JP2007278771A - Storage facility of spent nuclear fuel - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage facility of a spent nuclear fuel which can be constructed at lower cost. <P>SOLUTION: Vertical movement of a canister, accompanying conveyance of the canister from a reception chamber into a conveyance chamber and conveyance of the canister from the conveyance chamber into a storage chamber, is carried out by floating and lowering caused by supply of air. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a spent nuclear fuel storage facility.

  Spent nuclear fuel generated in nuclear facilities represented by nuclear power plants must be stored safely until reprocessing. Spent nuclear fuel generated in a nuclear facility is stored in a storage container (referred to as a canister), and the canister is stored in a transport container (referred to as a cask) and transported. The storage facility is provided with a storage container (referred to as a vault tube) for storing the canister, and the canister accommodated in the cask is transferred to the vault tube in the storage facility. As a method for transferring the canister from the cask to the vault tube, there is a method in which a crane is disposed on the ceiling of the storage facility, the canister is lifted from the cask by the crane, and is suspended in the vault tube.

JP 2003-84093 A JP 2003-240889 A JP 2004-4038 A

  However, in the method using a crane, the height of the storage facility tends to be high in order to secure the working space of the crane. In addition, since the canister generally has a weight of several tens of tons or more, a large crane is required to move the canister up and down. For this reason, high intensity | strength is requested | required also for the beam and the column for supporting a crane. Therefore, the storage facility becomes large and the construction cost increases.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a spent nuclear fuel storage facility that can be constructed at a lower cost.

  According to the present invention, a cylindrical cask having an open end portion to which a detachable lid portion is attached, and in which a canister is accommodated, a receiving chamber in which the open end portion is disposed upward, and the canister A storage chamber in which a vault tube for standing is installed, a transfer chamber provided above the receiving chamber and the storage chamber, and forming a transfer space for transferring the canister from the receiving chamber to the storage chamber; In the spent nuclear fuel storage facility, the moving means for moving in the transfer chamber, the upper end portion and the lower end portion are opened, and the lower end portion is connected to the open end portion of the cask and the upper end portion of the vault tube. A cylindrical body that is connectable and has an internal space in which the canister can move, a lift position that is mounted on the moving means, the cylindrical body is positioned in the transfer chamber, and the cylindrical body is disposed in the receiving chamber. The A first lowered position where the inside of the cask communicates with the internal space connected to the open end of the cask, and the cylinder is connected to the upper end of the vault tube to connect the interior of the vault tube. And a second lowering position where the internal space communicates with the lowering means for raising and lowering the cylindrical body, and supplying air into the cask from the bottom of the cask to which the cylindrical body is connected, and the canister The first air supply means that floats into the transfer chamber through the cylinder and the canister mounted on the moving means and releasably held by the supply of air by the first air supply means. Air is supplied to the holding tube and the vault tube to which the cylinder is connected, and the canister is released from the holding by the holding device and then dropped into the vault tube. Storage facilities of spent nuclear fuel, characterized in that the second air supply means for reducing the falling speed of the canister, including a is provided that.

  In the storage facility of the present invention, the canister housed in the cask is transferred from the receiving chamber to the storage chamber via the transfer chamber and transferred to the vault tube. When the canister is transferred from the cask to the transfer chamber, the canister rises in the space formed by the cylindrical body and the cask and floats into the transfer chamber. The floated canister is held by the holding means, and moves to the storage chamber by the movement of the moving means. When the canister is transported to the storage chamber, the canister drops in the space formed by the cylindrical body and the vault tube and is transferred into the vault tube. Air is supplied into the vault tube to reduce the falling speed.

  Thus, in the storage facility of the present invention, the canister is moved up and down by the pressure of air. Therefore, the height of the storage facility can be reduced as compared with the case where the canister is moved up and down by a crane. In addition, by moving the canister up and down by air pressure, a large-scale mechanism is not required as a canister lifting mechanism as in the case of a crane, and the strength of the beams and columns of the storage equipment for supporting such a mechanism is also high. Can be reduced. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a spent nuclear fuel storage facility that can be constructed at a lower cost.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a spent nuclear fuel storage facility that can be constructed at a lower cost can be provided.

<Outline of storage facilities>
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a spent nuclear fuel storage facility A according to an embodiment of the present invention. The storage facility A includes a receiving chamber 10 in which the cask 2 is disposed, a storage chamber 20 in which a plurality of vault tubes 3 are erected, and a transfer chamber 30 provided above the receiving chamber 10 and the storage chamber 20. In the case of this embodiment, the receiving chamber 10 is configured on the first floor portion of the storage facility A, and the transfer chamber 30 is configured on the second floor portion of the storage facility A. The storage room 20 is configured on the first floor above the ground and in the basement.

