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A LOCA outside containment occurred. RWST level is decreasing as ECCS pumps inject into the RCS. Containment recirculation sump level is not increasing.What (if any) interlock prevents RHR pumps from taking suction from dry containment sumps? A. There is no interlock to prevent this.B. Low containment recirculation sump level prevents swapover.C. Low containment recirculation sump level trips RHR pumps.D. Low containment recirculation sump level blocks RWST suction valve closure.
A
The plant is in Mode 1, at 50% power. The Auxiliary Building Watch discovers the Residual Heat Removal Pump "B" discharge manual isolation valve (EJ-8724B) is closed.What effect does this have on the Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS)? A. It makes the ECCS Train "B" inoperable.B. It leaves RHR Train "B" operable with no effect.C. It make the RHR Train "A" inoperable.D. It reduces flow to the CVCS letdown line.
A
A PZR vapor space LOCA has caused SI to actuate. Core Exit TCs stabilize at 5500F. RCS pressure stabilizes at 1400 psig. PZR level is 20% and increasing. SI cold leg injection flow is 400 gpm. (Assume RCS temperature remains constant)With no operator action, how will PZR level, RCS pressure, and ECCS flow respond? A. PZR level will stabilize, RCS pressure will increase, and ECCS flow will decrease.B. PZR level will stabilize, RCS pressure will decrease, and ECCS flow will increase.C. PZR level will increase, RCS pressure and ECCS flow will remain constant.D. PZR level will increase, RCS pressure will increase, and ECCS flow will decrease.
D
The RCS temperature is 3400F with Cold Overpressure armed. The cooldown rate has been constant at 500F per hour for the last two hours.Which ECCS pumps, if any, MUST have already been DNO'd? A. One CCP.B. None are required to be DNO'd by this point in time.C. One CCP and both SI Pumps.D. One CCP and one SI Pump.
B
An RCS cooldown was stopped at 3400F and temperature has been held constant for five hours.Which ECCS pumps MUST be DNO'd? A. One CCP and both SI pumps.B. One CCP.C. One CCP and one SI pump.D. None are required to be DNO'd by this time.
A
A PZR vapor space LOCA caused SI to actuate. Core exit TC temperatures are stable at 5500F and RCS pressure is stable at 1400 psig. PZR level is 20% and increasing rapidly. ECCS cold leg injection flow is stable at 400 gpm. (Assume RCS temperature remains constant.)With no operator action, how will the plant respond? A. PZR level stabilizes above 50%, RCS pressure decreases, and ECCS flow increases.B. PZR level increases until the PZR is solid, RCS pressure and ECCS flow remain constant.C. PZR level increases until the PZR is solid. RCS pressure increases and ECCS flow decreases.D. PZR level stabilizes above 50%, RCS pressure increases, and ECCS flow decreases.
C
A small break LOCA has occurred, and Control Room operators are preparing to conduct a Post LOCA cooldown by dumping steam to the condenser and RCS depressurization. The plant is stable with the following conditions: RCS Pressure 1200 psig RCS Tave 5000F PZR level 22% and slowly increasing Total ECCS flow 900 gpmHow would a 1000F/hr cooldown rate affect ECCS flow and RCS parameters? A. Flow decreases and PZR level decreases.B. Flow increases, no effect on RCS pressure.C. Flow increases and RCS pressure decreases.D. Flow decreases and RCS temperature decreases.
C
The unit is in Mode 4. A request is made to reduce RWST level to 91% for bladder maintenance. The following conditions exist:BAT level: A 21% B 65%Can RWST level be reduced to 91%? A. No, BATs are required to be greater than or equal to 17,658 gallons.B. Yes, RWST level will be above 394,000 gallons required by Tech Specs.C. No, RWST level would be insufficient to satisfy Tech Specs.D. Yes, only one boric acid flow path is required by Tech Specs.
