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

4.4.3.1.4 Exhaust Filter Building<br />

A schematic flow diagram <strong>of</strong> the EFB ventilation system is shown in Figure 4.4-4. This building<br />

supports the operation <strong>of</strong> the underground ventilation system and contains the underground ventilation<br />

system pre-filters and HEPA filters.<br />

The function <strong>of</strong> the ventilation system in the EFB, major components, operating characteristics, safety<br />

considerations, and controls, are similar to the TRU waste handling areas in the WHB.<br />

Each supply air handling unit in the EFB consists <strong>of</strong> prefilters, an electric heating coil, and a fan to<br />

condition the air, as required to maintain the design temperature.<br />

The EFB ventilation system exhausts air from all potentially contaminated areas <strong>of</strong> the building through<br />

two filter housings, each containing a bank <strong>of</strong> prefilters and two stages <strong>of</strong> HEPA filters, and two exhaust<br />

fans before discharging to the atmosphere. The building’s exhaust air is discharged to the underground<br />

exhaust duct so that it can be monitored for airborne radioactive contaminants.<br />

4.4.3.2 Surface Support Structures Ventilation System<br />

The following surface support facilities are served by separate heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning<br />

systems:<br />

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The Support Building<br />

Main Warehouse/Shops Building<br />

Water Pump House<br />

Guard and Security Building<br />

Maintenance Shop<br />

Compressor Building (exhaust fans only)<br />

Safety and Emergency Services Building<br />

Engineering Building<br />

Training Building<br />

The design <strong>of</strong> the surface support facilities HVAC systems provides for:<br />

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Regulating temperature for the comfort <strong>of</strong> personnel and satisfactory operation <strong>of</strong> equipment<br />

Filtering the air supply for personnel<br />

Maintaining building spaces at slightly positive pressures with respect to the outside, except<br />

radioactive materials areas, where negative pressures shall be maintained relative to the outside and<br />

to adjacent accessible non-radioactive building spaces<br />

Confining ventilation air to designed airflow paths for discharge to the atmosphere<br />

4.4-6 January 28, 2003

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