HLC 22 Flashcards
(100 cards)
Unit 1 is at 45% power steady state. A leak on the upper instrument tap (reference leg) associated with the SELECTED “Pressurizer (Pzr) Level Transmitter,” LT-1110X occurs.
Assuming NO Operator actions, which ONE of the following would be the response of the Pressurizer Pressure Level Control System?
Indicated Pzr Level / Actual Pzr Level
A. lowers / rises
B. rises / rises
C. rises / lowers
D. lowers / lowers
C.
rises / lowers
Given the following conditions on Unit 1:
* The reactor has been manually tripped and the crew is implementing 1-EOP-01,
“Standard Post Trip Actions” * The Core Heat Removal Safety Function has JUST been completed.
* Pressurizer pressure is 1590 psia
* Containment pressure is 5.5 psig
Which ONE of the following completes the statements below:
A Safety Injection Actuation signal __(1)__ occurred.
The required status of the Reactor Coolant pumps at this time is __(2)__ should be
secured.
A. 1) HAS
2) ONE RCP in each loop
B. 1) HAS
2) ALL four RCPs
C. 1) HAS NOT
2) ONE RCP in each loop
D. 1) HAS NOT
2) ALL four RCPs
A. 1) HAS
2) ONE RCP in each loop
Given the following conditions on Unit 2:
* A Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA) has occurred
* Reactor Coolant System pressure is 75 psia
Which ONE of the following is monitored or performed with regards to Short and Long Term Core Cooling given the above conditions?
Short Term Cooling / Long Term Cooling
A. Low Pressure Safety Injection operation / Align Shutdown Cooling
Safety Injection Tanks discharge
B. Low Pressure Safety Injection operation / Align High Pressure Safety Injection
Safety Injection Tanks discharge hot and cold leg injection with a
Recirculation Actuation Signal
C. High Pressure Safety Injection operation / Align Shutdown cooling
Steam Generator steaming
D. High Pressure Safety Injection operation / Align High Pressure Safety Injection
Steam Generator steaming hot and cold leg injection with a
Recirculation Actuation Signal
B.
Low Pressure Safety Injection operation / Align High Pressure Safety Injection
Safety Injection Tanks discharge hot and cold leg injection with a
Recirculation Actuation Signal
Unit 2 is at 100% power
Given the following indications on the 2A1 Reactor Coolant Pump (RCP):
* Controlled Bleedoff (CBO) temperature is 225oF
* CBO flow is 2.5 gpm
* Vapor Seal Cavity pressure is 80 psia
* Upper Seal Cavity pressure is 2235 psia
* Middle Seal Cavity pressure is 2235 psia
Which ONE of the following describes the status of the RCP seals and required action?
A. ONLY One RCP seal has failed; perform a controlled shutdown then secure the 2A1
RCP.
B. ONLY Two RCP seals have failed; trip the reactor and secure the 2A1 RCP.
C. ONLY Two RCP seals have failed; perform a controlled shutdown then secure the
2A1 RCP.
D. Three RCP seals have failed; trip the reactor and secure the 2A1 RCP.
C.
ONLY Two RCP seals have failed; perform a controlled shutdown then secure the
2A1 RCP.
Unit 1 is operating at 100% power.
The SNPO reports that a break in the Charging header has occurred.
The following indications noted on the RTGB:
* Charging Header pressure is 0 psig
* Charging Header flow is 0 gpm
* Reactor Cavity leakage is 0.1 gpm and steady
Which ONE of the following completes the statements below:
Annunciator __(1)__ should be in alarm for this condition.
Due to the leak location, __(2)___ Charging pump(s) can be used when aligning per 1- AOP-02.03, “Alternate Charging Flow Path Through the Auxiliary HPSI Header.”
(Reference Provided)
A. 1) M-7, “Regenerative Heat Exchanger Letdown ΔP High”
2) either the 1A, 1B OR 1C
B. 1) M-28, “Regenerative Heat Exchanger Outlet Temp High”
2) either the 1A, 1B OR 1C
C. 1) M-7, “Regenerative Heat Exchanger Letdown ΔP High”
2) ONLY the 1A
D. 1) M-28, “Regenerative Heat Exchanger Outlet Temp High”
2) ONLY the 1A
D.
1) M-28, “Regenerative Heat Exchanger Outlet Temp High”
2) ONLY the 1A
Given the following conditions on Unit 1:
* The unit is currently shutdown for a refueling outage
* The Reactor Head is being removed
* The RCS level 35 feet
* Time since reactor shutdown is 250 hours
* Reactor Coolant System (RCS) temperature is 95º F
.
