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Packing and Handling Instruction for IP-2Package Design No. TCJ4(Liquid/Solid IP-2 Drum)

Project title: Low Level Waste Drum PackageProject number: 34/09278Bldg name/number: Low Level Waste Repository

Document ref: OM/3409278/M ECH/00001 _EPurpose of issue: For Operational UseDate of issue: j2th June 2017

Author. J. McNallyLLWR

Checked by: M. ElliottLLWR

Level of checking: Level 3

Checker’s signature: Date: V2 Vi

Approved by: R MillingtonApprover’s position: Package Design Authority

Approver’s signature: Date: I

“Copyright NDA 2017, this document contains proprietary information, permission to copy, or use suchinformation, should be sought from the Intellectual Property Manager, LLW Repository Ltd.”

OFFICIALA company owned by UK Nuclear Waste Management Ltd Registered Address: Old Shore Road, Drigg

Holmrook, CumbriaUnited Kingdom, CA19 1 XP

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Circulation listPurpose of issue: 1 For comment

2 For action

3 For information

Name Location No of Remarks Log-on Purposecopies ID of issue

R Millington LLWR 1 3

M P Flynn LLWR 1 3

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History sheet

Rev Date Reason for revision Revised by

A 20 December 2012 First Issue D Windley

B 08 March 2013 Figure 2 added to show theconfiguration of TC1 4 for liquid S Williamscontents. Appendix A revised to coverdimension over lid clamp.

C 21st M h 2014 Section 1 to amended to addressarc single/multiple use. Donna CrozierSection 1 amended to include LLWRcontact details7.4.1 amended to reflect correct bolthead size and Reference 3

D 15th A 1 26 Revised and reformatted. DWindleypri U I References updated.Section 1.2 Package Approval BasisaddedSection 1 .3 Permissions added.Section 1 .4 Temperature range added.Section 5 Chemical Nature of Contentsadded.Extensive changes to permit thetransport of sludges/slurries, andliquids in receptacles.

E 12th J 2017 Addition of Figure 3 to show lid clamp ]. McNallyune bolt weld detail.Addition of c) & d) in Section 7.4.2. i) toimprove lid band removal andinspection procedure.Modification to Section 9.2.1 to includelid and clamp band assemblyinspection.

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Contents

Item Page

Circulation list 2

History sheet 3

Contents 4

Definitions/Glossary 6

I Introduction 71.1 General 7

1.2 Package Approval Basis 7

1.3 Permissions 8

1.4 Temperature Range 8

2 Scope 8

3 Compliance 9

4 Responsibilities 9

5 Chemical Nature of Contents 95.7 Chemical Compatibility 9

5.2 Dangerous Properties 9

5.3 Gas Generation 70

6 Drum Handling Methods 106.1 General 10

6.2 Lifting and Loading Equipment 10

7 Pre-filling Checks 107.1 General 70

7.2 Certificate of Approval 10

7.3 Visual Inspection 10

7.4 Lid Removal and Inspection — Flat lid 11

7.5 Lid Removal and Inspection — Lid with Tn-Sure closures 11

8 Filling the Drum 128.1 Filling the Drum — With lid removed 12

8.2 Filling the Drum —With lid in place 14

9 Pre-shipment Checks 14

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Contents

Item Page

9.1 Weight 14

9.2 Final Inspection 74

9.3 Monitoring and Labelling 14

9.4 Documentation 14

10 Shipment Requirements 15

11 Drum Storage 1571.1 Storage of Empty Drums 15

11.2 Drum Retrieval from Storage 75

11.3 Storage of Loaded Drums 15

12 References 15

Figure 1: General view of Type TCI4 drum fitted with flat lid 16

Figure 2: General view of Type TCI4 drum fitted with lid with two Tn-Sureclosures 17

Figure 3: Lid Clamp Band Assembly, showing details of the lug welds and batchidentifier stamp 18

Appendix A 19

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Defi n itionslGlossary

ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable

Approving Authority LLWR Package Approval Authority is responsible for theissue of Certificates of Approval for IAEA self assessmentpackage types on behalf of LLWR

Consignor Consignor according to the provisions of ADR

Drum Operator Owner of the Drum

Contract Authority LLW Repository Ltd

Design Authority Head of Engineering, LLW Repository Ltd., Pelham House,Calderbridge, Cumbria CA2O 1 DB

IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency.

