This master`s thesis deals with a 2000 t-compactor, the so-called
Supercompactor. The Supercompactor compacts radioactive waste. The waste is
filled in drums with a size of 200 l or 160 l. The aim of the reduction of
the volume is to reduce the space that is needed for storing the waste. The
aim of this thesis is to develop a technical design of two assemblies of
the Supercompactor. These assemblies are the centering system and the
drainage system. The development of the technical design is done in
accordance with the structure of the design-engineering development process
described in the VDI 2221. The centering system contains two single
centering devices. One is placed face to face with the other. The function
of the centering system is to position the drums accurately. Furthermore
each centering device is equipped with a spike to pierce the drums.
Piercing is necessary to enable liquids and gases to leave the inside of
the drum during compaction. The drainage system takes care of the escaping
liquids. A pipe leads the liquids to the so-called drainage tank which is
positioned right next to the Supercompactor.