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| Issue date: | 08/02/1983 |
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@De aartment of Energy Ch cago Operations Office 9800 South Cass Avenue Argonne, Illinois 60439 AUG - 21983 50-/H Mr. Cecil 0. Thomas, Chief Standardization & Special Projects Branch Division of Licensing U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Mail Stop: Phillips Building 340 ATTN: Mr. Harold Bernard
Dear Mr. Thomas:
SUBJECT:
TRANSFER OF TRIGA FUEL ELEMENTS FROM TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY NUCLEAR SCIENCE CENTER REACTOR (NSCR) TO DOE / CHICAGO OPERATIONS OFFICE (CH) FOR USE BY ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY-WEST IN IDAHO The TRIGA fuel to be transferred is currently the property of DOE and was provided to the NSCR under DOE Fuel Contract No. DE-AC05-76ER04207. It is the intent of DOE /CH to take custody of the NSCR TRIGA fuel as described in the letters, Donald E. Feltz, NSCR, to Mr. Hal Bernard, NCR, dated July 20 and 22, 1983 (copies enclosed). The fuel will be used in the NRAD-TRIGA reactor at Argonne National Laboratory-West (ANL-West) in Idaho.
We concur in the NSCR/ANL-West plan outlining the procedures and responsibilities for the fuel handling and shipping. Copies of appropriate procedures are enclosed for your information. DOE /CH will be the shipper of record for the movement of the fuel from NSCR to ANL-West.
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e-Mr. Cecil 0. Thomas If you have any questions please contact R. E. Elder of our CH staff on FIS 972-2269.
Sincerely, NO W Billy D. Shipp, Director Technology Management Division
Enclosures:
- 1. Letters, D. E. Feltz to H. Bernard, July 20 and 22,1983
- 2. Procedures cc: R. Garrison, HQ/DP, w/o encl.
J. P. Bacca, ANL-W, w/o encl.
D. E. Feltz, Texas A&M University, w/o encl.
W. R. Richards, ANL-W, w/o encl.
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TEXAS ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM COLLEGE STATION. TEXAS 77843 Y]d i 20 July 1983 NUCLEAR SCIENCE CENTER 409/845-7551 Mr. Hal Bernard Standardization and Special Projects Branch Division of Licensing U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Connission Washington, D.C. 20555 Mail Stop: Phillips Bldg. 340
Reference:
Nuclear Science Center Reactor (NSCR)
Docket 50-128, R-83 Transfer of Irradiated TRIGA Fuel Elements to Argonne National Laboratory / West, TRIGA Reactor Facility ,
Dear Mr. Bernard:
The Nuclear Science Center (NSC) of the Texas A&M University System is sending this letter to inform the NRC of the scheduled transfer of irradiated TRIGA fuel to the ANL/ West - TRIGA facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho. ANL/ West is a prime contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the fuel is for use in their Hot Fuel Examination Facilities / Neutron Radiography Reactor (HFER/N-RAD). Shipments are scheduled for the week of August 22nd with Tri State Motor Transit Company, a certified carrier of nuclear fuel, contracted by DOE to transport the fuel.
The TRIGA fuel to be transferred is currently the property of the DOE and was provided to the NSCR under DOE fuel Contract No. DE-AC05-76ER04207. By letter dated 23 November 1982 Mr. Harold H. Young, Chief, Laboratory Programs Branch, Division of University and Industry Programs of the USD0E was informed of the proposed fuel transfer. The HFIR handling and movement will be a DOE to DOE operation and the T-2 handling and movement will be in accordance with NRC regula tions . The NSCR is a registered user of the T-2 shipping cask under Certificate of Compliance No. 5607 and conducts fuel shipping activities under an approved Quality Assurance Program (Approval No. 0398 issued December 9, 1980).
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Transfer of the irradiated TRIGA fuel is a cooperative effort of the NSCR and ANL/ West. Procedures for fuel handling and cask handling were developed by the NSC and approved locally by the Reactor Safety Board. These procedures were then reviewed by ANL/ West and concurrence obtained from them with their suggested changes being integrated into the procedures. Both parties are in agreement on fuel and shipping package handling procedures. The fuel transfer involves 41 Standard TRIGA fuel elements and 10 FLIP TRIGA fuel elements. A description of the fuel loading for each shipping package and the responsibility for the fuel is as follows:
HFIR Cask The NSCR agrees to be responsible for the fuel handling and loading of 40 Standard TRIGA and 4 FLIP TRIGA elements into the HFIR shipping cask and to provide personnel and equipment for handling the HFIR cask. Health Physics support will also be provided by the NSCR in the DOE to DOE fuel . transfer involving the HFIR cask. Responsibility for the fuel and inventory transfer f rom the NSCR to ANL/ West will occur at the time the fuel is in the cask and the cask is ready for closure. DOE representatives will be present at the NSC to verify the identification and loading of fuel into the HFIR baskets and to assure that the handling of the HFIR and compliance with shipping regulations are proper. The HFIR is scheduled to arrive at the NSCR on August 22, 1983 and depart August 23, 1983. DOE will provide funds for the transportation cf the HFIR shipping package.
T-2 Casks The NSCR agrees to be responsible for the handling of the T-2-1 and T-2-2 casks for the shipment of 3 FLIP TRIGA fuel followed control rods in the T-2-1 cask and 3 FLIP TRIGA instrumented elements and 1 Standard TRIGA instrumented element in the T-2-2 shipping cask. These shipments will be conducted under NRC licensed agreements and an approved QA program for the handling of licensed shipping packages. The NSCR will provide personnel and equipment for the handling and fuel loading of the T-2 casks. The NSCR will be responsible for Health Physics support and for meeting shipping regulation requirements. The T-2-1 and T-2-2 shipping packages are scheduled to arrive at the NSC on August 24, 1983 and depart on August 25, 1983. DOE will provide funds for the transportation of the T-2 shipping packages.
The transfer of NSCR irradiated TRIGA fuel to ANL/ West is mutually beneficial to both parties. It provides needed fuel for power upgrade of the ANL/ West Hot Fuel Examination Facilities / Neutron Radiography Reactor and it conveniently relieves the NSCR administration of future financial and regulatory burdens.
The movement of FLIP TRIGA fuel in 1977 from the Puerto Rico Nuclear Center to each of our facilities was performed under a similar joint effort and was a great asset to the research reactor program of each facility. I am confident this joint effort will be just as rewarding.
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Mr. Hal Bernard Page 3 If you have any questions concerning the scheduled fuel transfer please contact me or Dale Rogers at the NSCR or Wade Richards at ANL/ West.
Sincerely, Donald E. Feltz Director DEF/ym cc: Mr. Wade Richards, ANL/ West Mr. Harold Young, Department of Energy, Washington Mr. Robert Edler, Department of Energy, Chicago /
Mr. Max Geisler, ANL/ West Dr. Carl Erdman, Texas A&M University Mr. Feenan Jennings, Texas A&M University Mr. Bill Crossman, Region IV, USNRC Mr. Les Constable, Region IV, USNRC I
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Reference:
NuclearScienceCenterReactor(NSCR)
Docket 50-128, R-83 Transfer of Irradiated TRIGA Fuel Elements to Argonne National Laboratory / West, TRIGA Reactor Facility
Dear Mr. Bernard:
There has been a change in the procedures for the shipment of irradiated TRIGA fuel from the NSCR to ANL/ West. These changes involve the responsibilities of both parties resulting from the decision to handle the movement of G.E. T-2 shipping packages as a DOE to DOE fuel transfer. This is a change to the original plan to conduct the T-2 shipments under USNRC regulations.
