Hydraulic systems in the area of theory.

DOE-STD-1151-2002

1.2

A Facility Representative shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of steam

system operation including startup, normal and off-normal operation, and

shutdown.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Describe the following steam system evolutions and associated precautions:

Pressurization and warm-up of a cold steam system

Initiation of steam flow in a stagnant, but pressurized steam system

Isolation of a portion of a steam system

Pressurization and warm-up of an isolated portion of a steam system

Isolation and de-pressurization of an in-service steam system

Describe condensation-induced water hammer and its potential impact on steam

systems.

Describe the expected operator response to, and where possible, how to prevent the

following steam system abnormal conditions. Include a discussion of associated

hazards:

Water hammer during pressurization/warm-up of a cold steam system

Water hammer during initiation of flow in an in-service steam system

Seat leakage of an isolation valve

Steam leakage to atmosphere

Steam header rupture

1.3

Personnel shall demonstrate familiarity level knowledge of basic pneumatic and

hydraulic systems in the area of theory.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Define the following and discuss their relationship:

Force

Pressure

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

1.4

Personnel shall demonstrate working level knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic

systems operations in the following areas.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Describe the following pneumatic and hydraulic system evolutions and associated

precautions and hazards:

Start-up and shutdown

Normal operation

System rupture or leakage