Reactivity Runaway Reduction When Using Enriched Uranium in a Lead Fast Reactor
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DOI: 10.1007/s10512-018-0379-4
Abstract: The possibilities for reactivity runaway reduction in a fast reactor when using enriched uranium are examined. Specifically, an approach supposing partial compensation of reactivity runaway by the addition of Np or Am, as consumable absorbers,… read more here.
Keywords: enriched uranium; runaway reduction; fast reactor; reactivity runaway ... See more keywords
Lattice optimization for graphite moderated molten salt reactors using low-enriched uranium fuel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2017.06.015
Abstract: Abstract The family of Generation-IV reactor concepts comprises of multiple promising designs, one of which is the molten salt reactor. These reactors have traditionally been chosen for the possible use of the thorium-uranium fuel cycle… read more here.
Keywords: enriched uranium; uranium fuel; salt; molten salt ... See more keywords
Reconstruction of atmospheric concentrations of enriched uranium from the former Apollo facility, Apollo, Pennsylvania, USA.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2019.106045
Abstract: The former Apollo facility in western Pennsylvania converted enriched uranium hexafluoride into uranium oxide for shipment to nuclear fuel fabrication plants from 1957 to 1983. Atmospheric releases of uranium from plant operations were estimated from… read more here.
Keywords: enriched uranium; former apollo; facility; apollo facility ... See more keywords
Natural uranium isotopes determination in 24h-urine samples from exposed workers to enriched uranium
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DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.108929
Abstract: Abstract Individual monitoring of occupationally exposed workers to enriched uranium is mandatory, due to its radiotoxicity. The aim of this work is to determine if the use of Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and… read more here.
Keywords: enriched uranium; workers enriched; exposed workers; natural uranium ... See more keywords
Compact and transportable system for detecting lead-shielded highly enriched uranium using 252Cf rotation method with a water Cherenkov neutron detector
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-69526-w
Abstract: The global challenge of on-site detection of highly enriched uranium (HEU), a substance with considerable potential for unauthorized use in nuclear security, is a critical concern. Traditional passive nondestructive assay (NDA) techniques, such as gamma-ray… read more here.
Keywords: highly enriched; system; rotation method; 252cf rotation ... See more keywords
An impact of inherent neutron source on subcriticality measurement in a highly enriched uranium core of Kyoto University Critical Assembly
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DOI: 10.1080/00223131.2019.1624652
Abstract: ABSTRACT In a variety of highly enriched uranium cores of Kyoto University Critical Assembly, many different subcriticality measurements have been strenuously performed. However, any influence of neutron source inherent in the highly enriched uranium fuels… read more here.
Keywords: enriched uranium; source; highly enriched; kyoto university ... See more keywords
Neutron Generation Time in Highly-Enriched Uranium Core at Kyoto University Critical Assembly
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DOI: 10.1080/00295639.2020.1774230
Abstract: Abstract At the Kyoto University Critical Assembly experiments on kinetics parameters are carried out at near-critical configurations, supercritical and subcritical states, in the thermal neutron spectrum made with a highly enriched uranium fuel. The main… read more here.
Keywords: enriched uranium; neutron generation; highly enriched; critical assembly ... See more keywords
Occupational Contamination with a Highly Enriched Uranium Solution
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DOI: 10.1097/hp.0000000000001248
Abstract: Abstract This medical case report describes the first reported instance of occupational skin contamination with a uranyl nitrate solution containing highly enriched uranium. The report provides an overview of the unique medical treatment and management… read more here.
Keywords: enriched uranium; contamination; contamination highly; highly enriched ... See more keywords
The weapons potential of high-assay low-enriched uranium
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DOI: 10.1126/science.ado8693
Abstract: Recent promotion of new reactor technologies appears to disregard decades-old concerns about nuclear proliferation Preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons has been a major thrust of international policymaking for more than 70 years. Now, an… read more here.
Keywords: high assay; low enriched; weapons potential; assay low ... See more keywords