Description
Package Type
The 2914A SAFTAINER is designed as an Industrial Package in accordance with the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material. The SAFTAINER is specifically designed as a transport and disposal (at LLWR) container.
Certification
The 2914A SAFTAINER is designed to ISO standards and CSC requirements and can be certified as an Industrial Package Type 2 (IP-2) Transport Package. .
Description
The 2914A SAFTAINER is a large volume reusable container for the transport of bulk quantities of radioactive materials.
The 2914A SAFTAINER is constructed from mild steel and has a large single door at one end, fitted with a double seal system. The door is closed by a hydraulic closure system, and secured with a mechanical locking mechanism. The hydraulic closing system is operated by an air driven pump and is also provided with a manual hand operated backup system. The container is finished inside and out with a durable paint finish for corrosion protection.
The 2914A SAFTAINER floor incorporates anchorage points to suit a range of standard handling/tie-down equipment to suit customer needs.
Containment
The 2914A SAFTAINER is a resealable containment vessel leak tested on manufacture. The door has a double seal with an interspace between the seals; the interspace facilitates leakage testing, after closure, to ensure that the seals achieve the prescribed level of leak tightness.
Illustration of Package Design No 2914
Approved Contents
Non-fissile solid radioactive materials that qualify as either Low Specific Activity (LSA) or Surface Contaminated Objects (SCO), packaged in such a manner that ensures that the external radiation levels of the package during routine and normal conditions of transport, are within regulatory limits.
Modes of Transport
By road or rail. Alternative transport modes possible subject to assessment by the Approval Authority.
Physical Data
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SAFTAINER Design No 2914 |
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| External Height (m) | 2.591 (8’6”) |
| External Length (m) | 3.050 (10’) |
| External Width (m) | 2.438 (8’) |
| Internal Length (m) | 2.790 (9’) |
| Internal Door Height (m) | 2.260 (7’5”) |
| Internal Door Width (m) | 2.080 (6’9”) |
| Tare Weight (tonne) | 3 |
| External Volume (m3) | 19 (680ft3) |
| Maximum Weight of Contents (tonne) | 8.5 |
| Maximum Weight including Contents (tonne) | 12 |
All dimensions and weights are nominal values
(LLW-IP-2914A-SAFTAINER-OCT15)