Examination of Risk Analysis Methods for MOX Land Transport in Japan

Hohnstreiter, Glenn Fredrick ; Pierce, Jim D.

Sandia National Laboratories

关键词: Mixed Oxide Fuels;    Measuring Methods;    Land Transport;    Spent Fuel Casks;    11 Nuclear Fuel Cycle And Fuel Materials;   

DOI  :  10.2172/810626
RP-ID  :  SAND2002-4262
RP-ID  :  AC04-94AL85000
RP-ID  :  810626

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report presents background information and methodology for a risk assessment of mixed oxide (MOX) reactor fuel transport in the nation of Japan to support their nuclear energy program. This work includes an extensive literature review, a review of other MOX activities worldwide, a survey of the statutory requirements for transporting nuclear materials, a discussion of risk assessment methodology, and calculation results for specific examples. Typical risk evaluations are given to provide guidance for later risk analyses specific to MOX fuel transport in Japan. This report also includes specific information that will be required for routes, cask types, accident-rate statistics, and population densities along specified routes, along with other detailed information needed for risk analysis studies pertinent to MOX transport in Japan. This information will be used in future specific risk studies.