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On-line monitoring of plutonium in mixed uranium-plutonium solutions. [Coprocessing]

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5356259
The measurement of the total and isotopic plutonium concentrations in mixed uranium-plutonium solutions blended with highly radioactive fission product nuclides and other radionuclides (e.g., Cs-137 and Co-60) has been investigated at the Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant (BNFP). An on-line total and isotopic plutonium monitoring system is being tested for its ability to assay the plutonium abundances in solutions as might be found in the process streams of a light water reactor (LWR) spent fuel processing plant. The monitoring system is fully automated and designed to be maintained remotely. It is capable of near real-time inventory of plutonium in process streams and provides the basis for on-line computerized accounting of special nuclear materials.
Research Organization:
Allied-General Nuclear Services, Barnwell, SC (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-78ET35900
OSTI ID:
5356259
Report Number(s):
AGNS--35900-CONF-61; CONF-800433--7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English