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SPENT FUEL CASK IMPACT LIMITER ATTACHMENT DESIGN DEFICIENCIES

Conference ·
OSTI ID:918145

A recent structural analysis of the T-3 Spent Fuel Containment Cask found problems with the design of the attachment system. Assumptions in the original SARP concerning the loading in the attachment bolts were found to be inaccurate in certain drop orientations. Similar weaknesses in the attachment system designs of other casks were also noted. This paper documents the lessons learned and their applicability to impact limiter attachment system designs.

Research Organization:
SRS
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500
OSTI ID:
918145
Report Number(s):
WSRC-MS-2007-00208
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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