TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CASK

Transportation Casks R72

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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
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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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