Dry Casks

Dry casks are large, sturdy containers used to safely store spent nuclear fuel after it is removed from a reactor. They are typically made of steel and concrete, designed to shield radiation and contain heat generated by the radioactive material. These casks are stored outside the reactor site on secure, monitored facilities and offer a safe, long-term solution when permanent disposal options like deep geological repositories are unavailable. They are designed to withstand natural disasters and accidents, ensuring environmental and public safety during storage.