ML20137G244
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| Site: | 07001721 |
| Issue date: | 03/09/1982 |
| From: | Maki C CLEVELAND-CLIFFS IRON CO. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
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S 02 The enclosed information and drawings, submitted in duplicate, is to request an amendment to our Special Nuclear Material License SNM 1492, Docket No. 70-1721, for authorirstion to possess and use a NOLA system supplied to Empire Iron Mining Company by Texas Nuclear.
The Empire Mine is located in Marquette County, Palmer, Michigan 49871.
This system contains the following radioactive material:
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Density Channel:
Texas Nuclear Model 5176 source holder, containing 500 millicuries of Cs-137, Texas Nuclear Model 570-57157C.
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Silicon Channel:
Neutron On-Line Analyzer (NOLA), containing 3.0 grams of Plutonium 238-Beryllium, fabricated to the specifications shown on the enclosed drawing "Pu-238-Be Source Capsule" by Monsanto Research Corporation.
The cabinet called a " counter" as shown on the enclosed drawing "NOLA I Silica Analyzer" contains a NaI (TI) 4" x 5" detector. This -2 detector c9ntains an Am-241 source. The activity ranges from 5 x 10 to 5 x 10 4 microcuries. (0.05 to 0.0005 microcuries). The active crystal surrounded by an efficient reflector is hermetically sealed in an aluminum housing. This Am-241 light pulser is fabricated by the Harshaw Chemical Company (Reference attached description, Type /Model AMK 312 G312K), and is used for internal stabilization of electronics only.
The following pages contain a complete description of this entire system, and the conditions under which it will be used.
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Enclosures:
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Texas Nuclear Technical Writeup in duplicate 2.
Texas Nuclear Drawing No. PQ 77-328-1 3.
Texas Nuclear Drawing No. D-534 4.
Texas Nuclear Drawing No. D0-MISC-2001 5.
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The slurry is cy-cled continuously through the irradiate cell and the de-
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The general layout of the N0LA System is shown on the drawing labeled "Nola I Silica Analyzer". The system will be installed in Empire Mine Concentrator Laboratory 2
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The principal hazards of concern in this system are:
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Exposure to radiation under emergency conditions; d)
Disposal of the activated materials.
Density Channel The density channel is shown in the drawing titled "Nola I Density Gauge".
The 5176 source head acts as a complete storage container for the 500 mci Cs-137 sealed source, Texas Nuclear Model 570-57157C, both prior -and subse-quent to installation of the system. The radiation levels one foot from any accessible surface are less than 0.5 mR/hr.
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If the use of the gauge is discontinued, the source will be returned to Texas Nuclear for disposal.
Silicon Channel The construction of the shield is detailed on the drawing titled " Neutron Source Shield" (see appendix) and schematically shown in the figure-titled i
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The Plutonium 238-Beryllium neutron source contains approximately 2.9 grams of Plutonium-238 as an oxide mixed with 15.2 grams of Beryllium. The neutron 8
emission rate of the source is 1.1 x 10 n/sec., and the source was fabri-cated to the specifications shown on the drawing labeled "Pu8Be-Source Cap-sule" by Monsanto Research Corporation, Dayton, Ohio.
1 An analysis of pressure build-up due to alpha particle decay of the contained Pu-238 was made. This analysis was based upon a maximum loading of 4.24 grams of Pu0, 80% enriched in Pu-238 at an initial pressure of one atmosphere. We 2
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We additionally said that 30% of the internal volume was void due to the approximate 70% compaction of theoretical density that one gets after pressing the Pu0 -Be pellet.
2 In the activation analysis system one can estimate the useful. life of the source to be 80 years, based on the r.equired sensitivity of the measurement.
This would mean a pressure build-up of approximately 400 psia.
One can calcu-late the bursting pressure of the inner capsule, using the tensile strength of 304 SS as 85,000 psi, to be greater than 6,400 psia.
Prototypes of this capsule have been tested under American National Standards Institute proced-ures and classified E43333.
