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Methodology for NDA Performance Assessment
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. Cuypers
Abstract:In the framework of the R&D programme of the Joint Research Centre of the Commission of the European Communities, a considerable effort…
METHODOLOGY TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION ON SYSTEMS DECISIONS
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):G.W. McNair, J.L. Braitman, G.M. Holter
Abstract:The Pacific Northwest Laboratories, in support of the Department of Energy, have developed two models that provide an analytic basis for…
MIXING OF PACKAGE DESIGNS: NUCLEAR CRITICALITY SAFETY
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Dennis Mennerdahl
Abstract:International transport regulations incorporate rules for mixing package designs during transport, including transit storage. Permissible…
Mobile Nondestructive Assay and Examination Instruments
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):T.H. Kuckertz, J.H. Audas, J.M. Bieri, S.W. France, R.D. Hastings, E.R. Shunk, K.B. Butterfield, C. Garcia, G.C. Herrera, W.E. Kunz, J.T. Caldwell, L. A. Franks, Elmer J. Lujan, J Vigil
Abstract:A compact system that evaluates radioactive materials can furnish a big savings to taxpayers by ensuring that only properly identified…
MOBILE SUPERCOMPACTION SERVICE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):E.R. McKeehan, C.W. Dillmarm, T.T. Fallas, E.L. Kuerner
Abstract:A mobile compaction service for processing dry active waste (DAW) using a high force supercompactor called \"Superpack\"xM (a trademark of…
Modeling Response Variation for Radiometric Calorimeters
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Richard L. Mayer
Abstract:Radiometric calorimeters are widely used in the DoE complex for accountability measurements of plutonium and tritium. Proper…
Monostatic Microwave Sensor for Outdoor Perimeter Protection
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James Cheal
Abstract:A monostatic microwave sensor has been developed which can compliment or provide dual technology with microwave bistatic sensors used in…
MULTIPURPOSE CONTAINER CONSTRUCTION FOR TRANSPORTING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):F. Gulyás, J. Ozorai, F. Takáts, S. Standke, R. Diersch, M. Weiss
Abstract:Within the scope of the design and development work connected with the Hungarian nuclear power station construction programme, the Power…
NDA Measurement of the Enrichment of Uranium in the Pipe for a Gas Centrifuge Enrichment Plant
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. Hori, M. Akiba, T. Ishiga
Abstract:A NDA instrument has been developed to determine the enrichment of gas phase uranium in pipes for a gas centrifuge enrichment plant. The…
NEW DESIGN OF A SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL SHIPPING CASK USING A DEPLETED URANIUM SHIELDING
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):S. Sano, T. Ishikawa, R. Homma, S. Onodera, H. Yoshida
Abstract:ln anticipation of future demand for shipment of higher bumup spent nuclear fuel (SF), a higher performance shipping cask (JSU-1), with a…
NICKEL PLATING OF SPENT FUEL ELEMENT TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE CONTAINERS
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):D.O. Bedenig, F. Holly
Abstract:For economic reasons, the stainless steel used for nuclear transport and storage containers has been replaced by a significantly less…
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST METHOD FOR DETERMINING BORON CONTENT OF BASKETS INSERTED IN SHIPPING CASKS TO ENSURE SUBCRITICALITY
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):M.M.Q. Hosseini, M. Blechschmidt, W. Anspach, E. Pollmann, W. Rudolf
Abstract:In order to ensure the subcriticality of spent fuel elements in shipping casks, the fuel elements are placed into an inserted basket with…
Nuclear Energy - Moving Ahead with Confidence
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John C. DeVine, Jr.
Abstract:My task this morning is to present a perspective on the future of nuclear generated electrical power in this country, from the viewpoint of…
Nuclear Energy Moving Ahead with Confidence
Type:JNMM
Volume:15
Issue:1
Author(s):lohn C. DeVine
Abstract:This presentation is a synopsis of action underway today to revive the nuclear power generation option in the United States. The Electric…
NUCLEAR FUEL TRANSPORT: THE SPECIAL CASE OF SPENT FUEL TRANSPORT
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Bernard Lenail, H.W. Curtis
Abstract:NUCLEAR FUEL TRANSPORT: THE SPECIAL CASE OF SPENT FUEL TRANSPORT. Nuclear transport constitutes for Cogema an essential activity linking…
Nuclear Material Control and Accounting by Process Simulation with Smalltalk
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Patrick E. O'Rourke, P.D. Soper
Abstract:Two aspects of safeguarding special nuclear material (St^M) are controlling its location and accessibility (material control) and knowing…
Nuclear Materials Accounting, Helping the Facility Operator
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Kenneth E. Thomas, J. W. Barnes
Abstract:A modern materials control and accounting (MC&A) system can provide major benefits to pro duction personnel. It can enhance…
Nuclear Safety and Security in a Changing World
Type:JNMM
Volume:15
Issue:1
Author(s):Edward V. Badolato
Abstract:Two major crises of 1986 and international terrorism have had the effect of making what we all do even more critically important for U.S…
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Type:PATRAM Proceedings
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ON-BOARD EXPERIMENT AND ANALYSIS OF DOSE RATE DISTRIBUTIONS IN A SPENT FUEL SHIPPING VESSEL
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):K. Ueki, Y. Namito, T. Fuse
Abstract:An on-board experiment was carried out in a spent fuel shlpping vessel, the Pacific Swan, in whlch 13 casks of the TN-12A and Excellox 3…