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MONTHYEARML23278A1292023-12-14014 December 2023 Units 1 & 2; Limerick, Units 1 & 2; Nine Mile Point, Units 1 & 2; and Peach Bottom, Units 2 & 3 -Revision to Approved Alternatives to Use Boiling Water Reactor Vessel and Internals Project Guidelines ML21299A0032021-10-28028 October 2021 and Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 - Approval of Request for Alternative EN-20-RR-003 from Certain Requirements of the ASME Code ML21230A2062021-09-0303 September 2021 Proposed Alternative to Use ASME OM Code Case OMN-28 ML21216A2202021-08-0505 August 2021 Proposed Alternative to Eliminate Certain Documentation Requirements for Pressure Retaining Bolting ML20269A2002020-09-30030 September 2020 Request to Use a Provision of Later Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XI (EPID L2020-LLR-0117 ML20099D9552020-04-17017 April 2020 Request to Use Provisions in the 2013 Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code for Performing Non-Destructive Examinations ML19269C5342019-09-27027 September 2019 Proposed Alternative to Use Encoded Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination Techniques ML19135A4442019-06-21021 June 2019 Issuance of Relief Request I4R-22 Relief from the Requirements of the ASME Code ML19161A2572019-06-0404 June 2019 BWR Fleet Msv/Srv - Testing Frequency Relief Request NRC Pre-Application Meeting June 4, 2019 ML19098A0342019-04-30030 April 2019 Units 1 and 2; Limerick, Units 1 and 2; Peach Bottom, Units 2 and 3, and Quad Cities, Units 1 and 2 - Revision to Approved Alternative to Use BWR Vessel and Internal Proj Guidelins JAFP-19-0023, Relief Request Associated with the Use of Encoded Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination Techniques in Lieu of Radiography for Ferritic and Austenitic Piping Welds2019-02-15015 February 2019 Relief Request Associated with the Use of Encoded Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination Techniques in Lieu of Radiography for Ferritic and Austenitic Piping Welds JAFP-18-0076, End of Interval Relief Request Associated with the Fourth Ten-Year Lnservice Inspection (ISI) Interval2018-07-26026 July 2018 End of Interval Relief Request Associated with the Fourth Ten-Year Lnservice Inspection (ISI) Interval ML18039A8542018-05-30030 May 2018 Relief Requests I5R-02, I5R-03, I5R-04 from ASME Code Requirements for Reactor Vessel Internals, Ferretic Piping Repair/Replacement, and RPV Flange Welds, 5th 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval (MG0116-MG0118; L-2017-LLR-0083 to 0085) JAFP-18-0053, Proposed Alternative to Utilize Code Cases N-878 and N-8802018-05-30030 May 2018 Proposed Alternative to Utilize Code Cases N-878 and N-880 JAFP-18-0052, Proposed Alternative to Utilize Code Case N-8792018-05-30030 May 2018 Proposed Alternative to Utilize Code Case N-879 ML18044A9932018-04-13013 April 2018 Request for Alternatives PRR-01, PRR-02, PRR-04, VRR-02, VRR-03, and VRR-04 from ASME OM Code Requirements for Various Pumps and Valves, Fifth 10-Year Inservice Testing Interval (CAC MG0052-MG0061; EPID L-2017-LLR-0067 to L-2017-LLR-0074) ML17289A0752017-12-12012 December 2017 Issuance of Relief Request for Proposed Alternative to Use ASME Code Case N-789-1 (CAC No. MF9692; EPID L-2017-LLR-0027) Note Correction Safety Evaluation See ML18003B382 ML17219A4282017-12-11011 December 2017 Issuance of Relief Request-Alternative to Certain Requirements of the ASME Code Regarding Use of ASME Code Case N-513-4 (CAC No. MF9641; EPID L-2017-LLR-0023) ML17223A2802017-08-10010 August 2017 Submittal of Relief Requests Associated with the Fifth Lnservice Inspection (ISI) Interval ML17090A1682017-04-12012 April 2017 Alternative to ASME Code Requirements for Weld Overlay Repair ML16355A4292017-01-0606 January 2017 Relief Request for Proposed Alternative for the Implementation of BWRVIP-05 ML16334A4402016-12-0606 December 2016 Relief from the Requirements of the ASME Code Case N-702 and BWRVIP-241 for Plant Nozzle-to-Vessel Welds and Nozzle Inner Radii ML16270A0462016-10-0303 October 2016 Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action Relief Request for Proposed Alternative for the Implementation of BWRVIP-05 ML16253A3412016-09-14014 September 2016 Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action Relief Request for Plant Nozzle-to-Vessel Welds and Nozzle Inner Radii Using ASME Code Case N-702 and BWRVIP-241 ML16180A2892016-06-29029 June 2016 Inservice Inspection Program Alternative for Safety Relief Valves ML16096A2692016-06-0606 June 