ML20209G362
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| Issue date: | 01/28/1987 |
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CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT APPENDIX II
. WRITERS' GUIDE FOR EMERGENCY OPERATING PROCEDURES 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section M
1.0 INTRODUCTION
11 1.1 PURP0SE...........................................
11 1.2 SC0PE.............................................
11 2.0 ORGANIZATION OF EMERGENCY OPERATING PROCEDURES.......... 11 3.0 ORGANIZATION OF BSEP FLOWCHARTS......................... 11 3.1 DESIGNATION AND NUMBERING..........................
11 3.2 REVISION AND AUTHORIZATION.........................
13 3.3 UNIT IDENTIFICATION FOR FLOWCHARTS...............
13 3.4 PAGE IDENTIFICATION...............................
13 3.5 F0RMAT.............................................
13 3.6 DECISION SYMB0L....................................
13 3.7 ACTION SYMB0L......................................
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3.8 INFORMATION SYMB0L................................
15 3.9 ARROW SYMB0LS.....................................
15 3.10 CONNECTING LINES...................................
15 3.11 ENTRY CONDITION FOR FLOWCHARTS....................
15 3.12 KEY PARAMETERS.....................................
16 3.13 PATH SPECIFIC PARAMETERS...........................
16 3.14 AUTOMATIC ACTIONS................................
16 3.15 IMMEDIATE OPERATOR ACTI0NS.........................
16 3.16 OPERATOR CAUTIONS.................................
16 3.17 PLACE KEEPING AIDS................................
17 3.18 WRITING STYLE FOR FLOWCHARTS.......................
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Section Page 3.19 VOCABULARY........................................
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- 3. 20 S EQUENCING.......................................
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- 3. 21 VERI FIC ATION STEPS............................... 21 3. 2 2 L OC ATION IN FO RMATION.............................
21 3.23 NUMERICAL VALUES.................................
21 3.24 ABBREVIATIONS, LETTER SYMBOLS, AND ACRONYMS......
22 3.25 TYPING FLOWCHART STEPS...........................
22 3.26 PREPARING AND MOUNTING FLOWCHARTS................
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- 3. 27 REPRODUCTION OF FLOWCHARTS.......................
2 2 3.28 REVISIONS TO FLOWCHARTS..........................
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- 3. 29 LOCATION OF FLOWCHARTS........................... 23 4.0 ORGANIZATION OF BSEP END P ATH MANUALS................
23 4.1 DESIGNATION AND NUMBERING........................
25 4.2 COVER SHEET......................................
25 4.3 REVISION SHEET...................................
25 4.4 PROCEDURE DESIGNATION AND NUMBERING..............
25 4.5 REVISION NUMBERING AND DESIGNATION...............
25 4.6 PAGE IDENTIFICATION AND NUMBERING................
28 4.7 F0RMAT...........................................
28 4.7.1 Page Format.............................
28 4.7.2 Procedure Organization.................
28 4.7.3 Section and Step Numbering.............
30 4.8 WRITING INSTRUCTIONAL STEPS......................
30 4.8.1 Instructional Step Length and Content... 30 Appendix II Page 3 of 46
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)
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4.8.2 Use of Logic Terms.....................
32 4.8.3 Cautions...............................
35 4.8.4 Notes..................................
35 4.8.5 Calculations...........................
36 4.8.6 Use of Underlining.....................
36 4.8.7 Referencing and Branching to Other Procedures or Steps....................
36 4.8.8 Component Identification...............
37 4.8.9 Level of Detail........................
37 4.8.10 Printed Operator Aids..................
38 4.8.11 Revision to Procedures.................
39 4.8.12 Unit Identification for End Path Manual Procedures......................
39 4.8.13 Recurrent Steps........................
39 4.8.14 Equally Acceptable Steps...............
40 5.0 MECHANICS OF STYLE....................................
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40 5.2 HYPHENATION......................................
40 5.3 PUNCTUATION......................................
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41 5.3.3 Comma...................................
41 5.3.4 Parentheses.............................
41 5.3.5 Period..................................
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5.4 VOCABULARY.......................................
42 5.5 NUMERICAL VALUES.................................
42 5.6 ABBREVIATIONS, LETTER SYMBOLS, AND ACRONYMS......
42 6.0 TYPING F0RMAT.........................................
42 6.1 GENERAL TYPING F0RMAT............................
42 6.2 PAGE ARRANGEMENT.................................
43 6.3 HEADING AND TEXT ARRANGEMENT.....................
43 6.4 BREAKING OF W0RDS................................
43 6.5 ROTATION O F PAG ES................................ 4 3 6.6 PRINTED OPERATOR AIDS............................
44 6.6.1 Figures................................
44 6.6.2 Tab 1es.................................
44 6.7 CAUTIONS AND N0TES...............................
45 6.8 USE OF FOLDOUT PAGES.............................
46 6.9 USE OF OVERSIZED PAGES IN END PATH MANUALS.......
46 6.10 USE OF REDUCED PAGES.............................
46 7.0 REPRODUCTION..........................................
