Hello Glenn, Diablo Canyon uses MaxAir PAPRs. We have also just incorporated the MSA OptimAir Hood which accepts a hardhat for situations where we are unable to re-schedule over-head work, and need the protection of the hardhat.
We have not used the OptimAir yet, but it looked like the best option… As for the MaxAir, we use their “800 Hood System”. These are well-received by both the wearers and my folks that have to maintain them. No complaints once you get past the initial cost/unit. The reusable components are relatively easy to turn around (decon), re-build and put back into play. These are by far our preferred respirator choice. Usage for the past two outages are below… numbers for the U-2 outage significantly higher due to specific work in that outage. They should be less this following U-2 Fall ’14 outage, although we will be going into the new generators for the first time, so we’ll see. 1R18 – Spring ‘14 105 MaxAirs 64 Ultra Elites 124 Ultra Twins 2R17 – Spring ‘13 264 Max Airs 264 Ultra Elites 143 Ultra Twins Let me know if you have any other questions, keith Keith Hinrichsen PG&E – DCPP RP Programs Supervisor 805-545-3811 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Glenn Canter (Generation - 3) Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 9:14 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Powernet: Questions on PAPR/PAPH usage Greetings, Surry Power Station is looking for information on the type(s) of PAPR/PAPH units that you currently use at your facility. · We would like to know the pros and cons of the units used. · The amount of units you use during your refueling cycles. Glenn D. Canter <>< Respiratory Protection Specialist Radiological Protection Department Surry Power Station Dominion Generation Phone: 757-365-2669 Fax: 757-365-2668 Pager #: 7653; Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message contains information which may be legally confidential and or privileged and does not in any case represent a firm ENERGY COMMODITY bid or offer relating thereto which binds the sender without an additional express written confirmation to that effect. The information is intended solely for the individual or entity named above and access by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please reply immediately to the sender that you have received the message in error, and delete it. Thank you. PG&E is committed to protecting our customers' privacy. To learn more, please visit http://www.pge.com/about/company/privacy/customer/
