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):
- A; US 5098645
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-665209
- OSTI ID:
- 7273699
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ALLOYS
CASKS
CONTAINERS
DESIGN
ENERGY SOURCES
FUELS
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
NUCLEAR FUELS
PROCESSING
RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
RADIOACTIVE WASTE PROCESSING
REACTOR MATERIALS
REPROCESSING
SEPARATION PROCESSES
SPENT FUEL CASKS
SPENT FUEL STORAGE
SPENT FUELS
STORAGE
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE PROCESSING
ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS