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Title: Analysis for SNF Multi Canister Overpack (MCO) Drop into the Cask from the MCO Handling Machine (MHM) with Air Cushion

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/801157· OSTI ID:801157

The purpose of this report is to investigate the potential for damage to the MCO during impact from an accidental drop from the MHM into the shipping cask. The MCO is dropped from a height of 8.2 feet above the cask enters the cask concentrically and falls the additional 12.83 feet to the cask bottom. Because of the interface fit between the MCO and the cask and the air entrapment the MCO fall velocity is slowed. The shipping cask is resting on an impact absorber at the time of impact. The energy absorbing properties of the impact absorber are included in this analysis.

Research Organization:
FDNW (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-96RL13200
OSTI ID:
801157
Report Number(s):
SNF-5276, Rev.0; EDT-628126; TRN: US0300114
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 12 Jan 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English