  The transfer chamber 100 is provided with a transfer device 100 that moves in the transfer chamber 30. On the floor of the transfer chamber 30, an opening 31 that connects the transfer chamber 30 and the receiving chamber 10 is formed. The floor of the transfer chamber 30 is also formed with a plurality of openings 32 that allow the transfer chamber 30 and the storage chamber 20 to communicate with each other. The upper end of the vault tube 3 is inserted into the opening 32, and therefore, the same number of openings 32 as the vault tube 3 are formed. A lid 3a is detachably attached to the upper end of the vault tube 3 and is closed.

  As will be described later, the canister stored in the cask 2 is transported from the receiving chamber 10 to the transport chamber 30 through the opening 31. Then, the lid 3 a of the vault tube 3 is removed, and the canister is stored from the transfer chamber 30 into the vault tube 3. The transfer chamber 30 forms a transfer space for the canister. In this embodiment, the vault tube 3 has a length that allows a plurality of canisters to be stored vertically, but a vault tube that can store one canister can also be used.

<Transfer device>
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the transfer device 100, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the transfer device 100. The transfer device 100 includes a base unit 101 and a frame body 102 mounted on the base unit 101. The base unit 101 is configured by combining steel squares and the like in a planar manner, and in the central part of the base unit 101 are formed square-shaped openings 101a and 101b penetrating in the vertical direction. A plurality of air levitation units 103 are arranged on both sides of the base unit 101 in a planar manner.

  The air floating unit 103 is a unit that floats the entire transfer device 100 from the floor surface of the transfer chamber 30 by floating the base unit 101. FIGS. 17A and 17B are explanatory diagrams thereof. As shown in FIG. 17A, the air levitation unit 103 includes a base plate 103b, a support plate 103c provided at the center of the lower surface of the base plate 103b, and a floating ring-shaped bag body 103a surrounding the cushion material 103c. And comprising.

  An air passage 103b 'is formed in the base plate 103b, and high-pressure air is supplied to the air passage 103b' from an air supply device (not shown) such as a compressor. When the transfer device 100 stops moving, no air is supplied to the air passage 103b ′ as shown in FIG. 17A, the bag 103a is in a deflated state, and the support plate 103c is grounded to the floor. ing.

  On the other hand, when the transfer device 100 is moved, air is supplied to the air passage 103b ′ as shown in FIG. 17B, and a part of this air is introduced into the bag body 103a to inflate the bag body 103a. The remainder of the air is ejected below the base plate 103b, and high-pressure air flows under the support plate 103c and the bag body 103a. When the pressure of the high-pressure air that has passed around overcomes the load, the transfer device 100 floats.

  Next, drive units 104 that move the base unit 101 are provided at both ends of the base unit 101. The drive unit 104 is rotatably supported at one end of the support member 101c. An opening having a square section is formed at the other end of the support member 101c, and a guide member 101d is inserted therein. The lower end of the guide member 101d is fixed to the base unit 101, and is a member having a square cross section that extends in the vertical direction. Thus, the drive unit 104, the support member 101c, and the base unit 101 are configured such that they are allowed to move relative to each other in the vertical direction but not allowed to move in the horizontal direction.

  The drive unit 104 includes a drive wheel 104a, a drive unit (not shown) that rotates the drive wheel 104a (not shown), and a turn unit (not shown) that rotates the drive unit 104 relative to the support member 101c. And comprising. Accordingly, when the air levitation unit 103 is operated, the base unit 101 and the components mounted on the base unit 101 float from the floor surface of the transfer chamber 30. An elastic member (not shown) such as a spring is provided between the drive unit 104 and the base unit 101, and this always presses the drive unit 104 to the floor. For this reason, the drive unit 104 does not float, and the state where the drive wheel 104a is in contact with the floor and bears a predetermined load is maintained. In this state, the transfer device 100 moves on the floor of the transfer chamber 30 by rotationally driving the drive wheels 104a. Further, the transfer device 100 can be turned by the drive unit 104 turning relative to the base unit 101 by the operation of the turning means.

  As the movement control of the transfer device 100, various control methods can be adopted. For example, a line that serves as an indicator of the movement route of the transfer device 100 and a mark that defines a stop position are provided on the floor of the transfer chamber 30, and a sensor that reads the line and the mark is provided in the transfer device 100. The movement control of the transfer device 100 can be performed according to the result.

