Cost of the radiation damage in the ALARA concept

Citation
Al. Kononovich et al., Cost of the radiation damage in the ALARA concept, ATOM ENERGY, 89(5), 2000, pp. 906-910
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Nuclear Emgineering
Journal title
ATOMIC ENERGY
ISSN journal
10634258 → ACNP
Volume
89
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
906 - 910
Database
ISI
SICI code
1063-4258(200011)89:5<906:COTRDI>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
The principles for determining the cost of radiation risk as a method of op timizing risk are described. The interrelationship of various components of risk is examined. The goal of optimization as a requirement to decrease th e aggregate risk is formulated. It is noted that mathematical simulation is unreliable for determining the cost of risk and damage. Ail approach to de termining the cost of risk on the basis of direct analysis of the financial rests is proposed. The result of risk cost assessment is presented. The us e of the proposed approach is demonstrated for a hypothetical example. 18 r eferences.