Lead author/editor for a number of DOE reports to Congress (no authors listed on reports). These reports require consolidation of numerous technical results with translation into unambiguous layman language. They are thoroughly peer reviewed, then reviewed by DOE for legal, budget (OMB), and policy consistency, and concurred by several Deputy Secretaries before being approved by the Secretary of Energy. (All are INL PEMP milestones)
Report to Congress – Global Nuclear Energy Partnership Systems Analysis Status Report
The U.S. Generation IV Fast Reactor Strategy – December 2006.
Report to Congress – Spent Nuclear Fuel Recycling Program Plan – May 2006.
Report to Congress – Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative: Objectives, Approach and Technology Summary – May 2005.
INL strategic/collaborative reports
“A Strategy for Nuclear Energy Research and Development,” Electric Power Research Institute and Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, 2009.
“A Nuclear Energy Development Agenda: A Consensus Strategy for U.S. Government and Industry,” Electric Power Research Institute and Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, 2006.
“Decision-Makers’ Forum on a Unified Strategy for Nuclear Energy,” INEEL/EXT-04-02506, Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, 2004.
Multi-lab Systems Analysis reports to DOE – examples from 2017
Summary Analysis Report on Transition to a Second Generation Nuclear Fuel Cycle - September, 2017.
Compatibility of Nuclear Technologies with Variable Grid Demand - September, 2017.
Advanced Fuel Cycle Cost Basis – 2017 Edition – September, 2017.
Market Penetration of Nuclear Power under Various Technology and Climate Change Policy Scenarios - August, 2017.
Technology-Specific Performance of Most Promising Fuel Cycles – August, 2017.
Papers and Reports (* indicates known to be peer reviewed)
(Contributing Author) “The Effects of the Uncertainty of Input Parameters on Nuclear Fuel Cycle Scenario Studies,” Nuclear Science, Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Nuclear Science Series NEA/NSC/R(2016)4, March 2017.
(Contributing Author) “Enhancing Benefits of Technology Innovation Through Co-operation Among Countries – Final Report of the INPRO Collaborative Project on Synergistic Nuclear Energy Regional Group Interactions Evaluated for Sustainability (SYNERGIES)” International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Energy Series No. NF-T-4X, May 2016.
(Lead Author) “Advanced Fuel Cycle Cost Basis – 2017 Edition,” INL/EXT-17-43826, September, 2017.
K. Haeyeon, R. Eggert, B. Carlsen, B. Dixon, “Potential uranium supply from phosphoric acid: A U.S. analysis comparing solvent extraction and ion exchange recovery,” Resources Policy, Volume 49, pages 222-231, September 2016. *
B. Dixon, L. Beard, “Global Nuclear Markets – Market Arrangements and Service Agreements,” INL/EXT-16-38796, July 2016. *
N. Brown, B. Carlsen, B. Dixon, B. Feng, H. Greenberg, R. Hays. S. Passerini, M. Todosow, A. Worrall, “Identification of fuel cycle simulator functionalities for analysis of transition to a new fuel cycle,” Annals of Nuclear Energy, volume 96, pages 88-95, 2016. *
B. Feng, B. Dixon, E. Sunny, A Cuadra, J. Jacobson, N. Brown, J. Powers, A. Worrall, S. Passerini, R. Gregg, “Standardized verification of fuel cycle modeling,” Annals of Nuclear Energy, volume 94, pages 300-312, 2016. *
H. Hiruta, B. Dixon, G. Youinou, “Transition Study of LEU Startup SFR Cores with U/Pu Recycling,” INL/LTD-15-37542, March 2016.
H. Hiruta, G. Youinou, B. Dixon, “Alternative Fuel Cycle Scenarios for Continuous Recycling of Pu/TRU with Sodium Cooled Fast Reactors and Pressurized Water Reactors,” INL/LTD-15-36367, September 2015.
(Lead Author) “Advanced Fuel Cycle Cost Basis – 2015 Edition,” INL/MIS-15-36452, August 2015.
