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Beneficial Uses Shipping System cask

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OSTI ID:5815694

The Beneficial Uses Shipping System (BUSS) cask is a Type B packaging currently under development at Sandia National Laboratories for the US Department of Energy (DOE). The cask will transport radioactive source capsules (CsCl and SrF2) to facilities such as sewage, food, and medical products irradiators. This paper describes the cask system and the analyses performed to predict the response of the cask in impact, puncture, and fire accident conditions as specified in the regulations. The cask prototype is being fabricated, and activities to obtain a certificate of compliance have been initiated.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5815694
Report Number(s):
SAND-86-1236C; IAEA-SM-286/98; CONF-860604-15; ON: DE86011057
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English