ML030100041

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Duke Energy Corp., Catawba Nuclear Station,Units 1 & 2, Technical Specification, Amendments 204 and 191
ML030100041
Person / Time
Site: Catawba  Duke Energy icon.png
Issue date: 01/09/2003
From:
NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD2
To:
References
TAC MB6231, TAC MB6232
Download: ML030100041 (2)


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DC Sources - Operating 3.8.4 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.8.4.4 Verify DC channel and DG battery cells, cell plates, and 18 months racks show no visual indication of physical damage or.

abnormal deterioration that could degrade battery performance.

SR 3.8.4.5 Remove visible terminal corrosion, verify DC channel and 18 months DG battery cell to cell and terminal connections are clean and tight, and are coated with anti-corrosion material.

SR 3.8.4.6 Verify DC channel battery connection resistance is < 1.5 18 months E-4 ohm.

SR 3.8.4.7 Verify each DC channel battery charger supplies 18 months

> 200 amps and the DG battery charger supplies > 75 amps with each charger at > 125 V for > 8 hours0.333 days <br />0.0476 weeks <br />0.011 months <br />.

SR 3.8.4.8 -------------------- NOTES----------------

1. The modified performance discharge test in SR 3.8.4.9 may be performed in lieu of the service test in SR 3.8.4.8. I
2. This Surveillance shall not be performed for the DG batteries in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Verify DC channel and DG battery capacity is adequate 18 months to supply, and maintain in OPERABLE status, the required emergency loads for the design duty cycle when subjected to a battery service test.

(continued)

Catawba Units 1 and 2 3.8.4-3 Amendment Nos. 204 & 197

DC Sources-Operating B 3.8.4 BASES SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued) exceed 18 months.

This SR is modified by two Notes. Note 1 allows the performance of a modified performance discharge test in lieu of a service test.

The modified performance discharge test is a performance discharge test that is augmented to include the high-rate, short duration discharge loads (during the first minute and 11-to-12 minute discharge periods) of the service test. The duty cycle of the modified performance test must fully envelope the duty cycle of the service test if the modified performance discharge test is to be used in lieu of the service test. Since the ampere hours removed by the high-rate, short duration discharge periods of the service test represents a very small portion of the battery capacity, the test rate can be changed to that for the modified performance discharge test without compromising the results of the performance discharge test.

The battery terminal voltage for the modified performance discharge test should remain above the minimum battery terminal voltage specified in the battery service test for the duration of time equal to that of the service test.

A modified discharge test is a test of the battery capacity and its ability to provide a high rate, short duration load (usually the highest rates of the duty cycle). This will often confirm the battery's ability to meet the critical periods of the load duty cycle, in addition to determining its percentage of rated capacity. Initial conditions for the modified performance discharge test should be identical to those specified for a service test. The reason for Note 2 is that performing the Surveillance would perturb the electrical distribution system and challenge safety systems.

SR 3.8.4.9 A battery performance discharge test is a test of constant current capacity of a battery, normally done in the as found condition, after having been in service, to detect any change in the capacity determined by the acceptance test. The test is intended to determine overall battery degradation due to age and usage.

A battery modified performance discharge test is described in the Bases for SR 3.8.4.8. Either the battery performance discharge test or the modified performance discharge test is acceptable for satisfying SR 3.8.4.9; however, only the modified performance discharge test may be used to satisfy SR 3.8.4.9 while satisfying the requirements of SR 3.8.4.8 at the same time.

Catawba Units 1 and 2 B 3.8.4-8 Revision No. 2