Performance Monitoring

DOE-STD-1053-93

3.4.12.2 The periodic assessments should evaluate all aspects of the program

(including support activities) to assess the overall program effectiveness.

Recommendations should be developed to correct noted weaknesses and to

make needed improvements.

3.4.12.3 Periodic assessment should be performed at regular intervals.

3.4.13 Performance Monitoring

In addition to regular monitoring by operators, equipment performance should be

regularly evaluated by performance tests and analysis of operating and maintenance

data.

3.4.13.1 The performance test program should be structured so that tests are

performed often enough to detect and correct degrading equipment

performance before failures result in capacity reductions or forced outages.

Performance tests should also be used to evaluate equipment performance

after maintenance work as part of postmaintenance testing. These tests

should be based upon manufacturer's recommendations and operational

experience with specific equipment both at the plant and elsewhere in the

industry. These tests should be performed by qualified personnel in

accordance with approved plant procedures. The procedures should state the

desired test interval and should include provisions for recording test results.

The following are examples of performance tests that may be included:

(a)

pump speed control sy stem performance

(b)

flow instrument loop calibration

(c)

pump performance

(d)

lube oil sy stem performance

(e)

trip valve performance

(f)

control building air conditioning sy stem performance

(g)

instrument air compressor performance

(h)

instrument air dryer performance

(i)

voltage control sy stem test