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Use Burnup Credit for Criticality Safety for the Hanford Spent Nuclear Fuel Project
Use Burnup Credit for Criticality Safety for the Hanford Spent Nuclear Fuel Project
Impact of Partially Inserted Control Rods on Actinide-Only Burnup Credit Margin
Impact of Partially Inserted Control Rods on Actinide-Only Burnup Credit Margin
A New Method to Take Burnup into Account in Criticality Studies Considering an Axial Profile of Burn-up Plus some Fission Products
A New Method to Take Burnup into Account in Criticality Studies Considering an Axial Profile of Burn-up Plus some Fission Products
Evaluation of a Spent Fuel Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada
Evaluation of a Spent Fuel Repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada
In June 2008, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) submitted a license application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the construction of a geologic repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. The license application was accepted for formal NRC review in September 2008. Throughout the more than 20-year history of the Yucca Mountain project, EPRI has performed independent assessments of key technical and scientific issues to facilitate an understanding of overall repository performance.
Criticality Risks During Transportation of Spent Nuclear Fuel
Criticality Risks During Transportation of Spent Nuclear Fuel
This report presents a best-estimate probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) to quantify the frequency of criticality accidents during railroad transportation of spent nuclear fuel casks. The assessment is of sufficient detail to enable full scrutiny of the model logic and the basis for each quantitative parameter contributing to criticality accident scenario frequencies. The report takes into account the results of a 2007 peer review of the initial version of this probabilistic risk assessment, which was published as EPRI Technical Report 1013449 in December 2006.
An Updated Perspective on the US Nuclear Fuel Cycle
An Updated Perspective on the US Nuclear Fuel Cycle
There has been a resurgence of interest in the possibility of processing the US spent nuclear fuel, instead of burying it in a geologic repository. Accordingly, key topical findings from three relevant EPRI evaluations made in the 1990-1995 timeframe are recapped and updated to accommodate a few developments over the subsequent ten years. Views recently expressed by other US entities are discussed.
The Likelihood of Criticality Following Disposal of SF/HLW/HEU/Pu
The Likelihood of Criticality Following Disposal of SF/HLW/HEU/Pu
Spent Nuclear Fuel Management: Outreach Needed to Help Gain Public Acceptance for Federal Activities That Address Liability
Spent Nuclear Fuel Management: Outreach Needed to Help Gain Public Acceptance for Federal Activities That Address Liability
Spent Nuclear Fuel Management: Outreach Needed to Help Gain Public Acceptance for Federal Activities That Address Liability
GAO-15-141: Published: Oct 9, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 12, 2014.
Public Participation in Environmental Assessment and Decision Making
Public Participation in Environmental Assessment and Decision Making
The National Research Council established the Panel on Public Participation in Environmental Assessment and Decision Making at the request of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with additional support from the U.S. Forest Service, to assess whether, and under what conditions, public participation achieves the outcomes desired.
Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal
Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal
The Congressional Research Service prepared a report in August titled "Civilian Nuclear Waste Disposal." It contains a summary of the radioactive waste management program, and includes an update with recent developments on YM licensing, consent based siting, legislation, volunteer private storage sites, and current policy.
Designing a Process for Selecting a Site for a Deep-Mined, Geologic Repository for High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel
Designing a Process for Selecting a Site for a Deep-Mined, Geologic Repository for High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel
If policymakers decide to launch a new repository-siting effort, an understanding of previ¬ous repository-siting efforts, both in the United States and abroad, might help to inform decisions defining and implementing the siting process. For this reason and to apprise the public of a critical issue associated with the long-term management of HLW and SNF, the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board has written this report.
Stakeholder Involvement in Decision Making: A Short Guide to Issues, Approaches and Resources
Stakeholder Involvement in Decision Making: A Short Guide to Issues, Approaches and Resources
Radioactive waste management is embedded in broader societal issues such as the
environment, risk management, energy, health policy and sustainability. In all
these fields, there is an increasing demand for public involvement, participation
and engagement. Involvement may take different forms at different phases and
can include sharing information, consulting, dialoguing or deliberating on
decisions with relevant stakeholders. Stakeholder involvement should be seen as a
Multipurpose Canister System Design Synopsis Report
Multipurpose Canister System Design Synopsis Report
The multipurpose canister (MPC) concept can simplify the management of spent nuclear fuel by enclosing the fuel permanently in a canister that can be used for long-term dry storage at a utility site, transportation to an interim federal storage facility, and eventual disposal in a repository. This synopsis report summarizes the key design and analysis features of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) MPC program.
Fuel-In-Air FY07 Summary Report
Fuel-In-Air FY07 Summary Report
This report presents the results of testing conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in support of Bechtel SAIC Co., LLC (BSC) during fiscal year 2007.
