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SAFEGUARDS ASSURANCE ANALYSIS A Practical Application of The Fault Tree Technique In Safeguards Design
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.E. Parks, C.R. Condon, R.J. Newmaker
Abstract:
Safeguards Assurance Analysis is a method to assist in the design and evaluation of safeguards systems. It can be applied to a facility…
Safeguards Perspectives an Expression of Industry's Responsibilities and Views
Type:JNMM
Volume:5
Issue:2
Author(s):Raymond L. Dickeman Raymond L. Dickeman
Abstract:
The subject of safeguards, and in particular plutonium safeguards, is a widely discussed issue in today's nuclear deliberations. In fact…
Safeguards System Effectiveness Modeling
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):G. Bruce Varnado, H. A. Bennett, D. Engi, D.D. Boozer, L.D. Chapman, S.L. Daniel
Abstract:
A general methodology for the comparative evaluation of physical protection system effectiveness at nuclear facilities is presently under…
SAFETY IN NUMBERS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):William J. Lanouette
Abstract:
I'm pleased to be with you again this year to share in discussing what, Is surely our most important scientific and social concern: the…
SAVANNAH RIVER PLANT'S ACCOUNTABILITY INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AIMS) (Nuclear Materials Inventory Control)
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.G. Croom
Abstract:
The Accountability Inventory Management System (AIMS) is a new computer inventory control system for nuclear materials at the Savannah…
Some Statistical Aspects of the Calibration and Use of Linear Measuring Systems
Type:JNMM
Volume:5
Issue:1
Author(s):George H. Winslow
Abstract:
Some statistical aspects of results obtained from a measuring system where the measurement might or might not be directly of the…
Spent Fuel Reprocessing Plant Characteristics Important to an Integrated Safeguards Design
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):G. Bray, H. Kendrick
Abstract:
The adoption of real time techniques and equipment has been frequently discussed as an approach to upgrading safeguards. Characteristics of…
STANDARD FOR DESIGN CRITERIA FOR DECOMMISSIONING OF NUCLEAR FUEL REPROCESSING PLANTS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H.B. Graham
Abstract:
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires that applications for the licensing of nuclear fuel reprocessing facilities include a statement…
Temporal Response Methods for Dynamic Measurement of In-Process Inventory of Dissolved Nuclear MateriaIs
Type:JNMM
Volume:5
Issue:1
Author(s):Samuel M. Zivi, Waldemar B. Seefeldt Seefeldt Waldemar B. Seefeldt Seefeldt
Abstract:
In this paper, we discuss the current results of an ongoing analytical study of a dynamic inventory method that appears to have some…
THE DESIGN OF INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS SYSTEMS FOR NEW FUEL CYCLE PLANTS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):L.A. Kull, W.P. Melling
Abstract:
A design concept for safeguards systems to protect reprocessing and fuel fabrication plants is described. The design concept is summarized…
THE DESIGN OF INTEGRATED SAFEGUARDS SYSTEMS FOR NUCLEAR FACILITIES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James M. de Montmollin, R.B. Walton
Abstract:
Safeguards systems that are capable of countering postulated threats to nuclear facilities must be closely integrated with plant layout and…
The LASL U.S. ERDA Nondestructive Assay Training Program
Type:JNMM
Volume:5
Issue:1
Author(s):Ronald Augustson, Douglas Reilly, Thomas Canada
Abstract:
A wide variety of new nondestructive assay (NDA) instruments and techniques are required to measure, safeguard and control special…
THE ROLE OF MATERIAL CONTROL AND DEVELOPMENT IN ERDA'S SAFEGUARDS PROGRAM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H.E. Lyon
Abstract:
It gives me much pleasure to speak to you at this 17th Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) Meeting, held at a time when our…
TOTAL ROOM HOLDUP OF PLUTONIUM MEASURED WITH A LARGE-AREA NEUTRON DETECTOR
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J.W. Tape, D.A. Close, R.B. Walton
Abstract:
The use of a large-area neutron detector for measuring plutonium holdup in process equipment has been investigated both in the laboratory…
Transmission Measurement Correction for Self-Attenuation in Gamma-Ray Assays of Special Nuclear Materials
Type:JNMM
Volume:5
Issue:2
Author(s):Jack Parker, Douglas Reilly
Abstract:
During the past several years, nondestructive assay (NDA) methods have become increasingly important in the measurement of special…
A DECISION STRUCTURE FOR PLANT SAFEGUARDS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John C. Schleter
Abstract:
A systematic study has been performed to determine the information necessary for meaningful safeguards decisions. The resulting Safeguards…
A METHOD OF ANALYZING X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTRA OF URANIUM SCRAP FOR SNM CONTROL MEASUREMENT PURPOSES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R. W. Brandenburg, A.L. Harkness
Abstract:
A linear regression method is described for resolving the x-ray fluorescence spectra of the scrap (i.e., dross), produced during a uranium…
A NEW AUTOMATED PELLET/POWDER ASSAY SYSTEM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Richard N. Olsen
Abstract:
This paper discusses an automated, high precision, pellet/powder assay system. The system is an active assay system using a small isotopic…
A REAL-TIME ACCOUNTANCY AND CONTROL SYSTEM AT PLUTONIUM FUEL FACILITY OF PNC
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H. Akutsu, M. Aoki
Abstract:
It must be provided for the mass criticality control to keep accurate material accountancy and control in facility where significant…
A REVIEW OF PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE UTILIZATION OF AVAILABLE THORIUM RESOURCES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):F.A. O'Hara, T.A. Gray
Abstract:
Portions of the U.S. Thorium Stockpile are in danger of literally \"going to waste.\" These raw materials, with their high concentrations…