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| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 07/13/1987 |
| From: | Collins S, Howe A, Keller R, Lumb T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION I OPERATOR LICENSING EXAMINATION REPORT EXAMINATION REPORT NO.
87-25 (0L)
FACILITY DOCKET NO.
50-293 FACILITY LICENSE NO.
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LICENSEE:
Boston Edison Company M/C Nuclear 800 Boylston Street Boston, Massachusetts I
FACILITY:
Pilgrim Nuclear Poner Station EXAMINATION DATES:
May 26 - 29, 1987 CHIEF EXAMINER:
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SUMMARY: Operator Licensing Examinations were administered to eight Reactor Operator (RO) candidates during the week of May 26, 1987.
All candidates passed the examinations.
Because of the large number of significant plant changes made during the cur-rent outage, there is a concern about training in this area.
Therefore an inspec. tion of licensed operator training on modifications and procedure changes will be performed prior to plant startup.
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TYPE OF EXAMINATIONS:
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CHIEF EXAMINER AT SITE:
S. Shankman, Acting Lead Reactor Engineer (Examiner)
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OTHER EXAMINERS:
A. Howe, Reactor Engineer (Examiner)
G. Robinson, USNRC Consultant T. Lumb, Reactor Engineer (Examiner)
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Summary of generic strengths or deficiencies noted on operating tests:
This information is being provided to aid the licensee in upgrading license and requalification training programs.
No licensee response is required.
STRENGTHS:
The candidates demonstrated a high level of familiarity with equipment i
locations within the plant.
DEFICIENCIES:
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The candidates were deficient in their knowledge of normal operations (e.g. control room indications, location of controls for instrument air, and the response of control rod drive (CRD) system parameters during normal rod motion).
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The candidates hesitated in responding to questions about instrumen-tation since their training used information based on equipment which has been modified during the current outage.
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Summary of generic strengths or deficiencies noted from grading of written examinations:
This information is being provided to aid the licensee in upgrading license and requalification training programs.
No licensee response is required.
The candidates had low class averages on the following questions:
Question Number Topic 1.09 b.
Effects of a recirculation pump trip on the critical power ratio 2.06 b.
Residual Heat Removal system response to a LOCA signal while in the Shutdown Cooling mode 2.07 Feedwater system controls 4.02 Procedure for shutdown outside the control room 4.09 Conditions that define a malfunction of an Emergency Core Cooling system component
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Personnel Present at Exit Interview:
NRC Personnel S. Shankman, Acting Lead Reactor Engineer (Examiner)
A. Howe, Reactor Engineer (Examiner)
i G. Robinson, USNRC Consultant l
T. Lumb, Reactor Engineer (Examiner)
J. Lyash, Resident Inspector T. J. Kim, Resident Irspector Facility Personnel R. G. Bird, Senior Vice President, Nuclear P. E. Mastrangelo, Chief Operating Engineer S. Hudson, Operations Section Manager H. Balfour, Staff Assistant, Operator Licensing T. Sullivan, Nuclear Watch Engineer A. Shiever, Senior Nuclear Training Specialist L. A. Beckwith, Nuclear Engineering Department, Compliance 6.
Summary of NRC comments made at exit interview:
Dr. Susan Shankman, Chief Examiner, noted that she was detailed from Headquarters, NRR, to Region I, and will act as lead BWR examiner for the next several weeks. The specific results of the examinations would not be discussed at the exit meeting but they would be contained in the Examination Report.
Every effort would be made to send the candidate's results in approximately 30 working days.
Commendations noted were:
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smooth access to the plant, 2)
good environment to conduct an operating test cr'ated through excel-lent cooperation from plant control room staff, 3)
the examiners found content and organization of reference material sent in response to 90 day letter to be much improved; however, some inconsistencies were noted between the reference texts and the
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the review of the written examination on May 26 went well; this
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the untimeliness of information to the NRC about significant change in reactor vessel level instrumentation.
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The generic strengths and weaknesses given in paragraph three (3) of this report were summarized.
Overall: The Chief Examiner noted that generic weaknesses on normal opera-tions may be a reflection of the extended shutdown condition of the plant.
The experience and training received during the required one month at greater than 20% power and the completion of five significant control manipulations (as detailed in a May 7, 1987 letter to candidates) is particularly important for these candidates.
Also concern was expressed that training on instrumentation was important.
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Summary of licensee comments and commitments made at exit interview:
The licensee stated that the modifications to the reactor vessel level j
instrumentation were modelled by the simulator. Also, that training on the modifications was scheduled to start on June 1, 1987.
The licensee stated that the additional required control room time will be structured training and closely supervised.
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Summary of Inspection Item (s) Opened:
As a result of the large number of significant plant modifications and procedure changes, an inspection of training given to licensed operators on major modifications and procedure changes affecting plant operations will be performed prior to restart. (50-293/87-25-01)
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Changes made to the written examination during the examination review and the resolution of facility comments are contained in Attachments 1 and 2.
Attachments:
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Written Examination and Answer Key (RO)
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Facility Comments on Written Examinations made after Examination Review and NRC Response to Facility Comments
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COHISSION REACTOR OPERATOR LICENSE EXAMINATION Facility:
n i s r. n i n Reactor Type:
B UR-G E S Date Administered:
S7/05/26 E.xaminer:
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Candicate:
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
Use separate paper for the answers.
Write answers on one side only.
Staple question sheet on top of the answer sheets.
Points for eacn cuestion are indicated in parentheses af ter the question.
The passing grace requires at least 70% in each category and a final grade of at least 80%.
Examination papers will be picked up six (6) hours after the examination starts.
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All work done on this examination is my own.
I have neitner given nor received aid.
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During the administrate on of thi s examination the f ollowing rules appl y:
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Cheating on the examination means an automatic. denial of'your application and could result in more severe penalties.
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Restroom trips are to be l i mi t ed and only one candidate at a time may j
leave.
You must avoid all contacts with anyone outside the examinati on l
room to avoid even the appearance or possibility of cheating.
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Use black ink or dark pencil only to f acilitate legible reproductions.
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Print your name in the blank pr ovi ded on the cover sheet of the examination.
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Use only the paper pr ovi ded for answers.
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Print your name in the upper right-hand corner of the first.page of each section of the answer sheet.
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Consecutively number each answer sheet, write "End of Category __" as appropriate, start each category on a new page, write only og one side of the paper, and write "Last Page" on the last answer sheet.
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Number each answer as to category and number, for example, 1.4, c.3.
10. Skip at least three lines between each answer.
11. Separate answer sheets from pad and place finished answer sheets face down on your desk or table.
12. Use abbreviations onl y if they are commonl y used in facility literature.
13. The point value f or each cuestion is indicated in parentheses after the Question and can be used as a guide for the depth of answer required.
14. Show all c al c ul at i ons, methods, or assumptions used to obtain an answer to mathematical problems whether indicated in the Question or not.
15. Par ti al credit may be gi ven.
Therefore, ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE QUESTION AND DO NOT LEAVE ANY ANSWER BLANK.
16. If parts of the examination are not clear as to intent, ask questions of the examiner only.
17. You must sign the statement on the cover sheet that indicates that the work is your own and you have not received or been given assistance in completing the examination.
This must be done after the examination has been completed.
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Assemble your ex ami nat i on as f oll ows:
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Exam questions on top.
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Exam aids - figures, tables, etc.
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Answer pages including figures which are part of the answer, b.
Turn in your copy of the examinati on and all pages used to answer the examination questions.
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Turn in all scrap paper and the balance cf the paper that you did not use f or answering the questions, d.
Leave the examination area, as defined by the examiner.
If after l eavi ng. you are found in this area while the examination is still in progress, your license may be denied or revoked.
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PRINCIPLES OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT OPERATION, THERMODYNAMICS, HEAT TRANSFER AND FLUID FLOW
Ques t ion 1.01 (2 5)
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With no forced circulation available in the core, (1.5)
should the water level be increased or decreased (compared to the normal water level with forced circulation) to enhance natural circulation?
Briefly explain why this increase or decrease is recommended.
b.
Gi ve three control room indications you would (1.0)
monitor to determine if natural ci rcul at ion exists.
Question 1.02 (3.0)
For each of th e events listed below, state whether the i
change will b ri ng the system CLOSER T0, FURTHER FROM or HAVE NO EFFECT ON the point at which the Reactor Recirculation Pumps will cavitate.
GIVE A BRIEF EXPLANATION FOR EACH ANSWER.
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Increase in reactor water level (1.0)
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Loss of a fe e dwa t e r heater (1.0)
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Increase in Recirculation Pump Speed (1.0)
Question 1.03 (2.0)
The reactor has j us t s c ramme d after a long term full (2.0)
power run.
All rods did not fully insert.
TEN hours after the scram, it has been determined that the Shutdown Margin is two percent.
Assuming that no reactor coolant temperature changes occur er d all l
rod positions remain the same, explain how and_why the shutdown margin will change for the next 20 hocrs.
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Question 1.04 (2 5)
During a reactor cooldown you are monitoring and (2.5)
recording the req ui re d temperatures and pressures according to Procedure 2.17, Vessel Heatup and
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Cooldown.
Over a hal f hour time period, the following
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WIDE INLET TEMP RANGE LOOP A LOOP B RX PRESS 9: 00 AM 489'F 491*F 565 PSIG 9: 15 AM 475'F 476*F 465 PSIG j
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There has been some question concerning the :alib rat ion of the Wide Range RX Press i ns t r ume n t a t i on.
Using the steam tables provided, Indicate why you believe the pressure readings when compared with the recirculation loop readings would indicate that the wide range reactor p re s s u re instru-ine n t a t i o n is or is not properly calibrated.
Show all work.
Ques t ion 1.05 (1.5)
Pumps should NOT be operated for significant p e r i o ds of
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Briefly describe the consequences of such operation for a.
Ce n t ri f uga l pumps ( two cons eq ue nc es )
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Positive displacement pumps (one c o n s e q u e ri c e )
(0.7)
Question 1.06 (2.0)
For the following events, indicate whether the initial power response increases or decreases.
Briefly explain why, a.
Single MSIV closure at 85% power (1.0)
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Isolation of extraction steam to H1gh Pressure Feedwate r Hea te rs at 90% power (1.0)
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Question 1.07 (1.5)
State whether the fo' lowing would increase, decrease, or have no effect on Control Rod Worth, a.
Moderator temperature decrease (0.5)
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Rod Density decrease (0. 5)
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Question 1.08 (2.5)
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With no further pulling of rods or changes in recirculation flow, could the operator maintain this reactor period for
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Show all work and i us t i f y your answer.
Question 1.09 (3.0)
Wl:h the reactor ope ra t i ng a t 100% steady stace condition, there is an i n a d ve r t e n t trip of one recirculation pump.
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What is the initial response of INDICATED REACTOR ( 1. 5)
f VESSEL LEVEL to this event and what is the reason for this response?
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Does the Critical Power Ratio initially increase or decrease?
Briefly jvstify your answer.
(1.5)
Question 1.10 (2.25)
The cancept of Subcritical Multiplication is used to describe the behavior of the reactor during refueling operations or startup I
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In a subcritical reactor, if the source s t re ng t h (0.75)
I doubles, what wil' happen to the neutron level?
Briefly j usti f y your answe r.
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In a subcritical reactor, if a reactivity of 0.003 (1.5)
delta K/k is added to the re ac to r, will it take longer to reach eq ui l i b ri um if the initial K-e f f e c t i ve is 0.95 or if K-effective is 0.9957 Briefly j us t i f y your choice.
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Indicate whether the following s ta t emen ts are TRUE or FALSE.
IF FALSE, CHANGE THE STATEMENT SO THAT IT IS
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NOTE:
If any part of the s t ri t e'm e n t is not true, mark the statement FALSE.
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Beca us e the effective delayed neutron fraction (0.7$)
(B-e f f) is less at end of core life when compared to beginning of core life, the reactor perioa for a given positive reactivity insertion will be shorte r for the end of core cace.
b.
For a power decrease from 100 percent to 50 (0. 75 )
percent, Xenon concentration increases to a peak 4-6 hours efter the powe r changes.
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Following a scram, reactor power as indicated (0.75)
by the neutronic instrumentation immediately
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PLANT DFSIGN INCLUDING SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SYSTEMS Question 2.01 (3.0)
Normal coeration of a Diesel Generator requires proper operatico of several auxiliary systems.
For each of the
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following component failures, explain what would happen
(Diesel would start, fall to start, stop, increase in speed, continue to operate with no change, etc.) and explain WHY the action you describe would occur.
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The lubricating oil circulating pump fails while the (1.0)
diesel is operating during a surveillance test.
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The electric governor control signal is lost while (1.0)
operating after receiv:ng an emergency start signal.
c.
A short occurs in the control circuitry for the (1.0)
AC powered pre-lube pump which supplies oil to the bearings.
An emergency start signal is received.
Question 2.02 (2.5)
Consider the Automatic Depressurization System (ADS)
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The automatic blowdown has been Initiated by (1.0)
timing out of the 120 second timer.
Indicate two cifferent actiorc or conditions that will inhibit the b l ov. iow n,
snelude set points if I
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Explain the purpose of t h <: two minute timer.
(0,5)
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Below what pressure will the safety relief (0.5)
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TRUE or FALSE?
The control switches for the relief (0 5)
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Consider the Reactor Water Cleanup System (RWCU)
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From what two locations does the RWCU system (0,5)
take a suction fo r cleanup of the reactor water?
b.
What two (di f fe rent) components of the RWCU (0.5)
system would the loss of RBCCW affect?
c.
In addition to High Space Temperature (1.5)
and Liquld Poison System Actuation, list
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the inboard (MO-2) and outboard (MO-5)
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Include setpoints.
Question 2.04 (2.0)
a.
Match the following actions in Column A with (1.0)
the system pressures given in Column B.
Pressures
may be used more than once or not Et all.
COLUMN A COLUMN B j
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motor driven fire pump starts 110 psi 2.
diesel d r i ve n fire pump starts 95 psi
3 jockey pump starts 85 psi b.
If all fire pumps become inoperative, (1.0)
how is high pressure water obtained for the Fi re Protection water system?
Question 2.05 (2.5)
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Will indicated steam flow increase, de c re as e,
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Briefly explain your answer.
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If the essential instrument air supply is lost, (1.0)
what two means are available to close the
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QUESTION 2.06 (3.0)
Consider the Residual Heat Removal System (RHR)
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What three functions does the Condensate Transfer (1,0)
System provide fo r RHR7 l
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The reactor is shutdown and operating with (2.0)
An actual LPC! initiation signal is received.
What changes in valve and pump lineup occur automatically in the RHR and
Recirculation Systems?
(Figure 1 is provided as an aid).
Assume neither recirculation loop is broken and both shutdown cooling loops are operating.
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Each feedwater heater has three level switches.
(1.0)
Two switches send a high and low signal to the control room alarm.
Briefly describe the function of the third level switch, b.
Des c ri be the automatic actions which occur (2.0)
within the Condensate and Feedwater System if, while operating in the normal manner, at full power, one condensate pump trips.
Include time delays if appropriate.
QUESTION 2.08 (2.0)
Mechanica) seuls with seal purge wa;er are used to prevent excessive leEkage into the drywell from the Reactor Recirculation Pumps o.
What sys tem s upplies the seal purge water?
(0.5)
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If the number one seal fails, indicate ('.5)
two control room indications other than flow alarms that you woul d use to verify the failure.
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PLANT DESIGN INCLUDING SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RYSTEMS Question 2.09 (2.5)
Consider the Primary Containment System a.
Give two reasons why torus /drywell vacuum (1.0)
breakers are important to the proper operation and integrity of pri ma ry containment.
b.
In addition to s i gni fi can t drywell pressure (1.5)
i and temperature changes, indicate three other i
conditions that would indicate a leak inside the drywell.
Question 2.10 (2.0)
Consider the High Pressure Coolant injection System (9PCI) which is lined up for automctic initiation a.
The booster pump normally takes a suction on (1.0)
the condensate s torage tank.
Indicate two separate conditions (i nc l ude set points)
which will automatically align the booste: pump for suction on t$e suppression pool.
b.
Indicate whether the following are TRUE or FALSE.
i Upon a HPCI system isolation, due to low (0.5)
steam pressure, the sys tem will not auto-matically restart after pressure is restored, even if the initiation signcis are still present.
II If the HPCI turbine trips due to an over-(0.5)
speed condition it will restart when the speed coasts down to between 3000 and 4000 RPM.Gued 4w asha h y,7,,fg,r. raw +)
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS QUESTION 3.01 (3 0)
Consider the Average Power Range Monitors (APRM's)
a.
What are the two requirements regarding (1.0)
LPRM inputs to an APRM for the APRM to be considered operable?
b.
You cre operating at 92 percent of 'ull power (1.5)
and 100 percent co re flow.
Because of recirculation pump control p rob l e ms it is j
desired to reduce core flew to 70 percent while holding power constant at 92 percent with control rods.
Would this be possible to do without the APRM's causing a s cram or a rod block?
Justify your answer.
c.
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QUESTION 3.02 (2.0)
a.
While operating at full power, one level transmitter in the ATWS/ARI System fails and indicates a low low water level and a spurious low low water level signal is received for two seconds by the other transmitter in that channel.
Does the reactor scram?
Briefly explain.
(0.75)
il Do the recirculation pumps trip?
Briefly explain.
(0.75)
b.
TRUE or FALSE 7 Alternate rod insertion duplicates the function of the RPS backup valves by venting the scram pilot valve air header pressure to cause a scram.
(0.5)
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a.
With the mode switch in STARTUP and the IRM's (1.0)
are indicating 20 on Range 4, an operator down ranged to Range 3 What trips, if any, would occur?
Briefly justify your answer.
I b.
With the mode switch in STARTUP, and IRM "C" (1.0)
reading 11 on Range 7, wha t t ri p(s), i f any,
would occur if IRM
"C" was down ranged to Range 67 Briefly j us tify y;ur answer.
QUESTION 3.04 (2 5)
Consider the Refueling Flow Ventilation Exhaust Radiation Monitors (RFVE)
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Indicate which of the conditions given below would ca us e the RFVE logic to trip during normai operation.
Rad monitors
"A" and
"B' ere down scale (0,5)
and
"C" senses high radiation.
il Rad monitor
"A" reads 20 mr/hr and (0.5)
"C" r6 ads 30 mr/hr lli All four rad monitors are downscale (0,5)
b.
What automatic action (s) occur when the t ri p (1.0)
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logic is tripped?
QUESTION 3.05 (3 0)
a.
The Recirculation Flow Control System uses two (1.5)
speed limi te rs (NO. I and NO.2) to limit the recirculation pump speed under certain conditions.
For each speed limiter, give the condition that will initiate the limit and the percent of rated pump speed allowed.
b.
The red scoop tube l o ck-up light indicates (1.5)
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that a lock-up is present.
No Signal Failure
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Indicate three other possible
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state conditions in three element level control, an instrument technician mistakenly isolates and equalizes the pressure across one of the Main Steam Line flow transmitters.
Describe the response of the j
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are again established.
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QUESTION 3.07 (3.0)
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Consider the Backup Scram Pilot Valves i
Must the Backup Scram Pilot Valves be (0.5)
energized or deenergized to cause a l
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l Pilot Valves powered?
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fail to operate on receipt of the appropriate signal, what design feature assures that the other valve can perform the necessary function?
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The RPS busses provide 120 V power to what three (1.5)
radiation moritoring subsystems?
QUESTION 3 08 (2.0)
Briefly describe how the TIP System is isolated if it is in operation when a Group !! isolation is received.
Indicate both automatic and manual operations.
a.
For a normal TIP isolation (1.0)
b.
For the case where the detector cable cannot be (1.0)
withdrawn and a leak is suspected in the guide tube.
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s/M a.
List the conditions associated with the4" RETRACT (1.0)
PERMIT" 11pht that will cause a rod block.
b.
Give the three conditions that will cause the (1.0)
rod block (in part a) to be bypassed.
QUESTION 3.10 (3.0)
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Electrical Distribution a.
a " Fast Transfer" automatically occurs when the (1.5)
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"0N" and an Auxiliary Transformer i
failure or an opening of the Auxiliary Transformer j
power supply breaker occurs.
What th ree other i
events will cause a fast transfer?
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Briefly explain why it is not a good practice to (1.0)
open a circuit breaker while it has a large current
flowing through it (unless an emergency condition j
exis ts).
c.
TRUE or FALSE?
During operation, if an RPS MG set (0.5)
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fails, its associated RPS power panet will lose
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Consider a normal startup a.
CRD coupling i nteg ri ty shall be verified when the rod (0.75)
's withdrawn the fi rs t time subsequent to each refueling outage or after maintenance.
According to Startup From Shutdown (Proc. No.
2.1.1), how is coupling integrity verified?
b.
Under what conditions is primary containment required (0. 75)
to be maintained according to Proc. No. 2.1.17 c.
In addition to the drywell and s upp res s i on ch ambe rs (1.5)
required to be intact and all blind flanges and man-ways closed, what are the th re e other req ui remen ts tha t must be satisfied for primary containment integrity to exist?
QUESTION 4.02 (3.0)
In accordance with procedure 2.4.143 - Shutdown From Outside Control Room Due to inhabitability of Control Room a.
To what locations are the Ooerators and Operating (1.0)
Supervisor directed to go following assembly in the 23'
4 kv switchgear area?
b.
What is the preferred method to scram the reactor (1.0)
outside the control room 7 (1.0)
c.
When should the reactor feedwater pumps be
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tripped?
(include all feedwater pumps)
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The reactor is operating at 85 percent power when 125 VDC panel D 17 becomes and remains de-energized.
a.
What three power supplies would you check in an (1.0)
effort to re-energize the panel?
b.
How will this malfunction affect reactor power?
(1.0)
Briefly explain.
c.
Which of the following components are NOT (1.0)
available as a result of this loss of power L4-d4 c s c i scociaivi p e /e k 2)
RHR pump C 3)
Core Spray Pump B 4)
RCIC 5)
p ri ma ry protective relays on b us A2 QUESTION 4.04 (2.5)
According to Procedure 2.4.147, Reset of Secondary Containment isolation a.
List the four conditions that will cause a (1.6)
Secondary Containment Isolation.
b.
If the Secondary Containment isolation initiation (0.9)
signal has c l ea re d but the reset logic cannot be reset, what further verification should be performed?
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QUESTION 4.05 (2.5)
in accordance with Procedure 5.5.1, General Fire Procedure and 5.5.2 Special Fire Procedure a.
Who determines if the Plymouth Fi re Department (0.5)
is to be called in?
(Give position title)
b.
Once the Plymouth Fire Department arrives on the (0.5)
fi re scene, who is responsible for control and direction of fire-fighting ac ti vi t ies ?
(Give
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Who must authorize the activation of the Radiax (0. 5)
Emergency Backup Communications System?
(Give position title)
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What.two types of fluids should NOT be used to (1.0)
fight a fire in the vi ci ni ty of the new fuel j
vault in the refueling floor?
QUESTION 4.06 (3.0)
in accordance with Procedures 6.1-024, Radiological Posting of Areas of the Station and 6.2-001, PNPS Radiation Expos ure Control Program a.
What three access control conditions are required (1.0)
If a long-term radiation area is reading 1050 mrem /hr?
b.
In accordance with 10CFR20 whole body limits, would (1.0)
you be able to work in the area (in part a) for an hour?
Justify your answer.
c.
In accordance with PNPS administrative limits, (1.0)
under what conditions woul d you be allowed to work in the area (in part a) for an hour?
Assume you have worked at PNPS for several years.
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In accordance with Procedure E0P-02, RPV Control Power a.
Indicate all the entry conditions for this procedure.
(1.5)
I b.
By what th ree different methods can rod insertion (1.5)
failure be determined?
QUESTION 4.08 (2.5)
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On your shift while operating at 90 percent of full power, you notice that the suppression pool bulk temperature has risen to 88 degrees F and is increasing slowly.
A HPCI full flow test is in progress
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a.
At what suppression pool temperature should (0.5)
suppression pool cooling be initiated?
b.
At what suppression pool temperature should HPCI (0. 5)
testing be secured?
c.
At what suppression pool temperature must the (0.5)
l reactor be scrammed?
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What emergency operating p rocedure woul d you (1.0)
enter and when would you enter it?
QUESTION 4.09 (1.5)
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in Procedure E0P-01, RPV, Level and Pressure a.
Caution (#10) indicates that it is permissible (1.5)
to secure ECCS or place it in the manuai mode if the system has malfunctioned.
What are the two different conditions that define a malfunction of ECCS7 I
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An increase in reactor power is occurring from (1.0)
unknown causet.
In accordance with Procedure 2.4.13 Unexplained Rapid increase in Reactor Power, what
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parameter, when reached or exceeded, req ui res that a
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manual scram be initiated?
(include setpoint if
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TABLE II-3-1 PROPERTIES DE SATURATED STEAM AND SA*"URA*~ED WATER
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F water Evap Steam Water Evap Steam Water Evan Steam psia
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Sg i
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3't 0.0EE59 0.01602 3305 3305-0 02 1075.5 1075.5 0.0000 2.1873 2.1E 73
35 0.09991 0.01602 2945 294E 3.00 1073.8 1076 8 0 0061 2.1706 2.1767
40 0.12163 0.01602 2u5 Pub 8 C3 1071.0 1079 0 0.0162 2.1432 2.1594
45 0.14 7c 0.01602 2037.7 2037.B 13,04 10681 10E1.2 0.0262 2.1164 2.142 E
50 0.17796 C.016 2 1704.B 1704.E 18.05 1055.3 10E3 4 0.0361 2.0901 2.1262
60 0.25E l 0.016;3 1207.6 1207.6 28.06 1059.7 1057.7 0.0555 2.0391 2.0946
70 0.3E29 0 01605 EE5.3 B65 4 3B05 10540 10921 0 0745 1.9900 2.0645
EO O5:EE O016:7 E 32.3 623 3 48 04
- 04! 4 1CYi 4 0.0932 1.942E 2.C3 5 9,
90 06911
- 0;E10 4El 1 eEE.1 EE 02 1042 7 1100.E O.1115 1.E970 2.0066
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l 100 0.9492 0 01E 12 250 4 35; 4 6E 00 3C37.1 11051 04295 1.8530 1.9525 100 1:0 1.2750 0.01617 2E E t.
25i 4 77.95 1031.4 1107.3 0.1472 1.5105 1.9577 110 120 1.6927 0.01E20 203.25 203.26 E7 97 1025.E 1115 6 0.1645 1.7693 1.9339 120 130 2.2230 0.01625 157.32 157.33 97.96 1019.8 1117.5 0.1817 1.7295 1.9112 130 140 2.8592 0.01E29 122 95 122.00 107.95 1014.0 1122 0 0.1955 1.6910 1.6E95 140 150 3.718 0.01E34 97.05 97.07 117.95 100E.2 1126.1 0.2150 1.6536 1.8655 150 160 4.741 0.01640 77.27 77.29 127.96 1002.2 1130.2 0.2313 1.6174 1.64E7 160 170 1.993 0.01645 62 04 62.06 137.97 99 E.2 1134.2 0.2473 1.5E22 1.E295 170 160 7.511 0.01651 50.21 50.22 148 00 990.2 1135.2 0.2E31 1.54E0 1.B111 160 190 9.3t 0 0.01 E 57 40.94 40 96 155 04 964.1 1142.1 0.2757 1.5145 1.7934 190 200 11.526 0.01664 33 62 33.64 16E.09 977.9 1145.0 0.2940 1AE24 1.7764 200 210 14.123 0 01E71 27 EO 27.E2 17E.15 971.6 1149 7 0.3091 1.4509 1.7E00 210 212 14.E96 0.01E72 26 7E 26 50
'.50 17 970.3 1150.5 0.3121 1.4c 7 1.7568 212
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220 17.156 0.01676 23.13 23 15
- SE.23 965.2 1153 4 0.3241 1.4201 1.7 4 2 220 230 20.779 0.01685 19.364 19.381 195.33 958.7 1157.1 0.3388 1.3902 1.7290 230 240 24.96E 0.01693 16.304 16.321 20645 952.1 1160.6 0.3533 1.3609 1.7142 240 250 29.E25 0.01701 13.802 13.819 218.59 945 4 1164.0 0.3677 1.3323 1.7000 250 250 35 427 1.
'.~;9 11 741 11 762 1 22E 7E 935 E 11E7 4 0.3119 1.3041 1.E!E2 i 26 270 41.E 5i 00171E 10.042 10.060 23E.95 931.7 1170 E 0.3960 1.276i 1.6729 270 280 49.200 C01726 E.62 7 6.644 249.17 924.6 1173.8 0.409 B 1.2501 1.fi99 280 290 57.550 0 01736 7.u3 7 460
.259.4 917.4 1176.8 04236 1.223E 1.6473 290 300 E7.005 0 01745 6 44E 6.466 269.7 910.0 1179.7 04372 2.1979 1.6351 300 310 77.67 0.01755 5.609 5.626 280.0 902.5 1182.5 0.4506 1.1726 1.6232 310 320 E9.64 0.01766 4.896 4.914 2904 E94.B 1185.2 0 4640 1.1477 1.6116 320 340 117.90 0.01767 3.770 3.7BS 311.3 878.8 1190.1 0.4902 1.0990 1.5892 340 360 153.01 0.01811 2.929 2 957 332.3 862.1 1194.4 0.5161 1.0517 1.5676 360 3B0 195.73 0.01535 2.317 2.335 353.6 644.5 1195.0 0.5416 1.0057 1.5473 380 400 247.26 0.01864 1.E444 1.E630 3751 E25 9 1201.0 0.56E7 09607 1.5274 400 420 30E.7B 0.01294 14505 14997 396.9 B06.2 1203.1 0.5915 0.91 E5 1.50SO 420 440 351.54 0.01925 1.1976 1.2169 419.0 755 4 1204.4 0.6161 0.5729 24890 440 460 466.9 0.0196 0.9746 0 0942 u l.5 763.2 1204.8 06405 0.8299 1.4704 460 480 566.2 0.0200 *- 0.7972 0.E172 464.5 739.6 1204.1 0.6648 0.7871 1.4518 480 500 630 9 0.0204 0E545 0.6749 457.9 714.3 1202 2 0.6E90 0.7 c 3 1.4333 500 l
$20 812.5 0.0209 0535E 0.5596 512.0 687.0 1199 0 0.7133 0.7013 1.4146 520 540 962.B 0.0215 0 u37 04651 536.8 657.5 1194.3 0.7378 0.6577 1.3954 540 560 1133 4 0.0221 0.3651 0.3E71 562 4 625.3 1187.7 0.7E25 0.6132 1.3757 560
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GOD 1543.2 0.0236 0.2435 0.2675 617.1 550 6 1167.7 0.8134 0.5196 1.3330 600 620 1756 9 0.0247 0.1962 0.2208 646 9 506.3 1153.2 0.8403 046E9 1.3092 620 640 20593 0.0260 0.1543 0.1602 679.1 454.6 1153.7 0.8666 0 4134 1.2621 640 l
660 23E5.7 0.0277 0.1166 0.l u 3 714.9 392.1 1107.0 0 8995 0.3502 1.2498 660 680 270E.6 0.0304 0.0808 0.1112 75E 5 310.1 1068.5 0.93E5 0.2720 1.20B6 680 700 3094.3 0.0366 0.0386 0.0752 E22 4 172.7 995.2 0.9901 0.1490 1.1390 700 s
705.5 3208.2 0.0505
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f = ma v = s/t
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w= mg s=vt+ 1/2 c.:2
U E = mc KE = 1/2 mv a = (Vf - v )/t A = 2n A, g e-11
g PE = mgh V =
V + at w = 6/t x = en2/t)pp = 0.692/:
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NPSH = P.
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'l/2eff = [(+'1/2)(.'b) '
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in sat
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b ma oAV AE = 931 am I = I e-Ex o
0 = mCpo 0 = UAch I = I e-WX o
Pwr = W ah f
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o TVL = 1.3/u-P = P 10sur(t)
g HVL = -0. 693/u p = p e /,i t
o SUR = 26.06/T SCR = 5/(1 - K,ff)
CR = S/(1 - Keffx)
x SUR = 26o / t = + (s - c)T CR)(1. gdfi) = CR (1 - kdf2)
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T = ( t =/c ) + [(e. c )/[p )
M, jf()
geff), gg,j;p c 7 = 1/(
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j H = (1 - Keffo'/(1. K eff1'
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SDM = (1 - K
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l e-f)/Keff o = (Kgf-I}/Kgf = t.K,ff/K l' * IC' 58 0"d5
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P = (:eV)/(2 x 10 0)
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NPSH = Static heac - h1-P R/hr = 6 CE/d2 (feet';
3n Water Parameters Miscellaneous Conversions I 9E
= 8.345 1bm.
I g a.}. = :. 76,t i t e r s I curie = 3.7 x 1CIC
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cps I sc = 2.21 ID:
i ft#
7.45 sa!.
1.nb=2.itx 102
=
E af nr
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1 n. = 3.41 x 106 g:gjn7 Density = 62.4 lom/ft-Density = 1 ;m/c J
lin = 2.Et crr.
Heat of vapori:atier. = 970 B:u/'bt
- F = 9/P; * 32
" eat of f usion = 14: E:c/lbe at = 5/9 <*r.32's IA m= 14.7;si= H..: in. Hg.
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ANSWER 1.01 (2.5)
e, increase (0.5)
With the reactor vessel level at normal (normal (1.0)
level during operation), natural circulation is retarded by the steam separator i
b.
Any three of the below answe rs (1.0)
differential p res s u re across core plate i
Jet pump flow Ve rre / cha '" A"e Map troda hr 1T=.p.
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Vessel skin temperature g' u / f,4 r u
core t empe ra t u re vessel pressure References Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow (S.G.) pgs. 8-55 6 56 objectives 10-4 and 5, pg 8-4 K/A Thermodynamics, K293008 Thermal Hydraulics K. l. 36 De s c. means op. can det. natural circ. (3.1)
K.1.37 Desc. means op. can enhance natural cire. (3.2)
ANSWER 1.02 (3 0)
a.
Further from cavitation (0 5)
As water level increases, the static head of water increases which increases NPSH (0. 5)
b.
Further from caviation (0.5)
Water entering the reactor is coole r which means the water is further from the saturation temp.
(0 5)
c.
closer to cavitation (0.5)
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l As pump speed increases, the pressure in the eye of the impeller decreases, bringing it closer to cavitation (0.5)
(alternate answer further from cavitation, increase in recirc.
flow, increases F.W.
Flow, increases s ubcool i ng)
References Heat Transfer and Fl ui d Flow (S.G) 6-77a objectives 10-8 and 9, pg 6-3 K/A Thermodynamics 293006 Fluid Statics K 1.10 Define NPSH (2.7)
K 1.09 Define cavitation (2.8)
K/A Component 291004 Pumps Kl.01 Identification symptoms and consequences of cavi tat ion (3 2)
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l The *ime at which the SDM was measured was near peak l
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Xenon (Gr5)
l SDM will [IcNease over the next 20 hours2.314815e-4 days <br />0.00556 hours <br />3.306878e-5 weeks <br />7.61e-6 months <br /> (CCkf)
Xenon is past its peak thus it is decaying.
'Since peak Xenon react,ivity is greater than two pe/ N8c= 8 3et
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percent, the SDM will go to zero (The reactor will) N A6tuxdd ggo critical)
(1.0)
I References Reactor Theory (S.G) pgs 1-36, 6-11 objectives 5-1 and 5 pg 1-3: 2-5 pg 6-2 K/A Reac*or Theory 292002 N-utron Life Cycle K 1.10 Define shutdown margin (3.2)
K/A Reactor Theory 292006 Fission Product Poisons K 1.107 Xenon "ollowing a Scram-State Effect on operation (3.2)
K/A APE 295015 incomplete Scram AK 1.01 Shutdown Margin (3.6)
AK 1.03 Reactivity Effects (3.8)
l ANSWER 1.04 (2.5)
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RX PRESS LOOP TEMP PRESSURE READINGS
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9: 00 t.490*F 621 PSIA 580 PSIA
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% 475'F 540 PSIA 480 PSIA
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9:;0 N 460*F 467 PSIA 425 PSIA NOTE: Above calculation (1.0)
The wide range RX Press instrumentation is not calibrated properly (0.5)
i The pressure r e a d i r.g s should be above the eq ui va l e n t saturated pressure readings for the recirc. loop (water in recire.
)
loop is subcooled)
(1.0)
i NOTE:
same conclusion can be reached by converting wide range pressure readings to temperature.
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Keferences Heat Transfer end Fluid Flow (S.G) Chapter 3 objective 13 pg 3-2 K/A Thernedynamics 293003 Steam K 1.23 Use saturtted steam tables (2.8)
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ANSWER I.05 (1.5)
a.
(pump will eventually add enough heat to the fluid)
to cause cavitation (0.4) and pump internal damage (caused by insufficient cooling)
(0.4)
b.
pressure will build up (an d e ven t ua l l y rupture (0. 7)
the p i pe) (Not in Lesson Plan)
References Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow pg 6-108 K/A Component 291004 Pumps
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K 1.18 Consequen:es of operating a positive l
displacement pump against a closed
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ANSWER 1.06 (2.0)
a.
Increase (0.5)
Due to collapse of voids from the p res s ure spike (0.5)
b.
Increase (0.5)
Due to decrease in moderator temperature (or increase in density)
(0.5)
References Reactor Theory (S.G) pgs 4-9 and 4-16 Objectives 1.5 and 3.6 pgs 4-2 and 4-3 K/A System 239001 Main and Reheat Steam System A 1.10 Ability to predict changes in parameters associated with operating the Main Steam System controls including Reactor Power (3.8)
K/A System 259001 Reactor Feedwater System K3.12 Knowledge of the effect that a malfunction of the Reactor Feedwater System will have on Reactor Power ( 3. 8)
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I a.
Decrease (0. 5)
b.
Increase (0.5)
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c.
I-C ec re4 5 C (0.5)
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Reactor Theory (S.G) pgs 5-12a, 5-13a, 5-18a
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K/A System 201003 Control Rod and Drive Mechanism K 5.06 How control rod worth varies with moderator l
temperature and voids K/A REACTOR THEORY 292005 Control Rods K 1.09 Explain di rec t ion of change in the magnitude of CRW for a change in control rod density (2.5)
ANSWER 1.08 (2 5)
P exp (t/ Tau)
P 1 watt exp (900/60)
=
=
o = 3.27 MW (1.0)
l NO (0.5)
Moderator coefficient (or increase in Moderator temp)
would lengthen the period or heating range has been reached y : 5,,a PoM b g g,,,,,, y /. e -r.
(1.0)
References 6~<'""
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K 1.13 Explain characteristics to look for when the POAH is reached (3.8)
K/A REACTOR THEORY 292003 Reactor Kinetics and Neutron Sources i
K1.08 Solve problems for power changes and period (2.7)
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ANSWER 1.09 (3.0)
a.
indicated water level increases (0.5)
Due to increased voiding in the core and decreased suction in the annulus (either one or both are acceptable)
(1.0)
b.
decreases (0.5)
(The t i me constants of the fuel will cause)
(1.0)
l thermal power to lag behind the neutron flux and
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core flow decay and the mismatch between reactor I
power and recirculation flow results in a decrease y s,ge w a L:; a r w --p a : ::- ! ;/ : ^ ^
l in CPR y;-.,,,, ~
gg 7_ z: 5, = - = jul'
- =d ; 'y :'~ h;
.ss N References l
Miscellaneous Training Ma te ri a l pg TAl-5 Objective 1.a og TAl-1 l
K/A APE 295001 Partial Loss of Forced Core Flow Circulation l
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AKl.03 Knowledge of the operational implications of partial loss of forced core flow circulation
to thermai limits (3.6)
i AK2.03 Knowledge of the interrelations between I
partial loss of forced core flow circulation and reactor wa te r level (3.6)
K/A Thermodynamics 293009 Core Thermal Limi ts Kl.23 Describe the effects of mass flow on critical power (2.2)
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ANSWER 1.10 (2.25)
a.
The count rate, thus the nectron level doubles (0.75)
since count rate is directly proportional to source strength.
NOTE:
use of CR = S/(1-k-
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effective) to jus t i fy answer is acceptable.
b.
The case when K-e f f e c t i ve 0.995 will take
=
longer to reach equilibrium ( 0 -. 5 )
I It takes longer to reach a new steady state beca us e of the increased n umbe r o f generations
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which exist with the increased population. (1.0)
i References
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Reactor Theory (S.G) pgs 3-8a, 3-9 a, and 7-8 Objectives 1.3 pg 3-3 and 1.5 pg 7-2 K/A REACTOR THEORY: 292008 Ope ra t i ona l Physics
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Kl.04 Relate the concept of subc ri ti cal mul t i-plication to predi cted count rate and period response for Control Rod withdrawal during
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the approach to critical.
(3 3)
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Kl.05 Explain characteristics to be observed when i
the reactor is very close to critical.
(4. 3)
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ANSWER 1.11 (2.25)
a.
TRUE (0.75)
l b.
TRUE (0. 7 5)
c.
FALSE (0.3)
Reactor power drops very fast (prompt drop)
and eventually follows a negative eighty second period.
(0.45)
References Reactor Theory (S.G) pgs 3-36a, 6-10a and 7-22a Objectives 4.4 & 5.6 pg 3-4, 2.5.3 pg 6-2, 7.2 pg 7-4 K/A Reactor Theory 292003 Reactor Kinetics and Neutron Sources Kl.06 Explain the effect of delayed neutrons on re ac to r period (3.7)
K/A Reactor Theory 292006 Fission Product Poisons Kl.06 State the effect on reactor operations of maneuvering Xenon (2.6)
K/A Reactor Theory 292008 Reactor Operational Physics Kl.25 Explain the shape of a curve of reactor power ve rs us time after a scram.
(2.8)
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ANSWER 2.01 (3.0)
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The diesel would shutdown (0.5)
l if pressure drops too low (less than 40 psi),
a pressure switch at the uppermost bearing (no. 13) sends a signal to shutdown the diesel.
(0.5)
b.
The D.G.
would speed up (0.5)
until the mechanical governor takes over speed control (0.5)
c.
Engine would start (0.5)
The A.C.
powered pre-lube pump is not req ui red for en e rne r g e n c y start.
(0.5)
References System Reference Text, Book 2,
Diesei Generator pgs 11-1, 5-2 and 28-1 Objectives System Student Guides and Objectives,
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2, 9,
16, 22 and 25 K/A System 264000 Emergency Generators K6.03 Knowledge of the effect that a loss or malfunction will have on the D.G.
of lube oil pumps l
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a.
Any two of the below (0 5 each)
by resetting timer logic (both timers)
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pull fuses on logic bus by securing RHR and CS pumps or less than 150 psi discharge press ure from ECCS pumps (NOTE:
Student Guide does not agree with Lesson plan and Logic Diagram)
b.
to allow HPCI to restore water level before relief valves are actuated (0.5)
c.
50 psi (check if this is between vessel and containment)
(0.5)
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FALSE (will not respond to manual control in the control room)
(0.5)
References System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 3, ADS pgs L G 4, 5 and 6 Objectives 6, 11 and 14 pg L
K/A System 218000 Automatic Depressurization System K1.05 Knowledge of cause-effect relationships between ADS and the remote shutdown systen (3 9)
K4.03 Knowledge of ADS design features of ADS logic control (3.9)
A1.04 Ability to predict changes in parameters associa ted wi th ope rat ing ADS including Reactor P res s ure (4.1)
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ROBINSON ANSWER 2.03 (2.5)
a.
"A" Recirc loop (on the pump suction side)
(0.25)
bottom of the reactor vessel (0. 2 5)
b.
Non-regenerative heat exchanger (0.25)
RWCU recirc. pump seals (0.25)
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Low reactor water level (0 3);
+9 inches (0.2)
NRHX high outlet temperature (0.3); 140*F (0.2)
i High Flow at System inlet (0. 3) ; 300 percent rated l
flow (0.2)
References System Student G ui des and Objectives, RWCU System pgs LG 3,4 and 13 and Figure i Objectives 3, 10 and 22-8 pgs 4 and 5 K/A System 204000 RWCU System Kl.01 Knowledge of the physical connections between RWCU and the reactor vessel (3.1)
K6.01 Knowledge of the effect that a loss of component cooling water system will have on RWCU (3.1)
K4.04 Knowledge of RWCU system interlocks which provide for system isolaton (3 5)
ANSWER 2.04 (2.0)
a.
110 psi jockey pump starts (0.34)
95 psi elect ri c motor driven fi re pump starts (0.33)
85 psi diesel d ri ve n fire pump starts (0 33)
b.