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ABBREVIATIONS ADS - Automatic Depressurization System ANS - American Nuclear Society ANSI - American National Standards Institute A0P - Abnormal Operating Procedure APRM - Average Power Range Monitor ASDC - Alternate Shutdown Cooling ATWS - Anticipated Transient Without Scram BOP - Balance of Plant CAC - Containment Atmospheric Control CAD - Containment Atmospheric Dilution CCP - Containment Control Procedure COND - Condensate CONV - Conventional CRD - Control Rod Drive CS - Core Spray CST - Condensate Storage Tank DW/T - Drywell Temperature EBOP - Emergency Bearing Oil Pump ECCS - Emergency Core Cooling System EI - Emergency Instruction E0P - Emergency Operating Procedure EPP - End Path Procedure E&RC - Environmental & Radiation Control ESOP - Emergency Seal Oil Pump Appendix II Page 6 of 46 i
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EXCH - Exchanger FW - Feedwater GM - General Manager GP - General Plant Operating Procedure HCLL - Heat Capacity Level Limit HCTL - Heat Capacity Temperature Limit HCU - Hydraulic Control Unit HDR - Header HI - High HPCI - High Pressure Coolant Injection HX - Heat Exchanger IA - Instrument Air IAN - Instrument Air Noninterruptible IRM - Intermediate Range Monitor i
KV - Kilovolt LCO - Limiting Condition for Operation i
LEP - Local Emergency Procedure s
LOCA - Loss of Coolant Accident LPCI - Low Pressure Coolant Injection l
LPCS - Low Pressure Core Spray l
MCC - Motor Control Center MG - Motor Generator MSIV - Main Steam Isolation Valves MSL - Main Steam Line NDTT - Nil-Ductility Transition Temperature NPSH - Net Positive Suction Head Appendix II Page 7 of 46
NUC - Nuclear PC/P -. Primary Containment Pressure PEP - Plant Emergency Plan RAD - Radiation RBCCW - Reactor Building Closed Cooling Water RCIC - Reactor Core Isolation Cooling RC/L~- Reactor Control Level RC/P - Reactor Control Pressure RC/Q - Reactor Control Power RECIRC - Recirculation RHR - Residual Heat Removal RPS - Reactor Protection System RPV - Reactor Pressure Vessel RSCS - Rod Sequence Control System RTGB - Reactor Turbine Cauge Board RWCU - Reactor Water Cleanup RWM - Rod Worth Minimizer RX - Reactor SA - Service Air SAT - Startup Auxiliary Transformer SBGT - Standby Gas Treatment SJAE - Steam Jet Air Ejector SLC - Standby Liquid Control SRM - Source Range Monitor SORV - Stuck Open Relief Valve SOS - Shift Operating Supervisor Appendix II Page 8 of 46
SP/L - Suppression Pool Level SP/T - Suppression Pool Temperature SRP - System Recovery Procedure SRV - Safety Relief Valve SULCV - Startup Level Control Valve TBCCW - Turbine-Building Closed Cooling Water TIP - Traversing In-Core Probe Appendix II Page 9 of 46 1
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Cover Sheet 26 5-List of Effective Pages 27 6
Example Procedure 29 Table Pages 1
Action Verbs 19-20 Appendix II Page 10 of 46
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to provide administrative and technical guidance on the preparation of Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) to ensure that they are complete, accurate, convenient, readable, and acceptable to the BSEP Control Room personnel.
1.2 SCOPE This Writers' Guide applies to the writing of BSEP E0Ps; i.e.,
flowcharts and the associated written instructions which are in the End Path Manuals.
2.0 ORGANIZATION OF EMERGENCY OPERATING PROCEDURES The EOPs shall consist of-symptomatic or function-oriented procedures which are in flowchart format and End Path Manuals which are in written format.
3.0 ORGANIZATION OF BSEP FLOWCHARTS The BSEP Flowcharts shall consist of function-oriented paths.
The E0P Users' Guide outlines the Brunswick E0Ps and describes how these procedures are to be used by the Control Room personnel to handle emergency and potential emergency situations.
3.1 DESIGNATION AND NUMBERING The flowcharts are the procedures that govern the plant operation during emergency conditions and specify immediate operator actions to be taken to bound the problem and to return the plant to a stable condition.
Each flowchart shall be uniquely identified (see Figure 1). This identification permits easy administration of the process of
-procedure preparation, review, revision, distribution, and operator use.
The identification shall be located at the upper left of each flowchart.
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The flowcharts shall not have other identifying titles. The philosophy is for the operator to immediately enter any flowchart when the E0P. entry condition occurs. Once the operator enters the flowchart, it will lead to the proper procedural steps.
3.2 REVISION AND AUTHORIZATION Each flowchart shall include information which identifies the current revision designation and authorized signatures. This information shall be located at the upper right of each flowchart (see Figure 1).
3.3 UNIT IDENTIFICATION FOR FLOWCHARTS The flowcharts are identical for both units and no unit identifier is needed. If a step applies to one unit only, the following format shall be used:
- 19. Unit 2 only - START one RHR pump If a step applies to both units and there is a need to differentiate between units due to nomenclature, valve number, etc., the following format shall be used:
- 21. Unit 1 only - OPEN HPCI outboard injection valve E41-F007 22.
Unit 2 only - OPEN HPCI outboard injection valve E41-F006 3.4 PAGE IDENTIFICATION There shall be no page identification on the flowcharts. The Immediate Action Steps for each flowchart shall be included on one page.
3.5 FORMAT The flowcharts shall utilize standard logic symbols (see Figure 2).
These symbols shall be arranged in a decision tree type flowchart consisting of Inform. tion / Caution, Decision, and Action Steps that provide the operator with guidance intended to bound the problem and get the plant into a safe condition quickly, systematically, and i
consistently (see Figure 1).
I 3.6 DECISION SYMBOL l'
This symbol shall contain a question which the operator is to answer YES or NO.
The question shall pertain to a plant parameter, setpoint, switch position, or system condition.
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If the particular step is designated as a key or path-specific parameter, it should have an action symbol superimposed over the standard decision symbol. These important steps are further highlighted by making the decision symbol lines heavier than normal (see Figure 2).
The operator may be required to return to these steps.
3.7 ACTION SYMBOL This symbol shall contain a specific action, command, or verification which the operator should perform.
3.8 INFORMATION SYMBOL This symbol shall contain information which may be useful to assist the operator in diagnosing plant conditions. The symbol is also used to provide operator cautions.
If the symbol is used for information, "INFORMATION" shall be the first word in the block 3.9 ARROW SYMBOLS There shall be two basic types of arrow symbols used on the flowcharts (see Figure 2).
The path-to-path arrows guide the operator fr om one flowchart to another. The path-to-end-path arrow guides the operator from the Immediate Action Steps (flowcharts) to the appropriate Subsequent Action Steps (End Path Procedures).
3.10 CONNECTING LINES There shall be two basic line widths used to guide the operator through the flowchart. The operator should follow these lines, always entering the symbols at the top and exiting the symbola at the sides or bottom.
