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Encapsulation plant
Deep repository
Fuel from Clab
Canister from
canister factory
Filling
Sealing
Inspection
Deposition
in rock
Loading of
canister in
CTC
Transport
of full CTC
Reception
Descent
Emptying
Maintenance
Service
Inspection
Cleaning
Transport
of empty CTC
Canister with fuel assemblies
Canister transport cask – CTC
Figure 9-1. Flow chart for shipments from encapsulation plant to deep repository.
If both the encapsulation plant and the deep repository are located in the Simpevarp area, only
overland transport will be necessary.
9.2.2 Overland transport
If the deep repository is located near Clab, the canister transport casks will be transported by
a terminal vehicle from the encapsulation plant’s dispatch air lock to the deep repository’s
reception building.
In Forsmark, the canister transport casks are transported from the ship in the harbour, which is
situated next to SFR, to the deep repository’s reception building. Canister transport casks are
transported one by one by a terminal vehicle that picks up the cask inside the cargo hold and
drops it off inside the reception building.
9.2.3 Alternatives for canister transport
Based on the ongoing site investigations, it can be assumed that the transport route to the deep
repository will in both cases be a few kilometres. Rail shipments are therefore ruled out.
If the encapsulation plant is located adjacent to a deep repository in Forsmark, two types of
transport are needed:
• Transport of fuel assemblies, which is similar to transportation to Clab from the various
nuclear power plants. The design of Clab permits fuel to be dispatched from the receiving
section, after additional equipment is acquired.
• Transport of canisters a short distance to the deep repository.
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