Using QA Classification to Guide Design and Manage Risk

by John Lathrop, Strategic Insights, Los Altos, United States,
Richard DeKlever, Strategic Insights, Los Altos, United States,
Edgar H. Petrie, Strategic Insights, Los Altos, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: High Level Radioactive Waste Management 1993

Abstract:

Raytheon Services Nevada has developed a classification process based on probabilistic risk assessment, using accident/impact scenarios for each system classified. Initial classification analyses were performed for the 20 systems of Package 1A of the Exploratory Studies Facility (ESF). The analyses demonstrated a solid, defensible methodological basis for classification which minimizes the use of direct engineering judgment. They provide guidance for ESF design and risk management through the identification of: - the critical characteristics of each system that need to be controlled; and -the parts of the information base that most need to be further developed through performance assessment or other efforts.

Subject Headings: Risk management | Radioactive wastes | Waste disposal | Probability | Information management | Systems engineering | Geology | Nevada | United States

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