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Type B (U)

  • IAEA certified, UN n° 2916-radioactive wastes in Type B (U) cask; by road-ADR
  • Currently in production (2011—2012)

Application

Activated and contaminated PWR reactor and control rod guide tubes

  • Designed to transport 1 to 5 control rod guide tubes, either 900, 1300 or 1450 MWe
  • Internal basket adapts to all PWR types
  • Vertical loading/unloading, cavity full of water
  • Ideal when analysis or replacement of control rod guide tubes matters

Specifications

Materials and mechanics

  • Stainless steel 304L, stripped and passivated for stabilization
  • Equipped with draining, rinsing, drying system & platform for vertical use
  • High tech individual damping system complies with dynamic impact requirement

Overall Dimensions

  • Length: 5,600 mm (18.7 ft)
  • Diameter: 2,100 mm (7.0 ft)

Useful Loading Dimensions

  • Length: 4,490 mm (15.0 ft)
  • Diameter: 880 mm (2.9 ft)

Weight

  • Gross weight: 23,800 kg (52,450 lb)
  • Maximum load: 1,700 kg (3,755 lb)

Activity

  • Maximum activity: 10 TBq
  • Maximum γ activity: 10 TBq (Co60 equivalent)
  • Maximum thermal power: 50 W