ML20206N227
| ML20206N227 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | University of New Mexico |
| Issue date: | 06/30/1986 |
| From: | Williams F NEW MEXICO, UNIV. OF, ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8608260181 | |
| Download: ML20206N227 (3) | |
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REPORT ON FACILITY LICENSE NO. R-102 THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO AGN-201M REACTOR JULY 1, 1985 - JUNE 30, 1986 The University of New Mexico's AGN-201M reactor continues to be used extensively for teaching experiments as a part of our undergraduate and graduate programs.
These experiments include approach-to-critical, reactor period and reactivity measurements, importance function measurements, sample activation, control rod calibrations, and reactor power and neutron fluence measurements. The reactor is also used in support of our research programs.
The reactor is regularly used throughout the Fall, Spring and Summer sessions of the University.
All experiments have received prior approval from our Reactor Safeguards Advisory Committee and conform to radiological safety procedures developed by the University Radiation Control Committee.
No modifications or experiments involving violation of the reactor Technical Specifications have been performed.
The personnel assignments for the reporting period are summarized below:
Dean, College of Engineering Gerald W. May Chairman, Department of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering and Reactor Administrator Frank L. Williams Chief Reactor Supervisor (1 Jul 85 - 1 Feb 86)
David M. Woodall (1 Feb 86 - 1 Apr 86)
Gary W.
Cooper (1 Apr 86 - 21 May 86)
David M. Woodall (22 May 86 - 30 Jun 86)
Robert D.
Busch USNRC-licensed Senior Reactor Operators Glenn A. Whan J.
Craig Robertson David M. Woodall Robert D.
Busch Gary W.
Cooper USNRC-licensed Reactor Operator Charles W. Woodstock John Buksa Reactor Safeguards Advisory Committee Robert D.
Busch Robert A. Jefferson R.
Douglas O' Dell Jon A. Reuscher 8608260181 860630 DR ADOCK 05000252 PDR
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As required by the " Operator and Senior Operator Requalification Program", retraining sessions were conducted on 20 Aug 85 and 30 Apr 86.
Dr. Robertson passed away on March 13, 1986 and his license was terminated.
Dr'. Woodall resigned from the University on May 21, 1986 to accept an outsido employment offer.
He has been replaced on the Operations Committee and his Senior Reactor Operator's license has been terminated.
As of May 22, 1986, Dr.
Robert Busch assumed the duties of Chief Reactor Supervisor.
An operator training program was conducted in the 1985-86 academic year.
There were five operator trainees, Steve Ross, Steve Clement, Gary Lonz, Dr. Bret Simpkins, and Jay Weingardt.
The training sessions were held on 13 Feb 86, 20 Feb 86, 13 Mar 86, 27 Mar 86, 3 Apr 86 and 24 Apr 86.
In addition, a number of hours of reactor operations were scheduled for each operator trainee.
An NRC Examination has not been scheduled for the trainees at this time.
An application for re-licensing of the AGN-201M facility was submitted to the USNRC in June of 1986.
This included revisions of our security plan and safety analysis report, as well as changes in the format of the technical specifications.
The AGN-201M Reactor Facility is an essential part of our educational program, including public education, and continues to serve us well.
The use of the reactor from July of 1985 through June of 1986 was as follows:
Tvoe of Use Jul85-Jun86 Hours Faculty Research 1
Teaching 25 Operator Training and Requalification 9
Graduate Student Research 1
Class Demonstration 4
Total for Year 40 Yh6 Frank L. Williams Department Chairman and Reactor Administrator July 1986 P
The SM University of New Mexico DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND NUCLEAR ENGINEERING Albuquerque, NM 87131 Telephone 505: 277-5431 August 15, 1986 Director of Inspection and Enforcement US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
Dear Sir:
In conformance with 10CFR50.59, enclosed is a-brief statement on the status of.the University of New Mexico's AGN-20lM, Serial.
No,112, reactor facility as licensed under Facility License Number R-102, Docket Number 50-252.
Sincerely, f
hW Fr k liiams, Chairman Chemical and Nuclear Engineering and Reactor Administrator FW/kml cc: Ralph Cooley, USNRC, Region IV Reactor Administrator Chief Reactor Supervisor (2)
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