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Stacked racks for storing spent nuclear fuel elements. [BWR and PWR]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7310604

Racks for storing spent nuclear fuel elements in a spent fuel storage pool are placed in the pool one above the other. Guide pins and guide pin receptacles mate for the alignment of the racks one above the other. A frame-like support removably holds the racks one above the other. Interengaging members between the racks and the frame-like support retain the racks in position relative to the frame-like support. 6 claims, 9 figures.

Assignee:
Nuclear Services Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4029968
OSTI ID:
7310604
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English