Systems Exam 1 - ODCM: Offsite Dose Calculation Manual

Question 1

How is the ODCM revised?

Answer 1

Revision requires SORC and Site VP approval

The ODCM is considered a support document for Tech Specs.

“C, S & S” = SORC and Site VP

Question 2

Dose from Liquid Effluents to the public (from each unit)

Answer 2

→per calendar quarter: < 1.5 mrem to the whole body, and < 5 mrem to any organ

→per calendar year: < 3 mrem to the whole body, and < 10 mrem to any organ

Question 3

Dose Rate from Gaseous Effluents to the public (from each unit)

Answer 3

Noble Gasses:
→ <500 mrems/yr to the total body
→ <3,000 mrems/yr to the skin

Particulate nuclides w/half-lives >8 days (I-131/133, H3, etc.):
→ <1,500 mrems/yr to any organ

Question 4

Dose from Gaseous Effluents to the public (from each unit)

Answer 4

Noble Gasses:
→per calendar quarter: <5 mrads gamma, <10 mrads beta
→per calendar year: <10 mrads gamma, < 20 mrads beta

Particulate nuclides w/half-lives >8 days (I-131/133, H3, etc.):
→per calendar quarter: <7.5 mr to any organ
→per calendar year: <15 mr

Question 5

What is the Process Control Program?

Answer 5

→Provide reasonable assurance that the processing and packaging of liquid or wet radioactive wastes into a solid form at CPNPP is accomplished in accordance with Federal and State regulations regarding radioactive waste form requirements for near-surface disposal

→Procedural guidance provided by STA-713