GB1374099A - Packaging for shipment of radioactive materials - Google Patents
Packaging for shipment of radioactive materialsInfo
- Publication number
- GB1374099A GB1374099A GB5325871A GB5325871A GB1374099A GB 1374099 A GB1374099 A GB 1374099A GB 5325871 A GB5325871 A GB 5325871A GB 5325871 A GB5325871 A GB 5325871A GB 1374099 A GB1374099 A GB 1374099A
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- shield
- outer container
- container
- capsule
- water
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
Links
Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
- G21F—PROTECTION AGAINST X-RADIATION, GAMMA RADIATION, CORPUSCULAR RADIATION OR PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT; TREATING RADIOACTIVELY CONTAMINATED MATERIAL; DECONTAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS THEREFOR
- G21F5/00—Transportable or portable shielded containers
- G21F5/06—Details of, or accessories to, the containers
- G21F5/10—Heat-removal systems, e.g. using circulating fluid or cooling fins
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- G—PHYSICS
- G21—NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
- G21F—PROTECTION AGAINST X-RADIATION, GAMMA RADIATION, CORPUSCULAR RADIATION OR PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT; TREATING RADIOACTIVELY CONTAMINATED MATERIAL; DECONTAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS THEREFOR
- G21F5/00—Transportable or portable shielded containers
- G21F5/005—Containers for solid radioactive wastes, e.g. for ultimate disposal
- G21F5/008—Containers for fuel elements
- G21F5/012—Fuel element racks in the containers
Landscapes
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- High Energy & Nuclear Physics (AREA)
- Packages (AREA)
- Structure Of Emergency Protection For Nuclear Reactors (AREA)
- Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
Abstract
1374099 Shielded containers TRANSNUCLEAIRE SOC POUR LES TRANSPORTS DE L'INDUSTRIE NUCLEAIRE 17 Nov 1971 [17 Nov 1970 2 Feb 1971] 53258/71 Heading B4Q A container for the shipment of radioactive materials, e.g. spent nuclear fuel elements, comprises at least one inner container or capsule 1 adapted to contain the materials and also a gaseous or liquid coolant, e.g. air, argon, helium or water, a γ-ray shield 5, 6, 7, and an outer container 2 with cooling fins 3 on its lateral outer surface and containing a liquid, e.g. water, capable of ensuring both neutron shielding and heat transfer, in which the one or more capsules 1 and the γ-ray shield 5, 6, 7 are immersed, spacers 8 being provided between the outer container 2 and the γ-ray shield 5, 6, 7. Thermal insulation 4 comprising an expanded material 4a covered with a heat-proof coating 4b is provided at the extremities of the container. The lateral shield 5 and the end shields 6, 7 are each formed of a core 9 of a heavy metal such as Pb or U in a sheath 10 of stainless steel. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 where there is a single capsule 1, the shield 6 forms the bottom of the capsule whilst the shield 7 forms a cover and is formed with a flange 11 which may be bolted to a flange 13 on the capsule, a gasket 14 ensuring a fluid-tight joint. During shipping, the capsules 1 and the shield 5 are rigidly fixed to one another by means of bolts 13a at one end, spacers 16 being provided at the other end to enable the water in the outer container 2 to circulate by convection from one side of the shield 5 to the other. The spacers 8 are perforated to facilitate the circulation of the water. These spacers 8, which act as shock absorbers in the case of a crash, can be borne by the outer container 2 (as shown) or by the shields 5, 6, 7, or they may be in the form of a removable structure (Figs. 6 to 8, not shown). The fins 3, preferably of copper, have their ends embedded in a fire protection layer 18 of plaster or cement. The outer container 2 is equipped with valves 23 for filling and venting, also for sampling, a pressurelimiting expansion valve 24 to limit pressure in the case of a prolonged fire, and a permeable plug 25 for the elimination of H 2 formed by radiolysis. The outer container 2 can be completely filled with water, the thermal expansion of which is balanced by the compression of expanded material such as rubber or plastics foam contained in open compartments (C) (Figs. 7 and 8, not shown) between the outer container 2 and the shield 5. The container is