Integrated thermal and nonthermal treatment technology and subsystem cost sensitivity analysis

Abstract

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Proposed research and development plan for mixed low-level waste forms

“…Cost analysis has been treated extensively elsewhere (Shropshire et al 1995;Harvego and Schafer 1996), and has shown that overall life-cycle costs are most affected by disposal costs. This conclusion emphasizes the volume reduction capabilities of candidate waste forms and associated processes.…”