ML19329F096

Forwards Revised Cold Operator Licensing Program Per NRC Request.Requests Written Concurrence That Encl Is Acceptable Alternative to Original PSAR Commitment

ML19329F096
Person / Time
Site:	Midland
Issue date:	07/28/1977
From:	Howell S CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:	Boyd R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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4037, NUDOCS 8006190912
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313.2, 0505.1 SERIAL: 4037 On June o,1977 ve submitted a proposed cold licensing program as an alternate to the cold operator licensing program presented in Section 12.2 of the PSAR.

The above transmittal contained the proposed FEAR Section 13.2 on Plant Staff Training which included Cold Operator Training.

Infor=cl discussions with your staff indicated that only information relative to Cold Operator Training should be submitted for review at this time and the rer.:aining portions of plant training would be reviewed with the Midland FSAR.

Concurring with your staff's request, we have revised our original submittel by extracting only those portions olf the submittal related to Cold Operator Training and modifying the criteria as agreed to between our staffs. The attach-ed program is also being included in the !!idland ISAR vhich vill be submitted on 3eptember 1,1977 Consumers Power Company requests that the IIRC provide written concurrence that the attached cold licensing program is an acceptable alternate to that centained in the PSAR.

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2-n 13.2.1.1-Cold License coerator Training Mf 13.2.1.1.1 Cold License Eligibility Cold license candidates shall participate in the Cold license training program (subsection 13. 2.1.1. 2. below), such that rhey are qualified to sit for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Cold License Examination.

The following criteria shall be met in order to be cold license eligible (Reference 10 CFR 55).

Section 55.25a - (There is an immedi' ate need for the applicant's services.)

- Section 55.25b - (The applicant has had extensive actual operating experience at a comparable reactor.)

Eligibility under this section shall be any of the allowable methods as stated in:

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Operating Licensing Branch Guide No.

1,Section VI, Paragraphs A, B, C, or D.

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ANSI 18.1, Section 5.2.1, Eligibilities 1, 2, 3, or 4.

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Eligibility may include, but is not limited to, securing a senior reactor operator's license on Big Rock nuclear-plant or Palisades nuclear plant as a part of the training effort.

Section 55.25c - (The applicant has a thorough knowledge of the reactor control system, instrumentation, and operating procedures under normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions.),

Section 55.25d - '(The reactor control mechanism and instrumentation are in such condition as determined by the commission to permit effective administration of a' simulated i

operating test.)

13.2.1.1.2 Cold License Training Program Cold license training shall include the following phases of training.

Phase A.

Academic classroom training (technical) l

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Nuclear instrumentatio'n, reactor control l

system, and reactor startup training Phase C.

Nuclear power plant observation training

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Nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) design lectures Phase E.

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Onsite systems and reactor theory training Phase G.

Power plant startup and testing Phase H.

' Administrative / operating) emergency procedures and technical specifications Phase I.

Plant modifications and changes Each cold license candidate shall have sufficient training and experience such that he/she is cold license eligible by subsection 13.2.1.1.1 above and, as such, the. training each candidate shall receive will vary depending upon his/her past experience and training.

Table 13.2-1 lists the minimum requirements for all cold license candidates, although each should normally receive more than the actual minimum shown.

' ~ Determination of a candidate's category for required cold license training shall be made by the operations superintendent and/or the training supervisor.

.Each' candidate shall have the minimum time 'and educational experience required as per ANSI 18.1, Paragraphs 4.5.1 and 4.3.i, at the time of his/her receiving a license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Brief descriptions of each phase are listed below to indicate the scope of phase. coverage.

PHASE A - ACADEMIC CLASSROOM TRAINING (TECHNICAL)

The purpose of Phase A is to provide the necessary basic aspects which each candidate should be aware of in his/her day-to-day work function.

l This phase of training shall be taught by Midland plant staff and is based on an 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> day, consisting of 4' hours of classroom and 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> of self-study.

Content of this academic classroom training is' listed below.

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Subiect Classroom Hours Basic valves, p20ps, heat exchangers 4

Basic electricity 12 Electrical / electronic safety 4

Steam / water hazard 2

Basic chemistry, chemistry safety 6

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3 of 8 PHASE B - NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTATION, REACTOR CONTROL SYSTEM,

_AND REACTOR STARTUP TRAINING - This segment consists of 3 weeks of training to be conducted at and by the University of Michigan or equivalent.

This phase is composed of approximately 2 weeks of nuclear

' instrumentation, reactor control system, radiation instruments, reactor theory, and radiation sheilding/ health physics training, with the emphasis placed on theory, operation, and experiments.

Approximately 23 hours2.662037e-4 days <br />0.00639 hours <br />3.80291e-5 weeks <br />8.7515e-6 months <br /> should be spent in classroom lectures, approximately 25 hours2.893519e-4 days <br />0.00694 hours <br />4.133598e-5 weeks <br />9.5125e-6 months <br /> in experiments, and approximately 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> in maintenance.

The remaining hours shall be spent as actual reactor operations time with emphasis placed on 10 reactor startups per student.

PHASE C - NUCLEAR POWER PIANT OBSERVATION TRAINING (ON-THE-JOB TRAINING) - This phase shall allow each candidate to become exposed to the actual systems and operation of a light water PWR, at Three Mile Island / Palisades nuclear plant or equivalent, such i

that he/she spends the required. time (see Table 13.2-1) meaningfully studying a nuclear plant on a day-to-day basis.

i To ensure that each student receives beneficial observation training, the Midland training department shall designate portions of.the system checkoff sheets to be completed, based on the individual student's past training and experience.

