JPM Sim-d — Initiate Bleed and Feed Using Reactor Head Vents
Sim | RO/SRO | 002 A2.04 (4.3/4.6)
Location: Simulator
Time-Critical: No
Alternate Path: Yes
Estimated Time: 8 minutes
Initial Conditions:
- Unit 2 was manually tripped at 90% power due to elevated main turbine vibrations IAW S2.OP-AB.TL-0001.
- An inadvertent feedwater isolation actuation occurred resulting in the loss of all main feedwater.
- Loss of all AFW flow occurred when all AFW pumps tripped.
- The crew has entered 2-EOP-FRHS-1 due to valid RED Path on Heat Sink CFST based on all SG NR levels < 9% and AFW flow < 22E4 lbm/hr.
- Plant conditions have continued to deteriorate and three (3) steam generator Wide Range levels are now less than 32%.
- The CRS is implementing the CAS action to Initiate Bleed and Feed.
Initiating Cue:
- You are the Reactor Operator.
- The CRS has directed you to Initiate Bleed and Feed starting at Step 21 IAW 2-EOP-FRHS-1, Response to Loss of Secondary Heat Sink.
- Your evaluator will respond to all alarms not related to your task.
Time-Critical: No
Alternate Path: Yes
Estimated Time: 8 minutes
Initial Conditions:
- Unit 2 was manually tripped at 90% power due to elevated main turbine vibrations IAW S2.OP-AB.TL-0001.
- An inadvertent feedwater isolation actuation occurred resulting in the loss of all main feedwater.
- Loss of all AFW flow occurred when all AFW pumps tripped.
- The crew has entered 2-EOP-FRHS-1 due to valid RED Path on Heat Sink CFST based on all SG NR levels < 9% and AFW flow < 22E4 lbm/hr.
- Plant conditions have continued to deteriorate and three (3) steam generator Wide Range levels are now less than 32%.
- The CRS is implementing the CAS action to Initiate Bleed and Feed.
Initiating Cue:
- You are the Reactor Operator.
- The CRS has directed you to Initiate Bleed and Feed starting at Step 21 IAW 2-EOP-FRHS-1, Response to Loss of Secondary Heat Sink.
- Your evaluator will respond to all alarms not related to your task.
Task Standard:
OPENS 2RC40 thru 2RC43 Reactor Head Vents IAW 2-EOP-FRHS-1.
OPENS 2RC40 thru 2RC43 Reactor Head Vents IAW 2-EOP-FRHS-1.
▶ Show Critical Steps & Key Actions
| Step | Critical Element | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Read CAUTION: Steps 24 thru 29 must be performed quickly and without interruption | Operator reads the Caution and continues. |
| 21 | STOP ALL RCPs | Verifies all RCPs are already stopped (per Step 7 of FRHS-1). |
| 22 * | Initiate SI on both trains | Inserts key and turns switch clockwise until SI Operate bezel illuminates and SI Reset bezel extinguishes. Only needs to initiate SI on one train. |
| 23 | Verify SI valves in Safeguards Position | YES — checks all SI valve bezels on 2RP4 are illuminated. |
| 23.1 | Verify charging pumps running and BIT flow established | Both charging pumps running (START bezels illuminated red). BIT flow established (~150-160 gpm on charging flowmeter). |
| 23.2 | Verify SI pumps running and Table C valves open | Both SI pumps running (START PBs illuminated red). All Table C valves OPEN for both running SI pumps. |
| 24 * | Open both PZR PORV stop valves (2PR6 and 2PR7) | Verifies both PZR PORV stop valves are OPEN (2PR6 and 2PR7 OPEN bezels illuminated). |
| 24 * | Open both PZR PORVs — 2PR2 fails to open (alternate path) | ALTERNATE PATH: Places both PZR PORVs in Manual and depresses OPEN PBs for 2PR1 and 2PR2. Reports that 2PR2 will NOT OPEN. PORVs may be cycling — applicant must determine both PORVs are required fully open in Manual and not credit auto operation. |
| 24.1 | Verify both PZR PORV stop valves still open | YES — 2PR6 and 2PR7 OPEN bezels still illuminated. |
| 25 * | Open Reactor Head Vent valves 2RC40 thru 2RC43 using keys at 2RP2 backpanel | At 2RP2 backpanel, obtains four keys, inserts key into each keyswitch one at a time, and turns clockwise until OPEN bezel illuminates for 2RC40 through 2RC43. |
Key Decision Point:
The discriminating step is Step 24 — the applicant must recognize that 2PR2 PORV fails to open in Manual and then transition to the alternate bleed path: opening the Reactor Head Vent valves 2RC40 through 2RC43 using key-locked switches on the 2RP2 backpanel. This is the same alternate path tested in the 2019 and 2023 Sim-d JPMs. The applicant must also correctly perform the rapid bleed and feed sequence without interruption (Steps 24-29), including manually initiating SI, verifying ECCS flow, and opening PORVs before identifying the need for reactor head vents.
The discriminating step is Step 24 — the applicant must recognize that 2PR2 PORV fails to open in Manual and then transition to the alternate bleed path: opening the Reactor Head Vent valves 2RC40 through 2RC43 using key-locked switches on the 2RP2 backpanel. This is the same alternate path tested in the 2019 and 2023 Sim-d JPMs. The applicant must also correctly perform the rapid bleed and feed sequence without interruption (Steps 24-29), including manually initiating SI, verifying ECCS flow, and opening PORVs before identifying the need for reactor head vents.
Ref: 2-EOP-FRHS-1 (Rev 33) | Task: N1150290501 | K/A: 002 A2.04 — Ability to (a) predict the impacts of the following malfunctions or operations on the RCS; and (b) based on those predictions, use procedures to correct, control, or mitigate the consequences (4.3/4.6) | Source: Modified | View JPM PDF
Connections
- Related systems: RCS, Pressurizer & PRT, ECCS
- Related procedures: AB.TRB-0001 — Main Turbine Abnormality
- Related EOPs: EOP-FRHS-1 — Response to Loss of Secondary Heat Sink
- Related exam: 2018 NRC Operating Exam