" Proposed T-2 Casks Movements The NSCR agrees to be responsible for the fuel handling and loading of 3 FLIP TRIGA fuel followed control rods and 1 Standard TRIGA instrumented element into the G.E. T-2-1 shipping cask and 3 FLIP TRIGA instrumented elements into the G.E. T-2-2 shipping cask and to provide personnel and equipment for handling the T-2 casks. Health Physics support will also be provided by the NSCR in the proposed DOE to DOE fuel transfer involving the G,E. T-2 casks. Responsibility for the fuel and inventory transfer from the NSCR to ANL/ West will occur at the time the fuel is in the cask and the cask is ready for closure. It is under-stood that DOE representatives will be present at the NSC to verify the identification and loading of fuel into the G.E. T-2-1 and G.E. T-2-2 inner containers and to assure that the handling of the casks and compliance with shipping regulations are proper. It is suggested that the T-2 casks be ~
handled immediately following the HFIR movement ".
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27 June 1983 4
T0: NSC Personnel i FROM: D.E.Feltz,Directorh.I9 i
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The Shipping of Irradiated TRIGA Fuel Purpose and Scope j
- The purpose of this memorandum is to establish procedures for two separat q ments of irradiated (ANL/ West) in Idaho TRIGA fuel from the NSC to Argonne National Laboratory We Falls, Idaho.
of the HFIR cask for the shipment of 40 Standard TRIGA and 4 FLIP irradiated elements.
The second shipment involves the handling of two T-2 fuel shipping packages one containing 3 FLIP fuel followed control rods and 1 Standard The two T-2 casks will be transported on a single trailer These of fuel from the reactor pool to the casks. procedures include the handl The shipment of irradiated fuel involving the HFIR shipping package is design as a DOE to DOE fuel shipment with DOE providing funds for the shipment. 00E ments for handling of the HFIR and compliance with shipp The shipment of fuel involving the T-2 shipping packages will be under N regulations with DOE providing the necessary funds for shipment. The NSC 1 licensed to handle the T-2 cask under USNRC Certificate of Compliance No. 5607 Package Identification No. USA /5607/B( )F.
the fuel to be shipped in the T-2 shipping casks.TheHandling DOE representative willbe of the T-2 will verify in licensed of accordance with shipping the NRC packages approved at the NSC. Quality Assurance Program for the hand The NSC will be responsible for fuel handling and will provide the necessary equipment and personnel for handling of the shipping casks to include Health Physics support.
Restrictions and Control 1.
All personnel directly involved with handling of the casks and the irradiated fuel will be required to familiarize themselves with these procedures.
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All equipment used in handling of the casks and fuel shall be either certified or tested prior to its use to insure safety in handling their ,
intended loads.
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A Health operations.
handling Physicist will be present during all cask handling and fuel basket
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Page 2 4 The reactor building will be cleared of all personnel not involved in fuel shipment activities unless authorized by the Director or Assistant Director of the NSC to be present.
- 5. Traffic to the NSC will be intercepted at the facility gate entry and permission to enter must be obtained from the Supervisor of activities.
Radio communications will be established between gate security, the Supervisor, the Monitor, and the reactor control room.
- 6. Minor changes to these procedures may be authorized during the operations by the Supervisor of activities or the Director of the NSC who will be serving as " Monitor" and technical advisor.
- 7. All NSC and personal vehicles will be parked in the front parking lot during handling of the fuel shipment.
- 8. All scheduled experiments and scheduled tours will be canceled during fuel loading and cask handling activities.
Procedures for Handling HFIR Cask Assignment of Personnel tm +rvisor of Operations - Rogers Monitor and Technical Advisor - Feltz Record Keeper - Willits Fuel Handler (Reactor Pool) - Reactor Operations Personnel Fuel Handler ( Pool to Cask) - Feltz (Rogers - alternate)
Photography - J. Head, Theis Cask Transfer Dolly Positioning Crew - Restivo, Horn, J. Thompson Entry Gate Security - L. Thompson, Fisher Work Crew (Special Assignments) - Reactor Operations Personnel, Students Health Physics - Deigl, Rodriguez, Contreras Communications (Control Room) - Petesch General Information The HFIR fuel shipping cask (Ref. Dwg. ORNL-M10191EL002) was previously handled at the NSC for receipt of the TRIGA FLIP fuel from the PRNC reactor in May 1977.
These procedures are similar to those used in that shipment. The empty cask will be shipped to the NSC by contracted carrier during the week of the 22nd of August 1983. The 24,000 pound cask will be secured to the bed of a tractor-trailer rig (Ref. Dwg. ORNL-M-ll560-EM001) for transport. The HFIR cask is approximately 4 feet in diameter and 5 feet high. The cask accommodates (Ref. Dwgs.
two baskets for the loading of 44 TRIGA elements to be shipped.
W0170-0062-DE01, W0170-0064-DE02, W0170-0063-DE02). These baskets will be
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Oparations Memorandum #162 Page 3 shipped to the NSC separately and in advance of the HFIR cask. This will permit the advance loading of the basket prior to their transfer to the cask for-shipment. The inner basket will be loaded with 12 standard TRIGA elements and 4 FLIP elements and the outer basket with the remaining 28 standard TRIGA elements.
ANL/ West a prime contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (00E) will send a representative to the NSC to direct certain activities, and observe and/or advise on the handling of the HFIR cask. The representative will verify the conditions, measurements, and identification of fuel elements. ANL/ West will also provide a representative to insure compliance with shipping regulations.
The NSC will be responsible for fuel handling and will provide Health Physics support.
FUEL LOADING 0F THE INNER BASKET FOR THE HFIR Uranium Mass Isotope Mass (ams) (oms)
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5347 171.118 30.445 5351 171.118 30.445 171.118 30.445 5357 171.118 30.445 5361 171.118 30.445 5363 ,
171.118 30.445 5368 171.118 30.445 5373 171.118 30.445 5374 171.118 30.445 5376 171.118 30.445 5388 171.118 30.445 5389 172.118 30.445 5390 167.951 114.901 7450 (FLIP) 169.254 115.257 7453 (FLIP) 159.598 103.925 7463 (FLIP) 159.031 104.433 7486 (FLIP) .
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FUEL LOADING 0F THE OUTER BASKET FOR THE HFIR Uranium Mass Isotope Mass Element No. (gms) (gms) 5391 171.118 30.445 5393 171.118 30.445 ,
5394 171.118 30.445 5401 171.118 30.445 5402 171.118 30.445 5409 171.118 30.445 5411 171.118 30.445 5415 171.118 30.445 5419 171.118 30.445 5420 -
171.li8 30.445 5421 171.118 30.445 5424 171.118 30.445 5425 171.118 30.445 5429 171.118 30.445 5433 171.118 30.445 5441 170.118 30.445 5443 170.118 30.445 5854 170.118 30.444 5855 171.118 30.444 5856 171.118 30.444 6260 171.118 30.445 6262 171.118 30.445 l 6263 171.118 30.445 6264 171.118 30.445 6265 171.118 30.445 6266 171.118 30.445 l ,
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'Op3 rations Memorandum #162 Page 5 The procedures discussed in this section will deal with the following: ;
- 1. Initial preparations.
