Chapter 4, Ref 23 - RH-TRU 72-B Payload Appendices.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 GAS GENERATION METHODOLOGY
2.1 Radiolytic G Values for Waste Materials
2.2 G Values for RH-TRU 72-B Waste
2.3 Shipping Period - General Case
2.4 Shipping Period - Controlled Shipments
2.5 Compliance Methodology for Gas Generation Requirements
3.0 ASSESSMENT METHODS
3.1 Gas Generation Test Plan for Remote-Handled Transuranic (RH-TRU) Waste
Containers
3.2 Summary of the Flammability Assessment Methodology Program
4.0 SUPPORTING EVALUATIONS
4.1 Chemical Compatibility of Waste Forms
4.2 Free Halides in the RH-TRU 72-B Payload - Source Term and Release Rate
Estimates
4.3 Payload Compatibility with Butyl Rubber O-Ring Seals
4.4 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in the RH-TRU 72-B Payload - Source
Term and Release Rate Estimates
4.5 Biological Activity Assessment
4.6 Thermal Stability of Payload Materials at Transport Temperatures
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1.0 Introduction
This document, the RH-TRU Payload Appendices, accompanies the Remote-Handled
Transuranic Waste Authorized Methods for Payload Control (RH-TRAMPAC) and is provided
as supplemental information pertaining to issues related to the transportation of remote-handled
transuranic (RH-TRU) waste in the RH-TRU 72-B packaging. The RH-TRAMPAC contains all
information, including requirements and methods of compliance, required for the qualification of
a payload for transport in the RH-TRU 72-B packaging. The methodology and logic for the
requirements are provided in this document, along with previously performed assessments and
evaluations.
The information contained in this document is separated into specific sections, as follows:
* Gas Generation Methodology (Section 2.0)
* Assessment Methods (Section 3.0)
* Supporting Evaluations (Section 4.0).
This document supports the RH-TRU 72-B SAR, as well as the RH-TRAMPAC document.
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APPENDIX 2.1
RADIOLYTIC G VALUES FOR WASTE MATERIALS
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Table of Contents
2.1 Radiolytic G Values for Waste Materials ..................................................................... 2.1-1
2 .1.1 In tro d uctio n .................................................................................................... 2 .1-1
2.1.2 R adiation C hem istry ....................................................................................... 2.1-2
2.1.2.1 Reactions of Radiation with Matter ............................................... 2.1-3
2.1.2.2 E nergy T ransfer ............................................................................. 2.1-4
2.1.2.3 Factors Affecting the Rate of Radiolytic Gas Generation (or
Consumption) from a Material ....................................................... 2.1-6
2.1.3 Radiolysis of Liquids, Vapors, and Gases .................................................... 2.1-17
2.1.3.1 Radiolysis of Saturated Hydrocarbons ......................................... 2.1-18
2.1.3.2 Radiolysis of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons .................................... 2.1-19
2.1.3.3 Radiolysis of Aromatic Hydrocarbons ......................................... 2.1-20
2.1.3.4 R adiolysis of W ater ...................................................................... 2.1-2 1
2.1.3.5 R adiolysis of A lcohols ................................................................. 2.1-24
2.1.3.6 R adiolysis of Ethers ..................................................................... 2.1-24
2.1.3.7 Radiolysis of Aldehydes and Ketones ......................................... 2.1-24
2.1.3.8 Radiolysis of Carboxylic Acids ................................................... 2.1-27
2.1.3.9 R adiolysis of E sters ...................................................................... 2.1-28
2.1.3.10 Radiolysis of Phosphate Esters .................................................... 2.1-29
2.1.3.11 Radiolysis of Halogenated Hydrocarbons ................................... 2.1-30
2.1.3.12 Radiolysis of Organic Nitrogen Compounds ............................... 2.1-34
2.1.3.13 Radiolysis of Commercial Lubricants ......................................... 2.1-36
2.1.3.14 R adiolysis of G ases ...................................................................... 2.1-37
2.1.4 R adiolysis of Polym ers ................................................................................. 2.1-37
2.1.4.1 Radiolysis of Hydrocarbon Polymers Containing Only Saturated C-C
B o nd s ........................................................................................... 2 .1-4 2
2.1.4.2 Radiolysis of Polymers Containing Alcohol Functional Groups. 2.1-53
2.1.4.3 Radiolysis of Polymers Containing Ether Functional Groups ..... 2.1-54
2.1.4.4 Radiolysis of Hydrocarbon Polymers Containing Unsaturated C-C
B o n ds ........................................................................................... 2 .1-6 1
2.1.4.5 Radiolysis of Polymers Containing Ester Functional Groups ..... 2.1-62
2.1.4.6 Radiolysis of Polymers with Aromatic Characteristics ............... 2.1-64
2.1.4.7 Radiolysis of Polymers Containing Halogens ............................. 2.1-66
2.1.4.8 Radiolysis of Miscellaneous Polymers ................. 2.1-79
2.1.5 Radiolysis of Non-Polymer Solids ............................................................... 2.1-82
2.1.5.1 Radiolysis of Solidified Liquid Wastes ....................................... 2.1-82
2.1.5.2 Radiolysis of Solid Organic Acids ............................................... 2.1-87
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