IR 05000188/2018201
| ML19074A221 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Kansas State University |
| Issue date: | 03/20/2019 |
| From: | Anthony Mendiola Research and Test Reactors Oversight Projects Branch |
| To: | Seymour R Kansas State University |
| Eads J, NRR/DLP, 415-0136 | |
| References | |
| IR 2018201 | |
| Download: ML19074A221 (9) | |
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SUBJECT:
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ROUTINE, ANNOUNCED INSPECTION REPORT NO. 50-188/2018-201
Dear Mr. Seymour:
From August 14-16, 2018, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) conducted an inspection at your Kansas State University Nuclear Reactor Facility. The enclosed report presents the results of that inspection, which were discussed on August 16, 2018, with members of your staff.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.
The inspector reviewed selective procedures and records, observed various activities, and interviewed personnel. Based on the results of this inspection, no findings of significance were identified. No response to this letter is required.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Section 2.390, Public inspections, exemptions, requests for withholding, a copy of this letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records component of NRCs document system (Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS)). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
M. Nager -2-Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, please contact Mr. Johnny H. Eads at (301) 415-0136 or by electronic mail at Johnny.Eads@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Anthony J. Mendiola, Chief Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch Division of Licensing Projects Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-188 License No. R-88 Enclosure:
As stated cc: w/enclosure: See next page
Kansas State University Docket No. 50-188 cc:
Office of the Governor State of Kansas 300 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 212 S Topeka, KS 66612-1590 Kim Steves Radiation Control Section Kansas Department of Health and Environment 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 330 Topeka, KS 66612-1365 Mayor of Manhattan City Hall 1101 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502 Test, Research and Training Reactor Newsletter Attention: Amber Johnson Dept of Materials Science and Engineering University of Maryland 4418 Stadium Drive College Park, MD 20742-2115 Dr. Alan Cebula Nuclear Reactor Facilities Manager Kansas State University 112 Ward Hall Manhattan, KS 66506-5204
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION Docket No.: 50-188 License No.: R-88 Report No: 50-188/2018-201 Licensee: Kansas State University Facility: TRIGA Mark II Research Reactor Location: Manhattan, Kansas Dates: August 14-16, 2018 Inspector: Johnny Eads Approved by: Anthony J. Mendiola, Chief Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch Division of Licensing Projects Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Enclosure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Kansas State University TRIGA MARK II Research Reactor Facility NRC Inspection Report No. 50-188/2018-201 The primary focus of this routine, announced inspection was the onsite review of selected aspects of the Kansas State University (the licensees) Class II research reactor safety programs including: (1) organization and staffing; (2) procedures; (3) requalification training; (4) surveillance and limiting conditions for operation (LCO); (5) emergency planning; (6) maintenance logs and records; and (7) fuel handling logs and records. The licensees programs were acceptably directed toward the protection of public health and safety, and in compliance with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements.
Organization and staffing
- Organizational structure and staffing were consistent with technical specification (TS)
requirements.
Procedures
- The program for changing, controlling, and implementing facility procedures was acceptably maintained as required by the TSs and the applicable procedures.
Requalification Training
- Operator requalification was conducted as required by the Operator Requalification Plan Surveillance and Limiting Conditions for Operation
- The inspector found that the surveillance program and supporting procedures met the TS requirements.
- Operations met the TS LCO and surveillance requirements.
Emergency Planning The emergency preparedness program was conducted in accordance with the Emergency Plan (EP).
Maintenance Logs and Records
- Maintenance logs, records, reviews, and performance satisfied TS and procedure requirements.
Fuel Handling Logs and Records Fuel handling and inspection activities were completed and documented as required by TS and facility procedures.
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REPORT DETAILS Summary of Facility Status The Kansas State Universitys (KSUs) 1250-kilowatt reactor continued to be operated in support of the Universitys academic program in nuclear engineering laboratory instruction and research. During the inspection, the reactor was shutdown for maintenance.
