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The safety of transport operations and transport casks for LWR and VVER spent fuel

Leers et al., 1997

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10302816851116620933
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Leers H
Roland V
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The title topics are discussed, covering the following items: safety as a basic requirement for customers and operators, regulations (which should be stringent following IAEA recommendations), Quality Assurance (which is compulsory following IAEA documents) …
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