Pyrochemical separations technologies envisioned for the U. S. accelerator transmutation of waste system
A program has been initiated for the purpose of developing the chemical separations technologies necessary to support a large Accelerator Transmutation of Waste (ATW) system capable of dealing with the projected inventory of spent fuel from the commercial nuclear power stations in the United States. The baseline process selected combines aqueous and pyrochemical processes to enable the efficient separation of uranium, technetium, iodine, and the transuranic elements from LWR spent fuel. The diversity of processing methods was chosen for both technical and economic factors. A six-year technology evaluation and development program is foreseen, by the end of which an informed decision can be made on proceeding with demonstration of the ATW system.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 751921
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/CMT/CP-101137; TRN: US0003166
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Pyrochemical Workshop, Avignon (FR), 03/14/2000--03/15/2000; Other Information: PBD: 17 Feb 2000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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