Year
1986
Abstract
A mobile compaction service for processing dry active waste (DAW) using a high force supercompactor called \"Superpack\"xM (a trademark of INET Corporation) was started up in the last quarter 1985. The 2200 ton press makes it possible to compact many types of waste previously considered uncompactible (i.e., wood, pipe, valve bodies, and other metallic items). With this capability, it is not necessary to segregate waste, thus reducing the need for procedural controls on packaging. The high volume reduction factor achieved by Supercompaction will result in reduction in burial costs and savings in valuable burial site allocation space or site storage needs. This paper addresses recent changes in regulations, the need for clearly cost effective methods of volume reduction, and the need to minimize burial site allocation needs. In addition, the design of the press and the hydraulic control system are covered along with the startup experience.