Reactor Low Level Two Tech. Spec: 101"

RO Question 15
The correct answer should be A. The answer should be changed from C to A.
The RCIC flowrate will not go to 400 gpm because the injection valve does not auto re
open unless level is below LL2 (105 inches). With the initial conditions stating that water
level is 150 inches the injection valve will remain closed (since the initiation signal does
not seal in) and therefore the injection flowrate will be zero gpm.
From SD-16
The RCIC System is automatically initiated by a reactor vessel low water level signal
(LL2). Four reactor water level trip units, two from ECCS Logic Division I and two from
ECCS Logic Division II, are arranged in a one-out-of-two taken-twice logic. The setpoint
for this automatic initiation is as follows:
Reactor Low Level Two Tech. Spec: 101”; Actual: 105”
A RCIC initiation signal is indicated by the illuminated white light above the INITIATION
SIGNAL/RESET pushbutton on RTGB P601. The only function of this seal-in relay,
besides illuminating the P601 white light, is to connect the RGSC box signal convertor
to the RCIC P601 flow controller and to ensure separation from the Turbine Test Speed
Control circuitry. The initiating signal will automatically reset once the reactor water level
trip units have reset, allowing any valves and components to be controlled manually, as
required.
3.13 Automatic Initiation Control (Figure 16-14)
The RCIC System is automatically initiated by a reactor vessel tow water

level signal (LL2). Four reactor water level trip units, two from ECCS Logic
Division I and two from ECCS Logic Division II, are arranged in a
one-out-of-two taken-twice logic. The setpoint for this automatic initiation is
as follows:
Reactor Low Level Two Tech. Spec: iOt;

Actual: 1 05
When the one-out-of-two taken-twice logic is satisfied, system response will

be as discussed previously for each valve and component of the system. A
RCIC initiation signal is indicated by the illuminated white light above the
INITIATION SIGNAURESET pushbutton on RTGB P601. The only function
of this seal-in relay, besides illuminating the P601 white light, is to connect
the RGSC box signal convertor to the RCIC P601 flow controller and to
ensure separation from the Turbine Test Speed Control circuitry. The
initiating signal will automatically reset once the reactor water level trip units
have reset, allowing any valves and components to be controlled manually,
as requIred. The RTGB P601 white light is extinguished only after the RTGB
P601 INITIATION SIGNAURESET pushbutton is depressed, thus allowing
manual turbine speed control with the Turbine Test Speed Control circuitry, if
desired.
Upon receipt of this low level signal, the following events automatically occur:
• Turbine Steam Supply Valve, E51-F045, opens, thus admitting steam

to the turbine and starting the RCIC Pump.
• RCIC Turbine lube oil cooler and barometric condenser Cooling

Water Supply Valve. E51-F046, Opens.
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• Bypass to Condensate Storage Tank Valve, E51-F022, wtuch is
nomlally closed in the standby readiness mode, (open when doing a
full flow test), receives a dose signaL
• Condensate Storage Tank Suction Valve, E5iFCiO, receives an

open signal if at least one of the two Suppression Pool Suction
Valves, E51-F029 or F031, is not full open
• RCIC Injection Valve, E51-F013, opens, pfovided the Turbine Trip

and Throttle Valve, E51-V8, and the Turbine Steam Supply Valve,
E51-F045, are not fully closed.
• Pump Discharge Valve, E5l..F012, which is open in the standby

readiness mode, receives an open signal.
• Supply Drain Pot Inboard Drain Valve, E5f-E025, and Supply Drain
Pot Outboard Drain Valve, E5’l-F026, dose.
• Barometric Condenser Vacuum Pump, E51-C002-VAC-PMP, starts.
• Condensate Pump Discharge Inboard Drain Valve, E51-F004, and

Condensate Pump Discharge Outboard Drain Valve, E51-F005,
receive close signals, thus diverting flow to the RCIC Pump suction
line.
Once the Turbine Steam Supply Valve, E51-F045, opens, the RCIC Turbine
starts and accelerates as directed by the RCIC flow controller. Initial
acceleration control is provided by the ramp generator wtiich is initiated once
the Turbine Steam Suppty Valve leaves the full closed position. Upon
sensing pump discharge pressure and low flow, the Minimum Flow Bypass
to Suppression Pool Valve, E5l-F019, automatically opens. As RCIC flow
subsequently increases, the Minimum Flow Bypass to Suppression Pool
Valve automatically closes and pump flow control is transferred from the
tamp generator to the demanded flow rate of the pump flow controller.
Once RCIC is initiated, either automatically or by manual operator actions,

the system vj,ll continue to operate until the pump is stopped by shutting off
the steam supply to the turbine by one of the following:
• A reactor vessel high water level signal is received, or

