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New Particle Working Standards for NWAL Particle Laboratory Calibration and Quality
Control - Operational Engineering for an Aerosol-Based Production Platform for the Synthesis of
Plutonium-Containing Reference Particulate Materials
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Spencer M. Scott, Benjamin E Naes, Jonathan Christian, Byran Foley, Travis J Tenner, Wendy W Kuhne, Kimberly N Wurth, Thomas Shehee, Seth Lawson, Henry Ajo, Kyle Samperton, Matthew S Wellons
Abstract:
Novel mixed-element particle working standards are needed for instrument calibration and operational quality control within the…
' Plasma Utilization of Aqueous-Organic Compositions as a Nuclear Reactor Waste
for Treatment '
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Youmna Sami Mahmoud Khalil Ghoniem
Abstract:
The process of disposing of spent nuclear fuel reprocessing waste in air plasma in the form of water-salt organic compounds is the focal…
2022 Data Authentication Demonstration: Exploration of Host and Inspector Confidence in
Hardware, Software, and Data
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jay Brotz, Erin Connolly, Elin Enger, Martin Goliath, Neil Grant, Ian Hayes, Steinar Høibråten, Rob Hughes, Sindre Kaald, Justin Knowles, Peter Marleau, Sarah E. McOmish, Jeffrey Preston, Ole Reistad, Ben Stanley, Alicia Swift, Ryan Tan, Matthew Thornbury, Glen Warren, Jens Wirstam
Abstract:
The Quad Nuclear Verification Partnership (Quad) completed the Data Authentication Demonstration in June 2022 at Y-12 National Security…
3D Source Reconstruction Using Coded Aperture Gamma-Ray
Imaging
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):A. Laminack, K.P. Ziock, J. Daughhetee, P. Gibbs, K. Schmitt, V. Nwadeyi
Abstract:
Recent measurements with coded-aperture imagers demonstrate material mass determination in a holdup setting to an accuracy within a few…
50 years of safeguards challenges from an SSAC point of view
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Erzsébet Földesi, Hedvig Eva Nagy, Zsolt Stefanka, Zsofia Galyas-Szepes
Abstract:
The Safeguards Agreement between the IAEA and Hungary in implementation of Article III, (1) and (4) of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation…
A Case Study of Illicit Transfer of Nuclear and Nuclear-Related
Technology Drawn from Khan Network Court Records
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):David Albright
Abstract:
Although controls on single use and dual-use technologies (technical data and technical assistance) are deeply embedded in export control…
A Comparative Study on Nuclear Power Plant Cyber Security
Assessment Models Based on Risk Assessment Standard Guideline
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Kook Heui Kwon, Aram Kim, Subong Lee
Abstract:
International efforts to strengthen nuclear cyber security and revision of international guidelines have been underway, with the primary…
A COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT OPTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR COPPER
CANISTER AUTHENTICATION AND APPLIED FORENSICS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Stefanie Neutzner, Aurora Fassi, Gunnar Boström
Abstract:
One of the challenges of nuclear safeguards for spent fuel storage in long-term geological repositories is the continuity of knowledge of…
A COMPARISON OF NEUTRON COINCIDENCE RATES DETECTED FROM
SIMULATED MATERIALS TEST REACTOR FUEL ASSEMBLIES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Grace Long, Marc Ruch, Mara Watson, Alexis Trahan
Abstract:
The Advanced Experimental Fuel Counter (AEFC) is a nondestructive assay (NDA) instrument used for active neutron coincidence measurements…
A digital twin of the AGN-201 reactor to simulate nuclear
proliferation
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ryan Stewart, Ashley Shields, Chad Pope, John Darrington, Katherine Wilsdon, samuel Bays, Kolton Heaps, Nathan Woodruff, Gustavo Reyes, Mark Schanfein, Eduardo Trevino, Jaden Palmer, Christopher Ritter
Abstract:
Nonproliferation organizations must understand the potential proliferation pathways in a facility that could lead to weaponizable nuclear…
A GROWING PARTNERSHIP: THE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN NUCLEAR
SECURITY ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Adam D. Williams, Alan Evans, Amir H. Mohagheghi, Kimberly Lawrence, Lauren Crabtree
Abstract:
Several dynamics and trends are driving the need for a dedicated program to educate the next generation of nuclear security experts and…
A new instrument for rapid UF6 enrichment level determinations in the field
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Alonso Castro
Abstract:
We have developed a new portable instrument for the determination of UF6 levels of enrichment in the field for nuclear safeguards…
A Next Generation On-Line Enrichment Monitor (OLEM) Prototype
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James Ely, Stephen Chadwick, Nikhil Deshmukh, Rodrigo Guerrero, Benjamin McDonald, Riane Stene, Mital Zalavadia
Abstract:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has deployed the On-Line Enrichment Monitor (OLEM) to measure the 235U enrichment of UF6 gas…
A Permeation System for the Mitigation of Hydrogen Gas Accumulation
Within Hazardous Material Packages
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):William R Johnson, Kurt R. Eberl, James M. Shuler, Joshua P. Flach
Abstract:
We propose a new method to alleviate hydrogen (H2) gas accumulation in hazardous material packages using a simple permeation system. The…
A Predictive Fuel Cycle Modelling Capability for Safeguards and Non-Proliferation
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Christopher Grove, Lloyd Jones, Bethany Slingsby
Abstract:
A good understanding of the flow of nuclear material through a fuel cycle is a vital aspect of non-proliferation activities. For both the…
A retrospective paper looking back 25 years at the U.S.-RF-IAEA Trilateral Initiative
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Nancy Jo Nicholas
Abstract:
The Trilateral Initiative was launched by Russian Minister of Atomic Energy Viktor Mikhailov, Director General Hans Blix, and U.S.…
A Safeguards Perspective on Pebble Bed Modular Reactors (PBMR) – Considerations,
Approaches and Challenges
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Adrián E. Méndez Torres, Kihyun Kim, Traci Newton, Jae-Sung Lee, Christophe Portaix, Marie Cronholm, Irene Antonelli
Abstract:
Many States are expressing interest in commercialization of small modular reactor (SMR) technology. One of the SMR designs under…
A Smarter Course: Filling the Gap in Training Safeguards Experts
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jennifer Hart, David Springfels, Alexis Banasky Moore, Kevin Goreke
Abstract:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has offered and maintained an introductory course on nonproliferation and international…
A Study on Development of Deep-Learning Based
Strategic Item Classification System for Nuclear Export Control
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mun-Young Ryu, HJ Kim, I.C Kim, SM Han
Abstract:
The international community has been operating several export control regimes to protect human lives and property from weapons of mass…
A Study on Improving the Efficiency of Nuclear Security System Design
Using Analytic Hierarchy Process
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Myung Tak Jung, Sundo Choi, Ji-Hwan Cha
Abstract:
As terrorism is increasing internationally, interest in the security of nuclear facilities is also increasing. Accordingly, the IAEA has…