ML22053A305
| ML22053A305 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 02/22/2022 |
| From: | Janice Nguyen Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | |
| Khan M | |
| References | |
| Download: ML22053A305 (12) | |
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Overview of Operator Licensing Examination for Research and Test Reactors John Nguyen, RTR Chief Examiner Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility Oversight Branch U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission March 1, 2022
Research Reactors Staffing Small Operation Staff <5
- Reactor Director (SRO)
- 1 or 2 reactor operators Large Operation Staff 20 or more
- Director, Reactor Manager
- Operations Staff (SROs
+ ROs)
- Engineering &
Maintenance
- Administration Outside Support
- RSO/HP Technician
- Administrative Services
- Human Resources
- Contracts / Purchasing
US NRC OPERATOR LICENSING APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS 10 CFR Part 55 50.34(b)
(8) 50.54(i-1) 50.54(k)
(m)
Part 20 2.103(b)
(2)
Part 2 50.74
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1478/sr1478r2.pdf Operator Licensing Examiner Standards for Research Reactors
5-14 Initial License Application Eligibility ANSI/ANS-15.4 Medical Requirements ANSI/ANS 3.4-1983 ANSI/ANS 3.4-1996 ANSI/ANS 15.4
6-14Property "ANSI code" (as page type) with input value "ANSI/ANS 15.4</br></br>6-14" contains invalid characters or is incomplete and therefore can cause unexpected results during a query or annotation process. Eligibility: Reactor Operator Eligibility: Senior Reactor Operator Initial License Application
10-14 Include a representative selection of questions on the knowledge and abilities needed to perform licensed duties at the applicable facility and at the exam level Written Examination for RO: 10 CFR 55.41; for SRO: 10 CFR 55.43 Written Examination
- Reactor Theory
- Thermodynamics
- Facility Operating Characteristics Category A
- Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures
- Radiological Controls Category B
- Facility and Radiation Monitoring Systems Category C Minimum number of questions contained in each category varies from 10 to 20 questions depending upon complexity of the reactor facility.
11-4 Demonstrate understanding and ability to perform 13 items identified in 10 CFR 55.45(a). For example:
Operating Test
12-14 Divided into three major categories:
Operating Test Category A
- Administrative control of the facility
- Radiation protection
- Emergency plan and implementation
- Fuel movements
- Security plan Category B
- System design and operation Category C
- Scenarios to evaluate operator competency in all required K/As
- Instrument malfunctions
- Component malfunctions
- Major transients (Earthquake / Pool leakage / Fuel failure)
All applicants must perform a reactor startup.
Examination Report 13-14 License OR Denial letter issued documents the results of the examination, including generic strengths and weaknesses include a copy of the written examination with the answer key
14-11 Requalification Examination Required to be conducted for continuous period not to exceed 24 months in duration Must include a comprehensive requalification written examination and an annual operating test Requalification programs are site specific with respect to the number and topics of lectures to be covered in the program. Formal classes, labs, self study or meeting attendance may be required (10CFR55.59 )
Medical examination required every 2 years
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