Radiation exposure rates outside the neutron source shield are shown at typi-cal survey points on the drawing labeled " Neutron Source Shield". The source i
itself is shielded as shown, with lead and water on all sides except the top, which is covered by 33 inches of oil. This filling insures access to install
. or remove the teflon irradiation cell without undue radiation exposure (ref-erence Cell Check and Removal Procedure). The cover plate has a cable and lock to insure that only authorized personnel have access to the cell. As usual, the shield is massive and the exposure rates are very low due mainly to the high sensitivity of the system detectors rather than personnel exposure considerations. The sensitivity of these detectors also provides an additional margin of safety, since they will indicate a change in performance if some abnormality occurs.
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The large water shield also had a low water warning system consisting of a Cutler-Hammer Level Probe, located approximately one-half inch below the 4
tank top, and connected to a Cutler-Hammer standard duty fail safe relay.
The alarm circuit will indicate when the water level is approximately one inch below the tank top. At that time, one would not observe any appreciable increase in the dose rates as presented. Lights on the control panel indicate the status of the water level. A contact closure is also provided for remote alarms if desirable.
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2 Water replenishment, if ever. necessary, would be a manual operation as there is no provision for automatic filling.
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arrival of trained personnel to evaluate the situation. However, the dose j i fratesarenotsohighastoprecludemaintenanceonthetank.
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Additionally, note that the source it not unshielded if all the water is out of the tank. There is a 5 inch oil bath plus the irradiation cell and the 20 inch 0.D. lead half-annulus to consider.
In fact, except for near the floor level, and the tank end away from the large crystal detector, the total dose rates would not exceed 15 mrem /hr at the nearest point of the shield tank with no water.
Failure of the source inside the shield is remote at best. This type of cap-sule construction has been used for some time with few failures. Also, a j
failure of the source would change the optimized geometry and this would im-mediately affect the operation of the system. Therefore, we propose to leak test this source using the procedure entitled " Leak Test of Activation Analysis Sources", (see Appendix) at least once every six months under normal conditions, and at any other times the operational data lead us to suspect that some, source or_ cell abnormality has occurred.
In the event the leak test is positive, we will discontinue use of the system, secure the room.and await further instruc-tions from Texas Nuclear and the Empire Mine Safety Officer. We believe that even a ruptured scurce could be safely contained for some time in the shield with little probability that contamination would be a hazard outside the container.
The following are additional items that are an integral part of our program:
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The system will be installed by trained personnel of Texas Nuclear Corporation.
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Personnel will receive training in the oleration and hazards of the acti-u rt vation analysis system by Texas Nuclear personnel.
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Radiation surveys will be made at the time of installation by Texas Nuclear and copies will be retained for inspection.
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d) ~ Personnel working around the activation analysis system will not use per-sonnel monitors.
It is unlikely that any individual can approach a whole body dose of 0.125 rem per quarter.
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Personnel will not remove the source from the primary shield.
In the event that circumstances lead us to believe that the shield is no longer an integral unit, personnel will be removed from the area and Texas, Nuclear will be notified.
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The pumping system will not be turned off with material in the irradiate cell during nomal operation. Prior to shutdown, we will flush the sys-tem with water. To insure that no material remains in the irradiate cell, we will continue to flush and drain until the gamma spectrometer count rate approaches background.
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In the event the use of the system is discontinued, the removal and dis-posal of the radioactive material will be handled by Texas Nuclear.
These points and included procedures will be incorporated in the operations manual provided by Texas Nuclear.
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There is only very low _leve_l, radioactive _ waste _ generated _in_thi.s_ system.
In operation (reference " Schematic Representation of Nola I") a small sample of iron ore slurry is recirculated through the activate cell and ' count cell for five' minutes.
It can then be dumped either into a waste line or back into the produce line. None of the activated material is ever released to any area that directly connects to any life support chain.
