Type B Categories
and
The Scope of ASME Section III Division 3 WB
Prepared by:
Peter Turula,
Ph.D., P.E., Consultant
Member ASME Nupack Committee
November 1, 1999
This document explains the "Categories" of Type B Containers as used in various
NRC and DOE documents regulating packaging for the transportation of radioactive
materials. The Categories identified as I, II and III are based on curies (Ci) or
becquerels (Bq) and A quantities, so these will be defined and explained in detail.
The standard NRC and DOE practice with regard to the application of various sections
and divisions of the ASME Code for each Category is presented.
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