Equipment
Recent Type B Casks
R76 Datasheet 
Type B (M)
- IAEA certified, UN n° 2917-radioactive wastes in Type B (M) cask; by road-ADR
- IAEA certified, UN n° 3329-radioactive wastes in Type B (M) cask, fissile; by road-ADR
- 4 in production (2011—2013)
Application
TRU waste drum
- Designed to transport 2 to 5 transuranic waste drums
- Polyvalent internal basket has a shielded plug that ensures low radiation levels for loading and unloading phases
- Very high pressure and hydrogen explosion resistant design enables handling of highradiolysis / thermolysis material
Specifications
Materials and mechanics
- Stainless steel 304L, stripped and passivated for stabilization
Overall Dimensions
- Height: 2,225 mm (7.4 ft)
- Diameter: 2,210 mm (7.3 ft)
Useful Loading Dimensions
- Height: 655 mm (2.2 ft)
- Diameter: 1,100 mm (3.7 ft)
Weight
- Gross weight: 19,200 kg (42,390 lb)
- Maximum load: 400 kg (880 lb)
Activity
- Maximum activity: 540 TBq / 400 A2
- Maximum radiation level: 260 Sv/h (at drum contact)
- Maximum fissile material: 240 g
- Maximum thermal power: 30 W