TS 3.1.7 REGULATING CEA INSERTION LIMITS

Question 1

MODES of applicability?

Answer 1

Modes 1 and 2

Question 2

When is LCO not applicable?

Answer 2

While conducting CEA testing (SR 3.1.5.3) or up to 2 hours following a RPCB

Question 3

If REG CEA’s are inserted beyond transient insertion limits with COLSS in or out of service, what is required?

Answer 3

Restore REG CEA’s to within limits (2 hours) OR Reduce Thermal Power to < than or equal to COLR limit (2 HR)

Question 4

If REG CEA’s are in between short term and transient insertion limits for > 4 hours per 24 hours, what is required?

Answer 4

Restrict RTP increases to < 5% per hour (in 15 minutes)

Question 5

If REG CEA’s are between long term and transient insertion limits for >5 days per 30 EFPD or >14 per 365 EFPD, what is required?

Answer 5

Restore REG CEA’s to within limits in 2 HOURS

Question 6

When the PDIL alarm circuit is INOPERABLE, what is done?

Answer 6

Verify each CEA is within limits in 1 HR and Once per 4 HR thereafter