C
Which is NOT an acceptance criteria for the ECCS? A. Calculated changes to core geometry shall be such that the core remains amenable to cooling.B. A secondary heat sink shall be maintained available to provide long term cooling.C. Total oxidation of the cladding shall not exceed 0.17 times the total cladding thickness before oxidation.D. The maximum fuel element cladding temperature shall not exceed 2200 0F.
B
The Safety Injection Accumulator Outlet Valves of the ECCS are required to be open with power removed in Modes 1,2, & 3, because they _________________________________. A. do not receive an open signal on a Safety Injection Signal.B. do not meet single failure criteria.C. receive an auto-close signal on lowering RCS pressure of 585 psig.D. do not receive an open signal on increasing RCS pressure to normal operating pressure.
B
The Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) uses angle valves and orifices in the flowpath. What is the purpose for these restrictions to the flow volume? A. Used to decrease the velocity of the flow for better core cooling.B. Used to add positive reactivity to the core following a Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA).C. Used to adjust flow balance and provide back-pressure for CCPs to prevent pump run-out.D. Used to increase the velocity of the flow for better core cooling.
C
Which of the following describes the Intermediate Head injection pumps (SIP) point(s) of injection into the RCS upon actuation of a Safety Injection Signal (SIS) assuming pressure decreases rapidly? A. Hot Legs 3 and 4, onlyB. Cold Legs 1 and 4, onlyC. Hot Legs 1 and 2, onlyD. Cold Legs 1 through 4
D
Which of the following describes the point(s) of injection of the RHR System following the actuation of an SIS and subsequent depressurization of the RCS? A. RCS hot legs 1 through 4B. RCS cold legs 2 and 3 onlyC. RCS hot legs 2 and 3 onlyD. RCS cold legs 1 through 4
D
Which of the following conditions can cause the Centrifugal Charging Pump minimum flow bypass valves to close? A. Flow through the BIT of 173 gpm with SIS present.B. Flow through the BIT greater than 258 gpm with an SIS present.C. Normal charging flow at 150 gpm.D. Normal charging flow at 173 gpm.
B
A Mode or Phase of Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) operation during a Design Bases LOCA event is _________________________________________. A. Startup coolingB. Safety Injection Accumulator refillC. Cold leg recirculationD. Hot leg injection
C
The Safety Injection Pumps recirculate 45 gpm back to the RWST following an actuation of a Safety Injection Signal.What is the purpose of this flow? A. Provides a static head to the SI Accumulator fill piping and maintains the level in the tanks.B. Promotes homogeneous mixing of the RWST.C. Provides cooling for the integral oil cooler and mechanical seals.D. Provides pump protection when running against shutoff head.
D
The RCS pressure is stable at 1700 psig following a reactor trip and safety injection.Which of the following describes the effect on subcooling when the first Safety Injection Pump is secured? A. Subcooling will decrease because RCS pressure will drop below the shut-off head for the SI pump.B. Subcooling will decrease because SI flow will be reduced to the output from the remaining SI pump.C. Subcooling will remain constant because charging pump flow will increase to maintain RCS pressure.D. Subcooling will remain constant because pressure is above the shut-off head for the SI pump.
D
The unit is at 75%. Refueling Water Storage Tank parameters have been observed as follows:* Level 93%* Boron Concentration 2500 ppm* Water Temperature 96 ?F* 1% = 4012 gallonsWhat are the required Technical Specification actions? A. Restore the tank to OPERABLE status within 6 hours or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours due to Boron Concentration being out of specification.B. Restore the tank to OPERABLE status within 1 hour or be in at least HOT STANDBY within 6 hours due to Boron Concentration being out of specification.C. Restore the tank to OPERABLE status within 6 hours or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours due to low RWST level.D. Restore the tank to OPERABLE status within 1 hour or be in at least HOT STANDBY within 6 hours due to low RWST level.
