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Exam Rept 50-298/OL-88-01 Administered During Wk of 880215. Exam results:11 of 13 Candidates Administered Test Passed All Portions & Will Be Issued Appropriate License
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Issue date: 03/28/1988
From: Graves D, Pellet J
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APPENDIX U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION IV Operator Licensing Exam Report:

50-298/0L-88-01 Operating License:

DPR-46 Docket No.

50-298 Licensee:

Nebraska Public Power District P.O. Box 499 Columbus, NE 68601 Facility Name: CooperNuclearStation(CNS)

Examination at: Cooper Nuclear Station Chief Examiner:

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D. N. Graves, Examiner, Date' Operator Licensing Section, Division of Reactor Safety c

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Pellet, Chief, Da';e Operator Licensing Section, Division of Reactor Safety Summary NRC Administered Examinations Conducted During the Week of February 15, 1988 (Report 50-298/0L-88-01)

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Results:

NRC administered examinations to 13 candidatos. Eleven (11) candidates passed all portions of the examination and will be issued the appropriate license.

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Persons Examined SR0 M

Total License Examinations:

Pass -

6 5

11 Fail -

1 1

2 2.

Examiners D. Graves, Chief Examiner M. Spencer M. Bishop 3.

Examination Report Performance results for individual examinees are not included in this report as it will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room and these results are not subject to public disclosure.

a.

Examination Review Coment/ Resolution In general, editorial comments or changes made during the examination, or subsequent grading reviews are not addressed by this resolution section. This section reflects resolution of substantive comments made by CNS.

The only comments addressed in this section are those which u re not accepted for incorporation into the examination and/or answer key.

Those comments accepted are incorporated into the master examination key which is included in this report.

Comments may be paraphrased for bre"*;y.

The full text of the comments is attached.

(2.0lb)

"Airborne problem" should be considered an acceptable answer.

The purpose of the condenser is not to prevent high temperatures in the area.

Response

Reject.

High airborne activity does not affect the operation of the RCIC system.

(2.02)

Also accept "perform the appropriate surveillance" since the required answer would be in the surveillance.

Response

Reject.

The candidate must demonstrate sufficient knowledge such that the examiner is convinced the candidate knows flow path and system operation.

. (5.06b)

Also accept Position 10 as acceptable -if accompanied with explanation regarding rod shadowing reducing rod worth at Position 40.

Response

Rej ect. Sufficient information was given in the question for the candidate to determine the core was bottom-peaked and Position 40 was in a region of higher flux than Position 10.

b.

Site Visit Summar (1) At the end of the written examination administration, the facility licensee was provided a copy of the examination and answer key for the purpose of commenting on the examination content validity.

It was explained to the facility licensee that regional policy was to have examination results finalized within 30 days. Thus, a timely response was desired to attain this goal.

(2) At the conclusion of the site visit, the Chief Examiner met with facility representatives to discuss the visit.

The following personnel were present:

NRC Facility D. Graves R. Brungardt R. Bennett J. Dutton l

D. Kuser

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G. Reece J. Surette Mr. Graves opened the meeting by thanking those present for the cooperation received during the site visit and informing those present that current guidelines do not allow the disclosure of preliminary operating examination results. Other items discussed were as follows:

1.

There is no administrative mechanism available to inform the supervisors on shift to know what restrictions apply to the licenses on his shift.

For example, an operator may have a "No Solo" restriction on his license. The supervisor may not be aware of this and allow the operator to be alone in the control rcom under certain plant conditions.

2.

While in the Radwaste Control Room, the examiner observed a i

rigid cardboard tube placed between a valve switch ard a pump switch to hold the pump switch in the START position.

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s 4-When the operator was asked about this, he stated that the pump trips off if the switch is not held in the START

position, c.

Generic Comments No areas of knowledge were identified as being generically weak, d.

Master Examination and Answer Key Master copies'of the CNS license examinations and answer keys are attached.

The facility licensee comments which have been accepted are incorporated into the answer key.

e.

Facility Examination Review Comments The facility licensee comments regarding tiie written examination are attached. Those comments which were not acceptable for incorporation into the examination answer key have been addressed in the resolution section of this report.

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CANDIDATE:

IUSIBUCIl0US_IQ_CeUQlDeIE1 Use separate paper for the answers.

Write answers on one side only.

Staple question sheet on top of the answer sheets.

Points for each question are indicated in parentheses after the question.

The p ass ing grade 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.

% OF CATEGORY

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PRINCIPLES OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT OPERATION, THERMODYNAMICS, HEAT TRANSFER AND FLUID FLOW 25ADQ__ _25 ADD 2.

PLANT DESIGN INCLUDING SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SYSTEMS

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS l

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PROCEDURES - NORMAL, ABNORMAL, EMERGENCY AND RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL I

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Totals Final Grade All work done on this examination is my own.

I have neither given nor received aid.

Candidate's Signature

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QUESTION 1.01 (1.00)

Select the correct word'in parenthesis for each of the following statements concerning subcritical multiplication.

(1.0) c.

The closer the reactor gets to critical, the (SHORTER / LONGER) the wait must be to allow the suberitical neutron density to reach equilibrium given equal positive reactivity insertions, b.

Suberitical count rate is (PROPORTIONAL, INVERSELY PROPORTIONAL) to k-effect've.

ANSWER 1.01 (1.00) a.

Longer (0.5) b.

Proportional (0,5)

REFERENCE CNS Reactor Theory Chapter 3 292008K103 4.1/4.0 292008K103

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QUESTION 1.02 (1.00)

Which of the following best describes the behavior of equilibrium Xenon CONCENTRATION over core life?

(1.0) a.

It decreases because of the increased fuel burn-up b.

It decreases because of the decre'ae in fission yield of Xenon c.

It increases because of the decrease in the delayed neutron fraction d.

It increases because of the increase in thermal flux ANSWER 1.02 (1.00) b (1.0)

REFERENCE CNS Reactor Theory, pg 6-13 292006K114 3.1/3.2 292006K114

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i IBEBdQDIUed10St_BEeI_IBeUSEEB_eUQ_ELU10_ELQW QUESTION 1.03 (1.00)

With the reactor critical at 75 on IRM rango 4,

.od withdrawal is used to increase and stabilize power at 75 on IRM range 6.

RCS temperature is 190 deg F.

Select the statement that correctly describes the position of rods, and reason, after the power is stabilized on range 6.

(1.0) a.

The rods will be further withdrawn on range 6 than on range 4 because more fuel must be exposed to the available neutrons to maintain the higher power level.

b.

The rods will be further withdrawn on range 6 to overcome the power defect.

c.

Tha rod position will be the same.

The outward rod motion needed to achieve a given period equals the inward motion needed to return the period to infinity, d.

The rods will be less withdrawn on range 6 due to the increased delayed neutron population associated with the higher power level.

ANSWER 1.03 (1.00) c (1.0)

REFERENCE CNS Reactor Theory, pg 4-36 292008K108 4.1/4.1 292008K108

...(KA'S) 7 QUESTION 1.04 (1.50)

HOW will the Shutdown Margin (Reactivity Margin) just prior to a refueling j

outage compare with the Shutdown Margin following the refueling?

WHY?

Two (2) reasons required.

(1.5) i

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IUEBdQDXUedICS&_HE6I_IB6USEEB_680_.LUID_EL9W ANSWER 1.04 (1.50)

SOM prior to the outage will be larger (0.5) due to f iss ion produc+

poisoning (0.5) and fuel depletion (0.5).

REFERENCE 140TM-TH-4.11-0, Shutdown Margin, pg 5 CNS Reactor Theory, pg 1-35 and 36 K/A 299602 K1.14 2.6/2.9 292002k.14

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 1.05 (2.00)

Why does core thermal power decrease at a much slower rate than indicated neutron power (2 reasons required) follewing a scram from high power operation?

(2.0)

ANSWER 1.05 (2.00)

Thermal power drops at a slower rate due to decay heat (1.0) and the time delay in getting the previously genere'ed heat out of the fuel pellet into the coolant (1.0).

Also accept residual or sensible heat of the core t.omponents as one answer.

REFFRENCE CNS Reactor Theory, pg 7-22 292008K125 2.8/2.0 292008X130 3.2/3.5 292008K125 292008K130

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IBEBdQ2INed10St_UEeI_IBeOSEEB_eUQ_ELVIQ_ELQW QUESTION 1.06 (3.00) a.

Does the magnitude of the initial levei of source range counts affect the critical rod position? WHY?

(1.0) b.

The reactor is brought critical at 40 on IRM range 2 with the short-est permissible stable positive period allowed by GOP 2.1.1, "Cold Startup."

Heating power is determined to be 40 on range 8 of IRM's.

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1.

What is the doubling time if the period remains constant?

(1.0) 2.

How long will it take for powor to reach the point of adding heat if the period remains constant?

(1.0)

ANSWER 1.06 (3.00) a.

No (0.50).

The critical control rod position is a function of Keff or reactivity of the reactor and is not a function of the source count rate (0.50).

b.

1.

From GOP 2.1.1, shortest permiscible stable period equals 50 sec.(0,5).

= 34.7 seconds. (0.5)

Thus Doubling time equals 50/1.44 2.

40 range 2 is equal to 0.04 on range 8 50 eeconds 0.04 P(t)

= 40 Period P(0)

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P(0) e ^(t/ period)

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0.04 e ^(t/50 sec) 40

=

Time = 345.4 seconds or 5 min. 45 sec (1.0)

(NOTE: Grade method if period is different)

REFERENCE LOTM-TH-4.15-1 CNS Reactor Theory, Chapter 3 292003K108 2.7/2.8 20c108K104 3.3/3.4 292003K103 2920C8K104

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IUE80001NedICSt_UE61_I8eBSEEB_eUD ELUID_ELQW QUESTION 1.07 (2.00)

The reactor is operating at 60% power when recirculation flow is increased to increase power.

State the effect (INCREASE, DECREASE, REMAIN THE SAME) the power iricrease has on each of the following (steady state to steady state conditions',:

(2.0) c.

Void fraction b.

Ooppler reactivity coefficient c.

Total Doppler reactivity d.

Feedwater enthalpy ANSWER 1.07 (2.00) c.

decrease b.

decrease (less negative) c.

increase (more negative) d.

increase (0.5 each)

REFERENCE CNS Reactor Theory Chapter 4 CNS Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow 5-47 through 5-58 292008K120 3.3/3.4 292004K108 2.2*/2.4*

292008K120 292004K108

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 1.08 (1.50)

For each of the following events, state which ccaTTicient of reactivity would act first to change core reactivity; (1.5) a.

Loss of extraction steam to feedwater heaters b.

Main turbine trips from 28% reactor power and one BPV fails to open c.

Inadvertent HPCI start (100% power)

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IHEBdDQ1UedICSi_UEoI_IBoUSEEB.eUQ_ELUIQ_ELQW ANSWER 1.08 (1.50) c.

Moderator b.

Void c.

Void (0.5 each)

REFERENCE CNS Reactor Theory, Chaoter 4 292008K121 2.9/3.0 292008K121

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 1.09 (1.00)

Which one of the below sets of parameters indicates a water system that is subccoled by greater than 30 F?

TEMP. (F)

PRESS. (psia)

c..

540 1000 b.

560 1500 c.

665 2000 d.

640 2400 ANSWER 1.09 (1.00) b (1.0)

REFERENCE Steam Tables 293003K123 2.8*/3.1*

293003K123

...(KA'S) i QUESTION 1.10 (1.00)

EhPLAIN how steam at 900 psig can be used as the motive N oc e for RCIC injection into the r e a r. +. o r vessel at 1000 psig.

(i.e.,

How can 900 psig steam ruise water pressure to 1000 psig?)

(1.0)

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t IUEBdQDIUedIGS&_BEeI_IBeOSEEB_eUD_ELUID_ELOW ANSWER 1.10 (1.00)

(As the steam expands through the turbine), the enthalpy given up in condensation / expansion is more tha. is required to be added to the water (to raise pressure from 1S psia to 1000 ps ig. )

(i.e.,

steam delta b=

1197

- 910 = 287 8tu/lbm > water delta h = 98 - 68 = 30 8tu/lbm) (1.01 REFERENCE LOTM-TH-2.S-0 LOTM-TH-2.10-0 293002K104 2.1/2.4 293003K123 2.8/3.1 293003K123 293002K104

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 1.11 (1.00)

Which one of the f o ). low i ng 8EST describes what occurs if a centrifugal pump la STARTED AND OPERATED with its discharge valve shut as compared to with its discharge valve open. (Assume no vecirculation flow.)

