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Warehouse Plan for the Multi Canister Overpacks (MCO) and Baskets

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/803702· OSTI ID:803702

The Multi-Canister Overpacks (MCOs) will contain spent nuclear fuel (SNF) removed from the K East and West Basins. The SNF will be placed in fuel storage baskets that will be stacked inside the MCOs. Approximately 400 MCOS and 2170 baskets will fabricated for this purpose. These MCOs, loaded with SNF, will be placed in interim storage in the Canister Storage Building (CSB) located in the 200 Area of the Hanford Site.

Research Organization:
FH (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-96RL13200
OSTI ID:
803702
Report Number(s):
HNF-SD-SNF-PLN-021, Rev.1; ECN-658765
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English