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Pilot-Scale Decontamination of Surrogate Radionuclides in a Pilot-Scale Drinking Water Distribution System
Citation:
Szabo, Jeff. Pilot-Scale Decontamination of Surrogate Radionuclides in a Pilot-Scale Drinking Water Distribution System. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, EPA/600/R-16/148, 2016.
Impact/Purpose:
This study examined decontamination of non-radioactive cesium, strontium and cobalt in a pilot scale model of a drinking water distribution system. The system was outfitted with coupons (excised pipe wall samples) of corroded iron and cement-mortar, which are common distribution system materials. Results from this study were compared with similar decontamination data generated in smaller bench scale experimental systems.
Description:
This study examined decontamination of non-radioactive cesium, strontium and cobalt in a pilot scale model of a drinking water distribution system. The system was outfitted with coupons (excised pipe wall samples) of corroded iron and cement-mortar, which are common distribution system materials. Results from this study were compared with similar decontamination data generated in smaller bench scale experimental systems.