Canal Systems and Components Flashcards
TRA00106
Draw the canal structure.
Draw the canal overhead.
Where is Door 51 in relation to the Canal?
Door 51 is located between the reactor and the storage canal sections.
Draw the Reactor Vessel/Canal interface.
Describe the function of the Transfer Tube.
The transfer tube/drop chute swings over against the reactor vessel to receive the discharged item, then swings back into the canal so that the item can be lifted out of the transfer tube.
What is the ATR canal made of?
The canal is constructed of reinforced concrete with a stainless steel liner.
What are the 5 basic areas of the canal facility?
Working Canal, T Section, East Storage, West Storage, ATRC.
What is the pH control band for canal water?
5.0 to 6.2
What is the normal pH operating band for canal water?
5.1 to 5.6
What are the general functions of the ATR canal?
1) Storage of ATR FAs
2) Storage of irradiated core and experiment components
3) Providing area for handling rad material
4) Loading/unloading facility for fuel/experiments/isotope casks.
What is the function of the ATR transfer tube?
Transfer fuel, small components, and capsules between the reactor and canal.
What motive force moves the Transfer Tube?
LDW hydraulic pressure.
Where is the transfer tube located?
45-ft deep section of the canal north of the reactor vessel.
What are the functions of Door 51?
1) Structure of TSR required Building Confinement.
2) Provides access between Reactor and Canal during outage.
What is the function of the Experiment Transfer Station?
Enables NR experiment casks to be loaded and unloaded without getting them wet.
What facilities/equipment are located in the working canal and T Section?
1) RML Wire Scanner
2) Fuel Element Inspection Fixture
3) Dummy Fuel Element Storage Grid
What are the different types of Experiment Storage Cans?
1) Large
2) Standard
3) MUCH
4) Clean
What is stored in the experiment holders?
1) NR Loop Experiment Cans
2) Loop Flow Tubes
3) Loop Inpile Tubes
What are the functions of the East Storage Canal?
1) Irradiated Fuel Storage (>276W heat gen)
2) Dry Gamma Facility
3) Long term storage of Beryllium Blocks in Deep Section
What prevents irradiated fuel storage grids from falling into the deep section?
Portable steel barrier.
What are the functions of the short bulkheads located on each side of the irradiated fuel storage area?
1) Isolate the irradiated fuel storage from the rest of canal.
2) Maintains 1-ft of water over the top of the fuel storage grids.
How many seals are installed on each short bulkhead?
Each short bulkhead has two independent inflatable seals.
What is the air source to inflate the short bulkhead seals?
Plant air.
Draw ATR Canal Ion Exchange System.
What is 670-E-1714?
Canal IX Unit Pump Control Panel
What is the function of the canal ion exchange system?
Continuously removes suspended and dissolved solids from the water.
Where is the canal ion exchange resin equipment located?
West end of the west storage canal.
What prevents large particles from plugging IX resin?
Pre-filter tank contains disposable filters that remove particles large than 20 microns.
Where are the two canal level rulers installed?
1) South wall on the west end of Irradiated Fuel Storage Area
2) South wall on the east end of Irradiated Fuel Storage Area
How is the TSR limit designated on the rulers?
A red line is painted on the ruler at 18.5 feet.
What is the function of the Fuel Element Stagnation Column Assembly?
Used to determine failed fuel or experiment assemblies.
What is this?
High Load Charger Cask
What is this?
GE-100 Cask
What is this?
BEA Research Reactor Casks (BRR)
What is this?
INIS-2 Shipping Container
What functions are performed in the West Storage Canal?
1) Fuel Element Storage (<276W heat)
2) CIC Core Component Storage
3) Miscellaneous irradiated material storage
4) Shipping cask loading/unloading
Of the five identified cask loading stations which one is approved for use?
Cask loading station #2 is approved for use.
What must be isolated prior to handling a cask in the canal area?
Plant and instrument air to the lines running near Station #2 must be isolated.
Is the cadmium present in some fuel storage grids necessary for criticality control?
No
What is the fissile material limit for the Cobalt Capsule Storage Grid?
No fissile material can be stored in this grid.
How are the positions of a divided transfer bucket identified?
1) Position #1 indexed with a notch on the lip of bucket.
2) Positions #2, 3, 4 are number clockwise from #1.