Year
1992
Abstract
A training video has been produced to address the activities performed by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to verify the ^'U content of uranium hexafluoride (UF6) cylinders. These cylinder verification activities include measuring the weight and B5U enrichment. The IAEA Introductory Course in Agency Safeguards introduces the procedures and instruments used to conduct these measurements, but training in the actual performance of the procedures is difficult because of a lack of standards and facilities for handling heavy cylinders. The videotape was developed to (1) standardize the training process, (2) minimize the required training resources, and (3) provide a training aid for individual use. Field measurements, conducted under actual operating conditions, were videotaped to demonstrate how to set up the measurement instrumentation and how to conduct the measurements. These recordings were combined with script and graphics using the multimedia equipment available in the IAEA Safeguards Training Section to produce a complete training module for inspectors. The training video is intended for use as an introductory or refresher training aid for individual inspectors and as a module in safeguards training courses. The material covered includes: (1) handling and identification of \\JF6 cylinders, (2) assembly and check-out of IAEA measurement instrumentation, (3) measurement techniques, (4) common problems encountered by inspectors during field measurements, and (5) collecting and evaluating measurement data.