CCW Flashcards
To ensure that in the event of a Large Break LOCA the Low Pressure Safety Injection
Pump P-67A bearings and seals will be cooled adequately, which of the following is
true for the valves listed below?
CV-0913, CCW Inlet to Safeguards
CV-0950, CCW Outlet from Safeguards
These valves are normally maintained …
A. Closed to prevent seal leakage when pump is idle, but auto opens on a SIAS.
B. Closed to reduce the potential for draining CCW to the lake, but auto opens on a SIAS.
C. Open due to a single failure criteria concerns, even though they receive an open signal on a SIAS.
D. Open because they do NOT receive an open signal on a SIAS.
C. Open due to a single failure criteria concerns, even though they receive an open signal on a SIAS
The plant experienced a Safety Injection (SIAS) with loss of offsite power and the
following plant conditions exist:
• Safety Injection occurred 30 seconds ago
Offsite power in NOT available
Both Diesels are running nad loaded on the buses..
• Component Cooling Water (CCW) pump alignment prior to Safety Injection was:
o P-52A, CCW Pump, RUNNING
o P-52B and P-52C, CCW Pumps, in STANDBY
• Component Cooling Water (CCW) header pressure is presently 78 psig.
Based on the information provided select the correct response in regards to the CCW
system operation.
A. All three CCW pumps should be running.
B. CCW pumps, P-52A and P-52C should be running and P-52B will start in 10
seconds if system header pressure remains 78 psig.
C.CCW pumps, P-52A and P-52B should be running and P-52C will start in 10
seconds if system header pressure remains 78 psig.
D. CCW pumps, P-52A and P-52B should be running and P-52C will not start if system
header pressure remains 78 psig
C.CCW pumps, P-52A and P-52B should be running and P-52C will start in 10
seconds if system header pressure remains 78 psig.
What temperature indications are available in the Control Room for monitoring the
Component Cooling Water (CCW) system?
A. CCW Heat Exchanger, E54A inlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B inlet, CCW Heat
Exchanger, E54A outlet and CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B outlet.
B. CCW Heat Exchanger, E54A inlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B inlet, CCW
temperature inlet and outlet for Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchangers.
C. CCW Heat Exchanger, E54A outlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B outlet, CCW
temperature inlet for Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchangers
D. CCW Heat Exchanger, E54A outlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B outlet, CCW
temperature outlet for Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchangers
D. CCW Heat Exchanger, E54A outlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B outlet, CCW
temperature outlet for Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchangers
With respect to T-3, CCW Surge Tank, which ONE of the following best describes
available Control Room indications and controls?
A. CV-0918, Surge Tk Makeup Valve position indicating lights, handswitch HS-0918,
and L1A-0920, Surge Tk (T-3) level.
B. CV-0915, Surge Tk Vent Valve position indicating lights, handswitch HS-0915, and
L1A-0917, Surge Tk (T-3) level.
C. CV-0915, Surge Tk Vent Valve position indicating lights, L1A-0917, Surge Tk (T-3)
level, and L1A-0920, Surge Tk (T-3) level.
D. CV-0915, Surge Tk Vent Valve position indicating lights, handswitch HS-0915, and
L1A-0920, Surge Tk (T-3) level.
C. CV-0915, Surge Tk Vent Valve position indicating lights, L1A-0917, Surge Tk (T-3)
level, and L1A-0920, Surge Tk (T-3) level.
What temperature indications are available in the Control Room for monitoring the
Component Cooling Water (CCW) System?
A. CCW Heat Exchanger, E54A inlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B inlet, CCW Heat
Exchanger, E54A outlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B outlet.
B. CCW Heat Exchanger, E54A inlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B inlet, CCW
temperature inlet and outlet for Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchangers.
C. CCW Heat Exchanger, E54A outlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B outlet, CCW
temperature inlet for Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchangers.
D. CCW Heat Exchanger, E54A outlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B outlet, CCW
temperature outlet for Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchangers.
D. CCW Heat Exchanger, E54A outlet, CCW Heat Exchanger, E54B outlet, CCW
temperature outlet for Shutdown Cooling Heat Exchangers
With the plant at full power, an intersystem LOCA occurs in the Primary Coolant Pump
Seal Cooler. A moment later the following valid alarm annunciates:
• EK-1365, PROCESS L1Q MONITORING HI RADIATION
Which one of the following describes the expected indication for CCW Surge Tank
Vent, CV-0915, and CCW Surge Tank Makeup Valve, CV-0918?
A. CV-0915 lined up to the Vent Gas Collection Header (VGCH).
CV-0918 closed.
B. CV-0915 lined up to the Vent Gas Collection Header (VGCH).
CV-0918 open.
