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World Nuclear Student Body
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Dhruv Dharamshi, Jeet Sah, Jagriti Dhingra, Sonakshi Singh Pundir
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The idea is - to unite all students in the nuclear community on a single platform – to form the World Nuclear Student Body (WNSB). Given…
X-RAY: THE EMERGING ALTERNATIVE TO GAMMA IRRADIATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Philippe Dethier
Abstract:
When radiation is used to sterilize medical devices, it is generally by gamma irradiation. Gamma is an irradiation technology based on a…
Y-12 CENTRAL SCRAP MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR URANIUM (CSMO) PROCESS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Tammy Narramore
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The Y-12 Central Scrap Management Office (CSMO) serves as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) repository for unirradiated uranium and…
Zero-Knowledge Differential Isotopic Comparison of Special Nuclear Materials
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Alexander Glaser, Sebastien Philippe, Francesco d’Errico
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Zero-knowledge proofs are mathematical cryptographic methods to demonstrate the validity of a statement while providing no further…
?Evaluation of the National Legislative and Regulatory Framework of Security of Sealed Radioactive Sources in interim storage
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):AssiaLasfar AssiaLasfar, Mohamed Maital
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In Morocco, sealed radioactive sources (SRS) are widely used in medicine, agriculture, industry, and other domains benefiting from ionizing…
?Integration of Simulated Electrochemistry Data into a General Pyroprocessing ?Mass Accountancy Model for Signature Based Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Chantell Murphy, Philip L. Lafreniere, Edward D. Blandford, Gabriel Verrault
Abstract:
Growing interest in electrochemical reprocessing of used nuclear fuel (UNF) necessitates development of an accurate and precise mass…
“GAO’s review of DOE’s Excess Uranium Management and Uranium Transfers Involving USEC”
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Eric Bachhuber, Amanda Kolling, Karen Villafana
Abstract:
Uranium has been enriched for over 60 years in the United States to fuel commercial nuclear power plants and for national security purposes…
3S SITE-WALK CONCEPT: NATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Timo Wiander, Marko Hämäläinen
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Nuclear energy is widely used throughout the world. Safeguards are needed in order to comply with international agreements. Safety is…
A Calibration Study for Holdup Measurements
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Graham V. Walford, Stephen Croft, Andrew D. Nicholson
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Uranium holdup is routinely measured using low-resolution NaI(Tl) gamma ray spectrometers, from which the mass of 235U is related to the…
A Comparative Study of Nuclear Forensic Methods and Lessons Learned: The UK’s Contribution to the Galaxy Serpent Tabletop Exercise
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Andrew E. Jones, John Y. Goulermas, Andrew J. Heydon, Christopher A. Cooper, Paul Thompson, Phillip G. Turner, Roy Awbery, Robert Gregg, Kevin W. Hesketh
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National Nuclear Forensic Libraries (NNFLs) represent an initiative for the international community to maintain data pertaining to the…
A Comparative Study of Nuclear Security Culture with Safety and Safeguards Cultures
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Hyunyub Noh, Keonhee Lee
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Establishment of a strong nuclear security culture is essential to enhance the nuclear security level in nuclear facilities, and applicable…
A Comparison of Approaches to Short-Range Wireless Communications in Nuclear Facilities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James R. Skorpik, Faranak Nekoogar, Jay Brotz
Abstract:
As interest in unattended and automated monitoring increases in the fields of nuclear arms control, international nuclear safeguards, and…
A comprehensive approach to Material Balance Evaluation
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Paul Meylemans, Oscar Alique, R. Bencardino
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Material Balance Evaluation (MBE) is performed by nuclear safeguards inspectorates in order to gather assurance on the good management of…
A Conceptual Model of Nuclear Security Risks Affected by Multi-culture Workforce: A Case Study of UAE
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Man-Sung Yim, Young-A Suh
Abstract:
Even after the Fukushima accident, many countries remain interested in nuclear power around the globe. Some of these nuclear aspirant…
A Method for Assessing Safeguards Effectiveness and Its Application to State-Level Material Accountancy Verification
Type:JNMM
Volume:43
Issue:4
Author(s):Jonathan B. Sanborn
Abstract:
A formalism for assessing international safeguards systems at declared facilities is presented and applied to safeguards for detecting…
A Monte Carlo Analysis of Weight Data from UF6 Cylinder Feed and Withdrawal Stations*
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Michael Whitaker, Jim Garner
Abstract:
As the number of nuclear facilities handling uranium hexafluoride (UF6) cylinders (e.g., UF6 production, enrichment, and fuel fabrication)…
A New INMM Accredited Standards Committee N15 Standard for Nondestructive Assay Measurements of Nuclear Material Holdup
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Frank Lamb, Thomas Sampson
Abstract:
A new American National Standard, ANSI N15.56-2014 for Methods of Nuclear Material Control - Nondestructive Assay Program - Nondestructive…
A Perspective on Requirements and Challenges for the SSAC in Preparation for the Construction of First Nuclear Facilities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Goran Af Ekenstam, Nick Doulgeris, Van Zyl de Villiers, Jean-Maurice Crété
Abstract:
When a country initiates planning or prepares to build its first nuclear facility, the safeguards infrastructure in the State may need to…
A STRATEGIC TRADE ATLAS FOR NON-PROLIFERATION AND EXPORT CONTROL
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Cristina Versino, Pete Heine
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Nonproliferation “export controls” have evolved in recent years into “strategic trade controls”, in recognition of the growing importance…
A Study on Establishment of Unacceptable Radiological Consequence (URC) in Republic of Korea (ROK) for Physical Protection against Sabotage
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Moon Sung Koh, Myung Tak Jung
Abstract:
The international community has already emphasized the importance of physical protection against sabotage. The IAEA published several…