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Title: DEVELOPMENT OF A TENSTAGE MIXER-SETTLER FOR U235 SOLUTIONS. PART 2

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4031547

Experimental work on a ten-stage mixer-settler is described. The effects of impeller position and flow rate on its operation and the inactive extraction efficiency under conditions similar to those in reprocessing of HIFAR fuel elements are treated. Equilibrium data were determined for the systems used, and a method was developed for interface detection over a wide range of solution concentrations. The mixer-settler is shown to be hydrodynamically practicable. It was found that interface height is controlled satisfactorily by correct positioning of the impeller above the mixer base and that the pump mix type of impeller is not essential. (auth)

Research Organization:
Australia. Atomic Energy Commission Research Establishment, Lucas Heights, New South Wales
NSA Number:
NSA-15-015694
OSTI ID:
4031547
Report Number(s):
AAEC/E-56
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English