Reactor event and primary coolant spill

Question 1

1. Procedure for reacting to a radiation alarm

Answer 1

1, FMB, don ebs throughout the SM

2. Boat is brought to emergency stations
3. Equipment is used as required to report areas that are contaminated
4. Control access to the contaminated area

Question 2

How do we secure primary containment?

Answer 2

Shut all tunnel doors and RC door if open

Question 3

How do we secure secondary containment?

Answer 3

Shut all hatches

Question 4

Function of the reactor accident box?

Answer 4

1. Provide guidelines and info

2. Contains equipment to deal with an accident on board

Question 5

Contents of the reactor accident box?`

Answer 5

1. ADM 300
2. PD12i (PED)
3. Potassium iodide tablets
4. Mechanical kill cards
5. Reactor event instructions

Question 6

When are potassium iodide tablets issued?

Answer 6

In the event of a reactor incident

Question 7

What is the purpose of taking potassium iodide tablets?

Answer 7

They limit the thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine

Question 8

Procedure for evacuating a contaminated area in the event of a reactor incident?

Answer 8

1. Stay in the area and raise the alarm to limit the spread of primary coolant
2. You will be dressed in PVC overalls and boots by the decontamination team
3. When ordered you will be escorted through the SM to the JR heads
4. Here you will be monitored by the decontamination team until declared clear by the radiation monitor

Question 9

Actions in the event of a primary coolant spill (at the scene)

Answer 9

1. Person at the scene will raise the alarm
2. Establish a no go area
3. Stand still
4. Attempt to contain the spill with a spill pack
5. MA will run the particulate monitor