Plant Protection System Flashcards
Which one of the following shows the correct unit(s) to express “Reactive Power”?
A. VARS
B. MVA
C. Joules
D. WATTS
Answer: A
A ____________ will generate a CWP from CPCs.
A. low DNBR pre trip (2 out of 4).
B. ASI out of range.
C. Tc or Th out of range.
D. high pressure pre trip (2 out of 4).
Answer: A
RCA-PT-101A (pressurizer Pressure) fails high tripping it’s RPS Channel. This instrument is bypassed. Subsequently, RCC-PT-101C fails low. Based on these indications, the Operating Crew is required to…
A. remove channel A pressurizer pressure high from bypass within 1 hour.
B. take no action.
C. bypass channel C pressurizer pressure high within 1 hour.
D. have Instrument Maintenance trip channel C pressurizer pressure high within 1 hour.
Answer: D
Unit operating at 100% full power. Channel “A” upper detector excore safety monitor fails HIGH. WHICH ONE of the following describes the expected response of Channel “A” Reactor Protection System to this failure?
A. VOPT, High Log power, High LPD and Low DNBR trips without pre-trips.
B. VOPT, High LPD and Low DNBR trips without pre-trips.
C. VOPT, High Log power, High LPD and Low DNBR trips and pre-trips.
D. VOPT, High LPD and Low DNBR trips and pre-trips.
Answer: D
In the upgraded CPCs (Advant) which one of the following describes how the "A" CPC determines where its "Target CEAs" are located? CEA position information is provided by: A. RSPT-2 to CPP-1A to CEAC-2A to CPC A B. RSPT-1 to CPP-1A to CEAC-2A to CPC A C. RSPT-2 to CPP-1A to CEAC-1A to CPC A D. RSPT-1 to CPP-1A to CEAC-1A to CPC A
Answer: D
Unit 1 is operating at rated power. Because of a suspected problem, the Train A Loss of Power (LOP)/Load Shed (LS) relays are all bypassed. While the crew is looking into the Technical Specifications, a loss of off-site power occurs. Assuming no operator action, how would the electrical distribution system look after the electric plant transient is stabilize?
A. PBA-S03 de-energized, Diesel Generator running unloaded.
B. PBA-S03 energized by Diesel Generator
C. PBA-S03 de-energized, Diesel Generator never received a start signal.
D. PBA-S03 de-energized, Diesel Generator tripped on high temperature.
Answer: C
Given that the EDG load sequencer train A, sequencer has just been declared inoperable. Select the required action, per Improved Technical Specifications.
A. Deenergize the train A sequencer within 1 hour.
B. Declare train A ESF equipment inoperable immediately.
C. Perform an auto-test of train B BOP ESFAS in the next 4 hours.
D. Declare required features(s) supported by the inoperable sequencer inoperable when its redundant required feature(s) is inoperable after 4 hours.
Answer: D
Plant at 100% power Channel ‘A’ PPS bypassed due to failed SG-1 level transmitter Channel ‘B’ tripped due to failed RCS pressure transmitter. If the operator pressed the pushbutton to bypass Channel “C” SG-1 level transmitter, which one of the following would occur?
A. Reactor trip.
B. The pushbutton would have no effect.
C. channel would go into bypass.
D. 2 RTCB’s would open, but the reactor would not trip.
Answer: B
Channel B VOPT is bypassed and tripped. Channel A VOPT is in a tripped condition due to a power supply failure. What is the effect of depressing the Channel B VOPT bypass button?
A. no actual trip, but two trip breakers open.
B. Reactor trip.
C. Channel B VOPT will remain in bypass and Channel VOPT A will be in a tripped condition.
D. Channel B VOPT will remain in bypass and a PPS Trouble alarm will be received.
Answer: B
PPS cabinet channel “A”, lights labeled “P”, “T”, and “bypass” are lit in the window under “VAROVR PWR”. Channel “B” “VAROVER PWR” also has “P”, “T” labeled lights lit. What is the status of the variable overpower trip?
A. One more channel trip will cause a reactor trip.
B. A reactor trip should have occurred.
C. The reactor cannot trip automatically in this condition.
D. Two more channels must trip before the reactor will trip.
Answer: A
The plant is at 100% power. An operator incorrectly pushes one SG PRESS SETPOINT RESET pushbutton on the PPS remote operators module (ROM). This action will reset the low SG pressure trip setpoint:
A. 400 psia below existing SG pressure in the channel that the reset button was pushed.
B. 200 psia below existing SG pressure in all channels.
C. 400 psia below existing SG pressure in all channels.
D. 200 psia below existing SG pressure in the channel that the reset button was pushed.
Answer: D
Which of the following conditions will cause a CWP?
