Nuclear waste removal system and method using wet oxidation
US8115045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21F9/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods for removing nuclear waste from a component are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of supplying oxalic acid to the nuclear waste on the component to form an oxalic acid/waste solution, feeding the oxalic acid/waste solution from the component, feeding an oxidant to the oxalic acid/waste solution to form carbon-dioxide, water and a precipitate, and separating the precipitate from the water. A system for removing nuclear waste is also provided.
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