C. CV-0915 lined up to the Waste Gas Surge Tank.
CV-0918 closed.
D. CV-0915 lined up to the Waste Gas Surge Tank.
CV-0918 open.
A. CV-0915 lined up to the Vent Gas Collection Header (VGCH).
The following plant conditions exists:
• Reactor power is 100%
• No Equipment out of service
During an I&C surveillance for CHP signal setpoint an inadvertent CHP signal is
generated causing plant equipment to operate.
What is the effect on the CCW system as a result of this CHP signal ONLY?
A. CV-0945, “CCW Heat Exchanger E-54A Inlet” opens.
CV-0946, “CCW Heat Exchanger E-54B Inlet” opens.
B. CCW Pump P-52C trips if it was running.
CV- 0950, “Engineering Safeguards Pumps CCW Return” closes.
CV- 0944, “Cooling Water to SFP and Radwaste Evaps” closes.
C. CV-0910, “ Containment Supply Isolation” closes.
CV-0911, “Containment Return Isolation” closes.
CV-0940, “Containment Return Isolation” closes.
D. STANDBY CCW pump(s) AUTO starts.
CV-0938 “SDC Heat Exchanger E-60A/B Inlet” opens.
CV-0937 “SDC Heat Exchanger E-60A/B Inlet” opens.
C. CV-0910, “ Containment Supply Isolation” closes.
CV-0911, “Containment Return Isolation” closes.
CV-0940, “Containment Return Isolation” closes
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Given the following conditions:
• The plant was operating at 30% power when a seismic event occurs.
• An SIAS (caused by a CHP) concurrent with a loss of all off-site power occurs.
• A break in the Instrument Air system has resulted in a loss of all instrument air
pressure.
• The Diesel Generators have been loaded by the DBA Sequencer.
Assuming the CCW system responded as designed, which of the following describes
the correct operation/position of the following components?
CCW Pump P-52C CV-0910, CV-0940 CV-0910
CCW Cont Ret CCW
CONT SUPPLY
A. ON OPEN CLOSED
B. ON CLOSED OPEN
C. Off, unless CCW Low Press exists/CLOSED/OPEN
D. Off unless CCW low press exists/OPEN/CLOSED
C. Off, unless CCW Low Press exists/CLOSED/OPEN
The plant experienced a Safety Injection (SIAS) with loss of offsite power and the
following plant conditions exist:
• Safety Injection occurred 30 seconds ago.
• Offsite power is NOT available.
• Both Diesel Generators are running and loaded on the busses.
• Component Cooling Water (CCW) pump alignment prior to Safety Injection was:
o P52A RUNNING
o P52B and P52C in STANDBY
• Component Cooling Water (CCW) header pressure is presently 78 psig.
Based on the information provided select the correct response in regards to the CCW
system operation.
A. All three CCW pumps should be running.
B. CCW pumps, P52A and P52C should be running and P52B would start in 10
seconds if system header pressure remains 78 psig.
C. CCW pumps, P52A and P52B should be running and P52C would start in 10
seconds if system header pressure remains 78 psig.
D. CCW pumps, P52A and P52B should be running and P52C would not start if
system header pressure remains 78 psig.
C. CCW pumps, P52A and P52B should be running and P52C would start in 10
seconds if system header pressure remains 78 psig
The plant experienced a Safety Injection (SIAS) with loss of offsite power and the
following plant conditions exist:
• Safety Injection has occurred.
• Load Shed occurred 30 seconds ago.
• Offsite power is NOT available.
• Both Diesel Generators are running and loaded on the busses.
• Component Cooling Water (CCW) pump alignment prior to Safety Injection was:
o P52A RUNNING
o P52B and P52C in STANDBY
• Component Cooling Water (CCW) header pressure is presently stable at 75 psig.
Based on the information provided select the correct response in regards to the CCW
system operation.
A. All three CCW pumps should be running.
B. CCW pumps, P52A and P52C should be running and P52B will start in 10
seconds if system header pressure remains at 75 psig.
C. CCW pumps, P52A and P52B should be running and P52C will start in 10
seconds if system header pressure remains at 75 psig.
D. CCW pumps, P52A and P52B should be running and P52C will NOT start as long
as system header pressure remains at 75 psig
C. CCW pumps, P52A and P52B should be running and P52C will start in 10
seconds if system header pressure remains at 75 psig.
The plant was initially at 100% Rx power with all systems in normal alignment. A Safety
Injection Actuation then occurred with a Loss of all Off-Site Power. Component Cooling
Water pump P-52B auto started but not Component Cooling Water pump P-52A. What
conditions must exist for Component Cooling Water pump P-52C to auto start?
