METHOD OF SEGMENTING AND PACKAGING IRRADIATED COMPONENTS

摘要

A method of segmenting and packaging an irradiated hardware component for storage or shipment. Radiological and physical characteristics of the components are first mapped over its surface. A segmenting plan and a loading plan is then determined that sets forth where over the surface of the components lateral segments are to be made from a map obtained from the mapping step taken into consideration any licensing restrictions and requirements of the facility in which the casks is to be stored with the view to maximizing the loading of the casks. The irradiated components are then segmented in accordance with the segmenting plan and loaded into the casks in accordance with the loading plan.