- 2. Loading and temporary storage of the inner and outer baskets prior to arrival of the HFIR shipping cask.
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- 3. Offloading of the HFIR cask from the flatbed trailer to the transfer dolly.
4 Positioning of the transfer dolly and cask on the lower research level.
- 5. Removal of the top shield plug of the HFIR cask and filling the cask with water.
- 6. Transfer of the inner and outer baskets from the reactor pool downward through the open grate areas of the upper research level and the chase level and into the cask.
- 7. Installation of the top shield plug of the HFIR cask.
- 8. Removal of the transfer dolly and cask from the reactor building and positioning at the bottom of the down ramp.
- 9. Transfer of the HFIR to the flatbed truck.
- 10. Health Physics Requirements for handling the HFIR cask.
- 1. Initial Preparations Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Procedures reviewed with personnel involved.
Fuel elements to be shipped have been identified, cleaned, measured for bow and length and stored in numerical order in preparation of loading into the inner and outer baskets of the HFIR cask.
Dry runs for all movements of the inner and outer baskets have been completed and personnel shielding is in place.
Dry runs conducted for positioning of transfer' dolly.
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- 1. Initial Preparations (Cont'd)
Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial item Upon arrival of the cask at the NSC, intercept the truck driver and initially park the truck in the front parking lot. Inform the driver where you want the trailer for unloading and remove all vehicles from the rear area of the facility before moving the truck to the down ramp area (see H.P.
Requirements).
Check the trailer for the special handling tools
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All vehicles removed from rear area of the facility.
NSC forklift inside on lower research level.
Tow tractor inside on lower research level.
Tractor-trailer rig with fuel sh,ipping cask in position near down ramp.
Remove the floor grating at the east end of the stall and install the protective railing.
Close the suction valve to the diffuser pump.
Remove the diffuser supply hose to the reactor bridge and install plastic pipe for fill line to transfer tank.
Turn on the spot and flood lamps on the mechanical chase and lower research level.
Valve the demineralizer system for reactor pool make-up.
Position transfer dolly and empty transfer tank (see Figure 1). Note: The transfer tank must be positioned on the dolly such that the two 8 inch I beams will be evenly spaced beneath the tank.
The third 8 inch I beam will be beneath the extension of the tank. Note the orientation of the tank on the dolly. ,
Hook up tow tractor to dolly.
Block up the transfer dolly and position casters for movement into the lower research level.
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- 1. Initial Preparations (Cont'd)
Supervisor H.P.
Item Initial Initial Mobile heavy equipment crane positioned in bone-yard area.
Facility and work area cleared of unauthorized personnel.
Work crew assembled and on call.
Facility gate closed and security set up.
Radio communications established between Supervisor, Monitor, entry gate, and control room.
H.P. requirements for receiving a shipping package are satisfied.
- 2. Loadino and Temporary Storage of the Inner and Outer Baskets of the HFIR Cask Supervisor H.P. item Initial Initial Attach three independent k inch nylon ropes in a loop through the lifting eyelet of the inner basket of length sufficient for storage of the basket in the irradiation cell with the rope ends extending above the shield door when it is closed.
! Tie the rope ends onto the block and tackle assembly as shown in Figure 2.
Install the block and tackle assembly on the crane
, block (see Figure 2). The block and tackle I assembly will be used as a backup for handling l in the event of failure of the overhead crane.
(This system should have been load tested to 500 lbs.).
I Position the basket approximately 6' under water in the south-west portion of the reactor pool near. the
, wall fuel storage racks. Make sure the fuel element retainers have been removed from the top of the basket. (Ref. Dwg. W0170-0062-DE01, WO170-0069-DD00).
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- 2. Loading and Temporary Storage of the Inner and Outer Baskets of the_
HFIR Cask (Cont'd)
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Initial Under the observation of the ANL/ West representative select the first element to be leaded into the basket and identify the element.
Upon verification of the element by the ANL/ West
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representative load the fuel element into the basket and gently screw the element base into the basket using the element maintenance socket wrench.
No more than 10 lb-in. of torque should be applied to the top end piece in order to prevent breaking of the top weld or distortion to the thin cladding of the fuel element. Note: If the ANL/ West representa-tive desires to conduct a final go-no-go measurement then move the element by hand to the fuel element measuring tool area.
Repeat the previous step until all the elements are loaded into the basket.
Under the supervision of the ANL/ West representative secure the elements in the basket by installation of the element retainers. (This procedure requires an allen wrench tool for a 3/8-16 UNC hex head bolt.
kef. Dwg. W0170-0062-DE01).
Clear the reactor building of all personnel with exception of the Fuel Handler (Pool to Cask) and a HP.
HP in position with survey instruments behind materials handling cell.
Fuel Handler positioned behind shadow shield located on the mezzanine level. TV monitors checked.Ready Radio communications with Supervisor established.
for fuel transfer.
With the irradiation cell door open, proceed using the overhead crane to transfer the fuel basket in air to the irradiation cell. When the fuel basket is free of the water, obtain gama radiation readings at the personnel shields.
Position the fuel basket on the irradiation cell floor while observing the TV monitor and close the cell door.
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- 2. Loading and Temporary Storage of the Inner and Outer Baskets of the HFIR Cask (Cont'd)
Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Have the HP conduct a radiation survey and then disconnect the block and tackle assembly from the nylon ropes. Secure the nylon rope ends to a rope tied to the upper platform area of the cell entry.
(Identify the rope as " inner basket").
Repeat for the loading and storage of the outer basket. -
Upon completion of storage of the inner and outer baskets in the cell, lock the cell door breaker box and red tag for nct entry. (To provide additional security of the fuel stored in the cell remove power to the crane and lock the breaker during unattended hours).
- 3. Offloading of the HFIR Cask from the Flatbed Trailer to the Transfer Dolly Supervisor Initial Item Remove trailer tie-downs of the HFIR cask.
Secure lifting cables to HFIR cask in preparation for lif t by the mobile crane.
Lift the HFIR from the trailer and move the mobile crane to the area where the down ramp retaining wall meets the reactor building. Position the crane boom over the bottom of the down ramp. Note: It may be necessary to secure the HFIR to the front of the crane during movement to prevent uncontrolled sway of the cask.
Lower the HFIR into position onto the transfer dolly and orient the cask as shown in Figure 1. Note:
The cask should be centered within the large section of the transfer tank when on the dolly.
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,Page 12 4 Positioning of the Transfer Dolly and Cask on the Lower Research Level Supervisor . Item Initial Move the dolly slowly into the lower research level using the tow tractor. The rear wheels of the dolly will be controlled by the cask handling crew using the 'special fabricated wheel orienting tools. This procedure requires one person per each rear wheel.
CAUTION: RELOCATE THE POSITION OF THE WHEELS ONLY WHEN THE CART IS STOPPED. ANY ATTEMPT TO RELOCATE THE WHEEL DIRECTION WHEN THE CART IS MOVING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR WHEN THE TOOL BECOMES CAUGHT BENEATH THE WHEEL.
Position the inclined blocks at the double door entry .to negotiate the height difference between the lower level floor and the outside ramp area.
- Follow the route established in the dry runs for positioning of the dolly and bring the dolly into position on the east end of the pool shield as shown in Figure 1.
Block the dolly up using the hydraulic jacks and the 9 foot long 2 x 4 and 1 x 4 wood block assemblies.
Secure the double doors to the lower research level.
