[Product] Inspection and Test Plan

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Abstract

If you would like to include an abstract, provide a single paragraph that identifies the product that is being evaluated, and identifies each of the critical parameters and processes that are described in this plan. Additional text may describe how these processes will ensure that the product will meet quality and performance standards. But, hey, don’t give away too much… you want them to read the document.

Contents

1. [Product/Material] Properties	1

2. Processes and Procedures	1

2.1. [Property 1]	1

2.1.1. In-Process Testing	2

2.1.2. Incoming Inspections or Acceptance Testing	2

2.1.3. Verification Testing	2

2.1.4. Failures and Non-Conformances	2

2.2. [Property 2]	2

2.2.1. In-Process Testing	2

2.2.2. Incoming Inspections or Acceptance Testing	2

2.2.3. Verification Testing	2

2.2.4. Failures and Non-Conformances	2

3. Experimental/Test Setups	2

3.1. Your Experimental Method 1	2

3.1.1. Resource Requirements	2

3.1.2. Test Conditions	3

3.1.3. Equipment	3

3.2. Your Experimental Method 2	3

3.2.1. Resource Requirements	3

3.2.2. Test Conditions	3

3.2.3. Equipment	3

4. Records and Documentation	3

4.1. Manufacturer/Producer Records	4

4.2. Deliverable Documentation and Records	4

5. References	4

List of Figures

Figure 1. This is a figure…and its going to be OKAY!	3

[Product/Material] Properties

This section begins with some standard text about the product/material that will be tested and why the testing/inspection is necessary to ensure proper performance.

The following are the key properties that will be evaluated by these tests and inspections. Note: The example below is taken directly from the Proximity Focusing RICH Aerogel plan --- your properties will be specific to your own product.

Refractive Index: This parameter is crucial as it determines the Cherenkov threshold, the minimum velocity a particle must have to emit Cherenkov radiation.

Transparency: High transparency is essential to minimize the absorption and scattering of Cherenkov light. This ensures that the light can travel through the aerogel with minimal loss, maintaining its intensity and clarity.

Density: Aerogels are characterized by their very low density, typically between the the order of ∼ 10−2 − 10−1 g/cm3. This property minimizes the material’s interaction with particles other than Cherenkov radiation, preserving the detector’s accuracy.

Homogeneity: Uniform refractive index and density across the aerogel are important for consistent Cherenkov light production and propagation. Variations can lead to inaccuracies in particle detection.

Hydrophobicity: Hydrophobic aerogels are preferred because they resist absorbing moisture from the air. Moisture can degrade the aerogel’s optical properties and mechanical integrity.

Thickness: The thickness of the aerogel layer needs to be optimized to produce a sufficient number of Cherenkov photons while allowing enough path length for particle detection. This typically ranges from a few millimeters to a few centimeters.

Additional paragraphs of summary and descriptive text may be included as need. If there is no additional data, then delete this paragraph and go on to the next section.

Processes and Procedures

This section will describe the processes and procedures that are required to evaluate each of the properties described the preceding section. There should be a level 2 sub-section for each of the properties identified in section 1.

[Property 1]

This section does not specifically describe the experimental setup or configuration, but rather, this section should a) identify and describe the test/inspection procedure, b) describe when it will be used during the product’s development lifecycle, c) provide an explanation for why this procedure will be sufficient to ensure the functionality/performance of the completed product, and d) reference where details of the experimental procedure will be provided (probably in section 3).

Depending on when the product/material will be tested, one or more of the level 3 sub-sections below should be used. The final level 3 sub-section, Failures and Non-Conformances, should describe the action that will be taken if a product/material fails to meet the test standards.

In-Process Testing

Use this sub-section if the test will be performed during the manufacturing process. If the test setup and conditions are the same as all other instances, then the test can be described under the main sub-section, and this section need only contain specific details about when and where the test will be performed.

Incoming Inspections or Acceptance Testing

Use this sub-section if the test will be performed to ensure that the product meets all requirements when it is delivered. As before, test details do not need to be repeated if they are described in the main section.

Verification Testing

Use this sub-section of the component will require verification testing to assure that it meets the minimal stated performance requirements. Test details do not need to be repeated if they are described in the main section.

Failures and Non-Conformances

Use this sub-section to describe what procedure will be followed for components that are received, and DO NOT pass the tests or inspections specified in the quality control plan. (Return to vendor, etc.)

[Property 2]

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In-Process Testing

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Incoming Inspections or Acceptance Testing

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Verification Testing

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Failures and Non-Conformances

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Experimental/Test Setups

This section will have an individual sub-section for each of the experiments/tests that will be performed. If the same experimental process will be used for multiple properties, it does not need to be repeated. Each experimental section should provide a detailed description of the method, resource requirements, conditions, and equipment.

Your Experimental Method 1

Provide an overview of the experimental setup including processes and methodologies, along with diagrams illustrating how equipment and test materials should be configured.

Resource Requirements

Describe special resources that are required for this setup; i.e., compressed air, high voltage power, low conductivity water, etc.

Test Conditions

Describe the necessary test conditions; i.e., temperature, humidity, lighting, etc.

Equipment

List all specialized equipment that will be required to conduct this test. For instance,

Thorlabs Laser PL255: Compact laser module with USB connector, 403nm, 4.5mW

Thorlabs Laser PL252: Compact laser module with USB connector, 639nm, 4.5mW

Rotation Stage (RP03): 4in Manual Rotation Platform

Your Experimental Method 2

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Resource Requirements

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Test Conditions

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Equipment

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Records and Documentation

This section details all of the documentation that will be generated and exchanged during the manufacturing lifecycle. In all likelihood there will be many transient documents that are created that will not be collected or maintained as part of the project. This transient documentation need only be listed if it is pertinent to a specific experiment or test.

Manufacturer/Producer Records

For every item that is manufactured, the manufacturer will be responsible for maintaining records (travelers) of all raw material that are used in the fabrication process, and document the processes and procedures that were used for production. The resultant documentation will be compiled into a report and will be provided to the project as part of the deliverable, which will be reviewed, validated, and then placed in the central data repository.

List all pertinent manufacturer/producer records here.

Deliverable Documentation and Records

This includes test results, tables of measurements, parameter lists or other records that must be provided to the project. All testing and inspection data that is collected as part of the validation, verification and testing plan will be provided to the project as part of the final report.

List all deliverable documentation here.

References

EIC Systems Engineering Group. (2022). Interface Management Plan. Brookhaven, NY: Brookhaven National Laboratory.

EIC Systems Engineering Group. (2022). Requirements Management Plan. Brookhaven, NY: Brookhaven National Laboratory.

EIC Systems Engineering Group. (2022). Systems Engineering Plan. Brookhaven, NY: Brookhaven National Laboratory.