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Professional Qualification Summary
Mr. Klintworth has over 35 years of management, direct supervisory, technical, maintenance, operations, and assessment experience in the nuclear field, including 15 years at sea in nuclear-powered submarines, 6 years in direct nuclear maintenance support roles at submarine bases and naval shipyards, 2 years as an instructor at a prototype reactor, and more than 13 years in the electric utility industry. He provides assistance and advice in support of design basis reconstitution, Fire Protection and 10CFR50 Appendix R Safe Shutdown analyses, and environmental qualification programs. He provides supervision for and directly contributes to the preparation of major plant design and licensing documents, supporting calculations, and evaluations. He is qualified to perform evaluations in accordance with 10 CFR 50.59.
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During a 29-year career as a naval officer, during which he achieved the rank of Captain, Mr. Klintworth served in 6 submarines, commanding two of them. He also commanded a submarine base, and has extensive experience in naval shipyards in the overhaul, refueling, and maintenance of nuclear-powered submarines and surface ships. Prior to joining Advent, he was Professor of Naval Science at the University of Michigan.
Education
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 1962
Experience
| 1992 - present |
Senior Engineering Consultant, Advent Engineering Services, Inc. -
Provided extensive support to the nuclear power utility industry in several diverse areas.
Fire Protection/Appendix R
Assisted in Fire Protection and 10CFR50 Appendix R analyses for three utility companies. Prepared design calculations supporting safe shutdown strategies, as well as associated current licensing basis documents. Carried out manual action feasibility studies in support of post-fire safe shutdown analyses. Conducted fire code compliance reviews, and prepared Fire Protection Engineering Evaluations (GL 86-10 evaluations).
Design Basis Reconstitution
Principal author of four Design Basis Documents (DBDs), each prepared for a different utility company, and lead validator (independent system design assessor) for five DBDs. Involved in various technical capacities with two additional DBDs, and was a major contributor to design basis open item resolution tasks for two utility companies. Prepared change documentation for Updated Final Safety Analysis Reports (UFSARs).
Thermal-hydraulic Analysis
Developed spreadsheet models that predict nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) response under various postulated conditions. Developed other spreadsheet models that predict room temperature response to a variety of postulated scenarios. Prepared and/or checked revisions to fluid system design basis calculations.
Training
Developed and provided formal training and examinations involving the use of Fire Dynamics Tools in support of GL 86-10 evaluations. Developed and provided training on maintenance practices and the Maintenance Rule (10 CFR 50.65). Developed and provided training on the history and development of fire protection regulations for nuclear power plants.
QA
Served as an auditor during several Quality Assurance audits. Evaluated the suitability of Secondary Record Storage Locations.
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| 1989 - 1991 |
Professor of Naval Science and Chair, Navy Officer Education Program,
University of Michigan - Directed an academic department at the university,
and served as Commanding Officer of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps,
overseeing the education of more than 200 Navy and Marine Corps officer
candidates. Revised and taught the Naval Leadership course, taken
by college seniors. |
| 1987 - 1989 |
Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Submarine Base, San Diego, California
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Managed all aspects of a major naval shore command; employing 400 naval
personnel and 300 civilians; having an annual budget in excess of $15M;
and serving 2 submarine tenders, 2 floating dry-docks, 21 submarines, 3
major shore tenant commands, and 7000 naval personnel and dependents.
In addition, supervised military construction projects totaling over $30M
during a major base expansion. |
| 1983 - 1987 |
Shipyard Representative for the respective commanders of the
Pacific Fleet Submarine Force, Naval Surface Force, and Naval Air Force at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
- Supervised the proper training of ships' crews, including
all preparations for Navy and Department of Energy examinations prior to
initial reactor startup following overhaul and/or refueling of nuclear powered
ships. Monitored shipyard work, particularly in the nuclear propulsion
plants, personally inspecting and evaluating all aspects of that work, including
refueling, radiological controls, water chemistry, control of plant conditions,
work package preparation, and quality assurance on five separate designs
of submarine, cruiser, and aircraft carrier nuclear propulsion plants.
In addition, advised the Shipyard Commander and senior shipyard managers
on the conduct of nuclear-powered ship overhauls and decommissionings, coordinating
the often competing efforts of force commanders, shipyard managers, ship
commanding officers, and Department of Energy inspectors. |
| 1981 - 1983 |
Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS TAUTOG
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Completed one deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, and one
deployment under the Arctic ice pack. The ship earned a grade of "Excellent"
(the highest possible) on an Operational Reactor Safeguards Examination
(the only such award in the Pacific Fleet during that year), and won two
consecutive Squadron Engineering Excellence awards. |
| 1977 - 1981 |
Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine
USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT - Completed three successful missile patrols
while achieving one of the highest reenlistment rates in the Submarine Force
for two consecutive years. Supervised the first decommissioning, including defueling and reactor plant deactivation, of a fleet ballistic missile submarine. |
| 1973 - 1976 |
Executive Officer of the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic
missile submarine USS SAM HOUSTON - Completed a refueling overhaul with subsequent shakedown
operations, and two missile patrols. |
| 1970 - 1973 |
Engineer Officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SNOOK
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Supervised the operation and maintenance of the nuclear propulsion plant
and other ship systems, and trained the operating and maintenance personnel. |
| 1968 - 1970 |
Instructor, Navy Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho Falls, Idaho
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Trained naval and civilian personnel to operate the shore-based prototype
of the nuclear propulsion plant installed in USS ENTERPRISE. Qualified
as Engineer Officer on this reactor plant by the Division of Naval Reactors,
Atomic Energy Commission. |
| 1962 - 1968 |
Submarine Officer, U.S. Navy - Served as a department head in one
nuclear-powered submarine and one conventional submarine, and received Navy
nuclear power training. |
Awards & Certifications
- Certified Professional Member, Society of Fire Protection Engineers (2006)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) by the Association of Energy Engineers (2002)
- 10 CFR 50.59 Evaluation Certified by LeBlond and Associates, LLC (2002)
- Submarine Major Command (1986)
- Submarine Command (1976)
- Nuclear Submarine Chief Engineer Officer Certification (1969)
Professional Affiliations
- Association of Energy Engineers
- American Nuclear Society (ANS) and Michigan Section Past Chair
- NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
- Naval Submarine League
- U.S. Naval Institute
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honorary
- Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honorary
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