A Conceptual Mobile Control Panel for SRWMF at Point Lepreau Site

Abstract

Phase III of the Solid Radioactive Waste Management Facility (SRWMF) at PLGS is being constructed to store Levels I, II and III radioactive waste material resulting from Retubing and Refurbishment work planned to be undertaken in 2008. A large volume of Level III waste will be generated, requiring specialized handling equipment, including a mobile control panel, to allow for safe and efficient storing of Retube waste. The scheduled loading cycle requires that this control panel will be operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all but the most adverse weather conditions where personnel safety would be compromised. To achieve this, the control panel must be highly rugged, highly reliable, easy to operate and service, and easy to relocate. This paper will focus on the conceptual design, functionality, reliability, serviceability, ruggedness, safety, and human factors elements required for safe loading and retrieval of the level III waste.