TYPE B (U)
R80
Transport cask of multiple radioactive wastes
1 Manufactured copy
Applications
Modular type B cask:
IP2 without shock absorber, and type B with shock absorber
Transportation of up to three casks per truck shipment (IP configuration)
Transportation of up to two casks per truck shipment (Type B configuration)
Several cask versions
Standard version « ST » : Large loading capacity
Standard version « ES » : maximized shielding
Option for embedded drainage feature « STW »
Equipped with a shielded plug for radioprotection during lid removal and closure
Shock absorbing material: FENOSOL™
Specifications
Here are all the specs about the transportation casks R80.
Main packaging dimensions:
(with covers)
- Height: 2111mm (6.9')
- Diameter: 1,700mm (5.6')
- Total mass (laden): 11 000 kg (25250 lbs)
Loading capacities
- Cavity height :
- STW: 1 154 mm (3,8’)
- ESW: 1 004 mm (3,3’)
- Cavity diameter:
- STW: 788 mm (2,6’)
- ESW: 670 mm (2,2’)
- Max payload:
- STW: 2 145 kg (4728 lbs)
- ESW: 600 kg (1322 lbs)
- Max activity: up to 100 000 A2
- Max γ activity : 42 TBq (equivalent Co60)
Biological protections:
(lead equivalent)
- Radial :
- STW: 85 mm (3,3’’)
- ESW: 140 mm (5,5’’)
Certifications :
(France + Validations abroad)
UN 2916 - Type BU)
