ML18103A019
| ML18103A019 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/27/2018 |
| From: | Bruno Caballero NRC/RGN-II |
| To: | |
| Cushing E, NRR/DIRS, 415-1064 | |
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| Download: ML18103A019 (14) | |
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Update on New ReactorsBruno Caballero, Region II Objectives
- 21. For AP1000, identify:a. number of NRC exams administeredb. status of applicants who passed NRC exam c.number of additional NRC exams anticipated d.projected online date2. For NuScale(small modular reactor
-SMR) discuss:a. SMR technologyb. control room staffingc. Project activities underway3. Discuss the goals and status of the following NRC Charter Teams:a. Operator Licensing Process at Cold Plantsb. Plant-Referenced Simulators & Commission
-Approved Simulation Facilities 3AP1000 Simulator AP1000 NRC Exams 4*VC Summer (project cancelled)
-May 2015 (wr) + Sept 2016 (full) + Feb 2017 (op)
-22 pass letters; 14 applicants to Vogtle*Vogtle-July 2016 (full) + Feb 2017 (full)
-37 pass letters (not including 14 VCS applicants)
-March 2018 class (24 applicants)
-Licensee requesting ~ 75 licenses AP1000 applicants w/ pass letters 5*SAT-based continuing training program enrollment (Form 398 item)
-Maintain skills & knowledge previously evaluated
-New operationally important topics since NRC exam*Deferred experience item which includes pre
-operational testing VogtleAP1000 6*Projected online dates, and other milestone info can be found at:
-https://www.georgiapower.com/about
-energy/energy
-sources/nuclear/overview.cshtml
- Unit 3 expected online November 2021
- Unit 4, November 2022 NuScale SMR*Reactor, Pzr, & SG combined*Fuel bundle ~ 6ft
- 5% of op fleet fuel
- Natural circulation
- Containment sits in pool
- Each reactor module has turb-gen, ~ 50 Mwe*Twelve module plant
- License class ~ 11 mos. (includes GFE)
- Can test major events on multiple units at the same time 9http://www.nuscalepower.com Activities for NuScale 10*K/A Catalog development in progress
- ISV Testing in progress
- Final NRC SER ~ Sept 2020
- Part 52 Rulemaking ~ Jan 2021
- First license class could begin ~ Jan 2021
- Fuel load could be ~ April 2025 Two Charters following AP1000 Exams 11ML17010A081ML17268A243 Charter: Operator Licensing Process at Cold Plants 12*Part A Focus
-Maintenance of skills & knowledge after NRC exam until licensing process completed
-hot vs cold eligibility requirements in NUREG
-1021-Deferral of 6 month meaningful/practical experience
-Operator licensing process completion at Vogtle*Part B Focus
-In-plant JPMs when plant not yet built
-Simulator/Training Program Inspections
-Operational "draft" procedure pedigree
-K/A Catalog development
-GFE shelf life
-Roll-out method for Part A & B
- Parts A & B target date is May 2018 Charter: Plant Reference Simulator (PRS) and Commission Approved Simulator (CAS) 13*Part 1 Focus
-Identify items necessary for PRS
- Part 2 Focus
-Identify attributes for a CAS
- Parts 1 & 2 target date is May 2018 Questions?1. For AP1000, identify:a. number of NRC exams administeredb. status of applicants who passed NRC exam c.number of additional NRC exams anticipated d.projected online date2. For NuScale(small modular reactor
-SMR) discuss:a. SMR technologyb. control room staffingc. Project activities underway3. Discuss the goals and status of the following NRC Charter Teams:a. Operator Licensing Process at Cold Plantsb. Plant-Referenced Simulators & Commission
-Approved Simulation Facilities