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HANFORD PLUTONIUM FUEL DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4679246
The Plutonium Fabrication Pilot Plant (PFPP) is described. Glove-box- enclosed equipment is provided for plutonium fuel research, development of new fabrication processes, and fabrication of experimental reactor fuels containing plutonium. The design philosophy of the facility is containment and directional ventilation control. The glove boxes are constructed of stainless steel with acrylic plastic panels. Plastic glove ports are ordinarily cemented to the panels. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(45-1)-1350
NSA Number:
NSA-17-032537
OSTI ID:
4679246
Report Number(s):
HW-SA-2904; CONF-39-28
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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