Facility Chemistry

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A.10 Facility Chemistry

The purpose of this subject area is to enable the candidate or incumbent to attain a general

knowledge or overview of the facility chemistry program. Topics for consideration include:

SUBJECT

TOPIC

Chemistry program objectives

Chemistry

Chemistry-related responsibilities of maintenance personnel

Control of chemicals potentially harmful to facility equipment

Situations in which chemical analyses could aid in determining

the cause of facility equipment damage

Industry experience related to chemistry-induced equipment

problems

Effect of maintenance on facility chemistry

Radiological impact of corrosion on maintenance activities

Waste water treatment systems

Makeup water facility

Processes used for water treatment and purification and

limitations of those processes

Effects of entry of foreign materials on facility

Requirements for inactive equipment layup and storage following

transfer to the facility or during extended shutdowns

Further guidance on this subject area is provided in the DOE Guide to Good Practices for

Training and Qualification of Maintenance Personnel.

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