RadAnalysis Capabilities

RadAnalysis v. 1.0 incorporates numerous improvements and new features based on user feedback and evolving regulatory requirements. 

Key Enhancements in RadAnalysis v. 1.0

  • Updated DOT Regulations: Incorporates the latest DOT regulatory changes, such as HM-250, and revisions to DOE referenced limits.
  • Advanced Shipping Calculations: Calculates the maximum activity during shipment to confirm compliance.
  • Fissile Exemption Updates: Includes revisions to fissile exemption definitions (49 CFR 173.453(f)) and changes to DOT regulatory limits (e.g., A1/A2 values, exempt values, and RQs).
  • Integrated DOE Standards: Adheres to DOE regulatory limits, including DOE-STD-1027 threshold limits, PE-Ci values, and FGE values.

 

Classification Capabilities

RadAnalysis v. 1.0 includes the following packaging and transportation classification capabilities:

ClassificationRegulation*

Radioactive

49 CFR 173.403, 173.433, 173.435, 173.436

Type A or Type B

49 CFR 173.403, 173.433, 173.435

Effective A1 or A2

49 CFR 173.433

Limited quality

49 CRF 173.403, 173.421

Low specific activity

49 CRF 173.403, 173.427

Highway route-controlled quality

49 CFR 173.403

Fissile

49 CFR 173.403

Fissile excepted

49 CFR173.453

Reportable quantity

49 CFR 172.101, Table 2 to Appendix A

Transuranic

DOE M 435.1-1, Chg.2

239Pu fissile gram equivalent

CH-TRAMPAC, Rev.4

239Pu-equivalent activity

DOE/WIPP-0203122, Rev. 9

Container Category 1, 2, or 3

Regulatory Guide 7.11 (NRC 1991)

239Pu dose-equivalent curie

ICRP Publications 71/72; FGR11

Facility/onsite shipment Hazard Category 2 or Category

3DOE-STD-1027-2018

*All 49 CFR references as published on 10/2018 (including HM-250)

 

Contacts

User Support, radanalysis@pnnl.gov

DOE Office of Packaging and Transportation

Development Team