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Alternative separation and extraction: UREX+ processes for actinide and targeted fission product recovery

  • M. C. Regalbuto

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Abstract

The separations strategy for the UREX. +. type processes is based on an optimization approach for which key objectives for a closed or partially closed fuel cycle are pre-determined. The overall process is composed of a sequence of separation steps or modules linked to generate a desired set of outputs, whether products or intermediates. Processing options are shown for the case of LWR recycle, where incentives exist to separate and recycle the actinides, and separate and manage fission products. The UREX. +. approach was successfully tested for the recycle of LWR SNF for a number of different product and waste forms configurations and the results from these tests are given.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Separation Techniques for Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing and Radioactive Waste Treatment
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages176-200
Number of pages25
ISBN (Print)9781845695019
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • AMUSE
  • CCD-PEG
  • FPEX
  • GNEP
  • LWR recycle
  • NPEX
  • TALSPEAK
  • TRUEX

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