Summary:
This document covers trunnion systems used for tie-down, tilting and/or lifting of a package of radioactive material during transport operations. Aspects included are the design, manufacture, maintenance, inspection and management system. Regulations which can apply during handling operation in nuclear facilities are not addressed in document.This document does not supersede any of the requirements of international or national regulations, concerning trunnions used for lifting and tie-down.
Keywords:
Definitions, Design, Fixings, Hoisting points, Inspection, Latches, Loading, Maintenance, Management systems, Mathematical calculations, Mechanical testing, Non-destructive testing, Nuclear energy, Nuclear fuel technology, Nuclear fuels, Nuclear technology, Production, Production control, Properties, Radioactive materials, Safety requirements, Supporting journals, Surveillance (approval), Testing, Transport boxes, Transport packing, Trunnion pieces