2015 Flashcards
- Unit 1 has tripped from 100% power due to a loss of condenser vacuum.
- Condenser vacuum is 14 inches HgA and degrading.
- RCP 2B tripped due to an electrical fault.
- 40EP-9EO02, Reactor Trip, has been implemented.
- SG levels are lowering.
- Feedwater flow to each SG is currently 0 gpm.
- The CRS has directed you to restore SG levels to 45% NR.
A. Only Auxiliary Feedwater is available, SGs should be fed at the same rate to
maintain equal SG levels.
B. Only Auxiliary Feedwater is available, SG 1 must be fed at a higher flow rate than
SG 2 to maintain equal SG levels.
C. Either Auxiliary or Main Feedwater is available, SGs should be fed at the same
rate to maintain equal SG levels.
D. Either Auxiliary or Main Feedwater is available, SG 1 must be fed at a higher flow
rate than SG 2 to maintain equal SG levels.
B. Only Auxiliary Feedwater is available, SG 1 must be fed at a higher flow rate than
SG 2 to maintain equal SG levels.
Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.
• RCS pressure 2200 psia and slowly lowering.
• Reactor Drain Tank level and pressure are rising.
• Pressurizer level is 53.5% and stable.
• The CRS has entered 40OP-9ZZ02, Excessive RCS leakrate.
• ERFDADS calculated leakrate stabilizes at 42 gpm.
Subsequently
• A reactor trip occurs due to a CEA malfunction.
• SIAS/CIAS are manually initiated.
Which of the following describes Pressurizer Level response following the reactor trip?
Pressurizer level will…
A. lower to 33% and stabilize.
B. lower until HPSI injection stabilizes level.
C. initially lower then rise to greater than indicating range.
D. immediately rise from 53.5% to greater than indicating range.
C. initially lower then rise to greater than indicating range.
• Unit 1 was manually tripped from 50% power due to lowering SG levels.
• Non class instrument bus, NNN-D15, faulted and is de-energized.
• Main Feed pump “B” is OOS.
• Auxiliary Feed pump “B” is OOS.
• SGs are being fed at 350 gpm using Auxiliary Feed pump, AFN-P01.
During SPTAs the following conditions are observed:
• PZR level is 25% and slowly lowering.
• Pressurizer pressure is 1830 psia and slowly lowering.
• AFN-P01 has tripped.
• SG pressure is being maintained by the SBCS in remote/auto.
• RCS Tcold is 564°F and stable.
• Containment pressure is 0.4 psig and slowly rising.
• Containment humidity and temperature are slowly rising.
• SG levels 60% WR and lowering.
Based on these conditions the CRS shall enter…
A. 40EP-9EO06, Loss of All Feedwater, and stop all 4 RCPs.
B. 40EP-9EO03, Loss of Coolant Accident, and stop all 4 RCPs.
C. 40EP-9EO06, Loss of All Feedwater, and stop 2 RCPs in opposite loops.
D. 40EP-9EO03, Loss of Coolant Accident, and stop 2 RCPs in opposite loops.
D. 40EP-9EO03, Loss of Coolant Accident, and stop 2 RCPs in opposite loops.
• Unit 1 automatically tripped 30 minutes ago.
• 40EP-9EO03, LOCA has been entered.
• Nuclear Cooling Water containment isolation valves have been closed
• RCS Loop 1 Thot is 587°F and stable.
• RCS Loop 1 Tcold is 565°F and stable.
• RCS Loop 2 Thot is 588°F and stable.
• RCS Loop 2 Tcold is 563°F and stable.
• PZR pressure is 1700 psia and slowly lowering.
• Maximum quadrant CET is 615°F and stable.
You have been directed to check
natural circulation flow.
Natural circulation flow…
A. can be verified, all requirements are met.
B. can NOT be verified because the Loop delta T is too large.
C. can NOT be verified because RCS subcooling limits are not met.
D. can NOT be verified because the delta T between Thot RTDs and the maximum quadrant CET is too large.
C. can NOT be verified because RCS subcooling limits are not met.
Given the following plant conditions for RCP 1B:
• #1 seal inlet pressure 2250 psig.
• #2 seal inlet pressure 1120 psig.
• #2 seal outlet pressure 1100 psig.
• Seal bleedoff flow 4.8 gpm.
