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Core Operating Limits Reports: Unit 1 - Revision 8; Unit 2 - Revision 7; & Unit 3 - Revision 10
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Site:	Palo Verde
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From:	Bauer S; Arizona Public Service Co
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Scott A. Bauer Technical Specification 5.6.5.d Department Leader Regulatory Affairs Tel 623/393-5978 Mail Station 7636 Palo Verde Nuclear Fax 6231393-5442 P 0 Box 52034 Generating Station e-mail sbauer@apsc com Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 102-04855 SAB/TNW/GAM October 18, 2002 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Station P1-37 Washington, DC 20555-0001

Dear Sirs:

Subject:

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS)

Units 1, 2, and 3 Docket Nos. STN 50-528/5291530 Core Operating Limits Reports: Unit 1 - Revision 8; Unit 2 - Revision 7; and Unit 3 - Revision 10 Pursuant to PVNGS Technical Specification 5.6.5.d, enclosed are the following revised Core Operating Limits Reports (COLRs) for PVNGS:

Unit 1 - Revision 8, issued October 11, 2002; Unit 2 - Revision 7, issued October 15, 2002; and Unit 3 - Revision 10, issued October 15, 2002.

No commitments are being made to the NRC by this letter. Should you have any questions, please contact Thomas N. Weber at (623) 393-5764.

Sincerely, SAB/FNW/GAM/kg Enclosure SW'0(d10L_

cc: E. W. Merschoff J. N. Donohew M. B. Fields N. L. Salgado e

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Enclosure Core Operating Limits Reports for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Unit I - Revision 8; Unit 2 - Revision 7; and Unit 3 - Revision 10

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)

UNIT 1 Revision 8 Page 1 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table of Contents Description Revision # Pane Cover Page 8 1 Table of Contents 8 2 List of Figures 8 3 List of Tables 8 4 Affected Technical Specifications 8 5 Analytical Methods 8 6 8 7 CORE Operating Limits 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Open 8 8 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 8 8 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 8 8 3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 8 8 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 8 8 3.1.8 Part Length CEA Insertion Limits 8 9 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 8 9 3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 8 9 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 8 9 3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 8 10 3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) 8 10 3.9.1 Boron Concentration 8 10 Page 2 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT List of Figures Description Revision # Page Figure 3.1.1-1 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature 8 I1I Reactor Trip Breakers Open Figure 3.1.2-1 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature 8 12 Reactor Trip Breakers Closed Figure 3.1.4-1 MTC Acceptable Operation, Modes 1 and 2 8 13 Figure 3.1.5-1 Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation 8 14 Figure 3.1.7-1 CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power 8 15 (COLSS in Service)

Figure 3.1.7-2 CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power 8 16 (COLSS Out of Service)

Figure 3.1.8-1 Part Length CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power 8 17 Figure 3.2.4-1 COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for Both 8 18 CEACs Inoperable Figure 3.2.4-2 DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core 8 19 Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEACs Operable)

Figure 3.2.4-3 DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core 8 20 Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEACs Inoperable)

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Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT List of Tables Description Revision # Page Table 3.3.12-1 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 8 21 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keft> 0.98 Table 3.3.12-2 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 8 22 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 Table 3.3.12-3 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 8 23 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff > 0.96 Table 3.3.12-4 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 8 24 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 8 25 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keff< 0.95 Page 4 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 1 Technical Specifications.

AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Length CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) 3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT ANALYTICAL METHODS The analytical methods used to determine the core operating limits shall be those previously reviewed and approved by the NRC, specifically those described in the following documents:

Title Report No. Rev Date Supplement

1) CE Method for Control Element CENPD N.A. January 1976 N.A.

Assembly Ejection Analysis 0190-A

2) The ROCS and DIT Computer CENPD N.A. April 1983 N.A.

Codes for Nuclear Design 266-P-A

3) Modified Statistical Combination CEN 01-P-A May 1988 NA.

of Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A

4) System 8 0 TM Inlet Flow Distribu Enclosure N.A. February 1993 1-P tion 1-P to LD 82-054

5) Calculative Methods for the CE CENPD N.A. March 2001 4-P-A Large Break LOCA Evaluation 132 Model for the Analysis of CE and W Designed NSSS

6) Calculative Methods for the CE CENPD N.A. April 1998 2-P-A Small Break LOCA Evaluation 137-P Model CEN-372

7) Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable N.A. May 1990 NA.

