Tech Spec SRO Highly Likely Flashcards

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TS 3.1.3 Control Rod OPERABILITY

LCO AND Applicability Only

A

LCO - Each Control Rod shall be OPERABLE

Applicability - Modes 1 and 2

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TS 3.1.3 Control Rod OPERABILITY
Condition A
One withdrawn control rod stuck

A
Disarm - 2 hours
AND
CRD Exercise (N/A if < LPSP) - 24 hours
AND
SDM - 72 hours
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TS 3.1.3 Control Rod OPERABILITY
Condition B
Two or more withdrawn control rods stuck - Actions

A

Disarm - 2 hours
AND
Mode 3 - 12 hours

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TS 3.1.3 Control Rod OPERABILITY
Condition C
One or more control rods inop
(for reasons other than being stuck in the withdrawn position)

A

Fully Insert - 3 hours
AND
Disarm - 4 hours

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TS 3.1.3 Control Rod OPERABILITY
Condition D
Two or more inop rods not in compliance with BPWS

A

N/A when > 10% RTP

Restore BPWS - 4 hours
OR
Restore CR to OPER - 4 hours

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TS 3.1.3 Control Rod OPERABILITY
Condition E
Nine or more control rods inoperable

A

Mode 3 - 12 hours

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TS 3.4.1 Recirculation Loops Operating

LCO AND Applicability Only

A
LCO - Two recirc loops w/ matched flows
   OR
One recirc loop w/ the following limits 
    - APLHGR per COLR
    - MCPR per COLR
    - LHGR per COLR
    - APRM STP - High adjusted for single loop

Applicability - Mode 1 and 2

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TS 3.4.1 Recirculation Loops Operating
Condition A
Requirements of the LCO not met

A

Satisfy the LCO - 24 hours

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TS 3.4.1 Recirculation Loops Operating
Condition B
No Loops in Operation

A

Mode 3 - 12 hours

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TS 3.4.5 RCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - The following RCS leakage detection instrumentation shall be OPERABLE:

  a. Drywell floor drain sump monitoring system; and
  b. One channel of primary containment atmospheric particulate or gaseous monitor system.

Applicability - Modes 1, 2, and 3

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TS 3.4.5 RCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation
Condition A
Drywell floor drain sump monitoring system inop

A

Restore sump to Operable status - 30 days

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TS 3.4.5 RCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation
Condition B
Primary containment atmospheric monitor system inop

A

Grab samples - Once per 12 hours
AND
Restore to Operable - 30 days

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TS 3.4.5 RCS Leakage Detection Instrumentation
Condition D
All leakage detection systems inop

A

Enter LCO 3.0.3 Immediately

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TS 3.5.1 ECCS - Operating

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - Each ECCS injection/spray subsystem and the Automatic Depressurization System (ADS) function of six of seven safety/relief valves shall be OPERABLE.

Applicability - Mode 1,
Mode 2 and 3, except HPCI and ADS when Steam Dome ≤ 150 psig.

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TS 3.5.1 ECCS - Operating
Condition A
One Low Pressure ECCS injection/spray subsystem INOP

OR

One LPCI pump in both LPCI subsystems INOP

A

Restore to Operable - 7 days

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TS 3.5.1 ECCS - Operating
Condition C
HPCI System INOP

A

Verify RCIC Operable by administrative means - 1 hour

AND

Restore HPCI to Operable - 14 days

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TS 3.5.1 ECCS - Operating
Condition D
HPCI INOP
AND
Cond A
(One LP ECCS INOP OR one LPCI pump in each loop INOP)
A

Restore HPCI to Operable - 72 hours

OR

Restore LP ECCS to Operable - 72 hours

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TS 3.5.1 ECCS - Operating
Condition F
Two or more ADS valves INOP

A

MODE 3 - 12 hours

AND

Reduce Steam Dome to ≤ 150 psig - 36 hours

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TS 3.5.1 ECCS - Operating
Condition G
Two or more LP ECCS INOP
OR
HPCI and Two or more ADS valves INOP
A

LCO 3.0.3 - Immediately

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TS 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves (PCIVs)

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - Each PCIV, except reactor building-to-suppression chamber vacuum breakers, shall be OPERABLE.

