Method for removing cesium from a nuclear reactor coolant
A method of and system for removing cesium from a liquid metal reactor coolant including a carbon packing trap in the primary coolant system for absorbing a major portion of the radioactive cesium from the coolant flowing therethrough at a reduced temperature. A regeneration subloop system having a secondary carbon packing trap is selectively connected to the primary system for isolating the main trap therefrom and connecting it to the regeneration system. Increasing the temperature of the sodium flowing through the primary trap diffuses a portion of the cesium inventory thereof further into the carbon matrix while simultaneously redispersing a portion into the regeneration system for absorption at a reduced temperature by the secondary trap.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76FF02170
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy
- Patent Number(s):
- None
- Application Number:
- ON: DE84011039
- OSTI ID:
- 6862234
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ELEMENTS
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EPITHERMAL REACTORS
FAST REACTORS
FBR TYPE REACTORS
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LIQUID METALS
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