2016 Arkansas; Grand Gulf; James A. Fitzpatrick; Indian Point; Palisades; Pilgrim; River Bend; and Waterford - Relief Request RR-EN-15-2, Proposed Alternative to Use ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Case N-786-1 ML16077A3522016-03-22022 March 2016 Withdrawal of Relief Request No. 19 from the Fourth Inservice Inspection Interval JAFP-15-0122, Withdrawal of Application for Alternative Examination Requirements for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Nozzle-to-Vessel Welds and Nozzle Inner Radii Using ASME Code Case N-702 and BWRVIP-2412015-11-20020 November 2015 Withdrawal of Application for Alternative Examination Requirements for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Nozzle-to-Vessel Welds and Nozzle Inner Radii Using ASME Code Case N-702 and BWRVIP-241 ML15230A3502015-08-18018 August 2015 J.A Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant - Requests Proposed Alternative in Accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(z)(1), Implementation of BWRVIP-05 (GL 98-05) CNRO-2015-00017, Entergy Submits Relief Request RR EN-15-1 - Proposed Alternative to Use ASME Code Case N-789-1, Alternative Requirements for Pad Reinforcement of Class 2 and 3 Moderate Energy Carbon Steel Piping for Raw Waster Service, Section XI, D2015-06-0505 June 2015 Entergy Submits Relief Request RR EN-15-1 - Proposed Alternative to Use ASME Code Case N-789-1, Alternative Requirements for Pad Reinforcement of Class 2 and 3 Moderate Energy Carbon Steel Piping for Raw Waster Service, Section XI, Division ML12279A2482012-10-17017 October 2012 Issuance of Relief from the Requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code JAFP-11-0112, Relief Request (RR-8), Alternative Examination Requirements for Nozzle-to-Vessel Shell Welds and Nozzle Inner Radius Sections Using American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code Case N-702 and BWRVIP-108NP2011-10-0303 October 2011 Relief Request (RR-8), Alternative Examination Requirements for Nozzle-to-Vessel Shell Welds and Nozzle Inner Radius Sections Using American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code Case N-702 and BWRVIP-108NP ML0803902232008-03-13013 March 2008 Relief Request No. 5, Use of Performance Demonstration Initiative in Lieu of ASME Code Section XI, Appendix Viii, Supplement 11 Requirement ML0803003072008-02-28028 February 2008 Relief Request No. RR-6, Implementation of BWRVIP Guidelines in Lieu of ASME Section XI Code Requirements on Reactor Vessel Internals Components Inspection ML0803700802008-02-25025 February 2008 Relief Request No. 2 (RR-2) from the Requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section XI, Appendix Viii, Supplement 10 ML0804204272008-02-22022 February 2008 Relief Request No. 3 (RR-3) Risk-Informed Inservice Inservice Inspection Program ML0520700472005-08-0909 August 2005 Relief Request for Temporary Non-Code Repair of a Shutdown Cooling Pipe JAFP-05-0105, Request for Approval of Relief Request No. RR-38, Proposed Alternative to Perform a Temporary Non-Code Repair in Accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii)2005-07-0909 July 2005 Request for Approval of Relief Request No. RR-38, Proposed Alternative to Perform a Temporary Non-Code Repair in Accordance with 10 CFR 50.55a(a)(3)(ii) ML0427406642004-10-14014 October 2004 Relief Request Nos. R-33, R-71, R 3-40(A) and R-41, James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and No. 3 and Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station ML0420301572004-07-20020 July 2004 Relief, Relief Request No. 30 for Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection (ISI) Program Interval ML0410700882004-07-0606 July 2004 Relief Request to Use American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Case N-600 ML0417401842004-07-0606 July 2004 Relief Request, Nos. RR-34 and PRR for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection (ISI) Interval, MC1999 and MC2006 ML0405406932004-04-12012 April 2004 Relief Request Review, Relief Request VRR-08 Related to the Third 10-Year Inservice Testing (IST) Ubtervak JPN-03-020, Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station, Units 2 & 3, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station, Relief, Relief Request to Use ASME Code Case N-6002003-08-11011 August 2003 Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station, Units 2 & 3, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station, Relief, Relief Request to Use ASME Code Case N-600 JAFP-03-0111, Proposed Alternatives in Accordance with 