Hazardous material canister
US10692618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A canister to store spent nuclear fuel in an underground repository includes a first end portion; a second end portion; and a middle portion attachable to the first and second end portions to define an interior volume of the housing that is sized to enclose at least one spent nuclear fuel assembly. The first and second end portions comprise shielding.
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