Notes and Cautions Flashcards
In AOP-01.06 Excessive RCS Activity, what actions are required if RCS specific activity is NOT less than 51.9 Ci/gram DEQ XE-133 or 0.1 Ci/gram DEQ I-131?
6.1 POSITION V6307, FLASH TANK DIVERT VALVE to FLASH TANK. (RTGB-105)
6.2 NOTIFY Chemistry to provide isotopic samples at the following locations:
V6120, V6307 DWNSTRM LOCAL SAMPLE ISOL
V6136, LOCAL SAMPLE OF 1A FLASH TANK PUMP DISCH ISOL
6.3 RAISE letdown flow to maximum per 1-NOP-02.02, Charging and Letdown.
Discuss the AOP-01.06 Excessive RCS Activity NOTE concerning Iodine Increase.
NOTE
Iodine increase that remains significantly above prior levels during steady state operation is indicative of fuel failure.
Iodine increase concurrent with a Gross Activity increase during a plant load change is indicative of a crud burst.
Discuss the AOP-01.09 A1/A2/B1/B2 Reactor Coolant Pumps NOTE concerning Seal Degradation?
NOTE
Seal degradation is occurring when CBO temperature or Lower Seal Cavity temperature exceeds 250F.
Discuss the AOP-01.09 A1/A2/B1/B2 Reactor Coolant Pumps NOTE concerning Securing RCPs.
NOTE
If required to secure all four RCPs post trip with the SBCS in service, then the RCPs should be secured after conducting the full one minute board scan for assessing plant status. In all cases, RCPs shall be secured within any specified time requirements (e.g. within 10 minutes of a loss of CCW).
Discuss the AOP-01.09 A1/A2/B1/B2 Reactor Coolant Pumps NOTE concerning Valve HCV-14-11A1, SEAL COOLER HX ISOL VALVE.
NOTE
Valve HCV-14-11A1, SEAL COOLER HX ISOL VALVE, closes on high
seal cooler outlet temperature (200°F) and fails open on loss of instrument air or loss of power.
Maintaining HCV-14-11A1 control switch in OPEN overrides the automatic closure function on seal cooler outlet high temperature.
If a high temperature condition exists upon release of the control switch, there is a 1 minute time delay before closure of valve.
CCW radiation monitors should be closely monitored for indication of RCS to CCW leakage when the control switch is maintained in OPEN.
Consideration should be given to returning the control switch to the AUTO position once the valves have been opened.
Discuss the AOP-01.09 A1/A2/B1/B2 Reactor Coolant Pumps CAUTION concerning Loss of CCW.
CAUTION
Loss of component cooling water flow to the RCP coolers can result in thermal stress and flashing in the heat exchanger upon re-admittance of cooling water flow.
If isolation of CCW to the RCP motor is required due to a leak, then CCW flow to RCP pump seal coolers should be maintained to prevent
overheating RCP seals. This will require local manual isolation.
Discuss the AOP-01.10 Pressurizer Pressure And Level NOTE concerning Spray Line Temperature Divergence.
NOTE
Divergence of spray line temperatures between 1B1 and 1B2 spray lines may indicate a stuck open spray valve. The stuck open spray valve would have the spray line with the higher temperature approaching cold leg temperature.
In AOP-01.10 Pressurizer Pressure And Level, what actions are required if:
Pressurizer pressure is less than 2275 psia
Pressurizer pressure is lowering uncontrollably
1.1 IF PCV-1100E, SPRAY VALVE 1B2, is OPEN, THEN PLACE Pressurizer spray valve selector switch in 1100F.
1.2 IF PCV-1100F, SPRAY VALVE 1B1, is OPEN, THEN PLACE Pressurizer spray valve selector switch in 1100E.
1.3 IF spray valve is still failed OPEN AND Pressurizer pressure approaches TM/LP setpoints, THEN PERFORM the following:
A. TRIP reactor.
B. IMPLEMENT 1-EOP-01, Standard Post Trip Actions.
C. IF PCV-1100E, SPRAY VALVE 1B2, is NOT CLOSED, THEN STOP 1B2 RCP.
D. IF PCV-1100F, SPRAY VALVE 1B1, is NOT CLOSED, THEN STOP 1B1 RCP.
E. IF Pressurizer pressure continues to lower, THEN ENSURE both RCPs are stopped:
1B1 RCP
1B2 RCP
In AOP-01.10 Pressurizer Pressure And Level, what actions are required if Auxiliary Spray Valves are NOT Closed.
