Use of statistical tools for verification and control of the isotopic enrichment process of uranium hexafluoride enriched to a maximum of 5% of 235U

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i12.10814

Keywords:

Statistical control; Uranium isotopic enrichment; Uranium hexafluoride.

Abstract

This article aims to use statistical tools to verify the behavior and control the isotopic enrichment process of uranium hexafluoride enriched to a maximum of 5% of 235U. Analyze the behavior of the process as well as the establishment of a statistical method to monitor and control production in order to increase productivity and decrease costs. The methodology used for the development of this work were the fundamentals related to descriptive statistics such as the Anderson-Darling normality test, verification of average and pattern deviation as well as graphs of histogram, probability and individual content values, in addition to the boxplot analysis. for two different enrichment campaigns.

Author Biographies

Diego Augusto Passos Marques, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Mechanical Engineer from Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF Post Graduating in Production Engineering with emphasis on Industrial Management from State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ Experiences: - Student researcher from FAPERJ with emphasis on Chemistry (Synthetic Fuels) - Coordinator in the UFFORMULA team - Project extension program that promotes the creation of a formula 1 prototype (experience in the area of ​​Logistics / Suspension and Management / Marketing) - Coordinator at AIESEC - UFF extension project that aims to create leadership in today's youth and also make a positive social impact through social and professional exchanges (experience in the Team Building area; facilitation of lectures, dynamics, training; recruitment of people / profile analysis and monitoring of experiences) - Voluntary professor of mathematics / Physics / Chemistry at the NGO (Children's Home and Corner) for children aged 11 to 15 - Trainee in Project Engineering / P rocessos at PSA Group (Peugeot Citroen) Process Analysis (Balancing / Ergonomics / Layout) Monitoring in the area of ​​new technologies installed and creating reports on the processes. Work together with project HVAC teams with study of manufacturing processes. Search in the area of ​​constant improvements (Quality and Production - Lean). - Process Engineer at PSA Group (Peugeot Citroen) Monitoring the development and application of process media: mechanical equipment, tools and devices; List of production processes (Mountability, Ergonomics, Safety and Operating Mode) Cycle Time Analysis of manual and automatic operations (Chronoanalysis). Elaboration and management of Work Ranges (Operational Description). Use of Process and Quality Management Tools. Detailed analysis for each model identifying the differences between processes and the process of communication / cost reduction in the manufacturing process.

Antonio Henriques de Araujo Junior, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Mechanical Engineer from Universidade Federal Fluminense - UFF Post Graduating in Production Engineering with emphasis on Industrial Management from State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ Experiences: - Student researcher from FAPERJ with emphasis on Chemistry (Synthetic Fuels) - Coordinator in the UFFORMULA team - Project extension program that promotes the creation of a formula 1 prototype (experience in the area of ​​Logistics / Suspension and Management / Marketing) - Coordinator at AIESEC - UFF extension project that aims to create leadership in today's youth and also make a positive social impact through social and professional exchanges (experience in the Team Building area; facilitation of lectures, dynamics, training; recruitment of people / profile analysis and monitoring of experiences) - Voluntary professor of mathematics / Physics / Chemistry at the NGO (Children's Home and Corner) for children aged 11 to 15 - Trainee in Project Engineering / P rocessos at PSA Group (Peugeot Citroen) Process Analysis (Balancing / Ergonomics / Layout) Monitoring in the area of ​​new technologies installed and creating reports on the processes. Work together with project HVAC teams with study of manufacturing processes. Search in the area of ​​constant improvements (Quality and Production - Lean). - Process Engineer at PSA Group (Peugeot Citroen) Monitoring the development and application of process media: mechanical equipment, tools and devices; List of production processes (Mountability, Ergonomics, Safety and Operating Mode) Cycle Time Analysis of manual and automatic operations (Chronoanalysis). Elaboration and management of Work Ranges (Operational Description). Use of Process and Quality Management Tools. Detailed analysis for each model identifying the differences between processes and the process of communication / cost reduction in the manufacturing process.

José Glenio Medeiros de Barros, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

With a PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1999), he is an Associate Professor at the State University of Rio de Janeiro having already been an Assistant Professor at the University of Taubaté for over 13 years. He has been working for more than 20 years in the area of Production Engineering, especially in the areas of Manufacturing Management, Statistical Process Control, Quality Management, Productivity and Production Administration. With research and work developed in various companies and institutions, he worked, in particular, in the following sectors: automobile industry, metal-mechanical industry, chemical industry, shipbuilding, aeronautical industry and universities. He is also an evaluator of undergraduate courses and higher education institutions at INEP / MEC.

Nilo Antônio Sampaio de Souza, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP-FEG), Master in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade de Taubaté (UNITAU), Chemical Engineer from Universidade de São Paulo (EEL / USP). He is currently an Adjunct Professor at the State University of Rio de Janeiro teaching undergraduate courses in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. He works with Mathematics and Statistics, with an emphasis on Applications of Statistics and Mathematics in Sciences, Experiment Planning, Multivariate Statistics and Process Monitoring. He has several articles published in journals and annals of national and international scientific events.https: //orcid.org/0000-0002-6168-785X https://publons.com/researcher/1768265/nilo-as-sampaio/

José Wilson de Jesus Silva, Centro Universitário Teresa D'Ávila

Pós-Doutorado em Engenharia de Materiais pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Campus de Guaratinguetá - UNESP-FEG (2015), Doutorado em Engenharia Mecânica pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, UNESP-FEG (2011), Mestrado em Engenharia Mecânica pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho UNESP-FEG (2003) e Graduação em Engenharia Civil pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, UNESP-FEG (2000). Atualmente é Professor Titular I e Coordenador do Laboratório de Design de Joias do Centro Universitário Teresa DÁvila - UNIFATEA, membro do Instituto Superior de Pesquisa e Iniciação Científica - ISPIC/UNIFATEA, membro do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa do UNIFATEA, Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu, UNIFATEA - Mestrado Profissional em Design, Tecnologia e Inovação, Professor do curso de Arquitetura e Urbanismo - UNIFATEA, Professor na Associação Educacional Dom Bosco, AEDB, para o curso de Engenharia Civil e Professor colaborador no departamento de química da UNESP, Campus de Guaratinguetá. Possui experiência em ensino, pesquisa e extensão nas áreas de Desenho Industrial, Design de Joias de Nióbio, Línguas Estrangeiras, Engenharia Civil, Mecânica e Produção, com ênfase em Novos Materiais, Planejamento de Experimentos, Corrosão, Caracterização Microestrutural e Gerenciamento da Cadeia de Suprimentos.

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MARQUES, D. A. P. .; JUNIOR, A. H. de A. . .; BARROS, J. G. M. de . .; SOUZA, N. A. S. de .; SILVA, J. W. de J. Use of statistical tools for verification and control of the isotopic enrichment process of uranium hexafluoride enriched to a maximum of 5% of 235U. Research, Society and Development, [S. l.], v. 9, n. 12, p. e21391210814, 2020. DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v9i12.10814. Disponível em: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/10814. Acesso em: 24 apr. 2024.

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