10CFR50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(A)(5) and Relief from ASME Section XI Code Regarding Inspection of RPV Vertical Shell Welds Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a (g)(6)(i)2003-08-0404 August 2003 Proposed Alternatives in Accordance with 10CFR50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(A)(5) and Relief from ASME Section XI Code Regarding Inspection of RPV Vertical Shell Welds Pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a (g)(6)(i) ML0306502552003-04-0101 April 2003 Relief Request Review, Third 10-Year Pump and Valve Inservice Testing Program, Revision of Relief Request VRR-04 ML0231804962002-11-14014 November 2002 Relief, Request for Relief No. RR-28 for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval Program Plan for the FitzPatrick Power Plant JAFP-02-0194, Proposed Revision of Relief Request VRR-06 for In-Service Testing Program2002-09-30030 September 2002 Proposed Revision of Relief Request VRR-06 for In-Service Testing Program JPN-02-011, Request for Relief RR-29, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval Program Plan2002-05-0808 May 2002 Request for Relief RR-29, Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval Program Plan JPN-02-010, Relief Request RR-28, Revision 1 for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval Program Plan2002-05-0808 May 2002 Relief Request RR-28, Revision 1 for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval Program Plan 2023-12-14
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Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation2023-11-22022 November 2023 and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation - Request for Exemption from Enhanced Weapons, Firearms Background Checks, and Security Event Notifications Implementation JAFP-23-0064, Emergency Plan Document Revision2023-11-15015 November 2023 Emergency Plan Document Revision JAFP-23-0063, Registration of Spent Fuel Cask Use2023-11-13013 November 2023 Registration of Spent Fuel Cask Use JAFP-23-0059, Registration of Spent Fuel Cask Use2023-10-24024 October 2023 Registration of Spent Fuel Cask Use JAFP-23-0050, Physical Security Plan, Revision 242023-08-31031 August 2023 Physical Security Plan, Revision 24 JAFP-23-0048, Supplemental Information for License Amendment Request to Update the Technical Specification Bases to Change the Fuel Handling Accident Analysis2023-08-31031 August 2023 Supplemental Information for License Amendment Request to Update the Technical Specification Bases to Change the Fuel Handling Accident Analysis JAFP-23-0047, Correction to the 2022 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report2023-08-30030 August 2023 Correction to the 2022 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report JAFP-23-0040, License Amendment Request to Update the Technical Specification Bases to Change the Fuel Handling Accident Analysis2023-08-0303 August 2023 License Amendment Request to Update the Technical Specification Bases to Change the Fuel Handling Accident Analysis JAFP-23-0043, 10 CFR 50.46 Annual Report2023-07-31031 July 2023 10 CFR 50.46 Annual Report JAFP-23-0038, License Amendment Request to Modify Technical Specification Surveillance Requirement (SR) 3.4.3.1 Safety Relief Valves (S/Rvs) Setpoint Lower Tolerance2023-07-28028 July 2023 License Amendment Request to Modify Technical Specification Surveillance Requirement (SR) 3.4.3.1 Safety Relief Valves (S/Rvs) Setpoint Lower Tolerance JAFP-23-0033, License Amendment Request - 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Entergy Nuclear Northeast
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James A. Fitzpatrick NPP I%- Enteg P.O. Box 110 Lycoming, NY 13093 Tel 315 349 6024 Fax 315 349 6480 TA. Sullivan August 4, 2003 Site Vice President -JAF JAFP-03-0111 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN:Document Control Desk Mail Station O-PI-17 Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject:
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (Relief Request #30)
Docket 50-333 Proposed Alternatives In Accordance with 10CFR5O.55a(E)(6)(ii)(A)(5) and Relief From ASME Section XI Code Regarding Inspection of RPV Vertical Shell Welds pursuant to 10 CR 50.55a (E)(6)(i)
Reference:
- 1. NYPA Letter to USNRC, (JPN-99-026), "Proposed Alternatives in Accordance with 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) and Relief From ASME Section XI Code Regarding Inspection of RPV Vertical Shell Weld and Shell to Flange Welds" (Relief Requests #18 and #19), dated August 5, 1999.
