Apparatus and Method for Removal of Radionuclides in Liquids

摘要

A vessel for removing radionuclides from a liquid. The vessel comprises a shielded housing comprising an outer shell and an inner shell disposed within the outer shell. The housing defines an ion exchange chamber between the inner and outer shells. The vessel also comprises an inlet fluidly coupled with the ion exchange chamber, the inlet being configured for fluid communication with a source of the liquid, and an outlet fluidly coupled with the ion exchange chamber, the outlet being configured for fluid communication with a destination of the liquid. The vessel further comprises a first fluid passage extending between an exterior of the vessel and the inner shell and a second fluid passage extending between the exterior of the vessel and the inner shell.

主权项

1. A vessel for removing radionuclides from a liquid, said vessel comprising:
a housing defining an ion exchange chamber therein, said housing having a lower portion and an upper portion; a base supporting said housing; a process inlet in fluid communication with said ion exchange chamber; a process outlet in fluid communication with said ion exchange chamber; first shielding surrounding said lower portion of said housing; and second shielding surrounding said upper portion of said housing; wherein said first shielding has a greater thickness than said second shielding.