ML20012D549
| ML20012D549 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | 07109037, 07109034, 07106745 |
| Issue date: | 03/20/1990 |
| From: | Asmussen K GENERAL ATOMICS (FORMERLY GA TECHNOLOGIES, INC./GENER |
| To: | Macdonald C NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| References | |
| SHP-1529, NUDOCS 9003280040 | |
| Download: ML20012D549 (4) | |
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March 20, 1990 SHP-1529 Mr. Charles E. MacDonald Chief, Transportation and Certification Branch
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Division of Fuel Cycle and Material Safety, NMSS U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 70555
Subject:
Certification of Compliance No. 6745, 9034 and 9037
References:
- 1) Letter, C.
E.
MacDonald to K.
E.
Asmussen, dated Dec. 21, 1989
- 2) Letter, K.
E.
Asmussen to C.
E.
MacDonald, dated Jan. 16, 1990
- 3) Letter, C.
E.
MacDonald to K.
E.
Asmussen, dated Feb. 15, 1990 Dear Mr. MacDonald As you requested, we are enclosing the operating procedures, acceptance tests, and maintenance programs for Certificate of Compliance Numbers 9034 and 9037.
l Our application for renewal of these packages did not include this information because we were under the impression it was only neces-sary if there were revisions.
Our application for renewal of certificate of Compliance No. 6745 was inadvertently submitted.
We now wish to withdraw this appli-cation since the package is not required.
Should you need any additional information on these packages, please do not hesitate to call me at (619) 455-2823.
Very truly yours, Keith E. Asmussen Manager, Licensing, Safety and Nuclear Compliance KEA:shs 370.9/21/22 9003280040 900320 b
C PDC 47 10955 JOHN JAY HOPKINS DFilVE, SAN D1000. CA 92121 1194 PO BOX 65608. SAN DIEGO CA 92138-5608 (619)455 3000 01di 1
r CERTIFICATE 01' COMPLI ANCE N0' S. 9034 & 9037 6.
OPERATING PROCEDURES i
6.1 Procedures for Loading the Packace 1.
Verify package model number, identity number and serial number.
2.
Verify package integrity visually.
Visually inspect for a.
Broken welds b.
Damaged inner container 0-ring grooves and mating surfaces c.
Damaged bolts and threads d.
General physical condition e.
Inner container cleanliness and dryness 3.
Load package with up to seven each 1-1/2 inch diameter fuel elements in their individual protective covers or 25 each 0.5 diameter fuel elements in i
their individual covers.
Special clusters of the above may be also loaded, but l
not to exceed the equivalent of 7 or 25 elements respectively.
4.
Fill any void spaces with enpty cardboard protective covers.
i 5.
Place appropriate styrofoam or equivalent spacer pad in the inner cavity on top of the elements.
6.
Insert a clean, slightly lubricated 0-ring.
7.
Place inner lid in position.
8.
Insert 8 each 1/2 inch bolt's and tighten finger tight.
9.
Using torque wrench, tighten all bolts to 15 f t lbs.
10.
Place outer drum lid in position.
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- 11. Affix the closure ring to drum and lid.
12.
Insert 5/8 inch bolt and tighten to 35 ft lbs while tapping tightly on the ring exterior.
13.
Wipe drum surface.
Analyze to verify absence of surface contamination.
14.
Affix appropriate labels showing contents, fissile class II and transport index of 2.7.
l 15.
Witness the placement of tamperproof wire and seal.
Alternate for screwed cap 6.
Lubricate threads on screwed cap.
7.
Screw cap into position, and tighten to effect seal.
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Blank 9.
Blank
i 6.2 Procedures for Uniosding the Package 1.
Wipe drum surface.
Analyze to verify absence of surface contamination.
2.
Verify package model number, identity number and serial number.
3.
Verify contents on label with invoice or receiver papers.
1 4.
Verify integrity of tampersafe seal.
5.
Or an drum closure ring, remove 1-5/8 inch bolt.
6.
Open inner cavity, remove 0-1/2 inch bolts.
7.
Remove fuel element. assemblies one at a time.
Inspect and move to intermediate storage.
8.
Reaove all contents from inner cavity.
Verify absence of contamination and foreign matter.
9.
Clean 0-ring groove and replace 0-ring in the groove.
- 10. Replace lid and bolts.
Torque 8 each 1/2 inch bolts to 15 ft 1bs.
11.
(See 10 above.)
12.
(See 11 above.)
13.
(See 12 above.)
14.
(See 13 above.)
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- 15. Remove, cover or otherwise obliterate the fissile class and transport index labels used during shipment.
Alternate for screwed cap:
6.
Open inner cavity, remove screwed esp 7.
Same 8.
Same 9.
Replace screwed cap
- 10. Blank 6.3 Preparation of An Emptv Packare for Transport 1.
Verify 1 through 15 in 6.2 above has been accomplished.
2.
Repeat step 14 of 6.2 above.
3.
Move package to shipping for delivery to carrier.
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ACCEPTANCE TESTS AND MAINTENANCE PROGRMi e
The acceptance tests shall be performed to verify and document the proper use of materials, construction technique and quality of workmanship.
The maintenance program is restricted to the cleaning of 0-ring gaskets, 0-ring grooves, lubrication and repair of bolt threaded components (including screwed cap, if applicable).
7.1 Accentance Tests
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7.1.1 yisual Inspection a.
Visually inspect all welds for workmanship and good practice, b.
Visually and dimensionally inspect materials and components against those values specified on appropriate drawing, i
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Inspect for proper bolt and thread size on inner cavity lid and drum closure ring.
d.
Inspect lid for smoothness and flatness.
Verify absence of scratches on 0-ring sealing surface.
7.1.2 Structural and Pressure test t
The structural tests and pressure tests are considered to be met by reference to DOT spec. evaluation.
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7.1.3 Leak Tests l
Perform leak test per 49 CFR 178.120-3.
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l 7.1.4 component Tests 1:
a.
Verify gasket for concentricity cud smoothness.
If scratched or i
nicked, replace with new gasket.
l b.
No other component tests are applicable.
7.2_ Maintenance Program a.
Lubricate all bolts and assure freedom of action.
Replace worn bolts and clean threads with appropriate tap as required.
b.
Leak tests as described in 7.1.3 above shall be performed upon notice of any visible mar, scratch or dent on lid arragnement of inner container which might cause loss of seal integrity.
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