Which of the following would cause these indications?
A. #1 seal has failed.
B. #2 seal has failed.
C. #3 seal has failed.
D. #1 and #2 seals have failed.
B. #2 seal has failed.
• Refueling pool level is 137’ 6’ (>23 ft above the vessel flange).
• Core re-load is in progress.
• SDC train B is operable but not in operation.
• SDC train A is operable and in operation with LPSI pump A providing SDC flow.
Subsequently
• SIA-P02, LPSI pump A breaker trips.
Which of the following is correct?
Alarm window 2B06A, SDC TRAIN A/B FLOW LO, (1) and core reload must be
suspended (2) .
A. (1) will alarm (2) immediately
B. (1) will NOT alarm (2) immediately
C. (1) will alarm (2) within 1 hour
D. (1) will NOT alarm (2) within 1 hour
B. (1) will NOT alarm (2) immediately
• Unit 1 is at 100% power.
• There was a leak in the Nuclear Cooling Water System (NCW).
• Train ‘A’ Essential Cooling Water has been cross-connected to NCW per
40AO-9ZZ03, Loss of Cooling Water.
(1) Which one of the following identifies the ESFAS signal that will automatically close
EWA-UV-65 and EWA-UV-145, Cross-Tie Valves to/from Nuclear Cooling Water.
(2) What is the purpose of these valves closing?
A. (1) SIAS (2) Ensures Containment Integrity is maintained during accident
conditions.
B. (1) SIAS (2) Ensures adequate cooling flow to SDCHX during accident
conditions.
C. (1) CSAS (2) Ensures Containment Integrity is maintained during accident
conditions.
D. (1) CSAS (2) Ensures adequate cooling flow to SDCHX during accident
conditions.
B. (1) SIAS (2) Ensures adequate cooling flow to SDCHX during accident
conditions.
• Due to a major event Unit 1 tripped from 100% power.
• Pressurizer level went off scale low.
• HPSI throttle criteria has been met and fully throttled.
• Pressurizer level is now 30% and stable.
• RCS pressure is 1200 psia and stable.
Which of the following is correct?
(1) Assuming no Operator action, what is the status of the Class pressurizer backup
heaters?
(2) How will a pressure rise of 50 psia under these conditions compare to 50 psia pressure
rise at 100% power operations?
A. (1) Energized.
(2) Pressure recovery will take longer because the pressurizer is not at saturation
conditions.
B. (1) Energized.
(2) The pressure recovery will be approximately the same as long as all heaters
are energized and the RCS is subcooled.
C. (1) De-energized.
(2) Pressure recovery will take longer because the pressurizer is not at saturation
conditions.
D. (1) De-energized.
(2) The pressure recovery will be approximately the same as long as all heaters
C. (1) De-energized.
(2) Pressure recovery will take longer because the pressurizer is not at saturation
conditions.
• Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.
• RCP 1A has tripped.
• All 4 PPS channels SG-1 “LO FLOW” have actuated.
• Leg 1-3 phase current lights are extinguished.
• Leg 2-4 phase current lights are illuminated.
Which ONE of the following is correct regarding the status of the Reactor Trip Switchgear
(RTSG) breakers and actions to trip the reactor?
A. At least one RTSG breaker has opened and only NGN-L10 must be tripped to
de-energize the CEDMCS bus.
B. At least one RTSG breaker has opened and both NGN-L03 and L10 must be
tripped to de-energize the CEDMCS bus.
C. At least two RTSG breakers have opened and only NGN-L10 must be tripped to
de-energize the CEDMCS bus.
D. At least two RTSG breakers have opened and both NGN-L03 and L10 must be
tripped to de-energize the CEDMCS bus.
B. At least one RTSG breaker has opened and both NGN-L03 and L10 must be
tripped to de-energize the CEDMCS bus.
• SG#1 has a tube rupture.
• Power is lost to the switchyard.
• Reactor Coolant Tcold is 515°F.
• Reactor Coolant Thot is 538°F.
• CET temperature is 544°F.
• SG#1 pressure is 1035 psia and stable.
• SG#1 level is 60% narrow range and slowly lowering.
• RCS pressure is 1000 psia and stable.
• Pressurizer level is 36% and slowly rising.
• HPSI pump A, SIA-P02, has been secured.
• HPSI pump B, SIB-P02, is running with two injection valves open.
