1. Reactor Regulating System
ACADs (08-006) Covered
Keywords
Steam bypass, transient overshoot, reactor coolant, main turbine, nuclear instrumentation system, pressurizer, level control system, CEDMCS, Control Element Drive Motion Control System, diagram, input signal processing, turbine load index, excore control, lag network.
Description
Supporting Material
2.1.15

2. NID20
REACTOR REGULATING SYSTEM

5. Pre-Job Brief Identify critical steps Identify error likely situations
Identify the worst thing(s) that can happen
Identify specific error prevention defenses to be used
Identify actions to assure proper configuration control

6. REACTOR REGULATING SYSTEM
COURSE TERMINAL OBJECTIVE:
Given the appropriate reference material, the I&C Technician will describe the operation
and maintenance of the Reactor Regulating System. Mastery will be demonstrated by passing a written examination with a score of 80% or better.

7. Lesson Enabling Objectives:
EO01 Describe the method of reactor control programming used at PVNGS.
EO02 State the purpose of the RRS.
EO03 List the input signals for RRS and describe the source instrumentation for these signals.
EO04 Given a block diagram of the RRS for reference, describe how the RRS uses signal inputs to develop CEA motion demand output signals.

8. Lesson Enabling Objectives:
EO05 Describe the RRS outputs and the effect of these on other systems when RRS is placed in the test mode.
EO06 Given the appropriate procedures, describe how the testing of RRS is accomplished
EO07 Describe the use of Prevent Event Tools and Electrical Safe Work Practices to minimize human performance errors.
EO08 Given examples of RRS maintenance problems, determine the fault using applicable RRS prints, Tech Manual, and Setpoint Document.

9. EO01 Describe the method of reactor control programming used at PVNGS.

10. Temperature Control Programs

11. Ops Info Manual

12. TAVG 586 5.707 is used to represent Reactor Power 100% RX Pwr

13. TLI is scaled and biased so it can be compared to Tavg
100% Secondary Load
5.707
0% Secondary Load

14. EO02 State the purpose of the RRS.

15. Reactor Regulating System Purpose
The RRS, in conjunction with CEDMCS, forms a closed-loop control system which regulates RCS TAVG to a setpoint programmed as a function of turbine load (TLI) to satisfy 100% power Main Steam pressure requirements.
The RRS provides speed and direction signals to CEDMCS to reposition regulating CEA's to maintain RCS TAVG within a deadband of programmed reference temperature (Tref).

16. RRS Overview
• The Reactor Regulating System (RRS) is a non- safety related system.
• Located to the rear of control board B05 in cabinet J-SFN-C03R.
• Supplements operator manual control actions by:
• Furnishing rapid response Automatic Control and Control Element Drive Mechanism Control Withdrawal Prohibit (AWP) signals to the System (CEDMCS).

17. RRS Design
The system is designed, in conjunction with SBCS, to control without significant transient overshoots, reactor power and turbine steam by- pass to counter or make adjustment for the following:
Load rejection of any magnitude.
Up to 10% step change in NSSS load.
Up to 5% per minute ramp change in NSSS load.

18. EO03 List the input signals for RRS and describe the source instrumentation for these signals.

20. RRS INPUTS a) Reactor Coolant System (RC)
Provides TH and TC signals from both loops to RRS used to calculate TAVG
Supplies TC for AWP. An AWP is generated from any TC loop when temperature is > 575oF.
b) Main Turbine (MT)
Provides 1st stage shell pressure signals to RRS used as indication of turbine power and TLI signal to RRS
c) Nuclear Instrumentation System (SE)
Provides signals to RRS from Control Channel Nuclear Instruments used in Power Error calculation.

21. RRS INPUTS
d) PLCS (SF)
The system receives from the Pressurizer Level Control System a contact closure signal indicating that the setpoint program is in Local.
e) CEDMCS (SF)
The system receives from the Control Element Drive Motion Control System a contact closure signal indicating that the CEDMCS is in `Auto - Sequential' mode (AS).
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22. EO04 Given a block diagram of the RRS for reference, describe how the RRS uses signal inputs to develop CEA motion demand output signals.

24. RRS Input Signal Processing
TH There is one RTD (RCN-TT-111X and 121X) located in each hot leg that is used in determination of TAVG.
The range of these RTDs is 500°F to 650°F.
A recorder and meter for both RTDs is located on B04.
TC There is one RTD (RCN-TT-111Y and 121Y) located in RCS Cold Leg loops 1A and 2B that is used in determination of TAVG.
An Automatic Withdrawal Prohibit Signal (AWP) will be generated in the RRS and sent to CEDMCS if either loop TC is > 575°F.

