Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Handling of fission reactor component structure within... – Storage container systems for new and/or irradiated core...
Patent
1993-12-08
1994-12-13
Wasil, Daniel D.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Handling of fission reactor component structure within...
Storage container systems for new and/or irradiated core...
2505071, G21F 5008
Patent
active
053735404
ABSTRACT:
A spent nuclear fuel shipping basket. A shell has a lower wall section of greater thickness than the remainder of the shell and a plurality of notches spaced apart around its inner circumference and extending the length of said shell. A plurality of drain holes are provided in the lower end plate of the shell. A plurality of cruciforms are sized to receive fuel cans. The cruciforms are formed from a neutron absorber and heat transfer material. Ring supports are spaced apart along the length of the shell and receive and transfer operating loads from the fuel cans to the shell and the shipping cask that receives the basket.
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DeCooman, Sr. William J.
Lafleur Jean F.
Edwards Robert J.
LaHaye D. Neil
The United States of America as represented by the United States
Wasil Daniel D.
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