B. Jordan, R. Eggert, B. Dixon, B. Carlsen, “Thorium: Crustal abundance, joint production, and economic availability,” Resources Policy, Volume 44, pages 81-93, June 2015. *
H. Hirutta, G. Youinou, B. Dixon, “Impact of Modifications in Continuous Recycling System for U/Pu and U/TRU with Fast and Thermal Reactors on Fuel-Cycle Performance and Waste Characterization,” PHYSOR 2016, Sun Valley, Idaho. *
L. Pincock, B. Dixon, “Screening and Evaluation Tool for Nuclear Fuel Cycles,” American Nuclear Society, San Diego, California, November 2014.
H. Hiruta, G. Youinou, B. Dixon, “Reduction of Material Attractiveness in Continuous Recycling of U/Pu with Fast and Thermal Reactors,” INL/LTD-14-32379, September 2014.
B. Dixon, “Nuclear Fuel Resource Demand and Supply,” INL/MIS-14-32834, invited plenary presentation, 8th INPRO Dialog Forum “Toward Nuclear Energy System Sustainability: Economics, Resource Availability, and Institutional Arrangements”, International Atomic Energy Agency, August 2014.
(Contributing Author) “Framework for Assessing Dynamic Nuclear Energy Systems for Sustainability: Final Report of the INPRO Collaborative Project GAINS,” International Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Energy Series No. NP-T-1.14, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, 2013.
(Contributor) “Transition Towards a Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Cycle,” Nuclear Science, NEA No. 7133, Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2013.
B, Carlsen, B. Dixon, U. Pathanapirom, E. Schneider, B. Smith, T. Ault, A. Croff, S. Krahn, “Land and Water use, CO2 Emissions, and Worker Radiological Exposure Factors for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle,” INL/EXT-14-32300, August, 2013.
B. Carlsen, B. Dixon, “Environmental Impacts, Health and Safety Impacts, and Financial Costs of the Front End of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle,” INL/EXT-14-32302, July, 2013.
B. Dixon, K. Williams, J. Blink, J. Carter, E. Danko, F.Ganda, T. Harrison, E.Hoffman, E. Schneider, S. Sheetz, T.Wood, “Advanced Fuel Cycle Cost Basis (2012 Addendum),” INL/EXT-13-28626, Idaho National Laboratory, March 2013.
F. Ganda, B. Dixon, “Financial Risk and Economics Evaluation Approach, and Metrics,” INL/EXT-12-27055, August 2012.
(Contributing Author) “Benchmark Study on Nuclear Fuel Cycle Transition Scenarios Analysis Codes,” Nuclear Science NEA/NSC/WPFC/DOC(2012)16, Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, June 2012.
B. Dixon, “Fuel Cycle Analysis Framework Base Cases for the IAEA/INPRO GAINS Collaborative Project,” Twelfth Information Exchange Meeting on Partitioning and Transmutation, Prague, Czech Republic, September 2012.
F. Ganda, B. Dixon, “Nuclear Energy System Cost Modeling,” Twelfth Information Exchange Meeting on Partitioning and Transmutation, Prague, Czech Republic, September 2012.
B. Dixon, K. Huff, “Advanced Fuel Cycle Simulator Description,” Twelfth Information Exchange Meeting on Partitioning and Transmutation, Prague, Czech Republic, September 2012.
B. Dixon, “Development Plan for the Fuel Cycle Simulator,” INL/EXT-12-24541, September 2011.
B. Dixon, “Metrics Evolution in an Energy Research & Development Program,” PICMET-2011, Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, August, 2011.*
R. Wigeland, B. Dixon, J.Gehin, “Identification, Description, and Characterization of Existing and Alternative Nuclear Energy Systems,” INL/MIS-11-21322, Idaho National Laboratory, March 2011. (Prepared for the Blue Ribbon Commission)
S. Piet, B. Dixon, J. Jacobson, G. Matthern, D. Shropshire, “Dynamic Simulations of Advanced Fuel Cycles, Nuclear Technology Vol. 173, March 2011. *
S. Bays, S. Piet, N. Soelberg, M. Lineberry, B. Dixon, “Technology Insights and Perspectives for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Concepts,” INL/EXT-10-19977, Idaho National Laboratory, September 2010.
