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Comparison ?of ?fast ?and ?thermal ?neutron ?multiplicity ?counters ?for? assaying ?special ?nuclear ?materials??
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Martyn T. Swinhoe, J. B. Marlow, Les Nakae, H.O. Menlove, P.L. Kerr, R. Wurtz, D. Henzlova, S. A. Sheets
Abstract:
Neutron coincidence counting is a widely adopted nondestructive assay (NDA) technique used in nuclear safeguards to measure the mass of…
COMPARISON OF THE MONTE CARLO CODES MCNP AND MONACO IN SHIELDING CALCULATIONS FOR TRANSPORT/STORAGE CASKS
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):H. Taniuchi
Abstract:
The Monte Carlo code for shielding calculations of transport/storage casks, such as the MCNP and MONACO codes which are included in the…
COMPARISON OF THE MONTE CARLO CODES MCNP AND MONACO IN SHIELDING CALCULATIONS FOR TRANSPORT/STORAGE CASKS - Presentation
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):H. Taniuchi
Abstract:
The Monte Carlo code for shielding calculations of transport/storage casks, such as the MCNP and MONACO codes which are included in the…
COMPETENT AUTHORITY APPROVED FISSILE EXCEPTIONS ONE REGULATOR’S VIEW
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Nicholas Barton
Abstract:
The IAEA transport regulations contain criteria for excepting packages containing enriched uranium and/or plutonium from the requirements…
COMPETENT AUTHORITY APPROVED FISSILE EXCEPTIONS ONE REGULATOR’S VIEW - Presentation
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Nicholas Barton
Abstract:
The IAEA transport regulations contain criteria for excepting packages containing enriched uranium and/or plutonium from the requirements…
COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT FOR THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL. RUSSIA PRACTICE AND PERSPECTIVES
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):V.N. Ershov, G.A. Novikov
Abstract:
\"Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material,\" IAEA [1] establish safety requirements for shipments of radioactive…
Compliance under a Small Quantities Protocol to a Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James A. Larrimore
Abstract:
Questions have arisen over the past two decades about whether an NPT state - a state that has joined the Nonproliferation Treaty - is…
Concept of a New GloveBox Cleanout Assistance Tool (BCAT) by using Distributed Source-Term Analysis (DSTA)
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):D.H. Beddingfield, Hironobu Nakamura, Hideo Nakamichi
Abstract:
The Distributed Source-Term Analysis (DSTA) technique has been used in a variety of safeguards applications to determine location and…
Conceptual Design of a Scalable Tamper-Indicating Valve Seal for Monitoring UF6 Cylinders1
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Chris Pickett, Nathan C. Rowe, B. J. Stinson, Benjamin R. Peters
Abstract:
The IAEA devotes substantial resources to verifying declarations associated with UF6 cylinder movements at uranium enrichment plants.…
CONFIRMATION OF MAINTENANCE OF FUNCTION FOR TRANSPORT AFTER LONG-TERM STORAGE USING DRY METAL DUAL PURPOSE CASKS
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Tadayoshi Takahashi, Mitsuo Matsumoto, Takeshi Fujimoto
Abstract:
Japanese first off-site interim spent fuel storage facility away from any reactor site is now under construction. Dry metal dual-purpose…
CONFIRMATION OF MAINTENANCE OF FUNCTION FOR TRANSPORT AFTER LONG-TERM STORAGE USING DRY METAL DUAL PURPOSE CASKS - Presentation
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Tadayoshi Takahashi, Mitsuo Matsumoto, Takeshi Fujimoto
Abstract:
Japanese first off-site interim spent fuel storage facility away from any reactor site is now under construction. Dry metal dual-purpose…
CONSIDERATION OF SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE PACKAGES WITH Q SYSTEM
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):H. Suzuki, H. Mochiduki, M. Hirose, M. Uragami, O. Sato, S. Nakanishi, S. L. Turner, M. Aritomi
Abstract:
A large component (e.g. a replaced steam generator) might be best categorized as a surface contaminated object (SCO). Paragraph 523 of “…
CONSIDERATION OF SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE PACKAGES WITH Q SYSTEM - Presentation
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):H. Suzuki, H. Mochiduki, M. Hirose, M. Uragami, O. Sato, S. Nakanishi, S. L. Turner, M. Aritomi
Abstract:
A large component (e.g. a replaced steam generator) might be best categorized as a surface contaminated object (SCO). Paragraph 523 of “…
CONSIDERATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION LICENSING OF USED FUEL ALREADY IN INTERIM DRY STORAGE
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Dr. Jayant Bondre, Robert Grubb
Abstract:
Currently in the United States of America (USA) used fuel assemblies from commercial nuclear power plants are in interim dry storage at…
CONSIDERATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION LICENSING OF USED FUEL ALREADY IN INTERIM DRY STORAGE - Presentation
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Dr. Jayant Bondre, Robert Grubb
Abstract:
Currently in the United States of America (USA) used fuel assemblies from commercial nuclear power plants are in interim dry storage at…
Considerations in Developing a New Fissile Transport Package
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Tim Gleed-Owen
Abstract:
Activities and Skills Rolls-Royce data – strictly private Activities • Typically those described are for design of a Fresh Fuel package •…
CONSIDERATIONS IN DEVELOPING A NEW FISSILE TRANSPORT PACKAGE
Type:PATRAM Proceedings
Author(s):Tim Gleed-Owen
Abstract:
This paper identifies and illustrates the typical activities and skills involved in the design and development of a new package. The…
Consolidation of the Nuclear Complex: Deinventory Campaign of the Chemistry and Metallurgical Research Facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):William J. Crooks III, Cristy L. Abeyta, Jim Matzke, Robert W. Margevicius, Kathleen Roybal, Eduardo Garcia, Donald T. Thorp
Abstract:
The Chemistry and Metallurgical Research (CMR) Facility is a nuclear facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) that became…
Constraints on India’s Fast Breeder Program
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. V. Ramana
Abstract:
India has long pursued a fast breeder program, which is seen as necessary because of a perceived shortage of uranium resources. The Indian…
Container Materials, Fabrication, and Robustness
Type:JNMM
Volume:38
Issue:2
Author(s):Kerry A. Dunn Kerry A. Dunn, McIntyre R. Louthan, George B. Rawls George B. Rawls, Robert L. Sindelar, Philip E. Zapp, James W. McClard
Abstract:
The multi-barrier 3013 container used to package plutoniumbearingmaterials is robust and thereby highly resistant to identifieddegradation…