(1.0) a.

Higher / longer starting current and lower running current b.

Lower / shorter starting current and lower running current c.

Higher / longer starting current and higher running current d.

Lower / shorter starting current and higher running current ANSWER 1.11 (1.00) b (1.0)

REFERENCE LOTM-TH-1.4-0 CNS Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, pg 6-109 291004K107 2.8/2.8 291004K107

...(KA S)

QUESTION 1.12 (2.00)

CNS procedure E0P-1, "RPV Control", requires a reductisti in RPV water level in order to reduce reactor power during an ATWS.

What are two (2) reasons why lowering reactor watar level will help reduce reactor power?

(2.0) r

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IBEBdQQ1Ned10Si_UEeI_IBouSEEB_eUQ ELU10_ELQW ANSWER 1.12 (2.00)

Increased voiding (1.0)

Concentrating the boron during SLC injection (1,0)

REFERENCE CNS E0P-1 GE E0P Fundamentals 295037 EA2.02 4.1*/4.2*

295037A202

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 1.13 (1.00)

What effect would isolation of extraction steam to a HP heater have on Recirc Pump NPSH at 854 power?

Explain your answer.

(1.0)

ANSWER 1.13 (1.00)

NPSH would increase (0.5).

Because the feedwater temperature would decrease, decreasing the annulus temperature and the temperature at the suction of the pump (3.5).

REFERdNCE LOTM-TH-1.4-0 CNS Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, pgs 6-73 through 6-77 733006K110 2.7/2.8 293006K110

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Mctch each of the following statements with the appropriate numbered item:

a.

The limiting parameter that assures PCT will not exceed 2200 degrees F during a design basis LOCA.

b.

Total power passing through a unit length of fuel rod.

c.

APLHGR divided by MAPLHGR limit.

(2.5) d.

LHGR (max)/LHGR (LCO) o.

Power requi.ed to produce CTB/ Actual bundle power 1.

MAPRAT 5.

LHGR 2.

FLCPR 6.

MFLPD 3.

APLHGR 7.

CPR 4.

MCPR 8.

GEXL ANSWER 1.14 (2,50) c.

3 b.

5 c.

1 d.

6 e.

7 (0.5 pts each)

REFERENCE l

LOTM-TH-3.8-0 through 3.10-1 CNS Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, Chapter 9 293009K105 3.3/3.5 293009K106 3.4/3.8 l

293009K111 2.8/3.6 293009K118 3.2/3.7 293009K105 293009K106 293009K118 293009K111

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Following an auto initiation of RCIC at a reactor pressure of 800 psig, reactor pressure. decreases to 400 psig.

Indicate how the following paremeters would change (INCREASE, DECREASE, NO CHANGE) due to the decrease in reactor pressure.

Assume the RCIC System is operating as designed.

(1.5) a.

RCIC Flow to the Reactor b.

RCIC Pump Discharge Head c.

RCIC Turbine RPM ANSWER 1.15 (1.50) a.

No Change b '.

Decrease c.

Decrease (0.5 each)

REFERENCE LOTM-21-1, pg 7 CNS RCIC Lesson Plan 217000K502 3.1/3.1 217000K505 2.4*/2.4*

217000K506 2.7*/2.7 217000K506 217000K505 217000K502

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 1.16 (2.00)

What are four parametens (factors) that affect the point at which boiling transition occurs in a fuel bundle?

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- bundle power (4 required at 0.5 each)

REFERENCE CNS Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, pg 9-66 293009K122 - 293009K126 293009K125 293009K124 293009K123 293009K122 293009K126

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In the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) system:

e.

What function does the RCIC lube oil cooler water perform after leaving the cooler?

(1.0) b.

How would failure of the barometric condenser affect operation of the RCIC system?

Cone effect required)

(1.0) c.

How is the turbine exhaust line protected from overpressure during systum operation?

TWO required.

(1.0)

ANSWER 2.01 (3.00) a.

It is used as the condensing medium for the barometric condenser (1.0) b.

System isolation (1.0) due to high area temperature c.

Rupture diaphragms (0.5)

Turbine trip on high exhaust pressure (0.5)

REFERENCE RCIC pg 6, 7,

21 217000K404 3.0/3.1 217000K405 3.2/3.5 217000K405 217000K404

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 2.02 (1.00) i How is SLC system flow capability verified without opening an injection path to the reactor vessel?

(1.0) i l

ANSWER 2.02 (1.00) i Starting the pumps locally does not fire the squib valves (0.5) and the flow is to the test tank (0.5).

REFERENCE SLC-14 211000K408 4.2*/4.2*

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Answer the following with regard to the RHR system and its various modes of operation:

e.

Match the following actions, events, or interlocks in Column A with the pressure in Column 8 that initiates or allows that item.

(2.0)

Column A Column B 1.

Shutdown cooling isolates 50 psig 2.

Allows manual operation of the 75 psig LPCI injection valve 100 psig 3.

Automatically opens the LPCI 135 psig inj ect ion valve 277 psig 4.

Input to ADS 400 psig 432 psig 450 psig i

b.

What is the most limiting failure of a single component in the RHR system with regard to core protection?

(1.0) f I

ANSWER 2.03 (3.00) a.

1.

75 psig 2.

450 psig 3.

450 psig 4.

100 psig or 135 psig (accept either)

(0.5 each) b.

LPCI injection valve failed shut (1.0)

REFERENCE RHR-24, 37 205000K402 3.7/3.0 203000K106 3.9/3.9 203000K402 3.3/3.3 203000A21t 3.4/3 6 205000K402 203000K402 203000K106 203000A211

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 2.04 (1.00)

During startup under Cold Conditions the operator adj usts the Control Rod Drive Pressure Control Valve to.naintain a +260 psid between CR0 and reactor pressure.

Explain how this pressure differential is maintained as reactor pressure increases during the ensuing startup.

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The FCV opens up as reactor pressure increases maintaining a constant flow, therafore, a constant pressure differential across the PCV (1.0).

REFERENCE CROH-10 201001 K4.08 3.1/3.0 A1.01 3.1/2.9 201001K408 201001A101

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 2.05 (2.00)

State whether the following conditions or signals WILL or WILL NOT cause initiation of the SBGT system:

(2.0)

NOTE:

Do not consider setpoints.

If the indicated parameters will initiate the system, assume the setpoint has been reached.

a.

High radiation (ARM) on the Refuel Floor b.

High radiation in the reactor building ventilation exhaust c.

High particulate activity in the drywell d.

Low flow in the offgas system o.

High dr>well pressure coincident with high radiation in the drywell f.

Low RPV pressure coincident with high drywell temperature 9

High reactor pressure coincident with a low reactor level h.

Main Steam Line high radiation coincident with low reactor pressure ANSWER 2.05 (2.00) will:

b, e,

g will not:

a, c,

d, f,

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...(KA'S)

QUESTION 2.06 (2.00)

Answer TRUE or FALSE for the following:

c.

The CR0 pump will trip on low suction pressure.

(0.5) b.

The standby CR0 pump auto starts when the running pump trips.

(0.5) c.

CROM Accumulators are charged with air from the instrument air system.

(0,5) d.

Speed Control of the CROM is accomplished by the timing of the directional control solenoid valves.

(0.5)

ANSWER 2.06 (2.00) a.

TRUE (0.5) b.

FALSE (0.5) c.

FALSE (0.5) d.

FALSE (0.5)

REFERENCE CROH-8, 15, 16 201001K412 2.9/2.9 201001K501 2.4/2.4 201001K501 101001K412

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 2.07 (2.50)

List the RHR throttle valves that receive a sealed-in OPEN signal on an auto initiation.

Include HOW LONG the signal is sealed in and WHY these valves receive a sealed in signal.

(2.5)

ANSWER 2.C7 (2,50)

RHR HX bypass (0,5), MO-66, sealed open for 2 minutes (0,5)

RHR injection (0.5), MO-27, sealed open for 5 minutes (0,5)

Signal is sealed in to ensure maximum flow to the vessel is provided following initiation (0,5).

li__El6UI_DESIQU_IUCLUDIUQ 18EEII_6UQ_EdEBQEUQ1_SYSIEUS PAGE 17 REFERENCE RHR-9, 11 203000K4.10 3.9/4.1 203000K410

...(KA'S)

QUESTION 2.08 (2.00)

Indicate whether each of the following are TRUE or FALSE:

(2.0) e.

The pneumatic sLaply for the inboard MSIVs is instrument air with a N2 backup source.

b, The MSIVs pneumatic cylinders are capable of closing the MSIV without assistance from the closing springs.

c.

Only one of the two control solenoids must de-energize to cause the MSIVs to close.

d.

The MSIVs closing springs sre capable of closing the MSIV without assistance from the pneumatic cylinder.

ANSWER 2.08 (2.00) s.

false b,

true c.

false d

true i

RFFERENCE MS-7, 8,

3 239001K601 3.1/3.3 239001K602 3.2/3.2 l

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QUESTION 2.09 (4.00) l l

a.

List ten (10) of the valve operations that automatically occur on a j

turbine trip signal.

Assume the plant is operating at power when the turbine trip occurs.

(2.0) f l

b.

What are four (4) of the five (5) protective devices that operate independently on the main turbine to prevent damage to the unit if the turbine was not taken out of service immediately?

(2.0) l l

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1.

turbine main stop valves close 2.

control valves close 3.

reheat stop valves close 4.

intercept valves close 5.

bypass valves open 6.

feed system startup flow control isolation valves open 7.

feed pump discharge valves close 8.

extraction steam non-return valves trip 9.

extraction' steam dump valves open 10.

feed pump low pressure steam supply valves close 11.

main turbine governor valve drain valves open 12.

MSL drain valves shift from AS/RS heaters to the main condenser (10 required at 0.2 each) b.

1.

overspeed trip mechanism 2.

Iow vacuum trip 3.

low bearing pressure trip 4.

thrust bearing trip 5.

solenoid trip (0.5 each)

REFERENCE MN TURB-16, 17 245000A201 3.7/3.9 245000G007 3.5/3.6 2450000007 245000A201

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QUESTION 2.10 (2.50)

What are five (5) sources or flowpaths that may be Laed to restore fuel pool water level, if necessary.

(2.5) a

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' ANSWER 2.10 (2.50) 1.

Skimmer surge tank condensate makeup (normal method) 1 2.

Connecting hoses to the service box condensate and demin water

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connections 3.

Fire hoses 4.

Croestie the RHR system with the fuel pool cooling system to take a i

suction on the CST.

S.

Crosstie service water to the RHR system which is then crosstied to the f uel pool cooling syster.t.

(5 at 0.5 each) t REFERENCE FPC-18 233000K406 2.9/3.2 233000K406

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QUESTION 2.11 (2.00)

Match the following pla-t areas (a - g) with the type (s) of fire protection system (1 - 4) that is(are) available in that area:

(2.0)

NOTE:

MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF SYSTEM MAY APPLY TO EACH AREA a.

Reactor feed pump room 1.

Fire Water System i

b.

Service water pump room 2.

Carbon Dioxide System c.

Diesel generator day tank rooms 3.

Halon 1301 System d.

Fire pump house - diesel fire pump room t.

No Automatic System Available l

e.

Control building, cable spreading room (918')

f.

Turbine generator bearings 1,

2, 3

3 Main control room l

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ANSWER 2.11 (2.00) a.

1 b.

3 J

c.

2 d.

1 e.

1, 2

t.

2 9

4 (c - g at 0.25 each)

REFERENCE FP system description 286000G004 3.8/3.9 286000G004

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QUESTION 3.01 (3.00) e.

STATE whether the solenoids associated with the following valves are NORMALLY Energized or Deenergized.

NO SCRAM SIGNAL EXISTS.

(1.0) 1.

Back-up Scram Valves 2.

Scram Discharge Volume Vent and Orain Valves b.

Repositioning the Mode Switch from STARTUP/ HOT STANOBY to RUN causas certain reactor scram functions to be bypassed and others to be effective.

LIST the three (3) scram functions (or setpoints) which are bypassed AND the three (3) scram functions (or setpoints) which become effective when toe Mode Switch is taken to RUN.

(2.0) t Ai4 SWE R 3.01 (3.00) f a.

1.

Deenergized (0,5) 2.

