NUF exam

[Rennhack]

Except missing the diagrams and figures.  Which are quite helpful.  And seeing as how westrain.org is no longer operational this is quite annoying.

I wasn't aware that it was messed up.  Bump this topic every day until its fixed.

[CBRich]

Thank you for the response.  Westrain.org no longer works and I think the diagrams are very helpful more for the new folks but even more for old and new in the particle interaction portion.

[Rennhack]

Squeaky wheel: Meet Grease.

http://www.nukeworker.com/study/hp/neu/index.shtml

I would like to thank you for bringing this to my attention, and for the persistence to help me get it fixed.

[techtoolong]

For the NUF what are the factors for fast, thermal and slow nuetrons ? Cannot find it in the study guide and cannot remember to save my soul.  Thanks

[HeatherB.]

In my notes from the NUF tome I was studying from say:

Fast neutrons: QF=10

Thermal (slow) neutrons: QF=3

That's all I got written down in my sidebar... those numbers weren't even actually IN the WesTrain study guide. I wrote them down additionally. Hope it's right...?

[tolstoy]

For the NUF what are the factors for fast, thermal and slow nuetrons ? Cannot find it in the study guide and cannot remember to save my soul.  Thanks

Here are the ICRP numbers on wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relative_biological_effectiveness

[Rennhack]

Here are the ICRP numbers on wiki:

ICRP numbers and reality have nothing to do with the NUF.

http://www.nukeworker.com/study/hp/neu/condensed_study_guides/quick_reference_v2.doc

QF: a = 20, p1 = 10, Fast n = 10, Thermal n = 2 NUF & 3 DOE, b/g = 1

[turkeypoint1967]

Does anyone know of a company that will proctor the NUF/NEUE exam?  Some of the younger techs that are being laid off are willing to pay to take it but I dont know of anyone they could have proctor it.

[Rennhack]

It has to be taken at a commercial nuclear plant with access to the PADS and NANTeL system.  That happens when they are hired to work.

They can prepare for the test with our resources, so that they pass the test the first time.

[turkeypoint1967]

Any clue if there is a way to take it pre being employed?  The problem they are running into is that power plants wont hire them without it, yet no one will test them ahead of time.

[Rennhack]

They can contact the power plant that won't hire them without it, and ask them to allow your friend to come take the test.  It is likely that the power plant will allow them to take the test, it's not an unheard of request.  Of course, your friend will have to do it at a time that is convenient to the onsite proctors.  Is there a site your friend is local to, so they don't have to drive across the country?  You can contact their training department, or RP department and make the request.

[Rennhack]

And where are these younger techs being laid off from?  They should take it at the site they are currently at before they leave. (Assuming they are at a power plant).

What steps have these younger techs taken to prepare for the test? To ensure they are not wasting their time, and the valuable time of the utility trainers?

[turkeypoint1967]

No, they are at the Hanford site.  Some of the techs took the test through Columbia last fall and went onto outages.  There are a few this year in danger of the layoffs and they were attemping to do the same.

[Rennhack]

That's great news, have the techs contact Columbia's RP training people, and request to take the NANTeL NUF RP exam.

But before they do that, have them review the full study guides we have online for free, take our free online practice test, then get a copy of our 'Concise' study guide, and review that. before they sit for the test.


Here are links to 18 other posts in this forum just below below yours on this same general topic, some of which should also be of great help (some, not so helpful too!):

RP Fundamentals or NUF certification exam help
NANTeL Courses and Exams
NUF,NEU Oversite
New NUF Study Material
NANTeL e-Learning connection
Did the NUF exam change?
NU exam?
NUF
Northeast Utilites Exam for Juniors?
Hard Copy Ref's. for NEU

NEU/NUF Test question    
Bartlett Provides online NUF training
NUF Quiz Database Updated - AGAIN!
NUF Quiz Database Updated!
Super Abbreviated NUF Study Guide   
NUF exam in Canada?
NUF exam
Is there a better study guide for the NUF than 2005 Westrain?

[turkeypoint1967]

I will pass that along. Thank you

[johnnieslingshot]

It has been 7 years since I have had to take the NUF(NEU).  How similar are the practice NUF questions on this site to the actual exam?  Is the exam timed (two minutes per question)?  Just trying to get a real feel for the new exam format.  I have taken the practice exam 8 times and my lowest grade has been 76 (only failure).  I have my problems trying to do the math problems with a time limit.  My only worry is trying to do the more involved math problems if they are timed. 

[Rennhack]

The questions are similar, they are not timed like ours are.  As I said in several of the linked messages above (hint hint) if you can take our test ten times and get a 100 on it each time, you will have no problem passing the NUF.  Also check out our condensed study guide.

[johnnieslingshot]

Have the radiation weighting factors (quality factors) changed for neutrons?  I have always used 3 for thermal and 10 for fast, but using these does not get me the right answer of the practice NUF.  What do they use for the NUF?

[HydroDave63]

Have the radiation weighting factors (quality factors) changed for neutrons?  I have always used 3 for thermal and 10 for fast, but using these does not get me the right answer of the practice NUF.  What do they use for the NUF?

ICRP numbers and reality have nothing to do with the NUF.

http://www.nukeworker.com/study/hp/neu/condensed_study_guides/quick_reference_v2.doc

QF: a = 20, p1 = 10, Fast n = 10, Thermal n = 2 NUF & 3 DOE, b/g = 1

[johnnieslingshot]

The question on the practice exam on this site states that the work will take 3 hours in a mixed field of 100mr/hr gamma, 200 mr/hr thermal, and 100 mr/hr fast with an answer of 3900 mRem.  If I use the QF's as stated above that would give (100+400+1000)(3hr) = 4500mRem.  Is the answer on the practice exam wrong?  or maybe the fast is supposed to 8?  Or, are the thermal/fast QF's 1/10? 3/6?

[Rennhack]

ICRP numbers and reality have nothing to do with the NUF.

http://www.nukeworker.com/study/hp/neu/condensed_study_guides/quick_reference_v2.doc

QF: a = 20, p1 = 10, Fast n = 10, Thermal n = 2 NUF & 3 DOE, b/g = 1

[Rennhack]

The New NUF Cram Notes is finally available:

NUF Cram Notes Kindle Edition
NUF Cram Notes Print Edition <- Rennhack's Favorite

It's about 3x the size of the original.  I highly recommend it.  It is more detailed than the original.  This version is aimed at the less experienced NUF test taker than the original "RP Cram Notes".

[Chimera]

Okay Mike . . . I would like to purchase at least two copies of the paper version of your CRAM Notes . . . but I don't want to create a new log-in in CreateSpace.  Where can I send the money to in order to receive some copies without playing in the computer?

Michael

[Rennhack]

Okay Mike . . . I would like to purchase at least two copies of the paper version of your CRAM Notes . . . but I don't want to create a new log-in in CreateSpace.  Where can I send the money to in order to receive some copies without playing in the computer?

You have already pre-paid for them (Thank you).  Three copies are on their way (you said 'at least two'), Estimated Delivery Date: Mon, Aug 18, 2014

For anyone else interested, $25/book + $10 shipping to:

Michael D. Rennhack
5379 Meadow Lane
Coloma, MI 49038-8968

[Rennhack]

My copy of the book arrived today.  So far, I've only found one typo!



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