THE MARCOULE PLUTONIUM EXTRACTION PLANT. THE ONLY INDUSTRIAL FACILITY OF ITS KIND IN CONTINENTAL EUROPE
Journal Article
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· Nuclear Power
OSTI ID:4175577
A description is presented of the process through which a spent fuel element from the Marcoule power reactors G1, G2, and G3 goes in the extraction of plutonium. The processing plant is divided into three carefully ventilated zones: active, semi-active, and inactive. The extraction process is conducted in the active area; measuring transmitter and sampling apparatus found in the semi- active zone; and the process is controlled by personnel in the inactive area. Each area is separated from the other by a protective concrete wall with the semi- active area between the other two. No one is allowed in the active area until decontamination is completed and access to the semi-active area for short periods is allowed to specialists for sampling, maintenance, and other control operations. The operations are viewed by television or special windows. (B.O.G.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-012650
- OSTI ID:
- 4175577
- Journal Information:
- Nuclear Power, Journal Name: Nuclear Power Journal Issue: 48 Vol. 5; ISSN 0546-8981; ISSN NUPOAS
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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