Energized (0.5) b.

Activated in RUN:

- MSIV Closure ( *. $ 3. )

4 1

- Companion IRM/APRM (0.33)

- APRM flow biased scram (0.33)

Bypassed in RUN:

IRM Inop (0.33)

- IRM Upscale (0.33)

APRM 15% HIGH Flux (0.33) l REFERENCE CRDH-17, 19 RPS-14, 16-18 212000K108 3.0/3.1 212000K412 3.9/4.1 21?000A216 4.0/4.1 212000K412 212000K108 212000A216

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QUESTION 3.02 (1.50)

Indicate at what reactor water level each of the following actions is directly initiated.

If more than one level applies, indicate all of the cpplicable levels.

(1.5) a.

Direct reactor scram b.

Standby Gas Treatment System starts c.

RCIC starts d.

HPCI isolation o.

Recirculation pumps trip f.

Main Steam Line isolation (MSIVs)

ANSWER 3.02 (1.50) a.

+12.5" b.

+12.5" c.

-37" d.

+56.5" e.

-37" f.

-145.5" (a - f 0.25 each)

REFERENCE SGT-4, NBI Table 1 216000K101 3.9/4.1 216000K102 3.8/4.0 216000K103 3.4/3.6 216000K114 3.8/4.1*

216000K123 3.3/3.4 216000K103 216000K102 216000K101 216000K123 216000K114

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Your shift is performing a reactor startup.

Criticality is achieved with a 120 second period at a moderator temperature of 180 degrees F.

Due to a personnel error during maintenance on the LPCS initiation circuitry, the LPCS system starts and injects to the vessel.

Assume NO OPERATOR ACTION.

a.

If a reactor scram were received during this event, what reactor protection system function would initiate it?

Assume the scram signal was not directly caused by the personnel error and all instrumentation is functioning properly.

(1.0) b.

How would the system respond if the operator had j ust closed the suppression pool suction valve prior to the initiation signal and the CST suction valve was already shut?

Address suction path only.

(0.5)

ANSWER 3.03 (1.50) a.

IRM Flux Hi-Hi (1.0) b.

ro suction path would be open (0.5).

CST suction is manual valve and the suppression pool suction valve does not automatically open.

REFERENCE CS-4 209001K406 2.6/2.9 209001G015 3.8/4.2*

20900lG015 20900lK406

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QUESTION 3.04 (1.50)

A reactor startup is in progress.

The "A"

SRM is bypassed so the Instrument Technicians can troubleshoot the power supply.

The tech mistakenly takes the "B"

SRM OPERATE switch to STAN0BY and starts troubleshooting its power cupply.

a.

WHAT specific plant / system TRIP did this cause?

(0.5) b.

HOW did this trip spec if ically affect the plant startup?

(0.5) l c.

On WHAT IRM range would the above trip have been automatically b y p a s s e. d ?

(0.5)

$1 _l'USIBudENIS_6NQ_G9UIBQLS PAGE 24 ANSWER 3.04 (1.50) c.

SRM Inop. Trip.(also accept rod block) (0.5) b.

Inop trip on SRM's causes a Rod Block (0,5) c.

Range 8 or above ( > Range 7 acceptable) (0.5)

(If rod block is given in a.,

accept discussion of S/U delay L'til rod block cleared in b.)

s REFERENCE SRM-21, 26 215004K103 3.0/3.0 215000K401 3.7/3.7 215000K406 3.2/3.2 215000K406 215004K103 215000K401

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OVESTION 3.05 (2.50)

LIST five (5) automatic reactor scram functions that are NEVER bypassed.

(NOT individual channels)

(2.5)

ANSWER 3.05 (2.50) 1.

high drywell pressure 2.

high reactor vessel pressure 2.

Iow reactor water level l

4.

high main steam line radiation 5.

APRM Inop.

Accept neutron monitoring system (individual inputs may be bypassed, but there is always some type of NMS scram)

(0,5) each REFERENCE RPS-14, 15, 16, 17 212000K412 3.9/4.1 212000K412

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QUESTION 3.06 (2.00)

Given the following data for APRM channel C:

LPRM level:

A B

C D

LPRMs assigned:

5 4

4 4

LPRMs bypassed:

1 3

1 0

h n.

If APRM Channel Selector Switch on the local instrument is placed to the COUNT position, what would be the expected meter reading?

Describe HOW you arr ived at your answer.

(1.0) b.

Based on the above information, is APRM C operable?

Answer YES or NO and EXPLAIN WHY.

(1.0)

ANSWER 3.06 (2.00) j o.

(12 operable channels)(5% per operable channel) = 60%

OR 4.8V (60/125)(10v)

=

Either percentage or voltage is acceptable (1.0) b.

Inoperable (0.5) due to < 2 LPRMs per level (0.5)

REFERENCE Technical Specifications, pg 31 i

APRM-17, Figure 3 215005K104 3.6/3.6 215005A208 3.2/3.4 215005G011 3.4/4.1 215005K104 215005G011 215005A208

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QUESTION 3.07 (1.00)

How far above the top of the active fuel (TAF) is RPV level INSTRUMENT i

l ZERO (with the exception of the wide range yarways)?

(1.0) l

ht__1NSIBudEUIS eUD.GQUIBQLS PAGE 26 ANSWER 3.07 (1.00) 164 inches (accept 152 to 176 inches) (1.0)

REFERENCE NBI Figure 10 216000K122 3.6/3.8 216000K122

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QUESTION 3.08 (1.50)

Assume both recirculation pumps are running at 80% speed.

State how the recirculation pumps' speed is affected by each of the conditions below.

Consider each case separately.

(1.5) a.

The operator closes the 8 recirculation pump discharge valve to the mid position.

b.

Two reactor feed pumps are operating and a feedwater problem causes RPV level to temporarily decrease to 20".

c.

One of the two operating reactor feed pumps trips and the reactor scrams on low level.

ANSWER 3.08 (1.50) a.

(The 8 MG set trips and) the B recirc pump coasts to a stop (0.5) b.

No effect (0.5).

c.

Both pumps runback to 45% speed (0.5).

REFERENCE Recirculation System, Figure 14 202001A211 3.7/3.9 202001A212 3.6/3.8 202001A223 3.2/3.2 202001A211 202001A223 202001A212

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QUESTION 3.09 (2.00)

List the FOUR MSIV isolation signals that are never bypassed during normal plant ope"ation.

3etpoints NOT requited.

(2.0)

31__fuSIBudEUIS_600_G98IBQLS PAGE 27 ANSWER 3.09 (2.00) low reactor level

- high steam line space temperature high MSL radiation high MSL flow (0.5 each)

REFERENCE MS-9 223002K404 3.2/3.6 223002K404

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QUESTION 3.10 (3.00)

For each of the conditions listed below, indicate in which direction the GOVERN 0R VALVES and BYPASS VALVES will respond (answer with OPEN, CLOSE, NO CHANGd, or words to that effect).

Assume the reactor is operating at power end the DEHC is in MODE 4.

(3.0) o.

Raising the pressure control signal above the load reference.

b.

Reducing the valve position limiter setting to below the pressure control signal, c.

A loss of the speed loop (speed signals) occurs.

ANSWER 3.10 (3.00)

GOVERNOR VALVES BYPASS VALVES a.

No Change Open More b.

Close More Open c.

No Change No Change (6 at 0.5 each)

REFERENCE DEH-6, 10, 11, 12 241000K106 3.8/3.9 241000K108 3.6/3.7 241000K615 2.3/2.4 241000K106 241000K615 241000K108

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The NORMAL / ISOLATE switches for a emergency diesel generator are in the ISOLATE position.

How does this affect diesel generator operation locally and from the control room?

(1.0) b.-

With the diesel generator running, state what effect taking the diesel generator GOVERNOR CONTROL switch to RAISE has on the machine:

1.

BEFORE the output breaker is closed.

(0,5) 2.

After the output breaker is closed CEOG paralleled with normal bus supply.)

(G.5)

ANSWER 3.11 (2.00) n.

The EDG will respond to local manual signals only (1.0).

b.

1.

increase generator frequency (or diesel speed) (0.5) 2.

increases generator load (0.5)

REFERENCE 0G-24, 32 264000K401 3.5/3.7 264000K402 4.0/4.2 264000K406 2.6/2.7 264000K402 264000K401

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QUESTION 3.12 (2.00)

J a.

The plant is being started up with reactor level being controlled by one RFP with manual control on its M/A station and its startup flow valve in automatic on its Master Controller.

The feed flow detector for the operating feed pump fails downscale.

Explain how this failure 4

j affects reactor level control?

(1.0) 1 b.

What two (2) conditions will cause a Reactor Feed Pump lockup?

(1.0) i e

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ANSWER 3.12 (2.00) a.

The startup flow control valve uses only single element control (vessel level only) thus the loss of the feed flow signal will have no effect (1.0).

b.

- low current control signal to the RFP speed control unit (0.5) of

< 6 ma.

loss of the selected level input to the level control system (0,5).

REFERENCE FCS-9, 10 259002K406 3.1/3.2 259002K604 3.1/3.1 259002K409 3.1/3.1 259002K604 259002K409 259002K4 M

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QUESTION 3.13 (1.50)

What parameters /s ignals does the RSCS use to determine the position of a control rod when:

(1.5) o.

Greater than 50% rod density?

b.

Less than 50% rod density up to the auto bypass?

ANSWER 3.13 (1.50) a.

RSCS uses the full-in, full-out signals from the RPIS probes for each individual rod (0,5).

b.

The RSCS uses the rod selected (0.33), the direction of movement requested (0.33), and the settle function of the RMCS timer (0.33).

REFERENCE RSCS-6, 12 201004K405 3.2/3.2 201004K405

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l QUESTION 4.01 (1.50) a.

When operating limitorque motor operated valves, how long should one wait (minimum) after releasing the switch before operating the valve in the opposite direction?

(0.5) b.

A limitorque motor operated valve is operated using the manually engaged lever and handwheel.

What should be done to the valve prior to returning the system to service?

(1.0)

ANSWER 4.01 (1.50) a.

3 seconds (0.5) b.

Stroke the valve electrically (1.0) to verify proper operation.

REFERENCE S0P 2.2.9, Rev 28, og 6 291001K108 3.4/3.5 291001K109 2.7/2.7 291001K109 291001K108

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QUESTION 4.02 (2.00)

Following a trip of the main turbine, WHY must the valve positioner of one feed pump turbine be run to the upper limit?

Your answer should include what this step accomplishes and why it is necessary to be performed.

(2.0)

ANSWER 4.02 (2.00)

Low pres ure steam to the RFP turbines will be lost due to the turbine trip (1.Gj, and running the valve positioner to the upper limit allows the use of high pressure steam to the RFP turbine (1.0), ensuring feed flow.

REFERENCE S0P 2.2.28, Rev 43, pg 7 259001K120 3.1/3.2 259001A209 2.6/2.7 259001K120 259001A209

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HOW and WHY does increased air inleakage into the Offgas System affect the j

indicated Offgas radiation level?

(1.5)

ANSWER 4.03 (1.50)

Indicated radiation level increases (0.5) due to the higher offgas flow reducing the holdup time for activated product decay (1.0).

REFERENCE AP 2.4.7.1, Rev 12, pg 4 271000A215 2.7/2.9 271000A215

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QUESTION 4.04 (3.50) a.

The control room is filling with a noxious vapor from en undetermined source.

The Shift Supervisor decides to implement the "Toxic Gas in Control Room" procedure.

What 3 IMMEDIATE ACTIONS are required of operating personnel by this procedure?

(1.5) b.

The above actions are determined inadequate and the control room is to be evacuated.

What actions or verifications should be performed, if possible, prior to leaving the control room by the Control Room Operators?

(2.0)

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- Start the Control Room Ventilation Booster Fan (0.5) BF-0-1A.

Stop the Control Room Ventilation Supply Fans (0.5) SF-C-1A & 18.

- Essential control room personnel obtain self contained breathing apparatus and use as necessary (0.5),

Scram the reactor b.

- Leave Mode Switch in RUN Verify all control rods inserted After rods verified in, TRIP:

Main turbine ONE feed pump TWO condensate booster pumps

- TWO condensate pumps

- Ensure that both RFP turbine turning gear control switches are in AUTO

"" is 0.25)

(each item marked with a REFERENCE AP 2.4.8.5, Rev 5, pg i EP 5.2.1, Rev 16, pg 1 295016G010 3.8*/3.6*

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QUESTION 4.05 (1.50)

Who may perform the independent verification of control rod movements performed with the Reactor Mode Switch 1., STARTUP or RUN?