- 2. NRC letter, "Relief Requests Nos. 18 and 19-For Augmented Inspection of the Axial Shell Welds and for Inspection of the Vessel Shell-to-Flange Weld in the Reactor Vessel of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (TAC No. MA6270)", dated February 29,2000.
- 3. Entergy letter to USNRC, (JAFP-01-0262), "Status Report on Tooling Development Alternatives in Accordance with 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) and Relief from ASME Section XI Code Regarding Inspection of RPV Vertical Shell Welds-(Relief Request No. 18), dated December 20, 2001.
Dear Sir:
This letter transmits Relief Request #30 to the James A. Fitzpatrick (JAF) Inservice Inspection Program.
On August 5, 1999, (Reference 1) the New York Power Authority (NYPA) submitted Relief Request No. 18 requesting relief to defer performing the augmented inspection of the axial shell welds in the Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAFNPP) until refueling outage 16 (R016) during the fourth quarter of the year 2004. These inspections are required pursuant to 10 CFR 50.55a(gX6)(ii)(A)(2). The augmented inspection 14o7
Z provisions of the rule require that the augmented inspection cover at least 90 percent of the volume of each weld scheduled for examination. The basis for the deferral was to allow development of new volumetric examination technology (i.e. "new generation" tooling) to allow performance of RPV vertical shell weld examinations to the maximum extent possible, close to or exceeding 90 percent coverage of the vertical shell welds in the belt-line region.
Entergy provided a status report of the "new generation" tooling (Reference 3) which had been successfully developed to support the JAFNPP inspection plan scheduled for completion in R016.
During refueling outage 15 (R015) in the fourth quarter of the year 2002 Entergy completed Phase I of the inspection plan utilizing the outside diameter (OD) inspection tooling. Entergy will complete Phase II of the inspection plan utilizing the inside diameter (ID) inspection tooling during R016. All axial RPV shell welds will be examined to the maximum extent possible. For all axial welds, where less then 90 percent total coverage is achieved Entergy requests additional relief.
Detailed examination information is contained in Attachment 1 along with Entergy's best estimate of the examination coverage for each RPV axial weld, in Attachment 2. The attachment shows that with the "new generation" tooling the average percent total coverage of the twelve RPV axial shell welds is approximately 75 percent. The total percent coverage represents the combined examination from the outside and inside surfaces of the RPV. Entergy will provide additional NRC notification after completion of R016 if any examination coverage is significantly different from these estimates.
Based on the information contained in Attachment 1 and 2, these examinations provide reasonable assurance that unacceptable service-induced flaws have not developed in these welds and that the RPV shell weld integrity is maintained. These examinations have or will be performed to the maximum extent practical using "new generation" tooling and techniques within the limitations of design and access of the RPV, and the resultant coverage (approximately 75 percent) provides an acceptable level of this alternative RPV shell weld examination for the JAFNPP in accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(A)(5).
Attachment 1 contains the basis for Relief Request 30. Entergy would like to use this relief in the upcoming refueling outage (RO 16) and therefore request approval of this relief request prior to May 10, 2004.
This letter contains no new commitment. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Andrew Halliday at 315-349-6055.
