Title :
Microwave Energy for Post-Calcination Treatment of High-Level Nuclear Wastes
Author :
Gombert, D. ; Priebe, Stephen J. ; Berreth, J.R.
Author_Institution :
Exxon Nuclear Idaho Company, P. O. Box 2800, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.
Abstract :
Heating by microwave energy is explored in processing of two nuclear waste forms: 1)drying of a pelleted form and 2)vitrification. It is shown that residence time can be greatly reduced compared to conventional heating sources, without affecting product quality.
Keywords :
Applicators; Conducting materials; Electric breakdown; Electromagnetic heating; Magnetic materials; Microwave generation; Power generation; Radioactive pollution; Temperature; Vitrification;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.1982.4504135
