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3.2.2.4 Commissioning
When all the accelerators systems are in place, performance of each system
should be verified independently and also in an integrated manner. It is
important to check all safety systems/components and interlocks, beam-lines,
performance of the accelerator systems and subsystems prior to trial operation
of the accelerator facility at full rated capacity. Acceptance test reports (ATR)
containing the results of the tests should be prepared and submitted for review
as per the format given in Appendix 3C. When the test results are in
compliance with the design intent, regulatory clearance for commissioning
will be issued. The following safety personnel shall be available at the
commissioning stage:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
RSO
Certified operators
Trained servicing and maintenance personnel.
Monitoring of radiation level and dosimetry of irradiation field should be
carried out at this stage. No separate consent for commissioning is required,
as this is part of combined consent for commissioning and operation.
3.2.2.5 Operation
For obtaining Consent for operation of the accelerator, acceptance test results
(ATR) and the final safety analysis report (FSAR) should be submitted for
review. The FSAR should incorporate all the recommendations of the review
committees, including modifications in the design and safety systems and
procedures. The format for FSAR of IARPF is given in Appendix
3D-I and II. The Radiation Protection Manual should also be submitted
along with FSAR in the format given in Appendix 3E. The quality assurance
aspects in commissioning and operation should be addressed as per Appendix
3F.
When the accelerator performance is trouble free and radiation levels are
within the acceptable limits, regulatory clearance for full rated capacity is
considered after a review of the performance of the facility as mentioned in
subsection 3.2.2.5.
Based on the review of information provided in the FSAR and obtained from
inspections by the AERB, the regulatory consent in the form of Licence for
commissioning and operation is issued for IARPF. The application format
for Licence for commissioning and operation is given in Annexure 6.
The Consentee is required to submit to the AERB quarterly, periodic reports
on safety status. Unusual occurrences should be promptly reported within 24
hours and this should be followed by a detailed report within the prescribed
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