Catherine Thiel Quigg
Abstract
The idea of dry storage of spent nuclear fuel has been welcomed because of concern that pool storage beyond 20 years will lead to corrosion and cracking of fuel cladding. Modes for dry storage include air-cooled vaults, dry wells, silos, and storage casks. Advantages and disadvantages of the dry storage method are discussed. (JMT)
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The idea of dry storage of spent nuclear fuel has been welcomed because of concern that pool storage beyond 20 years will lead to corrosion and cracking of fuel cladding. Modes for dry storage include air-cooled vaults, dry wells, silos, and storage casks. Advantages and disadvantages of the dry storage method are discussed. (JMT)
Key concepts: Spent nuclear fuel, Cladding (metalworking), Environmental science, Waste management, Spent fuel pool, Engineering, Materials science, Metallurgy