[powernet] RE: Whole Body Counting Benchmark

Linda, We do exit WBCs and entry WBCs for special groups like Westinghouse. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Supervisor [RTE final logo 2015 small] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, TX 76

[powernet] RE: Irradiator Vendor PM Frequency

Comanche Peak has the mini model 142S Shepherd irradiator. There is little maintenance associated with it expect the verification of the oil in the compressor that is performed. From: Treinen, Rick [mailto:r...@pge.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 6:18 PM To: powernet@hpspowernet.org Subje

[powernet] RE: AMS-4 source check frequency

Weekly at CPNPP Michael Macho Radiation Protection Supervisor [cid:image003.jpg@01D16F94.F70A5EF0] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, TX 76043 (254)897-5698 From: Barnby, Monica [mailto:m.

RE: [powernet] Survey of RCA tools

Anything coming out of a CA is of course surveyed at the step off pad. The tool attendants do a smear check (no loose) and direct frisk (for fixed <5000). From: Benjy P Bertossi [mailto:bertos...@dteenergy.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 8:04 AM To: 'Powernet@hpspowernet.org' (Powernet@hpspow

RE: [powernet] Use of DRDs/PICs with Sentinel

See below highlighted Michael Macho Radiation Protection Supervisor [cid:image003.jpg@01D19FBD.72C56730] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, TX 76043 (254)897-5698 From: Bradley A Krupp [ma

[powernet] RE: Dosimeter Pre-Alarms

CPNPP does not use them either From: Noble, Douglas L [mailto:dlno...@firstenergycorp.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 4:36 PM To: Creamer, Charles E; 'powernet@hpspowernet.org' Subject: [powernet] RE: Dosimeter Pre-Alarms EXTERNAL EMAIL Davis-Besse does not. Alignment with Duke, Exelon.

RE: [powernet] PCMs at e-plan facilities?

Benjy, Comanche Peak has Plastic scintillation detectors Monitors (e.g., PPM2000s and TPM-903B) and Friskers at our on-site EOF. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Supervisor michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image003.jpg@01D1CD16.9D1097E0] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanc

[powernet] DMC 3000 G2 electronic dosimeters increased response.

We are completing the first six month monitoring period using DMC3000 G2 version electronic dosimeters and have noticed that individual departments (e.g., Security) and individuals who previously received little or no exposure and make numerous entries now are accumulating small amounts during

[powernet] Radiation Worker Entry and Exit WBCs - Passive monitor or Gamma Spec FSCAN?

Benchmarking other Utilities: 1) Do you use a passive monitor similar to GEM5/PM7 when issuing and terminating TLD/OSL use for personnel RCA Access? a.Entry(Issuing TLD/OSL)? Yes /No b.Exit (permanently leaving site and removal of TLD/OSL use)? Yes/No c. Is there any process

[powernet] Sending out again for more help on this: Radiation Worker Entry and Exit WBCs - Passive monitor or Gamma Spec FSCAN?

Benchmarking other Utilities: 1) Do you use a passive monitor similar to GEM5/PM7 when issuing and terminating TLD/OSL use for personnel RCA Access? a.Do you use a passive monitor for Entry(Issuing TLD/OSL)? Yes /No b.Do you use a passive monitor for Exit (permanently leaving si

[powernet] RE: Benchmarking System for HP Instrument Tracking

Sentinel From: Kinmark, Michael L. [mailto:mlkinm...@energy-northwest.com] Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 3:40 PM To: 'Powernet@hpspowernet.org' (Powernet@hpspowernet.org) Subject: [powernet] Benchmarking System for HP Instrument Tracking EXTERNAL EMAIL Question from Columbia Generating Statio

[powernet] calibration procedure for a Tennelec 5C Eclipse

We recently had our Series Tennelec 5 converted/upgrade to add a computer/Printer with the Eclipse software. We received an operating procedure from Diablo but we were looking to see if someone had a calibration procedure they would share with us. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff mich

[powernet] RE: Telemetry Equipment

I did have a question of my own while users are responding this this powernet. We currently use a single telemetry location for EDEx. I looked back in the powernets history (not very many responses) and several Utilities have multiply monitoring body locations for EDEx on these 2014 and 2011 r

[powernet] Who Approves the Drinking Water Use/stations inside the RCA

From: Lamons, John Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 3:20 PM To: Macho, Michael Subject: RE: Water eval 1) I just want to know who approves water stations inside the RCA at other stations? 2) Are there any requirements besides frisking hands and face? (e.g., remove and replace

[powernet] Who can add individual to powernet?

