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| title = Examination Report No. 50-182/OL-16-01, Purdue University Training Reactor | | title = Examination Report No. 50-182/OL-16-01, Purdue University Training Reactor | ||
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January 20, 2016
Robert S. Bean, Ph.D. Director of Radiation Laboratories Purdue University School of Nuclear Engineering 400 Central Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47904-2017
SUBJECT:
EXAMINATION REPORT NO. 50-182/OL-16-01, PURDUE UNIVERSITY TRAINING REACTOR
Dear Dr. Bean:
During the week of January 4, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administered operator licensing examinations at your Purdue University training nuclear reactor. The examinations were conducted according to NUREG-1478, "Operator Licensing Examiner Standards for Research and Test Reactors," Revision 2. Examination questions and preliminary findings were discussed with you at the conclusion of the examinations.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 2.390, a copy of this letter and the enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. The NRC is forwarding the individual grades to you in a separate letter which will not be released publicly. Should you have any questions concerning this examination, please contact Ms. Michele DeSouza at (301) 415-1169 or via e-mail Michele.DeSouza@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Anthony J. Mendiola, Chief Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Docket No. 50-182
Enclosures:
- 1. Examination Report No. 50-182/OL-16-01
- 2. Written examination
cc: w/o enclosures: See next page
Robert S. Bean, Ph.D. January 20, 2016 Director of Radiation Laboratories
Purdue University School of Nuclear Engineering 400 Central Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47904-2017
SUBJECT:
EXAMINATION REPORT NO. 50-182/OL-16-01, PURDUE UNIVERSITY TRAINING REACTOR
Dear Dr. Bean:
During the week of January 4, 2016, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) administered operator licensing examinations at your Purdue University training nuclear reactor. The examinations were conducted according to NUREG-1478, "Operator Licensing Examiner Standards for Research and Test Reactors," Revision 2. Examination questions and preliminary findings were discussed with you at the conclusion of the examinations.
In accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 2.390, a copy of this letter and the enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. The NRC is forwarding the individual grades to you in a separate letter which will not be released publicly. Should you have any questions concerning this examination, please contact Ms. Michele DeSouza at (301) 415-1169 or via e-mail Michele.DeSouza@nrc.gov.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Anthony J. Mendiola, Chief Research and Test Reactors Oversight Branch Division of Policy and Rulemaking Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Docket No. 50-182
Enclosures:
- 1. Examination Report No. 50-182/OL-16-01
- 2. Written examination
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Test, Research, and Training
Reactor Newsletter University of Florida 202 Nuclear Sciences Center Gainesville, FL 32611
ENCLOSURE 1 U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OPERATOR LICENSING INITIAL EXAMINATION REPORT REPORT NO.: 50-182/OL-16-01
FACILITY DOCKET NO.: 50-182
FACILITY LICENSE NO.: R-87
FACILITY: Purdue University Training Reactor
EXAMINATION DATES: January 6-7, 2016
SUBMITTED BY: ____________
/RA/ ___________ ___01/15/2016
_ Michele DeSouza, Chief Examiner Date
SUMMARY
- During the week of January 4, 2016, the NRC administered operator licensing examinations to two Senior Reactor Operator Instant (SRO-I) candidates. All Senior Reactor Operator candidates passed all applicable portions of the examinations.
REPORT DETAILS
- 1. Examiners: Michele DeSouza, Chief Examiner, NRC
- 2. Results:
RO PASS/FAILSRO PASS/FAIL TOTAL PASS/FAILWritten 0/02
/02/0 Operating Tests 0/0202/0 Overall 0/02
/02/0 3. Exit Meeting:
Michele C. DeSouza, Chief Examiner, NRC Robert S. Bean, Ph.D., Facility Director Upon completion of the examinations, the NRC Examiners met with facility staff
representatives to discuss the results.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the NRC examiners thanked the facility for their support in the administration of the examinations.
ENCLOSURE 2 U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION NON-POWER REACTOR LICENSE EXAMINATION FACILITY: Purdue University Training Reactor REACTOR TYPE: Lockheed DATE ADMINISTERED: 01/06/2016
CANDIDATE: _______________________
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE: Answers are to be written on the Answer sheet provided. Attach all Answer sheets to the examination. Point values are indicated in parentheses for each question. A 70% in each category is required to pass the examination. Examinations will be picked up three (3) hours after the examination starts.
