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| Site: | MIT Nuclear Research Reactor |
| Issue date: | 10/20/1986 |
| From: | Coe D, Keller R, Kister H NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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Examination Report No.
86-03 (0L)
Facility Docket No.50-020 f
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Licensee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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M.I.T. Research Reactor
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September 1-5, 1986
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D. Cbt? Reactor ineer (Lead Examiner)
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i Summary: Operator licensing examinations were administered at MIT during the i
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CHIEF EXAMINER AT SITE:
D. Coe 2.
OTHER EXAMINERS:
F. Crescenzo C. Shiraki L. Kolonauski J. D. Smith (PNL)
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Summary of generic strengths or deficiencies noted on oral exams:
It was noted that some candidates seemed reluctant to check or refer to normal evolution procedures (startup, shutdown).
In one instance, a candidate did not place the differential galvanometer on the high scale (as required by procedure) prior to shutting down and had to be told to do this by the SRO on shift.
In another instance, a candidate did not announce " Reactor Startup" as required by procedure, prior to starting up. Although these individual instances are of minor significance, they probably would not have occurred had the candidates referred to the proper procedures prior to commencing the evolutions.
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Personnel Present at Exit Interview:
NRC Personnel D. Coe, Lead Reactor Engineer (Examiner)
L. Kolonauski, Reactor Engineer (Examiner)
F. Crescenzo, Reactor Engineer (Examiner)
NRC Contractor Personnel
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J. Smith, PNL Facility Personnel Kwon Kwok
- Training Coordinator Lincoln Clark
- Director of Reactor Operations John Bernard
- Superintendent, Research Reactor 5.
Summary of NRC Comments made at exit interview:
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The facility was informed that the preliminary results of the operating exams were positive.
B.
The deficiency noted in Paragraph 1 above was discussed.
C.
It was noted during startups that the instrumentation checklist, PM 3.1.1.2, had been changed to reflect a new procedure to check the main core tank level scram. This change was made with pen and ink and simply stated not to perform the original procedure and that the
"new" procedure should be used to perform the check. The examiners were concerned that this change was not specific enough to ensure proper documentation and traceability of performance of the check-list. This concern was discussed with the facility.
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It was noted during the facility walkthroughs that some radiation
" hot spots" and contaminated components were not locally labeled.
Although the facility had complied with regulatory requirements
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regarding labeling of these areas, it was suggested that a more I
localized labeling process be instituted.
It was felt that this I
would assist the facility in accomplishing ALARA program goals by alerting personnel to high dose rates or contaminated areas.
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Summary of facility comments and commitments made at exit interview:
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The facility acknowledged the comment regarding deficient use of procedures. The facility agreed that this was a potential problem and stated that corrective actions would be taken to instruct operators on the correct usage of procedures.
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The facility stated that the main core tank level switch had been modified and a new procedure was now used.
The new procedure was subsequently forwarded to Region I.
In subsequent telephone conver-sations with facility personnel, the chief examiner was informed that the checklist would be changed to incorporate the new procedure and eliminate any pen and ink changes. They agreed to send the revised checklist upon ccmpletion of the revision. This will be followed by the responsible Lead Examiner.
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The facility felt it was within regulatory requirements and that additional radiological labeling was not necessary. This was justified by the temporary nature of the high dose rates and strict access requirements which control these areas.
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All facility comments to the written examinations were resolved to the satisfaction of both the facility and the NRC. The following represent significant changes to the answer key made as a result of these
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i B.04 COMMENT:
This answer is from p 3.3 of the MITR RSM.
Unfortunately, our RSM is in error on this item.
The N-16 is formed by converting 0-16 in the water molecules of the coolant.
It's not in gaseous form.
The RSM should stress the items on page 3.4 which are (1) Provide means of monitoring fission product gas activity (2) Limit H production due to radiolytic
decomposition (3) Remove Ar-41 I
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RESOLUTION:
(1) Comment accepted. Answer changed to read:
"To prevent the accumulation of Ar**41 in the void above the primary water pool (+0.5).
Provide means of monitoring fission product gas activity (+0.5)."
(2) No change.
(3) No change.
C.02(a)
COMMENT:
"This question is partially obsolete. On 2 April 85, NRC approved a license amendment changing (1) the limit to 1.8% AK/K, the maximum safe step reactivity addition, for controllers that do not incorporate the property of
' feasibility of control' and (2) removing the limit altogether for those that do.
(A period limit was added.) So, point of prompt criticality is no longer relevant.
Purpose of the reviseo limit is tc avoid excessive power transients that neither the control or safety systems could halt before fuel damage occurred.
(Refer to T.S. #3.9.5 and 6.4.)"
RESOLUTION:
Comment accepted. The following note was added to the answer key:
" Note: Will accept answer that includes limiting period or power transient."
The following references were added to the answer key:
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MIT: Technical Specifications, 3.9.5.
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MIT: Technical Specifications, 6.4.
C.03 COMMENT:
Two answers are possible. The high flux tube (2 PHI) would heat up almost at once. We found this out the hard way.
The intermediate flux tubes (IPH series) would take about 5 minutes.
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RESOLUTION:
Comment accepted. Answer key changed to read:
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C.07 COMMENT:
This is really an SRO level question. As explained in our letter to NRC when test materials were submitted, senior shift super-visors do the refueling calculations.
Operators are required to know that the calculations must be done, but never do them. Operators are taught that as part of a refueling, they must evaluste hot channel factors, flow disparities, power distribution, anything that could cause boiling etc. The two limits referred to in the answer are the ' safety' and ' operating' limits respec-tively. Operators are NOT required to learn the formulas and therefore could not give the answer as written out because the answer contains one of the formulas. Also, another procedure (PM 1.15)
requires evaluation of reactivity change, shut-down margin etc. However, this procedure doesn't reference 1 Kw as did the question.
RESOLUTION:
Comment accepted. The following note was added to the answer key:
" Note: Will accept answer that addresses power to flow ratio."
G.05 COMMENT:
Answer shoulc be #c, surface contamination.
Both Beta and Gamma contamination are likely to be present. Answer #c covers both possibilities.
(Note: We raised and NRC accepted this point previously.)
RESOLUTION:
Comment accepted. Answer key changed to read:
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J.02 COMMENT:
Answer is incorrect given current MITR checklists.
It should say "... to transfer,
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RESOLUTION:
Comment accepted.
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Answer should read "... is filtered l
and monitored." Monitoring is the crucial l
function because that will detect any radiat*on
and cause building isolation.
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Comment accepted.
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REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSE EXAMINATION t
FACILITY:
MASS. INSTITUTE OF TECH.
REACTOR TYPE:
TEST DATE ADMINISTERED: 86/09/02 EXAMINER:
SMITH, J.
CANDIDATE:
ANSWER KEY t
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
I Use separate paper for the answers. Write answers on one side only.
Staple question sheet on top of the answer sheets.
Points for each question are indicated in parentheses after the question. The passing grade requires at least 70% in each category. Examination papers will be picked up six (6) hours after the examination starts.
% OF CATEGORY % OF CANDIDATE'S CATEGORY VALUE TOTAL SCORE VALUE CATEGORY 15.00 15.00 A.
PRINCIPLES OF REACTOR OPERATION 14.00 14.00 B.
FEATURES OF FACILITY DESIGN 14.00 14.00 C.
