The Canister Laboratory

SKB’s Canister Laboratory in Oskarshamn is a centre for the development of encapsulation technology.

The spent nuclear fuel will be placed in copper canisters. The canisters are sealed by welding before being transported to the final repository for deposition.

The work focuses on developing the technology for welding the lid on the canister and inspecting the welds for quality assurance purposes. The most important items of equipment in the laboratory are an electron beam welder, a friction stir welder and an ultrasonic testing apparatus.

For more information about the Canister Laboratory, please visit SKB's website

(Source: www.skb.se)