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DNBR (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.2.4 3.2 POWER DISTRIBUTION LIMITS 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)

LCO 3.2.4 The DNBR shall be maintained by one of the following methods:

a. Maintaining Core Operating Limit Supervisory System (COLSS) calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operating limit based on DNBR (when COLSS is in service. and either one or both Control Element Assembly Calculators (CEACs) are OPERABLE):

b. Maintaining COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operating limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance specified in the COLR (when COLSS is in service and neither CEAC is OPERABLE):

c. Operating within the region of acceptable operation specified in the COLR using any OPERABLE Core Protection Calculator (CPC) channel (when COLSS is out of service and either one or both CEACs are OPERABLE); or

d. Operating within the region of acceptable operation specified in the COLR using any OPERABLE CPC channel (when COLSS is out of service and neither CEAC is OPERABLE).

APPLICABILITY: MODE 1 with THERMAL POWER > 20X RTP. (Before CPC Upgrade) I ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. COLSS calculated core A.1 Restore the DNBR to 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months Power not within within limit.

li mi(t.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.2.4-1 AMENDMENT NO. 47,150

DNBR (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.2.4 ACTIONS (continued)

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME B. DNBR outside the B.1 Determine trend in DNBR. Once per region of acceptable AND 15 minutes operation when COLSS is out of service. B.2.1 With an adverse trend, restore DNBR 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months to within limit.

OR B.2.2 With no adverse 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months trend, restore DNBR to within limit.

C. Required Action and C.1 Reduce THERMAL POWER 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months associated Completion to

20% RTP.

Time not met.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.2.4.1 ------------------- NOTE--------------------

1. Only applicable when COLSS is out of service. With COLSS in service. this parameter is continuously monitored.

2. Not required to be performed until 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months after MODE 1 with THERMAL POWER > 20% RTP.-

Verify DNBR, as indicated on any OPERABLE 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months DNBR channels, is within the limit of the COLR. as applicable.

SR 3.2.4.2 Verify COLSS margin alarm actuates at a 31 days THERMAL POWER level equal to or less than the core power operating limit based on DNBR.

PALO VERDE UNITS 1,2.3 3.2.4-2 AMENDMENT NJO. 4-4,150

DNBR (After CPC Upgrade) 3.2.4 3.2 POWER DISTRIBUTION LIMITS 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)

LCO 3.2.4 The DNBR shall be maintained by one of the following methods:

a. Core Operating Limit Supervisory System (COLSS) In Service:

1. Maintaining COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operating limit based on DNBR when at least one Control Element Assembly Calculator (CEAC) is OPERABLE in each OPERABLE Core Protection Calculator CPC) channel; or

2. Maintaining COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operating limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance specified in the COLR when the CEAC requirements of LCO 3.2.4.a.1 are not met.

b. COLSS Out of Service:

1. Operating within the region of acceptable operation specified in the COLR using any OPERABLE Core Protection Calculator CPC) channel when at least one Control Element Assembly Calculator (CEAC) is OPERABLE in each OPERABLE CPC channel: or

2. Operating within the region of acceptable operation specified in the COLR using any OPERABLE CPC channel (with both CEACs inoperable) when the CEAC requirements of LCO 3.2.4.b.1 are not met.

APPLICABILITY: MODE 1 with THERMAL POWER > 20% RTP. (After CPC Upgrade)

ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. COLSS calculated core A.1 Restore the DNBR to 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months power not within within limit.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.2.4-3 AMENDMENT NO. 150

DNBR (After CPC Upgrade) 3.2.4 ACTIONS (continued)

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME B. DNBR outside the B.1 Determine trend in DNBR. Once per region of acceptable AND 15 minutes operation when COLSS is out of service. B.2.1 With an adverse trend, restore DNBR 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months to within limit.

OR B.2.2 With no adverse 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months trend, restore DNBR to within limit.

C. Required Action and C.1 Reduce THERMAL POWER 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months associated Completion to 20% RTP.

Time not met.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.2.4.1 -------- NOTE--------------------

1. Only applicable when COLSS is out of service. With COLSS in service, this parameter is continuously monitored.

2. Not required to be performed until 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months after MODE 1 with THERMAL POWER > 20 RTP.

Verify DNBR as indicated on any OPERABLE 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months DNBR channels. is within the limit of the COLR. as applicable.

