AF, CD, FW (Aux Feed, Condensate, Feedwater) Flashcards
Which ONE of the following identifies the start sequence for the Steam-Driven Essential Auxiliary Feedwater Pump? The main steam supply:
A. Valves and bypass valves open together. The main steam supply bypass valves throttle closed to regulate the speed ramp of the turbine.
B. Valves start opening immediately and turbine speed ramps up as the valves open.
C. Valves and bypass valves open together. The main steam supply bypass valves throttle closed to regulate the speed ramp of the turbine.
D. Bypass valves open first, then thirty (30) seconds later the main steam supply valves open and speed ramps up when the main valves are full open.
D. Bypass valves open first, then thirty (30) seconds later the main steam supply valves open and speed ramps up when the main valves are full open.
Unit at 100% power. A loss of PKA-M41 occurs.
Which one of the following describes the status of the Auxiliary Feedwater System?
A. Downcomer isolation valves fail and must be locally operated before AFA-P01 can be used.
B. The Train ‘A’ main steam supply valves fail open to ensure AFA-P01 is available for local operation.
C. AFA-P01 governor control power is lost and AFN-P01 has lost normal control power.
D. The train ‘A’ main steam supply valves fail as is but if AFA-P01 is already running it would be immediately available.
C. AFA-P01 governor control power is lost and AFN-P01 has lost normal control power.
Unit 1 has tripped from rated power due to a loss of feed flow.
AFA-P01 and AFB-P01 have both failed. The operating crew is using AFN-P01 to restore S/G levels.
Shortly after this lineup has been obtained, an inadvertent SIAS ‘B’ occurs.
Which one of the following states the operator action (if any) required to maintain or restore feed flow to the S/G?
A. AFN-P01 must be overridden and restarted ONLY.
B. The CST suction valves must be overridden and opened followed by AFN-P01 being overridden and started.
C. The Downcomer Isolation valves must be overridden and opened.
D. AFN-P01 will continue to feed the SGs with no operator action.
D. AFN-P01 will continue to feed the SGs with no operator action.
(Note: Only a Train ‘A’ SIAS stops AFN-P01. AFB-P01 has failed so it won’t start on SIAS.)
Unit is operating in Mode 3, 565 F TC, and 2250 psia.
Preparations are in progress for a reactor startup.
AFN-P01 is in service feeding both SGs.
Steam Generator levels are in the normal operating range.
An inadvertent SIAS on both Trains ‘A’ and ‘B’ occurred due to a system malfunction.
With no operator action, which ONE of the following describes the immediate response of the auxiliary feedwater system to this event?
A. AFN running and not feeding either SG.
B. AFB running and not feeding either SG.
C. AFB running and supplying feed to both SGs.
D. AFN running and supplying feed to both SGs.
B. AFB running and not feeding either SG.
Note: Train ‘A’ SIAS stops AFN-P01. AFB-P01 starts on SIAS.
AFB-P01 (Essential Auxiliary Feedwater Pump) Auto Starts?
AFAS-1 AFAS-2 SIAS CSAS LOP
AFA-P01 (Essential Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump) Auto Starts?
AFAS
Unit is at normal operating temperature and pressure. Testing of AFA-P01 in progress.
AFA-P01 is tripped from the control room due to SGA-UV-134 (Main Steam Supply Valve) not operating.
SGA-UV-134A (Main Steam Bypass Valve) has been closed.
Which ONE of the following identifies the required operator actions to reset AFA-P01?
A. Jog full open on AFA-HS-54.
B. Jog full close on AFA-HS-54, jog full open on AFA-HS-54.
C. Reset trip linkage on AFA-HV-54, jog full open on AFA-HS-54.
D. Jog full close AFA-HS-54, reset trip linkage on AFA-HV-54, jog full open on AFA-HS-54.
B. Jog full close on AFA-HS-54, jog full open on AFA-HS-54.
Note: AFA-P01 never was tripped mechanically, so linkage is still intact.
The alternate feed for control power for AFN-P01 is?
A. PKA-H11, ‘A’ Battery Charger.
B. PKC-H13, ‘C’ Battery Charger.
C. PKC-M43, ‘C’ DC Bus.
D. PNA-D25, ‘A’ Instrument Bus.
A. PKA-H11, ‘A’ Battery Charger.
The unit has tripped and the CRS has diagnosed a LOAF with an inadvertent SIAS.
The CRS directs you to start AFN-P01.
Tc is 565 F.
The SIAS load shed panels have been re-energized. Suction valves are open and downcomer valves are in remote-auto.
Indicating lights for AFN-P01 are lit.
You have gone to ‘Start’ one time using its hand switch (AFN-HS-11).
