COOLING SYSTEMS FOR SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL, CASKS INCLUDING THE COOLING SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR COOLING SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL

摘要

A cooling system for spent nuclear fuel including a device (318) configured to generate electricity using energy emitted from the spent nuclear fuel. The cooling system is configured to use the electricity when cooling the spent nuclear fuel. A cask (300) for storage, transport, or storage and transport of spent nuclear fuel may include the cooling system and a container configured to hold the spent nuclear fuel. A method for cooling spent nuclear fuel includes generating electricity using energy emitted from the spent nuclear fuel, and using the electricity in a cooling system for the spent nuclear fuel when cooling the spent nuclear fuel.