GTA Welding Research and Development for Plutonium Containment
This paper discusses the development of two welding systems that are used to contain actinide metals and oxides for long term storage. The systems are termed the bagless transfer system (BTS) and the outer container welder (OCW) system. The BTS is so named because it permits the containment of actinides without a polymeric package (i.e., bag). The development of these two systems was directed by Department of Energy Standard 3013, hereafter referred to as DOE 3013. This document defines the product and container requirements. In addition, it references national codes and standards for leak rates, ANSI N14.5, and design, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII (BandPVC).
- Research Organization:
- Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-96SR18500
- OSTI ID:
- 799328
- Report Number(s):
- WSRC-MS-2002-00122; TRN: US0300019
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Conference Proceedings: Trends in Welding Research-2002, Pine Mountain, GA (US), 04/15/2002--04/19/2002; Other Information: PBD: 21 Feb 2002
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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