AFN-P01 is…
A. Running and Feeding both Steam Generators.
B. Running but not Feeding either Steam Generators.
C. Not running, AFN-P01 can be started by going to ‘Stop’ then ‘Start.’
D. Not running, AFN-P01 will start by going to ‘Start’ one more time.
C. Not running, AFN-P01 can be started by going to ‘Stop’ then ‘Start’
Unit is operating at rated power.
AFB-P01 has been out of service for 4 hours.
NBN-X03 trips on sudden pressure.
Diesel Generator A fails to start.
All other equipment is operable.
Based on these conditions, the operating crew is expected to:
A. Immediately initiate action to restore at least one AFW train to operable status or be in at least Mode 3 within the next 6 hours.
B. Restore either AFA-P01 or AFB-P01 to operable status within 1 hour or be in at least Mode 3 within the next 6 hours.
C. Immediately initiate action to restore at least one AFW train to operable status.
D. Restore at least one AFW train to operable status within 1 hour or be in at least Mode 3 within the next 6 hours.
C. Immediately initiate action to restore at least one AFW train to operable status.
A Steam break in the turbine building has occurred and was isolated by an MSIS.
While the SPTAs are being performed, the following conditions are noted:
AFA-P01 - Under clearance for maintenance.
AFB-P01- 86 Lockout trip following the AFAS actuation.
AO reports that AFB motor is smoking and physically damaged.
Both SG levels are 20% WR and slowly lowering. Feed rate to both SGs is 0 GPM.
Which one of the following can the crew perform to meet RCS Heat Removal safety function of SPTAs?
A. Reset the 86 Lock-Out and restart AFB-P01.
B. Override the downcomer isolation valves and establish feed using AFN-P01.
C. Depressurize a SG for feeding with a condensate pump.
D. Close ADVs until feed flow to a SG has been established.
B. Override the downcomer isolation valves and establish feed using AFN-P01.
The Aux Feedwater Pumps suction has been aligned to the Reactor Makeup Water Tank.
A potential for contamination of the Condensate Storage Tank exists due to:
A. The Aux Feed Pump(s) recirculation flow remains aligned to the CST
B. The fact that the suction piping is normally vented back to the CST
C. A gravity flow path that would exist between the RWMT and the CST when the RMWT suction valve(s) are opened
D. Failure of the auto-closure interlock of the mini-flow valves when the Aux Feedwater pumps are aligned to both the RMWT and the CST
A. The Aux Feed Pump(s) recirculation flow remains aligned to the CST
The NORMAL feed for control power for AFN-P01 is:
A. PKA-H11, ‘A’ Battery Charger
B. PKC-H13, ‘C’ Battery Charger
C. PKA-D21, ‘A’ DC Distribution Panel
D. PNA-D25, ‘A’ Instrument Bus
C. PKA-D21, ‘A’ DC Distribution Panel
Units 1 is in mode 3 following a reactor trip due to a Loss of Cooling Accident.
Pressurizer pressure is 1500 psia and lowering.
AFA-P01 is tagged out for maintenance;
AFB-P01 has tripped on an 86 lockout.
The CRS directs you to start AFN-P01.
AFN suction valve AFN-HV-1 is open and AFN-HV-4 is stroking open at 85% position.
Indicating lights for AFN-P01 are lit.
You have gone to ‘Start’ one time using hand switch (AFN-HS-11). AFN-P01 is…
A. Not running, AFN-P01 will start by going to ‘Start’ one more time.
B. Running and feeding both Steam Generators.
C. Not running, AFN-P01 can be started by going to ‘Stop’ then ‘Start’.
D. Running but not feeding either Steam Generator.
C. Not running, AFN-P01 can be started by going to ‘Stop’ then ‘Start’.
Given Unit 1 is in Mode 3 during a plant startup.
Feed to both steam generators has been established from AFN-P01 through the Downcomer Control Valve Bypass Valves.
Both steam generators indicate 22% narrow range level.
Which of the following is the minimum feed rate to each steam generator until level is greater than 27% narrow range?
A. 100 gpm
B. 200 gpm
C. 250 gpm
D. 500 gpm
C. 250 gpm
Unit 1 operating in Mode 3, 565 F TC, and 2250 psia.
Preparations are in progress for a reactor startup.
AFN-P01 is in service feeding both SGs Steam Generator levels are in the normal operating range.
An inadvertent SIAS on both Trains ‘A’ and ‘B’ occurred due to a system malfunction.
With no operator action, which ONE of the following describes the immediate response of the auxiliary feed water system to this event?
A. AFN running and not feeding either SG
B. AFB running and not feeding either SG
C. AFN running and supplying feed to both SGs
D. AFB running and supplying feed to both SGs
B. AFB running and not feeding either SG
Unit 1 has tripped from rated power due to a loss of feed flow.
