|
|
RGC: Project Experience
Canadian Uranium Mill Waste Disposal Technology
Canada
- Client:
- National Uranium Tailings Program, CANMET
- Years of Service:
- 1986 to 1987
- Project Description:
- This manual is the concluding and summary document
of the Technology Program of the Canadian
National Uranium Tailings Program which summarizes the
findings of this program and outlines current
technology relevant for Canada.
SRK was selected as the contractor for the writing of
this manual and the evaluation of appropriate
Canadian technology. SRK also contributed extensively
to a number of the studies in the program.
- Services Provided:
- Dr. Robertson was the Senior Author for SRK on this project.
The manual provides a description of the tailings and site
characteristics at existing Canadian uranium
tailings deposits. It reviews the objectives for the
long term containment of tailings and the applicable
regulatory approach, criteria and guidelines, as well
as International practice and technology.
Technology appropriate to Canadian conditions are described
under the following headlines:
- Site Selection
- Placement Methods
- Active and Passive Dewatering Systems
- Frost Action
- Barriers to Seepage
- Barriers to Radon
- Erosion Protection
- Control Structures
- Chemical Control (including acid generation abatement)
- Technology for Other Wastes
- Other Technical Issues
The need for long term surveillance and monitoring is
established and described as well as the technology
required.
| |