- 5. Removal of the Top Shield Plug and Filling of the Cask Cavity With Pool Water Supervisor H.P. Item Initial Initial The H.P. will discuss with the ANL/ West representative any HP requirements for opening the cask.
Working from a platform positioned using the forklift, remove the hold down nuts to the shield plug and attach sling to cask-plug lif ting lug. Attach cask-plug lif ting sling to dynamometer (5000-lb range) and the chain hoist hook. Observe dynamometer during plug disengagement from cask to ensure that binding does not occur. The plug weighs approximately 1700-lbs.
If the dynamometer exceeds 2000-lbs., stop and correct binding condition.
Slowly lift the top shield plug using the chain hoist and observe the horizontal' position of the plug. If it binds on the hold-down studs lower the plug first and then start to lift again. The ANL/ West representa-tive will observe this operation with. interest so as not to damage the cask.
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- 5. Removal of the Top Shield Plug and filling of the Cask Cavity With Pool Water (Cont'd)
Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item The HP will select and prepare an area of the lower research level for storage of the shield plug.
Lift the plug to a height sufficient to clear the tank. Move the plug to.the storage area.
Fill the cavity of the cask with reactor pool water using the diffuser pump system.
- 6. Transfer of the Inner and Outer Baskets from the Irradiation Cell to the HFIR Cask Supervisor H.P.
Initial Item Initial Attach the block and tackle assembly to the inner basket nylon ropes in preparation.for lifting as shown in Figure 2.
Position the reactor bridge at a location near the gateway as previously determined f rom the dry run movements of the baskets from the irradiation cell to the cask.
Open the cell shield door in preparation for movement of the inner basket.
Clear the facility of all personnel with exception of the Fuel Handler (Pool to Cask).
HP in position with survey instruments behind materials handling cell.
Fuel Handler (Pool to Cask) in position behind shadow l shield. TV monitors checked. Radio communications l
with Supervisor established. Ready for fuel transfer.
While positioned behind the personnel shield located on the mezzanine level the fuel Handler (Pool to Cask) will proceed using the overhead crane to l transfer the fuel basket in air downward through* the i
grate openings of the upper research level and the I
chase and into the HFIR cask (see Figure 3).
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- 6. Transfer of the Inner and Outer Baskets From the Irradiation Cell to the HFIR Cask (Cont'd)
Supervisor ll . P . Item Initial Initial Have the HP conduct a radiation survey of the cask and chase levels and from the chase working level verify that the inner basket is properly positioned in the cask. (At this point it may be necessary to fill the transfer tank with pool water to cover the HFIR and reduce the radiation levels to a .
suitable working level).
Remove the nylon rope loops from the inner basket eyelet and remove the eyelet using a special tool.
Repeat for the transfer of the outer basket.
Note: At this point of the fuel shipping proceoure, the fuel will be officially transferred from the responsibility of the NSC to the responsibility of ANL/ West.
- 7. Installation of the Top Shield Plua of the HFIR Cask Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Secure the top shield plug to the hoist hook, raise the plug to a height to clear the top of the tank, move' the plug over the tank and lower into position on the top of the HFIR cask. Secure the plug using the hold down nuts while working from the platform positioned using the forklift. Note: Upon installation of the top shield plug remove water from the HFIR cask as per HFIR handling procedures under the direction of the DOE representative. A roto-flex pump will be supplied by ANL/ West.
If the transfer tank has been filled with water, attach the plastic hose used for filling the transfer tank to the drain valve of the tank. Route the open end of the hose to the demineralizer sump and upon HP approval drain the transfer tank to the demineralizer sump (see HP procedure).
The HP will discuss with the ANL/ West representa'tive any HP requirements prior to movement of the cask outside the reactor building and onto the flatbed truck.
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- 8. Movement of Transfer Dolly Outside of Reactor Building Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Open the double doors to the lower research level.
Slowly pull the dolly away from the pool shield and guide the wheels using the wheel orientation tools.
CAUTION: RELOCATE THE POSITION OF THE WHEELS ONLY WHEN THE CART IS STOPPED. ANY ATTEMPT TO RELOCATE THE WHEEL DIRECTION WHEN THE CART IS MOVING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR WHEN THE TOOL BECOMES CAUGHT BENEATH THE WHEEL.
Slowly guide the dolly outside the reactor building until it is repositioned in its initial position for loading.
Block up the dolly to prevent movement.
- 9. Transfer of the HFIR to the Flatbed Truck Supervisor 'H.P.
Initial Initial Item Attach the lifting sling to the HFIR cask and the mobile crane.
Slowly lift the HFIR cask to a height near the top of the transfer tank and allow the cask to drip dry.
H.P. survey completed.
Lift the ces$ to a height to clear the down ramp retaininr 4 71 and swing the cask into position for movemers cf he crane to the trailer area.
Rept,; ' t it; 4 2 mobile crane for transfer of the cask to tta tractor-trailer.
Load the cask onto the trailer and install the tie downs. -
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- 10. Health Physics Requirements -- HFIR Cask H.P.
' Initial Item
< Arrival
- a. Instrument survey
, (1) Surface of vehicle (2) Surface of all packages on board (3) Surface of cask
- b. Smear survey ,
(1) Surface of all packages on board (2) Surface of cask (3) Surface of vehicle Transfer of NSCR fuel elements to cask.
- a. Ascertain location of all personnel
- b. Radiation monitoring at personnel stations during transfer of baskets with NSCR fuel elements to cask
- c. Radiation monitoring dur.ing plug installation
- d. Smear and instrument survey of loaded cask Movement and positioning of cask for transfer to transport vehicle.
- a. Instrument and visual monitoring of entire operation Transfer of cask to transport vehicle.
- a. Instrument and visual monitoring of entire operation ,
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- 10. Health Physics Requirements -- HFIR Cask (Cont'd) 4 H.P. -
Initial Item Transport vehicle departure
- a. Instrument survey (1) Area and surface of trailer (2) Interior of truck cab and sleeper
- b. Administrative (Provide assistance to ANL/ West Representative)
(1) Complete shipper's certification (2) Affix required radioactive materials labels, transport index labels (3) Nuclear Materials Transaction Report (NRC-741) s
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f Operations Me'morandum #162 Page 19 rs U Procedures for Handling T-2 Casks Assignment of Personnel ,
Supervisor of Operations - Rogers Monitor and Technical Advisor - Feltz Record Keeper - Willits
- Reactor Operations Personnel Fuel Handler (Reactor Pool)
- Feltz (Alternate - Rogers)
Fuel Handler (Pool to Cask)
Photography
- J. Head, Theis
- Restivo. Horn, J. Thompson Cask Movement Crew Entry Gate Security - L. Thompson, T. Fisher
- Reactor Operations Personnel Work Crew Health Physics - Deigl Communications (Control Room) - Petesch General Information The two T-2 fuel casks, T-2-1 and T-2-2, (Ref. Dwgs. G.E. 919D755 and T-2 Cask User's Manual) will be shipped by contracted carrier to the NSC during the week of August 22, 1983. The 13000 lb. casks will be transported inside shipping containers (Ref. Dwgs. G.E. 919D757) that are bolted to the bed of a tractor-trailer rig (Ref. Dwg. Union Carbide X3E11560). Both casks which will arrive empty of any fuel elements utilize a stainless steel carrier assembly (Ref. Dwg. ANL WO170-0205-EE) which accommodates up to four elements.
