ML20128F886
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| Issue date: | 09/03/1982 |
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GENERALOitieraic IRRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENERAL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE REVislON 1
CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures I ?>
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MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE 3
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This procedure is issued to assure compliance with the s
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61, 10CFR71, Appendix E.
This procedure applies specifically to the Model 700 Shielded Shipping Containers (701, 702) which C
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are as:;igned to the Engineering & Support Services (E&SS)
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testing, operating, assembling, cleaning, handling, shipping, aS5 E E storing and maintaining Type B, large quantity or fissile
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transport containers; specifically, the 701 and 702 packages in the capacity of shipping General Electric Test Reactor (GETR) irradiated fuel.
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Radioactive Products & Services (RP&S) Equipment Engineering l
and Design Engineering Services (DES) with regard to the Model 700 containers (casks).
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MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE Continued B.
ORGANIZATION 1.
RP&S Equipment Engineering The RP&S Equipment Engineering component has overall responsibility for completion of the work scope involving new designs and modifications to existing designs for shipping containers belonging to IPO which are governed by QAP-1.
For the Model 700 containers, the responsibilities of the RP&S Equipment Engineering component are as follows:
New designs and modifications to existing designs.
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b.
The preparation of fabrication specifications.
Conducts design reviews and publishes design review meeting minutes.
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d.
The preparation of procurement documents and performance of technical liaison with outside vendors with respect to modifications, repairs and replacement parts for the Model 700 containers.
e.
The approval of maintenance procedures.
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The identification, preparation, issuance and maintenance of the documents or procedures required in Section 5 of QAP-1.
Maintain a set of design, fabrication and modification records g.
as required in Section 17 of QAP-1.
h.
Review and approve the engineering evaluation of the cask contents in accordance with RP&S procedure I.AA., Type B Shipment Evaluation.
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE B.
ORGANIZATION - Continued l
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Design Engineering Services l
DES is responsible for the following items:
a.
Maintaining all shipping records for GETR shipments.
b.
Inspect containers prior to each use in shipment.
c.
Assemble shipping containers according.to written instructions.
d.
Provide assistance in the preparation of fabrication specifications or instruction if requested.
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Review GETR shipment records and packaging for confonnance and authorize shipments, f.
Provide and/or arrange for nonroutine maintenance on the Model 700 casks and fire shields.
g.
Provide approved procedures to cover handling, loading and shipping of the Model 700 containers.
h.
Consult with RP&S Equipment Engineering on matters involving new designs or modifications to existing designs of the Model 700 containers.
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The preparation of maintenance procedures.
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Control storage and reorder of replacement safety-related parts.
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Maintain schedule for Model 700 container inspection, parts replacement, and records of inspection results.
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE C.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM All operations involving the Model 700 shipping containers are governed by the " Quality Assurance Program for Shipping Packages for Radioactive Material" (QAP-1). QAP-1, Table 2-1, provides a cross index of key quality-related documents as they apply to 10CFR71, Appendix E.
QAP-1 will be applied in a graded approach, i.e., applied to an extent consistent with the importance to safety. The following topics address the more. obvious areas in which quality assurance is required.
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1.
Inspection Inspection is perfonned for each work operation where it is necessary to assure quality and is to be executed in accordance with QA-approved plans, procedures or instructions. Modifications, repairs and replace-ments are inspected in accordance with the original design and inspection requirements or acceptable alternatives. The responsible engineer will specify the following applicable items on the approved procedure or Operations Request Fonn (0RF) controlling the operation.
a.
Identification of characteristics or activities to be inspected.
b.
Identification of the individuals or groups responsible for performing the inspection operations.
c.
Identification of mandatory hold points or noncompliance beyond which work cannot proceed without appropriate inspector action.
d.
Provide sign-off spots to serve as evidence of verification of inspection.
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE C.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 1.
Inspection Continued Provide data sheets or blanks on procedure or ORF for recording e.
data as required and results of inspection.
f.
The method of inspection.
2.
Test Control The responsible engineer will provide approved written test procedures s
to assure all testing required is performed to demonstrate that the
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cask components perform satisfactorily. Modifications, repairs and replacements are tested in accordance with the original design and testing requirements or acceptable, approved alternatives. The test procedures will incorporate or reference as appropriate the following:
a.
The requirements and acceptance limits contained in applicable design and procurement documents.
b.
The requirements of QAP-1.
Acceptance limits contained in the cask certificate of compliance.
c.
d.
Instructions for performing the test.
e.
Test prerequisites such as:
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Calibrated instrumentation.
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Adequate and appropriate equipment.
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Trained, qualified and licensed or certified personnel.
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Completeness of item to be tested.
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Provisions for data collection and storage.
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER sECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE C.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 2.
Test Control Continued f.
Mandatory inspection hold points for witness by inspector or other individuals.
g.
Acceptance and rejection criteria.
h.
Methods of doceenting or recording test data and the test results.
The test procedure may be written on the Operations Request Fom (ORF) per GETR S0P X.H.
The test procedure may be written and accompany the k
Change Authorization (CA) as part of the package when the CA is routed for review and approval per GETR S0P X.N.
The responsible engineer will evaluate the test results to detemine acceptability.
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Nonconfoming Materials, Parts or Components Quality Assurance Procedure 9.1, "Nonconformances", is in effect and provides for doceentations, review, disposition and notificatio,n to affected organizations of nonconfoming materials, parts, components or services.
Procedure 9.1 specifies that a Deviation Report (DR) is issued when a nonconformance is observed, which requires the convening of a Material Review Board (MD.B). This provides the documentaticn which identifies the nonconfoming item; describes the nonconformance, the disposition and the inspection requirements; and includes signature approval of the disposition.
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER sECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE C.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 3.
Nonconfoming Materials, Parts or Components Continued For purchased materials, the Materials Control Clerk will provide a means of marking the nonconforming items as discrepant and provida a means of quarantine for the nonconfoming items. Rework or repair of materials, parts, components, systems and structures is verified by reinspecting and retesting the item as originally inspected and tested or by a method which is at least equal to the original insp'ection and testing method.
The inspection, testing, rework and repair procedures are documented
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by ORF or approved procedure.
Items found to be nonconforming in operation or in surveillance test will be documented on the controlling checklist. The nonconfoming item will be removed from service, and replacement or repair will be initiated per MRB requirements and documented by an approved ORF. The ultimate disposition of the nonconforming item will be documented on the ORF listed above.
Any defective safety-related item that may require repair or replacement, not covered in an Engineering Specification and/or Standard Operating Procedure, requires initiation of a Deviation Report (DR) and evaluation per QA Procedure 9.1.
These actions are primarily associated with those nonreplaceable safety-related components identified in Specification 22A9294.
The following are examples of defects requiring a DR:
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE C.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM 3.
Nonconforming Materials, Parts, or Components Continued a.
Signs of excessive heat or fire.
b.
Punctures, holes or other surface failures.
Damage which indicates the package has been dropped or severely c.
impacted.
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Weld failures.
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Damage to gasket sealing surfaces of cask or lid which results in failure of the cask leak test.
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4.
Corrective Actions The Quality Assurance Procedure 9.1, "Nonconformances", provides for the evaluation of conditions adverse to quality and provides for determining corrective action that is needed. The Deviation Report can also specify that a Carrective Action Report be issued.
In any event, the corrective actions will be identified, documented and implemented in a professional manner commensurate with the cause and importance of the deficient condi-tion. Documentation may be by formal letters, audit reports, or special forms such as the Corrective Action Report form per QA Procedure NS&QA 155.
The nonconforming condition and resulting corrective action may be documented on an ORF.
In any event, the cause and corrective action for adverse quality conditions will be reported to the appropriate l
management per 50P X.Y. and, when warranted, reported to regulatory agencies per VNC Safety Standard 3.2.
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE C.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM Continued 5.
Quality Assurance Records The quality assurance records will be maintained in accordance with GETR S0P X.I., " Records, Handling and Storage". The records maintained will furnish documentary evidence that the quality of items is satisfactory.
l The assigned DES individual will maintain the project quality assurance record file. This file will be stored in the special
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QA records storage cabinet located in the environmentally controlled room on the second floor of the GETR Spare Parts Storage Building.
The file will contain records such as qualification of personnel for special processes, procedures and other docisnents such as drawings, specifications, procurement documents, calibration procedures and reports, nonconfonnance reports, and corrective action reports.
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING C0hTAINER PROCEDURE C.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM Continued 6.
Audits Quality Assurance Procedure 2.2, " Quality Audit System", provides for the perfomance of audits in accordance with pre-established written procedures or checklists, conducted by trained personnel not having direct responsibilities in the areas being audited.
The audits may be conducted on a scheduled or random, unscheduled basis. The audit results are documented and transmitted to the responsible management in the area audited so that the necessary action to correct deficiencies can be taken.
Deficient areas are reaudited on a timely basis to verify implementation of comitted corrective actions.
The audits are perfonned by QA to determine the following as appropriate:
a.
The adequacy of quality-related practices, procedures and instructions.
b.
Compliance with the quality-related practices, procedures,
and instructions.
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The adequacy of work areas, activities, processes, items, and the review of documents and records.
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE SECTION CHAPTER VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE D.
DESIGN CONTROL The document that accomodates design control is Section 4000 of IPO's Engineering Practices and Procedures. All cask modifications must be documented on an Engineering Change Notice (ECN) and approved by a Change Authorization (CA) prior to beginning the actual modification.
The preparation and uses of the CA are covered in GETR 50P X.N., " Facility Modifications". Design control applies to the following items: criticality physics, radiation shielding, stress, themal-hyd'raulic and accident analyses, scompatibil ty of materials, accessibility for in-service inspection, main-i
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tenance and repair, features to facilitate decontamination, and delineation of acceptance criteria for inspections and tests. Quality standards are specified in the design documents, and deviations and changes from these quality standards are controlled. Regulatory requirements which provide the basis for design methods, material evaluation and process control are identified in the design specification.
For a more detailed description of this design control topic, refer to QAP-1, Section 3, Design Control.
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Instructions, Procedures and Drawings The design, fabrication, assembly, testing, use and maintenarce of the Model 700 shipping containers will be perfomed'in accordance with approved instructions, procedures or specifications. These documents will include the appropriate quantitative or qualitative acceptance criteria as a basis to evaluate the satisfactory perfomance of specified activities.
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GENER AL ELECTRIC TEST REAC10R 1
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE D.
DESIGN CONTROL 1.
Instructions, Procedures and Drawings Continued l
Standard Operating Procedures Chapter X, Sections H, I, N R, and AA all establish provisions which clearly delineate the sequence of actions to be accomplished in the preparation, review, approval and control of instructions and drawings. Activities affecting quality, including methods of complying with QAP-1, will be specified f a the instructions, procedures and drawings.
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Control of Special Processes When required by engineering specifications or planning documents, fabrication processes are accomplished under controlled conditions in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or other engineering criteria in accordance with Section 5000, IPO Engineering Practices and Procedures, using appropriately qualified personnel and procedures.
Refer to QAP-1 Section 9 Control of Special Processes, for a description of procedural and personnel qualification.
