Conference Paper Published research by Fluid Tech CTO Mark Denton · 2010

New Developments in Advanced Stabilization Technologies Including the Advanced Microwave System and Modular Vitrification System

Developments in Advanced Stabilization Technologies made possible by a custom pilot-scale Advanced Microwave System (AMS™) and a developing pilot-scale Modular Vitrification System (MVS™).

Authors Mark S. Denton Venue WM2010 · Paper 10279
Solidification & Absorption

Conference Paper

The scientist behind this work is Fluid Tech's Chief Technology Officer. Mark S. Denton led media technology at Kurion, Inc. during the Fukushima Daiichi response (the affiliation printed on the paper), and the isotope-specific media science documented here is the foundation of Fluid Tech's WTZ® and FHA products. The media and systems in this paper were Kurion's; Fluid Tech's current products are described under Ion Exchange Media. The summary below is for reference only; full details are in the cited paper. See Dr. Denton's full publication timeline →

01 Overview

Novel developments and applications in Advanced Stabilization Technologies (AST) were made possible by a custom-designed, pilot-scale Advanced Microwave System (AMS™) and a developing pilot-scale Modular Vitrification System (MVS™). The research was ongoing at Materials and Chemistry Laboratory (MCL), a nuclear-licensed facility.

Summary written from the published abstract. It reproduces no proprietary data, methods, or results.

02 Why it matters

  • Pilot scale, licensed facility: this is hardware running on real material, not a paper design.
  • Basis of the microwave patents: see the Advanced Microwave System for Treating Radioactive Waste entry in the patent section.
  • Stabilization is Fluid Tech's core: from AQUASET® solidification to glass, the goal is always a durable final waste form.

03 Citation

Mark S. Denton. New Developments in Advanced Stabilization Technologies Including the Advanced Microwave System and Modular Vitrification System. (Paper 10279). WM2010 Conference, March 7–11, 2010, Phoenix, AZ. Full text (WM Symposia archive)

04 Related

Dr. Mark Denton: 50 years of published research Ion Exchange Media Hanford 105-KW Case Study Ion-Specific Media Development (WM 2011) Back to Technical Library

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