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Docket No.Stn 50-528, Core Operating Limits Report: Unit 1 - Revision 9
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Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	11/01/2002
From:	Bauer S; Arizona Public Service Co
To:	; Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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IhAM Scott A. Bauer Department Leader Regulatory Affairs Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Technical Specification 5.6.5.d Tel 623/393-5978 Mail Station 7636 Fax 623/393-5442 P 0 Box 52034 e-mail sbauer@apsc com Phoenix, AZ 85072-2034 102-04861-SAB/TNW/GAM November 1, 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)

Unit 1 Docket No. STN 50-528 Core Operating Limits Report: Unit 1 - Revision 9 Pursuant to Technical Specification 5.6.5.d, enclosed is Revision 9 of the PVNGS Unit 1 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), issued October 31, 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/TNW/GAM/kg Enclosure cc:

E. W. Merschoff J. N. Donohew M. B. Fields N. L. Salgado A member of the STARS (Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing) Alliance Callaway 0 Comanche Peak

Diablo Canyon

Palo Verde

South Texas Project 0 Wolf Creek Qt

Enclosure Core Operating Limits Report for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Unit I - Revision 9

Revision 9 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)

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Revision 9 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Table of Contents Description Revision #

Pae Cover Page 9

1 Table of Contents 9

2 List of Figures 9

3 List of Tables 9

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

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

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

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

Page 3 of 25 Revision #

8 8

9 9

8 8

Page 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Revision 9 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 Keff> 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:

Supplement

1) CE Method for Control Element Assembly Ejection Analysis

2) The ROCS and DIT Computer Codes for Nuclear Design

3) Modified Statistical Combination of Uncertainties

4) System 80TM Inlet Flow Distribu tion

5) Calculative Methods for the CE Large Break LOCA Evaluation Model for the Analysis of CE and W Designed NSSS

6) Calculative Methods for the CE Small Break LOCA Evaluation Model

7) Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable Pressure

8) Arizona Public Service Com pany PWR Reactor Physics Meth odology Using CASMO-4/

SIMULATE-3 CENPD 0190-A CENPD 266-P-A CEN 356(V)-P-A Enclosure 1-P to LD 82-054 CENPD 132 CENPD 137-P CEN-372 P-A NFM002 N.A.

January 1976 N.A.

April 1983 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.

February 1993 N.A.

March 2001 N.A.

N.A.

April 1998 May 1990 0

September 1999 Page 6 of 25 Title Report No.

Rev Date N.A.

N.A.

1-P 4-P-A 2-P-A NA.

N.A.

Revision 8 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Title

9) Technical Manual for the CENTS Code

10) Implementation of ZIRLOTM Cladding Material in CE Nuclear Power Fuel Assembly Designs Report No.

CE-NPD 282-P-A Vols. 1-3 CENPD 404-P-A Rev N.A.

Date Supplement June 1993 0

November 2001 Page 7 of 25 1-P N.A.

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 (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 groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits1 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 (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 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than or equal to 20%.

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 of the Reactor Coolant System and the refueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration a 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 (500,6.5):

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PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT 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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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 > Kerr> 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 hour 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;> Kerr> 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 hour 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 hour 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 hour 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 hour 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 > Keff> 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0

1 2

3 3

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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 hours 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days 0.00139 hours 8.267196e-6 weeks 1.9025e-6 months 1 hour 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 hours 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 hours 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 hours 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

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