The T-2-1 cask will be used to transport three TRIGA FLIP fuel followers and The T-2-2 will be used to a TRIGA transport Standard three TRIGA FLIPinstrumented IF'S. fuel element (IF).The stainless ste This will be shipped to the NSC separately and in advance of the T-2 casks.
permit advanced loading of the carriers prior to their transfer to the casks for shipment.
ANL/ West will send a representative to verify the identification and condition of fuel elements and observe loading of the carriers. The Handling NSC will be of the T-2 responsible for fuel handling and Health Physics support.
shipping package will be in accordance with the NRC approved Quality Assurance Program for the NSC.
4 Operations Memorandum #162 Page 20 The T-2-1 will contain the following elements:
Uranium Mass Isotope Mass Element No. (gms) (gms) 5849 T 160.118 30.444 7509 F 150.572 100.936 7510 F 149.817 100.049 7511 F 149.247 99.381 The T-2-2 will contain the following elements:
Uranium Mass Isotope Mass Element No. __(gms) (gms) 6519'T 175.857 122.857 6520 T 174.857 121.857 6521 T 174.857 121.857 Procedures discussed in this section will deal with:
- 1. Initial preparation.
- 2. Loading of stainless steel carriers for T-2-1 and T-2-2.
- 3. Transfer of T-2-1 (T-2-2) cask from the flatbed trailer to the transfer dolly.
- 4. Positioning of the dolly on the lower research level.
- 5. Positioning of the T-2-1 (T-2-2) cask in the vertical position ~.
- 6. Transfer of the T-2-1 (T-2-2) stainless steel carrier containing fuel from
- the reactor pool to the T-2-1 (T-2-2) cask.
- 7. Repositioning of the T-2-1 (T-2-2) cask on the transfer dolly.
- 8. Movement of the dolly outside of the reactor building.
- 9. Transfer of the T-2-1 (T-2-2) cask to the flatbed truck for transport to ANL/ West. .
- 10. Quality Assurance and HP requirements for T-2 handling.
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- 1. Initial Preparations Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item
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Prepare standard IF #5849T for loading into T-2 carrier. Measure, inspect, and then store until ready for transfer to T-2 stainless steel carrier.
For each of the three FLIP fuel followers (#7509F, 7510F, and 7511F) visually inspect and prepare for shipment by removing the stainless steel pins connecting the adapter to the extension rod.
Prepare the three Puerto Rico FLIP IF's (#6519T, 6520T, and 6521T) for shipment by performing a visual inspection and measurement.
Dry runs for movement of the stainless steel carriers completed.
8 ton chain hoist, I beam, and beam dolly system tested to 7 ton capacity.
Dry runs conducted for positioning of transfer dolly using test load.
Upon arrival of the cask at the NSC, intercept the truck driver and initially park the truck in the front parking lot. Inform the driver where you want the trailer for unloading and remove all vehicles from the rear area of the facility ' efore o
moving the truck to the down ramp area (see HP reauirements).
Check the trailer for the special handling tools and if they are not on the truck, begin fabrication of the tools.
All vehicles removed from rear area of the facility.
NSC forklift inside on lower research level.
Tow tractor inside on lower research level. .
Tractor-trailer rig with fuel shipping cask in position near down ramp.
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- 1. Initial Preparations (Cont'd) -
Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Storage haskets W-4 and W-5 contain loaded T-2 stainless steel carrier.
flove the reactor against the cell window to provide access to the stall area and fuel storage baskets W-4 and W-5.
Remove the floor grating at the east end of the stall and install the protective railing.
Attach the 8 ton chain hoist to an I beam positioned at the upper research level opening at the east end of the stall wall (see Figure 4).
Construct a shadow shield on the mezzanine level for the protection of the crane operator during the transfer of the fuel from the reactor pool to the T-2 cask. -
Locate TV monitors and cameras for visual control by the fuel handler during the fuel transfer.
Turn on the spot and flood lamps on the mechanical chase and lower research level.
Position transfer dolly (see Figure 4).
Hook up tow tractor to dolly.
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' Block up the transfer dolly and position. casters for movement into the lower research level.
Shipping container for T-2 cask opened and con-tamination smears inside of container and outside of T-2 cask obtained, l
Mobile heavy equipment crane positioned in bone yard area.
Facility and work area cleared of unauthorized personnel. ,
i Work crew assembled and on call.
! Facility gate clcsed and security set up.
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- 2. Loading and ,Te_mporary Storage of Stainless Steel Carriers for T-2-1 and
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Initial Item Initial Inspect stainless steel carriers upon arrival and transfer to wall storage rack on south side of reactor pool (W-4 and W-5).
Attach three independent k inch nylon ropes in a loop through the lifting handle for the T-2 stainless steel carrier. Tie the rope ends in preparation for attachment to block and tackle assembly. The block and tackle assembly will be used as a backup for handling the carrier basket in the event of failure of the overhead crane.
Under the observation of the ANL/ West representative ID and transfer the following elements to the T-2-1 stainless steel carrier:
- 7509F
- 7510F
- 7511F Under the observation of the ANL/ West representative ID and transfer the following elements to the T-2-2 stainless steel carrier:
- 6519T
- 6520T
- 6521T Insure all elements are secured in the stainless steel carriers and leave on pool wall storage until ready for transfer to shipping casks.
- 3. Transfer of T-2-1 (T-2-2) Cask from Truck to Transfer Dolly Supervisor H.P.
Initial Item Initial Secure lifting straps or cables to T-2 cask in.
preparation for lift by the mobile crane.
Lift T-2 from truck and move mobile crane to the area where the down ramp retaining wall meets the reactor building. Position the crane boom over the bottom of the down ramp. Note: It may be necessary to secure the T-2 to the front of the crane during movement to prevent uncontrolled sway of the cask.
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- 3. _ Transfer of T-2-1 (T-2-2) Cask from Truck to Transfer Dolly Cont'd)
Supervisor H.P. Item Initial Initial Lower the T-2 into position onto the transfer dolly and orient the cask as shown in Figure 4.
Note: The T-2 cask should be r.esting horizontally on its central section when on the dolly. If not, block up the central section to remove any forces on the ends of the cask.
Secure the cask to the dolly using chains.
- 4. Positionina of the Transfer Dolly on the Lower Research Level Supervisor '
Initial Item Position the inclined blocks at the double door entry to negotiate the height difference between the lower level floor and the outside ramp area.
Move the dolly slowly into the lower research level using the tow tractor. The rear wheels of the dolly will be controlled by the cask handling crew using the special fabricated wheel orientation tools. This procedure requires one person per each rear wheel.
CAUTION: RELOCATE THE POSITION OF THE WHEELS ONLY WHEN THE CART IS STOPPED. ANY ATTEMPT TO RELOCATE THE WHEEL DIRECTION WHEN THE CART IS MOVING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR WHEN THE T00E BECOMES CAUGHT BENEATH THE WHEEL.
Follow the route established in the dry runs for positioning of the dolly and bring the dolly into position on the east end of the pool shield as shown in Figure 4.
Unhook the tractor and move it to the other end of the dolly and hook-up. '
Call in the work crew and clear the down ramp area at the double doors. Secure the doors.
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- 5. Positioning of the T-2-1 (T-2-2) Cask in the Vertical Position Supervisor . H.P.
' Initial Item Initial Attach lifting sling to top of T-2 cask and connect to 8 ton chain hoist (see Figure 4).
