Summary
The project will focus exclusively on pit disassembly, size reduction of disassembled plutonium metal, and related waste handling; aiming to develop, demonstrate, and scale modular, containerized systems capable of: Plutonium Pit and associated transportation container receipt and acceptance. Plutonium Pit handling and fixturing. Pit Disassembly (either mechanical, thermal, or chemical), separation, and size reduction of plutonium metal. Waste segregation, handling, and packaging Disposal of the container housing the capabilities as low-level waste at the end of its life. Integration and collaboration with the NNSA’s national laboratories and plants.