Inspections- A Cost Effective Approach

A Computerized Nuclear Materials Control and Accounting System such as is installed and operating at the Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant provides the capability to conduct inspection functions via telephone from remote locations. Direct access to measurement instrumentation readings is featured. An up-to-the-minute status report provides a photograph of the status of measurement routines at all key measurement points. These two features provide an inspector with the flexibility to randomly obtain timely and independent verifications. Accounting reports and material balance reports are available from the files or near real-time reports can be produced on demand. Significant cost reductions for auditing and inspections can be realized while more timely and responsive inspections are achieved.