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Main Title Recovery of Low-Level Radioactive Waste Packages from Deep Ocean Disposal Sites.
Author Walden, B. B. ;
CORP Author Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MA. Dept. of Ocean Engineering.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.
Year Published 1987
Report Number WHOI-87-14; EPA-68-01-6272;
Stock Number PB88-106869
Additional Subjects Radioactive wastes ; Materials recovery ; Marine salvage ; Waste disposal ; Deep ocean vehicles ; Containers ; Ocean waste disposal ; Radioactive waste disposal
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Collation 43p
Abstract
The paper presents the methods used for the recovery of three low-level radioactive waste packages from deep ocean disposal sites in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The design of the recovery equipment and its utilization by the submersibles ALVIN and PISCES VI is described. Considerations for future waste disposal and recovery techniques are provided.