% OF CATEGORY % OF CANDIDATE'S CATEGORY VALUE TOTAL SCORE VALUE CATEGORY 20.00 33.3 A. REACTOR THEORY, THERMODYNAMICS AND FACILITY OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
19.00 33.3 B. NORMAL AND EMERGENCY OPERATING PROCEDURES AND RADIOLOGICAL CONTROLS
19.00 33.3 C. FACILITY AND RADIATION MONITORING SYSTEMS 58.00 % TOTALS FINAL GRADE
All work done on this examination is my own. I have neither given nor received aid.
______________________________________
Candidate's Signature
Category A - Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, & Facility Operating Characteristics A N S W E R S H E E T Multiple Choice (Circle or X your choice)
If you change your Answer, write your selection in the blank.
A01 a b c d ___
A02 a b c d ___
A03 a ___ b ___ c ___ d ___ (0.25 each)
A04 a b c d ___
A05 a b c d ___
A06 a b c d ___
A07 a b c d ___
A08 a b c d ___
A09 a b c d ___
A10 a b c d ___
A11 a b c d ___
A12 a b c d ___
A13 a b c d ___
A14 a b c d ___
A15 a b c d ___
A16 a b c d ___
A17 a b c d ___
A18 a b c d ___
A19 a b c d ___
A20 a b c d ___
(***** END OF CATEGORY A *****)
Category B - Normal/Emergency Operating Procedures and Radiological Controls A N S W E R S H E E T Multiple Choice (Circle or X your choice)
If you change your Answer, write your selection in the blank.
B01 a b c d ___
B02 a b c d ___
B03 a b c d ___
B04 a b c d ___
B05 a b c d ___
B06 a b c d ___
B07 a b c d ___
B08 a b c d ___
B09 a ____ b ____ c ____ d ____ (0.25 each)
B10 a b c d ___
B11 a b c d ___
B12 a b c d ___
B13 a b c d ___
B14 a b c d ___
B15 a b c d ___
B16 a ___ b ___ c ___ d ___ (0.25 each)
B17 a b c d ___
B18 a b c d ___
B19 a b c d ___
(***** END OF CATEGORY B *****)
Category C - Facility and Radiation Monitoring Systems A N S W E R S H E E T Multiple Choice (Circle or X your choice)
If you change your Answer, write your selection in the blank.
C01 a b c d ___
C02 a b c d ___
C03 a b c d ___
C04 a b c d ___
C05 a b c d ___
C06 a b c d ___
C07 a b c d ___
C08 a b c d ___
C09 a ___ b ___ c ___ d ___ (0.25 each)
C10 a b c d ___
C11 a ___ b ___ c ___ (0.33 each)
C12 a b c d ___
C13 a b c d ___
C14 a b c d ___
C15 a b c d ___
C16 a b c d ___
C17 a b c d ___
C18 a _____ b _____ c _____ d _____ (0.5 each)
(***** END OF CATEGORY C *****) (********** END OF EXAMINATION **********)
NRC RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR LICENSE EXAMINATIONS During the administration of this examination the following rules apply:
- 1. Cheating on the examination means an automatic denial of your application and could result in more severe penalties.
- 2. After the examination has been completed, you must sign the statement on the cover sheet indicating that the work is your own and you have neither received nor given assistance in completing the examination. This must be done after you complete the examination.
- 3. Restroom trips are to be limited and only one candidate at a time may leave. You must avoid all contacts with anyone outside the examination room to avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheating.
- 4. Use black ink or dark pencil only to facilitate legible reproductions.
- 5. Print your name in the blank provided in the upper right-hand corner of the examination cover sheet and each Answer sheet.
- 6. Mark your Answers on the Answer sheet provided. USE ONLY THE PAPER PROVIDED AND DO NOT WRITE ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE PAGE.
- 7. The point value for each question is indicated in [brackets] after the question.
- 8. If the intent of a question is unclear, ask questions of the examiner only.
- 9. When turning in your examination, assemble the completed examination with examination questions, examination aids and Answer sheets. In addition turn in all scrap paper.
- 10. Ensure all information you wish to have evaluated as part of your Answer is on your Answer sheet. Scrap paper will be disposed of immediately following the examination.