D
On 5/1 the following conditions occur: - At 0400, performing SR 3.5.1.1, the "B" accumulator is declared inoperable. - At 1000, Accumulator "C" becomes inoperable because nitrogen gas pressure is too low.What are required TS Actions, including any extensions? A. Initiate a power reduction by 1100 and be in Mode 3 by 1700 on 5/1.B. Restore "B" accumulator to OPERABLE by 1000 on 5/2 or be in Mode 3 by 1600 on 5/2.C. Restore "B" accumulator to OPERABLE by 1400 on 5/2 and restore "C" accumulator to OPERABLE by 1000 on 5/2, or be in Mode 3 by 1600 on 5/2.D. Be in Mode 3 by 1600 on 5/1.
A
At 100% power "A" CCP Room Cooler is being DNO'd for some repairs.When is the "A" CCP declared inoperable? A. As soon as the Room Cooler is DNO'd.B. After room temperature exceeds 1490F.C. Within four hours.D. When room temperature exceeds 1190F.
A
What plant parameters are inputs to the Safety Injection Signal? A. Pressurizer Pressure, Pressurizer Level, RCS TemperatureB. RCS Pressure, Containment Pressure, RCS TemperatureC. RCS Pressure, Pressurizer Level, Steam Line PressureD. Pressurizer Pressure, Containment Pressure, Steam Line Pressure
D
Operators are conducting a plant cooldown for a refueling outage and have reached plant conditions required to block low PZR pressure Safety Injection (SI) signal.During startup of the plant following the outage, when does the automatic low PZR pressure SI signal unblock ? A. After 2 out of 3 PZR pressure channels are greater than P-11. B. After 3 of 4 PZR pressure channels are greater than 1830 psig.C. After reactor trip breakers are closed and S/G pressure is greater than 615 psig.D. After the RO manually unblocks the signal using SA-HS09 and SA-HS10 per the GEN procedure.
A
The unit is in Mode 1 at 100% RTP.On 5/1 at 1000, "B" ECCS accumulator is declared inoperable from low nitrogen pressure. A problem in charging the accumulator (discovered at 1100) caused the accumulator to be restored to OPERABLE at 1130 on 5/2.What power level is permitted by Technical Specifications for this condition? A. The unit was required to be in Mode 3 by 1700 with RCS pressure below 1000 psig by 2300 on 5/1.B. The unit may continue to operate in Mode 1, but initiation of a power reduction was required at 1000 on 5/2.C. The unit was required to be in Mode 4 by 2300 on 5/1.D. The unit may continue at 100% RTP. Although a shutdown ACTION was entered, NO requirement to initiate a power reduction at a certain time existed.
D
The following conditions are given:* The Unit is at 100% power.* An unisolable rupture of the Instrument Air header has occurred.* Assume no operator action; all controller in automatic.* CCP "A" supplying charging flow.Which conditions and associated reason will cause the reactor to trip following this total loss of instrument air? A. The letdown isolation valves will close and the pressurizer will fill up causing a pressurizer high level trip. B. The auxiliary spray will fail open causing a pressurizer low pressure trip.C. The pressurizer spray valves will fail open causing a pressurizer low pressure trip.D. The main feed regulating valves will close causing a steam generator low level trip.
A
The unit is at full power when the Auxiliary Building Operator finds the normal charging header discharge valves for both Centrifugal Charging Pumps unlocked and open.What is the potential result of this misalignment? A. Normal Charging header relief will lift on a Loss of Site Power.B. One CCP could have inadequate flow on a Safety Injection.C. VCT relief will lift on a Loss of Site Power.D. Boron Injection Tank flow will cause the mini-flow recirc valves to shut on a Safety Injection.
B
While at 100% power, the operator is restoring letdown following maintenance, with the following conditions present:* Pressurizer level channels LT-459 and LT-460 selected for control.* Letdown isolation valves BG LCV-459 and 460 are closed.* Letdown orifice isolation valves BG HV-8149 A/B/C closed.* Pressurizer level channels indicate as follows: BB LI-459 20% BB LI-460 18% BB LI-461 19%The Operator depresses the OPEN pushbutton for BG HV-8149A and it does not open, why? A. Interlock from channel LT-461 is preventing it from opening.B. Interlock from LCV-459 and 460 is preventing it from opening.C. Hydraulic lock between the letdown orifice isolation and the letdown isolation valves.D. No motive force to open the valve without upstream pressure.
