ABNORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES Flashcards
When would we ENTER an AOP?
- When CRS determines abnormal conditions exist
- Enter in ANY MODE when Entry Conditions met
- Can do SIMULTANEOUS, CRS takes Highest
How do we PERFORM AOP Steps?
- As written and in order
- If can’t do Instructions, move to Contingency
- If Contingency works, move to next Instruction step
- If Contingency can’t be done, move to next step in Instructions
When would we NOT perform the next sequential step after completing a Contingency?
When referred to another step or procedure
When can we continue on in an AOP?
- Initiating an action to accomplish a step
2. SHALL NOT advance to next step until a “Hold Point” step is Complete
Who controls movement thru a Procedure?
CRS
Controls pace and overall control. Directs actions and progress.
Do the requirements of TS apply while using AOP’s?
YES
CRS shall be aware of LCO’s and required actions
When do we stop using the ARP?
- Procedure directs performance of an AOP
2. AOP is being performed concurrently, steps in ARP are complete
What Failures determine if a RRS Malfunction AOP should be executed?
- (3.0) Temperature Instrument Failures
- (4.0) TLI Failures
- (5.0) Control Channel NI Failures
RCNTR100 has a channel that has Failed, what section would you enter in RRS Malfunctions AOP?
Section 3, Temperature Instrument Failures or Section 4, TLI Failures
If RRS were selected to a failed instrument (RCS Temps), what would occur?
- No AMI
2. CEA Withdrawal signal
On a LOW TAVE failure, what happens to SBCS?
- QO Block (on a RX Trip)
2. Continuous Turbine Runback (RPCS)
How does DFWCS respond to a LOW TAVG signal from RRS after a RX TRIP?
DFWCS would not feed any flow in RTO
When a Tcold instrument fails HIGH, what would occur with RRS when in AVG?
- AMI Generation (>5F delta between Loops)
2. AWP (Tc >575F or TAVG 6F>TREF)
How does SBCS respond to a HIGH TAVG signal from RRS?
- Prevents a QO Block (after RX Trip)
2. Prevents Turbine Runback after Cutback
If a Th or Tc instrument fails, what is the first action, regardless of failure mode?
Ensure CEDMCS isn’t in AUTO-SEQUENTIAL
Per Section 4 of 40AO-9ZZ16, RRS Malfunctions, what is the approximate volts that should be read at the RRS Test Panel (DVM) for 100% Turbine Power?
100% Turbine Power = Approximately 8 Volts
NOTE: 0-10 Volts = TLI Range of 0-125% Turbine Power
If RRS was selected to a FAILED HIGH instrument in the TLI circuit, what affects are seen in SBCS?
- Prevents QO Permissive
- No AMI Permissive (TLI <15%) - Only when RX <15%
- Continuous Runback on a Cutback
- No Cutback on a Turbine Trip
PT-11A is selected in RRS for TLI indication and has just failed LOW. What should we expect to occur with SBCS?
- Lower than actual TLI signal to SBCS
- QO Permissive for ~ 10 seconds
- If MT Power <15%, AMI Permissive generated
What is done to SBCS to stabilize the plant when a TLI instrument fails?
2nd Action. Evaluate SBCS response, if necessary Remove SBCS Master from “Remote Auto” and restore SG Pressure to band
5th Action. Place SBCS Master in “Local Auto” or “Manual”, select unaffected input at RRS Test Panel
If a Control Channel fails HIGH, what occurs in DFWCS?
<16.5% and Deviation of 8% = Canned Value 5%
> 16.5% and Deviation of 8% = Canned 60%
If a Control Channel fails LOW and RX Power <15%, what does SCBS do?
Generates a LOW POWER AMI. In AVG or if selected to affected instrument.
What are the ACTIONS taken to stabilize the plant when a Control Channel instrument fails?
- CEDMCS not in AUTO-SEQENTIAL
- Compare SENJI7 / JR5
- Determine Impact
- Selected unaffected at RRS Test Panel
- Evaluate TAVG/TREF, adjust load, CEA’s, etc
- CEDMCS to desired mode
If a failed temperature instrument is still reading within its normal range, what system could it affect?
COLSS (NOTE from RRS Malfunctions AOP)
If in Single Element Control, what do RAPID CHANGES to the SBCS Master Controller do?
Cause pertubations in DFWCS, can result in RX TRIP
If an “Air Removal System trouble” alarm is received, which section of AOP’s could be entered?
