Computerized accountability program is operating - DYMCAS
The nuclear materials control and accountability program in the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant has been placed on a computerized system identified as DYMCAS (Dynamic Special Nuclear Materials Control and Accountability System). The primary gola of the DYMCAS is to assist in detecting the diversion of special nuclear material (SNM). Secondly, the system is expected to assure quality inventory reconciliations both under normal and emergency situations. The system has been installed and was placed on active status in April 1982. Since that time numerous problems have surfaced and been resolved; i.e., delays of input, hardware breakdown, and misunderstandings of needs. An explanation of these problems, including examples and alterations that have made the system workable, are presented.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 5318169
- Report Number(s):
- Y/DG-16210; CONF-830709-29; ON: DE84008266
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Progress report on installing DYMCAS in the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant. [Dynamic Special Nuclear Materials Control and Accountability System]
Near real-time accountability system at the Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant
Related Subjects
Inspection
& Accountability-- Technical Aspects
98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
ACCOUNTING
COMPUTERS
DATA PROCESSING
DETECTION
MANAGEMENT
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NUCLEAR MATERIALS DIVERSION
NUCLEAR MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE
PROCESSING
US AEC
US DOE
US ERDA
US ORGANIZATIONS
Y-12 PLANT