%0 Journal Article
%T Analytical Techniques for Faster Calculation of the Life Extension Achieved by Eliminating a Prolonged Radiation Exposure
%J Process safety and environmental protection
%D 2007
%A Thomas, P.J.
%A Stupples, D.W.
%A Jones, R.D.
%V 85
%N 3
%P 230-240
%X The life extension achieved by a safety scheme that reduces or eliminates a prolonged radiation exposure is a necessary parameter for calculating the Judgment-or J-value, which enables the scheme's worth to be measured on a common, objective scale against which health and safety spend across all economic sectors can be assessed. The life-expectancy calculation for radiation exposure is necessarily complex because of the long and stochastic incubation periods associated with radiation-induced cancers. Analytical methods are presented to reduce the size of this calculation approximately a hundredfold. This renders the J-value assessment much quicker and easier for new safety systems that may be considered for nuclear plant.<p />
%G 
%I Hemisphere Publishing
%@ 0957-5820
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1205/psep06044