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Title: NCS design and evaluation of new high-density storage containers

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1608128
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  1. Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Changes in mission at Y-12 National Security Complex evolving over the past five years have resulted in increased levels of storage utilization. This has prompted a need to reevaluate storage capacity and efficiency. As a result, Y-12 Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) and Packaging Engineering developed and designed a new modified neutron absorbing container. The high-density storage container is known as the 12-Place Rackable Can Storage Box (12-Place RCSB) and will allow safe and efficient storage of fissile material at the Highly Enriched Uranium Materials Facility (HEUMF).

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant (Y-12), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
DE-NA0001942
OSTI ID:
1608128
Report Number(s):
IROS15242
Resource Relation:
Conference: ANS Annual Meeting
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English