A survey of existing and emerging technologies for external detection of liquid leaks at the hanford site

Abstract

During the history of the Hanford Site, many structures were built that stored and transported liquids used for the production mission; some of these structures are still active. Active structures include underground storage tanks retention basins, and pipes and pipelines. Many of the liquids stored and transported in these structures are potentially hazardous to human health and the environment. Any leakage of liquids from active structures, has the added potential to mobilize contaminants in the unsaturated zone. Therefore, it is beneficial to monitor these structures for leaks. The purpose of tills report is to catalog existing and emerging technologies that have potential for the external monitoring of liquid leaks. The report will focus primarily on the needs at the Hanford Site tank farms that are located in the 200 Areas, but will also be relevant to other Hanford Site facilities. Leak detection systems, both external and internal, are currently used at some Hanford facilities. This report focuses on the detection of leaks as they migrate into the soils surrounding the facilities.

Original document

The different versions of the original document can be found in:

• http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/10193564

• https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1400331/m2/1/high_res_d/10193564.pdf

• https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/10193564,

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