- 11. To pass the examination you must achieve a grade of 70 percent or greater in each category.
- 12. There is a time limit of three (3) hours for completion of the examination.
EQUATION SHEET
DR - Rem, Ci - curies, E - Mev, R - feet
1 Curie = 3.7 x 10 10 dis/sec 1 kg = 2.21 lb 1 Horsepower = 2.54 x 10 3 BTU/hr 1 Mw = 3.41 x 10 6 BTU/hr 1 BTU = 778 ft-lb °F = 9/5 °C + 32 1 gal (H 2 O) 8 lb °C = 5/9 (°F - 32) c P = 1.0 BTU/hr/lb/°F c p = 1 cal/sec/gm/°C
()()2 2 max=P 1 sec 1.0=eff=t e P P 0 eff K S S SCR=1sec 10 1 4*x=+=&eff SUR 06.26 ()()2 1 1 1 2 1 eff eff K CR K CR=()()2 2 1 1=CR CR 2 1 1 1 eff eff K K M=1 2 1 1 CR CR K M eff==)(0 10 t SUR P P=()0 1 P P=eff eff K K SDM=1=*++=&eff*2 1 1 2 eff eff eff eff K K K K=693.0 2 1=T eff eff K K 1=t e DR DR=0 ()2 6 R n E Ci DR=2 2 2 2 1 1 d DR d DR=()()1 2 1 2 2 2 Peak Peak=T UA H m T c m Q P===&&&
Category A: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION A.01 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following statements correctly describes thermal neutrons?
- a. A neutron that experiences an increase in energy levels after collisions with larger atoms of
the moderator
- b. A neutron that experiences a linear decrease in energy as the temperature of the moderator increases
- c. A neutron that experiences no net change in energy after several collisions with atoms of the
moderator
- d. A neutron at resonant epithermal energy levels that causes fissions to occur in U-238 QUESTION A.02 [1.0 point] During the time following a reactor scram, reactor power decreases on an 80 second period, which corresponds to the half-life of the longest-lived delayed neutron precursors, which is approximately _________.
- a. 20 seconds
- b. 40 seconds
- c. 55 seconds
- d. 80 seconds
QUESTION A.03 [1.0 point, 0.25 each] Match the following Neutron Interactions in Column A with the appropriate definition in Column B (each used only once)
Column A Column B
- a. Fission 1. Neutron enters nucleus, forms a compound nucleus, then decays by gamma emission
- b. Radiative capture 2. Particle enters nucleus, forms a compound nucleus and is excited enough to eject a new particle with incident neutron remaining in nucleus
- c. Scattering 3. Nucleus absorbs neutron and splits into two similarly sized parts
- d. Particle ejection 4. Nucleus is struck by a neutron and emits a single neutron
Category A: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION A.04 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following isotopes will readily absorb neutrons when it interacts with neutrons?
- a. Hydrogen-1
- b. Oxygen-16
- c. Boron-10
- d. Uranium-235 QUESTION A.05 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following is the reason for an installed neutron source within the reactor core? A startup without an installed neutron source _______.
- a. Is impossible as no neutrons would be available to start up the reactor
- b. Can be compensated for by adjusting the compensating voltage on the source range
detector
- c. Could result in a very short period due to the reactor going critical before the neutron population is built up high enough to be read on nuclear instrumentation
- d. Would be very slow due to the long time to build up the neutron population from such a low
level
QUESTION A.06 [1.0 point] Given a source strength of 250 neutrons per second (N/sec) and a multiplication factor of 0.5, which ONE of the following is the expected stable neutron count rate?
- a. 150 N/sec
- b. 250 N/sec
- c. 400 N/sec
- d. 500 N/sec
QUESTION A.07 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following parameters is MOST significant in determining the differential rod worth of a control rod?
- a. Fuel temperature
- b. Flux shape
- c. Reactor power
- d. Rod speed Category A: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION A.08 [1.0 point] How high will the reactor power get given the lowest of the reactor high power scrams set point is 120%, the scram delay time is 0.5 seconds, the reactor is operating at 100% power prior to the scram, and the reactor period is positive 20 second?
- a. 113%
- b. 119% c. 123%
- d. 125%
QUESTION A.09 [1.0 point] Which factors of the six factor formula are affected by an INCREASE in core temperature and how are they affected?
