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Residual Heat Removal System (RHR)
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06/14/2012

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Term
RHR

Describe the purpose and function of RHR.
Definition
-Restore and maintain Rx vessel coolant inventor to prevent fuel clad melt.
-Extend redundancy of ECCS by providing drywell and TORUS spray.
-Suppression pool cooling.
-Decay and sensible heat removal.
-Supplement spent fuel pool cooling.
-Means of draining TORUS to radwaste.
Term
RHR

Describe the basis of ECCS.
Definition
-Cooling performance following a LOCA meets the following criteria:
-Peak cladding temp <2200F.
-Cladding oxidation <.17 times total cladding thickness prior to oxidation.
-Max hydrogen generation.
-Coolable geometry.
-Long-term cooling.
Term
RHR

Describe the RHR keep fill.
Definition
-Discharge of heat exchanger maintained at 40# by condensate service system up to checkvalve at discharge of RHR pumps.
-Rest of system kept full by being below the TORUS which is the normal suction.
-Prevents water hammer.
-<40# must declare system inop.
Term
RHR

Describe the room cooler power supplies
Definition
-Room cooler V-AC-5 (A loop): MCC-133.
-Room cooler V-AC-4 (B loop): MCC-143.
Term
RHR

Describe the pump start initiation sequence.
Definition
-T=0: Initiation.
-T=5 sec: 11/12 RHR pumps start.
-T=10 sec: 13/14 RHR pumps start.
-T=15 sec: 11/12 Core spray pumps start.
-On loss of power the 1AR picks up 15/16 bus in 5 secs.
-If no 1AR the 11/12 EDGs pickup in 10 secs.
Term
RHR

Describe the LPCI initiation signals.
Definition
-Low-low water level -47" and Rx pressure < or equal to 420#.
-20 minutes at the low-low water level of -47".
-High drywell pressure of 1.84#.
-NOTE: These signals start the pumps (must be < or equal to 420# for injection valves to open).
Term
RHR

Discuss the open signals on LPCI initiation.
Definition
-The RHR HX bypass valves get a open signal for 60 seconds.
-The selected loop inboard injection valve gets an open signal until open.
-The selected loop outboard injection valve gets an open signal for 5 minutes.
Term
RHR

Describe the close signals upon LPCI initiation.
Definition
-(MO-2006/2007/2008/2009) the TORUS cooling valves.
-(MO-2010/2011/2020/2021/2022/2023) the TORUS and Drywell spray valves.
-(MO-4085A/4085B) the intertie valves.
-The non-LPCI loop select injection valves (MO-2012/2014 or MO-2013/2015).
-Also secures all 4 RHR SW pumps.
Term
RHR

Describe the AC interlock.
Definition
-The AC interlock is satisfied when 100# is sensed on the discharge of a RHR pump and feeds into the ADS logic.
Term
RHR

Describe the relationship with ADS.
Definition
-If the AC interlock is met and a channel of ADS logic is satisfied by any of the LPCI low-low water level initiation signals then;
-107 second timer is started.
-If 107 second timer elapses the reactor will blowdown by opening ADS valves A,C, & D.
-ADS must have a low-low water signal.
-Can be bypassed by utilyzing the ADS inihibit switches.
Term
RHR

Describe minimum flow in RHR.
Definition
-4 total (2 per loop) AOVs with orifices downstream.
-Open when RHR flow < 646gpm for 10 seconds and allow flow back to TORUS.
-Air valves fail open on loss of air/power.
Term
RHR

Describe RHR operation from ASDS.
Definition
-Only can operate on the B RHR loop.
-Operates the #12 RHR pump.
-Operates 1 minimum flow valve (CV-1995).
-Operates B loop HX bypass valve (MO-2003) with no 60 sec seal in.
-Operates the B side TORUS ring header suction (MO-1987) and TORUS return (MO-2009) valves.
-Operates drywell spray supply line (MO-2007) up to the spray injectio valves).
-Operates RHR x-connect (MO-2033).
-Operates B side room coooler (V-AC-4).
-NOTE: no pump suction or valve interlocks on ASDS.
Term
RHR

