On minimization of rad-waste carryover in an n-stage evaporator

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/01457638408962769· OSTI ID:6409515

Singh, K P; Holtz, M; Luk, V K

The mathematical problem of minimizing gross solids entrainment in an n-stage evaporator is formulated and solved using the method of Lagrange multipliers. The solution procedure enables direct comparison of the decontamination efficiencies of multistage evaporators as the number of stages (n) is varied. A numerical example is utilized to illustrate the method of solution. Equivalent expressions for batch distillation are also derived.

• Research Organization: Joseph Oat Corporation, Camden, New Jersey
• OSTI ID: 6409515
• Journal Information: Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Heat Transfer Eng.; (United States) Vol. 5:1/2; ISSN HTEND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
CLEANING
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DECONTAMINATION
DISTILLATION
ENTRAINMENT
EQUATIONS
EVAPORATION
EVAPORATORS
FUNCTIONS
LAGRANGIAN FUNCTION
MANAGEMENT
MINIMIZATION
PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS
PROCESSING
RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING
SEPARATION PROCESSES
SOLIDS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE PROCESSING