2.1 ENSURE auxiliary spray valves CLOSED using control switch:
SE-02-03, PRESSURIZER AUXILIARY SPRAY (Key 58)
SE-02-04, PRESSURIZER AUXILIARY SPRAY (Key 59)
2.2 IF auxiliary spray valve(s) still NOT CLOSED, THEN PERFORM the following:
A. CLOSE letdown isolation valves:
V2515, LETDOWN STOP VALVE
V2516, LETDOWN CNTMT ISOLATION VALVE
B. STOP all charging pumps and PLACE in AUTO.
C. IMPLEMENT 1-AOP-02.03, Charging and Letdown.
2.3 WHEN plant is stable, THEN EVALUATE documenting auxiliary spray operation per ADM-17.43, Component Cycles and Transients.
Discuss restoring Unit 1 Pressurizer heaters.
The following provides general information for restoring Pressurizer heaters:
A. A Safety Injection Actuation Signal (SIAS) will lockout the Pressurizer heaters 4160 VAC breakers. If SIAS has actuated, SIAS must be RESET before
Pressurizer Heaters can be energized.
B. Undervoltage (LOOP) will load shed the 4160V breakers and open all 480 V heater contactors. They may be reclosed after verifying adequate EDG load capacity.
C. Either selected or non-selected Pressurizer level control channel level transmitter failing low, or actual Pressurizer low level, will open all 480 V heater contactors.
D. The Low Level Cutout switch allows a level control channel that has failed low to be disconnected from the low-low level heater cutoff circuit and the 480V heater power supply contactors controlled by the selected channel to be reset.
Discuss restoring Unit 2 Pressurizer heaters.
The following provides general information for restoring Pressurizer heaters:
A. A Safety Injection Actuation Signal (SIAS) will lockout the Pressurizer heaters 4160 VAC breakers. If SIAS has actuated, SIAS must be RESET before Pressurizer Heaters can be energized.
B. Undervoltage (LOOP) interlock will load shed the 4160 V breakers and open all 480 V heater contactors. They may be reclosed after verifying adequate EDG load capacity.
C. With less than 27% Pressurizer level on Channel X:
“A” side breaker 2-20204, PRZR HEATER TRANSFORMER 2A3, trips, de-energizing P1, B1, B2, B3.
“B” side 480V heater power supply contactors open, de-energizing P2, B4, B5, B6.
D. With less than 27% Pressurizer level on Channel Y:
“B” side breaker 2-20403, PRZR HEATER TRANSFORMER 2B3, trips, de-energizing P2, B4, B5, B6.
“A” side 480V heater power supply contactors open, de-energizing P1, B1, B2, B3.
E. LT-1110X(Y), PRZR LEVEL, failing low opens 4160V breaker on the respective side and 480V power supply contactors on the other side. The Backup Interlock Bypass Key Switch, selected to the LEVEL position, allows the 480V heater power supply contactors on the other side to be reset, but does not bypass the interlock for the 4160V breaker on the respective side.
Discuss AOP-01.12 REACTOR COOLANT GAS VENT SYSTEM NOTEs and CAUTIONs.
CAUTION
Any operating Reactor Coolant Pumps are to remain running and any non-operating Reactor Coolant Pumps are to remain stopped during venting operations to ensure steady state conditions.
NOTE
Operation of all available Containment air circulation equipment will prevent formation of a hydrogen gas pocket and ensure a representative hydrogen concentration is obtained during sampling.
Per AOP-01.13 NATURAL CIRCULATION COOLDOWN, how long does it take to develop natural circulation?
NOTE
It takes approximately 15 minutes for natural circulation to fully develop.
Per AOP-01.13 NATURAL CIRCULATION COOLDOWN, how is RCS voiding minimized?
