Testing and Certification for SNF Transportation Containers (Sandia National Labs, 2016)
A slide deck by Sandia National Labs describing real-world accident examples, transportation regulations and the hypothetical accidents that are described in them, and the regulatory tests that go along with the regulations. It addresses how risk assessments defined the accident conditions and the likelihood of extra-regulatory events.
Experiences and Perspectives of Package Testing under Hypothetical Accident Conditions (BAM, 2007)
A report associated with a presentation given at PATRAM by the German institute BAM describing their IAEA regulatory package testing approaches and issues encountered in full-scale testing.
The New BAM Drop Test Facility for Big Full-Scale Casks (BAM, 2004)
A short document by the German institute BAM detailing the specifications of a drop test facility that meets the “unyielding” regulatory testing requirement.
Development of a Large Unyielding Target for Packaging Tests (Sandia National Labs, 1986)
A report by Sandia National Labs focused on the concept of an “unyielding surface” and describing the mathematical analysis and physical design and construction of an essentially unyielding impact test pad for cask testing.
Spent Nuclear Fuel Transportation Package Performance Study Issues Report (Sandia National Labs, 2002)
A report by Sandia National Labs for the NRC that describes initial scoping of the Package Performance Study. The focus is on identifying stakeholder concerns, potential risks to shipments that could be tested, and other strategic considerations relevant to developing the PPS. This report was written to be published for public comment at the time.
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Package Performance Study Test Protocols, Draft Report for Comment (Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 2003)
A report detailing preliminary plans for a Package Performance Study executed by the NRC. The motivation for the PPS and proposed test protocols are detailed. This report was written to be published for public comment at the time.
Federal Railroad Administration’s Transportation Technology Center Capabilities
The landing page for the Federal Railroad Administration’s Transportation Technology Center. This site supports testing rail vehicles and railroad-related environments and is an example of a site that could be employed for full-scale cask testing.
SwRI Fire Testing Capabilities and Facilities
A brief document describing the Fire Resistance Testing facility at the Southwest Research Institute, including capabilities and the type of tests generally performed. This is an example of the type of facility that may be employed for a fully-engulfing fire test.
Sandia National Labs: Burn Site
The website for the Sandia National Labs Burn Site testing facility. This is an example of the kind of facility used for a fully-engulfing fire test.
Sandia National Labs: Aerial Cable Facility
The website for the Sandia National Labs Aerial Cable testing facility. This is an example of the kind of facility used for a full-scale drop test.
