Thermal modeling of temperature profiles of dry casks has been identified as a high-priority
item in a US Department of Energy gap analysis. In this work, a three-dimensional model of …

Dry cask storage systems (DCSS) are widely used worldwide for storage of spent nuclear
fuel (SNF). Particularly, in the United States, other than the SNF pools, DCSS are the only …

The confinement boundaries of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) canisters are typically fusion
welded. Welded microstructures, strain hardening, and residual stresses combined with a …

A typical multipurpose canister (MPC) is made of austenitic stainless steel and is loaded with
spent nuclear fuel (SNF) assemblies. Because heat treatment for stress relief is not required …

Corrosion-resistant welded alloys are frequently used as a leak-tight boundary in critical
applications that require confinement of hazardous and/or radioactive substances, including …

As the storage terms of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) are extended, monitoring of safety related
parameters becomes more important for safe operation of the dry storage casks. The cask …

Chloride induced stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of austenitic stainless steel is a potential
issue in long term dry storage of spent nuclear fuel canisters. In order for SCC to occur there …

Monitoring the interior of a welded canister containing spent (or used) nuclear fuel for its
functional and structural integrity is exceptionally challenging because of the intense levels …

Results are reported of research activities conducted at Argonne to assess the viability of
microwave resonant cavities for extended in-vessel monitoring of dry cask storage system …

The capability of electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMATs) to detect cracks in stainless
steel canisters is described within the context of robot-delivered nondestructive inspection …