Which ONE of the following choices completes the statement below:
If all SDC was lost, with the conditions given above, the Time to Boil is approximately____ minutes.
(References Provided)
A. 28
B. 30
C. 37
D. 40
B. 30
Given the following conditions on Unit 1:
* The 1A and 1B Component Cooling Water (CCW) pumps are running
* The 1C CCW pump is in standby in accordance with 1-NOP-14.02, “CCW
System Operation,” and is aligned to the “B” train electrically and mechanically
* A Loss of Offsite Power (LOOP) has just occurred
* The 1B CCW pump failed to start following the LOOP
* 1 minute later, a Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA) with SIAS and CIAS actuation occurred
Which ONE of the following describes the configuration of the CCW system at this time?
(Assume no operator actions)
A. ONLY 1 CCW pump supplying all CCW loads due to the failure of “1B” CCW pump to start.
B. Two CCW pumps supplying all CCW loads due to SIAS start of the “1C” CCW pump.
C. ONLY 1 CCW pump supplying its own safety header due to ESFAS isolation of the Non-Essential header.
D. Two CCW pumps supplying all CCW loads due to SIAS start of the “1C” CCW pump until the Non-Essential header isolates on a loss of instrument air.
C. ONLY 1 CCW pump supplying its own safety header due to ESFAS isolation of the
Non-Essential header.
Given the following conditions on Unit 1:
* The unit is operating at 100% power
* PIC-1110X, “Pressurizer (Pzr) pressure controller” is selected
* Pzr pressure is being maintained at 2250 psia with Pzr Backup Heaters B1, B2,
and B5 ON with a 10% output to the Pzr Proportional Heaters
* PT-1110Y is out of service for I&C calibration
PT-1110X begins to slowly fail high.
Which ONE of the following choices completes the statement below:
IAW 1-AOP-01.10 “Pressurizer Pressure and Level,” the operator is directed to take manual control of HIC-1100, “Spray Valve controller” and __(1)__ its output in order to __(2)__ ACTUAL Pzr Pressure.
A. 1) lower
2) lower
B. 1) lower
2) raise
C. 1) raise
2) raise
D. 1) raise
2) lower
B.
1) lower
2) raise
Given the following conditions on Unit 1:
* Reactor power is 100%
* A total loss of feedwater event occurred
* The Reactor Protection System FAILED TO AUTOMATICALLY TRIP the reactor when trip conditions were present
* No operator actions have been taken
Which ONE of the following describes the expected reactivity change AND the impact on the Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Pressure from this event?
Over the next 5 minutes, reactor power will:
A. Stay the same; an RCS over pressure condition will be prevented due to the event being within the design bases of the Pressurizer Safety valves.
B. Stay the same; an RCS pressure excursion that could potentially challenge the RCS pressure boundary integrity will be prevented by the Diverse Scram System.
C. Lower; an RCS over pressure condition will be prevented due to the event being within the design bases of the Pressurizer Safety valves.
D. Lower; an RCS pressure excursion that could potentially challenge the RCS pressure boundary integrity will be prevented by the Diverse Scram System.
D. Lower; an RCS pressure excursion that could potentially challenge the RCS
pressure boundary integrity will be prevented by the Diverse Scram System.
Given the following conditions on Unit 1:
* The unit was operating at 100% power
* A Steam Generator Tube Rupture (SGTR) occurs
* 1-EOP-04, “SGTR” is being implemented
* SIAS actuation has occurred
* A Reactor Coolant System (RCS) cool down and depressurization is in progress
The crew is evaluating RCS Void Elimination per 1-EOP-99, Appendix K, RCS Fill and Drain Method of Void Elimination.”
Which ONE of the following is an indication that voids are present in the Reactor Vessel Head?
A. RVLMS indicates segments voided.
B. Pressurizer Level lowering while spraying.
C. Pressurizer level rising while charging to the RCS.
D. The saturation temperature of the RCS is higher than the temperature in the upper Rx Head region.
A. RVLMS indicates segments voided.
Given the following:
* The Unit 1 reactor tripped from 100% power 15 minutes ago
* The 1A and 1B Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) pump’s header flow control valves have been throttled to the desired flow rate for BOTH SGs
* The 1C AFW pump header flow control valves were closed
* The 1A and 1B Steam Generator (SG) Narrow Range levels are 10% and slowly rising
* A Loss of Offsite Power (LOOP) has just occurred and BOTH Emergency Diesel Generators (EDGs) are supplying power to their respective 4.16kVAC busses
To maintain Reactor Coolant System temperature stable, which ONE of the following describes the manual operator action that must be taken on the AFW header flow control valves in response to the LOOP?
