Condensate Transfer and Storage Flashcards
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Q
The plant is operating at 100% power. Condenser pressure is increasing. Hotwell level is 35 inches and decreasing slowly. Which one of the following actions might the AO need to perform, if directed by the Control Room, and why?
A. Monitor the nitrogen storage tank level to ensure CST cover gas remains available.
B. Ensure the hotwell drawoff valve is open to maximize available water in the CST.
C. Open the manual makeup valves to the hotwell to prevent a condensate pump trip at 30 inches hotwell level.
D. Increase the amount of cooling tower makeup to ensure proper NPSH to the Circulating Water Pumps.
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Answer: C
