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MODELING FIRES IN ADJACENT SHIP COMPARTMENTS WITH COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):S. D. Wix, J. K. Cole, J. A. Koski
Abstract:
This paper presents an analysis of the thermal effects on radioactive (RAM) transportation packages with a fire in an adjacent compartment…
MODELLING THE BEHAVIOUR OF WOOD DURING THE CRASH OF A CASK IMPACT LIMITER
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):C. Adalian, P. Morlier
Abstract:
We present experimental results and their analytical modelling for wood under static and dynamic compression which involves large…
MX 8: THE NEXT GENERATION IDGH CAPACITY SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORT OF FRESH MOX FUEL
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):F. Potelle, H. Issard
Abstract:
The choice of reprocessing policy was made a long time ago in France, leading to the development of an advanced Pu recycling industry. In…
NEUTRON SPECTRA AND DOSIMETRIC QUANTITIES AT TRANSPORT CASKS FOR REACTOR SPENT FUEL AND VITRIFIED WASTE
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):A. Rimpler
Abstract:
Several types of dual purpose casks are used for transport and interim storage of spent fuel assemblies (SFA) and vitrified high-active…
NUCLEAR LIABILITY UNDER THE PARIS CONVENTION IN THE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Michael Kübel
Abstract:
Radioactive materials are without any doubt dangerous materials, which may cause very important damages in case of an accident. Although…
NUHOMS® - A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):W. Bak, K. Jones
Abstract:
The NUHOMS® system provides a comprehensive solution for handling utility spent nuclear fuel storage needs. The system has the flexibility…
NUMERICAL STUDY OF THE THERMAL BEHAVIOUR OF PACKAGES SUBJECTED TO FIRES OF LONG DURATION
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):F. Chalon, M. Héritier, B. Duret
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to improve the knowledge of the behaviour of type B packages used for the transportation of radioactive…
NUPACK, THE NEW ASME CODE FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION PACKAGING CONTAINMENTS
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):P. Turula
Abstract:
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has added a new division to the…
OECD/NEA WORKING PARTY ON NUCLEAR CRITICALITY SAFETY: CHALLENGE OF NEW REALITIES
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Yasushi Nomura, M. C. Brady, J.B. Briggs, E. Sartori
Abstract:
New issues in criticality safety continue to emerge as spent fuel storage facilities reach the saturation point, fuel enrichments and bum-…
OPTIMIZATION OF FLASK MAINTENANCE A FRENCH EXPERIENCE
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):M. Hartenstein, S. Andreosso
Abstract:
At any time during operation, transport flasks for radioactive material must remain as safe as they were designed to be. Beyond safety, the…
OPTIMIZED DESCRIPTION OF RADIOACTIVE CONTENTS OF PACKAGES FOR IRRADIATED FUEL ASSEMBLIES
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Wolfgang Sowa, Helmut Kühl, Roland Hüggenberg
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For package approval the IAEA regulations require a detailed description of the proposed radioactive contents with reference to their…
ORGANISATION IN FRANCE OF THE CONTROL OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL TRANSPORT SAFETY
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):André-Claude Lacoste
Abstract:
Since June 12, 1997, the ministries in charge of industry and the environment are empowered to \"draft and implement the nuclear safety…
PACKAGE DESIGN FOR SPENT FUEL USED FOR REACTIVITY MEASUREMENT
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):H.Y. Kang, J.O. Kim, Y.G. Lee, H.R. Cha, H. D. Kim, J.S. Hong
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1be multipurpose RM -1 package has been developed to transport spent fuel rod-cuts and to measure the fissile contents and radioactive…
PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION OF DERIVED ENRICHED URANIUM FOR THE \"MEGATONS TO MEGAWATTS\" USA/RUSSIA AGREEMENT
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):M. Elizabeth Darrough, Ph.D., L. Ewing, N. Ravenscroft
Abstract:
In January 1998 the United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) and Techsnabexport Co .. Ltd. (TENEX) of Russia celebrated the fourth…
PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE K-BASlN SPENT FUEL
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):R. Rasmussen, A. Kee, D. Dawson, G. V. Guerra
Abstract:
This paper describes the design of the cask/transportation system and the influence of the existing facilities in the development of that…
PACKAGING EXPERIENCE OF60 Co SOURCES FROM RESEARCH IRRADIATORS
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):M. Dambis, I. Grûbe
Abstract:
After Latvia has used the opportunity to get back its independence the investigations for the former military industrial complex of the big…
POSEIDON VERSION 2.0 : APPLICATION TO A POTENTIAL RELEASE IN WEST CHANNEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE SEA TRANSPORTATION OF PLUTONIUM OXIDE
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):S. Lepicard, D Raffestin, F. Rancillac
Abstract:
POSEIDON version 2.0 is a PC/Windows conversational computer code to assess the radiological consequences associated with a continuous or…
PRACTICAL IMPLICATION OF THE ADOPTION OF EXEMPTION VALUES IN TRANSPORT
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):P. Francois, H-J. Fett, J. S. Hughes, D Raffestin, P. Pellow, T Schneider, G. Schwarz, K. B. Shaw
Abstract:
IAEA Safety Series 6, 1985 Edition (amended 1990) states that \"Radioactive material shall mean any material having a specific activity…
PREDICTION OF PACKAGING SEAL LIFE USING THERMOANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):P. J. Nigrey
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In this study, Thermogravimetric Analysis (fGA) bas been used to srudy silicone, Viton and Ethylene Propylene (EPDM) rubber. The studies…
PRESENT STATUS OF NUCLEAR FUEL MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION IN JAPAN
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):T. Nagakura, S. Fukuda, Y. Tsuritani, H. Kawai
Abstract:
To sustain and develop economic and social activities in the future, it is essential for Japan, which is not endowed with rich energy…