RAJ-II AND NPC SHIPPING CONTAINERS DEVELOPMENT AND LICENSING STATUS

Year
2007
Author(s)
Andy Langston - Global Nuclear Fuel
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Abstract
GNF has replaced its aging fuel bundle and drum type containers with the new generation RAJ-II and NPC packages. Both packages are constructed of stainless steel and engineered impact absorbing and fire insulating materials. The RAJ-II is currently licensed as a Type B(F) container for shipping BWR fuel bundles, mixed oxide, and channeled fuel bundles. The NPC is licensed as Type A(F) used to ship homogeneous or heterogeneous uranium bearing material that is enriched up to 5% U235. To meet the growing demands for shipping higher enrichments, NPC is currently being evaluated for Type B certification.