Scope - doe-std-3020-20050004

DOE-STD-3020-2005

1. SCOPE

1.1

Scope : This standard establishes specifications and quality assurance requirements for

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters procured to protect workers, the public,

and the environment when installed in DOE nuclear facilities. It provides guidance to

DOE contractors for procurement and required testing of HEPA filters used in DOE

nuclear facilities. Required testing is performed by the filter manufacturer and by DOE

at a designated Filter Test Facility (FTF). The standard specifies minimum requirements

to be included in contractor specifications.

1.2

Applicability: This Standard applies to procurement of HEPA filters that:

are to be installed in confinement ventilation systems for containing radioactive

particulates in DOE nuclear facilities, and

handle a minimum of 20 actual cubic feet per minute (ACFM) airflow (42

m3/hr) at an initial maximum of 1.3 inch (in) water gauge (wg) (325 Pa)

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The following documents either form a part of this

standard to the extent specified herein or specify materials of HEPA filter construction. Unless

otherwise stated, the current issue date and revision number of a referenced document shall

apply, including addenda and/or amendments. In the event of a conflict between provisions of

this standard and provisions of the referenced documents, the text of this standard shall take

precedence. The Application Guide in subpart 4.5 of ASME NQA-1-2004 describes how

ASME NQA-1-2000 addresses the DOE quality assurance requirements.

2.1

Department of Energy (DOE) Rules, Orders and Standards

10 CFR 830, Nuclear Safety Management

40 CFR 261, Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

DOE O 414.1C, Quality Assurance

DOE-STD 3009, Preparation Guide for U. S. Department of Energy Nonreactor Nuclear

Facility Documented Safety Analyses

DOE -STD 3022, DOE HEPA Filter Test Program

DOE-STD 3025, Quality Assurance Inspection and Testing of HEPA Filters

DOE-STD 3026, Filter Test Facility Quality Program Plan

DOE-HDBK-1169, DOE Handbook Nuclear Air Cleaning Handbook