CX-270289: Hot Fuel Examination Facility (HFEF) Spray Chamber Water Conditioner Removal

The Hot Fuel Examination Facility needs to remove the water conditioner (i.e., water softener) from the spray chamber process. Conditioned water was used in the chamber to decontaminate objects and would leave water spots on the viewing window decreasing visibility into the spray chamber. Therefore, the facility switched to using de-ionized water in the spray chamber. The proposed action would remove the legacy water conditioner tank, brine tank, controls and indicator lights, and unnecessary tubing and valves. A 4-way and a 3-way valve would be removed and replaced with tubing because failure of either valve has the potential to disrupt use of the spray chamber. All piping, water conditioner, brine tank and valves are located in the basement in a Radiological Buffer Area (RBA).