Multi-purpose canister system evaluation: A systems engineering approach

Technical Report · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10186007· OSTI ID:10186007

This report summarizes Department of Energy (DOE) efforts to investigate various container systems for handling, transporting, storing, and disposing of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) assemblies in the Civilian Radioactive Waste Management System (CRWMS). The primary goal of DOE`s investigations was to select a container technology that could handle the vast majority of commercial SNF at a reasonable cost, while ensuring the safety of the public and protecting the environment. Several alternative cask and canister concepts were evaluated for SNF assembly packaging to determine the most suitable concept. Of these alternatives, the multi-purpose canister (MPC) system was determined to be the most suitable. Based on the results of these evaluations, the decision was made to proceed with design and certification of the MPC system. A decision to fabricate and deploy MPCs will be made after further studies and preparation of an environmental impact statement.

• Research Organization: USDOE Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States); Yucca Mountain Project, Las Vegas, NV (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 10186007
• Report Number(s): DOE/RW--0445; HQO.19940803.0001; ON: DE94019061
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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