DASAO: Software Tool for the Management of Safeguards, Waste and Decommissioning

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luc Noynaert ◽  
Isi Verwaest ◽  
Henri Libon ◽  
Jean-Marie Cuchet
Keyword(s):  
Software Tool ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Fissile Material ◽  
Nuclear Facilities ◽  
National Agency ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Fuel Fabrication ◽  
Sound Management ◽  
Integrated Software

Decommissioning of nuclear facilities is a complex process involving operations such as detailed surveys, decontamination and dismantling of equipment’s, demolition of buildings and management of resulting waste and nuclear materials if any. This process takes place in a well-developed legal framework and is controlled and followed-up by stakeholders like the Safety Authority, the Radwaste management Agency and the Safeguards Organism. In the framework of its nuclear waste and decommissioning program and more specifically the decommissioning of the BR3 reactor, SCK•CEN has developed different software tools to secure the waste and material traceability, to support the sound management of the decommissioning project and to facilitate the control and the follow-up by the stakeholders. In the case of Belgium, it concerns the Federal Agency for Nuclear Control, the National Agency for radioactive waste management and fissile material and EURATOM and IAEA. In 2005, BELGONUCLEAIRE decided to shutdown her Dessel MOX fuel fabrication plant and the production stopped in 2006. According to the final decommissioning plan (“PDF”) approved by NIRAS, the decommissioning works should start in 2008 at the earliest. In 2006, the management of BELGONUCLEAIRE identified the need for an integrated database and decided to entrust SCK•CEN with its development, because SCK•CEN relies on previous experience in comparable applications namely already approved by authorities such as NIRAS, FANC and EURATOM. The main objectives of this integrated software tool are: • simplified and updated safeguards • waste & material traceability • computerized documentation • support to project management • periodic & final reporting to waste and safety authorities. The software called DASAO (Database for Safeguards, Waste and Decommissioning) was successfully commissioned in 2008 and extensively used from 2009 to the satisfaction of BELGONUCLEAIRE and the stakeholders. SCK•CEN is now implementing a simplified release of the software for the management of the decommissioning of the THETIS reactor. Its decommissioning will start in March 2013 and will be completed by the end of 2014.

scholarly journals AssociationViewer: a scalable and integrated software tool for visualization of large-scale variation data in genomic context

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 662-663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivier Martin ◽  
Armand Valsesia ◽  
Amalio Telenti ◽  
Ioannis Xenarios ◽  
Brian J. Stevenson
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Genomic Context ◽  
Variation Data ◽  
Integrated Software ◽  
Scale Variation

Evaluation of the natural and man-made radioactivity levels around the Egyptian nuclear facilities

2001 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
H.M. Diab ◽  
M.S. El-Tahawy ◽  
S.A.M. El-Mongy
Keyword(s):  
Soil Water ◽  
Pilot Plant ◽  
Alpha Spectrometry ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Nuclear Facilities ◽  
Research Reactors ◽  
Radioactivity Level ◽  
Plant Samples ◽  
Fuel Fabrication ◽  
Radioactivity Levels

The monitoring and evaluation of the radioactivity levels around the Egyptian nuclear facilities located at Inshas, near Cairo, namely, two research reactors, an R & D fuel fabrication laboratory and a fuel fabrication pilot plant, were carried out. Soil, water and plant samples were collected from locations near and around the facilities and analyzed by using gamma, laser and alpha spectrometry. A preoperational radiological map for the new reactor site was established. The results of the postoperational monitoring around the first reactor show that the 38year operation of this reactor did not increase the radioactivity level around the facility. The observed man-made

scholarly journals CHR: An Integrated Software Tool for chilling requirements

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Chen ◽  
Wanyu Xu ◽  
Ningning Gou ◽  
Lasu Bai ◽  
Lin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Fruit Trees ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Chilling Requirements ◽  
Deciduous Fruit ◽  
Heat Requirement ◽  
Integrated Software ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Analyze Data

Abstract Background Bud dormancy in deciduous fruit trees enables plants to survive cold weather. The buds adopt dormant state and resume growth after satisfying the chilling requirements. Chilling requirements play a key role in flowering time. So far, several chilling models, including ≤ 7.2 °C model, the 0–7.2 °C model, Utah model, and Dynamic Model, have been developed; however, it is still time-consuming to determine the chilling requirements employing any model. This calls for efficient tools that can analyze data. Results In this study, we developed novel software Chilling and Heat Requirement (CHR), by flexibly integrating data conversions, model selection, calculations, statistical analysis, and plotting. Conclusion CHR is a tool for chilling requirements estimation, which will be very useful to researchers. It is very simple, easy, and user-friendly.

scholarly journals Legal Regulation of Ensuring Nuclear Safety and Security in Ukraine on the Way to European Integration

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 406
Author(s):  
Sergiy Dubchak ◽  
Valentyna Goshovska ◽  
Volodymyr Goshovskyi ◽  
Oleksandr Svetlychny ◽  
Olena Gulac
Keyword(s):  
European Integration ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Nuclear Safety ◽  
Nuclear Facilities ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Member States ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
The Eu ◽  
The Way