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CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE E.
DOCUMENT CONTROL l
General Electric Test Reactor Standard Operating Procedure X.R. describes l
the document control systems for Design Engineering Services. Basically, this procedure provides assurance that documents, including changes, are reviewed and approved prior to implementation and are distributed for use at the location where the described activity is performed.
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Procurement Document Control Material and services that are purchased from outside suppliers are L.
requested on a Material Request (MR) form. Review and approval of procurement documents for safety-related materials and services is performed by QA prior to release and is available for verification.
Review of procurement documents for safety-related materials and services determines that quality requirements are correctly stated, inspectable and controllable; there are adequate acceptance and rejection criteria; and that the procurement document has been prepared, reviewed and approved in accordance with QA program l
requirements.
S0P X.AA. addresses material control documentation' for GETR.
Refer to QAP-1 Section 4, Procuremert Document Control, for information to be included in procurement documents.
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE F.
IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL OF MATERIALS, PARTS AND COMPONENTS Safety-related components of the GE 700 package are specifJed in GE Specification 22A9294. Quality Assurance Procedure 8.1, " Quality Control of Purchased Material", provides for identification, inventory and trace-ability of raw materials, in-process materials and finished components.
The identification of materials and parts important to the function of safety-related structures, systems and components.,and activities are traceable to the appropriate documentation such as drawings, specifications, purchase orders. manufacturing and inspection documents, deviation reports, I
and physical and chemical mill test reports.
l S0P X.AA., " Safety-Related Material Control", provides for item identification so as not to affect the fit, function or quality of the item being identified.
Correct identification of the materials, parts and components is verified and documented prior to its release for fabrication, assembly, shipping or installation.
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Control of Purchased Material, Equipment and Services Quality Assurance Procedure 8.1, " Quality Control of Purchased Material",
provides that purchased items and services conform to procurement documents. It also provides for qualified personnel to evaluate the supplier's capability to provide acceptable quality services and products before the awarding of purchase orders or contracts.
Refer to QAP-1, Section 7 for a listing of items the supplier is to be evaluated on.
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE F.
IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL OF MATERIALS, PARTS AND COMPONENTS
- 1. - Control of Purchased Material, Equipment and Services Continued Source inspection or surveillance is performed on those items where verification of specific requirements is necessary but cannot be determined upon receipt.
Refer to QAP-1, Section 7, for a listing of source inspection requirements and documentation required to be furnished by the supplier.
l SOP X.AA., " Safety-Related Material Control", specifies the
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responsibility of the GETR Materials Control Clerk with regard to receiving inspection. Quality Assurance Procedure 8.1,
" Quality Control of Purchased Material", and QAP-1. Section 7, cover the responsibility of Quality Assurance personnel concerning the receiving inspection.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR I
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 1.
Cask Description The Model GE 700 shipping container is a cylindrical, steel-encased, lead-shielded shipping cask enclosed by a double-walled protective overpack of basically the same shape with a rectangular base plate.
Prepared for shipment, the cask sits in its rectangular base with the overpack installed over the cask and bolted to the base with eight l
2-inch-4 UNC-2AX3 -inch long hex head cap screws. The cask is a
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l double-walled steel circular cylinder, 37 inches in diameter by l
64.25 inches high. The nominal shielding thickness is 10h inches of lead. The cask is equipped with a cavity fill line and valve, drain line and valve, pressure relief valve set at 100 psig, and cask lifting devices diametrically opposed, welded to the sides of the cask. Closure of the cask is accomplished by the steel, lead-filled lid which compresses a silicone rubber gasket when bolted to the cask body by eight 3/4-inch-10 UNC-2AX3.00-inch long stainless steel lid bolts. The weight of the cask is approximately 12 tons.
The overpack and base weigh nearly 5 additional tons.
The cask may be used with a 14-inch high cavity extension with an additional silicone rubber gasket.
In this configuration, the cask is l
78h inches high and weighs approximately 14h tons.
In the event that the cask extension is used, the cask modification and operation with the extension will be covered by a specially written and approved procedure.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR I
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER sECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 1.
Cask Description Continued In order to obtain a detailed description of the GE 700 container, refer to the application which accompanies Certificate of Compliance No. 5942. The container is detailed in the latest revision of GE drawings 289E642, 289E646,195F127, 237E325,129D4059,106D4150, 106D4331, and 289E647.
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Contents The type and fom of material approved for shipment in this
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container is byproduct, source and special nuclear material contained in solid or metal-oxide fom.
b.
Maximum Quantity of Material Per Cask Specifically applicable to GETR, 5,100 grams U-235, provided the fuel is in the fom of ETR-type fuel elements (GETR fuel) with each element containing no more than 510 grams of U-235 and inserted in the spaced stainless steel fuel shipping basket described in GE drawing No. 106D4150. For other quantity limits for which the Model GE 700 is approved, refer to Certificate of Compliance No. 5942.
For the maximum quantity of radioactive decay heat approved per c.
cask, refer to the following:
(1) 6,500 watts for dry shipment; or (2) 1,500 watts for wet shipment, provided that the cavity shall contain at least 1,000 cubic inches of air void (at standard temperature and pressure) at the time of delivery to the carrier for transport.
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IRRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENER AL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR
" " " I STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING Continued 2.
Cask Handling a.
Transportation The purpose of this section is to describe the mode of transportation used to convey the Model GE 700 shipping containers to and from VNC, as well as movement around the VNC site.
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The Model 700 shipping containers are transported to and from the VNC site by a qualified carrier aboard a flatbed trailer. The tractor-trailer unit is contracted by GE as a sole-use vehicle.
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Once the cask is loaded on the vehicle and leaves the site, the cask is under the regulation of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Nuclear Regulatory Comission (NRC);
and all applicable DOT and NRC regulations must be adhered to.
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The Model GE 700 shipping containers are fissile Class III containers. The approved maximum number of casks per shipment is two; however, because of weight considerations, the shipping trailer is loaded with only one cask. The driver of the vehicle is responsible for securing the cask to the trailer.
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Routine movement of the Model 700 cask about VNC (usually from Hillside Storage to GETR and back) is accomplished by fork truck.
The Hyster Model H360B fork truck operated only by VNC Transportation personnel is the only fork truck on site that can handle the Model 700 cask. Arrangements are made with VNC Transportation when on-site movement of the Model 700 casks is required.
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GENER AL $ ELECTRIC IRRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENERAL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR I
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER sECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 2.
Cask Handling a.
Transportation Continued (5)
The movement of the Model 700 casks in the GETR area without the benefit of the Hyster Model H360B fork truck is accomplished with the cask trailer (dolly) as described in GETR S0P VI.G.,
3.7.4.b.
This specially built cask trailer can be hooked to l
both GETR fork trucks. Normally,,however, the trailer is hooked to the Clark fork truck because of ease of maneuvering and a limited rig length. The minimum possible rig length is
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important because of the limited distance between the airlock door in the equipment airlock. Operate the trailer-fork truck combination as described in GETR S0P VI.G.3.
CAUTION: Do not place poly sheeting or any type of slippery material between cask bottom and trailer surface.
Cask may slide forward when brakes are applied, b.
Rigging and Lifting The Model 700 Shielded Shipping Containers are the heaviest. items routinely handled at VNC. The Model 700 cask alone weighs approx-imately 12 tons. The complete container (overpack, cask and base) l weighs nearly 18 tons. All rigging and 11fting operations must be performed with equipment rated to handle the weight. Movement of the Model 700 container will be accomplished without haste and with extreme care.
Refer to GETR SOP VI.G.I. for instructions on operating the polar crane A-frame hoist and auxiliary hoist.
CAUTION: Never attempt to lift the Model 700 cask by the lifting lua on the cask lid.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPINd CONTAINER PROCEDlRj G.
CASK HANLLI,NG, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 2 '.
Cask Handlin'a Continued b.
Rigging and lifting (1)
' A-Frame Hoist The A-frame hoin/ and its spreader bar are rated at 15 tons.
Wher.t preparing to lift the Model 700 cask, attach the 10-tor.~ hcoks to the end of the spreader bar lifting slings.
.The hooks hava "10-ton" stamped on. the shank of the hook.
Ir. sert hooks into the lifting slots on the cask ears, center
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the hoist over the cask, and commence the lift.
NOTO T!<e cask must be ct.ntered under the A-frame so as to asoid any horizontal vector in the lifting motion.
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Pol 4F Crane The polar crane and spreader bar are rated at 15 tons.
Attach the 15-ton Sooks to the ends of the spreader bar lif ting sitngs. The 15-toa hooks are bigger than the 10-ton ho.1ks and, thus, make underwater disconnection and connection easier. Refer to GETR 50P VI.G.I. for instruction on the operation of the polar crane and auxiliary hoist.
(a)
Obtain a sling rated to lift the cask lid (weight is 1,500 to 1,600 lbs). The sling must be longer than the spreader bar lifting slings. The length of the lid sling insures that when the cask is loaded and pulled from the water, the tid will be properly positioned on the cask and not suspended above it.
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MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 2.
Cask Handling b.
Rigging and Lifting (2)
Polar Crane Continued (b)
Attach the sling to the center lifting lug of the spreader bar and the lifting lug of the cask lid with shackles.
(c)
Remove the cask lid bolts and, observing all precautions listed in the "Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container
' Loading Checklist", careful'ly lift the lid from the cask.
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Once the cask lid is removed, the cavity and shipping basket inspection may ensue. The auxiliary hoist rated at 1,000 lbs.
can be used to lift the shipping basket.
The cask lid must be replaced on the cask in order to lift the cask and lower it into the canal. Perform the following steps to effect crane disconnection and connection to the cask while the cask is under water.
(d)
The lifting hooks must be pointed in opposite directions when hooked to the cask. Once the cask is resting on the floor plate on the canal bottom, lower the crane until all the tension is removed from the hooks. Continue to lower the crane until the hook points will slip out of the cask ear lifting slots.
(e)
Using a pool tool, rotate the spreader bar until the crane lifting hooks are clear of the cask ears. Raise the crane carefully and remove the lid (which is still t
connected to the spreader bar center lifting lug).
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 2.
Cask Handling b.
Rigging and Lifting Continued (2)
Polar Crane (f)
Using the crane controls, move the crane trolley so that the lid suspended from the spreader bar is not in the way of the cask loading operation.
(g)
When the cask loading is complete, move the crane back into position for placing the lid on the cask.
(h)
Using a pool tool, rotate the cask lid to line up on the locator pins and very carefully lower the lid to its seated position.
(i)
Continue to lower the crane until the hook points are low enough to insert into the ear slots.
(j)
Using a pool tool, rotate the spreader bar until both lifting hooks are inserted into the ear slots.
(k)
Hold the spreader bar in position while inching the crane up to insure the hooks are properly positioned in the lifting slots.
(1)
Carefully raise the cask out of the water. This is performed while monitoring dose rates carefully and positively observing that the lid is in place before the cask clears the water.
(m)
When the cask is on the third floor, imediately disconnect the lid lifting sling to preclude accidentally removing the lid with the cask full.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 3.
