Powernet: Benchmark info for RP Instrumentation

2010-09-21 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Looking for sites willing to share any and all information (self assessments , QA inspections, etc) that have been performed in the last year for NRC inspection module, 71124.05, Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation. If you are willing and able to share any reports please send directly to me.

Re: Powernet: RE: Quick Question on Intakes and PCEs

2010-10-05 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - PCE and intake (if determined to also be an intake) Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Powernet: re: Use Telemetric Electronic Dosimeters to Document Survey Data

2010-10-18 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
All, great discussion, next, get involved in EPRI working group for remote monitoring! All issues that need to be resolved. One I haven't come to terms with...if it's a dosimeter, calibrated as a dosimeter, when does it turn into a calibrated rate meter? Installed, portable or otherwise. If

Re: Powernet: RE: Quick benchmarking - Alpha Calibration Sources

2010-10-27 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2 - Am241 for planchet counters, Pu239 (source set) for hand held Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: TLD and ED in bag

2010-10-29 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2, for CA, TLD usually under PC, ED in plastic bag on outside of PC (assumes front of chest, if relocating ED due to gradient, whole body TLD will be moved closer to ED location. Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: Posting Radiation Areas

2010-11-16 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 1. How do you post Radiation Areas in your plant? : a. Ropes and signs some areas b. Single stanchion and a sign most areas (recent change from using ropes and signs) c. Markings on the floor d. Some combination of the above 2. In areas where ropes are used to post Radiation Areas, how

Re: Powernet: Release of Personal Items from Small Article Monitors

2011-01-10 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2 -much the same as Davis-Besse, use SAM, then PCM, then take personal items out of RCA Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com dlno...@firstener

Re: Powernet: Thermo ViewPoint Client Disconnect

2011-01-20 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - we use MGP Telecast / Teleview, not familiar with Viewpoint operation, hazarding a guess, is operating system the same on new computers? If computer has a 'standard load' from your IT group, perhaps a conflict for settings. Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935

Re: Powernet: RE: Calibration of HP260 frisker probes (pancake GM type probes).

2011-01-26 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Does your site perform a specific calibration for frisker probes (pancake GM type) i.e. 2 or 4 point cal on the probe? Or are they like a light bulb. Replace as needed and source checked prior to deployment in the field and daily in use? No, as the burned out / broken light bulb, replace as

RE: Powernet: Diving Near Upper Internals

2011-03-07 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi, Same as Browns Ferry, feel free to call. Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com Creamer, Charles E

Powernet: Diving benchmark request

2011-03-07 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
- Forwarded by Benjy P Bertossi/Employees/dteenergy on 03/07/2011 09:03 AM - Kost, Jim jk...@mirion.com

Powernet: Remote monitoring quick hit

2011-03-15 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
All - I realize many of you are in (or getting ready) for an outage, if you would find a few minutes to respond to the following questions (or some other knowledgeable person) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Benjy Remote monitoring quick hit benchmark Is remote monitoring system used

Re: Powernet: Lapel Air Sampler Usage

2011-03-15 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 2 1. If you use lapels at your facility, which manufacturer (Radeco, MSA, FJ, SKC, Sensidyne, etc.) do you use? EF2 - victoreen 08-430, changing to FJ 12 l/min model 2. Are there any positive or negative characteristics of the pumps, e.g., flow compensation?

RE: Powernet: test

2011-03-17 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
rec'd Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Powernet: Remote monitoring quick hit

2011-03-18 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Re-sent, if you have the time would really appreciate a response, what a few sites do does not translate into 'industry standard' ; ) All - I realize many of you are in (or getting ready) for an outage, if you would find a few minutes to respond to the following questions (or some other

Re: Powernet: RE: E-Plan instruments for dose rates measurements of 10K R/hr

2011-03-18 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 2 would use extender (Telepole or AMP100) up to 1000R/h. We have a few RSO500 and AMP200 available, but none of the high range items are specially designated for e-plan. Seconded - very good question. Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: Canberra Apex-InVivo software

2011-03-24 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi, does not have Apex-InVivo Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: RE: Calibration of Eberline RO-7s or Ludlum LM-9-7s

2011-04-01 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi does not have those models Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: RE: Dosimetry Questions

2011-04-12 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi: 1. Do you perform a baseline whole body count when you issue dosimetry? no 2. Do you perform an exit whole body count when dosimetry is returned? no 3. Which whole body counters do you use? Canberra Fastscan and other standup styles w/ Abacos software 4.

