RISK ASSESSMENT FOR TRANSPORT OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL IN RUSSIA

n Russia spent nuclear fuel from VVER-440 reactors is transported to the reprocessing plant in Mayak. This paper presents a risk assessment of the transport of VVER-440 fuel from the Novovoronezh power plant. The work consisted of a survey of hazards along the route, assessment of normal transport risks using INTERTRAN 2, compilation of accident statistics for the route, assessment of damage to the TK-6 container in accidents, and assessment of the risks due to accidents using INTERTRAN 2. The work was funded by the European Commission under Contract No. 4.1020/D/97-002.