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MOX Spent Nuclear Fuel and LaBS Glass for TSPA-LA
MOX Spent Nuclear Fuel and LaBS Glass for TSPA-LA
This analysis provides information necessary for total system performance assessment (TSPA) for the license application (LA) to include the excess U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plutonium in the form of mixed oxide (MOX) spent nuclear fuel and lanthanide borosilicate (LaBS) glass. This information includes the additional radionuclide inventory due to MOX spent nuclear fuel and LaBS glass and the analysis that shows that the TSPA models for commercial spent nuclear fuel (CSNF) and high-level waste (HLW) degradation are appropriate for MOX spent nuclear fuel and LaBS glass, respectively.
CRC Reactivity Calculations for McGuire Unit 1
CRC Reactivity Calculations for McGuire Unit 1
The purpose of this calculation is to document the McGuire Unit 1 pressurized water reactor (PWR) reactivity calculations performed as part of the commercial reactor critical (CRC) evaluation program. CRC evaluation reactivity calculations are performed at a number of statepoints, representing reactor start-up critical conditions at either beginning of life (BOL), beginning of cycle (BOC), or mid-cycle when the reactor resumed operation after a shutdown.
Westinghouse MOX SNF Isotopic Source
Westinghouse MOX SNF Isotopic Source
The purpose of this calculation is to develop an estimate of the isotopic content as a function of time for mixed oxide (MOX) spent nuclear fuel (SNF) assemblies in a Westinghouse pressurized water reactor (PWR). These data will be used as source data for criticality, thermal, and radiation shielding evaluations of waste package (WP) designs for MOX assemblies in the Monitored Geologic Repository (MGR).
CRC Depletion Calculations for Crystal River Unit 3
CRC Depletion Calculations for Crystal River Unit 3
The purpose of this calculation is to document the Crystal River Unit 3 pressurized water reactor (PWR) fuel depletion calculations performed as part of the commercial reactor critical (CRC) evaluation program. The CRC evaluations support the development and validation of the neutronics models used for criticality analyses involving commercial spent nuclear fuel in a geologic repository.
CRC Depletion Calculations for McGuire Unit 1
CRC Depletion Calculations for McGuire Unit 1
The purpose of this calculation is to document the McGuire Unit 1 pressurized water reactor (PWR) fuel depletion calculations performed as part of the commercial reactor critical (CRC) evaluation program. The CRC evaluations support the development and validation of the neutronics models used for criticality analyses involving commercial spent nuclear fuel in a geologic repository.
DOE SNF Phase I and II Summary Report
DOE SNF Phase I and II Summary Report
There are more than 250 forms of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)owned spent nuclear fuel (SNF). Due to the variety of the spent nuclear fuel, the National Spent Nuclear Fuel Program (NSNFP) has designated nine representative fuel groups for disposal criticality analyses based on fuel matrix, primary fissile isotope, and enrichment. For each fuel group, a fuel type that represents the characteristics of all fuels in that group has been selected for detailed analysis.
Axial Burnup Profile Database for Pressurized Water Reactors
Axial Burnup Profile Database for Pressurized Water Reactors
The data were obtained directly from utilities whose reactors represent the range of commercial PWR fuel lattices. The work was performed by Yankee Atomic Electric for Sandia National Laboratory. All axial burnup profiles were calculated from 3-D depletion analyses of the core configuration. The organizations and utilities providing axial burnup profiles for the database used different model codes for the 3D-depletion calculations. The model codes used were: SIMULATE-3, NEMO, ANC, and PRESTO-II. Cross-section inputs describing the assemblies are derived from assembly lattice calculations.
Criticality Safety and Shielding Evaluations of the Codisposal Canister in the Five-Pack DHLW Waste Package
Criticality Safety and Shielding Evaluations of the Codisposal Canister in the Five-Pack DHLW Waste Package
The objective of this analysis is to characterize a codisposal canister containing MIT or ORR fuel in the Five-Pack defense high level waste (DHLW) waste package (WP) to demonstrate concept viability related to use in the Mined Geologic Disposal System (MGDS) environment for the postclosure time frame. The purpose of this analysis is to investigate the disposal criticality and shielding issues for the DHLW WP and establish DHLW WP and codisposal canister compatibility with the MGDS, and to provide criticality and shielding evaluations for the preliminary DHLW WP design.
