Monitor plant condition in a nuclear power plant

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This NOS outlines the standards for monitoring the condition of systems and equipment in a nuclear power plant (NPP) to ensure safe operation, particularly for technicians and managers involved in plant management and compliance.

Performance Criteria

• Conduct routine plant checks according to operating instructions
• Interpret data to determine system condition and status
• Log and record incoming data as per procedures
• Verify data within acceptable limits and respond to abnormalities
• Gather and record sufficient data to assure operational compliance
• Recognize operational variations and implement corrective actions
• Conduct plant walkdowns to check for variations
• Investigate anomalies and report deficiencies
• Take necessary actions based on findings

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Functions of main plant items in a NPP
• Operation of plant control systems
• Location and significance of plant parameter indicators
• Routine monitoring data collection and its relevance
• Methodology for conducting plant walkdowns
• Data frequency for operational variation recognition
• Interpretation of technical data for identifying deficiencies
• Importance of adhering to prescribed check schedules
• Signs of operational deficiencies
• Effective communication of deficiencies
• Completing condition reports under safety compromises
• Human performance and error prevention principles
• ALARP and BAT principles in safety and environmental context
• Awareness of internal and external hazards

Relevent Roles

• Nuclear Plant Operating Technician
• Operations Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Senior Managers (with executive authority)
• Middle Managers (line management)