Packaging and Disposal of a Radium-Beryllium Source Using Depleted Uranium Polyethylene Composite Shielding.

Rule, K. ; Kalb, P. ; Kwaschyn, P.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Beryllium;    Depleted uranium;    Radioactive waste disposal;    Neutron sources;    Containers;   

RP-ID  :  DE2003812680

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

This paper will provide calculations and information that led to the initial design of the shielding. We will also describe the production-scale processing of the container, cost, schedule, logistics, and many unforeseen challenges that eventually resulted in the successful fabrication and deployment of this shield. We will conclude with a description of the final configuration of the shielding container and shipping package along with recommendations for future shielding designs.