  The frame body 102 includes a plurality of column members 102a erected on the base unit 101, a top plate 102b fixed to the upper end of the column member 102a, and a plurality of beam members 102c installed between the column members 102a. Prepare. In the case of this embodiment, four column members 102a are provided, and these are erected in the vicinity of the four corners of the opening 101a.

  A cylindrical body 105 having a circular cross section with upper and lower ends open is disposed above the opening 101a. The cylindrical body 105 is, for example, a steel pipe, and its lower end has a size and shape that can be connected to an open end of the cask 2 and an upper end of the vault tube 3 described later. In the case of this embodiment, in order to make the said connection easy, the lower end part of the cylinder 105 is formed in the taper shape.

  The beam member 102 c of the frame body 102 is provided with an actuator 106 that functions as an elevating unit that elevates and lowers the cylindrical body 105. In the case of this embodiment, two actuators 106 are provided in total, one each along the two column members 102a located on the diagonal line among the four column members 102a. In the case of this embodiment, the actuator 106 is an air cylinder extending in the vertical direction, and the lower end portion of the rod 106 a is connected to the cylindrical body 105. The cylinder 105 is moved up and down by the expansion and contraction of the actuator 106. By using an air cylinder to raise and lower the cylinder 105, the cylinder 105 can be raised and lowered more smoothly.

  A holding unit 107 is disposed inside the cylindrical body 105. The holding unit 107 is fixed to the lower end of a member 102d whose upper end is fixed to the top plate 102b, and has a pair of openable and closable claws 107a for holding the canister. The claw 107a is driven to open and close by a driving means (not shown) built in the holding unit 107 (for example, a motor).

  A holding unit 108 that holds the lid 3a of the vault tube 3 is disposed above the opening 101b. The holding unit 108 has a pair of claws 108a that can be opened and closed to hold the lid portion 3a. The claw 108a is driven to open and close by a driving means (not shown) built in the holding unit 108 (for example, a motor). The holding unit 108 is moved up and down by an actuator 109. In the present embodiment, the actuator 109 is an air cylinder extending in the vertical direction, and the holding unit 108 is fixed to the lower end of the rod 109a. The holding unit 108 is moved up and down by the expansion and contraction of the actuator 109. The actuator 109 is supported on the side portion of the frame body 102 via the support member 101e. The holding unit 108 and the actuator 109 function as removal means for removing the lid portion 3a of the vault tube 3. By providing such removal means in the transfer device 100, the transfer operation of the canister 1 including the removal work of the lid portion 3a of the vault tube 3 can be performed by the transfer device 100, and work efficiency is improved. Can do.

  A unit 110 is mounted on the base unit 101. This unit 110 includes actuators 106 and 109, an air supply unit such as a compressor for operating the air levitation unit 103, a power supply unit that supplies drive power to the drive unit 104 and the holding units 107 and 108, a control unit of the transfer device 100, and the like. Various units are included. The transfer device 100 is desirably provided with an enclosure for protection against exposure.

<Casque and canister>
FIG. 4 is a structural explanatory view of the cask 2 and the canister 1 housed in the cask 2. The canister 1 has a cylindrical shape with a circular cross section, and spent nuclear fuel (not shown) is accommodated therein. In the case of the present embodiment, a seal member 1 b is provided on the side peripheral surface of the bottom 1 a of the canister 1. The function of the seal member 1b will be described later. The cask 2 has a main body 2a having a cylindrical shape with a circular cross section. The upper end of the main body 2a is opened to form an open end 2a ', and a detachable lid 2b is attached to the main body 2a. A bottom 2c is fixed to the lower end of the main body 2a and is always closed.

  An air passage 2d is formed in the bottom portion 2c so as to open to the side peripheral surface of the bottom portion 2c and the top surface of the bottom portion 2c. In the air passage 2d, a plug 2e is detachably attached to the open end of the side peripheral surface of the bottom 2c. Normally, the plug 2e is attached and the opening end of the air passage 2d is closed, while the plug 2e is removed when the canister 1 is transferred.

  In this embodiment, the seal member 1b is provided directly on the side peripheral surface of the bottom 1a of the canister 1, but it can also be provided via a cap. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the canister 1 ′ when the base cap 1 a ′ is attached. The base cap 1a 'is open at the top so that it can be attached to the bottom of the canister 1' (see the broken line in the figure), and the bottom of the canister 1 'is fitted here. A seal member 1b 'is provided on the side peripheral surface of the base cap 1a'.