System is supplied by the public water lead in line (0.5)
can be boosted to 125 psi by a fire truck (at PNPS site)
(0.5)
References System Reference Texts, Fi re Protection Water System pgs 1-1 and 2-1 System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 4, Fire Protection System, objectives 7 and 9 pg 3 (
K/A Sys tem 286000 Fi re Protection System K4.01 Knowledge of Fire Protection System design features which provide adequate supply of water (3.4)
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ANSWER 2.05 (2.5)
a.
indicated steam flow decreases (0.5)
Nozzles (Restrictors) which measure steam flow are located downstream of SRV's (1.0)
b.
air accumulator (connected between air supply
check valve and the valve control unit)
(0.5)
s p r i n g'
force (0.5)
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h.p w de &p o p ht R P.S References System Student Guides and Objectives, Main Steam System, pgs LG-7 and 15 and Figure 1
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Objectives 18C, 19 and 20 pg 5 K/A System 239001 Main and Reheat Steam System
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K6 Knowledge of the effect that a malfunction of the following will have on the Main Steam System K6.02 Plant Air Systems (3.2)
K6.04 Rellef Valve Operability (3.4)
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ROBINSON ANSWER 2.06 (3.0)
a.
Keeps LPCI system full (to te,ure a vai l ab i li ty Immediately upon initiation)
(0 34)
I Flushes the RHR pumps and piping prior to lineup for shutdown cooling (0 33)
Provides torus makeup water (0.33)
b.
(Check at Facility)
Valves 50 and 47 close (0.4)
All pumps trip (0.4)
Valves 16A and B locked open (for 1 minute)
(0.4)
I Valves 29A and B (injection valves) close (0.4)
(LPCI Loop selection selects Loop B)
Loop # discharge valve closes and recirc.
pump motor tripped if running (0.4)
References
System Student G ui des and Objectives, Book 3, RHR f
System pgs LG 10, 14, 15, 21 and Figures 3 and 4 J
I Objectives 2,
3, 8,
10 and 14 pg 4 K/A System 203000 RHR/LPCI Mode J
Kl.14 Knowledge of cause effect relationships between LPCI and Shutdown Cooling System (3.6)
K4.11 Knowledge of LDCI interlocks and loop selection logic (4.0)
Kl.01 Knowledge of physical connection LPCI l
and Condensate Transfer System (2.8)
l K1.04 Knowledge of physical connection LPCI and Keep Fill System (3 3)
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ANSWERS -- PILGRIM-87/5/26 -
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ROBINSON ANSWER 2.07 (3.0)
a.
The third switch interrupts instrument air to
_,4,,,y,jl.0)
the bleeder trip valve"and spill valve wher.
heater water level reaches the very high level
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setpoint.
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b. ILow NPSH shuts both coarse and fine reject valves (0.75)
if low NPSH signal does not clear within (0.75)
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- _ 60 sec, a feedwater pump is tripped
{Which feedwater pump tripped is determined by the RFP tripping ci rcui t (0.5)
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References w
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%g pap,,,, y 6.y b p,v 4 4 "' M System Student Guide and Objectives, Book 2, Condensate and Feedwater Systems pgs LG 17, 18 and
Objectives 23, 27 and 55 K/A System 259001 Reactor Feedwater System K4 Knowledge of Reactor Fe6dwater System design and interlocks which provide for:
K4.01 Feedwater heating (2. 8)
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Kk.05 RFP protection (2.7)
A3.10 Ability to monitor automeric operations l
of the reactor feedwater system including pump trips (3.4)
ANSWER 2.08 (2.0)
a.
control rod bydraulic system (0.5)
b.
increase in cavity number 2 pressure (to the same as number 1 about 1000 psi)
(0.75)
increase in seal cavity temperature (0.75)
(either 1 or 2)
p, en. e va.",,, h e k *r e N 'f"'fA#W References System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 2,
Recirculation System pgs LG-4 and 27 Objectives 16, 17, 18, and 25e pgs 5 and 6 K/A System 202001 Recirculation System K4.04 Knowledge of Reci rc ul a t ion System l
design and controlled seal flow (3.0)
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ANSWER 2.09 (2.5)
a.
They limit the dy nami c wa t e r level in the downcomers (to two feet or less)
(0,5)
They prevent exceeding the drywell external design pressure (of 2 psig)
(0,5)
Any H a b.
excessive sump pump operation Dry c # * O lef4 d**. (0.5)
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(kw abrupt change in drywell h umi di ty ^ * * * d'1kil /% elfp (0.5)
higher than normal drywell radiation Eko,e pu p sur /e.hp. (0.5)
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References
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System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 4, Primary Containment System pg LG-14 and 57 Objectives 5 and 39 pgs 5 and 6 K/A System 223001 Primary Containment System K5.01 Knowledge of the operational application of the vaccum breaker / relief operation to the Primary Containment System (3.1)
A1.10 Ability to predict changes in parameters associated with operating the P ri ma ry Containment System including the d rvwe l l leak detection system (3.4)
ANSWER 2.10 (2.0)
/S a.
CST level reaches J3rinches (0.5)
pool level rises to 5 inches (0 5)
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b.
FALSE (will restart when pressure is restored)
(0.5)
TRUE (CAF)
(0.5)
i References System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 3, HPCI pgs LG8 and 23 Objectives 12b and d K/A System 206000 HPCI System K4 Knowledge of HPCI design features and or interlocks which provide for the following K4.03 Resetting turbine trips (4.2)
K4.04 Resetting system isolation (4.0)
K6 Knowledge of the effect that a loss of or malfunction of the following will have or HPCI K6.04 Condensate storage tank level (3.5)
K6.05 Suppression pool level (3.5)
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ANSWER 3 01 (3.0)
a.
At leas t two LPRM detectors per level (0. 5)
At least eleven detectors (total)
(0,5)
6.
NO (at least a rod block depending on (0. 5)
value of FRP/MFLPD)
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(1.0)
MF PD (Maximum FRP/MFLPD can be is onej 90.5 which is less than 0.58 x 0 7 + 50
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References System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 3, Neutron Monitoring Systems pgs LG-13 and 19 Objectives 6 pg 4 (NO objectives found for parts b and c)
K/A System 215005 AFRM/LPRM Kl.04 Knowledge of the cause effect relationships between APRM and LPRM channels (3.6)
l K4.01 Knowledge of APRM design features and interlocks which provide rod withdrawal blocks (3.7)
l A1.04 Ability to predict parameters associated with APRM's Scram and red block t ri p setpoints.
(4.1)
ANSWER 3 02 (2 0)
a.
i reactor scrams immediately on receiving two (0.75)
low-low water level signals in one channel il recirculation pump does not trip because (0.75)
there is a nine-second delay built into the trip circuit.
b.
TRUE (0.5)
References System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 3, RPS and ATWS Systems pgs LG 15 and 16 Objectives 21 and 22 K/A System 212000 Re a c to r Protection System K4.0.1 Knowledge of RPS design and interlocks which provide for system redundancy and reliability (3.4)
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R0BINSON ANSWER 3.03 (2.0)
a.
N o r, e (0,5)
l The IRM's would indicate 20 on Range 3; 0-40 scale (0.5)
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An IRM upscale trip (rod block) would occur (0.5)
IRM would read 110 on the 0-125 scale (0. 5)
References System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 3, Neutron Monitoring System pg LG-22 and 32 Objectives 17 K/A Components, 291002 Sensors, Detectors K 1.20 Neutron Monitoring Units (3.2)
ANSWER 3.04 (2.5)
a.
i no t ri p (0. 5)
it ws. 49 (0.5)
lii trip (0.5)
b.
Standby Gas Treatment starts (0.5)
Reactor Building Ventilation isolates (0. 5)
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- t s e t J, s or h pp.ed
References t
l System Guides and Objectives, Book 3 l
Process Radiation Monitoring System pg LG-7 Objectives 2f, and 14c pgs 3 and 4 K/A System 272000 Radiation Monitoring System 4.02 Knowledge of Radiation Monitoring System de'ign and i nte rlocks whi ch provide auto s
actions to contain the radioactive release in the event that the p re de te rmi ned release rates are exceeded (3.7)
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Speed Limi te r 1 Recire, discharge valve less than 90% open or (0.75)
Feedwater Flow is 20% of rated Maximum pump speed is 28% of rated Speed Limiter 2
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All three RFP's are not operating and reactor (0.75)
i water level is 19 inches or less Recirc. pump speed is limited to less than 65%
b.
(Any three) (0.5 pts. each)
M-G set drive motor bus undervoltage (80% of on bus A-3 or A-4 rated voltage)
Lube oil high-high temp ( 210 * F)
Lube oil low pressure (6 sec. delay) (30 psig)
Generator Bus Lockout Relay trips Re f e re nces System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 2,
Re ci rcul a t i on Eystem pgs LG-10 and 26 Objectives 13c, 26d, 31a and b pgs 4, 5 and 6 K/A System 202001 Re ci rcul a t ion System Kk.16 Knowledge of recirc. system interlocks (3.3)
which provide for recirc. pump runback K6.06 Knowledge of the effect that a loss of (3 1)
recirc. system M-G set has on the recir, system i
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ROBINSON ANSWEh 3.06 (2.5)
Total steam flow would indicate 75 percent while (0.5)
actual steam flow would remain at 100 percent The FWL control system would reduce feedwater (0. 5)
l according to the change in indicated steam flow Level will begin to decrease and a level error signal (0,5)
will be generated Feedwater flow will increase back to the 100 percent (0.5)
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level to bring level back near normal Final level will be established somewhat lower than (0. 5)
the original error (level error signal is equal but
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opposite to flow error signal)
Reference System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 2 I
Condensate and Feedwater System pgs LG-26, 27 and 45 Objectives 42, 43, 44, 84 pgs 7 and 9 K/A Compenent 291002 Sensors / Detectors Kl.08 Level Modes of Fe ' l ure (3 3)
l K/A System 216000 Nuclear Boiler Instrumentation Kl.12 Knowledge of cause effect relationships between Nuclear Boiler Instrumentation and the re a cto r water level control system (3.6)
ANSWER 3.07 (3.0)
a.
i energized (0.5)
il 125 v D.C.