The 1A and 1B AFW pump header flow control valves __(1)___.
The 1C AFW pump header flow control valves __(2)__.
A.
1) require throttling closed
2) require throttling closed
B.
1) remain throttled
2) require throttling closed
C.
1) require throttling closed
2) remain closed
D.
1) remain throttled
2) remain closed
C.
1) require throttling closed
2) remain closed
Given the following conditions on Unit 1:
* A Station Blackout has occurred and 1-EOP-10, “Station Blackout,” is being implemented
* The crew is evaluating Single Phase Natural Circulation criteria
* The BRCO reports the ΔT between REP CET and Thot is 18oF and increasing
Which ONE of the following choices describes:
1. The contingency action, in 1-EOP-10, “Station Blackout,” that is to be taken if Single Phase Natural Circulation criteria is BEING challenged?
AND
2. The operational implications if the temperature difference between Thot and REP CET exceeds the Single Phase Natural Circulation criteria limits?
A.
1) Verify Two Phase Natural Circulation CRITERIA.
2) The Hot Legs are becoming thermodynamically uncoupled from the core.
B.
1) Verify Two Phase Natural Circulation CRITERIA.
2) The Reactor Coolant System is approaching saturated conditions.
C.
1) Ensure proper control of Steam Generator feeding and steaming.
2) The Hot Legs are becoming thermodynamically uncoupled from the core.
D.
1) Ensure proper control of Steam Generator feeding and steaming.
2) The Reactor Coolant System is approaching saturated conditions.
C.
1) Ensure proper control of Steam Generator feeding and steaming.
2) The Hot Legs are becoming thermodynamically uncoupled from the core.
Given the following conditions for Unit 2:
* The unit is operating at 100% power
* The 2AB 4.16kVAC bus is aligned to the 2B3 4.16kVAC bus
* HVA/ACC-3C is the running air conditioning unit
* HVA/ACC-3A and HVA/ACC-3B control switches are aligned as required per 2-
NOP-25.07, “Control Room Ventilation System”
* A Loss of Offsite Power (LOOP) has occurred
Which ONE of the following describes the final configuration of HVA/ACC-3A and HVA/ACC-3B Air Conditioning units AFTER the EDG loading sequence is complete?
HVA/ACC-3A is __(1)__.
HVA/ACC-3B is __(2)__.
A.
1) running
2) not running
B.
1) not running
2) not running
C.
1) not running
2) running
D.
1) running
2) running
A.
1) running
2) not running
Given the following conditions on Unit 1:
* The unit is operating at 100% power
* A loss of the 1MB 120VAC “Vital Instrument Inverter” occurs
Which ONE of the following choices completes the statements below:
The “B” Channel Steam Generator (SG) Pressure and Level Safety channel indication will be affected on the __(1)_.
The Reactor Protection System coincidence for a reactor trip will now be __(2)__ on Low SG Pressure or Level.
A.
1) “A” and “B” SGs
2) 1 out of 3
B.
1) “A” and “B” SGs
2) 2 out of 3
C.
1) “B” SG ONLY
2) 1 out of 3
D.
1) “B” SG ONLY
2) 2 out of 3
A.
1) “A” and “B” SGs
2) 1 out of 3
Given the following conditions on Unit 1
* Unit 1 was operating at 100% power
* The 1AB busses are aligned to the “A” train
* The unit tripped and the crew is carrying out actions of EOP-01, “Standard Post Trip Actions”
* During the Maintenance of Vital Auxiliaries Safety Function, the DRCO reports that the 1AB DC bus is de-energized
Which ONE of the following actions are required in accordance with EOP-01 AND also satisfies the design basis:
Within ______ , re-energize the 1AB DC bus from the ________.
A. 10 minutes; 1AB Battery Charger
B. 10 minutes; 1B DC bus
C. 2 hours; 1AB Battery Charger
D. 2 hours; 1B DC bus
B. 10 minutes; 1B DC bus
Given the following:
* Unit 2 is operating at 100% power.
