Fault Tree Analysis of Red Oil Reactions in the F-Canyon Evaporators
- Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
A very small potential exists in the SRC separations operations for an uncontrolled reaction between tri-n-butyl-phosphate (TBP) and nitric acid that could result in unacceptable damage to separations facilities and a significant release of radioactive materials. The recent red oil (TBP and nitric acid) accident in Tomsk, Russia, resulted in considerable damage and radioactive release. Explosions have also occurred at SRS during the early years of operations. While the SRS separations facilities have operated without incident for many years, it is prudent to revisit the SRS defense in depth approach to preventing such an accident and to upgrade preventive procedures and hardware if appropriate.
- Research Organization:
- Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-08SR22470
- OSTI ID:
- 1559862
- Report Number(s):
- S-CLC-F---00140
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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