PRFR PILOT LEACHING PLANT-PRELIMINARY PROCESS DESIGN

Author:: McLain, H. A.
Published:: United States : [publisher not identified], 1959.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1959.
Physical Description:: microopaque : positive ; 8 x 13 cm

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Summary:

The preliminary process design of a PRFR pilot leaching plant, the proposed location of which is in Cell B of Building 3026 at ORNL, is considered. Chemical, physical, and nuclear parameters are investigated to assure safe leaching operations. Nitric acid solvents are used for leaching the uranium and/ or thorium from the sheared spent fuel elements, and the dissolved fuel is sent through a shielded pipeline to the extraction plant for further processing. Recommended materials of construction are 304L stainless steel and 3O9SCb stainless steel, and maintenance is by direct procedures. (auth)

Report Numbers:

CF-59-7-76

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Collection:

U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.

Note:

DOE contract number: W-7405-ENG-26
NSA number: NSA-14-001579
OSTI Identifier 4246869
Research organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn..

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