Based on the above data, which of the following actions is required?
A. Start any idle charging pumps.
B. Increase HPSI flow to the RCS.
C. Maintain HPSI flow at its present injection value.
D. Commence an RCS cooldown to lower CET temperature to less than 540°F.
B. Increase HPSI flow to the RCS.
• The reactor has tripped.
• PZR level is 25% and lowering.
• RCS pressure is 1700 psia and dropping.
• Containment pressure and temperature are rising.
• RCS subcooling is 75°F and rising.
• SG 1 level is 65% WR and lowering.
• Loop 1 Tcold is 555°F and lowering.
• SG 2 level is 45% WR and lowering.
• Loop 2 Tcold is 520°F and lowering.
(1) Which of the following is the relationship between the SG #1 and SG #2 steam flow
transmitters?
(2) How will the steam flow detectors respond as a result
of a subsequent MSIS?
A. (1) SG #2 flow is less than SG #1 flow.
(2) Both SG #1 and SG #2 flow almost immediately go to 0.
B. (1) SG #1 flow is less than SG #2 flow.
(2) Both SG #1 and SG #2 flow almost immediately go to 0.
C. (1) SG #1 flow is less than SG #2 flow.
(2) SG #1 flow almost immediately goes to 0, SG #2 flow eventually decreases
to 0.
D. (1) SG #2 flow is less than SG #1 flow.
(2) SG #1 flow almost immediately goes to 0, SG #2 flow eventually decreases
to 0.
C. (1) SG #1 flow is less than SG #2 flow.
(2) SG #1 flow almost immediately goes to 0, SG #2 flow eventually decreases
to 0.
• A steam break in the turbine building has occurred and was isolated by an MSIS.
• AFA-P01 is OOS and under clearance for maintenance.
During SPTAs the following conditions are noted:
• Auxiliary Feedpump B, AFB-P01, trips on an 86 Lockout following a start attempt.
• Both SG levels are 10% NR and slowly lowering.
• Pressurizer level is 23% and slowly rising.
• Pressurizer pressure is 1900 psia and stable.
• ADVs are controlling SG pressure.
• Tcold is 552°F and stable.
• Thot is 555°F and stable
What is the status of the RCS Pressure Control and RCS Heat Removal Safety
Functions?
(1) RCS Pressure Control criteria….
(2) RCS Heat Removal criteria…
A. (1) is satisfied because PZR pressure is within the P/T limits per appendix 2.
(2) is satisfied because SG levels are > 25% WR.
B. (1) is satisfied because PZR pressure is within the P/T limits per appendix 2.
(2) is not satisfied because SG levels are < 45% NR and not rising.
C. (1) is not satisfied because no PZR heaters are available with level < 25%.
(2) is not satisfied because SG levels are < 45% NR and not rising.
D. (1) is not satisfied because no PZR heaters are available with level < 25%.
(2) is satisfied because SG levels are > 25% WR.
B. (1) is satisfied because PZR pressure is within the P/T limits per appendix 2.
(2) is not satisfied because SG levels are < 45% NR and not rising.
• Unit 1 tripped from 100% power.
• 40EP-9EO08, Blackout has been implemented.
• DG A has been started following a reset of an emergency trip.
• DG A Frequency meter, PEN-SI-G01 reads 58 hertz.
• PBA-S03, class 4160 AC bus is de-energized.
(1) What actions are required to raise DG A speed using DG A Speed HS, PEA-SC-G01?
(2) After the DG reaches rated speed, what will be the status of the DG A output breaker,
PBB-S03B?
A. (1) Place the DG A handswitch, DGA-HS-1 to “START” to override the DG and
raise DG speed.
(2) Since the BOP-ESFAS sequencer changed modes the DG A output breaker
will not automatically close.
B. (1) Place PEA-SS-G01D, Diesel Generator A Speed Control Mode Select, to
“Droop” raise DG speed.
(2) Since the BOP-ESFAS sequencer changed modes the DG A output breaker
will not automatically close.
C. (1) Place PEA-SS-G01D, Diesel Generator A Speed Control Mode Select, to
“Droop” raise DG speed.
(2) DG output breaker will automatically close when DG speed reaches 59.9
hertz.
D. (1) Place the DG A handswitch, DGA-HS-1 to “START” to override the DG and
raise DG speed.
