Separative performance in a vacuum arc centrifuge

In this paper, the variation of isotope concentration along a vacuum arc centrifuge is investigated for a two species plasma. Using the fluid equations of motion for both isotope species, together with continuity, the spatial dependence of the isotope concentration and separation factor is numerical...

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Veröffentlicht in:	IEEE transactions on plasma science 1999-04, Vol.27 (2), p.620-627
Hauptverfasser:	Hole, M.J., Simpson, S.W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anodes Arcs, sparks, lightning Centrifuges Computational fluid dynamics Continuity Electric discharges Equations of motion Evolution Exact sciences and technology Isotopes Magnetic confinement and equilibrium Mathematical models Physics Physics of gases, plasmas and electric discharges Physics of plasmas and electric discharges Plasma Plasma applications Plasma chemistry Plasma confinement Plasma devices Plasma measurements Plasma properties Plasma sources Separation Vacuum arcs
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Zusammenfassung:	In this paper, the variation of isotope concentration along a vacuum arc centrifuge is investigated for a two species plasma. Using the fluid equations of motion for both isotope species, together with continuity, the spatial dependence of the isotope concentration and separation factor is numerically solved. As well as comparison with experimental data detailing the spatial evolution of the separation profile for a Cu/Ni plasma, the important physical processes occurring in the plasma column as separation takes place are identified.
ISSN:	0093-3813 1939-9375
DOI:	10.1109/27.772294