Open AccessEvaluation of structural issues related to isolation of the 100-KE/100-KW discharge chute
Author(s) -
B.V. Winkel,
Leo Hyde
Publication year - 1995
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/32554
Subject(s) - isolation (microbiology) , slosh dynamics , leakage (economics) , environmental science , drop (telecommunication) , engineering , forensic engineering , geology , geotechnical engineering , marine engineering , structural engineering , mechanical engineering , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , economics , macroeconomics
The issue of excessive post-seismic leakage in the discharge chute of the K East and K West fuel storage basins was resolved by designing isolation barriers to maintain basin water levels if the discharge chute should drain. This report addresses the structural issues associated with isolation of the discharge chute. The report demonstrates the structural adequacy of the components associated with chute isolation for normal and seismic loading. Associated issues, such as hardware drop accidents and seismic slosh heights are also addressed