A. Low SG pressure pre trip
B. ASI pre trip
C. VOPT pre trip
D. Reactor Power Cutback
Answer: D
Which of the following describes the basis for the High Steam Generator Level Trip Setpoint?
A. Provided to protect the turbine from excessive moisture carryover.
B. Provides Steam Generator overpressure protection.
C. Provides protection against a loss of feedwater flow incident.
D. Provides protection in the event of an increase in heat removal by the secondary system.
Answer: A
Plant cooldown in progress. RCS pressure is 1500 psia. RCS temperature is 510°F. The “Low Pressurizer Pressure” pre-trip alarm has actuated and the operator has reset channels “A” and “C” ONLY of the low pressurizer pressure setpoint reset pushbuttons. Plant cooldown continues. With NO operator action, SIAS/CIAS will occur for…
A. “B” Train only, however, no equipment will start.
B. “B” Train only, with only “B” Train equipment actuating.
C. both “A” and “B” Trains, however, no equipment will start.
D. both “A” and “B” Trains, and all equipment will start.
Answer: D
Which of the following could cause the CPC calculated value of DNBR to INCREASE?
A. Power is increased by dilution with rods remaining at the ARO position.
B. Grid frequency decreases slightly.
C. Pressurizer pressure increases by 15 psi.
D. Power is increased by withdrawing Reg Grp 5 rods 10” to the ARO position.
Answer: C
If one of the six RPS matrices loses one of its two matrix power supplies which of the following will occur?
A. Two RTCBs will open and the reactor will trip.
B. Two RTCBs will open and the reactor will not trip.
C. No RTCBs will open and the reactor will not trip.
D. All four RTCBs will open and the reactor will trip.
Answer: B
Given the following conditions: RCS Temperature constant Rx Power constant Ignoring the effects of ASI, how would inserting CEA’s from ARO to 75 inches withdrawn affect the CPC calculated value of LPD?
A. Gradually decrease as CEAs are inserted.
B. No change, LPD is not affected by CEA position.
C. Gradually increase as CEAs are inserted.
D. No change until Group 5 is at 108 inches, then it will decrease.
Answer: C
A loss of PNC-D27 occurs. Which of the following describes the effect on PPS?
A. RTCBs A and B open
B. No RTCBs open
C. RTCB C ONLY opens
D. RTCBs A and C open
Answer: D
A loss of PNB-D26 occurs. Which of the following describes the impact on the reactor protection system?
A. Channel B input parameters all fail to trip setpoint value.
B. RTSG breakers A and C trip open.
C. There is no impact on the reactor protective system.
D. RTSG breakers B and D trip open.
Answer: D
Plant at 100% power. Channels B and D sense a containment pressure of 3.1 psig. Channels A and C are below the trip setpoint. Which ONE of the following will occur?
A. RTCBs B and D open, Train ‘B’ SIAS/CIAS and MSIS
B. Reactor trip, Train ‘B’ SIAS/CIAS and MSIS
C. RTCBs B and D open, full SIAS/CIAS and MSIS
D. Reactor Trip, full SIAS/CIAS and MSIS.
Answer: D
A control room operator attempts to manually initiate a SIAS using just two of the four switches on B05. Which one of the following is true?
A. Both SIAS Trains will actuate regardless of which two switches were used.
B. One train of SIAS ONLY will actuate.
C. One SIAS train’s valves will open, but the associated pumps will not start.
D. A SIAS actuation may not occur depending on which two switches are used.
Answer: D
During a down power, the CPCs shift from a value based on an actual value of ASI to a fixed power distribution (canned) ASI when the sum of the CPCs three excore NI detectors reaches …
A. 17%.
B. 15%.
C. 45%.
D. 51%.
Answer: C
During power ascension, the CPCs shift from a value based on a fixed power distribution (canned) to an actual value of ASI when…
A. any of the CPC’s three excore NI detectors reaches 17%.
B. the sum of the CPC’s three excore NI detectors reaches 51%.
C. the sum of the CPC’s three excore NI detectors reaches 17%.
D. any of the CPC’s three excore NI detectors reaches 51%.
Answer: B