GENERAL OPERATING
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CHARACTERISTICS 15.00 15.00 D.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SYSTEMS
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STANDARD AND EMERGENCY OPERATING PROCEDURES 14.00 14.00 G.
RADIATION CONTROL AND SAFETY l
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Final Grade
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I have neither given nor received aid.
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NRC RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR LICENSE EXAMINATIONS
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During the administration of this examination the following rules apply:
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Cheating on the examination means an automatic denial of your application and could result in more severe penalties.
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Restroom trips are to be limited and only one candidate at a time may leave. You must avoid all contacts with anyone outside the examination room to avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheating.
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Use black ink or dark pencil only to facilitate legible reproductions.
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Print your name in the blank provided on the cover sheet of the examination.
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Fill in the date on the cover sheet of the examination (if necessary).
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Use only the paper provided for answers.
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Print your name in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of each j
section of the answer sheet.
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Consecutively number each answer sheet, write "End of Category __" as appropriate, start each category on a new page, write only on one side of the paper, and write "Last Page" on the last answer sheet.
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Number each answer as to category and number, for example,1.4, 6.3.
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11. Separate answer sheets from pad and place finished answer sheets face down on your desk or table.
12. Use abbreviations only if they are commonly used in facility literature.
13. The point value for each question is indicated in parentheses after the i
question and can be used as a guide for the depth of answer required.
14. Shcw all calculations, methods, or assumptions used to obtain an answer
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17. You must sign the statement on the cover sheet that indicates that the
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Turn in your copy of the examination and all pages used to answer the examination questions.
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Turn in all scrap paper and the balance of the paper that you did not use for answering the questions.
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If after leaving, you are found in this area while the examination is still in progress, your license may be denied or revoked.
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PRINCIPLES OF REACTOR OPERATION PAGE
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QUESTION A.01 (.50)
ANSWER TRUE or FALSE.
Xenon peaks earlier in MIT-II than most light water moderated reactors after shutdown due to a harder neutron spectrum.
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QUESTION A.02 (1.50)
If heavy water leaks into the light water system, WHAT type of reactivity effect (positive or negative) will it have if:
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The leakage of pure, uncontaminated heavy water is into either the light water reflector above the top of the core, or the light water reflector below the top of the core that is formed by the annular space between the core and the sides and bottom of the core tank?
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The leakage of heavy water is into the core proper?
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The in-leaking D(2)0 progressively replaced the entire light c.
water system?
(0.5)
QUESTION A.03 (2.00)
If the reactor is on a stable 25-second period, HOW long will it take to change the power level by 2 decades? SHOW your calculation.
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QUESTION A.04 (1.00)
WHY do delayed neutrons affect reactor control?
(1.0)
QUESTION A.05 (3.00)
EXPLAIN the effect of the temperature coefficient on reactivity if the thermal power of the MIT II core increases.
INCLUDE both light water moderator and the heavy water reflector effects.
(3.0)
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HOW much reactivity has been added to a subcritical reactor if the count rate has increased from 100 cps to 150 cps and if the initial value of Keff was 0.957 SHOW all calculations and assumptions.
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i QUESTION A.07 (2.00)
When calculating an estimated critical position, the operator uses the previous week's position and corrects for five (5) different delta K changes.
LIST four (4) of those delta K changes.
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QUESTION A.08 (2.00)
INDICATE whether each of the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
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An increasing concentration in the reactor core of Xe-135 reduces the thermal utilization factor, f, and hence the multiplication factor, Keff, of the reactor core.
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Xe-135 is produced both directly as a fission product and as the result of a decay chain from other fission products.
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A good approximation for determining the production in a reactor
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core of Xe-135 is to assume that the Xe-135 is produced from the decay of Cs-135.
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The removal rate of Xe-135 is due to the neutron absorption rate in Xe-135 atoms and due to the radioactive decay of Xe-135 atoms.
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WHAT is the purpose of the secondary water treatment system?
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QUESTION B.02 (1.00)
EXPLAIN how the anti-syphon valves work.
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QUESTION B.03 (2.00)
LIST three (3) ways to reduce the degree of cooling tower efficiency on cold days.
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QUESTION B.04 (1.00)
WHAT is the purpose of the OFF GAS SYSTEM 7 (1.0)
QUESTION B.05 (1.50)
LIST three (3) ways that the beam ports are sealed.
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QUESTION B.06 (1.00)
ASSUME a loss of external electrical power feeders occurs. When normal power is later restored, WHAT will happen to all the transfer switches and the motor generator set?
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QUESTION B.07 (1.25)
WHAT design safety feature ensures that fuel loaded into the core will normally have access to only one core position at a time?
(1.25)
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If the pressure relief system's charcoal filters become submerged.
WHAT problem will exist during filter housing anid exhaust dryout?
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QUESTION B.09 (2.00)
DESCRIBE the four (4) modes of operation (departure and destination points) for the 1-inch pneumatic tube system.
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QUESTION B.10 (2.00)
DESCRIBE two (2) ways to verify that the secondary system is properly lined up to cooling tower basins?
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It is possible to operate at less than 100 kW with no forced circulation of primary coolant, but requires bypassing a number of safety functions.
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QUESTION C.02 (3.00)
GIVE the basis for the following technical specifications:
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The reactivity worth of the regulating rod connected to the automatic control system is less than 0.7% delta k/k.
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The maximum controlled reactivity addition rate is no more than 5x10**-4 delta k/k/sec.
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QUESTION C.03 (1.00)
Approximately HOW long after a failure of the oneumatic blower (at full power), will the temperature in the pneumatic tubes reach 100 d grees C7 (SELECT best answer.)
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DESCRIBE how to calculate the total thermal power output of the reactor.
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WHY is " blowdown" of the water in the Forced Draft Cooling Towers required?
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QUESTION C.06 (1.00)
WHY does it take 24 hcurs for the reactor to be in thermal equilibrium, such that a heat balance can be conducted?
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QUESTION C.07 (2.00)
After each refueling or change in core loading, the reactor shall not be operated above a power level of 1.0 kW unless an evaluation is made to ensure that two Technical Specifications are satisfied.
WHAT are the two (2) Technical Specifications?
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EXPLAIN how the reactivity effect of dumping the radial reflector varies with the position of the shim blades fully in or fully out.
(1.5)
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WHY is the radial heavy water reflector pumped up with the shim bank in the fully inserted position?
(1.0)
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The automatic control mode cannot be initiated until four (4)
requirements imposed by the " automatic-control-permit" circuit are met. LIST the four (4) requirements.
(2.0)
QUESTION D.02 (3.00)
LIST three (3) of the five (5) fuactional requirements that the shim blade control circuits are designed to meet, as referenced in the reactor control system section of the reactor sys,tems manual.
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QUESTION D.03 (1.50)
If a 3 GV hole that contains a nuclear instrument detector is flooded, WHAT will happen to the detector output? EXPLAIN why.
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"0W is flow measured in the reflector secondary coolant and shield
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QUESTION D.05 (1.50)
There are two (2) primary coolant conductivity cells: MC-1 and 2.
WHICH one is normally selected? EXPLAIN why it is selected.
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QUESTION D.06 (1.00)
In WHAT operating mode is the automatic rundown circuit not available?
