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2 ' ' Remote Shutdown HEDs Ginna safe shutdown panels are located in several areas of the plant. Because of the component level based configured design, RG&E does not consider the remote shutdown panels a part of the DCRDR. Nevertheless, lighting surveys and procedure walkdowns have been conducted throughout the plant in conjunction with | 2 ' ' Remote Shutdown HEDs Ginna safe shutdown panels are located in several areas of the plant. Because of the component level based configured design, RG&E does not consider the remote shutdown panels a part of the DCRDR. Nevertheless, lighting surveys and procedure walkdowns have been conducted throughout the plant in conjunction with 10CFR50, Appendix R compliance and the lighting levels have been judged acceptable. | ||
2 ' ' Controller for Steam Generator Water Level Durin | 2 ' ' Controller for Steam Generator Water Level Durin | ||
~Startu The RG&E Engineering Department and Ginna I&C have investigated many alternatives in trying to improve the steam generator water level control system. Different plant parameters such as nuclear power, steam generator level, feedwater flow, steam flow and reactor power, have been investigated in different combinations as controlling signals to the feedwater valve controllers with little improvement realized. Recently, during the last refueling outage, a new calibration procedure was utilized which appears to have improved steam generator level control considerably during startup. | ~Startu The RG&E Engineering Department and Ginna I&C have investigated many alternatives in trying to improve the steam generator water level control system. Different plant parameters such as nuclear power, steam generator level, feedwater flow, steam flow and reactor power, have been investigated in different combinations as controlling signals to the feedwater valve controllers with little improvement realized. Recently, during the last refueling outage, a new calibration procedure was utilized which appears to have improved steam generator level control considerably during startup. |
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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT TO THE DETAILED CONTROL ROOM DESIGN REVIEW FINAL
SUMMARY
REPORT FOR R.ED GINNA STATION Submitted by:
Rochester Gas and Electric 'Corporation July 1987 8707220641 8707i4 PDR ADOCK 05000240 I P PDR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2 ' RESPONSES TO SER/TER CONCERNS 2-1 2.1 In-progress Audit 2-1 2.2 Assessment HEDs 2-4 2.3 Status of Design Improvements 2-5 2.4 Verification of Future Modifications 2-6 2.5 Coordination of Control Room Improvements. 2-8 2.6 Operator Survey Responses 2-9 3.0 CONFERENCE CALL ISSUES . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3.1 EOP Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 3.2 Regulatory Guide 1.97 Modifications 3-4 3.3 Colored Labels 3-4 3.4 Foxboro Controllers 3-5 APPENDIX A. Revised HEDS............. A-1
SECTION 1'NTRODUCTION This report describes the results of the supplemental Detailed Control Room Design Review (DCRDR) efforts for Rochester Gas and Electric's (RG&E) Ginna Station. Included is a description of the follow-on studies that have been completed since the Ginna Station Final Summary Report was submitted December 30, 1985.
The Safety Evaluation Report (SER), dated September 4, 1986, for Ginna recommends that certain actions be taken to fulfill the DCRDR requirements of Supplement 1 to NUREG-0737. This report addresses each of the NRC findings described in the SER, and the conclusions presented in the Technical Evaluation Report (TER).
Table l-l lists the section of this report which covers. each of the NRC findings. Included in Section 3 are complete explanations of-all of the items discussed in the conference call held between RG&E and the NRC on November 12, 1986. As a result of the follow-on studies performed by RG&E, several Human Engineering Discrepancies (HEDs) were revised to more accurately reflect the current response. Each of these HEDs was presented to the DCRDR committee members for review. The Revision 1 HEDs are listed in Appendix A.
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Table 1-1. SER and TER Conclusions Addressed in this Report CONCLUSIONS FROM SER-ACTIVITIES TO BE COMPLETED SECTION Identify and discuss the disposition of specific 2~1 HEDs that address the apparent omissions noted by the in-progress audit.
Final determination of adecpxacy of HED assessments 2.2 awaiting RG&E response:
o Annunciator study should include all annun- 2.2.1 ciators and evaluate the annunciator system as a whole Synopsis of lamp test procedure 2 ' '
Identify which remote shutdown HEDs corrected by Appendix R modifications will be 2~2~3 o Details of the validation of the remote 2 ' '
shutdown capability o Continue search for alternative design solution 2.2.4 that will overcome human engineering problems identified with the Steam Generator Water Level controller Submit results, proposed corrective actions, and 2 '
implementation schedule for the following engineering studies:
o Evaluation of the annunciator design 2 '.1 o Auditory alarms 2.3.2 o Volatile Treatment Bypass Valve controller 2 '.3 o Valve position indications for (a) Main 2.3.4 Feedwater Regulation Valves (b) Feedwater Bypass Valves, and (c) MOV 738 A and B o Inking system for strip chart recorders 2 '.5 Status light system to improve operators to discriminate between bright ability and dim lamp 2 '.6 illumination
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Verification that selected improvements will provide 2.4 necessary correction and will not introduce new HEDs.
Coordination of control room improvements with changes 2 '
from other programs such as the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS), operator training, Regulatory Guide 1.97 instrumentation, and upgraded Emergency Operating Prcedures (EOPs).
Address operator survey concerns not included as HEDs
2.6 CONCLUSION
S FROM TE Identify apparently overlooked HEDs that were 2~1 identified by the in-progress audit team.
Confirm that regular lamp checking referenced as the basis for not providing lamp test capability 2 '.2 is controlled by procedure and that this procedure addresses checking normally deenergized lamps.
Describe the validation of remote shutdown 2 ' '
capability that was referenced as the basis for not correcting HEDs relating to remote shutdown capability.
Respond to the need for integrated testing that 2 '
evaluates the effectiveness of NUREG-0737, Supplement No. 1 control room initiatives when applied in the context of the Ginna control room and Ginna operator training.
Describe the relationship between Ginna Regulatory 2.5 Guide 1.97 Type A variables and the information identified by the task analysis as needed to implement the EOPs.
Consider all annunciator HEDs as part of the 2.2.1 engineering study of annunciator problems, not just those specific HEDs for which the study was referenced as the resolution.
Review and address the operator survey comments not 2~6 directly related to DCRDR efforts.
SECTION 2 RESPONSES TO SER/TER CONCERNS This section provides specific responses to each of the NRC concerns expressed in the SER and the conclusions listed in the TER.
F 1 In- ro ress Audit HEDs The Results of the In-progress Audit of the Detailed Control Room Design Review Report for Ginna nuclear power plant, dated August 9, 1985 listed several HEDs identified by the audit team that were not identified as part of the checklist survey. There were various reasons for these omissions in all cases. Either the items cited by the NRC audit team were not considered HEDs by the RG&E CRDR review team, or were considered generic and not specifi-cally cited by RGSE, or, in the case of the control room lighting, the problem was considered marginal. A generic HED, such as indicator scale problems, evolved during the course of the design review when it was realized that many HEDs being generated were addressing a common problem. At this point a "study" of the common problem was identified and no further specific HEDs for the problem were initiated.
Nevertheless 'ach item cited by the NRC audit team was rein-t vestigated by the CRDR review team. The following paragraphs address each of the NRC audit team's concerns.
2~1~1 "Unlabeled scales were noted on FI-2011 and FI-2012."
"Handwritten scales that do not meet legibility criteria were noted on FI-2011, FI-2012, TI-2091, and PR-420."
Several HEDs were written to identify problems with display scales and labeling. Both indicating scale problems and labeling problems became generic HEDs. In this particular case, the labeling deficiency was corrected during the course of the control room paint, label and tape (PLT) modification program.
The PLT program has greatly enhanced the control board through a comprehensive effort involving repainting of all control cabinets, replacement or installation of new labels and demarcation of functional groupings. This effort was coordinated with efforts to provide unique, consistant identification of plant systems and components. Most of these modifications were made during the 1987 outage. The specific scale problems noted during the audit were addressed in the comprehensive study of all indicating scales. New scales to correct all deficiencies, including those identified by the audit team, have been ordered and are expected to be installed in September 1987 correcting in total the concerns of this HED.
"Protective covers over the valve control switches obscured the switch escutcheons. The controls for PCV-430 and PCV-431 are two examples of this HED."
This-was not considered an HED by RGGE since it was felt that the very purpose of the cover plate was to cause the operator to purposefully lift the cover plate and read the escutcheon before initiating action. However, it was recognized during the course of performing a generic study of escutcheon plates that some plates had become worn over the years and also, that consistency of language on plates was a problem. This study resulted in installing 246 new escutcheon plates including those plates specifically mentioned in this NRC concern.
"A few J-handle switches were noted to be close to the front edge of the control panel benchboard, and subject to accidental activation."
The shafts of the cited J-handles are three inches from the edge of the benchboard which is in compliance with the NUREG-0700 guideline; therefore no HED was written. In the 18 years that the Ginna plant has been in operation, there has never been a problem with accidental activation of these J-handles.
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2 ' ' "A few contr'ol, switches, th'e Containment. Depressur-ization Valve controls, for example; were noted to have open/closed positions ."reversed from other control l( i switches."
The proper orientation and identification of switch positions has been carefully examined throughout the Ginna control room. New escutcheon plates have been installed on control switches to ensure that each switch position is clearly identified. In the process of performing the generic escutcheon plate study, all switch positions were examined for proper orientation to ensure that switch movement was consistent with the population stereotype.
Exceptions to this human factors principle are the Foxboro controllers (Section 3.4) and the cited control switches (Contain-ment Depressurization Valve Controls). These control switches are affected by a major modification to the containment mini-purge system and are scheduled to be removed from the control room in accordance with EWR 2504 during the 1988 refueling outage.
2 ~ 1.5 "The control room survey did not identify readily apparent problems with control room lighting levels and glare on displays. For example, high luminance ratios between information and veiling reflectance was noted by the audit team and the operator survey but not by the DCRDR lighting survey."
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The original lighting survey determined that lighting levels were marginal in some areas of the control room. This was verified by the NRC audit team. The survey program was restructured and a new lighting survey performed. This survey indicated that the existing lighting system was inadequate in some <areas. As a result, a completely new lighting system was installed in the control room which corrected the inadequacies.
2.1.6 "Lighting provided for access to and operation of safe shutdown equipment did not appear to be sufficient to provide the minimum illumination levels recommended by the XES handbook and NUREG-0800, Section 9.5.1."
Ginna safe shutdown panels are located in several areas of the plant. The lighting at the safe shutdown areas is sufficient to perform all required safe shutdown tasks. The lighting survey was conducted in conjunction with compliance efforts to meet 10CFR50 Appendix R and the lighting levels have been found to be acceptable. While RGGE is confident of Ginna's remote shutdown capability, it is our position that remote shutdown panels are not within the scope of the DCRDR.
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describe the controlled device. Valve No. 350."
"Breaker control pushbuttons on panel 5, that did not describe the function of the control."
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RG&E initiated a comprehensive labeling program to provide,.
unique, consistant labels. This labeling program involved the changeout of every label on the: main control board panels and the majority of the ancillary panels. Labels were color coded in accordance with a system color designation (See Section 3.3). In cases where dynotape was used to convey useful information to the operator such as set points, limits of operation, etc., permanent labels were installed utilizing a distinctive color. In all cases, the wording of the labels was reviewed to ensure that the function of the component was adequately described.
2~2 Assessment HEDs The following sections describe the RG&E activities to resolve the cited assessment concerns.
2.2 ' Annunciator HEDs All of the annunciator related HEDs were reviewed to determine
'he actions that must be taken to improve the annunciator system and resolve the HEDs. Two separate studies were conducted. The
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first study, performed by RG&E operations and engineering person-nel, examined the operational design of the system. The only modification proposed as a result of the study was the installation of reflash capability. This proposal was rejected by the GARD*
Committee.
The operators at Ginna have received much of'heir training at the Zion Station simulator which has reflash capability. The Ginna operators decided against installing a reflash capability because they feel that it contributes significantly to the number of nuisance alarms in the control room. The second annunciator study was performed by ARD with assistance from plant operations personnel. This study examined annunciator tile nomenclature and location. The study established a standardized format for the wording of annunciator tiles and utilized a standard abbreviations list to ensure consistency.
- The GARD Committee consists of five licensed Ginna operators selected from different working shifts. The purpose of the committee is to provide operations support in the development of control room design modifications and to represent the unified position of all control room operators in DCRDR Committee matters.
The GARD Committee works with human factors specialists in the selection of a design from among alternative human factors solutions to a cited control room deficiency. Operator acceptance is essential to the effectiveness of any human factors-related modification; the existence of the GARD Committee assures accept-ance of the modification because operators have had a significant input in the development of the modification.
