Reactivity Management in Control Room Operations

Abstract

The paper will cover the review of WANO SOER 2007-1 from a Control Room Operations point of view. It will answer the question: what recommendations are possible to implement at the Authorized Nuclear Operator(ANO) and Control Room Shift Supervisor(CRSS) level?

History has indicated that reactivity management events continue to happen in NPP's all over the world. This paper will discuss how the ANO/CRSS as the final barrier can improve this trend.

The paper will be written as a descriptive piece.

The paper will metaphorically examine the role of the Control Room Operations staff in reactivity management control and safety.