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Modeling of complexation equilibria of actinides in nitric medium. Application to the PUREX process


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Organisation

The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas :
• defence and security,
• nuclear energy (fission and fusion),
• technological research for industry,
• fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences.

Drawing on its widely acknowledged expertise, and thanks to its 16000 technicians, engineers, researchers and staff, the CEA actively participates in collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners.

The CEA is established in ten centers spread throughout France
  

Reference

SL-DES-25-0250  

Thesis topic details

Category

Engineering science

Thesis topics

Modeling of complexation equilibria of actinides in nitric medium. Application to the PUREX process

Contract

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Job description

The PAREX+ code is a major tool in the field of separation chemistry. It allows for the modelling and simulation of separation processes base on solvent extraction. In this code, the distribution of interest species between the aqueous and organic phases is calculated at every point in the process, both in steady and transitory states. The aim of this thesis is to improve this distribution model. To achieve this, a better understanding of the phenomena involved in the organic and aqueous phases is necessary, as well as a new approach to incorporate them into the model. This thesis thus combines experimental work and modeling. The student will join a supervisory team composed of experts in separation chemistry and modeling. His work will be valued through the publication of papers and participation in international conferences. At the end of this thesis, the student will have solid knowledge in the field of solvent extraction and its modeling, which he can leverage with industry or research organizations in the nuclear field or in other areas of separation chemistry (separation of rare earths or hydrometallurgy).

University / doctoral school

Chimie Physique et Chimie Analytique de Paris-Centre (ED388)
Chimie ParisTech (ENS Chimie Paris)

Thesis topic location

Site

Marcoule

Requester

Position start date

01/10/2025

Person to be contacted by the applicant

Michaud Solenne solenne.michaud@cea.fr
CEA
DES/DMRC/SPTC/LCIS
CEA Marcoule BP 17171 30207 Bagnols-sur-Cèze Cedex Cedex
04 66 79 15 54

Tutor / Responsible thesis director

Lefèvre Gregory gregory.lefevre@chimieparistech.psl.eu
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie Paris
Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris, UMR8247, CNRS-Chimie ParisTech
Chimie ParisTech
11, Rue Pierre et Marie Curie
75231 Paris Cedex 5


0185784268

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