The present application relates to an unloading and temporary storage device. The unloading and temporary storage device includes a stock bin, a stock bin external member, a stock bin internal member, a shielding module and a loading module; the stock bin includes a barrel and a tank body; the stock bin external member includes a cooling water jacket; the stock bin internal member includes a straight bin, an inclined bin and an unloading bin that communicate sequentially; the shielding module includes an external shield and a neutron shield; the loading module includes a loading body; and sphere inlet passages are provided in the loading body. The unloading and temporary storage device can perform the functions of receiving, temporarily storing, atmosphere switching, and unloading of spherical elements, and also has the safety functions of ensuring geometrical integrity of the spherical elements, radiological protection and residual heat removal.

The present application relates to an unloading and temporary storage device. The unloading and temporary storage device includes a stock bin, a stock bin external member, a stock bin internal member, a shielding module and a loading module; the stock bin includes a barrel and a tank body; the stock bin external member includes a cooling water jacket; the stock bin internal member includes a straight bin, an inclined bin and an unloading bin that communicate sequentially; the shielding module includes an external shield and a neutron shield; the loading module includes a loading body; and sphere inlet passages are provided in the loading body. The unloading and temporary storage device can perform the functions of receiving, temporarily storing, atmosphere switching, and unloading of spherical elements, and also has the safety functions of ensuring geometrical integrity of the spherical elements, radiological protection and residual heat removal.

Apparatuses and methods for securely storing radioactive source materials that enables inventory activities with security functions. In particular, apparatuses and methods for securely storing radioactive source materials are provided with visual and automated inventory, security, alerting, and stabilization design elements that enable various inventory tasks, prevent storage structures from being negligently left open or unlocked, ensure stabilization of storage structures in a moving mobile structure, and provide an alerting system for warning staff of an unsecure or unlocked condition of such storage structures.

Apparatuses and methods for securely storing radioactive source materials that enables inventory activities with security functions. In particular, apparatuses and methods for securely storing radioactive source materials are provided with visual and automated inventory, security, alerting, and stabilization design elements that enable various inventory tasks, prevent storage structures from being negligently left open or unlocked, ensure stabilization of storage structures in a moving mobile structure, and provide an alerting system for warning staff of an unsecure or unlocked condition of such storage structures.

An impact amelioration system for nuclear fuel storage components in one embodiment includes a fuel storage canister and outer cask receiving the canister. The canister is configured for storing spent nuclear fuel or other high level radioactive waste. A plurality of impact limiter assemblies are disposed on the bottom closure plate of the cask at the canister interface. Each impact limiter assembly comprises an impact limiter plug frictionally engaged with a corresponding plug hole formed in the cask closure plate. The canister rests on tops of the plugs, which may protrude upwards beyond the top surface of the bottom closure lid. The plugs and holes may mating tapered and frictionally engaged surfaces. During a cask drop event, the canister drives the plugs deeper into the plug holes and elastoplastically deform to dissipate the kinetic impact energy and protect the structural integrity of the canister and its contents.

System for storing radioactive materials comprising: —a canister (4) containing radioactive waste; —a container (C), provided with a casing (1), a base (2) and a cover (3), and a passive helicoidal convection-based ventilation system provided with: lower air inlets (5); an area (6) of air circulation between the canister (4) and the inner surface of the container (C), and upper air outlets (7); the inlets (5) and outlets (7) have a decreasing variation of section in the direction of air circulation, are curved and facing an oblique direction with respect to the radial direction of the container, the air between said inlets (5) and outlets (7) describing an upward helicoidal path around the capsule or canister (4).

A nuclear fuel storage system includes an outer canister and fuel basket positioned therein. The basket is formed by orthogonally arranged and interlocked slotted plates which collectively define exterior side surfaces of the basket and a grid array of open cells each configured to hold a fuel assembly. At least some slotted plates comprise cantilevered plate extensions protruding laterally beyond the side surfaces of the basket to define various shaped peripheral gaps between the basket and canister. The plate extensions are configured to engage the shell of the canister. Vertically elongated reinforcement members are inserted in the peripheral gaps and fixedly coupled to the basket. Reinforcement members may comprise elongated reinforcement plates and/or tubular shimming members which may be fixedly coupled to the slotted plate extensions. The reinforcement members structurally strengthen the fuel basket. The plate extensions further act as fins to enhance heat dissipation from the basket.

A nuclear fuel storage system includes an outer canister and fuel basket positioned therein. The basket is formed by orthogonally arranged and interlocked slotted plates which collectively define exterior side surfaces of the basket and a grid array of open cells each configured to hold a fuel assembly. At least some slotted plates comprise cantilevered plate extensions protruding laterally beyond the side surfaces of the basket to define various shaped peripheral gaps between the basket and canister. The plate extensions are configured to engage the shell of the canister. Vertically elongated reinforcement members are inserted in the peripheral gaps and fixedly coupled to the basket. Reinforcement members may comprise elongated reinforcement plates and/or tubular shimming members which may be fixedly coupled to the slotted plate extensions. The reinforcement members structurally strengthen the fuel basket. The plate extensions further act as fins to enhance heat dissipation from the basket.

A medical imaging system for detecting ionizing radiation. The system includes one or more pixilated imagers positioned to acquire patient image data and one or more position sensors positioned to acquire patient position data. Once the patient image data and patient position data are acquired, one or more processors operably connected to each of the one or more pixilated imagers and one or more position sensors calculate a three-dimensional mass distribution based on patient image data and patient position data.

A medical imaging system for detecting ionizing radiation. The system includes one or more pixilated imagers positioned to acquire patient image data and one or more position sensors positioned to acquire patient position data. Once the patient image data and patient position data are acquired, one or more processors operably connected to each of the one or more pixilated imagers and one or more position sensors calculate a three-dimensional mass distribution based on patient image data and patient position data.