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Title: Integrated Approach to Documenting Readiness for a Potential Criticality Incident

Abstract

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.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1157003
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-96671
DOE Contract Number:  
AC05-76RL01830
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 109(1):886-887
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 109(1):886-887
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
Nuclear Criticality Safety

Citation Formats

Carlisle, Bruce S., Prichard, Andrew W., and Jones, Robert A. Integrated Approach to Documenting Readiness for a Potential Criticality Incident. United States: N. p., 2013. Web.
Carlisle, Bruce S., Prichard, Andrew W., & Jones, Robert A. Integrated Approach to Documenting Readiness for a Potential Criticality Incident. United States.
Carlisle, Bruce S., Prichard, Andrew W., and Jones, Robert A. 2013. "Integrated Approach to Documenting Readiness for a Potential Criticality Incident". United States.
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abstractNote = {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.},
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url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1157003}, journal = {Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 109(1):886-887},
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year = {Mon Nov 11 00:00:00 EST 2013},
month = {Mon Nov 11 00:00:00 EST 2013}
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