Safkeg-LS 3979A: Type B Shielded 6M Replacement Container

Re-usable type B package for the shipment of solid and liquid radioactive materials.

Certification

The Safkeg-LS package is being certified by the USNRC as a B(U) package; the package meets all the requirements of 10CFR71 and the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, TS-R-1.

Description

The Safkeg-LS package is designed to be robust and simple to use. The package consists of a stainless steel outer keg that carries a stainless steel and lead shielding pot within cork packing.

The outer keg is fabricated in stainless steel with a flange type lid fastened by studs and nuts. The shielding pot is a lead filled vessel with a fabricated stainless steel shell and cavity walls and a flange type lid fitted with double O–ring seals and fastened by screws.

Containment

The containment system consists of the shielding pot assembly, the containment being provided by the welded stainless cavity walls and the flange closure fitted with double O–ring seals. The pot lid is provided with a test point for leakage testing the containment system in accordance with ANSI N14.5.

The contents are solid or liquid radioactive materials carried in suitable primary containers to prevent contamination of the shielding pot. The radioactive contents are limited by the amount of shielding incorporated, as noted below. The maximum contents heat output is 15W. The shielding pot may be fitted with additional shielding where required.

Physical Data

Weight of empty package: 134lb (61kg). Maximum weight of Safkeg-LS package (including contents): 149lb (68kg). The shielding built into the shielding pot is lead (20mm min). Additional shielding is provided by a tungsten pot (25mm max).