Holdup measurement for nuclear fuel manufacturing plants

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Nucl. Mater. Manage.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5349515

Zucker, M S; Degen, M; Cohen, I; Gody, A; Summers, R; Bisset, P; Shaub, E; Holody, D

This paper describes holdup measurements, which combine features of detective work, a treasure hunt, and a lot of detailed measurements performed under often unpleasant circumstances. The term ''holdup'' as applied in the nuclear industry refers to the various chemical forms of uranium or plutonium or perhaps other ''special nuclear material'' (SNM) which become deposited in process equipment, duct work, walls, floors and ceilings of a nuclear manufacturing plant during its operation. 9 refs.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven Natl Lab, NY, USA
• OSTI ID: 5349515
• Report Number(s): CONF-810706-; TRN: 82-013140
• Journal Information: Nucl. Mater. Manage.; (United States), Vol. 10; Conference: Institute of Nuclear Materials Management conference, San Francisco, CA, USA, 13 Jul 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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