A number of different separation methods for radionuclides, with an emphasis on actinides, are presented. Solvent extraction, ion exchange, electrochemical, volatility and ionic liquid methods are discussed. The fundamental concepts are provided with specific examples on the nuclear fuel cycle. Ideas and concepts for advanced separations are given. Details are provided for the different separation routes discussed. The PUREX process is described. Examples are given for TRUEX and TALSPEAK separations. Specific examples for actinide separations are provided. Part 1 is 40 minutes, part 2 is 40 minutes, part 3 is 24 minutes, and part 4 is 30 minutes. Part 4 is a summation lecture on transuranic separations that are drawn from the Np, Pu, Am, and Cm lectures. Part 4 is meant as a review and provides a compilation of separation methods, the bulk can be skipped, but examples of questions are provided at the end of the lecture.
The lecture is assigned on Tuesday 27 February 2018 and due Tuesday 6 March 2018. When you have completed the lecture please comment on the blog and respond to the Lecture 17 PDF quiz. The answers to the Lecture 17 PDF quiz will be posted Wednesday 7 March 2018.
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ReplyDeleteThere is no link to quiz for lecture 17 yet.
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ReplyDeleteThere are two blogs for lecture 17, which one should we post to? Also, the quiz file name includes a "1" and the lecture seems to be substantially longer than previous lectures. Is there a second quiz we should be completing for this lecture? If so it appears to be unavailable.
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looks like I double posted the blog. Either will work. And yes this is a longer lecture, but only 1 PDF quiz.
DeleteI have reviewed lecture 17 and submitted Quiz 17-1 by email.
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ReplyDeleteI answered the bonus question on the other blog post for Lecture 17.
DeleteLecture viewed, quiz submitted; see other blog post for bonus question.
ReplyDeletethanks for the comments!
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