Results are summarized of the risk assessments of shipping PuO sub 2 powder and liquid Pu nitrate by truck and rail in the U.S. In the analysis method used, the system is described, potential release sequences are identified and evaluated (fault tree used), and the system risk is assessed. It is concluded that: there is little difference in risk in shipping PuO sub 2 by rail and by truck; there also is little change in risk in shipping PuO sub 2 by rail and by truck; there also is little change in risk for liquid shipment; the vermiculite loss is somewhat less important in rail shipment; and the response of the L-10 container to crush is more important in rail transport. (ERA citation 02:009235)


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    Title :

    Risk of Transporting Plutonium Dioxide and Liquid Plutonium Nitrate by Truck and Rail


    Contributors:
    L. D. Williams (author) / R. J. Hall (author)

    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    18 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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