Conduct of Operations – Operations Aspects of Unique Processes

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C of O - Operations Aspects of Unique Processes

Examples of Unique Processes at C-AD· Cryogenics Operations· Water Cooling Systems· Vacuum Systems· RF Systems· Siemens Motor Generator Operations· Access Control Systems· ODH Systems· Power Supplies

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C of O - Operations Aspects of Unique Processes

MCR Operations Coordinators must be able to analyze process-related problems and take appropriate, timely corrective actions

MCR Operations Coordinators must:· Anticipate the response in interacting systems or unique processes

when changes are made to a process either under their control or a process controlled by others

· Monitor facility conditions, including trends in operations, analyze available information, and diagnose problems

· Evaluate degrading conditions and take appropriate action to prevent the potential consequences

Awareness of unique processes is generally accomplished through cross training

Training should address the process theory, system design and components, and operating characteristics

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C of O - Operations Aspects of Unique Processes

Deficiencies, such as communications, considered insignificant during normal operations, become major obstacles to making decisions and initiating appropriate corrective actions during abnormal conditions

Effective communication is vitally important to safe and reliable operations

Example: RHIC ODH communications at MCR are in the form of information screens for the ODH alarms in the MCR, which work fine for normal operations

However, during an abnormal situation, an Operations Coordinator’s attention can be diverted from the problem by having to flip thru multiple computer screens to get an overall picture of the ODH status at RHIC

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