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Nuclear
Filter Technology and LATA are teamed together to bring Gas Generation
Test services that utilize proven "bell jar" technology
to all DOE sites. |
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Hydrogen
Gas Generation Test Canisters (GGTCs) in Building 371 at Rocky Flats
are shown in the top photo. The bottom photo shows a close-up of
the 304-liter GGTCs manufactured by Nuclear Filter Technology.
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The
"bell jar" technology is a breakthrough in providing relatively
inexpensive, safe testing of TRU waste drums to determine their TRUPACT-II
shipping status. |
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Designed
by LATA and manufactured by Nuclear Filter Technology, GGTCs meet
NQA-1 and WIPP Gas Generation Testing Program requirements. |
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Hydrogen
gas samples are taken at 18 or 96 hour intervals (depending on if
the test is conducted at room temperature or at 63.3°C). |
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Operational
software converts the analysis output into wattage limits that determine
if the drum is shippable as is or if it must be repackaged. |
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For
up to 90% of the drums tested, depending on waste stream, the drum
is shippable without costly repackaging. |
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GGTCs are in operation at RFETS where over 1,000 drums have been tested. |
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