New process control system ensures safe disposal of high-level nuclear waste.
The Product Composition Control System (PCCS) was created to ensure that the waste produced by the Defense Waste Processing Facility (DWPF) meets regulatory standards. It uses statistical methods to manage a complex system with many variables. The system was successfully tested during DWPF Chemical Runs, showing it can control the production process. The DWPF will process high-level nuclear waste into glass for storage.