Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within... – Storage container systems for new and/or irradiated core...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-21
2006-11-21
Palabrica, Ricardo J. (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
Storage container systems for new and/or irradiated core...
C376S273000, C376S260000, C414S146000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07139358
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for transferring a canister of spent nuclear fuel from a transfer cask to a receiving cask. In one aspect, the system comprises a below grade opening adapted for receiving a cask; a platform positioned within the opening, the platform capable of vertical movement; and at least two jacks for vertically moving the platform; wherein the platform is capable of lowering the cask within the opening. In another aspect, the invention is a method of transferring a canister of spent nuclear fuel to a cask comprising the steps of: lowering a receiving cask having a height into a below grade opening so that a portion of the receiving cask's height is below grade level; and transferring the canister to the receiving cask.
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Agace Stephen J.
Singh Krishna P.
Belles Brian L.
Holtec International Inc.
Palabrica Ricardo J.
Wolf Block Schorr & Solis-Cohen
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