THREE C3) required for full credit.

(1.5)

ANSWER 4.05 (1.50)

- licensed operator Reactor Engineering representative

- qualified STA (0.5 each)

REFERENCE GOP 2.1.10, Rev 15, pg 2 201001G001 3.7/3.7 201001G001

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ht__iBQQEQUBES.:_U9Bd6Lt_eBBQBdeLc_EUEBQENQ1.6UQ PAGE 33 BoDIQLQQIQ6L_QQU1BQL QUESTION 4.06 (2.00)

What THREE (3) Group Isolations are exp;cted to occur anytime an automatic or manual scram occurs from a normal operating water level, and WHAT causes them to occurt Assume power operation prior to the scram.

(2.0)

ANSWER 4.06 (2.00)

Groups 2, 3,

6 (0.5 each) due to level shrink / void collapse as a result o' the scram (0.5).

REFERENCE GOP 2.1.4, Rev 27, pg 6 295006K301 3.8/3.9 223002G015 4.1/4.3*

295006K301 223002G015

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QUESTION 4.07 (3.00) a.

To avoid operation in the instability region of the power / flow curve, reactor power should not exceed the

___(1)___

rod line when total core flow is ___(2)___.

(1.0) b.

What panel indication will alert the operator that flow instabilities are occurrin0?

(0.5) c.

If instabilities occur, what two methods are available to suppress the instabilities (excluding scram) and which is preferred?

(1.5)

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ANSWER 4.07 (3.00) c.

1.

80% (0.5) 2.

< 45% or < 33 M1bm/hr (either at 0.5) b.

Accept LPRM or APRM oscillations or increased noise band on APRM i

recorder (0.5).

c.

- inserting control rods (0.5)

- increasing core flow (0.5) preferred method is to reverse the actions that caused the flux oscillations (0.5).

REFERENCE GOP 2.1.10, Rev 15, pg 4, 10 202001G010 3.5/3.7 l

295001G011 3.9/4.2 295001G011 202301G010

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QUESTION 4.08 (3.00)

For each of the following conditions (a - d), state which E0PCs), if any, should be entered.

(3.0) a.

Reactor water level 11" Orywell pressure 1.87 psig Orywell temperature 138 deg F b.

Suppression pool temperature 97 deg F Reactor Building Sump A (NW Quad) indicates 40" (HI-HI at 34")

Turbines (main, RFP, HPCI, RCIC) tripped / ceased inj ect ing on high reactor level c.

Reactor pressure 400 psig Reactor water level

-45" Suppression pool level

-1.0" Suppression pool temperature 92 deg F RCIC isolated due to high temperature in steam pipe area d.

Reactor water level 15" Reactor pressure 1000 psig Orywell pressure 1.9 psig

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E0P-1 RPV Control b.

E0P-2 Primary Containment Control E0P-3 Secondary Containment Control c.

E0P-1 RPV Control E0P-3 Secondary Containment Control d.

none (6 at 0.5 each)

REFERENCE CNS E0Ps 295026G011 4.4*/4.6*

295031G011 4.2/4.6*

2950320011 4.1/4.2*

295036G011 3.8*/4.15 295036G011 295032G011 295031G011 2950260011

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QUESTION 4.09 (2.50)

A loss of all site AC power has occurred. Answer the following questions l

concerning E0P 5.2.5.1, Loss of All AC Power Station Blackout.

a.

What reactor water level indication (s) are available in the control i

room following this event?

(1.0) b.

What reactor water level indication (s) are available outside the control room following this event?

(0.5) j l

c.

What are TWO (2) negative consequences or concerns regarding excessive drywell temperatures during this event?

(1.0)

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The 3 GEMAC's and ossociated recorder on panel 9-5 (1.0).

j b.

The Yorwayo may be monitored locally in the Reactor Building (0.5).

c.

- erroneous reactor water level indications failure of electrical components, 1.

e.

wiring, solenoids, etc.

unequal expansion of refueling bellows flange (2 required at 0.5 each)

REFERENCE CNS E0P 5.2.5.1, Loss of All Site AC Power Station Blackout, Rev 4, pg 3 CNS AP 2.4.8.4.2, Rev 11, pg 2 l

295003A202 4.2*/4.3*

295028K102 2.9/3.1 295028K102 295003A202

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QUESTION 4.10 (2.00)

Indicate whether each of the following statements is TRUE or FALSE:

(2.0) a.

A reactor startup is NOT permissible under natural circulation flow conditions.

b.

A reactor startup is NOT permissible with only one recirculation pump in operation.

c.

If the reactor is operating at power (both recirculation pumps in operation) and one recirculation pump trips, reactor operation may continue for no more than 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

d.

A reactor recirculation pump mey not be started if the reactor is in natural cieculation flow and reactor power is greater than 1%.

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ANSWER 4.10 (2.00) c.

True b.

False c.

False d.

True (0.5 ench)

REFERENCE S0P 2.2.62, Rev 27, pg 13, 14 CNC Technical Specifications 3.3.F.

202001G005 3.4/4.2*

2020010011 3.4/4.2*

202001G011 2020010005

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QUESTION 4.11 (2.50)

A condition arises which requires entry into a high radiation area.

The operator entering the area will receive a whole body dose of 40 mrem.

The following personnel, with their related personal information, are available to do the work:

(2.5)

NOTE:

Each exposure below (qtr, yr, life) includes the exposure above it.

Candidate 1

2 3

4 Sex male male female male Age 27 38 24 20 Today's exposure 50 mrem 10 mrem 10 mrem 20 mrem Wkly / exposure 260 mrem 150 mrem 150 mrem 250 mrem Qtr/ exposure 870 mrem 600 mrem 485 mrem 920 mrem Yr/ exposure 2200 mrem 29G5 mrem 500 mrem 2810 mrem 54730 mrem 5200 mrem 9770 mrem Life exposure Remarks history 4 months i

unavailable pregnant Each candidate is technically competent and physically capable of perform-ing the task.

Emergency limits do not apply and time constraints do not permit obtaining authorization for en exposure limit increase.

Which condidates have acceptable exposure margins to perform the task?

Indicate the reason (s) for rejecting a candidate for the job, if applicable.

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Candidate #1:

Acceptable (0.5)

Cendidate #2:

Rej ected (0.25) since he will exceed the yearly limit of 3000 MREM (0.5).

Candidate #3:

Rejected (0.25) since she will exceed 500 MREM / GESTATION PERIOD (0,5).

Candidate #4:

Acceptable (0.5)

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With the reactor critical at 75 on IRM range 4, rod withdrawal is used to increase and stabilize power at 75 on IRM range 6.

RCS temperature is 190 des F.

Select the statement that correctly describes the position of rods, and reason-after the power is stabilized on range 6.

(1.0) a.

The rods will be further withdrawn on range 6 than on range 4 because more fuel must be exposed to the available neutrons to maintain the higher power level.

b.

The rods will be further withdrawn on range 6 to overcome the power defect.

c.

The rod position will be the same.

The outward rod motion needed to achieve a given period egaals the inward motiun needed to return the period to infinity.

d.

The rod position will be less withdrawn on range 6 due to the increased delayed neutron population associated with the higher power level.

ANSWER 5.01 (1.00) c (1.0)

REFERENCE CNS Reactor Theory, pg 4-36 292008K108 4.1/4.1 292008K108

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HOW will the Shutdown Margin (Re ac t iv ity Ma rg iri) just prior to a refuel!ng outage compare with the Shutdown Margin following the i

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WHY?

Two (2) reasons required.

(1.5) b.

At what point in cycle life is compliance with the Shutdown Margin t

Technical Spec if icat ion verified?

(0.5) c.

What reactor conditions must be present for the verification to be reasonably accurate?

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SOM prior to the outage will be larger (0.5) due to f ission product poisoning (0.5) and fuel depletion (0.5).

b.

initial fuel loading or refueling (0.5) c.

cold, xenon free (0.5)

REFERENCE LOTM-TH 4.11-0, Shutdown Margin, pg 5 CNS Reactor Theory, pg 1-35 and 36 CNS Tech Spec 3.3.A Bases K/A 292002 Kl.14 2.6/2.9 292002K114

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QUESTION 5.03 (3.00) n.

Does the magnitude of the initial level of source range counts affect the critical rod position? WHY?

(1.0) b.

The reactor is brought critical at 40 on IRM range 2 with the short-est permissible stable positive period allowed by GOP 2.1.1, "Cold Startup."

Heating power is determined to be 40 on range 8 of IRM's.

        • SHOW ALL WORK ***5 1.

What is the doubling time if the period remains constant?

(1.0) 2.

How long will it take for power to reach the point of adding heat if the period remains constant?

(1.0)

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No (0.50).

The critical control rod position is a function of Keff or reactivity of the reactor and is not a function of the source count rate (0.50).

b.

1.

From GOP 2.1.1, shortest permissible stable period equals 50 sec.(0.5).

Thus Doubling time equals 50/1.44 = 34.7 seconds. (0.5) 2.

40 range 2 is equal to 0.04 on range 8 50 seconds 0.04 P(t) = 40 Period =

P(0)

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PCO) e ^(t/ period)

P(t)

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0.04 e ^(t/50 sec) 40

=

Time = 345.4 seconds or 5 min. 45 sec (1.0)

(NOTE: Grade method i f period is different)

REFERENCE LOTM-TH-4.15-1 l

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QUESTION 5.04 (2.00)

The reactor is operating at 60% power when recirculation flow is increased to increase power.

State the effect (INCREASE, DECREASE, REMAIN THE SAME) the power increase has on each of the following (steady state to steady i

state conditions):

(2.0) a.

Void fraction b.

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Total Doppler reactivity d.

Feedwater enthalpy 1

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decrease b.

decrease (less negative) c.

increase (more negative) d.

increase (0.5 each)

REFERENCE CNS Reactor Theory Chapter 4 CNS Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow 5-47 through 5-58 292008K120 3.3/3.4 292004K108 2.2*/2.4*

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QUESTION 5.05 (1.00)

The HALING DISTRIBUTION is the ideal axial flux distribution for fuel utilization.

EXPLAIN why the at:ial flux d is t r ibut ion is programmed to be BOTTOM PEAKED at BOC, instead of trying to exactly emulate the Haling Distribution.

(1.0)

ANSWER 5.05 (1.00)

The axial flux peak is low in the core at 800 so that adequate fuel burnout will decrease power peaking problems at EOC (allowing the distribution to "move" into the Haling pattern at EOC) (1.0).

REFERENCE CNS Reactor Theory, pgs 5-27, 28 292005K110 2.8/3.3 292005K110

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I QUESTION 5.06 (2.00)

For each of the pairs of conditions listed below, state WHICH condition would have the GREATER differential rod worth and briefly, EXPLAIN WHY.

a.

Reactor moderator temperature of 150 F or 500 F.

(1.0) t b.

For a rod at position 10 or position 40 of a core operating at 100%

power (assume BOL).

(1.0)

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At 500 F (0.5) As moderator temperature increases, neutron leakage cut of the fuel bundles is increased, thus the control rod is exposed to higher neutron flux and rod worth increases. (0.5) b.

At 40 (0.5) the core will be bottom peaked and the rod will be traveling through an area of high flux (0.5).

REFERENCE CNS Reactor Theory, pgs 5-9, 5-23 292005K109 2.5/2.6 292005K112 2.6/2.9 I

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QUESTION 5.07 (2.00)

Answer EACH of the following TRUE or FALSE:

(2.0) a.

Xenon and Samarium concentrations increase following a scram from high power operation (within the first five hours).

b.

A reactor start-up several days after a scram from extended high power operation is considered to be Xenon and Samarium free.

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The equilibrium concentration of Xenon at S0% power is approximately one-half the equilibrium concentration at 100% power.

d.

The equilibrium concentration of Samarium at 50% power is approximately the same as at 100% power.

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True (0.5) b.

False (0.5) c.

False (0.5).

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True (0,5)

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QUESTION 5.08 (1.00) i EXPLAIN how steam at 900 psig can be used as the motive force for RCIC inj ec t ion into the reactor vessel at 1000 psig.

(i.e.,

How can 900 psig steam raise water pressure to 1000 psig?)

