Section III Administrative and Operational Techniques Concept of Opertaions

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SECTION III

ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL TECHNIQUES

CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

Purpose

The purpose of this section is to establish a conduct of operations program which should result in

improved quality and uniformity of operations.

Supplemental Guidance

Appendix A provides a listing of guidance documents that may be useful in developing the site

specific conduct of operations program.

Policy

Fusion facilities should have a policy that assures: operations are managed, organized and conducted

in a manner to assure an acceptable level of safety; and operators have procedures in place to control

the conduct of their operations.

Guidance

Experience has shown that the better operating facilities have well defined, effectively administered

policies and programs to govern the activities of the operating organization, including the areas

described by these guidelines. The guidance is based upon well developed industrial operations

practices. They are written to be flexible, so that they encompass the range of facilities and

operations.

Each fusion facility should develop a conduct of operations program which covers the following

topics, as appropriate, using a graded approach. Specifics for each of the sections can be found in

the references cited in Appendix A.

Operations Organization and Administration

The organization and administration of operations should ensure that a high level of performance is

achieved through effective implementation and control of operations activities. Operations should

establish a policy of excellence under which the facility is operated and clear lines of responsibility

for normal and emergency conditions are established. Policies, resources, monitoring and

accountability for operations should be established to meet this guideline.

Shift Routines and Operating Practices

Standards for the professional conduct of operations personnel should be established and followed

so that the operator performance meets the expectations of facility management. Specifically,

requirements for watch standing practices and routine shift practices should be established.

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