The Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Traversing Incore Probe System (TIPS) course is a 4 day comprehensive program covering topics ranging from theory of operations, system components, inputs and outputs, and protective features to signal tracing and troubleshooting.
incorporating formal classroom and laboratory hands-on training, and using state-of-the-art teaching techniques and actual BWR TIPS equipment, the course is designed to instill knowledge and competence at all levels of system operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. The classroom phases consist of lectures, seminars and discussions. Unlike conventional, classroom-only training courses, the method of presentation for this program is designed to obtain maximum learning and retention. This is accomplished by reinforcing the classroom lectures and discussions with hands-on exercises immediately following the classroom sessions. This cycling from classroom to laboratory environment not only reinforces the learning process, but maintains student interest and aids the instructor in identifying and correcting weaknesses as they occur.
Aided by computer graphics and interaction, the students develop a solid foundation in the theory of operation of the various components.
The laboratory portion consists of demonstrations, surveillances, calibrations, and troubleshooting exercises that not only serve as reinforcement of the textbook learning process, but also generate a level of comfort with equipment operation that cannot be accomplished elsewhere.
The laboratory consists of a fully functional General Electric TIPS System consisting of the following:
- Control cubicle (X-Y plotter, drive control unit, flux drawer, valve monitor)
- Complete drive unit
- Valve unit (shear and ball valves)
- Ten-path indexer
All units are complete and functional and, allowing for the laboratory environment, are indistinguishable from installed plant equipment.
DAY 1:
Instrumentation overview, detector theory, basic electrical concepts review, and TIPS detailed operation
DAY 2:
Drive control unit, drive control unit schematics, drive mechanism and schematics, valve control monitor/indexer detailed operation
DAY 3:
System maintenance, troubleshooting concepts, maintenance and troubleshooting exercises
DAY 4:
Maintenance and troubleshooting exercises, review, exam, exam review
