Melter Throughput Enhancements for High-Iron HLW (open access)

Melter Throughput Enhancements for High-Iron HLW

This report describes work performed to develop and test new glass and feed formulations in order to increase glass melting rates in high waste loading glass formulations for HLW with high concentrations of iron. Testing was designed to identify glass and melter feed formulations that optimize waste loading and waste processing rate while meeting all processing and product quality requirements. The work included preparation and characterization of crucible melts to assess melt rate using a vertical gradient furnace system and to develop new formulations with enhanced melt rate. Testing evaluated the effects of waste loading on glass properties and the maximum waste loading that can be achieved. The results from crucible-scale testing supported subsequent DuraMelter 100 (DM100) tests designed to examine the effects of enhanced glass and feed formulations on waste processing rate and product quality. The DM100 was selected as the platform for these tests due to its extensive previous use in processing rate determination for various HLW streams and glass compositions.
Date: December 26, 2012
Creator: Kruger, A. A.; Gan, Hoa; Joseph, Innocent; Pegg, Ian L.; Matlack, Keith S.; Chaudhuri, Malabika et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Emergency Response CapabilityBaseline Needs AssessmentRequirements Document (open access)

Emergency Response CapabilityBaseline Needs AssessmentRequirements Document

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Date: December 26, 2012
Creator: Sharry, J A
System: The UNT Digital Library
Medicare Physician Payment: Private-Sector Initiatives Can Help Inform CMS Quality and Efficiency Incentive Efforts (open access)

Medicare Physician Payment: Private-Sector Initiatives Can Help Inform CMS Quality and Efficiency Incentive Efforts

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Date: December 26, 2012
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library