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HEU to LEU Conversion and Blending Facility: UNH blending alternative to produce LEU UNH for commercial use

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/405732· OSTI ID:405732

US DOE is examining options for disposing of surplus weapons-usable fissile materials and storage of all weapons-usable fissile materials. The nuclear material is converted to a form that is more proliferation-resistant than the original form. Examining options for increasing the proliferation resistance of highly enriched uranium (HEU) is part of this effort. Five technologies for blending HEU will be assessed. This document provides data to be used in the environmental impact analysis for the UNH blending HEU disposition option. Process requirements, resource needs, employment needs, waste/emissions from plant, hazards, accident scenarios, and intersite transportation are discussed.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464
OSTI ID:
405732
Report Number(s):
Y/ES--064/R2; ON: DE97000857
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English