ML023570320

November 2002 Monthly Operating Report for Dresden, Units 2 and 3

ML023570320
Person / Time
Site:	Dresden
Issue date:	12/13/2002
From:	Hovey R Exelon Nuclear
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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RHLTR: #02-0095
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Exelon Generation Dresden Generating Station wwwexeloncorp corn NucleaT 6500 North Dresden Road Morris, IL60450-9765 Tel 815-942-2920 December 13, 2002 RHLTR: #02-0095 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001 Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3 Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-19 and DPR-25 Docket Nos. 50-237 and 50-249

Subject:

Monthly Operating Report for November 2002 In accordance with Technical Specifications, Section 5.6.4, "Monthly Operating Reports," we are submitting the November 2002 Monthly Operating Report for Dresden Nuclear Power Station (DNPS), Units 2 and 3.

Should you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact Mr. Jeff Hansen, Regulatory Assurance Manager, at (815) 416 - 2800.

Respectfully, J.1Hovey Site Vice Preside It Dresden Nuclear Power Station Attachment cc: Regional Administrator- NRC Region III NRC Senior Resident Inspector - Dresden Nuclear Power Station 9,

ATTACHMENT DRESDEN NUCLEAR POWER STATION, UNITS 2 AND 3 MONTHLY OPERATING REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2002 EXELON GENERATION COMPANY, LLC FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NOS. DPR-19 AND DPR-25 NRC DOCKET NOS. 50-237 AND 50-249 I

TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Summary of Operating Experience A. Unit 2 Monthly Operating Experience Summary B. Unit 3 Monthly Operating Experience Summary II. Operating Data Statistics A. Operating Data Report - Dresden Unit 2 B. Operating Data Report - Dresden Unit 3 III Unit Shutdowns A. Unit 2 Shutdowns B. Unit 3 Shutdowns IV. Challenges to Safety and Relief Valves 2

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SUMMARY

OF OPERATING EXPERIENCE FOR NOVEMBER 2002 A. UNIT 2 MONTHLY OPERATING EXPERIENCE

SUMMARY

With the exception of short periods for routine maintenance and surveillances, Unit 2 operated at full power throughout the reporting period.

B. UNIT 3 MONTHLY OPERATING EXPERIENCE

SUMMARY

At the beginning of the reporting period, Unit 3 was in the testing phase of its extended power uprate. Unit 3 achieved its full extended power rating on November 10, 2002. Following completion of the power ascension, Unit 3 operated at full power throughout the reporting period with the exception of short periods for routine maintenance and surveillances.

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II. OPERATING DATA STATISTICS A. Dresden Unit 2 Operating Data Report for November 2002 DOCKET NO. 050-237 DATE December 04, 2002 COMPLETED BY Don Hamilton TELEPHONE (815) 416-3585 OPERATING STATUS

1. REPORTING PERIOD: November 2002

2. CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED POWER LEVEL (MWth): 2,957 MAXIMUM DEPENDABLE CAPACITY (MWe NET): 850 (estimated)

DESIGN ELECTRICAL RATING (MWe Net): 867 Unit Two Monthly Operating Status This Month Year to Date Cumulative

3. Reactor Critical - Hours 720 8,016 215,654

4. Hours Generator On-Line 720 8,016 207,165

5. Unit Reserve Shutdown - Hours 0 0 4

6. Net Electrical Energy Generated - MWHe 622,531 6,899,950 t 137,382,631 4

II. OPERATING DATA STATISTICS B. Dresden Unit 3 Operating Data Report for November 2002 DOCKET NO. 050-249 DATE December 04, 2002 COMPLETED BY Don Hamilton TELEPHONE (815) 416-3585 OPERATING STATUS

1. REPORTING PERIOD: November 2002

2. CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED POWER LEVEL (MWth): 2,957 MAXIMUM DEPENDABLE CAPACITY (MWe NET): 850 (estimated)

DESIGN ELECTRICAL RATING (MWe Net): 867 Unit Three Monthly Operating Status This Month Year to Date Cumulative

5. Reactor Critical - Hours 720 7,351 202,369

6. Hours Generator On-Line 720 7,280 194,441

9. Unit Reserve Shutdown - Hours 0 0 1

10. Net Electrical Energy Generated - MWHe 601,151 5,543,212 128,845,747 5

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III. UNIT SHUTDOWNS A. Unit 2 Shutdowns for November 2002 NO DATE TYPE DURATION REASON (2) METHOD OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS/

(1) (HOURS) SHUTTING DOWN COMMENTS REACTOR(3)

None B. Unit 3 Shutdowns for November 2002 NO DATE TYPE DURATION REASON (2) METHOD OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS/

(1) (HOURS) SHUTTING DOWN COMMENTS REACTOR(3)

None LEGEND.

(1) Type: (2) Reason (3) Method F - Forced A Equipment Failure (Explain) 1. Manual S - Scheduled B Maintenance or Test 2 Manual Scram C. Refueling 3. Automatic Scram D Regulatory Restnction 4 Other (Explain)

E Operator Training & Licensing Exam 5. Load Reduction F. Administrative G Operational Error H Other (Explain)

IV. Challenges to Safety and Relief Valves Unit 2 None Unit 3 None 6