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Examination Of Aluminum Containers For Extended Wet Storage Of Non-Aluminum-Clad Spent Nuclear Fuel
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Lisa Ward, Chris Verst, Kevin Counts, Daniel Craigo, Michelle Hromyak, Robert Sindelar
Abstract:
Approximately 20 MTHM comprising 2000 elements of non-aluminum-clad spent nuclear fuel (NASNF) is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy…
Examination of New Theory for Neutron Multiplicity Counting of Non-Point-Like Sources of Special Nuclear Material
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Flynn B. Darby, Jesson Hutchinson, Michael Y Hua, Geordie McKenzie, Robert Weldon, Juliann Lamproe, Sara Pozzi
Abstract:
The purpose of a nondestructive assay is to accurately verify the declared mass of special nuclear material (SNM) samples in a limited…
Experiences And Future Challenges On Education And Training At IRSN On Nuclear Safeguards And Security
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Pierre Funk, Camille Decroocq, Florian Mathon
Abstract:
Because of the large nuclear program in France, French authorities decided to setup a Technical Support Organization, namely IRSN, which is…
Experimental Validation Of NDA Capabilities For MSR Safeguards: First Results
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Matthew H Carpenter, Katrina E Koehler, Krystel De Castro, David J Mercer, Sophie L Weidenbenner, Duc T Vo, Athena Sagadevan, Daniela Henzlova, Howard Menlove, Mark Croce, Michael P Dion, Susan K Smith, Jeffrey Sanders, Daniel T Becker, Joel N Ullom
Abstract:
Current molten salt reactor (MSR) safeguards modeling efforts are limited by the lack of measurement data on realistic MSR materials as…
Exploring Novel Physical Security Enhancements For Industrial Irradiators Through Government-Industry Partnerships
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Michael Bolduc, Meghan Van Den Avyle, Larry Winn
Abstract:
Government and industry are committed to securing radiological material against theft or sabotage—even in the harsh environments and…
Exploring The Uk's Nuclear Security Response To Covid-19
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Christopher Hobbs, Sarah Tzinieris, George Foster
Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented some significant challenges to the nuclear industry, complicating operations and the delivery of both…
Extreme Weather Events And Physical Protection Systems
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Alan Scott Evans, Steven M Horowitz, Tam Le, Brian Cohn
Abstract:
The increasing rise in Extreme Environment Events (E3)[1] and the potential deployment for small modular and advanced reactor technologies…
Facility Scale In-situ Source Localization And Assay Via A Sparse 3He Neutron Detector Array: Enhancing Nuclear Material Control And Accounting In Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Thomas Stockman, Sarah Sarnoski, Emily Casleton, Vlad Henzl, Metodi Iliev, Paul M Mendoza, Matthew Newell, Carlos Rael, Christopher Ren, Alexei Skurikhin, Brian Weaver, Robert K. Weinmann-Smith, Andrea Favalli, Rollin E Lakis
Abstract:
At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the Dynamic Material Control (DYMAC) project has been established to enhance the LANL Plutonium…
Feasibility Of Fast Neutron Imaging Of Spent Nuclear Fuel Dry Storage Casks
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Zhihua Liu, Angela Di Fulvio, Ming Fang
Abstract:
Feasibility of Fast Neutron Imaging of Spent Nuclear Fuel Dry Storage CasksDry storage casks are increasingly used as a viable interim…
Feasibility Study On Small And Medium Modular Light Water Reactors With Inherent Nuclear Safety And Security Features Using U3Si2 Fuel And MA
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Natsumi Mitsuboshi
Abstract:
Small modular reactors (SMRs) have been paid much attention owing to their various potential applications and flexibility to various social…
Feature Engineering: A Case Study For Radiation Source Localization In Complicated Environments
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Matthew Durbin, Ryan Matthew Sheatsley, Patrick McDaniel, Azaree Lintereur
Abstract:
Machine learning (ML) can be a powerful data analysis technique; however, many facets must be optimized to reap the greatest benefits.…
Feature Extraction And Design For Gamma-ray Spectra For Radionuclide Identification
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Kai Tyrus Nelson, John-Ryan R Romo, Karl E Nelson, Simon E Labov, Adam Hecht
Abstract:
In this study we compare the performance of various strategies in extracting features from gammaray spectra for radionuclide identification…
Feature Importance And Classification From Disparate Data Streams For Facility Pattern-of-life Characterization In The Context Of Nuclear Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Emily Casleton, Paul M Mendoza, Rosalyn Rael, Jonathan Woodring, Vlad Henzl
Abstract:
Current practices for safeguards verification are largely based first on manual and independent interpretation of data streams from…
Federal Authority For Nuclear Regulation (fanr) Experiences With Hybrid Export/import Inspection Techniques During The Covid-19 Pandemic
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mohamed Alkatheeri, Abdulla Alhashmi, Ahmed Alzaabi, Huda Alkaabi, Maryam Alsehaimy, Eva Gyane
Abstract:
Inspectors of FANR’s Safeguards Department/Export and Import Section conduct quarterly inspections on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (NPP…
Fetter Model Revisited: Detecting Nuclear Weapons 30 Years Later
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Moritz Kutt, Jan Elfes, Christopher Fichtlscherer
Abstract:
Current nuclear arms control agreements include mechanisms to verify numerical limits of deployed strategic nuclear weapons. Future…
Fiber-Optic Quantum Seal
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Junji Urayama, Constantin Brif, Daniel Soh, Mohan Sarovar
Abstract:
We report on our development of the fiber-optic quantum seal (FOQS) which will provide high-sensitivity detection capabilities for tamper…
Field Test Of A Machine Learning Technique For Safeguards Assessment At A Fuel Fabrication Facility
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Samaria Muhammad, Sean Branney
Abstract:
Many safeguards systems used by the IAEA are extremely expensive because of the need to authenticate the data produced by those systems.…
Fission Spectrometer For Individual Fragments Correlated With Gamma-rays
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Phoenix Baldez, Mark Wetzel, Alexandria S. Ragsdale, Adam Hecht
Abstract:
For safeguards, it is important to identify nuclear materials, and to enable that it is important to know what the signatures of the…
Flowsheet and Facility Design to Support Safeguards and Security by Design (SSBD) for Future Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities
Type:JNMM
Volume:49
Issue:1
Author(s):Laura E. Maggos, Mark A. Williamson, Candido Pereira
Abstract:
Chemical process models have been developed for the prediction of material distribution and additional process characteristics in an…
Four Years Of Experience On State Of Health (SoH) Remote Data Transmission Of Surveillance Systems Applied To Nuclear Power Reactors In Brazil And Argentina
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Marcos Moreira, Anibal Bonino, Fabio C Dias, Horacio M Lee Gonzalez, Max T Facchinetti
Abstract:
Application of surveillance and containment systems is a relevant safeguards activity to maintain the continuity of knowledge on nuclear…