B. Dixon, S. Bays, N. Soelberg, J. Gehin, “Fuel Cycle Scoping Cost Analysis for the Deep Burn LWR Concept,” INL/MIS-10-19680, Idaho National Laboratory, August 2010.
B. Dixon, S. Bays, N. Soelberg, J. Gehin, “Fuel Cycle Scoping Cost Analysis for the Deep Burn LWR Concept,” INL/MIS-10-19680, July, 2010.
(Contributor) “Nuclear Fuel Cycle Transition Scenario Studies – Status Report,” Nuclear Science, ISBN 978-92-64-99068-5, NEA No. 6194, Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development.
B. Dixon, “Fuel Cycle Metrics Review,” INL/LTD-10-19699, December 2009.
B. Dixon, “Minor Actinide Management Trade Study,” Integrated Radioactive Waste Management in Future Fuel Cycles, Engineering Conferences International, Charleston, South Carolina, November 2009.
S. Piet, B. Dixon, D. Gombert, E. Hoffman, G. Matthern, K. Williams, “Fuel Cycle System Analysis Handbook,” Idaho National Laboratory, INL/EXT-11-22619, June 2009.
L. Guerin, B. Geng, P Hajzlar, B. Forget, M Kazimi, L. Van Den Durpel, A. Yacout, T. Taiwo, B. Dixon, G. Matthern, L. Boucher, M. Delpech, R. Girieud, M. Meyer, “A Benchmark Study of Computer Codes for System Analysis of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle,” Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems,” MIT-NRC-TR-1-5, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, April 2009.*
B. Dixon, S. Piet, D. Shropshire, G. Matthern, “Dynamic Analysis of Fuel Cycle Transitioning,” Global 2009, September 2009, Paris, France. *
S. Piet, B. Dixon, J. Jacobson, G. Matthern, D. Shropshire, “Lessons Learned from Dynamic Simulations of Advanced Fuel Cycles,” Global 2009, September 2009, Paris, France.*
S. Piet, B. Dixon, J. Jacobson, G. Matthern, D. Shropshire, “Lessons Learned on Fuel Cycle Simulation Dynamics, ” Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management IV, Hilton Head, South Carolina, April 2009.*
B. Dixon, S. Kim, D. Shropshire, S. Piet, G. Matthern, W. Halsey, “Dynamic Systems Analysis Report for Nuclear Fuel Recycle,” INL/EXT-08-15201, Idaho National Laboratory, December 2008.*
D. Shropshire, K. Williams, W. Boore, J. Smith, B. Dixon, M. Dunzik-Gougar, R. Adams, D. Gombert, E. Schneider, “Advanced Fuel Cycle Cost Basis,” INL/EXT-07-12107, Idaho National Laboratory, March 2008.*
B. Cipiti, J. Smith, K. Sorenson, B. Dixon, W. Halsey, “Fast Reactor Recycle Fuel Thermal Load,” 15th International Symposium on Packaging and Transportation of Radioactive Materials (PATRAM 2007), Miami, Florida, October 2007.*
S. Piet, T. Bjornard, B. Dixon, D. Gombert, R. Hill, C. Laws, G. Matthern, D. Shropshire, R. Wigeland, “Which Elements Should be Recycled for a Comprehensive Fuel Cycle?” Global 2007, Boise, Idaho, September 2007.*
D. Gombert, J. Roach, G. Matthern, B. Dixon, “Integrated Waste Management Strategy Options for a Closed Fuel Cycle,” Alternative Materials for Radioactive Waste Stabilization and Nuclear Materials Containment, Barga, Italy, April 2007.*
W. Halsey, R. Wigeland, B. Dixon, “AFCI Storage and Disposal FY-06 Progress Report,” UCRL-TR-225244, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, September 2006.
S. Piet, B. Dixon, J. Jacobson, C. Laws, G. Matthern, D. Shropshire, R. Hill, A. Yacout, J. Smith, A. Goldman, “Current Comparison of Advanced Fuel Cycle Options,” Waste Management 2006, Tucson, Arizona, February 2006.
B. Dixon, R. Soto, “Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems Initiative Systems Analysis FY-2005 Year-End Report,” INL/EXT-06-11479, Idaho National Laboratory, June 2006.