(1,0)

L ANSWER 5.08 (1.00)

(As the steam expands through the turbine), the enthalpv given up in condensation / expansion is more than is required to be added to the water (to raise pressure from 15 psia to 1000 psig.)

(i.e.,

steam delta h = 1197

- 910 = 287 Btu /lbm > water delta h = 98 - 68 = 30 Btu /lbm) (1.0)

REFERENCE LOTM-TH-2.5-0 LOTM-TH-2.10-0 293002K104 2.1/2.4 293003K123 2.8/3.1 293002K104 293003K123

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CNS procedure E0P-1, "RPV Control", requires a reduction in RPV water level f

in order to reduce reactor power during an ATWS.

What are two (2) reasons L

why lowering reactor water level will help reduce reactor power?

(2.0) l ANSWER 5.09 (2.00) 4 Increased voiding (1.0)

Concentrating the boron during SLC inj ec t ion (1.0)

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Define the term Critical Power (CP).

(1.0) b.

State how Critical Power would change for each of the following events (i.e.,

INCREA$E, DECREASE, or NO CHANGE).

Assume that the reactor is at full power.

Consider each event separately.

(2.0) 1.

Loss of a feedwater heater string (steam side) t 2.

Main Turbine Trip (Consider for the time immediately prior to the reactor scram.)

3.

Recirc Flow Control system fails to maximum demand 4.

Feedwater Control system fails to maximum demand ANSWER 5.10 (3.00)

G.

Critical Power is the bundle power nteded to produce the critical quality or the bundle power needed to cause OT8 to occur in the bundle (1.0).

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1.

(inlet subcooling ^)

CP increases (0,5) 2 (pressure ^)

CP decreases (0.5) 3.

(core flow ^)

CP increases (0.5) 4.

(inlet subcooling ^)

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Your reactor operator informa you MAPRAT is 1.02.

c.

Is the MAPRAT, as stated, conservative?

Explain your answer.

(1.0) f j

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TRUE or FALSE:

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MAPRAT maintained within limits ensures transition boiling will not occur in 99 percent of the fuel bundles.

(0.5) r 2.

Maintaining MAPRAT limits ensures the APLHGR limits are met.(0.5) l I

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The MAPRAT of 1.02 is not conservative (0.5).

With a MAPRAT greater then one it means that the MAPLHGR has been exceeded because:

or MAPLHGR (actual)/MAPLHOR (LCO)

MAPRAT

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(Actual formula is not required but the relationship's concept must be described)(0.5) b.

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False (0.5)

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pressute feedwater heater is removed.

An engineer observed that the l

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Is this conclusion correct?

Explain your answer.

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No (0,5).

(Thermo efficiency is e comparison of Energy In to Energy Out.)

The increase in output results from no steam being diverted to the high pressure feedwater heater (0.5) and increased Rx. power due to colder feedwater temperature (0.52 Because the feedwater is now cooler, more energy from the reactor is required to bring the water up to saturation temperature (1.0) thus thermo efficiency is down.

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The GAF's were computed, but the APRM GAIN A0JUSTMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE.

Which of the following i

statements is TRUE concerning reactor power?

fl.0)

SELECT ONLY ONE ANSWER (Only one is truet)

I a.

If the feedwater temperature used in the heat balance calcu-lation was LOWER than the actuel feedwater temperature, then the actual power is HIGHER than the currently calculated powwr.

b.

If the reacter recirculation pump heat input ueed in the heat l

balance calculation was OMITTED, then the actual power is LOWER than the currently calculated power.

1.

If the steam flow used in the heat balance calculation was LOWER than the actual steam flow, then the actual power is LOWER than the currently calculated power.

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If the RWCU return temperature used in the heat balance cal-culation was HIGHER than the actual RWCU return temperature, t h e ri l

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Ouring startup under Cold Conditions the operator adj us ts the Control Rod i

Drive Pressure Control Valve to maintain a +260 psid between CR0 and reactor pressure.

Explain how this pressure differential is maint ained as reactor pressure increases during the ensuing startup.

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The FCV opens up as reactor pressure inc r eases re a inta ining a constant flow, therefore, a constant pressure differential aeroas the PCV (1.0).

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QUESTION 6.02 (3.00) a.

STATE whether the solenoids assoc 16ted with the following valves are NORMALLY Energized or Deenergized.

NO SCRAM $1GNAL EXISTS.

(1.0) 1.

Beck-up Scram Valves 2.

Screm Discharge Volume Vent and Orain Valves b.

Repositioning the Mode $ witch from STARTUP/ HOT STAN08Y to RUN causes certain reactor scram functions to be bypassed and others to be effective.

LIGT the three (3) scram functions (or setpoints) which are bypassed AND the three (3) scram functions (or setpoints) which become effective when the Mode Switch is taken to RUN.

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Deenergized (0,5) 2.

Energized (0.5)

MSIV Closure (0.33) b.

Activated in RUN:

- Companion IRM/APRM (0.33)

- APRM flow biased scram (0.33)

IRM Inop (0.33)

Bypassed in RUN:

IRM Upscale (0.33)

APRM 15% HIGH Flux (0.33)

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QUESTION 6.03 (1.50)

Your shift is performir.g a reactor startup.

C r i t ',c a l i t y is achieved with a 120 second period at a moderator temperature of 180 degrees F.

Due to a i

personnel error during maintenance on the LPCS initiation circuitry, the LPCS system starts and injects to the vessel.

Assume NO OPERATOR ACTION.

a.

If a reactor scram were received during this event, what reactor j

protection system function would initiate it?

Assume the scram signal was not directly caused by the personnel error and all instrumentation is functioning properly.

(1.0) b.

How would the system respond if the operator had just closed the suppression pool suction valve prior to the initiation signal and the CST suction valve was already shut?

Address suction path only.

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no suction path would be open (0.5).

CST suction is manual valve and i

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(2.0) 4 NOTE:

Do not consider setpoints.

If the indicated parameters will l

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b, e,

g will no,t:

a, c,

d, f,

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QUESTION 6.05 (1.50)

A reactor startup is in progress.

The "A"

SRM is bypassed so the Instrue.ent Technicians can troubleshoot the power supply.

The tech mistakenly takes the "B" SRM OPERATE switch to STANOBY and starts troubleshooting its power supply, c.

WHAT specific plant / system TRIP did this cause?

(0.5) b.

HOW did this trip apecifically affect the plant startup?

(0.5) c.

On WHAT IRM range would the above trip have been automatically bypassea?

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SRM Inop. Trip.(also accept rod block) (0.5) l b.

Inop trip on SRM's causes a Red Block (0.5) l c.

Range 8 or above ( > Range 7 acceptable) (0.5)

(If rod block is given in a.,

accept discussion of S/U delay until rod block cleared in b.)

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LfST five (5) automatic reactor scram functions that are NEVER bypassed.

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high reactor vessel pressure j

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low reactor water level l

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high main steam line radiation 5.

APRM Inop.

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Given the following data for APRM channel C:

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5 4

4 4

1 LPRMs bypassed:

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If APRM Channel Selector Switch on the local instrument is placed to i

the COUNT position, what would be the expected meter reading?

Describe HOW you errived at your a ris w e r.

(1.0) b.

Based on the above information, is APRM C operable?

Answer YES or NO and EXPLAIN WHY.

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(12 operable channels)(5% per operable channel) 60%

=

OR (60/125)(10v)

= 4.8V Either percentage or voltage is acceptable (1.0) b.

Inope oble (0,5) due to < 2 LPRMs per level (0.5)

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Indicate whether each of the following are TRUE or FALSE:

(2.0) a.

The pneumatic supply for the inboard MSIVs is instrument air with a N2 backup source.

b.

The MSIVs pneumatic cylinders are capable of closing the MSIV without assistance from the closing springs.

c.

Only one of the two control solenoids must de-energize to cause the MSIVs to close.

d.

The MSIVs closing springs are capable of closing the MSIV without the assistance of the pneumatic cylinders.

ANSWER 6.09 (2.00) a.

false b.

true c.

false d

true REFERENCE MS-7, 8,

9 239001K601 3.1/3.3 239001K602 3.2/3.2 239001K602 239001K601

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QUESTION 6.10 (3.00)

For each of the conditions listed below, indicate in which direction the GOVERNOR VALVES and BYPASS VALVES will respond (answer with OPEN, CLOSE, NO CHANGE, or words to that effect).

Assume the reactor is operating at power and the DEHC is in MODE 4.

(3.0) a.

Raising the pressure control signal above the load reference.

b.

Reducing the valve position limiter setting to below the pressure control s ignal.

c.

A loss of the speed loop (speed signals) occurs.

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ANSWER 6.10 (3.00)

GOVERNOR VALVES BYPASS VALVES a.

No Change Open More b.

Close More Open c.

No Change No Change (6 at 0.5 each)

REFERENCE DEH-6, 10, 11, 12 241000K106 3.8/3.9 241000K108 3.6/3.7 241000K615 2.3/2.4 241000K108 241000K106 241000K615

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QUESTION 6.11 (1.50)

For each of the recirculation pump seal problems below (a-c ),

select the indication (s) (1 - 7) that would apply.

(1.5) a.

  1. 1 seal tailure j

b.

  1. 2 seal restricting orifice plugged l

c.

  1. 2 seal failure l

INDICATIONS l

l 1.

  1. 1 seal cavity pressure increases l

2.

  1. 1 seal cavity pressure decreases 1

3.

  1. 2 seal cavity pressure increases j

4.

  1. 2 seal cavity pressure decreases l

S.

OT Seal Leak Flow Det. A(B) High l

6.

Recirc A(8) Pump Seal ST6 Flow High 7.

Recire A(8) Pump Seal STG Flow Low l

l l

ANSWER 6.11 (1.50) l a.

3, 6

I b.

3, 7

l c.

4, 5

('; at 0.25 each)

AEFERENCE l

Recirc - 8, 9,

Figure 4 l

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QUESTION 6.12 (2.50)

State the effect on ADS actuation AND logic when the logic reset pushbutton is depressed under each of the following conditions Cassume the ADS Inhibit switch is in AUT0):

(2.5) a.

Reactor level is -163" CS pump discharge pressure is 278 psig ADS timer is at 90 seconds b.

Reactor level is -160" ADS is actuated c.

Reactor level is -120" ADS is actuated d.

ADS is actuated Low pressure ECCS (CSCS) pump pressure indication is lost ANSWER 6.12 (2.50) a.

The 120 second timer resets (0.5) b.

The ADS valves close (0.5), the timer resets (0.25), and the valves will reopen when the timer times out (0.25).

c.

The ADS valves will close (0.5).

d.

The ADS valves will close (0.5).

REFERENCE NPR-9, Fiqure 5 218000K403 3.8/4.0 218000K403

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QUESTION 6.13 (1.50)

State which instruments or parameters provide the automatic bypass inputs for:

(1.5) a.

RWM b.

RSCS c.

RBM

l 6t__5L6NI_SXSIEUS_ DES 199t_G90IB9Lt_eND_INSIB9dENI6IIQU PACE 21 ANSWER 6.13 (1.50) c.

Steam flow (0.25), feed flow (0.25) b.

turbine first stage pressure (0.5) c.

Reference APRM (0.25), RMCS select matrix (0.25)

REFERENCE RWM-20, RSCS-8, RBM-16 215002K403 2.9/3.0 201004K404 3.3/3.3 201006K404 3.4/3.5

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When operating limitorque motor operated valves, how long should one wait (minimum) after releasing the switch before operating the valve in the opposite direct;on?

(0.5) b.

A limitorque motor operated valve is operated using the manually engaged lever and handwheel.

What should be done to the valve prior to returning the system to service?

(1.0) c.

RHR-MG-25A was being stroke-tested from the control room when it apparently failed to stroke (green shut light on continuously).

One operator suggests checking the valve's breaker.

Another states that the breaker could not be tripped because indication is still present.

Which one is correct?

(0.5)

ANSWER 7.01 (2.00) a.

3 seconds (0.5) b.

Stroke the valve electrically (1.0) to verify proper operation.

c.

The operator that suggests checking the breaker is correct (0.5).

The indication is energized from a separate 125 VOC supply.

REFERENCE SOP 2.2.9, Rev 20, pg 6 291001K108 3.4/3.5 291001K109 2.7/2.7 29100lK109 291001K108

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QUESTION 7.02 (2.00)

Following a trip of the main turbine, WHY must the valve positioner of one feed pump turbine be run to the upper limit?

