Method for separating isotopes using a vortex tube

Details Method for separating isotopes using a vortex tube Method for separating isotopes using a vortex tube

1978-06-05

1981-08-25

Nozick, Bernard

Gas separation

Means within gas stream for conducting concentrate to collector

55 2, 55101, 55459R, 62 5, B01D 5700

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention utilizes a vortex tube for separating isotopes. A gas mixture containing the isotopic molecules, with or without a carrier gas, enters the vortex tube under pressure and is separated into a hot discharge flow stream and a cold discharge flow stream. The hot discharge is enriched in lighter isotopic molecules whereas the cold discharge flow stream is enriched in the heavier isotopic molecules. The vortex tube can be used in a single stage or multistage isotope separation apparatus. An electromagnetic beam may be used in conjunction with one or more vortex tubes to selectively and simultaneously excite the vibrational mode of other than the major isotopic components.

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patent: 3990634 (1976-11-01), Hejlek
patent: 4092130 (1978-05-01), Wikdahl
patent: 4093427 (1978-06-01), Schlenker

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