Fundamentals of Uranium Enrichment: Part 3, Advanced Separation Theory: Multicomponent Isotope Separation: Nuclear Fuel Cycle Training Course

摘要

This 5-day training course (i.e., 18 classroom hours and additional hours of out-of-class preparation) on uranium isotope separation has been developed as part of Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., support to the Nuclear Plant Program (NPP). Its purpose is to introduce theoretical and practical aspects of uranium isotope separation with emphasis on methods for cascade analysis; current and historical isotope separation processes are included. An improved mutual appreciation for techniques of data analysis will benefit the mission of the NPP. Training course objectives are (1) to provide and to illustrate the use of mathematical tools for cascade analysis, (2) to provide details of gaseous diffusion and centrifuge methods, and (3) to review worldwide processes for uranium isotope separation.