B
The following plant conditions exist:* 80% power* A CCP running* Letdown @ 75gpm* NB0101, CCP 'A' breaker trips openAssuming no operator action, what automatic actuation will occur? A. NCP will automatically start.B. Letdown will isolate on high temperature.C. Letdown will isolate at 17% pressurizer level.D. Reactor trip on low pressure 1940 psig.
C
The plant is in Mode 1 at 100% power when Pressurizer level falls below 17%.Which of the following describes the proper system response? A. CVCS letdown isolation valves BG LCV-459 & 460 close, and letdown orifice isolation valves BG HV-8149A/B/C close.B. CVCS letdown containment isolation valves BG HV-8152 & 8160 close and letdown heat exchanger pressure control valve BG PCV-131 opens.C. CVCS letdown containment isolation valves BG HV-8152 & 8160 close and letdown orifice isolation valves BG HV-8149A/B/C closeD. CVCS letdown isolation valves BG LCV-459 & 460 close, and letdown heat exchanger pressure control valve BG PCV-131 opens.
A
What is the basis for maintaining at least 15 psig in the Volume Control Tank? A. To ensure adequate mixing with the H2 blanket to scavenge O2 in the RCS.B. To ensure the O2 concentration in the VCT does not exceed 5% by volume when hydrogen is present.C. To provide adequate NPSH requirements for the charging pumps.D. Provides a backpressure for the RCP #1 seals.
D
The crew is responding to a loss of NN01 Instrument Bus using OFN NN-021, LOSS OF VITAL 120 VAC INSTRUMENT BUS, and affected instruments have been selected out when the RO requests that charging be reduced to the seals only.Why is this request made? A. Prevent flashing in the letdown lineB. Mitigate RCS temperature dropC. Mitigate high RCP seal filter differential pressureD. Prevent reactor trip on high Pressurizer level
B
Pressurizer level is decreasing with 45 gpm letdown and 225 gpm (on NPIS) charging flow. Seal leakoff is 2.1 gpm per RCP.What is the RCS leakage and appropriate actions required? A. 180 gpm, start all available charging pumpsB. 172 gpm, trip the reactorC. 217 gpm, trip the reactor and actuate SID. 172 gpm, isolate letdown
D
1. Which of the following describes the ECCS Safety Injection subsystem? A. High head injection system. B. Intermediate head injection system. C. Low head injection system. D. Accumulator safety injection system.
Answer: B.
2. What describes the ECCS subsystem, Residual Heat Removal System? A. High head injection system. B. Intermediate head injection system. C. Low head injection system. D. Accumulator safety injection system.
Answer: C.
3. What is the function of the ECCS?
Answer: Cool the core and add negative reactivity following a postulated accident.
4. List the five ECCS subsystems.
Answer: 1. High Head Injection System 2. Intermediate Head Injection System 3. Low Head Injection System 4. Accumulator Safety Injection System. 5. Refueling Water Storage Tank (RWST)
1. Which one of the following is NOT an accident the ECCS is designed to mitigate? A. Rod ejection accident. B. Loss of secondary coolant accident. C. Steam generator tube rupture. D. Loss of all AC power to NB Busses.
Answer: D.
2. List four DBAs.
Answer: 1. LOCA 2. Rod ejection accident 3. Loss of secondary coolant accident 4. SGTR
3. State the five 10CFR50.46 ECCS acceptance criteria.
Answer: 1. Peak Cladding Temperature - ? 2200¡F 2. Maximum Cladding Oxidation - ? 0.17 times total cladding thickness before oxidation. 3. Maximum Hydrogen Generation - ? 0.01 times amount generated if all metal in cladding reacted 4. Cool able Geometry 5. Long-Term Cooling
1. Which one of the following is a function of the ECCS? The ECCS provides: A. Positive reactivity addition following a LOCA. B. Core cooling following a LOCA. C. Positive reactivity addition following a normal plant shutdown. D. Core cooling following a normal plant shutdown.