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An individual annunciator window identification system was determined to be appropriate and will be adapted to the annunciator system. All new annunciator tiles have been ordered'. Approxi-mately fifty percent of the tiles required a change because of nomenclature, format, and/or lack of information. All tiles are to be individually engraved with an identifying number. The resulting changes improve the annunciator system and meet accepted human engineering design requirements. The tile replacement is expected to be completed in September 1987.
2 '.2 Lam Test Ca abilit Lamp test in the Ginna control room is performed by Procedure No.
0-6.13, Daily Surveillance Log. This Procedure must be performed and logged by operators on each shift. The Daily Surveillance Log lists every safety-related component in the control room and the operator must check that the appropriate status light for each of these components is lit. The procedure also includes a check of the bistable status lights (these are constantly lit) and all annunciator tiles (these have a lamp test pushbutton).
Performance of this procedure during each operating shift assures that all signif icant control room lamps have been observed as operational. If a lamp is burned out, the bulb is replaced immediately or a trouble card is submitted to assure the repair of the trouble source.
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2 ' ' Remote Shutdown HEDs Ginna safe shutdown panels are located in several areas of the plant. Because of the component level based configured design, RG&E does not consider the remote shutdown panels a part of the DCRDR. Nevertheless, lighting surveys and procedure walkdowns have been conducted throughout the plant in conjunction with 10CFR50, Appendix R compliance and the lighting levels have been judged acceptable.
2 ' ' Controller for Steam Generator Water Level Durin
~Startu The RG&E Engineering Department and Ginna I&C have investigated many alternatives in trying to improve the steam generator water level control system. Different plant parameters such as nuclear power, steam generator level, feedwater flow, steam flow and reactor power, have been investigated in different combinations as controlling signals to the feedwater valve controllers with little improvement realized. Recently, during the last refueling outage, a new calibration procedure was utilized which appears to have improved steam generator level control considerably during startup.
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I RG&E is still pursuing the problem actively. RG&E is also an active participant in the. Westinghouse WOG TRAP program and, if
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appropriate, will utilize the results of this program at Ginna.
2 ' Status of Desi n Xm rovements The following sections list the status of the design improve-ment studies that RG&E committed to in the Final Summary Report.
2.3.1 Annunciator Desi n Stud The annunciator design studies, described in section 2.2.1 are complete. Replacement of annunciator tiles will take place in September 1987.
2 '.2 Auditor Alarms An extensive sound level survey was performed in the Ginna control room. This effort required measurement and data recording of Sound Pressure Levels (SPLs) for determination of control room ambient. sound level and acoustic profiles of the various alarm systems. Data was used for quantitative evaluations and decision-making. Tape recordings were used for assessing recognition, distinctive coding, and interaction/masking between alarm systems.
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I, Ambient sound level surveys and alarm measurements were conducted in April and May 1987. Sound level data and alarm. signals were measured or recorded at the center of the primary operating area.
Il The data was used to make recommendations to resolve the HEDs cited regarding the auditory alarms. NUREG 0700 recommends that alarm levels should be 10 dBA above ambient noise level. The Ginna annunciator alarm is 6 dBA above ambient and found to be acceptable as well as desirable. The external alarms are initiated and sound in the control room over the PA system. A variable muting will be installed on the PA system to allow the external t
alarms to be adjusted to a level within 2.5 dBA of the annunciator alarm. The fire panel alarms" will'~be replaced by'. variable electronic chimes by June 1988. These electronic chimes, which are UL approved fire alarms, will be adjusted to be within 2.5 dBA of the annunciator alarm.
2.3.3 Volatile Treatment B ass Valve Controller The need for an All Volatile Treatment (AVT) Bypass Valve control-t ler was reviewed by the GARD Committee. Their recommendation to the CRDR Committee was that no change be made. There is an annunciator in the control room to alert the operator of any 14
I alarm at the AVT ,panel; Since, an auxiliary operator must, be dispatched to the AVT panel (which is a short distance away) whenever this annunciation alarms, it is no more of a burden to respond to a bypass valve activation than for any 'other AVT system alarm problem.
2.3.4 Valve Position Indications A study to examine the need and feasibility of valve position indications for main feedwater regulation valves and feedwater bypass valves is complete. It has been determined that these indications will be helpful to the operators in some cases for controlling steam generator level. They are scheduled to be installed on the control boards in June 1988.
2 ' ' Im roved Inkin S stem for Chart Recorders A study to determine the best method to improve the inking of strip chart recorders is complete. A new type of pen has been installed in all Foxboro chart recorders which alleviates the problem of smeared ink on the chart paper. The new inking system has been found to be reliable and to provide clean distinctive markings.
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2 ' ' Status Li ht Discrimination The problem of discrimination of status lights that show conditions by a bright or dim indication has been solved by removing and cleaning the lenses and by replacing the light bulbs with bulbs of the proper voltage rating. Bright or dim indication is now easily discernable. In addition, further studies have demonstrated that introducing a voltage dropping resistor into each status light circuit also improves discrimination. A few circuits have been modified with dropping resistors and it is intended that all circuits will be modified in the future. However, this enhancement is not required to provide an acceptable level of discrimination.
2.4 Verification of Future Modifications A continuing human factors program is being developed and will include operations and engineering support in the human factors effort and a human factors design manual. All modifications affecting the control room are being reviewed by RG&E's human engineering consultant, until the design manual is implemented by RGGE.
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2 ' Coordination of Control Room Im rovements The coordination of the CRDR with NUREG-0737, Supplement 1 initiatives, including Regulatory, Guide'",1.97 and SPDS has been assured by using a common basis for development of the personnel managing these programs. The new EOPs, developed from the Westinghouse Owner's Group Emergency Response Guidelines (ERGs) serves as the basis for all of these programs. The EOPs were used to perform the DCRDR task analysis. The development of the SPDS display parameters was also based upon EOP requirements.
The DCRDR checklist survey was performed upon the SPDS displays.
Regulatory Guide 1.97 instrumentation was included in the DCRDR task analysis verification of suitability and checklist survey.
The new EOPs have been used for operator training in the new simulator since it has become operational.
The interrelation of all of these programs assures the coordination of control room improvements. The Ginna simulator now serves as the test vehicle for insuring that the implementation of all operational modifications is integrated as part of the RG&E human factors program.
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2 ' 0 erator Surve Res onses The responses to the Operator Survey have been given careful consideration by RG&E. A copy of the operator survey responses was provided to the Ginna plant management to ensure that they were aware of the opinions of their operations staff.
Some of the operator concerns that were not cited as HEDs have been implemented (e.g., Tave display, modifications to control room door closer); however, many of their concerns will not be implemented for one of several reasons. In some instances,, '
concern was expressed by an operator but there was disagreement among the operators regarding the actual benefit of the suggestion.
In other cases, the responses were "nice to have" suggestions that are not given high priority because they do not represent a safety concern. All responses were given to all operators to provide the opportunity to develop support for their individual ideas or concerns. No significant issues were developed from this informal review.
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II i SECTION 3 CONFERENCE CALL ISSUES
! P 1 A conference call was held between NRC licensing personnel and RGGE personnel on November 12, 1986 to discuss and clarify some of the items included in the SER. As a result of this call 4 some of the studies identified in the CRDR Summary Report were accel-erated. These studies, some of which were the Controller Study, Auditory Alarm Study, and Annunciator Study are now all complete.
The call also raised new topics that the NRC requested that RG&E discuss in the supplemental summary report which are included in this section. Table 3-1 lists the topics discussed during the conference call and the sections of the supplemental summary report that, addresses each of the issues.
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Table 3-1.Conference Call Issues Discussed in this Report ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED ACTIVITIES TO BE COMPLETED SECTION Provide evidence of the integration of the DCRDR 2.5 with Regulatory Guide 1.97, SPDS, EOP development, and ERFs (as per Supplement 1 to NUREG-0737).
Provide evidence of the acknowledgement and corrective 3.1 action of RG&E in meeting the concerns addressed in an August 1986 letter from the NRC on EOP development deficiencies.
Discuss Regulatory Guide 1.97 modifications in addition 3.2 to modifications which resulted from HEDs. The primary purpose would be to effectively demonstrate that human factors problems have not only been solved, but also that new modifications have not resulted in new problems.
Provide a rationale for utilizing colored labels 3.3 instead of background shading in the recent control room paint, label, and tape modification.
Discuss the recently written human factors manual, and its relationship and use in the assessment. of 2 '.2 equipment design and future modifications.
Discuss the operator survey remarks and provide 2.6 evidence of management notification and action.
Provide information pertaining to the remote 2 ' '
shutdown capability and discuss local versus 2.2.4 control room application of human factors criteria as outlined in NUREG-0700.
Provide a synopsis of RG&E's continuing human factors '
program and how it will effect engineering design and operations in the future.
2 Discuss the auditory -alarm survey results. 2'. 3. 2 Discuss the results of the annunciator design review.
1 2.2. 1 Discuss the AVT bypass controller modification and 2~3 ~ .3 give the schedule of modification.
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for this system.
E Discuss schedule of installation of indicators for the 2.3.4 main feedwater valves and the feedwater bypass valves.
Discuss the new strip chart inking systems. 2.3.5 Discuss the the approach being taken with the Foxboro 3.4 controllers and provide a human factors review of the proposed replacement controllers.
Address the apparent oversights noted in the 2.1 in-progress audit not addressed by any generic HEDs (e.g., protective covers obscure switch escutcheons, J-handle switches subject to accidental activation, and control switches with open and closed positions that are reverse of control room convention.
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3 ' EOP Develo ment The new EOPs were subject to a detailed verification and valid-ation process prior to their implementation. Operators use EOPs to perform their training in the Ginna simulator. This provides an ongoing validation of the EOPs, and assures that any deficien-cies are identified through their continued use.
The August 1986 NRC Information Notice (and its supplement) on procedure development was the topic of a meeting of the Ginna Emergency Procedure Committee. The concerns expressed in the information notice were addressed by the committee to ensure that they were in full compliance with the guidelines discussed in the NRC Information Notice.
3.2 Re ulator Guide 1.97 Modifications The Ginna review of Regulatory Guide 1.97 is based upon the EOPs which also provide a basis for the CRDR task analysis. Thus the two tasks have been closely coordinated and are based on the same operator actions and information requirements. All modifications, including those made relative to Regulatory Guide 1.97 are subject to human factors review. RGGE's ongoing human factors program, described in section 2.4, will ensure that modifi-cations do not create new human factors problems in the control room.
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3 ' Colored Labels The use of colored labels instead of background shading to identify systems and functional grouping was carefully researched and tested. A background shading scheme was originally proposed and illustrated on a control panel mockup. Operator questionnaires and interviews regarding the background shading showed that operators disliked much of the background shading. Most operators admitted the utility of system identification but most thought that the background shading cluttered the control panels.
Another attempt was made to develop better background shading.
Templates, painted the, colors of the proposed background scheme, were cut to fit the appropriate panel areas and applied to the simulator control panels. This was evaluated by operations and generally received a negative reaction because the contrast of the many colors was distracting to the eye.
Zt became apparent, at this point in time, that it was difficult to develop a unified position from the full complement of operators for selection and verification of enhancement modifications. A representative group, the GARD Committee (Section 2.2.1) was formed to assist in finalizing an enhancement program.
Reverse engraved colored labels were then tried as an alternative to background shading. The advantage of using reverse engraving is that. the light lettering cannot accumulate dirt and it thus 23
maintains contrast. The background color of the labels and the color of the lettering (black or white) was carefully matched to ensure high contrast and visibility. Because of the concentration of controls and displays on the Ginna control panels the colored labels provide the perceptual cues to link together and identify instrumentation of individual systems at a glance. The operators are far more comfortable with the colored label identification scheme than with any of the proposed background shading schemes.
A colored hierarchical labeling scheme coupled with demarcation lines is a very effective method of system and functional grouping, especially on small control panels such as those at Ginna Station.
Operator response to the colored labels and demarcation has been positive. The combined program resolves the human factors concerns addressed in the original HED's.
HED responses which cite background shading as a corrective action have not been changed because it is felt that the colored label scheme is the equivalent to background shading.
3 ' Foxboro Controllers A comprehensive human factors study of the controllers in the Ginna control room was performed by ARD in response to several HED's. The results of this study indicated that there was a lack of information on all controllers. In addition,'GC personnel I
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g I' indicator movement. which consisted of replacing the present controllers on a one-for-one basis witha new controller,. One of I
the new controllers was mocked up in a control loop to provide the Operators an opportunity to become familiar with its character-h istics. The Operators found the new controller to be unacceptable, and from a human factors standpoint, it was unreasonably compli-cated. For example, since each controller has a self contained microprocessor, six control push buttons and three scales are located on the face of the controller. All scales and push buttons are required by I&C technicians for programming but only some of the push buttons and all scales are required by the operators for control. Based on these results, it was concluded that the appropriate action is to modify the present controllers by adding informational labels as suggested by the ARD study.
