CNL-14-144, Application to Modify Technical Specification 3.4.9, RCS Pressure and Temperature (P/T) Limits (BFN TS-494)

Application to Modify Technical Specification 3.4.9, RCS Pressure and Temperature (P/T) Limits (BFN TS-494)

ML15040A698
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Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	01/27/2015
From:	James Shea Tennessee Valley Authority
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Proprietary Information Withhold Under 10 CFR 2.390 This letter is decontrolled when separated from Enclosure 2 L44 150127 002 Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 CNL-14-144 January 27, 2015 10 CFR 50.90 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-68 NRC Docket No. 50-296

Subject:

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 - Application to Modify Technical Specification 3.4.9, RCS Pressure and Temperature (P/T) Limits (BFN TS-494)

In accordance with the provisions of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 50.90, Application for amendment of license, construction permit, or early site permit, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is submitting a license amendment request (LAR) to revise the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Unit 3 Technical Specifications (TS) for Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.4.9, RCS Pressure and Temperature (P/T) Limits. This submittal satisfies the commitment to prepare and submit revised BFN, Unit 3 P/T limits prior to the start of the period of extended operation as discussed in Section 4.2.5 of Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) - Units 1, 2 and 3 - Application for Renewed Operating Licenses, dated December 31, 2003 (ADAMS Accession No. ML040060359).

This submittal satisfies the requirements of NUREG-1843, Safety Evaluation Report Related to the License Renewal of the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, dated April 2006 (ADAMs Accession No. ML061030032), Commitment 39 that required the development and submittal of revised P/T limit curves for NRC approval prior to the period of extended operation. In the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - NRC Post-Approval Site Inspection for License Renewal, Inspection Report, dated October 3, 2013 (Inspection Report 005000259/2013009, 005000260/2013009, 005000296/2013009), with respect to Commitment 39, it was stated that new P/T limits will be calculated and approved before the period of extended operation. The current NRC approved P/T limit curves were approved prior to the period of extended operation and are applicable for operation into, but not to the end of, the period of extended operation. Therefore, the P/T limit curves proposed in this LAR were developed based on analyses projected to the end of the period of extended operation as required by 10 CFR 54.21(c)(1)(ii). The proposed P/T limit curves are expected to be approved and implemented before the current P/T limit curves expire.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 2 January 27 , 2015 to this letter provides a description , technical evaluation , regulatory evaluation and environmental consideration of the proposed changes. Attachments 1 and 2 to provide a markup of the proposed changes to the BFN , Unit 3 TS and TS Bases (information only) , respectively. Attachments 3 and 4 to Enclosure 1 provide retyped versions of the BFN , Unit 3 TS and TS Bases (information only) , respectively , to show the incorporation of the proposed changes. Attachment 5 to Enclosure 1 provides a conforming markup of the BFN Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) that results from this proposed change. to this letter contains information that General Electric - Hitachi (GEH) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) consider to be proprietary in nature and subsequently, pursuant to 10 CFR 2.390 , "Public inspections, exceptions, request for withholding, " paragraphs (a)(4) and (b)(4), is requested to be withheld from public disclosure. provides the affidavits supporting the withholding request. Enclosure 3 contains a redacted version of the proprietary attachment with proprietary material removed , which is suitable for public disclosure.

TVA requests that the NRC approve this amendment by September 30 , 2015 , with implementation within 60 days of issuance.

TVA has determined that there are no significant hazards considerations associated with the proposed changes and that the changes qualify for a categorical exclusion from environmental review pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9) .

The BFN Plant Operations Review Committee and the TVA Nuclear Safety Review Board have reviewed the proposed changes and determined that operation of BFN in accordance with the proposed changes will not endanger the health and safety of the public.

Additionally , in accordance with 10 CFR 50 .91 (b)(1 ), TVA is sending a copy of this letter and the non-proprietary enclosures to the Alabama State Department of Public Health .

There are no new regulatory commitments associated with this submittal. Please address any questions regarding this request to Edward D. Schrull at 423-751-3850 .

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on this 27th day of January 2015 .

Respectf II~

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J. W . e, Vice P es ~~ ent , Nuclear Licensing

Enclosures:

1. Evaluation of Proposed Changes

2. NEDC-33857P- Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR) Up to 38 and 54 Effective Full Power Years (Proprietary)

3. NED0-33857- Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR) Up to 38 and 54 Effective Full Power Years (Non-Proprietary)

4. Affidavits cc: See Page 3

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Page 3 January 27, 2015 cc (Enclosures):

NRC Regional Administrator - Region II NRC Senior Resident Inspector - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant State Health Officer, Alabama State Department of Public Health

ENCLOSURE 1 EVALUATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT, UNIT 3 BFN TS-494, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Application to Modify Technical Specification 3.4.9, RCS Pressure and Temperature (P/T) Limits 1.0

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION 2.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION 2.1 Proposed Changes 2.2 Need for Proposed Changes

4.0 REGULATORY EVALUATION

4.1 Applicable Regulatory Requirements and Criteria 4.2 Precedent 4.3 No Significant Hazards Consideration 4.4 Conclusions

6.0 REFERENCES

ATTACHMENTS

1. Proposed Technical Specifications Pages Markups

2. Proposed Technical Specifications Bases Pages Markups (for information only)

3. Proposed Retyped Technical Specifications Pages

4. Proposed Retyped Technical Specifications Bases Pages (for information only)

5. Proposed Updated Final Safety Analysis Report Page Markups E1-1

ENCLOSURE 1 EVALUATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES 1.0

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION This evaluation supports a request to amend the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Unit 3 Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-68 (Reference 1). The proposed changes modify the BFN, Unit 3 Technical Specification (TS) requirements related to the Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Pressure and Temperature (P/T) Limits in TS 3.4.9, RCS Pressure and Temperature (P/T) Limits.

Specifically, the proposed change replaces the current sets of TS Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2. The figures to be replaced consist of two sets of P/T limit curves, one set valid up to and including 20 effective full power years (EFPY) of operation and the other set valid from

> 20 EFPY to 28 EFPY of operation. The proposed change replaces the current curves with a set of figures valid for operation up to and including 38 EFPY and another set valid for operation from > 38 EFPY to 54 EFPY. This proposed TS change is necessary to satisfy the commitment to develop and submit to the NRC P/T limits that have been projected to the end of the BFN, Unit 3 period of extended operation, prior to the start of the period of extended operation.

2.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION 2.1 Proposed Changes The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) proposes to delete and replace TS Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2, that are applicable for operations up to and including 20 EFPY and for operations > 20 EFPY and 28 EFPY, respectively, with new TS Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2 that are applicable for operations up to and including 38 EFPY and for operations > 38 EFPY to 54 EFPY, respectively.

TVA proposes to revise Note 1 of TS SR 3.4.9.1 to change the vessel pressure from

> 312 psig to > 313 psig to conform to the modified P/T limit curves.

In addition, an associated note for each figure is changed to reflect the new operational applicability limit with respect to EFPY.

2.2 Need for Proposed Changes The License Renewal Application for BFN, Units 1, 2, and 3 (Reference 2) states in Appendix A - UFSAR Supplement, Section A.3.1.5, Because of the relationship between the operating pressure-temperature limits and the fracture toughness transition of the reactor vessel, all three units will require new operating pressure-temperature limit curves to be calculated and approved for the extended period of operation.

License Condition 2.E in the BFN, Unit 3 renewed operating license (Reference 1) states, The UFSAR supplement, as revised, describes certain future activities to be completed prior to the period of extended operation. TVA shall complete these activities no later than July 2, 2016, and shall notify the NRC in writing when implementation of these activities is complete and can be verified by NRC inspection.

The current BFN, Unit 3 P/T limit curves were approved by the NRC through the license amendment process (Reference 3) and are valid to 28 EFPY, i.e., well into the period of extended operation.

The proposed P/T limit curves, that reflect the analyses projected to the end of the period of extended operation required by 10 CFR 54.21(c)(1)(ii), use conservative fluence values calculated for a period of 60 years of operation. The proposed BFN, Unit 3 P/T limit curves E1-2

ENCLOSURE 1 EVALUATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES are necessary to replace the current curves and provide operational coverage beyond the current approved limit of 28 EFPY.

3.0 TECHNICAL EVALUATION

10 CFR 50 Appendix G, Fracture Toughness Requirements, requires the establishment of P/T limits for reactor coolant pressure boundary materials. Appendix G also requires an adequate margin to brittle failure be maintained during normal operation, anticipated operational occurrences, and system hydrostatic tests. The P/T limits are acceptance limits in themselves, because operation in accordance with these limitations precludes operation in an unanalyzed condition. The P/T limits are not derived from Design Basis Accident analyses.

The proposed P/T limit curves are composite curves, established by superimposing limits derived from stress analyses of those portions of the reactor vessel and head that are the most restrictive. At any specific pressure, temperature, and temperature rate of change, one location within the reactor vessel will dictate the most restrictive limit. Across the span of the P/T limit curves, different locations are more restrictive, and thus, the curves are composites of the most restrictive regions.

These proposed P/T limit curves are primarily dependent upon the fracture toughness of the vessel ferritic materials. The key parameters which characterize a material's fracture toughness are the reference temperature of nil-ductility transition (RTNDT) and the Upper Shelf Energy (USE). These parameters are defined in 10 CFR 50, Appendix G, and in Appendix G of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI. These documents also contain the requirements used to establish the P/T operating limits to avoid brittle fracture. The method used to account for irradiation embrittlement is described in Regulatory Guide 1.99, Radiation Embrittlement of Reactor Vessel Materials, Rev. 2.

Regulatory Guide 1.190, "Calculational and Dosimetry Methods for Determining Pressure Vessel Neutron Fluence," provides an acceptable method for calculating P/T limits, that satisfies the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix G.

The P/T limit curves for BFN, Unit 3 have been revised based on methodologies consistent with this regulatory guide, using plant-specific material and fluence information. The new P/T limit curves incorporate a revised fluence calculated in accordance with NRC-approved GE Licensing Topical Report NEDC-32983P-A, (Reference 4), representing BFN, Unit 3 operating conditions of up to 3952 MWt, and incorporate the NRC-approved methodologies described in GEH Topical Report NEDC-33178P-A (Reference 5). The operating condition of up to 3952 MWt represents the Extended Power Uprate (EPU) power level; however, the current licensed power level is 3458 MWt. In addition, the latest information from the BWRVIP Integrated Surveillance Program (ISP) applicable to BFN, Unit 3 has been incorporated (Reference 12).

Five separate curves are depicted in the revised TS Figure 3.4.9-1 and Figure 3.4.9-2 to clearly show the P/T limitations for the reactor bottom head area, and the vessel beltline and upper vessel areas, for all operating conditions.

x Curve 1 of Figure 3.4.9-1 specifies minimum temperature for bottom head during mechanical heatup or cooldown following nuclear shutdown (i.e., reactor not critical).

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ENCLOSURE 1 EVALUATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES x Curve 2 of Figure 3.4.9-1 specifies minimum temperature for upper RPV and beltline during mechanical heatup or cooldown following nuclear shutdown (i.e., reactor not critical).

x Curve 3 of Figure 3.4.9-1 specifies minimum temperature for core operation (i.e., reactor critical).

x Curve 1 of Figure 3.4.9-2 specifies minimum temperature for bottom head during in-service leak or hydrostatic testing.

x Curve 2 of Figure 3.4.9-2 specifies minimum temperature for upper RPV and beltline during in-service leak or hydrostatic testing.

The 1998 Edition of the ASME Section XI Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including 2000 Addenda was used for the evaluation to generate the P/T limit curves.

Values of initial RTNDT for the vessel materials were calculated in accordance with the methods described in GEH Topical Report NEDC-33178P-A. The values used to determine the initial RTNDT were obtained from the Certified Material Test Reports (CMTRs) for BFN, Unit 3. Initial RTNDT values for the BFN, Unit 3 weld materials were not calculated; these values were obtained from previous reports (References 6 and 7) and verified for input for this evaluation.

The adjusted reference temperature (ART) for the beltline region was determined using the methods described in Regulatory Guide 1.99, Rev. 2. These values are summarized in Tables B-4 and B-5 of Enclosures 2 and 3.

The limiting ART of 145°F for the 54 EFPY calculation remains below the 200°F criterion of Regulatory Guide 1.99, Rev. 2. The Upper Shelf Energy (USE) equivalent margin analyses values calculated for end of life (i.e., 54 EFPY) remain within the limits of Regulatory Guide 1.99, Rev. 2 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix G. A single set of P/T limit curves for the heatup and cooldown operating condition at a given EFPY, that apply for both the 1/4T and 3/4T locations, was developed. When combining pressure and thermal stresses, it is usually necessary to evaluate stresses at the 1/4T location (assumed inside surface flaw) and the 3/4T location (assumed outside surface flaw), because the thermal gradient tensile stress of interest is in the inner wall during cooldown and is in the outer wall during heatup. However, as a conservative simplification, the thermal gradient stress at the 1/4T location was assumed to be tensile for both heatup and cooldown. This results in the approach of applying the maximum tensile stress at the 1/4T location. This approach is conservative because irradiation effects cause the allowable toughness, KIR, at 1/4T to be less than that at 3/4T for a given metal temperature. This approach causes no operational difficulties, because BFN, Unit 3 is at steam saturation conditions during normal operation, i.e., well above the heatup/cooldown curve limits.

The GEH Pressure-Temperature Limits Report for BFN, Unit 3, provided as Enclosure 2 (proprietary) and Enclosure 3 (non-proprietary), demonstrates the technical methods and contains the data for producing the composite P/T limit curves, which are proposed to be placed in the TS. Tables 1 and 2 in the GEH Report for BFN, Unit 3 contain the data for producing the composite 38 EFPY curves and the composite 54 EFPY curves, respectively.

