Theres a place on the internet called Centronic. You could try talking to them.
Disposal of Hazardous Materials Centronic has many years experience in the handling and processing of the various materials used in the manufacture of radiation detectors. This includes the use of radioactive and toxic materials in, for example, Geiger Müller Tubes, Ion Chambers, BF3 Counters and Fission Chambers. The use of such hazardous materials has led to Centronic also having experience of their disposal. As the original manufacturer, Centronic has the ability to dismantle these products and, where necessary, remove hazardous materials in order that they may be disposed of through suitable authorised routes. We offer a service for dismantling and disposal of products containing such hazardous/toxic materials when they come to the end of their useful life. Accredited to BS EN ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System. Established procedures for disposal of BF3 gas. Licensed for storage of a limited amount of low level active waste (prior to disposal). Established disposal route for active materials. [cid:[email protected]] Thanks, Dohn Dohn Little Radiation Health Specialist - Dosimetry [email protected] - (402) 533-7162 Dosimetry Fax - (402) 533-6568 Omaha Public Power District Fort Calhoun Station - Admin Building FC 2-1 9610 Power Lane Blair, Ne. 68008 [cid:[email protected]] From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rolph, James Thomas Jr Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 5:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Powernet: Disposal of BF3 Tubes Used in Radiation Detectors I have heard of facility that punches a hole in the BF3 tubes in a sink or bucket of water and processing the water through their waste water system. Again before doing this you would want to discuss this with your effluent, chemistry, and/or license organizations who may have to discuss with the state before proceeding. Jim Rolph, CHP RP Technical Support Superintendent (423) 843-8115- Office (423) 593-0247- Cell From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tom Meek Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 10:38 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: Powernet: Disposal of BF3 Tubes Used in Radiation Detectors Have you considered getting permission to vent and purge the detector in a fume hood? There is a tiny quantity of BF3 which will react with the moisture in the air and no longer be a hazard. This might have to be okayed by your state hazardous materials folks but it would be cheaper than treating it as mixed waste. Tom Meek, CHP From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Sukosky (Generation - 3) Sent: Monday, October 20, 2014 4:12 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Powernet: Disposal of BF3 Tubes Used in Radiation Detectors Surry Power Station is seeking experience from someone who has disposed of BF3 filled tubes used in radiation detectors. Specifically, BF3 tubes containing 0.45 grams of gas at subatmospheric pressure. Who were you able to find to receive the waste? Thanks, John M. Sukosky, CHP Health Physicist III Radiological Protection, Surry Power Station Dominion Generation Phone: 757-365-2594; Internal: 8-798-2594 Fax: 757-365-2668 Pager: 804-273-3030 3636; E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message contains information which may be legally confidential and or privileged and does not in any case represent a firm ENERGY COMMODITY bid or offer relating thereto which binds the sender without an additional express written confirmation to that effect. The information is intended solely for the individual or entity named above and access by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please reply immediately to the sender that you have received the message in error, and delete it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail contains Omaha Public Power District's confidential and proprietary information and is for use only by the intended recipient. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, this e-mail is not a contract offer, amendment, or acceptance. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.
