ML20127P241
| ML20127P241 | |
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| Site: | 07109089 |
| Issue date: | 05/02/1985 |
| From: | WESTINGHOUSE HITTMAN NUCLEAR, INC. |
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| ML20127P224 | List: |
| References | |
| HNDC--1-1, HNDC-0-001-1, NUDOCS 8505230730 | |
| Download: ML20127P241 (14) | |
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t' Pegs 1 of 14 PROJECT COVER SHEET Document Title Cask Handling Procedure Project Document Number HNDC-0-001-1, Rev. 7 for-HN-100S and HN-100 Series 1 Shielded Transport Cask Westinghouse Hittman Nuclear Incorporated A Westinghouse Subsidiary 9151 Rumsey Road Columbia, Maryland 21045 Ref: Std. Doc.
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PURPOSE The purpose of this procedure is to provide instructions for loading / unloading the HN100 Series 1 and HN100S radioactive waste shipping casks.
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RESPONSIBILITY It is the responsibility of the user of a United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) certified package (cask) to assure the following:
1)
He has the Certificate of Complianc'e for the cask and all referenced documents.
2)
He is a registered user of the certified cask.
3)
Under his Quality Assurance Program, the cask is inspected to verify its compliance with the terms and conditions of the Certificate of Compliance.
4)
The cask is loaded and closed in accordance with an appro-priate written procedure.
5)
The cask is' loaded in accordance with the Certificate of Compliance.
6)
The shipment meets all the Department of Transportation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Burial Site Disposal Criteria and Burial Site License requirements.
NOTE:
If there is a problem meeting any of the above requirements, immediately notify the regional Hittman Operations Office.
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I. PROCEDURE
1.0 When ordering the cask, assure the followins:
1.1 Waste to be shipped in the cask is either Low Specific Activity'[.9 CFR 173.403(n)] or Type A quantities 49 CFR 4
173.431(a) of Normal or Special Form (49 CFR 173.401(s) and 49 CFR 173.401(z)] radioactive waste.
1.2 Burial site disposal criteria and/or licenses and current copies of 10 CFR and 49 CFR are in your possession.
1.3 Waste is packaged or will be packaged in an acceptable manner in accordance with the Department of Transportation (49 CFR), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (10 CFR), and the applicable burial site requirements (burial site Dispo-sal Criteria and/or Licenses).
HNDC-0-001-1 Page 4 cf'14 1.4 Certificate of Compliance USA /9086/A for the HN100' Series 1 or USA /9089/A for the HN100S and all referenced documents are in your possession and your site is a registered user of the cask.
1.5 Your site has an approved U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Quality Assurance Program in accordance with 10 CFR 71 Sub-
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NOTE:
If there is a problem assuring any of the ebove, immediately notify the regional Hittman Operations Office.
2.0 Receipt Inspection 2.1 Radiation Survey 2.1.1-Survey the empty cask and the vehicle to determine the maximum loose and fixed contamination levels.
1 External loose contamination levels should be less 2
than 2,200 DPM/100 cm Beta-Gamma and less than 2
220 DPM/100 cm Alpha.
External fixed contamination levels should be less than 0.5 mrem /hr.
NOTE:
Fixed contamination greater than 0.5 mres/hr but less than 50 mrem /hr require the cask to have a Yellow II label. Under such conditions the empty cask must be a Radioactive Shipment and be accom-panied by properly completed Radioactive Shipment Records.
NOTE:
If cask is received with contamination levels in excess of those above immediately notify the regional Hittman Operations Office.
2.1.2 If removable radioactive contamination in excess 2
of 22,000 DPM/100 cm of package surface is found on the external surfaces of the packages, immedi-ately notify the final delivering carrier and, by telephone and telegraph, mailgram or facsimile, the appropriate Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspection and enforcement regional office.
2.2 Inspect Tiedowns 2.2.1 Inspect tiedown lugs and shackles on cask and trailer for cracks and wear which would affect their strength.
2.2.2 Inspect tiedown cables to assure they are not loose, or damaged (frayed, crimped, etc.).
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HNDC-0-001-1 Pega 5 of_14 2.2.3 Inspect tiedown ratchets / turnbuckles to assure they are in proper working condition.
