REAC 220 Advanced GEMS Training

This training will focus on use of the Gaseous Effluent Monitoring System (GEMS) located at each of the NPP sites in Illinois. Topics will include: accessing collected effluent data; understanding how the system works and engineering controls in place; interpreting data; automated changes in sampling that result during a release of radioactive material out the stack; monitoring and changing GEMS parameters; and common issues that can result in the GEMS data being suspect or unreliable. This training will also include hands-on experience with the full-scale mockup located in Springfield.

Course Length: 3 hours

Course Manager: IEMA-OHS Office of Nuclear Safety REAC Section

Course Timeline:

Registration Information: IEMA-OHS Office of Nuclear Safety REAC Section

Prerequisite: REAC 115 and REAC 200

Target Audience/Discipline: IEMA-OHS Office of Nuclear Safetry Radiological Task Force REAC (Radiological Emergency Assessment Center) Staff in Positions of HP Specialist and HP Assistant

Scheduled Classes:

Date	Location
Jun 12, 2025	IEMA Knotts St North GEMS Bay**
Jun 26, 2025	IEMA Knotts St North GEMS Bay**
** No lodging available

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