Spent Fuel Shipping a.
General The GETR spent fuel is shipped from VNC to the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL) under a Department of Energy (D0E) contract. The only approved GETR spent fuel shipping containers for these shipments are the two Model 700 Shielded Shipping Containers. This section will address.the sequence of events required to initiate the spent fuel shipping process.
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b.
Batching The establishment of a batch of spent fuel is made by the GETR Nuclear Materials Custodian when a sufficient number of spent elements have accumulated to economically ship. A fuel element is detemined to be spent when it has no further useful life.
The GETR fuel is limited by Technical Specifications to 50 atom percent burnup. At the present time, the total number of fuel elements to be shipped must be, at the least, forty (40), or financial penalties must be paid.
c.
Shipping Arrangements When a spent fuel batch is accumulated and, generally, approximately ninety (90) days prior to intended shipment, the DOE is advised of our intention to ship and a proposed shipping schedule is submitted for approval. Shipping schedules are considered safeguarded infomation by the NRC and, as such, compliance with 10CFR73.21 is mandatory.
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Contact NETO for direction.
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLI_NG, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 3.
Spent Fuel Shipping Continued c.
Shipping Arrangements Upon approval of the shipping schedule, the irradiation history (burnup data) of the elements is sent to the DOE. The element irradiation history consists of irradiation history by core location, percent of core total power, uranium used, and residual uranium.
In conjunction with the DOE approval of the shipping schedule,
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the spent fuel elements to be shipped must be modified by removing excess hardware from the top and bottom to ensure the overall length does not exceed thirty-nine (39) inches. This operation is initiated by an ORF and perfomed by Operations personnel per GETR S0P VI.F.3., " Spent Fuel Cutting".
The General Electric Nuclear Energy Transportation Operation (NETO) is provided with a copy of the approved shipping schedule and subsequently arranges for the carrier as well as providing notice to the Nuclear Regulatory Comission (NRC) of the shipping dates.
Other special requirements such as route approvals and notification of other agencies are also made by NET 0.
(1)
The GETR Nuclear Materials Custodian is responsible for completing the following documents:
(a)
" Issuance of Shipping Notice", Fom FF-736.
(b)
ORF for spent fuel cutting.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 3.
Spent Fuel Shipping Continued c.
Shipping Arrangements (c)
ORF and attached Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container
" Disassembly Checklist", " Loading Checklist", and
" Final Inspection and Assembly Checklist".
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" Radioactive Materials Packaging Record", Form NEBG-374.
(e)
" Source and Special Nuclear Material Transfer", Form NED-48, to be sent to the Specialist, Safeguards, who is responsible for preparing " Nuclear Transfer Document",
g Form NRC-741.
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Telegram notifying receiver of shipment and expected arrival time.
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Cask Operations a.
General This section will address the areas of disassembly, loading, assembly, shipping and all required inspections of the Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container. The fore listed operations are controlled and documented by the "Model 700 Shielded shipping Container Disassembly Checklist", "Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container Loading Checklist", and "Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container Final Inspection and Assembly Checklist", Appendices A, B and C of this procedure. An ORF, per GETR S0P X.H., will be utilized to initiate action on the above-listed checklists.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations Continued a.
General All sign-off blanks on the checklists will be signed off where applicable. The inspection results will be recorded in provided spaces, both satisfactory and unsatisfactory.
If unsatisfactory inspection results are encountered, then the corrective actions necessary to attain satisfactory results will be recorded under the proper step on the appropriate checklist. Certain nonconforming
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conditions as noted in Section 4.C.3. of this procedure will require that a Deviation Report be filed. A legible copy of all radiation survey reports will be attached to the official copy of the initiating ORF.
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Disassembly Initially, the Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container will either be removed from storage or unloaded from a trailer at Hillside Storage. The unloading of the Model 700 contain9r from a trailer will nomally be perfomed by Hillside Storage personnel wh'o are responsible for such tasks. GETR personnel may perfom the cask unloading operation if permission is received from the supervisor responsible for Hillside Storage.
In any event, GETR personnel will be present to accomplish the task of the container disassembly.
(1)
Survey the tractor-trailer when the container is delivered on site.
(2)
Spot the trailer under the Hillside Storage crane and unload i
the container from the trailer.
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MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations b.
Disassembly Continued (3)
Move the trailer to a low background area and perform a detailed radiation survey of the tractor-trailer. Certified radiation monitor to perform and release the trailer if appropriate.
(4)
Set the container on the concrete surface under the crane, completely unloading the crane. Leave the lifting gear attached to the overpack shackles.
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(5)
Remove and set aside the eight 2-inch jacket hex bolts.
(6)
Carefully lift off the overpack and hang to one side.
(7)
Perform a comprehensive visual inspection of the entire package, cask, base, overpack, and top spacer for obvious signs of damage such as signs of excessive heat or fire; punctures, holes or other surface failures; weld failures; and damage which indicates the package has been dropped or severely impacted. Record results of the inspection on the checklist.
l (8)
Certified radiation monitor perform a survey of the cask, base and inside of the overpack.
(9)
Perform an inspection of the eight 2-inch jacket hex bolts for obvious signs of damage and proper identification (three radial marks 120' apart on the bolt head).
If required, perform the In-Service Acceptance Test as specified in part 4.G.7.k. of this SOP. Record the inspection results on the checklist.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations b.
Disassembly Continued NOTE: The requirement for the performance of the annual In-Service Acceptance Inspections and Test for Steps 9,10 and 13 will be specified and coordinated by the individual requesting the cask handling activity. The frequency of these inspecti,ons and tests is specified in part 4.G.7. of this SOP. When required, the applicable section of the 50P will be attached to the checklist.
k (10)
Perform an inspection of the eight 2-inch base nuts for obvious signs of damage.
If required, perfonn the Installation Checks on the base nuts as specified in part 4.G.7.1. of this SOP.
(11)
Install the cask hold-down devices, securing the cask to the overpack base.
NOTE:
If the cask exterior, overpack base and/or overpack interior or exterior are found to be contaminated, then the contaminated components must be moved to the GETR area for decontamination. Take care to carefully wrap with plastic sheeting the contaminated components to prevent contamination spread during transportation to the GETR area.
(12)
Transport the cask and overpack base to the GETR area and position under the 15-ton A-frame crane.
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MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations Continued b.
Disassembly (13) Pending favorable survey results (<100 cpm (S,y), <200 dpm (a) per total object smeared] of the overpack interior, utilize this opportunity to perform the routine in-service inspection of the energy-absorbing tubing.
Record results on the checklist.
If required, perform the tube installation acceptance test.
If this test is required, Section 4.G.7.j. of this 50P will be
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attached to the checklist. The results of the tests will be recorded on the checklist.
Routine In-Service Acceptance Criteria (a)
All four (4) energy-absorbing tubes are in place and serviceable.
(b)
Tubes shall be visually inspected for wear. Any tube with wear on the cask contact surface >50% of the 0.375-inch wall thickness over >6 inches of the tube length shall be removed and replaced.
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(c)
Tubes shall be visually inspected for crushing. Any tube crushed >30% of its original 4-inch diameter over
>12 inches of tube length shall be removed and replaced.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations Continued c.
Loading The spent cut fuel elements and control fuel followers that are loaded into the Model 700 ccsks require double verification.
Double verification for the purposes of this procedure means that two individuals will each positively identify the identification number of each element before it is loaded into the cask. The procedure for cask loading follows.
(1)
With cask and overpack base spotted underneath the 15-ton
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A-frame crane, remove cask hold-down devices.
(2)
Remove cask top spacer.
NOTE: Take special precautions as recommended by certified radiation monitor if components are contaminated.
NOTE: All rigging and lifting operations involving the Model 700 casks will be perfonned as described in Section 4.G.2.b. of this SOP.
(3)
Connect A-frame crane spreader bar to cask lifting ears using 10-ton hooks.
(4)
Lift cask out of base and place on the cask trailer (dolly) as described in Section 4.G.2.a.(5) of this SOP.
CAUTION: Do not place poly sheeting or any type of slippery material between cask bottom and trailer surfsce.
The cask may slide forward when the brakes are applied.
(5)
Move overpack base to cask pad. If overpack base is contaminated and requires decontamination, move it to appropriate decon area.
4 Make arrangements to decontaminate components as necessary.
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MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations c.
Loading Continued (6)
Transport cask into containment first floor as described in S0P VI.G.3.
(7)
With cask positioned in craneway on containment first floor, connect polar crane spreader bar to cask using 15-ton hooks.
(8)
Transfer cask to 3rd Floor Zone area.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when moving casks on third floor to avoid contact with the components of the polar
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crane impact structure.
(9)
Position cask in the 3rd Floor Zone work area, and place craft paper or a similar material on the floor before setting down the cask. Set down the cask and disconnect the crane.
(10)
At this time perform a comprehensive visual inspection of the cask and its visible safety-related and nonsafety-related components. The Model 700 container components are classified as to their safety-or nonsafety-related function in Classifi-l cation Specification 22A9294.
Look for obvious signs. of damage, wear or off-normal conditions.
Certain nonconforming conditions will require that a Deviation Report be filed; examples of these are as follows:
(a)
Signs of excessive heat or fire.
(b)
Puncture, holes or other surface failures.
(c)
Darnage which indicates the package has been dropped I
or severely impacted.
(d)
Weld failures.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations c.
Loading Continued (e)
Damage to gasket sealing surfaces of cask on lid which results in failure of the cask leak test.
During the course of the following cask loading operation, continue to observe the cask and its components for any signs of damage or malfunction.
If any suspect condition is found, l
notify the Manager, DES, immediately and record findings and
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resulting action on the checklist.
NOTE: Specific inspections are required on replaceable and nonreplaceable safety-related components.
In the event replacement of a safety-related component is required, the replacement items must be withdrawn from controlled material storage, authorized by an approved ORF.
The item will be installed and tested as specified in S0P VI. F.4.G.7.
(11) Remove and perform In-Service Inspection on lid bolts.
Record results on the loading checklist.
In-Service Acceptance Criteria Bolts shall be visually inspected for proper identification, j
B8 stamped on head. Bolts with evidence of obvious wear or l
damage (>0.025") to the bolt shank or to the thread diameter, corrosion or improper identification shall be replaced with an approved replacement from controlled storage.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations c.
Loading Continued NOTE: Whenever a new lid bolt is used, perform the following checks to ensure the bolt does not bottom out in the blind hole during cask assembly.
To verify proper bolt length of 3.00" k", the bolt shall be screwed into the cask without the lid or gasket until it bottoms. The clearance between the bolt shoulder and cask mating surface shall be visually examined. This clearance shall not be more than the thickness of the cask lid in the area of bolting.
If this is not visibly obvious, the clearance and lid shall be measured to 1/32-inch and compared.
Bolts with excessive length will have to be machined shorter.
l (12) With certified radiation monitor present, carefully remove the lid from the cask. Accomplish this by rigging the cask lid to center point of the spreader bar with shackles and properly rated wire rope or nylon sling. The length of the lid removal rigging must be longer than the spreader bar lifting slings.