(2) DG output breaker will automatically close when DG speed reaches 59.9
hertz.
D. (1) Place the DG A handswitch, DGA-HS-1 to “START” to override the DG and
raise DG speed.
(2) DG output breaker will automatically close when DG speed reaches 59.9
hertz.
• Unit 1 is operating 100% power.
• Loss of Offsite power occurs.
The LOP/LS module generates a 1 second Load Shed pulse followed by a…
A. 10 second LOP signal after the class 4160 kV bus is energized to prevent a "double sequencing" condition. B. 10 second LOP signal after the class 4160 kV bus is energized to prevent overloading the DG during sequencing. C. 60 second LOP signal after the class 4160 kV bus is energized to prevent a "double sequencing" condition. D. 60 second LOP signal after the class 4160 kV bus is energized to prevent overloading the DG during sequencing.
D. 60 second LOP signal after the class 4160 kV bus is energized to prevent overloading the DG during sequencing.
• Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.
• DG “A” running but is not currently paralleled to offsite power.
Subsequently
• PNA-D25, 125 vac Class Instrument bus, faults and is de-energized.
Which one of the following correctly describes the automatic actions that will occur?
(This is not an all inclusive list)
A. (1) RTSG breakers A and C trip open. (2) DG “A” trips
B. (1) RTSG breakers A and C trip open. (2) CREFAS, FBEVAS and CPIAS
actuate.
C. (1) Pulse counters will be zeroed for the channel A, B and C target CEAs with
their associated rod bottom lights illuminated. (2) DG “A” trips
D. (1) Pulse counters will be zeroed for the channel A, B and C target CEAs with
their associated rod bottom lights illuminated. (2) CREFAS, FBEVAS and
CPIAS actuate.
B. (1) RTSG breakers A and C trip open. (2) CREFAS, FBEVAS and CPIAS
actuate.
• Unit 1 is at 100% power.
• Nuclear Cooling Water (NC) is lost and the crew has cross-connected “B” train
Essential Cooling Water (EW) to NC per 40AO-9ZZ03, Loss of Cooling Water.
• The crew then receives a low level alarm on EW Surge Tank “B.”
Which of the following describes (1) a possible location of the leak and (2) the action that
mitigates the event?
A. (1) Inlet to the EW heat exchanger
(2) must manually close EW to NC cross-connect valves
B. (1) Inlet to the EW heat exchanger
(2) automatic closure of the EW to NC cross-connect valves
C. (1) Inlet to the Letdown Heat Exchanger
(2) must manually close EW to NC cross-connect valves
D. (1) Inlet to the Letdown Heat Exchanger
(2) automatic closure of the EW to NC cross-connect valves
A. (1) Inlet to the EW heat exchanger
(2) must manually close EW to NC cross-connect valves
Which of the following describes why 40AO-9ZZ06, Loss of Instrument Air, directs aligning
a Fuel Building Essential Air Filtration Unit, AFU, to the auxiliary building during a
complete loss of Instrument Air?
A. The essential AFU is required to augment the normal AFUs, ensuring a negative
pressure is maintained.
B. Due to the number of additional heat loads (motors and piping), additional air
movement is necessary.
C. The essential AFU will circulate air below the 100’ elevation, which may contain
nitrogen from leaking air connections.
D. Since the normal AHUs and AFUs trip on a loss of Instrument Air, the Fuel
Building essential AFUs will ensure Aux Building ventilation is maintained.
C. The essential AFU will circulate air below the 100’ elevation, which may contain
nitrogen from leaking air connections.
• Unit 1 is at 80% power.
• Group 5 CEAs are at 120 inches withdrawn for ASI control.
• CEDMCS is in Auto Sequential.
• Reactor Operator reports indications of an inadvertent continuous CEA withdrawal.
CEA Malfunctions, 40AO-9ZZ11 directs the crew to place CEDMCS in (1) , CEA
motion is expected to stop because in this mode of control (2) .
A. (1) Standby (2) the CEDM lower gripper coils are energized.
B. (1) Standby (2) CEDMCS does not respond to automatic signals.
C. (1) Manual Sequential (2) the CEDM lower gripper coils are energized.
D. (1) Manual Sequential (2) CEDMCS does not respond to automatic signals.
B. (1) Standby (2) CEDMCS does not respond to automatic signals.
• Unit 1 is operating at 85% power.