I was checking the powernet history and I could not identify who can add individuals to powernet... there was an incomplete email address in 2013. Would like to add Wood, Greg greg.w...@luminant.com and Lamons, John john.lam...@luminant.com

[powernet] RE: Quick Benchmark on DLR issue period for DPWs

At Comanche Peak (CPNPP)the Declared worker is issued a DLR upon declaration and upon delivery a new DLR is issued (or one year after declaration). CPNPP has a normal semiannual DLR wear period which may lead to additional DLR exchanges. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@l

[powernet] RE: OE on use of DMC-3000

1.We have not had trouble with the clips breaking. 2. We have not implemented any type of double clip. In the few FME zones we would use tape. 3. We currently have not used a positive off-set/Bias in the two years we have used DMC 3000. Our only problem has been an acc

[powernet] RE: Quick Whole Body Counter Performance Benchmark

1. CANBERRA FSCAN 2. ANNUAL 3. SHIFTLY (12 HOURS) 4. NO Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image003.jpg@01D2BEC9.0AE61340] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box

[powernet] RE: Calibration frequency for Electronic Dosimeters

Similar to James Rolph except We do have not implemented our small population of DMC3000 G3 and the neutron modules, additional we have we have older Siemens EPDs that are used for Emergency planning and some EPD N2 that we are phasing out. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma..

[powernet] RE: Powernet question on emergency kit survey instrument calibration grace periods

Comanche Peak is the same. 365 days Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image001.jpg@01D2E388.D05BF2F0] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, TX 76043 (254)8

[powernet] RE: Iodine cartridges

Same for Comanche Peak, Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image001.jpg@01D2EF43.F668B430] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, TX 76043 (254)897-5698 /(25

[powernet] RE: Non-Radiological Respirator program

SAFETY to all Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image003.jpg@01D33C33.BD655610] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, TX 76043 (254)897-5698 /(254)897-8163

[powernet] RE: Environmental DLRs

Mirion We are looking at having our QA group do it TLDs Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image002.jpg@01D346A6.919171E0] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Ro

[powernet] What do other facilities use for secondary personnel dose monitoring for fire brigade members and emergency planning member estimated dose

What do other facilities use for secondary personnel dose monitoring for fire brigade members and emergency planning member estimated dose. We currently have a long history of using PICs for fire brigade member quick members responding to any fire inside the RCA? The PICs are set to zero on a

[powernet] Outsourcing instrument calibration

I would like to see if any Nuclear powered Utility has outsourced the calibration of their Instrument program and the Environmental (REMP) programs. I know that there is confidentiality associated with vendor cost/charges so if these are outsourced by your utility I would appreciate the vendor

[powernet] RE: TLD exchange question for declared pregnant workers

Comanche Peak does the same as APS Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [Bike MS] TXU Team Ride May 5-6, 2018 Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, TX 76043 (254)897-5698 /(2

[powernet] FW: Had a question on TEMs, SAM 11/12

Wanted to see what others have experienced when placing larger and more powerful magnets into TEMs. From: Palatine, Rich [mailto:rich.palat...@thermofisher.com] Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:13 AM To: Macho, Michael Subject: Re: Had a question on TEMs, SAM 11/12 EXTERNAL EMAIL Mike

Re: [Powernet] Ludlum 9DP and 9DP* Pressurized Ion Chamber

CPNPP doesn’t use the 9DP. We use the Ludlum R9-7 Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image002.jpg@01D3D559.1A746E40] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, T

Re: [Powernet] Does anyone use epd pre-alarm alerts?

Comanche Peak is the same as Ontario Power. We want people to aware of their exposure and be checking on it. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mai

Re: [Powernet] [EXTERNAL] Re: Portable Radiation Instrument Performance Checks

Prior to use source response check for instruments. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image001.jpg@01D3E2E2.C562A920] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose

[Powernet] I have a related question to Douglas L Noble's question on " TLD Spike Sample Vendor"

I have a related question to Douglas L Noble's question on " TLD Spike Sample Vendor" 1) I would like to know the users of a contractor dosimeter DLRs who perform blind spikes and if there is a particular frequency (e.g., on all personnel DLRs returned for processing)? 2) What rad

Re: [Powernet] Mirion DMC3000 Electronic Dosimeter Battery Benchmark

Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image002.jpg@01D424DF.32F019D0] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, TX 76043 (254)897-5698 /(254)897-8163 (817)559-199

[Powernet] Has anyone done a position paper or similar for equating NIST and PTB internal standards for instrument calibrations

Has anyone done a position paper or similar for equating NIST and PTB internal standards for instrument calibrations... and would they be willing to share it. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image004.jpg@01D43870.45707EC0] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDUL

Re: [Powernet] Respirator qualification tracking

CPNPP uses Sentinel Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image002.jpg@01D449BD.314CF280] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, TX 76043 (254)897-5698 /(254)89

[Powernet] Besides the immediate action to Notify the NRC when an individual exceeds 10 CFR 20 limits has anyone proceduralized or define in a position paper the limit and medical evaluation actions

Besides the immediate action to Notify the NRC when an individual exceeds 10 CFR 20 exposure limits, has anyone proceduralized or define in a position paper the limit and medical evaluation actions? If you have a procedure or position paper would you share or provide what references you used t

Re: [Powernet] (External): Dosimetry FME controls

I think that CPNPP uses the same thing as Beth at SONGs [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mh7J96t62m8o5QLUaER0xVrPgsU4c4MhjsL-hqbsFh0aXZAViNfqpjPdv-X_-OWR34Hi8Dz2mPHbQE0Zy4Wscd-UU3Ao9CrxsgUfT61OOksmuE9-PpF3ikPsnOz-6Uciks3K15JU2A=w1140-h855-no] From: Powernet [mailto:powernet-boun...@hpspowernet.o

Re: [Powernet] Quick Benchmarking on ED's

Mark, We have the spectrum of dosimeters in some part of our program. 1. Older smaller population of approx. 350 each Seimens Mk2s are used for Emergency planning 2. We have DMC2000S (and IPAMs) which are used during the outages mainly for multibadging but to supplement are neede

Re: [Powernet] [EXTERNAL] REMP Sampling Collection

CPNPP currently use a Senior RP technicians to collect REMP samples Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image003.jpg@01D45A15.8872E070] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 N

Re: [Powernet] Benchmark question - HS posting

What environmental LLD Δt do other facilities use for their REMP samples? 1) elapsed time between environmental collection, or end of the sample collection period, and time of counting OR 2) the midpoint of the sample collection period and time of counting --- During a Revie

Re: [Powernet] Offsite Direct Radiation Monitoring

Eric see below. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image003.jpg@01D45A15.8872E070] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North FM 56 or PO Box 1002 Mail Code 005A Glen Rose, T

[Powernet] FW: Benchmark question - HS posting

I didn’t receive any response to this November 20th powernet so I am trying it again. What environmental LLD Δt do other facilities use for their REMP samples? 1) elapsed time between environmental collection, or end of the sample collection period, and time of counting OR 2) the

Re: [Powernet] Count Room Questions

We have a limit for the Tennelec which requires supervision approval for similar reasons mentioned by David Brehm below. This is to make sure a peer check is taken to minimize the chances that it would become contaminated. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Supervisor - Dosimetry Comanche Peak

[Powernet] what meter do you use to release material (uR/hr)?

1. What dose rate instrument do you use to release material ( at the uR/hr) from the RCA and surveying outside the RCAs when looking for low levels of radiation? (Do you use RADEYE Gs, RDS-31s, Ludlum 19A (or what type of meter))? 2. And do you have a way(and how do you) to valid

Re: [Powernet] what meter do you use to release material (uR/hr)?

1. What dose rate instrument do you use to release material ( at the uR/hr) from the RCA and surveying outside the RCAs when looking for low levels of radiation? (Do you use RADEYE Gs, RDS-31s, Ludlum 19A (or what type of meter))? 2. And do you have a way(and how do you) to vali

Re: [Powernet] what meter do you use to release material (uR/hr)?

Let me try this again. I am not sure if I am not getting any response or powernet isn’t working Maybe someone can at least let me know if they are getting this email. From: Macho, Michael Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:41 AM To: 'powernet@hpspowernet.org' Subject: RE: what me

Re: [Powernet] What neutron survey meters are you using?

Sorry Brent, Your email was sent to my SPAM report. We started using the Thermo RADEYE NL and it is calibrated by Thermo. The Technicians like it because it is much smaller and lighter. The response with our applied correction factor is similar to the REM500. Michael Macho Radiation Protect

Re: [Powernet] Quick Bench Marking on Neutron Dosimeter

Naureen, So we have just started using them for power entries this quarter. RSCS does the neutron calibration for us. We used the REM500 to establish a correction factor which RSCS applies after they perform the calibration. We still use our population of DMC2000GNs, also. Even though we make num

[Powernet] sending Form 5s and requesting Form 5 using email instead of FAX

I didn't get much of an initial response to this question when I sent it out to just Sentinel users so I will try again with a large group in powernet. I wanted to see if any facilities were using emails to send Form 5s and send exposure request to Utilities for worker's Form 5s. Michael Macho

