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World Bank, IAEA partner to fund nuclear energy
The World Bank and the International Atomic Energy Agency signed an agreement last week to cooperate on the construction and financing of advanced nuclear projects in developing countries, marking the first partnership since the bank ended its ban on funding for nuclear energy projects.
Shekhar Kumar
Nuclear Technology | Volume 210 | Number 11 | November 2024 | Pages 2236-2243
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Several empirical equations were available in the literature for density equation for tri-n-butyl phosphate (TBP)–bearing mixed organic solutions used in the PUREX/UREX process; however, all most all of the equations were found to have a limited range and a limited number of solutes to be handled. In this work, a robust density equation is proposed in a dimensionally consistent manner. In the proposed equation, TBP is also considered as a solute, rendering the proposed equation valid over a full range of TBP concentrations. The highlights of this technical note include1. Density equation for mixed organic solutions, containing TBP, n-dodecane, and nitrates of heavy metals, is proposed in a dimensionally consistent manner.2. TBP is also considered as a solute, rendering proposed equation valid over 0% to 100% of TBP concentrations.3. The proposed equation is valid for uranium concentrations 0 to 120 g/L in organic phase.4. With a small loss of precision, the same can be used for PUREX solvent loaded with Pu(IV).
1. Density equation for mixed organic solutions, containing TBP, n-dodecane, and nitrates of heavy metals, is proposed in a dimensionally consistent manner.
2. TBP is also considered as a solute, rendering proposed equation valid over 0% to 100% of TBP concentrations.
3. The proposed equation is valid for uranium concentrations 0 to 120 g/L in organic phase.
4. With a small loss of precision, the same can be used for PUREX solvent loaded with Pu(IV).
