Year
1999
Abstract
This paper describes the object-oriented, discrete-event Integrated Plutonium Processing Model (IPPM) developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos). The model allows comprehensive and systematic evaluation of plutonium processing operations. The model has modules that emulate storage of special nuclear materials, metal purification, casting, machining and welding operations, assembly, analytical chemistry, scrap recovery, and waste processing. The IPPM is part of an integrated suite of analysis tools that is used to determine equipment requirements for plutonium processing and fabrication, facility footprint and cost, and operating personnel requirements and exposure from nuclear operations as a function of product throughput. Results obtained from applying this model to the design of a replacement production facility for the Rocky Flats Plant will be presented.