DOE 2000. - Waste Isolation Pilot Plant - U.S. Department of Energy

WIPP RH PSAR DOE/WIPP-03-3174 CHAPTER 4
FACILITY DESIGN AND OPERATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE NO.
4.3.8.1 72B RH TRU Waste Identification ............................. 4.3-9
4.3.8.2 10-160B RH TRU Waste Identification ......................... 4.3-9
4.3.9 Underground Mining Operations ...................................... 4.3-9
4.3.9.1 Mining Method ............................................ 4.3-9
4.3.9.2 Interface Between Mining and Waste Disposal Activities ........... 4.3-10
4.3.9.3 Mined Material ........................................... 4.3-10
4.3.9.4 Ground Control Program ................................... 4.3-10
4.3.9.5 Geotechnical Monitoring ................................... 4.3-15
References for Section 4.3 ................................................ 4.3-17
4.4 Confinement Systems ..................................................... 4.4-1
4.4.1 Waste Handling Building ............................................ 4.4-1
4.4.2 Underground ..................................................... 4.4-2
4.4.3 Ventilation Systems ............................................... 4.4-2
4.4.3.1 Surface Ventilation Systems in Controlled Areas .................. 4.4-2
4.4.3.1.1 RH TRU Waste Handling Area ...................... 4.4-4
4.4.3.1.2 Mechanical Equipment Room ....................... 4.4-5
4.4.3.1.3 Waste Handling Shaft Hoist Tower ................... 4.4-5
4.4.3.1.4 Exhaust Filter Building ............................ 4.4-6
4.4.3.2 Surface Support Structures Ventilation System .................... 4.4-6
4.4.3.3 Subsurface Facilities Ventilation System ........................ 4.4-8
4.4.3.3.1 Natural Ventilation Pressure ........................ 4.4-11
4.4.3.3.2 Hot Weather NVP ............................... 4.4-11
4.4.3.3.3 Cold Weather NVP .............................. 4.4-12
References for Section 4.4 ................................................ 4.4-13
4.5 Safety Support Systems ................................................... 4.5-1
4.5.1 Fire Protection System .............................................. 4.5-1
4.5.1.1 Fire Water Supply and Distribution System ...................... 4.5-2
4.5.1.2 Fire Suppression System/Fire Detection and Alarm System .......... 4.5-2
4.5.1.3 Radio Fire Alarm Reporter System ............................. 4.5-2
4.5.1.4 Fire Protection System Design, Installation, Testing and Maintenance . . 4.5-3
4.5.2 Plant Monitoring and Communications Systems ........................... 4.5-3
4.5.2.1 Central Monitoring System ................................... 4.5-3
4.5.2.2 Plant Communications ...................................... 4.5-4
4.5.2.3 Radiation Monitoring System ................................. 4.5-5
References for Section 4.5 ................................................. 4.5-6
4.6 Utility and Auxiliary Systems ............................................... 4.6-1
4.6.1 Electrical System .................................................. 4.6-1
4.6.1.1 Normal Power Source ....................................... 4.6-1
4.6.1.2 Backup Power Source ....................................... 4.6-2
4.6.1.3 Uninterruptible Power Supply (Essential Loads) ................... 4.6-2
4.6.1.4 Safety Considerations and Controls ............................ 4.6-3
4.6.2 Compressed Air ................................................... 4.6-3
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