(1.0)
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WHAT will result if any of the plenum particulate or gas monitors exceed their trip level?
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QUESTION D.08 (2.00)
EXPLAIN WHY the reading on the linear N-16 monitor would change as reactor power increases.
(2.0)
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QUESTION E.01 (2.00)
EXPLAIN the reason for shutting the reactor down if the compressed air system is lost?
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QUESTION E.02 (2.00)
When the reactor is operating above 100 kW, within WHAT time limit and flow rate must the emergency cooling system be capable of?
(2.0)
QUESTION E.03 (3.00)
LIST six (6) of the eight (8) minimum pieces of equipment (listed in the Technical Specification) that will be supplied by emergency power.
(3.0)
QUESTION E.04 (2.00)
If the level in the core tank cannot be maintained at the level of the reactor inlet penetration and the lost water is being collected in the equipment room sump when a source of makeup other than city water is immediately available, WHAT is the appropriate lineup to provide emergency core cooling? Include any valves or pumps.
(2.0)
QUESTION E.05 (2.50)
DEFINE a major pnd minor SCRAM.
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QUESTION E.06.
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LIST five (5) of the eight (8) safety and emergency related alarm conditions that will transmit a signal to the Campus Patrol Alarm System.
(2.5)
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GIVE two (2) conditions when an operating period is defined as terminating.
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QUESTION F.02 (2.00)
WHAT actuates the cooling tower sprinkler on alarm and WHAT does the alarm mean?
(2.0)
J QUESTION F.03 (2.00)
DESCRIBE what the off-going console operator should do during a shift turnover.
(2.0)
f QUESTION F.04 (2.00)
WHAT is the most likely potential cause of an explosion within the MITR-II facility?
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QUESTION F.05 (2.00)
WHY is it important that the main secondary pump not be run if water in the cooling tower basins is being lost faster than it can be made up?
(2.0)
QUESTION F.06 (2.00)
If the high pressure reactor inlet alarm annunciates, WHAT are four (4) of the flye (5) parameters that would require the reactor to be scrammed (minor)?
(2.0)
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A mixed gamma and beta source in liquid form spills on the floor.
Readings at 10 feet indicate 1.0 mrem /hr on a beta-gamma survey meter.
If betas are not detected further than 6 feet from the spill and if the combined beta-gamma dose rate at I foot is 120 mrem /hr, WHAT is the beta to gamma ratio at 1 foot? SHOW your calculation.
(2.0)
QUESTION G.02 (1.00)
WHAT is the first action that the Operator-In-Charge should take if the rabbit radiation monitor trips?
(1.0)
QUESTION ' 03 (2.00)
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(2.0)
QUESTION G.04 (2.00)
A 23-year-old individual has accumulated a lifetime occupational dose of 24 rem of whole body exposure documented in accordance with 10CFR20 and has received no exposure during the present calendar quarter. HOW many days may he work in a 3 mrem /hr area if he works an 8-hour day Monday through Friday? SHOW your work.
(2.0)
QUESTION G.05 (1.00)
'There must be no direct contact with fingers on the irradiated container or samples because of:
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high probable gamma radiation b.
high probable beta radiation c.
high probable surface contamination d.
high probable alpha contamination (*****CATEGORYG CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE *****)
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QUESTION G.06 (1.00)
t WHY is the spill of heavy water a radiological concern?
(1.0)
QUESTION G.07 (.50)
ANSWER TRUE or FALSE.
The purpose of the shield coolant system is to remove the heat deposited in the lead thermal shields by neutron radiation.
(0.5)
QUESTION G.08 (1.00)
WHY is the Thermal Column Hohlraum maintained under a carbon dioxide purge?
(1.0)
QUESTION G.09 (1.50)
Does the number of disintegrations per minute (dpm) from a radioactive source equal the counts per minute (cpm) obtained from a survey instrument? BRIEFLY EXPLAIN.
(1.5)
QUESTION G.10 (1.00)
WHAT is the reason for the maximum irradiation time limit on the rabbit (60-megawatt hours at a neutron flux of 10**13)?
(1.0)
QUESTION G.11 (1.00)
If two (2) centimeters of lead placed at a certain location in a beam of gamma rays would reduce the gamma radiation level from 100 mR/hr to 50 mR/hr, WHAT thickness of lead placed in this beam would reduce the gamma radiation level from a.
400 mR/hr to 50 mR/hr?
(0.5)
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50 mR/hr to 25 mR/hr?
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True.
[+0.5]
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MIT: RSM 10.7.
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MIT: RSM 10.11.
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From equation sheet:
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= 115.13 seconds = 1.92 minutes [+1.0]
[+2.0]
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MIT: GlasstoneandSesonske(MITTrainingProgramReference),
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The delayed neutrons increase generation time which increases the period and thus the reactor can be controlled.
[+1.0]
REFERENCE 1.
Generic: Lamarsh, J.R.
" Introduction to Nuclear Engineering,"
Ch. 7, p. 245.
ANSWER A.05 (3.00)
Increasing the temperature of the light water will insert negative reactivity by causing the neutrons to take longer to thermalize so there are fewer fissions. [+1.5] Heating of the heavy water reflector will add negative reactivity by allowing neutron leakage to increase.
[+1.5]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: RSM, p. 10.8.
ANSWER A.06 (3.00)
crl/cr2 = (1-Keff2)/(1-Keff1)
100/150 = (1-Keff2)/(1-0.95)
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0.9 1-Keff2 = 10/15 x 0.05 Keff2 = 0.967 [+0.1]
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1.
Delta K due to temperature change 2.
Delta K dse to sample loading 3.
Delta K due to xenon 4.
Delt: K due to fuel loading 5.
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MIT: PM 3.1.1.2, p. 11.
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Generic: Academic Program for Nuclear Power Plant Personnel, Volume II, General Physics Operation, 4.38 (Xenon and Samarium Poisoning),p.144.
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FEATURES OF FACILITY DESIGN PAGE 18 ANSWERS -- MASS. INSTITUTE OF TECH. -86/09/02-SMITH, J.
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To inhibit corrosion in the secondary system piping to keep heat transfer surfaces clean and to control the growth of algae in the basins.
[+1.0]
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ANSWER B.02 (1.00)
Ball float valve is installed at the top of the core shroud.
Inlet flow forces ball up closing outlet at top; w/o flow gravity forces ball down to break syphon.
[+1.0]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: RSM 1.7.
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the yard booster pumps can be bypassed partially or completely, as can the towers themselves.
2.
one of the cooling tower fans can be operated at half-speed 3.
the pitch of the fan blades can be changed 4.
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MIT: RSM.3.12.
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ANSWER B.04 (1.00)
To prevent the accumulation of N10 and Ar**41 in the void above the primary water pool. cj+:J.4]Fd*"'~^'fj'-
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MIT: RMS 3.2.5, pp. RMS 3.3, 3.4.
ANSWER B.05 (1.50)
1.
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2.
gas seals
[+0.5]
3.
gasketed cover boltec over beam port's opening
[+0. 5]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: RSM 2.4.
ANSWER B.06 (1.00)
1.
transfer switches return to normal
[+0. 5]
2.
relay at the motor-generator set is energized, thereby stopping the unit [+0.5]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: RSM 8.32.
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Hold-down grid latch must be released and the grid rotated to permit core access. Grid design prevents multiple position access.
