Chemistry Fundamentals

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4.3.3 Chemistry Fundamentals

Training should provide trainees with the requisite knowledge and skills to perform the

following:

Explain the purpose of chemistry control and the guidelines used to maintain proper

facility chemistry.

Describe the effect that pH, conductivity, and impurities have on the operation and

lifetime of components in the facility systems and what processes are used to control

and monitor these chemistry parameters.

Describe hazards and safety requirements associated with chemicals and gases used

in the facility.

Evaluate the results of chemical and radiological analyses to determine facility system

conditions and provide recommendations to mitigate adverse trends.

4.3.4 Electrical Fundamentals

Training should provide trainees with the requisite knowledge and skills to perform the

following:

Describe the principle of operation and basic construction of major components such as

fuses

undervoltage coils

shunt coils.

Describe how electrical characteristics of a circuit are affected by

temperature

humidity

magnetic flux

ground fault.

Demonstrate the ability to provide technical advice to the operating crew regarding the

function of electrical equipment using system component and circuit data

rectifiers

motors

circuit breakers

inverters

electrical protective devices such as fuses and protective relays.