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Vessel Construction (Ves Con)
BWR Systems
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05/28/2012

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Term
Ves Con

Describe the Delta T limits for H/U and C/D.
Definition
-Reactor vessel flange and shell differential temperature shall be limited to:
-H/U: <78F.
-C/D: <132F.
Term
Ves Con

Describe any precaustions for raising recirculation flow.
Definition
-Flow shall not be raised unless top and bottom head delta T is < 145F.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the maximum H/U and C/D limit.
Definition
-Shall not exceed 100F/hr.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the operating and design temperature limit.
Definition
-Design: 562F.
-Operating: 525F.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the operating and design pressure limit.
Definition
-Design: 1250 psig.
-Operating: 1025 psig.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the amount of core flow.
Definition
57.6 Mlb/hr.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the amount of steam flow.
Definition
7.26 Mlb/hr.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the amount of feed flow.
Definition
7.23 Mlb/hr.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the setpoints for vessel head seal flange leak rate detection.
Definition
-0.5 gallons.
-616 psig.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the function of the CRD housing support.
Definition
-CRDs are not ejected due to stub tube failure. .
-Limits travel to 3".
Term
Ves Con

Describe the function of the control rod tube guide.
Definition
-Houses CR when withdrawn.
-Four holes for water flow thru fuel.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the function of the velocity limiter.
Definition
-Prevents freefall less than 5' (3'11") / second.
-Limits reactivity addition of <280 cal/gram.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the jet pump / recirc flow percentages.
Definition
-42% from recirc pumps (driving).
-58% from jet pumps (driven).
Term
Ves Con

Describe the jet pumps.
Definition
-20 total.
-10 per loop0.
Eensures 2/3 coverage of core (-174").
Term
Ves Con

Describe the indicated safeguard water level.
Definition
+50" to -50".
Term
Ves Con

Describe the indicated core flood water level.
Definition
+65" to -335".
Term
Ves Con

Describe the indicated feedwater water level.
Definition
+60" to 0".
Term
Ves Con

Describe the indicated vessel flood water level.
Definition
+350" to -50".
Term
Ves Con

Describe the limits on starting a recirc pump.
Definition
-Don't start if:
-50F difference across recirc pumps
(or)
-145F Rx difference.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the Rx low water level alarm setpoint.
Definition
+9" causes Rx scram.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the Low/Low water level setpoint and what happens.
Definition
-Set at -47".
-Trips recirc pumps.
-Initiates groups 1 and 2
-Starts RCIC, HPCI, RHR, CS, EDG's and APRS low level logic.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the High water level setpoint and what happens.
Definition
-Set at +48".
-Trips RCIC.
-Trips HPCI.
-Trips FW.
-Trips the turbine.
Term
Ves Con

Descripe what happens at -156".
Definition
Containment spray permissive reset.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the LPCI loop select permissive setpoint.
Definition
<900 psig Rx pressure.
Term
Ves Con

Describe what happens at <600psig Rx pressure.
Definition
-Bypasses MSIV closure and low condenser vacuum inputs to RPS when mode switch in startup, shutdown or refuel.
Term
Ves Con

Describe what happens when <420 psig Rx pressure.
Definition
-LPCI valve permissive.
-ECCS pump start permissive.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the High pressure SCRAM setpoint.
Definition
1056 psig.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the indications for a failure of the shroud support access cover.
Definition
-Sudden drop in Core Plate d/p.
-Sudden drop in reactor power.
-Rise in indicated core flow.
-Drop in all jet pump d/ps.
Term
Ves Con

Descripe the indications of a shroud support access cover coming completely off.
Definition
-Core plate d/p, reactor power, indicated core flow, and jet pump d/p will be 15% above normal.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the temperatures taken during H/U and C/D.
Definition
-Taken every 15 minutes until 3 consecutive within 5F in each location.
-Rx vessel shell adjacent to shell flange.
-RX vessel bottom drain.
-Recirc loops A and B.
-RX vessel bottom head.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the function of the biological shield.
Definition
-Provide shielding to protect equipment from radiation and thermal effects.
-Provides main protection for areas surrounding Rx.
-ALARA.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the height of the steam seperator skirt.
Definition
477.5" from reference 0.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the jet pumps with multiple taps.
Definition
-A loop 11 and 16.
-B loop 1 and 6.
Term
Ves Con

Describe core orificing.
Definition
-More power occurs in center of core so more two-phase flow in center.
-Larger openings in center of core.
Term
Ves Con

Describe a rod when at pos 48.
Definition
-Valve off seat area to allow cooling water flow path.
-If it uncouples it will go to position 49 and may get alarm.
Term
Ves Con

Describe the fuel bundle and control rod locations.
Definition
-Fuel: odd-even.
-Control rod: even-odd.
Term
Ves Con

Describe a control rod withdrawl sequence.
Definition
-Limit worth so that core will not be more than 1.3% reactivity supercritical during rod drop accident.
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