TY - GEN A1 - Jaunich, Matthias T1 - Investigations to predict the long term performance of polymeric components of storage casks for radioactive waste N2 - As a Federal institute for materials research and testing it is part of our tasks to evaluate the safety of casks designed for transport and/or storage of radioactive material. This includes the investigation of elastomeric seals and polymeric neutron shielding materials used in the containers. In this contribution we would like to present our research focused on the long term performance and associated changes of material properties of elastomeric seals (e.g. EPDM, FKM) and neutron shielding materials ((Ultra) High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) employed in storage casks. Our approach comprises accelerated ageing investigations at elevated temperatures and to some extent investigations of irradiated materials. As the requirements for the extended use of cables in nuclear power plants and for the long term use of cask components are to a certain extent similar, our work might be of interest for the workshop on “Cables ageing in nuclear power plants; R&D current status and forecast”. T2 - Cables ageing in nuclear power plants; R&D current status and forecast CY - Rez, Czech Republic DA - 24.05.2016 KW - Ageing KW - Lifetime evaluation KW - Rubber seal KW - Neutron shielding KW - Storage cask PY - 2016 UR - https://opus4.kobv.de/opus4-bam/frontdoor/index/index/docId/36337 AN - OPUS4-36337 AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany