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Nuclear criticality safety study for increased enrichment limit in 2{1/2}-ton (30B) UF{sub 6} cylinders

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:10114591
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  1. Battelle, Columbus, OH (United States)
  2. Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH (United States). Dept. of Nuclear Engineering

The current U{sup 235} enrichment limit for 30B 2{1/2}-ton UF{sub 6} cylinders is 5.0 percent. This feasibility study examined the nuclear criticality safety issues associated with increasing the U{sup 235} enrichment limit in 2{1/2}-ton cylinders to 10.0 percent. Operations affected include cylinder cleaning, filling, storage, sampling, and transfer.

Research Organization:
Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, OH (United States); Battelle, Columbus, OH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76OR00001
OSTI ID:
10114591
Report Number(s):
POEF-T--3597; ON: DE93004793
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English