Year
2003
Abstract
A Standard Practice (ASTM E2230-02) has been developed to aid in thermal qualification of Type B radioactive material packages under Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71 or under International Atomic Energy Agency regulation TS-R-1. The purpose of the Standard Practice is to provide a common reference document for use by package manufacturers, test agencies and regulatory authorities that describes known successful qualification approaches and procedures. The document was developed over a five-year period by a task group of ASTM Subcommittee E05.13 on Large Scale Fire Tests. Qualification methods covered include qualification by analysis, pool fire testing, furnace testing and radiant heat testing. The alternative methods are described in greater detail than permitted in the regulations, with benefits and limitations for each method discussed. Commonly used technical terms associated with thermal qualification are also defined. The use of written procedures during test conduct is emphasized. The task force that developed the Standard Practice consisted of representatives from package manufacturers, testing organizations and regulatory authorities. This paper provides an overview of the practice document, identifies key task group members, and describes the intended uses for the document.