K. Perry, H. Heydt, B. Dixon, “Prototype Application of Gen IV Technical Maturity Assessment Methodology,” INL/EXT-06-11469, Idaho National Laboratory, June 2006.
B.Dixon, S Piet, “Spent Fuel Management Options” Nuclear Plant Journal, Vol. 23 No. 3, May-June 2005.*
S. Piet, B. Dixon, D. Shropshire, R. Hill, R. Wigeland, E. Schneider, J. Smith, “Objectives, Strategies, and Challenges for the Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative,” Chemical Engineering Advanced in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Symposium, American Insittute for Chemical Engineering (AIChE), Atlanta, Georgia, April 2005.
B. Dixon, B. Gardner, J. Murphy, K. Perry, “Active Protection System (APS) Technology Roadmapping Support, Volume I: Final Report,” (INEEL report to U.S. Army Tank – Automotive and Armaments Command), December 2004.
B.Dixon, S Piet, “Impact of Nuclear Energy Futures on Advanced Fuel Cycle Options” Americas Nuclear Energy Symposium 2004, Miami Beach, Florida, October 2004.
S. Piet, R. Bennett, B. Dixon, J, Herring, D. Shropshire, M. Roth, J. Smith, R. Hill, J. Laidler, K. Pasamehmetoglu, “On-Going Comparison of Advanced Fuel Cycle Options,” Americas Nuclear Energy Symposium 2004, Miami Beach, Florida, October 2004.
S. Piet, B. Dixon, J. Herrring, D. Shropshier, M. Dunzik-Gougar, “Answering Key Fuel Cycle Questions,” Americas Nuclear Energy Symposium 2004, Miami Beach, Florida, October 2004.
(G. Matthern, B. Dixon, S. Kowall ghost authors), “Long-Term Stewardship Science and Technology Roadmap,” DOE/ID-10928, U.S. Department of Energy, September 2003.*
B. Dixon, G. Matthern, D. Hanson, “Strategic Program Planning Lessons Learned
In Developing The LTS S&T Roadmap,” Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, Portland, Oregon, July 2003.
B. Dixon, W. May, “Evaluation of Waste Disposition Options for the OU 7-10 Glovebox Excavator Method Project,” INEEL/EXT-03-00413, Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, 2003.
B. Dixon, D. Hanson, G. Matthern, “Designing Program Roadmaps to Catalyze Community Formation – A Case Study of the Long-Term Stewardship Science and Technology Roadmap,” Waste Management 2003, Tucson, Arizona, February 2003.
D. Luke, B. Dixon, J. Murphy, ”’Mini’-Roadmapping – Ensuring Timely Sites’ Cleanup/Closure by Resolving Science and Technology Issues,” Waste Management 2003, Tucson, Arizona, February 2003.
(Contributing ghost author) “A Technology Roadmap for Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems,” GIF-002-00, Issued by the U.S. DOE Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee and the Generation IV International Forum, December 2002.*
B. Dixon, D. Haley, J. McCarthy, “Roadmapping Existing Technology – A Case Study,” Spectrum 2002, Reno, Nevada, August 2002.
B. Dixon, L. Pincock, “Considerations in the Development of a Decision-Making Tool for an International Roadmapping Initiative,” Spectrum 2002, Reno, Nevada, August 2002.
B. Dixon, S. Kowall, C. Weingertner, “A Standard Approach for Program-Level Roadmaps?” Spectrum 2002, Reno, Nevada, August 2002.
D. Luke, B. Dixon, J. Murphy, ”Roadmapping – A Tool for Resolving Science and Technology Issues Related to Processing, Packaging, and Shipping Nuclear Materials and Waste,” Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, June 2002.
B. Dixon, “Program-Level Roadmaps – A Special Problem for Standardization,” Waste Management 2002, Tucson, Arizona, February 2002.
B. Hallbert, S. Kowall, R. Klingler, C. Weingertner, J. Case, B. Parker, B. Dixon, “Long-Term Stewardship Science and Technology Roadmap,” Waste Management 2002, Tucson, Arizona, February 2002. Also presented at Spectrum 2002, Reno Nevada, August 2002.
J. McCarthy, D. Haley, B. Dixon, “Science and Technology Roadmapping to Support Project Planning,” Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET ’01), Portland, Oregon, July 2001.