Your answer should include what this step accomplishes and why it is necessary to be performed.

(2.0)

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Low pressure steam to the RFF turbines will be lost due to the turbine trip (1.0), and running the valve positioner to the upper limit allows the use of high pressure steam to the RFP turbine (1.0), ensuring feed flow.

REFERENCE SOP 2.2.28, Rev 43, pg 7 259001K120 3.1/3.2 259001A209 2.6/2.7 259001K120 259001A209

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QUESTION 7.03 (1.50)

HOW and WHY does increased air inleakage into the Offgas System affect the indicated Offgas radiation level?

(1.5)

AMSWER 7.03 (1.50)

Indicated radiation level increases (0.5) due to the higher offgas flow reducing the holdup time for activated product decay (1.0).

REFERENCE AP 2.4.7.1, Rev 12, pg 4 271000A215 2.7/2.9 271000A215

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QUESTION 7.04 (3.50) a.

The control room is filling with a noxious vapor from an undetermined source.

The Shift Supervisor decides to implement the "Toxic Gas in Control Room" procedure.

What 3 IMMEDIATE ACTIONS are required of operating personnel by this procedure?

(1.5) b.

The above actions are determined inadequate and the control room is to be evacuated.

What actions or verifications should be performed, if possible, prior to leaving the control room by the Control Room Operators?

(2.0)

'Z1__$BQQEQUBES_:_NQBdeLt_eBBQBU6L&_EdEBQEUQX_689 PAGE 24 B6010LQQ10eL_QQBIBQL ANSWER 7.04 (3.50) a.

- Start the Control Room Ventilation Booster Fan (0.5) BF-C-1A.

- Stop the Control Room Ventilation Supply Fant (0.5) SF-C-1A & 18.

- Essential control room personnel obtain self contained breathing apparatus and use as necessary (0.5).

b.

- Scram the reactor

- Leave Mode Switch in RUN

- Verify all control rods inserted After rods verified in, TRIP:

- Main turbine

- ONE feed pump

- TWO condensate booster pumps

- TWO condensate pumps

- Ensure that both RFP turbine turning gear control switches are in AUTO is 0.25)

(each item marked with a REFERENCE AP 2.4.8.5, Rev 5, pg 1 EP 5.2.1, Rev 16, pg 1 295016G010 3.8*/3.6*

295016G010

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QUESTION 7.05 (3.00) a.

To avoid operation in the instability region of the power / flow curve, reactor power should not exceed the

___(1)___

rod line when total core flow is ___(2)___.

(1.0) b.

What panel indication will alert the operator that flow instabilities are occurring?

C0.5) c.

If instabilities occur, what two methods are available to suppress the instabilities (excluding scram) and which is preferred?

(1.5) i

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1.

80% (0.5) 2.

< 45% or < 33 M1bm/hr (either at 0.5) b.

Accept LPRM or APRM oscillations or increased noise band on APRM recorder (0.5).

c.

- inscrting control rods (0.5)

- increasing core flow (0.5)

- preferred method is to reverse the actions that caused the flux oscillations (0.5).

REFERENCE GOP 2.1.10, Rev 15, pg 4, 10 202001G010 3.5/3.7 295001G011 3.9/4.2 295001G011 202001G010

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QUESTION 7.06 (3.00)

For each of the following conditions (a - d), state which E0PCs), if any, should be applicable.

(3.0) a.

Reactor water level 11" Orywell pressure 1.87 psig Drywell temperature 138 deg F b.

Suppression pool temperature 97 deg F Reactor Building Sump A (NW Quad) indicates 40" (HI-HI at 14")

Turbines (main, RFP, HPCI, RCIC) tripped / ceased inj ect ing on high reactor level c.

Reactor pressure 400 psig Reactor water level

-45" Suppression pool level

-1.0" Suppression pool temperature 92 deg F RCIC isolated due to high temperature in steam pipe area d.

Reactor water level 15" Reactor pressure 1000 psig Orywell pressure 1.9 psig

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E0P-1 RPV Control b.

E0P-2 Primary Containment Control E0P-3 Secondary Containment Control c.

E0P-1 RPV Control E0P-3 Secondary Containment Control d.

none (6 at 0.5 each)

REFERENCE CNS E0Ps 29S026G011 4.4*/4.6*

295031G011 4.2/4.6*

295032G011 4.1/4.2*

295036G011 3.8*/4.1*

295036G01) 295032G011 295031G011 295026G011

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QUESTION 7.07 (2.00)

A loss of all site AC power had occurred. Answer the following questions concerning E0P 5.2.5.1, Loss of All AC Power Station Blackout.

a.

What reactor water level indication (s) are available in the control room following this event?

(1.0) b.

What are TWO (2) negative consequences or concerns regarding excessive drywell temperatures during this event?

(1.0)

ANSWER 7.07 (2.00) a.

The 3 GEMAC's and associated recorder on panel 9-5 (1.0).

b.

- erroneous reactor water level indications

- failure of electrical components, i.

e.

wiring, solenoids, etc.

unequal expansion of refueling bellows flange (2 required at 0.5 each)

REFERENCE CNS E0P 5.2.5.1, Loss of All Site AC Power Station Blackout, Rev 4, pg 3 295003A202 4.2*/4.3*

295028K102 2.9/3.1

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QUESTION 7.08 (2.00)

Yndicate whether each of the following statements is TRUE or FALSE:

(2.0) a.

A reactor startup is NOT permissible under natural circulation flow conditions.

b.

A reactor startup is NOT permissible with only one recirculation pump in operation.

c.

If the reactor is operating at power (both recirculation pumps in operation) and one recirculation pump trips, reactor operation may continue for no more than 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

d.

A reactor recirculation pump may not be started if the reactor is in natural circulation flow and reactor power is greater than 1%.

ANSWER 7.08 (2.00) a.

True b.

False c.

False d.

True (0.5 each)

REFERENCE SOP 2.2.62, Rev 27, pg 13, 14 CNS Technical Specifications 3.3.F.

202001G005 3.4/4.2*

202001G011 3.4/4.2*

2020010011 2020010005

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J ZA__BB9CEDUBES_=_NQBdelt_oENDBdokt_EdEBGEUGY_oNQ PAGE 28 bod 19LQQICoL_QQNIBQL QUESTION 7.09 (2.50)

A condition arises which requires entry into a high radiation area.

The operator entering the area will receive a whole body dose of 40 mrem.

The following personnel, with their related personal information, are available to do the work:

(2.5)

NOTE:

Each exposure below (qtr, yr, life) includes the exposure above it.

Candidate 1

2 3

4 Sax male male female male Age 27 38 24 20 Today's exposure 50 mrem 10 mrem 10 mrem 20 mrem Wkly / exposure 260 mrem 150 mrem 150 mrem 250 mrem Qtr/ exposure 870 mrem 600 mrem 485 mrem 920 mrem Y r.'e x p os u r e 2200 mrem 2995 mrem 500 mrem 2810 mrem Life exposure 54730 mrem 5200 mrem 9770 mrem Remarks history 4 months unavailable pregnant Each candidate is technically competent and physically capable of perform-

  • ng the task.

Emergency limits do not apply and time constraints do not permit obtaining authorization for an exposure limit increase.

Which candidates have acceptable exposure margins to perform the task?

Indicate the reason (s) for r ej ect ing a candidate for the j ob, if applicable.

ANSWER 7.09 (2.50) f Candidate #1:

Acceptable (0.5)

Candidate #2:

Rejected (0.25) since he will exceed the yearly limit of 3000 MREM (0,5).

Candidate #3:

Rej ec ted (0.25) since she will exceed 500 MREM / GESTATION PERIOD CO.5).

Condidate #4:

Acceptable (0.5)

REFERENCE CNS HPP 9.1.1.3, Rev 23, pg 13, 14 CNS HPP 9.1.2.1, Rev 18, pg 5, 6

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-QUESTION 7.10 (2.50) a.

What is the purpose of the "Emergency Rod Movement Sheet"?

(0.5) b.

List four (4) examples or conditions which may require the use of an "Emergency Rod Movement Sheet".

(1.0) c.

If a power reduction from high power is required, what is the preferred method?

(0.5) d.

When using control rods to reduce power, which rods should be selected, if possible?

Answer with regard to the axial position of the rods selected.

(0.5)

ANSWER 7.10 (2.50) a.

To document non-scheduled, out-of-sequence rod movements (0.5) b.

- alleviate thermal limit problems power reduction due to transient (accept examples of transient, i.e.

recire pump trip, reduced FW heating, clogged intake screen)

- recover from rod drift

- recover from single rod scram (0.25 each) c.

reduce recirculation flow (0.5) d.

deep rods /more than 2/3 inserted into the core (0.5)

REFERENCE NPP 10.13, Rev 15, pg 2 201003G001 3.6/3.7 201003G001

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QUESTION 7.11 (1.00)

How is it possible for the Control Room Operator to operate the RCIC turbine below 2200 rpm?

(1.0)

'Z1__b800EQUBES_:_UQBdokt_6QNQBd6Lt_EUEBQEUQX_68Q PAGE 30 bod 10LQQ196L_QQUIBQL ANSWER 7.11 (1.00)

By the use of the TEST potentiometer (1.0).

REFERENCE S0P 2.2.67, Rev 32, pg 8 217000G007 3.8/3.7 217000G010 3.4/3.5 217000G010 217000G007

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PAGE 31 QUESTION 8.01 (3.50) a.

List the four general conditions that would require the issuance of a Special Work Permit (SWP).

Values NOT required.

(1.0) b.

What is the NORMAL maximum length of time that a SWP will be in effect?

(0.5) c.

What is the maximum extension that can be granted for a SWP?

(0.5) d.

TRUE or FALSE.

Health Physics personnel are exempt from the SWP issuance requirement during the performance of the radiation and contamination surveys for SWP evaluation.

(0.5) e.

Once a SWP is initiated and authorized, copies are kept at WHAT FOUR (4) locations?

(1.0)

ANSWER 8.01 (3.50) a.

- High area radiation

- High airborne contamination

- High surface contamination Industrial hazards (0.25 each) b.

1 month + 7 days (0.5) c.

7 days (0.5) d.

True (0,5) e.

- job site SWP board l

- HP office

- SS office (control room)

(0.25 each)

REFERENCE HPP 9.1.1.4, Rev 16, pg 4, 6,

7 294001K103 3.3/3.8 294001K103

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QUESTION 8.02 (1.00)

Which of the four b as ic types of air breathing apparatus available at CNS may be used in a non-life supporting atmosphere?

(1.0)

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Self-contained (1.0)

REFERENCE CNS Procedure 0.6, Rev 5, pg 8 294001K113 3.2/3.6 294001K113

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QUESTION 8.03 (2.50) a.

For fire door categories 1,

2, and 3, indicate the color dot on the door that correspnds to that category and, if obstructed and open, what type of minimum observation of that area is required.

(1.5) b.

TRUE or FALSE.

If a fire door is open and unobstructed and is equipped with a functional automatic door closure device, it may be left in this condition without requiring a fire watch or patrol. (0.5) c.

TRUE or FALSE.

Persons working (or otherwise occupied) in the immediate area of a fire door requiring a continuous fire watch may NOT act as the watch for that area as long as he is otherwise occupied.

(0.5)

ANSWER 8.03 (2.50) a.

Category 1:

Green dot, no monitoring required Category 2:

Yellow dot, continuous monitoring Category 3:

Red dot, minimum fire watch patrol (0.25 for each color, 0.25 for each observation) b.

true (0.5) c.

falso (0.5)

REFERENCE CNS Procedure 0.16, Rev 5, pg 1,

2 294001K116 3.5/3.8 294001K116

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hz__bDDIVISIBoIIVE_EB09ED9BE2t_GONDIIIQN$t_6NQ_LIdII6IIQN3 PAGE 33 QUESTION 8.04 (3.00) 8.

If a component's operability is being questioned or evaluated, at what point would the component be declared inoperable for Technical Specif ication Action time requirements?

(1.0) b.

If a component's operability is being questioned, what method is used for determining the operability status of the component?

(1.0) c.

When conducting maintenance on a system, at what point does the system become inoperable?

(0,5) d.

When the maintenance is completed, at what point does the system become operable?

(0.5)

ANSWER 8.04 (3.00) a.

The LCO clock starts as soon as it is clear that the component has a deficiency which makes it unable to carry out its intended function (1.0).

b.