brought from the horizontal shipping position to the vertical loading/unloading position and vice versa by means comprising tilting jacks and bearings attached to the transporting chassis and with which trunnions 19b on the container wall co-operate. Like the outer container 2, the capsule 1 comprises a filling valve 29 but with a dip tube 30 for level control, an expansion valve 31, a vent valve 32, and a permeable plug 33. Partitions inside the capsule 1 for spacing fuel elements are of a neutron prison composition to prevent the occurrence of critical conditions. Where a number of separate capsules 1 are used (Figs. 9 to 12, not shown), the neutron prison may be in the form of plates located between the capsules.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FR7041201A FR2113805B1 (en) | 1970-11-17 | 1970-11-17 | |
FR7103499A FR2124064B2 (en) | 1970-11-17 | 1971-02-02 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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GB1374099A true GB1374099A (en) | 1974-11-13 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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GB5325871A Expired GB1374099A (en) | 1970-11-17 | 1971-11-17 | Packaging for shipment of radioactive materials |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
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US (1) | US3845315A (en) |
JP (1) | JPS569679B1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE2157133C3 (en) |
FR (2) | FR2113805B1 (en) |
GB (1) | GB1374099A (en) |
SE (1) | SE401873B (en) |
Cited By (1)
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GB2130520A (en) * | 1982-03-05 | 1984-06-06 | British Nuclear Fuels Ltd | Nuclear fuel transport flasks |
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US3962587A (en) * | 1974-06-25 | 1976-06-08 | Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. | Shipping cask for spent nuclear fuel assemblies |
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US4229316A (en) * | 1978-02-03 | 1980-10-21 | Steag Kernenergie Gmbh | Device for the storage or disposal of radioactive wastes |
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DE3028424C2 (en) * | 1980-07-26 | 1984-05-30 | Transnuklear Gmbh, 6450 Hanau | Shock absorbers |
JPS57104895A (en) * | 1980-10-31 | 1982-06-30 | Nuclear Power Co Ltd | Nuclear fuel element storage container and storing device |
US4532104A (en) * | 1981-04-06 | 1985-07-30 | British Nuclear Fuels Limited | Transport and storage flask for nuclear fuel |
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US6203669B1 (en) | 1997-11-14 | 2001-03-20 | Archimedes Technology Group, Inc. | Nuclear waste separator |
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US3414727A (en) * | 1965-04-26 | 1968-12-03 | Nat Lead Co | Shipping container for radioactive material including safety shield means |
US3619616A (en) * | 1969-01-24 | 1971-11-09 | Gen Electric | Forced air cooled radioactive materials container |
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1970
- 1970-11-17 FR FR7041201A patent/FR2113805B1/fr not_active Expired
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1971
- 1971-02-02 FR FR7103499A patent/FR2124064B2/fr not_active Expired
- 1971-11-15 US US00198556A patent/US3845315A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1971-11-17 DE DE2157133A patent/DE2157133C3/en not_active Expired
- 1971-11-17 JP JP9228971A patent/JPS569679B1/ja active Pending
- 1971-11-17 GB GB5325871A patent/GB1374099A/en not_active Expired
- 1971-11-17 SE SE7114695A patent/SE401873B/en unknown
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2130520A (en) * | 1982-03-05 | 1984-06-06 | British Nuclear Fuels Ltd | Nuclear fuel transport flasks |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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FR2124064B2 (en) | 1977-01-14 |
DE2157133A1 (en) | 1972-05-25 |
FR2113805A1 (en) | 1972-06-30 |
FR2113805B1 (en) | 1976-03-19 |
FR2124064A2 (en) | 1972-09-22 |
DE2157133C3 (en) | 1974-09-26 |
SE401873B (en) | 1978-05-29 |
US3845315A (en) | 1974-10-29 |
DE2157133B2 (en) | 1974-02-28 |
JPS569679B1 (en) | 1981-03-03 |
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Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
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PS | Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949] | ||
PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |