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Section 3.4 RCS Flashcards

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  • LCO 3.4.1.3 RCS - Hot Shutdown*
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What is required to restart a RCP with any RCS cold leg temperature ≤ 350 ˚F?

A

RCS/SG ∆T < 50 ˚F

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  • LCO 3.4.9.3 COMS*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if ≥ 1 ECCS accumulators are not isolated while in MODES 4-5 or MODE 6 with the Rx Vessel Head on?

A
  • LCO 3.4.9.3 COMS*
  • Action A*
    • *
  • Isolate ECCS Accumulators [1 hr]
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  • LCO 3.4.1.4.2 RCS Cold Shutdown - Loops Not Filled*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if 2 RHR trains are inoperable while in MODE 5 w/ RCS loops not filled?

A
  • LCO 3.4.1.4.2 RCS Cold Shutdown - Loops Not Filled*
  • Action A*
    • *

Initiate action to return required RHR trains to OPERABLE status [Immediately]

Note:
2 RHR trains may be inoperable for testing for 2 hrs provided remaining RHR train is OPERABLE

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  • LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if both PORV block valves are inoperable while in MODES 1-3?

A
  • LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves*
  • Action E*
    • *
  • Restore PORV blocks to OPERABLE [1 hr]

OR

  • Shut associated PORVs [1 hr]

AND

  • Restore 1 PORV block to OPERABLE [Following 1 hr]

OR

  • Apply CRMP [Following 1 hr]

OR

  • Be in MODE 3 [6 hrs]

AND

  • Be in MODE 4 [Following 6 hrs]
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  • LCO 3.4.8 Specific Activity*
    • *

Why are only nuclides with greater than 15 minute half-lives considered in E-bar?

A

Difficult to identify short-lived radio-nuclides

Once FPP released during DBA, it takes 30 mins to get to site boundary

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  • LCO 3.4.1.3 RCS Hot Shutdown*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if all RCS/RHR loops are inoperable in MODE 4?

A
  • LCO 3.4.1.3 RCS Hot Shutdown*
  • Action B*
    • *
  • Initiate action to restore required RCS/RHR loops [Immediately]

AND

  • Suspend operations that would dilute RCS < SDM [Immediately]
    • *

​Note:
All RCS/RHR loops may be secured for 1 hr provided:

  • Do not dilute RCS < SDM
  • RCS Temperature maintained ≥ 10 ˚F below saturation temperature
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  • LCO 3.4.8 Specific Activity*
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When is LCO 3.4.8 Specific Activity Applicable?

A

MODES 1-5

  • ≤ 1 µCi/g Dose equivalent I-131
  • ≤ 100/E µCi/g of gross activity
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  • LCO 3.4.1.1 RCS S/U and Power Operation ​*
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When is LCO 3.4.1.1 RCS S/U and Power Operation Applicable?

A

MODES 1-2

Bases:
DNBR concerns

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  • LCO 3.4.1.4.1 RCS Cold S/D - Loops Filled*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if 2 RHR trains are inoperable AND ≥ 3 SGs have a NR Level of < 10% while in MODE 5 w/ RCS loops filled?

A
  • LCO 3.4.1.4.1 RCS Cold S/D - Loops Filled*
  • Action A*
    • *
  • Initiate action to restore required RHR trains [Immediately]

OR

  • Initiate action to restore required SG NR Water levels [Immediately]
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  • LCO 3.4.9.1 RCS Pressure/Temperature Limits*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if any RCS heatup rate, cooldown rate, or hydrostatic rate of change is violated?

A
  • LCO 3.4.9.1 RCS Pressure/Temperature Limits*
  • Action A*
    • *
  • Restore Temperature/Pressure to within limits [30 mins]

AND

  • Perform engineering evaluation and determine if RCS integrity is still acceptable [6 hrs]

OR

  • Be in MODE 3 [6 hrs]

AND

  • Reduce to 200 ˚F and 500 psig [Following 30 hrs]
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  • LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves*
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When is LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves Applicable?

A

MODES 1-3

Manual operation is required for safety function.

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  • LCO 3.4.5 S/G tube Integrity*
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When is LCO 3.4.5 S/G tube Integrity Applicable?

A

MODES 1-4

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  • LCO 3.4.2.2 PZR Safeties*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if one PZR safety valve is inoperable while in MODES 1-3?

A
  • LCO 3.4.2.2 PZR Safeties*
  • Action A*
    • *

Restore PZR Safety to OPERABLE [1 hr]

OR

Be in MODE 3 [6 hrs]

AND

Be in MODE 4 [Following 6 hrs]

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  • LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if ≥ 1 PZR PORV is inoperable due to seat leakage in MODES 1-3?

A
  • LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves*
  • Action A*
    • *
  • Restore PORV to OPERABLE [1 hr]

OR

  • Close PORV Block valve and maintain power on valve [1 hr]

OR

  • Be in MODE 3 [6 hrs]

AND

  • Be in MODE 4 [Following 6 hrs]
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  • LCO 3.4.1.2 RCS Hot Standby*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if all Rx Coolant loops are inoperable while in MODE 3?

A
  • LCO 3.4.1.2 RCS Hot Standby*
  • Action C*
    • *
  • Initiate action to restore required RCS loops [Immediately]

AND

  • Suspend operations that would dilute RCS < SDM [Immediately]
    • *

​Note:
All RCS loops may be secured for 1 hr provided:

  • Do not dilute RCS < SDM
  • RCS Temperature maintained ≥ 10 ˚F below saturation temperature
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  • LCO 3.4.1.4.1 RCS Cold S/D - Loops Filled*
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What RCS/RHR loops should be OPERABLE while in MODE 5 w/ RCS loops filled?

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1 RHR train w/ 125 gpm flowrate

AND

1 additional RHR Train
OR
2 SGs with NR Level > 10%

2 RHR trains may be inoperable for testing for 2 hrs provided remaining RHR train is OPERABLE

All RHR loops may be secured for 1 hr provided:

  • Do not dilute RCS < SDM
  • RCS Temperature maintained ≥ 10 ˚F below saturation temperature
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  • LCO 3.4.9.1 RCS Pressure/Temperature Limits*
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When is LCO 3.4.9.1 RCS Pressure/Temperature Limits Applicable?

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  • LCO 3.4.8 Specific Activity*
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What must be done if thermal power changes 15% within 1 hr?

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Sample of I-131, I-133, I-135 within 2 hrs - 6 hrs

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  • LCO 3.4.1.3 RCS Hot Shutdown*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if only RCS/RHR 1 loop is OPERABLE while in MODE 4?

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A
  • LCO 3.4.1.3 RCS Hot Shutdown*
  • Action A*
    • *
  • Initiate action to restore required loops [Immediately]

AND

  • If remaining loop is RHR train: Be in MODE 5 [24 hrs]
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  • LCO 3.4.1.4.2 RCS Cold Shutdown - Loops Not Filled*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if all RHR trains are inoperable while in MODE 5 w/ RCS loops not filled?

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  • LCO 3.4.1.4.2 RCS Cold Shutdown - Loops Not Filled*
  • Action B*
    • *
  • Suspend operations that would dilute RCS < SDM [Immediately]

AND

  • Initiate action to restore RHR trains [Immediately]
    • *

​Note:
All RHR loops may be secured for 1 hr provided:

  • Do not dilute RCS < SDM
  • RCS Temperature maintained ≥ 10 ˚F below saturation temperature
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  • LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if one PZR PORV block valve is inoperable in MODES 1-3?

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  • LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves*
  • Action D*
    • *
  • Restore PORV block to OPERABLE [1 hr]

OR

  • Shut associated PORV [1 hr]

AND

  • Restore PORV block to OPERABLE [72 hrs]

OR

  • Apply CRMP [72 hrs]

OR

  • Be in MODE 3 [6 hrs]

AND

  • Be in MODE 4 [Following 6 hrs]
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  • LCO 3.4.9.3 COMS*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if > 1 CCP is capable of injecting into the RCS while in MODES 4-5 or MODE 6 with the Rx Vessel Head on?

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A
  • LCO 3.4.9.3 COMS*
  • Action B*
    • *
  • Initiate action to render all but 1 CCP incapable of injecting into RCS [Immediately]
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  • LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves*
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What are your ≤ 1 hr action(s) if 1 PZR PORV is inoperable for reasons other than excessive seat leakage while in MODES 1-3?

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  • LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves*
  • Action B*
    • *
  • Restore PORV to OPERABLE [1 hr]

OR

  • Close associated block valve and remove power [1 hr]

AND

  • Restore PORV to OPERABLE [72 hrs]

OR

  • Apply the CRMP [72 hrs]

OR

  • Be in MODE 3 [6 hrs]

AND

  • Be in MODE 4 [Following 6 hrs]
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  • LCO 3.4.6.2 Operational Leakage*
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When is LCO 3.4.6.2 Operational Leakage Applicable?

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* LCO 3.4.1.2 RCS Hot Standby* * * * At what SG water level is a SG considered OPERABLE?
**10% Narrow Range**
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* LCO 3.4.6.2 Operational Leakage* * * * What are your leakage limits?
**No Pressure Boundary Leakage** **1 gpm unidentified** **10 gpm identified** **150 gpd through any 1 SG** **0.5 gpm/in (Up to 5 gpm) at 2235 psig ± 20 psig (HHSI/LHSI/RHR/Accumulator Valves)**
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* LCO 3.4.1.2 RCS Hot Standby* * * * What are your **≤ 1 hr action(s)** if only 1 RCP loop is in operation and the Rx Trip breakers are shut?
* LCO 3.4.1.2 RCS Hot Standby* * Action B* * * * * **Open Rx Trip Breakers [1 hr]**
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* LCO 3.4.1.4.1 RCS Cold S/D - Loops Filled* * * * What are your **≤ 1 hr action(s)** if all RHR trains are inoperable while in MODE 5 w/ RCS loops filled?
* LCO 3.4.1.4.1 RCS Cold S/D - Loops Filled* * Action B* * * * * **Suspend actions that would dilute RCS \< SDM [Immediately]** **AND** * **Initiate action to restore at least 1 RHR train [Immediately]** * * * *​Note: All RHR trains may be secured for 1 hr provided:* * *Do not dilute RCS \< SDM* * *RCS Temperature maintained ≥ 10 ˚F below saturation temperature*
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* LCO 3.4.9.3 COMS* * * * What are the administrative controls required during testing of inoperable PRZR PORV’s in MODES 4, 5, & 6 with the head on the reactor vessel?
**Two RHR trains will be OPERABLE and in operation with the auto closure interlock bypassed to provide COMS.**
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* LCO 3.4.9.3 COMS* * * * When is LCO 3.4.9.3 COMS Applicable?
**MODES 4-5** **MODE 6 w/ Rx vessel head on** * * * * Need COMS OPERABLE * ≤ 1 CCP * ECCS Accumulators Isolated * Only required when Accumulator Pressure \> RCS Pressure * Two PORVS OR ≥ 2" Hole in RCS
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* LCO 3.4.1.4.2 RCS Cold Shutdown - Loops Not Filled* * * * What are your **≤ 1 hr action(s)** if a valve or mechanical joint that is used to isolate a unborated water source is found open while in MODE 5 w/ RCS loops not filled?
* LCO 3.4.1.4.2 RCS Cold Shutdown - Loops Not Filled* * Action C* * * * * **Suspend any operation that would dilute RCS \< SDM [Immediately]** **AND** * **Initiate Action to shut valve/mechanical joint [Immediately]** **AND** * **Verify SDM [4 hrs] (Must be done if LCO entered)** * * * *Note: Seperate entry condition allowed for each valve/mechanical joint.*
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* LCO 3.4.2.2 PZR Safeties* * * * When is LCO 3.4.2.2 PZR Safeties Applicable?
**MODES 1-3** * * * Lift setting must be 2485 psig +2%, -3% * Testing is ±1%
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* LCO 3.4.1.3 RCS Hot Shutdown* * * * What is RHR flow limited to in MODE 4?
**125 gpm** ## Footnote * * * CV0198 pinned to control flowrate
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* LCO 3.4.3 PZR* * * * When is LCO 3.4.3 PZR Applicable?
**MODES 1-3**
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* LCO 3.4.6.1 Leakage Detection System* * * * When is LCO 3.4.6.1 Leakage Detection System Applicable?
**MODES 1-4** ## Footnote * * * LCO 3.0.3 can be entered if all leakage detection instrumentation lost.
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* LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves* * * * What are your **≤ 1 hr action(s)** if both PORVs are inoperable for reasons other than seat leakage in MODES 1-3?
* LCO 3.4.4 PZR Relief Valves* * Action C* * * * * **Apply CRMP [1 hr]** **OR** * **Restore PORV to OPERABLE [1 hr]** **OR** * **Close PORV blocks and remove power [1 hr]** **AND** * **Be in MODE 3 [6 hrs]** **AND** * **Be in MODE 4 [Following 6 hrs]**
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