The wide line, Yellow Brick Road, represents the expected pinat response for each flowchart.
The narrow lines are equally important. They represent possible response of the plant for many situations on each flowchart.
No lines shall cross or intersect on the flowcharts, except where two or more enter the same symbol.
3.11 ENTRY CONDITION FOR FLOWCHARTS The entry conditions shall be, "Any Reactor Scram."
The entry condition for each flowchart is identical (see Figure 1).
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3.12 KEY PARAMETERS Each flowchart shall have identical initial formats; i.e., the entry conditions followed by the key parameters (see Figure 1).
The key parameters are very important. They establish the priority of actions and guide the operator to the appropriate procedure.
3.13 PATH-SPECIFIC PARAMETERS The path-specific parameters are located on the Yellow Brick Road of the flowcharts. These steps are emphasized by the use of heavy decision symbols and superimposed action symbols.
3.14 AUTOMATIC ACTIONS The following automatic actions shall be verified on the flowcharts:
Group Isolations ECCS Actuation Diesel Generator Auto Start These actions should be placed on the flowcharts at points where it is known that the condition for the automatic action has been met.
As an example, if Path 4 is entered, it is known that reactor water level has decreased below +112".
This requires isolation of valve Groups 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8; auto start of HPCI and RCIC; recire. pump start; etc. These actions should be verified or manually initiated on Path 4.
3.15 IMMEDIATE OPERATOR ACTIONS The steps on the flowcharts are the Immediate Operator Action Steps.
These operator actions are taken to stop further degradation of existing conditions and to mitigate their consequences or to bound the problem.
The immediate operator actions shall be visible to the operator; therefore, no need or requirement exists to memorize these actions.
3.16 OPERATOR CAUTIONS operator cautions shall be included on the flowcharts where appropriate. The cautions are enclosed in information symbols.
If the symbol is used as a caution, the word " CAUTION" shall be the first word in the symbol. Cautions shall be placed prior to the step to which they apply.
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s 3.17 PLACE KEEPING AIDS The flowcharts shall be mounted on a lightweight surface such as styrofoam and covered with a thin transparent layer of plastic, which can be marked on with a felt-tip pen or grease pencil. The operator shall check off the steps of the flowchart as they are performed. Felt-tip pen ink and grease pencil are easily erased.
3.18 WRITING STYLE FOR FLOWCHARTS The flowchart steps shall be written in a style that presents the information in a simple, familiar, specific, and unambiguous manner.
The flowchart steps should be brief and exact. The following guidelines should be used for flowchart developments a.
Decision and Action Steps shall deal with only one idea, b.
Complex evolutions should be prescribed in a series of steps, if possible.
c.
Operator actions should be specifically stated.
d.
Identification of components should be in everyday terms; i.e.,
operator language.
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Expected results of routine tasks need not be stated.
f.
Words and meanings shall be consistent throughout the flowcharts.
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Use only accepted abbreviations that are familiar to the operator; i.e., the ones listed in this Writers' Guide.
h.
Avoid the use of time-dependent operator actions.
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Use units of measure that are familiar to the operator. The operator should be able to relate the units to those referenced on the plant instrumentation without conversion, translation, or mental manipulation.
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Generally, notes and tables should not be used on flowcharts.
However, it is permissible to use them if this simplifies the procedure.
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Word order should be selected to require a minimum of punctuation on the flowcharts.
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3.19 VOCABULARY Words used in the steps of the flowcharts should convey precise understanding to the trained operator. The following rules are to be used:
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Use simple words. Simple words are usually short words of few syllables. Simple words are generally common words.
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Use common usage if it makes the procedure easier to understand.
Use words that are concrete, rather than vague, specific rather c.
than general, familiar rather than formal, precise rather than blanket.
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Verbs with specific meaning should be used. Some examples of suitable verbs are listed in Table 1.
Equipment status shall be denoted as operable, available, or e.
running, depending upon the specific condition of the equipment.
Operable and available mean that the system, component, or device is capable of performing its intended function (s) in the intended manner.
Running denotes that the system, component, or device is performing its intended function (s).
3.20 SEQUENCING Tasks and Action Steps shall be sequenced according to technical necessity, which should be the overriding consideration.
Additionally, the physical layout and organization of the Control Room is an important consideration in sequencing tasks for optimal i
staff movement and monitoring when performing a sequence of tasks and actions.
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~i ADJUST To regulate or bring to a more satisfactory state; for example, " ADJUST CAD Tank pressure to 100 psig" t
ALIGN To place a system in proper or desired configuration
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Vaporiser to Reactor Building" ALLOW To permit a stated condition to be achieved prior to proceeding; for example, " ALLOW discharge pressure to stabilize" i
j CHECK To perform a comparison with a procedural requirement; for example, " CHECK Reactor Building Area Radiation and Vent Radiation Monitors" 1
l CLOSE To change the physical position of a mechanical device so that it prevents physical access or flow j
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ESTABLISH To make arrangements for a stated condition; for example, " ESTABLISH communication with the Control Room" 1
INSPECT To measure, observe, or evaluate a feature or j
characteristic for comparison with specific limits:
method of inspection should be included; for example, " visually INSPECT for leaks" ISOLATE To close one or more valves in a system for the j
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Examples of Action Verbs (Continued)
Verb Application OPEN To change the physical position of a mechanical device, such as valve or door, to the unobstructed position that permits access or, prevents passage of electrical current; for example, "0 PEN Valve FW-V177" PLACE To put in a particular position; for example, " PLACE mode switch to ' SHUTDOWN'"
RECORD To document specified condition or characteristic; for example,
" RECORD discharge pressure" REDUCE To cause a parameter to decrease in value; for example, " REDUCE reactor pressure with Bypass Valve Manual Jack" SET To physically adjust to a specified value an adjustable feature; for example, " SET HPCI Speed Controller to maintain RPV water level near normal" START To originate motion of an electric or mechanical device directly or by remote control; for example, " START RHR and Core Spray Pumps" STOP Opposite of start; for example, "STOP the Condensate Pumps" SYNCHRONIZE To make synchronous in operation; for example,
" SYNCHRONIZE the Diesel Generator to the (E) Bus" THROTTLE To operate a valve in an intermediate position to obtain a certain flow rate; for example, " THROTTLE Valve Ell-F017A to..."
