Title :
Feasibility of electromagnetic separation of irradiated nuclear reactor fuel-rod components
Author :
Penman, J. ; Williamson, A.C.
Author_Institution :
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering & Electronics, Manchester, UK
fDate :
9/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Possibilities of electromagnetic separation of the metallic components of spent nuclear reactor fuel elements, according to the materials from which they are made, are investigated. This has advantages in the reprocessing and disposal cycle of fuel management. A design study for a prototype separator, involving no moving parts, is described, and practical problems involved in handling hazardous materials considered.
Keywords :
fission reactor fuel; radioactive waste; waste disposal; design study; disposal cycle; electromagnetic separation; fuel management; handling hazardous materials; irradiated nuclear reactor fuel rod components; metallic components; no moving parts; practical problems; prototype separator; radioactive waste management; reprocessing; spent nuclear reactor fuel elements;
Journal_Title :
Electric Power Applications, IEE Proceedings B
DOI :
10.1049/ip-b:19800036