While removing lid, survey cask cavity for excessive dose rate.
Inspect lid underside and gasket sealing surface for obvious damage. Also, visually inspect pressure relief valve and reducing adapter fitting for damage.
Inspect pressure relief valve to insure that the lock wire with lead seal is in place
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CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations Continued c.
Loading
...on the loading checklist. Set the lid down and disconnect from the crane.
(13) Remove empty fuel shipping basket from the cask cavity using the auxiliary hoist. Visually inspect the basket for signs i
of physical / mechanical damage or d,efects such as side and/or bottom plate deformation and/or misalignment, or other signs of abuse. Visually inspect the accessible side plate welds for defects such as cracks greater than -inch in length or l
deterioration.
If any damage is found, notify Manager, DES, and record findings on checklist.
Inspect the cask cavity and remove any debris that might be found (survey carefully).
Insert basket into cask.
CAUTION: The fuel shipping basket weighs between 200 and 300 pounds.
For initial shipment locate the stainless steel fuel shipping basket and transport to the 3rd Floor Zone. Inspect the basket for damage as described above. If damage is found, notify the l
Manager, DES.
Record inspection results on the checklist.
Insert shipping basket into the cask.
NOTE: There are four stainless steel fuel shipping baskets numbered #1 through #4. Any of the four baskets are interchangeable in either of the two casks.
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MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations Continued c.
Loading (14) Inspect lid gasket and lid gasket backup ring for breaks, defomity c c other damage.
If damage is found, notify the l
Manager, DES.
The replacement criteria for the lid gasket is annually or when damaged to the point where sealing capacity is affected, whichever occurs first. Record inspection results on the loading checklist.
(15) Remove the stainless steel plugs from the fill valve on the
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side of the cask and the drain valve on top of the cask.
Inspect drain and fill valves for damage, and check the valves to insure they operate nomally.
Inspect drain line nipple for damage. Record inspection results on the loading checklist. Open the fill valve and close the drain valve.
(16) Using the polar crane, place the stainless steel floor plate on the canal floor. This is done to protect the canal liner and to prevent contamination from grinding into the bottom of the cask.
CAUTION:
Insure there are no small objects on the canal floor where the floor plate is to be located, as this could result in canal liner damage.
(17) NOTE:
It is necessary to pressure test the cask when it is empty of water in order to successfully test the drain, fill and pressure relief valves.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations c.
Loading Continued (17)
(Continued)
Replace lid on the cask.
Insure the lid gasket and backup ring are in place. Secure lid to cask by installing the lid bolts and their flat washers. Torque the lid bolts to 50 ft-lb using a calibrated torque wrench and a 1-1/8-inch 6-point socket using a crisscross tightening pattern. Leave lid rigged to center point of the spreader bar.
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NOTE: The torque value of 50 ft-lb should be sufficient to guarantee lid gasket sealing with an internal cask pressure of 15 psig.
If lid gasket leaks during pressure test, it will be necessary to increase the torque value on the lid bolts.
Increase torque vilue in 10 ft-lb increments, not to exceed 100 ft-lb, until total gasket sealing is accomplished. Record on check-list the torque required to affect sealing.
(18) Attach the pressure test assembly air line to the fill valve.
Open the fill valve and check that the drain valve is shut.
l See Section G.7.b. of this procedure.
(19)
Insert the crane lifting hook into cask lifting ears.
Raise cask and position over the canal.
(20) Wet down the cask with potable water.
(21) Lower the cask into the canal until it is covered with
~6 inches of water.
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Cask Operations c.
Loading Continued (22) Pressurize the cask to 15 h psig using the pressure test assembly regulator, and isolate the air supply to assure that the cavity is at 15 psig. Allow cask to remain pressurize 6 under water for 15 minutes. Observe water for air bubbles issuing from the cask lid seal or in the vicinity of the drain valve and the pressure relief valve (PRV).
If no air bubbles are observed to issue from the lid seal, drain and PRV valves, the components have met their In-Service Acceptance Criteria.
(23) Raise cask out of the water; shut the fill valve; secure air supply; vent pressure off of the test assembly to the E-3 exhaust system; and disconnect air line from fill valve.
Attach the air line to the drain valve. Open the drain valve and pressurize the cask to 15 psig with the test assembly regulator.
(24) Lower the cask into the canal until the fill valve is -6 inchee under water. Allow the cask to remain so for 15 minutes.
Observe the water for bubbles issuing from the fill valve and/or valve area.
If no air bubbles are observed to issue from the fill valve, the valve has met its In-Service Acceptang Criteria.
NOTE:
If any issuance of air is observed from any of the three valves tested above, that valve will be replaced in accordance with S0P VI.F.4.G.7.
The valve will then be retested with results noted under the appropriate step of this procedure.
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations Continued c.
Loading (25) Raise the cask out of the water. Secure the air supply and open the pressure test assembly vent valve, venting the air in the cask so that the vent line discharges into the E-3 exhaust duct. Disconnect the air line from the drain valve, and shut the drain valve. Open the fill valve.
(26) Remove lid bolts and flat washer from the cask lid.
Insure the cask lid is still rigged to spreader bar center point.
g Position cask over the canal.
(27) Carefully lower the cask to the canal floor, taking care not to contact any subsurface structures or objects.
Gently set cask down on the floor plate.
(28) Disconnect lifting hooks from the cask lifting ears.
Raise the spreader bar and. thus, the cask lid and remove them from the canal.
(29) Place cask lid down on third floor and disconnect it from the spreader bar. Raise the spreader bar and center the crane over the canal. Move crane trolley to far end of the canal, thus removing the crane as an obstacle to the fuel transfer.
(30) Using a cut fuel hook tool, transfer, one at a time, the 10 cut fuel elements and/or cut control followers listed on the loading checklist to the cask.
NOTE:
Identify and verify the number of each element before loading. Make sure each element easily slips into its slot and " bottoms" when inserted into the fuel shipping
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations c.
Loading Continued
... basket.
If an element binds during insertion and/or does not " bottom", the loading operation will halt.
The basket will be unloaded (elements to be returned to their original locations) and the suspect element and fuel shipping basket position inspected. The g
l Manager, DES, will be notified.
NOTE: The loading of fuel elements or followers in the cask is predetermined by the SNM Custodian and is based on the engineering evaluation performed in accordance with RP&S procedure I.AA., Type B Shipment Evaluation.
(31)
Insuring lid gasket and backup ring are in place, position the lid on the cask and attach lifting hooks to cask lifting ears.
l (32) With a certified radiation monitor present, raise the cask up and out of the water. Make a complete survey of the cask as it clears the water.
NOTE: If an excessive dose rate (> 50 mrem /hr) is discovered, lower cask under water and notify the Facility Protection Specialist.
(33) Clor,e the fill valve on the side of the cask.
(34) Rinse off cask with potable water.
(35) Secure lid to cask.
Insuring all lid bolts are equipped with a required flat washer, install lid bolts in cask lid. Torque lid bolts to 100 i 5 ft-lb using a calibrated torque wrench, a 1-1/8-inch 6-point socket and a torque wrench calibration curve. Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern starting at CATE 155UED SUPERSEDES: 7/20/82 PAGE 39 oF 67 WRITTEN SY:
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations Continued c.
Loading
.. 50 ft-lb and increasing in 25 ft-lb increments to the final torque value of 100 5 ft-lb.
(36) Attach the pressure test assembly air line to the fill valve.
Open the fill line valve.
Lower the cask into the canal until it is completely covered witt),=6 inches of water.
(37)
Pressurize the cask to 15 h psig using the pressure test assembly regulator. Allow cask to remain pressurized for 15 minutes while obse-ving the water for bubbles. This is primarily a pressure test of the lid gasket sealing function.
If no bubbles issue from the lid gasket or any other area of the cask, the cask has successfully been leak tested.
(38)
Raise cask out of the water and rinse thoroughly with potable water.
(39)
Decontaminate cask to <100 cpm (8,y) and <200 dpm (a) per total object smeared. Do not use organic solvents or spray paint or Massilin cloths to clean casks. Use composite. padding, soap and water, or a collating agent such as Radiacwash.
(40)
Upon completion of the last cask loading, remove the stainless steel floor plate from the canal floor and store wrapped in plastic on the third floor.
NOTE: Survey carefully when removing floor plate from the water.
(41) After at least four hours from the time of the cask loading, withdraw a one-liter water sample from the inside of the cask 4
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations Continued c.
Loading
...as follows. Connect a length of Tygon drain tubing to the drain valve on top of the cask. Connect the air line from the pressure test assembly to the fill valve on the side of the cask. Open the fill and drain valves and pressurize the cask to 1 to 2 psig. Open the drain valve and drain 2.1 gallons of cask water into a marked container. Obtain a one-liter water sample from the cask in the sample bottle.
Drain 2 more gallons of water from the cask into the marked container.
(Note: The Certificate of Compliance for the Model 700 cask requires that there be at least 1,000 cubic inches of free air void in the cask. This is equal to the 4.33 gallons removed from the cask.) Close the drain valve and remove the Tygon drain tubing. Secure air supply to the pressure test assembly.
Vent cask pressure to the E-3 exhaust duct with the pressure test assembly vent valve. Close the fill valve.
Remove the l
air line from the fill valve. Send sample to Analytical l
Chemistry for alpha and beta / gamma analysis.
l NOTE: Record on sample bottle the time and date the sample was taken and analysis required.
l NOTE: The sample results will be compared with the Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 71.35(a)(4) upper limits of 1 x 10-1 Ci/ml (a) and 5 pCi/ml (S /y) and entered on
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l the " Radioactive Materials Packing Record". Form NEBG-374.
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations c.
Loading Continued (42)
Insert and tighten the stainless steel pipe plugs in the openings of the fill and drain valves. Use Teflon tape thread sealant on the pipe plug threads.
(43) Transfer cask to first floor of containment and place on the cask trailer.
l (44) Request a certified radiation monitor to perform a detailed radiation survey of cask.
(45) Attach safety wire to lid bolts and attach a Type-E Tamper-Safe Seal obtained from the S.S. Custodian.
(46) Transfer cask to exterior of containment and spot under A-frame crane.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations Continued d.
Assembly and Final Inspection The assembly and final inspection of the Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container is a critical operation for obvious reasons.
If any step of the " Final Inspection and Assembly Checklist" cannot be performed or verified as required, then proceed no further and notify the l
Facility Protection Specialist insnedtate.1y. The assembly and final inspection will be accomplished as follows:
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(1)
Place two pieces of duct tape approximately four inches long in an approximate cross pattern over each of the two drain holes in the base.
l (2)
Place cask in its base. Observe and align the orientation marks on the cask and base.
l (3)
Install top spacer on cask.
l (4)
Install cask hold-down devices securing the cask to its base for transportation to Hillside Storage.
l (5)
Perform visual inspection of the cask and its components.
(a)
Top spacer in place.
(b)
Lid bolts lockwired and Type-E tamper-safe seal in place.
(c)
Stainless steel pipe plugs installed in the cask fill and drain valves.
