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

WIPP RH PSAR DOE/WIPP-03-3174 CHAPTER 8
Beyond vendor and start-up testing, preoperational waste handling demonstration checkouts shall be
conducted using simulated waste. Simulated waste handling operations shall be performed in sequence,
from receipt through final emplacement. The checkouts listed in Table 8.3-1 shall be done according to
the latest approved operating procedures and preoperational checkout demonstration procedures.
Preoperational checkout objectives include:
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Demonstrating that WIPP personnel can safely handle RH TRU waste packages, including unloading
an internally contaminated 72 B or 10-160B cask.
Demonstrating the satisfactory operation of WIPP waste handling equipment
Demonstrating that the WIPP operating procedures are comprehensive, and sufficiently detailed to
perform normal waste handling operations, and to recover from off-normal occurrences encountered
during waste handling operations
Establishing the aggregate time estimate for WIPP waste handling operations
Providing the basis for estimating the dose to be received by WIPP waste handling personnel
8.3.4 In-Service Equipment Monitoring Program
8.3.4.1 Conduct of Operations
After systems have completed the start-up processes, they are available for day-to-day operations. It is
important to ensure that systems remain within their nominal performance parameters. If systems fail to
operate, repairs are implemented, and operability is re-established.
The Operations Department Conduct of Operations requires that functional testing be done before
equipment or systems are considered capable of performing their design function. The requirement for a
Conduct of Operations program is documented in Section 5, Administrative Controls, of the TSRs in
Attachment 1.
Responsibility for ongoing evaluation falls with many organizations depending on the nature of the
evaluation. For example, some equipment is subjected to periodic operability checks to ensure that
operating parameters are within the range allowed for reliable operations. Examples are environmental
continuous air samplers (covered by WP 02-EM1012, Airborne Particulate Sampling 5 ) and systems
important to safe operation covered by the TSRs in Attachment 1. The following ensure that waste
handling equipment is operating, and operated in a safe manner according to design prior to and during
waste handling activities:
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A centralized checklist, maintained by Operations, will be completed prior to entering the Waste
Handling Mode to meet the requirements of TSR Section 1.2.
Periodic oversight of the preoperational checks of waste handling equipment and facility activities
are conducted by WIPP management.
The WIPP Operations Department conducts internal assessments of procedural compliance.
8.3-2 January 22, 2003