* The 2B3 4.16kVAC bus has been de-energized due to a differential current lockout
* The 2AB 4.16kVAC bus is aligned to the “A” train
* The crew was UNSUCCESSFUL in resetting the differential current lockout relay
* The US directed that the 2B Intake Cooling Water (ICW) pump control switch be placed in “Pull-to-Lock” AND the 2C ICW pump MECHANICALLY aligned to the “B” train
* The US also directed that the 2B Component Cooling Water pump (CCW) pump control switch be placed in “Pull-to-Lock” AND the 2C CCW pump MECHANICALLY aligned to the “B” train
* The 2C ICW pump and the 2C CCW pump were then started as directed by 2-AOP-47.01B, “Loss of a Safety Related AC Bus-Train B”
Which ONE of the following statements describes ALL of the consequences associated with the ICW system AND the CCW system being in this configuration per Ops Policy 503?
A.
Offsite Power Operability for two ICW pumps running on the same electrical bus;
Offsite Power Operability for two CCW pumps running on the same electrical bus.
B.
Offsite Power Operability for two ICW pumps running on the same electrical bus.
C.
Offsite Power Operability for two ICW pumps running on the same electrical bus;
Offsite Power Operability AND Emergency Diesel Generator Operability for two CCW pumps running on the same electrical bus.
D.
Offsite Power Operability AND Emergency Diesel Generator Operability for two CCW pumps running on the same electrical bus.
A.
Offsite Power Operability for two ICW pumps running on the same electrical bus;
Offsite Power Operability for two CCW pumps running on the same electrical bus.
Given the following:
* An uncomplicated trip from 100% power has occurred on Unit 2
* 2-EOP-01, “Standard Post Trip Actions” is being implemented
* Reactor power is 1.0E-6% and lowering as indicated on Wide Range Instrumentation
Which ONE of the following describes the status of the Nuclear Startup Channels?
A. Energized. They automatically energized at 1.0 E-5% power.
B. NOT energized. They will be manually energized while implementing 2-EOP-01, “Standard Post Trip Actions.”
C. Energized. They automatically energized on the reactor trip signal.
D. NOT energized. They will be manually energized after 2-EOP-02, “Reactor Trip Recovery” is entered.
D. NOT energized. They will be manually energized after 2-EOP-02, “Reactor Trip Recovery” is entered.
Given the following:
* Unit 1 Reactor is at a stable power level of 2% in preparation for plant start up
* An ESDE on the 1A Steam Generator (SG) inside containment occurred
* Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Tavg is currently 515°F and lowering
* RCS pressure is 2220 psia and lowering
* Pressurizer level is 25% and lowering
* Both Atmospheric Dump Valves (ADV’s) are in service operating in Auto
After the reactor is tripped, which ONE of the following describes:
1) The expected plant response.
AND
2) After the 1A SG dries out, operate the 1B ADV at a saturation pressure for
_____.
A.
1) BOTH SGs will depressurize at the same rate until MSIS.
2) RCS Tavg of 525oF to 535oF
B.
1) ONLY the 1A SG will depressurize.
2) the lowest RCS TCOLD
C.
1) BOTH SGs will depressurize at the same rate until MSIS.
2) the lowest RCS TCOLD
D.
1) ONLY the 1A SG will depressurize.
2) RCS Tavg of 525oF to 535oF
B.
1) ONLY the 1A SG will depressurize.
2) the lowest RCS TCOLD
Unit 2 is in Mode 2 with the following:
* A reactor startup is in progress using 2-GOP-302, “Reactor Plant Startup – Mode 3 to Mode 2”
* Reactor power is 1.0E-5%
* CEA group 5 is at 52 inches and being withdrawn in manual sequential to a planned stopping height of 60 inches
* CEA #59 does not move with the rest of the Group 5 CEAs
If the CEAs were continued to be withdrawn, which ONE of the following alarms are expected during this evolution?
A. K-29, CEA PDIL (ADS).
B. K-18, Auto Withdraw Prohibit.
C. K-11, CEA Motion Inhibit.
D. K-26, CEA Withdrawal Prohibit.
C. K-11, CEA Motion Inhibit.
Given the following:
* Unit 2 tripped from 100% due to a Loss of Offsite Power (LOOP)
* All “AB” electrical busses are aligned to the “B” side
* The 2B Charging pump is out of service with its control switch in stop
Following the trip:
* The 2A Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) tripped on overspeed
Which ONE of the following choices completes the statement below:
If a condition requiring the crew to emergency borate existed, operators would be required to start the 2C Chg pump and emergency borate via the ___(1)____ to establish a flowpath.
