The Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor tritium systems test contractor operational readiness review

In preparation for D-T operations at TFTR, the TFTR project has successfully completed the C-ORR process which has led to the introduction of 200 curies of tritium to the site. Preparations for the C-ORR began approximately 2 years ago. During July 1992 a one-week site Assistance Review was conducted by the C-ORR Chairman, and C-ORR team consisting of 12 persons, all of whom were outside experts, many of whom were from other facilities within the DOE complex. During the July 1992 Site Assistance Review 201 findings were documented which fell into one of three categories. All of the 109 category one findings which were generated were required to be resolved prior to the introduction of tritium to the TFTR site. On April 5, 1993, the TFTR Tritium System Test C-ORR commenced. The results of the C-ORR as documented in the final report by the C-ORR chairman was that category 1 findings were resolved, and it was the recommendation of the C-ORR team to the PPPL ES&H board that TFTR initiate the Tritium Systems Test. DOE (Chicago Operations, Princeton Area Office) concurred with the C-ORR final report, and on April 29, 1993, at 12:15 pm tritium was introduced to the TFTR site.