A geological repository includes a subterranean spiral tunnel drilled or bored in a geological formation. The geological repository further includes spaced-apart storage compartments individually accessible from the spiral tunnel. The storage compartments are configured to receive storage canisters transported through the spiral tunnel. The plurality of storage compartments are formed in a body of rock.
Metal canisters and metal baskets for use in storage,
transfer, transportation, and disposal systems for used
nuclear fuel and high level nuclear waste; metal canisters
made from steel and metal baskets made from steel, alloy,
aluminum, and metal matrix composite for use in storage,
transfer, transportation, and disposal systems for used
nuclear fuel, and high level nuclear waste. Concrete storage casks [structures] and modular concrete
storage casks [structures] for use in storage of used
nuclear fuel and high level nuclear waste; concrete storage
casks [structures] and modular concrete storage casks
[structures] for housing steel canisters for use in storing
used nuclear fuel, and high level nuclear waste.
Concrete storage casks and modular concrete storage casks
for use in storage of used nuclear fuel and high level
nuclear waste; concrete storage casks and modular concrete
storage casks for housing steel canisters for use in storing
used nuclear fuel, and high level nuclear waste.
Metal canisters and metal baskets for use in storage, transfer, transportation, and disposal systems for spent nuclear fuel and high level nuclear waste; metal canisters made from steel and metal baskets made from steel, alloy, aluminum, and metal matrix composite for use in storage, transfer, transportation, and disposal systems for high burnup used nuclear fuel, spent nuclear fuel, and high level nuclear waste Concrete storage casks and modular concrete storage casks for use in storage of used nuclear fuel and high level nuclear waste; concrete storage casks and modular concrete storage casks for housing steel canisters for use in storing used nuclear fuel, and high level nuclear waste
Concrete storage casks and modular concrete storage casks for use in storage of used nuclear fuel and high level nuclear waste; concrete storage casks and modular concrete storage casks for housing steel canisters for use in storing used nuclear fuel, and high level nuclear waste
A basket assembly for receiving a plurality of fuel assemblies includes a basket having a grid defining spacing between fuel assembly compartments, the grid defining a first compartment for receiving a first fuel assembly and a second compartment for receiving a second fuel assembly, wherein the cross-sectional area of the second compartment is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first compartment. The basket assembly is configured to receive in the first compartment a first fuel assembly, the first fuel assembly being a regular fuel assembly, and the basket assembly configured to receive in the second compartment a second fuel assembly, the second fuel assembly being an irregular fuel assembly, wherein the irregular fuel assembly includes at least one irregular fuel rod.
A basket assembly for receiving a plurality of fuel assemblies includes a basket having a grid defining spacing between fuel assembly compartments, the grid defining a first compartment for receiving a first fuel assembly and a second compartment for receiving a second fuel assembly, wherein the cross-sectional area of the second compartment is larger than the cross-sectional area of the first compartment. The basket assembly is configured to receive in the first compartment a first fuel assembly, the first fuel assembly being a regular fuel assembly, and the basket assembly configured to receive in the second compartment a second fuel assembly, the second fuel assembly being an irregular fuel assembly, wherein the irregular fuel assembly includes at least one irregular fuel rod.
A travel system (20) for a canister storage, transfer, or transport system generally includes a support structure (22), at least one traveling device (24) for preparing, inspecting, and/or repairing the canister, and a base ring (26) for supporting the traveling device and providing for rotational movement of the traveling device relative to the support structure.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems, components, and methods for transferring canisters containing radioactive material, for example, from a container assembly using a transfer assembly to a horizontal storage module (HSM). Systems in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure include, for example, a vertical to horizontal (VTH) transfer station for a canister and method of transfer, a horizontal to horizontal (HTH) transfer station for a canister and methods of transfer, a transport wagon system for transporting a canister to a horizontal storage module (HSM), and an HSM system for long-term storage of a canister.
G21C 19/00 - Dispositions pour le traitement, pour la manipulation, ou pour faciliter la manipulation, du combustible ou d'autres matériaux utilisés à l'intérieur du réacteur, p. ex. à l'intérieur de l'enceinte sous pression
G21C 19/32 - Appareils pour enlever des objets ou matériaux radioactifs de l'aire de décharge du réacteur, p. ex. pour les porter à un emplacement de stockageAppareils pour manipuler des objets ou matériaux radioactifs à l'intérieur d'un emplacement de stockage ou les extraire de celui-ci
G21F 5/14 - Dispositifs spécialement adaptés à la manipulation de récipients ou de barils, p. ex. dispositifs de transport
G21F 7/005 - Passages blindés à travers les paroisVerrouillagesDispositifs de transfert entre chambres
G21F 5/008 - Récipients pour éléments combustibles
10.
