TYPE B (U)
R72
Type B(U) fissile packaging for international transport of highly irradiated fuel rods from PWR nuclear power plants to research laboratories.
1 Manufactured copy
Applications
Certified by the Dutch nuclear safety authority ANVS, approval number NL/0244/B(U)-96(REV0) radioactive material packaging
ASN certificate for the transport of irradiated fuel.
- Designed for transporting fuel rods (or portions of rods) of PWR 900 or 1300 MWe (UO2 or MOX) or activated metal parts.
- High activity and thermal energy
- 100% compatible with PWR and MOX fuels.
- modular internal fittings according to the types of fuel.
- Loading and unloading possible under water, unloading in cell docking, in vertical or horizontal position.
- Double containment vessel.96(REV0) packaging of radioactive material
Specifications
Here are all the specs about transportation casks R72.
Main packaging dimensions :
(with covers)
- Length : 6255mm (20.5')
- Diameter : 1,680mm (5.51')
- Total mass (laden) : 21,500 kg (47,400 lbs)
Loading capacities
- Cavity length : 5,330 mm (17.5’)
- Cavity diameter : 140 mm (5.5’’)
- Permissible mass (laden) : 650 kg (1,430 lbs)
Biological protections:
(lead equivalent)
- Lateral: 210 mm (7.0'')
Certifications :
(France + Validations abroad)
- UN 3329 - Type B(M) Fissile: ADR + RID
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