Gamma-ray spectrometry combined with acceptable knowledge (GSAK) : a technique for characterization of certain remote-handled transuranic (RH-TRU) wastes part II Testing and results

Gamma-ray spectrometry combined with acceptable knowledge (GSAK) is a technique for the characterization of certain remote-handled transuranic (RH-TRU) wastes. GSAK uses gamma-ray spectrometry to quantify a portion of the fission product inventory of RH-TRU wastes. These fission product results are then coupled with calculated inventories derived from acceptable process knowledge to characterize the radionuclide content of the assayed wastes. GSAK has been evaluated and tested through several test exercises. This paper describes these tests and their results; while the former paper in this issue presents the methodology, equipment and techniques.