System and method for preparing a container loaded with wet radioactive elements for dry storage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11742102
APP PUB NO 20210210240A1
SERIAL NO

16950713

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A system for preparing a container holding radioactive waste for dry storage. In one aspect, the invention can be a system for preparing a container having a cavity loaded with radioactive elements for dry storage, the system comprising: a gas circulation system comprising a condenser module, a desiccant module, and a gas circulator module; the gas circulation system configured to form a hermetically sealed closed-loop path when operably connected to the cavity of the container; and means for adding and removing the desiccant module as part of the hermetically sealed closed-loop path.

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HOLTEC INTERNATIONAL1 HOLTEC BLVD CAMDEN NJ 08104

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Griffiths, John D Deptford, US 39 337
Singh, Krishna P Jupiter, US 264 2861

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