Applicability - Modes 1, 2, and 3

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TS 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves (PCIVs)
Condition A
(Note: Applicable to penetrations w/ two PCIVs)
One or more penetration flow paths with one PCIV inoperable except due to leakage not within limit.

A

Isolate penetration flow path - 4 hours (8 hours MSL)

AND

Verify isolated - Once per 31 days (AND prior to entering MODE 2 or 3 from MODE 4 if de-inerted and if not performed within previous 92 days for isolation devices inside Primary Containment)

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TS 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves (PCIVs)

Isolation is accomplished by one of the following:

A
  • closed de-activated automatic valve
  • closed manual valve
  • blind flange
  • check valve with flow through valve secured
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TS 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves (PCIVs)
Notes:
What valves are not allowed to be unisolated intermittently under admin controls?

A

Note 1: Penetration flow paths except for 18 inch purge valve penetration flow paths may be unisolated intermittently under administrative controls.

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TS 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves (PCIVs)
Notes:
Is LCO 3.0.6 (support/supported system; cascading) applicable to PCIVs? In other words, since the PCIV is INOP, do I also enter the spec for the INOP component supported by the PCIV?

A

Note 3: Enter applicable Conditions and Required Actions for systems made inoperable by PCIVs.

Example: 2E41-F003 fails and is manually isolated per 3.6.1.3 Cond A. I also enter LCO 3.5.1 Cond C for HPCI being INOP.

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TS 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves (PCIVs)
Condition B
(Note: Applicable to penetrations w/ two PCIVs)
One or more penetration flow paths with two PCIVs inoperable except due to leakage not within limit.

A

Isolated penetration flow path - 1 hour

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TS 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves (PCIVs)
Condition C
(Note: Applicable to penetrations w/ one PCIV)
One or more penetration flow paths with one PCIV inoperable except due to leakage not within limits.

A

Isolate penetration flow path - 4 hours (except for EFCV and Closed Systems)

AND

Isolate penetration flow path - 72 hours (EFCV and Closed Systems)

AND

Verify isolated - Once per 31 days

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TS 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves (PCIVs)
Condition D
One or more penetration flow paths with leakage not within limit.

A

Restore Leakage - 4 hours

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TS 3.6.1.3 Primary Containment Isolation Valves (PCIVs)
Isolation devices verification requirement exceptions.
When am I allowed to verify the device by administrative means?

A

————NOTES———–

  1. Isolation devices in high radiation areas may be verified by use of administrative means.
  2. Isolation devices that are locked, sealed, or otherwise secured may be verified by administrative means.
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TS 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - The following AC electrical power sources SHALL be OPERABLE:

a. 2 qualified offsite circuits
b. 2 EDGs
c. 1 swing EDG
d. 1 Opposite unit EDG
e. 1 Opposite unit offsite circuit (supports SBGT, MCREC, and CR AC system)
f. 2 EDGs (any combo of Opposite Unit EDGs and Swing Diesel to support LPCI valves)
g. 1 Opposite unit offsite circuit (supports LPCI valves)

Applicability - 1, 2, and 3

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TS 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating
Condition A
One required offsite circuits inop

A

Perform breaker alignment (SR 3.8.1.1) - 1 hour and once per 8 hours

AND

Declare feature with no offsite circuit inop - 24 hours from discovery of no offsite concurrent with redundant features inop

AND

Restore offsite to Operable - 72 hours

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TS 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating
Condition B
Current Unit’s EDG or swing EDG Inop

A

Perform breaker alignment (SR 3.8.1.1) - 1 hour and once per 8 hours

AND

Declare feature supported by EDG inop - 4 hours from discovery concurrent with redundant features inop

AND

Perform Common Cause - 24 hours
OR
Run the other diesels - 24 hours

AND

Restore EDG to Operable - 72hours (14 days when inhibited or maintenance restrictions met)

