Los Alamos National Laboratory Manuals

Los Alamos National Laboratory's LA-9427-VOL.2UC-70DE83014078

This document is Volume II of the engineering design reference manual for the Los Alamos Controlled Air Incinerator (CAI), model LA-9427, designed for radioactive waste. It details the engineering specifications, drawings, sizing calculations, and equipment costs for major systems including feed preparation, incinerator, offgas cleanup, scrub-solution recycling, ash removal, and controls. The manual was prepared for technology transfer to other Department of Energy sites and includes detailed component specifications and manufacturer data from the 1970s.

The document is structured by system, with each section providing drawing references, technical specifications, sizing calculations, and equipment costs. It includes cost data from 1974–1977 and references to external documents for detailed specifications. Actual drawings are reproduced in the appendix, and all content is presented in English units.

Covers: Feed Preparation · Incinerator · Offgas Cleanup · Scrub-Solution Recycling · Ash Removal and Packaging · Instruments and Controls