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Automatic particle-size analysis of HTGR recycle fuel

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7287779· OSTI ID:7287779

An automatic particle-size analyzer was designed, fabricated, tested, and put into operation measuring and counting HTGR recycle fuel particles. The particle-size analyzer can be used for particles in all stages of fabrication, from the loaded, uncarbonized weak acid resin up to fully-coated Biso or Triso particles. The device handles microspheres in the range of 300 to 1000 ..mu..m at rates up to 2000 per minute, measuring the diameter of each particle to determine the size distribution of the sample, and simultaneously determining the total number of particles. 10 figures.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn. (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
7287779
Report Number(s):
ORNL/TM-5907
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English