Separation of depleted uranium fragments from gun test catchments: Phase 1, Catchment system evaluation and separations methods
Phase 1 activities are described for a task entitled ''Catchment and Separation of Depleted Uranium Pellets,'' sponsored by the Air Force Engineering Services Center, Tyndall Air Force Base. The purpose of the work is the development of improved means for separating depleted uranium projectile fragments from target materials, principally sand. Phase 1 activities included (1) literatures review of separations technology, (2) site visits, (3) analysis and description of current operations, (4) sampling and analysis of target sand material, and (5) evaluation of alternatives to sand as the bullet stopping medium. As a result of this study, several alternatives to the current separations and disposal procedures are identified which would result in significant cost savings over the life of the test facility. The most significant factor is an improved screening procedure which increases the usable sand life and decreases disposal costs. No suitable alternatives to sand as the bullet stopping medium were found that satisfied technical and operational constraints existing at the current test facility. 18 refs., 23 figs., 23 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 5836827
- Report Number(s):
- ORNL/TM-11141; ON: DE89015674
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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