Type B plutonium transport package development that uses metallic filaments and composite materials

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:7162905

Pierce, J. D.; Moya, J. L.; McClure, J. D.; Hohnstreiter, G. F. ^[1]; Golliher, K. G. ^[2]

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1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
2. USDOE Albuquerque Operations Office, NM (United States)

A new package was developed for transporting Pu and U quantities that are currently carried in DOT-6M packages. It uses double containment with threaded closures and elastomeric seals. A composite overpack of metallic wire mesh and ceramic or quartz cloth insulation is provided for protection in accidents. Two prototypes were subjected to dynamic crush tests. A thermal computer model was developed and benchmarked by test results to predict package behavior in fires. The material performed isotropically in a global fashion. A Type B Pu transport package can be developed for DOE Pu shipments for less than $5000 if manufactured in quantity. 5 figs, 6 refs. (DLC)

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 7162905
• Report Number(s): SAND--91-2656C; CONF-920905--10; ON: DE92041144
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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