An induction heating furnace for radioactive waste fixation in glass

The furnace is designed for the processing of liquid or loose solid, medium- or high-level radioactive wastes. The furnace lid is firmly attached to the frame. The furnace vessel is made of a refractory, corrosion resistant alloy, and it is attached to the bottom side of the lid using mechanisms remotely controlled with compressed air. The components connected to the lid and protruding into the melt, such as the tapping bar, are adapted to being remotely disassembled into two parts. The design enables the vessel to be lowered away. Remote dismantling of the furnace comprises three operations: disassembling the components connected to the lid and protruding into the melt, uncoupling the vessel from the lid, and lowering the vessel with the vitreous material into a shielded shipping container. (J.B.). 4 figs