Container for reprocessing and permanent storage of spent nuclear fuel assemblies
A single canister process container is described for reprocessing and permanent storage of spent nuclear fuel assemblies comprising zirconium-based cladding and fuel, which process container comprises a collapsible container, having side walls that are made of a high temperature alloy and an array of collapsible support means wherein the container is capable of withstanding temperature necessary to oxidize the zirconium-based cladding and having sufficient ductility to maintain integrity when collapsed under pressure. The support means is also capable of maintaining its integrity at a temperature necessary to oxidize the zirconium-based cladding. The process container also has means to introduce and remove fluids to and from the container. 10 figs.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5098645; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-665209
- OSTI ID:
- 7273699
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 6 Mar 1991
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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