RHR - 1.0 Flashcards
What are the 7 functions of RHR? Which are primary and which are secondary functions?
- LPCI - Primary
- TORUS(SUPPRESSION POOL) COOLING - Primary
- TORUS(SUPPRESSION POOL)/DRYWELL SPRAY - Primary
- SHUTDOWN COOLING - Primary
- FUEL POOL COOLING ASSIST - Secondary
- ALTERNATE INJECTION - Secondary
- CONTAINMENT FLOODING - Secondary
Describe the purpose of the LPCI mode of operation and its automatic initiation signals.
System functions in conjunction with the other ECCS to restore and maintain reactor coolant inventory following a LOCA.
Initiation - Level 1(-129”) or 1.68# with the injection valve not opening until <450#
Which RHR loops have the capacity to perform which modes in the RHR system?
LPCI - All 4
Suppression Pool(Torus) Cooling, Drywell spray and Torus Spray - A and B
Shutdown Cooling - A and B
Fuel Pool Cooling - A and B
Alternate Injection - B
Describe the SUPPRESSION(TORUS) COOLING mode of operations purpose and its automatic initiation signals.
Heat must be removed from the suppression pool to ensure its ability to perform pressure suppression and to maintain containment integrity.
Manually initiated from 10C650A
What can be used to maintain the ECCS keep fill if the jockey pump is unavailable?
Condensate fill and transfer
on a loss of power what will happen to all of the valve/pumps that were overridden and closed/stopped?
the logic resets on a loss of power and all pumps and valves will reposition as though they were just initiated. This will require you to manually over ride everything that was previously overridden.
What is the immediate action for a significant loss of fuel pool inventory?
- Evacuate the refuel floor
- return irradiated fuel assembly to the vessel or pool
- lower any bundle in the fuel prep machine to the full down position
What is the RHR Injection valve open permissive setpoint?
450 psig
What is the RHR Injection shutoff discharge pressure?
366psig
What is the RHR Injection flowrate?
10,000gpm
What causes the RHR pumps to trip?
No suction path.
What is important about the HX Bypass?
F048 will not respond to a shut signal for 3 minutes after initiation.
What does a LOP do to F017?
LOP kills the Auto Open override to the F017’s.
What are the different start sequences?
-LOCA w/ offsite power: A + B start at T=0; C + D start at T=5
- LOCA w/o offsite: All 4 start at T=0
Initiates LPCI mode when pumps start.
What are the DW spray requirements?
To open F016 and F021 simultaneously (Open permissive):
- LPCI signal present.
- High DW pressure
- F017 shut.
Describe operation of the RHR pump minimum flow valve TD’s.
- Minimum Flow Valve Open [normally open] < 1,250 GPM (AND Pump brkr Closed AND 10 sec. T.D.)
- Minimum Flow Valve Close > 1,270 GPM (AND 4 sec. T.D.)
Full explanation:
The minimum flow valve is normally open when the RHR System is in standby. The valve will automatically close when the pump is running for >4 seconds AND RHR pump flow exceeds 1270 GPM. If system flow lowers below 1250 GPM for ten seconds or more (with the pump breaker closed) the minimum flow valve will open.
Describe the ADS pump running permissive signal.
ADS - RHR pump discharge pressure (greater than or equal to 125 psig) is utilized for verification of an available water source as a permissive for ADS Automatic blow down.
This permissive is required only for automatic initiation of ADS and is not required to manually initiate ADS.
What channels of ADS are associated with which channels of RHR?
- RHR pumps A and C input to ADS logic D, only one of the two pumps need be running as an initiation permissive.
- RHR pumps B and D input to ADS logic B, only one of the two pumps need to be running as an initiation permissive.
If an RHR pump is stopped via the the manual stop pushbutton will the pump autostart if a signal is received? Under what conditions will it autostart again?
Depressing STOP will override a pump auto start signal and trip the pump.
The override is lost if the associated 4.16KV bus power is lost. Thus, if the plant suffers a LOCA, and the auto-start override is enabled, the override would be lost during a subsequent LOP. When the EDG restores power to the bus, the pump will automatically start.
What are the F008 & F009 interlocks? (SDC in service setpoints)
- Auto isolate at 12.5” or Rx Press ≥82#.
- Rx pressure must be <82# to open.
What happens when LPCI is actuated?
a. The RHR pumps START (dependent upon power availability as previously discussed)
b. The following valves receive CLOSE signals:
1) Test Return Valves HV F010A,B; F024A,B
2) Suppression Pool Spray Valves HV F027A,B
c. The following valves receive OPEN signals:
1) RHR HX Bypass Valves HV F048A,B (for 3 min)
2) LPCI Injection Valves HV F017A-D (when reactor pressure lowers to less than 450 psig).
d. When the initiation signal is sealed-in, the white “A(B,C,D) INIT AND SEALED-IN” indication will be illuminated. Logic RESET PB is located adjacent to the indication on 10C650.
What are F017 Interlocks?
- Opens at 450#
- F017 must be shut to open F016, F021, F024, or F027.
What is required for F006 to be open permissive?
The following must be shut:
- F004
- F024
- F027
What are the bases for the different modes of RHR?
- LPCI - Restore and maintain RWL following a LOCA (ECCS function).
- TORUS Cooling - Remove energy from the TORUS to maintain pressure suppression function.
- TORUS/DW Spray - Remove energy from primary containment to maintain pressure suppression function.
- SDC - Removes decay and sensible heat from nuclear boiler.
- FPC Assist - Alternate means to remove decay heat.