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Technical Session|Sponsored by NCSD
Tuesday, November 14, 2023|1:00–2:45PM EST|Columbia 11
Session Chair:
Michael A. Fendler
Alternate Chair:
James S. Baker
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ANSI/ANS-8.3 Criteria and the use of Electronic Personal Detectors as a Criticality Accident Alarm System
1:00–1:20PM EST
James S. Baker (Spectra Tech), William Newmyer (21 Consulting Group)
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Considerations for the use of Electronic Personal Detectors as a Criticality Accident Alarm System
1:20–1:40PM EST
Assessment of the Need for a Criticality Accident Alarm System in the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility
1:40–2:00PM EST
William Newmyer (21 Consulting Group), James S. Baker (Spectra Tech)
Criticality Accident Alarm System Needs Assessment for Surplus Plutonium Disposition Project
2:00–2:20PM EST
Tracy E. Stover (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions), Marvin H. Barnett (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions)
Mobile Plutonium Processing Facility Criticality Accident Alarm System Need Assessment
2:20–2:40PM EST
Marcus D. Harris (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions), Steven J. Nathan (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions)
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