ML20101L459
| ML20101L459 | |
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| Site: | University of Utah |
| Issue date: | 02/28/1996 |
| From: | Slaughter D UTAH, UNIV. OF, SALT LAKE CITY, UT |
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| ML20101L453 | List: |
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| PROC-960228-01, PROC-960228-1, NUDOCS 9604040054 | |
| Download: ML20101L459 (4) | |
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University of Utah Center For Excellence in Nuclear Technology Engineering and Research Reactor Operation Requalification Plan for !
NRC License R-126: TRIGA Nuclear Reactor (Docket No. 50-407)
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l Revision 3: 28 February 1996 I 1
l Previous Plan Dated 1 March 1994 Prepared By:
David M. Slaughter- Director / Reactor Supervisor University of Utah ONIER Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
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I. Purpose i nis document sets forth the mquirements for the Reactor Operator Requalification l Program for the University of Utah's TRIGA Research Nuclear Reactor (R126) in !
accordance with the 10CFR55.59. De purpose of the requalification training program is to ensure that all operations personnel maintain proficiency at a level equal to or greater than '
that required for initial licensing.
II. Schedule A complete requalification traininprogram will be offered biennially. The program consists of lectures, on the job traming, and written, oral and console evaluations. De {
classroom retraining includes eight different lectures to be offered at least once during the 1 biennium. The evaluations will be conducted annually. Each operator will be required to perform shift duties for at least four hours during each quarter. ;
Ea:h operator licensee will complete the program biennially. The licensee will enter the I requalification program on the date the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issues either a new license or a renewal of an existing license. The licensee will continue in the requalification program until either the expiration date of the current license or the date at which the current I heense is terminated.
III. Lectures The lecture program will cover the following eight topics which will be offered at least once during the training period:
Topic:
- Reference A. Nuclear ReactorTheory Standard Nuclear Engineering Text B. Radiation Control and Safety 10 CFR 20, RSP C. Goveming Regulations 10 CFR 19,50,55,70 D. Reactor Design SAR E. Reactor Control and Safety Systems SAR, AMF F. Reactor Operating Characteristics SAR, AEF G. Normal, Abnormal and Emergency STL, SL, ML, CL, FL Operating Procedures H. Technical Specifications and License ATS, R-126 License Each lecture will include a brief review of the last Reactor Safety Committee Meeting minutes with an emphasis on approved changes to CENTER procedures. All of the ML entries since the preceding lecture will also be reviewed. These frequent updates will ensure that all operators are properly informed of all CENTER activities. Any operator may be assigned to present a lecture.
- Lectures shall reference the following documents: Code of Federal Regulation (CFR). CENTER Safety Analysis Report (SAR), CFNIER Authorization for Experimental Facilities (AMF). CENTER ;
Administrative and Techrucal Specifications (ATS), CENIER Emergency Plan (EP), and the CENIER Physical Security Plan (PSP), Radiation Safety Program (RSP), Surveillance Log (SL), Start-up and Termination log and Procedures (STL), Core leg (CL), and Fuel Log (FL.)
4 IV. On the Job Training A. Each operator will perform licensed functions for at least four hours per quarter to satisfy 10CFR55.53(c).
B. Each operator will demonstrate familiarity with the following activities at least once during the biennial period.
- 1. Pre-start checks
- 2. Start ,up
- 3. Termination C. Each Senior Operator will perform or directly supervise the completion of all the above activities with the same frequency required of an operator.
V. Evaluations The ability of the operator to perform licensed duties will be determined by annual evaluation. The evaluations will include written and console examinations. These examinations may be administered in any order, at any time during the year, and on different dates.
A. Written Examinations:
The written examination will be administered as an open book exam in a controlled area. He operators may only use the CENTER operator's manual, as well as paper, pencils, erasers and calculators to complete the exam. De content of the exammations will satisfy the requirements of 10CFR55.41 and may include the rec uirements of 10CFR55.43. He Reactor Supervisor and the Facility Director wi.1 be responsible for preparing, administering and grading the written exam, on l an alternatmg yearly basis, for all other licensed operators. He Director and the l Reactor Supervisor will prepare, administer and grade each others written l examinations biennially.
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B. Console Examinations:
Each operator and senior operator will demonstrate familiarity with the following operator activities during the console examination:
- 1. Pre-start checks
- 2. Start-up
- 3. Operational Power
- 4. Termination i The console examinations are required only during those years in which Reactor ,
- operation is possible. Console examinations may be evaluated by any senior i
! operator. Every licensee will participate in the console examination.
1 l C. Grading:
He criteria for grading and the assignment of pass / fail are as follows:
- 1. He Written Examinatinn The licensee will be assigned a rating of either
, SATISFACTORY or UNSATISFACTORY. In order to obtain a rating of
- SATISFACTORY, the licensee must attain a minimum score of 70% in each
! section of the examination. If the licensee fails to attain a rating of 1
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S ATISFACTORY, that licensee will be removed from his licensed duties and enrolled in an accelerated training program in the deficient area, or areas.
- 2. Console Examination ne licensee will be assigned a rating of either SATISFACTORY or UNSATISFACTORY. In order to obtain a rating of I SATISFACTORY, the licensee should demonstrate an understanding of the 1 operation of all apparatus and mechanisms. This evaluation is based upon the ease and smoothness with which the operator performs the Pre-start, Start-up, power operation and termination. If the licensee fails to attain a rating of ,
SATISFACTORY, the licensee will be removed from his licensed duties and enrolled in an accelerated training program in the deficient area or areas.
VI. OperatorReinstatement:
An operator may be removed from active status by failing to actively perform the functions of an operator for a period of more than three months or by failing to obtain a satisfactory grade on an evaluation exam. 10CFR55.53 (f) outlines the requirements for operator remstatement. l If an operator has not actively performed the functions of an operator for a period of more than thme months he shall satisfactorily demonstrate his competence before resuming his duties. This is accomplished by performing at least six hours of licensed functions under i
the direction of a licensed operator or senior operator. Upon completion of this activity, the I
operator will be certified for operation by the Reactor Supervisor.
l If an operator has failed to attain a satisfactory grade on any evaluation, he shall l demonstrate his competence before resuming his duties. This is accomplished by the operator participating in all additional training in the area of the deficiency.
l VII. Records:
l A record will be maintained for each licensee and will contain a current copy of either the licensee's reactor operator or senior reactor operator's license, copies of all written examinations admmistered to the licensee during the Requalification Period, or the licensee's requalification program progress checklist form NEL-025 (see appendix.) This form will contain a record of attended lectures, on the job training, written and console examination evaluations, a record of operator reinstatement, and medical examination completion date. Additional forms may be kept in the licensee's record to provide supporting documentation and may include medical examination forms (10CFR55.53 (i))
! and license applications or renewals.
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