Evaluation of current regulations and real accident conditions

Conference · Fri Apr 05 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5714783

Fischer, L E; Kimura, C Y; Witte, M C

In order to improve estimates of the effectiveness of current regulatory standards, a program was initiated by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to have the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLNL) evaluate regulatory standards against real world accident conditions. This paper presents the results of the evaluation performed for the hypothetical 30-foot drop onto an unyielding surface and real world impact conditions which might be experienced by a spent fuel cask being transported by a truck. The results of the evaluations performed for other pertinent accident conditions for truck and train transport will be documented at the conclusion of the program. 10 refs., 8 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5714783
• Report Number(s): UCRL-92459; CONF-850314-59; ON: TI85010479
• Resource Relation: Conference: Waste management '85, Tucson, AZ, USA, 24 Mar 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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