IP-2 Industrial Package Type 2

ISO International Standards Organisation.

LLW Low Level Waste

LLWR Low Level Waste Repository

LSA Low Specific Activity

Manufacturer The organisation responsible for producing hardware inaccordance with the requirements of the Contract Authority.

SCO Surface Contaminated Object

SQEP Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person

VLLW Very Low Level Waste

WAC Waste Acceptance Criteria

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I Introduction1.1 General

1.1.1 The drum covered by this instruction (See Figures 1 & 2) is a UN approved PackingGroup II (Y) nominal 210 litre capacity steel drum (dual UN Approval1A2/Y328!S!**/GB/5956 and 1A2/Y1.5/100!**/GB/2716) fitted with a full aperturesteel lid. The drum and lid are manufactured from nominal 0.95mm thick carbonsteel. The overall dimensions are approximately 606mm diameter (extending to634mm over the lid clamp fastening) x 885mm high. The drum lid, whichincorporates an EPDM elastomer seal is secured to the drum body by a zinc coatedsteel closure ring with a 5/8” BSW (Whitworth) heavy duty nut and bolt fastening.

1.1.2 The drum is designed for the transport of radioactive material in the form of LowLevel Waste (LLW) or Very Low Level Waste (VLLW), which qualifies as LowSpecific Activity (LSA) or Surface Contaminated Object (SCO) material as defined inthe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safety Standard SSR-6,Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2012 Edition [Ref 1].The explicit use and restrictions are defined in the Certificate of Approval issued tothe customer by LLW Repository Ltd.

NOTE: Where it is found that any part of the Packing and HandlingInstructions cannot be complied with the container shall beembargoed and advice shall be sought from the Contract Authority.

Contact: transportandlogisticstllwrsite.com or Telephone 019467 70301

1.1.3 The TC14 Drum can be fitted with a flat lid which is removed for filling. Thisconfiguration may be used for the transport of solid material, wet solids, sludgesand slurries, liquids and liquids in receptacles.

1 .1 .4 The TC1 4 Drum can be fitted with a lid with two Tn-Sure closures which is filled withthe lid in place and may be used for the transport of liquids.

1.1.5 Lids may be exchanged subject to satisfactory inspection in accordance withsections 7.4 or 7.5.

1.1.6 When used for the transport of solid contents (including wet solids, sludges andslurries) the package is a single use package (due to the risk of damage to the drumcontainment system associated with filling, transporting and unloading of solidcontents).

1.1.7 When used for the transport of liquid contents the package can be used as a reusable package subject to satisfactory inspection of the drum in accordance withsection 7 of these instructions.

NOTE: This package is not suitable for supercompaction at the SellafieldWAMAC supercompaction facility.

1.2 Package Approval Basis

1.2.1 TC14 approval for the transport of liquids is based on the UN liquid approval (UNapproval 1A2/Y1 .5/100/**/GB12716).

1.2.2 TC14 approval for the transport of solid material and the solid content of sludgesand slurries is based on testing conducted using typical representative payloads.Since this testing only applies to drums fitted with flat lids, drums fitted with lids withTn-Sure closures cannot be used for the transport of solid materials. The UN solidsapproval (UN approval 1A2/Y328/S/**/GB/5956) was based on testing with fine

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sand, plastic pellets and lead shot which is not representative of typical LLWpayloads so cannot be used to justify the transport of solid LLW.

1.3 Permissions

1.3.1 In specific circumstances, the following table indicates where Contract Authoritypermission/authority/endorsement must be obtained.

Contact: transportandlogisticsIIwrsite.com

Ref Activity Acceptance Criteria

1 Re-packing drum 1.3.1.1

2 Damaged drum 1.3.1.2

3 Shipment of liquid in receptacles 8.1 .5

1.3.1.1 Re-packing drum

Unpacking and re-packing of solid materials at the consigning site or another siteduring transit for inspection purposes provided operational controls are in place toprevent damage to the seal face and satisfactory inspection of the drum is carriedout in accordance with section 7 of these instructions. This exception is notapplicable to loose materials that are poured or tipped into the drum.

1.3.1.2 Damaged drum

Consignment of drums which do not satisfy the inspection criteria of sections 7 or9.2 but are considered suitable for transport.

