Published August 2021 | Version v1
Journal article

A new algorithm for simulation of the functional symmetric and asymmetric cascades

  • 1. Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Iran Advanced Technologies Company, Tehran (Iran, Islamic Republic of)
  • 2. Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, Materials and Nuclear Fuel Research School, Tehran (Iran, Islamic Republic of)

Description

Design of cascade based on operational functions of a single machine is an important goal in the isotope separation theory. By recognizing the behavior of gas in a centrifuge machine, a cascade with desirable properties and parameters can be designed. In the classical theory of multistage separation installation, it has been shown that in an ideal cascade (no mixing) the total number of separation elements flow is minimal, and accordingly, the maximum separation work unit of the cascade occurs. In the practical form, the cut and separation factors may assume to be dependent on the feed flow. Using specific functional parameters, the algorithm, design the functional cascades, can design the functional symmetric and asymmetric cascades. Design the functional cascades can design a cascade with stated waste and product concentration. Furthermore, the program can design symmetric and asymmetric cascades. In this work, four test cases were considered and the results show that the design the functional cascades can design any kind of cascade accurately.

Availability note (English)

Available from Atomic Energy Organization of Iran

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Nuclear Research and Applications
Journal Volume
1
Journal Issue
no.1
Journal Page Range
p. 47-56
ISSN
2783-3402

INIS

Country of Publication
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Iran, Islamic Republic of
INIS RN
55055024
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
ALGORITHMS; ASYMMETRY; DISTRIBUTION; FLOW RATE; GAS CENTRIFUGES; ISOTOPE SEPARATION; SYMMETRY
Descriptors DEC
CENTRIFUGES; CONCENTRATORS; MATHEMATICAL LOGIC; SEPARATION PROCESSES