American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Nuclear Engineering Division

AIChE 2006 Fall Annual Meeting

Nuclear Engineering Division Program Sessions

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#12 - Advanced Oxidation Processes & Chemistries for Environmental Applications (14007)

#69 - Developments in Thermochemical and Electrolytic Routes to Hydrogen Production: Part I (14000)

#126 - Developments in Thermochemical and Electrolytic Routes to Hydrogen Production: Part II (14001)

#181 - Developments in Thermochemical and Electrolytic Routes to Hydrogen Production: Part III (14002)

#230 - Developments in Thermochemical and Electrolytic Routes to Hydrogen Production: Part IV (14008)

#275 - Developments in Thermochemical and Electrolytic Routes to Hydrogen Production: Part V (14005)

#331 - Advances in the Pyroprocessing Based Fuel Cycle (14009)

#393 - Hydrogen Production Process Design and Economics (14003)

#424 - Advanced Hydrogen Storage Systems (14006)

#480 - Advanced High Temperature Systems and Materials for Hydrogen Production (14004)

#526 - Advances in Aqueous-Based Processes for Metals Separation and Purification (14010)

 

#12 - Advanced Oxidation Processes & Chemistries for Environmental Applications (14007)

This session addresses environmental chemical oxidation processes and chemistries and will emphasize emerging and developed oxidation technologies. Topic areas will include but are not limited to: a) laboratory and field advances for solid and liquid media treatment b) the use of combined technologies where oxidation treatment is coupled with alternative remediation approaches, and c) studies examining oxidation technology applications. Technologies addressing the remediation of organic and inorganic contaminants will be considered

Multiple Oxidant Synergism in Chromium Separation from Hanford High Level Nuclear Waste Components
Jennifer E. Holland
Oxidative Processes for Treating High Level Waste Sludge
Reid Peterson, Brian Rapko, Serguei Sinkov
A Critical Review of Integrated Advanced Oxidation Processes: Assessment of Process Synergism
Robert W. Peters, M. P. Sharma
Defense Waste Processing Facility Flowsheet Studies with Simulants to Determine Solvent Build-up in Continuous Runs
Daniel P. Lambert
Destruction of Tetraphenylborate Via Wet Air Oxidation Technology
Kofi Adu-Wusu, Daniel J. McCabe, William R. Wilmarth

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#69 - Developments in Thermochemical and Electrolytic Routes to Hydrogen Production: Part I (14000)

This symposium focuses on nontraditional methods for generating hydrogen that would reduce reliance on fossil fuels. A leading candidate is the use of heat from an advanced, high temperature nuclear reactor to dissociate water into hydrogen and oxygen. However, papers on any novel process for generating hydrogen, whether based on a nuclear energy source or otherwise, are encouraged. Typical processes include: - thermochemical cycles (e.g. Sulfur-Iodine) - hybrid cycles (e.g. Hybrid Sulfur) - electrolysis - photoelectrochemical methods - photobiological methods.

Experimental and Theoretical Investigation into Alternative Versions of the Bunsen Reaction
Michela Lanchi, Giampaolo Caputo, Claudio Felici, Alberto Giaconia, Salvatore Sau
Experimental Results for the Generation of Hydrogen by the Decomposition of Hydrogen Iodide in the Sulfur-Iodine Cycle
Wendi Sweet, Gottfried Besenbruch, L. C. Brown, Robert T. Buckingham, Benjamin E. Russ
Hi Concentration by Electro-Electrodialysis from Hix Solution (Hi-I2-H2o Mixture) for Hi Decomposition Reaction in Is (Iodine-Sulfur) Process
Gab-Jin Hwang, Seong-Dae Hong, Jeong-Geun Kim, Sang-Ho Lee, Sang-Il Choi, Ki-Kwang Bae
Advances in Acid Concentration Membrane Technology for the Sulfur-Iodine Thermochemical Cycle
Frederick F. Stewart, Christopher J. Orme
Inorganic Membranes to Facilitate the Production of Hydrogen Using Nuclear Energy
Brian L. Bischoff, Dane F. Wilson, Lawrence E. Powell, K. Dale Adcock
  Process Flowsheet Analysis of Hydrogen Iodide Decomposition in the Sulfur-Iodine Cycle
Robert T. Buckingham, Lloyd Brown, Benjamin E. Russ, Gottfried Besenbruch, Wendi Sweet

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#126 - Developments in Thermochemical and Electrolytic Routes to Hydrogen Production: Part II (14001)

This symposium focuses on nontraditional methods for generating hydrogen that would reduce reliance on fossil fuels. A leading candidate is the use of heat from an advanced, high temperature nuclear reactor to dissociate water into hydrogen and oxygen. However, papers on any novel process for generating hydrogen, whether based on a nuclear energy source or otherwise, are encouraged. Typical processes include: - thermochemical cycles (e.g. Sulfur-Iodine) - hybrid cycles (e.g. Hybrid Sulfur) - electrolysis - photoelectrochemical methods - photobiological methods.

