Steam Generators & Blowdown

Question 1

List two functions of the Steam Generators.

Answer 1

Transfer pump and core heat from the RCS to secondary steam system.
During accidents, functions as a heat sink for natural circulation of RCS.

Question 2

List the function of the steam generator nozzle dams.

Answer 2

Provide personnel protection for generator inspections during refueling outages.

Question 3

List two functions of the Steam Generator Blowdown System.

Answer 3

Control the chemistry of the SG secondary side within specific limits.
Detect primary-to-secondary leakage.