DOE-HDBK-3010-94, DOE HANDBOOK AIRBORNE RELEASE FRACTIONS/RATES AND RESPIRABLE FRACTIONS FOR NONREACTOR NUCLEAR FACILITIES (Volume I - Analysis of Exp

DOE-HDBK-3010-94, DOE HANDBOOK AIRBORNE RELEASE FRACTIONS/RATES AND RESPIRABLE FRACTIONS FOR NONREACTOR NUCLEAR FACILITIES (Volume I - Analysis of Experimental Data). The purpose of this document is to provide a compendium and analysis of experimental data from which airborne release fractions (ARFs) and respirable fractions (RFs) may be derived. Such values are needed to determine quantities of radioactive material driven airborne for the purpose of estimating the scope of the potential release spectrum and potential downwind consequences from a given facility or activity. The information provided in this handbook aids in making such estimates. This introduction discusses the following major topics: • Source term formula - Provides a computational formula for using this information. • Applicability of data - Distinguishes proper use of information. • Accident stresses - Identifies the types of accident conditions for which this information is applicable. • Handbook organization - Explains presentation of information and use of examples. The data in this handbook can be used in a variety of applications, such as safety and environmental analyses, and to provide information relevant to system and experiment design. However, these data and the analyses of the data contained herein need to be critically evaluated for applicability in each situation in which they are used, and represent only one source of information in a complete safety analysis or design process.