CONSIDERATIONS OF THE SAFETY OF TRANSPORTING SPENT FUEL

The safety of transporting spent fuel is reviewed from the standpoint of historical experience, analytical techniques, and research conducted to date. Considerations of sabotage are included as is a brief review of emergency response. This collection of information provides a perspective with which to evaluate relative risks involved in this activity as compared to other widely accepted risks within our society. (Author)

  • Corporate Authors:

    Sandia National Laboratories

    Transportation Technology Center, P.O. Box 5800
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    Department of Energy

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  • Authors:
    • JEFFERSON, R M
  • Publication Date: 1985-1

Media Info

  • Features: References;
  • Pagination: 19 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00399290
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: SAND84-2128, TTC-0528
  • Contract Numbers: DE-AC04-76DP00789
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Aug 25 2004 1:39AM