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Titles, descriptions, and credit recommendations for all learning experiences recommended for college credit within the Auxiliary Operator section can be found below. To locate information on additional learning experiences, which have also been recommended for college credit, use the Organization Directory Page link above for a complete list of titles for all learning experiences or use the following links to go directly to other sections: 

Chemistry Technician
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Engineering
Fire Protection Technician
General
Health Physics Technician
Instructor Training
Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Technician
Management
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Reactor Operator
Shift Technical Advisor

Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Auxiliary Operator section

NOTE: When a credit recommendation is no longer active, the course description may be abbreviated. The last edition of the Directory in which complete information can be found is indicated on the course exhibit. Complete information can also be obtained by contacting National PONSI.

Auxiliary Systems Operator Science (SC021)
Auxiliary Systems Operator Systems (SY010)
Non-Licensed Operator Science (SC032)
Nuclear Plant Operator Science (SC020)
Nuclear Plant Operator Systems (SY015)

Descriptions and credit recommendations

Auxiliary Systems Operator Science (SC021)
Part 1: Basic Math
Part 2: Physical Science
Part 3: Electrical Theory
Part 4: Power Plant Science
Dates: Parts 1-4: April 1979 - March 1988.*
Credit recommendation: Part 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Elementary Mathematics (6/84). Part 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Survey of Physical Chemistry (6/84). Part 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Introduction to Electrical Theory (6/84). Part 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Nuclear Plant Technology (6/84). *NOTE: This course is now combined with Nuclear Plant Operator Science (SC020) to form the course Non-Licensed Operator Science (SC032). Please refer to that course exhibit for the current credit recommendation. NOTE: Complete information on this course grouping last appeared in the 1994 edition.

Auxiliary Systems Operator Systems (SY010)
Location: Susquehanna Training Center, Berwick, PA.
Length: Version 2: 120 hours (3 weeks). Version 3: 172 hours (4 weeks). Version 4: 212 hours (6 weeks); includes 44 hours of in-plant guided study. Version 5: 200 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: Version 2: January 1986 - January 1988.* Version 3: February 1988 - June 1989. Version 4: July 1989 - April 1990.
Version 5: May 1990 - June 2000.**
Objectives: Version 2: To provide participants with a detailed understanding of the auxiliary systems and subsystems of a nuclear power plant. Version 3, 4, or 5: Describe care, operation, parameters, and location of system components; trace basic system flowpaths; identify system lineups for various plant conditions; describe effects of system interactions; explain system effects on overall plant safety.
Instruction: Version 2: Radioactive waste and electrical water system; radioactive waste for low pressure air; radioactive waste off‑gas; emergency service water; liquid and solid radioactive waste; service water; sanitary and storm drains; fire protection; circulating water and cooling towers; hydrogen storage; nitrogen storage; electrical systems (13.8 KV, 480 VDC, 125 VDC, and 4.16 KV); pumps; valves; piping systems and components; lubrication and bearings; P&ID print reading; preventing operating problems; caring for equipment; gathering and giving information; operator work practices; c/g tower blowdown treatment; SCC 480 VAC and diesel generator; 120 VAC distribution; primary coolant degasifier; ASO HVAC; radwaste HVAC; chillers. Version 3, 4, or 5: All topics covered in Version 2 above; in addition, well water system; backup fire protection system; ASO area/building support systems; work practices; and print reading.
Credit recommendation: Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Nuclear Engineering Technology (6/84). Version 3, 4, or 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours as Radioactive Waste and Water Treatment in Nuclear Engineering Technology (4/90 revalidation) (5/95 revalidation). *NOTE: An earlier version of this course, dating from July 1981 to December 1985, has been recommended for credit. Please refer to the 1990 edition of the Directory for
further information. **NOTE: This course has been combined with Nuclear Plant Operator Systems (SY015).

