Operation and Maintenance of Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Casks/containersProvides a comprehensive review of information on the cask operation and maintenance associated with spent fuel storage. The publication draws upon generic knowledge from industrial experience and applications and is intended to serve as a basis for improved planning and implementation in future projects. |
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