ML032040068

June 2003 Monthly Operating Report for Pilgrim

ML032040068
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	07/14/2003
From:	Riggs W Entergy Nuclear Operations
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
2.03.085
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Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

- Entergy Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station 600 Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, MA 02360 Michael A. Balduzzi Site Vice President July 14, 2003 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attenbon: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555

SUBJECT:

Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Docket No.: 50-293 License No.: DPR-35 June 2003 Monthly Operating Report LETTER NUMBER: 2.03.085

Dear Sir or Madam:

In accordance with Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Technical Specification 5.6.4, the operational status summary for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station is provided in the attachment for your information and planning. Should you have questions or comments concerning this report, please contact Jim Haley at (508) 830-8143.

Sincerely,

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Attachment:

June 2003 Monthly Operating Report (2 pages) cc: Mr. Hubert Miller Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Senior Resident Inspector 203085

Attachment OPERATING DATA REPORT DOCKET NO. 50-293 UNIT NAME: Pilgrim DATE: July 14. 2003 COMPLETED BY: J. R. Haley TELEPHONE: (508) 830-8143 Design Electrical Rating (MWe-Net): 708.5*

Maximum Dependable Capacity (MWe-Net): 684.7*

REPORTING PERIOD: June 2003 (Month/Year)

YEAR TO MONTH DATE CUMULATIVE II] Hours in Reporting Period 720.0 4343.0 267,119.0

[2] Number of Hours the Reactor was Critical 682.0 3489.8 185,982.6

[3] Number of Hours the Generator was On Line 675.0 2722.0 183,793.8

[4] Unit Reserve Shutdown Hours 0.0 0.0 0.0

[5] Net Electrical Energy (MWH) 435,051.8 2,177,236.9 108,852,733.2

• Pilgrim Station received a license amendment on May 9, 2003. This amendment was fully implemented during June when the power was raised from 1998 MWt to 2028 MWt.

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DOCKET NO. 50-293 NAME: Pilgrim COMPLETED BY: J.R. Haley TELEPHONE: (508) 830-8143 REPORT MONTH: June 2003 OPERATIONAL

SUMMARY

Pilgrim entered the reporting period at 1998 MWt. At 0850 hours0.00984 days <br />0.236 hours <br />0.00141 weeks <br />3.23425e-4 months <br /> on June 1, 2003 a reactor scram signal was received due to a generator trip and the plant was shut down. Pilgrim began restart activities at 1707 hours0.0198 days <br />0.474 hours <br />0.00282 weeks <br />6.495135e-4 months <br /> on June 2nd, was critical at 2245 hours0.026 days <br />0.624 hours <br />0.00371 weeks <br />8.542225e-4 months <br /> and resynched to the grid at 0600 hours0.00694 days <br />0.167 hours <br />9.920635e-4 weeks <br />2.283e-4 months <br /> on June 3d. 1998 MWt was reached at 1740 hours0.0201 days <br />0.483 hours <br />0.00288 weeks <br />6.6207e-4 months <br /> on June 4*. After further testing power was raised to the new licensed thermal power level of 2028 MWt on June 2Oe at 1625 hours0.0188 days <br />0.451 hours <br />0.00269 weeks <br />6.183125e-4 months <br />.

At 1130 hours0.0131 days <br />0.314 hours <br />0.00187 weeks <br />4.29965e-4 months <br /> on June 12", a planned power reduction down to - 1000 MWt was initiated to perform a condenser backwash. Full power (2028 MWt) was reached again at 0621 hours0.00719 days <br />0.173 hours <br />0.00103 weeks <br />2.362905e-4 months <br /> on June 13. At 1546 hours0.0179 days <br />0.429 hours <br />0.00256 weeks <br />5.88253e-4 months <br /> on June 23d a planned power reduction to - 922 MWt to perform a condenser backwash was initiated. At 0545 hours0.00631 days <br />0.151 hours <br />9.011243e-4 weeks <br />2.073725e-4 months <br /> on June 2 4 th, reactor power reached 2028 MWt where it was essentially maintained for the remainder of the reporting period.

UNIT SHUTDOWNS METHOD OF CAUSE/CORRECTIVE ACTION/COMMENTS NO. DATE TYPE DURATION REASON SHUTTING 1 (HOURS) 2 DOWN REACTOR 1 6/1/03 F 38 A 3 Auto Scram due to generator trip.

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1 2 3 F - Forced A - Equip Failure 1 - Manual S - Scheduled B- Main or Test 2 - Manual Scram C- Refueling 3 - Auto Scram D- Regulatory Restriction 4 - Continuation E- Operator Training & 5 - Other License Examination F- Admin G - Operation Error H - Other 203085

EXHIBIT 3 CORRESPONDENCE REVIEW SIGNATURE SHEET #1 Sheet 1 of 2 l TITLE: Letter No. 2.03.085 June Monthly Operating Report Effect on safety and reliability of the plant has been evaluated adequately.

Information is accurate, complete, and consistent with NUORG business planning Site Vice President strategy.

Preserves PNPS reputation for conservative decision making.

Date Explain:

Effect on safety and reliability of the plant has been evaluated adequately.

Information is accurate, complete, and consistent with NUORG business planning Director, Nude r ssment strategy.

Preserves PNPS reputation for conservative decision making.

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~2) Q AConsistent with NUORG strategy governing regulatory activities.

Licensing Manager Information is accurate and complete.

Information has received proper review for factual content, commitment ownership, Date . 7 154/ . and fiscal oversight.

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B. Ford Applicable regulatory documents have been considered in content of letter.

/ rSInformation is consistent with other regulatory strategies and commitments.

Regulory Affairs Superintendent Information is accurate and complete.

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Information is accurate and complete.

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Commitments are identified and owners assigned.

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EXHIBIT 3 CORRESPONDENCE REVIEW SIGNATURE SHEET #2 Sheet 2 of 2 I TITLE: Letter No. 2.03.085 June Monthly Operating Report Configuration control of plant is maintained.

General Manager- Plant >PS_ safety, reputation, and costs have been properly considered.

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Operations Manager Scope and schedule of commitment(s) can be met with existing resources.

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Technical input provided by Department is properly represented in letter.

Assistant Operations Manager Scope and schedule of commitment(s) can be met with existing resources.

Impact on existing analyses/operations has been appropriately considered.

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