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TS 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating
Condition C
Opposite Unit’s EDG inop

A

Perform breaker alignment (SR 3.8.1.1) - 1 hour and once per 8 hours

AND

Declare feature supported by EDG inop - 4 hours from discovery concurrent with redundant features inop

AND

Perform Common Cause - 24 hours
OR
Run the other diesels - 24 hours

AND

Restore EDG to Operable - 7 days (14 days when inhibited or maintenance restrictions met)

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TS 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating
Condition D
2 or more required offsite circuits inop

A

Declare feature with no offsite circuit inop - 12 hours from discovery of Cond D concurrent inoperability of redundant required feature(s)

AND

Restore all but one offsite to Operable - 24 hours

34
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TS 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating
Condition E
One offsite circuit inop
AND
One EDG Inop
A

Note: Enter 3.8.7 for 4160 with not power.

Restore offsite circuit to Operable - 12 hours

OR

Restore EDG to Operable - 12 hours

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Q

TS 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating
If a 4160V bus becomes de-energized due to a combination of offsite circuit inop and EDG inop, is LCO 3.0.6 (support/supported; cascading) applicable? Do I have to enter 3.8.7 for the de-energized bus or only enter the applicable 3.8.1 spec?

A

3.8.1 Condition E Note:
Enter applicable Conditions and Required Actions of LCO 3.8.7, “Distribution Systems - Operating,” when Condition E is entered with no AC power source to one 4160 V ESF bus.

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TS 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating
Condition F
2 or more EDG’s INOP
(same unit’s EDG and swing)

A

Restore all but one EDG to Operable - 2 hours

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TS 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating
Condition G
No EDGs capable of suppling power to any of the current unit’s LPCI load center.

A

Restore one EDG to Operable - 2 hours

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TS 3.8.1 AC Sources - Operating
Condition I
One or more offsite circuits and two or more EDGs inop
OR
Two or more offsite circuits and one EDG inop

A

LCO 3.0.3 - Immediately

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TS 3.8.7 Distribution Systems - Operating

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - The following AC and DC electrical power distribution subsystems shall be Operable:

a. Current Units AC and DC
1. 4160V E, F, & G
2. 600V C & D
3. Essential A & B
4. Instrument Bus A & B
5. 125/250DC Station Service Buses A & B
6. EDG DC Subsystem
7. Critical Instrument Bus A & B
b. Opposite Unit AC and DC to support SBGT, MCREC and CR AC systems.

Applicability - Modes 1, 2, and 3

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TS 3.8.7 Distribution Systems - Operating
Condition A
One or more opposite unit’s AC or DC subsystems inop

A

Restore to Operable - 7 days

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TS 3.8.7 Distribution Systems - Operating
Condition B
One or more current unit’s EDG DC subsystems inop

A

Restore to Operable - 12 hours

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TS 3.8.7 Distribution Systems - Operating
Condition C
One or more AC distribution subsystems inop (eg listed bus inop)

A

Restore to Operable - 8 hours

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TS 3.8.7 Distribution Systems - Operating
Condition D
One current unit’s station service DC distribution subsystem inop

A

Restore to Operable - 2 hours

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TS 3.8.7 Distribution Systems - Operating
Condition F
Two or more electrical subsystems inoperable that result in a loss of function

A

LCO 3.0.3 - Immediately

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TS 3.9.1 Refueling Equipment Interlocks

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - The refueling equipment interlocks shall be OPERABLE.

Applicability - During in-vessel fuel movement with equipment associated with the interlocks.

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TS 3.9.1 Refueling Equipment Interlocks
Condition A
One or more required interlocks inop

A

Suspend in-vessel fuel movement - Immediately

OR

Insert CR Block - Immediately
AND
Verify all control rods are fully inserted - Immediately

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TS 3.9.2 Refuel Position One-Rod-Out Interlock

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - The refuel position one-rod-out interlock shall be OPERABLE.