TRIP To manually activate a semi-automatic feature; for example,
" TRIP incoming Feeder Breakers to 4KV Emergency (E) Busses" VENT To permit a gas or liquid confined under pressure to escape at a vent; for example, " VENT CRD Scram Air Headers" VERIFY To observe the expected condition or characteristic; for example, " VERIFY on OR START both CRD Pumps" Appendix II Page 20 of 46
3.21 VERIFICATION STEPS Verification Steps are used to determine whether the objective of a task or a sequence of actions has been achieved. This is easily accomplished on the flowchart; e.g., " Manually start HPCI" followed by "HPCI Start Successful?" In this example the operator would check off the Command Step, enter the Verification Step, check it off, then continue following the appropriate route.
This arrangement ensures that equipment response and operator actions have occurred and are correct for given situations.
If an Action Step cannot be accomplished, the operators are trained to so indicate; i.e., circle the step and continue on through the procedure.
3.22 LOCATION INFORMATION The flowchart steps shall provide necessary information on the location of equipment, controls, or displays that are infrequently used, are in out-of-the-way places, or are otherwise difficult to find. Additional location information should be provided in the End Path Manuals, Operator Training, and at remote locations.
3.23 NUMERICAL VALUES The use of numerical values shall be consistent with the following rules:
a.
Arabic numerals shall be used.
b.
For numbers less than unity, the decimal point shall be preceded by a zero; for example. 0.1.
c.
The number of significant digits shall be equal to the number of significant digits available from the display and reading precision of the operator, d.
Acceptance values should be specified in such a way that addition and subtraction by the user is avoided, if possible.
This can generally be done by stating acceptance values as limits. Examples are as follows: +170 inches minimum, +200 inches maximum, +170 inches to +200 inches. A statement of midpoint and the upper and lower limits may be used when appropriate; for example, 10 mil 11 amperes (9.5 to 10,5).
Avoid using +.
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Engineering units should always be specified for numerical values of process variables. They should be the same as those used on the Control Room displays; for example, psig instead of psi.
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3.24 ABBREVIATIONS, LETTER SYl!BOLS. AND ACRONYMS The use of unfamiliar abbreviatiods should be avoided $ec'ause they may be confusing' to those who are to use the procedures.
Abbreviations may be used, where necessary, to save time and space and when their meaning is unquestionably. clear to the operator.
Consistency should be maintained throughout the flowcharts (see Abbreviation List in this document).
Capitalization of abbreviations should be uniform. The period should be omitted in abbreviations, except in cases where the omission would result in confusion.
Abbreviations, symbols, and acronyms should not be overused. Their use should be for the benefit of the reader. They can be beneficial by saving reading -time and ensuring clarity when space is limited.
3.25 TYPING FLOWCHART STEPS Gothic elite, pitch 12, typewriter element shall be used.
The flowchart steps should be typed on Standpat Applique System pressure sensitive sheets. The words of each step'should be arranged; i.e., centered to best utilize the available space. Avoid typed information touching the symbol borders.
3.26 PREPARING AND MOUNTING FLOWCHARTS The flowcharts' layout (i.e., symbols and connecting lines) are prepared on sheets of 3 mil matte polyester drafting film (mylar) '
2 using standard drafting instruments; i.e., a special template and filmograph drawing leads such as Berol No. 6375'E1.
The typed steps are then transferred to the' drawing film.
The completed flowcharts shall be reduced by 50% and mounted on lightweight boards such as styrofoam.-
Each board shall then be laminated with a thin, transparent plastic material.
Each flowchart board may be framed with lightweight aluminum for additional strength.
3.27 REPRODUCTION OF FLOWCHARTS Reproduction of the flowcharts may be done on a standard blueprint copier. All copies of flowcharts must be legible and readable under expected conditions of use. Reduced flowcharts on film (mylar) should be used for the original.
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4 3.28 REVISIONS TO FLOWCHARTS The current revision +
ah flowchart shall be maintained on film (mylar), both full sizs onc half size, and be kept in the plant vault along.with paper reproductions of prior revisions.
When changes occur in the plant design, Technical Specifications, Technical Guidelines, Writers' Guide, other plant procedures or Control Room that will affect the flowcharts, the flowcharts should be revised on a timely basis to reflect these changes.
In addition, when operating and training experience, simulator exercises, control room walk-throughs or other information indicates that incorrect or incomplete information exists in the flowcharts, the flowcharts should be revised on a timely basis. These changes should be reviewed to ensure consistency with the Technical Guidelines and the Writers' Guide. Operators should be encouraged to suggest improvements to the flowcharts.
3.29 LOCATION OF FLOWCHARTS The flowcharts and End Path Manuals shall be located conveniently to the operator. A table that is dedicated for E0P use only shall be located in the Control Room for each unit. This table shall be large enough to accommodate the End Path Manual when it is fully extended.
Each table shall have one enmplete set of E0P-01.
Additional copies of procedures shall 1e maintained in Operations working files.
Each table shall have a chart tack. This rack will hold all flowcharts. The rack will be s aggert:d in a manner that makes the path number of each flowchart visible.
4.0 ORGANIZATION OF BSEP END PATH MANUt.u, The Brunswick End Path Manuals constat of the follesine written procedures:
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End Path Procedures (EPP) b.
Containment Control Procedures (CCP) c.
System Recovery Procedures (SRP) d.
Local Emergency Procedures (LEP) l e.
Contingency Procedures (CP)
The above procedures shall be in identical format. The five sections of the End Path Manual shall be located as indicated by Figure 3.
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e 4.1 DESIGNATION AND NUMBERING The End Path Manuals contain the instructions that govern the plant operation during emergency conditions and specify the subsequent operator actions to be taken to return the plant to a stable condition.
