An analysis of the risks and consequences of accidents involving shipments of multiple Type A radioactive material packages

Technical Report · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:6707865

Finley, N C; McClure, J D; Reardon, P C

This report presents the results of an evaluation of the probabilities and consequences of accidents involving shipments of radioactive materials (RAM) contained in multiple Type A packages. On the basis of previous studies as well as highway and air accident experience, the exposure doses from three generic multiple-package shipments (High Activity, DOT Exemption, and Common Carrier) are estimated for incident-free transport and dose and probability are estimated for vehicular accidents, using the RADTRAN III risk calculation code. 15 refs., 10 figs., 14 tabs.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6707865
• Report Number(s): SAND-88-1915; TTC-0819; ON: DE89002498
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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