Introduction - std10540007

DOE-STD-1054-93

1. IN TROD U CTION

1.1 Purpose

This guide is intended to assist facility maintenance operations in the review of

existing and in developing new programs to ensure the accuracy and integrity of performance

data derived from Plant process and control instrumentation is verified by controlled

application of properly calibrated/certified measuring and test equipment (M&TE) having the

appropriate precision, design accuracy, and durability for their intended use. It is expected

that each DOE facility may use different approaches or methods than those defined in this

guide. The specific guidelines that follow reflect generally accepted industry practices.

Therefore, deviation from any particular guideline would not, in itself, indicate a problem.

If substantive differences exist between the intent of the Guideline and actual practice,

management should evaluate current practice to determine the need to include/exclude

proposed features. A change to maintenance practice would be appropriate if a performance

weakness was determined to exist. Development, documentation, and implementation of

other features which further enhance these guidelines for specific applications, is encouraged.

Additional information pertinent to the implementation of this guideline is found in the

following DOE Guidelines:

"Guidelines to Good Practices f or Procurem ent of Parts, M aterials, and S erv ices at

DOE N uclear Facilities"

"Guidelines to Good Practices f or M aterial R eceipt, Inspection, Handling, S torage,

R etriev al, and Issuance at DOE N uclear Facilities"

Appendix E is provided for use by facility trainers who intend to provide training

regarding this element.

1.2 B ackground

The information in this guide was developed from commercial and DOE sources.

Each facility should select those details that are applicable, add any unlisted knowledge or

experience that are applicable, and develop and implement facility-specific M&TE

maintenance programs. Facilities that have existing documented M&TE maintenance

programs should review this guide to identify details that may enhance their existing

programs.