Application of the Fixed Neutron Absorber Standard ANSI/ANS-8.21

Technical Report · Mon Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2004

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/834241· OSTI ID:834241

Toffer, H. ^[1]

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1. Hanford Site (HNF), Richland, WA (United States)

The specific applications standard, ANSI/ANS-8.21, provides guidance and insight in the use of fixed neutron absorbers. Organizations involved with handling and processing fissionable material will benefit from the systematic guidance provided by the standard in implementing engineered criticality safety controls. Numerous applications have demonstrated the successful implementation of fixed neutron absorbers as engineered safety features replacing administrative controls and substantial increases in mass loading. Upgrading the scope and usefulness of the standard by expanding the appendices is in progress.

• Research Organization: Hanford Site (HNF), Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP); USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-96RL13200
• OSTI ID: 834241
• Report Number(s): HNF-21973-FP, Rev.0; TRN: US0407075
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 26 Jul 2004
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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