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Multicriteria decision methodology for selecting technical alternatives in the Mixed Waste Integrated Program

Description: The US Department of Energy (DOE) Mixed Waste Integrated Program (MWIP) has as one of its tasks the identification of a decision methodology and key decision criteria for the selection methodology. The aim of a multicriteria analysis is to provide an instrument for a systematic evaluation of distinct alternative projects. Determination of this methodology will clarify (1) the factors used to evaluate these alternatives, (2) the evaluator`s view of the importance of the factors, and (3) the rela… more
Date: November 1, 1993
Creator: Ferrada, J. J. & Berry, J. B.
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Development of a waste minimization expert system prototype

Description: The overall objective of this project is the development of a generalized advanced waste minimization applicable to waste on any site, but oriented to DOE operations. The framework for the methodology is a PC-based expert system that leads the user through a waste minimization process that will tailor the general program to their specific circumstances through interactions with the experts at their facility and the expert knowledge embodied in the shell. Under this framework, the expert system … more
Date: March 1, 1992
Creator: Ferrada, J. J. & Rodgers, B. R.
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Using systems analysis to improve decision making in solving mixed waste problems at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Description: Systems analysis methods and tools have been developed and applied to the problem of selecting treatment technologies for mixed wastes. The approach, which is based on decision analysis, process modeling, and process simulation with a tool developed in-house, provides a one-of-a-kind resource for waste treatment alternatives evaluation and has played a key role in developing mandated treatment plans for Oak Ridge Reservation mixed waste.
Date: June 1, 1995
Creator: Ferrada, J. J.; Welch, T. D.; Osborne-Lee, I. W. & Nehls, Jr., J. W.
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Sampling and analysis of radioactive liquid wastes and sludges in the Melton Valley and evaporator facility storage tanks at ORNL

Description: The sampling and analysis of the radioactive liquid wastes and sludges in the Melton Valley Storage Tanks (MVSTs), as well as two of the evaporator service facility storage tanks at ORNL, are described. Aqueous samples of the supernatant liquid and composite samples of the sludges were analyzed for major constituents, radionuclides, total organic carbon, and metals listed as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Liquid samples from five tanks and sludge samples from… more
Date: September 1990
Creator: Sears, M. B.; Botts, J. L.; Ceo, R. N.; Ferrada, J. J.; Griest, W. H.; Keller, J. M. et al.
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Feasibility study--computerized application of the hazardous material regulations

Description: The feasibility of developing a full expert system for transportation and packaging of hazardous and radioactive materials was initiated within the framework of three subtasks: (1) analysis of commercial packages related to regulation scanning, (2) analysis of computer languages to develop the expert system, and (3) development of expert system prototypes. The strategy to develop the latter subtask was to first,develop modules to capture the knowledge of different areas of transportation and pa… more
Date: September 1, 1992
Creator: Ferrada, J. J.; Green, V. M. & Rawl, R. R.
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US Department of Energy Mixed Waste Integrated Program performance systems analysis

Description: The primary goal of this project is to support decision making for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)/EM-50 Mixed Waste Integrated Program (MWIP) and the Mixed Low-Level Waste Program. A systems approach to the assessment of enhanced waste form(s) production will be employed including, coordination and configuration management of activities in specific technology development tasks. The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and application of a methodology for implementing a perf… more
Date: September 1, 1994
Creator: Ferrada, J. J. & Berry, J. B.
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Expert systems for the transportation of hazardous and radioactive materials

Description: Under the supervision of the Transportation Technologies Group which is in the Chemical Technology Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, an expert system prototype for the transportation and packaging of hazardous and radioactive materials has been designed and developed. The development of the expert system prototype focused on using the combination of hypermedia elements and the Visual Basic{trademark} programming language. Hypermedia technology uses software that allows the user to inte… more
Date: October 1, 1994
Creator: Luce, C. E.; Clover, J. C. & Ferrada, J. J.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Feasibility study--computerized application of the hazardous material regulations

