Publication Type
Conference Paper
Book Title
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2018)
Publication Date
Conference Name
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2018)
Conference Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
American Nuclear Society
Conference Date
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Abstract
ORNL, with support from INL and LANL, is leading a program to restart Pu-238 production in the United States. The development work includes a process simulation component. The process is being modeled using discrete-event system simulation to study the effects of logistical constraints on production rates and other operational characteristics. Vital logistical constraints include nuclear material inventory limits, human resource limitations, equipment capacities, chemical/nuclear behaviors, and quality restrictions.