The proposed P/T limit curves have been developed utilizing the methodology of Regulatory Guide 1.190 and ASME Section XI. The regulatory guidance provides an allowance for margin to be included in the bounding values of the ART. Use of this methodology ensures adequate safety margins are maintained. In addition, the analysis conforms to the E1-4

ENCLOSURE 1 EVALUATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix G, which ensures that the most limiting material is considered in the development of the P/T limit curves. The vessel is in compliance with the regulatory requirements, adequate safety margins are maintained, and therefore, BFN, Unit 3 operation to 54 EFPY, representing a 60-year license, will not have an adverse effect on reactor vessel fracture toughness.

4.0 REGULATORY EVALUATION

4.1 Applicable Regulatory Requirements and Criteria Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.90, TVA is submitting a request for a Technical Specification (TS) change to renewed license DPR-68 for BFN, Unit 3. The proposed change revises the reactor vessel pressure-temperature (P/T) limits depicted in current TS Figure 3.4.9-1 and Figure 3.4.9-2.

10 CFR 50, Appendix G, contains the requirements for the P/T limit curves, and requires that P/T limit curves for the reactor pressure vessel be at least as conservative as those obtained by applying the methodology of Appendix G to Section XI of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code.

The regulatory requirements for fluence calculations are contained in General Design Criteria (GDC) 30 and 31. NRC issued Regulatory Guide 1.190 in March 2001, which provided state-of-the-art calculations and measurement procedures that are acceptable to the NRC staff, for determining pressure vessel fluence. NRC has approved vessel fluence calculation methodologies that satisfy the requirements of GDCs 30 and 31, when performed with approved methodologies or with methods that are shown to adhere to the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.190. The analyses supporting this submittal were performed in accordance with the Regulatory Guide 1.190 guidance.

4.2 Precedent The NRC previously approved a License Amendment Request (LAR) that included two sets of P/T limit curves for BFN, Units 2 and 3 (Amendments 288 and 247 respectively), one set for operation up to and including 23 EFPY (BFN, Unit 2) and up to and including 20 EFPY (BFN, Unit 3), and a second set for operations up to and including 30 EFPY (BFN, Unit 2) and up to and including 28 EFPY (BFN, Unit 3) (Reference 3). TVA proposed to the NRC in the February 24, 2004, LAR letter (Reference 8), that both sets of curves be placed in the TS upon approval of the amendments. In the NRC Safety Evaluation for BFN, Units 2 and 3, Amendments 288 and 247, dated March 10, 2004 (Reference 3), the NRC stated that because the applicability of each set of curves was clearly defined, the approach proposed by TVA was acceptable.

TVA additionally applied for and was granted a License Renewal for BFN, Units 1, 2, and 3, NUREG-1843, Safety Evaluation Report Related to the License Renewal of the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, dated April 2006 (ADAMS Accession No. ML061030032) that extended the original operating licenses for BFN, Units 1, 2, and 3 by 20 years. Commitment 39 of NUREG-1843, however, required the development and submittal of revised P/T limit curves for NRC approval prior to the period of extended operation.

To address Commitment 39 of NUREG-1843, BFN, Unit 1 submitted an LAR (Reference 9) that included two new sets of P/T limit curves, one set for operation up to and including 25 E1-5

ENCLOSURE 1 EVALUATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES EFPY and a second set for operations from > 25 EFPY to 38 EFPY, reflective of 60 year plant operation. That LAR is currently under NRC review.

Similarly, BFN, Unit 2 submitted an LAR (Reference 10) that included two new sets of P/T limit curves, one set for operation up to and including 38 EFPY and a second set for operations from > 38 EFPY to 48 EFPY, representing 60 year plant operation for BFN, Unit 2. That LAR is currently under NRC review.

Additionally, the NRC has approved an LAR that revised facility P/T limit curves, based on the application of methodology in GE - Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) Licensing Topical Reports NEDC-33178P-A (Reference 5) and NEDC-32983P-A (Reference 4), for the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3, Amendment Nos. 286 and 289, by NRC letter dated April 1, 2013 (Reference 11). The Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station LAR used the 1998 edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including 2000 Addenda in its evaluation, and applied calculated fluence values based on uprated conditions that conservatively bounded future operations.

4.3 No Significant Hazards Consideration The proposed change modifies the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Unit 3 Technical Specification (TS) requirements related to TS 3.4.9, RCS Pressure and Temperature (P/T)

Limits.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has concluded that the changes to BFN, Unit 3 TS 3.4.9 do not involve a significant hazards consideration. TVA's conclusion is based on its evaluation in accordance with 10 CFR 50.91(a)(1) of the three standards set forth in 10 CFR 50.92, "Issuance of Amendment," as discussed below:

1. Does the proposed amendment involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of any accident previously evaluated?

Response: No The proposed changes are to accepted operating parameters that have been approved in previous license amendments. The changes to the P/T limit curves were developed based on NRC approved methodologies. The proposed changes deal exclusively with the reactor vessel P/T limit curves, which define the permissible regions for operation and testing. Failure of the reactor vessel is not considered a design basis accident.

Through the design conservatisms used to calculate the P/T limit curves, reactor vessel failure has a low probability of occurrence and is not considered in the safety analyses.

The proposed changes adjust the reference temperature for the limiting material to account for irradiation effects and provide the same level of protection as previously evaluated and approved.

The adjusted reference temperature calculations were performed in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 50 Appendix G, using the guidance contained in Regulatory Guide 1.190, "Calculational and Dosimetry Methods for Determining Pressure Vessel Neutron Fluence," to reflect use of the operating limits to no more than 54 Effective Full Power Years (EFPY). These changes do not alter or prevent the operation of equipment required to mitigate any accident analyzed in the BFN Final Safety Analysis Report. Therefore, the proposed change does not involve a significant increase in the probability or consequences of an accident previously evaluated.

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2. Does the proposed amendment create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any accident previously evaluated?

Response: No The proposed changes are to accepted operating parameters that have been approved in previous license amendments. The changes to the P/T limit curves were developed based on NRC approved methodologies. The proposed changes to the reactor vessel P/T limit curves do not involve a modification to plant equipment. No new failure modes are introduced. There is no effect on the function of any plant system, and no new system interactions are introduced by this change. Therefore, the proposed change does not create the possibility of a new or different kind of accident from any previously evaluated.

3. Does the proposed amendment involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety?

Response: No The proposed changes are to accepted operating parameters that have been approved in previous license amendments. The changes to the P/T limit curves were developed based on NRC approved methodologies. The proposed curves conform to the guidance contained in Regulatory Guide 1.190, "Calculational and Dosimetry Methods for Determining Pressure Vessel Neutron Fluence," and maintain the safety margins specified in 10 CFR 50 Appendix G. Therefore, the proposed change does not involve a significant reduction in a margin of safety.

Based on the above, TVA concludes that the proposed amendment presents no significant hazards consideration under the standards set forth in 10 CFR 50.92(c), and accordingly, a finding of no significant hazards consideration" is justified.

4.4 Conclusions In conclusion, based on the considerations discussed above, (1) there is reasonable assurance that the health and safety of the public will not be endangered by operation in the proposed manner, (2) such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commissions regulations, and (3) the issuance of the amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public.

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION

A review has determined that the proposed amendment would change a requirement with respect to installation or use of a facility component located within the restricted area, as defined in 10 CFR 20, or would change an inspection or surveillance requirement. However, the proposed amendment does not involve (i) a significant hazards consideration, (ii) a significant change in the types or significant increase in the amounts of any effluents that may be released offsite, or (iii) a significant increase in individual or cumulative occupational radiation exposure. Accordingly, the proposed amendment meets the eligibility criterion for categorical exclusion set forth in 10 CFR 51.22(c)(9). Therefore, pursuant to 10 CFR 51.22(b), no environmental impact statement or environmental assessment need be prepared in connection with the proposed amendment.

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6.0 REFERENCES

1. Tennessee Valley Authority Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3, Docket No. 50-296, Renewed Facility Operating License, Renewed License No. DPR-68 (ADAMS Accession No. ML052780411).

2. Letter from TVA to NRC, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Units 1, 2 and 3 -

Application for Renewed Operating Licenses, dated December 31, 2003 (ADAMS Accession No. ML040060359).

3. Letter from NRC to TVA, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 2 and 3 - Issuance of Amendments Regarding Pressure-Temperature Limit Curves (TAC Nos. MC0807 and MC0808)," dated March 10, 2004 (ADAMS Accession Nos. ML040480013, ML040750188, and ML040750194).

4. GE Nuclear Energy, NEDC-32983P-A, Rev. 2 General Electric Methodology for Reactor Pressure Vessel Fast Neutron Flux Evaluations, dated January 2006 (TAC No. MC9891).

5. GEH Nuclear Energy, NEDC-33178P-A, Revision 1, GE - Hitachi Energy Methodology for Development of Reactor Pressure Vessel Pressure-Temperature Curves, June 2009 (GEH Proprietary).

6. Evaluation of RTNDT, USE, and Chemical Composition of Core Region Electroslag Welds for Quad Cities Units 1 and 2, Framatome Technologies, Lynchburg, Virginia, January 1996 (BAW-2259).

7. Letter, TE Abney (TVA) to US NRC, "Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) - Units 1, 2, and 3 - Generic Letter (GL) 92-01, Revision 1, Supplement 1, Reactor Vessel Structural Integrity - Response to NRC Request for Additional Information (TAC Nos. MA1179, MA1180, and MA1181)," September 8, 1998.

8. Letter from TVA to NRC, "Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) - TVA Revision to Implementation Plant Described in Units 2 and 3 - Technical Specifications (TS)

Change No. 441 Revision 1 - Pressure-Temperature (P-T) Curve Update (MC0807 and MC0808)," dated February 24, 2004 (ADAMS Accession No. ML040550496).

9. Letter from TVA to NRC, "Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Unit 1 - Application to Modify Technical Specification 3.4.9, RCS Pressure and Temperature (P-T) Limits (BFN TS-484), dated December 18, 2013.

10. Letter from TVA to NRC, "Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Unit 2 - Application to Modify Technical Specification 3.4.9, RCS Pressure and Temperature (P-T) Limits (BFN TS-491), dated June 19, 2014.

11. Letter from NRC to Exelon Nuclear, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 - Issuance of Amendments RE: Relocation of Pressure and Temperature Limit Curves to the Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (TAC Nos. ME8535 and ME8536), dated April 1, 2013 (ADAMS Accession No. ML13079A219).

12. BWRVIP-86 Revision 1-A: BWR Vessel and Internals Project, Updated BWR Integrated Surveillance Program (ISP) Implementation Plan, EPRI Technical Report 1016575, May 2013.

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ATTACHMENT 1 Proposed Technical Specifications Pages Markups



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Insert 2 RCS PfT Limits 3.4.9 Curve No.1 1500 I ~ Minimum temperature f or i J 1-',3/ ~ bottom head during mechanica I 00 f.- I-I- heatup or cootdown foil owing BROWNS FERRY UNIT 3 r- :-cURVES 1, 2 , AND 3 I J nuclear shutdown.

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Insert 4 ATTACHMENT 2 Proposed Technical Specifications Bases Pages Markups (for information only)

RCS P/T Limits B 3.4.9 B 3.4 REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM (RCS)

B 3.4.9 RCS Pressure and Temperature (P/T) Limits BASES BACKGROUND All components of the RCS are designed to withstand effects of cyclic loads due to system pressure and temperature changes.

These loads are introduced by startup (heatup) and shutdown (cooldown) operations, power transients, and reactor trips. This LCO limits the pressure and temperature changes during RCS heatup and cooldown, within the design assumptions and the stress limits for cyclic operation.

The pressure-temperature (P-T) curves included in the Technical Specifications have been developed to present steam-dome pressure versus minimum vessel metal temperature, incorporating appropriate non-beltline limits and irradiation embrittlement effects in the beltline. There are two BOE
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 between the current EFPY and 28 EFPY. The P-T curves are provided in Figure 3.4.9-1 and Figure 3.4.9-2, respectively.

Figure 3.4.9-1 contains P-T limit curves for mechanical heatup or cooldown following nuclear shutdown (bottom head and upper RPV/beltline) and for core operation (criticality). Figure 3.4.9-2 contains P-T limit curves for inservice leakage and hydrostatic testing (bottom head and upper RPV/beltline). The maximum rate of change of reactor coolant temperature is contained in SR 3.4.9.5, SR 3.4.9.6, and SR 3.4.9.7.

(continued)

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RCS P/T Limits B 3.4.9 BASES 4FDUJPO
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BACKGROUND The P-T curves incorporate a fluence calculated in accordance (continued) with GE Licensing Topical Report NEDC-32983P (Ref. 10),

which has been approved by the NRC and is in compliance with Regulatory Guide 1.190 (Ref. 11). The fluence represents an Extended Power Uprate (EPU) for the rated power of 3952 MWt, and is conservatively applied for the rated power of 3458 MWt. The 1998 Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code including 2000 Addenda was used in accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a.

Each P/T limit curve defines an acceptable region for normal operation. The usual use of the curves is operational guidance during heatup or cooldown maneuvering, when pressure and temperature indications are monitored and compared to the applicable curve to determine that operation is within the allowable region.

The LCO establishes operating limits that provide a margin to brittle failure of the reactor vessel and piping of the reactor coolant pressure boundary (RCPB). The vessel is the component most subject to brittle failure. Therefore, the LCO limits apply mainly to the vessel.

(continued)

BFN-UNIT 3 B 3.4-55a Revision 26 March 17, 2004

RCS P/T Limits B 3.4.9 BASES BACKGROUND 10 CFR 50, Appendix G (Ref. 1), requires the establishment of (continued) P/T limits for material fracture toughness requirements of the RCPB materials. Reference 1 requires an adequate margin to brittle failure during normal operation, abnormal operational transients, and system hydrostatic tests. It mandates the use of the ASME Code,Section III, Appendix G (Ref. 2).

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established periodically by removing and evaluating the

irradiated reactor vessel material specimens, in accordance

with ASTM E 185 (Ref. 3), Appendix H of 10 CFR 50 (Ref. 4),

DQGBWRVIP-86-A (Ref.12), and BWRVIP-116 (Ref. 13). The

operating P/T limit curves will be adjusted, as necessary, based

on the evaluation findings and the recommendations of

Reference 5.