Station Battery (0.5)
111 check valve installed around one valve (0.5)
to prevent a valve f ail ure inhibiting the desired scram action g r v s a d rf u,J.
s ( e l. uJ 4, n )
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off gas system radiation monitors (0. 5)
main steam line radiation monitors (0.5)
References System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 3, RPS and ATWS Systems pgs LG-7 and 25 and Figure 1 Objectives 3,4, 10 and 19 pg 4 K/A System 212000 Reactor Protection System Kl.05 Knowledge of cause effect relationship l
between RPS and Process Radiation Monitoring j
Systems (3.3)
l K3.06 Knowledge of effect that loss or malfunction
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ROBINSON ANSWER 3.08 (2.0)
a.
Any TIP detector not in its shield chamber is (0.5)
transferred automatically to manual re ve rs e When the detector is i r, its shleid chamber (as (0. 5)
indicated by the chamber switch) the associated valve closes b.
A shear valve (outs i de the containment) is (1.0)
activated by a keylock switch on the valve control
. monitor References System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 3, Neutron Monitoring System pgs LG 18, 19 and 20 O b j e c t i v'e s 1, 27 and 28 pgs 4 and 5 K/A System 215001 TlP Kl.05 Knowledge of ca use effect relationship between TIP and PCIS (3 3)
A2.07 Ability to predict the impact of failure to retract during acc; dent conditions on T!P (3.4)
ANSWER 3 09 (2.0)
A rod block is initiated if SRM channel detects less than 100 CPS (0.5)
and its detector is not full inserted (o,3)
The rod block is bypassed if the mode switch is in RUN (0 34)-
The associated IRM range switches are of range 3 or above (0 33)
the channel is bypassed (0.33)
References System Student G ui des and Objectives, Book 3, Neutron Mon i to ri ng System, pg LG 5 Objectives 14 and 15 pg. 4 K/A System 215004 SRM System Kl.03 Kr.owledge of the ca us e effect ral a t i ons hi ps between SRMs and Reactor Manual Control (3.4)
K4.01 Knowledge of SRM system interlocks which provide rod withdrawal blocks (3.7)
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ROBINSON ANSWER 3.10 (3.0)
a.
generator lockout (0. 5)
r,4.f-opei,,it of turbine lockout (0.5)
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opening a b re ak e r under these conditions will (1.0)
draw an arc between the breaker contacts causing pitting and other damage to the b reake r contacts c.
TRUE (0. 5)
References System Student Guides and Objectives, Book 1,
AC Electrical Di s t ri b ut ion pgs LG 6, 9 and 15 Objectives 7, 11. and 21 K/A System 262001 A.C.
Electrical Distribution K/4 Knowledge of AC Electrical Distribution K4.03 Design features and interlocks between automatic bus transfer and breakers ( 3.,1 )
K4.04 Redundant power sources to vital buses (3.6)
K/A Component 291008 Breakers, Relays and Disconnects Kl.08 Effects of closing breakers with too much load (3.4)
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ROBINSON ANSWER 4.01 (3.0)
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observing discernible response of nuclear (0.35)
instrumentation when withdrawing control rods performing a coupling check when the rods is at (0.4)
full out position 48 p,LM ce co-ph et cire-c.
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when the reactor is critical or (0.4)
when the reactor water temperature is above 212*F (0.35)
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All manual co nt a i sime n t isolation valves on lines (0. 5)
connected to the RCS or containment not required to be open during accident conditions are closed.
At least one door in each airlock is closed and sealed (0 5)
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References Proc. No. 2.1.1 Start up from shutdown pg 2.! l-4 System Stedent Guides and Objectives, Book 4, Primary Containment System pg LG-49 Objective 10 pg 5 K/A Systen 223001 Frimary Containment S y s t e:n and Auxiliaries System Gene ri c 10 Abil:ty to explain and apply all system l imi ts and precautions (3.2)
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a.
One operator stays in the 23' elevation kv (0.25)
switch gear area One ope ra to r goes to the 37' switch gear a re a (0.25)
The CR0 goes to the RPS MG Set Room (0. 2 5)
Op. Supervisor goes to Inst. Rack 2205 or 2206 (0.25)
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Open the breakers to the APRM's at the RPS (1.0)
power panels (0.5)
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two RFPs when the scram occurs one RFP when level i n d i, c a t i o n starts to increase (0.5)
" a i ff. do rec H ~ ~ F 'f-lo se pu su <
Reference Procedure 2.4.143 Shutdown from Outside Control Room Due to inhabitability of Control Room pg 2. 4.14 - 3-7 a n d 8 K/A APE 295016 Control Room Abandonment System Gene ri c 10 Ability to perform aithout re f e re nce to procedures those actior5 * hat req ui re immediate operation of system cc mponer ts
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Lost (0.2$
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Not lost ( 0. h)
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References Procedure 5 3 12 Loss of Essential Bus D-5 pg 2 L* stem S t u d e r. t Guides and Objectives, Book 1,
DO Electrical Distribution System pg LG-10 and Figure 1 Objectives 3 and 6 pg 3 K/A APE 295004 Partial or Complete Loss of D.C.
Power AK2 Knowledge of the i n t e r r e 'l a t i o n between partial l
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Low Reactor Water Level (0.4)
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RFVE Rad Monitor High Radiation (0.4)
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RFVE Red Monitor downscale (0.4)
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Ve ri f y relays (on Panels 170/171) for closure (0.9)
of containment a tmos phe ri c control system isolation valves are energized.
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K/A EPE 295033 High Secondary Containment Area Radiation Levels System Generic 7 Ability to explain and apply all system limits and p re ca u t i ons (3.6)
System 290001 Secondary Containment I
A.301 Ability to monitor a utoma t i c ope ra t ions of the Secondary Containment incl udi ng s econdary containment isolation (3 9)
ANSWER 4.05 (2.5)
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F're Brigade Chief (0.5)
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Fire Brigade Chief (0.5)
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Watch Officer (0.5)
d.
Low Density fire fighting extinguisher foam (0. 5)
water fog or spray from a fire hose (0.5)
References Procedure 5.5.1 General Fi re Procedure pgs 5.5.1-2 and 3 Procedure 5.5.2 Special Fi re Procedure pg 5.5.2-3 K/A Plant Wide Ge ne ri cs 294001 Kl.16 Knowledge of facility protection requirements including fire brigade and portable fire-fighting equipment usage
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Posted with the words " CAUTION HIGH RADIATION AREA" (0.34)
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Lorked when not occupied (or when access is not (0.33)
controlled)
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YES if for that quarter less than a dose ra te of (1.0)
200 mrem had been received (1250-1050)
or i f 5 (N-18) requirements f ul filled along wi th a NRC Form-4 available c.
Mus t be authorized for an exposure upgrade (CAF)
(0.5)
and must satisfy 5(N-18) and NRC Form-4 req ui re-ments previous exposure for the quarter exceeds (0.5)
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a.
A condition e xi s t s wh i ch REQUIRES reactor scram and reactor power is cbove 3%
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or power cannot be determined (0.5)
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or all control rods a re rot inserted (0. 5)
past position 04 b.
For selected rods the porition indicator will (0. 5)
provide (in digital di s play) the actual poaition.
(A value greater than 04 Indicates incomplete insertion)
Indication lamps " Rods Fully inserted (Green)
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Control rod drift alarm annunciate (0. 5)
Red " Rod Dri f t" indicating lamps will indicate the s peci fi c control rod
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I Power above APRM Downscale or unknown EK 2.06 Knowledge of the interrelations between scram condition unknown and CRD mechanism (3.5)
System Generic 11.
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80 deg F (0. 5)
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If 90 deg F is exceeded, HPCI testing must be (0.5)
stopped c.
110 deg F (0.5)
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E0P-4, Primary Containment Control Temperature (0.5)
Enter as soon as it was di s cove re d s uppres s i on (0.5)
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System Generic 11 Ability to recognize a b r.o r ma l indications for system ope ra t i ng pa rame t e rs which are entry-level conditions for emergency and abnormal ope ra t i ng procedures (4.4)
K/A System 223001 Primary Containment System and Auxilaries System Generic 1 Knowledge of operator responsibilities during all modes of operation (3.8)
ANSWER 4.09 (1.5)
abberant initiations (0 75)
continued operation beyond automatic t ri p points (0.75)
References Miscellaneous Training Material, E0P Cautions pg B5-2 Procedure E0P-01, RPV Control, Level and Pressure K/A 295009 Low Reactor Vater Level System Gene ri c 12 Ability to utilize symptom based procedures (3.8)
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When any LPRM string has two or more LPRM's (1.0)
reading 110% or greater References Procedure 2.4.13 Unexplained Rapid increase in Reactor Power pg 2.4.13-2 K/A APE 295006 SCRAM System Ge ne ri c 10 Ability to perform without reference to procedures those actions that req ui re immediate operation of system components or controls (4.1)
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ATTACHMENT 2 Facility Comments and NRC Resolutions of Comments on Written Examinations The following represents the facility comments and the NRC resolution to those comments made as a result of the current examination review policy.
