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Transportation and storage for nuclear fuel wastes

US4543488A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 1984
Grant dateSep 24, 1985
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2004

Classification

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

Abstract

An exchangeable basket for a container for the transportation and storage of nuclear fuel wastes comprises tubular members of steel and connecting elements for holding the tubular members in a desired position, the steel tubes and connecting elements being embedded in a cast material having a high heat conductivity and which is made from a non-ferrous metal or alloy; the tubes are shaped to closely conform to the exterior dimensions of spent nuclear fuel elements.

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