Cementation of liquid residues
In a cementation plant, liquid residues, such as ion exchange resins or vaporizer concentrates, can be bound within a cement matrix inside a waste drum.
The liquid residues are placed in a waste drum and mixed with cement and water. An in-drum mixer is used to obtain a homogeneous distribution of the components.
For the exact dosage, the waste is filled into the in-drum mixer from a reservoir above the drum through a funnel.
The ion exchange resins are transported in water and are dewatered before being filled into the drum. This is done, for example, by using a conical dryer. This process ensures that the quantity of resins per drum is precisely dosed and adjusted to the required amount of liquid that is to be cemented.
- Components of the cementation plant
Reservoirs for liquid residues, water and cement
Drainage unit
Filling funnel with level measurement
In-drum mixer
Feed devices and drives for the mixer
Lifting devices for the drum
Splash guard
Pipes, pumps and valves
Electrical, control and measurement technology
Plant control and monitoring
- Scope of services
Concept, design and licensing planning
Basic and detail engineering including 3D planning
Design and manufacturing planning
Material procurement
Manufacturing, delivery and assembly
Commissioning and staff training
Quality assurance and final documentation
- Additional equipment/design
Transport trolleys, roller conveyors or lifting devices for the waste drums.
- References
- Refurbishment of the cementation plant including supply of the waste dosing equipment and the in-drum mixer at the Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant, China