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Radioactive fuel cell storage rack

US4382060A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1980
Grant dateMay 3, 1983
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A radioactive fuel cell storage rack is comprised of structural elements including elements which are hollow and cruciform in section. Each leg of the cruciform structural element includes a neutron shield therein. The free end of the legs of the cruciform structural element converge so as to have an included angle of approximately 90.degree.. The rack is comprised of such cruciform elements as well as cooperating elements which are generally T and L shaped in section.

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