RPT 233Instructional Resources

Module 2:Processing Radioactive Waste

Table of Contents:

Resources Key......

Module Readings and Homework......

Primary Scenario “Processing of Spent Resin Waste”......

Transfer Scenario “Processing of Research Waste by Compaction”......

Module Assessment Items

Primary Scenario “Processing of Spent Resin Waste”......

ACAD References......

Resources Key

This refers to: / This reference:
ACAD / National Academy for Nuclear Training, Uniform Curriculum Guide for Nuclear Power Plant Technician, Maintenance, and Nonlicensed Operations Personnel Associate Degree Programs, ACAD 08-006.
DOE-SG / Office of Environmental, Safety and Health: Radiological Control Technician Training Site Academic Training Study Guide Phase I, Project Number TRNG-0003
Available at: File is located under the Docs/General Curriculum/DOE materials folder.
G. / Gollnick, D. (2006). Basic Radiation Protection Technology, 5th Ed. Pacific Radiation Corporation, Altadena, CA.

Module Readings and Homework

Primary Scenario “Processing of Spent Resin Waste”

Core Concept: Identify transient dose rate areas caused by waste processing and high exposure jobs
Homework (end of chapter)
Readings / Calculation Items / Non-calculation Items
DOE-SG-Mod 2.10-7 – 2.10-21 / G., Chap 15, #13
Core Concept: Radiological protection from systems for storing and processing radioactive liquid waste
Homework (end of chapter)
Readings / Calculation Items / Non-calculation Items
G., Chap. S-1, 737-738 / G., Chap. 13, #11
Core Concept: Radiological protection requirements for operating a radioactive waste compactor
Homework (end of chapter)
Readings / Calculation Items / Non-calculation Items
G., Chap. 13, 557-561 / G., Chap. 13, #1, #10

Transfer Scenario “Processing of Research Waste by Compaction”

Refer to readings and homework for primary scenario above.

Module Assessment Items

Note: If instructors wish to increase the difficulty of any item,then we suggest you use it as the basis for an in-class discussion, and / or require students to write an explanation for why a particular choice is correct.

Primary Scenario “Processing of Spent Resin Waste”

ACAD References

ACAD Section 3.3 RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION THEORY AND TECHNIQUES
3.3.2 SOURCES OF RADIATION
  • Identify and quantify major sources of radiation in the plant that contribute to worker exposures
–radwaste process systems *
3.3.11 CONDUCT AND MONITORING OF RADIOLOGICAL WORK
  • Discuss proper job coverage and radiological protection measures for high exposure jobs and potential high exposure jobs, such as:
–spent resin transfer operations
  • Identify generic locations that should be included in process radiation surveys, such as:
–potentially transient dose rate areas (for example, resin lines, drain lines, movement of sources) *
3.3.14 RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL CONTROL
  • Describe plant systems for storing and processing radioactive liquid waste, including:
–filters
–demineralizers
–evaporators
–solidification equipment
  • Explain the radiological protection requirements associated with processing liquid wastes using techniques such as:
–operation of evaporators
–solidification of evaporate bottoms
–transfer of demineralizer resin to shipping casks
–dewatering and solidification of resins
  • Describe radiological protection requirements for operating a radioactive waste compactor.

  • Identify and explain techniques for reducing the volume of radioactive solid waste generated, such as the following:
–compaction

*ACAD is also referenced in other courses of the curriculum

Module Processing Radioactive Waste

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