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Control Rod Drive Mechanism and Hydraulics (CRD & Hyd)
BWR Systems
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05/28/2012

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CRD & Hyd

Describe the purpose of hydraulics.
Definition
-Provide high press water from condensate or CST for rod movement.
-Charge accumulators.
-Supply cooling water to drives.
-Supply water to recirc pump seals and reference leg backfill.
-Emergency supplies RPV w/feedwater or alt boron inject.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the CRD pump power supplies and cooling.
Definition
-4kV from 15 and 16 bus.
-Thrust bearing and gearbox oil cooled by RBCCW.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the CRD pump alarms.
Definition
-12" Hg vacuum suction.
-4kV breaker open.
-Over current and high vibes 0.6g.
-Speed increasing gear for motor from 1770 to 4210 rpm.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the suction filters in CRD system.
Definition
-Suction (2)
-5 micron.
-High d/p at 10"Hg psid.
-Bypass filters at 8"Hg vacuum (no alarm).
-12"Hg vacuum pump trip with 2 sec time delay immediate alarm.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the discharge filters in CRD.
Definition
-(2) 20 micron,
-High d/p alarm at 20psid.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the flow path/rate for the min flow line.
Definition
20gpm to CSTs.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the flow path/rate for the bypass line.
Definition
25-30gpm to CSTs.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the charging water header pressure and flow path.
Definition
1500psi CRD water to HCU accumulators.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the function of the drive water header.
Definition
-Provide motive force for normal insertion/withdrawal of rods using d/p of 265psid over Rx pressure.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the function of the cooling water header.
Definition
Provides cooling water flow path from CRD pumps to HCUs usual d/p is 15-33 psid over Rx pressure.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the flow control valve power supply.
Definition
Y-20.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the ARI solenoid valve power supplies.
Definition
D-11 and D-21.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the solenoid pilot valves power supplies.
Definition
RPS bus.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the effects on the flow transmitter on a loss of Y-30.
Definition
-Loss of Y-30 gives false low.
-Causes flow control valves to go full open.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Descripe the rated oil pump flow.
Definition
-7 gpm at 5-8psig.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the 7 risers for HCU.
Definition
-Drive insert.
-Cooling water.
-Exhaust water.
-SCRAM discharge.
-Drive water.
-Charging water.
-Drive withdraw.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the air header pressure to ensure faster SCRAM.
Definition
70psig ensures faster venting on scram.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the low pressure setpoint for accumulators.
Definition
1000psig.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the high water setpoint for the accumulators.
Definition
-40ML.
-Red light = alarm.
-Push button: if light goes off = high water.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the speed control valves settings.
Definition
Speed adjusted to 3"/sec or 48secs +/- 9.6secs for full travel.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the SCRAM volume and setpoint for rod block.
Definition
-1 gallon per rod.
-54 gallons in discharge volume get SCRAM.
-38 gallon in discharge volume get rod block.
-28 gallon in discharge volume get alarm.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the charging header pressure setpoint.
Definition
1500#.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the actions upon a 2nd accumulator low pressure alarm.
Definition
SCRAM.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the CRD pump hi vibration setpint.
Definition
0.6g.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the CRD discharge water filter hi d/p setpoint.
Definition
20 psid.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the CRD pump suction press lo setpoint.
Definition
12"Hg vac.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the charging water lo press setpoint.
Definition
1400#.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the SCRAM pilot header hi/lo press setpoints.
Definition
-75psig high.
-60psig lo.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe when the disch vol tank not drained alarm actuates.
Definition
-Equal or < than 28 gal.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe when the CRD hi temp alarm actuates.
Definition
250F on any CRD.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the CRD suction filter high d/p setpoint.
Definition
10" Hg d/p.
Term
CRD & Hyd

Describe the instrument air header low pressure setpoint.
Definition
85psig.
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