ML19317F122
| ML19317F122 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 06/20/1972 |
| From: | Skovholt D US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (AEC) |
| To: | Engelken R US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (AEC) |
| Shared Package | |
| ML19317F117 | List: |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8001080815 | |
| Download: ML19317F122 (4) | |
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ij JUN 2 01972 R. H. Engelken, Assistant Director for Inspection cnd Enforeccent (10)
Directorate of negulatory Operations FUEL ZANDLING ACTIVITIES AT LICENSED FACILITIES Several utilities hcve ende, or are considering naking, arrangc=ents with various contractors to perform fuel handling activities at their nuclear pcuer stations.
In order to assure ourselves that the individuals performing these activities cra qualified, that they are receiving the proper super-vision and the intent of Sections 50.24(t) and 50.54(1) :hrough (c) is being ret, we have established' the f ollowing po_ icy rescrding fuel handling creus.
1.
The individual directing the fuel handling cctivities shall hold a senior operator license for the facility involved.
2.
The senior operator shall be present a. ' directly super-vise ti.e fuel handlers when vork is being perforced that could affect the reactivity of the reactor.
He shall perform general supervision of the other operations involving the handling of fuel.
3.
A licensed operator shall be present in the centrol roo:
and in constant direct cot =unication with a ember of the fuel handling creu when work is being perforced that could affect the reactivity of the reactor.
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Detailed procedures shall be used when perforcing the above tasks.
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JUN 2 01972 5.
The facility licensee shall administer approved training programs to the contractor fuel handling crews.
Evidence that each ecaber of the crew has successfully completed the training progrc= shcll be submitted to Regulatory prior to the start of each refueling.
Enclosed is an outline of subjects that should be covered in the above progras.
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The facility licensee shall determine, through appropriate physical excminations, that each eceber of the fuel handling crew is physiccily capable of performing the cssigned tasks.
The chove physical excminction shall detercine, as a minimum, that cach individual has the necessary dexterity, visual acuity and hearing; and that there is reasonable assurcnce that the individual will not become suddenly incapacitated
'while performing the fuel handling tasks.
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SUSJECT OUTLINE Applicants for fuel handling assignments shall co.mplete a training program covering the following subjects as applicable to their duties and responsibilities.
FUEL F.ANDLER TRAINING i
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Reactor and Fuel Characteristics a.
Physical Features of Reactor b.
Basic Recctor Theory o
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Orientation of Fuel Assemblies and Fuel-Tube Content and Location in Assembly C
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Poison Curtcins and Control Rod Effects e.
Fuel Handling Accident Analysis 2.
Equionant, Instrunentation and Design Description a.
Fuel Handling Equipment and Special Tools b.
In-Core Neutron Detectors '
. Reactor Internals i.e. Control Rods, Steam Dryers and c.
Separators, Fuel Channels and Fuel Support Pieces d.
Fuel Pool Cooling System e.
Cleanup and Shutdown Cooling Systems f.
Neutron Sources g.
Fuel-Sipping Apparatus t
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Procedures and Limitations All fuel handling procedures from receipt of fresh fuel to a.
shipment of opent fuel.
b.
Procedures for removal and installation of core internals such as stean separators, surveillance samples, control rods and in-core detectors.
Emergency and evacuation procedures and plans, c.
d.
Limits of authorities, personnel requirements and technical specification requirements.
e.
Check sheets, logs and fuel records.
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Demonstrate ability to manipulate equipment and tools.
4.
Emergency Systems and Safety Devices a.
Fuel Har.dling Equipment Interlocks b.
Low Pressure Emergency Core Cooling Systems c.
Primary and Secondary Containment d.
Standby liquid Control System o
Communication Systems and Evacuation Signals e.
f.
Spent.NuelCaskSafetyDevices 5.
Eealth Physics and Radiation Protection l
Types and Hazards of Radiation and Contamination a.
b.
Radiation Terms and Theory Fixed Portable and Personal Radiation Monitoring Equipment c.
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Pacility and AEC Requirements l
Protective Clothing and Resp story Equipment e.
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