Published January 2018 | Version v1
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Spent nuclear fuel transport: Problem state and analysis of modern approaches

Creators

  • 1. Derzhavnij Naukovo-Tekhnyichnij Tsentr z Yadernoyi ta Radyiatsyijnoyi Bezpeki, Kyiv(Ukraine)
  • 2. National Technical University of Ukraine ''Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute'', Kyiv (Ukraine)

Description

The paper presents the review of international and national experience related to transport of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and trends in the development of transport containers. The analysis covers the vectors for the future improvement of packaging and the regulatory framework on SNF transport in Ukraine and other countries. The tasks for future research were identified. The results of this research will be used during the operation of the CSNSF.

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Ukrainian)
Perevezennya vyidprats'ovanogo yadernogo paliva: stan problemi ta analyiz suchasnikh pyidkhodyiv

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Yaderna ta Radyiatsyijna Bezpeka
Journal Issue
no.1
Journal Page Range
p. 42-46
ISSN
2073-6231

INIS

Country of Publication
Ukraine
Country of Input or Organization
Ukraine
INIS RN
49044381
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
Descriptors DEI
DOCUMENTATION; RADIATION PROTECTION; RISK ASSESSMENT; SPENT FUEL CASKS; SPENT FUEL ELEMENTS; SPENT FUELS; TRANSPORT REGULATIONS
Descriptors DEC
CASKS; CONTAINERS; ENERGY SOURCES; FUEL ELEMENTS; FUELS; LAWS; MATERIALS; NUCLEAR FUELS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; REACTOR MATERIALS; REGULATIONS