Tech Specs

Question 1

3.1.5 CEA Alignment

Spec and applicability?

Answer 1

All Full strength CEAs shall be OPERABLE, and all full strength and part strength CEAs shall be aligned to within 6.6 inches (indicated position)of all other CEAs in their respective groups.

Mode 1 & 2

Question 2

3.1.5 CEA Alignment

Condition A, Required Actions, completion time?

Answer 2

A. 1 or more CEAs trippable and misaligned from its group by >6.6” and <=9.9”
OR
1 CEA trippable and misaligned from its group by >9.9”

A.1 Lower Thermal Power in accordance with the COLR limits — 1 hr
&
A.2 Restore CEA alignment — 2hrs

Question 3

3.1.5 CEA Alignment

Condition B, Required Action, Completion Time

Answer 3

B. Only 1 CEA position indicator channel OPERABLE for 1 CEA per group.

B.1 Restore at least 2 position indicator channels to OPERABLE status — 6 hrs
OR
B.2 Verify the CEA group(s) with the INOPERABLE position indicators are fully withdrawn or fully inserted while maintaining the insertion limits of LCO 3.1.6, 3.1.7, 3.1.8 — 6hrs and once per 12 hrs thereafter

Question 4

3.1.5 CEA Alignment

Condition C, Required Action, completion time?

Answer 4

Required Action and completion time of Condition A or Condition B or 1 or more Full strength CEAs un-trippable

Be in MODE 3 — 6hrs

Question 5

3.1.5 CEA Alignment

Condition D, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 5

D 2 or More CEAs trippable and misaligned from their group by >9.9”

Open the RTCB — Immediately

Question 6

3.1.6 Shutdown CEA Insertion Limits

Spec and Applicablity

Answer 6

All Shutdown CEAs shall be withdrawn to >= 147.75”

Applicability: Mode 1&2 with any regulating CEA not fully inserted.
Note: not applicable while performing SR 3.1.5.3

Question 7

3.1.6 Shutdown CEA insertion limits

Condition A, Required Actions, Completion time.

Answer 7

A. 1 Shutdown CEA not within limits

Restore shutdown CEA to within limits—2hrs

Question 8

3.1.6 Shutdown CEA insertion limits

Condition B, required action, completion time

Answer 8

B. Required action and completion time not met

Be in mode 3 — 6hrs

Question 9

3.1.7 Regulating group CEA insertion limits

Spec and applicability

Answer 9

The power dependent insertion limit (PDIL)alarm circuit shall be operable, and with COLSS in service or with COLSS out of service, the Regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and insertion limits specified in the COLRand associated time restraints.

Mode 1&2

Note:this LCO is not applicable while conducting SR 3.1.5.3 for up to 2 hours following a reactor power cutback operation.

Question 10

3.1.7 Regulating CEA insertion limits

Condition A, Required Action, completion time

Answer 10

A. Regulating CEA groups inserted beyond the transient insertion limit with COLSS inservice
Or with COLSS out of service.
A.1 Restore CEA to within limits— 2hrs
OR
A.2 Reduce thermal power to <= RTP allowed in the COLR—2hrs

Question 11

3.1.7 Regulating CEA insertion limits

Condition B, Required Action, completion time.

Answer 11

B. regulating CEA groups inserted between the short term steady state insertion limit and the transient insertion limits for >4hr per 24 hr interval with COLSS in or out of service.

Restrict increases in thermal power to <=5% RTP / HR — 15 min

Question 12

3.1.7 Regulating CEA insertion limits

Condition C, required action, completion time.

