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Solid Radioactive Waste Strategy Report.pdf - UK EPR

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<strong>EPR</strong> <strong>UK</strong><br />

N° NESH-G/2008/en/0123<br />

REV. A PAGE 145 / 257<br />

FIGURE 55: TRANSFER TRAILER WITH CASK SUPPORT SKID<br />

Spent Fuel Dry Storage in Vault<br />

FIGURE 56: TN NOVA UPRIGHTING OPERATIONS<br />

The storage of spent fuel in a dry vault ensures safe and sustainable storage conditions. It<br />

involves the sealing of spent fuel in canisters and the placement of those canisters in storage<br />

wells set into a reinforced concrete slab. The operations within the facility include:<br />

· Transport container receipt and preparation for unloading;<br />

· Dry unloading of fuel assemblies and placement into canisters;<br />

· Canister welding and transfer to the storage vault;<br />

· Placement of the canister into the storage well and well closure.

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