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Calorimetric/Gamma-ray Assay of High Enriched Uranium
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Walter W. Rodenburg, Clifford R. Rudy
Abstract:
High-enriched uranium(HEU) emits sufficient thermal power and gamma rays that a combination of calorimetric assay and gamma-ray…
Communicating Transportation Risk: Training for Effective Public Outreach
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Judith A. Holm, Richard Tardif
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To build the capability of employees and others in more effectively communicating with the public about nuclear materials transportation…
Comparative State Approaches to Developing Disposal Facilitites for Low-level Radioactive Waste
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):William F. Newberry
Abstract:
Federal law makes states responsible for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste and gives them wide latitude in how they implement…
Compliance or Good Control and Accountability
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Bruce Erkkila
Abstract:
DOE Orders and draft Orders for nuclear material control and accountability address the need for a complete material control and…
Composite Waste Analysis System
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Jack E. Malcom, C. Bonner, J.R. Wachter, R.C. Hagan
Abstract:
Nondestructive analysis (NDA) of radioactive waste forms an integral component of nuclear materials accountability programs and waste…
Computer Simulation of a Nuclear Waste Tomograhy System
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):F.V. Frazzoli, M. Dionisi, P. Zeppa
Abstract:
A computer code has been developed by ENEA and the University of Rome \"La Sapienza\" for simulating a tomography system for testing…
Computer/Information Security Design Approaches for Complex 21/Reconfiguration Facilities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Neil R. Zack, Calvin D. Jaeger, William J. Hunteman
Abstract:
Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories have been designated the technical lead laboratories to develop the design…
Confirmation Measurement Experiences at the Savannah River Site Using a Portable Multi-channel Analyzer (U)
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ron D. Jeffcoat, Rosemary Monson
Abstract:
A continuing concern within the DOE complex is the control and accountability of special nuclear material. It is not enough to have a paper…
Coorperation Between JRC and SNL in the Field of Surveillance and Monitoring for International Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Charles S. Johnson, F. Sorel
Abstract:
Under a Cooperative Agreement between the Commission of European Communities (CEC) and the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Joint…
Current Trends in the Implementation of IAEA Safeguards
Type:JNMM
Volume:21
Issue:4
Author(s):A. Adamson, V. Bychkov
Abstract:
A practical goal, embodying the principle that a minimum amount of material is required in order to manufacture a nuclear explosive…
Data Acquistion and Control System for the High-level Waste Tank Farm at Hanford, Washington
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):C. R. Hatcher, Hiroshi Hoida, Lorenzo A. Trujillo, H.D. Holt
Abstract:
The High-Level Nuclear Waste Storage Tank 241-SY- 101 periodically releases flammable gasses. Mitigation experiments to release the gasses…
Data Comparison Algorithms for Arms Control Treaty Verification
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Alan M. Bieber Jr.
Abstract:
Arms control treaty verification measures often require comparison of measurements made on treaty-limited items (TLIs) with nominal or…
Data Requirements for an Anomoly Detector in an Automated Safeguards System Using Neural Networks
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R. Whiteson, J.J. Britschgi
Abstract:
An automated safeguards system must be able to detect and identify anomalous events in a near-realtime manner. Our approach to anomaly…
Demonstration of a Transportable Storage System for Spent Nuclear Fuel
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Ken R. Miller, James R. Shetler
Abstract:
The ultimate disposal of spent nuclear fuel is a major issue that continues to plague the nuclear industry and the Department of Energy (…
Description of a Multipurpose Processing and Storage Complex for the Hanford Site's Radioactive Material
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):D.H. Nyman, B.A. Wolfe, T.R. Hoertkorn
Abstract:
The mission of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hanford Site has changed from defense nuclear materials production to that of waste…
Design and Development of Two New Heat Standards Calorimeters
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):C.A. Heitkamp, W.E. Kesling, Walter W. Rodenburg
Abstract:
Paper not submitted.
Design and Fabrication of the Uranium Drum Standards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):S.-T. Hsue, F. Hsue, S.M. Long, M. C. Miller
Abstract:
The segmented gamma scanner has become an important instrument for assaying the special nuclear material content of low-density scrap and…
Design and Performance of a New High Accuracy Combined Small Sample Neutron/Gamma Detector
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Howard Menlove, R. Wellum, D. Davidson, Jan Verplancke, H.G. Wagner, P. Vermeulen
Abstract:
This paper describes the design of an optimized combined neutron and gamma detector installed around a measurement well protruding from the…
Designing a National System to Account for and Control Nuclear Materials
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):William A. Higinbotham
Abstract:
Nuclear Materials Management means accounting for and controlling all nuclear materials. Each sovereign nation must decide what nuclear…
Detection of CBW Agents and Explosives With an Immunoassay Film Badge
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):H.R. Lukens
Abstract:
In this work, a small, dry immunoassay film badge (IFB) is shown to be feasible for the the detection of vapor from explosives and toxic…