Design Control: In Pursuit of Engineering Excellence. A Quick Reference Guide for NRC Inspectors

摘要

The main purpose of the booklet is to develop a fundamental understanding of what constitutes design control, as required by Criterion III, 'Design Control,' of Appendix B, 'Quality Assurance Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants and Fuel Reprocessing Plants,' to Title 10, Part 50, 'Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities,' of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 50). The booklet structure begins with basic terminalogy used in the nuclear industry to ensure a common understanding, NRC engineering inspectors frequently rely on industry codes and standards and on NRC guidance documents. The booklet discusses the importance of these documents and how inspectors can use them. Because inspectors must develop a sound understanding of design and licensing basis documents, these documents are introduced.