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02/09/2011

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Term
- What is the purpose of the Reactors?
Definition
Create Heat
Term
- What process is used to create heat?
Definition
Fission
Term
- What is the reactor scram?
Definition
An emergency shut down of the reactor plant
Term
- What is the purpose of the Steam Generators?
Definition
Make steam for loads
Term
- What is a guide to clarify procedures to ensure interpreted the same by all watch standers?
Definition
Reactor Department Standing Order
Term
- How does the nuclear reaction produce usable energy
Definition
Heat Caused by nuclear fission is used to change water into steam. Pressurized steam is fed to turbines causing them to rotate and produce energy.
Term
- How many EDGs are OB?
Definition
4
Term
- Which EDGs support the aft electric plant?
Definition
3&4
Term
- Who is the Father of Nuclear Power?
Definition
ADM Rickover
Term
- What was the name of the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier?
Definition
USS Enterprise
Term
- How many Distilling units do we have?
Definition
4
Term
- What is the capacity of the Distilling units?
Definition
100,000 per unit per day
Term
- What is the purpose of the line shaft bearings?
Definition
Support the weight of the shaft as it runs through the ship
Term
- What is the purpose of the Reboilers?
Definition
Hotel Services
Term
- Where are the Reboilers located?
Definition
1A and 4B shaft alleys
Term
- What are some Hotel Services?
Definition
Heating steam / Laundry / Hot water / Lube oil heating / galley steam
Term
- What is the purpose of the emergency diesel generators?
Definition
To power reactor fill pumps / Vital Electric loads
Term
- How many EDG’s do you have?
Definition
4
Term
- Where are the EDG’s located?
Definition
1&2 Fwd----3&4 Aft
Term
- What is the purpose of the Reduction gears?
Definition
To turn High speed low torque into Low speed high torque
Term
- What is the purpose of the Propulsion turbines?
Definition
Turn steam into power
Term
- How many blades are on the ships propellers?
Definition
5
Term
- What is the purpose of the strut bearing?
Definition
Supports the weight of the shaft externally
Term
- What is the advantage of Nuclear power over Fossil fuels?
Definition
Sustain longer / less pollutant / more cargo room / less UNREPS
Term
- What do you do if you find a Yellow Polly Bag?
Definition
Secure the area / have someone contact 7211 to get an ELT
Term
- What rate is an ELT?
Definition
Nuclear trained MM’s
Term
- What is the purpose of the De-aerating feed tank?
Definition
To remove air from the water / Preheat and store the water before it gets to the steam generator
Term
- Where does the EOOW stand watch?
Definition
DCC
Term
- Where do the throttle-men stand watch?
Definition
EOS
Term
- What rate stands reactor Operator watch?
Definition
ET- underway/EM- shutdown
Term
- What is the purpose of the Main condenser?
Definition
Condenses steam from the main engine back to water
Term
- You are a drop of seawater take me from the ocean to the RX loop:
Definition
From the ocean to the distilling unit circ pumps were it is flashed to steam then condensed into pot water then thru the de-mineralizer to a reserve feed tank then to a charging pump into the RX loop
Term
- What was the first naval nuclear powered vessel?
Definition
USS Nautilus
Term
- What was the first naval nuclear powered surface ship?
Definition
USS Long beach
Term
- What are the four stages in the steam cycle?
Definition
Generation, Expansion, Condensation, Feed
Term
- How many shafts do we have?
Definition
4
Term
- Which plants are the shafts located in?
Definition
1&4 are in Plant 1 / 2&3 are in plant 2
Term
- What screws are the rudders located behind?
Definition
2&3
Term
- What is the purpose of the coolant turbine generators?
Definition
Produce electrical power for the RCP
Term
- Who directly controls shaft rpm?
Definition
Throttle-man
Term
- What is the name of the reactor control room?
Definition
EOS-Enclosed Operating Station
Term
- Who directly controls the reactor? What is his rate?
Definition
Reactor Operator / ET
Term
- What is the job of the PPWO?
Definition
Overall control of their propulsion plant (MMR & RAR)
Term
- What is the job of the log recorder / phone talker?
Definition