(d)
Pressure relief valve outlet opening clear and lockwired with lead seal in place.
(e)
Full tag and radiation survey sticker on the cask.
l (6)
Transport cask in its base to Hillside Storage and spot under
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the hoist.
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 4.
Cask Operations Continued d.
Assembly and Final Inspection l
(7)
Remove cask hold-down devices from the cask and base.
l (8)
Install overpack on its respective cask and base observing aligning orientation marks on the overpack and base. Verify that the overpack marking is present and that the top replace-able tag reads " Radioactive Material Fissile N.0.S.".
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Install and tighten the eight 2-inih jacket hex bolts.
NOTE:
Flat washers are generally used with these bolts.
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Use, however, is optional.
l (10)
Insure all old labels are removed from the sides of the overpack.
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Install a Type-E tamper-safe seal between overpack and base in provided holes.
l (12)
Load Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container onto trailer.
l (13)
Observe the certified radiation monitor survey tractor-trailer with container on the trailer.
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(14)
Periodically observe carrier representative tie down the Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container to the trailer.
l (15)
Instruct driver to stop in turnout south of Building 106 and check out with Shipping & Receiving prior to leaving the site.
NOTE: DOT shipping, labeling, and placarding will tfe l
l placed or verified by T&MD (VNC).
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 5.
Decontamination The task of decontamination of the Model 700 casks and their components is a very important one. When the proper procedures and materials are used, favorable results can be attained without the task becoming too tedious.
a.
Materials Required (1)
Composite padding or cloth rags.
g (2)
Potable water.
(3)
Collating agent (Radiacwash'.
(4)
Fibrous nonmetallic abrasite scrubbing pads.
NOTE: Do not use organic solvents or spray products in the decontamination effort. Do not use Massilin-type cloth in the decontamination effort. The Massilin-type material is impregnated with a water-soluble oil which tends to mask smearable conterination.
b.
Decontamination Procedure (1)
Prior to imersing the cask into the canal, rinse the cask with potable water. This has the effect of sealing pores in the paint and metal and, thus, makes the decontamination effort effectively less extensive.
(2)
After raising the cask from the canal, rinse the cask completely with potable water.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the cask be decontaminated in segments.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 5.
Decontamination b.
Decontamination Procedure Continued (3)
Wet the segment to be cleaned with potable water.
(4)
Apply collating agent and scrub with a damp composite pad or cloth rag.
NOTE: Do not reach under the cask while it is suspended from the crane unless it 1s suspended over the canal.
NOTE: The cask bottoms are notorious trouble areas; tharefore, use an abrasive scrubbing pad or equivalent to clean the cask bottoms.
(5)
Wipe off the suds with a wet rinse pad or rag.
(6)
Dry the surface with a clean cloth or composite pad.
(7)
Proceed to the next segment until the entire cask has been decontaminated.
l (8)
Request a certified radiation monitor to survey the cask.
(9)
Repeat Steps b.(3) through b.(8) as required until the cask and/or component survey results are <100 cpm (S/y) and <200 dpm (a) per total object smeared.
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CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING C0tfTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 6.
Storage The storage location of the Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container will be determined by the container custodian as conditions dictate.
If the casks are stored in the GETR containment, the overpack and base will be surveyed before they are moved from the storage site.
During periods of inactivity, the Model 700. containers have historically been stored in the Hillside Storage Area. To afford the cask the maximum
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degree of protection against the elements, the Model 700 Shielded Shipping s
Containers will be stored with their overpacks in place.
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MODEL 700 SHIELDED St'IPPING CONTAIN.R Ph0CEDURE G.
QSK' HANDLING,STORAGEANDSdPPING Cask and Overpack Naintenance 7.
a.
General The purpose f this section is to define the routine and annual in-service inspectfon and replacement procedures for the replace-able safety-related components of the Model 700 Shielded Shipping Containse's. Any ndircutine maintenance activity required to be performed'or the Model 700 Shielded Shipping Containers will be
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accomplished}yanapprovedwrittenprocedure.
Any requirdmaintenance activity, be it routine or nonroutine.
will tie initiated by an approved Operations Request Form (ORF).
All components addressed in this section are safety related with spares, maintained in controlled storage.
If replacement of a safety-related component is required, then an approved ORF directed l
to ttie DES. Materials Control Clerk will be required to withdraw the part or component from controlled storage. The Model 700
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I components tre classified in' Classification Specification 22A9294.
h Upon completion of the er. uired maintenance activity, an official
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" Records, Handling and Storage".
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 1
CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance Continued b.
Cask Cavity Leak Check - Immersion The method of testing that the Model 700 cask cavity is leak tight will be by subjecting the cask to an immersion-type bubble test.
(1)
Equipment Required (a)
Two calibrated gas pressure pages, maximum scale 0-60 psig with scale divisions no greater than 2 psig.
(b)
Compressed air or inert gas.
(c)
Pressure regulator.
(d)
Flexible tubing and connectors.
(e)
Drain and fill valve adapter.
(2)
Prerequisite Conditions (a)
Cask located in Third Floor Zone.
(b)
Cask connected to polar crane per Section G.2.b.(2) of this SOP.
(c)
Cask lid, gasket and gasket backup ring in position with lid bolts torqued per Section G.4.c.(17) of this,50P.
(3)
Assemble pressure test assembly.
(4)
Attach air line to the fill valve or drain valve.
NOTE: The location of the air line connection to the cask depends on which components are to be pressure checked.
If the lid gasket, pressure relief valve and drain valve are to be tested, then connect air line to the fill valve.
If the fill valve is to be tested, then connect the air l(
line to the drain valve.
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a STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE SECTION CHAPTER VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance b.
Cask Cavity Leak Check - Immersion Continued (5)
Open fill or drain valve on cask (insure that the other valve is shut). Using the polar crane, place the cask approximately 6 inches under the surface of the canal.
(6)
Open the main air supply valve, and with the air regulator apply 15 h psig to the cask cavity as indicated by the l
calibrated pressure gages. Isolate the air supply.
(7)
Observe cask lid area and valve being tested for bubbles.
(8)
Check the air pressure gage for signs of air pressure loss.
Readjust pressure to 15 psig if necessary and reisolate the air supply.
(9)
Continue to observe cask for leaks for 15 minutes.
(10)
If no leaks are detected, the cask has passed the leak test.
(11)
Remove the cask from the canal. Shut the main air valve, and vent the cask pressure to the E-3 exhaust duct.
(12)
Shut fill or drain valve and disconnect air line from the cask.
(13)
If an air leak is detected, remove the cask from the canal; isolate and depressurize the cask per Step (11) above; and l
notify the Manager, Design Engineering Services (DES).
Document test results on ORF or checklist, whichever applies.
NOTE: The course cf action from this point on may vary, depending on whether the cask is empty or loaded.
l The Manager, DES, will confer with the personnel
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance b.
Cask Cavity Leak Check - Immersion Continued
... working on the cask to determine the proper course of action.
If it is necessary to replace any of the following:
fill valve, drain valve, pressure relief valve or lid gasket; do so in accordance with Sections 7.h., 7.f., and 7.c. of this procedure. After correc-(
tive measures have been accomplished, perform a rechec_k.
of the cask per Steps (4) through (12) above.
c.
Cask Lid Gasket The cask lid gasket as shown on GE Fabrication Drawing 289E646 P24 and as described in GE Quality Attribute Specification 22A9287 serves to form a seal between the cask lid and the cask body.
The gasket is fabricated from a flat silicone elastomer in accordance with a QA-approved fabrication request.
(1)
Inspection and Use Requirements (a)
A cask lid gasket shall not be used for off-site shipping l
beyond 12 months from the date it was first installed on the cask.
(b)
Each cask lid gasket shall be examined visually for i
defects prior to each service use. A gasket with defects which will affect its sealing capability will be discarded and replaced with a new one.
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance c.
Cask Lid Gasket Continued (2)
Lid Gasket Replacement (a)
Obtain a replacement gasket from controlled storage.
(b)
Remove old gasket from underside of the cask lid.
(c)
Inspect cask lid gasket sealing surface for scratches or defects that would affect gasket sealing.
If a
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l defect is found, notify the Manager, DES.
(d)
Clean cask lid gasket sealing surface.
(e)
Inspect new gasket to insure it is free of defects.
(f)
Apply a thin layer of room temperature vulcanizing silicone rubber adhesive to the gasket. The adhesive may be applied as a bead or in daps. Spread the adhesive with a flat surface such as a putty knife. Place the gasket in position and set the lid on a flat surface and let the adhesive cure undisturbed for at least twelve hours.
NOTE: A slightly better bond may be made if the' cask lid is wire brushed slightly. Brushing is optional.
(g)
Place the lid on the cask.
(h)
Perform the cask leak check per Section 7.b. of this 50P.
This must be performed to qualify the new gasket.
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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures i
4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance Continued d.
Lid Gasket Backup Ring The lid gasket backup ring as shown on GE Fabrication Drawing 129D4059 P10 and as described in GE Quality Attribute Specification 22A9316 is used on the Model 700 cask to prevent the lid gasket from moving out of its original position prioy to the pressurization of the cask cavity.
(1)
Installation Checks
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The backup ring shall be installed with the two largest holes positioned over the cask lid indexing pins on the top of the cask. Assure that the lid gasket fits within the diameter of the backup ring and that the eight other smaller holes do not obstruct passage of the lid bolts.
(2)
In-Service Acceptance Criteria Each time the cask lid is removed, the backup ring will be checked to confirm that there are no breaks in the material.
If there are no breaks, the backup ring may continue to be used provided the installation checks in (1) above are satisfied.
e.
Cask Lid Bolts (3/4"-10 UNC-2A, ASTM A-193 Grade B8, Class 2)
The lid attachment bolts as shown on GE Fabrication Drawing 289E646 l
P28 and as described in GE Quality Attribute Specification 22A9320 are used to hold the cask lid and body together as an assembly during transportation.
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MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance e.
Cask Lid Bolts Continued (1)
Installation Checks Whenever a new lid attachment bolt is used, it shall be checked to assure that it does not bottom in the blind hole in the cask during assembly. To verify this,.the bolt (3.00" long) shall be screwed into the cask without the lid or gasket until
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it bottoms. The clearance between the bolt shoulder and the cask mating surface shall be visually examined. This clearance shall not be more than the thickness of the cask lid in the area of the bolting.
If this is not visually obvious, the clearance and lid shall be measured to 1/32-inch and compared.
Bolts with excessive length shall be machined shorter.
(2)
In-Service Acceptance Criteria Bolts shall be visually inspected for proper identification and obvious damage or defects during each assembly for shipment.
The grade number shall be underlined B8 to indicate Class 2 strain hardening. Bolts shall be inspected at least once per year or at assembly, whichever occurs later. Bolts with evidence of obvious wear or damage (>0.025") to the bolt shank or to the thread diameter, corrosion, or improper identification shall be replaced. New replacement bolts will be withdrawn from controlled storage.
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Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance Continued f.