Minimum reactor vessel temperature requirements for pressure-temperature (P/T) limits depend on the reactor vessels controlling material (which is either the material in the closure flange or the material in the beltline region with the highest reference temperature) and on the reactors operating condition (i.e., hydrostatic pressure and leak tests, or normal operation including anticipated operation occurrences), vessel pressure, whether or not fuel is in the vessel, and whether the core is critical. The beltline region of the reactor vessel is the region that directly surrounds the effective height of the active core and adjacent regions that are predicted to experience sufficient radiation exposure to be considered in the selection of the most limiting material with regard to radiation exposure. The metal temperature of the controlling material, in the region of the controlling material which has the least favorable combination of stress and temperature, must exceed the appropriate minimum temperature requirements for the reactor vessel condition and pressure specified in 10 CFR 50, Appendix G.

(continued)

BFN-UNIT 3 B 3.4-56 Revision 0, 15, 26, 38 September 21, 2006

RCS P/T Limits B 3.4.9 BASES SURVEILLANCE SR 3.4.9.1 (continued)

REQUIREMENTS This SR has been modified by three Notes. Note 1 requires this Surveillance to be performed only during system heatup and cooldown operations or inservice leakage and hydrostatic testing. Also, Note 1 only requires this SR to be performed during inservice leakage and hydrostatic testing when reactor



pressure is > 312 psig. Note 2 allows the limits of Figure 3.4.9-2 to be applied during nonnuclear heatup and ambient loss cooldown associated with inservice leak and hydrostatic testing provided that the heatup and cooldown rates are d 15qF/hr. Note 3 provides that the limits of Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2 do not apply when the tension from the reactor head flange bolting studs is removed.

SR 3.4.9.2 A separate limit is used when the reactor is approaching criticality. Consequently, the RCS pressure and temperature must be verified within the appropriate limits before withdrawing control rods that will make the reactor critical.

Performing the Surveillance within 15 minutes before control rod withdrawal for the purpose of achieving criticality provides adequate assurance that the limits will not be exceeded between the time of the Surveillance and the time of the control rod withdrawal.

(continued)

BFN-UNIT 3 B 3.4-63 Revision 0, 26 March 17, 2004

RCS P/T Limits B 3.4.9 BASES REFERENCES 12. BWRVIP-86-A: BWR Vessel and Internals Project, (continued) Updated BWR Integrated Surveillance Program (ISP)

Implementation Plan, EPRI Technical Report 1003346, October 2002.

13. BWRVIP-116: BWR Vessel and Internals Project, Integrated Surveillance Program (ISP) Implementation For License Renewal, EPRI Technical Report 1007824, July 2003.

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ATTACHMENT 3 Proposed Retyped Technical Specifications Pages

RCS P/T Limits 3.4.9 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.4.9.1 --------------------------NOTES-----------------------

1. Only required to be performed during RCS heatup and cooldown operations or RCS inservice leak and hydrostatic testing when the vessel pressure is > 313 psig.

2. The limits of Figure 3.4.9-2 may be applied during nonnuclear heatup and ambient loss cooldown associated with inservice leak and hydrostatic testing provided that the heatup and cooldown rates are d 15qF/hour.

3. The limits of Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2 do not apply when the tension from the reactor head flange bolting studs is removed.

Verify: 30 minutes

a. RCS pressure and RCS temperature are within the limits specified by Curves No. 1 and No. 2 of Figures 3.4.9-1 and 3.4.9-2; and

b. RCS heatup and cooldown rates are d 100qF in any 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> period.

SR 3.4.9.2 Verify RCS pressure and RCS temperature Once within 15 are within the criticality limits specified in minutes prior to Figure 3.4.9-1, Curve No. 3. control rod withdrawal for the purpose of achieving criticality (continued)

BFN-UNIT  3.4-26 Amendment No. 2, 2, 000

RCS P/T Limits 3.4.9 Curve No. 1 Minimum temperature for bottom head during mechanical heatup or cooldown following nuclear shutdown.

Curve No. 2 Minimum temperature for upper RPV and beltline during mechanical heatup or cooldown following nuclear shutdown.

Curve No. 3 Minimum temperature for core operation (criticality).

Notes These curves include sufficient margin to provide protection against feedwater nozzle degradation.

The curves allow for shifts in RTNDT of the Reactor vessel beltline materials, in accordance with Reg. Guide 1.99, Rev.

2, to compensate for radiation embrittlement for 38 EFPY.

The acceptable area for operation is to the right of the applicable curves.

Figure 3.4.9-1 Pressure/Temperature Limits for Mechanical Heatup, Cooldown following Shutdown, and Reactor Critical Operations BFN-UNIT 3 3.4-29 Amendment No. 217, 233, 247

RCS P/T Limits 3.4.9 Curve No. 1 Minimum temperature for bottom head during in-service leak or hydrostatic testing.

Curve No. 2 Minimum temperature for upper RPV and beltline during in-service leak or hydrostatic testing.

Notes These curves include sufficient margin to provide protection against feedwater nozzle degradation. The curves allow for shifts in RTNDT of the Reactor vessel beltline materials, in accordance with Reg.

Guide 1.99, Rev. 2, to compensate for radiation embrittlement for 38 EFPY.

The acceptable area for operation is to the right of the applicable curves.

Figure 3.4.9-2 Pressure/Temperature Limits for Reactor In-Service Leak and Hydrostatic Testing BFN-UNIT 3 3.4-29a Amendment No. 247

RCS P/T Limits 3.4.9 Curve No. 1 Minimum temperature for bottom head during mechanical heatup or cooldown following nuclear shutdown.

Curve No. 2 Minimum temperature for upper RPV and beltline during mechanical heatup or cooldown following nuclear shutdown.

Curve No. 3 Minimum temperature for core operation (criticality).

Notes These curves include sufficient margin to provide protection against feedwater nozzle degradation.

The curves allow for shifts in RTNDT of the Reactor vessel beltline materials, in accordance with Reg.

Guide 1.99, Rev. 2, to compensate for radiation embrittlement for 54 EFPY.

The acceptable area for operation is to the right of the applicable curves.

Figure 3.4.9-1 Pressure/Temperature Limits for Mechanical Heatup, Cooldown following Shutdown, and Reactor Critical Operations BFN-UNIT 3 3.4-29b Amendment No. 247

RCS P/T Limits 3.4.9 Curve No. 1 Minimum temperature for bottom head during in-service leak or hydrostatic testing.

Curve No. 2 Minimum temperature for upper RPV and beltline during in-service leak or hydrostatic testing.

Notes These curves include sufficient margin to provide protection against feedwater nozzle degradation.

The curves allow for shifts in RTNDT of the Reactor vessel beltline materials, in accordance with Reg. Guide 1.99, Rev.

2, to compensate for radiation embrittlement for 54 EFPY.

The acceptable area for operation is to the right of the applicable curves.

Figure 3.4.9-2 Pressure/Temperature Limits for Reactor In-Service Leak and Hydrostatic Testing BFN-UNIT 3 3.4-29c Amendment No. 247

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BFN-25.3 Although little corrosion of plain carbon or low-alloy steels occurs at temperatures of 500qF to 600qF, higher corrosion rates occur at temperatures around 140qF. The 0.125-inch minimum-thickness cladding provides the necessary corrosion resistance during reactor shutdown and also helps maintain water clarity during refueling operations. Since the vessel head is exposed to a saturated steam environment throughout its operating lifetime, stainless steel cladding is not required over its interior surfaces. Exterior, exposed ferritic surfaces of pressure-containing parts have a minimum corrosion allowance of 1/16 inch. The interior surfaces of the top head and all carbon and low-alloy steel nozzles exposed to the reactor coolant have a corrosion allowance of 1/16 inch. The vessel shape is designed to limit coolant retention pockets and crevices.

The nil-ductility transition (NDT) temperature is defined as the temperature below which ferritic steel breaks in a brittle, rather than ductile, manner. The NDT temperature increases as a function of neutron exposure at integrated neutron exposures greater than about 1 x 1017 nvt with neutrons of energies in excess of 1 MeV. Since the material NDT temperature dictates the minimum operating temperature at which the reactor vessel can be pressurized, it is desirable to keep the NDT temperature as low as possible. One way that this is accomplished is by selecting fine-grained steels and by using advanced fabrication techniques to minimize radiation effects. The as-fabricated initial NDT temperature for all carbon and low-alloy steel used in the main closure flanges, closure bolting material, and the shell and head materials connecting to these flanges, including the connecting circumferential weld material, is limited to a maximum of 10qF as determined by ASTM E208. For each main closure flange forging, a minimum of 1 tensile, 3 Charpy V-notch, and 2 drop weight test specimens have been tested from each of two locations about 180q apart on the flange. For all other carbon and low-alloy steel pressure-containing materials, including weld materials and the vessel support skirt material, the as-fabricated initial NDT temperature is no higher than 40qF. A grain size of 5 or finer, as determined by the method in ASTM E112, is maintained.

Another way of minimizing any changes (elevating) to the NDT temperature is by reducing the integrated neutron exposure at the inner surface of the reactor vessel.

The coolant annulus between the vessel and core shroud and the core location in the vessel limit the integrated neutron exposure of reactor vessel material to less than 1 x 1019 nvt from neutrons with energy levels greater than 1 MeV, within the 40-year design lifetime of the vessel. TLAAs have been identified and evaluated for the reactor vessel 60 year operating life. Summaries of these evaluations for the reactor vessel life are provided in Appendix O, Sections O.3.1 and O.3.2. This is not the expected exposure, nor is it the absolute limit of safe exposure; it is an exposure value that can be demonstrated to be safe and practical to maintain. The maximum calculated exposure for neutrons of 1 MeV or greater is 3.8 X 1017 nvt.

4.2-3 less than 1x1019

BFN-25.3 ambient temperatures, the insulation or enclosure provided, and the minimum temperature maintained. Further interpretations and requirements are as follows:

A. Charpy V-notch (American Society for Testing and Material Standard A370 , for the Type A) or drop weight (per ASTM E208) tests have been performed to surveillance demonstrate that all materials and weld metal meet brittle fracture capsule pulled requirements at test temperature. Test specimens were prepared and tested in 1994, with minimum impact energy requirements in accordance with Table N-421 and the general provisions of N-313, N-331, N-332, and N-511 of Section III of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Prior to the Summer 1972 Addenda of the 1971 ASME Section III Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, impact testing was not required on materials with a nominal section thickness of 1/2 inch or less. However, this 1/2 inch thickness exclusion was increased to 5/8 inch by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section III, 1971 Edition, Summer 1972 Addenda. Therefore, after issuance of the Summer 1972 Addenda, impact testing is not required on materials with a nominal section thickness of 5/8 inch or less. The welding procedures used were qualified by impact testing of weld metal and heat affected zone to the same requirements as the base metal in accordance with N-541.

B. Impact tests were not required for the following:

1. Bolting, including nuts, 1-inch nominal diameter or less,

2. Bars with a nominal cross-sectional area not exceeding 1 square inch,

3. Materials with a nominal (section) wall thickness of less than 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch (refer to paragraph 4.2.4.10.A),

4. Components including pumps, valves, piping, and fittings with a nominal inlet pipe size of 6-inch-diameter and less, regardless of thickness, and

5. Consumable insert material, austenitic stainless steel, and nonferrous materials.

C. Impact testing was not required on components or equipment pressure parts having a minimum service temperature of 250qF or more when pressured over 20 percent of the design pressure. Example: Steam line is excluded from brittle fracture test requirement since the steam temperature will be over 250qF when the steam line pressure is at the 20 percent design pressure.

For the surveillance capsule pulled in 2011, per BWRVIP-271/NP, the Charpy impact tests were conducted in accordance with ASTM Standards E185-82 and E23-02.

4.2-9

BFN-25.3 Appendix G, "Fracture Toughness Requirements," paragraph IV.A.2.C. An exemption from specific requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix G is taken by use of ASME Code Case N-640 for Unit 2 and Unit 3. ASME Code Case N-640 permits the use of an alternative reference fracture curve K1c for RPV materials for use in determining the PT limits. The PT limit curves based on the K1c fracture toughness curve enhance overall plant safety by minimizing challenges to operators since requirements for maintaining a high vessel temperature during pressure testing are lessened. ASME Code Case N-588 methodology was also used as a basis for the PT curves. This code case permits the use of an alternative procedure for calculating applied stress intensity factors during normal operation and pressure test conditions due to pressure and thermal gradients for axial flaws. This methodology is incorporated into the ASME,Section XI Code, 1995 Edition, 1996 Addenda, which is the current code of record for the Unit 2 inservice inspection program. Since Unit 3 uses an earlier code of record for the inservice inspection program, Unit 3 implements the requirements of only the 1995 Edition, 1996 Addenda of ASME Section XI, Appendix G to allow the use of the ASME Code Case N-588 methodology for PT curves. The operating limits are provided in the technical specifications for Browns Ferry. For the purpose of setting these operating limits, the initial RTNDT (nil-ductility reference temperature) was determined from the impact test data taken in accordance with the requirements of the code to which the reactor vessels were designed and manufactured. The maximum NDT temperature allowed by the vessel specifications was 40qF.

Although test data on beltline base material show lower NDT temperatures, an assumed RTNDT of 40qF was used in the vessel beltline area, as well as the areas remote from the beltline because the generally accepted NDT temperature for electroslag welds used in the beltline longitudinal seams is 40qF.

The current operating limits on the pressure/temperature (P/T) curves in the technical specifications are based on the following (RTNDT) values. Unit 1 has used 20qF for the (RTNDT) value, Unit 2 has used 22qF for the (RTNDT) value, and Unit 3 has used 10qF for the (RTNDT) value.

 values were For power uprated conditions, the estimated fluence was conservatively increased

above the UFSAR end-of-life value. This fluence increase was estimated to be

greater than proportional to the power increase, considering the changes in power

distribution. The higher fluence was used to evaluate the vessel against the

requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix G in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.99,

Revision 2. The results of these evaluations indicated that:

(a) The upper shelf energy will remain greater than 50 ft-lb for the design life of the vessel and maintain the margin requirements of Appendix G.