L f - Fast non-leakage probability L t - Thermal non-leakage probability - Fast fission factor p - Resonance escape probability - Thermal fission factor f - Thermal utilization factor
- a. L f , p , f b. , L f , L t , p c. , L f , L t , p, , f d. , L f , L t , p, , f QUESTION A.10 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following is the MAJOR source of energy released during fission?
- a. Fission fragments
- b. Fission product decay
- c. Prompt gamma rays
- d. Fission neutrons (kinetic energy)
QUESTION A.11 [1.0 point] A subcritical reactor, keff is increased from 0.917 to 0.966. Which ONE of the following is the amount of reactivity that was added to the core?
- a. 3.64%k/k
- b. 4.35%k/k c. 5.53%k/k
- d. 6.53%k/k Category A: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION A.12 [1.0 point] The reactor is on a CONSTANT positive period. Which ONE of the following power changes will take the SHORTEST time to complete?
- a. From 100 kW to 150 kW
- b. From 10 kW to 20 kW
- c. From 10 W to 30 W
- d. From 1 W to 5 W
QUESTION A.13 [1.0 point]
Which ONE of the following conditions would I NCREASE the shutdown margin of a reactor?
- a. Inserting an experiment adding positive reactivity
- b. Depletion of Uranium fuel
- c. Depletion of a burnable poison
- d. Lowering moderator temperature if the moderator temperature coefficient is negative QUESTION A.14 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following best describes the difference between reflectors and moderators?
- a. Reflectors decrease thermal leakage while moderators decrease fast leakage
- b. Reflectors thermalize neutrons while moderators decrease core leakage
- c. Reflectors decrease core leakage while moderators thermalize neutrons
- d. Reflectors shield against neutrons while moderators decrease core leakage QUESTION A.15 [1.0 point] Two common FISSION PRODUCTS that have especia lly large neutron cross sections and play a significant role in reactor physics are Samarium-149 and _________.
- a. Nitrogen-16
- b. Argon-41
- c. Iodine-131
- d. Xenon-135
Category A: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION A.16 [1.0 point] The following shows part of a decay chain for the radioactive element Pa-234:
91 Pa 234 92 U 234 This decay chain is an example of _______ decay.
- a. Alpha
- b. Beta c. Gamma
- d. Neutron
QUESTION A.17 [1.0 point]
What is ?
- a. The fractional change in neutron population per generation
- b. The fraction of all fission neutrons that are born as delayed neutrons
- c. The time required for the reactor to change by power by a factor of e
- d. The fraction of all delayed neutrons that reach thermal energy
QUESTION A.18 [1.0 point] What is the condition of the reactor when k = ? (Note: not eff) a. Subcritical
- b. Critical
- c. Super critical
- d. Prompt critical
QUESTION A.19 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following is a correct statement of how delayed neutrons enhance the ability to control reactor power?
- a. Prompt neutrons can cause fissions in both U-235 and U-238 and delayed neutrons can only cause fissions in U-235
- b. Delayed neutrons are born at higher energy levels than prompt neutrons
- c. The average number of delayed neutrons produced per fission is higher than the average number of prompt neutrons
- d. Delayed neutrons increase the average neutron lifetime that allows a reactor to be controlled
Category A: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION A.20 [1.0 point] Reactor is critical. What would be the corresponding keff when removing 0.06 k/k from its criticality?
- a. 0.9244
- b. 0.9433
- c. 0.9753
- d. 1.0526
(***** END OF CATEGORY A *****)
Category B: Normal/Emergency Operating Procedures and Radiological Controls QUESTION B.01 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following conditions is a violation of Purdue Technical Specifications, reactor
primary coolant?
- a. Primary coolant conductivity shall be 5 micromhos/cm
- b. Primary coolant resistivity shall be maintained at greater than 330K ohms-cm
- c. Primary coolant shall be maintained at least 13 feet above the core
- d. Primary coolant pH shall be maintained at 4.5-6.5
QUESTION B.02 [1.0 point] In accordance with Purdue emergency plan, a fire that may affect any reactor safety systems is an example of what type of classification?
- a. General emergency
- b. Site emergency
- c. Alert
- d. Unusual event QUESTION B.03 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following is the 10CFR20 definition for "Annual Limit on Intake"?