Each procedure shall be uniquely identified. This identification permits easy administration of the process of procedure preparation, review, revision, distribution, and operator use (see Section 4.0).
4.2 COVER SHEET Every End Path Manual Procedure shall have a cover sheet (see Figure 4).
The purposes of this cover sheet are:
(1) to identify the procedure and (2) to indicate the approval status. A descriptive title is to be used that identifies the procedure.
4.3 REVISION SHEET Every procedure shall have a revision sheet (see Figure 5).
The revision sheet will be the second page of each procedure.
4.4 PROCEDURE DESIGNATION AND NUMBERING The identifying number and designation for all procedures in the End Path Manuals shall include the information contained in the following example:
Example: BSEP/VOL VI/EOP-01/EPP-2A Specific Identification End Path Procedure 2A Procedure Designation Plant Operating Manual Volume Plant Designation 4.5 REVISION NUMBERING AND DESIGNATION The latest revision shall be indicated on the cover sheet for each l.
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The second sheet of each procedure shall be the revision sheet (see Figure 5).
This sheet contains a list of effective pages and revision numbers.
At the lower right hand corner of each page of the procedure, with the exception of the cover page, the abbreviation "REV" will be used, followed by digits denoting the current revision for each page.
To identify revisions to the text of'the procedure a change bar, located in the right margin alongside the text change, will be used to indicate a change in the text (see Figure 6).
4.6 PAGE IDENTIFICATION AND NUMBERING Each page of the procedure shall be identified by:
(1) the procedure designator and number (located on lower lef t of sheet),
(2) the page number specified as "Page,_,of __," (this information shall be centered at the bottom of each page, as shown in Figure 6),
and a revision number on the lower right of each shect; i.e., REV. 01.
4.7 FORMAT The format for each procedure in the End Path Manual shall be consistent.
4.7.1 Page Format A sentence format shall be used for all procedures in the End Path Manual. A sample page format is presented in Figure 6.
4.7.2 Procedure Organization The following section headings shall be used for all procedures in the End Path Manual:
a.
TITLE - The title shall be stated for operator association with the entry conditions.
The example title (Figure 6) represents a title for an End Path Procedure. Other examples of procedures in the End Path Manual:
Example A: Drywell Temperature Control Example E:
System Recovery Procedure for TBCCW J
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b.
PLANT CONDITION OR ENTRY CONDITION - The entry conditions for the End Path Procedures are the plant conditions which exist at the exit point from the flowchart.
Figure 6 is an example of an End Path Procedure for which the plant condition (entry condition) is exit point A on Flowchart 2.
Another example of an entry condition is as follows:
Example: Drywell temperature above 135'F The entry conditions should include alarms, indications, operating conditions, automatic system actions, or other unique symptoms that the operator is to use. These conditions guide the operator whether or not to execute the procedure.
c.
OPERATOR ACTIONS - The operator actions will be short, concise, identifiable instructions that give appropriate directions to the user.
4.7.3 Section and Step Numbering Instructional steps will be numbered and indented as follows:
C.
OPERATOR ACTIONS l.
VERIFY.
a.
CHECK.
(1) POSITION,
Operator place keeping aids are indicated by a horizontal line as shown above.
4.8 WRITING INSTRUCTIONAL STEPS Writing instructional steps shall be consistent in the End Path Manuals.
4.8.1 Instructional Step Length and Content Instructional steps will be concise and precise.
Conciseness denotes brevity; preciseness means exactly defined. Thus, instructions should be short and exact.
General rules to be used in meeting these objectives are as follows:
a.
Instructional steps should deal with only one idea.
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b.
Short, simple sentences should be used in preference to long, compound, or complex sentences.
c.
Complex evolutions should be prescribed in a series of steps, with each step-made as simple as practicable.
d.
Objectives of operator actions should be specifically stated. This includes identification of exactly what is to be done and to what.
e.
For instructional steps that involve an action verb relating to three or more objects, the objects will be listed with space provided for operator checkoff.
f.
Limits should be expressed quantitatively whenever possible (refer to Subsection 3.23).
g.
Mandatory sequence of steps is assumed unless otherwise stated.
h.
Identification of components and parts should be complete. Equipment and system names should be highlighted by initial capitalization, i.
Instruction content should be written to communicate to the user.
J.
Expected results of routine tasks need not be stated.
k.
When actions are required based upon receipt of an annunciated alarm, list the setpoint of the alarm for ease of verification.
1.
When requiring resetting or restoration of an alarm or trip, list the expected results immediately, following the resetting or restoration, if it would be beneficial to the operator.
When considered beneficial to the user for proper m.
understanding and performance, describe the system response time associated with performance of the instruction.
n.
When system response dictates a time frame within which the instruction must be accomplished, prescribe such time frame. If possible, however, avoid using time to initiate operator actions. Operator actions should'be related to plant parameters.
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When additional confirmation of system response is o.
considered necessary, prescribe the backup readings to be made.
4.8.2 Use of Logic Terms / Statements The logic terms AND, OR, NOT, IF NOT, WHEN, THEN, and IF are often necessary to describe precisely a set of conditions or sequence of actions. When logic statements are used, logic terms will be highlighted so that all the conditions are clear to the operator. Emphasis will be achieved by using capitalization and underlining. All letters of the logic terms shall be capitalized, and the words will be underlined.
Use logic terms as follows:
a.
Use of AND:
When attention should be called to combinations of conditions, the word AND shall be placed between the description of each condition.
Example:
16.
1:1[ RWCU has isolated AND a break in the RWCU System is not suspected, THEN RESET the Group 3 isolation AND RESTART RWCU.
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The word AND shall not be used to join more than three conditions. If more than three conditions need to be joined, a list format shall be used. The list format may be used to join less than four conditions when it makes the procedure more readable.
Example:
22.
WHEN:
a.
Reactor vessel level can be maintained above +170 inches AND b.
Reactor pressure can be maintained be3nw 1045 psig AND c.
