Evaluation procedure for radioactive waste treatment processes

Abstract

An aspect of the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory's nuclear waste management R&D programs has been to develop an evaluation procedure for radioactive waste treatment processes. This report describes our process evaluation method. Process worth is expressed as a numerical index called the Figure-of-Merit (FOM), which is computed using a hierarchical, linear, additive, scoring model with constant criteria weights and nonlinear value functions. A numerical example is used to demonstrate the procedure and to point out some of its strengths and weaknesses. Potential modifications and extensions are discussed, and an extensive reference list is included.

Los Alamos Controlled Air Incinerator for radioactive waste. Volume I. Rationale, process, equipment, performance, and recommendations

“…To counteract this tend¬ ency, the Los Alamos Waste Management Group developed a procedure to assist objective selection of the best equipment to perform specific func¬ tions. 33 Reference 3-3 addresses the use of the evalua¬ tion procedure in comparing whole processes. Generally, evaluation criteria and methods remain the same when evaluating components.…”