Pressure P-A

8) Arizona Public Service Com NFM002 0 September N.A.

pany PWR Reactor Physics Meth 1999 odology Using CASMO-4/

SIMULATE-3 Page 6 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Title Report No. Rev Date Supplement

9) Technical Manual for the CENTS CE-NPD N.A. June 1993 1-P Code 282-P-A Vols. 1-3

10) Implementation of ZIRLOTM CENPD 0 November N.A.

Cladding Material in CE 404-P-A 2001 Nuclear Power Fuel Assembly Designs Page 7 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.

3.1.1 - Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Open The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1 1.

3.1.2 - Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Closed The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2 1.

3.1.4 - Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)

The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area of Acceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.

3.1.5 - Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-length or part-length CEAs misaligned from any other CEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES 1 and 2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1.

3.1.7 - Regulating CEA Insertion Limits One or more CEACs OPERABLE: With COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA 1

groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; with COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulation CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits1 shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 1 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted. In either case, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in the CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months .

2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90 inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of the following conditions are satisfied:

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Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.

b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower than Regulating Group 4 position.

c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS In Service) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).

3.1.8 - Part Length CEA Insertion Limits One or more CEACs OPERABLE: The part length CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.8-1.

3.2.1 - Linear Heat Rate (LIR)

The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.

3.2.3 - Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)

The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than or equal to 20%. I 3.2.4 - Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)

COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE - Maintaining COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.

COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Either One or Both CEACs are OPERABLE Operating within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.

COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEACs INOPERABLE - Operating within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel.

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Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT 3.2.5 - Axial Shape Index (ASI)

The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within the following limits:

COLSS OPERABLE

-0.18 < ASI _0.18 for power> 50%

-0.28 < ASI < 0.18 for power < 50%

COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)

-0.10*< ASI < 0.10 3.3.12 - Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)

With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCS boron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.

3.9.1 - Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions ofthe Reactor Coolant System and the refueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration > 3000 ppm.

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PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 8 FIGURE 3.1.1-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN 7 .. . . . . . .. ... .. . .... .. . . . . .... .. . . . . .... . .... ... . .... ....

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PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 8 FIGURE 3.1.2-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . .i . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . I ' ' ' . .

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PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 8 FIGURE 3.1.4-1 MTC ACCEPTABLE OPERATION, MODES 1 AND 2 0.5 "d *&t ,. ..- : I ... ...... . .!... . I .... I ... . I... . !. .. .

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TECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit........

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PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 8 FIGURE 3.1.5-1 CORE POWER LIMIT AFTER CEA DEVIATION*

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PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 8 FIGURE 3.1.8-1 PART LENGTH CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER 0.0 - -- - -I..... -.... I...... ............ ......

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PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revisiion 8 FIGURE 3.2.4-2 DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ON THE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, CEAC's OPERABLE)

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-0 .20 -0.15 ,-0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0..20 CORE AVERAGE ASI Page 19 of 25

PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 8 FIGURE 3.2.4-3 DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ON THE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, CEAC's INOPERABLE) 3.6 3.5 ACCEPTABI4 E OPERATION ANY POWER LEVEL CEAC's INOPERABLE 3.4 I

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-0.20 -0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 CORE AVERAGE ASI Page 20 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-1 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff> 0.98 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA 4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 21 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-2 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98

Keff> 0.97 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 22 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-3 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97 > Keff> 0.96 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 23 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-4 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96 Ž Keff> 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 3 hours3.472222e-5 days 8.333333e-4 hours 4.960317e-6 weeks 1.1415e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days 0.0208 hours 1.240079e-4 weeks 2.85375e-5 months 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days 0.0208 hours 1.240079e-4 weeks 2.85375e-5 months 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 24 of 25

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-5 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff< 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days 0.0208 hours 1.240079e-4 weeks 2.85375e-5 months ONA 6 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 25 of 25