Answer 12

C. Regulating CEA groups inserted between the long term steady state insertion limit and the transient insertion limit for intervals >5 EFPD per 30 EFPD interval or >14EFPD for 365 EFPD interval with COLSS in or out of service

Restore CEA groups to within limits - 2hrs

Question 13

3.1.7 Regulating CEA insertion limits

Condition D required time, completion time

Answer 13

D. PDIL alarm circuit INOPERABLE

Perform SR 3.1.7.1 (40ST-9ZZ23)- 1 hr and once per 4 hrs thereafter

Question 14

3.1.7 Regulating CEA insertion limits

Condition E required action, completion time

Answer 14

E. Required action and completion time not met.

Mode 3- 6hrs

Question 15

3.1.8 Part Strength CEAs insertion limits

Spec and applicability

Answer 15

The part strength CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits specified in the COLR

Mode 1&2

Question 16

3.1.8 Part Strength CEA insertion limits

Condition A, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 16

A. Part strength CEA groups inserted beyond the transient insertion limits

Restore part strength groups to within limit- 2hrs

OR

Reduce thermal power to <= that fraction of RTP specified in the COLR- 2hrs

Question 17

3.1.8 Part strength CEA insertion limits

Condition B, required action, completion time

Answer 17

B. Part strength CEA groups inserted between long term steady state insertion limit and transient insertion limit for intervals>=7 EFPD per 30 EFPD or >=14 EFPD per 365 EFPD-

Restore part strength CEA groups to within long term steady state insertion limit- 2hrs

Question 18

3.1.8 Part strength CEA insertion limits

Condition C, required action, completion time

Answer 18

C. Required action and completion time not met.

Mode 3 — 6hrs

Question 19

3.1.9 Special Test Exception - SDM

Spec and applicability

Answer 19

During performance of physics testing the requirements of:
LCO 3.1.2 -SDM RTSB closed
LCO 3.1.6- Shutdown CEA insertion limits
LCO 3.1.7- Regulating CEA insertion limits
May be suspended for measurement of CEA worth, provided shutdown reactivity equivalent to at least the highest estimated CEA worth(of those CEAs actually withdrawn) is available for trip insertion or the reactor is subcritical by at least the reactivity equivalent of the highest CEA worth
Mode 2 & 3 during physics testing
Note operation in mode 3 shall be limited to 6 consecutive hours

Question 20

3.1.9 Special test exception -SDM

Condition A, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 20

A. Any full strength CEA not fully inserted and less than the required shutdown reactivity available for trip insertion.
OR
All full strength CEAs inserted and the reactor subcritical by < the above required shutdown reactivity equivalent

Initiate boration to restore SDM- 15 min

Question 21

3.1.10 Special Test Exception - Mode 1 and 2

Spec and applicability

Answer 21

During performance of physics testing, the requirements of:
LCO 3.1.4- MTC, 3.1.5 CEA Alignment, 3.1.6 SD CEA insertion limits, 3.1.7 Reg CEA insertion limits, 3.1.8 PS CEA insertion limits, 3.2.2 Planar radial peaking factors, 3.2.3 AZ Tilt, 3.2.5 ASI, 3.3.3 CEACS, may be suspended provided:
a. Thermal power is restricted to test plateau which shall not exceed 85% RTP
And
b. Shutdown reactivity equivalent to at least the highest estimated CEA worth (of those CEAs actually withdrawn)is available for trip insertion.

Applicability: Mode 1and 2 during physics testing

Question 22

3.1.10 Special Test Exception Mode 1 and 2

Condition A, Required Action, Completion time.

Answer 22

A. Test plateau exceeded

Reduce thermal power to <= to the test power plateau

15 min

Question 23

3.1.10 Special Test Exception Mode 1 and 2

Condition B, Required Action, Completion time.

Answer 23

B. Required action and completion time not met.

Suspend physics testing

1hr

Question 24

3.1.11 Special Test Exception Reactivity coefficient testing

Spec and applicability

Answer 24

During performance of physics test, the requirements of:

LCO 3.1.7 reg CEA insertion limits, 3.1.8 PS CEA insertion limits, and 3.4.1 RCS Pressure, Temperature, and Flow limits (LCO 3.4.1.b RCS cold leg temperature only)
May be suspended, provided LHR and DNBR do not exceed the limits in the COLR.

Applicability Mode 1 with thermal power > 20%RTP during physics testing.