  The base cap 1b 'is dropped in advance into the bottom of the cask 2, so that the base cap 1b' can be attached to the canister 1 'when the canister 1' is stored in the cask 2. By using the base cap 1a ', there is an advantage that the existing canister 1 can be adopted as it is.

<Transfer of canister>
Next, the transfer operation of the canister 1 in the storage facility A will be described with reference to FIGS. The cask 2 containing the canister 1 is conveyed to the storage facility A by a trailer or the like. The cask 2 is mounted vertically on the carriage with the open end 2 a ′ facing up (that is, with the lid 2 b facing up) and introduced into the receiving chamber 10. FIG. 5 shows a mode in which the cask 2 is introduced into the receiving chamber 10.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the receiving chamber 10 is provided with a removal device 11 for removing the lid 2 a of the cask 2. The detaching device 11 includes a holding unit 11a and an actuator 11b that moves the holding unit 11a up and down. The holding unit 11a and the actuator 11b have the same configuration as the holding unit 108 and the actuator 109 of the transfer device 100 described above.

  The detaching device 11 is supported in a suspended state on a rail 11c laid on the ceiling of the receiving chamber 10, and can be moved along the rail 11c by a driving means (not shown). For example, a pair of rails 11c are arranged in parallel and spaced from the opening 31, and the detaching device 11 is supported in a suspended state at a portion between the pair of rails 11c. By disposing the removing device 11 in the receiving chamber 10, the removing operation of the lid 2 a of the cask 2 can be performed in the receiving chamber 10. In addition, by disposing the detaching device 11 in a suspended state from the ceiling, it is possible to remove the lid 2a while the cask 2 is placed vertically. The receiving chamber 10 is also provided with an air supply device 12 such as a compressor and a shutter 13 for opening and closing the inlet of the receiving chamber 10.

  Within the storage chamber 20, each vault tube 3 is provided with a defining unit 200 that defines the storage position of each canister 1 stored in the vault tube 3. FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B are explanatory diagrams of the defining unit 200. A plurality of defining units 200 are provided in the circumferential direction of the vault tube 3 with respect to one canister 1, and include a support member 201, an actuator 202, and a cover member 203 surrounding these.

  The support member 201 is inserted into a hole provided in the wall of the tube constituting the vault tube 3, and as shown in FIG. 16 (a), a non-projecting position that does not protrude into the vault tube 3, and as shown in FIG. 16 (b). Thus, it is configured to be movable between the protruding position protruding into the vault tube 3. The actuator 202 is, for example, a hydraulic cylinder, and moves the support member 201 between a non-projecting position and a projecting position by expansion and contraction thereof. The support member 201 is normally located at the non-projecting position, and moves to the projecting position when storing the canister 1 to support the canister 1 in the mounted state. The canister 1 is housed in order from the bottom of the vault tube 3. By providing the regulation unit 200, each canister 1 can be stored in an appropriate position in the vault tube 3.

  In the present embodiment, an air passage 204 is formed in the support member 201. The air passage 204 opens at the top surface of the support member 201 at the front end portion of the support member 201, and opens at the bottom surface of the support member 201 at the rear end portion of the support member 201. The hose is connected. This hose is connected to an air supply / exhaust device (not shown) (for example, a compressor). When the support member 201 is located at the protruding position, air can be supplied into the vault tube 3 through an air passage 204 from an air supply / exhaust device (not shown) and discharged. As will be described later, when the canister 1 is gradually dropped into the vault tube 3 to a fixed position, the air supplied from the air passage 204 is filled in the vault tube 3 and the exhaust thereof may be required. In this case, a part of the air passages 204 may be exhausted from the air passage 204 or may be exhausted through the vault tube 3 separately.

  The air passage 204 can also be used to introduce a gas for cooling the vault tube 3 into the vault tube 3, and the air in the vault tube 3 can be formed by the air passage 204 or the above-described separate exhaust pipe. Can be used to prevent radioactive gas and dust generated from the spent nuclear fuel from diffusing out of the vault tube 3 by keeping the inside of the vault tube at a negative pressure.

  The air can be supplied without using the support member 201, and a hole can be provided in the wall of the tube constituting the vault tube 3, and the hole can be used. However, the support member 201 is also used as an air supply path. This simplifies the configuration.

  Next, the transfer operation of the canister 1 will be sequentially described. First, as shown in FIG. 5, the cask 2 is disposed at a position directly below the opening 31. Further, in the transfer chamber 30, the transfer device 100 is arranged so that the cylinder 105 is positioned directly above the opening 31. The operation of the air levitation unit 103 is stopped, and the base unit 101 is placed on the floor of the transfer chamber 30. The cylinder 105 is in a raised position located in the transfer chamber 30. Next, the removal device 11 is moved directly above the cask 2, the actuator 11b is extended, the holding unit 11a is lowered, and the lid 2b is held by the holding unit 11a. Subsequently, the actuator 11b is contracted to remove the lid 2b from the main body 2a of the cask 2 (FIG. 6). Further, the plug 2e of the cask 2 is removed, and the hose of the air supply device 12 is connected to the air passage 2d (FIG. 6).

  Next, after the removal device 11 is retracted, the actuator 106 is extended to lower the cylindrical body 105 (FIG. 7). The cylindrical body 105 passes through the opening 101 a of the base unit 101 and the opening 31 of the floor of the transfer chamber 30, and its lower end is connected to the open end 2 a of the cask 2 disposed in the receiving chamber 10 to connect the cask 2. And the interior space of the cylinder 105 are lowered to a position (first lowered position).

  Next, the air supply device 12 is operated to supply air from the bottom 2 c of the cask 2 into the cask 2. By supplying air, the canister 1 floats from the cask 2 through the cylinder 105 into the transfer chamber 30. At this time, the sealing member 1b provided in the canister 1 enhances the airtightness of the space below the canister 1, and the canister 1 can be lifted more effectively. FIG. 8 shows a state where the canister 1 is floating. The canister 1 floats until the upper end portion thereof is positioned in the vicinity of the holding unit 107 by adjusting the air supply pressure by the air supply device 12.

  When the upper end of the canister 1 is positioned in the vicinity of the holding unit 107, the holding unit 107 is operated, and the canister 1 is held by the holding unit 107 (FIG. 9). Subsequently, the supply of air by the air supply device 12 is stopped, the actuator 106 is contracted, and the cylindrical body 105 is raised to the raised position located in the transfer chamber 30 (FIG. 10).

  Next, the air levitation unit 103 is operated to bring the transfer device 100 into a floating state, and the drive unit 104 is driven to move the transfer device 100. The transfer device 100 moves to a position where the holding unit 108 is located directly above the vault tube 3 storing the canister 1 held by the holding unit 107 (FIG. 11). After the movement, the operation of the air levitation unit 103 is stopped, and the base unit 101 is placed on the floor of the transfer chamber 30.

  Next, the actuator 109 is extended to lower the holding unit 108. The holding unit 108 passes through the opening 101 b of the base unit 101 and enters the opening 32 on the floor of the transfer chamber 30. The holding unit 108 is lowered to the vicinity of the lid portion 3a of the vault tube 3, and then the holding unit 108 is operated to hold the lid portion 3a (FIG. 12).

  After holding, the actuator 109 is contracted to remove the lid 3 a from the vault tube 3, and the removed lid 3 a is taken into the transfer device 100. Subsequently, the air levitation unit 103 is operated to bring the transfer device 100 into a floating state, and the drive unit 104 is driven to move the transfer device 100 again. The transfer device 100 moves to a position where the cylindrical body 105 is positioned directly above the vault tube 3 from which the lid 3 a has been removed. After the movement, the operation of the air levitation unit 103 is stopped, and the base unit 101 is moved into the transfer chamber 30. It is assumed that it is placed on the floor. Subsequently, the actuator 106 is extended, and the cylindrical body 105 is lowered. The cylinder 105 passes through the opening 101 a of the base unit 101 and enters the floor opening 32 of the transfer chamber 30, and its lower end is connected to the upper end of the vault tube 3 to connect the inside of the vault tube 3 and the cylinder. It is lowered to a position (second lowered position) where it communicates with the internal space 105 (FIG. 13). Further, the actuator 202 of the defining unit 200 corresponding to the position where the canister 1 is stored is operated to move the support member 201 to the protruding position (FIG. 13).

  Next, air is supplied into the vault tube 3 by an air supply / exhaust device (not shown) through the air passage 204 of the support member 201. The inner space of the cylinder 105 connected to the vault tube 3 and the vault tube 3 is brought into a high pressure state by supplying air. At this time, the seal member 1b provided in the canister 1 contributes to improvement in airtightness. That is, due to the presence of the seal member 1b provided in the canister 1 already stored in the vault tube 3, the airtightness of the space above the canister 1 (that is, the space where the canister 1 will be stored) is increased, and the cylindrical body Due to the presence of the seal member 1b of the canister 1 to be stored in 105, the airtightness of the space below the canister 1 (that is, the space in which the canister 1 will be stored) is enhanced.

