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Nuclear Animation Series - Nuclear Fuel Dry Storage Process

	Dry Storage Canister(DCS) and Transfer Cask Shows the assembly of the Dry Storage Canister and the Transfer Cask.

	Transfer Cask moved into the Fuel Storage Building A truck moves the Transfer Cask into the Fuel Storage Building.

	Transfer Cask in the Fuel Storage Building The Transfer Cask is moved into the truck bay of the Fuel Storage Building.

	Transfer Cask is moved to the Cask Preparation Area The Transfer Cask is moved to the Cask Preparation Area inside the Fuel Handling Building for loading.

	Alternative Method - Cask moved directly to the Loading Pool Alternative method of getting the Transfer Cask to the Loading Pool from outaside the Fuel Handling Building for the fuel transfer.

	Dry Shielded Canister The Dry Shielded Canister is loaded into the Transfer Cask.

	Dry Shielded Canister and Transfer Cask Water is pumped into the annulus area (between the canister and cask wall) and a o-ring is installed.

	Location of cask Loading Pool The location of the cask Loading Pool next to the Spent Fuel Pool. Some loading areas are located in the Spent Fuel Pool as shown on videos labeled as alternative method.

	Transfer Cask moved to the Loading Pool The assembled Transfer Cask is then moved to the Loading Pool.

	Alternative Method - Transfer Cask Prepped Adjacent to the Loading Pool Alternative method would be preparing the Transfer Cask in the Preparation Area that is external and adjacent to the Loading Pool.


	Wetting the Transfer Cask Wetting the the exterior surface of the cask for contamination control.

	Alternative Method - Wetting the Transfer Cask Moved from the external Preparation Area, the Transfer Cask's exterior surface is wetted for contamination control .

	Spent Fuel Pool with Loading Area Shows the alternative location of the loading area in the spent fuel pool.

	Moving fuel from Spent Fuel Pool to Loading Pool Moving spent nuclear fuel to the cask loading pool.

	Moving fuel to the Transfer Cask Moving fuel to the Transfer Cask in the Loading Pool.

	Alternative Method - Moving fuel to the Transfer Cask Elevated view of an alternative method for moving fuel to the Transfer Cask.

	Alternative Method - Moving fuel to the Transfer Cask From the external Preperation Area - Underwater view of moving fuel to the Transfer Cask.

	Removing Transfer Cask from Loading Pool A plug is installed on the Transfer Cask and the cask is removed from the loading pool.

	Alternative Method - Removing Transfer Cask from Loading Pool An alternative method for removing the Transfer Cask from the loading pool to the external Preparation Area.

	Transfer Cask is moved back to the Preparation Area The Transfer Cask is moved back to the Preparation Area.

	Alternative Method - Cask is moved back to Preparation Area An alternative method of moving the Transfer Cask to the Preparation Area adjacent to the loading pool.


	Removing water from the Canister (DCS) The process of removing water from the Dry Storage Canister.

	Removing remaining moisture from the Canister (DCS) A vacuum is pulled on the Canister to remove remaining moisture.

	Canister (DCS) is backfilled with Helium The Canister is backfilled with Helium which prevents corrosion and promotes heat transfer.

	Alternative Method - Remove water, dry, and fill the Canister with Helium An alternative method to remove the water, dry, and fill the canister with helium in the Preparation Area adjacent to the Spent Fuel Pool.

	Sealing the Dry Storage Canister. Sealing the Dry Storage Canister using remote welding.

	Alternative Method - Sealing the Dry Storage Canister. Alternative method for sealing the Dry Storage Canister using remote welding in the external Preparation Area.

	Placing the Transfer Cask on truck. Placing the Transfer Cask on the truck in the truck bay of the fuel handling building.

	Truck exiting the Fuel Handling Building Truck loaded with the Transfer Cask exits the Fuel Handling Building.

	Transfer Cask being transported to the Dry Storage Building The Transfer Cask exits the Fuel Handling Building on its way to the Dry Storage Building.

	Alternative Method - Transfer Cask is being loaded horizontally on truck The Transfer Cask is being loaded horizontally on truck from the external Preparation Area.

	Alternative Method - Transfer Cask is being loaded vertically on transporter The Transfer Cask is being loaded vertically from the external Preparation Area.

	Alternative Method - Transfer Cask is being transported vertically The Transfer Cask is being transported vertically to the Dry Storage Building.

	Transporting the Transfer Cask through security gates Transporting the Transfer Cask horizontally through the plant's security gates.

	Transporting the Transfer Cask to the Dry Storage Building The Transfer Cask continues traveling to the Dry Storage Building.

	Alternative Method - Transporting the Transfer Cask Transporting the Transfer Cask from the external Preperation Area.

	Alternative Method - Transporting the Transfer Cask vertically Transporting the Transfer Cask from the external Preperation Area vertically.

	Alternative Method - Placing Transfer Cask at the Dry Storage Area Placing the Transfer Cask in the vertical position at the Dry Storage Area.

	Transfer Cask arrives at the Dry Storage Building and unloads The Transfer Cask arrives at the Dry Storage Building and the Canister is moved into the Horizontal Storage Module.

	Dry Storage Container being installed in the Horizontal Storage Module Canister is installed in the Horizontal Storage Module.