Dry Transfer Systems for Used Nuclear Fuel

Brett W. Carlsen ; Michaele BradyRaap

关键词: Dry Transfer Systems;    Fuel Cycle;    Used Nuclear FUel;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1055978
RP-ID  :  INL/EXT-12-26218
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1055978

学科分类：核能源与工程

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The potential need for a dry transfer system (DTS) to enable retrieval of used nuclear fuel (UNF) for inspection or repackaging will increase as the duration and quantity of fuel in dry storage increases. This report explores the uses for a DTS, identifies associated general functional requirements, and reviews existing and proposed systems that currently perform dry fuel transfers. The focus of this paper is on the need for a DTS to enable transfer of bare fuel assemblies. Dry transfer systems for UNF canisters are currently available and in use for transferring loaded canisters between the drying station and storage and transportation casks.