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Base Technology Development Enhances State-of-the-art in Meeting Performace Requirements
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J.M. Freedman, G.C. Allen, R.E. Luna
Abstract:Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) has responsibility to the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for baseline technology to support…
BENCHMARKING COMPUTER CODES FOR CASK DEVELOPMENT*
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.E. Glass
Abstract:Sandia National Laboratories has taken the lead in developing a series of standard problems to evaluate structural and thermal computer…
Calibration and Error Reduction in Neutron Coincidence Counting
Type:JNMM
Volume:16
Issue:1
Author(s):Howard Menlove
Abstract:The accuracy in measuring the plutonium content by means of neutron coincidence counting can be improved by setting up sample categories…
Cerenkov Glow Observations from Spent Fuel
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J. Skalyo
Abstract:The observation of Cerenkov glow from a fuel assembly is an attractive method of detecting the presence of radioactive material. The simple…
Cerenkov Glow Viewing Technique for Spent Fuel Verification Current Status and Future Prospectus
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):S. Sanatani
Abstract:The Cerenkov Glow viewing technique is a simple, non—intrusive method of spent fuel verification, widely used by IAEA inspectors. In the…
CHALLENGES AND FUTURE TRENDS IN SAFEGUARDS IN THE EUROPEAN C
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):W. Gmelin
Abstract:Following a short description of the scope and task of Euratom safeguards, the paper presents the requirements from the increase of the…
Computer Security Inspection: An Inspectee Perspective
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):S.K. Penny, R.J. Caldwell
Abstract:The inspection process within the Department of Energy (DOE) is intended to be an independent monitor and reporter of the status of…
Conducting an Inspection of Protection Program Operations
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Steven Brown, Jerry Howell
Abstract:Protection Program Operations (PPO) encompasses the entire physical security program at a facility, including security construction and…
Controlled, Economical and Reliable Volume Measurement System for the Laboratory
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Sherrod L. Maxwell, J.P. Clark
Abstract:Volume measurements are the most common measurements in the analytical laboratory and hence often receive minimal attention. At the…
CREYS MALVILLE : a technical success that shows the FBR pool-type maturity
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):P. Le Sueur
Abstract:Tuesday December 9th, 1986 : ten years, almost to the very day, after starting of the construction, SUPER PHENIX 1 has achieved its full…
Cultivating Transportation Relationships: The Communications Enigma
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Neil Nunn
Abstract:Transportation, a critical component of the Nuclear Industry's total mission, Is an area where problems exist, especially as it relates to…
Designing New Nuclear Chemical Processing Plants for Safeguards Accountability
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Kenneth M. Sprouse
Abstract:New nuclear chemical processing plants will be required to develop material accountability control limits from measurement error…
Determining Concentration Inhomogeneity Inside Liquid Holding Tanks
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Kenneth M. Sprouse, Carson L. Nealy
Abstract:Incorporating concentration measurements of special nuclear material (SNM) in a chemical processing accountability program requires…
Development of a 20-ton-capacity Load-cell-based Weighing System for IAEA Field Use
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J.N. Cooley, T.J. Huxford
Abstract:Based on results of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) fi'eld test of the prototype 20-ton-capacity Load-Cell-Based Weighing…
Development of Containment and Surveillance Equipment at JAERI for International Safeguards
Type:JNMM
Volume:16
Issue:1
Author(s):Takehiko Mukaiyama
Abstract:C/S equipments have been developed at JAERI for IAEA use. This paper presents the recent developments in the following equipments: •…
Development of Evaluation Methods for NDA Data Using Results of a PIV Training Exercise
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. Zendel, R. Lemaire, P.–M. De Ridder, W. Lewis, Winston Alston, John L. Jaech, Marian Donoho, G. Rubinstein, A.R. Camarata, Francis A. O'Hara, T. Cooper
Abstract:Comprehensive methods are under development at the IAEA to evaluate NDA data obtained from Safeguards inspection measurements. They apply a…
Development of Real Time Alarm/Surveillance System
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mitsuaki Kajiyoshi, M. Iwabuchi, S. Uchida
Abstract:PNC has carried out real time alarm/surveillance system as a part of its r&d programs on the physical protection systems for its…
Electronic Protection and Monitoring of the Nation's First Independant Spent Fuel Storage Installation
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):W.J. Evenson
Abstract:Above-ground dry storage of spent nuclear fuel presents unique protection problems for the Commercial Power Generating Industry. This paper…
EMCAS, AN EVALUATION METHODOLOGY FOR SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.P. Eggers, E. W. Giese
Abstract:EMCAS is an evaluation methodology for safeguards and security systems. It provides a score card of projected or actual system performance…
Emergency Management Information System (EMINS)
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Lawrence M. Desonier
Abstract:In a time of crisis or in an emergency, a manager is required to make many decisions to facilitate the proper solution and conclusion to…