Re: Powernet: Printers on ED Issue/Receive Kiosks

2011-05-05 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi does not have printers installed Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: Posting in the overhead

2011-05-06 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - survey up to 8 ft, RWP restriction for work above 8 ft. we do not post for RA that are above 8 ft Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: eric.gol...@sce.com To: powernet@hps1.org Date: 05/05/2011 03:33 PM Subject:Powernet:

Re: Powernet: Personnel Contamination Monitor Source

2011-05-06 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
EPRI 1019224, Radioactive Material Monitoring Control Guideline, Section 5, Beta-Sensitive Whole Body Contamination Monitor Source Check • Check source: Use a 5,000 betas per minute equivalent (not greater than + 20%), 100 cm2 Tc-99 source. • Distance from source to detector: ≤ 3 inches (≤ 7.6

Powernet: EPRI 1019224

2011-05-10 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Question was asked regarding EPRI 1019224 - Section 5 for beta sensitive PCM source check, the 3 inches distance from final draft was left out from first released version, after release it was noted that 3 inches had not been carried over from final draft. That error was corrected, was not

RE: Powernet: Fw: Power Entry Quals

2011-05-11 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - do not have specific qualification for power entries (BWR) Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Powernet: EPRI 1019224

2011-05-18 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
- Forwarded by Benjy P Bertossi/Employees/dteenergy on 05/18/2011 08:58 AM - From: Tran, Phung pt...@epri.com To: Benjy P Bertossi bertos...@dteenergy.com Date: 05/16/2011 07:21 PM Subject:RE: EPRI 1019224 Hi Benjy, Thank you for copying me on this. I don’t know how

Re: Powernet: SCBA demonstration requal

2011-05-18 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - annual requal Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Bebb, Jeremy L. j2b...@nppd.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date: 05/18/2011 10:33 AM Subject:Powernet: SCBA demonstration requal Sent by:

RE: Powernet: 100% power steam affected surveys

2011-05-18 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - similar to Browns Ferry practices Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Creamer, Charles E cecrea...@tva.gov To: powernet@hps1.org Date: 05/18/2011 04:01 PM Subject:RE: Powernet: 100% power steam affected surveys Sent by:

Re: Powernet: Quick Hit for Sources

2011-06-01 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi response Questions on Chemistry/Count Room radioactive check source controls: 1. Please describe how your radioactive check sources are stored/arranged inside the source storage cabinet. For example; · Are they randomly placed on the shelves? yes

RE: Powernet: What sources do you use for personnel monitor

2011-06-07 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - Tc99, sources are used, desired to meet the criteria of 5000 beta/min emission rate referenced in EPRI RAM Monitoring Control, 1019224 Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Powernet: Procedure classification

2011-06-07 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Benjy P Bertossi bertos...@dteenergy.com To: powernet@hps1.org Date: 06/07/2011 09:34 AM Subject:RE: Powernet: What sources do you use for personnel monitor Sent by:owner-power...@hps1.org Fermi - Tc99, sources are used, desired to meet

Re: Powernet: Canberra alpha/beta counter

2011-06-09 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi is using 5xlb w/ eclipse (lots of experience with alpha then beta mode of operation), you may call me directly Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: jlb...@aep.com To: powernet@hps1.org Date: 06/09/2011 07:55 AM Subject:

RE: Powernet: Radiography Question

2011-06-09 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2 - Station risk mgmt procedure classifies radiography as high risk activity, risk management plan, including contingency plans (e.g stuck source) for this activity are approved at director level. Station RPM and radiography folks would be part of team, but not the only approvers for such

Re: Powernet: RP Non-Core Responsibilities

2011-06-16 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 2 Does RP calibrate radiation monitors? Yes, all installed process radiation monitors calibrated by RP, also some functional tests for non-TS/TRM monitors, also get involved with repairs If so, which type? Area Monitors?

