Lead-Shielded Spent-Fuel Transport Casks: The Thermal Switch Concept

Year
1995
Author(s)
R.C. Béra - ROBATEL. Nuclear Department. 69 Genas, France
C.M. Bochard - ROBATEL. Nuclear Department. 69 Genas, France
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Abstract
There are at least four families of transport casks designs depending on the selected gamma shielding and construction materials : lead casks, depleted uranium casks, forged steel casks, and cast iron casks. These four designs coexist in the transport cask world market. The purpose of this paper is to provide an historical approach to the lead cask design through ROBA TEL 40-year design experience.