26. RRS

27. Turbine load index
TLI is used by the RRS to develop the reference temperature for TAVG based on secondary load.
Main Turbine first stage pressure (TFSP) is used to develop this signal because it is an approximate linear correlation to turbine load.
MTN-PT-PT11A and 11B provide this input to RRS.
There is not an indicator for these two pressure transmitters.
An additional first stage pressure transmitter that DOES NOT input into the RRS (PT-10) provides input to the EHC system and can be read on B06.

30. RRS
Calculation of TREF
TLI is used to develop a reference temperature, TREF which is programmed from 0 to 100% TLI.
TLI output to the TREF function generator is high limited to 100%.
An AMI will occur when selected to average TLI if there is > 5% difference between TLI 1 and 2.
Calculation of TREF
TLI is used to develop a reference temperature,TREF which is programmed from 0 to 100% TLI.
TREF will go linearly from 564oF to 583oF.
TLI output to the TREF function generator is high limited to 100%.
An AMI will occur when selected to average TLI if there is > 5% difference between TLI 1 and 2.
TREF is displayed in the control room on B04 on the same recorder as TAVE.
Temperature error TAVE is compared to TREF to develop a temperature error, Et. Temperature Error (Et) = TAVE - TREF.
Temperature Error goes to the following:
TAVE - TREF Hi-Lo alarm
Auto Withdrawal Permissive (AWP)
Lag network

32. Excore Control Channel
RRS
Excore Control Channel
There are 2 control channel inputs for reactor power.
Either Rx power input or the average of the 2 may be used in RRS which is selectable on the RRS test panel.
Each Rx power input is continuously compared to the other channel and an AMI is generated at a 5% difference between channel inputs if the Rx power input is selected to average.
Excore Control Channel Nuclear Instruments
There are 2 control channel inputs for reactor power.
Reactor power inputs are 0 to 125%.
Values are displayed on control room recorder on B04
Either Rx power input or the average of the 2 may be used in RRS which is selectable on the RRS test panel.
Each Reactor power input is continuously compared to the other channel and an AMI is generated at a 5% (4% of span) difference between channel inputs if the Rx power input is selected to average.

33. RRS

35. RRS

36. RRS
Lag Network
The lag network gives higher amplification to rapidly changing inputs than for slow changing inputs.
This provides faster response to rapidly changing inputs than for slow changing inputs and adds stability to the temperature control loop.
Its output is sent to Total Error.
Lag Network
The lag network gives higher amplification to rapidly changing inputs than for slow changing inputs.
This provides faster response to rapidly changing inputs than for slow changing inputs and adds stability to the temperature control loop.
Its output is sent to Total Error.
Change in RRS deadband for Tavg vs. Tref to 3F

39. RRS
Total Error
Total Error is generated by summing Power Error and Temperature Error.
When TAVE is 3oF above TREF, a CEA insertion demand is generated to insert CEA's and lower TAVE.
The insertion demand will reset at a Total Error of +2.84oF.
Likewise, at a Total Error of -3oF, a CEA withdrawal demand is generated.
This will reset at -2.84oF.
Total Error
Total Error is generated by summing Power Error and Temperature Error. This signal is sent to the following:
CEA Status Lamps
SBCS
CEA Motion Demand Indicator
Since TAVE is the primary controlled variable, total error is scaled in units of degrees Fahrenheit.
CEDMCS determines CEA status and rate signals.
At a Total Error of +3oF, indicating TAVE is 3oF above TREF, a CEA insertion demand is generated to insert CEA's and lower TAVE.
The insertion demand will reset at a Total Error of +2.84oF.
Likewise, at a Total Error of -3oF, a CEA withdrawal demand is generated.
This will reset at -2.84oF.
The withdrawal demand signal is sent to SBCS for AMI reset.
At a large error of plus or minus 3.53°F, a high rate signal is generated.
For large errors the CEA's move at the high rate to rapidly correct the error condition. The CEAs will not withdraw in Auto at the high rate.
For small errors, the CEA's move at the low rate, which helps to prevent the CEA's from continuously cycling up and down during steady-state operation.
This high rate signal is reset at about °F.

