Storage cage for storage and transport of fuel assemblies

Details Storage cage for storage and transport of fuel assemblies Storage cage for storage and transport of fuel assemblies

1996-07-24

1997-09-16

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...

G21C 1907, G21F 5012

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056688431

ABSTRACT:
A storage cage for the storage and transport of a plurality of fuel assemblies includes a baseplate having apertures formed therein. A plurality of casings each have an interior and each stand on the baseplate for receiving and storing a fuel assembly. Each of the casings is associated with at least one of the apertures leading into the interior of the casing for supplying and discharging cooling liquid. Each of the casings has a plurality of slots formed therein for supplying and discharging cooling gas. At least one supporting wall forms a load-bearing part with the baseplate and the casings are fastened to the at least one supporting wall.

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