[+1.25]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: PM 2.7, p. 3.
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ANSWER B.08 (1.25)
The charcoal generates heat while drying out and may cause spontaneous combustion.
[+1.25]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: PM 5.2.14, p. 2.
ANSWER B.09 (2.00)
1.
insertion and removal at the hot cell or primary chem room in
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insertion at the hot cell and transfer of the irradiated sample to the NW-13 hot lab via the connecting pneumatic tube 3.
insertion from the NW-13 hot lab, into the reactor, and transfer of the irradiated sample back to the NW-13 hot lab 4.
transfer of a rabbit from the basement hot cell to the NW-13 hot lab
[+0.5] each REFERENCE 1.
MIT: PM 1.16, p. 7.
ANSWER B.10 (2.00)
1.
checking HV-14 of HV-14A open
[+1.0]
2.
checking HM-1A running with flow through HF-3 at 60% of scale
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ANSWER C.01 (.50)
True [+0.5]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: PM 2.2.
ANSWER C.02 (3.00)
a.
The total worth of the rod is to be limited such that the complete withdrawal of the rod will not make the reactor prompt critical. [+1.0] ffc iffff,f"fyg~jff ;,c '
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This value is conservatively within the range of reactivity insertion rates normally accepted for reactor operation. Control systems in this range give ample margin for proper human response during approach to critical and power operations.
[+1.0]
The additional independent capability for reactivity control c.
provided by the D(2)0 reflector dump gives added assurance that the reactor can be made subcritical under an adverse condition of fuel loading or control blade malfunction.
[+1.0]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: Technical Specifications, 3.9, pp. 3-32 to 3-35.
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ANSWER C.04 (3.00)
Primary Power = (2.62 x 10**-4)(Primary Flow).(Primary delta T)
Reflector Power = (2.91 x 10**-4)(D(2)0 Flow)(D(2)0 delta T)
Shield Power = (2.62 x 10**-4)(Shield Flow)(Shield delta T)
Total Power = Primary + Reflector + Shield Power Numbers are not important, just the parameters and three constituents of total power.
[+3.0]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: PM 2.4, p. 5.
ANSWER C.05 (1.00)
Forced draft cooling towers concentrate the solids in the makeup water and collect atmospheric dust. Hence, a feed-and-bleed purge is maintained while they are in operation in order to keep the level of dissolved solids within a factor of three to five times that of the makeup water. A small portion of the water is diverted through a flow accumulation meter directly to the sewer.
This flow is called
" blowdown."
[+1.0]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: RSM 3.12.
ANSWER C.06 (1.00)
Graphite reflector has a large heat capacity and is slow to attain an equilibrium temperature distribution.
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ANSWER C.07 (2.00)
1.
The ratto F(HC)F(p)/d(f)F(f) is predicted to be less than 2.9.
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[+1.0]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: Technical Specifications, 3.1, p. 3-1.
ANSWER C.08 (2.50)
a.
In as much as the shim blades also operate in the region between the core and the radial heavy water reflector, the reactivity worth of dumping this radial reflector is dependent on the position of the shim blade bank. This effect can be considered as being due to the shadowing influence that the blade bank exerts on the reflector. These results show that the reactivity worth of dumping the radial heavy water reflector when the shim bank is fully inserted is about two-thirds that of the corresponding value when the bank is at the top of the active Core.
[+0.5] for reason, [+1.0] for knowing more reactivity with rods at top.
b.
This ensures that the reactivity insertion for this process will not occur when the reactor is or could go critical. [+1.0]
REFERENCE 1.
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ANSWER D.01 (2.00)
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All shim blades must be above subcritical interlock position.
2.
The deviation between power-set and actual power must not exceed 1.5%.
3.
The regulating rod control switch must be in the neutral position.
4.
The regulating rod must be withdrawn beyond its near-in position (1.6 inches).
[+0.5] each REFERENCE 1.
MIT: RSM 4, p. RSM-4.4.
ANSWER D.02 (3.00)
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Only one shim blade can be withdrawn at a time.
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The fine control regulating rod operates independently of the shim blades.
Any three (3) [+1.0] each, +3.0 maximum REFERENCE 1.
MIT: RSM 4, p. RSM 4.3.
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Output will decrease [+0.5] due to the increased attenuation of the neutrons [+1.0].
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ANSWER D.04 (1.00)
Orifice plates and d/p cells.
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ANSWER D.05 (1.50)
Conductivity cell MC-1, which is positioned in a filter line at the inlet to the ion exchange column, is normally selected [+0.5].
The other cell, MC-2, is positioned in the outlet filter return line.
The inlet measures highest and most conservative conductivity, unless the ion exchanger is leaching out.
[+1.0]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: RSM 6.1.
ANSWER D.06 (1.00)
only during operation in the manual mode. [+1.0]
REFERENCE 1.
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Initiate an alarm on the annunciator panel [+1.0], secure the ventilation system l:+1.0], and close the intake and exhaust dampers automatically [+1.0:1 REFERENCE 1.
MIT: RSM 7, p. RSM-7.1.
ANSWER D.08 (2.00)
N-16 production is directly proportional to the fast neutron flux, therefore if the primary flow was constant, the radiation reading on this monitor would directly indicate reactor power.
[+2.0]
REFERENCE 1.
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ANSWER E.01 (2.00)
If neither compressor is capable of maintaining system pressure, the dump valve will open, the pneumatic instrumentation will be lost, and all airlock gaskets will deflate once the air within them leaks out past system check valves. Containment integrity will eventually be lost.
[+2.0]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: PM 5.5.4.
ANSWER E.02 (2.00)
It must be capable of providing the fuel elements with a minimum total emergency cooling flow rate of 10. gal / min [+1.0] within 5 minutes after a low level main tank scram [+1.0].
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: Technical Specifications 3.6.1, p. 3-19.
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one neutron flux level channel 2.
main tank coolant level indicator 3.
reactor primary coolant outlet temperature 4.
radiation monitors required by Specification 3.6 5.
containment intercom system 6.
primary coolant auxiliary pump 7.
DC lights 8.
self-contained battery operated lights Any six (6) [+0.5] each, +3.0 maximum REFERENCE 1.
MIT: Technical Specifications 3.7, p. 3-23.
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ANSWER E.04 (2.00)
MM-2 will be aligned to take a suction on either the equipment room sump through the portable hose and strainer, or the other source of makeup [+1.0], and discharged directly to the 8-inch reactor inlet line through the spray nozzles at the top of the core tank [+1.0].
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MIT: RSM 3.4.5.
ANSWER E.05 (2.50)
All automatic reactor scrams cause the current to the magnets holding the shim blades to be interrupted. This causes the absorber sections to drop into the core and shut the reactor down. This action is defined as a minor scram. [+1.25] A major scram is initiated by depressing a major scra.n pushbutton.
This action secures the ventilation system, seals the containment shell, dumps the top part of the D(2)0 reflector, and interrupts the withdraw permit circuit thereby dropping the shim blades. [+1.25]
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: RSM 9.8.
ANSWER E.06 (2.50)
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high temperature reactor outlet, MTS-1 2.
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low pressure HM-1A 4.
high level radiation monitor 5.
smoke detector system 6.
waste tanks 7.
Iow pressure helium supply 8.
leak primary and D(2)0 system Any five (5) ['+0.5] each, +2.5 maximum
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MIT: RSM 9.15.
