Impacts-BRC (below regulatory concern): The microcomputer version
The IMPACTS-BRC computer code was designed for use by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and industry to evaluate petitions to classify specific waste streams as below regulatory concern (BRC). The code provides a capability for calculating radiation doses to a maximal individual, critical group, and the general population as a result of transportation, treatment, disposal, and post-disposal activities involving low level radioactive waste. Since IMPACTS-BRC is expected to be widely used, the code has been adapted for use on a microcomputer. The microcomputer version of the code provides several features that simplify its use and broaden its applicability. These features include (1) a menu-driven environment, (2) an input editor to simplify creation and editing of input files, (3) default input values and help screens to guide the user in analyzing a particular problem, (4) the ability to perform both parametric studies and Monte Carlo analysis to examine uncertainties, and (5) interactive graphics and statistics output. This paper describes the microcomputer version of IMPACTS-BRC and illustrates its use through an example application. 5 refs., 5 figs., 3 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USNRC
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5005404
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-89-1444C; CONF-900246-4; ON: DE90006539; TRN: 90-007191
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 23. Health Physics Society midyear topical symposium on risk analysis, Atlantic City, NJ (USA), 4-9 Feb 1990
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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