Applicability - MODE 5 with the reactor mode switch in the refuel position and any control rod withdrawn

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Q

TS 3.9.2 Refuel Position One-Rod-Out Interlock
Condition A
Interlock Inop

A

Suspend control rod withdrawal - Immediately

AND

Initiate action to fully insert all insertable control rods in core cells containing one or more fuel assemblies - Immediately

49
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TS 3.9.3 Control Rod Position

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - All control rods shall be fully inserted

Applicability - When loading fuel assemblies into the core

50
Q

TS 3.9.3 Control Rod Position
Condition A
One or more control rods not fully inserted

A

Suspend loading fuel assemblies into the core - Immediately

51
Q

TS 3.9.4 Control Rod Position Indication

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - The control rod full-in position indication channel for each control rod shall be operable

Applicability - MODE 5

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TS 3.9.4 Control Rod Position Indication
Condition A
One or more required CR position indication channels inop

A

Suspend in-vessel fuel movement - Immediately

 AND

Suspend control rod withdrawal - Immediately

AND

Insert all insertable control rods with cells containing one or more fuel assemblies - Immediately

OR

Fully insert control rod with inop position - Immediately

AND

Initiate action to disarm control rod - Immediately

53
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TS 3.9.4 Control Rod Position Indication
Condition A Question
One or more required CR position indication channels inop. Required Action Fully insert and disarm control rod.

Can the full in channel be bypassed to allow fuel movement to proceed?

A

Under these conditions (control rod fully inserted and disarmed), an inoperable full-in channel may be bypassed to allow refueling operations to proceed. An alternate method must be used to ensure the control rod is fully inserted (e.g., use the “00” notch position indication).

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TS 3.9.4 Control Rod Position Indication
Condition A Question
One or more required CR position indication channels inop. Required Action Fully insert and disarm control rod.

What method(s) are allowed by this spec to disarm the control rod with the inop position indication?

A

Alternatively, actions must be immediately initiated to fully insert the control rod(s) associated with the inoperable full-in position indicator(s) and disarm (electrically or hydraulically) the drive(s) to ensure that the control rod is not withdrawn.

A control rod can be hydraulically disarmed by closing the drive water and exhaust water isolation valves.

A control rod can be electrically disarmed by disconnecting power from all four direction control valve solenoids.

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TS 3.9.5 Control Rod OPERABILITY - Refueling

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - Each withdrawn control rod shall be operable.

Applicability - MODE 5

Bases: The withdrawn control rod is considered OPERABLE if the scram accumulator pressure is ≥ 940 psig and the control rod is capable of being automatically inserted upon receipt of a scram signal.

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TS 3.9.5 Control Rod OPERABILITY - Refueling
Condition A
One or more withdrawn control rods inop

A

Initiate action to fully insert inop withdrawn rods - Immediately

57
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TS 3.9.5 Control Rod OPERABILITY - Refueling
LCO Bases
What is required for a withdrawn control rod to be Operable per this spec?

A

The withdrawn control rod is considered OPERABLE if:

1) the scram accumulator pressure is ≥ 940 psig and,
2) the control rod is capable of being automatically inserted upon receipt of a scram signal.

Inserted control rods have already completed their reactivity control function, and therefore, are not required to be Operable.

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TS 3.9.6 Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) Water Level

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - RPV water level shall be ≥ 23 ft above the top of the irradiated fuel assemblies seated within the RPV.

Applicability - During movement of irradiated fuel assemblies within the RPV, During movement of new fuel assemblies or handling of control rods within the RPV, when irradiated fuel assemblies are seated within the RPV.

59
Q

TS 3.9.6 Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) Water Level
Condition A
RPV water level not within limit

A

Suspend movement of fuel assemblies and handling of control rods within the RPV - Immediately

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Q

TS 3.9.6 Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) Water Level
Bases Question
Why does the water level have to be ≥23ft above TAF in the RPV?

A

Sufficient water is necessary to retain iodine fission product activity in the water in the event of a fuel handling accident.

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Q

TS 3.9.6 Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) Water Level
Bases Question
IAW TS 3.9.6, what part of the fuel assembly is considered to be TAF?