Take logs (temperatures) and man phones (communications in the plant)
Term
- Who controls electrical loads? What is their rate?
Definition
Load Dispatcher, EM
Term
- Who controls water inventory? What is their rate?
Definition
Water Control Watch, MM
Term
- What is CSC?
Definition
Catapult Supervisory Control
Term
- What is the purpose for CSC?
Definition
Controls the rate of steam flow to the catapult accumulators to not exceed reactor power limits
Term
- Where are the CAC's?
Definition
One in each RAR and MMR
Term
- What are the CAC's for?
Definition
Provide air for pilot operated valves in the reactor plant.
Term
- What is the difference between feed water and potable water?
Definition
Feed water is sent thru a demin to make it more pure.
Term
- Describe the normal electric plant lineup while steaming.
Definition
4 SG Lincoln Lineup
Term
- What is the purpose of the Main Air Ejectors?
Definition
Maintain vacuum in main condensers
Term
- What is the function of the guarding valve?
Definition
Secure steam to main engine quickly if necessary
Term
- What type of reactor do we have?
Definition
Pressurized water reactor (PWR).
Term
- How does a nuclear reaction create energy?
Definition
Breaking of atomic bonds produces heat, which is used to boil water to make steam
Term
- What is the pressure of HP air?
Definition
4000psi
Term
- What is the pressure of LP air?
Definition
150psi
Term
- What are the responsibilities of Reactor Controls Division?
Definition
Maintain Reactor Instrumentation and Control equipment
Term
- Who is the coolest, smartest, handsomest dude onboard?
Definition
Ramirez
Term
- What is the type and location of the steam reboilers onboard?
Definition
Horizontal shell and tube type heat exchangers. Located on upper level of 1 A and 4 B shaft alleys.
Term
- What does the reboiler heating system do?
Definition
Supplies steam
Term
- What is the reboiler heating steam drain?
Definition
Directs the steam
Term
- Who is the CRW/RMO?
Definition
Chief Reactor Watch and the Shutdown Reactor Mechanical Operator
Term
- Who is the ELT?
Definition
Engineering laboratory Technician
Term
- What is the function of RM?
Definition
Reactor Mechanical- Responsible for the operation, care and maintenance of the reactor plant system and emergency diesel generators
Term
- What is the function of RL?
Definition
Reactor Laboratory- responsible for reactor plants and steam plants, chemistry control and for radiological. Associated with the propulsion plants
Term
- What is the function of RE?
Definition
Reactor Electrical- responsible for the operation, care and maintenance of reactor electrical and propulsion plant electrical systems.
Term
- What is the function of M?
Definition
Machinery- responsible for the operation, care and maintenance of ship’s propulsion machinery and related auxiliaries.
Term
- What if the function of reactor auxiliaries?
Definition
Responsible for the operation, care and maintenance of the reactor plant system and emergency diesel generators.
Term
- What is the reactor department organizational manual?
Definition
Used to inform the responsibilities and functions of all personnel assigned to reactor department.
Term
- What is the ship’s control bill?
Definition
A guide for the safe operation of a ship.
Term
- What does reactor critical mean?
Definition
Reactor is online
Term
- What does propulsion plant casualty?
Definition
A casualty that affects the safety of the propulsion or reactor equipment
Term
- What does TLD stand for?
Definition
Thermal Luminescent Dosimeter
Term
- What is a TLD used for?
Definition
Used to measure the amount of radiation received by an individual.
Term
- What is the EOS?
Definition
Enclosed Operation Station- the main controlling station for the reactor and propulsion plant.
Term
- What is NPMTT?
Definition
Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team- assists the reactor department ability to operate and maintain records
Term
- What is ORSE?
Definition
Operation Reactor Safeguard Exam-Overall test of the reactor department to function as a department. Occurs annually takes three day.
Term
- What is the source of fuel that powers the reactor?
Definition
Uranium 235
Term
- How often do nuclear propulsion have to be refueled?
Definition
25 years
Term
- What does the main engine do?
Definition