Answer: B.
2. Which one of the following groups of plant parameters are inputs to the Safety Injection Signal? A. RCS pressure, Containment pressure, and RCS temperature. B. RCS pressure, Pressurizer level, and steam line pressure. C. Pressurizer pressure, Pressurizer level, and RCS temperature. D. Pressurizer pressure, Containment pressure, and steam line pressure.
Answer: D.
3. State the function of the Accumulator Injection System.
Answer: Limit fuel clad temperature following large break LOCA
4. State the ECCS function of the RWST.
Answer: Provide borated water during accident conditions
1. How would a loss of instrument air affect the ECCS injection flow path during a Safety Injection Signal actuation condition?
Answer: Loss of instrument air would have no affect on the injection flow path. However, loss of instrument air would prevent the pressurizing or normal venting the accumulators, and prevent temperature control of the RWST.
2. How could the RWST be inoperable?
Answer: Loss of inventory (rupture, use, etc.), unusable inventory (contamination), inability to align for SI (BN-V011 shut, pipe rupture, etc.), boron concentration too high or too low.
3. During the Injection Phase of ECCS operation, the ECCS pumps take suction from the: A. Reactor Makeup Water Storage Tank. B. Essential Service Water header. C. Refueling Water Storage Tank. D. Boric Acid Storage Tanks.
Answer: C. Refueling Water Storage Tank.
4. Concerning the ECCS accumulators, which one of the following statements is true? A. The accumulator isolation valves fail "as is". B. An orifice is provided to extend the blow down time of the accumulators during a LOCA. C. The accumulator relief valves discharge to the Pressurizer Relief Tank. D. Accumulator check valves are not considered pressure boundary valves.
Answer: A. The accumulator isolation valves fail "as is".
1. While RCS pressure is above the RHR pumps shutoff head, post LOCA, the discharge flow is recirculated to the: A. Volume Control Tank. B. Containment normal sumps. C. Pump suction. D. Refueling Water Storage Tank.
Answer: C. Pump suction.
2. For the Low Pressure Safety Injection System, what is the design flow rate and shutoff head?
Answer: 3800 gpm/pump at 350 ft (152 psi); Shutoff head 193 psig
3. For the Intermediate Head Safety Injection System, what is the design flow rate and shutoff head?
Answer: 440 gpm/pump at 2780 ft (1204 psi); Shutoff head 1578 psig
4. For the High Head Safety Injection System, what is the design flow rate and shutoff head?
Answer: 150 gpm/pump at 5800 ft (2511 psi); Shutoff head 2685 psig
1. Identify the ECCS flow paths and valve positions during the: A. Injection Phase B. Cold Leg Recirculation Phase C. Hot Leg Recirculation Phase
Answer: Using Figure 2 and the text, check your answers.
2. Ten hours following a large break LOCA, ECCS Hot Leg Recirculation is placed into service. The purpose of Hot Leg Recirculation is to: A. Refill the Pressurizer. B. Provide cooling for the reactor vessel head. C. Flush out boron that may have precipitated on the fuel rods. D. Equalize the differential temperature across the reactor vessel.
Answer: C.
3. Where are the Safety Injection pumps taking suction from and discharging to when aligned in Hot Leg Recirculation Mode? A. Suction from the Containment sump and discharges to the RCS hot legs and to the suction of the CCPs. B. Suction from the discharge of the RHR pumps and discharges to the RCS cold legs. C. Suction from the discharge of the RHR pumps and discharges to the RCS hot legs. D. Suction from the Containment sump and discharges to the RCS hot legs.
Answer: C.
1. Which one of the following statements is true of the Emergency Core Cooling System during normal operation? The Safety Injection pumps are aligned to: A. Take suction from the RCS hot legs. B. Automatically inject into the RCS hot legs. C. The RWST through open isolation valves with their power removed. D. Take suction from the RWST and inject water into the RCS cold legs.
Answer: D.