Feasibility of Hydrogen Production Using Fusion as the Primary Energy Source
Maximilian B. Gorensek
Thermodynamic Modeling for the Hybrid Sulfur Process in Chemcad
David F. McLaughlin, Edward J. Lahoda, Lauren A. Paoletti, Willem Kriel
Generation of Hydrogen Using Electrolyzer with Sulfur Dioxide Depolarized Anode
John L. Steimke, Timothy J. Steeper
Electrochemical Generation of Hydrogen Via Thermochemical Cycles
John W. Weidner, John Staser, Premkumar Sivasubramanian
Investigation of the Reactive Distillation Separation for Hi-I2-H2 in the S-I Process for Thermochemical Hydrogen Production
John P. O'Connell, Katie P. Bellezza, James E. Murphy, Maximilian B. Gorensek, Paul M. Mathias, Mark C. Thies, Jacob M. Crosthwaite

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#181 - Developments in Thermochemical and Electrolytic Routes to Hydrogen Production: Part III (14002)

This symposium focuses on nontraditional methods for generating hydrogen that would reduce reliance on fossil fuels. A leading candidate is the use of heat from an advanced, high temperature nuclear reactor to dissociate water into hydrogen and oxygen. However, papers on any novel process for generating hydrogen, whether based on a nuclear energy source or otherwise, are encouraged. Typical processes include: - thermochemical cycles (e.g. Sulfur-Iodine) - hybrid cycles (e.g. Hybrid Sulfur) - electrolysis - photoelectrochemical methods - photobiological methods.

Evaluation of Alternate Thermochemical Cycles
Michele Lewis, Joseph Masin, Amy C. Taylor
A New Methodology to Screen Water Splitting Cycles for Hydrogen Production
Miguel J. Bagajewicz, Scott Mullin, Jacob Tarver
An Algorithm for Systematic Generation of Thermochemical Cycles for Water Splitting
Ilie Fishtik, Ravindra Datta
Application of a Process Model-Free Analysis to Thermochemical Systems for Large-Scale Hydrogen Production
John P. O'Connell, P. Narkprasert, Maximilian B. Gorensek
Reaction Kinetics of the High Temperature Zno Dissociation Step in a 2-Step Solar Thermochemical Water Splitting Process
Christopher Perkins, Paul Lichty, Alan W. Weimer 
  Investigation of the Water Reduction with Zinc Powder Aerosol to Form Hydrogen Fuel
Hans Funke, Christopher Perkins, Alan W. Weimer

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#230 - Developments in Thermochemical and Electrolytic Routes to Hydrogen Production: Part IV (14008)

This symposium focuses on nontraditional methods for generating hydrogen that would reduce reliance on fossil fuels. A leading candidate is the use of heat from an advanced, high temperature nuclear reactor to dissociate water into hydrogen and oxygen. However, papers on any novel process for generating hydrogen, whether based on a nuclear energy source or otherwise, are encouraged. Typical processes include: - thermochemical cycles (e.g. Sulfur-Iodine) - hybrid cycles (e.g. Hybrid Sulfur) - electrolysis - photoelectrochemical methods - photobiological methods.

Platinum Group Metal Catalysts for Sulfur-Based Thermochemical Water Splitting Cycles
Daniel M. Ginosar, Lucia M. Petkovic, Harry W. Rollins, Kyle C. Burch
Sulfuric Acid Decomposition with Heat and Mass Recovery Using a Direct Contact Exchanger
Fred Gelbard, Robert C. Moore, Milton E. Vernon, Edward J. Parma, Dion A. Rivera, Howard B. J. Stone, James C. Andazola, Gerald E. Naranjo, Paul S. Pickard
Decomposition of Sulfuric Acid to Produce Sulfur Dioxide and Oxygen in Is Cycle
Kwang-Deog Jung, Hoggon Kim, Byung Gwon Lee, Oh-Shim Joo, Gyeong-Taek Gong, Chae-Ho Shin, Hee-Young Jeon
A Corrosion Resistant Sulfuric Acid Decomposer for the Sulfur-Iodine Process
Roger X. Lenard
Solar Configuration Study of Sulphuric Acid Thermal Decomposition in the S-I Thermochemical Hydrogen Production Process
Salvatore Sau, Giampaolo Caputo, Claudio Felici, Alberto Giaconia, Roberto Grena, Valeria Russo

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#275 - Developments in Thermochemical and Electrolytic Routes to Hydrogen Production: Part V (14005)

This symposium focuses on nontraditional methods for generating hydrogen that would reduce reliance on fossil fuels. A leading candidate is the use of heat from an advanced, high temperature nuclear reactor to dissociate water into hydrogen and oxygen. However, papers on any novel process for generating hydrogen, whether based on a nuclear energy source or otherwise, are encouraged. Typical processes include: - thermochemical cycles (e.g. Sulfur-Iodine) - hybrid cycles (e.g. Hybrid Sulfur) - electrolysis - photoelectrochemical methods - photobiological methods

High Temperature Electrolysis for Hydrogen Production Using Solid Oxide Electrolyte Tubular Cells Assembly Unit
Kazuya Yamada, Shinichi Makino, Kiyoshi Ono, Kentaro Matsunaga, Masato Yoshino, Takashi Ogawa, Shigeo Kasai, Seiji Fujiwara, Hiroyuki Yamauchi
Status of the R&D Effort for the Cu-CL Cycle
Joseph Masin, Michele Lewis 
Hydrogen Production by Thermochemical Water-Splitting Is Process
Gab-Jin Hwang, Seong-Dae Hong, Jeong-Geun Kim, Sang-Ho Lee, Sang-Il Choi, Ki-Kwang Bae
Simulation of Sulfur-Iodine Thermochemical Cycle Coupled to Nuclear Heat Transport System
Seungmin Oh, Shripad T. Revankar, Nicholas Brown, Sal B. Rodríguez Jr., Karen Vierow
Dynamic Flow of Micro-Channels in a Ceramic Heat Exchanger
James Cutts, Merrill A. Wilson
  Optimizing the Micro-Channels Features in a Ceramic Heat Exchanger for Sulphuric Acid Decomposition
Merrill A. Wilson, Charles Lewinsohn, James Cutts, E. N. Wright, Valery I. Ponyavin

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#331 - Advances in the Pyroprocessing Based Fuel Cycle (14009)

This session covers recent research and technology advances relevant to the development of the pyrochemical method for treating spent nuclear fuel. Specific topics may include oxide reduction, electrorefining, metal processing, waste processing, and advanced materials for pyroprocessing. Molten salt topics relevant to spent fuel treatment are also welcomed.

Study of Jet Splashing at Liquid/Gas Interface in an Oxide Reduction Electrochemical Cell
Supathorn Phongikaroon
Electrorefining of Reduced Spent Nuclear Oxide Fuel at Bench Scale
Steven Herrmann, Shelly X. Li
Corrosion Study of an Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Nickel-Based Superalloy in a High Temperature Li2O/LiCl Molten Salt under Oxidizing Conditions
Christine T. Snyder, Larry E. Putty, Javier Figueroa, Leonard Leibowitz, Andrew H. Hebden, Laurel A. Barnes, J. Ernesto Indacochea
Effect of Salt and Zeolite Particle Size on Preparation of Salt-Loaded Zeolite in the Ceramic Waste Process
Prateek Sachdev, Michael F. Simpson
Cesium and Strontium Separations for Pyroprocessing of Spent Oxide Nuclear Fuel
Michael F. Simpson, Supathorn Phongikaroon

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#393 - Hydrogen Production Process Design and Economics (14003)

Water can be split to make hydrogen by using heat from a high-temperature nuclear reactor to drive various hydrogen production processes such as thermochemical and hybrid cycles, and high temperature electrolysis. Hydrogen can also be produced by reforming biomass and wastes, by photochemical, biological and solar water-splitting, and by more conventional means. This session invites papers discussing the plant design, system analysis, economics, and infrastructure issues of hydrogen production. Analysis of plant efficiency and process modeling of hydrogen production processes (with emphasis on overall plant system performance) may also be included

Consistent Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Production Pathways
Margaret K. Mann, Johanna I. Levene, Todd G. Ramsden
Plant Design and Cost Analysis of a Prototype Commercial Nuclear Hydrogen Production Plant
William A. Summers, Edward T. Danko, Melvin R. Buckner, Maximilian B. Gorensek
First Order Approximation of Hydrogen Delivery System Costs
Howard B. J. Stone, Ivo J.S. Veldhuis
Innovative Nuclear Process Heat Applications for near-Term Hydrogen Production
Charles O. Bolthrunis, Reiner W. Kuhr
A Low-Greenhouse-Impact Hydrogen-Based Liquid-Fuels Future
Edward J. Lahoda, Charles W. Forsberg, David F. McLaughlin
  Economic Implications of Peak Vs. Base Load Electricity Costs on Nuclear Hydrogen Systems
Charles W. Forsberg