1.4 Temperature Range

1.4.1 When carrying solid contents TC14 shall not be transported when the temperature isless than -10°C.

1.4.2 When carrying liquids, sludges/slurries or wet solids which may freeze TC14 shallonly be transported when the temperature is at least 5°C above the freezing point ofthe material being carried.

1.4.3 There is no maximum operating temperature limit.

2 Scope2.1 This document identifies the design intent for the packing and handling of the

package and is to be used as an aid to producing detailed consignor specificOperating and Maintenance Instructions. The purpose of these instructions is toensure that the package is safely and correctly handled, filled and loaded prior totransportation.

2.2 These instructions are to be used in conjunction with the Package Operator and/orConsignors local instructions governing radiological and other safety issues relatedto movement of radioactive materials, any national nuclear safety requirements andthe agreement for the supply of the drum.

2.3 This Packing and Handling Instruction details the handling methods, pre-fillingchecks, filling procedure, pre-shipment checks and shipping requirements applicableto the drum.

2.4 This Packing and Handling instruction is for use with the following package type:

• Type TC14 Liquid/Solid IP-2 Drum

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3 Compliance3.1 The Consignor is responsible for ensuring that Regulatory requirements governing

the use of the package are complied with.

4 ResponsibilitiesIt is the responsibility of the Consignor to ensure that:

• Packing and handling activities are carried out in compliance with a qualitymanagement system that meets the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 [Ref 2].

• All local and regulatory requirements governing radioactive materials andtransport packages are complied with.

• Reference is made to the Certificate of Approval for the package identifyinginformation on approved contents and other shipment and operatingrequirements.

• The material to be consigned satisfies the regulatory requirements for transportwithin an IP-2 Package and complies with the Waste Acceptance Criteria for thereceiving facility.

• The contents are chemically compatible such that no chemical reaction can occurthat could potentially compromise the integrity of the package.

• Personnel associated with filling, closing, loading, handling and examination ofthe drum observe ALARP principles so that personal radiation dose is minimised.

• The drum is fit for purpose and the checks detailed in section 7 have been carriedout and recorded, signed and dated.

5 Chemical Nature of Contents5.1 Chemical Compatibility

5.1.1 Ensure that the waste materials carried in TC14 are chemically inert, chemicallycompatible with each other and are not chemically aggressive to the mild steelconstruction of the package or the EPDM seal(s) on the lid closure(s).

5.1.2 No account may be taken for the internal lacquer coating since this is easilydamaged during filling.

5.1.3 This applies particularly when one drum is packed with varying sludges, resins, etc.The different materials shall be mixed and analysed prior to packing into TC14 toensure they remain chemically inert following mixing. Records shall be available foraudit by LLWR on request.

5.2 Dangerous Properties

5.2.1 If the drum contents have other dangerous properties i.e. explosive, pyrophoric,corrosive, toxic, flammable, oxidising etc. it is the consignor’s responsibility toensure that these properties are taken into account in accordance with therequirements of the relevant Dangerous Goods Regulations.

5.2.2 Since Package Design TC14 is a Type 1A2 UN approved packages (removablehead steel drum) it may be suitable for the transport of contents having otherdangerous properties. The consignor must ensure that the Packing Instructions ofthe relevant Dangerous Goods Regulations permit the use of Type 1A2 drums.Otherwise Package Design TC14 may be used as overpack formaterials/substances contained within suitable UN approved primary packaging.

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5.3 Gas Generation

5.3.1 Substances with the potential for gas generation are not permitted to be carried inTC14.

6 Drum Handling Methods6.1 General

6.1.1 The drum is a standard 210 litre drum design which has no specific liftingattachments or handling method.

6.1.2 The drum may be lifted using standard drum handling equipment such as drumgrabs or tongs or slings or when secured on a pallet. Care must be takenparticularly when using a drum grab to ensure that the drum is not damaged.

6.1.3 The drum may be secured to a pallet for ease of handling.

6.2 Lifting and Loading Equipment

6.2.1 All drum lifting and loading equipment must be suitably rated to handle the drumsafely. See Appendix A for relevant weight information applying to the packagedesign.

7 Pre-filling Checks7.1 General

7.1.1 The drum shall be in a fit for purpose condition before being used and as a minimumthe checks detailed below are designed to ensure that the packaging is fit forpurpose. All inspections must be carried out by a Suitably Qualified andExperienced Person (SQEP). Confirmation that all the following inspections havebeen carried out must be recorded, signed and dated by the person conductinginspections, If unacceptable damage is found the packaging shall not be used. If thedrum is considered suitable for use contact the Contract Authority to obtainpermission (see section 1.3).

7.2 Certificate of Approval

7.2.1 The package Certificate of Approval for transport issued by the Approving Authoritymust be checked to ensure it is valid and will remain valid throughout the periodduring which the package is to be transported in the public domain.

7.3 Visual Inspection

7.3.1 Ensure that the drum has the appropriate UN markings 1A21Y3281S/**1GB15956 and1A2IY1.511001**1GB12716 located on the side of the drum body near the bottom.NOTE: ** indicates the last 2 digits of the year of manufacture.

NOTE: Drums with other UN markings or no UN marking must not be used.7.3.2 Visually inspect the external surface of the drum including the base for any damage,

deformation, corrosion, dents, splits etc. likely to impair the safety or efficiency ofthe package.

External Examination Acceptance Criteria:

i) Cracking of welded joints is unacceptable.

ii) Puncturing of the drum body or lid is unacceptable.

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iii) Very small dents of no deeper than 5mm on the drum body only are acceptable,providing the dents are not located near the drum chimes or near the top andbottom rolling rings.

iv) Minor scuffing of the paintwork is acceptable.

NOTE: It is common for the bottom rim paintwork to be damaged during drumhandling. Such damage is acceptable.

7.3.3 Ensure the package decal is present, legible and securely affixed to the drum body(see Figures 1 and 2).

7.4 Lid Removal and Inspection — Flat lid

7.4.1 Unscrew the clamp band bolt using a suitable spanner or socket, remove clampband and remove lid.

NOTE: The clamp band is fitted with a 5/8” BSW (Whitworth) bolt.

NOTE: The bolt head is typically 26mm across flats.

7.4.2 Visually inspect the lid, clamp band and internal surface of the drum for anydamage, deformation, corrosion, dents, splits etc. likely to impair the safety orefficiency of the package.

Examination Acceptance Criteria:

i) Clamp band

a) Superficial damage only is acceptable. The zinc coating shall be completewith no exposed steel.

b) Superficial damage only of the locking bolt and lugs is acceptable. Thereshall be no damage to the bolt or lug threads.

c) Ensure the clamp band is marked with a batch identifier (e.g. week numberand year of manufacture)

U) Ensure the threaded lug is attached to the clamp band firmly, and thesupportive fillet welds are visible (See figure 3)

ii) Lid seal

a) There shall be no damage to the integral lid seal and no foreign matteradhering to the seal surface.

b) Ensure the seal is fully secured to the lid.

iii) Drum

a) There shall be no damage (scores, dents or scratches) to the top sealingface of the drum body.

b) Minor scuffing of the internal finish is acceptable.

7.5 Lid Removal and Inspection — Lid with Tn-Sure closures

7.5.1 Prior to first use the lid shall be removed and the lid and internal surface of the druminspected following the procedure detailed in section 7.4. The lid shall then bereplaced following the procedure detailed in section 8.1.8.

7.5.2 Remove both Tn-Sure closures using Tn-Sure socket adaptor (Tn-Sure item NoCATAOO700000 available direct from Tn-Sure) or equivalent adaptor.

i) There shall be no damage to the Tn-Sure closure thread.

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ii) There shall be no damage to the Tn-Sure closure seal.

7.5.3 lIthe drum is re-used for liquid contents the lid shall not be removed. The Tn-Sureclosures shall be removed and replaced. (LLWR supplied consumable part).

NOTE: The drum shall not be re-used unless the Tn-Sure closures have beenreplaced.

8 Filling the Drum8.1 Filling the Drum — With lid removed

8.1.1 General

8.1.1.1 These instructions apply to filling with solids, sludges/slurries, liquids or liquids inreceptacles when the drum is filled with the lid removed. A flat lid (with no Tn-Sureclosures) must be used.

8.1.1.2 Carefully place waste items or material into the drum taking care not to damage thedrum noting the requirements of sections 8.1.2 to 8.1.6.

8.1.1.3 When filling with solid material, the top 30% of the drum (i.e. above the top rollingring) shall only be filled with material having a relative density of less than or equalto one. II suitable waste material is not available, the top 30% of the drum shall befilled with packing material. The packing material may comprise coarse granularmaterial such as polystyrene chips, wood chip or shredded cardboard.

8.1.1.4 Any waste material that has the ability to penetrate the drum wall during normalconditions of transport must not be loaded adjacent to the internal surface of thedrum.

8.1.1.5 Waste must be carefully packed into the drum to ensure that radiation levels at thedrum surface are kept as low as practicable. Consideration must be given to ensurethe maximum drum surface radiation level does not increase significantly from thatrecorded prior to transport (as per 9.3.1).

NOTE: An increase by 20% will be regarded as a reportable event to the ONR.8.1.2 Waste material being transported for high force compaction

The contents shall comprise solid radioactive waste material being transported forhigh force compaction meeting the relevant Waste Acceptance Criteria, subject tothe requirements of section 5 regarding chemical compatibility, dangerousproperties and gas generation being met.

NOTE: TCI4 is not suitable for supercompaction at the Sellafield WAMACsupercompaction facility.

TC14 is too wide (width over lid clamp) for the WAMAC facility but may be used inother high force compaction facilities (approved by LLWR).

8.1.3 Waste material being transported for incineration

The contents shall comprise combustible radioactive waste material beingtransported for incineration meeting the relevant Waste Acceptance Criteria in solidor liquid form or mixed forming a sludge or slurry, subject to the requirements ofsection 5 regarding chemical compatibility, dangerous properties and gas generationbeing met.

When filled with liquid, sludge or slurry, at least 10% ullage space must be left i.e.the drum must not be more than 90% full.

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Well mixed fluid sludges and slurries which would be classified as liquid for transportshall have a relative density of less than 1.5.

8.1.4 Waste material in the form of VLLW being transported to authorised landfillsites for disposal

The contents shall comprise VLLW for disposal meeting the relevant WasteAcceptance Criteria, subject to the requirements of section 5 regarding chemicalcompatibility, dangerous properties and gas generation being met.

All items must be reduced to typically less than house brick size.

For concrete waste forms, any rebar protruding from the concrete must be less than300mm in length.

8.1.5 Liquid in receptacles

Subject to the requirements of section 5 regarding chemical compatibility,dangerous properties and gas generation being met, the contents shall compriseliquid radioactive waste material contained in plastic receptacles being transportedfor incineration meeting the relevant Waste Acceptance Criteria.

Maximum receptacle size: 10 litres.

Suitable packing shall be used to ensure that there can be no movement of thereceptacles during normal conditions of transport and that the receptacles cannotcontact the lid of the drum. The receptacles shall be contained within the lower 70%of the drum. The top 30% shall be filled with packing material. The packing materialmay comprise coarse granular material such as polystyrene chips, wood chip orshredded cardboard.

8.1.6 Waste material being placed into interim storage

The contents shall comprise radioactive waste material being placed into interimstore prior to other waste routes becoming available and shall be subject to therequirements of section 5 regarding chemical compatibility, dangerous propertiesand gas generation.

When used for solid materials, the contents should typically be less than 75mm sizeand any heavy metal or similar items must be placed in the bottom 70% of the drum(i.e. below the top rolling ring).

8.1.7 Prior to closing lid

Clean and dry the sealing face of the drum body and ensure that the sealing surfacehas not been damaged during filling.

If necessary clean the integral lid sealing ring to remove all foreign matter andensure that the seal has not been damaged.

8.1.8 Closing the lid

Fit the lid and clamp band to the drum and tighten the clamp band bolt until theclamp band is fully engaged. Ensure that the lid and clamp band are correctly fitted.Tap all around the periphery of the clamp band with a soft faced mallet to ensurethe clamp band and lid seal are fully seated and tighten the clamp band bolt to atorque of 45 Nm. Repeat this procedure (i.e. tap clamp band and torque up) until nofurther tightening of the clamp band bolt is possible. This is best done by twopeople, one tapping the clamp band while the other simultaneously tightens theclamp band bolt.

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NOTE: This is an important step to ensure the drum is sealed and must be fullycomplied with.

NOTE: The clamp band bolt must not be tightened beyond 45 Nm.

Filling the Drum — With lid in place

General

These instructions apply to filling with liquids with the lid in place using the lid withTn-Sure closures.

8.2.1.2 Fillthe drum using one of the Tn-Sure openings. At least 10% ullage space must beleft i.e. the drum must not be more than 90% full.

NOTE: The clamp band must not be removed following first inspection andre-assembly.

8.2.2 Liquid Waste for Incineration

The contents shall comprise radioactive waste material (in liquid form) beingtransported for incineration meeting the relevant Waste Acceptance Criteria.

Subject to the requirements of section 5 regarding chemical compatibility,dangerous properties and gas generation.

8.2.3 Closing the drum

Fit Tn-Sure closure plug using Tn-Sure socket adaptor or equivalent and tighten to atorque of:

2” closure

%“ closure

Ensure both closures are tightened to specified torque levels.

9 Pre-shipment Checks9.1 Weight

Measure and record the weight of the loaded drum. This must not exceed 300kg.

9.2 Final Inspection

9.2.1 Visually inspect all external surfaces of the drum, including the lid, clamp bandassembly and the base. See section 7.

9.3 Monitoring and Labelling

9.3.1 Monitor the radiation levels on the outside of the package for compliance with theIAEA Regulations [Ref 1].

9.3.2 Affix all necessary labelling in accordance with the requirements of the IAEARegulations [Ref 1].

Documentation

The Consignor shall complete the necessary consignment documentation asrequired by the IAEA Regulations [Ref 1] and the LLWR waste consignmentprocess.

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8.2

8.2.1

8.2.1.1

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15 Nm

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10 Shipment Requirements10.1 Load Restraint

10.1.1 The package shall be adequately restrained during transport.

10.1.2 The Radioactive Material Code of Practice TCSC 1006, Guide to theSecuring/Retention of Radioactive Material Payloads and Packages DuringTransport [Ref 3] provides guidance on load restraint and appropriate accelerationfactors to be applied to the package. Further guidance can be found in theEuropean Best Practices Guidelines on Cargo Securing for Road Transport [Ref 4].When transporting loads within the scope of the IAEA Regulations [Ref litheacceleration factors from TCSC 1006 [Ref 3] shall be used.

10.1 .3 The package may be restrained using webbing straps secured to the floor or walls ofthe conveyance, cargo netting, ropes and sheeting or it may be carried in a stillage.

10.1.4 Loading may be in accordance with an LLWR Standard Waste Loading Plan, LLWRContainer Packing and Handling Instruction, or approved Customer WLP.

11 Drum Storage11.1 Storage of Empty Drums

The drum should be stored on a hard flat surface that is well drained. It is importantthat the drum paint finish is not damaged during this operation.

11.2 Drum Retrieval from Storage

Upon retrieval from storage the drum shall be inspected in accordance withSection 7.3. If unacceptable damage is found the packaging shall not be shipped. Ifthe drum is considered suitable for use contact the Contract Authority to obtainpermission (see section 1.3).

11.3 Storage of Loaded Drums

If stored prior to transport the drum must be stored in a suitable secure storagearea.

Drums containing liquid or sludges/slurries shall be stored in a bunded area.NOTE: Temporary labels shall be affixed using low tack adhesive/tape so that

the drum paintwork is not damaged when they are removed prior totransport.

12 References[1] IAEA Safety Standard Series, Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive

Material, 2012 Edition, Specific Safety Requirements No. SSR-6.

[2] BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems — Requirements.

[3] Transport Container Standardisation Committee. Transport of Radioactive MaterialCode of Practice. Guide to the Securing/Retention of Radioactive Material Payloadsand Packages During Transport.Reference: TCSC 1006 September 2014.

[4] European Best Practices Guidelines on Cargo Securing for Road Transport.European Commission. Final version 8 May 2014.

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Figure 1: General view of Type TCJ4 drum fitted with flat lid(Single use for dry and wet solids, sludges and slurries)

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Figure 2: General view of Type TCI4 drum fitted with lid with twoTn-Sure closures(Liquids only. Re-usable if Tn-Sure closures are replaced)

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Figure 3: Lid Clamp Band Assembly, showing details of the lugwelds and batch identifier stamp

Manual Welds

on top edge of both lugs, and at 900 toband on threaded lug

Example ‘Batch Identifier’

stamp on clamp band

NOTE - Location will vary

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Appendix A

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Indicative Weights (kg)

PACKAGE TYPETCI4

Tareweight(empty) 20Maximum Gross 300

Indicative External Dimensions:Height (mm) 885Diameter (mm)Maximum width over lid clamp (mm)Volume (litres)

606634

210

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