A

The point from which the water level is measured is shown in Figure B 3.9.6-1 (Bases).

The point at which is indicated in the picture is the top of the upper tie plate. Not the bail handle.

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TS 3.9.7 Residual Heat Removal (RHR) - High Water Level

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - One RHR shutdown cooling subsystem shall be OPERABLE and in operation.

Applicability - MODE 5 with irradiated fuel in the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) and the water level ≥ 22 ft 1/8 inches above the top of the RPV flange.

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TS 3.9.7 Residual Heat Removal (RHR) - High Water Level
LCO and Applicability Question
Under what conditions can the RHR SDC subsystem be removed from service AND during the time the subsystem is removed from service, is it still considered Operable?

A

NOTE:
The required RHR shutdown cooling subsystem may be removed from operation for up to 2 hours per 8 hour period.

Additionally, each RHR shutdown cooling subsystem is considered OPERABLE if it can be manually aligned (remote or local) in the shutdown cooling mode for removal of decay heat.

64
Q

TS 3.9.7 Residual Heat Removal (RHR) - High Water Level
Condition A
Required RHR shutdown cooling subsystem inoperable.

A

Verify an alternate method of decay heat removal is available. - 1 hour AND Once per 24 hours

65
Q

TS 3.9.7 Residual Heat Removal (RHR) - High Water Level
Condition C
No RHR shutdown cooling subsystem in operation.

A

Verify reactor coolant circulation by an alternate method. - 1 hour from discovery of no circulation AND Once per 12 hours

AND

Monitor coolant temp - Once per hour

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TS 3.9.7 Residual Heat Removal (RHR) - High Water Level
LCO Question
What is required for an RHR SDC subsystem to be considered operable IAW this spec?

A

An OPERABLE RHR shutdown cooling subsystem consists of one RHR pump and the associated heat exchanger, one RHRSW pump providing cooling to the heat exchanger with sufficient flow to maintain reactor coolant temperature in the desired range, valves, piping, instruments, and controls to ensure an OPERABLE flow path. RHR Crosstie valve is NOT required to be closed, therefore valve may be opened to allow RHR pumps in one loop to discharge through the opposite loop to make a complete subsystem.

i.e. 1 pump, 1 Hx, and 1 RHRSW pump

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TS 3.9.8 Residual Heat Removal (RHR) - Low Water Level

LCO and Applicability

A

LCO - Two RHR shutdown cooling subsystems shall be OPERABLE, and one RHR shutdown cooling subsystem shall be in operation.

Applicability - MODE 5 with irradiated fuel in the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) and the water level < 22 ft 1/8 inches above the top of the RPV flange.

68
Q

TS 3.9.8 Residual Heat Removal (RHR) - Low Water Level
Condition A
One or two required RHR shutdown cooling subsystems inoperable.

A

Verify an alternate method of decay heat removal is available for each inoperable required RHR shutdown cooling subsystem. - 1 hour and Once per 24 hours

69
Q

TS 3.9.8 Residual Heat Removal (RHR) - Low Water Level
Condition C
No RHR shutdown cooling subsystem in operation.

A

Verify coolant circulation by alt method - 1 hour from discovery of no circulation AND Once per 12 hours

AND

Monitor Temp - Once per hour

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TS 3.9.8 Residual Heat Removal (RHR) - Low Water Level
LCO Question
What is required for an RHR SDC subsystem to be considered operable IAW this spec?

A

An OPERABLE RHR shutdown cooling subsystem consists of an RHR pump and the associated heat exchanger, an RHRSW pump providing cooling to the heat exchanger with sufficient flow to maintain reactor coolant temperature in the desired range, valves, piping, instruments, and controls to ensure an OPERABLE flow path. The two required RHR shutdown cooling subsystems have a common suction source and are allowed to have a common heat exchanger and common discharge piping.

2 subsystems meet by one of the following combinations:
1 pump in each loop, 2 Hx’s, and 1 RHRSW pumps per Hx.
or
2 pumps in one loop, one HX, and 2 RHRSW pumps for one Hx