40. Values represent U3 conditions
TREF
Vout = 3 X Ain (Tavg) – 3 X Bin (Tref) +5
Out ≤ 5.773vdc
NC=+5vdc
Gain = 0.188
Bias = 4.273vdc
Different values in different units
Gain = 3
Bias = 5.0vdc ET
Vout = Vin X Gain + Bias
Gain = 0
Tau = 0.1min
EB’
ET’
Vout = 2.5 X (Ain) X (Din – 2) – 7.5
NC=+2vdc
NC=+5vdc
Ain (ET’) has Gain 2.5
Din (EB’) has Gain Bias(-)2vdc
Vout has Bias (-7.5)
Gain = 1.25
Bias = 2vdc
Tau = 0.5 min
Values represent U3 conditions

41. RRS

42. EO05 Describe the RRS outputs and the effect of these on other systems when RRS is placed in the test mode.

44. PLCS (SF) CEDMCS (SF) SBCS (SF) FWCS (SF)
RRS
RRS outputs
PLCS (SF) CEDMCS (SF) SBCS (SF) FWCS (SF)
OUTPUTS
a) PLCS (SF)
The system outputs to the Pressurizer Level Control System a DC analog signal of TAVE used in the generation of programmed level from 0 to 100% power.
b) CEDMCS (SF)
The system outputs to the Control Element Drive Motion Control System as contact closures the following:
CEA Withdrawal Demand
CEA Insertion Demand
CEA High Rate Movement Demand
Tavg - Tref High Alarm (AWP - Automatic Withdrawal Prohibit)
A High Input Deviation alarm (AMI - Automatic Motion Inhibit)
A Reactor Coolant Cold Leg High Temperature alarm
c) SBCS (SF)
Uses TAVE from RRS in generation of Quick Open Block signal and Turbine Runback Demand signal to RPCB.
Uses Reactor Power from RRS for low power (15%) AMI generation
Uses TLI for AMI permissive and AMI threshold determination
CEA Automatic Withdrawal Demand is used to reset the AMI
d) FWCS (SF)
Receives TAVE signal from RRS used in generation of Refill Demand signal after a Rx trip.
Receives Reactor Power Signal from RRS which is used for the low power (15%) bistable - Economizer/Downcomer Swapover.

45. PLCS (SF)
The system outputs to the Pressurizer Level Control System a 0 – 10V signal of TAVE used in the generation of programmed level from 0 to 100% power.

46. CEDMCS (SF)
The system outputs to the Control Element Drive Motion Control System as contact closures the following:
CEA Withdrawal Demand
CEA Insertion Demand
CEA High Rate Movement Demand
Tavg - Tref High Alarm (AWP - Automatic Withdrawal Prohibit)
A High Input Deviation alarm (AMI - Automatic Motion Inhibit)
A Reactor Coolant Cold Leg High Temperature alarm

48. SBCS (SF)
Uses TAVE from RRS in generation of Quick Open Block signal and Turbine Runback Demand signal to RPCB.
Uses Reactor Power from RRS for low power (15%) AMI generation
Uses TLI for AMI permissive and AMI threshold determination
CEA Automatic Withdrawal Demand is used to reset the AMI

49. FWCS (SF)
Receives TAVE signal from RRS used in generation of Refill Demand signal after a Rx trip.
Receives Reactor Power Signal from RRS which is used for the low power (15%) bistable - Economizer/Downcomer Swapover.

50. RRS
Meter Input Selector
The meter input selector is a switch with 20 push-buttons.
18 push-buttons are used to select input to digital voltmeter.
The other two are:
The “External Signal” push-button that are used to pass an external signal through RRS program functions when RRS is in test, and
The “Test Probe” push-button, which is used to read voltage on any one of the RRS program front terminals.
When (DEPRESSING) any test push-button, the “Test Probe” position is first selected to ensure the output voltage is ZERO prior to selecting another channel.
Also the operator must verify the voltmeter reads zero to ensure no signal is present due to a mechanically stuck push-button. This is to prevent cross connecting signals due to problems with the switch.

51. 3 2

53. 1. Optimize the use of the Test Panel.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
1. Optimize the use of the Test Panel.
2. Make certain that a solid understanding of the specific modules is obtained before troubleshooting.
3. Never overlook switches and transfer stations. They are also susceptible to failure.
4. Depress the "LIGHT TEST" pushbutton on the Test Panel to ensure that all the LEDs are operating properly.
5. Always ensure that power is applied.
6. Never rule out the possibility of loose wires or disconnected cables.
7. Inspect for debris or tools within the cabinet.