Re: Powernet: Calibration facility for RADCAL instruments (model 2025 and 2026 and various probes 6 to 1800 cc) used for setting calibration source dose fields

2011-06-20 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
try Battelle Labs if you need a NAVLAP accredited facility http://cra.pnnl.gov/services/survey_instruments.stm Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Macho, Michael michael.ma...@luminant.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date:

Re: Powernet: Daily QC checks on Tennelec 5XLB

2011-06-27 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 2 - 5XLB QC practice individual QC count compared to UCL / LCL, if sat, end if first count outside bounds, then perform two additional counts, if average of 3 is sat, still in service, if not, unit is declared OOS our typical QC count practice is each individual count is

Re: Powernet: Bench Marking Questions

2011-06-30 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2 1. When exiting the RCA from inside the power block to an RCA outside the power block which is exposed to the environment, do you require? EF2 - we don't have this arrangement A whole body frisk prior to exit. Hand and foot frisk. No

Re: Powernet: PM-7 and passive monitoring

2011-07-25 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi, no help here, we use GEM5 monitors Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Creamer, Charles E cecrea...@tva.gov To: powernet@hps1.org Cc: Cowan, Steven Roger srco...@tva.gov Date: 07/20/2011 11:27 PM Subject:Powernet: PM-7

Re: Powernet: BWR control `spud end' radiation levels

2011-08-04 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi CRD spud ends usually between 5 - 20 R/h, measured during removal, normally 10-15 days after start of outage. Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

RE: Powernet: Diving procedure

2011-08-24 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 2, reference use, we have reusable checklists to check off items / activities at the job site, we have found the reusable checklists to be a useful tool at the dive site Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: RE: Security force exiting the RCA.

2011-08-24 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi, mostly as Watts Bar reply, long weapons are hand frisked or placed in large area prop. counter, there is some damage to PCM detectors but damage directly attributed to security folks is no more than from other PCM users (overall damage rate is low) Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor

Re: Powernet: RE: DMC-2000s Response Check Frequency

2011-08-29 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi, same justification as Fort Calhoun, we have six month cal cycle Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: BREHM, DAVID M dmbr...@oppd.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date: 08/26/2011 12:29 PM Subject:Powernet: RE:

Re: Powernet: Canberra Apex Whole Body Counter Software

2011-09-07 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi is not using Apex WBC software Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: Drinking Water in RCA

2011-10-11 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi has provided drinking water in the RCA, not on a routine basis, but we have provisions to do so. Examples - clean areas within the RCA (with PCM) during outages, locked coolers controlled by RP, after individual is checked for contamination, water is provided (squeeze bottle) no contact

Re: Powernet: Do you require TLDs for Entry into BWR Protected Area?

2011-11-01 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - TLD / Rad worker training not required to enter protected area ( even when HWC was 90 CFM). Area TLDs used to ensure / verify no limits exceeded for personnel that are not assigned a TLD. Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Galloway, Gary

Re: Powernet: Lapel Air Sampling

2011-11-07 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 2 lapel samplers Victoreen 08-430 ( obsolete, being phased out) FJ L-12P ( replacement), like the flow rate and timer feature, but is bit heavy Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: RE: LHRA door check

2011-11-14 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2 - LHRA doors - weekly checks Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: LHRA door check; Follow-up question...

2011-11-15 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
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RE: Powernet: SAM-11 Operations

2011-11-16 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - rad workers allowed to use SAMs for personal items. Roger, do you have a tally of results for who gets to use SAMs? Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Johns, Alex M. alex.jo...@pseg.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date:

Re: Powernet: Protected Area Entrance Gamma Portal Monitors

2011-11-18 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 2 , we used to have inbound portals, but not anymore, no requirement. There a cheaper ways to monitor inbound personnel if one is only looking for nuke med patients. If for workers coming from other sites if one is performing WBC or using a portal counter at TLD/OSL/other initial issue

RE: Powernet: Tri-Nuke (or underwater) filter handling

2011-12-14 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - filters are placed in a HOPS container in spent fuel pool / stored away from fuel bundles, filters are periodically removed for disposal, every couple of years, usually after refueling outage Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: HRA Question

2011-12-27 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - padlocks are used on HRA swing gates (BEST keys) Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Bebb, Jeremy L. j2b...@nppd.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date: 12/27/2011 03:00 PM Subject:Powernet: HRA Question Sent by:

Re: Powernet: RE: Beta Correction Factor for Handheld Ion Chamber Instruments

2012-01-04 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - ion chamber BCF determination similar to Fort Calhoun. Thumbs up for Duke response to this post Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: MCCALL, CHARLES cwmcc...@oppd.com To: 'powernet@hps1.org' powernet@hps1.org Date: 01/04/2012 11:19

Re: Powernet: RMT Communications

2012-01-09 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Jeremy, refer to EPRI TR-102323-R1, Guidelines for Electromagnetic Interference Testing in Power Plants, this may help you get permission to use other frequencies. Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Bebb, Jeremy L. j2b...@nppd.com To:

Re: Powernet: DAC Hour Assignment from CAMS

2012-01-23 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 2 - we do not assign DAC-hrs based on CAM readings Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Creamer, Charles E cecrea...@tva.gov To: powernet@hps1.org Date: 01/23/2012 10:32 AM Subject:Powernet: DAC Hour Assignment from CAMS Sent

Powernet: source term reduction

2012-01-26 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
What type of portable spectroscopy measuring system is used at your site for performing infield measurements as part of source term reduction program? Please provide what system is used, detector type (HpGe, NaI, LaBr, CZT, etc) and a contact person. Thanks, Benjy Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP

Re: Powernet: RM-20 Calibration

2012-02-08 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
fermi - we don't have RM20 meters, no help here Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: OSL dosimeters

2012-02-15 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi, just started using OSL 1/1/12, some problems with clip breakage, to early to tell if defect or from 'operator error', our dosimetry folks are investigating Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Egert, Glenn W. gweg...@energy-northwest.com

Re: Powernet: Encapsulant

2012-02-20 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - we are currently using Exosen (ultrasonic couplant) for containing contamination in place, not a chemistry issue Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: steven.lor...@exeloncorp.com To: powernet@hps1.org Date: 02/19/2012 08:41 AM

Re: Powernet: Dry Cask Criticality Alarm

2012-02-20 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
When performing Dry cask do you use a criticality alarm? EF2 - haven't done dry cask yet, re-fuel floor has installed criticality monitors, portable ARMS will be used for GA monitors If you are using the RMS-3 do you ever get false alarms due to power transients? If so, what have

Re: Powernet: EP Instrument Source Checks

2012-02-27 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
EF2 - no Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Liesl K Germann liesl.k.germ...@dom.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date: 02/26/2012 03:34 PM Subject:Powernet: EP Instrument Source Checks Sent by:

Re: Powernet: RE: Software for Dose Assessment

2012-03-15 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - RADDOSE Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Johnson, Graham T graham.john...@duke-energy.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date: 03/15/2012 09:58 AM Subject:Powernet: RE: Software for Dose Assessment Sent by:

Powernet: Re: Benchmark on EDs left at SOPs

2012-03-21 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - posted instructions, periodic oversight, use baskets on stanchions rather than placing ED on SOP. Follow-up question, for those sites using a smart turnstile after exiting high traffic CA, are you also using a smart turnstile for entering that CA? Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor

Re: Powernet: Electronic Dosimeter Basis for Bias

2012-03-28 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi, source term, TLD (OSL) / ED correlation, basic response characteristics (type test report) Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Courtenay, Christopher C christopher.courte...@duke-energy.com To: powernet@hps1.org

Re: Powernet: Ludlum 3030P procedures

2012-03-30 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi does not have this equipment Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: RE: Dropped ED registering faulty dose rates

2012-04-26 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - similar experiences with dropped dosimeters as described by Seth. Fermi practice, if dosimeter is dropped, exit area and read dosimeter. Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: seth.kan...@aps.com To: powernet@hps1.org Date: 04/26/2012

Re: Powernet: Remote Monitoring

2012-05-03 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
one additional question, if central station is remote, is it in the power block, a building attached directly to the power block or in an out building? Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Bradley A Krupp kru...@dteenergy.com To:

Powernet: Elect. Dosimeter / TLD / OSL

2012-05-07 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Quick info check BWR / PWR /other - Electronic dosimeter (ED) calibration correction factor(s) value - dosimeter for legal record TLD / OSL / other - Average (estimated or dominant) photon energy - Does the typical photon energy encountered change significantly (200 -300 kev) during