SAS2H Analysis of Radiochemical Assay Samples from Yankee Rowe PWR Reactor
SAS2H Analysis of Radiochemical Assay Samples from Yankee Rowe PWR Reactor
The purpose of this design analysis is to determine the accuracy of the SAS2H module of SCALE 4.3 in predicting isotopic concentrations of spent fuel assemblies. The objective is to develop a methodology for modeling assemblies similar to those evaluated within this analysis and to establish the consistency of SAS2H predictions. The results of this analysis may then be applied to future depletion calculations using SAS2H in which no measurements are available.
Geochemistry Model Validation Report: External Accumulation Model
Geochemistry Model Validation Report: External Accumulation Model
The purpose of this report is to document and validate the external accumulation model that predicts accumulation of fissile materials in the invert, fractures and lithophysae in the rock beneath a degrading waste package containing spent nuclear fuel (SNF) in the monitored geologic repository at Yucca Mountain. (Lithophysae are hollow, bubblelike structures in the rock composed of concentric shells of finely crystalline alkali feldspar, quartz, and other materials (Bates and Jackson 1984 [DIRS 128109], p.
SAS2H Analysis of Radiochemical Assay Samples from Trino Vercelles PWR Reactor
SAS2H Analysis of Radiochemical Assay Samples from Trino Vercelles PWR Reactor
The purpose of this design analysis is to determine the accuracy of the SAS2H module of SCALE 4.3 in predicting isotopic concentrations of spent fuel assemblies. The objective is to develop a methodology for modeling assemblies similar to those evaluated within this analysis and to establish the consistency of SAS2H predictions. The results of this analysis may then be applied to future depletion calculations using SAS2H in which no measurements are available.
Code to Code Comparison of One- and Two-Dimensional Methods
Code to Code Comparison of One- and Two-Dimensional Methods
This calculation file provides comparisons of one- and two-dimensional methods for calculating the isotopic content of spent nuclear fuel. The one-dimensional methods use the SAS2H sequence of SCALE 4.4a (Reference 7.1) and the SAS2 sequence of SCALE 5.0 (Reference 7.2). The two-dimensional method uses the TRITON control module along with the T-DEPL sequence of SCALE 5.0 (Reference 7.3). The SAS2H results for SCALE 4.4a are taken from Reference 7.4. Data from previous two-dimensional calculations (Reference 7.5) using CASM03 will also be used for comparisons with TRITON.
CRC Reactivity Calculations for Three Mile Island Unit 1
CRC Reactivity Calculations for Three Mile Island Unit 1
The purpose of this calculation is to document the Three Mile Island Unit 1 pressurized water reactor {PWR) reactivity calculations performed as part o f the commercial reactor critical (CRC) evaluation program. CRC evaluation reactivity calculations are performed at a number of statepoints, representing reactor start-up critical conditions at either beginning of life (BOL), beginning of cycle (BOC), or mid- cycle when the reactor resumed operation after a shutdown.
BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION – Request for Information
BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION – Request for Information
o Request: The current balance of the Nuclear Waste Fund (NWF).
o Response: The balance of the Nuclear Waste Fund $24.56 billion as of November 2010. (Source: U.S. DOE OCRWM Annual Financial Report for Years Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009)
o Request: The NWF fee projections of future fee receipts.
Sequoyah Unit 2 CRC Depletion Calculations
Sequoyah Unit 2 CRC Depletion Calculations
The purpose of this calculation is to document the Sequoyah Unit 2 pressurized water reactor (PWR) fuel depletion calculations performed as part of the commercial reactor critical (CRC) evaluation program. The CRC evaluations support the development and validation of the neutronics models used for criticality analyses involving commercial spent nuclear fuel in a geologic repository.
Dry Transfer Facility Criticality Safety Calculations
Dry Transfer Facility Criticality Safety Calculations
This design calculation updates the previous criticality evaluation for the fuel handling, transfer, and staging operations to be performed in the Dry Transfer Facility (DTF) including the remediation area. The purpose of the calculation is to demonstrate that operations performed in the DTF and RF meet the nuclear criticality safety design criteria specified in the Project Design Criteria (PDC) Document (BSC 2004 [DIRS 171599], Section 4.9.2.2), the nuclear facility safety requirement in Project Requirements Document (Canori and Leitner 2003 [DIRS 166275], p.
