Abstract
The use of lasers by the electronuclear industry to enrich uranium is discussed, particularly economic aspects. The SILMO and SILVA processes (chosen by France for industrial development) are presented. Criteria which lead to the choice of lasers and to their set-up (architecture of the chain) are described. For electricity - consumption linked to the use of lasers of 40 kWh/STU, a laser uranium enrichment plant with 10 STU/yr capacity requires 50kW of light from copper vapor lasers, i.e., 500 units each having 100W capacity, compared with the 40W units currently marketed.
Citation Formats
Gilles, L.
Lasers and uranium isotope separation.
France: N. p.,
1987.
Web.
Gilles, L.
Lasers and uranium isotope separation.
France.
Gilles, L.
1987.
"Lasers and uranium isotope separation."
France.
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title = {Lasers and uranium isotope separation}
author = {Gilles, L}
abstractNote = {The use of lasers by the electronuclear industry to enrich uranium is discussed, particularly economic aspects. The SILMO and SILVA processes (chosen by France for industrial development) are presented. Criteria which lead to the choice of lasers and to their set-up (architecture of the chain) are described. For electricity - consumption linked to the use of lasers of 40 kWh/STU, a laser uranium enrichment plant with 10 STU/yr capacity requires 50kW of light from copper vapor lasers, i.e., 500 units each having 100W capacity, compared with the 40W units currently marketed.}
journal = []
volume = {48:C.7}
place = {France}
year = {1987}
month = {Dec}
}
title = {Lasers and uranium isotope separation}
author = {Gilles, L}
abstractNote = {The use of lasers by the electronuclear industry to enrich uranium is discussed, particularly economic aspects. The SILMO and SILVA processes (chosen by France for industrial development) are presented. Criteria which lead to the choice of lasers and to their set-up (architecture of the chain) are described. For electricity - consumption linked to the use of lasers of 40 kWh/STU, a laser uranium enrichment plant with 10 STU/yr capacity requires 50kW of light from copper vapor lasers, i.e., 500 units each having 100W capacity, compared with the 40W units currently marketed.}
journal = []
volume = {48:C.7}
place = {France}
year = {1987}
month = {Dec}
}