BPVC.III.3 - BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 3-Containment Systems for Transportation and Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Material (2023 Edition)
BPVC.III.3 - BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 3-Containment Systems for Transportation and Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Material (2023 Edition) This title accurately represents the 2023 edition of Section III, Division 3 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), focusing on Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components for Containment Systems for Transportation and Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Material. Published by ASME International on July 1, 2023, this standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the design and construction of containment systems for nuclear spent fuel and high-level radioactive material transport packaging12.
Key Features
Scope and Content The 2023 edition of ASME BPVC Section III, Division 3 contains:
- Requirements for the design and construction of containment systems for nuclear spent fuel or high-level radioactive material transport packaging
- Guidelines for manufacturers, users, constructors, designers, and others involved in the design, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing of these containment systems
Applicability This division is designed to:
- Ensure the structural integrity of containment systems for transportation and storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste
- Help users comply with applicable regulations within their jurisdictions
- Provide industry best practices for operational, cost, and safety benefits1
Importance and Application
This comprehensive standard is essential for:
- Nuclear facility designers and engineers
- Manufacturers of containment systems for nuclear waste transportation and storage
- Regulatory bodies and inspectors
- Ensuring safety and compliance in the transportation and storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive material
By providing detailed rules for the construction of containment systems for transportation and storage of nuclear waste, this standard plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of nuclear waste management processes
Product Details
Published: 07/01/2023
ISBN(s): 9780791875759
Number of Pages: 331
Part of: ASME BPVC-2023 SET, ASME BPVC-2023 SET with Binders
Product Code(s): 400033
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