NOTE
Maintaining RCS pressure in upper band of the Acceptable Region of Attachment 2, Normal Pressure Temperature Curve, will help minimize RCS voiding.
Per AOP-01.13 NATURAL CIRCULATION COOLDOWN, why are volume changes undesirable if the RCS is water solid?
CAUTION
If the RCS is water solid, any volume changes such as makeup, draining, heatup, or cooldown could cause undesirably rapid pressure excursions.
In AOP-01.13 NATURAL CIRCULATION COOLDOWN, what actions are required if RCS parameters are NOT within the limits of Attachment 2, Normal Pressure Temperature Curve?
11.1 IF cooldown rate is greater than:
50°F/hr
30F/hr for isolated S/G
THEN RESTORE cooldown rate to within these limits.
11.2 IF RCS subcooling is less than 20°F, THEN REDUCE RCS temperature while holding pressure constant until subcooling is restored.
11.3 IF additional Pressurizer auxiliary spray is required AND MV-02-1, Regen HX Bypass is CLOSED, THEN OPERATE SE-02-4, Pressurizer Auxiliary Spray as needed. (Key 59).
11.4 IF any of the following conditions exist:
Pressure is lowering uncontrollably
Pressure is less than the lower limit of Attachment 2, Normal Pressure Temperature Curve THEN PERFORM the following to restore and maintain RCS pressure:
A. START additional charging pumps.
B. ESTABLISH solid pressurizer operating conditions.
C. CONTROL charging and letdown to restore RCS pressure.
11.5 IF subcooling is greater than 200°F, THEN REDUCE pressure while holding RCS temperature constant.
11.6 WHEN RCS parameters have been restored within limits, THEN RESUME RCS cooldown and depressurization.
Per AOP-01.13 NATURAL CIRCULATION COOLDOWN, what are indications of voiding?
NOTE
Indications of voiding include any of the following:
RVLMS level less than 100% on QSPDS REACTOR VESSEL LEVEL screen.
Pressurizer level rising when reducing RCS pressure or makeup.
Pressurizer level dropping when raising RCS pressure or makeup.
CETs indicating superheated conditions.
Per AOP-01.13 NATURAL CIRCULATION COOLDOWN, how is void elimination verified?
NOTE
Void elimination is verified if pressurizer pressure is stable or rising AND pressurizer level rises when charging to the RCS.
Per AOP-02.01 Boron Concentration Control, how is Boric Acid flow rate determined when using the Emergency Borate Valve?
CAUTION
Prolonged use of V2514, EMERGENCY BORATE, can lead to uncontrolled power reduction rates. Boric acid flow rate is equal to the charging pump flow rate when using the emergency borate valve.
Per AOP-02.01 Boron Concentration Control, how is VCT makeup achieved during an UFSAR-hypothesized event in which a tornado damages both the Primary Water Tank and the Refueling Water Tank and
forces a plant shutdown and cooldown with limited VCT makeup.
H. IF all of the following conditions exist:
RCS pressure is less than 1750 psia
Plant shutdown OR cooldown is in progress
VCT is available AND required to support plant
cooldown BAM tank inventory has been exhausted
PWT is unavailable
RWT is unavailable
THEN PERFORM Attachment 1, VCT Makeup from the SITs.
Discuss the AOP-02.02 EMERGENCY BORATION NOTE concerning Boric Acid Gravity Feed valves.
NOTE
Both Boric Acid Gravity Feed valves are required to be placed in service when the combined Boric Acid Makeup Tank volumes are being credited as a borated water source. Otherwise, the Gravity Feed valve associated with the Boric Acid Makeup Tank being credited as the borated water source should be opened.
Discuss Indications requiring entry into AOP-02.02 EMERGENCY BORATION.
Any of the following conditions exist:
Unanticipated or uncontrolled RCS cooldown in MODES 1 & 2, following a reactor trip, or in MODES 3 & 4 as indicated by:
Uncontrolled lowering in RCS temperature.
Uncontrolled lowering in pressurizer pressure or level.
Uncontrolled lowering in secondary steam pressure.
