Oak Ridge National Laboratory is offering a training opportunity for students and professionals involved in the use and accounting of nuclear materials. The course is offered through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Packaging Certification Program and in cooperation with the University of Nevada, Reno’s Graduate Certificate Program and will be held at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, June 2-6, 2025.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the various aspects related to the nondestructive measurement and analysis of radioactive and nuclear materials for inspection and verification purposes emphasizing gamma and neutron measurement techniques. State/Regional Authorities as well as the IAEA account for both quantity and enrichment of radioactive and nuclear materials by using methods that do not require chemical (destructive) analysis of the materials. This course provides an overview of those methods along with hands-on demonstrations using modern instrumentation and techniques. Topics include radiation interactions, instrument calibration, basic gamma spectroscopy, fundamental measurement corrections, and neutron counting. Applications will focus on qualitative and quantitative measurement of uranium.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
2. Describe the role of NDA in Nuclear Material Accountability and Control programs.
3. Describe the difference between qualitative and quantitative measurement systems and applications.
4. Describe the origin of radiation and relevant properties of special nuclear materials.
5. Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts and considerations for setting up NDA measurements.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of statistical uncertainty in nuclear material measurements.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Measurement Control programs.
8. Operate common gamma and neutron measurement NDA systems.
Location
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Registration Fee
$2500
Location
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Registration Website
https://utconferences.eventsair.com/fundamentals-of-nondestructive-assay-2025/register/Site/Register
(Note that the University of Tennessee, Knoxville operates the registration website.)
The course is offered in conjunction with the University of Nevada, Reno, and can be taken for credit towards their Nuclear Packaging and Transportation Security and Safeguards Graduate Certificate Programs. More information on the Graduate Certificate Degrees and Programs are available at
https://www.unr.edu/degrees/graduate-certificates
UNR Graduate Certificate Program Contact
Miles Greiner, [email protected]
More information about the Department of Energy’s Packaging Certification program is available at
https://rampac.energy.gov/home/education/packaging-university-courses
Please note that foreign nationals are welcome (and encouraged) to apply – just be aware that due to time processing, there is no guarantee of acceptance.