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ANSWER F.01 (2.00)
1.
The reactor will be continuously shutdown for more than 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br />.
[+1.0]
2.
The mode of operation (full-power,' half-power or 100 kW) is to be changed.
[+1.0)
REFERENCE 1.
MIT: PM 2.2.1.1-8, p. 4.
ANSWER F.02 (2.00)
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REFERENCE 1.
MIT: PM 5.7.7.
ANSWER F.03 (2.00)
Check the log entries of his shift for completeness and accuracy
[+0.5]; wait until his replacement has read the log [+0.5], checked the bypass log sheet [+0.5], and until any questions he might have are answered [+0.5].
REFERENCE 1.
ANSWER F.04 (2.00)
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Cavitation will damage the pump [+1.0] and such operation will suck air and mud into the heat exchanger [+1.0].
REFERENCE 1.
ANSWER F.06 (2.00)
1.
Any change in reactivity.
2.
Any decrease in primary coolant flow.
3.
Any increase in core purge or primary conductivity readings.
4.
Any increase in core outlet temperature or core delta T.
5.
Any increase in heat exchanger outlet pressure as indicated by MPS-3, 3A or 38.
Any four (4) [+0.5] each, +2.0 maximum REFERENCE 1.
MIT: PM 5.2.11, p. PH 5.2.11.
ANSWER F.07 (2.00)
An accountability board is located immediately inside the single normal entrance to the restricted area. This board consists of a name plate, indicator light and toggle switch for each person issued a film badge and authorized to enter the restricted area.
[+1.0]
Each person is required, on entry, to turn on the indicator light opposite his or her name and to turn it off on exiting the area. [+1.0]
REFERENCE 1.
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d x (r)^2 = D x (R)^2 1 mr/hr x (10)^2 = D x (1)^2 D = 100 mr/hr
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Beta dose = 120 mr/hr - 100 mr/hr
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Beta to gamma ratto = 20/100 = 1/5
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REFERENCE 1.
Generic: J. R. Lamarsh, " Introduction to Nuclear Engineering,"
Ch. 9, p. 409 and 410.
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MIT: PM 1.10.
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5(N-18)=5(23-18)=25 25 - 24 = 1.0 rem = max. dose
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ANSWER G.06 (1.00)
tritium content [+1.0]
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ANSWER G.07 (.50)
False (gamma)
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ANSWER G.08 (1.00)
To prevent activation of argon that would result if air entered the facility.
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No. [+0.5] The cpm must be corrected for efficeincy of the detector 50.5' and the location of the source in relation to the detector.
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ANSWER G.10 (1.00)
Embrittlement of the polyethylene containers.
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How much reactivity has been added to a subcritical reactor if the count rate has increased from 100 cps to 150 cps and if the initial value of Keff was.95?
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DUESTIDN H.02 (3.00)
Explain the effect of the temperature coefficient on reactivity if the thermal power of the MITR 11 core increases. Include both light and heavy water effects.
(3.00)
QUESTION H.03 (3.00)
c.
If neutron flux diminishes during each successive generation when Keff is less than 1.00, why does the count rate increase after each incremental withdrawal of the control rods?
(1.00)
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Briefly explain why the time to reach a stable count rate after each incremental withdrawal of the control rods is not a constant? Assume reactor does not reach criticality.
Include in your answer an explanation of both how the time changes, (increase or decrease), and why the time changes.
(2.00)
DUESTION H.04 (2.00)
c. Explain what shutdown margin in and the core conditions for which shutdown margin is calculated.
(1.00)
b. Explain what excess reactivity is and what factors it is designed to accomodate.
(1.00)
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DUESTIDN H.05 (3.00)
Consider two identical reactors except that reactor
"A" has a shim blade speed that is ten times that of reactor
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I? lade withdrawal begins at the same moment for both.
c. Which reactor will achieve criticality first?
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Do they go critical at the same heights? Why or why not?
(1.25)
c. Which has the higher power level when criticality is attained? Why?
(1.25)
DOESTIDN H.06 (2.00)
Explain why there is a difference between the Delayed Neutron Fraction and the EFFECTIVE Delayed Neutron Fraction.
(2.00)
QUESTION H.07 (1.00)
Explain why the rate of power decrease following blade insertion 10 finite as opposed to a power increase which can have a variable which is dependent on the amount of positive reactivity inserted?
(1.00)
DUESTION H.08 (3.00)
Suppose a control rod is to be withdrawn until 100 millibeta are added to the reactor. If the blade speed is such that the rcactivity addition rate is 10 millbuta/second, what will the reactor period be immediately before rod motion ctops and immediately after it stops?
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QUESTION I.01 (3.00)
List the three (3) basic factors which affect an individual's dose in a radiation area AND describe how the dose would vary with c change in each of the factors.
Assume a point source.
(3.00)
GUESTIDN I.02 (3.00)
A reactor sample has a disintegration rate of 5 X 10E12 disintegrations per second.
Each disintegration emits a.6 Mev gamma.
What is the dose rate expected five (5) feet from the above cample (assume point tource)?
(3.00)
GUESTION I.03 (1.50)
Explain how the radiation level from an experiment sample of a single isotope could be greater than one-half the original radiation level cfter passage of more than one half-life of the activated isotope.
(1.50)
QUESTION I.04 (3.00)
An irradiated component measuring approximately 1"x 6" long is sur-voyed with a portable instrument. The open window indication is 2.65 Rem /Hr. and the closed window reading is 1.75 Rem /Hr. at a distance of two feet.
SHOW ALL CALCULATIDNS!
c. What is the beta dose rate 7 (1.00)
b. How long could you remain at the survey distance without exceed-ing 10CFR2O quarterly WHOLE BODY limits 7 (1.00)
c. What 10CFR2O guidelines must be followed if it becomes necessary to ex-ceed the quarterly whole body limit 7 (1.00)
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Match a Duality Factor to each Radiation Type. (Each QF may be used more than once or not at all)
RADIATIDN TYPE QUALITY FACTORS c. Gamma rays 1. 20 b.
Thermal neutrons 2.
c. Fast neutrons 3.
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Alpha particles 4.
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Beta particles 6.
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Indicate whether the following statements concerning radioactive decay are TRUE or FALSE.
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When an element decays by beta emission, the new element will have increased in atomic number by one and the mass number will remain the same as the original element.
(0.50)
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When an element decays by alpha emission, the new element will have decreased in atomic number and mass number by two, from the original element.
(0.50)
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When an element decays by neutron emission the new element will have increased in atomic number by one and decreased in mass number by one, from the original element.
(0.50)
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When an element decays by gamma emission, the new element will have increased in atomic number by one and the mass number will remain the same as the original element.
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c. According to procedure PM-4.7.2 the EAL for a General Emergency can be determined by using the following formulae:
1. For stack release... (1.58E7)(Permissible Concentration)
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For containment release...(S.26E7)(Permissible Concentration)
Explain the basis for allowing a larger factor in containment release calculation than for stack releases (two required).
(2.00)
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Why is a spill of heavy water a radiological concern?
