Method and apparatus for preparing spent nuclear fuel for dry storage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9761338
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14288045

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A system and method for drying cavities containing spent nuclear fuel is devised. The invention utilizes a non-intrusive procedure that is based on monitoring the dew point temperature of a non-reactive gas that is circulated through the cavity. In one aspect, the invention is a system for drying a cavity loaded with spent nuclear fuel comprising: a canister forming the cavity, the cavity having an inlet and an outlet; a source of non-reactive gas; means for flowing the non-reactive gas from the source of non-reactive gas through the cavity; and means for repetitively measuring the dew point temperature of the non-reactive gas exiting the cavity.

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HOLTEC INTERNATIONAL INCONE HOLTEC DRIVE MARLTON NJ 08053

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Singh, Krishna P Hobe Sound, US 264 2861

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