The end-of-life upper shelf energy The results of the upper shelf energy was evaluated by an equivalent EMA for limiting welds and plates for margin analysis (EMA). the three vessels remain less than the 4.2-12 acceptance criterion in all cases.

...EPU, the peak fluence at the vessel inner surface after 60 years of operation was calculated to be 1.58e18 n/cm2 for Unit 1, 1.93e18 n/cm2 for Unit 2, and 2.23e18 n/cm2 for Unit 3.

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Table of Contents ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS ................................................................................................ iv 1.0 Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 1 2.0 Applicability ...................................................................................................................... 1 3.0 Methodology ...................................................................................................................... 1 4.0 Operating Limits ................................................................................................................ 5 5.0 Discussion .......................................................................................................................... 6 6.0 References........................................................................................................................ 11 Table of Figures Figure 1. BFNP Unit 3 Composite Curve A Pressure Test P-T Curves Effective for up to 38 EFPY .......................................................................................................................... 12 Figure 2. BFNP Unit 3 Composite Curve B Core Not Critical including Bottom Head and Curve C Core Critical P-T Curves Effective for up to 38 EFPY .................................................. 13 Figure 3. BFNP Unit 3 Composite Curve A Pressure Test P-T Curves Effective for up to 54 EFPY .......................................................................................................................... 14 Figure 4. BFNP Unit 3 Composite Curve B Core Not Critical including Bottom Head and Curve C Core Critical P-T Curves Effective for up to 54 EFPY .................................................. 15 Table of Tables Table 1 - BFNP Unit 3 Tabulation of Curves - 38 EFPY ................................................................. 16 Table 2 - BFNP Unit 3 Tabulation of Curves - 54 EFPY ................................................................. 21 Table of Appendices Appendix A. Reactor Vessel Material Surveillance Program ........................................................... 26 Appendix B. BFNP Unit 3 Reactor Pressure Vessel P-T Curve Supporting Plant-Specific Information ...................................................................................................................... 27 Appendix C. BFNP Unit 3 Reactor Pressure Vessel P-T Curve Checklist ........................................ 38 Appendix D. Sample P-T Curve Calculations .................................................................................. 42 iii

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ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS Short Form Description

%Cu Weight percent Copper

%Ni Weight percent Nickel 1/4T 1/4 depth into the vessel wall from the inside diameter 3/4T 3/4 depth into the vessel wall from the inside diameter ART Adjusted Reference Temperature ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers BAF Bottom of Active Fuel BFNP Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant BWR Boiling Water Reactor BWR/6 BWR Product Line 6 BWRVIP BWR Vessel and Internals Project CF Chemistry Factor CMTR Certified Material Test Report CRD Control Rod Drive EFPY Effective Full Power Years EPRI Electric Power Research Institute ESW Electroslag Weld GEH GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy ID Inside Diameter ISP Integrated Surveillance Program LTR Licensing Topical Report n/cm2 Neutrons per square centimeter (measure of fluence)

N16 BFNP Unit 3 Water Level Instrumentation Nozzle NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission P/T Pressure/Temperature P-T Pressure-Temperature PTLR Pressure and Temperature Limits Report RCPB Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary RCS Reactor Coolant System RG Regulatory Guide RPV Reactor Pressure Vessel RTNDT Reference Temperature of Nil-Ductility Transition RVID Reactor Vessel Integrity Database (by NRC)

SAW Submerged Arc Weld SSP Supplemental Surveillance Program TAF Top of Active Fuel TS Technical Specification TVA Tennessee Valley Authority UFSAR Updated Final Safety Analysis Report WLI Water Level Instrumentation WRC Welding Research Council iv

NEDO-33857 Revision 0 Non-Proprietary Information-Class I (Public) 1.0 Purpose The purpose of the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFNP) Unit 3 Pressure and Temperature Limits Report (PTLR) is to present operating limits relating to:

1. Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Pressure versus Temperature limits during Heatup, Cooldown and Hydrostatic/Class 1 Leak Testing;

2. RCS Heatup and Cooldown rates;

3. Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) to RCS coolant T requirements during Recirculation Pump startups;

4. RPV bottom head coolant temperature to RPV coolant temperature T requirements during Recirculation Pump startups;

5. RPV head flange bolt-up temperature limits.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements defined in Reference 6.2.

2.0 Applicability This report is applicable to the BFNP Unit 3 RPV for up to 38 and 54 Effective Full Power Years (EFPY), representing a 60-year license.

The following TS is affected by the information contained in this report:

TS 3.4.9 RCS Pressure and Temperature (P/T) Limits 3.0 Methodology The limits in this report were derived from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)-approved methods listed in the specific revisions listed below:

1. The neutron fluence was calculated per Licensing Topical Report, General Electric Methodology for Reactor Pressure Vessel Fast Neutron Flux Evaluation, NEDC-32983P-A, Revision 2, January 2006, approved in Reference 6.1.

2. The pressure and temperature limits were calculated per GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Methodology for Development of Reactor Pressure Vessel Pressure-Temperature Curves, NEDC-33178P-A, Revision 1, June 2009, approved in Reference 6.2.

3. This revision of the pressure and temperature limits is to incorporate the following changes:

• Application of GEH Topical Report for Pressure-Temperature (P-T) Curves 1

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• The Water Level Instrumentation (WLI) nozzle in the beltline region was fabricated from ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) material and has been considered in the Adjusted Reference Temperature (ART) evaluation. The material properties of the

((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) material have been considered with the fluence for the nozzle location.

• Application of new Integrated Surveillance Program (ISP) testing and analysis results from the BFNP Unit 2 surveillance capsule that are applicable to BFNP Unit 3.

3.1 Chemistry The N16 water level instrumentation nozzle is defined as being within the beltline region, and is evaluated for ART. This nozzle is fabricated from ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) materials.

Therefore, the chemistry for the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) to evaluate the ART to represent this nozzle forging.

Chemistry for all other materials remains unchanged from those used in the development of the currently licensed P-T curves.

Surveillance materials are evaluated using the chemistries obtained from Boiling Water Reactor Vessel and Internals Project (BWRVIP)-135, Revision 2 (Reference 6.5), as presented in Section 3.4. It is noted that there are no best estimate chemistries for the BFNP Unit 3 beltline materials described in BWRVIP-135.

The chemistry factors (CFs) for all materials are calculated based upon the requirements of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.99, Revision 2.

3.2 Initial Reference Temperature of Nil-Ductility Transition (RTNDT)

The N16 water level instrumentation nozzle is evaluated for ART. As the nozzle forging is fabricated ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) are used.

Surveillance materials are evaluated using the limiting initial RTNDT of the beltline plate or weld material.

Initial RTNDTs for all other beltline materials remain unchanged from those used in the development of the currently licensed P-T curves.

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The ART values for 38 and 54 EFPY included in Appendix B are developed considering the latest BWRVIP ISP surveillance data available that is representative of the applicable materials in the BFNP Unit 3 RPV (Reference 6.3). The surveillance data used in the BFNP Unit 3 ART calculations are not obtained from actual BFNP Unit 3 RPV test specimens. The ((

)) with respect to the ART. The ((

)) as defined in BWRVIP-135. Therefore, this value (( )) in the development of the P-T curves.

The N16 nozzle ART is determined considering the initial RTNDT ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

material together with the fluence at the nozzle elevation.

3.4 Surveillance Program As discussed in Appendix A, BFNP Unit 3 participates in the ISP. All three (3) of the surveillance capsules, installed at plant startup, remain in the vessel. As BFNP Unit 3 is not a host plant, the three (3) surveillance capsules have an ISP status designation of deferred (standby) per Reference 6.4.

BWRVIP-135, Revision 2 and Reference 6.5 provide the surveillance data considered in determining the chemistry and any adjusted CFs for the beltline materials.

Excerpt from BWRVIP-135, Revision 2:

((

))

For BFNP Unit 3, the ISP representative plate, heat (( ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) target plate.

This heat ((

)) The resultant chemistry is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) Cu and ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) Ni. The CF from RG 1.99, Revision 2 is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). The fitted CF is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )); however, as the ISP material (( )), the ART table evaluated the ISP plate material ((

)). This material (( )) in determining the limiting ART for the PT curves; this (( )) the limiting material.

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Excerpt from Reference 6.5:

((

))

For BFNP Unit 3, the ISP representative weld, heat ((

)) target weld. This heat ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) The CF from RG 1.99, Revision 2 is (( )). This material (( )) in determining the limiting ART for the PT curves because it (( )) material.

Excerpt from Reference 6.5:

((

))

3.5 Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code Section XI, Appendix G, Article G-3000, paragraph G-3100 states that for materials used for piping, pumps, and valves for which impact tests are required (NB-2311), the tests and acceptance standards of Section III, Division 1 are considered to be adequate to prevent non-ductile failure under the loadings and with the defect sizes encountered under normal, upset, and testing conditions. Level C and Level D Service Limits should be evaluated on an individual case basis (G-2300). As described in Section 4.3 of Reference 6.2, ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) the development of all non-beltline PT limits.

ASME Section III, Paragraph NB-2332 states that Pressure-retaining materials (other than bolting) with nominal thickness over 2.5 inches for piping (pipe and tubes) and materials for pumps, valves and fittings with any pipe connection of nominal wall thickness greater than 2.5 inches shall meet the requirements of NB-2331. The lowest service temperature shall be not lower than RTNDT + 100°F unless a lower temperature is justified by following the methods similar to those contained in Article G-2000. All BFNP Unit 3 ferritic reactor coolant pressure 4

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The ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )), are more limiting relative to stress than any of the Class 1 ferritic branch piping in the RCPB.

With respect to concern regarding irradiation effects on RCPB piping, a qualitative fluence assessment was performed. With a 54 EFPY peak surface ID fluence of 2.23e18 n/cm2 as the maximum fluence of concern, accrual of fluence greater than 1.0e17 n/cm2 outside the vessel for 54 EFPY is not expected, based on historical calculations of flux vs. vessel thickness.

As discussed in the BFNP UFSAR, it is noted that the manner in which the RCPB was designed and constructed was to ensure a high degree of integrity with adequate toughness throughout the plant life. The RCPB components were designed and fabricated, and are maintained and tested such that adequate assurance is provided that the boundary will behave in a non-brittle manner throughout the life of the plant.

3.6 Future Changes Changes to the curves, limits, or parameters within this PTLR, based upon new irradiation fluence data of the RPV, or other plant design assumptions in the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR), can be made pursuant to 10 CFR 50.59, provided the above methodologies are utilized. The revised PTLR shall be submitted to the NRC upon issuance.

4.0 Operating Limits The pressure-temperature (P-T) curves provided in this report represent steam dome pressure versus minimum vessel metal temperature and incorporate the appropriate non-beltline limits and irradiation embrittlement effects in the beltline region.

The operating limits for pressure and temperature are required for three categories of operation:

(a) hydrostatic pressure tests and leak tests, referred to as Curve A; (b) non-nuclear heatup/cooldown (core not critical), referred to as Curve B; and (c) core critical operation, referred to as Curve C.

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Complete P-T curves were developed for 38 and 54 EFPY. The P-T curves are provided in Figures 1 through 4, and a tabulation of the curves is included in Table 1 (38 EFPY) and Table 2 (54 EFPY).

Other temperature limits applicable to the RPV and controlled by the Technical Specification (TS) are:

• Heatup and Cooldown rate limit during Hydrostatic and Class 1 Leak Testing:

15°F/hour.

• Normal Operating Heatup and Cooldown rate limit: 100°F/hour.

• RPV bottom head coolant temperature to RPV coolant temperature T limit during Recirculation Pump startup: 145°F.

• Recirculation loop coolant temperature to RPV coolant temperature T limit during Recirculation Pump startup: 50°F.

• RPV flange and adjacent shell temperature limit: 80°F.

5.0 Discussion The procedures described in References 6.1 and 6.2 were used in the development of the P-T curves for BFNP Unit 3.

The method for determining the initial Reference Temperature of Nil-Ductility Transition (RTNDT) for all vessel materials is defined in Section 4.1.2 of Reference 6.2. Initial RTNDT values for all vessel materials considered are presented in tables in Appendix B of this report.

In order to ensure that the limiting vessel discontinuity has been considered in the development of the P-T curves, the methods in Sections 4.3.2.1 and 4.3.2.2 of Reference 6.2 for the non-beltline and beltline regions, respectively, are applied.

In order to determine how much to shift the Pressure-Temperature (PT) curves, an evaluation is performed using Tables 4-4a and 4-5a from NEDC-33178P-A. These tables define the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) Each component listed in these tables is

((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) for each component. The required temperature is then determined by ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )), thereby resulting in the required T for the curve. As the upper vessel curve is initially based on the

((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) T-RTNDT, all resulting T values are compared to the

((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) The ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° 6

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° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) the upper vessel curve. The same method is applied for the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

)) curve. In this manner, it is assured that each curve bounds the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

that is represented.

For the BFNP Unit 3 upper vessel curve, the maximum T value for ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °°°°

°°° ° ° ° )) from the method described above is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) The initial required T-RTNDT for the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

this is then adjusted by the BFNP Unit 3-specific ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) resulting in ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). Comparing this to the other components bounded by the upper vessel curve, the limiting value is for the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° )). The required T-RTNDT for the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )),

which is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). It is seen that the resulting T required for the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). As ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) is limiting, the BFNP Unit 3 upper vessel curve is based on an RTNDT of ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

)) As noted above, this calculation was performed for each component shown in Table 4-4a of NEDC-33178P-A; only the limiting cases are presented here.

For the BFNP Unit 3 bottom head or CRD ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) the maximum T value from the method described above is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) The required T-RTNDT for the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) this is adjusted by the BFNP Unit 3-specific maximum ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) resulting in ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). Comparing this to the next limiting value, the required T-RTNDT is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )), which is added to the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) It is seen that the resulting T required for the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) As ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )), the BFNP Unit 3 bottom head (CRD) curve is based on an ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). As noted above, this calculation was performed for each component shown in Table 4-5a of NEDC-33178P-A; only the limiting case is presented here.

