PCS Flashcards
LCO 3.3.8 “Alternate Shutdown System” requirement
The alternate shutdown system functions for PZR pressure, PZR level, PCS #1 and #2 hot leg temperature, and PCS #1 and #2 cold leg temperature shall be operable
LCO 3.3.8 “Alternate Shutdown System” applicability
Modes 1-3
LCO 3.3.7 “PAM Instrumentation” requirement
The PAM instrumentation for each PCS hot leg temperature (wide range), PCS cold leg temperature (wide range), subcooled margin monitor, PZR level (wide range), and PCS pressure (wide range) shall be operable
LCO 3.3.7 “PAM Instrumentation” applicability
Modes 1-3
LCO 3.4.2 “PCS Minimum Temperature for Criticality” requirement
Each PCS loop average temperature shall be >= 525 F
LCO 3.4.2 “PCS Minimum Temperature for Criticality” applicability
- Mode 1
- Mode 2 with Keff >= 1.0
LCO 3.4.2 “PCS Minimum Temperature for Criticality” required actions if loop average temperature (Tave) in 1 or more PCS loops not within limit
WITHIN 30 MINUTES be in Mode 2 with Keff < 1.0
LCO 3.4.3 “PCS Pressure and Temperature Limits” requirement
PCS pressure, temperature, and heatup/cooldown rates shall be maintained within limits specified by graphs in the LCO
LCO 3.4.3 “PCS Pressure and Temperature Limits” applicability
At all times
LCO 3.4.3 “PCS Pressure and Temperature Limits” required actions if parameter(s) not within limits in Modes 1-4
WITHIN 30 MINUTES restore parameter(s) to within limits
LCO 3.4.3 “PCS Pressure and Temperature Limits” required actions if parameter(s) not within limits at any time other than Modes 1-4
IMMEDIATELY initiate action to restore parameter(s) to within limits
LCO 3.4.10 “Pressurizer Safety Valves” requirement
3 PZR safety valves shall be operable with lift settings of 2580 psia (RV-1039), 2540 psia (RV-1040), and 2500 psia (RV-1041). All pressure setpoints are +- 3%
LCO 3.4.10 “Pressurizer Safety Valves” applicability
- Modes 1-2
- Mode 3 with all PCS cold leg temperatures >= 430 F
LCO 3.4.10 “Pressurizer Safety Valves” required actions if 1 PZR safety valve inoperable
WITHIN 15 MINUTES restore valve to operable status
LCO3.4.11 “Pressurizer PORVs” requirement
Each PORV and associated block valve shall be operable
LCO3.4.11 “Pressurizer PORVs” applicability
- Modes 1-2
- Mode 3 with all PCS cold leg temperatures >= 430 F
LCO3.4.11 “Pressurizer PORVs” required actions if 1 PORV inoperable
WITHIN 1 HOUR close associated block valve
LCO3.4.11 “Pressurizer PORVs” required actions if 1 block valve inoperable
WITHIN 1 HOUR place associated PORV in manual control
LCO3.4.11 “Pressurizer PORVs” required actions if 2 PORVs inoperable
WITHIN 1 HOUR close associated block valves
LCO3.4.11 “Pressurizer PORVs” required actions if 2 block valves inoperable
WITHIN 1 HOUR place associated PORVs in manual control
LCO 3.4.13 “PCS Operational Leakage” requirement
PCS operational leakage shall be limited to:
- no pressure boundary leakage
- 1 gpm unidentified leakage
- 10 gpm identified leakage
- 150 gal/day primary to secondary leakage through any 1 S/G
LCO 3.4.13 “PCS Operational Leakage” applicability
Modes 1-4
LCO 3.4.14 “PCS Pressure Isolation Valve Leakage” requirement
Leakage from each PCS PIV shall be within limits and both SDC suction valve interlocks shall be operable
LCO 3.4.14 “PCS Pressure Isolation Valve Leakage” applicability
- Modes 1-3
- Mode 4, except during the SDC mode of operation, or transition to or from, the SDC mode of operation
LCO 3.4.15 “PCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation” requirement
3 of the following PCS leakage detection instrumentation channels shall be operable:
- 1 ctmt sump level indicating channel
- 1 ctmt atmosphere gaseous activity monitoring channel
- 1 CAC condensate level switch channel
- 1 ctmt atmosphere humidity monitoring channel
LCO 3.4.15 “PCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation” applicability
Modes 1-4
LCO 3.4.15 “PCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation” required actions if all required channels inoperable
IMMEDIATELY enter LCO 3.0.3
LCO 3.4.16 “PCS Specific Activity” requirement
The specific activity of the primary coolant shall be within limits