Pressure Relief Valve The Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) as shown on GE Fabrication Drawing 129D4059 P1 and as described in GE Quality Attribute Specification 22A9314 is used on the Model 700 cask lid to relieve pressure in the cask cavity should it reach 100 3 psig; (1)
Installation Checks
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Confirm by visual inspection that the valve inlet is clean.
Apply Teflon tape thread sealant to the male pipe thread, insuring that no sealant gets into the bore of the valve during installation.
During installation, apply wrenching force on the flats of the hex above the male pipe thread only.
Do not use excessive wrenching force that may distort the hex on the valve base. A new PRV will be installed annually or prior to first use of the package if not actively used during the year.
(2)
In-Service Acceptance Criteria Visually confirm that the valve seals are not broken and that the valve outlet is clear. Perform Cask Cavity Leak Check per Section 7.b. of this 50P. The acceptance criteria are met if the PRV is " bubble tight". These checks shall be made prior to each loaded cask shipment.
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GENER AL $ ELECTRIC 1RRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENER AL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR 1
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAIiiER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance Continued g.
Pressure Relief Valve Adapter Fitting The PRV adapter fitting as shown on GE Fabrication Drawing 12904059 P2 and as described in GE Quality Attribute Specification 22A9324 allows the pressure relief valve to be connected to the cask lid.
(1)
Fitting Preparation Previously applied thread sealant shall be removed from the
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fitting prior to applying new thread sealant. Apply Teflon tape thread sealant to threads.
Damaged cask fitting threads shall be chased with an appropriate tap to restore effectiveness. Clean fitting thoroughly of the metal chips after the chasing operation.
(2)
Fitting Installation The properly prepared fitting shall be installed in the PRV fitting welded to the cask lid and turned until it is tight.
(3)
In-Service Acceptance Criteria Fittings shall be routinely inspected for damage whenever they are installed.
Plugs showing no obvious wear, corrosion or damage (>0.025") on the thread diameter are acceptable for reuse.
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GENER AL $ ELECTRIC lRRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION OENER AL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR Revision 1
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING Continued 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance h.
Drain and Fill Valves The ball valve as shown on GE Fabrication Drawing 289E646 P41 and as described in GE Quality Attribute Specification 22A9315 is used on the Model 700 cask to affect closure on each of the fill and drain penetrations.
(1)
Installation Checks
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Confirm inlet and outlet of the valve are clean.
Apply Teflon tape thread sealant to pipe thread where valve is to be attached. Using a 1-1/16 inch box-end wrench, install valve on fill and drain line pipe thread.
Do not use excessive wrenching force that may distort the hex on the valve body.
(2)
In-Service Acceptance Criteria With the plugs removed from the fill and drain valve and the valves in the closed position, the Cask Cavity Leak Check will be performed on the cask per Section 7.b.
of this SOP.
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$UPER$EDES: 7/20/82 PAGE 57 or 67 WRITTEN SY:
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SEN ER AL $ ELECTRIC IRRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENER AL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR I
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance Continued 1.
Drain Valve Adapter Fitting The drain valve adapter fitting as shown on GE Fabrication Drawing l
289E646 P37 and as described in GE Quality Attribute Specification 22A9324 allows the drain valve to be attached to the cask body.
(1)
Fitting Preparation Previously applied thread sealant shall be removed
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from the fitting prior to applying new thread sealant.
Appli Teflon tape thread sealant to threads.
Damaged cask fitting threads shall be chased with an appropriate tap to restore effectiveness. Clean fitting thoroughly of the metal chips after the chasing operation.
(2)
Fitting Installation The properly prepared fitting shall be installed in the drain fitting welded to the cask body and turned until tight.
(3)
In-Service Acceptance Criteria The 3/4-14 x 1/2-14 hex reducing nipples shall be routinely l
inspected for damage whenever they are installed. Reducing nipples showing no obvious wear, corrosion, or damage
(>0.025") on the thread diameter are acceptable for reuse.
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R. F. Begley R21 sed Bv: D mR J mLth
i GENER AL $ ELECTRIC 1RRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENER AL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance Continued j.
Energy-Absorbing Tubing The energy-absorbing tubes as shown on GE Fabrication Drawing 289E647 P15 and as described in GE Quality Attribute Specification 22A9318 are attached to the inside surface of the protective jacket and serve as collapsible load-bearing members which deform and distribute loadings under accident conditions.
(1)
Routine In-Service Acceptance Criteria
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The tubes shall be inspected as follows prior to each loaded cask shipment.
In addition, the tubes shall be inspected per Section j.(7)(a) of this procedure at least once per year or prior to assembly for shipment, whichever comes later.
(a)
All four energy-absorbing tubes as shown on the GE Fabrication Drawing, 289E647, must be in place and serviceable.
(b)
The tubes shall be visually inspected for wear and crushing prior to package assembly. Any tube wi,th wear on the cask contact surface >50% of the 0.375-inch wall thickness over >6 inches of the tube length shall be removed and replaced per this procedure.
(c)
Any tube crushed >30% of its original 4-inch diameter over >12 inches of the tube length shall be removed and replaced per this procedure.
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GENER ALh ELECTRIC 1RRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENER AL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR 1
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE I
CHAPTEe SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance Continued j.
Energy-Absorbing Tubing (2)
Tubing Receiving Inspection Criteria (a)
Tubes shall be visually inspected for wear and crushing prior to fabrication. Any tube with wear on the outer surface greater than 10% of the 0.375-inch wall thickness overgreaterthan6inchesd'ftubelengthshallnotbeused.
(b)
The tubes shall be dirensiona-11y checked with the drawing k
prior to use.
(3)
Steel Tubing Fabrication The tubing may be cut with machine tools, saws, abrasive blades or oxy-acetylene torch. Burrs, slag and other remnants from the cutting operations shall be removed by using abrasive belts or grinders. Where flattening is required, the tubing may be heated locally to facilitate hand forming.
(4)
Remu~eal of Old Tubes Damaged tubes may be removed from the inner wall of the jacket using a cold chisel and hammer and/or an abrasive blaIIe grinder.
Care shall be taken to avoid cutting or deforming the jacket wall when removing welds.
(5)
Surface Preparation Old tack welds shall be removed from the jacket wall using an abrasive grinder. The areas for rewelding shall be ground to bright shiny metal. Paint shall be removed at least one inch around any weld area.
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SENER AL $ ELECTRIC IRRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENERAL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR I
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER sECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance J.
Energy-Absorbing Tubino Continued (6)
Tube Installation The tubes should be welded in place using the Shielded Metal Arc Weld (SMAW) or Gas Metal Arc Weld (GMAW) technique as specified on the drawing. A tack weld approximately one inch in length at approximately every 4 inches of the tube length g
will be applied to one side of the tube only. Slag shall be removed from the welds. The welds on the flattened end shall be dressed smooth with a grinder to eliminate steps or shoulders which could hang up on the cask during assembly.
(7)
Acceptance Testino (a)
A hammer shall be used to test each tube for weld soundness. The tubes should be struck in several places on the side adjacent to the welds. The tubes should be struck sharply, but not hard enough to damage them.
(b)
All welds will be visually inspected at IX magnification for cracks following the hammer test. At lea J%
or more of the welds, including the flattened end, must be sound.
If less than 50% are sound, extra welds may be applied approximately 2 inches on either side of an unsound weld until the 50% criterion is satisfied.
Arc ctrikes and weld splatter are not considered to be
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detrimental to the package.
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GENERAL $ ELECTRIC IRRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENERAL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE I
CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance Continued k.
Jacket-to-Base Hex Bolts (2"-413 UNC-2A ASTM A-449)
The jacket hex bolts as shown on GE Fabrication Drawing 289E642 P4 and as described in GE Quality Attribute Specification 22A9281 are used to hold the jacket and base together as an assembly during transportation.
(1)
In-Service Acceptance Criteria (a)
The bolts shall be visually inspected for proper g
identification (three radial marks 120' apart on the bolt head) and obvious damage or defects during assembly of the package for each shipment.
(b)
The bolts shall be inspected at least once per year or at assembly, whichever comes later. Bolts with evidence of obvious wear or damage (>0.050") to the bolt shank or to the thread diameter, corrosion, or improper identification shall be replaced.
Plating defects on the bolt surface shall not be consid.ered cause for rejection.
(2)
Installation The jacket hex bolts shall be tightened until they pull up tight against the jacket flange.
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DATE issutD SUPERSEDES: 7/20/82 PAGE 62 oF 67 WRITTEN SY:
R. F. Begley
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,f I
CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING Continued 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance 1.
Jacket-to-Base Nut (2"-41s UNC-2B A-194 Grade 4)
The base nuts as shown on GE Fabrication Drawing 195F127 P10 and as describeo in GE Quality Attribute Specification 22A9319 are used to hold the jacket and base together as an assembly during transporta-tion. They are located under the pallet base plate and are welded to the plate.
(1)
Installation Check and In-Service Acceptance Criteria The installation check and in-service acceptance will be e,
performed at least once per year or at assembly for shipment, whichever comes later.
(a)
Installation Checks The installation checks shall consist of insertion of an appropriate jacket bolt by hand into each base nut.
Nuts with minor damage shall have their threads chased with an appropriate tap. Nuts that do not accept the appropriate bolt after chasing shall be replaced.
(b)
In-Service Acceptance Criteria A hamer shall be used to test each nut for weld soundness. The nuts should be struck soundly in several places. If the nuts are not dislodged, they are acceptable.
(2)
Removal of Old Nuts Damaged nuts may be removed from the base using a cold chisel and hamer and/or an abrasive blade grinder. Care should be taken
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to avoid cutting or deforming the base plate when removing welds.
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7/20/82 PAGE 63 or 67 wa TTEN SY:
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GEN ER AL $ ELECTRIC 1RRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENERAL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR 1
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER
$ECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance 1.
Jacket-to-Base Nut Continued (3)
Surface Preparation Old welds shall be removed from the attachment surface using an abrasive grinder. The areas for rewelding shall be ground to bright shiny metal. Paint,shall be removed at least one inch around any weld area.
(4)
Nut Installation
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Base r.uts shall be installed in accordance with the requirements specified on GE Fabrication Drawing 195F127 P10.
The nuts shall be welded in place using the Shielded Metal Arc Weld (SMAW) or Gas Metal Arc Weld (GMAW) technique. The welds shall be fillet type all around the nut. Slag shall be removed from the welds.
NOTE: While the base nuts are safety-related items, the welds holding the nuts to the base are not safety related.
Weld strength has no effect on the function of the nuts as a fastening system.
(5)
Acceptance Testing A hamer shall be used to test each nut for weld soundness after it is welded into place. Nuts should be struck soundly in several places.
If the nut is not dislodged, they are acceptable. Acceptance testing will be complete when the welded nut has accepted an appropriate jacket bolt. Bolts
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will be turned in by hand. The use of any lubricants is acceptable.
DATE 155UED SUPER 3EDES: 7/20/82 PAGE 64 OF 67 waliTEN SY: R. F. Begley
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"'*5'"
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER sECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 7.
Cask and Overpack Maintenance Continued m.