Revision 7 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)

UNIT 2 Revision 7 Msw Foder GlennA*(Z35831)

Date 10d1tt2W 14 50944 Reason I 1,"he 0tbtor 0o ti d.ocwl Locatio I:*t3S Page 1 of 26

Revision 6 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table of Contents Description Revision # Page Cover Page 6 1 Table of Contents 6 2 List of Figures 4 3 List of Tables 4 4 Affected Technical Specifications 4 5 Analytical Methods 6 6 6 7 CORE Operating Limits 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Open 5 8 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 5 8 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 5 8 3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 5 8 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 5 8 3.1.8 Part Length CEA Insertion Limits 5 9 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 5 9 3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 5 9 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 5 9 3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 5 10 3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) 5 10 3.9.1 Boron Concentration 5 10 Page 2 of 26

Revision 7 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT List of Figures Description Revision # Pa*e Figure 3.1.1-1 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature 4 11 Reactor Trip Breakers Open Figure 3.1.2-1 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature 4 12 Reactor Trip Breakers Closed Figure 3.1.4-1 MTC Acceptable Operation, Modes 1 and 2 4 13 Figure 3.1.5-1 Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation 4 14 Figure 3.1.7-1 CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power 7 15 (COLSS in Service)

Figure 3.1.7-2 CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power 7 16 (COLSS Out of Service)

Figure 3.1.8-1 Part Length CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power 4 17 Figure 3.2.3-1 Azimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power 4 18 (COLSS in Service)

Figure 3.2.4-1 COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for Both 4 19 CEACs Inoperable Figure 3.2.4-2 DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core 4 20 Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEACs Operable)

Figure 3.2.4-3 DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core 4 21 Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEACs Inoperable)

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Revision 4 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT List of Tables Description Revision # Page Table 3.3.12-1 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 4 22 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for KefI> 0.98 Table 3.3.12-2 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 4 23 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 Table 3.3.12-3 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 4 24 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff > 0.96 Table 3.3.12-4 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 4 25 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 4 26 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keff< 0.95 Page 4 of 26

Revision 4 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 2 Technical Specifications.

AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Length CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) 3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 26

Revision 6 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT ANALYTICAL METHODS The analytical methods used to determine the core operating limits shall be those previously reviewed and approved by the NRC, specifically those described in the following documents:

Title Report No. Rev Date Supplement

1) CE Method for Control Element CENPD N.A. January 1976 N.A.

Assembly Ejection Analysis 0190-A

2) The ROCS and DIT Computer CENPD N.A. April 1983 NA.

Codes for Nuclear Design 266-P-A

3) Modified Statistical Combina CEN 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.

tion of Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A

4) System 80M Inlet Flow Distribu Enclosure N.A. February 1993 1-P tion 1-P to LD 82-054

5) Calculative Methods for the CE CENPD N.A. March 2001 4-P-A Large Break LOCA Evaluation 132 Model for the Analysis of CE and W Designed NSSS

6) Calculative Methods for the CE CENPD N.A. April 1998 2-P-A Small Break LOCA Evaluation 137-P Model CEN-372

7) Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable N.A. May 1990 N.A.

Pressure P-A

8) Arizona Public Service Com NFM002 0 September N.A.

pany PWR Reactor Physics Meth 1999 odology Using CASMO-4/

SIMULATE-3 Page 6 of 26

Revision 6 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Title Report No. Rev Date Supplement

9) Technical Manual for the CENTS CE-NPD N.A. June 1993 1-P Code 282-P-A Vols. 1-3

10) Implementation of ZIRLOTM CENPD 0 November N.A.

Cladding Material in CE 404-P-A 2001 Nuclear Power Fuel Assembly Designs Page 7 of 26

Revision 5 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.

3.1.1 - Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Open The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1 I.

3.1.2 - Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Closed The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2 1.

3.1.4 - Moderator Temperature Coefficient (M4TC)

The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area of Acceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.

3.1.5 - Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-length or part-length CEAs misaligned from any other CEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES 1 and 2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1.

3.1.7 - Regulating CEA Insertion Limits One or more CEACs OPERABLE: With COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA 1

groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; with COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulation CEA 1

groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 1 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted. In either case, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in the CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months .

