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Interim Spent-Fuel Storage Options at Commercial Nuclear Power Plants

by Arvind R. Thakkar, Fluor Daniel Inc, Chicago, United States,
James M. Hylko, Fluor Daniel Inc, Chicago, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Energy in the 90's

Abstract:

Although spent fuel can be stored safely in waterfilled pools at reactor sites, some utilities may not possess sufficient space for life-of-plant storage capability. In-pool storage capability may be increased by reracking assemblies, rod consolidation, double tiering spent-fuel racks, and by shipping spent fuel to other utility-owned facilities. Long-term on-site storage capability for spent fuel may be provided by installing (dry-type) metal casks, storage and transportation casks, concrete casks, horizontal concrete modules, modular concrete vaults, or by constructing additional (pool-type) storage installations. Experience to date has provided valuable information regarding dry-type or pool-type installations, cask handling and staffing requirements, security features, decommissioning activities, and radiological issues.

Subject Headings: Nuclear power | Fuels | Energy storage | Power plants | Storage facilities | Concrete | Water storage

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