Summary
In response to the accelerated cleanup goals of the Department of Energy, Sandia National Laboratory (Sandia) has developed and used a number of simulation models to represent the processing, transportation, and disposal of radioactive waste. Sandia, in conjunction with Simulation Dynamics, has developed a supply chain model of the cradle to grave management of radioactive waste. Sandia has used this model to assist the Department of Energy in developing a cost effective, regulatory compliant and efficient approach to dispose of waste from 25 sites across the country over the next 35 years.
Paper
Simulation of Waste Processing, Transportation, and Disposal Operations; Janis Trone, Angela Guerin, Sandia National Labs; Amber Clay, Simulation Dynamics. 2000 Winter Simulation Conference.
Strategic Assessment
These articles on the self-guided tour cover the strategic questions behind this case:
- Long term resource requirements
This model was used to assess transport and storage resources required to meet Department of Energy goals for TRU-Waste disposal over a 35 year period.