Sequence of Startup Events

Question 1

What is done prior to 180F?

Answer 1

Prior to 180F, line up CNM to RPV - One condensate pump and one booster pump.

Question 2

What is done prior to 325F?

Answer 2

R\Prior to 325F, verify WCS is lined up to reduce FWS stratification - Required anytime above 325F when below 20% power.

Question 3

What is done at 5psig?

Answer 3

-Verify open all MSIVs

Question 4

What is done at 60psig?

Answer 4

• Turbine Shell/Chest Warming

- Place RCIC in standby when isolation signal clears (75PSIA)

Question 5

What is done at 100psig?

Answer 5

-RCIC piping fill, downstream of MOV126

Question 6

What is done at 150psig?

Answer 6

• Perform RCIC Flow testing if Req’d
• Verify Turbine Bypass Valves are controlling pressure
• Initiate Condenser Neck Spray

Question 7

What is done at 250psig?

Answer 7

-Prior to LV137 being greater than 40% open and place LV55A/B in service

Question 8

What is done at 500psig?

Answer 8

• Place SJAEs and OFG in service

- Start First FW Pump

Question 9

What is done at 766psig?

Answer 9

-Verify MSL Low Pressure isolation clears

Question 10

What is done at 925psig?

Answer 10

-APRM Gain Adjustments

Question 11

What is done at 960psig?

Answer 11

• Raise EHC pressure setpoint to 960psig.

- Open MOV47’s for non operating feed pumps

Question 12

What is done at 1.5 to 2 Bypasses Open?

Answer 12

• Transfer level control from LV55 to LV10

- Verify Shell/Chest warming complete

Question 13

What is done at 2.5 to 3 Bypasses Open?

Answer 13

• Verify Turbine reset and roll Turbine
• Synch Generator to Grid
• Transfer House Loads

Question 14

What is done at 15-19% power?

Answer 14

-Transfer FWLC to Master Manual

Question 15

What is done at 20-25% power?

Answer 15

• Return WCS to Feedwater

- Prior to 25% power, perform APRM Gain adjustments

Question 16

What is done at 25% power?

Answer 16

• Place FWLC in 3 element control
• Verify Thermal Limits within 12 hours of 25%(TS is 23%)
• Verify Jet Pump operability within 24 hours of 25%

Question 17

What is done at 35% power?

Answer 17

-Verify Scram timing is complete prior to 40% power and Upshift RCS Pumps to Fast Speed

Question 18

What is done at 45% power?

Answer 18

-Start HDL Pumps on min-flow

Question 19

What is done at 55% power?

Answer 19

START standby Condensate AND Condensate Booster pumps

Question 20

What is done between 45-65% power?

Answer 20

• Start a second Feed Pump

- Place 4th point Heater drain pumps in service

Question 21

What should happen automatically at ~65% power?

Answer 21

-WHEN Reactor power is approximately 65%,
THEN VERIFY Clean Steam Reboiler Steam Supply auto transfer to Extraction Steam
-WHEN Reactor power is greater than 65%,
THEN VERIFY the following Reheat Steam Load Control Valves are full open(PV28/29s)

Question 22

What should be done prior to reaching 70% power?

Answer 22

BEFORE reaching 70% Reactor Thermal Power, VERIFY Offgas System Charcoal Adsorbers are in service PER N2 OP 42.

Question 23

When do we place the Mode Switch to RUN?

Answer 23

Placed in run between 5-11% power on the APRMs.

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