Describe the effect on drywell and TORUS spray valves on LPCI initiation.
Definition
-Valves (MO-2010/2011 TORUS, MO-2020/2021/2022/2023 drywell) shut and signal cannot be bypassed unless drywell pressure > 1#.
Term
RHR

Describe the TORUS and drywell spray flow rates.
Definition
-Drywell: 7200gpm per side.
-TORUS: 330gpm per side.
Term
RHR

Describe the TORUS strainers.
Definition
-4 sets of strainers.
-Openings of 1/8" so don't suck up anything that could clog the spray nozzles.
-Can deliver rated flow with 1 strainer clogged.
Term
RHR

Describe the LPCI injection flow path (B loop).
Definition
-Normal suction from TORUS ring header (alternate suctions from CST).
-Through RHR pumps.
-Bypasses RHR HX for at least 60 seconds.
-Through injection valves to B recirc line to jet pumps.
-The A side pumps also start and take same flow path on A side except after HX they go through the x-connect line and tap into the B side line just prior to injection valves.
Term
RHR

Describe the drywell and TORUS spray flow path (B side).
Definition
-Suction from TORUS ring header.
-Through pumps and HX and HX bypass.
-Up through to a T where branches off to either go to drywell or TORUS spray.
Term
RHR

Describe the TORUS cooling flow path.
Definition
-Suction on TORUS ring header.
-Through pumps and HX and HX bypass.
-Loops back around and injects through strainers in the TORUS.
Term
RHR

Describe the temperature TORUS cooling is used to maintain.
Definition
65F to < 90F.
Term
RHR

Describe actions that should be taken if a RHR pump trips while in TORUS cooling mode.
Definition
Should shut first return valves back to torus (MO-2006/2007) to prevent draining system.
Term
RHR

Describe when the TORUS and drywell spray supply valves (MO-2010/2011 TORUS, MO-2020/2021/2022/2023) can be bypassed with a LPCI initiation signal present.
Definition
-If drywell pressure is > 1#.
-Switch to bypass if also > 2/3 core height.
-Keylock to bypass if also < 2/3 core height.
-Valves automatically reshut when < 0.75#.
Term
RHR

Describe the shutdown cooling mode flowpath.
Definition
-Takes suction from vessel on recirc suction line.
-Through RHR pumps to HX and HX bypass (cooled by RHR SW).
-Back through LPCI injection valves to discharge side of recirc line to jet pumps.
Term
RHR

Describe the diff pressure between RHR and RHR SW required.
Definition
-Maintain RHR SW at least 20# greater than RHR.
-Alarms at 15#.
Term
RHR

Describe the intertie valve (MO-4085A/4085B/4086) positions when shutdown and why.
Definition
-Open when out of run and all rods are in.
-Keeps legs of piping full to prevent water hammer.
Term
RHR

Describe valve interlocks for shutdown cooling.
Definition
-First valve returning back to TORUS for TORUS cooling (MO-2006/2007) can only be opened if the suction valve for shutdown cooling (MO-1988/1989) is shut.
-The TORUS ring header suction valve (MO-1986/1987) must be shut to open the shutdown cooling suction valve (MO-1988/1989).
-These are done to prevent draining the Rx.
Term
RHR

Discribe when shutdown cooling valves (MO-2029 and MO-2030) can be opened.
Definition
-Interlock to prevent opening unless pressure is < 74#.
Term
RHR

Describe the Group II isolation in regaards to RHR.
Definition
-Waste surge tank supply valves (MO-2032/2407) shut.
-If shutdown cooling valves (MO-2029/2030) are open they shut and will shut LPCI inboard injection valves (MO-2014/2015).
Term
RHR

