Conduct of Shift

Question 1

When would a CRS direct MANUAL reactor trips or Manual initiation of ESF?

Answer 1

When RPS trip setpoints are approached and manual action by operator or auto ops is unlikely to prevent reaching the setpoints

When setpoints have been exceeded and no trip

ESF initiate when auto ESF setpoints are approached or exceeded

Question 2

List the MINIMUM shift manning.

Answer 2

1 SM, 1 CRS and 2 RO’s per crew (4 total)

1 RO assigned as Fire Team advisor

4 AO’s per crew required and 1 AO for Area 9 (outside), total of 13 AO’s

At least 1 AO on site must be Radwaste qualified

3 STA’s are required OR 2 STA’s and added RO/SRO designated as NRC Communicator

Question 3

How long can shift manning be Reduced below MINIMUM levels?

Answer 3

Up to 2 hours for unexpected absences. Allows time to find replacement. (Not applicable to SM)

Question 4

Where should the CRS be located?

Answer 4

At the controls area OR Briefing area

Question 5

Who owns the “Command and Control” function? When can it be turned over?

Answer 5

CRS. Can turn over to another active SRO if leaving CR. In Modes 5,6, can be turned over to SRO or RO.

Question 6

What is considered a “Status Change”?

Answer 6

When a component is manipulated and left unattended

Question 7

Which “Skill of the Craft” tasks required CR notification?

Answer 7

Makeup to DG JW subsystem
Surge tank level adjustments
Resetting alarms

Question 8

Who authorizes issuance of a VITAL AREA key?

Answer 8

Shift Manager

Lets Security SL know. Keys can ONLY be issued to APS personnel (no contractors), and shall NOT be removed from PA.

Question 9

When would we enter a MANUAL SESS alarm?

Answer 9

If any ES monitored components are disabled or rendered unable to perform its design functionby a method that isn’t alarmed and will last longer than a shift

Question 10

Who can approve voluntary entry into 3.0.3?

Answer 10

OPS Director

Question 11

If 10CFR50.54(x) is enacted, what is the time required to notify the NRC Ops Center?

For 10CFR72.32(d)?

Answer 11

1 hour notification (50.54x)

4 hour notification (72.32d)

Question 12

When placing an auto controller in MANUAL, what must occur?

Answer 12

Highest controller level should be used.
CRS Concurrence (to manual and back to auto)
Crew Update

Question 13

Who controls Dry Cask storage operations?

Answer 13

Shift Manager

Respective unit SM owns until cask gets to ISFSI. Unit 1 owns ISFSI operations.

Question 14

Who communicates Dry Cask LCO entry/exit times?

Answer 14

DCS Loading Coordinator reports to CRS

Question 15

Who is required to be in the “At the Controls” area at ALL times during any reactivity manipulations?

Answer 15

Reactivity Manager or CRS

Question 16

What is the definition of “Low Power Operation”?

Answer 16

Reactor Power < or Equal to 20%

Question 17

The RO/CO initiates a load reduction if conditions indicate a load reduction is necessary to prevent ___

Answer 17

…a Unit trip or exceeding Limits

Question 18

The shift manning sheet designates individuals responsible for operation of the Unit. All other personnel (engineering, maintenance, managers, etc) supporting the operating staff are considered ___

Answer 18

…Control Room Advisors

• Recommendations, Advise or other info that can impact operating decisions

Question 19

Control Room Advisors normally communicate directly with ___

Answer 19

…the Shift Manager ONLY