Experimental results from hydrogen/deuterium distillations at the Tritium Systems Test Assembly

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Fusion Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6485034

Sherman, R H; Burtlit, J R; Veris, D K

Fundamental operating parameters and column performance have been measured on the interlinked, four-column cryogenic distillation system at the Tritium Systems Test Assembly. Using mixtures of hydrogen and deuterium, data have been gathered and are given here on liquid holdup in the column packing and liquid level in reboilers (factors important to isotope inventory), pressure drop in the column packing, and product purity. Both Raman spectroscopy and gas chromatography were used for product analysis.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico
• OSTI ID: 6485034
• Journal Information: Fusion Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Fusion Technol.; (United States) Vol. 6:3; ISSN FUSTE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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