S2.OP-SO.CVC-0006 — Boron Concentration Control
Purpose
Provides direction for boration and dilution operations, including RWST makeup calculations using boric acid flow setpoints from REM figures and tank capacity curves.
Key Actions / Information
JPM — 2023 RO-A1.b
Section 5.8.3 — RWST Makeup: determine boric acid flowrate from S2.RE-RA.ZZ-0012 figures based on RWST and BAST boron concentrations, then calculate time to raise RWST level to TS minimum using tank capacity curves and total makeup flow (boric acid + primary water).
JPM — 2018 Sim-b
Section 5.2 — Manual Makeup Mode: entered AB.CVC-0001 due to 2LT112 failing high. With 900 ppm RCS boron and 6700 ppm BAST concentration, use Figure 100A from S2.RE-RA.ZZ-0012 for 62 gpm PW flow — setpoint is ~9.6 gpm (9-11 gpm acceptable). Figure 100C (9000 ppm boron) and Figure 105 (temperature correction, N/A at 100% power) are WRONG choices. Note: 2CV179 will initially go full open when placed in MANUAL — close immediately. Adjust PW flow on FI111A to 62 gpm (60-64 gpm acceptable). When VCT at 53%, secure and return BA pump to SLOW speed.
JPM — 2022 Sim-b
Section 5.2 — Manual Makeup Mode: with 900 ppm RCS boron and 6700 ppm BAST concentration, use Figure 100A from S2.RE-RA.ZZ-0012 for 62 gpm PW flow — setpoint is ~9.6 gpm (9-11 gpm acceptable). Figure 100C is wrong (9000 ppm boron). Figure 105 (temperature correction) is N/A at 100% power. Steps: press Makeup Mode Select STOP → place 2CV179 and 2CV172 in MANUAL/CLOSE → align blender outlet (2CV185 preferred) → start PW pump and BA pump MANUAL/FAST → set flows → when VCT at 53% secure all.
Connections
- Related systems: CVCS, ECCS
- Related JPMs: 2018 JPM Sim-b, 2023 JPM RO-A1.b, 2022 JPM Sim-b
- Related exam: 2018 NRC Operating Exam, 2023 NRC Operating Exam, 2022 NRC Operating Exam