• A Group 5 CEA drops to the bottom of the core while the groups are at 135 inches.
(1) What is the effect of the dropped CEA on Shutdown Margin (SDM)?
(2) In accordance with 40AO-9ZZ11, CEA Malfunctions, what power level must be
achieved within ONE (1) hour?
A. (1) SDM was reduced. (2) 65%. B. (1) SDM was reduced. (2) 70%. C. (1) SDM was NOT affected. (2) 65%. D. (1) SDM was NOT affected. (2) 70%.
C. (1) SDM was NOT affected.
(2) 65%.
• A Reactor trip has occurred.
• The CRS has implemented 40EP-9EO01, Standard Post Trip Actions.
• Pressurizer level is 59% and trending up due to a malfunction of the Pressurizer Level
Control System (PLCS) in automatic control.
• The RO takes manual control of the PLCS and is directed to take the Contingency
Action of 40EP-9EO01 for controlling Pressurizer level.
(1) Per 40EP-9EO01 Contingency Action, what is the desired Pressurizer level control
band?
(2) What is the bases/reason for the UPPER limit of that band?
A. (1) 33% to 53%
(2) to prevent the Pressurizer from going water-solid.
B. (1) 10 to 65%
(2) to prevent the Pressurizer from going water-solid.
C. (1) 33% to 53%
(2) Because this is the T.S. LCO 3.4.9 limit for Pressurizer water level.
D. (1) 10% to 65%
(2) Because this is the T.S. LCO 3.4.9 limit for Pressurizer water level.
A. (1) 33% to 53%
(2) to prevent the Pressurizer from going water-solid.
Which of the following conditions would BOTH de-energize Startup channel 1?
A. A loss of NNN-D11 or de-pressing the HV PERMIT/HV ON pushbutton.
B. A loss of PNA-D25 or de-pressing the HV PERMIT/HV ON pushbutton.
C. A loss of NNN-D11 or de-pressing the START-UP/CONTROL pushbutton.
D. A loss of PNA-D25 or de-pressing the START-UP/CONTROL pushbutton.
A. A loss of NNN-D11 or de-pressing the HV PERMIT/HV ON pushbutton.
Which one of the following is the maximum value for primary to secondary leakage
through any one steam generator (SG) as identified in LCO 3.4.14, RCS Operational
LEAKAGE?
A. 10 gallons per minute
B. 25 gallons per minute
C. 75 gallons per day
D. 150 gallons per day
D. 150 gallons per day
• Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.
• RU-8 (Auxiliary Building Ventilation Exhaust Filter Inlet) is in ALERT.
• RU-9 (Auxiliary Building Lower Level Exhaust) is in ALERT.
• RU-143 (Plant Vent) readings are rising.
• All other radiation monitors read background.
Which of the following describes the event that is occurring?
A. Charging system leak.
B. Steam Generator Tube leak.
C. Waste Gas Decay Tank leak.
D. Letdown Heat Exchanger tube leak.
A. Charging system leak.
• Unit 1 has tripped from 100% power.
• Class 4160 kV bus, PBB-S04 has faulted and is de-energized.
Subsequently
• SIAS/CIAS/MSIS automatically initiate.
• WCA-UV-62, CHW RETURN HDR OUTSIDE CNTMT ISOL VLV, has a blue SEAS
light illuminated.
(1) What is the expected status of the white SEIS and blue SEAS lights for CHW RETURN
HDR INSIDE CNTMT ISOL VLV, WCB-UV-61 and CHW SUPPLY HDR OUTSIDE
CNTMT ISOL VLV, WCB-UV-63?
(2) What are the available means to operate WCA-UV-62 to recover Containment
Integrity?
A. (1) Only the white SEIS lights are illuminated. (2) Manual valve operation only.
B. (1) Only the white SEIS lights are illuminated. (2) Either manual operation or
remote operation using WCA-HS-62.
C. (1) Both the white SEIS and blue SEAS are illuminated. (2) Manual valve
operation only
D. (1) Both the white SEIS and blue SEAS are illuminated. (2) Either manual
operation or remote operation using WCA-HS-62.
D. (1) Both the white SEIS and blue SEAS are illuminated. (2) Either manual
operation or remote operation using WCA-HS-62.