Method and device for encapsulating a fuel rod or a fuel rod section for temporary storage

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PATENT NO 9916912
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14474448

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A method for encapsulating a fuel rod or a fuel rod section in a container includes inserting the fuel rod or fuel rod section into the container. One of the ends of the container is connected to a purging-gas line. The container is dehydrated and purged by use of a purging gas. The ends of the container are connected to a bypass line in such a way that a closed gas circuit is produced and a hot gas is circulated in the gas circuit until the absolute moisture content reaches an end value at which the absolute moisture content no longer rises. The container is disconnected from the gas circuit and subsequently the container is closed in a fluid-tight manner at both ends.

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FRAMATOME GMBH91052 ERLANGEN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hoefers, Werner Erlangen, DE 2 1
Hummel, Wolfgang Neumarkt, DE 39 362
Kurzer, Klaus Igensdorf-Etlaswind, DE 4 2
Neubauer, Egon Forchheim, DE 3 1

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