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#424 - Advanced Hydrogen Storage Systems (14006)

Significant improvements over currently available hydrogen storage technologies are required if hydrogen is to become a viable energy carrier. Compact, lightweight carbon adsorbent materials have become interesting for possible use in a hydrogen storage system. Other advanced storage material made of various hydrides and ceramics are also being investigated. This session will cover hydrogen storage topics related to all types of advanced adsorbent materials. Topic areas will cover advanced carbon nano tube, ceramics and metal hydrides technologies and metal organic compounds.

Hydrogen Storage in Carbon Nanotube and Palladium Composite Materials
Yong-Won Lee, Ranadeep Bhowmick, Hongjie Dai, Bruce M. Clemens
The Application of Steam Hydrolysis of Chemical Hydrides to Facilitate Hydrogen Storage and Generation
Joshua R. Gray, Eyma Y. Marrero-Alfonso, Amy M. Beaird, Casey Campbell, Thomas A. Davis, Michael A. Matthews
Modeling Hydrogen Adsorption in Microporous Metal-Organic Frameworks
Jin-Chen Liu, Bing Dai, Karl Johnson
Destabilized Libh4 / Mgh 2 for Reversible Hydrogen Storage
Luis Rivera, Sesha Srinivasan, Matthew Smith, John Wolan, Elias Stefanakos
Simulation of the Rapid Charging of a Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage System
Armin D. Ebner, YongFeng Wang, James A. Ritter
  High Capacity Reversible Hydrogen Storage Material
James A. Ritter, Tao Wang, Jun Wang, Armin D. Ebner

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#480 - Advanced High Temperature Systems and Materials for Hydrogen Production (14004)

This session addresses advanced high temperature systems and materials to enable hydrogen production using nuclear, solar, or other high temperature heat sources (T > 700 C).

A Helium Loop for the Transfer of Heat between a Nuclear Reactor and a Thermochemical Plant
Francis A. Gadala-Maria, Thomas A. Davis 
Heat Transfer within a Ceramic Heat Exchanger Used for Sulfuric Acid Decomposition
Howard B. J. Stone, Milton E. Vernon, Edward J. Parma, Fred Gelbard, Robert C. Moore 
Corrosion Performance of Ceramic Materials in High Temperature Sulfuric Acid Environments
E. N. Wright, Merrill A. Wilson, Charles Lewinsohn
Materials for Sulphuric Acid Decomposition in the S-I Cycle
Howard B. J. Stone, Robert C. Moore, Paul S. Pickard
Evaluation of Material Corrosion in Molten Fluoride Salt
L.C. Olson, J. W. Ambrosek, K. Sridharan, M.H. Anderson, T.R. Allen, M.L. Corradini
  Development of C-Sic Ceramic Compact Plate Heat Exchangers for High Temperature Heat Transfer Applications
Per Peterson, Haihua Zhao, Fenglei Niu, Wensheng Wang, Jens Schmidt, Jan Schulte-Fischedick

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#526 - Advances in Aqueous-Based Processes for Metals Separation and Purification (14010)

This session will provide a forum for presentation of recent advances in aqueous-based metals separation and purification processes, e.g. liquid-liquid extraction and ion exchange. Presentations are encouraged relevant to metals purification and spent nuclear fuel processing. University, industrial and government participation is encouraged.

Practical Actinide Partitioning
Daniel W. Tedder 
Separation of Uranium from Fission Products in Spent Nuclear Fuel Using Aqueous Hydrogen Peroxide-Carbonate Solutions
George S. Goff, Felicia L. Taw, Shane M. Peper, Lia F. Brodnax, Stephanie E. Field, Chris Wakefield, Wolfgang H. Runde 
Washing Savannah River Site Sludge with a Rotary Filter
Michael Poirier, David T. Herman
Ionic Liquids as Extraction Solvents: Current Status and Future Directions
Mark L. Dietz
Lab-Scale Demonstration of the Urex+1a Process Using Spent Nuclear Fuel
Candido Pereira, George F. Vandegrift, Monica C. Regalbuto, Allen J. Bakel, Delbert L. Bowers, James J. Laidler

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