The detection of undeclared LEU production at a GCEP by real time mass balancing

J.F.A. Delbeke, J. Howell, W. Janssens

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Abstract

Real-Time Mass Evaluation System (RTMES) performance during undeclared LEU production is examined through simulation. The RTMES is first outlined: the system would analyse load cell data collected continuously from the autoclaves and cooling chambers located in the feed, tails and product stations of a GCEP. These load cells are often installed for operational purposes. The term Real-Time is preferred to Near-Real-Time, because UF6 mass balances can be formed almost instantaneously. Mass balances are then shown for a number of different scenarios. Symptoms of undeclared LEU production are clearly visible.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the INMM 48th annual meeting: Novel approaches and technologies for safeguarding centrifuge enrichment plants (INMM 2007), 8-12 July 2007, Tucson, Arizona
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

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