Packages

Packages

Concept of Type “A” Package

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of type “a” package may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: A transport package used for the transport of relatively small, but significant, quantities of radioactive material. The packages are required to maintain their integrity during normal transport conditions. Because it is assumed that this type of package could be damaged in a severe accident and that a portion of their contents may be released, the amount of radionuclides they can contain is limited by the IAEA Regulations. Type A packages are used to transport radionuclides for medical purposes and also for some nuclear fuel cycle materials.[1]

Resources

Notes and References

  1. Definition of type “a” package published by the European Commission

Type “B” Packages

The concept “Type “B” Packages ” is relevant in relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism): they are Required for the Transport of Highly Radioactive Material, e.g. Unencapsulated Radioisotopes for Medical and Research Uses or Spent Nuclear Fuel.

Resources

See Also

  • Labels
  • Dangerous Material

Posted

in

by

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *