Reliability Analysis of the Tunnel Rack and Dry Well Monitored Retrievable Storage Concepts

摘要

This report presents the results of a reliability analysis of the preliminary designs of the tunnel rack and open field dry well monitored retrievable storage (MRS) concepts. The study investigates the qualitative reliability of both MRS concepts and establishes the basis for a quantitative reliability evaluation program. Failure modes that potentially impact material throughput were identified for each storage concept. No failure mode was identified that would preclude either concept from performing its intended function. Owing to the preliminary design status of each concept, many of the identified failure modes could be eliminated as each design progresses. For an equivalent throughput, the dry well concept requires less equipment than the tunnel rack concept but must perform a greater number of functions and will likely be required to meet comparatively higher levels of operational reliability. 7 references, 3 figures. (ERA citation 09:027917)