Proceedings Second International Conference on Uranium Hexafluoride Handling

Conference · Tue Oct 29 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:10112154

Barlow, C. R. ^[1]; Russell, J. R. ^[2]

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1. Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
2. USDOE Oak Ridge Operations Office (ORO)

The United States Department of Energy, Oak Ridge Field Office, and Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., are co-sponsoring this Second International Conference on Uranium Hexafluoride Handling. The conference is offered as a forum for the exchange of information and concepts regarding the technical and regulatory issues and the safety aspects which relate to the handling of uranium hexafluoride. Through the papers presented here, we attempt not only to share technological advances and lessons learned, but also to demonstrate that we are concerned about the health and safety of our workers and the public and are good stewards of the environment in which we all work and live. These proceedings are a compilation of the work of many experts in that phase of world-wide industry which comprises the nuclear fuel cycle. Their experience spans the entire range over which uranium hexafluoride is involved in the fuel cycle, from the production of UF₆ from the naturally occurring oxide to its re-conversion to oxide for reactor fuels. The papers furnish insights into the chemical, physical, and nuclear properties of uranium hexafluoride as they influence its transport, storage, and the design and operation of plant-scale facilities for production, processing, and conversion to oxide. The papers demonstrate, in an industry often cited for its excellent safety record, continuing efforts to further improve safety in all areas of handling uranium hexafluoride. Selected papers were processed separately for inclusion in the Energy Science and Technology Database.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP); USDOE Oak Ridge Operations Office (ORO); Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 10112154
• Report Number(s): CONF-9110117; ON: DE92005283; TRN: 92:003314
• Resource Relation: Conference: 2. International Conference on Uranium Hexafluoride Handling, Oak Ridge, TN (United States), 29-31 Oct 1991; Other Information: PBD: [1991]
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS
96 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION
URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE
MEETINGS
MATERIALS HANDLING
CONTAINERS
LEADING ABSTRACT
CORROSION
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMISTRY
VALVES
CRITICALITY
SAFETY ANALYSIS
GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANTS
RADIATION DOSES
STRESS ANALYSIS
STANDARDS
INSPECTION
Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Technological Advances
Technical Issues
Regulatory Issues
Safety Aspects
Materials Handling
Radiation Doses
050900
420204
050500
TRANSPORT, HANDLING, AND STORAGE
SHIPPING CONTAINERS
URANIUM ENRICHMENT