Buildup of $sup 236$U in the gaseous diffusion plant product

Conference · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1974

OSTI ID:4093757

Ford, J S

A generalized projection of the average annual $sup 236$U concentration that can be expected in future enriched uranium product from the US-ERDA gaseous diffusion plants when reprocessed fuels become available for cascade feeding is given. It is concluded that the buildup of $sup 236$U is not an ever-increasing function, but approaches a limiting value. Projected concentrations result in only slight separative work losses and present no operational problem to ERDA in supplying light water reactor requirements. The use of recycle uranium from power reactor spent fuels will result in significant savings in natural uranium feed. (JGB)

• Research Organization: Energy Research and Development Administration, Oak Ridge, TN; Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, D.C. (USA). Div. of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Production; Energy Research and Development Administration, Oak Ridge, Tenn. (USA). Oak Ridge Operations Office
• NSA Number: NSA-33-020438
• OSTI ID: 4093757
• Report Number(s): CONF-751134--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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*URANIUM 236-- BUILDUP
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