[Powernet] Control of Radioactive Material

Comanche Peak has a couple questions to help clarify some of the instructions in NISP-07. 1) For items being temporarily released from the RCA, does your site require the area to be posted as an RMA if the item(s) will only be released for a short duration? (Ie calibrating a piece of M&

[Powernet] Has another utility experienced unusual neutron spikes response when using DMC2000GN dosimeters

Has another utility experienced unusual neutron spikes response when using DMC2000GN dosimeters in non-neutron areas? We have experienced several unusual neutron doses and dose rates within a short time after activation of the DMC2000GN. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@

Re: [Powernet] surveys following medical exposure to radiopharmaceutical

1) We use a Passive monitor, Pull their DLR (restricted from the RCA) until they do not alarm the Monitors 2) They get a card until they can pass thru the monitors at the exits to the protected area 3) They complete a form/document with personal identification information. Micha

Re: [Powernet] Quick Initial DLR Issue & DLR Exchange survey

From: Powernet [mailto:powernet-boun...@hpspowernet.org] On Behalf Of Dave Raye via Powernet Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 11:41 AM To: 'powernet@hpspowernet.org' Cc: Dave Raye Subject: [Powernet] Quick Initial DLR Issue & DLR Exchange survey EXTERNAL EMAIL Hello all, I have seen in a recen

Re: [Powernet] Benchmark request SUSQ. NPP

1.a) There is a small battery on are normal operational exit point from the protected area monitors. 1.b) Weekly 1.c) yes 2) You can call and we can maybe work something out for what specifically you might be looking for. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com

Re: [Powernet] Thermofisher EPD N2

Ken, We have discontinued use of the EPD-N2s a few years ago. We do see drift in our other dosimeters. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image003.jpg@01D45A15.8872E070] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Co

[Powernet] Does anyone use and calibrate the RadeCo H810DC battery powered high volume airsampler and might share their procedure.

Does anyone use and calibrate the RadeCo H810DC battery powered high volume airsampler and might share their procedure. I have been unable to find the time to write a procedure for our technicians to do this flow calibration on-site using a BK Precision 1901 DC power supply. Michael Macho Ra

[Powernet] What are sites doing since the NRC does not supply SSNs anymore.

What are sites doing since the NRC does not supply SSNs anymore. Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.com [cid:image003.jpg@01D45A15.8872E070] SAFETY is first QUALITY SCHEDULE Luminant Power Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant 6322 North

Re: [Powernet] DLR vs SRD Comparison

We have it set at 50 mrem and it is +/- 25 %. I do a review of all DLR vs SRD data for general discrepancies for < 50 mrem. Additionally, I do a general check for neutron estimated vs DLR neutron (no real limit on this check). Michael Macho Radiation Protection Staff michael.ma...@luminant.co

Re: [Powernet] Whole Body Counts

In-processing Rad Workers with passive monitor except during outages we select a group of Radiation workers assigned to refuel and Steam Generators (e.g., Westinghouse) for in-processing and Out-processing FSCAN WBCs as a means of validing the program. There are RCA exit GEM 5s and protected ar

Re: [Powernet] quick Respiratory Protection benchmark

Although our procedures do not address RP Tecnicians to be clean shaving, they are required to be able to meet the requirements for wearing a respirator (they need to be able to shave if needed). Our procedure states the following: 5.0 PREREQUISITES 5.1 Do not issue a respira

Re: [Powernet] Benchmarking question from Columbia Generating Station - Purple Paint

Not Comanche Peak From: Powernet [mailto:powernet-boun...@hpspowernet.org] On Behalf Of Kinmark, Michael L. via Powernet Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:23 AM To: Powernet@hpspowernet.org Cc: Kinmark, Michael L. Subject: [Powernet] Benchmarking question from Columbia Generating Station - Pu

Re: [Powernet] Use of DMC3000 with Diving

CPNPP does not use the DMC3000 for diving From: Powernet [mailto:powernet-boun...@hpspowernet.org] On Behalf Of Helton, Mark via Powernet Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2020 2:59 PM To: powernet@hpspowernet.org Cc: Helton, Mark ; Bailey, Franklin D Subject: [Powernet] Use of DMC3000 with Diving EXT

Re: [Powernet] SRD Chirp

CPNPP doesn't use the Chirp From: Powernet [mailto:powernet-boun...@hpspowernet.org] On Behalf Of Bradley A Krupp via Powernet Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 2:34 PM To: powernet@hpspowernet.org Cc: Bradley A Krupp ; Bryan A Weber Subject: [Powernet] SRD Chirp EXTERNAL EMAIL I know this quest