ASTM C1187-15
Standard Guide for Establishing Surveillance Test Program for Boron-Based Neutron Absorbing Material Systems for Use in Nuclear Fuel Storage Racks In a Pool Environment
- Standard No.
- ASTM C1187-15
- Release Date
- 2015
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM C1187-20
- Latest
- ASTM C1187-20a
- Scope
4.1 The storage of nuclear fuel in high-density storage racks is dependent upon the functionality and integrity of an absorber between the stored fuel assemblies to ensure that the reactivity of the storage configuration does not exceed the K-effective allowed by applicable regulations. A confirmation test may be required to verify the functionality and integrity of the absorber within the racks. If establishing a surveillance program for newly installed or existing absorber material in fuel racks, the following methods are suggested: (a) coupon monitoring program (if coupons are available); (b) in-situ neutron attenuation test; and (c) other applicable in-situ tests such as visual inspection or drag test.
4.2 This guide provides guidance for establishing and conducting a surveillance program for monitoring the ongoing functionality and integrity of the absorbers.
1.1 This guide provides guidance for establishing a surveillance test program to monitor the performance of boron-based neutron absorbing material systems (absorbers) necessary to maintain sub-criticality in nuclear fuel storage racks in a pool environment. The practices presented in this guide, when implemented, will provide a comprehensive surveillance test program to verify the functionality and integrity of the neutron absorbing material within the storage racks. The performance of a surveillance test program provides added assurance of the safe and effective operation of a high-density storage facility for nuclear fuel. There are several different techniques for surveillance testing of boron-based neutron absorbing materials. This guide focuses on coupon monitoring and in-situ testing.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM C1187-15 Referenced Document
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- ASTM E6 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
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- ASTM E8 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
- ASTM G1 Standard Practice for Preparing, Cleaning, and Evaluating Corrosion Test Specimens
- ASTM G15 Standard Terminology Relating to Corrosion and Corrosion Testing
- ASTM G16 Standard Guide for Applying Statistics to Analysis of Corrosion Data
- ASTM G4 Standard Guide for Conducting Corrosion Coupon Tests in Field Applications
- ASTM G46 Standard Guide for Examination and Evaluation of Pitting Corrosion
- ASTM G69 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Corrosion Potentials of Aluminum Alloys
ASTM C1187-15 history
- 2020 ASTM C1187-20a Standard Guide for Establishing Surveillance Test Program for Boron-based Neutron Absorbing Material Systems for Use in Nuclear Fuel Storage Racks in Pool Environment
- 2020 ASTM C1187-20 Standard Guide for Establishing Surveillance Test Program for Boron-based Neutron Absorbing Material Systems for Use in Nuclear Fuel Storage Racks in Pool Environment
- 2015 ASTM C1187-15 Standard Guide for Establishing Surveillance Test Program for Boron-Based Neutron Absorbing Material Systems for Use in Nuclear Fuel Storage Racks In a Pool Environment
- 2007 ASTM C1187-07 Standard Guide for Establishing Surveillance Test Program for Boron-Based Neutron Absorbing Material Systems for Use in Nuclear Spent Fuel Storage Racks
- 1991 ASTM C1187-91(1999) Standard Guide for Establishing Surveillance Test Program for Boron-Based Neutron Absorbing Material Systems for Use in Nuclear Spent Fuel Storage Racks