2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90 inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of the following conditions are satisfied:

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Revision 5 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.

b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower than Regulating Group 4 position.

c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS In Service) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).

3.1.8 - Part Length CEA Insertion Limits One or more CEACs OPERABLE: The part length CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.8-1.

3.2.1 - Linear Heat Rate (LHR)

The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.

3.2.3 - Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)

The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to the limit in Figure 3.2.3-1 with COLSS IN SERVICE.

3.2.4 - Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)

COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE - Maintaining COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.

COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Either One or Both CEACs are OPERABLE Operating within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.

COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEACs INOPERABLE - Operating within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel.

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Revision 5 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT 3.2.5 - Axial Shape Index (ASI)

The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within the following limits:

COLSS OPERABLE

-0.18*< ASI

0.16 for power > 50%

-0.28 <ASI < 0.16 for power < 50%

COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)

-0.10 : ASI _<0.10 3.3.12 - Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)

With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCS boron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.

3.9.1 - Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System and the refueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration > 3000 ppm.

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PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 4 FIGURE 3.1.1-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN 7 I I S 555555 6

S...........0............- - -. oo,=5

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REGION OF ACCEPTABLE OPERATION 4,

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0 0 100 200 300 400 500 ý600 Page 11 of 26

PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING'LIMITS REPORT Revision 4 FIGURE 3.1.2-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED

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,(50o,6.5)'

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2 OPERATION 1

0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 COLD LEG TEMPERATURE (TF)

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PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING'LIMITS REPORT Revision 4 FIGURE 3.1.4-1

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(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)

End of Cycle Limit Beginning of Cycle Limit TECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit ........

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PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 4 FIGURE 3.1.5-1 CORE POWER LIMIT AFTER CEA DEVIATION*

30 ......... ..................

z0 (60 MIN, 20.0%)

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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 TIME AFTER DEVIATION, MINUTES

WHEN CORE POWER IS REDUCED TO 55% OF RATED THERMAL POWER PER THIS LIMIT CURVE, FURTHER REDUCTION IS NOT REQUIRED.

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PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 7 FIGURE 3.1.7-2 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE) 0.9 - --- .... ---- .............. ..... ----- I ........ ... .I...

10.

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PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 4 FIGURE 3.1.8-1 PART LENGTH CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER 0.0 10.0 -. ............. .............- ------

I . . "......""......"

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150.0 I 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 FRACTION OF RATED THERMAL POWER Page 17 of 26

PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 4 FIGURE 3.2.3-1 AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)

f zU.U 15.0 REGION OF UNACCEPTABLE OPERATION 10.0 5.0 REGION OF ACCEPTABLE OPERATION A-n I 0.0 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 CORE POWER LEVEL

(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)

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PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 4 FIGURE 3.2.4-1 COLSS DNBR OPERATING LIMIT ALLOWANCE FOR BOTH CEAC's INOPERABLE 25 . . . . .. . .

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(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)

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-0.20 -0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 CORE AVERAGE ASI Page 21 of 26

Revision 4 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-1 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff> 0.98 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA 4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 22 of 26

Revision 4 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-2 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 23 of 26

Revision 4 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-3 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97 Ž Keff> 0.96 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 24 of 26

Revision 4 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.124 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 3 hours3.472222e-5 days 8.333333e-4 hours 4.960317e-6 weeks 1.1415e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days 0.0208 hours 1.240079e-4 weeks 2.85375e-5 months 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days 0.0208 hours 1.240079e-4 weeks 2.85375e-5 months 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 25 of 26

Revision 4 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-5 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff< 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days 0.0208 hours 1.240079e-4 weeks 2.85375e-5 months ONA 6 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 26 of 26

Revision 10 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)

UNIT 3 Revision 10 Digtally signed by" Foster. G ei*,)(Z35831l)

