Radiant energy – Radiation controlling means – Shielded receptacles for radioactive sources
Patent
1974-07-01
1976-01-27
Lawrence, James W.
Radiant energy
Radiation controlling means
Shielded receptacles for radioactive sources
250515, 2523011W, G21f 300
Patent
active
039354679
ABSTRACT:
A repository for holding and storing fissile or other hazardous materials either under or above the ground is provided by enclosing one or more inner containers, such as standard steel drums, in a larger, corrosion-resistant outer shell, with a layer of foamed polyurethane occupying the space therebetween. The polyurethane foam is free of voids at its interfaces with the inner container and outer shell, and adheres to and reinforces same to provide a stress skin structure. Protection is afforded by the chemical and physical characteristics of the polyurethane foam against destructive influences such as water vapor intrusion, package leakage and damaging effects of the environment, such as freezing, electrolysis, chemical and bacterial action. The outer shell is shaped to conform generally to the shape of the inner container and is made of a tube of bituminized fibre material with endcaps of exterior grade plywood treated with wood preservative. A quantity of fluorescein dye is positioned within the inner container for monitoring each package for leakage.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3213031 (1965-10-01), Heinemann et al.
patent: R24767 (1960-01-01), Simon et al.
Hatch Murray K.
Lawrence James W.
Nuclear Engineering Co., Inc.
Willis Davis L.
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