Section 28 Ionising radiation
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 28 Ionising radiation

Section 28 Ionising radiation

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria

28.1 Functional objective

28.1.1 The relevant submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be able to operate to a defined level following a bow impact.

28.2 Performance requirements

28.2.1 The radiation levels, duration and frequency of occurrence shall be defined for normal and abnormal operating conditions in different areas of the submarine.

28.2.2 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to operate when subject to radiation in normal and abnormal operating conditions are to be identified. They shall be able to operate with defined levels of exposure, or be fitted with suitable protection measures, or have a defined exposure limits with suitable margin.

28.2.3 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to operate when subject to radiation in emergency operating conditions are to be identified. They shall be able to operate with defined levels of radiation, e.g. life support systems for abandonment and rescue.

28.2.4 Radiation levels shall take account of the impact on embarked persons.

28.2.5 Radiation levels shall take account of the impact on the properties of susceptible materials.

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