Thermal testing of type B packages in furnaces per ASTM standard practice E 2230

ASTM E2230, Standard Practice for Thermal Qualification of Type B Packages for Radioactive Material was written to provide guidance when using any of four different methods for performing the HAC thermal test outlined in 10 CFR 71.73 (c)(4). The guidance provided in the Standard Practice has been used to successfully test four different drum-type packaging designs (ES-2100, DPP-2, MD-1 and ES-3100). There are many considerations that must be dealt with when performing these tests which are a direct result of the wording of 10 CFR 71 HAC thermal test regulations. The Standard Practice offers guidance that helps to deal with each of these considerations in a manner which meets current regulatory requirements