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DOE-STD-3013-2000
sealed containers. Radiation and heat also can potentially change the composition of
organic materials so that they no longer perform their intended packaging function.
Therefore, such materials should not be used in fabricating the inner or outer
containers.
Elastomeric seals on food-pack cans have been used for storage of plutonium.
Although such containers have been used successfully with little or no significant
seal degradation, this Standard conservatively excludes them from use.
3. The outer container is sized to fit into existing certified or currently proposed
shipping containers (primarily the 9975 and SAFKEG packages). This design will
minimize future handling and avoid unnecessary additional personnel exposure,
operational risk, and waste generation.
A.6.2.3
Container Testing Criteria
1. Design Qualification Testing
1) The purpose of the 9-meter drop test of the entire package is to ensure that a
storage package accidentally dropped from the maximum storage height would
not release any material. The number of tests, the number of samples per test,
and the drop orientation of the samples are specified in 49 CFR 178.603(a). The
target for the drop tests is defined in 49 CFR 178.603(d). The distance of the
drop is measured from the target to the lowest point on the sample container.
The drop height specified in the criterion is to be used instead of the heights
indicated in 49 CFR 178.603(e). The criterion for passing the test is that it retain
its function, (i.e., that it remain leak tight as defined by ANSI N14.5 [ANSI
1997]).
2) The purpose of the 1.3-meter drop test for the inner container is to ensure that
a loaded inner container accidentally dropped from the maximum packaging
height would not release any material. See A.6.2.3.1 for details of the tests.
3) The hydrostatic proof test provides verification that the container will remain
leak tight under maximum design conditions, plus a safety margin.
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