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An Introduction to IAEA Facility Requirements
Type:JNMM
Volume:7
Issue:3
Author(s):Alan M. Bieber
Abstract:NULL
AN OVERVIEW OF MATERIAL CONTROL AMD ACCOUNTABILITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR A WASTE ISOLATION REPOSITORY*
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):E.D. Blakeman, J. D. Jenkins
Abstract:The material control and accountability needs of a waste isolation repository are examined. Three levels of control are discussed: (l)…
An Overview of the DYMCAS Program at Y-12
Type:JNMM
Volume:7
Issue:2
Author(s):Victor W. Lowe
Abstract:At the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant,* work has started on developing and installing an automated nuclear material control and accountability…
ANALYZING THE REPROCESSING DECISION: PLUTONIUM RECYCLE AND NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION*
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Carolyn D. Heising
Abstract:The United States decision to defer indefinitely the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel is examined in this paper. Bayesian decision…
Chemical and Isotopic Reference Materials in the Nuclea Fuel Cycle-
Type:JNMM
Volume:7
Issue:2
Author(s):Patrick A. G. O'Hara Patrick A. G. O'Hara
Abstract:An Advisory Group meeting on the topic "Chemical and Isotopic Reference Materials in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle" was held at the…
Containment and Surveillance Systems for International Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James F. Ney
Abstract:Important criteria in measuring the effectiveness of IAEA safeguards include timeliness of detection of diversion, timeliness of…
COORDINATED SAFEGUARDS FOR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT COORDINATED SAFEGUARDS FOR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND FUEL FABRICATION FACILITIES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Donald D. Cobb, Hassan A. DAYEM, R.J. Dietz, E. A. Hakkila, D. B. Smith
Abstract:The benefits of dynamic materials accounting are demon- strated by comparing the timeliness, spatial specificity, and sensitivity with…
DESIGN FEATURES OF AN AUTOMATED ENTRY-CONTROL SYSTEM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):D. A. Reynolds, F. G. Broell
Abstract:Features of an entry-control system designed to automatically control access to nuclear facilities are described. Control independent of…
DIVERSION PATH ANALYSIS AT SAVANNAH RIVER PLANT
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):C.M. Schaumann, C. A. Stanford
Abstract:Diversion Path Analysis has been performed for parts of an enriched uranium facility at Savannah River Plant. Results of the analysis…
DOD PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT APPLICATION EXPERIENCE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Herbert M. Dixon
Abstract:In the Department of Defense, the subject of physical security is very broad in scope. Its application ranges from coun±ering the…
DOE/SS HandbooksA Means of Disseminating Physical Security Equipment Information
Type:JNMM
Volume:7
Issue:1
Author(s):James D. Williams
Abstract:In this article, a series of handbooks which are used to disseminate physical security equipment information is described. These…
DYNAMIC MATERIALS CONTROL DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.H. Augustson
Abstract:The current status of the DOE ral time Dynamic MAterials Control program, DYMAC, being developed at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory…
DYNAMIC SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIALS CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM PROTOTYPE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):G. L. Bowers, D. M. Darby, T. H. Dunigan
Abstract:A Dynamic Special Nuclear Material Control and Accountability System (DYMCAS) prototype terminal was designed and built at the Y-12 Plant…
EFFECT OF INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY INSPECTIONS AT SELECTED UNITED STATES FACILITIES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Raymond E. Lang, Paul Colsmann
Abstract:From time to time since the early 1960s, several United States facilities have been subject to IAEA inspections. This paper will present…
EFFECTIVENESS OF MULTIPLE CLOSURE EQUATIONS IN AN APPLICATION OF THE CONTROLLABLE UNIT APPROACH (CUA) TO ANALYZING SAFEGUARDS MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):L. S. White, P. W. Seabuagh
Abstract:To fully use the system of closure equa- tions generated to describe and control a high- throughput mixed-oxide (4% Pu02 in U02) process…
EFFICIENT ANALYSIS OF DYNAMIC MATERIALS ACCOUNTING DATA
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J.P. Shipley
Abstract:Current trends in safeguarding special nuclear materials (SNM) in nuclear fuel cycle facilities portend increasing emphasis on timely…
ENRICHMENT PLANT MANAGEMENT SAFEGUARDS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Nathan Hurt
Abstract:Good Morning! Ladies and Gentlemen. First, I would like to compliment INMM on their fine conference. I would also like to congratulate…
Estimation of Scale Accuracy and Precision: A Case History
Type:JNMM
Volume:7
Issue:3
Author(s):John L. Jaech
Abstract:The information on scale accuracy and precision that is derived from the weighing of known standards is often of limited use. For scales…
FAULT TREE ANALYSIS FOR VITAL AREA IDENTIFICATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):G. Bruce Varnado, Nestor R. Ortiz
Abstract:This paper discusses the use of fault tree analysis to identify those areas of nuclear fuel cycle facilities which must be protected to…
FUEL ACCOUNTABILITY AND CONTROL AT COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC.
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Gary C. Kersteen
Abstract:Combustion Engineering, Inc. has recently developed and installed an automated data collection, data processing system for the accounting…