Effects of wire rope in mitigating a waste-shaft accident

Conference · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6550935

Ellett, D M

This report describes the empirical test program conducted on a 1/22-scale model of the WIPP facility. The model was designed to study the actions and effects of the wire rope used in the Koepe or friction-type hoist during various accident scenarios. It is assumed that the hoist cable breaks and the cab (or shaft conveyance) falls to the bottom of the shaft during such an accident. The report gives the results of the study and makes recommendations for a continuing program of testing and redesign of the shaft to mitigate the effects of such an accident. The wire rope is shown to act as a good shock-absorbing material.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6550935
• Report Number(s): SAND-82-2254C; CONF-830205-1; ON: DE83005830
• Resource Relation: Conference: Waste management conference, Tucson, AZ, USA, 27 Feb 1983; Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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