Performance Demonstration Program Plan for Nondestructive Assay for the TRU Waste Characterization Program (Rev. 2)

Technical Report · Wed Apr 14 04:00:00 EDT 1999

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/990818· OSTI ID:990818

The Performance Demonstration Program (PDP) for nondestructive assay (NDA) consists of a series of tests to evaluate the capability for NDA of transuranic (TRU) waste throughout the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. Each test is termed a PDP cycle. These evaluation cycles provide an objective measure of the reliability of measurements obtained from NDA systems used to characterize the radiological constituents of TRU waste. The purpose of the NDA PDP is to demonstrate the ability of DOE facilities (including owned or contracted mobile systems, if applicable) to meet the data quality objectives for NDA of wastes intended for disposal at the WIPP. The CAO will use the PDP as one part of the assessment and approval process for the measurement facilities supplying services for the characterization of WIPP TRU waste. The process includes the evaluation of method performance data submitted by the measurement facility and the performance of quality assurance audits. The PDP may also be used by the CAO in qualifying facilities that propose to supply additional analytical services required for activities other than waste characterization, such as support of site operations. This NDA PDP Plan describes the detailed elements that constitute the program, including the nature of the test materials and the analyses required. The PDP Plan also identifies the criteria that are used for the evaluation of measurement facility performance and the responsibilities of the program participants, including the program coordinator, contractors producing radioactive standards and matrix drums, sample preparation teams (SPTs), and the individual testing facilities. The CAO ensures the implementation of the plan by designating a program coordinator and by providing technical oversight and coordination for the program. In addition to the NDA PDP, there are two other PDPs. These are described in their respective PDP Plans, the Performance Demonstration Program Plan for Analysis of Simulated Headspace Gases and the Performance Demonstration Program Plan for RCRA Constituent Analysis of Solidified Wastes.

• Research Organization: Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), Carlsbad, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM)
• Contributing Organization: Washington TRU Solutions LLC, Hanford, WA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-86AL31950; AC29-01AL66444
• OSTI ID: 990818
• Report Number(s): DOE/CAO--94-1045-Rev.2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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