ML20202C495

Responds to Phone Call Re Specific Question Concerning Use of Magsteer Pipline Crawler

ML20202C495
Person / Time
Issue date:	10/03/1996
From:	Steven Baggett NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS)
To:	Wenslawski F NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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subjects Fam' dated 10/2/96 - ASCO, INC use of a Magsteer pipline crawler.

i In response to our phone call and the specific questions in the fax.-

i The device uses an approved radiography device model 865. No other NRC l

approval is necessary.

Recause the Magsteer does-not require the user to modify the device nor does its.use affect the safety features of the model 865 radiography camera, Magsteer is not associated equiteent, as we have defined it.

The current licensing practice for radiography and in this licensees case the l

use of pipeliners is also applicaole to the use of this device. Although l

because it moves it will be a challenge for the user to keep a move restricted It will be interesting to see if this systern will lower worker dose area.

because of eliminating the need to change film or not.

The device does bring into question NRC's general definition of radiography, i

is to product an image. We'will keep this in mind during the revision to part 34 currently underway.

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Dear Mr. Vigman:

no Mag 6teerm pipeline crawler, model #MSXG1, is designed to carry an Amersham 865 Gamma Projectcr for performing real-time radiographicinspections of pipelines.

DeImbrsham 865 projector can be used exactly as provided f:cen the manufacturer and there is no change in the fcrm or function of the projector when used with the Mag 6:eer" eraw!cr. The projector is simply recured into the open cargo bay of the crawl.r by the field operator after the crawler is attached to the pipeline. The rod whlen extends from the 865 pro}ector to show positive visualindication of the t our c positf on is left un obstructed and visible when the projector is mounted in the crawler.

Please contact me if there is any additionalinformation required.

Sincerely, phn A. Parsicy owner Envison Product Design

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ASCC Inspection Services possesses the most current, state of the art, spedalized inspection l

equipment in service today. We are proud to be the leader in inspection technology. The j

MagStecnu Crawler and stand alone OpenVisionm imager are unique pieces of equipment tha j

i allow our inspection services to be the most accurate, time saving, and cost effective in the mah i

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oilindustry pojects in Alaska. ASCG Inspection Services is

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Inspections using the MagSteeriu and OpenVision.o imager for interested clients or buyers world wide.

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if you haven't yet dedded a direct equipment purchase makes sense for your-business, ASCG inspection Services is available to use our equipment to work for you to satisfy the

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owning this latest technology, we are also availabic to provide training for your inspe'ctors to use the equipment. Whatever your needs, we will work with you to meet them.

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i STAND ALONE OPENVISIONiu IM AGEll The OpenVisionm Imager provides instant, filmless radiography and is manufactured as a j

stand alone unit which can be used with or without the Magsteerm Crawler. The advantages of this imager over conventional inspection rnethods are several. For instance:

• Images are instantly displayed on the screen.

You know immediately whether the equipment is in the right position for the view you want.

• Ileal time responsiveness. You know immediately if there is a problem. You know i

immediately if you need to take another view of the area.

• No re takes arr necessary.

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• Our experience Indicates a substantial increase in image productivity compared with conventional methods using the same 2 person crew.

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Measurements for evaluation of problem areas are j

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• Film costs, processing time, and the associated ym hazardous waste disposal problems are climinated.

The full range of applications for the stand alone,

,l' OpenVisioniu imager are just beginning to be realized.

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The My;3teenu Crawler and OpenVisionni Imager designed and manufactured by Envision, an Alaska. owned business, are a l

revolutionary bmak-thmugh in Real Time Radioscopy technology.

ASCG Inspedion Services is currently the only inspection company that owns and operates the crawler and stand alone units for RTR l

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This new equipment allows full-service, cost effective inspections to be performed in the oil, nuticar power, gas, electric, and chemical Industiles.

The MagSteern. is a mbotic vehicle designed for Real-Time X Ray or Gamma Ray inspection of pipelines in the harsh arctic environment of the North Slope of Alaska. It has powerful magnetic wheels which allow the crawler to trav-el on steel pipelines from 8 inches to 30 inches in diameter in any orientation, including vertically. On board computers automatically steer the crawler to maintain any viewing angle desired.

The MagSteeriu system is the first equipment of its kind to allow 1

remote deployment and retraction of a light weight, real time imager around a pipe. As obstacles are encountered, such as pipe supports, the operator can retract the

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and then re deploy the imager to continue the inspection. Therefore, several thousand feet of pipe can be inspected in a single day i

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above-ground internal and external corrosion inspection vs. conventional methods.

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for a wor).er to climb on top of the pipe to operate it. This also eliminates the costs of extensive j

scaffolding typically used to acce;5 pipe.

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License:

50-29015-01 Amendment:

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4 Docket: 030-31760 Licensee: ASCG Incorporated Certification of Application Review for a Part 30, 40, and 70 License t

I certify that I have reviewed the appilcation dated July 10, 1996, as supplemented by any letters referenced in the license in accordance with

-guidance provided by the Office of Nuclear Materials Safety and Safeguards a)plicable Standard Review Plan and associated checklist and have concluded 11at:

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If the license is being terminated, I have received adequate document % tion to demonstrate that all radioactive materials-and contamination possessed under this license has been properly removed and the licensee's facilities are suitable for unrestricted use, or that the radioa'ctive material is covered by another valid license.

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For a new license, X

amendment, or renewal:

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The application is for a purpose authorized by the Act; (2)

The applicant's proposed equipment and facilities are adequate to protect health and minimize danger to life or property; (3)

The applicant is qualified by training and ex>erience to use the material for the purpose requested in suc1 manner as to protect health and minimize danger to life; (4)

The applicant satisfies any special requirements contained in Parts 32-40 and 70; and (5)

The application is not for commercial waste disposal by land burial or for any other activity which the Commission has determined will significantly affect the quality of the environment.

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CHECKLIST f%g FOR DETERMINING WHEN SIGNIFICANT l

LICENSING ACTION HAS TAKEN PLACE

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THAT MAY REO.UIRE AN ADDITIONAL ONSITE INSPECTION If recent licensing actions have resulted in one of the following, regional management should determine the need for performing an onsite inspection prior to the next routine inspection:

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Does the licensing action result in increased authorization for types and quantities of radioactive material that could result in a significant potential fre increased radiation exposure to the public and occupational workers?

(V)No

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) Yes Note: This can be identified by a change to a higher priority, i.e, from a Priority 2 to a Priority 1 license. Another " rule-of-thumb" for identifying a significant change in this area would be an increase in the authorized quantity from a millicurie amount to a curie amount.

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Does the licensing action authorize a physical move of a facility or authorize use at a temporary job site (s)?

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Does the licensing action authorize satellite facilities where material 3.

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Does the licensing action increase the types of uses or disposal (incineration) of radioactive materials?

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Does the licensing action significantly increase the number of authorized users?

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IDENTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICANT LICENSING ACTION License No: 50 - 270 /6 'Ol Licensee:

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POSSIBLE NEED FOR ONSITE INSPECTION BEFORE ROUTINE INSPECTION An onsite inspection of the licensee identified above should be considered, due to a recent significant licensing action involving one or more of the criteria described below.

Additional information is attached.

LICENSE REVIEWER CIRCLE ALL ITEMS THAT APPLY Increased types and quantities I

Physical move or tert @y jof site i

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