The iron ore slurry has as its principal constituents Fe 02 3 (60-70%) and SiO2 (3-20%). Table I lists some data on tie more prominent activation re-actions. possible. Consider that in operation we put in 100 grams of iron ore for a five minute irradiation every cycle.
For neutron irradiations of this type, the formula Nn oS where A = Activity in curies f
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However, experimentally it has been determined, in a five minute count period, that the Si28(np)Al28 reaction produces about 1.5 x 10-2 pCi of A1 in the 28 system.
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All the other reactions, except Fe54 (n,y)Fe55 have comparable cross-sections, but will not produce as much radioactive material as the above reaction be-cause.their half-lives are long compared to'the irradiation time. Therefore, the saturation factor for these reactions is much smaller, ei In summary, we propose that no significant hazard exists either to employees or the general public, in the routine release of the amounts of radioactive
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NOLA Density System 1.
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Leak test once eve.:i three years.
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Insure that the source shutter is closed during all maintenance on the electronics and leak testing.
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NOLA Activation Analysis System 1.
Pu-238-Be emitting 1.1 x 10 n/sec.
2.. Radiation survey provided at installation and need not 3 be repeated.
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Leak Test once every six months.
(Leak Testing of Activation Analysis Sources)*
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Radiation fields under normal conditions of use are very low.
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The source is affixed to a plate at the bottom of the oil bath.
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Loss of the entire water shield does not preclude repair with the source in place.
The maximum radiation levels without the water shield would be approximately 15 millirem per hour at the tank.
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Empire Iron Mining Co. will not remove. the source.
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The slurry loop is always to be flushed with water prior to any shutdown.
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Removal of the irradiate cell requires the handling of slightly radioactive materials.
The activation products built-up will not create radiation fields that are high a)0pf in terms of significant dose.
One should be aware of them and, if appropriate instrumentation is available, monitor these fields during handling of the irradiate cell.
Gloves _should be wora during handling and the hands washed upon completion.
All components should be clea'Eca'and stored away from occupied areas until reassembly.
Familiarization with the " Cell Check and Removal Procedure" is advised.
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1 Drawing - Pu238-Be Source Capsule 2
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Texas Nuclear Page 1, Issue 4 April 4, 1978 LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - QT/lK 1-The gauge should not be dismantled or disassembled in order to leak test.
Testing of the external seams, flanges, and end plate is adequate.
Each kit is designed and supplied to test one gauge.
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If the gauge has a movable shutter, position the shutter actuator-to the closed position.
In the event that the shutter actuator 1
is frozen, or appears damaged, notify immediately:
Texas Nuclear Division Health Physics Section 512/836-0801, Ext. 310 or 311 2.
Remove the two cotton-tipped applicators and the bottle containing the wash solution.
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Hoisten the applicators in the solution and wipe the source holder surfaces, around seams and bolts, where contamination is most likely to appear.
The' radioactive material itself may be in a small, powder-like form and if the steel encapsulation fails, the material can appear on the exterior of the source holder at places where unwelded seams occur, around shaft bushings, or around bolt pene-trations. A drawing, if enclosed, or comments under " Additional Instructions", if any, will assist one in defining the areas to wipe.
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After wiping, place the applicators in the bottle (cotton down) and break the wooden stems off against the bottle edge so that the top can be resealed.
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of the applicators with the fingers following the wiping operation.
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Place the bottle containing the cotton tips back in the mailing tube, after securely sealing the bottle.
Identify the device tested, either on the enclosed drawing, or on a separate page.
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Place the information sheets back in the mailing tube and reseal.
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Use the self-addressed label to return to Texas Nuclear.
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Leak Test Procedure - QT/lK Page.2 NOTES Upon receipt, the applicators will be counted on appropriate laboratory instrumentation that has a demonstrated sensitivity and accuracy for the particular isotope being tested.
If the applicators are found to be free of contamination, a notice will be sent via mail in the form of a leak test certificate.