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Automatic control of the regulating rod can not be initiated
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DUESTION J.02 (1.50)
Nuclear instrumentation channels 1 and 2 are referred to as
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(1.50)
GUESTION J.03 (3.00)
Regarding the Convection and Anti-Syphon valves within the core tanks c. Give the purpose of both these valves and describe how they function to carry out their purpose. (simplified sketch acceptable)
(2.00)
b. What potential problem would exist if either of these valves could not perform its intended function during reactor power operations?
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only if both ML-3 and ML-2 level probes are uncovered.
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Instruments ML-3A and ML-3B utilize D/P transmitters which measure the difference between static pressure in the area of the top of the fuel, and a water filled reference leg (0.50)
GUESTIDN J.05 (3.00)
c. Describe the two interlocks which will auto trip the cump pumps associated with the liquid radioactive waste system. Include the I
purpose of each.
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b. List the automatic action which will occur given a high level in DNE of the liquid waste tanks. Include the purpose of this action.
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GUESTION J.06 (2.00)
o. When would it be necessary to utilize the containment pressure relief system?
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QUESTION J.OO (2.00)
Discuss the response of the MITR electrical system upon a loss of 13.0 KV to the site. Limit your discussion to those components d; signed to maintain emergency power. Also describe any operator cctions which must be performed to restore forced coolant flow through the reactor core.
(2.00)
QUESTION J.39 (2.00)
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c. Explain why differential rod worth of the regulating rod is maximum at low rod height.
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DUESTION K.02 (3.00)
During refueling, what are two designed safety features associated with the hold-down grid plate and what do they prevent?
(3.00)
QUESTIDN K.03 (2.00)
c. Under what condition, during refueling, is the heavy water reflector not dumped?
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What Technical Specification requirement must be checked if the heavy water reflector is not dumped?
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GUESTIDN K.04 (1.00)
c. According to MITR Technical Specifications, approximately how many MITR fuel elements would be required for criticality assuming optimum conditions?
(0.50)
b. What is the maximum number nf fuel elements allowed by Technical Specifications to be outside designated storage areas at any one time?
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What two Technical Specification requirements must be met before this approval is given?
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QUESTION K.06 (2.00)
c. When loading a new 445 gram U-235 fuel element during refueling, i
which ring (A,8 or C) will give you the highest mbeta/ gram of U-2357 (1.00)
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If you load a 506 gram element instead of a 445 gram element in the same fuel location, will the mbeta/ gram of U-235 be greater, less than, or the same? Briefly explain.
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According to MITR Technical Specifications, what safety channels must be operable to move fuel in the core? Include in your answer, what the required I
ceram setpoints are for each channel if applicable.
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l QUESTIDN K.00 (3.00)
Descibe how to calculate the total thermal power output of the reactor per procedure PM 2.4.2.
Limit your answer to a listing cf the parameters invloved and the riuplified equation for total thermal power.
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To assure that experiments in the reactor do not affect the safety of the reactor, Technical Specifications demand that all experiments within the reactor shall conform to a set of categories.
List six of the seven categories set forth in the Technical Specifications.
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GUESTIDN L.02 (2.00)
Tcchnical specification 3.7 requires two period scram channels to be operable at all times. To ensure this specification is met, PM 2-3, Normal Startup, specifies four rules to be followed when transferring input detectors for NI channels 1 and 2.
Briefly discuss these four rules.
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QUESTION L.03 (3.00)
Indicate whether or not the following are violations of procedures cnd/or technical specifications.
(0.50 each)
c. Operating with five shim blades, the sixth shim blade is fully inserted.
b.
Operating at 2 MW with one primary pump and 100 gpm primary coolant flow rate.
c. Operating at 150 KW with the emergency cooling system inoperable.
d. Operating at 100 KW without emergency power available.
c. Operating at full power with one of the reactor floor area radiation monitors inoperable, f.
Increasing the reactor power from 200 KW to 300 KW with the duty shift supervisor in the utilities room.
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j Define the following terms as they apply to useage of the MITR cmergency plan procedures.
c. Shall (1.00)
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May (1.00)
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c. State the guideline maximum exposure limit for saving a human life.
(0.50)
b. State the guideline maximum exposure limit for " establishing nuclear safety of the reactor". What specific provision aplies to the authorization of this exposure limit?
(1.00)
QUESTION L.06 (2.50)
Indicate whelhur the following s.tatements regarding reactor operations are TRUE or False:
a. Reactor operations may continue if a required member of the shift must leave for emergency personal problems.
(0.30)
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The shift supervisor must always be within call of the operator in charge. This is without exception.
(0.50)
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It is not required that the operators be familiar with the experimental apparatus used at the facilty.
(0.30)
d. Work shall not be conducted in the reactor building unless a reactor supervisor or a reliable person appointed by a reactor supervisor is present.
(0.50)
o. The shift supervisor may grant permission to an experimenter to irradiate acids or other corrosive liquids.
(0.50)
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c. Whose permission is required to post a warning tag on facility equipment and who may post a warning tag?
(1.00)
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List three requirements which must be observed when
" locking out" facility equipment.
(1.50)
QUESTION L.08 (2.50)
UTILIZE THE ATTACHED EAL's TO ANSWER THE FOLOWING:
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Given the events below, state which emergency classification should be declared.
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A large crowd of protesters marching around the reactor building.
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A fire damaging an experiment which causes the release of radio-active materials.
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A tornado damaging the containment building.
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A slow and uncontrollable decrease in core tank level such that level remains above the anti-syphon valves.
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What criteria is used for classifying emergency conditions?
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CR, = S/(1 - K,gx)
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effluents at the site boundary exceeding 10 MFC for unrestricted areas uben averaged over 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
This level corresponds to an exnosure of 15 mren whole body accumulated over 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
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Report or observation that severe natural phenomena are either imminent or ex-isting.
These include scorns with tornado or hurricane force winds that could strike the facility, earthquakes that could adversely affect the reactor's safety systems, and floods that could adversely af fect the reactor's safety systems.
(P." 4.4.4.2)
3.
Threats to or breaches of security. ' (PM 4.4.4.5/4.4.4.6)
4.
A reactor safety limit's being exceeded such that a fuel damage accident that could release radionuclides to the containment building is possible.
(PM 4.4.4.1)
5.
A fire within the containment building that lasts beyond the incipient stage or for more thsn ten rinutes.
(PM 4.4.4.3)
6.
Receipt of a bomb threat.
(PM 4.4.4.7)
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Confirmed abnormal radiation levels leading to actual or projected radiological effluenhat the site boundary er.ceeding 50 MPC for unrestricted areas when averaged over 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
This level corresponds to an exposure of 75 mrem whole body accurulated over 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
(PM 4.4.4.15b)
2.
Same as #1 except the effluents could cause an in*fegrated exposure of 100 mrem thyroid.
(PM 4.4.4.15b)
3.
Radiation levels at the site boundary of 20 arem/ hour sustained for one hour.
(PM 4.4.4.14b/4.4.4.11)
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Abnormal loss of prinary coolant such that the core tank level remains at or
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Loss of radioactive material control that causes radiation dose rates or air '
borne radionuclides to increase above pern.issible exposure levels by a factor of 1000 throughout the containment building.
(PF 4.4.4.12)
6.
Radiation dose rates throughout the containment building in excess of 100 mrem /
hour sustained for one hour. These levels would necessitate evacuation of all personnel.
(PM 4.4.4.12)
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A fire leading to loss of radioactive material control within the containment
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(PM 4.4.4.3)
8.
