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CASKS (Computer Analysis of Storage casKS): A microcomputer based analysis system for storage cask design review. User`s manual to Version 1b (including program reference)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/28248· OSTI ID:28248
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)

CASKS (Computer Analysis of Storage casKS) is a microcomputer-based system of computer programs and databases developed at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) for evaluating safety analysis reports on spent-fuel storage casks. The bulk of the complete program and this user`s manual are based upon the SCANS (Shipping Cask ANalysis System) program previously developed at LLNL. A number of enhancements and improvements were added to the original SCANS program to meet requirements unique to storage casks. CASKS is an easy-to-use system that calculates global response of storage casks to impact loads, pressure loads and thermal conditions. This provides reviewers with a tool for an independent check on analyses submitted by licensees. CASKS is based on microcomputers compatible with the IBM-PC family of computers. The system is composed of a series of menus, input programs, cask analysis programs, and output display programs. All data is entered through fill-in-the-blank input screens that contain descriptive data requests.

Research Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States). Div. of Engineering Technology; Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
28248
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CR--6242; UCRL-ID--117418; ON: TI95007829
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English