Containment Air Coolers Flashcards
LCO 3.6.4 “Containment Pressure” requirements
Containment pressure shall be <= 1 psig in modes 1 & 2, and <= 1.5 psig in modes 3 & 4
LCO 3.6.4 “Containment Pressure” applicability
Modes 1-4
LCO 3.6.4 “Containment Pressure” required actions if containment pressure not within limit
Restore containment pressure to within limit within 1 hour
LCO 3.6.5 “Containment Air Temperature” requirements
Containment average air temperature shall be <=140 F
LCO 3.6.5 “Containment Air Temperature” applicability
Modes 1-4
LCO 3.6.6 “Containment Cooling Systems” requirements
2 containment cooling trains shall be operable
LCO 3.6.6 “Containment Cooling Systems” applicability
Modes 1-3
LCO 3.6.6 “Containment Cooling Systems” required actions if less than 100% of the required post accident containment cooling capability is not available
IMMEDIATELY enter LCO 3.0.3
What makes up left train of containment cooling?
- 2 spray pumps P-54B/C
- CV-3001, Containment Spray Header Isolation
- VHX-4
What makes up right train of containment cooling?
- 1 spray pump P-54A
- CV-3002, Containment Spray Header Isolation
- VHX-1, 2, and 3
- 2 Service Water Pumps P-7A/C
What is the normal lineup of the CACs?
4 CAC’s operating with all 8 fans running and all critical service water inlet/outlet valves open
Where does the condensate from the CAC coils drain to?
- Drains go to the containment sump sized for 20 gpm
- Flapper sized for 150 gpm in the event of a service water leak
What is the function of the blow out panel on the CACs?
Ruptures at 1 psig in the event of steam/water coming from the CAC suction source (steam generator shed)
What happens to the CAC System on SIS?
- All of the ‘B’ fans stop
- All high capacity service water outlet valves open
- VHX-4 service water inlet closes
Why does the VHX-4 service water inlet go closed on SIS instead of the outlet?
If the outlet were closed, SW would be in the coils with no flow. On an extreme heatup of containment, the expansion of the water in the coils due to the temperature rise could cause the coil to rupture.