Application of Flow Forming for Use in Radioactive Material Packaging Designs

Year
2012
Author(s)
Kurt R. Eberl - Savannah River National Laboratory
P. S. Blanton - Savannah River National Laboratory
G. A. Abramczyk - Savannah River National Laboratory
Abstract
This paper reports on the development and testing performed to demonstrate the use of flow forming as an alternate method of manufacturing containment vessels for use in radioactive material shipping packaging designs. Additionally, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Subsection NB compliance along with the benefits compared to typical welding of containment vessels will be discussed.