Nevada Nuclear Waste Storage Investigations Project: Conceptual Design of Facilities for Unloading Radioactive Waste from Shipping Casks

摘要

This report presents the results of a conceptual design study for the development of facilities for unloading high-level waste and spent fuel from shipping casks. The study defines methods, operations, equipment, and layout of facilities for unloading high-level waste and spent fuel casks. Capital and operating cost elements for the facilities are identified to facilitate future cost-assessment activities. The study defines the waste-receipt and handling capabilities and unloading cycle times, a design rationale, a staffing plan, and a description of associated development activities. (ERA citation 12:049430)