A. Component Cooling Water pump P-52C will auto-start immediately.
B. Component Cooling Water pump P-52C will auto-start 40-42 seconds after the DBA
Sequencer actuates.
C. Component Cooling Water pump P-52C will auto-start immediately only if
system pressure is less than 80 psig.
D. Component Cooling Water pump P-52C will auto-start if system pressure is less
than 80 psig 40-42 seconds after the DBA sequencer actuates.
D. Component Cooling Water pump P-52C will auto-start if system pressure is less
than 80 psig 40-42 seconds after the DBA sequencer actuates
From full power a valid Safety Injection Actuation has occurred. The SIAS has NOT
been reset. Later in the accident, the operator desires to ensure that the Spent Fuel
Pool has adequate cooling.
Which one of the following system operations alone will ensure adequate cooling to the
Spent Fuel Pool under these conditions?
A. Start an additional CCW pump.
B. Start an additional SW pump.
C. Ensure control switch for CV-0944A, CCW to SFP HXs, RW Evaps, C-50’s/54 &
NSSS is selected to OPEN.
D. Ensure control switch for CV-0944A, CCW to SFP HXs, RW Evaps, C-50’s/54 &
NSSS is selected to BYPASS.
D. Ensure control switch for CV-0944A, CCW to SFP HXs, RW Evaps, C-50’s/54 &
NSSS is selected to BYPASS
CV-0945 and CV-0946, CCW Heat Exchanger Inlet Valves, receive an open signal
during emergency conditions. What condition generates the open signal and what is
the reason?
A. Safety Injection Signal (SIS). Ensures 100% cooling is available post SIS.
B. Recirculation Actuation Signal (RAS). Ensures 100% cooling is available post RAS.
C. Safety Injection Signal (SIS). Maintains minimum flow for CCW pumps.
D. Recirculation Actuation Signal (RAS). Maintains minimum flow for CCW pumps.
B. Recirculation Actuation Signal (RAS). Ensures 100% cooling is available post RAS.
Which one of the following Engineered Safeguards Features will result in a loss of
Component Cooling Water (CCW) to the Primary Coolant Pumps (PCPs), and what is
the reason for the alignment?
A.Containment High Pressure (CHP) - ensures containment building performs its
design function.
B. Containment High Radiation (CHR) - reduces radiation release potential by isolating
CCW headers.
C. Safety Injection Signal (SIS) on Low Pressurizer Pressure - Since operators will be
manually tripping PCPs for Low Pressurizer Pressure events, this provides more
cooling for SIS actuated components.
D. Safety Injection Signal (SIS) on Low Pressurizer Pressure - ensures adequate
cooling capability for the hotter containment sump water following a Large Break
LOCA, by isolating CCW to the PCPs
A.Containment High Pressure (CHP) - ensures containment building performs its
design function.
The Plant is in Mode 1 with all equipment in the normal configuration when the
following occurs:
• A loss of off-site power coincident with a Safety Injection Actuation.
• Both DIGs start and sequence loads per design.
Two minutes later, CCW Pump, P-52B, trips with a resultant CCW header pressure of
68 psig. Which one of the following describes the effect on CCW Pump, P-52C, and
the appropriate action to take?
A. Will auto start. Verify P-52C discharge pressure >115 psig.
B. Will auto start. Check for excessive loading on DIG 1-1.
C. Will NOT auto start. Manually start P-52C and ensure acceptable loading on DIG
1-1.
D. Will NOT auto start. Reduce CCW loads to avoid a runout condition on P-52A.
C¥’ Will NOT auto start. Manually start P-52C and ensure acceptable loading on DIG
1-1. c. CORRECT - The DBA sequencer will start P-52C only if pressure at the time of sequence (40 seconds)
is
Which of the following describes the Component Cooling Water interlock associated
with Primary Coolant Pump P-50A?
A. Automatically trips the PCP if CCW FLOW to the PCP integral heat exchanger
drops to less than 80 gpm, to protect PCP seals from overheating and damage
B. Automatically trips the PCP if CCW TEMPERATURE out of the integral heat
exchanger exceeds 1750 F to protect from overheating the thrust bearing
C.Prevents starting the PCP if CCW FLOW to the integral heat exchanger is less than
80 gpm to ensure adequate oil cooling capability.
D. Prevents starting the PCP if CCW PRESSURE supplied to the integral heat
exchanger is less than 80 psig to ensure adequate oil cooling capability.
C.Prevents starting the PCP if CCW FLOW to the integral heat exchanger is less than
80 gpm to ensure adequate oil cooling capability.
C) Correct, there is a start permissive associated with CCW flow to the primary
coolant pump to ensure that it is adequately cooled prior to being run to avoid
damage/failure.