About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T25: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Advancement of Measurement Technologies for Harsh Environments
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| Presentation Title |
Demonstration of the SPIDER Probe on Actinide-Bearing Molten Salts |
| Author(s) |
Kayla Hahn, Alexander Bataller, Ammon Williams |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Kayla Hahn |
| Abstract Scope |
The submerged plasma for isotopic detection and elemental resolution (SPIDER) is a recently developed sensor that applies atomic emission spectroscopy on an atmospheric pressure glow discharge containing liquid analyte. The goal of the SPIDER probe is to provide online material accountancy of molten salts for advanced nuclear energy applications. Efforts are currently underway to test salt samples from the electrorefiner at Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) Hot Fuel Examination Facility. Prior to its deployment at INL, a twin apparatus was constructed at North Carolina State University to provide calibration curves for various salt elements and to validate its performance on uranium-bearing chloride salts. Here we will present results on the SPIDER’s design, performance, and future challenges. |