Integrated Approach to Documenting Readiness for a Potential Criticality Incident
There have been 60 highly publicized criticality accidents1 over the last 60 years and the nature of the hazard is unique. Recent studies2 discuss the benefits of knowing what to expect during and immediately following these events. Emergency planning and response standards2 provide an effective tool for establishing an adequate level of readiness to a criticality accident. While these planning requirements cover a broad spectrum of activities to establish readiness, a concise and routinely reviewed criticality accident scenario may be the most valuable tool in developing a cohesive understanding and response to these challenging events. Using a guideline3 for criticality safety evaluations the analytical work and emergency planning to mitigate a criticality accident at the Radiochemical Processing Laboratory at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, was developed. Using a single document the analysis that established the accident characteristics, response scenario based on emergency staffing and planning, and anticipated dose consequences were integrated. This single document approach provides a useful platform to integrate the initial planning and guide the review of proposed changes to emergency response plans.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1157003
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-96671
- Journal Information:
- Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 109(1):886-887, Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 109(1):886-887
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Corporate Functional Management Evaluation of the LLNL Radiation Safety Organization
Operational Readiness Review Final Report for K Basin Fuel Transfer System