Data quality objectives for the initial K West fuel examinations

Metallographic examination of damaged N reactor spent nuclear fuel element SFEC5,4378

“…Data related to corrosion characteristics and corrosion rates of the fuel and cladding are necessary for making decisions on wet versus dry packaging, gas inventory, and vented or sealed containers. Also, knowledge of the corrosion characteristics is directly applicable to making decisions related to MCO materials compatibility, dimensional considerations, and degradation during staging in the MCO, if they are waterfilled (Lawrence et al 1995).…”

Analysis of Ignition Testing on K-West Basin Fuel

“…This potential for fuel fres during handling operations led to a study of the pyrophoric behavior of corroded SNF as a major issue in the safe handling and storing of N-Reactor metal fuel (Abrefah et al 1994). This report discusses tests performed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on the ignition potential of the corroded N-Reactor fhel elements to address Data Quality Objectives established for initial fhel examinations and for the conditioning examinations of K-West Basin fhel (Lawrence 1995;Lawrence et al 1995). Part of the analysis of the ignition data was petiormed by Fluor Daniel Northwest Inc. "…”