20240029906. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CASK FOR NUCLEAR WASTE simplified abstract (HOLTEC INTERNATIONAL)

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STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CASK FOR NUCLEAR WASTE

Organization Name

HOLTEC INTERNATIONAL

Inventor(s)

Krishna P. Singh of Jupiter FL (US)

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CASK FOR NUCLEAR WASTE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240029906 titled 'STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CASK FOR NUCLEAR WASTE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a nuclear waste cask that is designed to safely store radioactive nuclear waste materials. The cask includes a cask body with an elongated shape and a longitudinal opening that serves as an entrance to the internal storage cavity. A closure lid is detachably coupled to the cask body to seal the cavity. The cask locking mechanism consists of multiple first locking protrusions on the lid that can interlock with second locking protrusions on the cask body to securely lock the lid in place. The first locking protrusions are located on slideable locking bars that can be moved between locked and unlocked positions using hydraulic or pneumatic actuators. The cask and lid may also have additional features like impact absorbers and lifting elements.

  • The patent describes a nuclear waste cask with a detachable closure lid that securely seals the internal storage cavity.
  • The cask locking mechanism uses interlocking protrusions on the lid and cask body to lock the lid in place.
  • Slideable locking bars with first locking protrusions can be moved to lock or unlock the lid while it remains stationary.
  • Hydraulic or pneumatic actuators are used to change the position of the locking bars.
  • The cask and lid may have additional features like impact absorbers and lifting elements.

Potential Applications

  • Safe storage and transportation of radioactive nuclear waste materials.
  • Use in nuclear power plants or other facilities that generate nuclear waste.

Problems Solved

  • Ensures the safe containment of radioactive nuclear waste materials.
  • Provides a secure locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized access to the waste materials.
  • Allows for easy and efficient locking and unlocking of the cask lid.

Benefits

  • Enhanced safety and security in the storage and transportation of nuclear waste.
  • Simplified locking and unlocking process for the cask lid.
  • Additional features like impact absorbers and lifting elements improve the overall functionality of the cask.


Original Abstract Submitted

a nuclear waste cask in one embodiment includes an axially elongated cask body defining a longitudinally-extending opening forming an entrance to an internal storage cavity of the cask configured for holding radioactive nuclear waste materials. a closure lid detachably coupled to the cask body at the top opening seals the cavity. a cask locking mechanism includes a plurality of first locking protrusions spaced apart on the lid which are selectively interlockable with a plurality of second locking protrusions spaced apart on the cask body to lock the lid to the cask body. the first locking protrusions may be disposed on slideable locking bars moveable between locked and unlocked positions while the lid remains stationary on the cask body. hydraulic or pneumatic actuators may be used to change position of the locking bars. the cask and lid may include other features such as impact absorbers and lifting elements.

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