High radioactivity filter
US9263159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2101/006
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A high radioactivity filter system is disclosed. The invention utilizes within a container substructure a filter employing a combination of specially selected filtration and ion exchange media and a structural design of equipment for substantially or totally providing and/or rendering Class A waste forms and preventing the formation of Class B, C and GTCC waste forms. The invention also provides both ion exchange and filtration of liquid radioactive wastestreams.
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