- a. The concentration of a radionuclide in air which, if inhaled by an adult worker for a year, results in a Total Effective Dose Equivalent of 100 mrem
- b. The effluent concentration of a radionuclide in air which, if inhaled continuously over a year, would result in a Total Effective Dose Equivalent of 50 mrem for noble gases
- c. The Committed Effective Dose Equivalent of 5 rem whole body or 50 rems to any individual organ, for the amount of radioactive material inhaled or ingested in a year by an adult worker
- d. The projected Committed Effective Dose Equivalent commitment to individuals that warrants protective action following a release of radioactive material QUESTION B.04 [1.0 point] In accordance with Purdue E-plan, which individual is responsible for "authorizing continued operation of the reactor"?
- a. SRO
- b. Reactor Supervisor
- c. Facility Director
- d. Emergency Director Category B: Normal/Emergency Operating Procedures and Radiological Controls QUESTION B.05 [1.0 point]
Per Purdue Technical Specifications, what is the MINIMUM shutdown margin with the most reactive shim rod and regulating rod fully withdrawn?
- a. 0.01 k/k
- b. 0.03 k/k c. 0.003 k/k
- d. 0.006 k/k
QUESTION B.06 [1.0 point]
Purdue emergency plan states "the ________ boundary will be the limits of the ________ while the ________ boundary will be the ________".
- a. Operations, nuclear engineering laboratories, site, reactor room
- b. Operations, reactor room, site, nuclear engineering laboratories
- c. Emergency planning zone, nuclear engineering laboratories, site, reactor room
- d. Emergency planning zone, electrical engineering building, site, nuclear engineering laboratories
QUESTION B.07 [1.0 point] How long will it take a 50 Curie source, with a half-life of 5.26 years, to decay to 2 Curie?
- a. 10.5 Years
- b. 15.5 Years
- c. 24.5 Years
- d. 35.5 Years
QUESTION B.08 [1.0 point] In accordance with Purdue procedure 05-1, what is the lowest level of permission necessary to continue any order-of-magnitude up-scaling of mass work that may impact the Reg Rod worth
curve?
- c. Reactor Supervisor
- d. Committee on Reactor Operations
Category B: Normal/Emergency Operating Procedures and Radiological Controls QUESTION B.09 [1.0 point, 0.25 each]
Identify each of the following surveillances as a channel check (CHECK), a channel test (TEST),
or a channel calibration (CAL). Write the correct answer on your answer sheet next to the space given for each example listed below
- a. During performance of the daily checklist, you compare the readings of radiation area monitor one and radiation monitor two
- b. During performance of the daily checklist, you press the scram button to verify a scram on the safety system channel
- c. Adjustment of the wide range monitor channel in accordance with recent data collected during a reactor power calibration
- d. You expose a 2 mCi check source to the continuous air monitor detector to verify that its output is operable
QUESTION B.10 [1.0 point] 10 CFR 20 limits the annual occupational exposure to the SKIN of an individual to:
- a. 5 rem
- b. 15 rem
- c. 50 rem
- d. 100 rem
QUESTION B.11 [1.0 point] "The measured value of the power level scram shall be no higher than 1.2 kW." This is an example of:
- a. Safety Limit
- b. Limiting Safety System Setting
- c. Limiting Conditions for Operation
- d. Safety Operational Limit
Category B: Normal/Emergency Operating Procedures and Radiological Controls QUESTION B.12 [1.0 point] Calculate an individual's total whole body dose given the individual received the following doses: 10 mrad of alpha, 5 mrad of gamma, and 10 mrad of neutron (unknown energy)
- a. 205 mrem
- b. 250 mrem
- c. 255 mrem
- d. 305 mrem
QUESTION B.13 [1.0 point] A radiation field is 330 mR/hr at 3 feet. What is your dose rate at 2 feet away from the source?
- a. 294 mR/hr
- b. 366 mR/hr
- c. 495 mR/hr
- d. 742 mR/hr
QUESTION B.14 [1.0 point] Based on the Purdue Requalification Plan, each operator must perform the functions of a licensed operator to maintain an "active" operator's license a MINIMUM of ________.
- a. 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> per quarter
- b. 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> per quarter
- c. 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> per month
- d. 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> per year
QUESTION B.15 [1.0 point] What emergency classification is identified if an individual is contaminated and injured?