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'THEN EXIT this procedure AND ENTER the appropriate section of.the General Plant Operating Procedure for hot standby or cold shutdown as directed by the SOS.
When used as a single or compound conjunction, the word "and" need not be emphasized.
Example:
12.
TRIP HPCI turbine and place in " STANDBY".
b.
Use of OR:
The word OR shall be used when calling attention to alternate combinations of conditions.. The use of the word OR shall be in the inclusive sense.
Example:
14.
IF:
a.
All control rods are fully inserted OR b.
The reactor is shutdown and no boron has been injected THEN continue in the procedure Step 20.
The use of OR in the exclusive sense will be avoided whenever possible. To specify the exclusive "OR",
i the following may be used:
"either A OR B but not both."
Use of I_F, IF NOT, WHEN.and THEN F
c.
When Action Steps are contingent upon certain conditions or combinations of conditions, the step I
shall begin with the words ))[ or WHEN followed by a i
description of the condition or conditions (the antecedent), a comma, the word THEN, followed by the
(
action to be taken (the consequent). WHEN is used for an expected condition. IF is used for an unexpected but possible condition.
Example:
15.
)); the MSIVs are open, T, HEN rapidly DEPRESSURIZE the reactor with the bypass valve opening jack.
18.
WHEN reactor pressure is below 200 psig, THEN PLACE control switches for three SRVs to "0 PEN."
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Use of IF NOT should be limited to those cases in which the operator must respond to the second of two possible conditions. IF should be used to specify the first condition.
Example:
IJ[ reactor vessel level is increasing, THEN TRIP one RHR pump.
IF NOT, THEN START one RHR pump.
THEN shall not be used at the end of an Action Step to instruct the operator to perform the next step because it runs actions together.
Example:
12.
Verify all control rods are fully inserted, THEN commence a reactor dispressurization per GP-05.
Actions which are imbedded this way.(1) may be overlooked and not be performed (2) make it difficult to verify the performance of each action when a checkoff or sign-off is used, and (3) can be confused with a logic statement.
d.
Combinations of Logic Terms The use of AND and OR, along with IF and THEN, within the same step should be avoided. UEen AND and OR are used together, the logic statements can be confusing and ambiguous. For example:
IF condition A AND condition B OR condition C occurs, THEN go to Step 5.3.6 This statement has two possible meanings:
(1)
IF both condition A AND condition B occur, THEN go to Step 5.3.6 (2) IF both condition A AND condition B occur, THEN go to Step 5.3.6 QR IF both condition A AND condition C occur, THEN go to Step 5.3.6.
If the use of AND and OR within the same step cannot be avoided, the more explicit form (as illustrated in examples 1 and 2 above) should be used.
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4.8.3 Cautions End Path Manual cautions shall be included in the written procedure in a format that makes them stand out from the steps of a procedure.
The cautions shall be placed immediately before the procedural steps to which they apply.
The caution in its entirety shall be completed on the same page as the instructional step to which it applies.
The cautions should have a row of asterisks before and after them.
Cautions shal?. extend across the entire page and shall be highlighted as shown in Figure 6.
This placement of cautions helps ensure that the procedure user observes the caution before performing the step.
It should be used to denote a potential hazard to equipment or personnel associated with or consequent to the subsequent instructional step. A caution statement should not include an action.
Example Caution:
CAUTION Large reactor power oscillations may be observed while executing this step.
4.8.4 Notes If additional information other than cautions is necessary to support an action instruction, a note should be used.
A note should present information only, not instructions.
The note should be centered and indented approximately eight spaces from the margin. The note in its entirety shall be completed on the same page as the instructional step to which it applies.
Exanple Note:
NOTE The reactor head flange and head temperatures should be maintained greater than 70*F when head bolts are tensioned.
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V 4.8.5 Calculations Mathematical calculations should be minimized in the E0Ps. If a value has to be determined in order to perform a procedural step, a chart or graph should be used whenever possible.
4.8.6 Use of Underlining Underlining will be used for emphasis of logic terms, cautions, notes, miscellaneous emphasis, and conditional statements.
4.8.7 Referencing and Branching to Other Procedures or Steps a.
Referencing Referencing implies that an additional procedure or additional steps will be used as a supplement to the procedure presently in use. Referencing other steps within the procedure being used, either future steps or completed steps, should be minimized. When only a few steps are involved in the referencing, the steps should be stated in the procedure wherever they are needed.
If referencing cannot be avoided, the following format should be used:
To reference a step within the same procedure:
1.
IF all control rods are fully inserted, THEN CONTINUE in this procedure at Step 15.
To reference steps contained in another procedure:
5.
IF suppression pool temperature AND reactor pressure CANNOT be restored AND maintained in the " SAFE" region of the Heat Capacity Temperature Limit graph, (see Figure 1, SP/T), THEN reactor depressurization is required. DEPRESSURIZE the reactor per Step 6 in the "End Path Procedure."
b.
Branching Example of concurrent procedure use:
IF,while executing this proced:re, any of the following primary containment parameters are exceeded, THEN ENTER the associated procedure in the Containment Control Section of this End Path Manual and EXECUTE it concurrently with this procedure.
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Example of branching from one procedure to another:
IF reactor vessel level CANNOT be maintained above 0 inches, THEN EXIT this End Path Procedure and ENTER the " Level Restoration Procedure" in the Contingency Section of this End Path Manual.
Use quotation marks to emphasize the title of the referenced or branched procedure; for example, THEN EXIT this procedure and ENTER the " Steam Cooling Procedure" in the Contingency Section of this End Path Manual.
4.8.8 Component Identification With respect to identification of components, the following rules are to be followed:
a.
Equipment, controls, and displays will be identified in operator language (common usage) terms. These terms may not always match engraved names on panels but will be complete.
b.
When the engraved names and numbers of panel placards and alarm windows are specifically the item of concern in the procedure, the engraving should be quoted verbatim and emphasized by using all capitals, The names of plant system titles are emphasized by c.
initial capitalization.
d.
If the component is seldom used or it is felt that the component would be difficult to find, location information should be given in parentheses following the identification.
