Fort Calhoun performs two verifications first in the SFP following CEA Shuffle.

Second, core verification is performed following core reload using a PTZ camera. The verification of 133 fuel assemblies takes two(2) hours, including camera setup after reload is complete. We have an RE and an STA or RE-alternate on the refueling machine. QA usually observes. Fuel assembly IDs orientation and core location are read by one person and confirmed by the other that verifies correct core location, ID and orientation.

Prior to the serial number verification, FCS utilizes refueling machine mast camera to perform the alignment verification, which also takes about two(2) hours.

J. E. Willett

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Joseph E. Willett, P.E.

Principal Reactor Engineer-Fuel

Nuclear Operations Division

E-mail: jwillett@oppd.com

Omaha Public Power District Phone: (402) 533-7213

Fort Calhoun Station Pager: (402) 561-3899

9610 Power Lane FAX: (402) 533-6747

Blair, NE 68008

Mail Station: FC-1-1 Plant

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