Reduced Inventory Flashcards
What is 10% PZR Level? And MINIMUM RCS Level allowed?
10% = 117’
MINIMUM allowed = 101’6”
What is “Partially Drained” elevations?
<10% PZR Level or 114’ - 117’
What is “Lowered Inventory” elevations?
Equal or Less than RX Vessel Flange Level
111’ - 114’
What is “Reduced Inventory” elevations?
103’1” - 111’ (with fuel in RX Vessel)
What are “Mid-Loop” elevations?
101’6” - 103’1” (with fuel in RX Vessel)
Define “Vortexing”
Whirlpool effect on water at SDC pump suction at RCS Hot Leg
Caused by low RCS Levels and HIGH SDC Flow
What is a “Level Change”?
Deliberate or inadvertent actions that result in change in RCS inventory. (Changes from Temperature are NOT Level Changes)
Define “Bulk Temperature”
Actual Temperature in Core.
Indicated at CET’s with no RCS flow or SDC HX Inlet
What is “Decay Heat”?
Generated from beta/gamma decay of fission products in core
Depends on power level of core operation and length of time at power
What does the Safety Operational Data Manual provide?
SAOD has guidance, time lines and tables to help determine core parameters vs time since RX shutdown
During RCS drain down, what are allowed RCS flow rates?
> 107’ = 3780 - 5000 GPM
102’ - 103’1” = 3780 - 4600 GPM
101’6” - 102’ = 3780 - 4150 GPM
What is definition of “Normal SDC Flow”?
By TS, 3780 - 5000 GPM
What flow rate is administratively NOT allowed during Mid-Loop operations?
SDC Flow > 4150 GPM
Can we use a CS pump to supply SDC if RCS level is in the Hot Leg (Equal or less than 103’1”)?
NO
What critical parameters should be monitored during RCS Drain Operations?
Water Inventory (Level)
Water Temperature IN/OUT of SDC HX
SDC Pump Amps and Flow
When do we have to calibrate BOTH trains of RWLIS?
Anytime RCS is at Reduced Inventory or Mid-Loop
During Mid-Loop how is Level primarily indicated?
HJTC’s in RVLMS and RWLIS systems