About Studsvik Inc.
Treatment of Low-Level Radioactive Waste in Erwin and Memphis, TN
Studsvik Processing Facility Erwin, LLC
At Studsvik's facility in Erwin, Tennessee, USA, radioactive waste is with a method called THORSM (Thermal Organic Reduction) and was developed and patented by 
Studsvik. The process significantly reduces the volume and weight of ion-exchange resins and other organic and aqueous waste thereby considerably reducing the cost of storage and final disposal.
The resulting end product is considerably more chemically stable than the original waste. After treatment, the reduced waste is sent to a final disposal facility on the generator's behalf or returned to the generator for interim storage. The 
lifecycle cost of ion-exchange waste management, including processing, transportation and disposal makes it worthwhile for the customer to utilize Studsvik to treat their waste.
Commercial low-level waste in the USA is mainly deposited in one of three currently operating disposal facilities, one in Barnwell, South Carolina, and one in Clive, Utah and the other in Hanford, Washington. However, the available disposal capacity is being limited through federal and state legislation and regulations.
Studsvik is licensed to operate the facility around the clock, seven days a week. The capacity of the facility depends on the nature of the waste and corresponds to about 40,000 to 60,000 cubic feet per year - a significant portion of the available ion-exchange resins disposition needs of the US commercial market.
Studsvik's THORSM process is becoming an ever increasing vital component of the U.S. radioactive waste management program.
Read more about the THORSM Technology at: THOR
Studsvik Processing Facility Memphis, LLC
Studsvik offers low-level radioactive waste processing and support services such as free-release, volume reduction for disposal and decontamination for recycling or reuse from both our fixed based facilities and at client sites. The Studsvik facilities occupy approximately 50,000 ft2 of floor space and are located on President's Island in the heart of the heavy industry district in Memphis, TN. This location is serviced by direct rail and barge access, which makes the Studsvik facilities ideal for the receipt and processing of large components.
Studsvik processes waste streams including, but not limited to, D.A.W., metals, soil, wood, resin, liquids, and specializes in large components. In addition, 
Studsvik provides services that support both routine generators and those clients who inadvertently encounter radioactive materials with handling, remediation, packaging, regulatory interface, transportation and processing/disposal. Studsvik offers a number of services to meet the demands of our clients.
More information on this services can be found by clicking on the "Services" link to the right. Studsvik has permitted and licensed additional treatment systems, including thermal processes to allow for treatment of biological waste and other waste determined not to be economical for direct disposal.Studsvk's goal in serving our clients is simple - to provide cost savings in the range of 10-15 % over comparable services while maintaining unsurpassed quality, flexibility, and customer care.