Re: Powernet: Budgeted dose vs. actual

2012-06-01 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi, daily by job / task / craft, have daily / weekly / total estimates. Use combo of information from ED access control reports and spreadsheets. Contact Doug Brown (brow...@dteenergy.com) if you would like more details. Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935

Re: Powernet: Leak testing Ni-63 Sources

2012-06-05 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2 - Ni63 source leak test, dissolvable smear, liquid scintillation count Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Johnson, Graham T graham.john...@duke-energy.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date: 06/05/2012 01:31 PM Subject:

RE: Powernet: Hood use

2012-06-06 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2 - similar practices as Comanche Peak, STP and North Anna Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Mosty, Shari shari.mo...@luminant.com To: 'powernet@hps1.org' powernet@hps1.org Date: 06/06/2012 07:28 AM Subject:RE: Powernet: Hood

Re: Powernet: RE: ERO Support

2012-06-13 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2 - yes Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: Control Inventory of Radioactive Sources

2012-06-13 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2 - no Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: LB4100 reports

2012-06-27 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi2 - don't have LB4100, did notice that Canberra site shows LB4100 uses APEX software, if using crystal reports should be able get reports that you want Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: MCCALL, CHARLES cwmcc...@oppd.com To:

Powernet: WIFI and communciations

2012-06-28 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Does your station have WIFI capability within the power block buidings (TB, RB / AB, Radwaste, etc) Does your station have wireless communication system within power block buildings (other than 2 way radios / Telex / etc) If yes to wireless communication, what system is used (Vocera,

RE: Powernet: When to issue KI?

2012-07-09 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
ditto EF2 Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: seth.kan...@aps.com To: powernet@hps1.org Date: 07/09/2012 12:33 PM Subject:RE: Powernet: When to issue KI? Sent by:owner-power...@hps1.org Ditto Palo Verde From:

Powernet: RE: Tritium Quench Curves

2012-07-26 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
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Powernet: calibration periodicity

2012-08-10 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
What calibration periodicity (semi annual, annual, other) is used for RP/ HP equipment used at your facility... (Fermi, currently semi-annual for all except WBC and gamma spec systems which are annual) handheld instruments continuous air monitors electronic dosimeters stationary

Re: Powernet: neutron meter

2012-08-14 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - Thermo (Eberline) ASP2 meter with NRD. Auto ranging / single cal factor, simplifies calibration requirements compared to ASP1 / NRD Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: Portable Gamma Spectrometers.

2012-08-27 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 2 - no Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Liesl K Germann liesl.k.germ...@dom.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date: 08/27/2012 10:14 AM Subject:Powernet: Portable Gamma Spectrometers. Sent by:

Re: Powernet: Telemetry / Remote Monitoring

2012-08-27 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - iPAM use no - rate alarm latch yes - shake mode Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Courtenay, Christopher C christopher.courte...@duke-energy.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date: 08/27/2012 11:41 AM

Re: Powernet: RE: Quick Survey Instrument / Shipping Question

2012-08-27 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - E520 w/ HP270 external probe (limited to 100 mr/hr due to linearity issue) and internal high range detector or Telepole. Have tested ASP2 w/ HP270 (linear to 3 R/h), appears to be workable solution, but no back light on LCD display, hard to see display in low light conditions. Benjy

Re: Powernet: Quick Survey on Beta Booths

2012-08-31 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi NE / Thermo IPM9D (Argos5AB coming, looking at having a min count time of between 6-8 sec / side to achieve desired actual performance) IPM9D set for min 10 sec count time / per side (when plant at full power, count time is between 11-15 secs / side) No INPO issues with current process

Powernet: hopewell irradiator

2012-09-11 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
If you have a Hopewell BX3 box irradiator... does it have manual, electronic or automatic controls? what are nominal sources strenghts? do you perform source verification or have vendor do it? technical contact information Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935

Powernet: RP / HP info for dose data dose reduction

2012-09-11 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 2 is requesting dose data in the following areas Radiation Protection and Rad waste activities. Radiation Protection dose: (Radiation Protection Technicians, Alara Technicians and Radiological Engineering). Radwaste activities dose: (Decontamination activities, shipping activities,

Re: Powernet: Routine Task Software

2012-09-25 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi, for most items paper, for others use of non-TS / non-PM surveillance program which are scheduled and tracked with that system, Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Sumrall, Matthew mksumr...@stpegs.com To: 'powernet@hps1.org'

