Flask tests

Last edited 28 May 2000 at 8:00am
Publication date: 
28 May, 2000

Report 8 (136k)

Every 'package' containing radioactive material for transportation is subjected to a range of tests laid down by the IAEA. The aim of the tests is to ensure that the necessary safeguards are built into the design of the flask, and the conditions under which it is transported, so that it will withstand severe accident conditions without presenting a significant radiological hazard...

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