Labels have been delivered and installation is to be completed by July of l987.
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APPENDIX A REVISED HED'S
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Revision 1 E I EERI D REP HED NUMBER: 0001 ORIGINATOR: RK DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL ~ B RATING X E CRIPTI F DI REP Y:
Displays are not identified as to whether they reflect demand or actual status.
QQMM~ENT Displays should clearly indicate whether they reflect demand or actual status. Foxboro controllers have a demand indication that, is not labeled as such.
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Controllers will be labeled. to indicate demand status by 7/87.
R E REP Y CHECKLIST 5.1.1.B(1)
IPME PA@EL D E E PME T E 9508DaG RECIRC CONT VLVS BORIC ACID FLOW CONTROL BLENDER CHG PUMP 41 SPEED CONTROL CHG PUMP g2 SPEED CONTROL CHG PUMP 53 SPEED CONTROL MAKEUP H20 BORIC ACID BLENDER 107 HOTWELL LEVEL 2HPC-431C SPRAY VLV CONTROL 2HPC-431H SPRAY VLV CONTROL 3359 431K VARIABLE HEATER CTL PRESSURIZER PRESS 484 CV-56-3411 ATM STM DUMP PRESS CONT LOOP CV-57-3410 HCV-466 HCV-476 HCV-480 FW FLOW BYPASS VLV HCV-481 FW FLOW BYPASS LOOP B HCV-626 RESID HT REMOVAL LOOP RC RETURN PCV-135 LETDOWN LINE CONTROLLER TCV-130 NON-RUN HX LETDOWN TEMP HYDROGEN TEMP CONTROL TURBINE OIL TEMP CTL
Revision 1 H E EER D EP Y HED NUMBER: 0004 ORIGINATOR:RK DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GXNNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X Y E CRIPTI F D REP Y:
Operator is given display indication in percentage instead of some other units more appropriate to the parameter.
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The recirc valves (V-9508D and V-9508G) addressed in this HED are calibrated in percent opening, which is a normal calibration for this type of valve and for the service it is used in. To calibrate these valves for some other parameter would be difficult and impract.ical. No change to these valves is intended at this time. New indicator scales measured in GPM for flow indicators FI-2011 and FI-2012 have been ordered.
Installation will be completed in 9/87.
R E F D EXPL T F RMATI Checklist 5.1.2.C PA@EL E UXPMENT ID MBE IPME T E V-9508D Recirc Cont Vlv V-9508G Recirc Cont Vlv FI-2012 Flow Indicator FI-2011 Flow Indicator
Revision 1 EN NEERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0006 ORIGINATOR:RK DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL RATING X E RIPTI F D Y No indication on display or adjacent labels of units being measured.
QQMME~T Foxboro controllers contain meters with no label of units measured.
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Controllers will be labeled with the proper units of measurement by 7/87.
REFDI RP EXPL T RY I F RMATI Checklist 5.1.4.A P~A'[EL E PME T D ER E ME CV Tracking Meter 9508D & G Recirc Cont Vlvs Drain Tank Cooling Water Ctl Hotwell Level 2HPC-413C Spray Valve Control 2PCV-431A Spray Valve Control 2PCV-431B Spray Valve Control 4297 Aux FW Bypass 4298 Aux FW Bypass 431K Variable Heater Ctl Pressurizer Press 4480 Aux FW Bypass 4481 Aux FW Bypass 484 CHC Pumptl Speed Control CHC Pump/2 Speed Control CV-56-3411 ATM STM Dump Press Cont Loop CV-57-3410 FI-2011 FI-2012 HC-466 FW Flow Loop A HC-476 FW Flow Loop B HC-481 FW Flow Bypass Loop B
Revision 1 HCV-llOA HCV-111 AOV-836 Containment Spray Naoh Flow HCV-123 HCV-133 HCV-142 Charging Flow Controller HCV-624 HCV-625 HCV-626 Resid Ht Removal Loop RC Return PCV-135 Letdown Line Controller TCV-130 Non-run HX Letdown Temp
Revision 1 E INEERI D E Y HED NUMBER: 0008 ORIGINATOR'K DATE:5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL C RATING X Y DESCRIPTION OF DISCREPANCY:
More than 9 graduations separate major numerals.
QQ MEET No more than 9 graduation marks are supposed to separate numerals on a display. Too many graduations make to determine exact reading of the display.
it difficult QE'~P~E All cited meter scales have been ordered for replacement, except the circular electrical meters which are an industry standard.
The new meter scales have received human'actors review and are in compliance with the NUREG-0700 guidelines to the extent practical to their application. The new meter scales will be replaced by September 1987.
E F D REP Y RY I F RMATI Checklist 5.1.5.A(1)
PA@EL IPME T ER E IPME T ME 125 VDC Bus A 125 VDC Bus B A-C KV Bus 42 13 Sta Serv Trans Wattmeter 15 Sta serv Trans Wattmeter 17 Sta Serv Trans Wattmeter 18 Sta Serv Trans Wattmeter PI-2151 Turbine Bearing Oil Press PI2031 PI2049 Turbine Exhaust Press PI-2043 PI-2044 PI-2061 PI-468 PI-469 PI-478 PI-479 PI-482 PI-483
Revision 1 TI-403 TI-404 TI-405A TI-405B TI-405C TI-421 TI-422 TI-423 TI-424 TI-425 FI 128 Charging Line Flow PI-135 Non-Regen HX Letdown Out Temp PI-420 RX Cool Leep Low Range Press PI-945 Containment Press 3A PI-947 PI-949 Containment, Press 3A TI-122 Excess Letdown HX Out Temp TI-125 RCP lB Seal Water Inlet Temp TI-140 Vol Ctl Tan'k Out Temp TI-418 TI-621
['I Revision 1 H E I EERXN DX REP Y HED NUMBER: 0009 ORIGINATOR: RK DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL RATING X Y DE RIPT F DI RE Y:
Graduation sizes on vertical and round meters are too small.
~MME~TQ:
The recommended sizes of scale graduations for a viewing distance of 3 ft are: Large=.40", Med=.28", Small=.17".
vertical meter graduations were measured to be: Large=.25",
The Med=.25", and Small=.19".
RE~P~~E:
All cited meter scales have been ordered for replacement, except the circular electrical meters which are an industry standard.
The new meter scales have received human factors review and are in compliance with the NUREG-0700 guidelines to the extent practical to their application. The new meter scales will be replaced by September 1987.
R E F DI REPANCY EXP R I F RMATI Checklist 5.1.5.B
Revision 1 E I EE DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0010 ORIGINATOR: RK DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL RATING X Y DE RIP I F D REPAN Y:
Successive unit values indicated are different from those specified.
~MME~NT The recommended progression of numbers on a scale are:
1 2 3 4 5/ or 5 10 15 20 25/ or 10 20 30 40 50/ or 2 4 6 8 10/ or Some power of ten of these numbers.
RE,'~P)~NE:
The scale divisions which differ from those recommended for use were selected because of their utility in listing range, setpoints, and/or having the median/normal value located in the exact middle of the meter. There does not appear. to be sufficient justification to disregard these concerns in lieu of conforming to an a priori subjective set of numbers that are prejudged standard. The cited control rod indicators have been replaced with new control rod instrumentation.
R E F D REP Y EXPL T RY I F Checklist 5.1.5.C PA@EL ID ER PME T E 25 A RCP Lower Bearing Oil Level 25 A RCP Upper Bearing Oil Level 25 B RCP Lower Bearing Oil Level 25 B RCP Upper Bearing Oil Level 5 125 VDC Bus A 125 VDC Bus B General Elect Load Incoming Voltmeter Running Voltmeter 13 Sta Serv Trans Wattmeter Sta Serv Trans Wattmeter lj 15 Sta Serv Trans Wattmeter
Revision 1 5 18 Sta Serv Trans Wattmeter 6 LI-2010 6 LI-2003 6 LI-2004 Heater Drain Tank 6 LI-2006 6 LX-2007 6 LI-2008 6 LI-2009 6 LI-2011 6 PI-429 6 PI-430 6 PI-431 6 PI-449 6 PI-468 6 PI-469 6 PI-478 6 PX-479 6 PI-482 6 PI-483 6 TI-401 6 TI-402 TX-403
6 6 TI-404 All Control Rod Indicators PI-420
Revision 1 H E EER DX REP HED NUMBER: 0014 ORIGINATOR:RK DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING X IPTI N F D RE Y:
Zone markings are not used on displays.
~MEET A green banding system should be used. Displays should be marked with a green zone to indicate normal or safe operation, a yellow band to indicate marginal or borderline operation, and a red band on the display to indicate unsafe operation.
gE!jPQ~E:
Zone banding improves the ease with which a display is read.
Colors indicate whether the value is in the normal (green),
borderline (yellow), or unsafe (red) condition. Zone banding will be implemented in the control room where applicable by July 1987.
R E F DISCREP Y EXPL T RY INF RMATI Checklist 5.2.3
0 Revision 1 H E I EER DI E C HED NUMBER: 0019 ORIGINATOR: RK DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLMfT: GIIRTA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING X ESCR F DISCREP System equipment status is not always inferred by illuminated indicators.
LCM~ME There are 'bright/dim'hite indicator lights that indicate different status conditions when they are lit brightly or dimly.
The operators cannot always tell the difference between the two conditions.
~E~P The cite d status light lenses have been replaced with new lenses and is all lamps changed to lamps of the proper voltage rating.
now easy to discriminate the bright from the dim status light It conditions.
R E F DI REP Y EX L T RY I F RMAT Checklist, 5.3.1.C(1)
PA@EL ID IP E T E White Status Lights (97)
Revision 1 I EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0026 ORIGINATOR: RK DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X E RIPTI OF DI REP Y:
Green ink is smeared across recorder paper.
QQMME~T+:
Pens, ink, and paper for chart recorders should provide clear, distinct, and reliable markings.
RE!~PQQE:
A new type of pen has been installed that alleviates the problem of smeared ink on the chart paper. The new inking system has been found to be reliable and to provide clean distinctive markings.
R E F DI REP Y EXPL T RY F RMATI N Checklist 5.4.1.A PA@EL D E IPM T E BS RMW
Revision l H E I ER D HED NUMBER: 0039 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING E PTI REP Response to the operator survey indicated a need for a rod stop (Auto Stop) when Bank D reaches 225 steps. This would prevent overstepping rods (greater than 230), thus invalidating the bank overlap.
g~MME~NT Operations involving the rods are sensitive and an automatic stop would contribute to safe and reliable operations. Such a stop is in conformance to the human factors principle that operations are assured of timely and complete coverage of controls.
Q E cl~PI~E:
The auto rod stop capability was reviewed by the GARD and DCRDR committees and found to be unnecessary. It the proper attention, the rods will not be overstepped.
was felt that with Further, overstepping does not affect the reactor trip function. No further action is reauired.
E F I REP Y XPLANAT RY I F Operator'Survey Al.3
Revision 1 DI HED NUMBER: 0043 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING Y E RIPTI DI REP Y:
In response t'o the Operator Survey, seven operators stated a need for an All Volatile Treatment Bypass Valve controller with indication in the control room. They stated that if there is a condensate system perturbation, it would be useful to know if the valve operated. Presently an auxiliary operator has to be sent down to check it out. Other reasons given include: l)
Being able to tell if the process .of going open/closed is a cause of NPSH problems of MFP; and 2) on a steam generator tube rupture, the operator can bypass all volatile treatment beds to use steam dump without having an auxiliary operator going to another place outside the control room to do it.
GQHKEHX5.:
The control and indications needed to detect abnormal conditions, and to correct the conditions should be available on the main control board.
QEfjP(~NE:
An annunciator window in the control room alarms upon actuation of the All Volatile Treatment Bypass Valve and since this system is not critical an auxiliary operator can be dispatched in a
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timely manner to a local panel to monitor and control the system. Further, modifications to the condensate system have reduced system flow perturbations to a level where actuation of this valve is rare.
RCE F DI REP Y T RY F RMATI N Operator Survey Al.9
l Revision 1 E EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0047 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL C RATING X DE RI TI F DI REP In response to the Operator Survey, operators indicated that it is unnecessary to have the SPING unit and its controls in the control room.
RE!~P@QE:
The SPING unit will be removed from the control room when its function can be transfered to the plant process computer system.
Preliminary schedule for transfer is September 1988.
R E F DI REP Y EXPL TORY I F RMATI Operator Survey A2.4 Operator Survey A4.1 Operator Survey B8.2 Operator Survey B8.3
Revision 1 E I EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0053 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL C RATING Y E RIPTI I REP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated a need for an indication of Lube Oil Reservoir Vapor Extractor 51B since there is currently no indication on the MCB. There is an indication of operation for lA, but not for lB.