Only those comments resulting.in significant changes to the master answer key, or those that were "not accepted" by the NRC, are listed and explained below.
i Comments made that were insignificant in nature and resolved to the satisfac-tion of both the examiner and the licensee during the post examination review are not listed, i.e.: typo errors, relative acceptable terms, minor set point-changes.
R0 EXAMINATION Question 1.01b.
FACILITY COMMENTS Request consideration for the following alternate answers:
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Vessel drain line temperature 2)
Moderator temperature 3)
Recirculation pump suction temperature (it is the only direct indication available for moderator temperature.)
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Reactor pressure 5)
Vessel level REFERENCE PNPS Procedure 2.4.24, page 2, Procedure 2.4.25, page 2 and Procedure 2.1.7, page 4.
NRC RESOLUTION Comments Partially Accepted.
Recirculation pump suction temperature is not acceptable since pumps are not running.
Therefore this temperature is not indicative of reactor water tem-perature.
These alternate answers are not contained in the material referenced for development of this question.
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The answer key requires the candidate to state that the reduction in xenon con-centration is enough to cause shutdown margin (SDM) to go to zero without being given a graph of xenon concentration with respect to time.
As stated on page 6-13 of the Reactor Theory Reference Text, xenon concentration changes over core life due to the difference in xenon fission yields for U-235 and Pu-239. Without a graph of xenon concentration verses time it would be dif-ficult for the candidate to determine that at " time equals 20 hours2.314815e-4 days <br />0.00556 hours <br />3.306878e-5 weeks <br />7.61e-6 months <br />" 2 percent reactivity has been added by xenon decay resulting in a SDM of zero.
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REFERENCE PNPS Reference Text on Reactor Theory, Page 6-13.
I NRC RESOLUTION Comment Accepted.
Question 1.07c.
FACILITY COMMENTS Answer key states that Control Rod Worth would " increase" if core void fraction increases. It is our position that control rod worth will " decrease" as core void fraction increases.
The correct response for part
"c" should be
" decrease".
REFERENCE PNPS Reference Text on Reactor Theory, page 5-13.
NRC RESOLUTION Comment Accepted.
Question 1.08 FACILITY COMMENTS
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This corresponds to a thermal power level between 2.0 MW and 20 MW at Pilgrim.
Since the power calculated in the first part falls between 2 and 20 MW, the i
students may have concluded that the point of adding heat (P0AH), was or was not reached.
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R !ERENCE PNPS Referance Text on Reactor Theory, page #7-10.
NRC RESOLUTION Comment Accepted.
Question 2.03a.
FACILITY COMMENTS Recuest that " suction side of pump" be placed in parenthesis, and not required for full credit.
I NRC RESOLUTION Comment Accepted.
Question 2;0Sb.
FACILITY COMMENTS Question may lead students to state other ways by which he may clo;a the MSIVs:
e.g. - control switch to close
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NRC RESOLUTION Comment Accepted.
Question 2.065.
FACII.ITY COMMENTS Last item should read " Loop B discharge valves closes..." vice " Loop A dis-charge valve.." Loop B is selected for injection if neither recirculation loop is brot'n.
REFERENCE PNPS RHR Reference text page 13.
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Students may use the term " extraction valve" interchangeably with " bleeder trip valve".
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"b" would apply.)
REFERENCE PNPS Condensate and Feedwater Reference text, pages 16 and 17 l
PNPS Procedure 2.2.96 page 13.
NRC RESOLU110N Comments Accepted.
Terminology used in question development was based or, facility reference material.
i Question 2.08b.
J FACILITY COMMENTS As alternate control room indications of a failed seal, please consider the following:
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FACILITY COMMENTS a.
In addition to " exceeding drywell external design pressure", please con-sider " preventing excessive drywell vacuum".
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For indication of a leak inside the drywell, request consideration of the following additional answers:
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NRC RESOLUTION Comment Accepted.
Part b. additional answers are not included in the facility l
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i Question 2.10a.
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FACILITY COMMENTS Answer could be either True or False.
If a flow converter fails downscale a half scram will occur if reactor power is greater than 62%.
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Part c.
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Question 3.04 FACILITY COMMENTS a.
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RFVE trip logic is "one out of two twice," with Channels A and C in one trip system and Channels B and D in the other trip system.
A high radiation signal must be generated in both trip systems to get a trip.
The correct answer to a.ii. should be "no trip".
b.
Request consideration for the following alternate answer:
" Secondary Containment Isolation System is tripped (isolates reactor l
building ventilation and Primary Containment Atmosphere Control
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Secondary Containment System is sometimes referred to as Reactor Building Isolation System (RBIS).
REFERENCE PNPS PRM Student Guide, page LG-7 PNPS Plant Ventilation Systems Student Guide, page LG-7 NRC RESOLUTION Comments Accepted.
Part b. alternate terminology is not provided in facility reference material used for question development.
Question 3.06 FACILITY COMMENTS For first part of answer, request that an explanation of " indicated steam flow" becoming less than " actual steam flow", be considered for full credit, instead of stating the 75% and 100% numbers.
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RPS does supply power to refuel floor ventilation exhaust radiation monitors channels A and B.
The correct answer would include refuel floor ventilation exhaust monitors channels A and B.
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The facility reference material, from which this question was developed, is in error.
Question 3.10a.
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The word verify implies that this is an automatic action that should occur.
Since the operators are responsible for the operator actions on a scram, and verifying transfer of house loads to the Startup Transformers is one of those actions, request that you consider as an additional answer to part "a."
" reactor scram."
Also, request that consideration be given to " simultaneous opening of ACB's 104
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Tripping of these breakers simultaneously trips the Unit Auxiliary Transformer breakers.
Also, "4160 vac bus lockout" is an incorrect answer for part "a.".
This was identified during a program audit. Students were retrained on this during the
"Needs Analysis Phase" of the program, and a Training Material Revision has been completed.
REFERENCE PNPS Procedure 2.1.6, page 3 PNPS AC Electrical Distribution Student Guide, page LG-9 and 10 NRC RESOLUTION Comment Accepted.
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question 4.01a.
FACILITY COMMENTS
I Procedure 2.1.4 (Approach to Critical) is an integral part of rod pull on startup.
Some students may interpret the question as asking the nLe_thod of performing a coupling check and answer per the directions of 2.1.4.
Request this be considered as an alternate answer to 4.01.a.
NRC RESOLUTION Comment Accepted.
Question 4.02 FACILITY COMMENTS a.
The following are common usage terms at PNPS:
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RPS MG Set Room is also referred to as the Vital MG Set Room, or just MG Sets Room.
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The 23' and 37' 4160V switchgear rooms are also referred to as upper and lower switchgear room, or 4160V breaker areas.
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Instrument Racks 2205 and/or 2206 are referred to as the 51' el.
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Request consideration as an alternate answer to "one RFP when level indi-cation starts to increase," a statement which includes "at the direction of the supervisor" REFERENCE PNPS Procedure 2.4.143, page 8 NRC RESOLUTION Comments Accepted.
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Question 4.03
i FACILITY COMMENTS a.
Consider use of terms Normal & Backup chargers for B-14 and B-10.
b. and c. Common terminology at PNPS is to identify DC busses as either 125 VDC Bus A or Bus B, with the use of electrical prints to identify / locate specific leads (Objective 6 of DC Electrical Distribution Student Guide, page 3). Some students, therefore, may fail to identify D-17 as 125 VDC Bus 8.
If these stucients assumed D-17 was 125 VDC Bus A, then their answers should be as vcD ows:
b.
Recirc Pump A would be lost to cause the power decrease c.
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Diesel Generator A lost 2)
Lost 3)
Not Lost 4)
Lost 5)
Not Lost Please consider this as an alternate answer.
REFERENCE PNPS DC Electrical Distribution Student Guide, page LG-12 PNPS DC Electrical Distribution Student Guide, Objectives NRC RESOLUTION Comments Accepted. Grading will be based on which bus was assumed.
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FACILITY COMMENTS Students may have interpreted the question as asking for a list of items to be checked, as is discussed in the discussion section of 2.4.147.
Please consider, as an alternate answer, statements to the effect of checking /
verifying switches in the safe (usually closed) positions and that initiation signals have been reset (the position - closed - of the isolation valves energizes the relays in order for them to be reset).
REFERENCE PNPS Procedure 2.4.147, page 2 NRC RESOLUTION Comment Accepted.
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REFERENCE 10 CF". 20.101 (b)(1)(2)(3)
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The question is based on a specific dose rate and should be answered with that in mind, not answered in a generic (rote) manner.
Question 4.07b.
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Computer printout of rod position (00-7)
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Refuel Mode Select Permissive light illuminated with Mode Switch in Refuel Although these methods are not discussed in E0P-02, they are repeatedly.
stressed as valid methods at PNPS.
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REFERENCE PNPS Reactor Manual Control Reference text, page 7 PNPS Control Rod Drive Student Guide, TP 24 and 28 i
NRC RESOLUTION Comment Accepted.
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