Each senior reactor operator candidate shall complete the time requirements for Phase C as stated in Table 13.2-1 and a) spend 1 week in training, accompa~nying the shift supervisor (or equivalent) on his routine duties, and b) spend 2 weeks as a reactor operator (or equivalent) trainee in the control room.

Each reactor operator candidate shall complete the time requirements for Phase C as stated in Table 13. 2-1 and spend a minimum of 2 weeks as a reactor operator trainee, acccmpanying the licensed reactor operator in his duties.

This segment of training shall be coordinated by the~ Midland training and operations staffs.

PHASE D - NUCLEAR S M LM SUPPLY SYSTEMS (NSSS) LECTURES - This phase of the training program includes 6 weeks of instruction and details of the design and operation of NSS systems.

B&W training services shall coordinate the presentation of this program, based on the Midland BSW units.

Lectures shall be held at the Midland plant site and content shall be as'specified in the B&W/CPCo contract.

PHASE E - POWER PLANT SIMULATOR TRAINING ~ - Operator trainees who will be cold licensed shall participate in a simulator training program for a period as specified in Table 13.2-1 (or longer),

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such that all candidates are eligible under one of the provisions of sub,section 13.2.1.1.1.

This " hands on" training shall be conducted at and by the B&W simulator located in Lynchburg, Virginia, or a comparable simulator, and shall provide training in normal and emergency operating situations as well as normal startup and shutdowns.

Simulator training should allow the candidate to learn (or refresh his/her) operating skills in a wider variety of normal and off-normal situations than are available at his/her own facility.

PHASE F - ONSITE SYSTEMS AND REACTOR THEORY TRAINING - This phase of training should encompass the bulk of classroom training and, as such, shall be conducted on an 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> per day basis with approximately 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> per day classroom and 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> per day devoted to self-study, system / component testing, and system checkout.

The onsite syster.s training (on-the+ sb training) shall consist of 15 weeks. of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation

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Coordination of this segment suall be the responsibility of the Midland training staff and the instruction shall be provided by the Midland plant staff.

The reactor theory training portion shall be presented to cold license candidates during a normal 5 week course.

This course may be presented at different times thrcughout the overall program..This segment shall be coordinated and presented by members of the Midland trai'ing staff.

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Approximate Subiect Classroom Hours Atomic physics 12 Nuclear physics 12 Heat transfer and brittle fracture 4

Reactor control and behavior 18 core parameters and operating ' characteristics 6

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estimated critical position and shutdown margin 4

Transient and safety analysis 6

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5 *f G This course segment shall normally be conducted on,an 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> per day basis with 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />.per day classroom and 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> per day self-study.

Differential time between the 62 hours7.175926e-4 days <br />0.0172 hours <br />1.025132e-4 weeks <br />2.3591e-5 months <br /> of classroom time shown above and the 100 hours0.00116 days <br />0.0278 hours <br />1.653439e-4 weeks <br />3.805e-5 months <br /> of required classroom time (4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> / day x five 5 day weeks) shall be spent in further coverage of the reactor theory area, theory review, and examination / examination review.-

PHASE G - POWER PLANT STARTUP AND TESTING, (ON-THE-JOB TRAINING) - This phase of " hands on" training shall include startup (preoperational) component and system testing, cold hydro, and hot functional integrated testing.

The cold license candidates shall be utilized to the fullest extent practicable during the startup test program.

License candidates should operate permanently installed and powered equipment as well as aiding in the actual preoperational testing itself.

PHASE H~- ADMINISTRATIVE / OPERATING / EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - The procedures section of this review series shall be coordinated by the Midland training staff and instructed by members of the Midland plant staff.

The procedures portion is 2 weeks in course length and shall include the following general areas.

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Administrative Procedures 1.

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Required reports b.

Normal Operating Procedures 1.

General intent 2.

Method of accomplishment 1

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The technical specifications segment of this phase shall consist of a 1 week course of training and shall be coordinated by the Midland training staff and instructed by the Midland training and operations staffs..The content of this training will be the review of the actual technical specifications for the Midland plant.

The entire 3 week period of Phase H shall be conducted on an 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> per day basis, with 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> per day classroom and 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> per day self-study.

PHASE I - PLANT MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES - This phase of training should be a continuing process, wnich shall last throughout and become part of the license requalification program.

Phase I will commence 90 days prior to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission operator licensing.

The content of this segment shall be the revi3w (normally individual and/or by shift) of the plant modifications and changes.

Coordination of this phase shall be handled by the Midland training and/or operations staffs.

13.2.1.1.3 Training Program Evaluation ~

i Each employee who is a cold license candidate shall be i

periodically evaluated by both written and oral examinations.

l These examination results will be evaluated to indicate area of weakness for restudy, and to determine the effectiveness of the training program itself.

Final evaluations shall be made by the Midland training staff within 6 months prior to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission License Examinations.

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This course content shall include the following:

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Fuel loading procedures and review b.

Fuel handling and equipment operation c.

Accidents and hazards involved in the handling of new and spent fuel.

13.2.1.1.5 cold -License Eligibility on subsequent Midland Units Licensed operators of the second commercial unit at the Midland plant site may be cold license eligible provided a, b, or c below is fulfilled.

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They complete a comprehensive cold license operator training program similar to subsection 13.2.1.1.2 (above) for subsequent units.

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Participation in startup and testing of subsequent units may be substituted by participation in the startup of the initial unit for a period of not less than 3 months, including observation of the initial unit within 3 months of obtaining 20% power operation.

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The following requirements are satisfied:

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They have been actively engaged as licensed operators for a period of not less than 3 months on the initial unit.

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They have performed their licensed duties in a safe and competent manner.

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They have successfully completed a familiarization program which includes coverage of the following areas relating the initial unit to subsequent units:

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