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Zircalloy Fuel Cladding Integrity During Dry Storage
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):M.W. Schwartz, M.C. Witte
Abstract:Pursuant to Ch. 10, Sec. 72.72(h) of the code of Federal Regulations, the licensee of an interim spent fuel storage facility (ISFSI) must…
\"METHODS OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL CONTROL\"
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Obie P. Amacker, Jr.
Abstract:This paper summarizes the evolution, current status, and future direction of Standards Committee N15 - \"Methods of Nuclear Material…
\"SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY RF.QUJ RKMKNTS FOR A CANADIAN CONCEPTUAL USED FUKI. DISPOSAL CKNTRK\"
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):C.R. Frost
Abstract:A conceptual design for a CANDU used fuel disposal centre is being developed in Canada. Safeguards and security are essential elements of…
'S\" GLASS MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Dean A. Buckner, Howard L. McCollister
Abstract:A glass-ceramic-to metal sealing technology patented by Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque (SNLA) was developed by MRC-Mound for…
A COMPARISON OF CALIBRATION CURVE ESTIMATORS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. Franklin
Abstract:This paper considers a mathematical model of a photo neutron interrogation device for the mea- surement of 235u. The model includes the…
A COMPARISON OF SOME ALGORITHMS FOR SAMPLE SIZE DETERMINATION IN INVENTORY VERIFICATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. Franklin
Abstract:This paper describes a new algorithm for deriving sampling plans for nuclear material inventory verification. The method is general in that…
A COMPUTER MODEL FOR IDENTIFYING SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Alan Lament
Abstract:This paper describes a prototype safe- guards analysis tool that automatically identi- fies system weaknesses against an insider ad-…
A CONSEQUENCE INDEX APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING RADIOLOGICAL SABOTAGE TARGETS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Willard D. Altman, Tohn W. Hockert
Abstract:One of the threats of concern to facilities using significant quantities of radioactive material is radiological sabotage. Both the…
A Feasibility Study on NRTA Implementation to EUREX Pilot Reprocessing Plant: Process Flow Sheet and Measuring System Simulation
Type:JNMM
Volume:17
Issue:1
Author(s):M. Aparo, M. Dionisi, P. Zeppa, F.V. Frazzoli, R. Remetti, C. Portale
Abstract:A NRTMA system is to be applied at the EUREX pilot reprocessing plant when it reprocesses spent fuel from the TRINO LWR. In order to…
A FULLY INTEGRATED SECURITY DISPLAY AND CONTROL SYSTEM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Chris M. Holmes
Abstract:Until recently, selecting a security system for medium and large proprietary facilities such as nuclear storage and handling…
A HIGH-PERFORMANCE, LOW-DENSITY WASTE ASSAY SYSTEM*
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Norbert Ensslin, S.C Bourret, T.K. Li, James K. Sprinkle, S.M. Simmonds, J.L. Parker, L.R. Cowder, M.N. Hykel
Abstract:We have developed a high-performance, low- density waste assay (LDWA) system for determining uranium content in low-density, low-Z waste…
A MODEL FOR THE SELECTION OF DRIVERS OF VEHICLES TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Douglas F. Stancell, Floyd A. Johnson, John A. Lamb
Abstract:The Department of Transportation (DOT) and several States have adopted requirements for certifying and/or licensing professional drivers…
A NEW INSIDER VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT MODEL
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):T. Renis, R.A. Al-Ayat
Abstract:A new insider vulnerability assessment model is currently being developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The model…
A PORTABLE SURVEILLANCE UNIT
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):C. S. Johnson, R. L. Martinez, William R. Hale
Abstract:The Portable Surveillance Unit (PSU) uses 8 mm video recorder technology to provide a system for surveillance situations that require…
A REAL-TIME SCENE CHANGE DETECTOR FOR THE REVIEW OF VIDEO IMAGES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. J. Mol
Abstract:A small, simple image processing system is presented which enables the detection of scene changes in real-time sequences of video images…
A SYSTEMATIC METHOD FOR PROTECTING INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FROM SABOTAGE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Michael G. Vannoni, Edwin A. Kjeldgaard
Abstract:The U.S. DOE initiated the Production Risk Evaluation Program (PREP) at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) to assess quantitatively the…
A TASK AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SENSITIVE SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Richard A. Newell, Jose S. Salazar
Abstract:Modern security control and display systems for protected facilities have improved the effectiveness of Security Operations Center (SOC)…
A TESTBED FOR ADVANCED MC&A CONCEPTS*
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R. M. Tisinger
Abstract:Advanced concepts in materials control and accounting include distributed databases in a distributed processing environment and on-line…
A VARIABLE SCHEDULING TECHNIQUE FOR OSE INSPECTIONS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jack Allentuck, K. D. Kok
Abstract:The Office of Security Evaluations (OSE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) is charged with evaluating the effectiveness of DOE safeguards…
AN APPROACH TO QUALITY ASSURANCE IN A RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Chester V. Wells, Gary R. Nuss
Abstract:As a Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory, the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) must observe the DOE order mandating a quality…