Description: The feasibility of developing a full expert system for transportation and packaging of hazardous and radioactive materials was initiated within the framework of three subtasks: (1) analysis of commercial packages related to regulation scanning, (2) analysis of computer languages to develop the expert system, and (3) development of expert system prototypes. The strategy to develop the latter subtask was to first,develop modules to capture the knowledge of different areas of transportation and pa… more
Date: September 1, 1992
Creator: Ferrada, J. J.; Green, V. M. & Rawl, R. R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Hazardous Materials Transportation Expert System (HaMTES)

Description: The Hazardous Materials Transportation Expert System (HaMTES) was developed to provide straightforward and error-free application of hazardous materials transportation regulations. The interactive system is designed to give users access to knowledge and skills that previously could be obtained only from a highly trained and experienced expert in the hazardous materials shipping regulations. The HaMTES, Version 1.0, was based on the 1995 regulations. HaMTES, Version 2.0, includes the US regulato… more
Date: December 31, 1995
Creator: Michelhaugh, R. D.; Pope, R. B.; Ferrada, J. J. & Rawl, R. R.
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Using systems analysis to improve decision making in solving mixed waste problems at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Description: ORNL has accumulated considerable quantitites of mixed wastes, many containing hazardous and radioactive components. Finding a suitable technique for treating mixed wastes is a challenging task. The Federal Facilities Compliance Act requires ODE to provide on-site treatment plans. A method of analysis was needed for quick, easy trade-off studies and alternatives evaluations. Evaluation of ORO management of mixed waste indicated that a systems analysis, including development of automated analysi… more
Date: January 25, 1996
Creator: Ferrada, J. J.; Welch, T. D.; Osborne-Lee, I. W. & Nehls, Jr., J. W.
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Preliminary process simulation and analysis of GMODS: Processing of plutonium surplus materials

Description: To address growing concerns in the areas of arms control, control of fissile materials, waste management, and environment and health, the US Department of Energy is studying and evaluating various options for the control and disposal of surplus fissile materials (SFMs). One of the options under consideration is the Glass Material Oxidation and Dissolution System (GMODS) which directly converts plutonium-bearing materials such as metals, ceramics, and organics into a durable-high-quality glass f… more
Date: January 2, 1996
Creator: Ferrada, J. J.; Nehls, Jr., J. W.; Welch, T. D.; Giardina, J. L.; Forsberg, C. W. & Maliyekkel, A. T.
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Conversion of plutonium scrap and residue to boroilicate glass using the GMODS process

Description: Plutonium scrap and residue represent major national and international concerns because (1) significant environmental, safety, and health (ES&H) problems have been identified with their storage; (2) all plutonium recovered from the black market in Europe has been from this category; (3) storage costs are high; and (4) safeguards are difficult. It is proposed to address these problems by conversion of plutonium scrap and residue to a CRACHIP (CRiticality, Aerosol, and CHemically Inert Plutonium)… more
Date: November 28, 1995
Creator: Forsberg, C. W.; Beahm, E. C.; Parker, G. W.; Rudolph, J.; Elam, K. R. & Ferrada, J. J.
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Modeling a novel glass immobilization waste treatment process using flow

Description: One option for control and disposal of surplus fissile materials is the Glass Material Oxidation and Dissolution System (GMODS), a process developed at ORNL for directly converting Pu-bearing material into a durable high-quality glass waste form. This paper presents a preliminary assessment of the GMODS process flowsheet using FLOW, a chemical process simulator. The simulation showed that the glass chemistry postulated ion the models has acceptable levels of risks.
Date: January 25, 1996
Creator: Ferrada, J. J.; Nehls, Jr., J. W.; Welch, T. D. & Giardina, J. L.
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Development of an expert system for transportation of hazardous and radioactive materials

Description: Under the sponsorship of the US Department of Energy`s (DOE`s) Transportation Management Division (EM-261), the Transportation Technologies Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has designed and developed an expert system prototype application of the hazardous materials transportation regulations. The objective of this task was to provide a proof-of-concept for developing a computerized expert system that will ensure straightforward, consistent, and error-free application of the hazardo… more
Date: May 20, 1994
Creator: Ferrada, J. J.; Michelhaugh, R. D. & Rawl, R. R.
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