+)MMEQTT:
Human Factors guidelines recommend control room instrumentation for all displays needed for detecting abnormal conditions. The proposed indication would provide important information on generator bearings.
~RE PQN¹E.
An evaluation of the necessity of displaying an indication of Lube Oil Reservoir Vapor Extractor 1B was conducted.
determined that there was no opertional benefit to be gained It was from this indication. The GARD committee reviewed the results of the evaluation and agreed that, there is no need for modif ication.
R E F D REP Y EXPL RY I F RMAT Operator Survey A3.13
Revision l E EER D REP Y HED NUMBER: 0056 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL C RATING X DESCRIPTION OF DISCREPANCY:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated a need for a Pressure Relief Tank wide range pressure indicator to rupture disc pressure on the main control board.
~RE ~l~PN~E:
A PRT wide range pressure indication will be installed in accordance with EWR 4346 by 6/88.
E F DI REP EXPL T RY I F RMATI Operator Survey A3.l8 Operator Survey Bj.l6
Revision l E I EER DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0065 ORIGXNATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X E R PTX F DI REP Response to the operator survey stated a need for an actual valve position indication for main feedwater and bypass control valves. There are demand signal indications for both of these valves, but, the operators need actual position information for low flow conditions. During a reactor trip, these indications would be very useful.
QQMM~ET There should be a visual display of actual system/equipment status for all important system parameters.
RE,g PQN¹E.
study was conducted and the need for valve position indications was established. These indications will be installed in June l988, in accordance with EWR 4350.
R E F DI RE Y EXPL T RY I F R T Operator Survey A3.29
Revision 1 E EERI D EP Y HED NUMBER: 0066 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING W-Y RIPTI F DI REP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated a need for tank level indications from Auxiliary Building (i.e. CVS HUT, WHUT, and Gas Tank Pressures). Currently an auxiliary operator must be sent to get the readings and communicate them to the operator in the control room, creating slow feedback to the operator in critical situations.
/~EON!jE:
EWR 4236 examined each of the cited alarms to determine the feasibility and necessity of inputting each of the parameters into the PPCS. It was determined that in each case, the alarmed situation was not tine critical enough to require additional instrut~ntation in the control rocm. Sending an auxiliary operator
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to the affected panel to read, then cxmnunicate these readings, does not ccm-prcmise operations personnel in critical situations. Further, the routine rmn-
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itoring of these panels is the prim~ function of the auxiliary operators. No further action is intended.
R E F DI REPAN Y EXPLANA R I F RMA I Operator Survey A3. 30
Revision l E I EER D HED NUMBER: 0069 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DE RIPTI F DI REP Y:
Responses (9) from the Operator, Survey indicated that, the (Hagan) power range dectector voltage chart recorders are used only during periodic testing of power ranges. It was suggested that these charts could be removed and placed on the back of the MCB or on the NIS power range stacks themselves.
QgMM~ET Extraneous information should not be displayed in the primary operating area, thus saving room for display of more critical information.
~RE'~PgQE:
The cited recorders have been removed.
R E F D REP Y X L MAT Operator Survey A4.4
Revision l K I KKR DX- RKP.
HED NUMBER: 0077 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X E RIPT RE ANCY:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated that the main feedwater bypass valve should be operated in auto during startup. It was stated that in auto it seems to respond too slowly for an operator to feel comfortable with it. During start up, it is operated for a relatively short time, and since feedwater control takes a dedicated operator anyway, it might as well be in manual for a brief period.
~MMEIITE:
Controls should be selected to ensure ease of operation and to minimize operator errors.
~RE ~) P(PN~E:
An improved calibration procedure has improved the control of the operation of the generators. This is a generic PWR problem, RGaE will continue to explore other areas (i.e., WOG TRAP program) for greater improvement of control.
R E F DI REPAN Y EXPL T RY I F RMA Operator Survey Bl.l
Revision 1 H EN I EERI R P Y HED NUMBER: 0081 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY-: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL A RATING X E PTI F D REP Y:
In response to the Operator Survey, three operators indicated that when in manual the feedwater controls require constant attention. Moreover, due to poor feedwater flow and steam flow indication, the main feedwater regulation valve and bypass, valve control is difficult to operate at low power (20~).
~MMES Visual displays provided in the control room should give operators all the information about system status and parameter values that is needed to meet task requirements in emergencies.
Each control should be selected to ensure ease of operation and to minimize operator errors.
~RE P~NE:
An improved inst.rument calibration procedure and the availability of a plant-specific simulator for operator training has improved the level control of the steam generators.
However, this is a generic PWR problem, RGaE will continue to explore other areas (i.e., WOG TRAP program) for greater improvement of control.
R E F D E Y EX L T RY I F R T Operator Survey B2.5
Revision l E I EER HED NUMBER: 0082 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DE RIPTI N F DI CREPAN Y:
Responses to the Operator Survey (6) indicated that the hydrogen temperature controls are currently behind the boards and that, they should be on the front boards. The operator could then readily see them when the controller is over ranged. This affects condensate pressure and turbine vibration, both important systems.
~RE'~P~E:
The consensus of the operators surveyed was that the controller should be left in its present location. However, Maintenance Work Request f86-2858 was issued to change the alarm setpoint of the associated annunciator for the hydrogen temperature controls to 80; instead of 70 .. A Procedure Change Notice was issued to change the wording of the annunciator window (H-22) to H2 CLR TEMP HI-BYPASS VLV <80; OPEN. These changes provide the operator with a clearer understanding of controller problems as well as providing a greater margin to take corrective action.
This task has been completed.
R E F D REP Y EXPL T RMATI Operator Survey B2.6 Operator Survey B3.4 Operator Survey B7.l
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Revision 1 E I EERI D REP Y HED NUMBER: 0084 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X E PTI D REP Y:
In response to the Operator Survey, ten operators indicated that Chemical Volume Control System (CVCS) is spread around the center and left sections of the control board. Charging pump flow, pressure, and temperature indications are on a different panel than the controls. When adjusting charging flow with the charging controller, the operator is 8 to 10 feet away from the flow indicator.
g~MME~NT Within the constraints of grouping by task sequence, controls and displays are assigned to panels in functional groups related to system structure.
~RE P~~E:
The control board labeling and enhancement program adequately addressed this problem by identifying all components within a system with the same color label to assist association. In addition, total charging flow is scheduled to be input to the PPCS, which will further facilitate charging flow control. This addition to the computer is scheduled under EWR 4118 to be completed by June, 1988. This HED addresses the same issue as HEDS 85, 309, 310, 345, 451, and 471.
E F DI REP Y EXPLANAT RY I F RMATI Operator Survey B3.1
Revision 1 H EN I EERI DI CREP Y HED NUMBER: 0085 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X DE RIPTI F DI REP Y:
In response to the Operator Survey, operators indicated that charging pump flow, pressure and temperature indicators are on a different panel than the controls. Thus, when adjusting charging flow with the charging controller, the operator is 8-10 feet away from the flow indicator. Looking at the display from the side, at that distance, there is a lot of parallax.
~MEET Controls and displays should be assigned to work stations to m in i mi ze oper at or movements . Moreover, the maximum lateral spread of controls and displays at a single operator work location should not exceed 72 inches. Finally, within constraints of grouping by task sequence, controls and displays are assigned to panels in functional groups related to system structure.
PE~P~ggE:
The control board labeling and enhancement program adequately addressed this problem by identifying all components within a system with the same color label to assist associat,ion. In addition, total charging flow is scheduled to be input to the PPCS, which will further facilitate charging flow control. This addition to the computer is scheduled under EWR 4118 to be completed by June, 1988. This HED addresses the same issue as HEDs 84, 309, 310, 345, 451, and 471.
E F D E L T RY F RMATI Operator Survey B3.2 Operator Survey B4.8
Revision 1-H E I EE DI REP HED NUMBER: 0092 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANET: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X DE RIPT DISCREP CY:
Response to th Operator Survey indicated that the 4l60 buses and tie breaker buses for their respective bus should be grouped together.
QQMME~T Within the constraints of grouping by task sequence, controls and displays are assigned to panels in functional groups related to system structure. Also multiple controls or displays related to the same function are grouped together.
~EPQN¹E.
EWR 4522 was initiated to relocate 4KV bus switches as suggested by the GARD Committee. This work will be completed during the l988 refueling outage.
R E OF DI REP Y XPL T RY I F RMATI N Operator Survey B4.4
Revision l H E EER DI CREPA Y HED NUMBER: 0093 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X E CRIPTI F DI REP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated that synchroscope switch positions to the breaker switch positions are different in layout.
~MMES Control-display or control-control relationship should be laid out consistently, so that, the operator expectations are not confused.
gE~P)~E:
EWR 4522 was initiated to relocate 4KV bus switches as suggested by the GARD Committee. This work will be completed during the l988 refueling outage.
R E F D REPAN Y T RY I F RMAT Operator Survey B4.5
Revision 1 H E EE D EP Y HED NUMBER: 0099 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL RATING X DE R P F DI CREP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated that the Boric Acid LO-LO reset button is too close to Safety Injection (SI) reset and manual SI buttons. Moreover, the SI reset and manual SI buttons do not have tubes around them. Accidental activation of the wrong button is possible.
QQMM~ET Accidental activation of controls should be minimized by one or more the following methods: 1) proper location, 2) fixed protective structures, 3) moveable covers or guards, interlocking controls, 4) resistance to movement, 5) sequential activation, 6) choice of action.
~RE'~P~E:
The manual SI pushbutton has an extension placed around that it, cannot be inadvertantly activated. The boric acid reset it so button was left unprotected intentionally for discriminatory purposes. A pushbutton color code will be implemented. Push-buttons for reset are to be green, actuation pushbuttons are to be red, start pushbuttons will be yellow, and defeat, pushbuttons are to be black. This will be done during the 1988 refueling outage.
R E F DI REPANCY RMATI Operator Survey B5.10
Revision 1 ER D REP Y HED NUMBER: 0102 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X E CRIPTI F DI REP Response to the Operator Survey of eight operators indicated that the control rod analog indicators are too high and the numbering is poor. They are almost impossible to read accurately from floor level. They read in strange increments and one needs a ladder to see them. Upper control rod position indications are hard to read because of position of meters, glare off lights and increments of meters.
QQMME~T For vertical panels, displays are placed in an area between 41 and 80 inches above the floor. Displays that are read frequently or precisely during emergency operations are placed in an area between 50 and 65 inches above the floor. Character height should subtend a visual angle of 15 minutes is preferred.
~RE PQN¹E.
A new rod position indication system which corrects these problems has been installed.
URCE F DI REP Y EXPLANAT RY I F RMATI Operator Survey B6.2
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Revision 1 H E I EER DI REPAN Y HED NUMBER: 0114 ORIGINATOR:RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X E CRIPTI F DI REP Y:
Response to the operator survey stated that the fire system bell and sonalert sound drown out the main control board auditory alarms when they are going off.
~MEET Specific principles for the auditory alert system that apply are
- 1) the signal intensity does not exceed 90 dB(A) and 2) all auditory signals are within (+/- 2.5 dB) of the average of all annunciator auditory signals.
~RE P~E:
An extensive study of the control room alarms has been completed. The cited alarms are initiated in the control room and sound in the control room over the PA system. A variable muting will be installed on the control room PA system so that the intensity of the alarms can be modified so that they are within 2.5 dB of the annunciator alarm. The work will be completed by 6/88.
URCE F DI REPANCY EXPLANAT RY RMATI Operator Survey Cl. 3
Revision 1 E EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0115 ORIGINATOR:RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X DE CRIPTI F D REP Response to the operator survey indicated that, other alarms (i.e., SPING, fire panel, fire system, radiation monitor) are too loud and sometimes cover the excessively loud annunciator alarm.
QQMME@Tvj:
Principles for the auditory alert system that apply are: 1) signal has a value of at least 10 dBA above average ambient.
noise, 2) the signal intensity does not. exceed 90 dBA, and 3) all auditory signals are within (+/- 2.5 dB) of the average of all annun ciator auditory signals.
QEl~P@QE:
An extensive study of the control room alarms has been completed. For the cited alarms that are initiated in the control room and sound in the control room over the PA system, a variable muting will be installed on the control room PA.
system so that the intensity of the alarms can be modified so that they are within 2.5 dB of the annunciator alarm. The SPING unit will be removed from the control room. The remaining alarms will be modified so that they are within 2.5 dB of the annunciator alarm. This work will be completed by 6/88.
R E F XPL T RY F RMAT Operator Survey C1.5
Revision 1 H E E R D REP Y HED NUMBER: 0116 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DE RIPTI F DI REP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated there was no effective warning system for loop level change during low loop level maintenance conditions. It was stated that the RHR loop was blown to the reactor during S/G primary maintenance (decontamination job).
