Design, Fabrication, and Testing of Waste RemovalSystems for the Fernald K-65 Silos

摘要

TPG Applied Technology, in collaboration with Fluor Fernald, has designed, fabricated, tested, delivered and isrncurrently providing technical support of a remotely operated waste retrieval system. The system includes the retrievalrnequipment, instrumentation, local controls and remote console system, containment systems, and total interface andrnconveyance equipment to retrieve the solid low-level radioactive waste from the Fernald Silos 1 & 2. The equipmentrnincludes:rn? Decant and Slurry Pump Module and Glove Box containment System; size: 8’ wide × 19’ long × 16’ high; weight:rn25,000 pounds; Qty: 6rn? Tele-operated and Articulated Tank Sluicing Modules and Glove Box Containment System; size: 6’ wide × 10’ longrnx 20’ high; weight: 14,000 pounds; Qty: 12rn? Fully Automated High Pressure Pump skids (operating at 3,000 psi); system size: 10’ wide × 21’ long × 7’ high;rnweight: 15,000 pounds; Qty: 4 skids plus 1 spare skid