Very truly y y Site Vice President cc: Regional Administrator, Region I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Office of the Resident Inspector U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P. 0. Box 136 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. G. Vissing, Project Manager Project Directorate I Division of Licensing Project Management Office or Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop: 8C2 Washington, DC 20555 Mr. Peter R. Smith, Acting President New York State Energy, Research, and Development Authority Corporate Plaza West 286 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12203-6399
Attachment 1 to JAFP-03-0111 Relief Request #30 Relief Request Regarding Augmented Inspection of Reactor Pressure Vessel Vertical Shell Welds
Entergy Nuclear Operations JAMES A. FITZPATRICK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT DOCKET NO. 50-333 Attachment 1 JAFP-03-01 11 Relief Request #30 Relief Request from ASME Section XI Code Regarding Reactor Pressure Vessel Vertical Shell Welds
Background:
10CFR 50.55a(gX6)(iiXA)(2) states that all licensees shall augment their reactor vessel examinations by implementing the examination requirements for Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) shell welds specified in item B1.10 of Examination Category B-A, "Pressure Retaining Welds in Reactor Vessel," in Table IWB-2500-1 of Subsection IWB of the 1989 Edition of Section XI, Division 1, of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, subject to the conditions specified in 50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(A)(3) and (4). As stated in 10CFR50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(A)(2) for the purposes of this augmented examination, essentially 100 percent as used in Table IWB-2500-1 means more than 90 percent of the examination volume for each weld. Additionally, 10CFR5O.55a(gX6Xii)(A)(5) requires licensees that are unable to completely satisfy the augmented RPV shell weld examination requirements to submit information to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to support the determination, and propose an alternative to the examination requirements that would provide an acceptable level of quality and safety. JAF is unable to obtain essentially 100% of each vertical weld without disassembly or removal of internal interferences, removal of the permanently installed bio-shield, or to spend additional efforts and personnel radiation exposure in pursuing further examinations from the vessel OD as in RO15, which would result in hardship and unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety. JAF's intention is to continue the review and evaluation ofmethods to allow accessibility to greater than 90% of each of the vertical RPV shell welds in the belt-line region. However Welds W-3A and VV-3C, previously planned to be accessed for inspection from vessel OD, will now be accessed from the ID side only. The ID access to these welds, will be partially limited by the core spray and feedwater headers, the guide bar attachment bracket and the core spray downcomers. The alternative plan per allowances of IOCFR50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(A)(5) would be a best effort examination expected to yield total belt-line and total axial weld coverage close to or exceeding the coverage obtained by most plants within the BWR domestic fleet.
The purpose of this letter is to request approval, pursuant to provisions contained in IOCFR50.55a(gX6)(i) based on the code requirements being impractical, an alternative plan for performing the reactor pressure vessel (RPV) augmented examination requirements of 10CFR55a(g)(6)(ii)(AX2) for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF).
A. Component Identification:
ISI Class 1, Code Category B-A, "Pressure Retaining Welds in Reactor Vessel", Item B1.12, "Longitudinal Shell Welds".
B. Examination Requirements:
10CFR 50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(A)(2) states that all licensees shall augment their reactor vessel examinations by implementing the examination requirements for Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) shell welds specified in item B1.10 of Examination Category B-A, "Pressure Retaining Welds in Reactor Vessel," in Table IWB-2500-1 of Subsection IWB of the 1989 Edition of Section XI, Division 1, of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, subject to the conditions specified in 50.55a(g)(6Xii)(A)(3) and (4). As stated in 10CFR5O.55a(g)(6)(iiXA)(2) for the purposes of this augmented examination, essentially 100 percent as used in Table IWB-2500-1 means more than 90 percent of the examination volume for each weld. Additionally, 10CFR5O.55a(g)(6Xii)(AX5) requires licensees that are unable to completely satisfy the augmented RPV shell weld examination requirement to submit information to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to support the determination, and propose an alternative to the examination requirements that would provide an acceptable level of quality and safety.
C. Alternative To The Examination Requirements:
The alternative plan would complete Phase II examination in RO16 of the vertical shell welds from vessel ID. This will complement the coverage obtained in RO15 from vessel OD. The combined ID/OD access coverage is expected to meet or to exceed the coverage obtained by most domestic plants within the BWR Combustion Engineering (CE) manufactured Reactor Vessel fleet. RO16 is currently scheduled for fourth quarter 2004. There are a large number of RPV internal obstructions/interferences which prevent achieving the "essentially 100%"
coverage requirements of 10CFR50.55a(g)(6)(ii)(A) "Augmented Examination of Reactor Vessel". The estimated coverage with use of conventional tooling was in the range of 51% to 64% for all vertical welds and 33% to 52% for belt-line region vertical welds. Industry average for the BWR CE Fleet is approximately 60% of total weld length and belt-line (Reference 1).
However, with the use of "new generation" tooling (Reference 3) JAF expects to obtain belt-line region axial weld coverage of approximately 63%, and total axial weld coverage of approximately 75%, results higher than the industry average, (see Attachment 2).
D. Basis For Alternative Plan:
JAF is unable to meet the greater than 90% coverage requirement for each weld due to internal interference of the reactor vessel components. The alternative plan with the new improved tooling technology, will enable scanning of welds in confined areas not accessible by conventional tooling.