~MEET The principle involved is that plant parameters selected for inclusion in the annunciator warning system and the limits or alarm setpoints for those parameters should be established to ensure compliance with technical specifications and to allow the operator to monitor the status of plant and respond to out-of-tolerance conditions effectively.
~RE P~QE:
The Reactor Vessel Level system is currently in operation with three alarm points: 1) eductor operation and steam generator maintenance, 16 inches; 2) center line operations, 8 inches; 3)
RTD installation and steam generator channel head decontamination work, 4 inches.
R E F DI EP Y EXPL T RY I Operator Survey C2. 2
Revision 1 E EER DI REPAN Y HED NUMBER: 0117 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTXLITY: RGE PLANT: GXNNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING Y DE CRXPTX F DI REP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey stated that the annunciator warning system was ineffective once when operators lost power to annunciator panels G and H and learned about an alarm board check. It it only after doing was suggested that a light or horn be installed so that when a panel's power supply is lost, a warning is given.
ggMM~ENT Two principles apply here: 1) a control to test the auditory signal and flashing illumination of all tiles in a panel is provided and 2) periodic testing of annunciators is required and controlled by administrative procedure, additionally, cues for prompt recognition of an out-of-service annunciator are designed into the system.
RE!~P)~NE:
Annunciators are powered by station batteries A and B. These are the most reliable sources of power in the plant. If the batteries fail, the annunciator power automatically shifts one of to the other battery and an annunciator lights in the control room to indicate that one of the batteries has failed.
E F D R P Y EXPL Y F RMAT Operator Survey C2.3
Revision l H E EE D REP Y HED NUMBER: Ol20 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING Y D SCREPAN Y:
Response to the operator survey stated that a poor feature of the annunciator system is that. when a alarm window is left flashing after the horn is acknowledged, any other alarm in that section will not generate the audible alarm. Annoying alarm noise sometimes causes an operator not to acknowledge alarms (allow to flash) during frequent alarming, thus not being alert to the other alarms occurring.
~MMEIIgg:
If an automatically cleared alarm feature is not provided, a control is provided to reset the system after an alarm has cleared. Also, a reset control silences any audible signal indicating clearance and also extinguishes tile illumination.
~EP~!jE:
study of the operation of the annunciator system has been performed. The suggestion of an annunciator reflash capability was rejected by the GARD committee. Many of the Ginna operators received training at the Zion simulator which has reflash capability and they thought that it added significantly to the number of nuisance alarms.
R E F D REP CY EXPL T RY I F RMATI N Operator Survey C2. 5 Operator Survey C2. 7
goal Revision 1 H EN INEERIN DI REP Y HED NUMBER: Ol'21 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANET: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING Y DE RIPTI F D REP Y:
Response to the operator survey stated a desire to see the alarm panel system modified so that when an alarm condition clears the panel will flash and give a tone. Presently, after an alarm is acknowledged, the panel light goes out with no warning to the operator.
QQMM~ET Human factors principles recommend that a control be provided to terminate the flashing tile and have it continue at steady illumination until the alarm is cleared.
~E'~PgQE:
The SILENCE annunciator pushbutton causes a flashing annunciator tile to continue at steady illumination. A study of the operation of the annunciator system has been performed. The suggestion of an annunciator reflash capability was rejected by the GARD committee. Many of the Ginna operators received training at the Zion simulator which has reflash capability and they thought that it, added significantly to the number of nuisance alarms.
R E REP Y XPL T RY I F RMA Operator Survey C2.12
Revision 1 E I EERING DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0129 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING DE R PTI N F DI REP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated that low RCS pressure setpoint may be inappropriate. During solid plant operations with RCP running cold shutdown, the 1st indication of low RCS pressure is 200 PSIG Ol seal. There should be low RCS pressure alarm at 275-300 PSIG.
~M~ME g$ :
Setpoints should be set to give operators adequate time to respond to the warning condition before a serious problem develops.
gEEP~gQE An alarm setpoint of 300 PSIG has been incorporated in the new PPCS in accordance with EWR 4344.
R E F DI REP Y EXP RY I F RMATI Operator Survey C4.1
Revision 1 E I EER DI REP CY HED NUMBER: 0130 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING Y E RIPTI F DI REPANCY:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated the E-20, R10A or B TRIP alarm has multiple inputs. RlOA is normally tripped and therefore blocks the alarm should R10 trip. Alarm E-20, R10 and B PUMP TRIP should have a separate alarm for each pump.
~MM~ENT When multi-input annunciators are used, an alarm printout capability should be provided. In the current example, this is not done or possible.
RE~P~E:
evaluation of the cited alarm determined that, there was not sufficient justification to place an additional alarm in the control room. The current multiple-input alarm provides adequate indication of system status. These findings were reviewed and accepted by the GARD committee and the CRDR committee.
R E F D REPA Y EXPL T RY INF RMATI Operator Survey C4. 1
Revision 1 EI DI E HED NUMBER: 0131 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING W-Y E RIPTI Response to the Operator Survey-indicated there are remote alarm stations for waste panel, hydrogen, water treatment, AYT, and 115 KV bus. The only response is to send an auxiliary operator to check local indications, which sometimes results in unacceptable time'delay.
~MM~Er~'.
Principle involved states that alarms that require the control room operator to direct an auxiliary operator to a given plant location for specific information are avoided.
gggPQ+jE:
EWR 4236 examined each of the cited alarms to de~srlinc the feasibility and necessity of inputting each of the parameters into the PPCS.
that in each case, the al~ It was deteonined situation was not time critical enough to require additional instrumentation in the control roan. Sending an auxiliary operator to the affected panel to read, then ccxrrnunicate these readings, does not can-promise operations personnel in criti.cal situations. Further, the routine'aen-itoring of these panels is the primaxy function of the auxiliary operators. No further action is intended.
I E PL TR F Operator Survey C4.2
Revision 1 EER HED NUMBER: 0132 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING Y E CRIPTI F DI REP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated that the K-27 drainage pH panel alarm could be triggered by any of four factors. There is no ready method for determining which is causing the alarm.
The causes could be 1) retention tank level, 2) rentention tank pH, 3) lake pH, or 4) radiation waste storage building sump level.
RES~P~E:
Examination of the multiple-input alarm determined that provided the information needed in the control room. The alarm it alerts the operator to a condition on the pH panel. The cause of that condition is not critical enough to justify placing additional alarms in the control room. These findings were reviewed and accepted by the GARD committee.
R E F EP Y EXPL T RY F RMATI Operator Survey C4. 7
Q Revision 1 D P Y HED NUMBER: 0133 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE 'LANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING W Y E RIPTI F DI REP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated that the K-28 waste panel alarm could be caused by any of approximately 100 alarms.
As a result, when it comes on, the auxiliary operator has to investigate for five minutes to determine which it is. The current computer system could tell operators in control room which alarm Center.
it is, but the computer is in the Technical Support
(~MMES Alarms which require that the control room operator send an auxiliary operator to a given plant location for specific information are avoided.
HW 4236 examined the cited alarm to determine the feasibility and necessity of inputting this parameter into the PPCS. It was determined that in this case the almmed situation was not tea critical enough to require additional instrum n-tation in the control roan. Further, an auxiliary operator is assigned to routinely'check this panel. No further action is required.
R E OF DI E Y EXPL T Y INF RMATI Operator Survey C4.8
Revision l E EE E A Y HED NUMBER: Ol34 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING Y DE RIPT F DI CREP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated operators had difficulty in determining which bus associated with annunciator L-8 was the source of the alarm.
QQMM~ET When multi-input. annunicators are used, an alarm printout capability is provided to the operator.
RE!~P~E:
The cited multiple-input. annunciator alerts the operator of an undervoltage condition on one of two buses. The opertor can determine the cause of the condition through other indications, but the existing alarm effectively alerts the operator to the condition. These findings were reviewed and accepted by the GARD committee.
UR E DI REP Y XPL T Y INF RMATI Operator Survey C4.lo
Revision 1 H EN I EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0135 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING Y ESCRIPTI F DI REP Y:
Response to the operator survey indicated that, annunciator H-29 Preseparator Tank Level does not indicate which of two separator tanks, heater drain tanks, or feedwater heater is alarming.
~RE'iP(PN~E:
This alarm covers all high level and low level heater alarms except 4A and 4B heaters for which only high levels are addressed because they are dry heaters. Preseparators lA and 1B high alarms and heater drain tank high and low alarms are alarmed on this annunciator. Of all alarm points included on this annunciator tile the only points without. associated level indicators on the main control board are 4A and 4B heaters and lA. and lB preseparators. A red light lights on the main control board for high level and either 4A or 1A preseparator is alarmed on the computer and printed out. A similar alarm scheme exists for 4B heater and lB preseparator. In all cases, this annunciator alarm can be quickly identified by glancing at. level indicators on the main control board or checking the computer.
R E F D EP Y EXPL T RY F RMAT Operator Survey C4.12
Revision 1 E EER DI CREPANCY HED NUMBER: 0139 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING Y DE RIPTI F D EP Y:
Response to the Operator Survey indicated that the L-32, 24, and 16 A,B,C, CVCS Holdup Tank High Level alarms could be put on the waste panel in the auxiliary building.
(~MMES If general alarms are used, that allow adequate they are only used for conditions time for auxiliary operator action and subsequent control room operator action.
~EKHGK:
The cite d annunciators were examined to determine needed in the control room. It if they were was found that the alarms would be more useful if they remained in the control room.
findings were reviewed and accepted by the GARD committee.
These F E A Operator Survey C5.3
Revision 1 H E INEER N DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0140 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING Y DE R P I F D R P Y:
Response to the Operator Survey recommended that AA16, AA24 and AA32 be placed in the Guard House or the central alarm stat,ion.
~MEET+:
If general alarms are used, they are only used for conditions that, allow adequate time for auxiliary operator action and subsequent control room operator action.
REP~P~E:
The cited annunciators were examined to determine needed in the control room. It if they were was found that the alarms would be more useful if they remained in the control room.
findings were reviewed and accepted by the GARD committee.
These E F D REP Y EXPL T RY I F RMAT Operator Survey C5.7
Revision 1 H DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0143 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X DE RIPTI F DI REP Y:
Response to the operator survey stated that annunciator G2; Stm Flow is less than Feedwate[ Flow Loop A (.8 x 10 ) and G18; SF is less than FW (.8 x 10 ) S/G Level less than 30'. Sig Chan alerts are often confused.
QQMM~ENT Visual tile legends are specific and unambiguous. Wording is in concise, short messages.'E'~P~E:
The annunciator study .exami'ned the wording, abbreviations and nomenclature of all annunciator tiles. The wording of the cited tiles will be changed to avoid any possible confusion. These changes will be ccmpleted in 9/87.
R E F D REPAN Y EXPL RY I F RMATI N Operator Survey C6.2
Revision l E I ER DI REP Y HED NUMBER: Ol44 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GXNNA 'J ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X E RIPTI D EPANCY:
Response to the Operator Survey revealed that as setpoints are changed, dyno tape is used to change alarm windows. Suggestion was that there is a need to have a system whereby new windows are engraved as windows change.
g~MME~NT Legends should be engraved. They should be dark lettering on a light background.
REf~PgQE:
All new alarm windows have recently been installed in the Ginna control room eliminating almost all the dynotape labels alluded to in this HED. Annunciator nomenclature modifications have been recommended. Upon implementing the recommendations, all dynotape labels will be removed. If in the future, setpoints are changed, the Operations Department will order new windows for permanent, setpoint display.
R E F D REP Y XPL T RY I F RMATI Operator Survey C6.4
Revision 1 H E EE DI REP HED NUMBER: 0146 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X RIP F DI REP Y:
Response to the operator survey indicated that the engravings of G-26 and G-31 annunciator tiles do not reflect all of the conditions that trigger the alarm (i.e., HI SF W/0 Tave or HI-HI SF).
~MMES Visual tile legends should be specific and unambiguous.
R~E')P(PN,') E:
An annunciator study which evaluated the wording of each annunciator tile has been completed . A standard abbreviations list and a standard nomenclature system was established and utilized. The new annunciator will include setpoint information. The new annunciator tiles will be installed by 9/87.
RCE F DI REP Y EXPL T RY I F RMAT Operator Survey C6.5
Revision 1 E I EER DREAY HED NUMBER: 0147 ORIGXNATOR:RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X DE CRIPT F D CREP Y:
Xn response to the operator survey, five operators found the following auditory signals, other than annunciator alarm, confusing. Fire system has two bells, depending on panel, it is difficult to tell which one is ringing and what it is for.
Sometimes one will ring for just a second and the operator will not know for sure which one rang. These also interfere with normal plant alarms. Fire panel system sounds similar to the SPING system.
