Separations Process Research Unit at Knolls Lab Information
Location
2401 River Road
Schenectady, New York
In 1950, the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) constructed the Separations Process Research Unit (SPRU) as a pilot plant for developing and testing two chemical processes to extract both uranium and plutonium from irradiated fuel. This facility was operated by the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory. Research and development was completed at SPRU in 1953 and the facility was closed. The technology developed at SPRU was transferred to the Hanford site. In March of 1965 the site was taken over by the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
**Consistent with the Act, coverage is limited to activities not performed under the responsibility of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion program.
Alternative Names
- SPRU
Type of Facility
- Department of Energy
Covered by EEOICPA
- Part B and Part E
EEOICPA Covered Years
- 1950-1965
- 2007-2011 (remediation)
Contractors
- 2007-2011 Accelerated Remediation Company, LLC (remediation)
- 2008-2010 Washington Group International (2008-2010
DOE
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