Section 3.0, Plant Cooling Water or Loss of Cooling Water AOP
On a Loss of PW and Electrical Power must be restored to the pumps, what 2 actions are done?
- Both PW Pumps in PULL TO LOCK
2. Perform 40AO-9ZZ12, Degraded Electrical AOP
If either PW or TC systems can’t be restored after completing actions in AOP, what is required?
A Plant Trip
If RCP’s have Seal Injection but No NC, how long do we have to restore NC? On a Loss of both, we must restore NC in how long?
With Seal Injection gone and no NC = 10 Minutes
No NC or Seal Injection = 3 Minutes
If we exceed Seal Injection and NC time limits to restoring cooling water to the RCP’s, what actions are required?
- TRIP the RX
- Stop all RCP’s
- Isolate CBO
- We have 30 minutes to stop and isolate (seize bearings)
On a loss of NC to the RCP’s due to a LOOP, how long do we have to supply cooling water? And from where?
10 Minutes
Supply from EW X-Tie (A has CR options, B is Manual)
On a loss of NC, why is CBO isolated?
Prevents pump seal damage.
Damage is from TEMPERATURE of CBO
What are required actions if NC Leak occurs inside CTMT?
- Close NC CIV’s (401,402,403)
- Trip RX
- Stop all RCP’s
- Isolate CBO
- Go to appropriate procedure for plant conditions
U1 has an unisolable NC Leak on common discharge of Normal Chillers. What would we do?
Trip the Plant. X-Tie of EW would just drain EW.
*IF in North Yard, then can X-Tie (SIM example)
What TS are impacted by EW X-Tie to NC?
EW (3.7.7) and EC (3.7.10) are both INOPERABLE
Once we X-Tie EW to NC, how do we increase flow to the RCP’s and other Priority NC Loads?
- Ensure no more than 1 WC outlet valve is open
- Throttle SDC HXA/B outlet isolation valve (until RCP low flow clears and EW flow <8500 gpm)
- Close all WC outlet valves and restart the Normal Chiller that WAS NOT running (timer impacts)
EWA-UV-145 and 65 CLOSE on a SIAS and Low EWA Surge Tank. Which auto function CANNOT be overridden?
Low EWA Surge Tank Level
What ESFAS signal will isolate NC or EW to CTMT?
CSAS
NC Valve 401 has FAILED CLOSED. We do NOT have a valid CSAS signal. What actions are performed?
- OPEN any CIV
2. Evaluate TS 3.6.3 for impacts
Before opening EW X-Tie to NC, what must be done?
Fully close NCN-UV-99
*Prevents uncontrolled transfer of water NC/EW
On a LOP to a WC Compressor, what impacts would this potentially have on NC Flow and alarms?
More outlet valves may be open then is indicated.
Can lead to not clearing NC Flow alarms.
When throttling EWA-HCV-53 closed, what can happen to EW Pump Discharge Pressure?
May exceed alarm setpoint and lift thermal relief valve PSV-0047 on SDCHX
Normal Chillers (WCN-E01A/B/C) require how much cooling flow?
2500 GPM
In 2015, what occurred in U2 that gas bound the Charging Pumps?
N2 from the “B” CH Pump migrated into common CH Pump suction header when it wasn’t running.
N2 was from the “B” CH Pump Discharge Pulsation Dampener bladder rupturing.
U1 is in Mode 1. The CR receives a “VCT TRBL” alarm. Is this an ENTRY condition for Loss of CH/LD?
YES. In Modes 1 and 2, ENTRY conditions are:
- CHB-FI-212 CH Pp to Regen HX less than expect
- CHG HDR SYS TRBL alarm
- CHN-FI-202 LD Flow = 0
- LD HDR SYS TRBL
- VCT TRBL
- VCT LVL LO-LO
What are the ENTRY conditions for Section 4.0 of Loss of CH or LD in Modes 3,4,5?
- CHB-FI-202 CH Pp to Regen less than expect
- CHG HDR SYS TRBL
- CHN-FI-202
- LD HDR SYS TRBL
What are the 2 ENRTY conditions that differentiate between Modes 1-2 and 3-4-5 for Loss of LD or CH?
- VCT TRBL
- VCT LVL LO-LO
- Both only apply for Modes 1 and 2
What are the parameters for LCO 3.4.9? Modes of applicability? And actions required?
- PZR shall be OPERABLE (27-56%) and 2 groups of PZR heaters OPERABLE with each >125kW
- Modes 1,2,3
- Condition A - M3 in 6 hours, M4 in 12 hours
* N/A during >5% RTP/min or >10% RTP step
Per Loss of CH or LD during Mode 1 or 2 what is the initial Trip Criteria given?