AFA-P01 and AFB-P01 have both failed.
The operating crew is using AFN-P01 to restore S/G levels.
Sometime after this lineup has been obtained, the secondary operator realizes he has allowed SG 1 level to exceed 92% NR.
Which one of the following states the operator action (if any) required to maintain (restore) feed flow to the S/G?
A. Override and restart AFN-P01
B. AFN-P01 will continue to feed the S/Gs under these conditions
C. Open the Downcomer Control Valve Bypass valves
D. Override and open the Downcomer Isolation Valves
D. Override and open the Downcomer Isolation Valves
Which one of the following is true regarding the steam driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump (AFA-P01) Trip/Throttle valve?
The Trip/Throttle valve can be reset from the control room with no local action…
A. If AFA-P01 has tripped due to a mechanical overspeed condition
B. After all trips of AFA-P01
C. If AFA-P01 was manually tripped from the Remote Shutdown Panel
D. ONLY after maintenance
C. If AFA-P01 was manually tripped from the Remote Shutdown Panel
AFA-P01 has tripped on mechanical overspeed during surveillance testing 5 minutes ago.
Which one of the following represents proper indications for AFA-HV-54 (on B06 or the Local Panel) BEFORE the trip/throttle valve has been properly reset?
A. Both red lights lit
B. Both green lights lit
C. The upper red and the lower green lights lit
D. The lower red and the upper green lights lit
B. Both green lights lit
Which of the following identifies the required operator actions to reset AFA-P01 following a manual control room trip (pushbutton)?
A. Jog full close on AFA-HS-54, jog full open on AFA-HS-54
B. Jog full open on AFA-HS-54
C. Reset trip linkage on AFA-HV-54, jog full open on AFA-HS-54
D. Jog full close AFA-HS-54, reset trip linkage on AFA-HV-54, and jog full open on AFA-HS-54
A. Jog full close on AFA-HS-54, jog full open on AFA-HS-54
Which of the following identifies the start sequence for the Steam-Driven Essential Auxiliary Feedwater Pump?
The main steam supply:
A. Valves start opening immediately and turbine speed ramps up as the valves open
B. Valves and BYPASS valves open together. The main steam supply BYPASS valves throttle closed to regulate the speed ramp of the turbine
C. Valves immediately start opening when the sequencer sends an ‘OPEN’ signal and the turbine speed ramps up to control flow, when the valves are full open
D. BYPASS valves open first, then thirty (30) seconds later the main steam supply valves open and speed ramps up when the main valves are full open
D. BYPASS valves open first, then thirty (30) seconds later the main steam supply valves open and speed ramps up when the main valves are full open
A reactor trip has occurred due to loss of all feed S/G #1 level is 17% WR and lowering rapidly.
S/G #1 pressure is 780 psia and lowering rapidly.
S/G #2 level is 23% WR and lowering slowly.
S/G #2 pressure is 1050 psia and stable.
Based on these conditions, and assuming no operator action, AFA-P01 is…
A. Operating and aligned to receive steam from BOTH Steam Generators
B. Still in standby
C. Operating and aligned to receive steam from Steam Generator #1 ONLY
D. Operating and aligned to receive steam from Steam Generator #2 ONLY
A. Operating and aligned to receive steam from BOTH Steam Generators
Unit 1 is operating at rated power AFB-P01 has been out of service for 4 hours.
NBN-X03 trips on sudden pressure.
Diesel Generator A fails to start.
All other equipment is operable.
Based on these conditions, the operating crew is expected to:
A. Immediately initiate action to restore at least one AFW train to operable status
B. Be in Mode 3 within the next 6 hours and be in Mode 4 in the next 12 hours
C. Restore either AFA-P01 or AFB-P01 to operable status within 1 hour or be in at least Mode 3 within the next 6 hours
D. Restore AFB-P01 to operable within 7 days
A. Immediately initiate action to restore at lease one AFW train to operable status
Unit 1 has tripped from 100% power due to a failure of a condenser vacuum breaker.
Condenser vacuum is degrading rapidly.
Aux. Feedwater pump ‘B’ is tagged out.
Class 4.160 kV bus PBA-S03 has faulted and is de-energized.
Aux. Feedpump ‘A’ has tripped on overspeed and will not reset.
SG levels are 40% WR and lowering.
RCS T-ave is 560 F and rising. SG levels will continue to lower until…
A. Condensate pumps are aligned
B. Aux. Feedwater pump AFN-P01 is aligned
C. SG levels reach 25.8% WR level then AFAS will actuate
D. T-ave is greater than 564 F then Main Feedwater will feed in Reactor Trip Override (RTO)
A. Condensate pumps are aligned