The industry basis document, BWRVIP-05 (Reference 4), considered several issues related to
BWR RPV integrity to provide a basis for eliminating the requirement to perform circumferential weld exams and the performance of only 50 % of the vertical RPV shell weld exams. These issues includedfabrication practices, in-service induction data, operational issues, degradation mechanics, and probabilistic fracture mechanics analysis results. As stated in the report "Results of the evaluation performed in this report clearly demonstrate the inherent safety and integrity of BWR reactor pressure vessels." The following basis provides plant specific data to justify weld coverage lower than the required "essentially 100%".
Previous Shell Weld Examinations:
During the fabrication process of the RPV, the shell welds were thoroughly examined using several examination methods as required by the original construction code. Additionally, all of the shell welds received volumetric examination prior to initial plant operations, as prescribed by ASME Section XI pre-service inspection requirements.
A search of original construction "weld travelers" records identified among others, a Report of Ultrasonic Testing for Vessel Assembly dated 4/10/71, stating "UT of Pressure Boundary Welds.
No Indications Reportable"; and a Shop Quality Control, Inspection and Document Record document (by Stone and Webster), with a listing of performed and checked tests, dated 9/16/70.
All shell weld original radiographs have been digitized per latest EPRI guidelines. The digitized radiographs, for the vertical welds in the belt-line region, were reviewed by a JAFNPP QA Level III inspector. The review identified minor inclusions/slag/porosity randomly oriented throughout the welds. These indications are considered minor with no safety significance. These radiographs were accepted during original vessel fabrication.
Selected shell welds have received outer diameter (OD) volumetric examinations during the first and second interval in accordance with ASME Section XI in-service inspection requirements.
The OD examination totaled 28% of total vertical length of shell welds with 12% at belt-line vertical welds. Most of the intersecting welds, 10 of 15, were inspected. Some welds only received partial coverage (i.e., one sided examination coverage only). The OD examinations resulted in only four recorded spot indications, with no measurable length or width. These indications were found acceptable for operation.
Two welds were examined in ROI5 (Phase I) from vessel OD with coverage in weld length as follows:
Weld Designation No: Total %Coverage: Belt-Line % Coverage:
VV-4A 73 91 VV-4B 73 91 The intent of the Phase I inspection was to increase belt-line coverage to "close to or exceed 90%". Phase I inspection plans were to examine four axial welds (VV-4A, VV-4B, VV-3A, and VV-3C) by UT method with access from the vessel outer diameter (OD). However, limited tooling access through biological shield wall openings, high dose rates, and personnel radiation
exposure allowed only two axial welds (VV-4A, VV-4B) to be examined. These particular welds were not accessible from the ID either by conventional tooling or state-of-the art tooling (i.e., other methods would regslt in zero coverage). To allow the 01) exams and to develop the necessary OD UT tooling, required significant resources and personnel radiation exposure in R014 (measurements for tooling development) and RO15 (actual OD Phase I, ISI exams).
Actual total personnel radiation exposure received to support these two weld exams was 14.23 REM. Based on this, Entergy determined that performing additional exams from the OD presents hardship and unnecessary personnel radiation exposure. Unlike the two inspected welds (VV-4A, VV-4B), VV-3A and VV-3C are accessible from the ID and have been added to the Phase II exams. This will result in less total coverage and less belt-line coverage, but will result in a significant personnel radiation dose exposure savings of at least 5.9 REM.
Industry Results of Past Examinations:
As identified in Reference 1, a substantial amount of examinations have been performed on the BWR Fleet that verify the integrity of BWR vessels. Only a negligible number of construction related indications have been detected as a result of these inspections with no service related defects.
RPV Internal Obstructions/Interferences Typical vertical weld coverage achieved on BWR CE Plants, is approximately 60% average for belt-line and non-belt-line welds. The low coverage is attributed to RPV internal obstructions.
No domestic plant has removed these obstructions to increase weld inspection coverage.
The internal obstructions/ interferences at JAF are listed below:
- 1. Jet pump assemblies, support plates and gussets restrict access to at least three vertical welds;
- 2. Some of the core shroud repair tie-rods restrict access to at least two vertical welds.