Appendix H of NEDC-33178P-A contains the details of an analysis performed to determine the baseline requirement (non-shifted) for the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °° ° ° ° ° ° )) It can be seen in Section H.5 of Appendix H that the stresses developed in this finite element analysis demonstrated that the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) resulting in a baseline non-shifted required T-RTNDT of ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) Therefore, considering the determination of the required shift from the 7

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(where ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) materials).

Therefore, the shift for the bottom head ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

For BFNP Unit 3, the surveillance material, (( )) in this PTLR because the target vessel material and the surveillance material ((

))

For BFNP Unit 3, there are thickness discontinuities in the vessel: (1) between the bottom head upper and lower torus, and (2) between the bottom head torus and the support skirt attachment.

The P-T curves defined in Section 4.3 of Reference 6.2 are based upon an RTNDT of 58°F for the bottom head ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )), and 49°F for the upper vessel. The 38 EFPY beltline curves are based on an ART of 129°F, and the 54 EFPY beltline curves are based on an ART of 145°F. Curves based on these temperatures bound the requirements due to the beltline thickness discontinuities.

The ART of the limiting beltline material is used to adjust the beltline P-T curves to account for irradiation effects. RG 1.99, Revision 2 provides the methods for determining the ART. The basis for the difference in the margin terms in Tables B-4 and B-5 is due, in part, to the effective fluence associated with 38 and 54 EFPY. For many of the BFNP Unit 3 materials, the margin term is dependent on the RTNDT. This is consistent with Position 1.1 of RG 1.99, Revision 2, which provides the methodology for determining Adjusted Reference Temperature (ART). The final paragraph of this section of the RG states that (standard deviation for RTNDT) is 17°F for plates and 28°F for welds, but that need not exceed 0.5*RTNDT. The BFNP Unit 3 ART calculation has incorporated the use of 0.5*RTNDT for all materials, where applicable.

The vessel beltline copper and nickel values were obtained from plant-specific vessel purchase order records, CMTRs, or are values previously approved by the NRC, and remain unchanged from previous submittals.

The pressure head for the beltline hydrostatic test curve (Curve A) for BFNP Unit 3 is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° )). This is determined using the height of the vessel and the elevation of the bottom of active fuel (BAF). The full vessel pressure head is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). This pressure is used in the P-T curve analysis, considered in the determination of KI for the bottom head curve as discussed in Sections 4.3.2.1.1 and 4.3.2.2.2 of the LTR.

The P-T curves for the non-beltline region were conservatively developed for a Boiling Water Reactor ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) with nominal inside diameter (ID) of ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )).

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As discussed in Section 4.3.2.1.1 of the LTR, if the plant-specific result of Equation 4-3 is greater than that of the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) from Equation 4-2, the user is directed to perform a plant-specific evaluation. The plant-specific BFNP Unit 3 geometry demonstrates that it is bounded by the Equation 4-2 result:

BFNP Unit 3: R / t1/2 = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

The analysis is therefore considered appropriate for BFNP Unit 3. The ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) was adapted to the conditions at BFNP Unit 3 using plant-specific RTNDT values for the reactor pressure vessel.

The peak RPV ID fluence used in the P-T curve evaluation for BFNP Unit 3 at 54 EFPY is 2.23e18 n/cm2 and at 38 EFPY is 1.52e18 n/cm2. These values were calculated using methods that comply with the guidelines of RG 1.190, (as discussed in Reference 6.1). This fluence applies to the lower-intermediate shell plates and longitudinal welds. The fluence is adjusted for the lower plates, associated longitudinal welds, and the girth weld based upon the axial fluence distribution calculated as part of the fluence evaluation; hence, the peak ID surface fluence for these components is 1.80e18 n/cm2 for 54 EFPY and 1.23e18 n/cm2 for 38 EFPY. Similarly, the fluence is adjusted for the N16 nozzle based upon the axial fluence distribution; hence the peak ID surface fluence used for this component is 6.75e17 n/cm2 for 54 EFPY and 4.61e17 n/cm2 for 38 EFPY. In addition, excessive conservatism was removed from the fluence applied to the axial ESW welds by considering an azimuthal factor based upon the limiting location of the axial welds. The resulting fluence applied to the axial welds is 1.52e18 n/cm2 for 54 EFPY and 1.04e18 n/cm2 for 38 EFPY.

The P-T curves for the heatup and cooldown operating conditions at a given EFPY apply for both the 1/4T and 3/4T locations. When combining pressure and thermal stresses, it is usually necessary to evaluate stresses at the 1/4T location (inside surface flaw) and the 3/4T location (outside surface flaw). This is because the thermal gradient tensile stress of interest is in the inner wall during cooldown and the outer wall during heatup. However, as a conservative simplification, the thermal gradient stress at the 1/4T location is assumed to be tensile for both heatup and cooldown. This results in the approach of applying the maximum tensile stress at the 1/4T location. This approach is conservative because irradiation effects cause the allowable toughness, KIr, at 1/4T to be less than that at 3/4T for a given metal temperature. This approach causes no operational difficulties, since the BWR is at steam saturation conditions during normal operation, well above the heatup/cooldown curve limits.

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For the core not critical curve (Curve B) and the core critical curve (Curve C), the P-T curves specify a coolant heatup and cooldown temperature rate of 100°F/hr for which the curves are applicable. However, the core not critical and the core critical curves were also developed to bound transients defined on the RPV thermal cycle diagram and the nozzle thermal cycle diagrams. For the hydrostatic pressure and leak test curve (Curve A), a coolant heatup and cooldown temperature rate of 15°F/hr must be maintained. The P-T limits and corresponding heatup/cooldown rates of either Curve A or B may be applied while achieving or recovering from test conditions. Curve A applies during pressure testing and when the limits of Curve B cannot be maintained.

As shown in Tables B-4 and B-5, the electroslag axial weld material has the most limiting ART (129°F for 38 EFPY and 145°F for 54 EFPY). The initial RTNDT for electroslag weld heat material is 23.1°F. The generic pressure test P-T curve is applied to the BFNP Unit 3 beltline curve by shifting the P vs. (T - RTNDT) values to reflect the ART value of 129°F for 38 EFPY and 145°F for 54 EFPY.

Using the fluence discussed above, the P-T curves are beltline limited for Curves A, B, and C, for 38 and 54 EFPY. For 38 EFPY, Curve A is beltline limited above 630 psig; Curve B and Curve C are beltline limited above 490 psig. For 54 EFPY, Curve A is beltline limited above 570 psig; Curve B and Curve C are beltline limited above 420 psig. Curve C is bounded by closure region requirements from 0 psig to 50 psig. For Curve C pressures between 50 psig and 313 psig, the upper vessel is bounding; this is true for both 38 and 54 EFPY.

The N16 water level instrumentation nozzle is a partial penetration design similar to that shown in Figure 1 in Appendix J of the LTR, fabricated with a ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

Reference to this status is contained in the BFNP UFSAR. Therefore, the evaluation is performed, consistent with the statement in Appendix J, ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °° ° ° ° )) Appendix J of the LTR provides detailed results of an analysis performed for the water level instrumentation nozzle that provides the

((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

a specific curve applicable for the water level instrumentation nozzle to ensure that this location is bounded in the PT curves. The nozzle curve ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) for BFNP Unit 3 Curves A, B, or C. Sample calculations are provided in Appendix D.

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NEDO-33857 Revision 0 Non-Proprietary Information-Class I (Public) 6.0 References 6.1 Final Safety Evaluation Regarding Removal of Methodology Limitations for NEDC-32983P-A, General Electric Methodology for Reactor Pressure Vessel Fast Neutron Flux Evaluation (TAC NO. MC3788), November 17, 2005.

6.2 Final Safety Evaluation for Boiling Water Reactors Owners Group Licensing Topical Report NEDC-33178P, General Electric Methodology for Development of Reactor Pressure Vessel Pressure-Temperature Curves (TAC NO. MD2693), April 27, 2009.

6.3 BWR Vessel and Internals Project Integrated Surveillance Program (ISP) Data Source Book and Plant Evaluations, BWRVIP-135, Revision 2, EPRI, Palo Alto, CA, October 2009 (EPRI Proprietary).

6.4 BWR Vessel and Internals Project, Updated BWR Integrated Surveillance Program (ISP)

Implementation Plan, BWRVIP-86, Revision 1, EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: September 2008. 1016575 (EPRI Proprietary).

6.5 Letter 2013-050, Bob Carter (EPRI) to Victor Schiavone (TVA), Evaluation of the Browns Ferry Unit 2 120° Surveillance Capsule Data, EPRI, Palo Alto, CA, April 10, 2013 (EPRI Proprietary).

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EFPY SHIFT (°F) 900 38 106 800 HEATUP/COOLDOWN RATE OF COOLANT

< 15°F/HR 700 630 psig 630 psig 600 ACCEPTABLE REGION OF OPERATION IS TO 500 THE RIGHT OF THE APPLICABLE CURVE 400 BOTTOM HEAD 68°F 313 psig 300 UPPER VESSEL 200 FLANGE AND BELTLINE REGION LIMITS 83°F BOTTOM HEAD 100 CURVE 0

0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 MINIMUM REACTOR VESSEL METAL TEMPERATURE (°F)

Figure 1. BFNP Unit 3 Composite Curve A Pressure Test P-T Curves Effective for up to 38 EFPY 12

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B C 1400 INITIAL RTNDT VALUES 1300 ARE 23°F FOR BELTLINE, 49°F FOR UPPER 1200 VESSEL, AND 58°F FOR BOTTOM HEAD 1100 BELTLINE CURVES PRESSURE LIMIT IN REACTOR VESSEL TOP HEAD (psig) 1000 ADJUSTED AS SHOWN:

EFPY SHIFT (°F) 38 106 900 HEATUP/COOLDOWN RATE OF COOLANT 800 < 100°F/HR FOR CURVES B&C 700 600 ACCEPTABLE REGION OF OPERATION IS TO THE RIGHT OF THE 500 490 psig 490 psig APPLICABLE CURVE 450 psig 400 313 psig 300 Bottom Head Curve B Composite Curve B 200 Composite Curve C BOTTOM HEAD 100 68°F BOLTUP 83°F 0

0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 MINIMUM REACTOR VESSEL METAL TEMPERATURE (°F)

Figure 2. BFNP Unit 3 Composite Curve B Core Not Critical including Bottom Head and Curve C Core Critical P-T Curves Effective for up to 38 EFPY 13

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EFPY SHIFT (°F) 900 54 122 800 HEATUP/COOLDOWN RATE OF COOLANT

< 15°F/HR 700 630 psig 600 ACCEPTABLE REGION 570 psig OF OPERATION IS TO 500 THE RIGHT OF THE APPLICABLE CURVE 400 BOTTOM HEAD 68°F 313 psig 300 UPPER VESSEL 200 FLANGE AND BELTLINE REGION LIMITS 83°F BOTTOM HEAD 100 CURVE 0

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Figure 3. BFNP Unit 3 Composite Curve A Pressure Test P-T Curves Effective for up to 54 EFPY 14

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B C 1400 INITIAL RTNDT VALUES 1300 ARE 23°F FOR BELTLINE, 49°F FOR UPPER 1200 VESSEL, AND 58°F FOR BOTTOM HEAD 1100 BELTLINE CURVES PRESSURE LIMIT IN REACTOR VESSEL TOP HEAD (psig) 1000 ADJUSTED AS SHOWN:

EFPY SHIFT (°F) 54 122 900 HEATUP/COOLDOWN RATE OF COOLANT 800 < 100°F/HR FOR CURVES B&C 700 600 ACCEPTABLE REGION OF OPERATION IS TO THE RIGHT OF THE 500 APPLICABLE CURVE 450 psig 420 psig 420 psig 400 313 psig 300 Bottom Head Curve B Composite Curve B 200 Composite Curve C BOTTOM HEAD 100 68°F BOLTUP 83°F 0

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Figure 4. BFNP Unit 3 Composite Curve B Core Not Critical including Bottom Head and Curve C Core Critical P-T Curves Effective for up to 54 EFPY 15

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(°F) CURVE A (°F) CURVE B

(°F) (°F) 0 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 10 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 20 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 30 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 40 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 50 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 60 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 89.0 70 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 96.2 80 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 102.2 90 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 107.3 100 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 111.8 110 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 115.9 120 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 119.7 130 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.2 123.2 140 68.0 83.1 68.0 86.4 126.4 150 68.0 83.1 68.0 89.2 129.2 160 68.0 83.1 68.0 91.9 131.9 170 68.0 83.1 68.0 94.5 134.5 180 68.0 83.1 68.0 96.9 136.9 190 68.0 83.1 68.0 99.2 139.2 200 68.0 83.1 68.0 101.3 141.3 210 68.0 83.1 68.0 103.3 143.3 220 68.0 83.1 68.0 105.3 145.3 230 68.0 83.1 68.0 107.1 147.1 240 68.0 83.1 68.0 108.9 148.9 250 68.0 83.1 68.0 110.6 150.6 260 68.0 83.1 68.0 112.2 152.2 270 68.0 83.1 68.0 113.8 153.8 280 68.0 83.1 68.0 115.3 155.3 290 68.0 83.1 68.0 116.8 156.8 300 68.0 83.1 68.0 118.2 158.2 310 68.0 83.1 68.0 119.5 159.5 313 68.0 83.1 68.0 119.9 159.9 16

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(°F) (°F) 313 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 320 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 330 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 340 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 350 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 360 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 370 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 380 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 390 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 400 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 410 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 420 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 430 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 440 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 450 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 183.1 460 68.0 113.1 70.0 143.1 183.1 470 68.0 113.1 72.6 143.1 183.1 480 68.0 113.1 75.1 143.1 183.1 490 68.0 113.1 77.4 143.1 183.1 500 68.0 113.1 79.6 143.2 183.2 510 68.0 113.1 81.8 144.8 184.8 520 68.0 113.1 83.8 146.5 186.5 530 68.0 113.1 85.8 148.0 188.0 540 68.0 113.1 87.7 149.6 189.6 550 68.0 113.1 89.5 151.1 191.1 560 68.0 113.1 91.3 152.5 192.5 570 68.0 113.1 93.0 153.9 193.9 580 68.0 113.1 94.6 155.3 195.3 590 68.0 113.1 96.2 156.6 196.6 600 68.0 113.1 97.8 157.9 197.9 610 68.0 113.1 99.3 159.1 199.1 620 68.0 113.1 100.7 160.4 200.4 630 68.0 113.1 102.1 161.6 201.6 640 68.5 114.0 103.5 162.7 202.7 650 70.2 116.3 104.8 163.9 203.9 17