NOTE:
If there is a problem with any of the items inspected, immediately notify the regional Hittman Operations Office.
2.3 Inspect Cask 2.3.1 Inspect the drain plug (if provided) for proper j
i installation.
2.3.2 If cask is equipped with raincover, remove rain-cover and inspect cask lid holddown nuts to assure all 30-1" nuts are present and undamaged.
2.3.3 Check to assure that cask lid (primary lid and shield plug) lifting lug covers are with the cask.
2.3.4 Remove cask lid in accordance with step 4.1.
2.3.5 Inspect primary lid holddown studs for damage.
2.3.6 Inspect primary lid gasket for cracks or tears which would affect proper sealing.
NOTE:
Cask must be properly sealed prior to shipment.
2.3.7 Inspect interior of cask for standing water.
NOTE:
Water must be removed prior to shipment.
2.3.8 Inspect interior of cask for obstructions to loading.
2.3.9 Inspect interior of cask for defects which might affect the cask integrity or shielding afforded by cask.
2.3.10 Inspect the shield plug holddown nuts to assure they are all present and not damaged.
2.3.11 Inspect the shield plug gasket if opened (or if the security seal is broken).
2.3.11.1 If the shield plug gasket inspection is necessary, remove the shield plug from the primary cask lid in accordance with steps 4.2.3.6, 4.2.3.7 and 4.2.3.8.
2.3.11.2 Inspect the shield plug holddown studs for damage.
HNDC-0-001-1 P gn 6 of 14 2 3.11.3 Inspect the shield plug gasket for cracks or tears which would affect proper sealing.
NOTE:
Cask must be properly sealed prior to shipment.
2.3.12 If loading drums, install shield plug (if removed) onto primary lid in accordance with steps 4.2.3.11 4.2.3.12 and 4.2.3.13 and proceed to step 4.2.1 or 4.2.2.
2.3.13 If loading preloaded liners, install shield plug (if removed) onto primary lid in accordance with steps 4.2.3.11, 4.2.3.12 and 4.2.3.13 and proceed to step 4.2.4.
2.3.14 If loading waste into liner inside cask, proceed to step 4.2.3 (omitting steps 4.2.3.6, 4.2.3.7 and 4.2.3.8 if shield plug was removed).
NOTE:
If there is a problem with any of the items inspected above, immediately notify the regional Hittman Operations Office.
3.0 Removal of Cask from trailer NOTE:
If it is necessary to remove cask from trailer proceed as follows:
3.1 Loosen ratchet binders / turnbuckles as necessary to remove pins from shackles at cask end of tiedown system.
3.2 Remove pins from shackles.
3.3 Loosen cask shear blocks or shear ring as necessary.
3.4 Using the (3) cask lift lugs and suitable rigging lift cask off trailer and place cask in proper position for loading.
Caak Weight - HN 100 Series 1 - 35,500 lbs. (Approx.)
HN 100 S
- 26,000 lbs. (Approx.)
NOTE:
Do not use cask lid lifting lugs to lift the cask.
Caution should be used to limit the angle of the lift-ing cables used to lift cask by use of minimum 10 foot slings.
4.0 Loadina Cask 4.1 Remove the primary full diameter cask lid as follows:
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4.1.2 Disconnect the cask lid from the cask by removing the 30-1" holddown nuts.
4.1.3 Remove the three (3) cask lid lifting lug covers.
4.1.4 Using the three lifting lugs to accommodate suit-able rigging and exercising caution in the handling of.the cask lid due to possible contamination of the underside of the lid, remove the cask lid.
Lid Weight HN100 Series 1 - 6,000 lbs HN100S
- 3,770 lbs 4.2 Loading can be accomplished by one of the following methods:
4.2.1 In cask loading of seven (7) drum pallets.
NOTE:
Review Pre-release Checklist (Attach-ment 1) or similar site document and shipping papers to assure that inspec-tions required on checklist or site document are performed during the cask loading process as necessary and that the information required on the shipping papers is determined as necessary.
4.2.1.1 Using the slings provided and exercising caution in the handling of the pallet due to possible contamination, remove the top pallet from the cask.
Pallet Weight (Approx.) - 630 lbs 4.2.1.2 Exercising caution to avoid placing drums on the pallet lift slings, load seven (7) drums on the pallet in the cask.