(JAF has installed a 10 tie-rod system);
- 3. Feedwater sparger and core spray piping restrict significant coverage to at least three vertical welds;
- 4. Guide rod at 1800 restricts access to two vertical welds located at the same azimuth;
- 5. Steam dryer brackets obstruct local access for two welds; and others such as the surveillance specimen holder, etc.
Removal of obstructions/vessel internals would involve substantial risk and possible damage to the vessel inside wall, and would create the potential for loose parts (i.e., metal shavings that could cause fuel damage). Such removal would involve a significant amount of person-hours of direct labor with severe impact to the outage schedule, an economic impact, and a substantial increase in personnel radiation exposure, without a compensating increase in safety.
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Conclusion:==
Based on the documentation in the BWRVIP-05 report, the lower neutron fluence than the
leading plants (Reference 4), the less challenging design and operational loading for BWRs, the quality of the original vessel fabrication, the lack of significant degradation mechanisms, and the results of the previous vessel examinations (including RO15), ENO believes that the inspections already performed at JAF, including the Phase II inspections planned for RO16, provides an acceptable level of quality and safety. Entergy considers the Phase I inspection (OD inspection) completed in R015, and the Phase II inspection (ID inspection) planned for R016, which will be completed to the maximum extent practical, to meet the underlying objective of relief request
- 18; in that maximum coverage of the axial welds will be completed with "new generation" tooling resulting in improved results than could be achieved with conventional tooling.
References:
- 1. NYPA Letter (JPN-99-026) to NRC, "Proposed Alternatives in Accordance with IOCFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) and Relief From ASME Section XI Code Regarding Inspection of RPV Vertical Shell and Shell to Flange Welds" (Relief Requests #18 and #19), August 5, 1999.
- 2. NRC Letter to NYPA, "Relief Requests Nos. 18 and 19-For Augmented Inspection of the Axial Shell Welds and for Inspection of the Vessel Shell-To-Flange Weld in the Reactor Vessel of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant" (TAC No. MA6270), February 29,2000.
- 3. Entergy Letter (JAFP-01-0262) to NRC, "Status Report on Tooling Development Alternatives in Accordance with IOCFR50.55a(a)(3Xi) and Relief from ASME Section XI Code Regarding Inspection of RPV Vertical Shell Welds" (Relief Request No. 18),
December 20, 2001.
- 4. BWRVIP-05 (EPRI TR-105697), BWR RPV Shell Weld Inspection Recommendations, September 1995.
Attachment 2 to JAFP-03-0111 Relief Request #30 Relief Request Regarding Augmented Inspection of Reactor Pressure Vessel Vertical Shell Welds TABLES 2.1 and 2.2
4a Table 2.1 EXAMINATION OF ALL REACTOR VESSEL AXIAL WELDS Weld Number ID Total Weld Length Projected ID (unless % Of Total Weld (in) noted) Length to be Examination Total Examined (i)
Length (in)
Y-.A 150 141. 94%
W-1B 150 141 94%
W-1C 150 150 100%
VV-2A 150 114.5 76%
W-2B 150 103.5 69%
W-2C 150 114.5 76%
W-3A 150 61.5 41%
W-3B 150 129 86%
W-3C 150 61.5 41% f W4A 150 1_9(3) 73%
W-4B 150 73%
W-4C 150 lo9g(,
109.5 73% ai TOTAL 1800 1344 74.7 (2)
(1) Limitations due to physical obstructions were discussed in detail in reference (3).
(2) With conventional tooling projected total exam coverage was 50.8%.
(3) VV-4A and VV-4B coverage is from OD only
'I Table 2.2 PROJECTED EXAMINATION COVERAGE OF RPV BELTLINE REGION AXIAL WELDS Weld Number Weld Length In Beltline Region Projected ID Examination (unless % Of Weld Length In Beltline to ID noted) Length in Bettline Region (in) be Examined W-3A 112 23.5 21%
W-3B1 112 112 100%
W-3C 112 23.5 21% (l)
W-4A 56 51) 91% (2)
WV-4B 56 51"' 91% (2)
W-4C 56 56 100% (l)
TOTAL 504 317 62.9 (1) Estimated coverage based on access evaluation by WESDYNE to be completed during R016. (Fall 2004) (Phase HI ID exams)
(2) Actual exam results completed during R015. (Fall 2002) (Phase I OD exams)