CANISTER MOVEMENT ASSEMBLY FOR TRANSFER, ROTATION, AND/OR INSPECTION
A movement system for moving a dry shielded canister includes a stabilization portion, and a canister support portion engaged with the stabilization portion, the canister support portion including a roller interface for supporting and moving a canister. A method of moving a dry shielded canister includes moving a roller interface from a retracted position to an extended position to engage with the canister; and moving the canister.
A horizontal storage module (HSM) includes a body defining a plurality of compartments configured for receiving canisters, wherein the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and wherein at least a portion of one compartment in the first row is in the same horizontal axis location as at least a portion of one compartment in the second row. A method of manufacturing the HSM includes positioning adjacent segments. A carriage assembly for the HSM includes a frame and an actuation means for lifting a cask containing a canister. A method of lifting includes receiving a cask and lifting a cask for delivery of the canister to the HSM.
A movement system for moving a dry shielded canister includes a stabilization portion, and a canister support portion engaged with the stabilization portion, the canister support portion including a roller interface for supporting and moving a canister. A method of moving a dry shielded canister includes moving a roller interface from a retracted position to an extended position to engage with the canister; and moving the canister.
G21F 5/14 - Dispositifs spécialement adaptés à la manipulation de récipients ou de barils, p. ex. dispositifs de transport
G21C 19/32 - Appareils pour enlever des objets ou matériaux radioactifs de l'aire de décharge du réacteur, p. ex. pour les porter à un emplacement de stockageAppareils pour manipuler des objets ou matériaux radioactifs à l'intérieur d'un emplacement de stockage ou les extraire de celui-ci
G21C 19/07 - Râteliers de stockagePiscines de stockage
13.
Horizontal storage module, carriage assembly, and canister transfer assemblies
A horizontal storage module (HSM) includes a body defining a plurality of compartments configured for receiving canisters, wherein the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and wherein at least a portion of one compartment in the first row is in the same horizontal axis location as at least a portion of one compartment in the second row. A method of manufacturing the HSM includes positioning adjacent segments. A carriage assembly for the HSM includes a frame and an actuation means for lifting a cask containing a canister. A method of lifting includes receiving a cask and lifting a cask for delivery of the canister to the HSM.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems, components, and methods for transferring canisters containing radioactive material, for example, from a container assembly using a transfer assembly to a horizontal storage module (HSM). Systems in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure include, for example, a vertical to horizontal (VTH) transfer station for a canister and method of transfer, a horizontal to horizontal (HTH) transfer station for a canister and methods of transfer, a transport wagon system for transporting a canister to a horizontal storage module (HSM), and an HSM system for long-term storage of a canister.
G21C 19/19 - Parties de réacteurs spécifiquement adaptées pour faciliter la manipulation, p. ex. pour faciliter le chargement ou le déchargement des éléments combustibles
G21F 5/00 - Récipients blindés portatifs ou transportables
15.
System for storage and transportation of spent nuclear fuel
A concrete storage module (26) is adapted to slideably receive a cylindrical canister assembly (12) therein. Heat dissipation fins (62) and a tubular heat shield (96) are disposed within the module to help dissipate heat emitted from the nuclear fuel assemblies stored in the canister to air flowing through the module. The canister assembly (12) is composed of a basket assembly (70) constructed from multi-layer structural plates disposed in cross-cross or egg carton configuration. A single port tool (106) is provided for draining water from the canister (12) and replacing the drain water with make-up gas. The single port tool is mounted in the cover (100) of the canister and is in fluid flow communication with the interior of the canister.
