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Designing A Dynamic, Versatile Safeguards Surveillance Fleet With Modern Technology Advancements
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Angela Moore, Kelly Jenkins, James Garner, Jacob Benz, Johnathan Cree, Jason Hite, Matthew MacDougall, Nathan Moore, Nathaniel Smith, Greg Westphal
Abstract:The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Next Generation Surveillance System (NGSS) maintains continuity of knowledge over nuclear…
Detecting Nuclear Material Diversion At The State-level - Challenges And Opportunities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Claude F. Norman, Jacques G Baute
Abstract:INFCIRC/153 (Corrected) designates nuclear material accountancy as a safeguards measure of fundamental importance in detecting the…
Detection Of Partial Defects In Spent Fuel Assemblies With The Help Of Machine Learning
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Riccardo Rossa, Alessandro Borella
Abstract:The detection of partial defects, i.e. missing fuel pins, in spent fuel assemblies is a challenging tasks during a safeguards inspection.…
Developing A Security Program For The X-Energy HALEU Fuel Fabrication Facility To Support Advanced Reactors
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Joseph Rivers, Jennifer Wheeler, Gerard Couture
Abstract:As applicants and vendors begin to bring their concepts for advanced reactors and associated fuel fabrication facilities to fruition,…
Development And Demonstration Of A Research Reactor Nuclear Security Risk Model
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jason T Harris, Emily Bragers, Emma Rekeweg, Destiny White
Abstract:Nuclear security of research reactors and associated facilities (RRAFs) faces unique challenges. Although RRAFs contain nuclear and…
Development And Implementation Of Online Trainings At ISCN/JAEA
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Naoko Inoue, Naoko Noro, Yoko Kawakubo, Megumi Sekine, Masahiro Okuda, Nobuhiko Hasegawa, Yosuke Naoi
Abstract:Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN) of Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) celebrated its 10th…
Development Of A Nondestructive Assay Design Concept For Molten Salt Reactor Material Accountancy
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Rachel Carr, Sierra German, Jordan Hillis, Kenneth Cooper, Kaitlin Warnke, Shaheen A Dewji
Abstract:Molten salt reactors (MSRs) are a popular design concept for Generation IV nuclear reactors. Some variations in MSR design concepts that…
Development Of A Powder Bed Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) Parameter Set For Printing Fully Dense, Crack-free, Molybdenum Parts
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Andrew H. Chern, Daniel W. Galicki, Travis A. McFalls, Travis B. Fritts, Ryan S. Kitchen
Abstract:This study reports the methods used by BWX Technologies' additive manufacturing (AM) division to obtain electron beam additive…
Development Of A Topological Method For Nuclear Forensics Image Data
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Amy Ross, Ruth Kips, Yoshiki Kimura, Michael Middlemas, Tomoki Yamaguchi, Jerry Davydov, Tetsuya Matsumoto
Abstract:The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA…
Development Of An Integrated Active Neutron Non-destructive Analysis System: Active-N
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Yosuke Toh, Akira Ohzu, Harufumi Tsuchiya, Kazuyoshi Furutaka, Fumito Kitatani, Masao Komeda, Makoto Maeda, Mitsuo Koizumi
Abstract:Since neutrons have exceptional ability to penetrate high-density materials and can induce fission, they are used in non-destructive…
Development Of An LCMS To Support Nuclear Security Training Program Management
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Shane Peper, Matt Tremonte, Joan Wilson, Kelly Cunningham
Abstract:Using a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) to develop, manage and deliver standardized training materials for staff with nuclear…
Development Of Delayed Gamma-ray Spectroscopy For Nuclear Safeguards (1): Project Overview
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Douglas Chase Rodriguez, Kamel Abbas, Mitsuo Koizumi, Stefan Kopecky, Hee-Jae Lee, Stefan Nonneman, Stephan Oberstedt, Bent Pedersen, Fabiana Rossi, Peter J Schillebeeckx, Tohn Takahashi
Abstract:Present safeguards verification of spent nuclear fuel solution in reprocessing plants utilizes mainly destructive analysis techniques to…
Development Of Delayed Gamma-ray Spectroscopy For Nuclear Safeguards (2): Designing A Compact DGS Instrument
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Fabiana Rossi, Mitsuo Koizumi, Hee-Jae Lee, Douglas Chase Rodriguez, Ton Takahashi, Kamel Abbas
Abstract:The Japan Atomic Energy Agency is developing the Delayed Gamma-ray Spectroscopy (DGS) non-destructive assay technique to quantify the…
Development Of Delayed Gamma-ray Spectroscopy For Nuclear Safeguards (3): Analytical Development And Capabilities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Douglas Chase Rodriguez, Tatjana Bogucarska, Mitsuo Koizumi, Hee-Jae Lee, Bent Pedersen, Fabiana Rossi, Tohn Takahashi, Giovanni Varasano
Abstract:The Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN) of the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) is…
Development Of Delayed Gamma-ray Spectroscopy For Nuclear Safeguards (4): Integrated Neutron Detection Systems
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Hee-Jae Lee, Koizumi Mitsuo, Douglas Chase Rodriguez, Fabiana Rossi
Abstract:The Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN) of the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) is…
Development Of Detection Techniques Of Nuclear And Radioactive Materials For Major Public Events
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Tohn Takahashi, Mitsuo Koizumi, Kota Hironaka, Takanori Mochimaru, Yuki Sato, Yuta Terasaka, Hirokuni Yamanishi, Genichiro Wakabayashi
Abstract:In order to prevent radiation terrorism at major public events or large-scale commercial buildings, technological improvements for wide…
Development Of MCNP For Safeguards Practitioners Training Modules
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Alexis Trahan, Mara Watson, Michael Rising
Abstract:The Monte-Carlo N-Particle (MCNP) software developed at LANL is the most widely used neutron transport code in the world. It is an…
Development Of Microcalorimeter Decay Energy Spectroscopy To Meet Safeguards Needs
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Sophie L Weidenbenner, Katherine A Schreiber, Chandler Smith, Sebastian Salazar, Katrina E Koehler, David J Mercer, Mark Croce, Daniel R Schmidt, Joel Ullom
Abstract:Development of Microcalorimeter Decay Energy Spectroscopy to Meet Safeguards NeedsLA-UR-21-21072Microcalorimeter decay energy spectroscopy…
Development Of Novel Approaches To Anomaly Detection And Surety For Safeguards Data - Year Two And Three Results
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Natacha Peter-Stein, David Farley, Constantin Brif, Nicholas Pattengale, Chase Zimmerman, Yifeng Gao, Jessica Lin, Mitchell Negus, Rachel Slaybaugh, Daniel Archer, Michael WIllis, James Ghawaly, Andrew D. Nicholson
Abstract:The first phase of the Novel Approaches to Anomaly Detection and Surety for Safeguards Data project which considers the applicability for…
Development Of Nuclear Material Accountancy Software To Enable The Office For Nuclear Regulation To Fulfil Its Role As Nuclear Safeguards State Regulatory Authority In The UK
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ben Hughes, Paul Curtis, Shaun Owen
Abstract:Following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the Euratom Treaty, the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation, ONR, has become the UK state…