1. Organization and Staffing a. Inspection Scope (Inspection Procedure (IP) 69001)
The inspector reviewed the following to verify compliance with the organization and staffing requirements in TS Section 6.1, Organization and Responsibilities of Personnel:
- Kansas State reactor organizational structure and staffing
- Reactor console logbooks covering operations from January 2017 to present
- Daily Reactor Startup and Shutdown Checklist from January 2017 to present b. Observations and Findings Since the last inspection (NRC Inspection Report No. 50-188/2017-201), the organizational structure and the responsibilities of the reactor management and staff had not changed except a new Reactor Facility Manager is in place.
Review of records verified that management responsibilities were administered as required by TS and applicable procedures. The inspector observed reactor operations that the shift staffing of the licensee satisfied the requirements for TS.
There were six licensed senior reactor operators (SRO) and one licensed reactor operators (RO) at the facility.
c. Conclusion The licensees organization and staffing were in compliance with the requirements specified in TS Section 6.1. The operations log and associated records confirmed that shift staffing met the minimum requirements for duty and on call personnel.
2. Procedures a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
The inspector reviewed the following to ensure that the requirements of TS Section 6.3, Procedures, were being met concerning written procedures:
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- KSU TRIGA Mark II Operation, Test, and Maintenance Procedures, OP-15 Reactor Startup, dated May 20, 2016
- KSU TRIGA Mark II Operation, Test, and Maintenance Procedures, OP-1 Biennial Control Rod Inspection, dated February 3, 2012
- KSU TRIGA Mark II Operation, Test, and Maintenance Procedures, OP-10 Fuel Element Inspection, dated April 7, 2011 b. Observations and Findings Oversight and review of procedure implementation was provided by licensee management and the Reactor Safeguards Committee (RSC). All procedures reviewed were current and had been approved by the RSC. During reactor operations and other evolutions procedure compliance was evident.
c. Conclusion The licensee was maintaining and implementing written procedures in accordance with the TS requirements.
3. Requalification Training a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
The inspector reviewed the following to verify that the requirements of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) Part 55, Operators Licenses, were being met:
- Requalification Program, KSU, dated June 2003
- RSC Meeting Minutes for 2016 and 2017
- Personal RO/SRO files
- Reactor console log books, dated from January 2016 to present
- Console spreadsheet for operator training and requalification
- NRC Form 396, Certification of Medical Examination by Facility Licensee, for all SROs and ROs b. Observations and Findings The licensees reactor operator staff consisted of six NRC licensed SRO and one RO.
The licensees requalification program included the regulatory requirement for an annual operating test and a biennial written examination. The inspector verified that both examinations were administered at the specified frequency and that the level of difficulty was comparable to that of NRC-administered examinations.
The inspector reviewed the content of the written and oral examinations used for the 2017-2018 requalification cycle and found them adequate. The inspector-4-
reviewed the training and medical records for the 7 licensed operators. The inspector reviewed documentation indicating that all operators had performed the required number of reactor manipulations at the frequency specified in the requalification program.
c. Conclusion Operator requalification was conducted as required by the Requalification Program and NRC regulations.
4. Surveillance and Limiting Conditions of Operation a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
The inspector reviewed the following to verify compliance with TS Section 3, Limiting Conditions for Operation (LCO), and to determine if the periodic surveillance tests on safety systems were performed as stipulated in TS Section 4, Surveillance Requirements:
- Maintenance and surveillance reports for the months of January 2017 to present
- KSU TRIGA Mark II Operation, Test, and Maintenance Procedures, OP-15 Reactor Startup, dated May 20, 2016 b. Observations and Findings The licensee used a monthly form listing periodic tests, including those required by TS and by procedures. This tool aided the licensee in assuring that surveillances were completed on a timely basis. The inspector verified that surveillances had been completed on schedule, in accordance with licensee procedures, and in compliance with the TS.
c. Conclusion The LCO and surveillances required by TS were being properly implemented.
