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DOE to delay new cost, schedule for vit plant over corrosion concerns

The Department of Energy will delay coming up with a new cost and schedule for Hanford’s huge vitrification plant after a technical panel agreed with an employee that erosion and corrosion within the plant must be addressed. David Huizenga, DOE’s … Continue reading

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Issues about corrosion at Hanford Vitrification plant

Hanford vitrification plant testing has not shown that components that will be difficult to replace can last the required 40 years the plant is designed to operate, according to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Whether vessels and piping for … Continue reading

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