An evaluation is performed using the Component Operability Checklist (accept description of process, exact name of form not required)(1.0).

c.

When some action has been initiated that would prevent the system from performing its required function (0.5).

d.

When the SS has completed his review of the completed MWR (0.5).

REFERENCE CNS Procedure 0.27, Rev 1, pg 2, 3,

7 294001A103 2.7/3.7 294001A103

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QUESTION 8.05 (2.50) a.

List four (4) general examples of NONCOMFORMANCE conditions that would require completion of a Noncomformance Report (npecific examples not required).

(2.0) b.

TRUE or FALSE.

Any individual (NPPD personnel, contractors, consultants, etc.) having knowledge of a non-conformance item is responsible for ensuring that a NCR is generated.

(0.5) f

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a.

- Essential component or system malfunctions

- Failure to follow procedures or surveillances controlling the maintenance or operation of essential components or systems.

- Deficiencies in procedures or surveillances controlling the maintenance or operation of essential components or systems which could result in or has resulted in safety concerns.

- Tech Spec violations

- Situations reportable to the NRC per various sections of the CFR.

- Utilization of materials, parts.

s' components which are lacking documentation for or do not ceofrom te certification requirements.

(4 required at 0.5 each) b.

True (0,5)

REFERENCE CNS Procedure 0.5.1, Rev 0, pg 1,

4 294001A103 2.7/3.7 294001A103

...(KA'S) 1 QUESTION 8.06 (3.00)

L is t the five '. 5 ) criteria that must be satisfied prior to restarting the reactor following c scram per Conduct of Operations Procedure 2.0.6, "Reactor Post Trip Review and Restart Authorization Procedure."

(3.0) 4 i

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- The plant is in a safe condition.

- The cause of the scram is understood or it is attributed to a spurious trip and is unlikely to reoccur.

- Corrective action has been identified and appropriately implemented.

- The proper automatic operation of plant safety-related systems has been observed.

- The Division Manager of Nuclear Operations approves the restart of the plant.

(5 required at 0.6 each)

REFERENCE Conduct of Operations Procedure 2.0.6, Reactor Post Trip Review cnd Restart Authorization Procedure, Rev 3, pg 6-7 201001G001 3.7/3.7 201001G001

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QUESTION 8.07 (2.00)

Per the Technical Specifications Limiting Safety System Settings, what are four (4) automatic protective actions designed tc prev 69t exceeding the Reactor Coolant System pressure safety limits?

SETPOINTS NOT REQUIRED.

(2.0)

ANSWER 8.07 (2.00)

- Reactor vessel high pressure scram

- Relief valve actuations Safety valve actuations

- Shutdown cooling valve isolation on high pressure (0.5 each)

REFERENCE CNS Technical Specification 1.2 CNS Technical Specification 2.2 290002G005 3.3/4.1 290002G005

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PAGE 36 QUESTION 8.08 (3.50) a.

List five (5) devices / actions that would be considered temporary modifications per Conduct of Operations Procedure 2.0.7, Plant Temporary Modification Control.

(2.5) b.

What FOUR (4) persons, by title, may perform the Safety Evaluation /

Technical Review for temporary modifications?

(1.0)

ANSWER 8.08 (3.50) a.

- jumpers

- lifted leads

- fuse removal

- blocked relay

- booted contacts

- installed breaker test blocks / actuator links mechanical j umper

- installed / removed blank flanges (5 required at 0.5 each) b.

The System Engineer (0.25) or on duty STA (0.25) in collaboration with the System Engineer and the CRS (0.25) or another SR0 (0.25) when the CRS is not on site.

REFERENCE Control of Operations Procedure 2.0.7, Plant Temporary Modifications Control, Rev 4, pg 3, 6

294001A103 2.7/3.7 294001A103

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'at__eQUINISIBoIIVE_EB99EDUBESt_99BDIIIONSt_bNp_LidII611Q83 PAGE 37 QUESTION 0.09 (2.00)

Indicate if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE per Procedure 10.26, "Working Over or In Reactor Vessel Requirements."

(2.0) a.

Film badges and dosimeters are to be wern on the outside of the protective clothing and securely taped.

b.

Contact lenses ar. permitted only if the individual is also wearing safety glosses (when working over the open RPV).

c.

Hand held tocls used over or in the spent f uel s torage pool ARE NGT required to be logged in through a control point.

d.

Hand held tools and equipment'which are used in the reactor vessel ARE required to be logged in through a control point.

ANSWER 8.09 (2.00) a.

False b.

False c.

True d.

True (0.5 each)

REFERENCE Nuclear Performance Procedure 10.26, Working over or In Reactor Vessel Requirements, Rev 0, pg'3, 4 234000G010 2.9/3."-

234000G010

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QUESTION 8.10 (2.00)

During refueling operations individual responsibilities are assigned in Procedure 10.21, "Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) Control and Accountability."

s.

Who MUST direct the SNM handling operations involving SNM movement BETWEEN Item Control Areas?

(0.5) b.

Who MAY direct the SNM handling operations involving SNM movement WITHIN Item Control Areas?

(0.5) c.

Who functions as the SNM Executor?

(0.5) d.

Who functions as the $NM Checker?

(0.5)

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8.10 (2.00) a.

An individual holding an SRO license (0.5).

b, An individual holding an R0 license (0.5).

c.

Control Room l'ef ueling Monitor or Control Room Operator (accept either 0.5) d.

Refueling Floor Supervisor or SRO on the Refuel Floor (accept either 0.5)

REFERENCE Nuclear Performance Procedure 10.21, Special Nuclear Meterials Cor. trol and Accountability Instructions, Rev 1, og 3 2340000001 3.4/3.8 2340000001

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S NTD880127 February 18, 1988 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissiots Ryan Plaza Drive Suite 1000 Arlington, Texas 76011 Attention: Dave Graves

Subject:

Comments - NRC Examination Administered February 16-19, 1988.

Dear Mr. Graves:

Attached please find our comments on the questions and answers associated with the subject examinations given on February 16, 1988. We believe that our concerns and comments should be considered in the grading of the written exams administered and, in some cases, serve as a basis for refining several of the examination questions and answers.

Please contact us if you would like to pursue our comments further or if additional clarification is desired.

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QUESTION 1.05 (2.00)

Why does core thermal power decrease at a much slower rate than indicated neutron power (2 reasons required) following a scram from high power operation?

(2.0)

ANSWER 1.05 (2.00)

Thermal power drops at a slower rate due to decay heat (1.0) and the time delay in getting the previously generated heat out of the fuel pellet into the coolant.

(1.0)

REF CNS Reactor Theory, Pg. 7-22 292008K125 2.8/2.9 292008K130 3.2/3.5 292008K125 292008K130

...(KA's) 1.05 COMMENT The residual heat of components in the vessel will also reduce the rate of thermal power decrease.

RECOMMENDATION Also accept residual heat of components.

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NPR Student Text Pg. 14

QUESTION 2.01 (3.00)

In the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) system:

a.

What function does the RCIC lube oil cooler water perform after leaving the cooler?

(1.0) b.

How would failure of the barorietric condenser affect operation of the RCIC system?

(One effect required)

(1.0) c.

How is the turbine exhaust line protected from overpressure during system operation? Two required.

(1.0)

ANSWER 2.01 (3.0) a.

It is used as the condensing medium for the barometric condenser.

(1.0) b.

System isolation (1.0) due to high area temperature c.

Rupture diaphragms which exhaust to RCIC room (0.5)

Turbine trip on high exhaust pressure (0.5)

REF RCIC Pg. 6, 7, 21 217000K404 3.0/3.1 217000K405 3.2/3.5 217000K405 217000K404

...(KA'S) 2.01.b COMMENT An airborne problem would occur. The student text states the purpose of the barometric condenser is "to prevent any leakaga of the radioactive steam into the environment." The purpose does not include preventiag high temperatures in the area.

REC 0KMENDATION Accept airborne problem as an answer for part b.

REF Reactor Core Isolation Cooling Studen'c Text Pg. 7.

QUESTION 2.02 (1.00)

How is SLC systen flow capability verified without opening an injection path to the reactor vessel?

(1.0)

ANSWER 2.02 (1.00)

Starting the pumps locally does not fire the squib valves (0.5) and the flow is to the test tank (0.5).

REF SLC-14 211000K408 4.2*/4.2*

211000K408

...(KA's) 2.02 COMMENT The surveillance starts the pumps locally and goes from test tank to test tank.

RECOMMENDATION:

Also accept perform the appropriate surveillance.

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a QUESTION 2.03 (3.00)

Answer the following with regard to the RHR system and its various modes of operation:

a.

Match the following actions, events, or interlocks in Column A with the pressure in Column B that initiates or allows that item. (2.0)

Column A Column B 1.

Shutdown cooling isolates 50 psig 2.

Allows manual operation of the 75 psig LPCI injection valve 100 psig 2.

Automatically opens the LPCI 135 psig injection valve 277 psig 4.

Input to ADS 400 psig 432 psig 450 psig b.

What is the most limiting failure of a single component in the RHR system with regard to core protection?

(1,0)

ANSWER 2.03 (3.00) a.

1.

75 psig 2.

450 psig 3.

450 psig 4,

100 psig (0.5 each) b.

LPCI injection valve failed shut (1.0)

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COMMENT The setpoint for the input to ADS is required to be set > 100 psig and i

< 165 psig.

Therefore either 100 psig or 135 psig is an acceptable answer.

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Accept either 100 psig or 135 psig or both for number 4 in column A.

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REF Technical Specification Table 3.2.B NPR Student Text Pg. 14 2.03.b COMMENT The injection valve is a normally shut valve therefore if it fails it will be in the shut position.

RECOMMENDATION Do not require "shut" for full credit.

REF Introduction to CSCS Student Text Pg. 11.

QUESTION 2.09 (4.00) a.

List ten (10) of the valve operations that automatically occur on a turbine trip signal.

Assume the plant is operating at power when the turbine trip occurs.

(2.0) b.

What are four (4) of the five (5) protective devices that operate independently on the main turbine to prevent damage to the unit if the turbine was not tcken out of service immediately?

(2.0)

ANSWER 2.09 (4.00) a.

1.

turbine main stc.) valves close 2.

control valves close 3.

reheat stop valves close 4.

intercept valves close 5.

bypass valves open 6.

feed system startup flow control isolation valves open 7.

feed pump discharge valves close 8.

extraction steam non-return valves close 9.

extraction steam dump valves open 10.

feed pump low pressure steam supply valves close 11.

main turbine governor valve drain valves open 12.

MSL drain valves shift from AS/B5 heaters to the main condenser (10 required at 0.2 each) b.

1.

overspeed trip mechanism 2.

low vacuum trip 3.

low bearing pressure trip 4.

thrust bearing trip 5.

solenoid trip (0.5 each)

REF MN TURB-16, 17 245000A201 3.7/3.9 245000G007 3.5/3.6 245000G007 245000A201

...(KA'S) 2.09.a COMMENT The extraction steam non-return valves trip and act as check valves on a turbine trip vice close.

RECOMMENDATION Accept that the extraction steam non-return valves trip instead of extraction steam non-rett in valves close.

REF p.

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QUESTTON 2.11 (2.00)

Match the following plant areas (a - h) with the type (s) of fire protection system (1 - 4) that is (are) available in that area:

(2.0)

NOTE: MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF SYSTEM MAY APPLY TO EACH AREA a.

Reactor feed pump room 1.

Fire Water System b.

Service water pump room 2.

Carben Dioxide System c.

Diesel generator day tank rooms 3.

Halon 1301 System d.

Fire pump house - diesel fire pump 4.

No Automatic System room Available e.

Control building, cable spreading room (918')

f.

Turbine generator bearings 1, 2, 3 g.

Main control room ANSWER 2.11 (2.00) a.

I b.

3 c.

I d.

1 e.

1, 2 f.

2 p.

4 (a - g at 0.25 each)

REF FP system description 286000G004 3.8/3.9 2860000004

...(KA'S) 2.11 COMMENT The answer to part c should be 2 (Carbon Dioxide) vice 1 (Fire Water System).

RECOMMENDATION Accept 2 instead of I for part c.

REF Fire Protection Student Text Pg. 15.

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i QUESTION 3.01 (3.00) a.

STATE whether the solenoids associated with the following valves are NORMALLY Energized or Deenergized. NO SCRAM SIGNAL EXISTS. (1.0) 1.

Back-up Scram Valves 2.

