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Application of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Techniques During Design Phase for Dry Storage Casks

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OSTI ID:6535693
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  1. Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States). EG&G Idaho, Inc.
Canisters containing the Three Mile Island (TMI) spent fuel and debris are being stored in a storage pool at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL). In order to store these canisters in dry storage casks, a system is being designed to remove entrained water from the canisters. The conceptual design for this drying process was evaluated in respect to the occurrence of a nuclear criticality. The system design was evaluated to address the mechanical failure of the components. Also, human interfaces with the equipment were assessed. The integration of these two facets resulted in a model that was quantified to calculate the occurrence frequency of a nuclear criticality. Changes to design, administrative guidelines, and procedures were recommended so that an acceptable level of risk based on nuclear criticality occurrence frequency could be achieved.
Research Organization:
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States). EG&G Idaho, Inc.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
OSTI ID:
6535693
Report Number(s):
EGG-M-90142; CONF-9002139--2; ON: DE91001821
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English