The s New Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML) Safeguards Symposium 2010, CN -184/214 C. Schmitzer Office of Analytical Service Department of Safeguards
Road Map Introduction Business Case for the New Laboratory Conceptual Design Next Steps Conclusions
Mission Statement SAL provides to the Department of Safeguards accurate, precise and timely analytical results for nuclear and environmental samples collected by Safeguards inspectors worldwide.
SAL Activities and Timelines
Nuclear vs. Environmental Samples All nuclear samples and environmental samples are delivered to SAL and screened there ~25% of all env. analyses are performed by SAL The other 75% of environmental analyses are done by network labs (NWAL) in Member States Nuclear sample NWAL has fallen dormant due to shipping/state restrictions and timeliness requirements Problem 1: ~ 99% of all NS are analyzed by SAL Problem 2: ~ 95% of most sensitive particle analyses are done by one network laboratory ( addressed by implementation of a Large Geometry Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer [LG-SIMS], to be housed in an extension to the Clean Laboratory, currently under construction)
Sample Analysis SAL & Network Nuclear samples Environmental samples (for particle analysis) SIMS (normal accuracy) FT/TIMS (high accuracy) 9 27 5 42 JAEA ITU SAL 120 LMA SAL 920 80 Qinetiq 290 CEA 4 35 The Agency is actively pursuing new network laboratories for Nuclear Material analytical support
Nuclear Laboratory Issues Ageing Infrastructure risk of prolonged shutdown Space constraints exhausted capabilities to accommodate more demanding sample analysis (e.g. at low levels of concentration) temporary container offices Safety & security implementation of UN standards
Intensified Maintenance for old Facility Corrosion in entire air handling system Fire flaps Ductwork still to be done HEPA filters new and old
Upgrading SAL entire scope of project ARC Nuclear Lab SAL rear exit - public ARC hallway is not under control
Clean Laboratory Extension & LG-SIMS NEW CLE Construction Site Existing Clean Laboratory Clean Laboratory Extension
NML Recommendations Requirements Core mission: analysis of routine NM samples Employ optimum combination of analytical techniques Maintain principal state-of-the practice techniques Maintain limited number of complementary techniques Interact with Network of Analytical Laboratories Quality assurance, reference materials, backup, specialised analyses (tiered approach) Provide support to Department of Safeguards Enable improved effectiveness of verification system Provide support to On-Site Laboratories (current & future)
Underlying Design Recommendations New NML should be constructed with sufficient modular, flexible and extensible design to accommodate future expansion needs or mission reassignment. Dedicated rooms/spaces for special functions (e.g. sample receipt/repack/dispatch, storage, QC sample preparation, staging waste). Current activity areas (workstations) maintained recommendations on methods & techniques Consider legacy Pu holdings
Workstation example: U Sample Flow in SAL Book into LIMS (SAS Office) SAL LIMS Isotopic Measurement Reporting Results (SAS Office) SAL LIMS IRP IRP IDS SOFTWARE SAL INVENTORY IDS SOFTWARE SAL INVENTORY ILIMS MITRAS ILIMS MITRAS MSDES MSDES RADIOMETRY SOFTWARE CL LIMS RADIOMETRY SOFTWARE CL LIMS Waste Processing & Disposal Sample Receipt Sample Weighing Radiation Protection Isotopic Aliquot Contamination Check Sample Dissolution Assay Measurement
NML-4 NML-3 NML-2 end lease of old SAL NML-1 NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Master Schedule for New NML OVERVIEW Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML) Master Plan 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Tendering Architectural design Finances Tendering Engineering design Finances Cost evaluation Construction Finances Commissioning, startup old SAL backup Finances Reviews, internal FoS workshops NML-1: initial architectural design and firming up on cost estimates NML-2: detailed engineering design and ready-to-go plans for construction works and tendering, detailed cost estimates NML-3: construction works, including site adjustments (access roads, etc.) NML-4: commissioning in parallel with segmented transfer of activities, startup, transition to new facility with old SAL serving as backup
NML Top Level Schematic / Workflow
Workflow Analysis of Nuclear Chemistry workflow LEVEL 3: 1.5 Chemical Wing 1.5 CHEMISTRY AREA LOW HIGH To 1.8.3 Waste Management 1.5.4 Ref Mat Lab 1.5.3 Pu Lab 1.5.1 Spent Fuel Lab To 1.8.4 Fissile Material Store To 1.8.1 Archive From 2.3.5 General Receiving From & to 1.1 Entrance From 1.3 Logistics In Samples Standard Samples 1.5.5 Standard Sample Storage 1.5.2 U Lab To 1.6 Sample Transfer Room FLOW LAB STAF FLOW SAMPLES
Let s make a NML! Logistics Input Processing Analysis Logistics Output? Samples Shipments LSD Spikes Waste
Safety & Security Issues Technical agreements with host country (equivalent to operating licenses) for existing SAL (1985): Safety Arrangements (based on Safety Analysis Report) with Ministry of Environment Physical Security for Fissile Materials (Ministry of Interior) Licensing issues construction permit & operating license, radiation safety Inventory of Fissile Materials & physical security civil engineering, fire protection, access security Actions taken Team of Austrian radiation safety experts under contract to interface with AT ministry for construction permit Challenges Coordination with internal and external stakeholders ( radiation safety regulator, Austrian authorities), general perception
Next Steps Phase 1: Detailed Design and Engineering of the s Nuclear Material Laboratory Phase 2: Optional Phased Construction expectation: Bidders are requested to suggest an overall strategy to guide the through the entire process, extracting relevant information for a construction ready design modular, flexible, extensible This does include application for appropriate permits and licenses based on regulatory codes Funding arrangements: phased construction under a build-to-budget approach
Conclusions has pro-actively addressed problems and issues of sample analysis for Safeguards purposes Decisions taken to build a new Nuclear Material Laboratory (as opposed to refurbish the old) Master schedule agreed and project organisation set up New laboratory concept developed based on advice / design review by international experts Tendering for detailed design and refined cost estimates ongoing Specific challenges identified funding, licensing tomorrow s challenges require tomorrow s tools
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