B. Dixon, W. Melton, C. Cooley, “Technology Roadmapping for Environmental Management in the Department of Energy,” National Association of Environmental Professionals 26th Annual Conference, Arlington, Virginia, June 2001.
B. Dixon, “Guidance for Environmental Management Science and Technology Roadmapping,” Waste Management 2001, Tucson, Arizona, February 2001.
B. Dixon, S. Kowall, “A National Roadmap for Vadose Zone Science and Technology”, DOE/ID-10871, U. S. Department of Energy, 2001.*
A. Yonk, B. Dixon, “The INEEL Vadose Zone Science and Technology Roadmap: Identifying the R&D Needed to Support Site Cleanup and Stewardship,” 12th Technology Information Exchange (TIE) Workshop, Augusta, Georgia, November 2000.
B. Dixon, P. Gibson, J. Melton, “Technology Roadmapping in Environmental Management,” Spectrum 2000, Chattanooga, Tennessee, September 2000.
D. Haley, J. McCarthy, S. Bates, C. Stine, B. Dixon, “VCO Tank and Equipment Characterization Technology Roadmap,” INEEL/EXT-2000-01218, Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, 2000.*
B. Dixon, “Applying Science and Technology Roadmapping in Environmental Management,” INEEL/EXT-2000-01059, Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, 2000.*
B. Dixon, L. Pincock, “Environmental Management Science and Technology Roadmapping – Web Site” http://emi-web.inel.gov/roadmap.html, INEEL/EXT-2000-00742, Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, 2000.
B. Dixon, “INEL Integrated Waste Stream Model (IWSM) User’s Manual,” EGG-EE-11213, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, February 1994.
J. Baker, B. Dixon, “The Integrated Planning System, a Planning and Reporting System for Environmental Restoration and Waste Management,” Environmental Restoration ’93, Augusta, GA, October 1993.
B. Dixon, J. Crandell, K. Devin, D. Seymour, “The Automated Container Offering System – A Fielded Logistics Expert System,” Artificial Intelligence Applications for Military Logistics, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 1991.
B. Dixon, D. Rochette, J. Crandell, “Fielding the Automated Container Offering System: An Interim Report,” Artificial Intelligence Applications for Military Logistics, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 1990.
B. Dixon, K. Ferns, “Using Risk Based Tools in Emergency Response,” International ANS Topical Meeting on Artificial Intelligence and other Innovative Computer Application in the Nuclear Industry, Snowbird, Utah, September 1987.
B. Dixon, “A LISP-Based Fault Tree Development Environment,” 2nd Expert Systems in Government Symposium, McLean, Virginia, October 1986.
B. Dixon, “An Integrated Fault Tree Development Environment,” ANS Topical Meeting on Operability of Nuclear Power Systems, Albuquerque, New Mexico, September 1986.
B. Dixon, M. Hinton, “Reviewing the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Based Risk Program,” American Nuclear Society 1985 Winter Meeting, San Francisco, California, November 1985.
M. Bray, D. Sebo, B. Dixon, “Reactor Safety Assessment System – A Situation Assessment Tool for USNRC Emergency Response,” Expert Systems in Government Symposium, McLean, Virginia, October 1985.
B. Dixon, M. Hinton, “Event Tree Analysis Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques,” International ANS Topical Meeting on Computer Applications for Nuclear Power Plan Operation and Control, Pasco, Washington, September 1985.
D. Sebo, B. Dixon, M. Bray, “RSAS: A Reactor Safety Assessment System,” International ANS Topical Meeting on Computer Applications for Nuclear Power Plan Operation and Control, Pasco, Washington, September 1985.
S. Sadik, J. Arendts, B. Dixon, T. Rahl, M. Russell, “Use of In-situ Procedures for Seismic Qualification of Equipment in Currently Operating Plants,” NUREG/CR-3875; EGG-EA-6650, EG&G Idaho Inc., June 1984.*
B. Dixon, S. Friederichs, T. Stickley, “Control of Heavy Loads at Nuclear Power Plants, San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Rev. 1,” INEL-83/6183 (NRC report), Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, September 1983.