(~MME~NT The meaning of each auditory signal should be clear and unambiguous. Auditory signals should be selected to avoid confusion with ambient control room noises. Auditory signals should be selected to avoid interference with other auditory sources, including verbal communication.
~EPQN¹E.
N An extensive study of the control room alarms has been completed. For the cited alarms that are initiated in the control room and sound in the control room over the PA system, a variable muting will be installed on the control room PA system so that the intensity of the alarms can be modified so that they are within 2.5 dB of the annunciator alarm. The SPING unit will be removed from the control room. The fire panel alarms will be adjusted to allow discrimination between the alarms and eliminate the confusion. This work will be completed by 6/88.
R E F DI REP XPLANAT RY I RMATI Operator Survey Dl.l
Revision l E EER EP Y HED NUMBER: 0176 ORIGINATOR: RD DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING X DE RIPTI F D REP Y:
In response to the Operator Survey, three operators felt they had not received sufficient training on how to deal with a situation in which there is a loss of all alternating current.
~MEET Training should be given for all pot'ential types of emergency sitations.
REc~P~E:
This area has been covered in training during previous years.
Approximately 2 years ago Ginna experienced a loss of offsite power emergency. During the course of this incident, the operators demonstrated sufficient understanding by maintaining the plant in operation.
Xn l985, loss of all AC power was included in the training on the EOPs and again during mitagation core damage training. In addition, with the new plant simulator in operation since March ll, l986, all types of potential emergencies have been extensively covered using the new EOP's.
R E F DI RE EXPL T RY F RMATI Operator Survey Il.5
Revision 1 E I EER DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0180 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING Y DE RIPTI F D R P Y:
Annunciator controls are not distinctively separated from other controls (by color coding; color shading; demarcation or shape coding).
~RE ~PQE:
The annunciator response buttons are distinctly separated by a color coding of red, green, and yellow. The annunciator response pushbuttons are all clearly labeled. The Plant GARD Committee decided that no other separation such as background shading or demarcation was necessary. No further action is required.
R E F DI REPA Y X L T RY F RMATI Checklist 3..4.2.B
Revision l E I EER RE Y HED NUMBER: Ol82 ORIGINATOR: DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL C RATING X DE RIPTI F D REP Y:
The space between lines is less than one half the character height for characters whose height is .28 inches.
All annunciator tiles are being replaced again in 9/87. The new tiles will have individual tile identification numbers, proper nomenclature, additional information such as setpoints,, and will conform to the RGaE standard abbreviations list. The new will conform to NUREG-0700 guidelines for character size, tiles font, and s p acin g R E D E Y TRY FR Checklist 3.3.5.D.6
Revision l HUMAN E I EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: Ol83 ORIGINATOR: CFW DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DE RIPTI F D REP Y:
Space between words is less than the width of one character.
RE~P~E:
All annunciator tiles are being replaced again in 9/87. The new tiles will have individual tile identification numbers, proper nomenclature, additional information such as setpoints, and will conform to the RGaE standard abbreviations list. The new tiles will conform to NUREG-0700 guidelines for character size, font and spacing.
R E F DI REP Y EXPZ T RY I F RMATI N Checklist 3.3.5.D.5
Revision l H E I EERI D EP CY HED NUMBER: Ol84 ORIGINATOR: CFW DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X E IPTI F DI REP Y:
The space between characters is less than one stroke width for characters with a stroke width of .06 inches.
~RE PQN¹E.
All annunciator tiles are being replaced again in 9/87. The new tiles will have individual tile identification numbers, proper nomenclature, additional information such as setpoints, and will conform to the RGaE standard abbreviat.ions list. The new tiles will conform to NUREG-0700 guidelines for character size, font and spacing.
R E F DI REP Y EX L T RY I F RMATI Checklist 3.3.5.D.4
Revision 1 H E I EE HED NUMBER: 0185 ORIGINATOR: CFW DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT'INNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL C RATING X E RIPTI F DI REP Y:
Letter width to height ratio is not between 1:1 and 3:5 for letters that are .28 inches high and are .22 inches wide (7:9).
RE~~)~PN~E:
All annunciator tiles are being replaced again in 9/87. The new tiles will have individual tile identification numbers, proper nomenclature, additional information such as setpoints, and will conform to the RG&E standard abbreviations list. The new tiles will conform to NUREG-0700 guidelines for character size, font and spacing.
R E F DI REP Y EXPL T RY I F RMATI Checklist 3.3.5.D.2
Revision l H ER D REP Y HED NUMBER: Ol86 ORIGINATOR: CFW DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DE RIPT F D RE Y:
Stroke width to character height ratio is not between l:6 and l:8 for letters that are .28 inches high and have a stroke width of .03 inches (l:9.3).
REc~P@QE:
All annunciator tiles are being replaced again in 9/87. The new tiles will have individual tile identification numbers, proper nomenclature, additional information such as setpoints, and will conform to the RGaE standard abbreviations list. The new tiles will conform to NUREG-0700 guidelines for character size, font and spacing.
R E F DI REP Y EXPL T RY I F RMA Checklist 3.3.5.D.1
Revision 1 E EER DI REP Y HED NUMBER: Ol88 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DE RIPTI D CREPAN Y:
Type style for annunciators is not consistent.
~RE P~ggE:
All annunciator tiles are being replaced again in 9/87. The new tiles will have individual tile identification numbers, proper nomenclature, additional information such as setpoints, and will conform to the RGaE standard abbreviations list. The new tiles will conform to NUREG-0700 guidelines for character size, font and spacing.
REFDREY X L T RY I F RMATI Checklist 3.3.5.B
Revision 1 E I EERX DX REP Y HED NUMBER: 0189 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTXLITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DESCRIPTION OF DISCREPANCY:
Letter height is not identical for all tiles. There are two types of letters used on annunciators (heights of .28 inches and
.1875 inches).
R~E'~P~E:
All annunciator tiles are being replaced again in 9/87. The new tiles will have individual tile identification numbers, proper nomenclature, additional information such as setpoints, and will conform to the RGaE standard abbreviations list. The new tiles will conform to NUREG-0700 guidelines for character size, font and spacing.
R E F DI EP CY EXPL T RY I F RMATI Checklist 3.3.5.A.2
Revision 1 H E I EERI D REP Y HED NUHBER: 0190 ORIGINATOR: DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSNENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DE RIPTI F DI REP Y:
Letter height (there are two heights, .28 and .1875 inches) of the smaller letters on annunciators subtends a visual angle of less than 15 minutes at a viewing distance of 54 inches.
gE'~P~E:
All annunciator tiles are being replaced again in 9/87. The new tiles will have individual tile identification numbers, proper nomenclature, additional information such as setpoints, and will conform to the RGaE standard abbreviations list. The new tiles will conform to NUREG-0700 guidelines for character size, font and spacing.
R E F DI REP Y EX L Y F ROTI Checklist, 3.3.5.A.l
Revision 1 E I EERI DI CREPAN Y HED NUMBER: 0191 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE:5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL RATING X D CRIPTI F DI REP Y:
Some visual tile legends are not specific and unambiguous.
~RE P~~E:
An annunciator study which evaluated the wording of each annunciator tile has been completed. A standard abbreviations list and a standard nomenclature system was established and utilized. The new annunciator nomenclature will provide a clear unambiguous message. The new annunciator tiles will be installed by 9/87.
R E F DI REP Y E L T RY F RMAT Checklist 3.3.4.A PA@EL E PME ID ER IPME T NAME D2 Containment Isolation SI Manual 7-C +/- Computor Alarm Rod Dev a Seg NIS Pwr Range 7.5 Tilts In
Revision 1 H E I EER DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0192 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X E R PT F D EP Y:
The vertical and horizontal axes of the annunciator panels are not labeled with alphanumerics for ready coordinate designation of a particular tile.
P~EPQ@QE:
letter to designate the annunciator boxare andidentified Ginna employs a system where annunciators by a a number to designate the tile within the box. The numbers assigned are from 1 to 32 left to right, top to bottom. Annunciator boxes are appropriately labeled and each tile will be engraved with an identifying number by 9/87.
R E F DI REP Y EXPL T RY I F RMATI Checklist 3.3.3.C.1
Revision 1 E I EE D REP Y HED NUMBER: 0200 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DE RIPT F DI REP Y:
Annunciator panel identification letter height subtends a visual angle of less than 15 minutes when viewed from a central position within the primary operating area.
~MMES Letter height is .665 inches. Viewing distance used was 160 inches. Visual angle is 14.25 minutes.
R~EPQN¹E.
The annunciator box identification letters were changed as part of the control room labeling program. The new letters conform to NUREG-0700 guidelines.
R E F D REP Y EXPL T I F RMA I Checklist 3.3.1.B.2
"I Revision 1 E EE I DI REPANCY HED NUMBER: 0202 ORXGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILXTY: RGE PLANT: GXNNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X E RIPTI F DI REPAN Y:
All auditory signals are not within 2.5 dB of the annunciator auditory signal. The fire system alarm is much louder than other auditory signals.
R~EP NSE:
An extensive study of the control room alarms has been completed. The cited alarms are initiated in the control room and sound in the control room over the PA system. A variable muting will be installed on the control room PA system so that, the intensity of the alarms can be modified so that they are within 2.5 dB of the annunciator alarm. The work will be completed by 6/88.
F D NF Checklist 3. 2. 1.D
Revision 1 H E I EERI D REP Y HED NUMBER: 0206 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING Y DE RIPTI F DI REP Y:
reflash capability is not provided to allow subsequent alarms (on shared alarms) to activate the auditory alert mechanism even though the first alarm has not been cleared.
~M~ME On multi-channel or shared alarms, the first alarm must be acknowledged and cleared before subsequent auditory alarms can occur.
gE'~~E:
A s tudy o f the operation of the annunciator system has been performed. The suggestion of an annunciator reflash capability was rejected by the GARD committee. Many of the Ginna operators received training at the Zion simulator which has reflash capability and they thought that number of nuisance alarms.
it added significantly to the R E F DIS REPAN Y EXPL T RY INF RMATI Checklist 3.1.2.C.3
Revision 1 H E EER DI CREPAN Y HED NUMBER: 0207 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X DE F DI CREP Y:
Not all annunciator tile legends make use of dyno-tape.
legends are engraved. Some tile RRGRQHGE:
All annunciator tiles are being replaced again in 9/87. The new tiles will have individual tile identification numbers, proper nomenclature, additional information such as setpoints, and will conform to the RG&E standard abbreviations list. The new will conform to NUREG-0700 guidelines for character size, tiles font, and spacing.
R E F DI REP Y EXPL RY I F RMA I Checklist 3.3.5.C.1 PA@EL E P E T D ME T E 5-J D7 5-K A3 5-K A6
-K B3
-K D5 5-L Al 6-E A3 6-E Cj 6-F C3 6-G A2 6-G A7 6-H A8 6-H D5 7-B Cl 7-D B5 7-D B6
0 Revision l HUMAN E I EERI Dl REP Y HED NUMBER: 208 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DE RIPTI F D REP Y:
Some tile legends do not address one specific condition.
~RE PQN¹E'he annunciator study examined the wording, abbreviations and nomenclature of all annunciator tiles. The wording of the cited tiles will be changed to avoid any possible confusion.
R E F D REP Y EXP RY I F RMA I Checklist 3.3.4.C PA@EL E IPME ID E E IPME T E 5-K C4 5-K C5 5-L C5 6-F Cl 7-A C8 7-A D8 7-B A8 7-B B7 7-C A3 7-C A4
Revision l HU E EE DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0209 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE:5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING Y E RIPTI F DI REPAN Y:
"dark" annunciator panel concept is used. However, several annunciators are lit during normal operation.
gE~P)I)EE:
Operators are trained to i dent i fy the very small number of annunciators that. are illuminated during normal conditions. No change appears warranted at this time.
UR E F DI REP Y EXPL T RY I F RMA Checklist 3.3.2.E P~EL EDIII ID
" MET E 6-E A2 C-E C4 6-E D5 7-A D7 7-AA Al 7-AA C6 7-AA D7 7-B C3 7-B C4 7-G Cl
Revision 1 EER D REP Y HED NUMBER: 0210 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING DESCRIPTI F D REP Y:
Some annunciators are not located above the related controls and displays which are required for corrective or diagnostic action in response to each annunciator.
QEP~P~E:
Due to the size of the Ginna control room, this is not a problem.
R E F DI REP Y EXPL T Checklist 3.3.1.A
~A@EL E PME T ID E E IPME T E 6-F C5 7-AA Bl 7-AA B2 7-AA B5 7-AA Cl 7-AA C5 7-AA Dl 7-AA D5 7-AA D6 7-C 85
0 0
Revision 1 E EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 02ll ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING Y DE RIPTI F DI REP Y:
Alarms that. require the control room operator to direct an auxiliary operator to a given plant location for spcific information are not avoided. The specified alarms do not give specific indication of problems.