Question 25

3.1.11 Special Test Exception reactivity coefficient testing Condition A, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 25

A. LHR or DNBR outside the limits specified in the COLR. A.1 reduce thermal power to restore LHR and DNBR to within limits 15 min

Question 26

3.1.11 Special Test Exception reactivity coefficient testing Condition B, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 26

B. Required action and completion time not met B.1 suspend physics testing 1 hr

Question 27

3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM)- Reactor Trip Breakers Open Spec and applicability Condition A, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 27

SDM shall be >=the value in the COLR Applicability Modes 3, 4,and 5 with reactor trip breakers open or the CEA drive system not capable of CEA withdrawal A. SDM not within limits A.1 Initiate boration to restore SDM to within limits 15 min

Question 28

3.1.2 SDM - reactor trip breakers closed Spec and applicability

Answer 28

Reactivity shall be controlled by: a. SDM shall be >= the value in the COLR b. Kn-1 shall be < 0.99 when Tc <=500 F c. Reactor criticality shall not be achieved with shutdown group CEA movement Applicability Modes 3, 4, and 5 with reactor trip breakers closed and CEA drive system capable of CEA withdrawal

Question 29

3.1.2 SDM - reactor trip breakers closed Condition A, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 29

A. SDM not within limits A.1 initiate boration to restore SDM to within limits 15 min

Question 30

3.1.2 SDM - reactor trip breakers closed Condition B, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 30

B. Kn-1 not within limit when Tc <=500 F OR Reactor criticality can be achieved by shutdown group CEA movement B.1 Vary CEA position to restore within limits 15 min AND B.2 initiate boration to restore within limits 15 min

Question 31

3.1.3 Reactivity Balance Spec and applicability

Answer 31

The core reactivity balance shall be within +- 1% delta k/k of predicted values Applicability: Mode 1

Question 32

3.1.3 Reactivity Balance Condition A, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 32

A. Core reactivity balance not within limits A.1 Re-evaluate core design and safety analysis and determine that the reactor core is acceptable for continued operation. 7 days AND A.2 Establish appropriate operating restrictions and SRs. 7 days

Question 33

3.1.3 Reactivity Balance Condition B, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 33

B. Required action and completion time not met B.1 Be in Mode 2 6 hrs

Question 34

3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) Spec and applicability Condition A, Required Action, Completion time

Answer 34

The MTC shall be maintained within the limits specified in the COLR, and a maximum positive limit that varies linearly from 0.5 E -4 delta k/k/degree F at 0% RTP to 0.0 delta k/k/degree F at 100% RTP Applicability: Modes 1 and 2 A. MTC not within limits A.1 Be in Mode 3 6hrs

Question 35

3.2.1 Power distribution limits- Linear Heat Rate (LHR) Spec and applicability

Answer 35

LHR shall not exceed the limits specified in the COLR Applicability: Mode 1 with thermal power >20% RTP

Question 36

Safety limits

Answer 36

2. 1.1 CORE SL, Modes 1 & 2 DNBR >= 1.34, Peak centerline temp < 5080 F (decreasing by 58 F per 10000 Mwd/MTU for burnup and adjusting for burnable poisons 2. 1.2 RCS Pressure, <= 2750psia Restore and be in mode 3 in 1 hr modes 3-5 restore in 5 min

Question 37

LCO 3.0.3

Answer 37

When and LCO is not met and associated actions are not complete, initiate actions in 1 hr to be in mode 3 in 7 hrs, and mode 5 in 37 Shutdown LCO

Question 38

LCO 3.0.4

Answer 38

When and LCO is not met entry into mode or other specified condition shall only be made : a. When associated action to be entered permit continued operation in the mode or other specified condition for an in limited time. b. After performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components c. When an allowance is stated in the individual value, parameter, or other specification

Question 39

LCO 3.0.6

Answer 39

When a supported system LCO is not met solely due to support system LCO not being met, the conditions and required actions associated with the supported system are not required to be entered. A SFDP is performed, if a loss of safety function exists the appropriate conditions and required actions of the LCO in which the Loss exists are required to be entered. Example: EC03

Question 40

3.2.2 Planar Radial Peaking Factors

Answer 40

The measured Planar Radial Peaking Factor shall be equal to or less than calculated PRP used in COLSS and CPCs mode 1 > 20 % RTP

