Uncertainty Analysis of the Results of Potential Cask Drops in the K West Basin South Loadout Pit
Author(s) -
Beni Lew
Publication year - 1999
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/798843
Subject(s) - cask , volumetric flow rate , confidence interval , flow (mathematics) , geology , geotechnical engineering , environmental science , mechanics , mathematics , statistics , nuclear engineering , engineering , physics
If a cask and Multi-Canister Overpack (MCO) were to be dropped, the analysis established possible initial volumetric flow rates. The results of the uncertainty analysis demonstrated that even if a cask and MCO were to be dropped the possible initial volumetric flow rate through the opened floor/wall joint would be small. There is a 95% confidence (probability of 0.95) that the initial volumetric flow rate would be smaller than 411 gpm and a 99% confidence (probability of 0.99) that it would be smaller than 916 gpm
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