- a. General emergency
- b. Site emergency
- c. Unusual event
- d. Non-reactor safety event
Category B: Normal/Emergency Operating Procedures and Radiological Controls QUESTION B.16 [1.0 point, 0.25 each] Match the appropriate 10CFR part in Column A with the requirements in Column B.
Column A Column B
- a. 10CFR19 1. Technical information including the proposed maximum power level
- b. 10CFR20 2. Individual radiation exposure data
- c. 10CFR50 3. Surveys ev aluating the magnitude and extent of radiation levels
- d. 10CFR55 4. Medical examination by a physician every two years
QUESTION B.17 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following materials shall NOT be irradiated in the reactor core?
- a. Any corrosive material
- b. Any explosive material
- c. Any movable experiment
- d. Any fissionable material
QUESTION B.18 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following is the radiation dose limit for the public in an unrestricted area?
- a. No limit
- b. 2 rem in a year
- c. 2 rem in any one hour
- d. 2 mrem in any one hour
Category B: Normal/Emergency Operating Procedures and Radiological Controls QUESTION B.19 [1.0 point] A two curie source emits a 2MeV gamma 100% of the time. The source will be placed in the reactor storage building. How far from the source should a high radiation area sign be posted?
- a. Not required
- b. 10.5 feet
- c. 12.5 feet
- d. 15.5 feet
(***** End of Category B *****)
Category C: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION C.01 [1.0 point] What instrumentation region is associated with "the voltage is such that every primary ion produces an avalanche of secondary ions"? This region also cannot differentiate between types of radiation.
- a. Region I, Recombination
- b. Region II, Ionization
- c. Region III, Proportional
- d. Region V, Geiger-Mueller
QUESTION C.02 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following safety channels will initiate a reactor scram if the indicated power level exceeds 120% of the licensed power?
- a. Safety channel #1
- b. Safety channel #2
- c. Safety channel #3
- d. Safety channel #4 QUESTION C.03 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following is the Purdue neutron startup source?
- a. Am-Li
- b. Am-Be
- c. Sb-Be
- d. Pu-Be
QUESTION C.04 [1.0 point] When calibrating a Reactor Room RAM which points are used in accordance with PUR-1 Procedure M-5A?
- a. 2mR/hr and 20mR/hr
- b. 1mR/hr, 7.5mR/hr, and 15mR/hr
- c. 2mR/hr, 7.5mR/hr, and 20mR/hr
- d. 5mR/hr and 50mR/hr
Category C: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION C.05 [1.0 point] Purdue Technical Specifications requires fuel elements be stored in a safe array where the MAXIMUM k eff is _______.
- a. 0.6 b. 0.7
- c. 0.8 d. 0.9
QUESTION C.06 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following materials is the regulating rod fabricated from?
- a. 6061 - Aluminum
- b. Boron - Stainless Steel
- d. 304 - Stainless Steel QUESTION C.07 [1.0 point] Which ONE of the following will initiate a reactor setback?
- a. Log count rate < 2 cps
- b. 7 second period
- c. 12 second period
- d. Pool RAM 50 mR/hr
QUESTION C.08 [1.0 point] When determining reactivity worth of the grid plate stainless steel guide tube if the regulating rod position is greater than 10cm what actions must be taken?
- a. Continue operation and notify Senior Reactor Operator
- b. Terminate experiment and notify Senior Reactor Operator
- c. Terminate experiment and notify Reactor Supervisor
- d. Terminate experiment and notify Committee On Reactor Operations
Category C: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION C.09 [1.0 point, 0.25 each] Match the monitor listed in Column A with the type of detector listed in Column B. (Answers may be used more than once or not at all)
Column A Column B
- a. Log-N and Period Channel 1. Geiger-Mueller
- b. Linear Channel 2. Uncompensated Ion Chamber
- c. RAM 3. Compensated Ion Chamber
- d. CAM 4. Scintillation
QUESTION C.10 [1.0 point] Purdue Technical Specification requires the total worth of all movable experiments not to exceed _________ and secured experiments not to exceed _________.
