Published 1997
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Journal article
Safe transport of irradiated fuel by sea
Description
The development is described of a transport system dedicated to the sea transport of irradiated nuclear fuel. The background is reviewed of why shipments were required and the establishment of a specialist shipping company, Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited. A description of the ships, flasks and other equipment utilised is provided, together with details of key procedures implemented to ensure safety and customer satisfaction. (Author)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- International Journal of Radioactive Materials Transport
- Journal Volume
- 8
- Journal Issue
- 3-4
- Journal Page Range
- p. 209-212.
- ISSN
- 0957-476X
- CODEN
- IJRTER
Conference
- Title
- 4. international conference on transport for the nuclear industry.
- Dates
- 13-15 May 1997.
- Place
- Bournemouth (United Kingdom).
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 29020027
- Subject category
- S42: ENGINEERING;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference
- Descriptors DEI
- BNFL; CASKS; DESIGN; EMERGENCY PLANS; EUROPE; JAPAN; MARITIME TRANSPORT; PACKAGING RULES; PUBLIC RELATIONS; QUALITY ASSURANCE; SAFETY; SHIPS; SPENT FUELS; TRAINING; TRANSPORT REGULATIONS; UNITED KINGDOM
- Descriptors DEC
- ASIA; CONTAINERS; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; EDUCATION; ENERGY SOURCES; FUELS; LAWS; MATERIALS; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; NUCLEAR FUELS; REACTOR MATERIALS; REGULATIONS; TRANSPORT; UNITED KINGDOM ORGANIZATIONS; WESTERN EUROPE