DocumentCode
1196079
Title
Microwave Energy for Post-Calcination Treatment of High-Level Nuclear Wastes
Author
Gombert, D. ; Priebe, Stephen J. ; Berreth, J.R.
Author_Institution
Exxon Nuclear Idaho Company, P. O. Box 2800, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.
Issue
6
fYear
1982
Firstpage
755
Lastpage
759
Abstract
Heating by microwave energy is explored in processing of two nuclear waste forms: 1)drying of a pelleted form and 2)vitrification. It is shown that residence time can be greatly reduced compared to conventional heating sources, without affecting product quality.
Keywords
Applicators; Conducting materials; Electric breakdown; Electromagnetic heating; Magnetic materials; Microwave generation; Power generation; Radioactive pollution; Temperature; Vitrification;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TIA.1982.4504135
Filename
4504135
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