K Basins floor sludge retrieval system knockout pot basket fuel burn accident
The K Basins Sludge Retrieval System Preliminary Hazard Analysis Report (HNF-2676) identified and categorized a series of potential accidents associated with K Basins Sludge Retrieval System design and operation. The fuel burn accident was of concern with respect to the potential release of contamination resulting from a runaway chemical reaction of the uranium fuel in a knockout pot basket suspended in the air. The unmitigated radiological dose to an offsite receptor from this fuel burn accident is calculated to be much less than the offsite risk evaluation guidelines for anticipated events. However, because of potential radiation exposure to the facility worker, this accident is precluded with a safety significant lifting device that will prevent the monorail hoist from lifting the knockout pot basket out of the K Basin water pool.
- Research Organization:
- HNF Hanford Site (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US DOE Office of Environmental Management (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-96RL13200
- OSTI ID:
- 11254
- Report Number(s):
- HNF--3518--REV0; EW3134040; EW3134040
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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