IMPROVEMENTS IN DEVICES FOR THE SEPARATION OF FLUIDS BY DIFFUSION THROUGH A POROUS WALL OR WALLS

Patent · Wed Sep 11 04:00:00 EDT 1963

OSTI ID:4641978

Bertin, J -H; Salmon, B; Guillaume, L

A diffusion cell for the separation of isotopes by gaseous diffusion through a porous barrier is patented. The cell is particularly designed for the separation of U isotopes by diffusion of gaseous UF/sub 6/. The gaseous mixture is circulated near porous walls from the cell inlet to the cell outlet. Deflecting members in the central region of the cull along the longitudinal axis of the cell create transverse flow components in the gases. A rectilinear path directly connecting the cell inlet and outlet is provided for the gases along the porous walls. The deflecting members may be helically wound wires, discs, bars, or plates perpendicular to the direction of flow of the gases. (M.P.G.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-17-039450
• OSTI ID: 4641978
• Report Number(s): GB 936421
• Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CONFIGURATION
DIFFUSION
GAS FLOW
GASES
ISOTOPE SEPARATION
MEMBRANES
PLATES
POROSITY
RODS
URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE
URANIUM ISOTOPES
WIRES