Method of disposing of shut-down nuclear power plants

Details Method of disposing of shut-down nuclear power plants Method of disposing of shut-down nuclear power plants

1981-12-22

1984-11-20

Padgett, Benjamin R.

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Radioactive compositions

Nuclear reactor fuel

252626, 376272, 376273, 376274, 405128, G21F 934, G21C 1300

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active

044837909

ABSTRACT:
A shut-down atomic power plant or a section thereof, particularly the nuclear reactor, is disposed of by sinking it to below ground level by constructing a caisson with cutting edges from the foundations of said plant or section or by excavating a pit therebelow.

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Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, 7th Edition, (McGraw-Hill), pp. 29-31, vol. 12.
Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, (G&C Merriam Co., 1977) at p. 155.

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