RL~<" P~FgE:
Examination of these multiple-input alarms determined that they provided the information needed in the control room. The alarm alerts the operators to a condition that they should be aware of. The cause of that condition is not critical enough to justify placing additional alarms in the control room. These findings were reviewed and accepted by the GARD committee.
R E F DI REPAN Y EXPL T RY I F RMATI Checklist 3.1.2.B
+~EL E>> ME T D MBER E 5-I B3 5-I C8 5-I D7 5-J Bl 5-J B8 5-J Cl 5-J C8 5-J Dl 5-J D5 5-K A3 5-K A8 5-K B3 5-K B6 5-K B8 5-K C4 5-K C6 5-K C8 5-K D3 5-K D4 5-K D6
Revision 1 5-L A8 5-L C3 6-E Cj 6-E Dl 6-H A5 6-H B8 6-H D8 7-AA A2 7-AA A4 7-AA BS 7-AA CS 7-AA DS
Revision l E EER DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 02l3 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X DE RIPT F DI REP Y:
The fire system alarm bell has an intensity which exceeds 90 dB(A) and causes operator discomfort when sounded.
RE ljPP)g~E:
An extensive study of the control room alarms has been completed. The intensity of the fire alarm was measured at 89 dB. The fire alarm is initiated in the control room and sounds in the control room over the PA system. A variable muting will be installed on the control room PA system so that. the intensity of the alarm can be modified so that it is within 2.5 dB of the annunciator alarm. The work will be completed by 6/88.
R E OF DI REP Y EXPL Checklist 2. 2. 6.B Checklist 2.2.5.C
0 Revision 1 H E EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0214 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE . PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X DE R PTI N F DI REP Y:
The meaning of auditory signals is not clear; there is confusion between various auditory signals (e.g., the fire system and SPING system alarms are similar, as are the containment evacuation and plant evacuation signals).
~RE P~E:
An extensive study of the control room alarms has been completed. The fire alarm is initiated in the control room and sounds in the control room over the PA system. A variable muting will be installed on the control room PA system so that the intensity of the alarm can be modified so that it, is within 2.5 dB of the annunciator alarm. The SPING unit will be removed from the control room. The containment evacuation and plant evacuation alarms are similar, but the containment evacuation sounds only within containment. The work will be completed by 6/88.
E F DI RE Y XPL T RY I F RMATI Checklist 2. 2. 2.A
Revision l H E I EE DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 02l5 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X DE RIP F D RE Y:
Auditory signals interfere with other auditory sources, including verbal communication. The fire protection system alarm is so loud that it is difficult for operators to speak in the primary operating area of the control room.
gE!~PgQE:
An extensive study of the control room alarms has been completed. The cited alarms are initiated in the control room and sound in the control room over the PA system. A variable muting will be installed on the control room PA system so that the intensity of the alarms can be modified so that they are within 2.5 dB of the annunciator alarm. The work will be completed by 6/88.
E F D R P Y Y F RMATI Checklist 2. 2. l.c. 2
Revision 1 H E I EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0216 ORIGINATOR: RCM DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X Y DE RIPTI F DI C EP Y:
Auditory signals do not provide localization cues that direct operators to those control room work stations where their attention is required.
QQMMEIITQ:
It is difficult to discriminate between the alarms for the fire protection system and. the SPING system. Also, there is no localization of annunciator tones to the appropriate panel.
~RE'jPQ~E:
The SPING system will be removed to eliminate that source of alarm confusion.
The Ginna control room is so small that there is no need for the localization of annunciator alarms.
R E F DI REPANCY EXPL T RY F RMATI Checklist 2. 2. 1.B
Revision 1 E I EER DI RE Y HED NUMBER: 0234 ORIGINATOR: VJF DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GIN%A ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL C RATING X Y DE RIPTI F DI REP Y:
The computer panel/desk has a work space area that is used as a desk. There is less than 18 inches of knee room because of the angled vertical panel.
gE'~P~E:
The computer desk was replaced. The new desk has only 13.5 inches of knee depth room. This cannot be improved because of the need to run computer cabling through the back of the desk.
This lack of knee room is only a minor inconvenience.
RCE F DI REP Y EXPL T RY I F ROTI Checklist 1.2.7.D.6
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Revision l EN INEERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0245 ORIGINATOR: VJF DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL l
Each function control is not clearly labeled, some of the printing of the labels (white lettering on colored buttons) has been worn off with use. Some of the printing is hand printed with white paint.
R~EP~NE:
New process computer terminals have been installed.
function keys are clearly labeled.
All REFDEPY EX L Y I F RMAT Checklist REF 7.l.5.D.3
Revision 1 H ENGI EE D REP CY HED NUMBER: 0247 ORIGINATOR: VJF DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X E RIPTI N F DI REPANCY:
Guidelines state that all displays, controls and other equipment items should be appropriately, clearly, and consistently labeled.
~RE P NEE:
The process computer system and terminals have been replaced.
The new keyboards and displays are clearly labeled.
CE F D RE X L T Y F RMAT Checklist 7.3.1.E.3 PA@EL E PME T Process Computer
Revision 1 E>> EER DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0257 ORIGINATOR: BK DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING Y DES RIPTI F DI REP Y:
The guideline states that an administrative procedure should be in place for the periodic cleaning of labels. The SRO was not aware of any such administrative procedure. The labels were dirty when observed. This guideline is stated to ensure the visibility and legibility of the labels.
~RE'~PgQE:
All new labels have been installed in the control room. The new labels are reverse engraved, so that the surface is smooth.
Dirt does not accumulate on the labels, and cleaning is no longer a problem.
R E F D REP Y EXPL I F RMAT Checklist REF 6.2.4.D
Revision 1 H E I EER D RE AN Y HED NUMBER: 0260 ORIGINATOR: BK DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING X E TI F DI REP Y:
The guideline states that labels should be dark characters on a light background. The control room employs a color coding system of labels using white characters on colored (red, blue, green) labels. The labels on panel 7 are of different colors.
The labels on the remainder of the panels are white lettering on black labels.
~RE P~E:
All control room labels have been replaced. The new labels are of different colors but the lettering has been carefully matched with the background, color to ensure optimum contrast. The new labels are reverse engraved so that white lettering does not fill'ithdirt and reduce contrast.
R E DI REP Y EXPL RY I F RMA Checklist 6.4.1.B(1)
Revision 1 E I EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0277 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL RATING X DESCRIPT F DIS REP Y:
The guideline states that where position indication is critical, a control knob with a dist,inctive pointer should be used. In the examples listed, J-handles and Star handles are used for discrete setting position controls.
RE~PI@EE:
All J-handles and Star handles have had white arrows painted on them to clearly show specific positions.
R E F D REPAN Y EXPL T Y Checklist PPM~EL E IPME T ID ER E IPME T E 160-1 180-0 Reheater condenser Dump VLV CV24 181-0 Reheater condenser Dump VLV CV24B 182-0 Reheater condenser Dump VLV CV25 183-0 Reheater condenser Dump VLV CV25B 186-1 187-1 188-1 198-0 2404 199-0 2412 200-0 2420 201-0 2428 202-1 203-1 204-1 205-1 108-0 109-0 110-0 111-0 112-0 113-0 114-0 115-0
Revision 1 142-1 143-0 144-1 Tavg Tref 145-1 Delta Temp Actual 146-1 147-1 148-1 Pressurizer Pressure Recorder 149-1 Pressurizer Level Setpoint 150-1 Boric Acid Flow 151-2 Steam Flow 152 1 A S/G 153-1 Steam Flow 202-1 RMW 250-3. BA 276-1 Feedwater Flow Loop A HC 466 277-1 Feedwater Flow Loop B HC 476 282-1 Hotwell Level Controller 283-1 284-1 174-0 Fan 1A Low Air Flow 175-0 Charcoal Filter 1A Dampers Closed 176-0 Fan lA Vibration 177-0 Fan lB Low Air Flow 225-0 Red RC Pump Loop A Cont 226-0'27-1 Red RC Pump Loop A Cont 228-0 Blue RC Loop Cold Leg Temp 360-1 363-0 364-0 144-0
Revision 1 H E EE HED NUMBER: 0309 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X DESCRIPTI F DI REP Y:
A single control, multiple display relationship exists where the displays are located too far from the controls. No form of enhancement is used to associate the controls and displays.
+)MMES The primary example of this HED is the charging pump system.
The controls for the charging pumps are located in the center of panel 6, while the meters for charging pump flow, discharge press, and temperature are on the far left of panel 7. Also, because the control for the charging pump is a foxboro controller, no association between controller and displays is apparent.
~RE P~E:
The control board labeling and enhancement program adequately addressed this problem by identifying all components within a system with the same color label to assist association. In addition, total charging flow is scheduled to be input. to the PPCS, which will further facilitate charging flow control. This addition to the computer is scheduled under EWR 4118 to be completed by June, 1988. This HED addresses the same issue as HEDs 84, 85, 310, 345, 451, and 471.
R E F DI RE X L T RY F RMA Checklist 9.1.2.B(1)
Checklist 9.1.2.B(2)
Checklist; 9.1.2.B(4)
Checklist 9.1.2.B(6)
PA@EL E IPME ID E E PME T M 269 Charging Pump lA 270 Charging Pump 1B 271 Charging Pump lC 146 Reg HX Charging Outlet Temp 147 Charging Line Flow 148 Charging Pump Discharge Press 192-0
Revision 1 E EERING D REP Y HED NUMBER: 0310 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTXLITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL B RATING X DE RIPTI F D REP Y:
Controls and displays related to the same function are not grouped together.
QQMM~ET The charging pumps'ontrols and associated displays are a good example of this HED. The controls are on panel 6, while the displays are on panel 7.
~RE'~P~E:
The control board labeling and enhancement program adequately addressed this problem by identifying all components within a system with the same color label to assist association. In addition, total charging flow is scheduled to be input to the PPCS, which will further facilitate charging flow control. This addition to the computer is scheduled under EWR 4118 to be completed by June, 1988. This HED addresses the same issue as HEDs 84, 85, 309, 345, 451, and 471.
R E F DX REP Y EX L T RY I F RMATI Checklist 9. 2. 1.A PA@EL E PME T D E E IPME T E 269 Charging Pump lA 270 Charging Pump 1B 271 Charging Pump lC 146 Reg HX Charging Outlet Temp 147 Charging Line Flow 148 Charging Pump Discharge Press
Revision 1 DI EP Y HED NUMBER: 0320 ORIGINATOR: DFT DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA.
ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING X IPTI F DI EP Y:
The use of green is utilized for the reset function for round pushbuttons. However, blue has been used for reset on the BA Tank LO LO reset, and black has been used on the Bus 18 Breaker reset and Main Transformer Auxiliary Power Supply Bus reset.
RE~P~QE:
A color convention will be established and implemented for round pushbuttons.
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Revision 1 H E I EERI G DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0345 ORIGINATOR: DFT DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL X
Charging flow and pressure indications needed for feedback for task ll and are located on Panel 7, while the charging controllers are located on panel 6. Task grouping pumps'ontrols is not appropriate.
RE P E:
The control board labeling and enhancement program adequately addressed this problem by identifying all components within a system with the same color label to assist association. In addition, total charging flow is scheduled to be input to the PPCS, which will further facilitate charging flow control. This addition to the computer is scheduled under EWR 4118 to be completed by June, 1988. This HED addresses the same issue as HEDs 84, 85, 309, 310, 451, and 471.
R E F DI REP Y EXPL T RY I F RMAT Validation Task Ill
~@EL E IPME T ID E E IPME T 199 Charging Pump 200 Charging Pump 201 Charging Pump 269 Charging Pump Speed Controller 270 Charging Pump Speed Controller 271 Charging Pump Speed Controller 147 Charging Line Flow
Revision 1 HED NUMBER: 0367 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL RATYNG PT DI REP Controls/displays within the remote shutdown area are not grouped by sequence of use.
GQHHEHXG:
No effort was made when designing the remote shutdown- stations to group controls/displays by sequence of use. This will need to be reviewed closely to determine if a need for sequence of grouping for these controls and displays is justified. At present controls and disp)ays are grouped only by functional consideration.
At present, in order to accomplish a safe shutdown outside of the main control room, a number of areas, rooms, and/or panels must be accessed. Although not optimally configured for remote shutdown, it is adequate for the purpose.
successfully demonstrated the viability and validity of its Ginna has current shutdown procedure. Because the equipnent has a law probability of use and because the shutdown panels are outside the control rocm and are not within the scope of the DCROR, no rmdifications are planned at this time.