Powernet: Rados RDS31

2012-10-02 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Anybody using Rados RDS31 meter? Either as handheld or installed as area monitor. If so looking for copy of calibration / operation procedures if you are willing to share them. If sending procedures, send directly to me. Thanks, Benjy Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935

RE: Powernet: Quick Industry Survey

2012-10-15 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - same, also keep KI but no Iodine respiratory cartridges in E-kits. Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

RE: Powernet: Quick Questions Concerning Daily/Weekly Dose Goals and ED usage

2012-10-29 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi 1) How does your site establish dose goals: Each job, each day? Yes Weekly goal per workgroup (e.g., mechanical maintenance, RP, Ops, etc)? Yes Other (please explain)? 2) Does your site require ON SHIFT personnel (Ops, Chemistry, RP) to

Powernet: neutron meter calibrations

2012-11-06 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Looking for vendor other than Themo Fisher (Eberline) that performs portable neutron meter calibrationssuggestions? Thanks, Benjy Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Powernet: drinking water in RCA / RRA

2012-11-19 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
For drinking water stations in RCA / RRA, what are personnel monitoring requirements before partaking? Is bottled water or hand / foot operated drinking fountain used? Is this practice for convenience (workers stay at job site) or strictly for safety (heat stress) reasons? Thanks, Benjy

Re: Powernet: Emergency Planning RWP Information

2012-12-20 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - (all in mr/h) drills - 10 / 80 declared condition RA - 20 / 90 HRA - 75 / 700 LHRA - 250 / 2000 LHRA (extended) 500 / 8000 Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: jlb...@aep.com To: powernet@hps1.org Date: 12/20/2012 11:28 AM

Re: Powernet: TLD Take Home Policy survey

2013-01-07 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - current practice is leave primary dosimeter at site when exiting Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: LaFrate, Patrick patrick.lafr...@pgnmail.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date: 01/05/2013 09:21 AM Subject:

Re: Powernet: Personnel monitoring in EOFs

2013-01-14 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi EOF currently has PCM and hand friskers available for personnel monitoring Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: How do you deal with Radon at your plant?

2013-01-16 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - Argos 5AB with radon rejection enabled, encourage work force to wear natural fiber clothing and use fabric softener when washing clothes worn at work. Some folks wear scrubs (orex) or anti-static coveralls when entering RCA - mixed results for reducing PCM alarms due radon / progeny.

Re: Powernet: Survey on Portal Monitors

2013-01-16 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi response 1. What make and model are you currently using? Canberra GEM5 2. Do you use a walk through or stand and count exit routine? Stand and count 3. What is the sensitivity to CS-137 and Co-60 that you are achieving and how does that compare to the manufacturers advertised

Powernet: commnication of conditions to worker

2013-01-17 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
what is primary method of documenting survey information, paper or electronic survey program? how does worker review survey information for job planning / prior to entering RCA, paper or electronic copies? how (in simple terms) is survey information controlled so that only most

RE: Powernet: RE: Hard Hats at RCA Exit

2013-01-30 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
Fermi - hard hat may be worn during PCM monitoring, personal items go thru a SAM Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Powernet: ANSI N323A

2013-02-05 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
looking for contact info for Leonard Earls or other members of ANSI N323A working group. thanks, benjy Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com

Re: Powernet: Routine surveys outside the PA

2013-02-12 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
by:owner-power...@hps1.org Quick question: Do you survey buildings outside your PA boundary as part of your routine survey program? Jeff Carey U2/3 Health Physics Supervisor x87545/87722 Pony mail: J72 [attachment attrbbvt.gif deleted by Benjy P Bertossi/Employees/dteenergy]inline

Re: Powernet: Question re: Pulling Rx Cavity Shield Blocks Prior to Shutdown for BWRs with Mark I Containment

2013-02-15 Thread Benjy P Bertossi
fermi, no cavity shield blocks are removed until mode 2 Benjy Bertossi Fermi2 - RP Supervisor 734-586-4935 bertos...@dteenergy.com From: Mathiasen, Glenn D. glenn.mathia...@xenuclear.com To: powernet@hps1.org powernet@hps1.org Date: 02/15/2013 08:42 AM Subject:Powernet:

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