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Construction and Development of a BF3 Neutron Detector at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):C. Czajkowski, C. Finfrock, P. Philipsberg, V. Ghosh
Abstract:
Most current radiation portal monitors (RPMs) use neutron detectors based upon 3He-filled gas proportional counters. 3He is in shortsupply…
Container Safety Assessment for the Disposal of Non-Heat Generating Radioactive Waste in the KONRAD Repository
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Holger Völzke, Manel Ellouz, Christian Protz
Abstract:
In Germany, low and intermediate level radioactive waste from nuclear and other industries, research facilities and increasingly…
CONTINUOUS, COLLABORATIVE STATE EVALUATION IN THE IAEA DEPARTMENT OF SAFEGUARDS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Michael Barletta, Nick Doulgeris
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The IAEA Department of Safeguards is implementing a continuous, collaborative State evaluation process for each State with a safeguards…
Cooperation between SSACs/RSACs and the IAEA Under the State-Level Concept: An Evolving Process
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ana Raffo-Caiado, J.M. Johnson
Abstract:
The introduction of the State-Level Concept will affect the role of the State and Regional Systems for the Accounting and Control of…
Cooperation between SSACs/RSACs and the IAEA Under the State-Level Concept: An Evolving Process
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ana Raffo-Caiado, J.M. Johnson
Abstract:
The introduction of the State-Level Concept will affect the role of the State and Regional Systems for the Accounting and Control of…
CREATING NDA “WORKING STANDARDS” THROUGH HIGH-FIDELITY SPENT FUEL MODELING
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ian C. Gauld, Catherine E. Romano, Holly R. Trellue, S. E. Skutnik
Abstract:
The Next Generation Safeguards Initiative (NGSI) is developing advanced nondestructive assay (NDA) techniques for spent nuclear fuel…
Customized Design and Simulated Performance of the 252Cf Interrogation with Prompt Neutron Detector for Spent Fuel Measurement at the Post Irradiation Examination Facility in the Republic of Korea
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Howard Menlove, Ho-Dong Kim, Martyn T. Swinhoe, Hee-Sung Shin, Jianwei Hu, Daniela Henzlova, Stephen J. Tobin, Se-Hwan Park, Dosik Kim
Abstract:
The 252Cf Interrogation Prompt Neutron (CIPN) detection is one of several nondestructive assay (NDA) techniques being integrated into…
Cyber / Physical Security Vulnerability Assessment Integration
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Doug MacDonald
Abstract:
Both physical and cyber security subject matter experts have come to realize that there are various interactive elements that are not…
Data-Driven Versus Period-Driven Change Detection for Process Monitoring
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Tom Burr, M. Hamada, Chris Orton
Abstract:
Avenhaus and Jaech’s landmark 1981 paper dampened hopes that frequent nuclear materials accounting, referred to as near-real-time…
Delayed Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy for Spent Nuclear Fuel Assay
Type:JNMM
Volume:40
Issue:3
Author(s):V. Mozin, L. Campbell, A. Hunt, A. Ludewigt
Abstract:
High-energy, beta-delayed gamma-ray spectroscopy is investigatedas a nondestructive assay technique for the determinationof plutonium mass…
Demand for Nuclear Nonproliferation Workforce and Training Courses in South Korea
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J.H. Kim, S.Y. Ryu
Abstract:
Even though South Korea is not a nuclear weapon state, some other countries concern about nuclear nonproliferation regime and…
DEMONSTRATION OF EMITTED-NEUTRON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY TO COUNT FUEL PINS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):P. A. Hausladen, P. Marleau, E. Brubaker, D. L. Chichester, M. A. Blackston
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In this paper, we report demonstration of emitted-neutron computed tomography using fast fission neutrons to infer the geometry of sources…
Demonstration Plan of Pu NDA System using ZnS Ceramic Scintillator
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Michio Seya, Masatoshi Kureta, Kazuhiko Soyama, Akira Ohzu, Tatsuya Nakamura, Hironobu Nakamura, Yasunobu Mukai
Abstract:
To establish an alternative technique of He-3 neutron detector that is used for nuclear material accountancy and safeguards, we have…
Design and Description of the NGSI Spent Fuel Library with Emphasis on the Passive Gamma Signal
Type:JNMM
Volume:40
Issue:3
Author(s):J. Galloway, H. Trellue, M. L. Fensin M. L. Fensin, Bryan L. Broadhead
Abstract:
One goal of the Next Generation Safeguards Initiative SpentFuel Project is to estimate the amount of plutonium in an assemblyusing…
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A 3HE REPLACEMENT SAFEGUARDS NEUTRON COUNTER BASED ON BORON-LINED PROPORTIONAL DETECTOR TECHNOLOGY
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H.O. Menlove, D. Henzlova, Martyn Swinhoe, C. Rael, L.G. Evans
Abstract:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has recently completed a comprehensive experimental evaluation of several commercial boron-lined…
Design and Implementation of a Passive Neutron Counter to Continuously Monitor Holdup in Glove Boxes
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Howard Menlove, Martyn T. Swinhoe, Yasunobu Mukai, Hironobu Nakamura, Johnna B. Marlow, Tsutomu Kurita, Adrienne M. Lafleur
Abstract:
To improve the safeguards and nuclear material accountancy of holdup measurements, a continuous neutron monitor (CNM) was designed and…
DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE OF HIGH-EFFICIENCY COUNTERS BASED ON BORON-LINED STRAW DETECTORS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jeffrey L. Lacy, Athanasios Athanasiades, Liang Sun
Abstract:
The global critical shortage in 3 He gas has led to the introduction of neutron detector technologies based on other media. A significant…
Design Information Verification at Research Reactors Training Course
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Robert C. McNair, Dieter Zahradnik, Klaas van der Meer
Abstract:
The United States Support Program (USSP) and Belgium Support Program (BELSP) jointly sponsor the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (…
Design of a New Collimation System to Prevent Interference Between X-Ray Machines and Radiation Portal Monitors
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ronald J. Livesay, T.F. Guzzardo
Abstract:
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) developed a new collimation system that allows radiation portal monitors (RPMs)…
Design of a Rule-based Access Control System for a Vital Area in a Nuclear Facility
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jeong-ho Lee, Hyeon-cheol Kim
Abstract:
Attention is growing for the need to further protect vital areas within nuclear facilities. Vital areas containing nuclear materials or…