Some things we should have known about calculating LEMUF: but didn't
After introduction of the concept of limit of error for the MUF (LEMUF), the definition of the quantity, MUF, becomes crucial to the computational method of arriving at its limit of error. In order to demonstrate the MUF-LEMUF conflict a simulation, using a hypothetical manufacturing plant, was designed for the purpose of examining the underlying issues associated with MUF. This simulation takes in the full range of plant activity from receipt of raw materials to shipment of final product. To provide insight into the creating of MUF in real-life situations, the measurements performed at each stage of the manufacturing process are simulated with provisions for taking into account normal measurement variation and abnormal errors or human mistakes in transcription. Also taken into account are materials dispersed in the manufacturing process. At the conclusion of a production period, an accounting process takes place to determine book and physical differences, providing a simulation of MUF. Several suggestions are offered to resolve the current MUF- LEMUF dilemma. It is believed LEMUF can be a viable nuclear materials control technique only if the current dilemma is resolved. (DLC)
- Research Organization:
- Dow Chemical, Golden, CO
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-023858
- OSTI ID:
- 4050805
- Journal Information:
- Nucl. Mater. Manage., v. 4, no. 3, pp. 337-346, Journal Name: Nucl. Mater. Manage., v. 4, no. 3, pp. 337-346; ISSN NUMMB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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