Architecture and management of a geological repository - Andra

9 – Nuclear operating resources in the repositoryFigure 9.1.6Preparation cycle for C waste disposal packagesIt takes three hours on average to manufacture a C waste disposal package. On this basis, a singleconditioning line operating continuously would be necessary to produce an average five disposalpackages per day, with a maximum of eight packages.9.1.4 Preparing spent fuel disposal packagesPreparing the spent fuel (UOX, MOX) disposal packages takes place over the following stages:- bringing up empty containers and demagnetisation,- loading containers with spent fuel assemblies and placing the lid,- welding the closing tape,- welding the lid,- non-contamination check (described in Section 4.3),- weld check (described in Section 4.3),- temporary storage of disposal packages before transfer into the underground installations.These operations are performed in a series of shielded cells illustrated by the diagram in Figure 9.1.7.DOSSIER 2005 ARGILE -ARCHITECTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF A GEOLOGICAL DISPOSAL SYSTEM334/495