Published September 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Operating experience with the hydrogen isotope separation system at MOUND

  • 1. Monsanto Research Corp., Miamisburg, OH (USA). Mound

Description

The Hydrogen Isotope Separation System (HISS) is a general-purpose tritium recovery and enrichment processor that uses low-temperature distillation as the separation process. HISS processes feed mixtures containing all three isotopes of hydrogen (H, D, T) and yields an enriched tritium product up to 99.95% tritium, while producing a discardable raffinate. The three-column system operates continuously with unattended overnight operation and limited operation during weekends. Production runs with a full still inventory were started in October 1987, with individual runs lasting up to seven weeks

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Fusion Technology
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
2
Series
Fusion Technol.
Journal Page Range
431-437
ISSN
0748-1896
CODEN
FUSTE

Conference

Title
3. topical meeting on tritium technology in fission, fusion and isotopic applications.
Dates
1-6 May 1988.
Place
Toronto (Canada).

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-880505--.