Date 1/aI QITI0"150217 Reason- I am a'e author

=Loca tioeVGS Page 1 of 26

Revision 9 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table of Contents Description Revision # Page Cover Page 9 1 Table of Contents 9 2 List of Figures 7 3 List of Tables 7 4 Affected Technical Specifications 7 5 Analytical Methods 9 6 9 7 CORE Operating Limits 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Open 8 8 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 8 8 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 8 8 3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 8 8 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 8 8 3.1.8 Part Length CEA Insertion Limits 8 9 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 8 9 3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 8 9 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 8 9 3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 8 10 3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) 8 10 3.9.1 Boron Concentration 8 10 Page 2 of 26

Revision 10 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT List of Figures Description Revision # Page Figure 3.1.1-1 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature 7 11 Reactor Trip Breakers Open Figure 3.1.2-1 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature 7 12 Reactor Trip Breakers Closed Figure 3.1.4-1 MTC Acceptable Operation, Modes 1 and 2 7 13 Figure 3.1.5-1 Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation 7 14 Figure 3.1.7-1 CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power 10 15 (COLSS in Service)

Figure 3.1.7-2 CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power 10 16 (COLSS Out of Service)

Figure 3.1.8-1 Part Length CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power 7 17 Figure 3.2.3-1 Azimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power 7 18 (COLSS in Service)

Figure 3.2.4-1 COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for Both 7 19 CEACs Inoperable Figure 3.2.4-2 DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core 7 20 Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEACs Operable)

Figure 3.2.4-3 DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core 7 21 Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEACs Inoperable)

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Revision 7 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT List of Tables Description Revision # Page Table 3.3.12-1 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 7 22 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keff> 0.98 Table 3.3.12-2 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 7 23 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 Table 3.3.12-3 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 7 24 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff> 0.96 Table 3.3.12-4 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 7 25 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron 7 26 Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keff< 0.95 Page 4 of 26

Revision 7 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 3 Technical Specifications.

AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Length CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) 3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 26

Revision 9 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT ANALYTICAL METHODS The analytical methods used to determine the core operating limits shall be those previously reviewed and approved by the NRC, specifically those described in the following documents:

Title Report No. Rev Date Supplement

1) CE Method for Control Element CENPD N.A. January 1976 NA.

Assembly Ejection Analysis 0190-A

2) The ROCS and DIT Computer CENPD N.A. April 1983 N.A.

Codes for Nuclear Design 266-P-A

3) Modified Statistical Combina CEN 01-P-A May 1988 NA.

tion of Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A

4) System 80TM Inlet Flow Distribu Enclosure N.A. February 1993 1-P tion 1-P to LD 82-054

5) Calculative Methods for the CE CENPD N.A. March2001 4-P-A Large Break LOCA Evaluation 132 Model for the Analysis of CE and W Designed NSSS

6) Calculative Methods for the CE CENPD N.A. April 1998 2-P-A Small Break LOCA Evaluation 137-P Model CEN-372

7) Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable N.A. May 1990 N.A.

Pressure P-A

8) Arizona Public Service Com NFM002 0 September N.A.

pany PWR Reactor Physics Meth 1999 odology Using CASMO-4/

SIMULATE-3 Page 6 of 26

Revision 9 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Title Report No. Rev Date Supplement

9) Technical Manual for the CENTS CE-NPD N.A. June 1993 1-P Code 282-P-A Vols. 1-3

10) Implementation of ZIRLOM CENPD 0 November N.A.

Cladding Material in CE 404-P-A 2001 Nuclear Power Fuel Assembly Designs Page 7 of 26

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.

3.1.1 - Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Open The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1 1.

3.1.2 - Shutdown Margin (SDM) - Reactor Trip Breakers Closed The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2 1.

3.1.4 - Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)

The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area of Acceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.

3.1.5 - Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-length or part-length CEAs misaligned from any other CEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES 1 and 2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1.

3.1.7 - Regulating CEA Insertion Limits One or more CEACs OPERABLE: With COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA 1

groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; with COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulation CEA 1

groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 1 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted. In either case, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in the CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months .

2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90 inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of the following conditions are satisfied:

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Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.

b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower than Regulating Group 4 position.

c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS In Service) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).

3.1.8 - Part Length CEA Insertion Limits One or more CEACs OPERABLE: The part length CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.8-1.

3.2.1 - Linear Heat Rate (LMR)

The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.