• A trip signal is received (which includes a manual or automatic
isolation signal), or
• The operator manually secures the system.
The power supply to the RCIC Initiation Logic is 125 Vdc Bus B. In the event
of a loss of power to the Initiation Logic, Annunciator RCIC LOGIC BUS B
PWR FAILURE (APP A-03 1-4) alamis, indicating a possible loss of the
Initiation logic.
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Above is the logic for the injection valve (FOl 3). A close signal is generated lithe V8 or
F045 are full closed. The suction low pressure trip closes the V8, therefore the F013
will close. The open logic requires the F045 and the V8 to be open with reactor level at
LL2 (105 inches). In the stem of the question the V8 is re-opened and the F045 is still
open but there is no initiation signal present.
15. 2170001
Following a loss of feedwater, RCIC automatically initiated and subsequently tripped on
low suction pressure.
Current plant status is:

Reactor water level is 150 inches
RCIC flow controller in Manual set at 200 gpm
Subsequently, the following actions are taken:

RCIC suction transferred to Torus
E51-V8, Turbine Trip and Throttle Valve is closed
E51-V8 is re-opened
PF push button on the RCIC flow controller is depressed
Which one of the following identifies the indicated flow on the RCIC flow controller that
would be observed for these conditions?
A. Ogpm
B. 200 gpm
C. 400 gpm
D. 500 gpm
Answer: C
K/A:
217000 Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System
Al Ability to predict and/or monitor changes in parameters associated with operating the REACTOR
CORE ISOLATION COOLING SYSTEM (RCIC) controls including: (CFR: 41.5 / 45.5)
01 RCIC flow
RO/SRO Rating: 3.7/3.7
Tier 2 / Group I
K/A Match: This meets the K/A because it is testing the prediction of what RCIC flow will be when operating
the RCIC system.
Pedigree: New
Objective: CLS-LP-016-A, Obj.16c

Describe how the following evolutions are performed during operation of the RCIC System:
Adjusting RCIC flow in the Reactor Level Control mode.
Reference: None
Cog Level: high

Explanation: The RCIC Turbine is provided with a solenoid operated remote electrical tripping device,
which when actuated (in this case by low suction pressure), will close the Turbine Trip and
Throttle Valve, E51-V8. Resetting of the remote electrical tripping device may be
accomplished from the RTGB. The RCIC system is restarted after auto initiation and turbine
trip by fully closing the V-8, and re-opening the V-8. Located on the controller face is a PF
(programmable function) pushbutton which when depressed an automatic transfer from
manual to automatic at a predetermined setpoint of 400 GPM will result. This button (PF) has
no function if the controller is already in automatic.
Distractor Analysis:
Choice A: This is plausible because this answer would be correct for these actions following a high RPV
water level trip of RCIC
Choice B: Plausible because this would be correct if the operator did not depress the PF pushbutton.
Choice C: Correct Answer, see explanation.
Choice D: Plausible because the PF push button would raise RCIC flow to rated (400 gpm) and not
maximum per procedure (500 gpm). Achieving 500 gpm would require the flow control setpoint
to be manually raised.
SRO Basis: N/A
From SD-16:
Also located on the controller face isa PF (programmable function)
pushbutton. When depressed an automatic transfer from MANUAL to
AUTOMATIC at a predetermined setpoint of 400 GPM will result.
NOTE: This button (PE) has no function if the controtter is already in
AUTOMATI C.
For various internal processing failures, the controller is designed to

hold the last output and automatically switch to MANUAL giving the
operator manual control capability. Earring operator intervention, this
failure could result in rising or lowering RCIC flow and would be
indicated by the red FAIL lamp on the controller face. Failure display
code can then be checked using the side panel keypad. A down
scale failure of the controller is possible and would result in turbine
operation at well below the normal minimum speed of 2000 rpm. An
upscale failure is highly unlikely but would result in turbine speed at or
above the maximum running speed of 4600 rpm. Faitures associated
with the dynamic response are also highly unlikely but would produce
either excessively sluggish responses or dynamic instability (full scale
oscillations) when in the Automatic mode. Programmable settings
internal to the controller are maintained during a loss 0124 Vdc power
supply by a lithium battery. II this battery voltage drops to a
pre-determined low value, the yellow ALARM light will flash. If the
input signals are not within the limits of -6.3% to 106.3% or if the input
or output signals are not intact, the Yellow ALARM light will come on
solid.
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REACTOR CORE ISOLATION COOLING SYSTEM 20P-16
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Rev. 120
Page 99 of 99
ATTACHMENT 9
Page 1 of 1
<<RCIC Instructional Aid for EOPs>>
RESTARTING RCIC AFTER AUTO INITIATION AND TURBINE TRIP
(20P-16 Section 83)
1 ENSURE THE E51-V8 (VALVE POSITION) AND E51-V8 (MOTOR

