Volumetrically efficient container apparatus

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1988-12-12

1990-05-15

Anderson, Bruce C.

Radiant energy

Radiation controlling means

Shielded receptacles for radioactive sources

376272, 252633, G21F 500

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049260464

ABSTRACT:
Volumetrically efficient radioative waste container apparatus, wherein the container apparatus includes a plurality of open pockets recessed into the outside surface of the container, a plurality of lifting lugs each completely disposed within and attached to each pocket and further includes a container adaptor capable of being connected to the lifting lugs for reacting torque and lifting loads and for lifting the container. An opening is provided in the container for filling the container with waste. A coupling is provided in the opening as an attachment point for a mixing blade assembly which mixes and homogenizes the waste transferred into the container. A motor is connected to the adaptor for rotating the mixing blade. The adaptor further includes arms and lifting brackets for transferring the motor's torque to the lifting lugs. The adaptor also includes stiffeners attached to the motor, the arms, and to the lifting brackets for resisting the torque transferred to the lifting lugs. The lifting lugs do not protrude beyond the external surface of the container; thererfore, the volume defined by the external envelope of the container is minimized.

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Marketing Brochure, "Radioactive Waste Dewatering Services", authored by Hittman Nuclear Incorporated, distributed to potential customers approximately Mar. 1988.
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