Radiant energy – Radiation controlling means – Shielded receptacles for radioactive sources
Patent
1988-05-23
1989-09-12
Howell, Janice A.
Radiant energy
Radiation controlling means
Shielded receptacles for radioactive sources
2505061, 376272, B21C 1932
Patent
active
048662860
ABSTRACT:
The apparatus for transferring at least one radioactive object from a first into a second container comprises a lifting tool with which the radioactive object is lifted from the first container and is lowered into the second container, a container-receiving member on which the first and second containers stand spaced from each other, a movable transfer slide provided with at least two container-cover cavities for receiving and securing first and second covers sealing respective containers and a transfer cover and the other container cover and a transfer receptacle in which the lifting tool is positionable which is combined with the movable transfer cover, is positionable over a hole provided in the movable transfer slide and is accessible from below. A method of operating this apparatus for transfer of a radioactive object is provided which does not require a special hot cell or room.
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Baatz Henning
Methling Dieter
Dubno Herbert
GNS Gesellschaft fur Nuklear-Service mbH
Howell Janice A.
Miller John A.
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