Palo Verde uses the definition from INPO 05-008, III.C.3.b, a Hot Spot is an accessible localized point with a contact radiation level which is 100 mrem/hr or greater and is greater than or equal to five times the radiation level 30cm away from the point.
********************************************************************** Seth J. Kanter, CHP, RPT Sr. Health Physicist Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Mail Sta. 7397 5801 S. Wintersburg Rd. Tonopah, AZ 85354 Phone (623) 393-3130 Fax (623) 393-2487 Unless otherwise noted, all opinions are my own Liviu Librescu ********************************************************************** From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 2:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Powernet: Hot Spot Definition Question SONGS uses: >100 mrem/hour and 5 times DDE measured at 30cm with an RO-2/RO-2A (or equivalent) as the standard for a Hot Spot definition, what does your plant use? Randall W. Heredia Health Physics General Foreman SONGS 949.368.9701 Email Firewall made the following annotations --------------------------------------------------------------------- --- NOTICE --- This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain confidential, privileged or proprietary information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original and any copy or printout. Unintended recipients are prohibited from making any other use of this e-mail. Although we have taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this e-mail, we accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this e-mail or attachments, or for any delay or errors or omissions in the contents which result from e-mail transmission. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