Lift the cask slowly and reposition the transport dolly using the tow tractor to maintain alignment of the cask during lifting.
Remove the transport dolly when the' T-2 cask is clear.
Position the T-2 cask vertical stand using the NSC forklift.
Lower the T-2 cask into the stand then disconnect lifting sling.
Remove the 8 ton hoist and store on upper research level.
- 6. Transfer of the T-2-1 (T-2-2) Stainless Steel Carrier from Reactor Pool to T-2-1 (T-2-2) Cask _
Supervisor H.P.
Initial Item Initial Install the block and tackle assembly on the crane block (see figure 3).
Attach the nylon ropes on the T-2 stainless steel carrier to the block and tackle assembly. Take up slack in prenaration for lif ting.
(For T-2-1 only') Raise the T-2 stainless steel c.arrier to a height which allows placing the standard IF (#5849T) in the basket without getting the thermocouple leads wet.
(For T-2-1 only') ID and load *5849T in the T ,2 stainless steel carrier.
Working from a platform positioned using the forklift onbolt top shield plug of T-2 cask.
Prepare storage area for piug prior to removal (see HP requirements).
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- 6. Transfer of the T-2-1 (T-2-2) Stainless Steel Carrier From Reactor Pool to T-2-1 (T-2-2) Cask (Cont'd)
Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Ccnnect lower research level chain hoist to the pl ug. Clear all personnel frora areas directly above the top of the cask.
Remove the cask closure plug using the hoist and move the plug to its storage , location.
Raise the cask liner and lock it above the cask.
Remove the cap from the cask liner. Wrap plastic around top of liner and top of cask.
Remove stub from top of cask liner and bag out the liner shield plug. NOTE: Liner shield plug will be alpha contaminated to levels as high as 6,000 dpm/100 cm2 ,
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Raise inner (2R) container until notches are present above top of cask liner. Secure in position with special positioning tool.
- Unscrew the inner (2R) container cap from the inner (2R) container and remove.
Clear the facility of all personnel with exception of the fuel Handler (Pool to Cask) and a H.P.
HP in position with survey instruments behind materials handling cell.
Fuel Handler (Pool to Cask) in position in shadow shield. TV monitors checked. Radio communications with supervisor established. Ready for fuel transfer.
The Fuel Handler (Pool to Cask) will lift the T-2 stainless steel carrier to a position where basket will clear the pool wall and allow to drain.
(Should drain until dry - no dripping).
Transfer the stainless steel carrier to directly above the removed grating area and lower into 2R container while observing TV monitor.
Remove nylon rope from T-2 stainless steel carrier.
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Transfer of the T-2-1 (T-2-2) Stainless Steel Carrier From Reactor Pool to 6.
T-2-1 (T-2-2) Cask (Cont'd) >
Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Replace inner (2R) container cap and lower container into cask liner. NOTE: This should be done
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Replace cask liner shield plug and cask liner cap.
NOTE: This should be done remotely due to radiation levels present at top of cask.
Using the chain hoist on the lower research level, reposition the top shield plug on the T-2 cask and secure.
Leak check the liner and cap. Leakage to be no greater than 1 x 103 std cc/sec air at one atmosphere.
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- 7. Repositioning of the T-2-1 (T-2-2) Cask on the Transfer Dolly Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Reposition the 8 ton chain hoist assembly.
Connect the lifting sling to the cask and the hook of the hoist and lift the cask above the top of the vertical positioning stand.
Remove the positioning stand.
Reposition the transfer dolly with the tow tractor connected for backing the dolly out of the lower research level.
Lower the T-2 cask onto the dolly and reposition the dolly to maintain alignment of the hoist chain. The rear wheels will need adjusting during this procedure.
Disconnect the sling from the T-2. cask and remove to chain hoist assembly and store on the upper research level.
HP survey requirements completed.
- 8. Movement of Transfer Dolly Outside of Reactor Building Supervisor Initial Item Open the double doors to the lower research level.
Slowly back the dolly away from the pool shield and guide the wheels using the wheel orientation tools.
CAUTION: RELOCATE THE POSITION OF THE WHEELS ONLY WHEN THE CART IS STOPPED. ANY ATTEMPT TO RELOCATE THE WHEEL DIRECTION WHEN THE CART IS MOVING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR WHEN THE TOOL BECOMES CAUGHT BENEATH THE WHEEL.
Slowly guide the dolly outside the facility until it is repositioned in its initial position for loading.
Block up the dolly to prevent movement.
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- 9. Transfer of T-2 to Transport Vehicle Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Attach the lifting sling to the T-2 cask and the mobile crane. Cask will remain in the horizontal position.
Slowly lift the T-2 cask to a height above the down ramp retaining wall.
Back the mobile crane away from the reactor building and secure the T-2 cask to the front of the crane to prevent unnecessary swinging.
Reposition the mobile crane for transfer of the cask to the tractor-trailer.
Gently lower the T-2 cask into the shipping container.
Obtain required HP surveys.
Secure the shipping container.
All quality assurance and health physics require-ments in Section 10 have been completed.
- 10. Quality Assurance and Health Physics Requirements -- T-2 Cask Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Arrival
- a. Instrument survey (1) Surface of vehicle (2) Surface of all packages on board (3) Case lining (4) Surface of T-2 cask (5) Shield plug and cask interior .
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- 10. Quality Assurance and Health Physics Requirements -- T-2 Cask (Cont'd)
Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item
- b. Smear survey (1) Surface of all packages on board (2) Surface of T-2 cask shipping case
. (3) Interior of T-2 cask shipping case (4) Surface of T-2 cask (5) Shield plug and cask interior
- c. Survey results recorded and documented NSC QA Requirements for receiving shipping packages completed and documented.
Transfer of NSCR fuel elements'to T-2 cask
- a. Ascertain location of all personnel
- b. Radiation monitoring at personnel stations during transfer of aluminum carrier with NSCR fuel elements to T-2 cask
- c. Radiation monitoring during plug installation
- d. Smear and instrument survey of loaded T-2 cask (results recorded on shipping papers)
Movement and positioning of T-2 cask for transfer to transport vehicle.
- a. Instrument and visual monitoring of entire operation Transfer of T-2 cask to transport vehicle.
- a. Instrument and visual monitoring of
- entire operation NSC QA Requirements for storage and for handling of shipping packages are completed and documented.
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- 10. Quality Assurance of Health Physics Requirements -- T-2 Cask Supervisor H.P.
Initial Initial Item Transport vehicle departure.
- a. Instrument and contamination survey (1) Surface of T-2 cask over-pack (2) Surface of truck-trailer (3) Interior of truck cab and sleeper
- b. Administrative (1) Complete shipper's certification (2) Affix required radioactive materials labels, transport index labels (3) Nuclear Materials Transaction Report (NRC-741)
> NSC QA Requirements for shipment and transport of packages are completed and documented.
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g s ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY-WEST PROCEDURE FOR SHIPMENT AND RECEIPT OF HIGH FLUX ISOTOPE REACTOR (HFIR) CASK 4
(CERTIFICATE OF' COMPLIANCE USA /5507/BLF_)
PURPOSE: To provide a system of guidelines to promulgate the safe, legal, expedient shipment of the HFIR Cask between Argonne National ,
Laboratory (ANL-W) and the Nuclear Science Center (NSC), Texas A&M University.