WCS Files License Application with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to Operate a Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (CISF) for Used Nuclear Fuel
WCS Files License Application with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to Operate a Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (CISF) for Used Nuclear Fuel
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 28, 2016) – Waste Control Specialists LLC (WCS) submitted an application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a license to construct and operate a Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (CISF) for used nuclear fuel. The filing comes after a year of pre-application meetings with NRC and maintains the timeline WCS outlined in February 2015.
The application is being led by WCS, along with its partners AREVA and NAC International, both global industry leaders in the transportation and storage of used nuclear fuel.
Summary of Design Criteria for Dry Cask Storage Systems for ISFSI Storage of Shutdown Reactor SNF
Summary of Design Criteria for Dry Cask Storage Systems for ISFSI Storage of Shutdown Reactor SNF
The purpose of this report is to research and document the dry storage design criteria for the cask systems currently storing or planned for storage of UNF and GTCC at from permanently shutdown reactor sites by 2019. The design criteria for the ISFSIs and storage systems storing shutdown reactor UNF and GTCC waste are documented in the licensing basis documents applicable to the ISFSI or cask system, based on the type of Part 72 license being used.
Clinch River MRS Task Force: Position on the Proposed Monitored Retrievable Storage Facility
Clinch River MRS Task Force: Position on the Proposed Monitored Retrievable Storage Facility
The Clinch River MRS Task Force was appointed in July 1985 by the Roane County Executive and the Oak Ridge City Council to evaluate the Monitored Retrievable Storage (MRS) facility proposed by the Department of Energy to be constructed in the Roane County portion of Oak Ridge. After several months of study, numerous public meetings, site visits to relevant facilities, and careful evaluation of the integrated MRS concept, it is the considered opinion of the Task Force that the facility could be safely built and operated in Roane County/Oak Ridge.
Monitored Retrievable Storage Submission to Congress
Monitored Retrievable Storage Submission to Congress
In response to Section 141 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, the Department of Energy hereby submits a proposal for the construction of a facility for monitored retrievable storage (MRS). The approval of this proposal by the Congress would specifically --
House Report 97-491, Part 1, “Report to Accompany H.R. 3809" Pg 44
House Report 97-491, Part 1, “Report to Accompany H.R. 3809" Pg 44
This report accompanies the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Only page 44 is included in this PDF.
The Future of Nuclear Power: An Interdisciplinary MIT Study (2003)
The Future of Nuclear Power: An Interdisciplinary MIT Study (2003)
"This study analyzes what would be required to retain nuclear power as a significant option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting growing needs for electricity supply. Our analysis is guided by a global growth scenario that would expand current worldwide nuclear generating capacity almost threefold, to 1000 billion watts, by the year 2050. Such a deployment would avoid 1.8 billion tonnes of carbon emissions annually from coal plants, about 25% of the increment in carbon emissions otherwise expected in a business-as-usual scenario.
The Future of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: An Interdisciplinary MIT Study
The Future of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: An Interdisciplinary MIT Study
"In 2003 MIT published the interdisciplinary study The Future of Nuclear Power. The underlying motivation was that nuclear energy, which today provides about 70% of the “zero”-carbon electricity in the U.S., is an important option for the market place in a low-carbon world. Since that report, major changes in the U.S. and the world have taken place as described in our 2009 Update of the 2003 Future of Nuclear Power Report. Concerns about climate change have risen: many countries have adopted restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere, and the U.S.
Nuclear Power Joint Fact-Finding
Nuclear Power Joint Fact-Finding
"Nuclear power has long been controversial; consequently, the debate about its reemergence requires a fresh assessment of the facts about the technology, its economics and regulatory oversight, and the risks and benefits of its expansion. In the past year, the Keystone Center assembled a group of 27 individuals (see the Endorsement page for a list of Participants) with extensive experience and unique perspectives to develop a joint understanding of the “facts” and for an objective interpretation of the most credible information in areas where uncertainty persists.
Energy Policy Recommendations to the President and 110th Congress
Energy Policy Recommendations to the President and 110th Congress
This document contains policy recommendations related to energy developed by the National Commission on Energy Policy, a project of the Bipartisan Policy Center, a Washington DC based think tank. Topics covered include Fossil Fuel resource security, climate change, energy efficiency, nuclear energy and renewables.
Ending The Energy Stalemate A Bipartisan Strategy to Meet America’s Energy Challenges
Ending The Energy Stalemate A Bipartisan Strategy to Meet America’s Energy Challenges
This document is the result of a three year study performed by a think tank group, the National Commission on Energy Policy. It provides energy policy recommendations that include recommendations regarding nuclear power.