SAS2H Analysis of Radiochemical Assay Samples from Calvert Cliffs PWR Reactor
SAS2H Analysis of Radiochemical Assay Samples from Calvert Cliffs PWR Reactor
The purpose of this design analysis is to determine the accuracy of the SAS2H module of SCALE 4.3 in predicting isotopic concentrations of spent fuel assemblies. The objective is to develop a methodology for modeling assemblies similar to those evaluated within this analysis and to establish the consistency of SAS2H predictions. The results of this analysis may then be applied to future depletion calculations using SAS2H in which no measurements are available.
CRC Reactivity Calculations for Crystal River Unit 3
CRC Reactivity Calculations for Crystal River Unit 3
The purpose of this calculation is to document the Crystal River Unit 3 pressurized waste reactor (PWR) reactivity calculations performed as part of the commercial reactor critical (CRC) evaluation program. CRC evaluation reactivity calculations are performed at a number of statepoints, representing reactor start-up critical conditions at either beginning of life (BOL), beginning of cycle (BOC), or mid-cycle when the reactor resumed operation after a shutdown.
SAS2H Analysis of Radiochemical Assay Samples from Obrigheim PWR Reactor
SAS2H Analysis of Radiochemical Assay Samples from Obrigheim PWR Reactor
The purpose of this design analysis is to determine the accuracy of the SAS2H module of SCALE 4.3 in predicting isotopic concentrations of spent fuel assemblies. The objective is to develop a methodology for modeling assemblies similar to those evaluated within this analysis and to establish the consistency of SAS2H predictions. The results of this analysis may then be applied to future depletion calculations using SAS2H in which no measurements are available.
Evaluation of Codisposal Viability for Aluminum-Clad DOE-Owned Spent Fuel: Phase I Intact Codisposal Canister
Evaluation of Codisposal Viability for Aluminum-Clad DOE-Owned Spent Fuel: Phase I Intact Codisposal Canister
This evaluation is prepared by the Mined Geologic Disposal System (MGDS) Waste Package Development Department (WPDD) to provide analyses of disposal of aluminum (AI)-based Department of Energy-owned research reactor spent nuclear fuel (DOE-SNF) in a codisposal waste package with five canisters of high-level waste (HLW). The analysis was performed in sufficient detail to establish the technical viability of the Al-based DOE-SNF codisposal canister option.
Disposal Criticality Analysis for Aluminum-based Fuel in a Codisposal Waste Package - ORR and MIT SNF - Phase II
Disposal Criticality Analysis for Aluminum-based Fuel in a Codisposal Waste Package - ORR and MIT SNF - Phase II
The objective of this analysis is to characterize the criticality safety aspects of a degraded Department of Energy spent nuclear fuel (DOESNF) canister containing Masachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) or Oak Ridge Research (ORR) fuel in the Five Pack defense high level waste (DHLW) waste package to demonstrate concept viability related to use in the Minded Geologic Disposal System (MGDS) environment for the postclosure time frame.
Reactor Record Uncertainty Determination
Reactor Record Uncertainty Determination
The objective of this calculation is to evaluate commercial spent nuclear fuel (CSNF) bumup uncertainty based on pressurized water reactor (PWR) and boiling water reactor (BWR) records kept by each utility. The bumup uncertainties will be used to adjust either the waste package loading curves or the bumup values of assemblies shipped to the repository.
This engineering calculation supports the burnup credit methodology in Reference 1 and is performed in accordance with the AREVAIFANP procedures in References 2 and 3.
CRC Depletion Calculations for Three Mile Island Unit 1
CRC Depletion Calculations for Three Mile Island Unit 1
The purpose of this calculation is to document the Three Mile Island Unit 1 pressurized water reactor (PWR) fuel depletion calculations performed as part of the commercial reactor critical (CRC) evaluation program. The CRC evaluations support the development and validation of the neutronics models used for criticality analyses involving commercial spent nuclear fuel in a geologic repository.
Principle Isotope Burnup Credit Loading Curve for the 21 PWR Waste Package
Principle Isotope Burnup Credit Loading Curve for the 21 PWR Waste Package
The purpose of this calculation is to determine the required minimum burnup as a function of initial pressurized water reactor (PWR) assembly enrichment that would permit loading of fuel into the 21 PWR waste package (WP), as provided for in QAP-2-0 Activity Evaluation, Perform Criticality, Thermal, Structural, & Shielding Analyses (Reference 7.1).