Maximum Avg. Drum Weight - 800 lbs I
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For maximum shielding, load higher dose rate drums in the center position and the positions toward the front.and rear-of the trailer.
4.2.1.3- ~ Place the top pallet back 'into the cask.
, Pallet Weight (Approx.) - 620 lbs 4.2.1.4 Exercising caution.to avoid placing drums on the pallet lift slings, load seven (7)' drums on the pallet in the cask (see Sketch'1).
4.2.1.5_
Proceed to Step 4.2.5.
4.2.2 Loading the seven (7) drum pallets outside the cask.
NOTE:
Review Pre-release Checklist (Attachment 1) or,similar site document and the shipping papers to assure that inspections required on the checklist-or site document are performed during the cask loading process as necessary and that information required on the shipping papers is determined as necessary.
4.2.2.1 Using slings provided and exercising caution in the handling of the pallet due to possible contamination, remove both the pallets from the cask.
Pallet Weight (Approx) - 630 lbs 4.2.2.2 Load seven (7) drums onto each pallet (see Sketch 3).
l Maximum Avg. Drum Weight - 800 lbs 4.2.2.3 Lift one of the loaded pallets and place it inside the cask. For maximum shielding, assure proper orientation of pallet (see Note 2 of Sketch 1).
Maximum Loaded Pallet Weight - 6,230 lbs l
4.2.2.4 Lift the other loaded pallet and place it inside the cask on the top of the first pallet. For maximum shielding, l
assure proper orientation of pallet (see l-Note 2 of Sketch 1).
h Maximum Loaded Pallet Weight - 6,230 lbs
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HNDC-0-001-1 Pag 2 9 of 14 4.2.2.5' Assure _ easy access to the pallet lifting slings for removal of pallet at burial site.
- 4.2.2.6 Proceed to Step 4.2.5.
4.2.3 In cask loading of liner-NOTE:
Review Pre-release Checklist (Attachment 1) or similar site document and shipping papers to assure that inspections-required on checklist or site document are performed during the cask loading process as necessary and that the information.
required on the shipping papers is determined as necessary.
4.2.3.1 If necessary remove cask from trailer in accordance with steps 3.1 through 3.4.
4.2.3.2 Using the slings provided, place liner in the cask.
Empty Liner Weight (Approx.)
Plain
- 1350 lbs.
Mixer
- 15$0 lbs.
Underdrain
- 2100 lbs.
Mixer /Underdrain - 2300 lbs.
4.2.3.3 Except for close fitting contents, shoring shall be placed between secon-dary containers and the cask cavity.
4.2.3.4 Using the three (3) liftinF lugs on the cask lid to accommodate suitable rigging lift and place cask lid or. cask using alignment pins or lid alignment marks to assure proper positioning.
Lid Weight - HN100 Series 1 - 6,000 lbs HN100S
- 3,700 lbs 4.2.3.5 Secure the cask lid to the cask as follows:
4.2.3.5.1 Install the 30-1" holddown nuts.
4.2.3.5.2 Tighten the holddown nuts in accordance with Torquing Prticedure HNDC-0-1001 as appropriate.
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HNDC-0-001-1 Pag 210 of 14 4.2.3.6 Remove shield plug holddown nuts.
4.2.3.7 Remove the shield plug lifting lug cover.
4.2.3.8 Exercising caution due to possible contamination of the underside of the shield plug, remove the shield plug.
Shield Plug Weight -
HN100 Series 1 - 500 lbs HN100S
- 230 lbs 4.2.3.9 Load the waste into the liner through the shield plug opening.
4.2.3.10 Install the liner lid, plugs or caps onto the liner.
4.2.3.11 Place the shield plug on the cask using the shield plug guide pins or lid align-ment marks for proper positioning.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid damage to the gasket.
Lid Weight - HN100 Series 1 - 500 lbs HN100S
- 230 lbs 4.2.3.12 Secure shield plug as follows:
4.2.3.12.1 Install the 16-1/2" shield plug holddown nuts.
4.2.3.12.2 Tighten the shield plug holddown nuts in accor-dance with Torquing Procedure KNDC-0-1001 as appropriate.
4.2.3.13 Install the shield plug lifting lug cover.
l 4.2.3.14 If cask is equipped with raincover and the cask was not removed from trailer, install raincover.
