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Survey of Processing Methods for the Production of Thorium Metal from Monazite Sand and Thorium Nitrate

Description: Cost estimates for two types of Th producing plants are offered. One utilizes Th(NO3)4 as raw material, the other uses monazite sand. Final processing schemes and plant designs are not fixed, so the estimates represent maximum costs. Recommendations for research and development of Th producing methods are given.
Date: April 23, 1951
Creator: Bulkowski, H. Harold & Maerker, John B.
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Process Engineering Report on Production of Thorium at Iowa State College

Description: Technical report presenting the results of a study of the AEC thorium production facilities at Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa. Operating procedures, descriptions of equipment and a production cost analysis have been included in this study.
Date: January 16, 1952
Creator: Bulkowski, H. H.; Holby, G. V.; Pfeiffer, C.; Maerker, J. B. & Winn, F. W.
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Technical Data Book, Feed Materials Production Center, Fernald, Ohio: Part 22

Description: The Technical Data Book compiles useful chemical and physical data of feed materials, chemicals, uranium intermediates and end products of the FMPC, Fernald, Ohio. The data presented encompass the process operations involved in the original integrated FMPC project, the uranium hexafluoride reduction plant and the throium plant.
Date: February 24, 1953
Creator: Catalytic Construction Company. Process Engineering Staff.
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FMPC Solvent Treatment Area - Process Design

Description: This memorandum presents the process design for the solvent reast area of the Feed Materials Production Center. The purpose ofthe transmittal is to provide the basis for the detailed mechanical design and layout of this section of the refinery. Drawings, flowsheets, and specifications are included.
Date: July 6, 1951
Creator: Pfeiffer, Carl & Maerker, John B.
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Process Engineering Report on Thorium Semi-Works Plant for the Feed Materials Production Center - Fernald, Ohio, Job No. 3542

Description: This technical report presents the process design for the thorium semi-works plant which will be located at the Feed Materials Production Center, Fernald, Ohio. It contains the process information required for the layout and detailed mechanical design of the thorium plant.
Date: January 31, 1952
Creator: Bulkowski, H. H.; Delaplaine, J. W.; Holby, G. V.; Natale, N. R.; Reiter, W. M. & Roe, B. J.
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Process Engineering Report, Operating Manual for Supervisory Personnel, Raw Materials Feed Preparation Plant, Process and Operating Equipment. Part II

Description: This technical report presents necessary information required to operate the raw materials feed preparation plant. The information herein is intended to serve as a guide to operating personnel and to provide general data concerning the process.
Date: December 9, 1952
Creator: Lukens, R. P.; Abrams, S. H.; Carr, H. R.; Lindsey, P. S.; Grimac, T. E.; Knoll, F. J. et al.
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