Technetics Nuclear Power's long-term partner needed a unique gasket and seal solution for the second storage site of spent nuclear fuel elements.
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Waste Management - A Vital Service
Pinter Müvek, located in Kecel, Hungary, serves as the heavy equipment supplier to the Hungarian government.
The Public Limited Company for Radioactive Waste Management (PURAM) is crucial in providing essential public services in Hungary. This company is responsible for radioactive waste disposal and providing interim storage solutions for spent fuel elements.
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Unique Challenges Require Unique Solutions
The Paks Nuclear Power Plant needed seal equipment for the second spent nuclear fuel assembly at its medium-term storage site. The required solutions were distinct, and each spent fuel assembly had to be stored individually in a steel tube equipped with both primary and secondary lids.
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A Partnership Providing Confidence for This Critical Application
Since the 1990s, Technetics has maintained a close working relationship with PURAM, the end-user. The solution required for this project is unique and involves 5,700 pieces comprising copper gaskets and HELICOFLEX® high-performance seals. The partnership between the two entities is ongoing, with delivery scheduled until November 2023.
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Technetics' solutions are designed to seal the primary and secondary lids with the same and revised seal design. A copper gasket is used for the inner lid, while for the outer lid, the most reliable seal is achieved through the use of the HELICOFLEX® HN 290.
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