Fort Calhoun uses hand held steam cleaner for boric acid and work quite well. No engineering approval is needed. No different than using hot water.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 12:56 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Powernet: Use of Steam Cleaners for Boric Acid removal... SONGS HPD would like to know if your plant allows the use of Steam Cleaners for removal of Boric Acid deposits on pipes, valves, and other surfaces that have started to or could lead to corrosive damage? San Onofre is considering the use of these type of machines to more effectively decontaminate and/or remove Boric Acid deposits from identified leaks. Information regarding Engineering approvals requested/received for the use of this process on plant components and structures would facilitate the use of steam cleaning machines at SONGS. Also request specific safety instructions considered for the use of the machines and any specific training that may have been considered/implemented for the use of the machines. A report on the effectiveness of these machines would also be appreciated. Jeff Carey U2/3 Health Physics Supervisor San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station 949-368-7545 x87545/87722 Pony mail: J72 ----------------------------------- Powernet - a service of the Health Physics Society Power Reactor Section Powernet archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Reply to: [email protected] If Questions, contact Mike Russell, CHP at [email protected] This e-mail contains Omaha Public Power District's confidential and proprietary information and is for use only by the intended recipient. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, this e-mail is not a contract offer, amendment, nor acceptance. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.