An imminent or existing hazard such as:
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Missile (s) impacting on the containment building.
(b)
An explosion that affects facility operation.
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An uncontrolled release of toxic or flammable gases into the containment
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Confirmed. abnormal radiation levels leading to actual or projected radiolori-cal effluents at the site boundary exceeding 250 MPC for unrestricted areas when averaned over 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. This level corresnonds to an exposure of 375 mrem whole body accumulated over 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
(PP 4.4.4.15b)
2.
Same as #1 except the effluents could cause an integrated exposure of 500 mren thyroid.
(PP 4.4.4.15b)
3.
Radiation levels at the site boundary of 100 nrem/ hour sustained for one hour.
(PM 4.4.4.14b/4.4.4.ll)
4.
Abnormal loss of primary coolant such that the core tank level drops below the anti-syphon valves.
(Note:
This accident is not considered credible, but procedures exist for coping with it.)
(PP 4.4.4.4)
5.
Imminent loss of physical control of the reactor.
(PM 4.4.4.6)
6.
Severe natural events being experienced.
These include:
(a)
An earthquake that is causing observable damage to the reactor safety equipment within the containment building.
(b)
A flood that is affecting the operability of any reactor safety system.
(c)
Tornado or hurricane force winds that are damaging the containment building.
(PM 4.4.4.2)
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Actual or. projected doses at the site boundary in the exposure pathway of '1 rem whole body or 5 ren thyroid for unrestricted areas when averaged over one hour.
Note:
Figure 4.7.2.2-1 lists the conditions and instrument readings correspond-ing to a projected off-site dose of 1 rem / hour.
(PF 4.4.4.15a)
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Sustained actual or projected radiation levels at the site boundary of 500 mrer/
hour whole body.
(PM 4.4.4.14 a/4. 4.4.11/4. 4.4.12)
3.
Blockage of fuel element channels thereby causing a loss of coolant to the affected channels and a fuel melt. This is the design basis accident.
(PM 4.4.4.15a)
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(PF 4.4.4.5/
4.4.4.6).
5.
Events that have caused or will cause massive facility and/or reactor system damage that could lead to the melting of fuel.
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ANSWER H.01 (3.00)
(1-Keff2) / (1-Keff1)
[0.93 cr1 /cr2
=
(1-Keff2) / (1-0.95)
[O.53 100/150
=
= 10/15 x O.05 1-Keff2 Kaff2
= 0.967
[O.13 change in reactivity = [Keff2-1/Keff23 - [Keff1-1/Keff13 Keff2 - Keff1 / Keff1 x Keff2
[O.93
=
0.967 - O.95
/
O.95 x O.967
[O.53
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= 1.85 */. delta K/K
[O.13 REFERENCE BIsic Reactor Theory ANSWER H.02 (3.00)
Increasing the temperature of the light water will insert negative reactiv-ity by causing the neutrons to take longer to thermalize so there are iswer fissions (1.5).
Heating of the heavy water reflector will add nega-tive reactivity by allowing neutron leakage to increase (1.5).
REFERENCE RSM pg. 10.8 ANSWER H.03 (3.00)
c. Count rate is increased by the multiplication of source neutrons.
For each Keff there is a unique neutron count. [1.03 b.
(With each incremental rod withdrawal, Keff is increased toward a value of 1.00.)
The larger the value of Keff the longer it will take to reach a new higher equilibrium neutron level since more generations wi 1 have significance. [2.03 REFERENCE
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a. Shutdown margin assures the reactor can be shutdown from any operating condition [O.53 based on cold Xe free, with most reactive operable rod and the regulating rod full withdrawn from the core. [O.53 b.
Excess reactivity is the reactivity above that that required to maintain the reactor critical. CO.53 It accomodates for
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c. Reactor A (0.5)
b.
The same. The height of the rods when just critical is a function of SDM. Rate of reactivity addition is independent of reactivity. (1.25)
c.
Reactor B since suberitical multiplication will have a longer time to raise count rate.
(1.25)
REFERENCE MITR Reactor Theory Notes ANSWER H.06 (2.00)
Delayed neutrons are born at close to thermal energies hence f ewer delayed neutrons are lost f rom the neutron cycle during the thermalization process.
(2.00)
REFERENCE MITR Reactor Theory notes.
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ANSWER H.07 (1.00)
Negative reactivity does not affect delayed neutrons hence once prompt neutron populati on has diminished, period can not be lower than -80 secs due to the decay rate of the longest lived neutron precursors 55 secs.
(1.00)
REFERENCE MITR Reactor Theory Notes ANSWER H.OB (3.00)
Prior to stopping the blade motion, the reactivity is O.1 beta and the j
term is O.01 beta per second. therfore,
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After stopping the jf; term is now zero. Therfore, dr REFERENCE-4
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ANSWER I.01 (3.00)
1.
Time (0.5).
Dose varies linearly (0.5).
2.
Distance (0.5).
Dose varies as the inverse of the distance squared (0.5).
e 3.
Shielding (0.5).
Dose varies exponentially (0.5).
REFERENCE
" Introduction to Nuclear Engineering", Lamarsh ANSWER I.02 (3.00)
(5 X 10E12 dps)/3.7 X 10E10 dps per Ci 135 Ci (1.5)
=
DR = (6 X Ci X E)/dE2 = (6 X 135 X.6)/25 = 19 R/Hr (1.5)
REFERENCE Radiation Protection by Shapiro, pg. 62 ANSWER I.03 (1.50)
If the parent isotope decays to a radioactive daughter (1.5).
REFERENCE
" Nuclear Power Reactor Safety",
E.E.
Lewis Radiation Protection by Shapiro, pg 62 ANSWER I.04 (3.00)
c. Beta dose rate = closed window - open window = 0.9 Rem /hr (1.0)
b.
Stay time: 10CFR2O 1.25 R/1.75 R/Hr =.71 hr. x 60 = 42.9 minutes.
(1.0)
c. May receive up to 3 Rem /Qtr. [O.23 if previous exposure is doc-mented [O.43 and lifetime dose < 5(N-18) [O.43 (1.0)
REFERENCE 10 CFR 20
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ANSWER I.05 (3.00)
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f.
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REFERENCE
" Introduction to Nuclear Engineering" Lamarsh p.
372 ANSWER I.06 (2.00)
a.
TRUE b.
FALSE c.
FALSE d.
FALSE (0.50 each)
REFERENCE Standard Nuclear Principles ANSWER I.07 (3.00)
a.
The dilution factor for the containment release is greater because:
1.
The point of maximum concentration is adjacent to the building but the point of concern is 21 meters away.
(1.00)
2.
The flow rate for a containment release is known and is used in calculation fo the dilution factors.
(1.00)
b.
The EALs are based on the assumption that the most limiting MPC is being released.
(1.00)
REFERENCE MITR PM 4.7.2 ANSWER I.OB (1.50)
Tritium content (1.5)
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ANSWER J.01 (2.00)
1.
All shim blades must be above subcritical interlock position.
2.
The deviation between power-set and actual power must not exceed 1.5%
3.
The regulating rod control switch must be in neutral position 4. The regulating rod must be withdrawn beyond its near-in position.(1.6 inches)
(0.5 each)
REFERENCE MITR RSM-4.4 ANSWER J.02 (1.50)
Fission chambers indicate first four decades of power increase.
