity for demonstrations of various waste solidification processes and equipment with fully radioactive materials. Special features of the equipment for process and mechanical functions to be performed during the demonstrations are presented. Process functions include overall flowsheet requirements, process control features, process effluent treatment and control, and special features of process equipment. Mechanical functions include remote handling and transfer of material and equipment, and storage and testing of containers full of soldified waste. Equipment performance during nonradioactive shakedown tests, and the process safety review are summarized. Equipment performance has been good, and the first radioactive run was made in the WSEP in November 1966.

With detailed photos and schematic system diagrams, the Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Treatment Technologies Handbook provides the latest information on current technologies in the market. Intended as a reference for scientists, engineers, and engineering students, it covers waste-related thermal and non-thermal technologies, separation techniques, and stabilization technologies. It provides an overview of recent waste technologies, for both hazardous chemical wastes and radioactive wastes. By implementing the techniques presented in this book, readers will be able to decide which appropriate technology to use and how to design the equipment for their particular needs.