ML18047A323

Hot License Program - Senior Reactor Operator.

ML18047A323
Person / Time
Site:	Palisades, Big Rock Point, 05000000
Issue date:	05/03/1982
From:	CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
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ML18047A321	List: ML18047A320 ML18047A322 ML18047A323 ML18047A324
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NUCLEAR OPERATIONS TRAINING DEPT PROC NO. 1202 MASTER PROCEDURES/PROGRAMS MANUAL PAGE 1 OF 5 REVISION o TITLE: *Hot License Program - Senior Reactor consumers POwer Operator DATE 05/03/82 I. PURPOSE This program's objective is to train prospective nuclear plant operating department supervisors to direct the operation of Consumers Power Company Nuclear Power Plants in a safe and competent manner.

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This program shall include the requisites necessary so that the senior reactor operator understands the disciplines relating to reactor operations, knowledge of the systems and components under his/her responsibility and control, knowledge of procedures and regulatory requirements for controlling the nuclear facility, and demonstrable skills in directing the safe operation of the nuclear plant.

III. PREREQUISITES

a. Education High School Graduate or GED Certificate plus the equivalent of 30 semester hours of college education in mathematics, reactor physics, chemistry materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electrical theory, and reactor control theory.

b. Experience Candidates for Senior Reactor Licenses shall have three years of power plant experience of which two years shall be nuclear power plant experience. During the two years, the candidate shall have participated in reactor operator activities during six weeks at power levels above 20 percent. .An upgrade from Reactor Operator to Senior Reactor Operator shall normally require one year of reactor operator experience and in no case, less than six months of experience at the facility.

A college-degreed person may obtain an SRO license without the total amount of power plant experience stated above. In this instance, each case will be evaluated on an individual basis, with entry into the SRO Training Program documented and approved by the Plant Manager/Superintendent or his designee.

c. Medical Meet requirements of ANS 3.4/ANSI N546 (1976) - "Medical Certification and Monitoring of Personnel Requiring Operator Licenses for Nuclear Power Plants".

d. Training Prior to enrollment in this program, candidates for Senior Reactor Operator licenses normally shall have completed at least six weeks of on-shift training at power levels exceeding 20% of rated power.

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NUCLEAR OPERATIONS TRAINING DEPT PROC NO. 1202 MASTER PROCEDURES/PROGRAMS MANUAL PAGE 2 OF 5 REVISION o TITLE:*Hot License Program - Senior Reactor consumers Power Operator DATE 05/03/82 Exceptions may be made for college graduates holding degrees in engineering or applied sciences. Such exceptions shall be treated on a case-by-case basis, with approvals required by the Plant Manager/Superintendent.

IV. REFERENCES ANS 3.1 1981 Revision - Selection and Training of Nuclear Power Plant Personnel ANS 3.4/ANSI N546 1976 - Medical Certification and Monitoring of Personnel Requiring Operator Licenses at Nuclear Power Plants 10 CFR 55 - Operator Licenses 10 CFR 55 Appendix A - Requalification Programs for Licensed Operators of Production and Utilization Facilities INPO Guideline GPG-03 March 19, 1981 - Guidelines for Qualification Programs for Nuclear Power Plant Licensed Operators NODS-A02 -.Training for Nuclear Operations Department Personnel NODS-Al2 - Personnel Selection, Qualification and Certification V. PROGRAM - SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR (SRO)

The Senior Reactor Operator Training Program is divided into five unique courses. All but Section (D) must be completed prior to taking the NRC Licensing Examinations. Section (D) exceptions appear in the text.

