Hydrolasing of Contaminated Underwater Basin Surfaces at the Hanford K-Area

摘要

This paper discusses selecting and Implementing hydrolasing technology to reduce radioactive contamination In preparing to dispose of the K Basins; two highly contaminated concrete basins at the Hanford Site. A large collection of spent nuclear fuel stored for many years underwater at the K Basins has been removed to stable, dry, safe storage. Remediation activities have begun for the remaining highly contaminated water, sludge, and concrete basin structures. Hydrolasing will be used to decontaminate and prepare the basin structures for disposal.