2. How does the Essential Service Water system interface with low, intermediate, and high-pressure injection subsystems?
Answer: Room cooling.
3. Why does the RWST interface with the Containment Spray System?
Answer: The RWST is the initial source of spray water.
1. List the nine actions initiated by SIS actuation.
Answer: 1. Emergency diesel generators start. 2. CCPs start. 3. RWST suction valves to the CCPs open. 4. BIT suction and discharge parallel isolation valves open. 5. Normal charging path valves close. 6. SIPs start. 7. RHR pumps start. 8. VCT outlet isolation valves close. 9. RWST discharge isolation valves to the SFP cooling and cleanup system close.
2. Concerning the ECCS accumulators, which one of the following is correct? A. The accumulator isolation valves fail as is. B. An orifice is provided to extend the blow down time during a LOCA. C. Their relief valves discharge to the Pressurizer Relief Tank. D. Their check valves are not considered pressure boundary valves.
Answer: A.
3: What interlock condition must be met before the sump to RHR valves open following an SIS actuation?
Answer: 2/4 RWST level transmitters indicate Lo Lo-1 (36%).
1. Which one of the following statements regarding operation of the Emergency Core Cooling System following a LOCA is correct? A. CCPs supply reflood, followed immediately by the SI pumps, accumulators, then RHR pumps. B. Accumulators rapidly reflood the core, the CCPs and SI pumps continue injecting. C. Accumulators begin injecting when the RCS pressure drops to 800 psig. D. RHR pumps will begin injecting when RCS pressure drops to 400 psig.
Answer: B.
2. What is the source of water for ECCS pumps, during the Recirculation Phases, following a Loss of Coolant Accident? A. Refueling Water Storage Tank. B. Boric Acid Tank. C. Containment Recirculation Sump. D. Reactor Makeup Water Storage Tank.
Answer: C.
3. Into how many reactor coolant loops do the CCPs inject after an SIS is actuated?
Answer: All four.
4. Assuming normal alignment and operation, how many active components must actuate for intermediate head injection to meet its design requirements? List them.
Answer: Just 1; one of two intermediate head pumps must start; the rest of the intermediate head injection system is pre-aligned.
1. In general, what is the idea behind using parallel valves in the ECCS such as those at the BIT inlet and outlet isolation valves?
Answer: Ensures an open flow path.
2. In general, what is the idea behind using valves in series?
Answer: Ensures a closed path.
3. List indications of a Containment recirc sump blockage.
Answer: Blockage can be diagnosed by: 1. Decreasing Containment recirc sump level for that sump. 2. That train of RHR will have decreasing flow (low flow alarm). 3. RHR motor amps will start to fluctuate as air binding or cavitation starts. 4. The sump level decrease will start to slow when the level allows a vortex to develop and air to be drawn into the pump. 5. The sump level will most likely stabilize at a low level where the leakage in equals the RHR pumping out.
1. What minimum flow protection is provided to the intermediate head injection pumps during Cold Leg Recirculation? What about during Hot Leg Recirculation?
Answer: None
2. What minimum flow protection is provided to low head and high head injection pumps during the Injection Phase?
Answer: Minimum flow valves which automatically open and close as needed.
1. Describe how the ECCS system responds to a SIS.
Answer: 1. High Head Injection: a. CCPs start. b. CCP suction from RWST open. c. When CCP suction from RWST are fully open, CCP suction from VCT shut. d. BIT inlet and outlet valves open. e. CCP to Regen HX isolation valves close. f. CCP mini-flow valves shift to auto control by BIT flow. 2. Intermediate Head Injection pumps start (SIPs). 3. Low Head Injection pumps start (RHR). 4. Accumulators automatically inject when RCS pressure decreases below accumulator pressure.
2. EMG ES-12, Transfer to Cold Leg Recirculation, was successfully implemented ~4 hours ago. Now, the "B" RHR pump is experiencing oscillating motor amps, and the "B" Containment recirc sump level is decreasing. Why?
Answer: "B" Containment recirc sump blockage.