Depleted uranium manufacturing waste minimization at the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant

摘要

The Y-12 Plant, managed by Martin Marietta Energy Systems for the Department of Energy has a comprehensive waste minimization program associated with the depleted uranium manufacturing. The program addresses all phases of the depleted uranium manufacturing from the initial casting to the finished product. The program addresses both by-product and waste in the manufacturing operations. Investigations are ongoing for process changes, process improvements, near-net shape processes, and other technology or business changes that will minimize waste. A detailed model of the manufacturing process is being developed.