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Chemical Compatibility Screening Results of Plastic Packaging Components to Mixed Waste Simulants\"
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):P. J. Nigrey, T. G. Dickens
Abstract:The purpose of hazardous and radioactive materials packaging is to enable these materials to be transported without posing a threat to the…
CHEMICAL DURABILITY OF LOW-LEVEL SIMULATED NUCLEAR WASTE GLASSES WITH HIGH-CONCENTRATIONS OF MINOR COMPONENTS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H. Li, John G, Darab, Peter A. Smith
Abstract:The chemical durability of low-level waste (LLW) glasses, containing soluble and over-saturated amounts of Cl, F, P2O5, SO3, and Cr2O3, was…
Chemical Reactions of UF 6 With Water on Ingress to Damaged Model 48X 10-Ton Cylinder
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):A. B. Rothman
Abstract:Chemistry studies of the effects of water flooding in Model 48X 10-ton UFii storage cylinders, as a result of impact fractures, were…
Classification of Poison Inhalation Hazard Materials Into Severity Groups*
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):N.R. Griego, Ruth F. Weiner
Abstract:Approximately 1.5 billion tons of hazardous materials (hazmat) are transported in the U.S. annually, and most reach their destinations…
CLOSURE OF THE BARNWELL LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITY
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Virgil F. Autry
Abstract:Paper Not Submitted
Code for the Safe Carriage of Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium, and High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Flasks on Board Ships (INF Code)
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):H. Hesse, C.N. Young
Abstract:The INF Code was adopted by the 18th Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by Resolution A. 748(18) (IMO, November 1993…
COLLABORATIVE RUSSIAN-US WORK IN NUCLEAR MATERIAL PROTECTION, CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING AT THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS AND POWER ENGINEERING
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Leslie G. Fishbone, C. Ruth Kempf, Mark Rowland, John A. Blasy, Wayne Ruhter, John R. Phillips, Susan Voss, Rob York, Cheryl Rodriguez, Igor P. Matveenko, Vladimir K. Mozhaev, Yu. Kulabukhov, Vladimir Dvukhsherstnov, Kenneth R. Byers, Gregory Sheppard, Roger A. Vogel, Kate Baur
Abstract:The Institute of Physics and Power Engineering (IPPE) is a leading research center under the Ministry of Atomic Energy of the Russian…
COMMERCIAL LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL IN THE US?
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Paul Smith
Abstract:Why are 11 states attempting to develop new low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities? Why is only one disposal facility accepting…
Comparison and Evaluation of Calculation Codes Used for Shielding Analysis of Spent-Fuel Packages
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Kyosuke Fujisawa, Hiroaki Taniuchi
Abstract:Transport package shielding calculations are performed to predict external dose rates from gamma rays and neutrons. In Japan, for gamma ray…
COMPARISON OF NDA AND DA MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES FOR EXCESS PLUTONIUM POWDERS AT THE HANFORD SITE: STATISTICAL DESIGN AND HETEROGENEITY TESTING
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J. Xiao, R.J. LeMaire,, T.L. Welsh, C.H. Delegard, L.P. McRae, A.M. Liebetrau, W.C. Johnson, W. Theis
Abstract:Quantitative physical measurements are a necessary component of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear material safeguards…
COMPARISON OF NDA AND DA MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES FOR EXCESS Pu POWDERS AT THE HANFORD SITE: OPERATOR AND IAEA EXPERIENCE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J. Xiao, J.E. Stewart, R.J. LeMaire,, T.L. Welsh, C.H. Delegard, L.P. McRae, M. S. Krick, A.M. Liebetrau, W.C. Johnson
Abstract:Quantitative physical measurements are necessary components of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear material safeguards…
Comparison of Structural Integrity of Ductile Iron and Lead-Shielded Stainless Steel Casks for Transportation and Storage of High-Level Waste
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):C.S. Burger, E. J. Eifert, A.S. Heger
Abstract:Nine-meter (30-foot) drop simulations of three different types of transportation casks, a monolithic ductile iron (DI), a monolithic…
Comparison of the Elastic and Elastoplastic Approaches for Brittle Fracture Assessment
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):J.-Y. RECULEAU, D. François
Abstract:In general, TRANSNUCLEAIRE uses a dedicated forged carbon steel (SA 350 grade LF 5) to manufacture the body of large casks for spent fuel…
COMPARISON TESTING OF A MOUND CALORIMETER AND A SAVANNAH RIVER SITE CALORIMETER
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Lynn A. Foster, Lee A. ReFalo
Abstract:This paper describes the paired comparison testing of a Savannah River Site (SRS) calorimeter and a Mound calorimeter. Prior to this test,…
Compliance Assurance Aspects for Type-A and Industrial Packages
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Roland Rödel, B. Droste, L. Buhlemann, H.W. Hübner
Abstract:During the last 2 years BAM has been involved in the approval of large freight containers for the transport of radioactive material. The…
Compliance Through Transportation Mentoring at Hanford
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):J. M. Shuler
Abstract:A Transportation and Packaging Safety Mentor effort. comprising personnel from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Environment,…
Computer Calculation of Wire-Rope Tiedown Designs for Radioactive Materials Packages
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):L. B. Shappert, J.E. Ratledge, R.S. Moore, E.A. Dorsey
Abstract:The Transportation Technologies Group within the Chemical Technology Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory provides support to, among…
Computer Code System for Structural Analysis of Radioactive Materials Transport
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):T. Ikushima, J. Ohshika, T. Ishiwata
Abstract:The integrity requirements for transportat ion and/or storage casks of radioactive materials are defined by Competent Au thor ity(such as…
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF TECHNICAL SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR RUSSIAN NUCLEAR FACILITIES PHYSICAL PROTECTION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):A. V. Izmailov
Abstract:Conceptual design of technical security systems (TSS) used in the early stages of physical protection systems (PPS) design for Russia…
Concurrent Tunneling and Sampling at Yucca Mountain
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Wesley E. Barnes, R. Glenn Vawter
Abstract:No Abstract