- 1. Procedure for Receipt of EMPTY HFIR Cask at Arconne National Laboratory-West (ANL-W): ,
1.1 The HFIR Cask (EMPTY) is scheduled to arrive at ANL-W in early August 1983.
- 1. 2 Personnel directly involved with the proposed ship. ment of the HFIR Cask shall make themselves cognizant of the procedure associated with~ the HFIR Cask, the loading, handling, tiedown method and tamper indicating device (TID) of the cask.
- 1. 3 The ANL-W Shipping Representative (SMR) shall become qualified to inspect and approve the tiedown procedure. (REF.: Safety Analysis Report (SAR) HFIR Spent Fuel Element Cask, Page 21, Paragraph I.2.4, 1.2.4.1 and Fig.1.8.). This qualification shall be granted and documented by ANL-W Environmental and Safety Engineering, Radiologi-cal Engineering.
1.4 The responsible ANL-W Special Materials Representative shall generate the necessary shipping papers to facilitate shipment of the EMPTY HFIR Cask to the NSC via Tri State Fbtor Transit (TRSM) Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL) Long Haul.
1.5 EG&G Transportation (INEL Transportation Coordinator) shall provide TRSM a " Bill of Lading" for this shipment.
1.6 ETA NSC is 0800 hours0.00926 days <br />0.222 hours <br />0.00132 weeks <br />3.044e-4 months <br /> on 8-22-83.
2.1 Upon arrival of the TRSM truck at NSC, all radiation safety procedures and cask handling procedures will be the responsibility of NSC personnel.
(REF.: NSC Operations Memorandum #162).
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2.2 Actual loading of the two (2) fuel baskets and placement of same in the HFIR Cask will be executed by qualified NSC fuel handlers and NSC health physics, however, a ANL-W representative, the Neutron j Radiography (NRAD) supervisor will supervise, advise and verify the identification of the 44 fuel elenents loaded in the two baskets into the HFIR Cask.
2.3 The NRAD supervisor shall, by his signature, function as " Loader" and " Criticality Safety" on the ANL-W shipping papers (ID-F5480.1A).
2.4 The ANL-W SMR shall be charged with the completion of the necessary shipping papers. His duties shall be, but not limited to:
2.4.1 Obtain radiation readings of the loaded cask from NSC health 4 physics, and procure their signature as " Radiation Surveyor" (Packages, Driver and Vehicle).
2.4.2 Supervise the loading of the HFIR Cask on the TRSM " Dedicated Trailer" and certify the tiedown system. He shall function as " Safety inspector".
2.4.3 Apply applicable labels (Yellow Ill) markings (RADI0 ACTIVE MATERI AL, FISSILE N.0.5. , UN 2918). TID'(s), packing en-velope and address label. He shall function as " Seal-Applicator" and " Safeguards Representative". NSC shall be
. responsible for the accountability transfer (ZVT to CZC).
2.4.4 This shipment, based upon the information supplied by NRAD, is a Fissile Class III, Type B, Category 11 shipment. It will require at a minimum, an"L" cleared TRSM driving team and four (4) hour call in.
2.4.5 Tender applicable placards to'TRSM driving team (RADI0 ACTIVE PATE RI AL) . Supervise installation.
2.4.6 Make direct (phone) communication with the ANL-W Site to verify authorization to ship.
2.4.7 Obtain security signature (if required) from NSC security.
2.4.8 Affix his signature as " Originator" and " Area Supervisor" and release the shipment.
- 3. EG5G (INEL Transportation Coordinator) shall provide TRSM a " Bill of Lading" to accompany the shipment enroute to ANL-W.
- 4. Due to the fact that this a DOE to DOE shipment, shipping papers will reflect ANL-W as the consignor and ANL-W as the consignee. The involved material becomes the possession (responsibility) of ANL-W upon completion of Step Six (6), NSC Operations Memorandum #162.
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ARGONNE NATIONAL _ LABORATORY-WEST PROCEDURE FOR SHIPMENT AND RECEIPT OF T2 CASKS NOS. 1 AND 2 USA /5607/BF(00E-COR0)
PURPOSE: To provide a system of guidelines to promulgate the safe, legal, expedient shipment of the T2 Casks between Argonne National Laboratory (ANL-W) and the Nuclear Science Center (NSC), Texas A&M University.
- 1. Procedure for Shipment of EMPTY T2 Casks to NSC 1.1 Both T2 Casks,' EMPTY, will be loaded on a Tri-State Motor Transit (TRSM),
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL) "Long Haul" truck 8-22-83.
1.2 The responsible ANL-W Special Materials Representative (SMR) shall generate the necessary shipping papers to facilitate this shipment.
- 1. 3 EG&G Transportation (INEL Transportation Coordinator) shall provide TRSM a " Bill of Lading" for this shipment.
14 ETA NSC is 0800 hours0.00926 days <br />0.222 hours <br />0.00132 weeks <br />3.044e-4 months <br />, 8-24-83.
- 2. Procedure for Shipment of Loaded T2 Casks (7) Elements Total, from NSC to ANL-W 2.1 Upon arrival of the TRSM truck at NSC, all radiation safety procedures and cask handling will be the responsibility of NSC personnel. (REF: NSC Operations Memorandum #162). ANL-W shall provide cognizant personnel, the Neutron Radiography (NRAD) supervisor, who will advise and oversee the opening and removal of the EMPTY cask hardware.
2.2 Actual loading of the 2R containers and placenent in the T2 Casks will be executed by qualified NSC fuel handlers and NSC health physics, however, the NRAD supervisor will supervise, advise and verify the identification of the 7 fuel elenents (total loaded in the two T2 Casks, and shall be responsible for all Certificate of Conpliance requirements.
2.3 The NRAD supervisor shall, by his signature, function as " Loader" a'nd
" Criticality Safety" on the ANL-W shipping papers (ID-F5480.1A).
24 The ANL-W SMR shall be charged with the completion of the necessary shipping papers. His duties shall be, but not limited to:
2.4.1 Obtain radiation readings of the loaded cask from NSC health physics and procure their signature as " Radiation Surveyor" (packages, driver and vehicle).
2.4.2 Supervise the loading of the T2 Casks on the TRSM truck and certifh the tiedown system. He shall function as " Safety
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2.4.3 Apply applicable labels, markings (RADI0 ACTIVE MATERIAL FISSILE N.0.5. , UN 2918), tamper indicating devices (TID), packaging envelope and address label. He shall function as " Seal Applicator" and " Safeguards Representative" NSC shall be responsible for the accountability transfer (ZVT to CZC).
2.4.4 This shipnent, based upon the information supplied by NRAD is a Fissile Class I, Type B, Category III-A shiprent.
2.4.5 Tender applicable placards (if required) to TRSM driving team.
Supervise installation. .
2.4.6 Make direct (phone) communication with the ANL-W Site to verify authorization to ship.
2.4.7 Obtain se~curity signature (if required) from NSC Security.
2.4.8 Affix his signature as " Originator" and " Area Supervisor" and release the shipment.
- 3. EG&G (INEL Transportation Coordinator) shall provide TRSM a " Bill of Lading" to accompany the shipment enroute to ANL-W.
- 4. Due to the fact that this is a DOE to DOE shipment, shipping papers will reflect ANL-W as the consignor and ANL-W as the consignee.
