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Culture Analysis for International Nuclear Transport
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):K.E. Sanders, R.B. Pope, Y.Y. Liu, J.M. Shuler
Abstract:
According to Edgar H. Schein, cultures exist wherever groups, such as professional organizations, corporations, occupations, and nations,…
10B(n, α)7Li Reaction-Assisted Corrosion of Al-B4C Metal Matrix Composite Neutron Absorber Irradiated in Spent Nuclear Fuel Pool
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Jung Yunsong, Sangjoon Ahn, Kiyoung Kim
Abstract:
Al-B4C metal matrix composites (MMC) are neutron absorber materials widely used in spent fuel pool (SFP) to ensure the subcriticality with…
1648C Impact Validation And Verification
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Sean Perry
Abstract:
International Nuclear Services is the design authority for a nuclear transport package known as the 1648C. This package was to be re-…
5-Year Accelerated Corrosion Testing of MAXUS® for Spent Fuel Pool and Dry Cask Performance
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Matthew L. Eyre, Daisuke Nagasawa, Aaron C. Herfurth, Toshiaki Yamazaki
Abstract:
Many pool fuel storage racks and fuel storage/transportation packages incorporate neutron absorbers to improve the space efficiency of…
6 m3 Concrete Box Studies
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Conrad Izatt, Darryl Smith, Phillip Ashton
Abstract:
Magnox Ltd. is intending to use 6 m3 Concrete Boxes (CBs) for the packaging and disposal of Intermediate Level radioactive Waste (ILW) at a…
9981 Type AF Shipping Container Testing
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Fletcher M. Davis, Paul Blanton, Joshua Flach, Christopher Cable
Abstract:
The 9981 Type AF Shipping container was an adaptation from the 9979 Type AF container. It was designed to carry a heavier payload to meet…
A Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling Approach for the Design and Optimization of NUHOMS® MATRIX
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Hui Liu, Jane He, Venkata Venigalla
Abstract:
Due to the unavailability of nuclear fuel reprocessing and a permanent geologic repository in the United States, it has become increasingly…
A new edition of the IAEA Transport Regulations : which consequences and lessons for the industry ?
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Pierre MALESYS
Abstract:
Transport of radioactive material has to comply with the national and international modal regulations for the transport of dangerous goods…
A new Type B(U) Fissile, flexible multi-size cask solution to your fuel transport requirements
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Christopher L. Dane, Paul Harding, Fabien LABERGRI, Mathias CHAZOT, Julien Patru, Constance Robeyns, Laurent Lievre
Abstract:
INS, as part of the NDA group, is in charge of the management of contracts between NDA & customers (reprocessing, waste return,…),…
A Research Study to Perform a Risk Assessment of Truck/Trailer Transportation of Radioactive Material in Canada
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Jefrey Ramsay, Smain Yalaoui, Manorma Kumar, Caitlyn Cavanagh-Dollard, Rajesh Garg
Abstract:
There are over one million packages containing radioactive material being safely transported in Canada each year. Canadian regulations for…
A Review of U.S. DOE Activities to Manage, Package, Transport and Dispose of DOE Spent Nuclear Fuel
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Bret Leslie
Abstract:
The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) reviewed the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) efforts to manage the inventory of…
A Study on Ageing of a Canister during Long-term Storage: Evaluation of the Influence of temperature difference between Canister Sureface and Environment on corrosion
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Masumi Wataru, Satoshi Hirohata, Daichi Sata
Abstract:
From the point of view of flexibility in the spent fuel management, it is important to provide options of dry storage technology. CRIEPI…
A Successful and Effective Transportation Program for the Shipment of Type A and Type B Quantities of Radioactive Material
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Greg Fulford
Abstract:
There are several requirements that make up a successful global transportation program for radioactive materials. This starts with a…
A350 LF5 Cl2 a convenient material for containment of type B package
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Hervé RIPERT, Mathieu Brounais
Abstract:
For the containment of Type B packaging it is necessary to demonstrate that there is no risk of brittle fracture. For ferritic carbon steel…
Accelerated Corrosion Tests to Evaluate the Long-Term Performance of BORAL® in Spent Fuel Pools
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Hatice Akkurt, Ashleigh Quigley
Abstract:
Neutron absorber materials are used to increase storage capacity in spent fuel pools (SFPs) while maintaining criticality safety margins.…
Advancement of Dynamic Assessment Methodologies for Transportation Security
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Adam D. Williams, Douglas M Osborn, Brian Cohn
Abstract:
The combination of modeling and simulation (Mod/Sim) tools with dynamic assessment techniques continues to yield new insights within other…
Advancing the Transportation-Security, Tracking and Reporting System (T-STAR)
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):James R. Younkin, Michael Schultze, Lloyd Clonts, Shane Frank, Brad Stinson, Bogdan Vacaliuc
Abstract:
The Transportation–Security, Tracking and Reporting System (T-STAR) was developed by the National NuclearSecurity Administration, NA-21,…
Ageing Management Guide for Dry Storage of Dual Purpose Casks in Switzerland
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Frank Koch
Abstract:
For several years, many activities concerning ageing issues of dry storage casks for spent fuel have been going on. As an initial activity…
Ageing Management of DPCs : some Aspects of Bolted Systems at Packages
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Marianna Moutarde, Alan Carcreff, Benoit ECKERT, Florence Gauthier, Igor Le Bars, Anne-Cécile Jouve
Abstract:
Dual Purpose Casks (DPCs) are currently loaded and stored for decades. Stored, but ready to be transported at any time: some facilities…
Analysis of 3-Dimensional Temperature Fields of Loaded Dry Storage Casks
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Marc Péridis, Florence-Nathalie Sentuc, Martin Sonnenkalb, Jörn Stewering, Maik Stuke
Abstract:
Spent fuel dry cask storage facilities are proven part of many waste management concepts. The recent German strategy foresees a storage…