GETR Fuel Shipping Baskets The GETR fuel shipping basket as shown in GE Fabrication Drawing 106D4150 is utilized to maintain GETR spent fuel elements in the proper configuration during shipment.
(1)
Inspection Frequency The GETR fuel shipping baskets wili be inspected after removal from storage and prior to insertion into the cask for any given k
shipment or series of shipments. They will also be inspected prior to each shipment if they remained in the cask after the last shipment.
(2)
Inspection Criteria (a)
Visually inspect the basket for signs of physical /
mechanical damage or defects such as side and/or bottom plate deformation and/or misalignment, or other signs of abuse.
(b)
Visually inspect the accessible side plate welds for defects such as cracks greater than -inch in length or deterioration.
(c)
Any defects noticed will be documented on the checklist l
and the Manager, DES, notified immediately. Refer to Section 4.C.3. of this SOP for guidance on filing a Deviation Report.
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SENER AL$ ELECTRIC IRRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION GENERAL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR 1
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL700SHIELDEdSHIPPINGCONTAINERPROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 8.
Control and Calibration of Measuring Equipment a.
Torque Wrench An appropriate-sized torque wrench will be maintained for the sole purpose of applying the proper torque to the Model 700 cask lid bolts.
(1)
Torque Wrench Calibration The torque wrench shall be calibrated annually by the vendor recommended by the Quality Assurance organization. A calibration
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curve for tne torque wrench will be requested from the vendor.
(2)
Torque Wrench Control When in use, the torque wrench will be wrapped in plastic l
to prevent contamination. The Manager, DES. will designate an individual to maintain custody of the torque wrench so that it is only used to torque Model 700 cask lid bolts.
b.
Pressure Gages The Cask Cavity Leak Check will be performed utilizing a pair of calibrated gas pressure gages. The designated gas pressure' gages will be used for the sole purpose of the Model 700 Cask Cavity Leak Check.
(1)
Pressure Gage Calibration Gas pressure gages designated for use in the Cask Cavity Leak Check procedure will be calibrated and labeled with calibration sticker dispicying next scheduled. calibration date. The in-use gas pressure gages will be recalibrated or replaced with cali-I brated gas pressure gages at 12-month /1-year intervalt.
DATE 155DED SUPERSEDES: 7/20/82 PAGE 66 OF 67 walTTEN SY:
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SENERAL $ ELECTRIC IRRADIATION PROCESSING OPERATION OENERAL ELECTRIC TEST REACTOR o
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE I
CHAPTER SECTION VI.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS PROCEDURES F.
Fuel and Casks Procedures 4.
MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER PROCEDURE G.
CASK HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING 8.
Control and Calibration of Measuring Equipment b.
Pressure Gages Continued (2)
Appropriate controls will be placed on the designated pressure gages so that they will be used for no purpose other than the Model 700 Cask Cavity Leak Check.
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GETR SOP VI.F.4.
APPENDIX A Spent Fuel Shipment #
Cask #
Date MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER DISASSEMBLY CHECKLIST f
1.
Survey the tractor-trailer when the cask is delivered on site.
Trailer #
Survey #
By 9
2.
Spot trailer under Hillside Storage crane and unload cask ~
from trailer.
By 9
3.
Move trailer to low background area and perform detailed survey l
of the tractor-trailer. Certified radiation monitor to perform and release the trailer if appropriate.
Trailer #
Survey #
By 9
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4.
Set cask on concrete surface under the crane, completely unloading Leave lifting gear attached to overpack shackles.
By 9
crane.
5.
Remove and set aside eight 2-inch jacket hex bolts.
By 9
6.
Carefully lift off overpack and hang to one side.
By 9
7.
Perform a comprehensive visual inspection of the entire package, cask, base, overpack, top spacer and valve guard for obvious signs of damage such as signs of excessive heat or fire; punctures, holes or other surface failures; weld failures; or damage which I
indicates the package has been dropped or severely impacted.
1 Make note of observations.
By 9
Inspection Results:
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8.
Certified radiation monitor perform survey of cask, base and inside of overpack.
Survey #
By 9
9.
Perform inspection of the eight 2-inch jacket hex bolts for obvious signs of damage and proper identification (three radial marks 120' apart on the bolt heads).
If required, perform the In-Service Acceptance Test per Part 4.G.7.k. of the attached SOP.
Record inspection results.
By 9
Results:
10.
Perform inspection of the eight 2-inch base nuts for obvious signs of damage.
If required, perform the Installation Checks on the base nuts per Part 4.G.7.1. of the attached SOP.
Record inspection results.
By 9
i Results:
11.
Install cask hold-down devices securing cask to the overpack base.
By 9
NOTE:
If the cask exterior, overpack base and/or overpack interior or exterior are found to be contaminated, then the contaminated components must be moved to the GETR area for decontamination. Take care to carefully wrap with plastic sheeting the contaminated components to prevent contamination spread during transportation to the GETR area.
12.
Transport cask and overpack base to the GETR area and spot under the 15-ton A-frame crane.
By 9
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Rev. 1 Page 3 of 3 DISASSEMBLY CHECKLIST
- 13. Pending favorable survey results [<I00 cpm (8,y); <200 dpm (cx) per total object smeared) of overpack interior, utilize this opportunity to perform the routine In-Service Inspection of the energy-absorbing tubing. Record results.
If required.. perform the Tube Installation Acceptance Test per Part 4.G.7.j. of the attached SOP. Record results.
By 0
In-Service Acceptance Criteria All four (4) energy-absorbing tubes in place and serviceable.
a.
b.
Tubes shall be visually inspected for wear. Any tube with wear on the cask contact surface >50% of the 0.375-inch wall thickness over >6 inches of the tube length shall be removed and replaced.
c.
Tubes shall be visually inspected for crushing. Any tube
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crushed >30% of its original 4-inch diameter over >12 inches of tube length shall be removed and replaced.
Results:
- 14. Checklist completed; second party verification:
By 0
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GETR SOP VI.F.4.
APPENDIX B Spent Fuel Shipment #
Cask #
Date MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER LOADING CHECKLIST 1.
With cask and overpack base spotted underneath the 15-ton A-frame crane, remove cask hold-down devices.
By 9
2.
Remove cask top spacer.
By 0
NOTE: Take special precautions as recommended by certified radiation monitor if components are contaminated.
NOTE: All rigging and lifting operations involving the Model 700 casks will be performed as described in Section F.4.G.2.b. of this SOP.
3.
Connect A-frame crane spreader bar to cask lifting ears using 10-ton hooks.
By 0
4.
Lift cask out of base and place on the cask trailer (dolly) as described in Section F.4.G.2.a.(5) of this SOP.
By 0
CAUTION: Do not place poly sheeting or any type of slippery material between cask bottom and trailer surface.
The cask may slide forward when the brakes are applied.'
5.
Move overpack base to cask pad.
If overpack base is contaminated and requires decontamination, move it to appropriate decon area.
Make arrangements to decontaminate components as necessary.
By 0
6.
Transport cask into containment first floor as described in SOP VI.G.3.
By 0
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Rev. 1 Page 2 of 12 LOADING CHECKLIST 7.
With cask positioned in craneway on containment first floor, connect polar crane spreader bar to cask using 15-ton hooks.
By 0
8.
Transfer cask to 3rd Floor Zone area.
By 9
CAUTION:
Use extreme care when moving casks on third floor to avoid contact with the components of the polar crane impact structure.
9.
Position cask in the 3rd Floor Zone work area, and place craft paper or a similar material on the floor before setting down the cask. Set down the cask and disconnect crane.
By 9
10.
At this time perform a comprehensive visual inspection of the cask and its visible safety-related and nonsafety-related components. The Model 700 container components are classified as to their safety-or nonsafety-related function in Classification Specification 22A9294.
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Look for obvious signs of damage, wear or off-normal conditions.
Certain nonconforming conditions will require that a Deviation Report be filed; examples of these are as follows:
a.
Signs of excessive heat or fire.
b.
Punctures, holes or other surface failures.
Damage which indicates the package has been dropped or severely impacted.
c.
d.
Weld failures.
Damage to gasket sealing surfaces of cask on lid which results in e.
failure of the cask leak test.
During the course of the following cask loading operation, continue to observe the cask and its components for any signs of damage or malfunction. If any suspect condition is found, notify the Manager.
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- DES, immediately and record findings and resulting action in spaces provided below.
By 9
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Rev. 1 Page 3 of 12 LOADING CHECKLIST 10.
(Continued)
Remarks:
NOTE: Specific instructions are required on replaceable and nonreplaceable safety-related components. In the event replacenent of a safety-related component is required, the replacement items must be withdrawn from controlled
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material storage, authorized by an approved ORF. The item will be installed and tested as specified in 50P VI.F.4.G.7.
- 11. Remove and perform In-Service Inspection on lid bolts.
Record results below.
By 9
In-Service Acceptance Criteria Bolts shall be visually inspected for proper identification, 83, stamped nn head. Bolts with evidence of obvious wear or damage
(>0.025") to the bolt shank or to the thread diameter, corrosion or improper identification shall be replaced with an approved replacement from controlled storage.
NOTE: Whenever a new lid bolt is used, perform the following checks to ensure the bolt does not bottom out in the blind hole during cask assembly.
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Page 4 of 12 LOADING CHECKLIST 11.
(Continued)
NOTE:
(Continued)
To verify proper bolt length of 3.00" k, the bolt shall be screwed into the cask without the lid or gasket until it bottoms.
3 The clearance between the bolt shoulder and cask mating surface shall be visually examined. This clearance shall not be more than the thickness of the cask lid in the area of bolting.
If this is not visibly obvious, the clearance and lid shall be measured to 11/32-inch and compared. Bolts with excessive i
length will have to be machined shorter.
Results:
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- 12. With certified radiation monitor present, carefully remove the lid
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from the cask. Accomplish this by rigging the cask lid to center point of the spreader bar with shackles and properly rated wire rope or nylon sling. The length of the lid removal rigging must be longer than the spreader bar lifting slings. While removing lid, survey cask cavity for excessive dose rate.
Inspect lid underside and gasket sealing surface for obvious damage. Also, visually inspect pressure relief valve and reducing adapter fitting for damage.
Inspect pressure relief valve to insure that the lock wire with lead seal is in place on valve and that the valve outlet is clear. Record results below. Set lid down and disconnect from the crane.
By 0
Results:
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- 13. Remove empty fuel shipping basket from the cask cavity using
'the auxiliary hoist. Visually inspect the basket for signs of I
physical / mechanical damage or defects such as side and/or bottom plate deformation and/or misalignment, or other signs of abuse.
Visually inspect the accessible side plate welds for defects such as cracks greater than k-inch in length or deterioration.
If any l
damage is found, notify Manager, DES, and record finding / inspection results below. Inspect the cask cavity and remove any debris that might be found (survey carefully).
Insert basket into cask.
l CAUTION: The basket weighs between 200 and 300 pounds.
Basket #
OK, Inserted Into Cask By 9
For initial shipment locate the stainless steel fuel shipping basket and transport to the 3rd Floor Zone.
Inspect the basket
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l for damage.