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(°F) (°F) 660 71.9 118.4 106.1 165.0 205.0 670 73.6 120.5 107.4 166.1 206.1 680 75.2 122.5 108.7 167.2 207.2 690 76.7 124.4 109.9 168.2 208.2 700 78.2 126.2 111.0 169.2 209.2 710 79.7 128.0 112.2 170.2 210.2 720 81.1 129.7 113.3 171.2 211.2 730 82.5 131.3 114.4 172.2 212.2 740 83.8 132.9 115.5 173.1 213.1 750 85.1 134.5 116.6 174.1 214.1 760 86.4 136.0 117.6 175.0 215.0 770 87.6 137.5 118.6 175.9 215.9 780 88.8 138.9 119.6 176.8 216.8 790 90.0 140.3 120.6 177.6 217.6 800 91.2 141.6 121.5 178.5 218.5 810 92.3 142.9 122.5 179.3 219.3 820 93.4 144.2 123.4 180.2 220.2 830 94.5 145.4 124.3 181.0 221.0 840 95.5 146.6 125.2 181.8 221.8 850 96.6 147.8 126.0 182.5 222.5 860 97.6 149.0 126.9 183.3 223.3 870 98.6 150.1 127.7 184.1 224.1 880 99.5 151.2 128.6 184.8 224.8 890 100.5 152.3 129.4 185.6 225.6 900 101.4 153.4 130.2 186.3 226.3 910 102.4 154.4 131.0 187.0 227.0 920 103.3 155.4 131.7 187.7 227.7 930 104.1 156.4 132.5 188.4 228.4 940 105.0 157.4 133.3 189.1 229.1 950 105.9 158.3 134.0 189.8 229.8 960 106.7 159.3 134.7 190.5 230.5 970 107.6 160.2 135.5 191.1 231.1 980 108.4 161.1 136.2 191.8 231.8 990 109.2 162.0 136.9 192.4 232.4 1000 110.0 162.9 137.6 193.0 233.0 18

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(°F) CURVE A (°F) CURVE B

(°F) (°F) 1010 110.7 163.7 138.2 193.7 233.7 1015 111.1 164.1 138.6 194.0 234.0 1020 111.5 164.6 138.9 194.3 234.3 1030 112.3 165.4 139.6 194.9 234.9 1035 112.6 165.8 139.9 195.2 235.2 1040 113.0 166.2 140.2 195.5 235.5 1050 113.7 167.0 140.9 196.1 236.1 1055 114.1 167.4 141.2 196.4 236.4 1060 114.4 167.8 141.5 196.7 236.7 1070 115.2 168.6 142.1 197.3 237.3 1080 115.9 169.4 142.8 197.9 237.9 1090 116.6 170.1 143.4 198.4 238.4 1100 117.2 170.9 144.0 199.0 239.0 1105 117.6 171.2 144.3 199.3 239.3 1110 117.9 171.6 144.6 199.6 239.6 1120 118.6 172.3 145.2 200.1 240.1 1130 119.2 173.0 145.8 200.6 240.6 1140 119.9 173.7 146.3 201.2 241.2 1150 120.5 174.4 146.9 201.7 241.7 1160 121.1 175.1 147.5 202.2 242.2 1170 121.8 175.8 148.0 202.8 242.8 1180 122.4 176.4 148.6 203.3 243.3 1190 123.0 177.1 149.1 203.8 243.8 1200 123.6 177.7 149.7 204.3 244.3 1210 124.2 178.4 150.2 204.8 244.8 1220 124.8 179.0 150.8 205.3 245.3 1230 125.3 179.6 151.3 205.8 245.8 1240 125.9 180.2 151.8 206.3 246.3 1250 126.5 180.9 152.3 206.8 246.8 1260 127.0 181.5 152.8 207.2 247.2 1270 127.6 182.0 153.3 207.7 247.7 1280 128.1 182.6 153.8 208.2 248.2 1290 128.7 183.2 154.3 208.6 248.6 1300 129.2 183.8 154.8 209.1 249.1 1310 129.7 184.4 155.3 209.6 249.6 19

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(°F) (°F) 1320 130.3 184.9 155.8 210.0 250.0 1330 130.8 185.5 156.2 210.5 250.5 1340 131.3 186.0 156.7 210.9 250.9 1350 131.8 186.6 157.2 211.3 251.3 1360 132.3 187.1 157.6 211.8 251.8 1370 132.8 187.6 158.1 212.2 252.2 1380 133.3 188.1 158.5 212.6 252.6 1390 133.8 188.7 159.0 213.1 253.1 1400 134.3 189.2 159.4 213.5 253.5 20

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Table 2 - BFNP Unit 3 Tabulation of Curves - 54 EFPY UPPER RPV UPPER RPV BOTTOM & BOTTOM &

LIMITING HEAD BELTLINE HEAD BELTLINE PRESSURE 54 EFPY AT AT (PSIG) CURVE C CURVE A 54 EFPY CURVE B 54 EFPY

(°F)

(°F) CURVE A (°F) CURVE B

(°F) (°F) 0 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 10 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 20 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 30 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 40 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 50 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 83.1 60 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 89.0 70 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 96.2 80 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 102.2 90 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 107.3 100 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 111.8 110 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 115.9 120 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.1 119.7 130 68.0 83.1 68.0 83.2 123.2 140 68.0 83.1 68.0 86.4 126.4 150 68.0 83.1 68.0 89.2 129.2 160 68.0 83.1 68.0 91.9 131.9 170 68.0 83.1 68.0 94.5 134.5 180 68.0 83.1 68.0 96.9 136.9 190 68.0 83.1 68.0 99.2 139.2 200 68.0 83.1 68.0 101.3 141.3 210 68.0 83.1 68.0 103.3 143.3 220 68.0 83.1 68.0 105.3 145.3 230 68.0 83.1 68.0 107.1 147.1 240 68.0 83.1 68.0 108.9 148.9 250 68.0 83.1 68.0 110.6 150.6 260 68.0 83.1 68.0 112.2 152.2 270 68.0 83.1 68.0 113.8 153.8 280 68.0 83.1 68.0 115.3 155.3 290 68.0 83.1 68.0 116.8 156.8 300 68.0 83.1 68.0 118.2 158.2 310 68.0 83.1 68.0 119.5 159.5 313 68.0 83.1 68.0 119.9 159.9 21

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(°F)

(°F) CURVE A (°F) CURVE B

(°F) (°F) 313 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 320 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 330 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 340 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 350 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 360 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 370 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 380 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 390 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 400 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 410 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 420 68.0 113.1 68.0 143.1 184.6 430 68.0 113.1 68.0 145.4 185.4 440 68.0 113.1 68.0 147.6 187.6 450 68.0 113.1 68.0 149.8 189.8 460 68.0 113.1 70.0 151.8 191.8 470 68.0 113.1 72.6 153.7 193.7 480 68.0 113.1 75.1 155.6 195.6 490 68.0 113.1 77.4 157.4 197.4 500 68.0 113.1 79.6 159.2 199.2 510 68.0 113.1 81.8 160.8 200.8 520 68.0 113.1 83.8 162.5 202.5 530 68.0 113.1 85.8 164.0 204.0 540 68.0 113.1 87.7 165.6 205.6 550 68.0 113.1 89.5 167.1 207.1 560 68.0 113.1 91.3 168.5 208.5 570 68.0 113.1 93.0 169.9 209.9 580 68.0 113.9 94.6 171.3 211.3 590 68.0 117.0 96.2 172.6 212.6 600 68.0 119.9 97.8 173.9 213.9 610 68.0 122.6 99.3 175.1 215.1 620 68.0 125.2 100.7 176.4 216.4 630 68.0 127.7 102.1 177.6 217.6 640 68.5 130.0 103.5 178.7 218.7 650 70.2 132.3 104.8 179.9 219.9 22

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(°F)

(°F) CURVE A (°F) CURVE B

(°F) (°F) 660 71.9 134.4 106.1 181.0 221.0 670 73.6 136.5 107.4 182.1 222.1 680 75.2 138.5 108.7 183.2 223.2 690 76.7 140.4 109.9 184.2 224.2 700 78.2 142.2 111.0 185.2 225.2 710 79.7 144.0 112.2 186.2 226.2 720 81.1 145.7 113.3 187.2 227.2 730 82.5 147.3 114.4 188.2 228.2 740 83.8 148.9 115.5 189.1 229.1 750 85.1 150.5 116.6 190.1 230.1 760 86.4 152.0 117.6 191.0 231.0 770 87.6 153.5 118.6 191.9 231.9 780 88.8 154.9 119.6 192.8 232.8 790 90.0 156.3 120.6 193.6 233.6 800 91.2 157.6 121.5 194.5 234.5 810 92.3 158.9 122.5 195.3 235.3 820 93.4 160.2 123.4 196.2 236.2 830 94.5 161.4 124.3 197.0 237.0 840 95.5 162.6 125.2 197.8 237.8 850 96.6 163.8 126.0 198.5 238.5 860 97.6 165.0 126.9 199.3 239.3 870 98.6 166.1 127.7 200.1 240.1 880 99.5 167.2 128.6 200.8 240.8 890 100.5 168.3 129.4 201.6 241.6 900 101.4 169.4 130.2 202.3 242.3 910 102.4 170.4 131.0 203.0 243.0 920 103.3 171.4 131.7 203.7 243.7 930 104.1 172.4 132.5 204.4 244.4 940 105.0 173.4 133.3 205.1 245.1 950 105.9 174.3 134.0 205.8 245.8 960 106.7 175.3 134.7 206.5 246.5 970 107.6 176.2 135.5 207.1 247.1 980 108.4 177.1 136.2 207.8 247.8 990 109.2 178.0 136.9 208.4 248.4 1000 110.0 178.9 137.6 209.0 249.0 23

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LIMITING HEAD BELTLINE HEAD BELTLINE PRESSURE 54 EFPY AT AT (PSIG) CURVE C CURVE A 54 EFPY CURVE B 54 EFPY

(°F)

(°F) CURVE A (°F) CURVE B

(°F) (°F) 1010 110.7 179.7 138.2 209.7 249.7 1015 111.1 180.1 138.6 210.0 250.0 1020 111.5 180.6 138.9 210.3 250.3 1030 112.3 181.4 139.6 210.9 250.9 1035 112.6 181.8 139.9 211.2 251.2 1040 113.0 182.2 140.2 211.5 251.5 1050 113.7 183.0 140.9 212.1 252.1 1055 114.1 183.4 141.2 212.4 252.4 1060 114.4 183.8 141.5 212.7 252.7 1070 115.2 184.6 142.1 213.3 253.3 1080 115.9 185.4 142.8 213.9 253.9 1090 116.6 186.1 143.4 214.4 254.4 1100 117.2 186.9 144.0 215.0 255.0 1105 117.6 187.2 144.3 215.3 255.3 1110 117.9 187.6 144.6 215.6 255.6 1120 118.6 188.3 145.2 216.1 256.1 1130 119.2 189.0 145.8 216.6 256.6 1140 119.9 189.7 146.3 217.2 257.2 1150 120.5 190.4 146.9 217.7 257.7 1160 121.1 191.1 147.5 218.2 258.2 1170 121.8 191.8 148.0 218.8 258.8 1180 122.4 192.4 148.6 219.3 259.3 1190 123.0 193.1 149.1 219.8 259.8 1200 123.6 193.7 149.7 220.3 260.3 1210 124.2 194.4 150.2 220.8 260.8 1220 124.8 195.0 150.8 221.3 261.3 1230 125.3 195.6 151.3 221.8 261.8 1240 125.9 196.2 151.8 222.3 262.3 1250 126.5 196.9 152.3 222.8 262.8 1260 127.0 197.5 152.8 223.2 263.2 1270 127.6 198.0 153.3 223.7 263.7 1280 128.1 198.6 153.8 224.2 264.2 1290 128.7 199.2 154.3 224.6 264.6 1300 129.2 199.8 154.8 225.1 265.1 1310 129.7 200.4 155.3 225.6 265.6 24

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(°F) CURVE A (°F) CURVE B

(°F) (°F) 1320 130.3 200.9 155.8 226.0 266.0 1330 130.8 201.5 156.2 226.5 266.5 1340 131.3 202.0 156.7 226.9 266.9 1350 131.8 202.6 157.2 227.3 267.3 1360 132.3 203.1 157.6 227.8 267.8 1370 132.8 203.6 158.1 228.2 268.2 1380 133.3 204.1 158.5 228.6 268.6 1390 133.8 204.7 159.0 229.1 269.1 1400 134.3 205.2 159.4 229.5 269.5 25

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Appendix A. Reactor Vessel Material Surveillance Program None of the BFNP Unit 3 surveillance capsules have been tested from the reactor vessel. Two (2) capsules have been in the reactor vessel since plant startup. One (1) capsule was removed but was returned to the reactor vessel after one (1) fuel cycle without being tested.

As described in the BFNP Unit 3 Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) Section 4.2.6, Inspection and Testing, the BWRVIP ISP will determine the removal schedule for the remaining BFNP Unit 3 surveillance capsules. The BFNP Unit 3 material surveillance program is administered in accordance with the BWRVIP ISP. The ISP combines the United States BWR surveillance programs into a single integrated program. This program uses similar heats of materials in the surveillance programs of BWRs to represent the limiting materials in other vessels. It also adds data from the BWR Supplemental Surveillance Program (SSP). Per the BWRVIP ISP, BFNP Unit 3 is not a host plant; all surveillance capsules are classified as Deferred.

