System and method for processing spent nuclear fuel
US10020084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21C19/40
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for managing spent nuclear fuel includes a small capacity canister that preferably encloses or encapsulates a single spent nuclear fuel rod assembly but can enclose up to six spent nuclear fuel rod assemblies. The canister is air tight and prevents radioactive material from escaping. The canister is loaded by positioning a single spent nuclear fuel rod assembly in the canister and then closing the canister to make it air tight.
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