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0 TEXAS ENGINEERING EXPERIM ENT STATION THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM COLLEGE STATION. TDLAS 77843 DEE9- J 7 July 1983 NUCLEAR SCIENCE CENTER 713/845-7551 Mr. Wade J. Richards Argonne National Lab-TRIGA P.O. Box 2528 Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
Dear Wade:
In my letter of November 19, 1982 the availability of irradiated TRIGA fuel for transfer from the NSCR to ANL/ West was outlined. In response to your visit to the NSCR on June (21, 22), 1983 to discuss the details and tentative scheduling of the fuel shipments, I am pleased to provide you with information and state NSCR interest and responsibilities for a cooperative effort with ANL/ West to transfer the fuel .
Proposed HFIR Cask Movement The NSCR agrees to be responsible for the fuel handling and loading of 40 Standard TRIGA and 4 FLIP TRIGA elements into the HFIR shipping cask and to provide personnel and equipment for handling the HFIR cask. Health Physics support will also be provided by the NSCR in the proposed DOE to DOE fuel transfer procedure involving the HFIR cask. Responsibility for the fuel and inventory transfer from the NSCR to ANL/ West will occur at the time the fuel is in the cask and the cask is ready for closure. It is understood that DOE representatives will be present at the NSC to verify the identification and loading of fuel into the HFIR baskets and to assure that the handling of the HFIR and compliance with shipping regulations are proper. It is suggested that .the loading and handling of the HFIR be planned for the 23rd or 24th of August 1983. It is understood that DOE will provide funds for the transportation of the HFIR shipping package.
Proposed T-2 Casks Movement The l?$bdOI'rees g to be responsible for the handling of the T-2 casks for the shipment of 3 FLIP TRIGA fuel followed control rods, 3 F P TRIGA instrumented elements and 1 andard TRIGA instrumented element under .. licensed agreements and an approved program for the handling of licensed ship i g packages. The NSCR will provide personnel and equipment for the handling and fuel loading of the T-2 casks. The NSCR will be responsible for Health Physics support and for meeting shipping regulation requirements. It is understood that DOE will provide RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR MANKIND
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Mr. Wade Richards Page 2 funds for the transportation of the T-2 shipping packages. It is suggested that the T-2 casks be handled immediately following the HFIR movement.
Attached are copies of local approved procedures for the planned fuel shipment in the. form of NSCO Memorandum #162 which was approved by our Reactor Safety Board on July 5, 1983. The memorandum details fuel handling, cask handling, initial preparations, testing of equipment, dry runs for procedural tests, and safety requirements for the proposed HFIR and T-2 casks movements. Fuel elements to be shipped are listed by Serial Number, Uranium Mass (gms.) and Isotopic Mass (gms.) for each cask loading. Training of personnel, procurement and testing of equipment, initial fuel handling requirements and facility preparation is presently underway at the NSC in anticipation of the fuel shipments.
The transfer of NSCR irradiated TRIGA fuel is mutually beneficial to both pa rties. It provides needed fuel for power upgrade of the ANL/ West Hot Fuel Examination Facilities / Neutron Radiography Reactor and it conveniently relieves the NSCR administration of future financial and regulatory burdens. The movement of FLIP TRIGA fuel in 1977 from the Puerto Rico Nuclear Center to each of our facilities, performed under a similar joint effort, was most successful and a great asset to the research reactor program of each facility.
I am confident this joint effort will be just as rewarding.
When informed of ANL/ West administrative approval of the cooperative plan in-volving the NSCR and ANL/ West to ship the subject irradiated fuel, I will prepare a letter of information to be forwarded to the USNRC Standards and Special Projects Branch describing the fuel shipment plan and the responsibilities of each party. A rough draf t of the letter will be provided for your review prior to submittal.
It.has been a pleasure to work with you on this project and the staff of the NSC is excited about a project of this type and magnitude. If additional information is desired don't hesitate to contact me or members of the NSC staff.
Sin erely, I
- Lwlk {k Donald E. Feltz Director DEF/ym Enclosures cc: Mr. R. J. Teunis, Site Manager ANL/ West Dr. Carl Erdman, Head Department of Nuclear Engineering and Head, Nuclear Engineering Research Texas Engineering Experiment Station
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' ARGONNE-WEST 14 July 1983 Mr. Donald E. Feltz, Director Nuclear Science Center ~
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"Ihe Texas AGM University System College Station, Texas 77843
Dear Don:
'Ihc Nuclear Science Center Operations memorandum #162 dealing with the shipping of irradiated TRIGA fuel has been reviewed by cognizant personnel at IIFEF. They have a few suggested changes to the document htich are detailed below.
Please note that both the IIFIR cask and the T-2 casks must be dry internally to comply with the shipping regulations and the T-2 cask liner must be leak checked. Also, the T-2 cask shield plug will be alpha contaminated to levely
- 4 as high as 6,000 dpm/100 cra2 Suggested Changes to Nuclear Science Center Operaticas Memorandum #162
- 1. Page 10, procedure 2, -item 2, ADD:
- ...no more than 75 lb-in. of torque should be applied to the top end piece in onier to prhvent breaking of the top weld or distortion to the thin cladding of the fuel element.
- 2. Page 12, procedure 5, item 2, ADD:
Attach sling to cask-plug lifting lug. Attach cask-plugObserve lifting sling to dynamcyneter (5000-1b range) and the chain hoist hook.
dynanometer during plug disengagement from cask to ensure that binding does not occur. The plug weighs approximately 1700-1bs. If the dyna-nometer exceeds 2000-Ibs. , stop and correct binding condition.
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- 3. Page 15, procedure 7, item 1.
Add procedure for removing water froa cask (ANL uses a Trto-flex pug).
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- 4. Page 25, procedure 3, item 2:
f Add requirement to place pads between chains and casks to protect paint 1
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- 5. Page 27, procedure 6, item 2, change to icad:
Renove the cask closure plug using the hoist and move the plug to its storage location.
t Raise the cask liner and lock it above the cask.
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- 6. Page 27, procedure 6, itan 3, change to read:
Remove the cap from the cask liner. Wrap plastic around top of liner and top of cask.
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Remove stub from top of cask 1iner and bag out the liner shield plug.
M: Liner shield plug will be alpha contaminated to levels as high as 6,000 dpm/100 an2, '
- 7. Page 27, procedure 6, item 4, change to read:
Raise inner (2R) container until notches are present above top of cask liner. Secure in position with special positioning tool.
- 8. Page 27, procedure 6, item 9, ADD:
(should drin until dry - no dripping).
- 9. Page 27, procedure 6, item 10, change to read:
Transfer the stainless steel carrier to,dinctly above the removed '
grating area and lower into 2R container while observing 'IV monitor.
- 10. P.ge 27, procedure 6, item 12, ADD:
NCITE: This should be done remotely due to radiation levels present at top of cask.
- 11. Page 27, procedure 6, item 13, ADD:
NCTTE: 'Ihis should be done remotely due to radiation levels present at top of cask.
- 12. Page 27, procedure 6, item 14, ADD:
3 Leak check the liner and cap. Leakage to be no greater than 1 x 10 sta cc/sec air at one atmosphere.
Enclosed is a copy of OM 6202, which has figures of the cask assembly and may prove of value to you in your planning and training.
If I can be of further assistance to you or if you have questions concerning our proposed changes, please call.
Respect fully, wcAS/.P;c>s W. J. Richards, NRAD Reactor Manager WJR/DPP/k cc: J. P. Bacca F. L. Dilorenzo M. C. Geisler M. E. Vaughn H. M. Wenger
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