Shielding container with neutron shielding for the transportation and/or storage of spent fuel elements

US4326130A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Stefan Ahner · Rodenbach, DE
• Peter Srostlik · Maintal, DE
• Helmut Schleich · Langenselbold, DE
• Hans Diem · Mannheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 14, 1979
• Grant date: Apr 20, 1982
• Expiry date: Nov 14, 1999

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G21F5/10
• WIPO field: Engines, pumps, turbines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a shielding container for the transportation and/or storage of spent fuel elements having a neutron shield on the outer container surface wherein the neutron shield is made of a series of hollow pieces made of a good heat conducting material and filled with neutron shielding material, the hollow pieces are joined together and provided with heat conducting fins and are fastened to the container surface.