Update: Structural Uncertainty of Used Nuclear Fuel in Dry Storage Canisters
- Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (United States)
The Structural Uncertainty research task uses numerical modeling to help close knowledge gaps associated with extended dry storage of used nuclear fuel. Modeling helps to predict the expected range of mechanical loading on used nuclear fuel and dry storage system components, which is needed to help guide materials research. Knowledge of expected loads helps the materials researchers prioritize their research and focus only on the relevant material degradation phenomena that can have an effect on the ability of dry storage systems to function. The primary loading conditions considered in this task are dry storage cask (DSC) tip-over, handling drops of the multipurpose fuel canister, and seismic loading of DSC systems while situated on the concrete pad of a storage facility. Loads related to normal conditions
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1645017
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL--25830
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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