Xenon collection method and system

Hayes, James C.; Humble, Paul H.; Panisko, Mark E.; Harper, Warren W.; Stewart, Timothy L.

Title: Xenon collection method and system

Patent · Tue Mar 12 00:00:00 EDT 2019

OSTI ID:1525060

Hayes, James C.; Humble, Paul H.; Panisko, Mark E.; Harper, Warren W.; Stewart, Timothy L.

A method and system for collecting xenon (Xe) is described. A microchannel heat exchanger is used in combination with a mechanical cooler and an absorbent. A combination of components makes up a Xe Collection Subsystem that is adapted for use in an efficient process for collecting, purifying, and measuring Xe isotopes collected from air as part of the International Monitoring System.

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Research Organization:: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

DOE Contract Number:: AC05-76RL01830

Assignee:: Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)

Patent Number(s):: 10,226,731

Application Number:: 16/012,754

OSTI ID:: 1525060

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2018-06-19

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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