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Question 1 10 / 10 pts For PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor) type plants, what is a pressurizer “outsurge” and how does the pressurizer control system respond?    An outsurge is caused by a decrease in reactor coolant temperature and results in an increase in pressurizer pressure as the steam bubble is expanded. The pressurizer control system responds by actuating sprays.   An outsurge is caused by an increase in reactor coolant temperature and results in an increase in pressurizer pressure as the steam bubble is compressed. The pressurizer control system responds by actuating sprays.   An outsurge is caused by an increase in reactor coolant temperature and results in a decrease in pressurizer pressure as the steam bubble is compressed. The pressurizer control system responds by energizing heaters.   An outsurge is caused by a decrease in reactor coolant temperature and results in a decrease in pressurizer pressure as the steam bubble is expanded. The pressurizer control system responds by energizing heaters.   Question 2 10 / 10 pts With regard to typical Westinghouse design PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor) type plants, which of the following correctly lists control systems that utilize reactor coolant “Tavg” as an input signal?    Rod control, steam dump control, and steam generator level control   Steam dump control, steam generator level control, and pressurizer pressure control   Rod control, steam dump control, and pressurizer level control   Steam dump control, pressurizer level control, and steam generator level control   IncorrectQuestion 3 0 / 10 pts With regards to a boiling water reactor (BWR), why are the control rods inserted from the bottom of the core?    Control rods enter from the bottom of the core such that flow through the core is not impeded.   Control rods enter from the bottom of the core to ensure reliable insertion when a Scram signal is initiated  
Control rods enter from the bottom because there is a large percentage of voids in the upper part of the core and if the rods entered from the top the neutron flux would be severely depressed   Control rods enter through the bottom of core for ease of maintenance on the control rods. Wrong answer   Question 4 10 / 10 pts The purpose of the stainless steel weld overlay/clad in the reactor vessel:    Provide the necessary corrosion resistance   Provide the vessel protection from neutron embrittlement   Protect the vessel from temperature changes   Protect the vessel from pressure changes.   Question 5 10 / 10 pts With regard to BWR (Boiling Water Reactor) type plants, what is the purpose of the Control Rod Drive System Scram Inlet and Outlet Valves?    Control flow of water necessary for rapid rod insertion.   Control emergency boration flow in the event of rapid rod insertion.   Control flow of water to the rod drive motor coolers.   Control flow of reactor coolant recirculation in the event of rapid rod insertion.   Question 6 10 / 10 pts With regard to typical Westinghouse design PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor) type plants, what is the basis for the “Overtemperature ΔT” (OTΔT) reactor trip signal?    Protect the steam generator u-tubes from excess stress.   Steam dump control, pressurizer level control, and steam generator level control   Protect the nuclear fuel and fuel cladding from overheating conditions.   Protect the reactor core from departure from nucleate boiling conditions.   Question 7 10 / 10 pts
The figure shown below depicts a typical “Differential Rod Worth” curve for a PWR (Pressurized Water Reactor) type plant.  Which of the following describes the reason for the general shape of the curve?    Control rod speed is programmed higher towards the middle of rod travel.   Xenon peaks typically appear at the center of the core.   Neutron flux is higher towards the center of the core.   Reactor coolant flow is higher towards the center of the core.   Question 8 10 / 10 pts With regards to a boiling water reactor (BWR), what is the function of the recirculation pumps. 
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