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WIPP RH PSAR <strong>DOE</strong>/WIPP-03-3174 CHAPTER 4<br />

4.4.2 Underground<br />

The primary confinement system for the underground is the canister being disposed in the underground.<br />

The secondary confinement consists <strong>of</strong> the natural barrier formed by the salt in the underground disposal<br />

areas and the underground bulkheads, which separate the disposal and mining areas. The underground<br />

ventilation system has provisions for exhausting to the exhaust filtration system, when in use, to mitigate<br />

any accidental releases <strong>of</strong> contaminated airborne particulates.<br />

4.4.3 Ventilation Systems<br />

The WIPP facility air handling systems are designed to provide a suitable environment for personnel and<br />

equipment during plant operations, and to provide contamination control for operational occurrences and<br />

postulated waste handling accidents. Certain components <strong>of</strong> the air handling systems are also used for<br />

functions related to space cooling and removal <strong>of</strong> heat. The WIPP facility air handling systems serve<br />

three major plant areas: the surface facilities, the surface support facilities, and the subsurface facilities.<br />

The air handling systems are designed to meet the emissions limitations in <strong>DOE</strong> Order 5400.5 3 using the<br />

following general guidelines:<br />

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Transfer and leakage air flow is from areas <strong>of</strong> lower to areas <strong>of</strong> higher potential for contamination.<br />

In building areas that have a potential for contamination, a negative pressure is maintained to<br />

minimize the spread <strong>of</strong> contaminants.<br />

Consideration is given to the temporary disruption <strong>of</strong> normal air flow patterns due to scheduled and<br />

unscheduled maintenance operations by providing dual trains <strong>of</strong> supply and exhaust equipment. Air<br />

handling systems are provided with features to reestablish designed airflow patterns in the event <strong>of</strong> a<br />

temporary disruption. Generally, ducts that carry potentially contaminated air are routed away from<br />

occupied areas. In addition, potentially contaminated ducts are welded to the maximum extent<br />

practical to reduce system leakage.<br />

The filtration system consists <strong>of</strong> pre-filters and HEPA filters sized in accordance with design air flows<br />

utilizing the manufacturer’s rating standards for maximum efficiency.<br />

HVAC components are sized so that some components can be taken out <strong>of</strong> service for maintenance,<br />

allowing the system to continue operation. The schematic flow diagrams <strong>of</strong> the ventilation systems are<br />

shown in Figures 4.4-1a through 4.4-5.<br />

4.4.3.1 Surface Ventilation Systems in Controlled Areas<br />

There are independent ventilation systems for each <strong>of</strong> the following areas:<br />

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<strong>Waste</strong> shaft hoist maintenance room<br />

CH waste handling area<br />

Hot Cell<br />

RH waste handling area<br />

WHB mechanical equipment room<br />

<strong>Waste</strong> handling shaft hoist tower<br />

4.4-2 January 28, 2003

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