Question 41

3.2.2 Condition A

Answer 41

Measured > calculated Action A.1.1 adjust addressable constants CPC to increase multiplier applied to PRP by a factor > = measured / calculated. - 6 hrs A.1.2 maintain a margin to the COL of (measured/ calculated - 1.0) X 100%. - 6 hrs Or A.2 adjust the affected calculated used in COLSS and CPC to a value > than measured.-6 hrs Or A.3 Reduce Thermal power to <= 20%. - 6hrs

Question 42

3.2.3 AZ tilt (Tq)

Answer 42

Measured Tq shall be less than or equal to the Tq allowance used in CPCs Mode 1 thermal power > 20%

Question 43

3.2.3 AZ Tilt Condition A

Answer 43

A measured Tq is > than allowance used in CPC and within the limit in the COLR with COLSS in service, or measured Tq > than the allowance in the CPCs and <= 0.03 with COLSS out of service. A.1 restore measured Tq. - 2hrs Or A.2 adjust the Tq allowance in CPCs to >= the measured Tq. 2hrs

Question 44

3.2.3 AZ tilt (Tq) Condition B

Answer 44

B. Measured Tq not within the limit of the COLR with COLSS in service, or measured > 0.03 with COLSS out of service. Note: B.5 must be completed if power reduction commenced prior to restoring Tq to within limit. B.1 reduce thermal power to <=50% RTP. - 4 hrs B.2 reduce VOPT trip setpoint to <=55% RTP. -16 hrs B.3 restore measured Tq to < Tq allowance used in CPCs- prior to increasing thermal power B.4 correct the cause for measured Tq not within limit. - prior to increasing thermal power >50% B.5 subsequent to power operation >50% verify measured Tq is within limit. Once per 12 hrs, or intil verified at 95% RTP

Question 45

3.2.3 AZ tilt (Tq) Condition C

Answer 45

C Required action and completion time not met | C.1 reduce thermal power <=20%. - 6hrs

Question 46

3.5.1 Safety Injection Tanks- operating

Answer 46

4 SITS shall be Operable Applicability: Modes 1 & 2, 3&4 >=1837 psia

Question 47

3.5.1 SITs- Operating Condition A

Answer 47

A 1 SIT inoperable due to boron concentration not within limits Or 1 SIT inoperable due to inability to verify level or pressure Restore to operable in 72 hours Boron >= 2300 ppm <= 4400 ppm

Question 48

3.5.1 SITs - Operating Condition B

Answer 48

1 SIT inoperable for reason other than condition A Restore to operable in 24 hour Level >= 28% and <= 72% NR Pressure >=600 psig <=625 psig

Question 49

3.5.1 SITs - Operating Condition C

Answer 49

C: required action and associated completion time of condition A and B not met Mode 3 - 6hrs And Reduce Pzr pressure to< 1837 psia in 12 hours

Question 50

3.5.1 SITs - Operating Condition D

Answer 50

D. 2 or more SITs inoperable LCO 3.0.3 Immediately

Question 51

3.5.2 SITs - Shutdown

Answer 51

4 SITs shall be operable with borated water volume >39% < 83% WR Or 3 SITs shall be operable with borated water volume >60%<83% WR Applicability: mode 3 & 4 Pzr pressure <1837 psia

Question 52

3.5.2 SITs - shutdown Condition A

Answer 52

A. 1 Required SIT inoperable due to boron concentration not within limits Or Inability to verify level or pressure Restore 72 hours Boron >=2300ppm<=4400ppm

Question 53

3.5.2 SITs- Shutdown Condition B

Answer 53

B. 1 required SIT inoperable for reason other than Condition A Restore to operable 24 hours Level: 4 SITs, >39%<83%WR 3 SITs, >60%<83% WR Pressure: >=260psig <=625psig

Question 54

3.2.5 SITs- Shutdown Condition C

Answer 54

C. Inoperability of the required SIT was discovered in TS 3.5.1 but not restored Or Required action and associated comp time of condition A and B not met Be in mode 5 in 24 hrs