  Next, the holding of the canister 1 by the holding unit 107 is released. Then, the canister 1 is in a floating state with the cylinder 105. When the pressure of the air supplied into the vault tube 3 is gradually lowered or the air in the vault tube 3 is gradually exhausted, the canister 1 gradually falls through the cylinder 105 in the vault tube 3 (FIG. 14). The fall speed of the canister 1 can be adjusted by adjusting the pressure of the air in the vault tube 3, and the fall speed can be reduced. Eventually, the canister 1 falls to a position where it is supported by the support member 201 and is placed on the support member 201.

  Thereafter, the supply of air into the vault tube 3 is stopped. In addition, after the cylinder body 105 is raised to the raised position by the actuator 202, the transfer device 100 is moved, and the lid portion 3a held by the holding unit 108 is attached to the vault tube 3 to close it. The transfer device 100 moves onto the receiving chamber 10 to perform the next transfer operation (FIG. 15). Thus, one unit of transfer work is completed.

  Thus, in the storage facility A, the canister 1 is moved up and down by the pressure of air. Therefore, the height of the storage facility A can be reduced as compared with the case where the canister 1 is moved up and down by a crane. Further, by raising and lowering the canister 1 by the pressure of air, a large-scale mechanism is not required as an elevating mechanism of the canister 1 as in the case of a crane, and the beam / column of the storage facility A for supporting such a mechanism. The strength of can also be reduced. Therefore, the spent nuclear fuel storage facility A that can be constructed at a lower cost can be provided.

It is the schematic of the storage facility A of the spent nuclear fuel which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 2 is a perspective view of a transfer device 100. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a transfer device 100. FIG. It is structure explanatory drawing of a cask and a canister. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. It is explanatory drawing of the transfer operation | work of the canister in the storage facility A. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing of the prescription | regulation unit 200. FIG. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing of the air levitation unit 103. FIG. It is structure explanatory drawing of a canister in the case of mounting | wearing with a base cap.

Claims (6)

A receiving chamber having an open end to which a detachable lid is mounted, and a cylindrical cask that houses the canister is disposed with the open end facing upward;
A storage chamber in which a vault tube for storing the canister is installed;
A transfer chamber provided above the receiving chamber and the storage chamber, and forming a transfer space for transferring the canister from the receiving chamber to the storage chamber;
In the spent nuclear fuel storage facility with
Moving means for moving in the transfer chamber;
An upper end and a lower end are opened, and the lower end is connectable to the open end of the cask and the upper end of the vault tube, and a cylindrical body having an internal space in which the canister can move,
Mounted on the moving means, the cylinder is positioned in the transfer chamber, and the cylinder is connected to the open end of the cask disposed in the receiving chamber. The cylinder between a first lowered position where the space communicates and a second lowered position where the cylindrical body is connected to the upper end portion of the vault tube and the interior of the vault tube communicates with the internal space. Elevating means for elevating and lowering the body;
First air supply means for supplying air into the cask from the bottom of the cask to which the cylindrical body is coupled, and causing the canister to float through the cylindrical body into the transfer chamber;
Holding means mounted on the moving means and releasably holding the canister that has floated into the transfer chamber by the supply of air by the first air supply means;
Second air supply means for supplying air into the vault tube to which the cylindrical body is connected, and reducing the falling speed of the canister falling into the vault pipe through the cylindrical body by releasing the holding of the canister by the holding means When,
A spent nuclear fuel storage facility characterized by comprising: The moving means is
A base part;
A frame portion mounted on the base portion;
An air levitation unit for floating the base portion from the floor of the transfer chamber;
A drive unit for moving the base unit;
The spent nuclear fuel storage facility according to claim 1, further comprising:   The spent nuclear fuel storage facility according to claim 1, further comprising a removing means for removing the lid portion of the cask. A detachable vault lid is attached to the upper end of the vault tube,
The moving means includes
The spent nuclear fuel storage facility according to claim 1, further comprising a removing means for removing the lid portion of the vault tube. The vault tube has a length capable of storing a plurality of the canisters up and down,
In the vault tube,
2. The spent nuclear fuel storage facility according to claim 1, further comprising a defining means for defining a storage position of each of the canisters stored in the vault tube. A base cap mounted on the bottom of the canister;
The spent nuclear fuel storage facility according to claim 1, wherein a seal member is provided on a side peripheral surface of the base cap.

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