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A TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE SEPARATION OF PLUTONIUM AND FISSION PRODUCTS FROM IRRADIATED NUCLEAR REACTOR FUELS

Journal Article · · Chem. Eng. Progr.
OSTI ID:4172329
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The technical background for the chemical processing of irradiated nuclear reactor fuels is discussed, and aqueous solvent extraction methods for the separation of uranium from plutonium and fission products are briefly described. An example is presented of the application of aqueous solvent extraction methods to the processing of the fuel and blanket elements of a fast- breeder power reactor operating on uranium and plutonium. Estimated capital and operating costs are presented for an aqueous separation of plutonium and fission products from irradiated fuel elements. A possible plant for the chemical processing of the irradiated reactor elements, integrated in location and function with the remaining parts of a nuclear reactor system, is also described. (auth)
Research Organization:
American Metal Products, Detroit; Phillips Petroleum Co., Idaho Falls, Idaho; U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-013793
OSTI ID:
4172329
Journal Information:
Chem. Eng. Progr., Journal Name: Chem. Eng. Progr. Vol. Vol: 55, Symposium Ser. No. 27
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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