4.2.3.15 Proceed to Step 5.0 of this procedure if cask was removed from trailer. Otherwise proceed to Step 6.0.
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NOTE:
Review Pre-release Checklist (Attachment 1) or similar site document and the shipping papers to assure that inspections required on the checklist or site document are performed during the cask loading process as necessary and that information required on the shipping papers is determined as necessary.
4.2.4.1 If necessary, remove cask from trailer in accordance with Step 3.1 through 3.4.
'4.2.4.2 Assure lid, plugs or caps are installed on liner.
4.2.4.3 Using the lifting slings provided, place liner into the cask.
Full Liner Weight -
HN100 Series 1 - 14,500 lbs. maximum HN100S
- 17,000 lbs maximum 4.2.4.4 Except for close fitting contents, shoring shall be placed between secon-dary containers and the cask cavity.
4.2.5 Install the primary full diameter cask lid as follows:
4.2.5.1 Using the three (3) lifting lugs on the cask lid to accommodate suitable rigging, lift the cask lid and place it on the cask using the alignment pins or lid alignment marks for proper positioning.
Lid Weight - HN100 Series 1 - 6,000 lbs HN100S
- 3,770 lbs 4.2.5.2 Secure the cask lid in accordance with Step 4.2.3.5.
4.2.5.3 Install tamper-proof seals.
4.2.5.4 If cask is equipped with raincover, install raincover.
5.0 If cask was removed from trailer, proceed as follows:
I 5.1 Using the three (3) cask lift lugs and suitable rigging lift cask and place cask in proper position on trailer. See Sketch 2 for proper orientation.
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HN100 Series 1 - 50,000 lbs HN100S
- 43,000 lbs Cables Cables Should Not --s>
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-Touch Touch Use Match Marks On Side of Cask and Deck of Trailer If Present SKETCH 2 5.2 Install shackles through the end of the tiedown cables and I
secure to cask tiedown lugs by attaching pin through shackle and hole in lug.
NOTE:
Insure cotter pin is spread when applicable.
I 5.3 Tighten the cask shear blocks or shear ring to secure the cask in position.
5.4 Tighten ratchet binders / turnbuckles as necessary to secure cask on trailer.
5.5 If cask is equipped with raincover, install raincover.
6.0 Prepare cask and vehicle for shipment as follows:
6.1 Perform Radiation surveys of cask and vehicle and complete the necessary shipping papers, certifications, and Pre-release l
Checklist (Attachment 1) or site equivalent.
6.2 Placard vehicle and label cask as necessary.
7.0 Unloading Cask 7.1 Survey the cask and trailer in accordance with applicable site requirements.
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7.2 Remove cask lid in accordance with Step 4.1 of this procedure.
l 7.31 Exercising caution due to possibly high dose rate, connect l
slings from liner or pallet to a suitable lifting device.
Maximum liner weight - 17,000 lbs Maximum pallet weight - 6,230 lbs
-7.4 Exercising caution due to possible high dose rate, lift
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area.
NOTE:
Care should be taken to avoid damage to lid gasket.
7.5 Repeat Steps 7.3 and 7.4 for second pallet.
7.6 Place empty pallets back inside the cask unless instructed otherwise by Hittman.
7.7 Install cask lid in accordance with Step 4.2.5 of this procedure.
7.8 Survey the cask and trailer for release in accordance with spplicable site requirements.
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Page 14 of 16 PRE-RELEASE CHECKLIST Date Shipment No.
Transport Co.
Time of Arrival at Site Time of Departure from Site Initial 1.
Inner Container (s) Sealed 2.
Inner Container (s) Secured in Place 3.
All gaskets and gasket sealing surfaces inspected and free of defects 4.
Cask Lid and/or Shield Plug Closure Bolts Torqued 5.
Tamper-proof Seal Inspected 6.
Drain Plug (If Provided) Properly Installed 7.
Lift Lugs Covers Installed 8.
Cask Tiedowns Inspected 9.
Cask Properly Labeled 10.
Vehicle Properly Placarded 11.
Surveys Completed and Recorded 12.
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