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Title: Gas Generation during Sodium Permanganate Addition to HB-Line Phase II Filtrate Tank

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/804064· OSTI ID:804064

HB-Line Phase II process requires the addition of sodium permanganate followed by a sodium nitrite addition to prevent the precipitation of plutonium solids in a non-geometrically safe vessel. Previous experimental work has shown this method effective. Current concerns are related to the gas generated by the reaction. Potential difficulties include tank over-pressurization and tank overflow due to foaming or eructation. It is also necessary to verify that the quantity of permanganate specified by the facility is sufficient to reach the desired endpoint in a single addition.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
OSTI ID:
804064
Report Number(s):
WSRC-TR-2002-00350; TRN: US0300551
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Nov 2002
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English