Describe where shutdown cooling suction comes from.
Definition
ONLY comes from the A side recirc line pump suction line.
Term
RHR

Describe where the RHR to waste surge tank line is and any precautions.
Definition
-Located on the A loop side of RHR.
-Cannot transfer TORUS water to waste surge tank if on A shutdown cooling, or will drain Rx to waste surge tank.
Term
RHR

Describe any LPCI injection valve (MO-2012/2013/2014/2015) interlocks.
Definition
Cannot open both valves in the same loop if pressure greater than 420#.
Term
RHR

Describe the fuel pool cooling assist flowpath.
Definition
-From fuel pool skimmer tanks.
-Through suction valve to single RHR pump.
-Through HX & HX bypass.
-Returns to fuel pool.
Term
RHR

Describe the RHR pump start interlocks.
Definition
-Must have a suction path aligned to start a pump.
-Shutdown cooling from A recirc valves (MO-2029/2030 and MO-1988 if on A or MO-1989 if on B).
-Normal LPCI lineup from TORUS valves (MO-1986/1987).
-Alt LPCI suction valves (RHR18-1/18-2).
-If on fuel pool cooling assist must jumper out the interlock.
Term
RHR

Describe the TORUS to waste surge tank flowpath.
Definition
-NOTE: Cannot be done if on shutdown cooling from A loop.
-Suction from TORUS ring header.
-Through suction valve (MO-1986/1987).
-Through pump and HX and HX bypass.
-To waste surge tank.
-If coming from B loop must first go to system x-connect prior to waste surge tank.
Term
RHR

Describe LPCI loop select logic.
Definition
-See diagram.
-1 out of 2 logic twice for signals.
-Needs to see 3.14# pressure to see recirc pump running in a loop.
-Chooses loop with higher pressure when diff press > 2 psid.
-If in single loop waits to 900# prior to continuing in logic.
-Logic will trip recirc pump in good loop first and then will trip second when goes back through logic.
Term
RHR

Describe the A loop power supplies.
Definition
-Recirc pump suction and discharge and LPCI injection valves: 133B.
-All other MO valves (unless stated): MCC-133.
-Second waste surge tank supply and second shutdown cooling valve (MO-2030): D313.
-Min flow valves: Y-20.
-Flow indicators: Y-70.
-First waste surge tank supply: 142A.
-12 & 14 RHR pumps: Bus 16.
Term
RHR

Describe any fire protection for RHR.
Definition
-When > 212F:
-First shutdown cooling valve (MO-2029) and first waste surge tank supply valve (MO-2032) breakers are open.
Term
RHR

Describe the B loop power supplies.
Definition
-Recirc pump suction and discharge, LPCI injection valves, and B intertie: 143B.
-RHR pumps 11 & 13: Bus 15.
-Other MO valves: MCC-142A and MCC-143.
-Flow indicators: Y-80.
-Min flow valves: Y-20.
-Also ASDS supplies power to components on previous ASDS card.
Term
RHR

Describe other supply lines on RHR.
Definition
-Emergency river water supply on A side loop.
-To the PAS system on discharge of HX and return on RHR pump suctions on both loops.
Term
RHR

Describe the RHR test flow path.
Definition
Same as TORUS cooling.
Term
RHR

Describe what cools the RHR rooms and RHR pump motor coolers.
Definition
-Service water.
-Emergency service water is the backup.
Term
RHR

Describe what cools the RHR heat exchangers.
Definition
RHRSW.
Term
RHR

Describe what cools the RHR pump shaft seal cooler.
Definition
RBCCW.
Term
RHR

Describe the power supplies to RHR logic.
Definition
-Channel A: D-11.
-Channel B: D-21.
-Control power: Bus 15 breakers is D-111 and bus 16 breakers is D-211.
Term
RHR

Describe what instrument air does for RHR.
Definition
-Maintains position of minimum flow valves.
-Loss of air causes them to fail open.
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