Problem Analysis - std115920030018

DOE-STD-1159-2003

Using the ideal gas law discuss the relationship between pressure, temperature, and

volume.

Describe the effects of pressure and temperature changes on confined fluids.

Describe how the density of a fluid varies with temperature.

Describe the two types of heat exchanger construction.

Describe hot and cold fluid flow in parallel flow, counter flow, and cross flow heat

exchangers.

Discuss the following heat exchanger applications:

Radiator

Cooling tower

Define the term buoyancy.

Describe the relationship between the pressure in a fluid column and the density and

depth of the fluid.

Define the property of viscosity.

Define the term head, head loss, and frictional loss, with respect to its use in fluid

flow.

Define the terms water and steam hammer and describe their physical affects on

piping systems.

Problem Analysis

9. Waste management personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of

problem analysis principles and techniques necessary to determine potential causes

of the problems, and identify corrective actions(s) as identified in DOE O 225.1A.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Describe and explain the application of problem analysis techniques including the

following:

Root Cause Analysis

Causal Factor Analysis

Change Analysis

Barrier Analysis

Describe and explain the application of the following Root Cause Analysis processes

in the performance of occurrence investigations:

Events and Causal Factors Charting

Root Cause Coding