OPERATOR) ARE CLOSED 0
2. PLACE RCIC FLOW CONTROL IN MANUAL (M AND ADJUST
OUTPUTTOO% 0
3. JOG OPEN E51-V8 UNTIL THE TURBINE SPEED IS
CONTROLLED BY ThE GOVERNOR 0
4. FULLY OPEN E51-V8 0
5. SLOWLY RAISE TURBINE SPEED UNTIL FLOW RATE OF AT
LEAST 120 GPM 0
6. ENSURE E51-FQ1 9 IS CLOSED WITH FLOW GREATER THAN
8OGPM ..
7. WHEN SYSTEM CONDITIONS ARE STABLE, THEN ADJUST

SETPOINT, AND TRANSFER RCIC FLOW CONTROL TO
AUTO (A) 0
8. SLOWLY ADJUST FLOW RATE USING RCIC FLOW CONTROL
IN AUTO (A) U
9. ENSURE THE FOLLOWING:
BAROMETRIC CNDSR VACUUM PUMP HAS STARTED U

SBGT STARTED (20P-10) 0
SGT-V8 AND SGT-V9 ARE OPEN 0
FACILITY POST-EXAMINATION COMMENTS AND NRC RESOLUTIONS
A complete text of the licensee’s post-examination comment can be found in ADAMS under
Accession Number ML XXXXXXX.
Item
RO QUESTION #15:
Comment:
The licensee contended that only answer “A” is correct.
The question stated that following a loss of feedwater, Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC)
initiated and then tripped on low suction pressure. Reactor water level was given at 150 inches
and the flow controller was in Manual and set at 200 gpm. The question then stated that RCIC
suction was transferred to the torus, the turbine trip and throttle valve was closed and then re-
opened, and the PF push button on the RCIC flow controller was depressed. The question
asked what the RCIC flow rate would be.
The licensee contended that the answer stated in the key (C. 400 gpm) was technically
incorrect. The licensee stated the flowrate will not go to 400 gpm because the injection valve
would not automatically re-open unless level was below Low Level 2 (105 inches). They stated
that with the level at 150 inches, the injection valve would remain closed since the injection
signal would not seal in. Therefore the injection flow would be 0 gpm (answer A).
NRC Discussion:
The licensee’s recommendation was accepted.
The NRC agreed that for the conditions given in the question, the injection valve would not
automatically open. Therefore the correct flowrate should be 0 gpm.
The answer key will be changed to identify A as the correct answer.

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RO Question 15

The correct answer should be A. The answer should be changed from C to A.

Reactor Low Level Two Tech. Spec: 101”; Actual: 105”

The RCIC System is automatically initiated by a reactor vessel tow water

Reactor Low Level Two Tech. Spec: iOt;

When the one-out-of-two taken-twice logic is satisfied, system response will

• Turbine Steam Supply Valve, E51-F045, opens, thus admitting steam

• RCIC Turbine lube oil cooler and barometric condenser Cooling

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• Condensate Storage Tank Suction Valve, E5iFCiO, receives an

• RCIC Injection Valve, E51-F013, opens, pfovided the Turbine Trip

• Pump Discharge Valve, E5l..F012, which is open in the standby

• Barometric Condenser Vacuum Pump, E51-C002-VAC-PMP, starts.

• Condensate Pump Discharge Inboard Drain Valve, E51-F004, and

Once RCIC is initiated, either automatically or by manual operator actions,

• A reactor vessel high water level signal is received, or

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Current plant status is:

Subsequently, the following actions are taken:

RO/SRO Rating: 3.7/3.7

Objective: CLS-LP-016-A, Obj.16c

Cog Level: high

Choice C: Correct Answer, see explanation.

SRO Basis: N/A

For various internal processing failures, the controller is designed to

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RESTARTING RCIC AFTER AUTO INITIATION AND TURBINE TRIP

(20P-16 Section 83)

1 ENSURE THE E51-V8 (VALVE POSITION) AND E51-V8 (MOTOR

7. WHEN SYSTEM CONDITIONS ARE STABLE, THEN ADJUST

BAROMETRIC CNDSR VACUUM PUMP HAS STARTED U

The licensee contended that only answer “A” is correct.

The licensee’s recommendation was accepted.

The answer key will be changed to identify A as the correct answer.

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