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Off-gas treatment for pressurized water reactors by absorption of xenon and krypton in fluorocarbons

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OSTI ID:4153329
Pilot plant tests showed selective absorption of krypton and xenon in dichlorodifluoromethane produced concentrations as low as 40 ppb and 3 ppb, respectively. Satisfactory operation was demonstrated for a variety of carrier gases including hydrogen, nitrogen, air, helium, and argon. Charcoal absorption, cryogenic absorption, and cryogenic distillation techniques were compared disadvantageously to the fluorocarbon solvent method. (PCS)
Research Organization:
Nuclear Power Generation Div., Lynchburg, VA; Tennessee Univ., Knoxville (USA). Dept. of Civil Engineering
NSA Number:
NSA-33-004635
OSTI ID:
4153329
Report Number(s):
CONF-740370--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English