Preliminary safety analysis report for the gamma irradiation facility

摘要

This report documents the safety analysis work performed for the Gamma Irradiation Facility (GIF) at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, New Mexico. The GIF is a new facility to be constructed at Sandia's Technical Area V, and combines the sources and capabilities of two existing irradiation facilities at the Laboratories. The analysis and content of this document meets the safety analysis report requirements of DOE Order 5480.23, 'Nuclear Safety Analysis Reports.' The characteristics of the facility, the site, and the operations are described and the hazards associated with operation of the facility are examined to evaluate the overall safety. A graded approach technique is employed in determining the level of detail for the analysis and documentation of the hazards associated with the facility. The analysis shows that there will be no off-site impact from operation of the GIF and that the facility can be safely operated to minimize the hazards to personnel at the site. The report concludes that operation of the GIF at SNL, presents an acceptable risk to health and safety of personnel on-site, off-site, and to the general public.