Moves ship, feeds off reduction gear
Term
- What is the shaft seal?
Definition
Prevent water from entering hull
Term
- What are 3 types of air?
Definition
HP- elevators, auto start diesel generator; Ship Service Air- Tools and generators; Control Air- propulsion plant air
Term
- Where are the distilling units located?
Definition
2 in each MMR
Term
- How many HP air compressors are in each MMR?
Definition
2
Term
- How many control air compressors are in each MMR and RAR
Definition
1
Term
- Where are the ship service turbine generators located?
Definition
2 each MMR
Term
- What is Automatic Bus trf (ABT)?
Definition
When power is lost from one source it is gained in another
Term
- What is RAR?
Definition
Reactor Auxiliary Room
Term
- How many York AC plants do we have?
Definition
10
Term
- What keep the galley cool?
Definition
5 refirs
Term
- What do the following do in regards to AC plants?
Definition
Seawater: remove heat;Compressor: pumps gas;Chill water: yellowish/greenish color
Term
- What is the purpose of the main jacking gear?
Definition
Prevent bowing
Term
- What is normal electrical power?
Definition
SSTG- ship service turbine generators
Term
- What type of distilling plant is used OB?
Definition
Steam operated, low pressure, 6-stage flash type evaporator
Term
- What do potable water pumps do?
Definition
Provide ship system pressure at 80-100psi
Term
- How many potable water pumps are there?
Definition
8- 4 in each MMR
Term
- What is the gpm for the potable water pump?
Definition
1000 gpm
Term
- What is the purpose of potable water risers?
Definition
Delivers water to the port and stbd sides
Term
- What are chlorinators?
Definition
A better way to store water an remain microorganism free
Term
- What is the RO?
Definition
Reactor Officer: overall in charge of all reactor department functions
Term
- What is the RMA?
Definition
Reactor Mechanical Assistant: supervising the operation, care, and main of the reactor plant system and emergency diesel generators
Term
- What is the CRA?
Definition
Chemistry/Radiological Assistant: chemistry controls and for radiological controls associated with the propulsion plant
Term
- What is the REA?
Definition
Reactor Electrical Assistant: operation, care, and maint of the reactor electrical, reactor control, and instrumentation and propulsion plant electrical plant systems
Term
- What is MPA?
Definition
Main Propulsion Assistant: operation, care, and maint of ships propulsion machinery and related auxiliaries
Term
- What is the RDO?
Definition
Reactor Duty Officer: commissioned officer- duty in port reactor watch
Term
- What is the PPWO/shutdown?
Definition
Propulsion plant watch officer: operation of assigned propulsion plant
Term
- What is the RO/SRO?
Definition
Reactor Operator/Shutdown reactor operator: operation of the reactor systems
Term
- What is the LD?
Definition
Loa Dispatcher: distribution and control of the ship’s normal service, emergency coolant propulsion at 400Hz power system
Term
- What is CMO/SMO?
Definition
Chief Mechanical Operator/MM Shut down Machinery Operator: supervising all MMR watch standers and ensures the proper, safe, and efficient operation of all machinery and fluid systems in reactor room
Term
- What is CRW/RMO?
Definition
Chief Reactor Watch/Shut down Reactor Mechanical Operator: supervising all reactor mechanical watch standers and ensure the proper, sage, and efficient operation of all machinery and fluid systems located in the reactor room
Term
- What is the ELT?
Definition
Engineering Laboratory Technician: primary water chemistry, secondary water chemistry, and radiological controls
Term
- What is the function of MMR?
Definition
Use ship’s steam in ship’s propulsion, electrical power generation and water production
Term
- What is the function of RAR?
Definition
Producer of steam, deals directly with the reactors and steam generators
Term
- What is the function of the reactors?
Definition
Provides heat for steam generators
Term
- What is the function of the SG?
Definition
Ships service turbine generators: used for electrical generation for 60hz electrical system
Term
- What is the ahead throttle valve?
Definition
Moves ship fwd
Term
- What is the Astern Throttle valve?
Definition
Moves ship aft
Term
- What is the impact on the ship during the following conditions:
Definition