5. Emergency Planning a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
The inspector reviewed documentation verifying implementation of selected portions of the emergency preparedness program including:
- Emergency telephone contact list dated May 15, 2018
- Emergency support center equipment inventories
- KSU TRIGA Mark II Nuclear Reactor Facility EP Procedure 2, Notification List, dated February 28, 2014
- KSU TRIGA Mark II Nuclear Reactor Facility EP Procedure 3, Emergency Classification, dated August 2, 2011-5-
- KSU TRIGA Mark II Nuclear Reactor Facility EP Procedure 7, External Hazard, dated August 2, 2017 b. Observations and Findings Agreement letters with outside support groups were on file, dated during 2016.
New agreement letters had been sent to supporting facilities and were being returned as they were signed. The EP requires that the agreement letters be reviewed and updated every 2 years. The inspector verified that current emergency call lists were available and personnel knew where to find the current list. Emergency equipment inventories were conducted quarterly. Emergency drills were being conducted annually as required.
c. Conclusion The emergency preparedness program was conducted in accordance with the Emergency Plan and implementing procedures.
6. Maintenance Logs and Records a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
To verify that the licensee was complying with the applicable regulations, the inspector reviewed selected aspects of:
- Reactor logbooks for the period January 2017 to present
- Maintenance and surveillance monthly reports from January 2017 to present
- KSU Annual Report to the NRC, January 2016 to December 2016 b. Observations and Findings The inspector reviewed the maintenance records related to scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance activities that had occurred during the inspection period. Routine and preventive maintenance was controlled and well documented in the console logs and the reactor utilization report. The inspector verified that all maintenance reviewed was conducted in accordance with the requirements of TS Section 4, Surveillance Requirements.
c. Conclusion Maintenance was performed and logs and records maintained consistent with TS and licensee procedure requirements.
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7. Fuel Handling Logs and Records a. Inspection Scope (IP 69001)
The inspector reviewed the July 2017 fuel movement records and the following procedures and logs:
- Reactor console logbook, January 2017 to present
- Procedure No. 26, Fuel Handling Procedure, dated August 22, 2011
- KSU TRIGA Mark II Operation, Test, and Maintenance Procedures, OP-1 Biennial Control Rod Inspection, dated February 7, 2012
- Fuel location status map (control room)
b. Observations and Findings The licensee performed fuel inspection during the period of July, 2017. All fuel movements were documented in the console log and the Fuel Log Book.
Numerous fuel movements had been made for Experiment 52. All movements were documented in the console log and the fuel inspection sheet. Procedures for refueling, fuel movement, and TS required fuel inspections and control rod surveillances had been reviewed and approved as required. Fuel movement and data recording were being done according to facility procedures.
c. Conclusion Fuel movements were performed safely in accordance with TS requirements and licensee procedural requirements.
8. Exit Interview The inspector presented the inspection results to licensee management at the conclusion of the inspection on August 16, 2018. The inspector described the areas inspected and discussed in detail the inspection observations. The licensee acknowledged the findings presented and did not identify as proprietary any of the material provided to or reviewed by the inspector during the inspection.
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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED Licensee R. Bridges Head of Radiation Safety Office, Environmental Health and Safety Division and Campus Radiation Safety Officer M. Catanach Deputy Director, Radiation Safety Office, Environmental Health and Safety A. Cebula Reactor Manager J. Hewitt Senior Reactor Operator M. Nager Reactor Supervisor Senior Reactor Operator INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 69001 Class II Non-Power Reactors ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED, AND DISCUSSED Opened:
None Closed:
None Discussed:
None LIST OF ACRONYMS USED 10 CFR Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations IP Inspection Procedure KSU Kansas State University NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission LCO Limiting Conditions for Operation RO Reactor Operator RSC Reactor Safeguards Committee SRO Senior Reactor Operator TS Technical Specification EP Emergency Plan Attachment