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OPAS-Operations Quality Assurance System for a Radioactive Material Transport Company
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):JOERG D. JAHN, K.A. Schneider
Abstract:Here OPAS is the acronym for 11 0perati ons Quality Assurance System for a Radioactive Material Transport Company ... Nuclear Cargo +…
Operational/Preshipment Leak Testing of Large Transport Packages
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Ian J Hunter, Richard Gowing, L. Jones
Abstract:The \"Excellox\" type flask is operated by Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd (PNTL) and Nuclear Transport limited (NTL) for transporting…
Optimization of Irradiated Fuel Transport and Handling Achieved by Training of Nuclear Power Station Operators
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):A.T. Gerard, S. Lazarevitch, A. Auchapt
Abstract:On account of the risks relevant to irridiated fuel transport between the nuclear power station and the reprocessing plant, COGEMA and the…
OVERTIME, STAFFING LEVELS, AND SHIFT SCHEDULING IN NUCLEAR REACTORS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Paul M. Lewis, Mark F. Mullen, Mark F. Mullen
Abstract:Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL)(a) is performing a study for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRG) to determine how the operating…
Overview of A Measurements/Measurement Control Symposium
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John P. Clark
Abstract:A symposium on measurements and measurement control (M/MC) for materials control & accountability (MC&A) was held October 25-27,…
OVERVIEW OF AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Charles T. Zegers
Abstract:.American National Standards are developed by several hundred organizations and committees, all accredited by the American National…
Overview of the DOE Packaging Review Guide and the Review Process*
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):L.E. Fischer, Philip Chou
Abstract:The Department of Energy (DOE) has established procedures for obtaining certification of packagings used by DOE and its contractors for the…
OVERVIEW OF THE SITE SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY PLANNING PROCESS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):W.F. Hensley, W.B. Lehman, K.O. Goodey
Abstract:Site Safeguards and Security Plans are an extension of the U.S. Department of Energy Master Safeguards and Security Agreement program,…
Packaging Requirements Under the New Regulatory Changes and Their Effects on the Shippers Quality Control Program
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):R.E. Hahn, F. Farinoso
Abstract:The Nuclear Regu latory Commission (NRC) has published proposed changes to their current radioactive material transportation regulations(lO…
Packaging System for the Transport of Fresh LWR-MOX Fuel Assemblies
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):R. Christ, W. Bergmann
Abstract:Siemens is manufacturing MOX fuel assemblies for use in LWR's. The assemblies have the same geometry as Uranium fuel assemblies. Typically…
PAPER NOT PRESENTED DOE ORDER 5820.2A IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mark D. Shepard, Elmer L. Wilhite
Abstract:The Department of Energy's Order governing management of radioactive waste, DOE Order 5820.2A, was revised effective September 26, 1988.…
PASSPOINT - TRUE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):B. J. Regan, M. J. Ebdon
Abstract:In nuclear plant and other strategically important situations where leading edge technology is employed, protection of property by secure…
PATRAM'89 - THE NINTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON THE PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Douglas J. Ammerman, Joseph E. Stiegler
Abstract:Since 1962, the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) and its predecessor organizations have supported and participated in a series of…
PC BASED TID INVENTORY SYSTEM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Philip W. Gibbs
Abstract:When the DOE focus of attention shifted toward the use of Tamper Indicating devices (TID) in the Material Control and Accountability…
Performance Testing of Elastic Metal Seals Under Static and Dynamic Load
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):H.-P Weise, H. Kowalewsky, R. Wenz, Th. Wolk
Abstract:Due to several advantages such as insensitivity against ionizing radiation, elevated temperatures and a favourable ageing behaviour elastic…
PERFORMANCE TESTING* (U)
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):W.A. Wilson
Abstract:Because of the increased emphasis on prevention of theft or diversion of Special Nuclear Material (SNM) by an \"insider\", a program of…
Personnel Assurance System (PASS ) Employing Data Base Management and Artificial Intelligence Techniques to Minimize Insider Threat
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):David A. Satko
Abstract:The Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other federal and state agencies are dramatically increasing their…
PHYSICAL PROTECTION GROUND SURVEILLANCE RADAR
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Robert C. Appenzeller, Robert C. Appenzeller
Abstract:This paper presents an economical yet modern ground surveillance radar whose effectiveness is demonstrated against a variety of target…
Physical ProtectionA History and Overview
Type:JNMM
Volume:17
Issue:4
Author(s):W.C. Myre, James M. de Montmollin James M. de Montmollin
Abstract:Serious concern about physical protection of nuclear facilities began around 1972. R&D was initiated at Sandia National Laboratories…
Planned Integration of MC&A, Physical Protection and Process Information at a Plutonium Reclamation Facility
Type:JNMM
Volume:17
Issue:2
Author(s):Larry P. McRae
Abstract:The plutonium areas: one containing the reclamation and plutonium finishing processes and the control laboratories, the other containing…