WNTI UF6 Cylinder Identification Standard

In May 2014, the World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) formed an ad-hoc working group to focus on the identification of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) cylinders. WNTI was founded in 1998 to represent the collective interests of the nuclear transport industry, and those who rely upon it in the safe, secure, efficient, and reliable packaging and transport of radioactive materials. The working group scope adopted by over 25 members is to establish an industry-wide identification format that provides for uniquely identifying UF6 cylinders and to investigate methods for making the unique identifier (UID) machine-readable and independently verifiable by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The working group held multiple conference calls and four face-to-face meetings to reach a consensus on recommendations for a preferred identification format and technology for machine readability and testing of key functionality. The standard was published in June 2017. The paper will provide an overview of the standard and benefits to the IAEA and Industry of adopting a global cylinder identification system. (author)