Results of Data Matrix Barcode Testing for Field Applications
For the last few years, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have been investigating direct-part-marking techniques and barcode specifications that may be applicable for UF6 cylinders. Testing in 2016 and 2017 evaluated how the size of the barcode, read distance, read angle, surface finish of the material, and marking technique impacted barcode readability as measured by commercial off-the-shelf barcode readers. This work recommended a specific combination that was integrated into the 2017 World Nuclear Transport Institute “Standard for UF6 Cylinder Identification.” Parts of the recommendation, such as the suggestion to use laser etching with laser marking ink, were not previously systematically tested to ensure they would remain useful over a cylinder’s entire lifespan. This paper discusses selected qualitative and quantitative results from accelerated environmental testing that tries to confirm that the marking ink and other characteristics of the recommendations would survive the environmental conditions UF6 cylinders often experience.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 1524857
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 41st ESARDA Annual Meeting Symposium - Stressa, , Italy - 5/14/2019 4:00:00 AM-5/16/2019 4:00:00 AM
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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