cage for the interim storage of bundles of fuel elements for nuclear reactors.

摘要

PCT No. PCT/CH79/00072 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 1, 1980 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 1, 1980 PCT Filed May 22, 1979 PCT Pub. No. WO80/00046 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 10, 1980.After their removal from the reactor, fuel element rods of nuclear reactors are stored in bundles in a water tank before they are transported away. The invention relates to a rack, to be installed in the water tank, which according to safety regulations is designed earthquake proof and receives the fuel element bundles in close packing. The rack has square receiving tubes for one fuel element bundle each; the receiving tubes are arranged vertically and connected with a bottom plate resistant to bending.