Radiant energy – Radiation controlling means – Shielded receptacles for radioactive sources
Patent
1978-05-08
1981-10-06
Dixon, Harold A.
Radiant energy
Radiation controlling means
Shielded receptacles for radioactive sources
53116, 53429, 206278, G21F 500
Patent
active
042937736
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method for preventing the scattering of radioactive material in spent nuclear fuel rods into the environment. The method comprises placing one or more of the spent fuel rods within a casing of ductile material, sealing the casing gas-tight, bending the casing so that its largest dimension is reduced, and placing a number of the bent casings within a protective container.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2194451 (1940-03-01), Soubier
patent: 3230373 (1966-01-01), Montgomery
patent: 3811543 (1974-05-01), Parrochia
ASEA Aktiebolag
Dixon Harold A.
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