Separation and recovery of tritium by hydrogen-water isotopic exchange reaction

Conference · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · Fusion Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5626610

Isomura, S; Suzuki, K; Shibuya, M

In order to recover tritium from light water, research and development was carried out concerning a tritium separation process based on the principle of hydrogen-water isotopic exchange reaction. The performance and durability of unit operations for the process were studied. A pilot plant having a capacity of 1 m/sup 3//year (3.6 L/day) was designed and fabricated based on the results of the tests and studies. Using this plant, tritiated water could be concentrated to the order of a magnitude of 10/sup 4/. Furthermore, the effect of the various operating conditions on the tritium concentration factor was calculated by applying a data analysis program for the pilot plant. This study offered the prospect of a practical application of the process by the hydrogen vapor isotopic exchange reaction to recovery of tritium from light water.

• Research Organization: Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Wako, Saitama (Japan); JGC Corp., 2205 Naritacho Oharaimachi, Higashiibaraki-gun, Ibaraki Pref. (JP)
• OSTI ID: 5626610
• Report Number(s): CONF-880505-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Fusion Technol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 14:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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