4.8.9 Level of Detail Too much detail in E0Ps should be avoided in the interest of being able to effectively execute the instructions in a timely manner. The level of detail required is the detail that a newly trained and licensed operator would desire during an emergency condition.
I To assist in identifying the appropriate level of detail, the following examples of verb use may be used:
a.
For power-driven rotating equipment, use START, STOP.
b.
For valves, use OPEN, CLOSE, THROTTLE open, THROTTLE close, THROTTLE.
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a c.
For power distribution breakers, use SYNCHRONIZE, CLOSE, and TRIP.
d.
For control switches with a position placement that establishes a condition, the verb " PLACE" should be used, along with the engraved name of the desired position; i.e., PLACE the Mode Switch to " SHUTDOWN. "
4 e.
Standard practices for observing abnormal results l-need not be prescribed within procedural steps. For example, observation of noise, vibration, erratic flow, or discharge pressure need not be specified by steps that start pumps.
4.8.10 Printed Operator Aids i
Printed operator aids should be used in order to avoid calculations in the EOP, assist operator decision making, or consolidate information.
When information is presented using graphs, charts,
. tables, and figures, these aids must be self-explanatory, t
legible, and readable under the expected conditions of use and within the reading precision of the operator, i
a.
Unit's of Measure Units of measure on figures, tables, and attachments should be given for numerical values that represent observed, measurement data, or calculated results. A virgule (slant line) should be used instead of "per."
Examples:
ft/sec, lbs/hr j
b.
Titles and Headings Capitalization should be used for references to tables and figures within text material.and column headings with a table.
Examples: Refer to Figure 201 for.
. as shown in Table 201, Equipment Power Supplies, the..
c.
Figure, Table, and Attachment Numbering Sequential arabic numbers should be assigned to figures, tables, and attachments in separate j
series. The sequence should correspond with i
the order of their reference in the text. The symbol
"#" and abbreviation "No." are unnecessary and should l
not be used. The number alone suffices.
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Examples:
Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.
Table 1, Table 2, etc., Attachment 2, etc.
Page identification for attachments should consist of a block of information that identifies (1) procedure-number, (2) attachment number, (3) page number, and (4) revision number. Page numbering of attachments should meet the requirements of Subsection 4.6.
Section numbering for attachments should be in accordance with Subsection 4.7.3.
4.8.11 Revision to Procedures When changes occur in the plant design, Technical Speciffentions, Technical Guidelines, Writers' Guide, other plant procedures, or Control Room that will affect the procedures, the procedures should be revised on a timely basis to ref1 met these changes. In addition, when operating and training experience, simulator exercises, Control Room walk-throughs, or other information indicate that incorrect or incomplete information exists in the procedures, the procedures should be revised on a timely basis. These changes should be reviewed to ensure consistency with the Technical Guidelines and the Writers' Guide. Operators should be encouraged to suggest improvements to the procedures.
4.8.12 Unit Identification for End Path Manual Procedures All procedures in the End Path Manual are common to both-units.
If a step applies to one unit only, the following format shall be used:
- 19. Unit 2 only - START one RHR pump If a step applies to both units and there is a need to differentiate between units due to nomenclature, valve number, etc., the following format shall be used:
4 21.
Unit 1 only - OPEN HPCI outboard injection valve E41-F007 l
22.
Unit 2 only - OPEN HPCI outboard injection valve E41-F006 4.8.13 Recurrent Steps 4
Recurrent steps are those that require the operator to repeatedly perform an action or monitor a parameter. The I
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l following formats may be used for these steps:
3.
IF while executing this procedure, reactor vessel level CANNOT be determined OR reactor vessel flooding is required, THEN EXIT this End Path Procedure AND ENTER the " Flooding Procedure" in the Contingency section of this End Path Manual.
6.-
MAINTAIN reactor pressure below 950 psig with SRVs. Use opening sequence A, E, J, B, F. D, G, C, H.
4.8.14 Equally Acceptable Steps Equally acceptable steps are those for which a number of alternate steps may be equally acceptable. The most acceptable method should be the first step.
If this step cannot be accomplished, an alternate method should be provided.
5.0 MECHANICS OF STYLE 5.1 SPELLING-Spelling should be consistent with modern usage. When a choice of spelling is offered by a dictionary, the first spelling should be used.
5.2 HYPHENATION Hyphens are used between elements of a compound word when usage calls for it.
The following rules should be followed for hyphenation:
a.
When doubt exists, the compound word should be restructured to avoid hyphenation.
b.
Hyphens should be used in the following circumstances:
In compound numerals from twenty-one to ninety-nine; for example: one hundred thirty-four In fractions; examples: one-half, two-thirds.
In compounds with "self"; examples: self-contained, self-lubricated.
When the last letter of the first word is the same vowel as the first letter of the second word--as an alternative, two words may be used; example:
fire-escape or fire escape.
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When misleading or awkward consonants would result by joining the words; example: bell-like.
To avoid confusion with another word; examples: re-cover to prevent confusion with recover, pre-position to avoid confusion with preposition.
When a letter is linked with a noun; examples:
X-ray, 0-ring, U-bolt, I-beam.
To separate chemical elements and their atomic weight;
+
examples: Uranium-235, U-235.
5.3 PUNCTUATION Punctuation should be used only as necessary to aid reading and prevent misunderstanding. Word order should be selected to require a_ minimum of punctuation. When extensive punctuation is necessary for clarity, the sentence should be rewritten and possibly made into several sentences. Punctuation should be in accordance with the following rules:
5.3.1 Brackets Do not use brackets.
5.3.2 Colon Use a colon to indicate that a list of items is to follow; for example, RESTORE cooling flow as follows:
5.3.3 Comma Use of many commas is a sign the instruction is too complex and needs to be rewritten. Therefore, evaluate the number of commas to ensure the instruction is not too complex.
Use a comma after conditional phrases for clarity and ease of reading. Example: WHEN level decreases to 60 inches, THEN START pump.