R E F DI REPAN Y EXPLANAT Y I F RMATI Checklist 8. 2. 1. B(2)
Revision 1 HUMAN EN I EER DI REP C HED NUMBER: 0374 ORIGINATOR:JBW DATE: 5/22/87 UTXLITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X E RIPTI F D REPANCY:
The task analysis called for this recorder to have a range of 0-650 and divisions of 5 ggMME~T The actual recorder has a range of 50-650 in divisions of 10
~RE P~E:
The scale on this recorder has been replaced with a scale of appropriate range and divisions.
R E F DI REP Y X L T RY I RMATI Verification of Suitability Task 76, 93, 176, 198 PA@EL E PMENT ID E E PMENT NAME 228 RCS Loop AaB Cold Leg Temp Recorder
Revision 1 E I EERI DI EP Y HED NUMBER: 0393 ORIGINATOR: JBW DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL B RATING X DE CRIPTI N F DI REP Y:
Separate annunciators were requested in the following form:
THERMAL BARRIER A LOW FLOW THERMAL BARRIER B LOW FLOW
~M~ME At present the annunciator tiles read as follows:
HI TEMP 125 HI TEMP 125 RC PUMP lA RC PUMP lB COMP. COOL WTR COMP. COOL WTR RETURN HI TEMP RETURN HI TEMP OR LOW FLOW OR LOW FLOW LO FLOW 165 LO FLOW 165 Generally annunciator it is best to tiles.
separate different parameters on RE~P(~E:
An annunciator study which evaluated the wording of each annunciator list tile has been completed. A standard abbreviations and a standard nomenclature system was established and utilized. The new annunciator nomenclature will provide a clear unambiguous message. The new annunciator tiles will be installed by 9/87.
R E F DI REP Y EXPL T RY I F RMATI Verification of Availability Task 285
Revision l E EER D REP Y HED NUMBER: 0403 ORIGINATOR: JBW DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X E PT ON F DI REP Y This indicator does not have units of measurement on the meter face. The task analysis called for PCT.
~MEET+:
Any meter should have the proper units of measurement Suggest placing PCT on the meter face.
on it.
R~E'~P~E:
This meter of percent.
will be labeled to This will be done indicate that by 9/87.
it measures in units E DI REP EXPL T RY F Verification of Suitability Task 33 E ME ID ER E IPME 36l Non-Regen HX Letdown Out Temp
0 Revision 1 H E EERI I REP Y HED NUMBER: 0416 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X E RIPTI N F DI REP Y:
Verification has determined that the upper range for Steam Generator Feed Flow is inadequate.
~MEET The current meter has a high range of 3.8. SMEs have suggested a high range of 4.0.
~RE'~P@$ E:
This meter will receive a new scale by 9/87. The new scale has the upper range marked at 3.8 x 10 . This is the appropriate range, it includes the maximum value of SG Feed Flow.
R E F DI REP Y EXPLANAT RY I F RMA Verification of Availability Task 276 E IPME T ID E IPME 45 SG Feed Flow 46 SG Feed Flow 52 SG Feed Flow 53 SG Feed Flow
Revision 1 E I EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0433 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING X E RIPTI F DI REP Y:
Verification has determined that the upper range on the Hotwell level meter is inadequate.
+)MMEbgg:
The current high range is 40, SME suggests a high range of 50.
~EP~!jE:
The scales on these indicators will be replaced with scales with a range of 0-48 inches. This is the appropriate range for this indication. This will be done by 9/87.
E D REP Y X L T I F RMATI Verification of Availability Task 159 E UIPME T ID E E IPME 105 Hotwell Level 106 Hotwell Level
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Revision 1 E I EERI D REP Y HED NUMBER: 0435 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING E RIPTI F DI REP Y~
Verification has determined that labelling problems exist with the meter scale for RCS Tav . At present units are not, labelled on the meter, and tSe highest labelled numeral is 610 F.
~MMEgTV:
The upper range should be 615 F and have units labelled.
RE~P~E:
The scale on this meter will be changed to show the appropriate range and units. This will be done by 9/87.
E F DI REP Y EXPL I F RMAT Verification of Availability Task 89 PA@EL E>> ME D ER E T E 144 RCS Tave
Revision 1 H E NEERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0436 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL B RATING X DE R PT F DI REP Y:
Verification has shown that labelled units are not available on the RCS pressure recorder. This recorder should have units of PSIG labelled on the recorder.
~RE'~PgQE:
This recorder has been labelled with the appropriate units.
REFDEPY EXPL RY I F RMATI N Verification of Availability Task 10 Verification of Availability Task 55 Verification of Availability Task 68 Verification of Availability Task 75 Verification of Availability Task 88 Verification of Availability Task 81 Verification of Availability Task 95 Verification of Availability Task 96 Verification of Availability Task 82 Verification of Availability Task 106 Verification of Availability Task 86 Verification of Availability Task 320 Verification of Availability Task 136 Verification of Availability Task 263 Verification of Availability Task 46 Verification of Availability Task 49 Verification of Availability Task 54 P~EL E PME E 148 RCS Pressure Recorder
Revision l E I EER DI CREP Y HED NUMBER: 0437 ORIGINATOR:DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL l
B RATING X E CRIPTI F DI REP Y:
Verification has determined that the scale divisions for the wide range scale of the RCS pressure recorder are inadequate for some tasks.
~)MMEQTT,:
The current wide range scale has divisions of 50. SMEs suggest divisions of 20, 25, and 5 for various tasks. The narrow range scale on the same recorder has divisions of 10.
QE'~P~E:
The scale on this recorder has been changed to a scale with appropriate range, divisions, and units.
R E F DI RE Y PLANAT RY Verification of Availability Task 68 Verification of Availability Task 95 Verification of Availability Task 263 Verification of Availability Task 82 Verification of Availability Task 86 Verification of Availability Task l36 PA@EL IPME T D ER IPMENT NAME l48 RCS Pressure Recorder
Revision 1 H D EP Y HED NUMBER: 0438 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL RATING X DE RIPT D REP Verification has shown that the recorder scale and recorder paper scale do not match on the Pressurizer Level recorder.
~MMEh&ET,:
Recorder and paper should have scales with a range of 0-100 . in divisions of 2~o ~
~RE P~ljE:
The scale on this recorder has been changed to a scale with the appropriate range, divisions and units. The chart paper will match the recorder scale.
RCE F DI REPAN Y EXPL T RY I F RMAT Verification of Availability Task 226 Verification of Availability Task 263 Verification of Availability Task 285 Verification of Availability Task 46 PAALEL E PME D ER E ME 149 Pzr Level Recorder
Revision 1 HUMAN E I EERI DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0444 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL RATING X E R PT F D REP Y:
Verification has shown that a position label plate is not available for the EDG 81A and EDG 51B auto volt control rheostat. This is a continuous control and should have a position backplate to indicate current rheostat, setting.
R~EPONSE:
Switch position plates will be installed on these controls.
R E F D REP Y EXPL T RY I F RMA PA@EL Mll 149
Verification of Availability
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Task 29 EDG 41A Auto Volt Rheostat 150 EDG 41B Auto Volt Rheostat
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Revision 1 H E D HED NUMBER: 0451 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL B RATING X E RIPT F DI CREP Y:
Verification has determined a need for a total charging flow indication. This indication is not currently available.
REf~P~E:
Total charging flow is scheduled to be input to the PPCS. This addition to the computer is scheduled under EWR 4118 to be completed by June, 1988. This HED addresses the same issue as HED 84, 85, 309, 310, 345, and 471.
R E F D REP Y EXPL T F RMAT Verification of Availability Task 12 Verification of Availability Task 44 Verification of Availability Task 244
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Revision l EERI DI REP HED NUMBER: 0452 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING Y DE RIP I F DI REP Y:
Verification has determined a need for an indication of component cooling water flow to the RCP thermal barrier. This indication is not presently available.
Q~MME~T This indication should have a range of O-l00 GPM in divisions of 2 GPM.
~RE'HAPP)ggg:
An investigation of this parameter has been performed and it was determined that it was not, needed in the control room. The results of this investigation were reviewed and accepted by the GARD committee. Component cooling water flow to the thermal barrier is set, with a manual valve using local indication.
Since the component cooling water system is a closed fixed flow system, there can be no change in flow to branch circuits except in a case of failure. Historically, failures in this system are rare. Therefore, control room flow indication of this branch circuit is unwarranted.
R E DI REPAN Y EXPLA T RY F RMA Verification of Availability Task l2 Verification of Availability Task 63
~EL PME ID E ME T E CCW Flow to RCP A Thermal Barrier CCW Flow to RCP A Thermal Barrier
Revision 1 H E I EER N DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0455 ORIGINATOR:DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANET: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY LEVEL B RATING Y DE RIPTION F DI REP Y:
Verification has determined a need for valve position meters for MOV 738A and MOV738B.
GQMEHXS-'hese do not exist, recommended placement is panel 7.
R~E'~P~E:
An investigation into the need for this indication has been performed. For several design base accidents, analyses are based upon the cooling rate of the RHR heat exchangers utilizing maximum component cooling water flow as the cooling medium. To install modulating valves in the coolant stream for the RHR system could restrict coolant medium flow in the event of a valve failure at less than 100 . open. Although that manual manipulation of these valves during cooldown of the it is recongized plant is inconvenient, accident considerations preclude the change out of these valves for operator~s convenience at this time. Because the capability to throttle the valves is not in the control room, there is little need for a valve position indication.
R E F DI REP EXPLANA RY I F RMAT Verification of Availability Task 162
Revision l H E EERI G DI REP Y HED NUMBER: 0456 ORIGINATOR:DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY l LEVEL B RATING Y RIPTI F D E Verification has determined a need for a PORV open annunciator alarm.
BEGRQHGK:
An annunciator study has been completed. It was found that there was no need for this additional alarm, there are several other indications in the control room that notify the operators of this condition.
R E DI REP Y EXPL T F RMA I N Verification of Availability Task 83
Revision 1 H E I EE D RE Y HED NUMBER: 0463 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL RATING X Y E PTI F D Verification has determined that several major trend maps and indications are needed on a safety parameter display system (SPDS).
QQ M~ME The following SPDS indications are needed:
- l. CCW flow to major components
- 2. CCW total flow
- 4. Thermocouple trend map
- 5. Subcooling trend map
- 6. SG radiation indication for blowdown
- 7. Steam line radiation
- 8. Cooldown trend map
~RE PQN¹E.
The new SPDS provides all of the cited trend maps except CCW flow to major components, CCW total flow, and CCW flow from seal return HX. The CCW indications are not provided because they are manually set valves which do not change status.
R E F DI REP Y XPL RY I F RMA Verification of Availability Task 62 Verification of Availability Task 66 Verification of Availability Task 68 Verification of Availability Task 91 Verification of Availability. Task 95 Verification of Availability Task 107 Verification of Availability Task 162 Verification of Availability Task 176 Verification of Availability Task 199 Verification of Availability Task 198 Verification of Availability Task 320 Verification of Availability Task 296 Verification of Availability Task 263
Revision l H E EERI D REPANCY HED NUMBER: 0465 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 2 LEVEL RATING DE RIPTI F DI REP Y:
Verification has determined that an indication of excess letdown heat exchanger outlet flow is needed. This is not currently available.
~RE'HAPP)@ATE:
An investigation of this parameter has been performed and it was determined that it was not needed in the control room. The results of this investigation were reviewed and accepted by the GARD committee.
R E F D REPAN Y EXPL T RY I F R Verification of Availability Task l2 Verification of Availability Task 277 PA@EL E IPME T D E PME T E Excess Letdown HX Outlet Flow
Revision 1 H E EER D RE HED NUMBER: 0471 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL B RATING X E RIPTI F D EP Verification has determined that an indication for seal injection flow is needed.
gE~)~~E:
Total charging flow is scheduled to be input, to the PPCS. This addition to the computer is scheduled under EWR 4118 to be completed by June, 1988. This HED addresses the same issue as HED 84, 85, 309, 310, 345, and 451.
R E F D REP Y EXPL T RY I F RMA Verification of Availability Task 62 Verification of Availability Task 285 ANEL PME T D ER IPMENT E Seal Injection Flow
Revision 1 H E I EE D CREPAN Y HED NUMBER: 0472 ORIGINATOR: DKB DATE: 5/22/87 UTILITY: RGE PLANT: GINNA ASSESSMENT: CATEGORY 1 LEVEL B RATING X DE RIPTI F DI REP CY:
Verification has determined a need for a meter indication of Feedwater and Feedwater Bypass Valve position.
~MM~ENT This meter should have a range of 0-100~ in divisions of 2~.
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A study was conducted and the need for valve position indications was established. These indications will be installed in June 1988 in accordance with EWR 4350.
R E D REP Y EXPL T RY F RMA Verification of Availability Task 241 Verification of Availability Task 303 E PMENT ID E IPME T E FCV-466 FCV-467 FD REG VLV POSITION V-4271 V-4272
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