- PZR Level lowers to 33%
2. Restoration of CH isn’t impending
If Letdown can’t be restored per the AOP, what is considered to control PZR level <56%?
- Initiate downpower with PZR Level Low in band
- Maintain TAVG at lower end of band
- Max CEA Insert while maintain ASI in band
- Max Boration when CH Pumps run
- Perform Extended Ops without LD
In Modes 3,4,5 how would we maintain pressure control in a SOLID PZR?
CH Pumps
When would we install a JUMPER across relay 63X-T221 (Regen Hi-Temp Switch) for CHB-UV-515?
If ALL of following:
- 515 closed due to INVALID High Temp
- 221 Indication is available
- LD is desired
- > 413F = Operator would close (NO Auto)
CHB-UV-523 closes on what signals?
- CIAS
2. TS-224-2 temp of >135F
CHB-UV-523 has a jumper installed to override an Invalid High Temp condition. NC has just been lost, what happens with 523?
Nothing. An operator MUST isolate LD (since Auto is overridden)
When performing Standard Appendix 103, what is the requirement for at least 1 of the running CH Pumps?
MUST be Hard-Started
When restoring LD, and returning PLCS to AUTO, what do we ensure with CH Pumps?
All available CH Pumps are GREEN flagged
When establishing Seal Injection, what FLOW would we establish?
6.5-7 GPM
In a SOLID PZR situation, what controls RCS Pressure?
Backpressure Control Valves
RCP CBO lowers PZR level by ___ in ___ minutes
10% in 55 Minutes
U1 believes Gas Binding is occurring in the CH Pumps. Charging Flow is 42 GPM, what does Appendix G of ZZ05 include?
Placing AFFECTED pump in Pull To Lock
If <40GPM = Place ALL Pumps in Pull To Lock
When venting CH Pumps/VCT to Vent Receiver, what is concern <100’ of AUX BLDG, and what do we perform to account for it?
N2 and H2 buildup <100’
Start HJA/HJB and take suction <100’ of AUX BLDG
When Charging thru HPSI Cold Leg (alternate path), what is concern when CH source is NOT the RWT?
SI Header Boron <4000 PPM. Impact to ECCS Operability.
What should be applied when diagnosing CH Pump Gas Binding?
- Multiple Indications
2. SM/CRS Discretion
During Loss of LD/CH AOP, If we open CHB-UV-523 before LD Control Valves are fully closed, what may happen?
CHN-PSV-345 Relief may LIFT
What do we expect from RCP Seal Cooler temperatures when Seal Injection is Stopped?
Inlet temps rise to between 200-220F, all other seal temps expected to remain Normal
If LD backpressure gets too low, what occurs?
FLASHING
- 220# = 395F and 300# = 421F
LD HDR SYS TRBL locks in under 308# during LD AOP use. What is the purpose of the alarm?
Diagnose a LD Line break in AUX BLDG and ensure subcooling.
- Alarm is N/A once <308# (during AOP use)
What does Boron Equalization do to RCS H2? And what are the Impacts?
It depletes RCS H2. May require Chemistry actions that may cause Unit shutdown.
Can we INTENTIONALLY enter LCO 3.4.9, Condition A?
NO, its prohibited.
On a Loss of IA, what would be the FIRST impact as IA pressure lowers (for LD/CH AOP)?
LD HX Outlet TCV Fails Closed at 90#. AUTO closes 523 due to HI LD Temperature
On a Loss of NKN-D42, what happens to LD and CH?
- CHB-UV-523 Closes
2. All CH Pumps Stop. PLCS control circuit loses power, de-energizing the Mode Selection circuit. Can Manually operate.
On a Loss of NNN-D11, what happens to LD/CH?
PZR Level Controller RCN-LIC-110 FAILS to no output. 110P and Q close. No control in Manual or Auto.
What happens on a Loss of NNN-D12 to LD/CH?
- LD BP Controller CHN-PIC-201 Fails to NO Output, 201P and Q Close.
- 523 Closes due to Temp Transmitter failure and NC TV going to 0 output.
On a loss of PKA-M41/D21, what occurs with LD/CH?
- IAA-UV-2 Fails Closed. Causes 515 and 516 to Close.
- 516 also closes on LOP
- CH Pumps on A Train must be operated locally, and have NO Auto features or Electrical Protection.