Buried Waste Program Retrieval Process Model prototype

The Buried Waste Program Retrieval Process Model (BWP-RPM) prototype was designed to provide system performance estimates, and assist the decision making process in the retrieval phase of the Buried Waste Program. The model was developed to address queueing, scheduling, materials handling, and transportation problems. A functional model of the proposed retrieval operations formed the basis of the conceptual design. From the foundation formed by the functional model, the simulation model was constructed. The simulation model is presented through a brief description of the selected simulation language and then its application to the BWP-RPM. Detailed listings of the simulation code, and model output are included. 2 figs., 2 tabs.