Publications
Showing 44 results for Author: Paul E. Cantonwine
Jan, 2025
ORNL Report
Sister Rod Destructive Examinations (FY22) Appendix E: Mechanical Testing
As a part of the DOE NE High Burnup Spent Fuel Data Project, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is performing destructive examinations (DEs) of high burnup (HBU) (>45 GWd/MTU) spent nuclear fuel (SNF) rods from the North Anna Nuclear Power Station operated by Dominion Energy. The SNF rods, called sister rods or sibling rods, are all HBU and include four different kinds o…
Oct, 2024
Conference Paper
DEFORMATION MECHANISMS AND ANNEALING EFFECTS IN 17X17 PWR FUEL RODS UNDER PINCH LOADING CONDITIONS
Oct, 2024
ORNL Report
NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT: HISTORICAL INSIGHTS AND STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS
This report provides a selected historical review of nuclear waste management in the United States, examining the roles and responsibilities of federal and state authorities. It highlights the significant milestones and legislative actions that have shaped the governance of nuclear waste, including key documents such as the Interagency Review Group (IRG) report, "The Polit…
Sep, 2024
ORNL Report
Test Plan for Empirical Benchmarking of Guided Ultrasound For Liquid Water Sensing
This document provides test plan recommendations for the empirical benchmarking of modeling and simulation performed to predict the response of guided ultrasonic wave (GUW) signals to liquid water remaining in dry storage casks following drying. Some uncertainty exists regarding the quantity of residual water potentially left behind in a cask following drying because water…