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Note: The water level instrumentation nozzle centerline is at 366 elevation, at the top of active fuel (TAF).

Figure B-1: BFNP Unit 3 Reactor Pressure Vessel 28

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Table B-1: BFNP Unit 3 Initial RTNDT Values for RPV Plate and Flange Materials Drop Test Charpy Energy (T 50T-60) Weight RT NDT Component Heat Temp (ft-lb) (°F) NDT (°F)

(°F)

(°F)

PLATES & FORGINGS:

Top Head & Flange Shell Flange (MK48) 48-145-1 ARB 103 10 52 63 90 -20 10 10 Top Head Flange (MK209) 209-145-1 AXG 90 10 70 120 110 -20 10 10 Top Head Dollar (MK201) 201-145-1 C2588-2B 40 76 68 76 10 40 40 Top Head Side Plates (MK202) 202-145-2 C3131-3 10 80 55 49 -18 10 10 202-122-4 C1498-3 10 68 55 63 -20 10 10 202-122-3 C1498-3 10 141 94 102 -20 10 10 202-146-2 C3262-4 10 100 74 83 -20 10 10 202-146-1 C3262-4 10 102 110 110 -20 10 10 202-127-4 C2426-1 10 70 54 54 -20 10 10 Shell Courses Upper Shell Plates (MK60) 6-145-8 C3132-2 10 67 79 61 -20 -20 -20 6-145-10 C3408-2 10 65 61 63 -20 -10 -10 6-145-13 C5582-2 10 50 70 42 -4 0 0 Transition Shell Plates (MK16) 15-145-1 C2775-1 10 64 53 54 -20 10 10 15-145-2 C2793-2 10 74 49 43 -6 10 10 15-145-3 B7392-1 10 80 49 97 -18 10 10 Upper Intermediate Shell Plates (MK59) 6-145-3 C3170-1 10 59 67 66 -20 10 10 6-145-5 C3383-2 10 49 75 88 -18 10 10 6-145-11 C3170-2 10 91 74 64 -20 10 10 Lower-Intermediate Shell Plates (MK58) 6-145-1 C3201-2 10 70 59 72 -20 -30 -20 6-145-2 C3188-2 10 83 70 92 -20 -30 -20 6-145-6 B7267-1 10 58 69 71 -20 -20 -20 Lower Shell Plates (MK57) 6-145-4 C3222-2 10 35 46 59 10 -20 10 6-145-7 C3213-1 10 60 69 77 -20 -30 -20 6-145-12 C3217-2 10 54 60 42 -4 -50 -4 Bottom Head Bottom Head Dollar (MK1) 1-145-1 C3067-2 40 31 30 35 50 40 50 Bottom Head Side Plates (MK2) 2-145-2 C2521-2 40 110 135 122 10 40 40 2-145-3 C3069-1 40 45 35 30 50 40 50 2-146-3 B7255-2 40 86 80 81 10 40 40 2-146-5 B7291-2 40 58 73 78 10 40 40 2-139-10 C2702-1 40 63 75 61 10 40 40 2-139-12 A1888-2 40 61 52 53 10 40 40 4-145-1 C3067-3 40 37 44 44 36 40 40 4-145-2 C3067-3 40 38 40 44 34 40 40 4-145-3 C3067-1 40 26 36 32 58 40 58 4-145-4 C3067-1 40 36 40 35 40 40 40 Note: Minimum Charpy values are provided for all materials.

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Table B-2: BFNP Unit 3 Initial RTNDT Values for RPV Nozzle and Weld Materials Drop Test Heat or Charpy Energy (T 50T-60) Weight RT NDT Component Temp Heat / Flux / Lot (ft-lb) (°F) NDT (°F)

(°F)

(°F)

Nozzles:

N1 Recirc Outlet Nozzle (MK8) 8-145-1 AV2012 40 30 36 47 50 40 50 8-145-2 AV2008 40 32 36 32 46 40 46 N2 Recirc Inlet Nozzle (MK7) 7-145-1 AV1941 7K-6226B 40 37 70 79 36 40 40 7-145-2 AV1941 7K-6225B 40 99 94 90 10 40 40 7-145-3 AV1941 7K-6226A 40 96 86 96 10 40 40 7-145-4 AV19317K-6222A 40 82 82 73 10 40 40 7-145-5 AV1931 7K-6222B 40 60 78 70 10 40 40 7-145-6 AV1931 7K-6223B 40 66 84 72 10 40 40 7-145-7 AV1931 7K-6223A 40 70 64 80 10 40 40 7-145-8 AV1931 7K-6224B 40 32 48 46 46 40 46 7-145-9 AV1941 7K-6225A 40 109 95 82 10 40 40 7-145-10 AV1931 7K-6224A 40 70 105 85 10 40 40 N3 Steam Outlet Nozzle (MK14) 14-145-1 AV1985 8A-6060 40 122 116 120 10 40 40 14-145-2 AV1986 8A-6061 40 46 40 39 32 40 40 14-145-3 AV2037 8A-6187 40 63 86 83 10 40 40 14-145-4 AV2041 8A-6188 40 46 34 41 42 40 42 N4 Feedwater Nozzle (MK10) 10-145-1 AV1909 87K-6127A 40 62 38 84 34 40 40 10-145-2 AV1909 7K-6127B 40 62 38 84 34 40 40 10-145-3 AV1945 7K-6245A 40 64 38 76 34 40 40 10-145-4 AV1951 8A-6189B 40 63 61 69 10 40 40 10-145-5 AV1945 7K-6245B 40 64 38 76 34 40 40 10-145-6 AV1951 8A-6189A 40 63 61 69 10 40 40 N5 Core Spray Nozzle (MK11) 11-145-1 AV1951 7K-6248B 40 104 97 104 10 40 40 11-145-2 AV1951 7K-6248A 40 106 114 109 10 40 40 N6 Top Head Instrumentation Nozzle (MK206) 206-127-3 & -4 ZT3043-4 40 170 158 142 10 40* 40 N7 Top Head Vent Nozzle (MK204) 204-145-1 ZT3043-3 40 113 122 146 10 40 40 N8 Jet Pump Instrumentation (MK19) 19-122-1 & -2 214484 40 26 34 35 58 40 58 N9 CRD HYD System Return Nozzle (MK13) 13-139-2 EV9143 7N-6020B 40 94 92 96 10 -10 10 N10 Core DP & Liquid Control Nozzle (MK17) 17-146-1 ZT3043-1 40 155 154 156 10 40 40 N11, N12, N16 Instrumentation Nozzle (MK12) Inconel 12-145-3 through 6 8601 12-139-3 & -7 071708 N13, N14 High & Low Pressure Seal Leak Detector (MK139)

B139-001 45E639 4/5 1 10 40 31 32 18 40* 40 N15 Drain Nozzle (MK22) 22-145-1 7579 40 39 34 55 42 40* 42 WELDS:

Cylindrical Shell Axial Welds Electroslag Welds ESW 23.1**

Girth Welds Shell 1 to Shell 2 (MK57 to MK58) D55733 -40**

Notes: Minimum Charpy values are provided for all materials.

• No NDT value is available on the CMTR; obtained from the purchase specification.

• • Weld initial RTNDT values were obtained from previously-approved submittals.

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Table B-3: BFNP Unit 3 Initial RTNDT Values for RPV Appurtenance and Bolting Materials Drop Test Charpy Energy (T 50T-60) Weight RT NDT Component Heat Temp (ft-lb) (°F) NDT (°F)

(°F)

(°F)

Miscellaneous Appurtenances:

Support Skirt (MK24) 24-145-1 through -4 A4846-1 40 122 109 127 10 30 30 Shroud Support (MK51, MK52, MK53) Inconel 51-145-1 through 4 8601-1A 52-145-1 & -2 8601-1A 53-145-1 through 8 8601-1 Steam Dryer Support Bracket (MK131) Stainless Steel 131 139506 Core Spray Bracket (MK132) Stainless Steel 132 3342230 Dryer Hold Down Bracket (MK133) 133 BT3078 40 119 119 112 10 40 40 133 BT2615 40 133 122 124 10 40 40 Guide Rod Bracket (MK134) Stainless Steel 134 139506 Feedwater Sparger Bracket (MK135) Stainless Steel 135 139506 Stabilizer Bracket (MK196) 196 ZT4777 40 93 70 109 10 40 40 Surveillance Bracket (MK199 & MK200) Stainless Steel 199, 200 342633 Top Head Lifting Lugs (MK210) 210 A2918-3S 10 57 50 52 -20 10 10 CRD Stub Tubes (MK101 - MK128) Alloy 600 101-145* N/X0384-1 & -2 128-145* NX0433-1 & -2 Refueling Containment Skirt (MK71) 71-145-1 through 4 B9593-5 10 127 108 115 -20 10 10 Test Lateral LST Component Heat Temp Charpy Energy (ft-lb) Expansion

(°F)

(°F) (mils)

STUDS:

Closure (MK61) 3P2838 10 38 36 36 n/a 70 NUTS:

Closure (MK62) 23514 10 49 53 63 29 10 WASHERS:

Closure (MK64 & MK65) 34328 10 32 36 46 20 70 Notes: Minimum Charpy values are provided for all materials.

• No NDT value is available on the CMTR; obtained from the purchase specification.

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Table B-4: BFNP Unit 3 Adjusted Reference Temperatures for up to 38 EFPY Lower-Intermediate Plates Thickness in inches = 6.125 38 EFPY Peak I.D. fluence = 1.52E+18 n/cm2 38 EFPY Peak 1/4 T fluence = 1.05E+18 n/cm2 Lower Plates & Lower to Lower-Intermediate Girth Weld Thickness in inches = 6.125 38 EFPY Peak I.D. fluence = 1.23E+18 n/cm2 38 EFPY Peak 1/4 T fluence = 8.52E+17 n/cm2 Axial Welds Thickness in inches = 6.125 38 EFPY Peak I.D. fluence = 1.04E+18 n/cm2 38 EFPY Peak 1/4 T fluence = 7.20E+17 n/cm2 WLI Nozzle Thickness in inches = 6.125 38 EFPY Peak I.D. fluence = 4.61E+17 n/cm2 38 EFPY Peak 1/4 T fluence = 3.19E+17 n/cm2 1/4T 1/4T 1/4T Initial 1/4T Heat or 38 EFPY Margin 38 EFPY 38 EFPY Component %Cu %Ni CF RTNDT Fluence I ¨ Heat/Lot ¨RTNDT °F Shift ART

°F n/cm2

°F °F °F PLATES:

Lower Shell 6-145-4 C3222-2 0.15 0.52 106 10 8.52E+17 41 0 17 34 75 85 6-145-7 C3213-1 0.13 0.58 90 -20 8.52E+17 35 0 17 34 69 49 6-145-12 C3217-2 0.14 0.66 101.5 -4 8.52E+17 39 0 17 34 73 69 Lower-Intermediate Shell 6-145-1 C3201-2 0.13 0.60 91 -20 1.05E+18 39 0 17 34 73 53 6-145-2 C3188-2 0.10 0.48 65 -20 1.05E+18 28 0 14 28 56 36 6-145-6 B7267-1 0.13 0.51 88 -20 1.05E+18 38 0 17 34 72 52 WELDS:

Axial Welds ESW - 0.24 0.37 141 23.1 7.20E+17 50 13 25 56 106 129 Lower to Lower-Intermediate Girth Weld D55733 0.09 0.66 117 -40 8.52E+17 45 0 23 45 90 50 32

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°F n/cm2

°F °F °F BEST ESTIMATE CHEMISTRIES:

None - - - - - - - - - - - -

NOZZLES:

N16 WLI Forging ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °°°° °°° °° °°° 3.19E+17 ((° ° ° °° °° °° ° ° ° ° ° ))

Weld °°°°°°° ° ° ° ))

INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM:

Plate(2,3) (( 1.03E+18 ((

Weld(3,4) )) 7.20E+17 ))

Notes:

(1) ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

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Table B-5: BFNP Unit 3 Adjusted Reference Temperatures for up to 54 EFPY Lower-Intermediate Plates Thickness in inches = 6.125 54 EFPY Peak I.D. fluence = 2.23E+18 n/cm2 54 EFPY Peak 1/4 T fluence = 1.54E+18 n/cm2 Lower Plates & Lower to Lower-Intermediate Girth Weld Thickness in inches = 6.125 54 EFPY Peak I.D. fluence = 1.80E+18 n/cm2 54 EFPY Peak 1/4 T fluence = 1.25E+18 n/cm2 Axial Welds Thickness in inches = 6.125 54 EFPY Peak I.D. fluence = 1.52E+18 n/cm2 54 EFPY Peak 1/4 T fluence = 1.05E+18 n/cm2 WLI Nozzle Thickness in inches = 6.125 54 EFPY Peak I.D. fluence = 6.75E+17 n/cm2 54 EFPY Peak 1/4 T fluence = 4.67E+17 n/cm2 1/4T 1/4T 1/4T Initial 1/4T Heat or 54 EFPY Margin 54 EFPY 54 EFPY Component %Cu %Ni CF RTNDT Fluence I ¨ Heat/Lot ¨RTNDT °F Shift ART

°F n/cm2

°F °F °F PLATES:

Lower Shell 6-145-4 C3222-2 0.15 0.52 106 10 1.25E+18 49 0 17 34 83 93 6-145-7 C3213-1 0.13 0.58 90 -20 1.25E+18 42 0 17 34 76 56 6-145-12 C3217-2 0.14 0.66 101.5 -4 1.25E+18 47 0 17 34 81 77 Lower-Intermediate Shell 6-145-1 C3201-2 0.13 0.60 91 -20 1.54E+18 46 0 17 34 80 60 6-145-2 C3188-2 0.10 0.48 65 -20 1.54E+18 33 0 17 33 66 46 6-145-6 B7267-1 0.13 0.51 88 -20 1.54E+18 45 0 17 34 79 59 WELDS:

Axial Welds ESW - 0.24 0.37 141 23.1 1.05E+18 60 13 28 62 122 145 Lower to Lower-Intermediate Girth Weld D55733 0.09 0.66 117 -40 1.25E+18 54 0 27 54 108 68 34

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°F n/cm2

°F °F °F BEST ESTIMATE CHEMISTRIES:

None - - - - - - - - - - - -

NOZZLES:

N16 WLI Forging ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °°°° °°° °° °°° 4.67E+17 ((° ° ° °° °° °° ° ° ° ° ° ))

Weld °°°°°°° ° ° ° ))

INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM:

Plate(2,3) (( 1.54E+18 ((

Weld(3,4) )) 1.05E+18 ))

Notes:

(1) ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

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Table B-6: BFNP Unit 3 RPV Beltline P-T Curve Input Values for 54 EFPY A = 23.1 + 122 = 145°F Adjusted RTNDT = Initial RTNDT + Shift (Based on ART values in Table B-5)

Vessel Height H = 875.13 inches BAF Height B = 216.3 inches Vessel Radius (to base metal) R = 125.7 inches Minimum Vessel Thickness (without clad) t = 6.125 inches Note: The ART for 38 EFPY is 129°F as shown in Table B-4.

