scholarly journals New head process for non-HEU 99Mo production based on the oxidation of irradiated UO2-pellets forming soluble U3O8

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerd Beyer ◽  
Bernd Eichler ◽  
Teja Reetz ◽  
Rudolf Muenze ◽  
Jozef Comor

All fission-based 99Mo producers worldwide are required to convert their 99Mo production processes from using highly enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium. At a recent IAEA meeting in Vienna, problems related to bottlenecks and target modification and optimization of low-enriched uranium-based 99Mo production processes were discussed. Ceramic UO2-pellets (as used in fuel) were excluded from the discussion with the argument that this material cannot be dissolved under practically applicable conditions. In this paper, we suggest transforming the non-soluble ceramic UO2 fuel-pellets into the U3O8 form by simple oxidation and the use of the soluble U-oxide modification as the starting material for the 99Mo production processes. Due to the absence of Al, larger target quantities could be processed and the waste volume could still be kept small. The approach is known and proven in nuclear technology. In principle, this new head process can be connected to any of the presently used 99Mo production procedures.

1992 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan G. Kamhi

My response to Fey’s article (1985; reprinted 1992, this issue) focuses on the confusion caused by the application of simplistic phonological definitions and models to the assessment and treatment of children with speech delays. In addition to having no explanatory adequacy, such definitions/models lead either to assessment and treatment procedures that are similarly focused or to procedures that have no clear logical ties to the models with which they supposedly are linked. Narrowly focused models and definitions also usually include no mention of speech production processes. Bemoaning this state of affairs, I attempt to show why it is important for clinicians to embrace broad-based models of phonological disorders that have some explanatory value. Such models are consistent with assessment procedures that are comprehensive in nature and treatment procedures that focus on linguistic, as well as motoric, aspects of speech.


2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy S. Francis ◽  
Pilar Regalado ◽  
Silvia P. Saenz ◽  
Gabriela Duran

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. K. Handoyo ◽  
M. R. Mashudi ◽  
H. P. Ipung

Current supply chain methods are having difficulties in resolving problems arising from the lack of trust in supply chains. The root reason lies in two challenges brought to the traditional mechanism: self-interests of supply chain members and information asymmetry in production processes. Blockchain is a promising technology to address these problems. The key objective of this paper is to present qualitative analysis for blockchain in supply chain as the decision-making framework to implement this new technology. The analysis method used Val IT business case framework, validated by the expert judgements. The further study needs to be elaborated by either the existing organization that use blockchain or assessment by the organization that will use blockchain to improve their supply chain management.


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