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COLD TRAPS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4261860
A cold trap is presented for removing a condensable component from a gas mixture by cooling. It consists of a shell, the exterior surface of which is chilled by a refrigerant, and conductive fins welded inside the shell to condense the gas, and distribute the condensate evenly throughout the length of the trap, so that the trap may function until it becomes completely filled with the condensed solid. The contents may then be removed as either a gas or as a liquid by heating the trap. This device has particuinr use as a means for removing uranium hexafluoride from the gaseous diffusion separation process during equipment breakdown and repair periods.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-004373
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2853859
OSTI ID:
4261860
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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