Studies and research concerning BNFP: coprocessing tests with uranium on the electropulse column and pilot-scale pulse colums simulating the second and third plutonium process cycles
Experimental studies and evaluation were performed of the performance of the 1B Electropulse Column, the second plutonium cycle, and the third plutonium cycle under the proposed coprocessing flowsheet. Both pilot-plant and plant scale electropulse columns were tested for uranium electrolytic reduction efficiency. Both columns obtained the same efficiency which demonstrates that the design of the Electropulse Column is sufficient for the coprocessing flowsheet. Pilot plant-scale tests demonstrated the proper functioning of the second and third plutonium cycles under coprocessing conditions. Comparisons of column uranium profile data with those predicted by the SEPHIS computer porgram show good agreement at the stream-end points, but the program does not accurately predict the column concentration profiles. The reason for this disagreement is believed to be continuous phase backmixing.
- Research Organization:
- Allied-General Nuclear Services, Barnwell, SC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- ET-78-C-09-1040
- OSTI ID:
- 710804
- Report Number(s):
- AGNS-35900-4-1-20
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Nov 1979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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