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THERMAL EVALUATION OF CANISTERED SPENT FUEL USING CONVECTION IN A VERTICAL CONCRETE CASK
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mike Yaksh, Ph.D., Christine Wang
Abstract:
Rejection of heat from spent fuel is required to employ passive means and numerical methods are available to perform these evaluations. The…
THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF A SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL TRANSPORTATION PACKAGE EXPOSED TO DIFFERENT TUNNEL FIRES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Carlos Lopez, Ahti Suo-Anttila, Jorman A. Koski, Glenn F. Hohnsteiter
Abstract:
A technical program at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste…
Title: A Spectroscopic Gamma-Ray Phantom
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jason Shergur, Paul Felsher, John M. Blackadar, Scott E. Garner, Sarmadi K. Almecci, G. Rees
Abstract:
Currently there is a great emphasis in developing spectroscopic gamma-ray portal monitors to aid in automatically distinguishing between…
TOBOS TESTING OF SAFETY AND SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES FOR RUSSIAN WARHEADS IN A STORAGE CONFIGURATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Colonel Anatoly Kochin, Dr. Konstantin N. Zimovets
Abstract:
Security of nuclear warheads (NW) and the fissile material from their dismantlement is one of the critical challenges addressed by the…
Total Measurement Uncertainty Estimation For Tomographic Gamma Scanner
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.D. McElroy, M.F. Villani, R. Venkataraman, Robert J. Estep, Stephen Croft
Abstract:
Radioactive waste contained in drums can be highly heterogeneous in matrix distribution and may also exhibit a non-uniform and unrelated…
Toward the Simulation of Photofission for Nuclear Material Identification
Type:JNMM
Volume:34
Issue:1
Author(s):Maura Monville, Enrico Padovani, Sara Pozzi, John T. Mihalczo
Abstract:
The detection of shielded highly enriched uranium is a challenging problem that is being addressed by numerous researchers. The…
Training in State Systems of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Materials (SSAC): Purpose and Process
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Rebecca Stevens, Janie McCowan, Perpetua Rodriguez, Diana Langner, Barbara J. Sinkule, John Kerr, Jaime Vidaurre-Henry
Abstract:
Practical training in designing, operating, and maintaining safeguards systems for nuclear materials accounting and control is crucial for…
Training inspectors in Complementary Access activities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J. Vidaurre-Henry, A. Osipov, L. Lao, H.-J. Schreiber
Abstract:
Complementary Access (CA) is one of the key activities in the implementation of the Additional Protocol (AP) in states that have this legal…
Transparency and Openness in International Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James A. Larrimore
Abstract:
This paper presents an interim report on a memorial activity for Cecil Sonnier in recognition of his dedication to the INMM International…
Transportation Licensing of Storage Canisters Update and Lessons Learned
Type:JNMM
Volume:33
Issue:3
Author(s):Steven E. Sisley
Abstract:
BNFL Fuel Solutions (BFS) is using a rigorous canister-specific burnup credit (BUC) evaluation approach to license the fiftyeight VSC-24…
U. S. Additional Protocol Implementation: AP Web Based Training System
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Judith A. Gross, Scott F. Parent
Abstract:
U.S. Additional Protocol implementation for the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is the…
U. S. Department of Energy Development of Unattended Process Monitoring Systems for Uranyl Nitrate Solutions
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):James Lemley, Mark M. Pickrell, Jennifer L. Ladd-Lively, John M. Begovich, H. Lambert, W. J. O'Connell, Diana Langner, Jae Jo, Michael Whitaker, B. D. Boyer, Michael C Miller, Wesley Bicha, Lisa Loden, Hatam Elayat
Abstract:
Current International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) policy considers any purified aqueous uranium solution or any purified uranium oxides to…
U.S. Additional Protocol Outreach Program – Tabletop Exercises to Implement the AP
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Morag Smith, Kenneth Thomas, Diana G. Langner, Lisa E. Hale
Abstract:
The Office of International Regimes and Agreements (NA-243) is the lead office in the Department of Energy (DOE) to assist DOE and National…
U.S. ADDITIONAL PROTOCOL SPECIFIC ISSUES AND STATUS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):J. Stephen Adams, Ph.D., J. Stephen Adams, Ph.D., J. Stephen Adams, Ph.D., J. Stephen Adams, Ph.D.
Abstract:
The U.S. Additional Protocol, signed in 1998, has been approved by the Senate. The U.S. Government is continuing to prepare for entry into…
U.S. Experience with Greater Confinement Borehole Disposal
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John R. Cochran
Abstract:
Security experts are very concerned that a sealed radioactive source (SRS) could be used in a radiological dispersion device to terrorize…
U.S. Government Capabilities to Support Analysis of Gamma Ray Data Submitted by Field Elements
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):David K. Smith, David J. Mercer, Dan Dietrich, John M. Blackadar, George P. Lasche
Abstract:
As radiation detection in the interest of national security becomes increasingly commonplace, inevitable questions arise concerning the…
U.S. International Radiological Threat Reduction Program: Scope and Accomplishments
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ioanna Iliopulos, Brent McGinnis, Garry Tittermore
Abstract:
The International Radiological Threat Reduction Program within the Office of Global Threat Reduction of the National Nuclear Security…
U.S.-Russian Strategic Lab-to-Lab Partnership for Enhancing Responses to Future Nuclear Nonproliferation Challenges
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John Matter, Mona Dreicer, R. Huelskamp, Paul White
Abstract:
During the May 2004 US/Russian Weapons Laboratory Directors meeting, participants agreed to initiate a six-labii strategic partnership to…
Unallocated Off-Specification Highly Enriched Uranium Study: Disposition Implementation and Revision
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):T. Nelson
Abstract:
In September 2001, a technical study report was issued that evaluated disposition options and recommended disposition paths for…
UNATTENDED MONITORING SYSTEM AT A STATIC STORAGE AREA WITH REAL-TIME EVENT NOTIFICATION
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. Schanfein, K. Michel, J. D. West, S.E. Betts, T.E. Ricketts
Abstract:
Domestic Safeguards at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and throughout the Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security…