- a. 0.003 k/k and 0.005 k/k b. 0.004 k/k and 0.006 k/k c. 0.005 k/k and 0.007 k/k d. 0.006 k/k and 0.008 k/k QUESTION C.11 [1.0 point, 0.33 each] Match the following limitations in Column A with its specification in Column B
Column A Column B
- a. Safety Limit 1. Shutdown Margin $1.00
- b. Limiting Safety System Setting 2. 530 o C c. Limiting Condition for Operation 3. 1.2 kW QUESTION C.12 [1.0 point] Which region of the pulse size versus applied voltage characteristic curve does Purdue's fission
chamber operate?
- a. Proportional
- b. Limited proportional
- d. Ion chamber
Category C: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION C.13 [1.0 point] The reactor water is analyzed for gross alpha, beta, gamma and ________.
- a. H-3
- b. N-16 c. Ar-41
- d. I-131
QUESTION C.14 [1.0 point] When using the positive period method which ONE of the following parameters is used?
- a. Pool level vs. coolant level
- b. Reactivity vs. rod height
- c. Temperature vs. period
- d. Count rate vs. k-effective
QUESTION C.15 [1.0 point] Fuel assemblies or fueled devices will not exceed what temperature?
- a. 90 o C b. 95 o C c. 100 o C d. 110 o C QUESTION C.16 [1.0 point]
Which ONE of the following will result in a rod withdrawal interlock?
- a. Reactor period 7 seconds
- b. High flux 105%
- c. Log count rate 2 cps
- d. Source range signal/noise ratio of 2
Category C: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics QUESTION C.17 [1.0 point] Solid radioactive waste may be held for decay if the half-life is no more than _______.
- a. 10 days
- b. 20 days
- c. 45 days
- d. 60 days
QUESTION C.18 [2.0 points, 0.5 each] Label the JAM, SCRAM, 2/3 Up Limit, Upper Limit switches on the following control rod
diagram:
Category C: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics
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Category A: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics A.01 Answer: c
Reference:
DOE Fundamentals Handbook Nuclear Physics and Reactor Theory , Volume 1, Module 2 A.02 Answer: c
Reference:
LaMarsh, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, Page 88 Group 1 is longest lived neutron precursor for thermal fission in U-235 with a half-life of 55.72 seconds A.03 Answer: a 3 b 1 c 4 d 2
Reference:
DOE Fundamentals Handbook Nuclear Physics and Reactor Theory , Volume 1, Module 1, Page 43-46
A.04 Answer: c
Reference:
Burn, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operations, Section 2.5.1, Pages 2-38-43
A.05 Answer: c
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Burn, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operations, Section 5.2.2, Pages 5 5-4 A.06 Answer: d
Reference:
CR=S/(1-k) 150/(1-0.7) = 500 N/sec A.07 Answer: b
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Burn, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operations, Section 7.2 A.08 Answer: c
Reference:
P/P o = 120%, T = 20 seconds, t = 0.5, P/P o = 120 e^0.5/20 = 123%
A.09 Answer: a
Reference:
DOE Fundamentals Handbook Nuclear Physics and Reactor Theory , Volume 2, Module 1 A.10 Answer: a
Reference:
Burn, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operations, Table 3.2, Page 3-5b =(k-1)/k-0.05 1=k-(-0.05k)=k(1+0.05) k=1/1.05 =0.9524
Category A: Reactor Theory, Thermodynamics, and Facility Operating Characteristics A.11 Answer: c
Reference:
Burn, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operations, Section 3.3.4, Page 3-20&21
=(k eff2-k eff1)/(k eff1*k eff2) = (0.966-0.917)/(0.966*0.917) = 0.0553k/k=5.53%k/k A.12 Answer: a
Reference:
P=P o e t/T t=T*ln(P/P o) assume constant period=1 The smallest ratio of P/P o is the shortest time to complete
A.13 Answer: b
Reference:
Burn, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operations, Section 6.2.3
A.14 Answer: c
Reference:
Burn, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operations, Section 5.4 A.15 Answer: d
Reference:
Burn, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operations, Section 8.1, Page 8-1 A.16 Answer: b
Reference:
Chart of the Nuclides A.17 Answer: b
Reference:
DOE Fundamentals Handbook Nuclear Physics and Reactor Theory , Volume 2, Module 4 A.18 Answer: d
Reference:
LaMarsh, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, Page 340-341 (1-B)k=1 manipulated reads k=1/(1-B)
A.19 Answer: d
Reference:
Burn, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Operations, Section 3.3.2, Page 3-7
A.20 Answer: b
Reference:
=(k-1)/k-0.06 1=k-(-0.06k)=k(1+0.06) k=1/1.06 =0.943
Category B: Normal/Emergency Operating Procedures and Radiological Controls B.1 Answer: a
Reference:
Purdue TS 3.3(a)(b)(c)
B.2 Answer: d
Reference:
Purdue, EP 4, Table 1
B.3 Answer: c
Reference:
10CFR20.1003 B.4 Answer: d
Reference:
Purdue EP 3.1.1 and 8.6
B.5 Answer: a
Reference:
Purdue TS 3.1.a
B.6 Answer: b
Reference:
Purdue EP 2.8, 2.16, and 2.26 B.7 Answer: c
Reference:
T A = A*e -t 2Ci = 50Ci* e
-(t) Ln(2/50) = -ln2/5.27 yr*(t) --> -3.2189/-0.1315 solve for t: 24.47 years
B.8 Answer: c
Reference:
Purdue Procedure 05-01(9)
B.9 Answer: a (check), b (test), c (cal) , d (test)
Reference:
Purdue TS definitions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3
B.10 Answer: c
Reference:
10 CFR 20.1201 B.11 Answer: b
Reference:
Purdue TS 2.2
B.12 Answer: d
Reference:
10mrad Alpha x 20 = 200mrem, 5mrad Gamma x 1 = 5mrem, 10mrad neutron x 10 = 100mrem 200mrem + 5mrem + 100mrem = 305mrem
Category B: Normal/Emergency Operating Procedures and Radiological Controls B.13 Answer: d
Reference:
I 1 D 1 2=I 2 D 2 2 330mR/hr@(3ft) 2=I 2@(2ft)2 742mR/hr B.14 Answer: a
Reference:
10CFR55.59 B.15 Answer: d
Reference:
Purdue EP 4, Table 1
B.16 Answer: a (2), b(3), c(1), d(4)
Reference:
10CFR19.13(a), 10CFR20.1501(2)(i), 10CFR50.34(1)(ii)(A)
B.17 Answer: b
Reference:
Purdue TS 3.5.c B.18 Answer: d
Reference:
B.19 Answer: d
Reference:
I=6CEn=R/hr@ft.2Ci x 2Mev x 100% = 24 R/hr@ (1ft) 2 = 24 R/hr = 0.1 R/hr@ D 2 = 240 R/hr = 15.5 ft.
Category C: Facility and Radiation Monitoring Systems C.01 Answer: d
Reference:
NRC standard question C.02 Answer: b
Reference:
PUR-1 SAR, 1986 3.7.3
C.03 Answer: d
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PUR-1 Operating Principles and Core Characteristics Manual, 2015, Section 1.5.5, Page 13 of 24 C.04 Answer: c
Reference:
PUR-1 Procedure M-5A
C.05 Answer: c
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Purdue TS 5.3 C.06 Answer: d
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PUR-1 Operating Principles and Core Characteristics Manual, 2015, Section 1.1, Page 5 of 24 C.07 Answer: c
Reference:
Purdue TS Table I & II
C.08 Answer: c
Reference:
PUR-1 Procedure 99-SSG-1, Special Considerations step 5 C.09 Answer: a (3), b (2), c (4), d (1)
Reference:
PUR-1 SAR, 1986, PUR-1 Operating Principles and Core Characteristics Manual, 2015, Section 1.5 C.10 Answer: a
Reference:
Purdue TS 3.1f/g C.11 Answer: a(2), b(3), c(1)
Reference:
Purdue TS 2 & 3 C.12 Answer: d
Reference:
NRC standard question
Category C: Facility and Radiation Monitoring Systems C.13 Answer: a
Reference:
Purdue Reactor Water Sampling and Analysis SOP C.14 Answer: b
Reference:
PUR-1 Procedure 95-7RR/SS
C.15 Answer: c
Reference:
Purdue TS 5.3.2
C.16 Answer: c
Reference:
Purdue TS Table I C.17 Answer: d
Reference:
Purdue SOP for Disposal of Solid Short Half-Life Radioactive Waste C.18 Answer: a (JAM) b (Upper Limit) c (2/3 Up Limit) d (SCRAM)
Reference:
Figure 1 Shim-Safety Control Rod Drive Schematic