The article is devoted to the analysis of legal regulation of the sphere of nuclear safety and security of Ukraine on the way to European integration. The authors drew attention to the importance of Ukraine achieving the necessary level of and nuclear sefaty and security adopted in the EU member states. The emphasis was placed on the fact that the prospects for fulfilling national obligations in the field of nuclear safety in accordance with European standards directly depend on solving the problems of ensuring the functioning of nuclear facilities, the physical protection of nuclear materials and installations as well as radioactive waste management. The main directions of ensuring the nuclear safety and secutiry in the world within the international law are considered. The role and activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in setting up a regulatory framework for nuclear safety and security are analyzed. The international legal framework for nuclear safety and security was discused.The legislative basis for nuclear safety and secutiry in the EU IS characterized. The issue of legal norms unification in the field of nuclear safety regulation of EU member states was considered. The principles of legal regulation of nuclear a safety and security in Ukraine are characterized. Key words: nuclear safety, nuclear security, public administration of nuclear safety and security, legal regulation of nuclear safety and security, European integration, sustainable development in the field of ensuring nuclear safety and security. UDC 35:574:339.9:349.6        JEL Classification: K 23, K 32, K 33,  Q 5

Project-Based Learning

2022 ◽  
pp. 242-262
Author(s):  
Laura Odila Bello Benavides ◽  
Gloria Elena Cruz Sánchez ◽  
Sandra Luz Meza Mesa Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Climate Change Education ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Continuous Support ◽  
Adaptation And Mitigation

This chapter presents the results and analysis of the design and development of a training program in climate change education (CCE) aimed at teachers of Normal colleges in Mexico (i.e., higher education institutions dedicated to the training of basic, preschool, primary, and secondary education). Its purpose was to incorporate CCE in the Normal colleges of the State of Veracruz, Mexico; it was materialized with a course workshop and follow-up actions in the implementation of CCE practices. The training proposal is based on the articulation of two conceptual axes: multidisciplinary knowledge on climate change and CCE approaches aimed at managing adaptation and mitigation response actions. From the systematization and analysis of the program, the authors concluded that the incorporation of the CCE as a transversal axis is a complex process that demands broader training processes and continuous support.

An Integrated Software Tool for High Fidelity Probabilistic Assessments of Metallic Aero-Engine Components

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Craig McClung ◽  
Paul Wawrzynek ◽  
Yi-Der Lee ◽  
Bruce J. Carter ◽  
Jonathan P. Moody ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crack Growth ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Fatigue Lifetime ◽  
Turbine Engine ◽  
Engine Components ◽  
Integrated Software ◽  
Combined Work ◽  
Exchange Data

Most current tools and methodologies to predict the life and reliability of fracture critical gas turbine engine components rely on stress intensity factor solutions that assume highly idealized component and crack geometries, and this can lead to highly conservative results in some cases. This paper describes a new integrated methodology to perform these assessments that combines one software tool for creating high fidelity crack growth simulations (FRANC3D) with another software tool for performing probabilistic fatigue crack growth life assessments of turbine engine components (DARWIN). DARWIN employs finite element models of component stresses, while FRANC3D performs automatic adaptive re-meshing of these models to simulate crack growth. Modifications have been performed to both codes to allow them to share and exchange data and to enhance their shared computational capabilities. Most notably, a new methodology was developed to predict the shape evolution and the fatigue lifetime for cracks that are geometrically complex and not easily parameterized by a small number of degrees of freedom. This paper describes the integrated software system and the typical combined work flow, and it shows the results from a number of analyses that demonstrate the significant features of the system.

scholarly journals SAXS4COLL: an integrated software tool for analysing fibrous collagen-based tissues

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 1235-1240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abass ◽  
James S. Bell ◽  
Martin T. Spang ◽  
Sally Hayes ◽  
Keith M. Meek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Background Subtraction ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Peak Detection ◽  
Saxs Data ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cylindrically Symmetric ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Integrated Software ◽  
Scattering Systems

This article provides an overview of a new integrated software tool for reduction and analysis of small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) data from fibrous collagen tissues, with some wider applicability to other cylindrically symmetric scattering systems.SAXS4COLLcombines interactive features for data pre-processing, bespoke background subtraction, semi-automated peak detection and calibration. Both equatorial and meridional SAXS peak parameters can be measured, and the former can be deconstructed into cylinder and lattice contributions. Finally, the software combines functionality for determination of collagen spatial order parameters with a rudimentary orientation plot capability.

τompas: a free and integrated tool for online crystallographic analysis in transmission electron microscopy

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 561-568
Author(s):  
Rui-Xun Xie ◽  
Wen-Zheng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
Image Matching ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Crystallographic Analysis ◽  
Sample Holder ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Pole Figures ◽  
Cross Platform ◽  
Integrated Software

τompas (TEM online multi-purpose analyzing system) is a free and integrated software tool designed to perform online crystallographic analysis in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) experiments. By using sample holder tilt angles as input, τompas can simultaneously simulate pole figures, Kikuchi patterns and feature projections, providing graphical views of the sample crystallography. These simulations are further employed to navigate sample tilting and to quickly interpret experimental Kikuchi patterns and images by image matching, giving self-consistent indices of features and crystal orientations. These functions are integrated with mouse operations to improve work efficiency. τompas is distributed as a small cross-platform program that can be installed on a microscope computer to cooperate with other tools.

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