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Stanford Linear Accelerator Center

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Highlights of LLW, MLLW, and TRU(M) Waste Forecast

Annual Volumes

Annual Baseline Volumes

Annual Volumes Chart: See generator detail page for volumes 

Comparison to Previous Baseline(s)

Background

The Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) is a national laboratory operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Department of Energy. SLAC research facilities study the effects of electron-positron collisions to better understand the nature of the atomic nucleus and the relationship of subatomic particles. LLW is generated during normal operation of the accelerator in which some electrons may strike beam line components. When electrons strike the pipe and components, radioactive nuclei can be produced in the material. Radioactive waste is generated when activated and/or contaminated components undergo maintenance, repair, and/or replacement. This waste is produced on an irregular basis due to the nature of operations, and as such the production of LLW is not a planned activity.

Forecast Assumptions and Comments

SLAC assumes that radioactive waste generation/disposal will remain consistent with past rates due to the following:

- no scheduled facility closure, and,
- DOE funding supports SLAC waste disposal program at its present capabilities.

Waste Characteristic Data

Because no waste is included in the baseline forecast for SLAC, no waste class data are presented here.

Radionuclide Data

Because no waste is included in the baseline forecast for SLAC, no radionuclide data are presented here.

Other Forecast Data

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