General Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Rod Control and Information System?
The Rod Control and Information System allows for movement of control rods, monitoring of accumulator parameters, display/monitoring of Control Rod position and rod blocks to prevent adverse conditions.
How does information flow from the Operator Control Module to the Directional Control Valves to move Control Rods?
The Operator Control Module sends a signal to the Rod Action Control System cabinets. The RACS cabinets send a signal to the Rod Gang Drive System cabinet to ensure all permissive are met for rod movement. The signal from the RGDS cabinet is then sent to the Branch Junction Modules, which in turn sends a signal to the Transponders/Directional Control Valves causing rod movement. Rod movement is monitored using the Position Indication Probes which provide a signal to the RACS cabinets.
Which APRMs input into the Division 1 Rod Action Control System Cabinet?
A, D, E, & H APRMs input into the Division 1 RACS.
Which APRMs input into the Division 2 Rod Action Control System Cabinet?
B, C, F, & G APRMs input into the Division 2 RACS.
What is the power supply to the Rod Action Control Cabinets?
Division 1 RACS - EK-1-A1
Divison 2 RACS - EK-1-B1
How many Reed Switches are there?
106 total, 53 pairs: 49 for positions 00-48 1 for Full In 1 for Full Out 1 for Overtravel Out 1 for Overtravel In
What functions does the Rod Action Control System perform?
The Rod Action Control System processes information to determine if rod motion is allowed, and provides Directional Control Valve timing necessary to move rods.
Where does the Rod Action Control System send a signal?
The Rod Action Control System provides a signal to the Rod Gang Drive System to facilitate rod movement. The Signals from both divisions of RACS must match to allow rod movement.
How can the Rod Action Control System be used to verify rod position following a scram?
There is a light indication inside each of the RACS panels(F sub i) that is used to verify all rods have inserted.
What is the design basis purpose of the Rod Pattern Controller?
The Rod Pattern Controller helps to mitigate the consequences of the “Rod Drop” accident.
What type of power supply does the Rod Pattern Controller have?
Safety Related Power
How does the Rod Pattern Controller work?
The Rod Pattern Controller compares operator requests for Control Rod movement against allowable movement criteria. Based on the criteria either movement is allowed or a rod block/inhibit is generated.
What is the value for the Low Power Setpoint?
19% Rated Thermal Power
What is enforced when power is less than or equal to 19%?
Less than or equal to 19% RTP rod movement is controlled by a fixed rod pattern.
What type of Rod Blocks will the Rod Pattern Controller generate?
The Rod Pattern Controller will generate Insert OR Withdrawal Blocks to maintain rod pattern.
What is the value for the High Power Setpoint?
66.7% Rated Thermal Power
What is enforced when power is greater than the Low Power Set Point, but less than or equal to the High Power Set Point?
Rod “pattern” is no longer maintained by the Rod Pattern Controller. The Rod Withdrawal Limiter takes over and a 4 notch withdrawal limit is enforced.
What is enforced when power is greater than the High Power Set Point?
The Rod Withdrawal Limiter enforces a 2 notch withdrawal limit above the High Power Setpoint.