Ventilated transfer cask with lifting feature
US9466400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21F5/14
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for transferring spent nuclear fuel in the form of a cask having a cylindrical inner shell forming a cavity configured to receive a canister containing spent nuclear fuel, an intermediate shell disposed concentrically around and spaced apart from the inner shell and an outer shell disposed concentrically around and spaced apart from the intermediate shell. A bottom flange is affixed to bottoms of each of the shells, and a bottom lid is removably affixed to the bottom flange. A top flange is affixed to tops of each of the shells, and a top lid is seated on the top flange. An annulus for air flow may be formed between the inner shell and the canister; the bottom lid may include an impact zone including impact absorbing structure; and the top flange may have integrally formed trunnions.
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