If a SIAS were to subsequently occur, the 2C Chg pump breaker would __(2)__.
A.
1) 2B Boric Acid Makeup pump and Emergency Borate valve (V2514)
2) open then reclose on the load block sequencer
B.
1) Gravity Feed valves (V2508 and V2509)
2) remain closed
C.
1) 2B Boric Acid Makeup pump and Emergency Borate valve (V2514)
2) remain closed
D.
1) Gravity Feed valves (V2508 and V2509)
2) open then reclose on the load block sequencer
B.
1) Gravity Feed valves (V2508 and V2509)
2) remain closed
Given the following conditions on Unit 2:
* The reactor is operating at 100% power
* Channel “X” for Pressurizer (Pzr) Level control is SELECTED
* Channel “Y” for Pzr Level control, LT-1110Y, failed LOW
Which ONE of the following states:
1) the CURRENT status of the Pzr Heaters
AND
2) after selecting the “LEVEL” position on the Back Up Interlock Bypass Key Switch (B/U INTLK BP Key), which Pzr heaters are available?
A.
1) All Pzr heaters off
2) All
B.
1) All Pzr heaters off
2) “A” side Pzr heaters ONLY
C.
1) ONLY “B” side Pzr heaters off
2) “A” side Pzr heaters
D.
1) ONLY “B” side Pzr heaters off
2) All
B.
1) All Pzr heaters off
2) “A” side Pzr heaters ONLY
Given the following:
* Core Reload is in progress on Unit 2
* 32 Fuel Assemblies have been loaded into the core
* During insertion of the 33rd assembly, the BRCO reports that count rate has increased from 10 CPS to 24 CPS
Which ONE of the following describes the action required in accordance with 0-NOP-67.05, “Refueling Operation,” for the stated conditions?
A. Direct Reactor Engineering to assess the nuclear instrument readings used for the 1/M plot and verify that they do NOT extrapolate to “0” when fuel movement resumes.
B. Direct Reactor Engineering to validate the method being used to calculate the 1/M and renormalize the 1/M prior to inserting the next fuel assembly.
C. Stop inserting the fuel assembly and verify Shutdown Margin while maintaining the fuel assembly at the current position.
D. Stop inserting the fuel assembly and withdraw it into the Refueling Machine Hoist/Mast then verify Shutdown Margin.
D. Stop inserting the fuel assembly and withdraw it into the Refueling
Machine Hoist/Mast then verify Shutdown Margin.
Unit 1 is performing a Liquid Release of the 1A Waste Monitor Tank when the following
alarm is received:
LIQUID WASTE RAD HIGH N-37
LIQUID RELEASE FLOW CONTROL VALVE, FCV-6627X, indicates open and will not close from the RTGB.
IAW 1-AOP-06.02, “Uncontrolled Release Of Radioactive Liquids,” which ONE of the following is a required SUBSEQUENT Operator action?
A. At the 1A Waste Monitor Storage Tank, stop the 1A Waste Monitor pump from the local control box AND at the CCW platform, lock closed V21462, “Waste Monitor Pumps Discharge to Discharge Canal Isolation valve.”
B. At the 1A Waste Monitor Storage Tank, close FCV-6627X AND at the CCW platform, lock closed V21462, “Waste Monitor Pumps Discharge to Discharge Canal Isolation valve.”
C. From the Liquid Waste Control panel ONLY, stop the 1A Waste Monitor pump AND close V21462, “Waste Monitor Pumps Discharge to Discharge Canal Isolation valve.”
D. From the Liquid Waste Control panel, close FCV-6627X AND at the Waste Monitor Storage Tanks, stop the 1A Waste Monitor pump from the local control box.
A. At the 1A Waste Monitor Storage Tank, stop the 1A Waste Monitor pump from the
local control box AND at the CCW platform, lock closed V21462, “Waste Monitor
Pumps Discharge to Discharge Canal Isolation valve.”
Given the following on Unit 1:
* Several fire detectors have alarmed in the Cable Spreading Room
Which ONE of the following describes the expected actuation?
A. Halon will charge the header, but only discharge into the room when the header fuseable link melts.
B. Halon will charge the header and then automatically discharge into the room.
C. Pre-action dry pipe header will be charged with water, and then automatically discharge into the room.
D. Pre-action dry pipe header will be charged with water, but only discharge into the room when the header fuseable link melts.
B. Halon will charge the header and then automatically discharge into the room.