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URANIUM ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ATR FUEL FABRICATION, A COMPUTER SIMULATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):E.B. Nieschmidt, C.A. Dolan, S.H. Vegors, Jr.
Abstract:A stochastic computer model has been designed to simulate the material control system used during the production of fuel plates for the…
USA-INMM Safeguards Consensus Standardization Program Status
Type:JNMM
Volume:8
Issue:2
Author(s):Dennis M. Bishop
Abstract:This paper summarizes the status of nongovernment nuclear materials safeguards related consensus standardization programs led by the…
USE OF PROCESS MONITORING DATA FOR ENHANCEMENT OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J.E. Glancy, J.C. Miles, S.E. Donelson
Abstract:A study was performed for the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission to determine whether existing process monitoring data recorded by…
A COMPUTERIZED TRANSPORTATION MODEL FOR THE NRC PHYSICAL PROTECTION PROJECT
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Gerald M. Anderson, Harold J. Payne, Charles W. Woo
Abstract:Abstract A computerized model of the transportation system for shipment of nuclear fuel cycle materials is required to investigate the…
A CONTINUOUS CONTROLLABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SNM FLOW IN A ZERO POWER PLUTONIUM REACTOR FACILITY
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):E. Moennich, G. Mueller, W. Scheuerpflug, D. Sellinschegg
Abstract:A domestic safeguards system providing adequate assurance against theft of Special Nuclear Material (SNM) and sabotage by insiders is…
A MATERIAL CONTROL SYSTEM SIMULATOR
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Roy B. Hollstien
Abstract:Design and assessment of the material control aspect of nuclear safeguard systems requires consideration of three types of functional ele…
A NATIONAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H. E. Lyon
Abstract:Members of the Institute and Guests: I am pleased to have the opportunity to be with you at this, the Instituted 19th Annual Meeting.…
A REVIEW OF PHYSICAL PROTECTION PROGRAM IN THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):D. Gupta
Abstract:The physical protection program in the FR Germany covers a number of activities. It involves among others, introduction of back-fitting…
A SAFEGUARDS AND COST EFFECTIVE ALTERNATE TO BIANNUAL URANIUM PHYSICAL INVENTORIES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):C.M. Vaughan, H. F. Walker
Abstract:Today's programs for safeguarding special nuclear material have grown from classical accounting techniques. Measurements and measurement…
ALTERNATE FUEL CYCLES, ALTERNATE REACTORS, AND FUEL CYCLE SAFEGUARDS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Joseph R. Dietrich
Abstract:Concern about the proliferation of nuclear weapons has affected profound- ly the course of nuclear power development in the United States…
AN APPROACH TO A GENERALIZED REAL-TIME NUCLEAR MATERIALS CONTROL SYSTEM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Volker Jarsch, V. Jarsch
Abstract:Untrained users and a large amount of - at first glance incompatible - processes and materials are the envi- ronment of computer-aided…
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…