Four zirconium fuel processes -the present STR process, the modified Zirflex process, the barium fluorzirconate process, and the sodium formate process-were evaluated in detail for technical and economic feasibility. The evaluation was based on installation as the second generation ldaho Chemical Processing Plant zirconium process. Two nonaqueous processes, the ARCO and the fused salt fluoride volatility processes, were included in a preliminary evaluation, but were eliminated on the basis that major problems inherent in the processes are not yet solved. A continuous version of the STR process was concluded to be the leading contender for rmmediate plant applicator. (auth).