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Table B-7: BFNP Unit 3 Definition of RPV Beltline Region[1]

Elevation Component (inches from RPV 0)

Shell # 2 - TAF 366.3 Shell # 1 - BAF 216.3 Shell # 2 - Top of Extended Beltline Region (54 EFPY) 382.7 Shell # 1 - Bottom of Extended Beltline Region (54 EFPY) 204.0 Circumferential Weld Between Shell #2 and Shell #3 391.5 Centerline of Recirculation Outlet Nozzle in Shell # 1 161.5 Top of Recirculation Outlet Nozzle N1 in Shell # 1* 188.0 Centerline of Recirculation Inlet Nozzle N2 in Shell # 1 181.0 Top of Recirculation Inlet Nozzle N2 in Shell # 1* 193.3 Centerline of 2 Water Level Instrumentation Nozzle in Shell # 2 366.0 Bottom of Water Level Instrumentation Nozzle in Shell #2* 364.6 Notes:

• The elevation identified as the Top or Bottom of the nozzle represents the nozzle cut-out. In all cases, the elevation considered represents the location where the fluence is greatest.

[1] The beltline region is defined as any location where the peak neutron fluence is expected to exceed or equal 1.0e17 n/cm2.

Based on the above, it is concluded that none of the BFNP Unit 3 reactor vessel plates, nozzles, or welds, other than those included in the ART Table, are in the beltline region.

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Table C-1 provides a checklist that defines pertinent points of interest regarding the methods and information used in developing the BFNP Unit 3 Pressure-Temperature Limits Report. This table demonstrates that all important parameters have been addressed in accordance with the P-T curve LTR (Reference 6.2), and includes comments, resolutions, and clarifications as necessary.

Table C-1: BFNP Unit 3 Checklist Parameter Completed Comments/Resolutions/Clarifications Initial RTNDT Initial RTNDT has been determined for all The N16 water level instrumentation vessel materials including plates, flanges, nozzle is considered within the beltline forgings, studs, nuts, bolts, welds. region. This forging was ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Include explanation (including °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° methods/sources) of any exceptions, ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) are considered.

resolution of discrepant data (e.g.,

deviation from originally reported values). All other information remains unchanged from previous submittals.

Appendix B contains tables of all Initial RTNDT values.

Has any non-plant-specific initial RTNDT Plate heat (( )) information information (e.g., ISP, comparison to other was obtained from the ISP database.

plant) been used? This material is ((

)) as the target vessel plate material. In accordance with the ISP guidance; this data was ((

))

Weld heat (( )) information was obtained from the ISP database.

This material is ((

))

and, in accordance with the ISP guidance, this data was ((

))

If deviation from the P-T curve LTR No deviations from the P-T curve LTR process occurred, sufficient supporting process were applied.

information has been included (e.g.,

Charpy V-Notch data used to determine an Initial RTNDT).

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Parameter Completed Comments/Resolutions/Clarifications All previously published Initial RTNDT RVID was reviewed for the beltline values from sources such as the GL88-01, materials; all initial RTNDT values agree; Reactor Vessel Integrity Database (RVID), no further review was performed FSAR, etc., have been reviewed.

Adjusted Reference Temperature (ART)

Sigma I (I, standard deviation for Initial Sigma I is equal to 0°F for all materials RTNDT) is 0°F unless the RTNDT was except the weld heats. The Electroslag obtained from a source other than CMTRs. weld material uses I of 13°F, consistent If I is not equal to 0°F, reference/basis has with previous NRC submittals.

been provided.

Sigma (, standard deviation for RTNDT) is determined per RG 1.99, Revision 2 Chemistry has been determined for all The N16 water level instrumentation vessel beltline materials including plates, nozzle is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° forgings (if applicable), and welds. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Include explanation (including ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) is considered.

methods/sources) of any exceptions, resolution of discrepant data (e.g., ISP data is obtained from BWRVIP-135, deviation from originally reported values). Revision 2 and EPRI input (Reference 6.5).

No deviations from previously reported values.

Non-plant-specific chemistry information Plate heat (( )) has been (e.g., ISP, comparison to other plant) used evaluated using best estimate chemistry has been adequately defined and described. from the ISP.

For any deviation from the P-T curve LTR No deviations from the P-T curve LTR process, sufficient information has been process.

included.

All previously published chemistry values RVID was reviewed; all chemistry from sources such as the GL88-01, RVID, values agree; no further review was FSAR, etc., have been reviewed. performed The fluence used for determination of ART One (1) fluence methodology was used and any extended beltline region was for the entire plant license.

obtained using an NRC-approved methodology.

The fluence calculation provides an axial distribution to allow determination of the vessel elevations that experience fluence of 1.0e17 n/cm2 both above and below active fuel.

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Parameter Completed Comments/Resolutions/Clarifications The fluence calculation provides an axial distribution to allow determination of the fluence for intermediate locations such as the beltline girth weld (if applicable) or for any nozzles within the beltline region.

All materials within the elevation range where the vessel experiences a fluence 1.0e17 n/cm2 have been included in the ART calculation. All initial RTNDT and chemistry information is available or explained.

Discontinuities The discontinuity comparison has been There are no deviations.

performed as described in Section 4.3.2.1 of the P-T curve LTR. Any deviations have been explained.

Discontinuities requiring additional All discontinuities are bounded by either components (such as nozzles) to be the Upper Vessel, Bottom Head, or considered part of the beltline have been Beltline curve; those bounded by the adequately described. It is clear which Upper Vessel and/or Bottom Head are in curve is used to bound each discontinuity. accordance with Tables 4-4a and 4-5a of the LTR.

Appendix G of the P-T curve LTR The thickness discontinuity evaluation describes the process for considering a demonstrates that no additional thickness discontinuity, both beltline and adjustment is required; the curves bound non-beltline. If there is a discontinuity in the discontinuity stresses.

the vessel that requires such an evaluation, the evaluation was performed. The affected curve was adjusted to bound the discontinuity, if required.

Appendix H of the P-T curve LTR defines the basis for the CRD Penetration curve discontinuity and the appropriate transient application. The plant-specific evaluation bounds the requirements of Appendix H.

Appendix J of the P-T curve LTR defines the basis for the Water Level Instrumentation Nozzle curve discontinuity and the appropriate transient application.

The plant-specific evaluation bounds the requirements of Appendix J.

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Beltline Water Level Instrumentation Nozzle Pressure Test (Curve A) for 54 EFPY KI for the discontinuity is determined considering the KI obtained from Table 7 of Appendix J (for hydrotest). For 1070 psig, this KI is ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) as follows:

KI = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

T-RTNDT is calculated in the following manner:

T-RTNDT = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

The ART is added to T-RTNDT to obtain the required T:

T = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

This temperature is not obvious from the PT curve as it is bounded by the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

Core Not Critical (Curve B) for 54 EFPY KI for the discontinuity is determined considering the KI obtained from Table 5 of Appendix J.

((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

The transient used for the WLI nozzle, defined in Appendix J, is used in determination of KI.

The total KI is therefore:

KI = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

T-RTNDT is calculated in the following manner:

T-RTNDT = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

The ART is added to T-RTNDT to obtain the required T:

T = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

This temperature is not obvious from the PT curve as it is bounded by the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

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Correction Factor The total stress for the WLI exceeds the yield stress; therefore, the correction factor, R, is calculated to consider the nonlinear effects in the plastic region according the following equation based on the assumptions and recommendation of Welding Research Council (WRC)

Bulletin 175 as shown in Equation 4-7 of Reference 6.2.

R = [ys - pm + ((total - ys)/30)]/( total - pm)

Applied to the WLI:

R = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

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Beltline Calculations Excluding Water Level Instrumentation Nozzle Pressure Test (Curve A) at 1070 psig for 54 EFPY The limiting beltline material is the bounding component for Curve A; therefore, a sample calculation for this material, not including the WLI nozzle is provided for 1070 psig.

The limiting ART applied to the beltline PT curves is 145°F for the axial weld.

Pressure is calculated to include hydrostatic pressure for a full vessel:

P = 1070 psig + (H - B)*0.0361 psi/inch (H=vessel height; B=elevation of BAF)

= 1070 + (875.13 - 216.3)

• 0.0361

= 1094 psig Pressure Stress:

= PR/t (P=pressure; R=vessel radius; t=vessel thickness)

= 1.094

• 125.7 / 6.125

= 22.45 ksi Mm = 0.926¥t

= 0.926¥6.125

= 2.29 The stress intensity factor, KIt, is calculated as described in Section 4.3.2.2.4 of the LTR, except that G is 15°F/hr instead of 100°F/hr.

Mt = 0.2914, from ASME Appendix G, Figure G-2214-1 T = GC2 / 2 G = coolant heatup/cooldown rate of 15°F/hr C = minimum vessel thickness including clad = 6.125+0.1875=6.313=0.526 ft

= thermal diffusivity at 550°F = 0.354 ft2/hr

= (15*(0.526)2) / (2*0.354)

= 5.86°F KIt = Mt

• T

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KIm =

• Mm

= 22.45

• 2.29

= 51.4 T-RTNDT = ln[(1.5*KIm + KIt - 33.2)/20.734]/0.02

= ln[(1.5*51.4 + 1.71 - 33.2)/20.734]/0.02

= 39.4°F T is calculated by adding the ART:

T = 39.4 + 145

= 184.4°F for P = 1070 psig at 54 EFPY This temperature represents the limiting point on Curve A and is cited as 184.6°F in Table 2 of this document.

Core Not Critical (Curve B) at 1070 psig for 54 EFPY The WLI nozzle ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ));

therefore, a sample calculation for the limiting beltline material, ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °°°°°°°°°°°

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )), is provided for 1070 psig.

As discussed above and in Section 5.0 and Table B-5, the limiting ART applied to the beltline Curve B is 145°F for the axial electroslag weld.

The T term is calculated as shown above for the Pressure Test case, but the temperature rate change is 100°F/hr instead of 15°F/hr. Therefore, T equals 39°F.

P = 1070 psig + (H - B)*0.0361 psi/inch (H=vessel height; B=elevation of BAF)

= 1070 + (875.13 - 216.3)

• 0.0361

= 1094 psig Pressure Stress:

= PR/t (P=pressure; R=vessel radius; t=vessel thickness)

= 1.094

• 125.7 / 6.125

22.45 ksi KIm

• Mm

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• 2.29

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• T (for the 100°F/hr case)

= 0.2914

• 39

= 11.36 T-RTNDT = ln[(2.0*KIm + KIt - 33.2)/20.734]/0.02

= ln[(2.0*51.41 + 11.36 - 33.2)/20.734]/0.02

= 68.12°F T is calculated by adding the ART:

T = 68.1 + 145

= 213.1°F for P = 1070 psig at 54 EFPY This temperature represents the limiting point on Curve B and is cited in Table 2 as 213.3°F.

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Feedwater Nozzle Calculations An evaluation was performed for the feedwater nozzle as described in Section 4.3.2.1.3 of the LTR. The first part of the evaluation is as described earlier, where it is assured that the limiting component that is represented by the upper vessel nozzle curve is bounded by the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). A second evaluation was performed using the BFNP Unit 3-specific feedwater nozzle dimensions; this evaluation is shown below to demonstrate that the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° )) curve is applicable to BFNP Unit 3:

Vessel radius to base metal, Rv ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° Vessel thickness, tv °°°°°°°°°°°° Vessel pressure, Pv °°°°°°°°° Pressure stress = PR/t = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) °°°°°°°°°° Dead Weight + Thermal Restricted Free End stress °°°°°°°°° Total Stress = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

The factor F (a/rn) from Figure A5-1 of PVRC Recommendations on Toughness Requirements for Ferritic Materials, Welding Research Council Bulletin 175, August 1972 (WRC-175) is determined where:

a = 1/4 (tn2 + tv2) 1/2 ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° tn = thickness of nozzle °°°°°°°°°°° tv = thickness of vessel °°°°°°°°°°°° rn = apparent radius of nozzle = ri + 0.29*rc °°°°°°°°°° ri = actual inner radius of nozzle °°°°°°°°°° rc = nozzle radius (nozzle corner radius) ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ))

Therefore, a/rn = ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). The value F (a/rn), taken from Figure A5-1 of WRC-175 for an ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). Including the safety factor of 1.5, the stress intensity factor, KI, is 1.5 (a)1/2

• F(a/rn):

BFNP Unit 3 Plant-Specific Nominal KI = 1.5 * ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ))

A detailed upper vessel example calculation for core not critical conditions is provided in Section 4.3.2.1.4 of the LTR. Section 4.3.2.1.3 of the LTR presents the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° °

° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) for the FW nozzle evaluation upon which the baseline non-shifted upper vessel PT curve is based. It can be seen that the nominal KI from this BFNP Unit 3 evaluation is

((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )). Therefore, it has been shown that the nominal KI for the BFNP Unit 3-specific FW nozzle is less than the ((° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° )) KI, demonstrating applicability of the FW nozzle curve for BFNP Unit 3.

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