Non-Licensed Operator Science (SC032)
Location: Susquehanna Training Center, Berwick, PA.
Length: Version 1: 240 hours (6 weeks). Version 2: 280 hours (7 weeks). Version 3: 240 hours (6 weeks). Version 4: 200 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 1989 - April 1991. Version 2: May 1991 - December 1991. Version 3: January 1992 - June 2000.
Version 4: July 2000 - December 2007.
Objectives: Version 1, 2, 3, or 4: Use analytical skills in solving problems of basic trigonometry and vector operations; use scientific notation; graph data; solve systems of linear equations; use the exponential and log functions; evaluate derivatives; graphically represent integrals; discuss basic principles of physical mechanics; discuss the importance of chemical safety; balance chemical equations; compute pH of acids and bases; describe oxidation and reduction and corrosion; define the mechanisms of heat transfer and apply basic equations to heat exchangers; state the basic equations of fluid mechanics; discuss the operation and characteristics of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps; define basic thermodynamic properties; write the First Law of Thermodynamics; use steam tables and p-v diagrams to discuss various gas cycles; list various types of radiation detectors; apply Ohm’s laws in electrical circuits and use meters to measure and verify the calculations; explain inductors and capacitors and the operation of transformers and DC motors; explain the functions of electrical devices in a circuit; list types of fuses and circuit breakers; describe the functions performed by Instrument and Control Systems; explain the operations of instruments that measure pressure, flow, level, and temperature; explain interactions of neutrons with nuclei in a reactor core; discuss factors that affect power level of a reactor core; discuss the concepts of reactor poisons and their origins.
Instruction: Version 1: Algebra; triangles and basic trigonometric relations; basic mechanics; power plant chemistry; the periodic table; compounds; acids and bases; oxidation and reduction; ion exchange and corrosion; chemical instrumentation; basic heat transfer; fluid mechanics and thermodynamics; radiation detectors; basic electrical theory and electrical blueprint reading; electrical distribution and protection; process instrumentation and control; neutron interactions and reactor control; reactor poisons. This is largely a qualitative exposure to the topics listed. Version 2 3, or 4: Includes all topics listed under Version 1 above; in addition, turbine theory; piping systems; valves; pumps; lubrication; P&ID print reading; radiation theory and health physics; radiation detectors; radiation contamination.
Credit recommendation: Version 1, 2, 3, or 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours as a survey of Physical Science and 3 semester hours in Applied Thermodynamics (4/90 revalidation) (5/95 revalidation) (7/00 revalidation). NOTE: This course replaces Auxiliary Systems Operator Science (SC021) and Nuclear Plant Operator Science (SC020). Please refer to those exhibits in the 1994 edition for information on these earlier offerings.

Nuclear Plant Operator Science (SC020)
Dates: April 1979 - March 1988.*
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Elementary Mathematics and 2 semester hours in Nuclear Plant Technology (6/84). NOTE: The credit in Elementary Mathematics should be awarded only if the participant has successfully completed the ASO Science SC021 course. *NOTE: This course is now combined with Auxiliary Systems Operator Science (SC021) to form the course Non-Licensed Operator Science (SC032). Please refer to that course exhibit for the current credit recommendation. NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1994 edition.