Scram Discharge Volume Vent and Drain Valves b.

Repositioning the Mode Switch from STARTUP/ HOT STANDBY to RUN causes certain reactor scram functions to be bypassed and others to be effective. LIST the three (3) scram functions (or setpoints) which are bypassed AND the three (3) scram functions (or setpoints) which becone effective when the Mode Switch is taken to RUN (2.0)

ANSWER 3.01 (3.00) a.

1.

Deenergized (0.5) 2.

Energized (0,5) b.

Activated in RUN:

- MSIV Closure (0.33)

- Companion IRM/APRM (0.33)

- APRM 118% HIGH Flux (0.33) l Bypassed in RUN:

- IRM Inop (0.33)

- IRM Upscale (0. 33)

- APRM 15% HIGH Flux (0.33)

REF CRDH-17, 19 RPS-14, 16-18 212000K108 3.0/3.1 212000K412 3.9/4.1 212000A216 4.0/4.1 212000A216 212000K108 212000K412

...(KA'S) i 3.01 b COMMENT The APRM High Flux setpoint should be a flow bias formula instead of 118%.

RECOMMENDATION Accept the formula for the APRM flux.

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QUESTION 3.08 (1.50)

Assume both recirculation pumps are running at 80% speed. State how the recirculation pumps' speed is affected by each of the conditions below.

Consider each case separately.

(1.5) a.

The operator closes the B recirculation pump discharge valve to the t

mid position, b.

Two reactor feed pumps are operating and a feedwater problem causes RPV level to temporarily decrease to 20".

c.

One of the two operating reactor feed pumps trips and the reactor scrams on low level.

ANSWER 3.08 (1.50) a.

(The B MG set trips and) the B recirc pump coasts to a stop (0.5) b.

No effect (0.5) c.

Both pumps runback to 45% speed (0.5)

REF Recirculation System, Figure 14 202001A211 3.7/3.9 202001A212 3.6/3/8 001A 2b2001A223 202001A212 (KA'S) j 3.08 COMMENT On a scram and the subsequent generator trip, the recirculation pump on 1

the normal transformer will trip.

Also feedvater vill be reduced to below 20% causing the running recirculation pump runback to 20%.

RECOMMENDATION The answer as stated is correct initially for the conditions stated.

i however if the candidate carried through with scenario he vi 1 give more information. We have just recently changed one of our exam bank questions to reflect this also.

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QUESTION 4.09 (2.50)

A loss of all site AC power has occurred.

Answer the following questions concerning E0P 5.2.5.1, Loss of All AC Power Station Blackout, a.

What reactor water level indication (s) are available in the control room following this event?

(1.0) b.

What reactor water level indication (s) are available outside the control room following this event?

(0,5) c.

What are TWO (2) negative consequences or concerns regarding excessive drywell temperatures during this event?

(1.0)

ANSWER 4.09 (2.50) a.

The 3 GEMAC's and associated recorder on panel 9-5 (1.0) b.

The Yarways may be monitored locally in the Reactor Building (0.5) c.

- erroneous reactor water level indications (0.5)

- failure of electrical components, i.e.,

viring, solenoids, etc.

(0,5)

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(NS E0P 5.2.5.1, Loss of All Site AC Power Station Blackout, Rev 4. Pg. 3 295003A202 4.2*/4.3*

2950.93K102 2.9/3.1 295028K102 295003A202

...(KA'S) 4.09 COMMENT As stated in the abnormal "Ventilation System Failure - Loss of Coolers in the Dryvell" a concern with high dryvell temperatures is unequal expansion of the refueling bellows flange.

RECOMMENDATION Also accept unequal expansion of the refueling bellows flange.

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o QUESTION 5.02 (2.50) a.

HOW will the Shutdown Margin (Reactivity Margin) just prior to a refueling outage compare with the Shutdown Margin following the refueling? WHY? Two (2) reasotis required.

(1.5) b.

At what point in cycle life is compliance with the Shutdown Margin Technical Specification verified?

(0.5) c.

What reactor conditions must be present for the verification to be reasonably accurate?

(0,5)

ANSWER 5.02 (2.50) a.

SDM prior to the outage will be larger (0.5) due to fission product poisoning (0.5) and fuel depletion. (0.5) b.

initial fuel loading or refueling (0.5) c.

cold, xenon free (0,5) 2 REF LOTHM-TH-4.11-0, Shutdown Margin, Pg. 5 CNS Reactor Theory, Pg. 1-35 and 36 CNS Tech Spec 3.3.A Bases K/A 292002 Kl.14 2.6/2.9 292002K114

...(KA'S) i 5.02 b C0KKENT i

Fuel loading occurs at the beginning of the cycle.

RECOMMENDATION Accept BOL

QUESTION 5.03 (3.00) a.

Does the magnitude of the initial level of source range counts affect the critical rod position? WHY?

(1,0) b.

The reactor is brought critical at 40 on IRM range 2 with the shortest permissible stable positive period allowed by C0P 2.1.1, "Cold Startup." Heating power is determined to be 40 on range 8 of IRM's.

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1.

What is the doubling time if the period remains constant?

(1,0) 2.

How long vill it take for power to reach the point of adding heat if the period remains constant?

(1.0)

ANSWER 5.03 (3.00) a.

No (0.5).

The critical control rod position is a function of Keff or reactivity of the reactor and is not a function of the source count rate.

(0.5) b.

1.

From GOP 2.1.1, shortest permissible stable period equals 50 sec.

(0.5)

Thus doubling time equals 50/1.44 - 34.7 seconds (0.5) 2.

40% range 2 is equal to 0.04% on range 8 P(0) = 0.04 P(t) = 40 Period = 50 seconds P(t) = P(0) e"(t/ period) 40

= 0.04 e*(t/50 see)

Tine = 345.4 seconds or 5 min. 45 sec.

(1.0)

(NOTE: Grade cethod if period is different)

REF LOTM-TH-4.15-1 CNS Reactor Theory, Chapter 3 292003K108 2.7/2.8 292008K104 3.3/3.4 292008K!04 292003K108

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QU"STION 5.03 (3.00)

(CONTINUED) 1.06 a 5.03 a COMMENT This could The question asked for initial level of source range counts.

be interpreted as either the initial counts when the startup begins or source strength.

At the beginning of startup the initial level of source The k vill range counts will be based on source strength and k affectboththeinitialcountsatthebeginningofastartupa$bI the point that the reactor is critical. Thetefore if the candidates discussed the initial level of source range counts they would have answered yes with an appropriate explanation. The students could base their answer on whether the question was asking for source strength or initial counts on the startup.

RECOMMENDATION Also accept yes if the candidate provides an appropriate explanation.

REF Reactor Physics, page 3-7 and 3-8

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QUESTION 5.06 (2.00)

For each of the pairs of conditions listed below, state WHICH condition would have the GREATER differential rod worth and briefly. EXPLAIN WHY.

a.

Reactor moderator temperature of 150 F or 500 F (1.0) b.

For a rod position 10 or position 40 of a core operating at 100%

power (assume BOL)

(1.0)

ANSWER 5.06 (2.00)

At 500 F (0.5) As moderator temperature increases, neutron leakage a.

out of the fuel bundles in increased, thus the control rod is exposed to higher neutron flux and rod worth increases.

(0.5) b.

At 40 (0.5) the core will be bottom peaked and the rod will be traveling through on area of high flux.

(0,5)

REF CNS Reactor Theory, pgs 5-27, 28 292005K110 2.8/3.3 292005K110

...(KA'S) 5.06.b COMMENT Students could say position 10 if they consider the fact that all other rods will probably be deep (00-16) which would reduce the worth of any shallow rods (32-48) due to shadowing.

One section of the Reactor Theory text describes shallow rods as being shaping rods and deep rods as power rods.

If the students interpret the question to ask only about a single rod at BOL when flux is bottom peaked, they could answer with position 40.

RECOMMEKDATION Accept either position 10 or position 40 if they provide an appropriate explanation.

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QUESTION 7.10 (2.50) a.

What is the purpose of the "Emergency Rod Movement Sheet"?

(0,5) b.

List four (4) examples or conditiona which may require the use of an "Emergency Rod Movement Sheet".

(1.0) c.

If a power reduction from high power is required, what is the i

preferred method?

(0.5) d.

When using control rods to reduce power, which rods should be selected, if possible? Answer with regard to the axial position of the rods selected.

(0.5)

ANSWER 7.10 (2.50) a.

To document non-scheduled, out-of-sequence rod movements (0.5) b.

- alleviate thermal limit problems

- power reduction due to transient

- recover from rod drift

- recover from single rod scram (0.25 each) c.

reduce recirculation flow (0.5) d.

deep rods /more than 2/3 inserted into the core (0.5)

REF NPP 10.13, Rev 15 Pg. 2 201003G001 3.6/3.7 201003G001

...(KA'S) 4 7.10 b COMMENT Procedure 10.13 gives examples of when "power reduction due to transient" applies.

The candidates may have given examples such as recirculation i

pump trip, reduced feedwater heating, or excessive river debris clogging i

intake screens.

i REC 0KMENDATION i

i Also accept any of these individual events as transient answers.

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1 QUESTION 8.01 (3.50) a.

List the four general conditions that would require the issuance of a Special Work Permit (SWP). Values NOT required.

(1.0) b.

What is the NORMAL maximum length of time that a SWP will be in effect?

(0.5)

P c.

What is the maximum extension that can be granted for a SWP7 (0.5) d.

TRUE or FALSE.

Health Physics personnel are exempt from the SWP issuance requirement during the performance of the radiation and c

contamination surveys for SWP evaluation.

(0.5) e.

Once a SWP is initiated and authorized, copies are kept at WHA 1 FOUR (4) locations?

(1.0)

ANSWER 8.01 (3.50) a.

- High area radiation t

- High airborne contamination 4

- High surface contamination

- Industrial hazards (0.25 each) b.

1 month + 7 days (0.5) c.

7 days (0.5) d.

True (0.5) l I

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- job site

- SWP board

- HP office 4

- SS office (control room)

(0.25 each)

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The SWP board is mounted.in the laundry supply area on elevation 903, i

RECO.9tENDATION Accept either SWP board or laundry supply area.

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a QUESTION 8.08 (3.50) e a.

List five (5) devices / actions that would be considered temporary modifications per Conduct of Operations Procedure 2.0.7, Plan:

Temporary Modification Control.

(2.5) b.

What FOUR (4) persons, by title, may perform the Safety Evaluation / Technical Review for temporary modifications?

(1.0)

ANSWER 8.08 (3.50) a.

- jumpers

- lifted leada

- fuse removal

- blocked relay

- booted contacts

- installed breaker test blocks / actuator links

- mechanical jumper

- installed / removed blank flanges (5 required at 0.5 each) b.

The System Engineer (0.25) or on duty STA (0.25) in collaboration with the System Engineer and the CRS (0.25) or another SR0 (0.25) when the CRS is not on site.

REF Control of Operations Procedure 2.0.7, Plant Temporary Modifications Control, Rev 4. Pg. 3, 6 294001A103 2.7/3.7 294001A103

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8.08 COMMENT Some candidates may provide specific devices that require PTMs instead of listing the categories listed in the procedure.

The PTM procedure also lists a category of "other."

RECOMMENDATION Also accept specific items such as spool pieces as devices that require PTMs.

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.a QUESTION 8.10 (2.00)

During refueling operations individual responsibilities are assigned in Procedure 10.21, "Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) Control and Accountability."

a.

Who MUST direct the SNM handling operations involving SNM movement BETWEEN Item Control Areas?

(0,5) b.

Who MAY direct the SNM handling operations involving SNH movement WITHIN Item Control Areas?

(0.5) t c.

Who functions as the SNM Executor?

(0.5) d.

Who functions as the SNM Checker?

(0,5)

ANSWER 8.10 (2.00) a.

An individual holding an SRO license (0.5) b.

An individual holding an R0 license (0.5) c.

Control Room Refueling Monitor or Control Room Operator (accept either 0.5) d.

Refueling Floor Supervisor or SRO on the Refuel Floor (accept either 0.5)

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and Accountability Instructions, Rev 1 Pg. 3 234000G001 3.4/3.8 234000G001

...(KA'S) r 8.10 COMMENT f

I Procedure 10.21 also states that the SNM checker can also be any individual who did not function as SNM Executor.

RECOMMENDATION e

Also accept any RO or SRO who did not function as the SNM Executor.

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