Question 55

3.2.5 SITs - Shutdown Condition D

Answer 55

D. 2 or more SITs inoperable Enter 3.0.3 Immediately

Question 56

3.9.1 Boron Concentration

Answer 56

Boron concentration in the RCS and the refuel canal shall be maintained with in limit specified in the COLR Applicability: Mode 6

Question 57

3.9.1 Boron Concentration | Condition A

Answer 57

A. Boron concentration not within limit. A.1 suspend core alteration- Immediately And A.2 Suspend positive reactivity additions- Immediately And A.3 Initiate actions to restore boron concentration to within limit- Immediately

Question 58

3.9.2 Nuclear Instrumentation

Answer 58

Two start up range monitors shall be operable Applicability: Mode 6 Note: Enter conditions and required actions of LCO 3.3.12 BDAS

Question 59

3.9.2 Nuclear Instrumentation Condition A

Answer 59

A. One required SRM inoperable A.1 Suspend core alterations - Immediately And A.2 suspend positive reactivity additions- Immediately

Question 60

3.9.2 Nuclear Instrumentation Condition B

Answer 60

Two required SRMs inoperable B.1 initiate action to restore one SRM to operable- immediately

Question 61

3.9.3 Containment Penetration

Answer 61

The containment penetrations shall in the following status: A. Equipment hatch closed and held in place by 4 bolts or if open capable of being closed: B.one door in each airlock is capable of being closed: and C.each penetration providing direct access from the containment atmosphere to the outside either: 1.closed by manual or automatic isolation valve, blind flange, or equivalent, or 2. Capable of being closed by an operable containment purge and exhaust isolation system Applicability: During core alterations, movement of irradiated fuel assemblies in containment Note: penetration flow paths may be unisolated under admin control

Question 62

3.9.3 Containment Penetration Condition A

Answer 62

A. One or more containment penetration not in required status A.1 Suspend core alts -immediately And A.2 Suspend movement of irradiated fuel assemblies within containment- immediately

Question 63

3.9.4 Shutdown Cooling and Coolant Circulation - High Water Level

Answer 63

One SDC loop shall be operable and in operation Note: the required SDC loop may be removed from operation for <=1 hr per 8 hour period provided no operations are permitted that could cause reduction in RCS boron concentration Applicability: Mode 6 with water level >=23 ft above vessel flange

Question 64

3.9.4 Shutdown Cooling and Coolant Circulation Condition A

Answer 64

A. SDC loop requirements not met A.1 suspend operation involving reduction in RCS boron concentration -immediately And A.2 Suspend loading irradiated fuel assemblies in the core - immediately And A.3 Initiate action to satisfy SDC Loop requirements - immediately And A.4 Close all containment penetration providing direct access from containment to outside- 4hrs

Question 65

3.9.5 Shutdown Cooling and Coolant Circulation- low water level

Answer 65

Two SDC loops shall be operable and one SDC loop shall be in operation Note: 1.required SDC loop may be removed from operation for <=1 hr per 8 hr period provided no operation are permitted that would cause reduction of the RCS boron concentration 2. One required SDC loop may be inoperable for up to 2 hours for surveillance testing provided the other SDC loop is operable Applicability: Mode 6 with water level <23ft above the flange

Question 66

3.9.5 Shutdown Cooling and Coolant Circulation- low water level Condition A

Answer 66

A. One SDC loop inoperable A.1 Initiate action to restore SDC cooling loop to operable status- immediately Or A.2 Initiate actions to establish >= 23 ft of water above the vessel flange - immediately

Question 67

3.9.5 Shutdown Cooling and Coolant Circulation- low water level Condition B

Answer 67

B. No SDC loop operable or in operation B.1 Suspend operation involving a reduction in RCS boron concentration- immediately And B.2 Initiate action to restore one SDC loop to operable status and to operation- immediately And B.3 Close all containment penetrations providing direct access from containment to outside -4hrs

Question 68

3.9.6 Refueling Water Level - Fuel assemblies

Answer 68

Refueling water level shall be maintained >=23 ft above the top of the vessel flange. Applicability: During movement of fuel assemblies within containment when either fuel assemblies being moved or fuel assemblies with in the vessel are irradiated.

