The real time mass evaluation system as a tool for detection of undeclared cascade operation at GCEPs

Delbeke, J.F.A., Howell, J., Eklund, G., Peerani, P. and Janssens, W. (2008) The real time mass evaluation system as a tool for detection of undeclared cascade operation at GCEPs. In: 8th International Conference on Facility Operations-Safeguards Interface, Portland, Oregon, 30 March - 4 April 2008, ISBN 9780894480638

Abstract

Given the flexibility of current cascade designs a real time mass monitoring system is preferred for safeguarding Gas Centrifuge Enrichment Plants. However, if such a system is to be installed in a GCEP it must not impinge on plant operation or be intrusive. Since load cells are already part of the operational process and located outside the cascade hall their exploitation for safeguards purposes is an obvious development. The paper describes, through dynamic simulations, how transients would be observed in real-time mass balances when undeclared cascade operation takes place in a declared facility.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Keywords: RTMES, Safeguards, Gas Centrifuge Enrichment Plants
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Howell, Dr John
• Authors: Delbeke, J.F.A., Howell, J., Eklund, G., Peerani, P., and Janssens, W.
• Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General); T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Publisher: American Nuclear Society
• ISBN: 9780894480638
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2008 The Author
• First Published: First published in Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Facility Operations-Safeguards Interface
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with permission of the author