Patent ID: 9218897
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: B01J,C02F,G21F

Abstract:
1. A vessel for both treatment of radioactive wastewater and disposal of radioactive waste contained therein, said vessel comprising: a main vessel structure including a shell that defines an interior surface, wherein the shell includes a top defining a top opening therein, said top opening adapted to receive and be closed by a lid when said main vessel structure is being used for disposal of the radioactive waste, wherein said shell is formed of a metal material; a liner integrally coupled to the interior surface of said shell, said liner being formed of a plastic material and defining an interior space within said shell; waste treatment equipment for treatment of said radioactive wastewater provided within said shell; and at least one connector for connecting said waste treatment equipment to an external pipe located outside of said main vessel structure, wherein said at least one connector has an open end for removable connection to an open end of the external pipe, and wherein said open end of said at least one connector is located within said interior space and is positioned proximate to and below said top opening, whereby said at least one connector is accessible through said top opening for connection to said external pipe when said vessel is being used for treatment of radioactive wastewater.