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IMPROVEMENTS IN NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT HANDLING PLANT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4088520

A plant for handling ridaioactive reactor fuel elements for storage in a pond which has a skip hoist for transporting the fuel element coffin between a first station above the pond level and a second station within the pond is described. Means are provided for securing the coffin lid at the first station and removing it below the pond level just before the coffin arrives at the second station, the removal being effected by projections in the pond which intercept the lid. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-005807
OSTI ID:
4088520
Report Number(s):
GB 852513
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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