3.2.3 - Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)

The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to the limit in Figure 3.2.3-1 with COLSS IN SERVICE.

3.2.4 - Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)

COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE - Maintaining COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.

COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Either One or Both CEACs are OPERABLE Operating within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.

COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEACs INOPERABLE - Operating within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel.

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Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT 3.2.5 - Axial Shape Index (ASI)

The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within the following limits:

COLSS OPERABLE

-0.18 _ASI *0.16 for power > 50%

-0.28 < ASI < 0.16 for power < 50%

COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)

-0.10*< ASI < 0.10 3.3.12 - Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)

With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCS boron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.

3.9.1 - Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions ofthe Reactor Coolant System and the refueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration >_3000 ppm.

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PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING'LIMITS REPORT Revision 7 FIGURE 3.1.1-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN I

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PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATINGULIMITS REPORT Revision 7 FIGURE 3.1.2-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED

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PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 7T FIGURE 3.1.4-1 MTC ACCEPTABLE OPERATION, MODES 1 AND 2 0.0

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@@vesselmm TECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit Page-.13 of 26

PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING'LIMITS REPORT Revision 7

-FIGURE 3.1.5-1 CORE POWER LIMIT AFTER CEA DEVIATION*

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WHEN CORE POWER IS REDUCED TO 55% OFRATED THERMAL POWER PER THIS LIMIT CURVE, FURTHERAREDUCTION IS NOT REQUIRED.

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PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING'LIMITS REPORT Revision 7 FIGURE 3.1.8-1 PART LENGTH CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER 0.0 10.0

.......... .. ............. ............. q .............. *.............

20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 cn 70.0 rRANSIVNT INSE1kTION LIMIT (75.0 INCHES).

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OPERXTIONACCEPTABLE 140.0 . .. .......... . . ..................... . . .......

V t I I 150.0 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 FRACTION OF RATED THERMAL POWER Page ,17 of 26

PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 7 FIGURE 3.2.3-1 AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)

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0. 0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 CORE POWER LEVEL

(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)

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PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 7 FIGURE 3.2.4-1 COLSS DNBR OPERATING LIMIT ALLOWANCE FOR BOTH CEAC's INOPERABLE 25

-Z 0 20 0

15 Eu 10 5

0 0 25 50 75 100 CORE POWER LEVEL

(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)

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PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revisi on 7 FIGURE 3.2.4-2 DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ON THE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, CEAC's OPERABLE)

Z.D ACCEPTABLE OPERATION ANYPOWER LVEL MINI1MUM OF 1 CEAC O]PERABLE 2.4 ........... ............

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- (A 1,2.24). ,

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POWER AT OR ABOVE 90%

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I 2.0 -----

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-0.20 -0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 0. 10 0.15 0.20 CORE AVERAGE ASI Page 20 of 26

PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revisior a7 FIGURE 3.2.4-3 DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ON THE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, CEAC's INOPERABLE)

.1.0 i.I..iI .. . I. .l l...I 3.5 ACCEPTABLE OPERATION ANY POWER LEVEL CEAC's INOPERABLE 3.4 i..............

(0.1,3.32)

I 3.3 3.2 I I

(-o. 1,.9)

.* 'UNACCDEPTABILE I.............I............

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-0.20 -0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20

'CORE AVERAGE ASI Page 21 of 26

Revision 7 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-1 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff> 0.98 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA 4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 22 of 26

Revision 7 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-2 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 23 of 26

Revision 7 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-3 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97Ž> Keff> 0.96 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months I hour ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 24 of 26

Revision 7 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-4 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96 Ž Keff> 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 3 hours3.472222e-5 days 8.333333e-4 hours 4.960317e-6 weeks 1.1415e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days 0.0208 hours 1.240079e-4 weeks 2.85375e-5 months 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days 0.0208 hours 1.240079e-4 weeks 2.85375e-5 months 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 25 of 26

Revision 7 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table 3.3.12-5 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff_< 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days 0.00222 hours 1.322751e-5 weeks 3.044e-6 months 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days 0.0208 hours 1.240079e-4 weeks 2.85375e-5 months ONA 6 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 26 of 26

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