Main Steam Flashcards
LCO 3.3.1 “Reactor Protective System (RPS) Instrumentation” requirements
4 RPS trip units, associated instrument channels, and associated Zero Power Mode (ZPM) Bypass removal channels for each Low Steam Generator Level Trip and each Low Steam Generator Pressure Trip shall be operable.
LCO 3.3.1 “Reactor Protective System (RPS) Instrumentation” applicability
Modes 1 & 2, and Modes 3-5 with more than 1 full-length control rod capable of being withdrawn and PCS boron concentration less than refueling boron concentration.
LCO 3.3.1 “Reactor Protective System (RPS) Instrumentation” required actions if 1 or more ZPM Bypass Removal channels inoperable.
IMMEDIATELY
Remove the affected ZPM Bypasses
OR
Declare affected trip units inoperable
LCO 3.3.1 “Reactor Protective System (RPS) Instrumentation” required actions if 1 or more functions with 2 RPS trip units or associated instrument channels inoperable.
WITHIN 1 HOUR
Place one unit in trip
LCO 3.3.3 “Engineered Safety Features (ESF) Instrumentation” requirements
4 ESF Bistables and associated instrument channels for each Steam Generator Low Pressure Signal shall be operable
LCO 3.3.3 “Engineered Safety Features (ESF) Instrumentation” applicability
Modes 1-3
Not required in Modes 2 & 3 when all MSIVs are closed and deactivated, and all MFRVs and MFRV Bypasses are either closed and deactivated, or isolated by closed manual valves.
LCO 3.3.4 “Engineered Safety Features (ESF) Logic and Manual Initiation” requirements
2 ESF Manual Initiation and 2 ESF Actuation Logic channels and associated bypass removal channels shall be operable for each Steam Generator Low Pressure Signal
LCO 3.3.7 “Post Accident Monitoring (PAM) Instrumentation” requirements
The PAM instrumentation for each Steam Generator Water Level and Pressure shall be operable
LCO 3.3.7 “Post Accident Monitoring (PAM) Instrumentation” applicability
Modes 1-3
LCO 3.3.8 “Alternate Shutdown System” requirements
The Alternate Shutdown System function Steam Generator Pressure and Wide Range Level shall be operable
LCO 3.3.8 “Alternate Shutdown System” applicability
Modes 1-3
LCO 3.7.1 “Main Steam Safety Valves (MSSVs)” requirements
23 MSSVs shall be operable with lift settings of 1000 psia, 1020 psia, and 1040 psia
LCO 3.7.1 “Main Steam Safety Valves (MSSVs)” applicability
Modes 1-3
LCO 3.7.2 “Main Steam Isolation Valves (MSIVs)” requirements
2 MSIVs shall be operable
LCO 3.7.2 “Main Steam Isolation Valves (MSIVs)” applicability
Mode 1
Modes 2 & 3 except when both MSIVs are closed and de-activated
LCO 3.7.4 “Atmospheric Dump Valves (ADVs)” requirements
1 ADV per steam generator shall be operable
LCO 3.7.4 “Atmospheric Dump Valves (ADVs)” applicability
Modes 1-3
Mode 4 when steam generator is being relied upon for heat removal
What is the purpose of the MSIVs?
- Isolates steam generators to prevent uncontrolled release of radioactivity to environment in the event of a steam generator tube rupture
- prevent blowing down the good steam generator into containment in the event of a steam line rupture in containment
- prevent uncontrolled cooldown of the PCS
What are the power supplies for the MSIVs?
Left channel solenoids - D11-1
Right channel solenoids - D21-1
Each MSIV has 2 solenoids (1 air supply, 1 vent) from each channel
What is the process for latching the MSIVs?
- Handswitch in control is taken to open, which de-energizes the solenoids, allowing manual latching of MSIV.
- Both handswitches need to be in open to open MSIV. This allows latching all vents closed and air supplies open