Question 69

3.9.6 Refueling water level- fuel assemblies Condition A

Answer 69

A Refueling water level not within limits A.1 Suspend movement of fuel assemblies within containment- immediately

Question 70

3.9.7 Refueling water level- CEAs

Answer 70

Refueling water level shall be maintained >=23ft above the top of irradiated fuel assemblies seated within the vessel. Applicability: During movement of CEAs within the vessel, when fuel assemblies seated within the vessel are irradiated.

Question 71

3.9.7 Refueling water level- CEAs Condition A

Answer 71

A. Refueling water level not within limits A.1 Suspend movement of CEAs within reactor vessel- immediately

Question 72

3.3.1 RPS Instrumentation- “Operating “

Answer 72

4 RPS trip and bypass removal channel for each function in table 3.3.1-1 shall be operable Applicability: according to table above ( modes and 1 and 2)

Question 73

3.3.1 RPS instrumentation- operating Condition A

Answer 73

A. One or more functions with one auto RPS trip channel inoperable A.1 place channel in bypass or trip - 1 hr And A.2 restore channel to operable status - prior to entering mode 2 following next mode 5 entry.

Question 74

3.3.1 RPS instrumentation- Operating Condition B

Answer 74

B. One or more functions with two automatic RPS trip channels inoperable B.1 place one channel in bypass and the other in trip. - 1 hr

Question 75

3.3.1 RPS instrumentation- operating Condition C

Answer 75

C. One or more functions with one automatic bypass removal channel inoperable C.1. Disable bypass channel - 1hr Or C.2. Place affected automatic trip channel in bypass or trip -1 hr And C.2.2. Restore bypass removal channel and associated automatic trip channel to operable status.- prior to entering mode 2 following next mode 5 entry.

Question 76

3.3.1 RPS instrumentation- operating Condition D

Answer 76

D. One or more functions with two automatic bypass removal channels inoperable D.1. Disable bypass channels - 1 hr Or D.2.place one affected channel in bypass and place the other in trip- 1hr

Question 77

3.3.1 RPS instrumentation-operating Condition E

Answer 77

E. Required action and completion time not met. E.1. Mode 3 - 6hrs

Question 78

3.3.2 RPS instrumentation- shutdown

Answer 78

4 RPS trip and bypass removal channels for each function in table 3.3.2-1 shall be operable Applicability according to table 3.3.2-1 (mode 3-5)

Question 79

3.3.2 RPS instrumentation- shutdown Condition A

Answer 79

A. One or more functions with one automatic RPS trip channel inoperable A.1 Place channel in bypass or trip - 1 hr And A.2 restore channel to operable status- prior tro entering mode 2 following next mode 5 entry

Question 80

3.3.2 RPS instrumentation-shutdown Condition B

Answer 80

B. One or more functions with two automatic RPS trip channels inoperable. B.1. Place one channel in bypass and place the other in trip- 1 hr

Question 81

3.3.2 RPS instrumentation-shutdown Condition C

Answer 81

C. One or more functions with one automatic bypass removal channel inoperable C.1. Disable bypass channel - 1 hr Or C.2.1 place affected channel in bypass or trip.- 1 hr and C.2.2 restore bypass removal channel and associated automatic trip channel to operable- prior to mode 2 entry following next mode 5 entry.

Question 82

3.3.2 RPS instrumentation-shutdown Condition D

Answer 82

D. One or more functions with two automatic bypass removal channels inoperable D.1. Disable bypass channels - 1hr Or D.2 place one affected automatic trip channel bypass and plane the other in trip.- 1hr

Question 83

3.3.2 RPS instrumentation-shutdown Condition E

Answer 83

E. Required action and completion time not met E.1. Open all RTCBs- 1 hr.

Question 84

3.3 INSTRUMENTATION 3.3.3 | Control Element Assembly Calculators

Answer 84

LCO 3.3.3 Two CEACs shall be OPERABLE in each CPC channel APPLICABILITY: MODES 1 and 2. -----------------------------------NOTE--------------------------------- Separate condition entry is allowed for each CPC channel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------