(0.25)
Ion chambers indicat from O.1% to 100%.
(0.25)
"a
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discri-i ztier er f i r-uii To transfer, turn the gain
=ad J ;crinir.stm,
-.,g l i s i m leaving ion chamber as sole input to c t. _..im.
channel.(or vice versa)
(1.00)
REFERENCE MITR RSM 5-3 ANSWER J.03 (3.00)
c. Anti syphon valves prevent syphon draining of the core tank following a break of the reactor coolant inlet line.
(0.50)
Convection valves permit convection cooling during periods of no forced flow.
(0.50)
See attached sketches of valves.
(1.00)
b.
Significant amounts of coolant flow could bypass the core.
(1.00)
REFERENCE MITR PM 5.8.3
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ANSWER J.04 (2.00)
a. TRUE b.
FALSE c.
FALSE d.
FALSE (0.50 each)
REFERENCE MITR RSM 6.8 ANSWER J.05 (3.00)
e.
1.
Sump pumps trip on high rads in line to the storage tanks to prevent exceeding site perimeter rad levels (1.00)
2.
High waste tanks alarms in BOTH tanks. This will preclude overflow of tanks to environment.
(1.00)
b.
The city water solenoid shutoff valve will close to prevent overfill of the tanks due to an open water faucet or leak (1.00)
REFERENCE MITR RSM 8-5 ANSWER J.06 (2.00)
c.
If building pressure exceeds 2 psig, and if radiation levels and/or structural damage preclude opening the main or auxiliary dampers.
(1.00)
b.
Draws air thru system prior to reactor startup to both clean and activate the charcoal.
(1.00)
REFERENCE MITR RSM 8-4, PM 5.5.7
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ANSWER J 07 (2.50)
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(1.00)
b.
Too much flow will draw excessive amcunts of fresh air into the tunnel thereby causing unecessarily high levels of AR-41 activation and release.
(0.50)
Too lttle flow may allow AR-41 to diffuse to reactor floor creating radiation hazards.
(0.50)
c.
Auxiliary damper will close if main damper does not close within 10 seconds of a trip signal.
(0.50)
L~ raLW REFERENCE MITR RSM 8-11 ANSWER J.08 (2.00)
Emergency lighting transfer switch immediately connects the bettery to the emergency lighting (.50). The motor generator is immediately started (.50), but output breaker will not close for 12 seconds at which time emergency AC loads are supplied (.50). The operator must reset the LVP on the auxiliary pump MM-2(0.50)
REFERENCE MITR RSM 8-3.1 ANSWER J.09 (2.00)
It limits shim blade withdrawl motion to four inches.
1.
It maintains shim blade bank programmed at a uniform height during the final approach to criticality.
2.
It establishes a level, below the critical position, to which the shim blades may be individually withdrawn in one step.
3.
It provides a convenient reference point at which the operator can pause to make a complete instrument check before bringing the reactor critical.
(0.50 each)
REFERENCE MITH RSM 10.6
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a. Rod worth is lower at the top and bottom of the core due to a higher flux and greater neutron "importance" near the core (1. 0)
midplane.
b.
Rod worth increases as temperature increases. This is due increased thermal diffusion length which increases the probability of control blade interaction.
(1.00)
c. Full in position is six inches above the bottom of the fuel elements and also because once the regulating rod is withdrawn it is heavily shadowed by adjacent shim blades.
(1.00)
REFERENCE MITR Reactor Theory notes. RSM-10.6 ANSWER K.02 (3.00)
1.
The grid is designed so that there is normally access to only one
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core position at a time (.75).
This limits the amount of water that can be in the core at any one time by making it difficult, though not impossible, for more than one core position to be defueled at time.(.75)
2.
The grid's latch is interlocked with the primary coolant pumps so that if the latch is released, the coolant pumps stop and remain off until the grid is latched again (.75).
This protects the fuel elements from damage and the reactor as a whole from inadvertent criticality (.75)
REFERENCE PM 2.7, pg. 3 ANSWER K.03 (2.00)
dumping would cause the nuclear instrumentation startup channels to a.
If
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indicate less than 10 counts per minute.
(2.0)
b.
The shutdown margin would have to be checked.
(1.0)
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b.
(0.50)
REFERENCE MITR TS 3.10 ANSWER K.05 (3.00)
c. Senior Reactor Operator (0.50)
Reactor Superintendent (0.50)
b.
1.
Element to be removed cannot be moved unless it has not been in the core at a power level above 100 KW for at least four days.
(1.00)
2.
The Keff of any storage area outside of the reactor core shall be less than 0.90 (1.00)
REFERENCE MITR PM 1.15.1 i
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(1.00)
b. Less, dhe decrease is due to the self shielding of the more heavily loaded elements.
(1.00)
REFERENCE MITR RSM 10.9 ANSWER K.07 (3.00)
c. Period, Neutron flux level, D20 dump valve selector switch manual major scram.
(2.00)
b.
Period than 3 sec (0.50)
Neutron flux 100KW (O.50)
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REFERENCE MITR Tech specs pg 3-22 ANSWER K.OB (3.00)
Primary power = (primary flow) (primary delta T)
Reflector power = (D20 flow) (D20 delta T)
Shield power = (shield flow) (shield delta T)
Total power = Primary + Reflector + Shield power (0.75 each)
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Reactivity Effects Thermal-Hydraulic Effects
Chemical Effects Radiolytic Decomposition Experiment Scram Prototype Testing
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REFERENCE Technical Specifications (T.S.)
6.1, pg. 6-1 to 6-7 ANSWER L.02 (2.00)
1.
Do not shift detectors until channel #3 is onscale and reset.
2.
Transfer only one channel at a time.
3.
Allow time between transfer of first channel for its indications to settle out.
4.
Transfer both channels prior to either channel's fission chamber reaching saturation.
(0.50 each)
REFERENCE MITR PM 2-3 ANSWER L.03 (3.00)
a. violation of TS (3-32)
b.
No violation c. Violation of TS (3-19)
d. Violation of TS (3-21)
o. No violation f. Violation of PM1.3,(SS must observe increases in power)
(O.50 each)
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c.
Shall denotes a requirement.
b.
Should denotes a recomendation.
c. May denotes permission and is neither a recomendation nor a requirement.
(1.00 each)
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ANSWER L.05 (1.50)
c.
100 REM (0.50)
b.
25 REM.
(0.50). Should only be authorized if this action is to protect the public.(0.5)
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c.
false b.
true c.
false d.
true o.
false (0.50 each)
REFERENCE MITR PM 1.14 pg 5-6 ANSWER L.07 (2.50)
c. On duty console operator; any member of the NRO/RPO staff (1.00)
b.
1.
SRO will witness lockout 2.
Person performing work will perform lockout.
3.
Person performing work will retain the key on his person 4.
A notation as to the system being locked out shall be made on the status board.
(3 required at O.50 each)
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REFERENCE MITR PM 1-14 pg 9 of 9 ANSWER L.08 (2.50)
a.
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Notification of Unusual Event 2.
Alert
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Site Area Emergency 4.
Alert (0.5 pts each)
b.
Potential radiological consequences (0.5)
REFERENCE c.
PM 4.5, pgs. 10 to 12 b.
PM 4.4, pg. 2
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