Nuclear Plant Operator Systems (SY015)
Location: Susquehanna Training Center, Berwick, PA.
Length: Version 1: 160 hours (4 weeks). Version 2: 280 hours (7 weeks). Version 3: 240 hours (6 weeks). Version 4: 280 hours (7 weeks). Version 5: 680 hours (17 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: June 1982 - January 1988. Version 2: February 1988 - April 1991. Version 3: May 1991 - August 1993. Version 4: September 1993 - February 2000. Version 5: March 2000 - December 2007.
Objectives: Version 1: To provide participants with a detailed understanding of primary, secondary, and auxiliary systems and subsystems of a boiling water reactor. Version 2, 3, 4, or 5: Define system components, boundaries, parameters, set points, locations; identify system lineups for various plant conditions; draw flowpaths of major systems; trace flowpaths of all systems; analyze and outline overall plant effect of system interactions.
Instruction: Version 1: Instrument and control systems; emergency systems; electrical systems; power generation systems; nuclear systems; plant support systems. Version 2: Reactor vessel and internals; containment; reactor circulation; reactor water cleanup; standby liquid control; control rod drive hydraulics; containment instrument gas; air systems; service water; cooling water systems; AC distribution; switching; emergency core cooling system; RCIC; HPCI; ADS; core spray; RHR; diesel generators; electrical distribution; ventilation; standby gas treatment; fire protection; auxiliary boiler; main steam; main turbine; EHC system; steam seals; lube oil; condenser air removal; off-gas; condensate; demineralizers; main condenser; circulating water; fuel pool and fuel pool cooling; extraction steam; feedwater; main generator; hydrogen cooling; neutron monitoring; reactor theory; turbine theory. Version 3 or 4: Containment; reactor circulation; reactor water cleanup; standby liquid control; control rod drive hydraulics; containment instrument gas; air systems; service water; cooling water systems; AC distribution; switching; emergency core cooling system; RCIC; HPCI; ADS; core spray; RHR; diesel generators; electrical distribution; ventilation; standby gas treatment; fire protection; auxiliary boiler; main steam; main turbine; EHC system; steam seals; lube oil; condenser air removal; off-gas; condensate; demineralizers; main condenser; circulating water; fuel pool and fuel pool cooling; extraction steam; feedwater; main generator; hydrogen cooling; neutron monitoring. Version 5: Administrative procedures and basic mechanical components; piping systems (river water makeup, makeup water treatment, circulating water, service water, emergency service water, residual heat removal service water, fire protection, cooling tower blowdown treatment, outside area HVAC, N2 storage, H2 storage, backup fire protection system, dry fuel storage, laundry radwaste); electrical systems (13.8 KV distribution, 4.16 KV distribution, 480 VAC distribution, SCC 480 V and DG, 120 VAC, main and auxiliary transformers, 125 VDC, station portable diesel generator-blue max); radwaste systems (low pressure air, LRW collection, chemical radwaste, laundry radwaste, solid radwaste, primary coolant degasifier, area rad monitor, ambient offgas charcoal system, radwaste HVAC, chillers, area/building support systems); condensate demineralizer and diesel generator systems (AC distribution, switching and electrical operation, ESW, diesel generators, condensate filtration, condensate demineralizers, fire protection, ES procedures); diesel generator buildings systems (HVAC, diesel generators, ESW valves, diesel generator trip, fire protection for diesels); condensate demineralizers (controls and indications, URC); condensate filtration system (tanks, controls, and injection skids); reactor building systems (reactor vessel internals, primary containment, reactor recirculation, standby liquid control, containment instrument gas, reactor building closed cooling water, fuel handling system, SPING system, RWCU, fuel pool cooling and cleanup, secondary containment and RB HBAC, emergency core cooling system, high pressure coolant injection, ADS, residual heat removal, core spray, residual heat removal service water, RCIC, control hard drive hydraulics, AC distribution, torquing for operations).
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Nuclear Engineering Technology (6/84). Version 2, 3, or 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours as Plant Systems Overview in Engineering Technology (4/90 revalidation) (5/95 revalidation). Version 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours as Plant Systems Overview in Engineering Technology (7/00 revalidation).  NOTE: This course covers substantially the same material as Engineering Systems (SY004, SY028, SY029, SY007) in the Engineering training program; Susquehanna Plant Systems (SY003) in General employee training; Licensed Operator Systems (SY017) in the Reactor Operator training program; and STA Systems (SY008) in the Shift Technical Advisor training program. Credit should be awarded for only one course/course grouping. If more than one course/course grouping is successfully completed, it is recommended that credit be awarded based on the comprehensiveness of course content. The following order is suggested: SY017; SY008; (SY004, SY028, SY029, SY007);  SY015; SY003.

Updated 11/28/07

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