A. Procedures and Bases Training Course This course will prepare the SRO candidate for understanding on a broad scope facility procedures, requirements, and bases for the procedures. Classroom and on-the-job experience shall be used where practicable. Modules to be included are as follows:

1. Administrative Procedures

2. Radioactive Material Control Procedures

a. Contamination Controls Procedures

b. Radioactive Materials Handling and Control

c. Radioactive Waste Handling and Control

3. Facility License (including Technical Specification & FSAR)

4. Duties and responsibilities of off-site support groups to normal plant operation and emergency operation.

B. Advanced Transient and Accident Analysis Training Course This course will prepare the SRO candidate, or licensee, to recognize and assess plant transient and accident conditions in a timely manner and implement an appropriate response based on Approved~(i~

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consumers Pawer Operator DATE 05/03/82 logical thought processes and appropriate emergency and off-normal procedures. Modules to be included are as follows:

1. Reactor Thermal Hydraulics

a. Forced convection coolant flow

b. Natural convection coolant flow

1. Recognition

2. Optimizing

c. Two phase flow

d. Vapor binding/flow reduction or blockage

2. Heat Transfer from fuel to heat sinks

a. Gap conductance

b. Pellet/clad effects

c. Departure from nucleate boiling

d. Available heat sinks (normal/emergency)

3. Containment of Radioactivity

a. Degradation/failure mechanisms of fuel and cladding

b. Brittle fracture analysis/prevention

c. Containment building and penetration design criteria

d. Plant specific containment features and limitations

4. Atmospheric Dispersion of Radioactivity

a. Meteorological conditions and effects

b. Plant meteorological instrumentation and use

c. Atomospheric dispersion calculations as found in Site Emergency Plans

5. Accident Assessment

a. FSAR analysis for plant accidents

b. Sequence of events leading to analyzed accidents

c. Expected values of critical parameters as accident progresses

d. Immediate operator actions for each accident

e. Long term responses to accidents

f. Alternate power supplies and systems to mitigate and/or handle accidents

g. Procedures and responses to bring facility within plant license limitations C. Advanced Operating Practices Training Course This training course will be composed of a combination of classroom presentations, structure discussions, in-plant on-shift training, and simulator training. The training shall stress the role and responsibilities of the Senior Reactor Operator. The course is presented in the following modules:

1. Plant Operations

a. Shift ~uties and responsibilities

b. Corporate policies affecting SRO and subordinate positions Approved7}LI(i_l\\ic ~hffl;

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c. Radiation Work Permit Procedures

d. Local Control Procedures

e. Emergency Plan Implementation

f. Routine and Emergency Communications

g. Routine and Emergency Reporting and Notification Requirements

h. Relationship to Utility, Local, State, and Federal Officials

2. In-Plant Training This module requires three (3) months of on-shift training, carrying out the duties of a Senior Reactor Operator, under direct supervision of a licensed Senior Reactor Operator (SRO),

Training should emphasize the supervisory role of the SRO during normal and emergency conditions. Ite:ins to be covered

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a. Preparations and administrative requirements for reactor startup and shutdown

b. Fuel handling and inspection

c. Emergency and routine maintenance practices

d. Calculations of offsite radioactive releases during emergencies

e. Requirements concerning radioactive releases and shipments

f. Chemistry samples and radiation survey frequency and interpretation

g. Emergency communication and equipment

h. Coordination of surveillance testing

i. Maintenance and use of Daily Orders Logs, Station Logs, Special Procedures

3. Simulator Training This module will prepare the SRO candidate to supervise proficiently routine evolutions and carry out abnormal emergency actions from the control room. All evolutions, as specified in Program No. 1102, Sect. V, (D), (4), shall be covered as closely as practicable. Training shall emphasize the following:

a. Development and improvement of transient/accident analytical skills

b. Development of supervisory skills for the SRO position

c. Development of the command responsibility skills Approved:~~.:\- ,,.,,ti..

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consumers Pawer Operator DATE 05/03/82 D. Specialized Education Course This course is to provide prospective SRO's with necessary supervisory skills. Waivers on portions of this course may be obtained providing documentation of previous eJqJerience justifies the waiver. The course may not be.presented prior to the SRO assuming his/her duties as the SRO in charge of plant operations. The course is composed of the following modules:

1. -Study of NOD policies

2. Managing the operation

3. Managing people E. Pre-License Examination A comprehensive examination to determine the individual's ability to operate the plant in a safe and competent manner, shall be administered by the Plant Training Department. This examination is required prior to certification of competency of the individual by the Vice President - Nuclear Operations Department. The examination shall be composed of, as a minimum, written, oral, operating demonstrations of competency.

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