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TYPE B PACKAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2000-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special Packaging
  • Transport of Goods
  • Radiation Protection
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

By definition, Type A packages contain less radioactive material than Type B packages. While Type B packages must be designed to survive accident conditions, Type A packages may release a limited amount of radioactive material or lose a limited amount of shielding in a severe accident.

OBS

"Type B package" has the meaning assigned to that term by paragraph 134 (c) of the IAEA Regulations. (Regulation cited: Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulation which came into force on May 31, 2000.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages spéciaux
  • Transport de marchandises
  • Radioprotection
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Par définition, les colis de type A contiennent moins de matière radioactive que les colis de type B. Alors que les colis de type B doivent être conçus pour résister aux accidents, les colis de type A peuvent laisser fuir de petites quantités de matière radioactive ou perdre du blindage dans le cas d'un accident important.

OBS

colis du type B : S'entend au sens de l'alinéa 134 d) du Règlement de l'AIEA. (Règlement cité : Règlement sur l'emballage et le transport des substances nucléaires entré en vigueur le 31 mai 2000.)

Spanish

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