Implementation of an Outer Can Welding System for Savannah River Site FB-Line

Conference · Thu Mar 27 00:00:00 EST 2003

OSTI ID:809395

Howard, S R

This paper details three phases of testing to confirm use of a Gas Tungsten Arc (GTA) system for closure welding the 3013 outer container used for stabilization/storage of plutonium metals and oxides. The outer container/lid closure joint was originally designed for laser welding, but for this application, the gas tungsten arc (GTA) welding process has been adapted. The testing progressed in three phases: (1) system checkout to evaluate system components for operational readiness, (2) troubleshooting to evaluate high weld failure rates and develop corrective techniques, and (3) pre-installation acceptance testing.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-96SR18500
• OSTI ID: 809395
• Report Number(s): WSRC-MS-2003-00085; TRN: US0302453
• Resource Relation: Conference: 2003 Pressure Vessel and Piping Committee, Cleveland, OH (US), 07/20/2003--07/24/2003; Other Information: PBD: 27 Mar 2003
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

11 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS
CONTAINERS
PLUTONIUM OXIDES
PLUTONIUM
SAVANNAH RIVER PLANT
PERFORMANCE TESTING
GAS TUNGSTEN-ARC WELDING
STORAGE
WELDING MACHINES