G21F 5/008 - Récipients pour éléments combustibles
G21F 5/14 - Dispositifs spécialement adaptés à la manipulation de récipients ou de barils, p. ex. dispositifs de transport
G21F 5/012 - Râteliers pour éléments combustibles dans le récipient
G21F 5/10 - Dispositifs d'évacuation de chaleur spécialement adaptés à ces récipients, p. ex. utilisant une circulation de fluide ou des ailettes de refroidissement
G21F 5/12 - Dispositifs obturateurs pour récipientsDispositions pour leur étanchéité
G21C 19/07 - Râteliers de stockagePiscines de stockage
G21C 19/40 - Dispositions pour prévenir l'apparition de conditions critiques, p. ex. pendant le stockage
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Systems and methods for canister inspection, preparation, and maintenance
A travel system (20) for a canister storage, transfer, or transport system generally includes a support structure (22), at least one traveling device (24) for preparing, inspecting, and/or repairing the canister, and a base ring (26) for supporting the traveling device and providing for rotational movement of the traveling device relative to the support structure.
A concrete storage module (26) is adapted to slideably receive a cylindrical canister assembly (12) therein. Heat dissipation fins (62) and a tubular heat shield (96) are disposed within the module to help dissipate heat emitted from the nuclear fuel assemblies stored in the canister to air flowing through the module. The canister assembly (12) is composed of a basket assembly (70) constructed from multi-layer structural plates disposed in cross-cross or egg carton configuration. A single port tool (106) is provided for draining water from the canister (12) and replacing the drain water with make-up gas. The single port tool is mounted in the cover (100) of the canister and is in fluid flow communication with the interior of the canister.
G21F 5/008 - Récipients pour éléments combustibles
G21F 5/12 - Dispositifs obturateurs pour récipientsDispositions pour leur étanchéité
G21F 5/012 - Râteliers pour éléments combustibles dans le récipient
G21F 5/10 - Dispositifs d'évacuation de chaleur spécialement adaptés à ces récipients, p. ex. utilisant une circulation de fluide ou des ailettes de refroidissement
G21F 5/14 - Dispositifs spécialement adaptés à la manipulation de récipients ou de barils, p. ex. dispositifs de transport
G21C 19/07 - Râteliers de stockagePiscines de stockage
G21C 19/40 - Dispositions pour prévenir l'apparition de conditions critiques, p. ex. pendant le stockage
18.
Partition support and canister assemblies for packaging contents and methods of containing same
A partition support assembly for a canister assembly generally includes at least one inner support ring configured to support one or more partitions for dividing the interior of the canister assembly for packaging contents to be received within the canister assembly, wherein the one or more partitions are configurable in a plurality of packaging orientations. A canister assembly and a method for containing packaging contents are also provided.
B65D 25/06 - Cloisonnements conçus pour être disposés selon plusieurs positions possibles
B65D 57/00 - Châssis ou supports internes pour objets souples, p. ex. raidisseursSéparateurs pour objets en piles ou en groupes, p. ex. pour empêcher l'adhérence des objets collants
B65D 85/00 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers
A long-term storage facility has an array of storage packages receiving respective cases containing radioactive materials. Each storage package has a lateral body delimiting a housing for receiving a case, the package body being closed at its top end and at its low end respectively by a removable head cover, and by a package base. The package base has a removable base cover, allowing insertion of the case via the low end of the body. The packages can be moved inside the facility by a mechanical lift. The facility includes a pivoting frame for swinging a storage package from a horizontal orientation in which the storage package is loaded to a vertical position in which the storage package is stored.
G21C 19/07 - Râteliers de stockagePiscines de stockage
G21C 19/32 - Appareils pour enlever des objets ou matériaux radioactifs de l'aire de décharge du réacteur, p. ex. pour les porter à un emplacement de stockageAppareils pour manipuler des objets ou matériaux radioactifs à l'intérieur d'un emplacement de stockage ou les extraire de celui-ci
G21F 5/012 - Râteliers pour éléments combustibles dans le récipient
G21F 5/14 - Dispositifs spécialement adaptés à la manipulation de récipients ou de barils, p. ex. dispositifs de transport
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42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
stainless steel canisters and stainless steel and lead casks for use in storage, transfer, transportation, and disposal systems for spent nuclear fuel and high level nuclear waste; storage, transportation, and disposal systems for spent nuclear fuel and high level nuclear waste, comprised of stainless steel canisters and stainless steel and lead casks, automated equipment to vacuum dry and weld the canisters, trailers and hydraulic rams to align and transport the canisters and casks, and concrete receptacles and horizontal storage modules for the canisters and casks, sold as a unit storage and transportation by truck, train, ship or barge of spent nuclear fuel and high level nuclear waste custom design of spent nuclear fuel and high level nuclear waste material transportation and storage facilities
