In-line multiwavelength photometer for the determination of heavy metal concentrations

Conference · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5901407

Bostick, D T; Strain, J E; Dixon, D M; McCue, D D; Bauer, M L

An in-line photometer has been developed for continuous monitoring of uranium and plutonium concentrations in high radiation environments of nuclear fuel reprocessing plants. The instrument is equipped with multiple narrow band interference filters to monitor sample transmission in the 400- to 800-nm range. The filters are mounted in a rotating filter wheel which is located in front of a stationary tungsten halide light source. The monochromatic light from the respective optical filters is transmitted through a fiber optic cable of up to 10 m in length to the in-line sample flow cell located within the reprocessing area. A similar length of cable returns the optical signal to the photometer where the light intensity is detected with a photomultiplier tube, amplified, and processed with an LSI-11 computer system.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Inc., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5901407
• Report Number(s): CONF-811025-16; ON: DE82001484
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACTINIDES
DESIGN
ELEMENTS
FUEL REPROCESSING PLANTS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
METALS
NUCLEAR FACILITIES
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