/sup 238/Pu fuel form processes. Quarterly report, July-September 1981
This report is one of a series to summarize progress in the Savannah River Laboratory /sup 238/Pu Fuel Form Program. Goals of the Savannah River Laboratory (SRL) program include providing technical support for the production of /sup 238/PuO/sub 2/ fuel forms in the Savannah River Plant's (SRP) Plutonium Fuel Form (PuFF) Facility. This part of the program includes: demonstration of processes and techniques developed by the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for production at SRP. Information from the demonstration will provide the technical data for technical standards and operating procedures; technical support to assist plant startup and to ensure continuation of safe and efficient production of high-quality heat-source fuel; and technical assistance after startup to accommodate changes in product and product specifications, to assist user agencies in improving product performance, to assist SRP in making process improvements that increase efficiency and product reliability, and to adapt plant facilities for new products. This report summarizes progress in improving the quality of welds in /sup 238/PuO/sub 2/ fuel capsules.
- Research Organization:
- Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (United States). Savannah River Lab.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-76SR00001
- OSTI ID:
- 5462851
- Report Number(s):
- DPST-81-128-3; ON: DE82015012
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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