Dry storage of irradiated nuclear fuel
US4459260A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A concrete cell structure for storing irradiated nuclear fuel has air inlets in the roof and a stack for effecting natural draught ventilation. Air flows through the cells in heat exchange with nuclear fuel containers. The concrete cell structure is housed within a steel framed and sheeted weather tight building which provides a large air plenum for the inlet ports and thereby avoids serious pressure variations at the inlets caused by wind loadings.
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