Dry containment of radioactive materials
US4197467A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 1977 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cask for the dry containment of radioactive fuel elements. The cask has a cover which contains valved drain and purge passageways. These passageways are sealed by after purge cover seals which are clamped over them and to the outer surface of the cover. The cover seals are tested by providing them with a pair of concentric ring seal elements squeezed between the cover seal and the outer surface of the cover and by forcing a gas under pressure into the annular region between the seal element.
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