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Nuclear and chemical safety analysis: Purex Plant 1970 thorium campaign

Description: The purpose of this document is to discuss the flowsheet and the related processing equipment with respect to nuclear and chemical safety. The analyses presented are based on equipment utilization and revised piping as outlined in the design criteria. Processing of thorium and uranium-233 in the Purex Plant can be accomplished within currently accepted levels of risk with respect to chemical and nuclear safety if minor instrumentation changes are made. Uranium-233 processing is limited to a rat… more
Date: May 22, 1970
Creator: Boldt, A. L. & Oberg, G. C.
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