If the applicators are found to contain significant amounts of radioactive material, an emergency notification will be sent, i
via telephone or telegram, advising that the unit must be taken out of service and what additional actions should he taken. The sensitivity of the measurement will be stated on the leak test certificate.
-The Post Office Department regulations prohibit the shipment of radioactive material through the mail when the level of gamma radiation at the outer surface of the mailing tube exceed 0.5 milliroentgens per hour.
Therefore, the mailing tube should be surveyed with an appropriate radiation detector, when such is available, prior to mailing.
If the levels exceed 0.5 milli-roentgens per hour, notify Texas Nulcear for further instructions.
If after reading ~these instructions there is still some question as to procedure, please contact Texas Nuclear Health Physics before proceeding.
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The operator should shut off the input of slurry, actuate the main valve, and open the water flush valve to clean j
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Ldak test the source according to the Leak Test Procedure, and do not proceed on cell removal until the results of the test are received.
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If leak test results are negative, proceed with cell removal as outlined below and in the section titled
" Removal of Activate Cell (reference Inner Source Shield Assembly Drawing).
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Cover the working area at the top of the tank with absorbent material.
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Position a plastic pan nearby so that the encapsulation cell l
can be Iifted up through the oil and placed in the pan with no spillage.
Handle the cell with rubber gloves which can be easily washed.
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Measure the radiation exposure rates from the encapsulation cell to insure that the levels are low enough to proceed.
For example, exposure rates at the surface of the cell up to 25 mR/hr should be considered acceptable.
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Check the oil level with the di~p stick.
In the event the oil level is significantly below normal, close and lock the cover and notify Texas Nuclear Division, Health Physics, immediately.
Area code 512 - 836-0801, extension 310.
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With the source and cell in position, dip out two to four ounces h
of shiel,d fluid from down near the top of the ce11, and pour it into the sample bottle supplied with the test kit.
Close and lock the top cover plate.
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Cap'the bottle and tape the top closed to provide a positive seal.
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Fill in the provided sheet with full identification, including model number, serial number, and date.
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Place the bottle in the mailing tube and send as follows:
Texas Nuclear Division P. O.
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HEALTH PHYSICS Upon receipt of the oil sample, the fluid will be diluted in HCL (1-normal) and then filtered.
It will then be evaporated to dryness and counted for alpha contamination.
If found free of contamination, a' notice will be sent via air mail, in the form of a leak test certi-ficato, that the source is leak free.
If the oil is found to contain detectable amounts of alpha contamination, notification will be sent, via telephone or telegram, advising that the oil bath should not be opened and that an additional leak test sample is to be taken and sent by air to Texas Nuclcar for analysis.
If the second sample contains alpha contamination, notification will be sent advising that Texas Nuclear personnel will be cent to remove the source for return to the manufacturer.
Undor no circumstances is the shield to be opened during this period of time.
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RE: License Amendment SNM 1492 Docket 70-1721 NN Gentlemen:
5E The enclosed information, submitted in triplicate, is to supportw ur request for amending our Special Nuclear Material License SNM 1492, Docket No._ 70-1721 to add a Texas Nuclear NALA Model MA-80 Silica Analyzer. The gauge contains a Pu-238-Be source with an activity of S ci.
This analyzer will be purchased from The Hanna Mining Company, Hibbing, MN, License No. SNM-1864, Docket No. 070-02914.
The NALA Silica Analyzer is to be installed at the Empire Mine, Marquette Township, Palmer, Michigan.
The installation, calibration and initial check out of this device will be carried out with the assistance of Texas Nuclear Corporation personnel. Upon completion of the installation the equipment will be operated by ou personnel.
2 The equipment will be operated in a manner prescribed by the manufacturer. If at any time difficulties should arise which require opening ei the source enclosure, the assistance of Texas Nuclear personnel will be requested.
In the event the use of this analyzer is discontinued, the removal and disposal of the radioactive material will be handled by Texas Nuclear.
All other conditions of the license w!11 remain the s me.
Very truly yours, THE CLEVELAND-CLIFFS IRON COMPANY
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