Split steam plants: each plant is operating separately

Cross-connected steam plant: one reactor supplies two steam plants

Trailing shaft: one of more shafts cannot be powered by main engine but is still turning

Locked shaft: locked- cannot turn

Restricted maneuvering: sea and anchor/UNREP-max plant reliability-extra watches

Term
- What is the reactor scram?
Definition
An emergency shut down of the reactor plant
Term
- How many EDGs are OB?
Definition
4
Term
- Who is the Father of Nuclear Power?
Definition
ADM Rickover
Term
- What was the name of the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier?
Definition
USS Enterprise
Term
- How many Distilling units do we have?
Definition
4
Term
- What is the capacity of the Distilling units?
Definition
100,000 per unit per day
Term
- What is the purpose of the Reboilers?
Definition
Hotel Services
Term
- Where are the Reboilers located?
Definition
1A and 4B shaft alleys
Term
- What are some Hotel Services?
Definition
Heating steam / Laundry / Hot water / Lube oil heating / galley steam
Term
- Where are the EDG’s located?
Definition
1&2 Fwd (under DC&R Berth)----3&4 Aft (Under MDIV Berth)
Term
- What is the purpose of the Reduction gears?
Definition
To turn High speed low torque into Low speed high torque
Term
- What was the first naval nuclear powered vessel?
Definition
USS Nautilus
Term
- What was the first naval nuclear powered surface ship?
Definition
USS Long beach
Term
- What are the four stages in the steam cycle?
Definition
Generation, Expansion, Condensation, Feed
Term
- What type of reactor do we have?
Definition
Pressurized water reactor (PWR).
Term
- What is the type and location of the steam reboilers onboard?
Definition
Horizontal shell and tube type heat exchangers. Located on upper level of 1 A and 4 B shaft alleys.
Term
- What does the reboiler heating system do?
Definition
Supplies steam
Term
- What is the function of RM?
Definition
Reactor Mechanical- Responsible for the operation of the reactor plant system and emergency diesel generators
Term
- What is the function of RL?
Definition
Reactor Laboratory- responsible for chemistry control and for radiological. Associated with the propulsion plants
Term
- What is the function of RE?
Definition
Reactor Electrical- responsible for reactor electrical and propulsion plant electrical systems.
Term
- What is the function of M?
Definition
Machinery- responsible for ship’s propulsion machinery and related auxiliaries.
Term
- What is the purpose of RC?
Definition
Reactor controls- operation of controls and instrumentation
Term
- What if the function of reactor auxiliaries?
Definition
Responsible for the reactor plant system and emergency diesel generators.
Term
- What does reactor critical mean?
Definition
Reactor is online
Term
- What does propulsion plant casualty?
Definition
A casualty that affects the safety of the propulsion or reactor equipment
Term
- What does TLD stand for?
Definition
Thermal Luminescent Dosimeter
Term
- What is a TLD used for?
Definition
Used to measure the amount of radiation received by an individual.
Term
- What is NPMTT?
Definition
Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team- assists the reactor department ability to operate and maintain records
Term
- What is ORSE?
Definition
Operation Reactor Safeguard Exam-Overall test of the reactor department to function as a department. Occurs annually takes three day.
Term
- What is the source of fuel that powers the reactor?
Definition
Uranium 235
Term
- What does the main engine do?
Definition
Moves ship, feeds off reduction gear
Term
- Where are the distilling units located?
Definition
2 in each MMR
Term
- How many HP air compressors are in each MMR?
Definition
2
Term
- What is normal electrical power?
Definition
SSTG- ship service turbine generators
Term
- What type of distilling plant is used OB?
Definition
Steam operated, low pressure, 6-stage flash type evaporator
Term
- What do potable water pumps do?
Definition
Provide ship system pressure at 80-100psi
Term
- How many potable water pumps are there?
Definition
4- 2 in each MMR
Term
- What is the gpm for the potable water pump?
Definition
1000 gpm
Term
- What is the RO?
Definition
Reactor Officer: overall in charge of all reactor department functions
Term
- What is the RMA?
Definition
Reactor Mechanical Assistant: supervising the operation, care, and main of the reactor plant system and emergency diesel generators
Term
- What is the CRA?
Definition
Chemistry/Radiological Assistant: chemistry controls and for radiological controls associated with the propulsion plant
Term
- What is the REA?
Definition
Reactor Electrical Assistant: operation, care, and maint of the reactor electrical, reactor control, and instrumentation and propulsion plant electrical plant systems
Term
- What is MPA?
Definition
Main Propulsion Assistant: operation, care, and maint of ships propulsion machinery and related auxiliaries
Term
- What is the RDO?
Definition
Reactor Duty Officer: commissioned officer- duty in port reactor watch
Term
- What is the PPWO/shutdown?
Definition
Propulsion plant watch officer: operation of assigned propulsion plant
Term
- What is the RO/SRO?
Definition
Reactor Operator/Shutdown reactor operator: operation of the reactor systems
Term
- What is the LD?
Definition
Loa Dispatcher: distribution and control of the ship’s normal service
Term
- What is CMO/SMO?
Definition
Chief Mechanical Operator/MM Shut down Machinery Operator: supervising all MMR watch standers and ensures the proper, safe, and efficient operation of all machinery and fluid systems in reactor room
Term
- What is CRW/RMO?
Definition
Chief Reactor Watch/Shut down Reactor Mechanical Operator: supervising all reactor mechanical watch standers and ensure the proper, sage, and efficient operation of all machinery and fluid systems located in the reactor room
Term
- What is the ELT?
Definition
Engineering Laboratory Technician: primary water chemistry, secondary water chemistry, and radiological controls
Term
- What is the function of MMR?
Definition
Use ship’s steam in ship’s propulsion, electrical power generation and water production
Term
- What is the function of RAR?
Definition
Producer of steam, deals directly with the reactors and steam generators
Term
- What is the function of the reactors?
Definition
Provides heat for steam generators
Term
- What is the function of the SSTG?
Definition
Ships service turbine generators: used for electrical generation for 60hz electrical system
Term
- What is the purpose of the main thrust bearing?
Definition
Trfs the thrust by the shaft and screw to the hull of the ship
Term
- What is the purpose of EDGs?
Definition
Used to energize vital loads during casualties that result in los of power
Term
- How many SSTGs are there?
Definition
4
Term
- Where are the SSTGs located?
Definition
2 in each MMR
Term
- What is the PPWS?
Definition
Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor---assistant to PPWO
Term
- What is the purpose of HP?
Definition
Charge EDGs and reactor plant
Term
- What is Ship Service Air System?
Definition
Used for Weapons Elevators
Term
- What is the EOOW?
Definition
commissioned officer responsible for operations of the propulsion plants during normal at sea operations.
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