If damage is found, notify the Manager, DES.
Record inspection results below.
Insert shipping basket into the cask.
Results:
Basket #
OK, Inserted Into Cask By 9
or other damage.
If damage is found, notify the Manager DES.
The replacement criteria for the lid gasket is annually or when damaged to the point where sealing capacity is affected, whichever occurs first. Record inspection results below. See 4.G.7.c.(1)(a).
By 9
l Results:
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Rev. 1 Page 6 of 12 LOADING CHECKLIST 15.
Remove the stainless steel plugs from ';he fill valve on the side of the cask and the drain valve on top of the cask.
Inspect drain and fill valves for danage,.and check the valves to insure they operate normally.
Inspect drain line nipple for damage. Record inspection results below. Open the fill valve and close the drain valve.
See 4.G.7.i.3.
Results:
Drain Valve and Drain Line Nipple OK, Valve Closed By 0
Fill Valve OK, Valve Open By 0
- 16. Using the polar crane, place.ttie stcinless steel floor plate on the canal floor. This is done to protect the canal liner and to prevent contamination from grinding into the bottom of the cask.
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CAUTION: Insure there a're no small objects on the canal floor where the floor plate is to be located, as' this could result in canal liner damage.
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NOTE: It is necessary to pressure test the cask when it is empty of water in order to successfully test the drain, fill and PRV valves.
Replace lid on the cask.
Insure the lid gasket and backup ring i
are in place. Secure lid to cask by installing the lid bolts and thair flat washers. Torque the lid bolts to 50 ft-lb using a calibrated torque wrench and a 1-1/8-inch 6-point socket using a crisscross tightening pattern.
Leave lid rigged to center point i
of the spreader bar.
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NOTE: The torque value of 50 ft-lb should be sufficient to guarantee lid gasket sealing with an internal cask pressure of 15 h psig.
If lid gasket leaks during pressure test, it will be necessary
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to increase the torque value on the lid bolts.
Increase torque value in 10 ft-lb increments, rot to exceed 100 ft-lb, until total gasket sealing is accomplished.
Torque Required To Affect Sealing
Rev. 1 Page 7 of 12 LOADING CHECKLIST 18.
Attach the pressure test assenbly air line to the fill valve.
Open the fill valve and check that the drain valve is shut.
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19.
Insert the crane lifting hook into cask lifting ears.
Raise cask and position over the canal.
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20.
Wet down the cask with potable water.
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21.
Lower the cask into the canal until it is covered with
-6 inches of water.
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22.
Pressurize the cask to 15 psig using the pressure test assembly regulator, and isolate the air supply to assure that the cavity is at 15 psig. Allow cask to remain pressurized under water for 15 minutes. Observe water for air bubbles issuing from the cask lid seal or in the vicinity of the drain valve and
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the pressure relief valve (PRV).
If no air bubbles are observed to issue from the lid seal, drain and PRV valves, the components have met their In-Service Acceptance criteria.
PRV and Drain Valve Leak Tight By 9
23.
Raise cask out of the water; shut the fill valve; secure air supply; vent pressure off of the test assembly to the E-3 exhaust system; and disconnect air line from fill valve.
Attach the air line to the drain valve. Open the drain valve and pressurize the cask to 15 psig with the test assembly regulator.
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Lower the. cask into the canal until the fill valve is -6 inches under water. Allow the cask to remain so for 15 minutes. Observe the water for bubbles issuing from the fill valve and/or valve area.
If no air bubbles are observed to issue from the fill valve, the valve has met its In-Service Acceptance Criteria.
NOTE:
If any issuance of air is observed from any of the three valves tested above, that valve will be replaced in accordance with 50P VI.F.4.G.7.
The valve will then be retested with results noted under the appropriate step of this procedure.
Fill Valve Leak Tight By 0
25.
Raise the cask out of the water. Secure the air supply and open the pressure test assembly vent valve, venting the air in the 4
cask so that the vent line discharges into the E-3 exhaust duct.
Disconnect the air line from the drain valve, and shut the drain
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valve. Open the fill valve.
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26.
Remove lid bolts and flat washer from the cask lid.
Insure cask lid is still rigged to spreader bar center point.
Position cask over the canal.
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27.
Carefully lower the cask to the canal floor, taking care not to contact any subsurface structures or objects. Gently set cask down on the floor plate.
By 28.
Disconnect lifting hooks from the cask lifting ears. Raise the spreader bar and, thus, the cask lid and remove them from the canal.
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29.
Place cask lid down on third floor and disconnect it from the spreader bar. Raise the spreader bar and center the crane over the canal. Move crane trolley to far end of the canal,
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thus renoving the crane as an obstacle to the fuel transfer.
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Rev. 1 Page 9 of 12 LOADING CHECKLIST 30.
Using a cut fuel hook tool, transfer, one at a time, the following 10 cut fuel elements and/or cut control followers to the cask.
NOTE:
Identify and verify the number of each element before loading.
Make sure each element easily slips into its slot and " bottoms" when inserted into the fuel shipping basket. If an element binds during insertion and/or does not " bottom", the loading operation will halt. The basket will be unloaded (elements to be returned to their original locations) and the suspect element and fuel shipping basket position inspected. The l
Manager, DES, will be notified.
Initial Present Identi fied/ Verified Time /Date Element Location To 700 Cask Completed
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31.
Insuring lid gasket and backup ring are in place, position the lid on the cask and attach lifting hooks to cask lifting ears.
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l 32.
With a certified radiation monitor present, raise the cask up and out of the water. Make a complete survey of the cask as it clears the water.
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NOTE: If an excessive dose rate (150 mrem /hr) is discovered, lower cask under water and notify the Facility Protection Specialist.
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33.
Close the fill valve on the side of the cask.
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- 34. Rinse off cask with potable water.
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- 35. Secure lid to cask. Insuring all lid bolts are equipped with a required. flat washer, install lid bolts in cask lid. Torque lid bolts to 100 t 5 ft-lb using a calibrated torque wrench, a 1-1/8-inch 6-point socket and a torque wrench calibration curve.
Tighten the bolts in a crisscross pattern starting at 50 ft-lb and increasing in 25 ft-lb increments to the final torque value of 10015 ft-1b.
All Lid Bolts Torqued To 100 ft-lb.
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Torque Wrench Last Calibrated On By 9
- 36. Attach the pressure test assembly air line to fill valve.
Open the fill line valve. Lower the cask into the canal until it is completely covered with =6 inches of water.
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- 37. Pressurize the cask to 15 psig using the pressure test assembly regulator. Allow cask to remain pressurized for 15 minutes while observing the water for bubbles. This is primarily a pressure test of the lid gasket sealing function.
If no bubbles issue from the lid gasket or any other area of the cask, the cask has successfully been leak tested.
Cask Satisfactorily Leak Tested.
By 9
l Pressure Gages Last Calibrated On By 9
- 38. Raise the cask out of the water and rinse thoroughly with potable water.
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- 39. Decontaminate the cask to <100 cpm (8,y) and <200 dpm (a) per total object smeared.
Do not use organic solvents or spray paint
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or Massilin cloths to clean casks. Use composite padding, soap and water or a collating agent such as Radiacwash.
Cask Decontaminated By 9
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- 40. Upon completion of the last cask loading, remove the stainless steel floor plate from the canal floor and store wrapped in plastic on the third floor.
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NOTE: Survey carefully when removing floor plate from the water.
- 41. After at least four hours from the time of the cask loading, withdraw a one-liter water sample from the inside of the cask as follows. Connect a length of Tygon drain tubing to the drain valve on top of the cask. Connect the air line from the pressure test assembly to the fill valve on the side of the cask. Open the fill and drain valves and pressurize the cask to 1 to 2)sig.
Open the drain valve and drain 2.1 gallons of cask water into a marked container. Obtain a one-liter water sample from the cask in the sample bottle. Drain 2 more gallons of water from the cask I
into the marked container.
(Note: The Certificate of Compliance for the Model 700 cask requires that there be at least 1,000 cubic inches of free air void in the cask. This is equal to the 4.33 k
gallons removed from the cask.) Close the drain valve and remove the Tygon drain tubing. Secure air supply to the pressure test assembly. Vent cask pressure to the E-3 exhaust duct with the pressure test assembly vent valve. C1nse the fill valve.
Remove the air line from the fill valve. Send sample to Analytical Chemistry for alpha and beta / gamma analysis.
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NOTE: Record on sample bottle the time and date the sample was taken and analysis required.
l 70 Sample Alpha Beta / Gamma NOTE: Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 71.35(a)(4) has upper limits on cask water activity of 1 x 10-1 pCi/ml (a) and 5 pCi/ml (B /y).
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4 Rev. 1 LOADING CHECKLIST Page 12 of 12 42.
Insert and tighten the stainless steel pipe plugs in the openings of the fill and drain valves. Use Teflon tape thread sealant on the pipe plug threads.
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43.
Transfer cask to first floor of containment and place on the cask trailer.
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Request a certified radiation monitor to perform a detailed radiation survey of cask.
Cask Surveyed and Released; Survey #
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45.
Attach safety wire to lid bolts and attached Type E tamper-safe seal #
obtained from the S.S. Custodian.
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46.
Transfer cask to exterior of containment and spot under A-frame crane.
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Checklist completed; second party verification:
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APPENDIX C Spent Fuel Shipment #
Cask #
Date MODEL 700 SHIELDED SHIPPING CONTAINER FINAL INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST 1.
Place two pieces of duct tape approximately four inches long in an approximate cross pattern over each of the two drain holes in the base.
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Place cask in its base. Observe and align the orientation marks on the cask and base.
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Install top spacer on cask.
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Install cask hold-down devices securing the cask to its base
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, for transportation to Hillside Storage.
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Perform visual inspection of the cask and its components.
a.
Top spacer in place.
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b.
Lid bolts lockwired and Type-E tamper-safe seal in place. By 0
Stainless steel pipe plugs installed in the cask fill c.
and drain valves.
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d.
Pressure relief valve outlet opening clehr and lockwire with lead seal in place.
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Transport cask in its base to Hillside Storage and spot under the hoist.
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Remove cask hold-down devices from the cask and base.
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FINAL INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST l
8.
Install overpack on its respective cask and base observing aligning orientation marks on the overpack and base.
Verify that the overpack marking is present and that the top replaceable tag reads " Radioactive Material Fissile N.O.S.".
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Install and tighten the eight 2-inch jacket hex bolts.
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NOTE:
Flat washers are generally used with these bolts.
Use, however, is optional.
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Insure all old labels are removed from the sides of the overpack.
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Install a Type-E tamper-safe seal #
between overpack and base in provided holes.
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Load Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container onto trailer.
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Observe the certified radiation monitor survey the tractor-trailer with container on the trailer.
Survey #
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Periodically observe carrier representative tie down the Model 700 Shielded Shipping Container to the trailer.
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Instruct driver to stop in turnout south of Building 106 and check out with Shipping & Receiving prior to leaving the site. By 9
NOTE:
DOT shipping, labeling, marking and placarding l
will be placed or verified by T&MD (VNC).
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Checklist completed; second party verification:
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