Radiant energy – Radiation controlling means – Shielded receptacles for radioactive sources
Patent
1984-10-12
1986-12-30
Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.
Radiant energy
Radiation controlling means
Shielded receptacles for radioactive sources
220402, 220410, 220DIG21, 220DIG29, 252633, 376272, 376412, G21F 502
Patent
active
046330917
ABSTRACT:
Cask-like steel container for one-site storage, later-shipment and permanent disposal of low-level-radiation nuclear waste material. Container has configuration of a hollow cylinder with heavy walls. Bottom portion of container is affixed to cylindrical sides with a double weld. Steel top member has an annular recess as does the top portion of the cylindrical sides, with hermetic, radiation-resistant gasket material included therebetween, and the container top and sides are bolted together. The top member has spaced heavy eyelet-like members affixed thereto for handling the container.
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Cossel Stephen C.
Hall George V. B.
Kurasch David H.
Miskimin Paul A.
Lechert Jr. Stephen J.
Locker Howard J.
Petrow Joel
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
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