CONTAINMENT CASK FOR DRUM CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE HAZARDOUS WASTE
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United States of America Patent
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Feb 28, 2019
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Aug 30, 2018
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Aug 31, 2017
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Abstract
A containment cask for safely transporting and storing radioactive hazardous waste in a dry air environment. The cask comprises a single drum containing the radioactive hazardous waste, a sealed and shielded containment vessel containing the drum, and an outer container. The outer container can be in the form of an outer shield vessel (OSV) made from iron to provide further shielding. This outer container is appropriate for a drum having higher activity waste. The outer container can also be in the form of an overpack assembly that adds protection for atmospheric hazards, but adds little in terms of shielding. This outer container is appropriate for a drum having lower activity waste.
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