Pump Operation and Control Systems

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What is the primary function of the Pressure Transmitter (2‐04‐PIT‐0300)?

To monitor flow rate through the pump

To monitor vibration levels on the pump motor

To monitor pump discharge pressure and provide high and low alarms (correct)

To monitor pump suction pressure

What is the purpose of the Vibration Transmitter installed on each pump motor?

To monitor pump suction pressure

To monitor flow rate through the pump

To provide high vibration monitoring and high high vibration shutdown (correct)

To monitor pump discharge pressure

What is the minimum flow requirement for the Source Water Booster Pumps?

To monitor pump discharge pressure

To maintain a minimum flow rate to prevent overheating and pump damage (correct)

To maintain a maximum flow rate

To monitor pump suction pressure

What is the function of the magnetic Flow Meter (2‐04‐FIT‐0300)?

To measure the flow rate on the common discharge line of the pumps Signup and view all the answers

What happens when one pump is selected as the lead?

The other pump is automatically selected in standby mode Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the low low suction pressure shutdown?

To prevent pump operation at low suction pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the DeltaV DCS in the High Lift Pump Station?

Indication and audible alarming only Signup and view all the answers

How are the trended values from the High Lift Pump Station displayed on the PARCView system?

Under the tags starting with 'HLPS_DATAENTRY//AREAtag' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Well Level Controllers in the High Lift Pump Station?

To monitor the level of water in the wells Signup and view all the answers

Where can the shutdown functionality of the High Lift Pump Station be found?

In the HLPS Cause & Effect Charts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Well Flow Transmitters in the High Lift Pump Station?

To measure the flow rate of water from the wells Signup and view all the answers

Where can the list of critical alarms for the High Lift Pump Station be found?

In the HLPS Critical Settings Document Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the safety shower is engaged?

A local beacon indicates, and an alarm is sent to the main HMI. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the automatic transfer switch in the MCC?

To initiate the START command to the standby power generator and transfer power supply. Signup and view all the answers

How long can HLPS1 operate continuously on its onsite diesel supply?

12 days Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the low-low level alarm on the water tank?

Water level reaching a certain threshold. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the diesel power generator in each station?

To provide full power to the station in case of a power interruption. Signup and view all the answers

How can an operator manually transition power supply from line power to the standby generator?

Via the HMI. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of the Pressure Transmitter (2‐04‐PIT‐0300)?

What is the purpose of the Vibration Transmitter installed on each pump motor?

What is the minimum flow requirement for the Source Water Booster Pumps?

What is the function of the magnetic Flow Meter (2‐04‐FIT‐0300)?

What happens when one pump is selected as the lead?

What is the purpose of the low low suction pressure shutdown?

What is the primary function of the DeltaV DCS in the High Lift Pump Station?

How are the trended values from the High Lift Pump Station displayed on the PARCView system?

What is the purpose of the Well Level Controllers in the High Lift Pump Station?

Where can the shutdown functionality of the High Lift Pump Station be found?

What is the purpose of the Well Flow Transmitters in the High Lift Pump Station?

Where can the list of critical alarms for the High Lift Pump Station be found?

What occurs when the safety shower is engaged?

What is the purpose of the automatic transfer switch in the MCC?

How long can HLPS1 operate continuously on its onsite diesel supply?

What triggers the low-low level alarm on the water tank?

What is the purpose of the diesel power generator in each station?

How can an operator manually transition power supply from line power to the standby generator?

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