5.3.4 Parentheses Parentheses shall be used to indicate alternative items in a procedure, instruction, or equipment numbers.
5.3.5 Period Use a period at the end of complete sentencee and for indicating the decimal place in numbers.
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5.4 VOCABULARY Words used in procedures should convey precise understanding to the trained person. The following rules apply:
a.
Use simple words. Simple words are usually short words of few syllables. Simple words are generally common words.
b.
Use common usage if it makes the procedure easier to understand.
Use words that are concrete rather than vague, specific rather c.
than general, familiar rather than formal, precise rather than blanket.
d.
Define key words that may be understood in more than one sense, Verbs with specific meaning should be used. Examples are e.
listed in Table 1.
f.
Equipment status should be denoted as follows:
Available or operable - These words mean that a system, subsystem, train, component, or device is capable of performing its specified function (s) in the intended Implicit in this definition is the assumption manner.
that all necessary attendant instrumentation, controls, normal and emergency electrical power sources, cooling or seal water, lubrication, or other auxiliary equipment required for the system, subsystem, train component, or device to perform its function (s) are also capable of performing related support function (s).
5.5 NUMERICAL VALUES 1
The use of numerical values should remain consistent with those rules mentioned in Subsection 3.23.
5.6 ABBREVIATIONS, LETTER SYMBOLS, AND ACRONYMS The use of abbreviations, letter symbols, and acronyms should remain l
consistent with those rules mentioned in Subsection 3.24 6.0 TYPING FORMAT 6.1 GENERAL TYPING FORMAT For the End Path Manual Procedures, the following general requirements shall be followed:
a.
Paper size should be 8 1/2 x 11 inches.
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b.
White bond paper should be used.
Procedures may be typed on an electric typewriter or word c.
processor.
d.
Elite, 12 pitch typewriter element may be used.
6.2 PAGE ARRANGEME?iT Page mart. ins are 1 inch from the left edge of paper and 1 inch a.
from the right edge of paper.
b.
Page identification information will be centered and 1 inch from the bottom of the page.
The text will begin 1 1/4 inches from the top of the paper and c.
end at least three line spaces roove the page information.
Tables and figures shall be readable with the page so arranged.
Rotation of printed matter should be minimized for Emergency Instructions.
6.3 HEADING AND TEXT ARRANGEMENT Block style, as illustrated in Figure 6, is to be used.
Section headings shall be in full capitals, with an underscore.
Section numbers shall begin 1 inch from the left edge of page, a.
b.
Two line spaces shall be allowed between headings and respective text.
Two line spaces shall be allowed between paragraphs.
c.
d.
Text will be typed using one-line spacing.
6.4 BREAKING OF WORDS Breaking of words shall be avoided to facilitate operator reading.
6.5 ROTATION OF PAGES If pages need to be rotated, these rules shall be followed:
a.
The top of the page with rotated print is the normal left-hand edge.
b.
The page margins do not rotate.
c.
Page identification and numbering will not be rotated.
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V 6.6 PRINTED OPERATOR AIDS 6.6.1 Figures Figures include graphs, drawings, diagrams, and illustrations. The following rules are established:
The figure number and its title are placed three line a.
spaces below the figure field.
b.
The figure number and title should be of elite type, 12 pitch.
The figure field must not violate specified page c.
margins.
d.
The figure field should be of sufficient size to offer good readability.
The essential message should be clear; simple e.
presentations are preferred.
f.
Grid lines of graphs should be at least 1/8 inch apart; numbered grid lines should be bolder than unnumbered grid lines.
g.
Labeling of items within the figure should be accompanied by arrows pointing to the item.
h.
The items within the figure should be oriented naturally insofar as possible. For example, height on a graph should be along the vertical axis.
i.
In general, items within the figure should be labeled.
Typed labels should use elite type, 12 pitch.
Handwritten labels should be printed, using all capitals, with letters and numbers at least 1/8 inch high.
J.
All lines in figures should be reproducible.
6.6.2 Tables Tabits should be typed using the following rules:
a.
Type style and size should be the same as that for the rest of the procedure when possible.
b.
The table number and title should be located above the table field and three line spaces below preceding text.
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r c.
A heading should be entered for each column and centered within the column; the first letter of words in the column headings should be capitalized.
d.
Horizontal lines should be placed above and below the column headings; vertical lines, while desirable, are not necessary or required.
e.
Tabular headings should be aligned as follows:
Horizontally by related entries.
Vertically by decimal point for numerical entries.
Vertically by first letter for word entries; however, run-over lines should be indented three
- spaces, f.
Double spacing between horizontal entries suffices to segregate such entries, although horizontal lines may also be used if desired.
If used, double horizontal lines should be used above and below the column headings.
g.
There should not be a vacant cell in the table.
If no entry is necessary, "NA" should be entered to indicate not applicable.
6.7 CAUTIONS AND NOTES All notes and cautions should be distinguishable from the rest of the text by using the following format (see Subsection 4.8.3),
a.
The applicable headings " NOTE" and " CAUTION" should be capitalized, centered.
b.
The text of the note or caution should be block format, single-spaced.
c.
Cautions shall be further highlighted by asterisks two line spaces above the heading and two spaces below the last line of the text.
d.
Cautions should be extended across the entire page.
Notes should be centered and indented eight spaces from the e.
margin (see Subsection 4.8.4).
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4 6.8 USE OF FOLDOUT PAGES When used, a foldout page is treated as a single page.
It should follow the same format as standard page except the width is different. The page should be folded so that a small margin exists between the fold and the right-hand edge of standard pages. This will reduce wear of the fold.
6.9 USE OF OVERSIZED PAGES IN END PATH MANUALS Oversized pages should not be used. They should be reorganized or reduced to a standard page.
If this cannot be done, a foldout page should be used.
6.10 USE OF REDUCED PAGES Reduced pages should be avoided whenever possible. Final size of reduced pages should be standard page size. Reduced pages should be readable.
7.0 REPRODUCTION Reproduction will be done on a standard copier. All copies of procedures shall be legible and readable under expected conditions of use.
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