Dry Cask Storage: what is it?

Dry barrel storage safely contains spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste in containers made of lead, concrete, and steel. It is a temporary containment method until more secure storage can be found. Radioactive waste is cooled in a spent fuel pool before being placed in dry casks. Dry storage facilities house the barrels, which can […]

Dry Cask Storage: What is it?

Dry barrel storage safely contains spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste in containers made of lead, reinforced concrete, and steel. The containers are surrounded by additional protection and stored temporarily until more secure storage is found. Dry storage facilities house the containers, which can be stored vertically or horizontally. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission provides regulation […]

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