A portable robotic arm welds nuclear waste canister lids with joint tracking to cut worker radiation exposure while maintaining hermetic seal quality.
Water-soluble pH control capsules release alkali in rainwater to keep vault backfill above pH 8.5 and delay disposal container corrosion.
A compact shielded container uses separate source and transfer vials, balancing vents, and a fluid trap to track radioisotopes while limiting leakage.
Pin-and-J-slot capsule links enable single-trip waste emplacement and retrieval in deep wellbores, cutting handling time and exposure.
Pressure-balancing material fills canister voids to counter underground fluid pressure and prevent hazardous waste container collapse.
Elastic metal centering elements and convection windows protect radioactive waste containers from impacts while improving heat release and shielding.
Deep drillhole storage uses integrated shielding, support, and sealing to contain nuclear waste while managing heat and handling loads.
Corrosion-resistant canisters, sacrificial anodes, and robust latching enable reliable hazardous waste retrieval from deep drillholes after long storage.
A thermal shield protects the lid seal during fire exposure while impact limiters absorb kinetic energy to prevent cask damage.