Unexplained or uncontrolled reactivity rise as indicated by:
Abnormal rise in RCS temperature or Reactor power.
Abnormal rise in Reactor power or count rate when shut down.
Loss of shutdown margin due to excessive CEA insertion as indicated by:
Power dependent insertion alarm (Ovation).
Power dependent insertion alarm (RSPT).
One or more CEA(s) NOT fully inserted following a Reactor Trip as indicated by:
The CEA Core Mimic Lower Electrical Limit lights (green) indicate One or more CEA(s) NOT fully inserted.
The CEA Core Mimic Dropped Rod lights (amber) indicate One or more CEA(s) NOT fully inserted.
RSPT indicates One or more CEA(s) NOT fully inserted.
One or more full length CEA(s) inoperable due to being immovable as a result of excessive friction or mechanical interference or known to be untrippable in MODE 1 or 2.
Boration to ensure required shutdown margin is maintained as directed by the Unit Supervisor
Discuss Emergency Boration flowpaths
1 CP running Manual 2525 closed.
EB w/ 2514:. 1 B.A pp recirc respective closed. Open V2514 EB vlv. (All A train)
EB w/out 2514: Stop B.A pp. Open BA gravity valve Close 2501 VCT outlet vlv (close off A train only B)
EB w/out BAMT or Gravity feed vlv. : Open V2504 RWT to CP. Close everything else. 2501, gravity feed and 2514
Per AOP-02.03 CHARGING AND LETDOWN, why is it important to isolate letdown if charging is lost?
CAUTION
Severe thermal stress and flashing may occur in the Regenerative Heat Exchanger if letdown flow is NOT immediately isolated.
Per AOP-02.03 CHARGING AND LETDOWN, what happens to pressurizer level with charging and letdown isolated?
NOTE
With Charging and Letdown isolated, pressurizer level will lower slowly due to RCP controlled bleedoff flow.
Per AOP-02.03 CHARGING AND LETDOWN, what is required for letdown operation?
NOTE
All of the following are required for letdown operation:
* Instrument Air
* Non-essential sections of MCCS 1A6 and 1B6
* SIAS and CIAS reset
Discuss the AOP-02.03 CHARGING AND LETDOWN NOTE concerning charging pump gas binding.
NOTE
If one or more charging pumps have lost pumping ability, gas binding may have occurred. This can result from pumping the VCT dry (hydrogen binding or nitrogen binding if shutdown) or rupture of a charging pump suction accumulator (nitrogen binding). If this occurred, the charging pumps must be vented after restoring a source of water to the suction.
Discuss the AOP-02.03 CHARGING AND LETDOWN NOTE concerning TCV-2223.
NOTE
* TIC-2223, LTDN TEMPERATURE, is a reverse acting controller . Raising output will close TCV-2223, LETDOWN HX DISCH, and increase letdown temperature.
* TCV-2223 has a mechanical stop that limits the valve opening. The stop is set at approximately 46 degrees open to limit CCW flow to 1200 to 1400 GPM. Excessive CCW flow can cause damage to the letdown heat exchanger.
Discuss the AOP-02.03 CHARGING AND LETDOWN CAUTION concerning CCW flow.
CAUTION
* Loss of component cooling water flow through the letdown heat exchanger can result in severe thermal stress and flashing in the heat exchanger unless letdown flow is immediately isolated.
* Component cooling water flow to the letdown heat exchanger shall be reestablished slowly with letdown flow still isolated to minimize the thermal stress on the heat exchanger.
Per AOP-02.03 CHARGING AND LETDOWN, is letdown available while charging through Auxiliary HPSI header?
NOTE
Letdown will NOT be available while charging through Auxiliary HPSI header due to loss of cooling flow through the regenerative heat exchanger.
Discuss the AOP-02.03 CHARGING AND LETDOWN CAUTION concerning use of Alternate Charging Flow Path to RCS Through Auxiliary HPSI Header.
CAUTION
* Use of this flow path has the potential for lifting V3417, 1A/1C HPSI PUMP DISCH AUX HP HDR RELIEF, once a charging pump is started.
* When all charging pumps are in the STOP position, Tech Spec 3.0.3 is applicable.