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UIUC submits MMR construction permit application
The University of Illinois–Urbana-Champaign, in partnership with Nano Nuclear Energy, has submitted a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for construction of a Kronos micro modular reactor (MMR). This is the first major step in the two-part 10 CFR Part 50 licensing process for the research and test reactor and is the culmination of years of technical refinement and regulatory alignment.
The team chose to engage with the NRC in a preapplication readiness assessment, providing the agency with draft versions of the majority of the CPA’s technical content for feedback, which is expected to ensure a high-quality application.
Shekhar Kumar
Nuclear Technology | Volume 210 | Number 11 | November 2024 | Pages 2236-2243
Note | doi.org/10.1080/00295450.2024.2309069
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Several empirical equations were available in the literature for density equation for tri-n-butyl phosphate (TBP)–bearing mixed organic solutions used in the PUREX/UREX process; however, all most all of the equations were found to have a limited range and a limited number of solutes to be handled. In this work, a robust density equation is proposed in a dimensionally consistent manner. In the proposed equation, TBP is also considered as a solute, rendering the proposed equation valid over a full range of TBP concentrations. The highlights of this technical note include1. Density equation for mixed organic solutions, containing TBP, n-dodecane, and nitrates of heavy metals, is proposed in a dimensionally consistent manner.2. TBP is also considered as a solute, rendering proposed equation valid over 0% to 100% of TBP concentrations.3. The proposed equation is valid for uranium concentrations 0 to 120 g/L in organic phase.4. With a small loss of precision, the same can be used for PUREX solvent loaded with Pu(IV).
1. Density equation for mixed organic solutions, containing TBP, n-dodecane, and nitrates of heavy metals, is proposed in a dimensionally consistent manner.
2. TBP is also considered as a solute, rendering proposed equation valid over 0% to 100% of TBP concentrations.
3. The proposed equation is valid for uranium concentrations 0 to 120 g/L in organic phase.
4. With a small loss of precision, the same can be used for PUREX solvent loaded with Pu(IV).