SR 3.2.4.2 Verify COLSS margin alarm actuates at a 31 days THERMAL POWER level equal to or less than the core power operating limit based on DNBR.

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.2.4-4 AMENDMENT N. 150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.1 3.3 INSTRUMENTATION 3.3.1 Reactor Protective System (RPS) Instrumentation - Operating LCO 3.3.1 Four RPS trip and bypass removal channels for each Function in Table 3.3.1-1 shall be OPERABLE.

APPLICABILITY: According to Table 3.3.1-1. (Before CPC Upgrade) I ACTIONS

NOTE-----------------------------------

Separate Condition entry is allowed for each RPS Function.

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION

COMPLETION TIME A. One or more Functions A.1 Place channel in 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months with one automatic RPS bypass or trip.

trip channel inoperable. AND A.2 Restore channel to Prior to OPERABLE status. entering MODE 2 following next MODE 5 entry B. One or more Functions B.1 -NOTE---------

with two automatic RPS LCO 3.0.4 is not trip channels applicable.

inoperable.

Place one channel in 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months bypass and the other in trip.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-1 AMENDMENT NO. 447,150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.1 ACTIONS (continued)

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME C. One or more Functions C.1 Disable bypass 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months with one automatic channel.

bypass removal channel inoperable. OR C.2.1 Place affected 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months automatic trip channel in bypass or trip.

AND C.2.2 Restore bypass Prior to removal channel and entering MODE 2 associated automatic following next trip channel to MODE 5 entry OPERABLE status.

D. One or more Functions --- NOTE-------------

with two automatic LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable.

bypass removal channels inoperable.

D.1 Disable bypass 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months channels.

OR D.2 Place one affected 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months automatic trip channel in bypass and place the other in trip.

E. One or more core E.1 Perform CHANNEL 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months protection calculator FUNCTIONAL TEST on (CPC) channels with a affected CPC.

cabinet high temperature alarm.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3:1-2 AMENDMENT NO. Sa-,150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.1 ACTIONS (continued)

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME F. One or more CPC F.1 Perform CHANNEL 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months channels with three or FUNCTIONAL TEST on more autorestarts affected CPC.

during a 12 hour1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months period.

G. Required Action and G.1 Be in MODE 3. 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months associated Completion Time not met.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS

NOTE------------------------------------

Refer to Table 3.3.1-1 to determine which SR shall be performed for each RPS Function.

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.1.1 Perform a CHANNEL CHECK of each RPS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months instrument channel.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-3 AMENDMENT NO. 41;, 150

- Operating (Before RPS Instrumentation RPS Instrumentation - Operating Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.1 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY

.1 SR 3.3.1.2 -------------------NOTE-------------------

Not required to be performed until 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months after THERMAL POWER 2 70% RTP.

Verify total Reactor Coolant System (RCS) 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months flow rate as indicated by each CPC is less than or equal to the RCS total flow rate.

If necessary. adjust the CPC addressable constant flow coefficients such that each CPC indicated flow is less than or equal to the RCS flow rate.

SR 3.3.1.3 Check the CPC autorestart count. 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months (continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-4 AMENDMENT NO. , 150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (Before CPC Upgrade) 3.3.1 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.1.4 - -------------- NOTES------------------

1. Not required to be performed until 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months after THERMAL POWER

> 20% RTP.

2. The daily calibration may be suspended during PHYSICS TESTS, provided the calibration is performed upon reaching each major test power plateau and prior to proceeding to the next major test power plateau.

Perform calibration (heat balance only) and 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months adjust the linear power level signals and the CPC addressable constant multipliers to make the CPC AT power and CPC nuclear power calculations agree with the calorimetric.

if the absolute difference is 2 when THERMAL POWER is 80% RTP. Between 20%

and 80% RTP the maximum difference is -0.5%

to 10%.

SR 3.3.1.5 -------------------NOTE--------------------

Not required to be performed until 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months after THERMAL POWER 2 70% RTP.

Verify total RCS flow rate indicated by 31 days each CPC is less than or equal to the RCS flow determined either using the reactor coolant pump differential pressure instrumentation and the ultrasonic flow meter adjusted Purn curves or by calorimetric calculations.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 12,3 3.3.1-5 AMENDMENT NIO. 4-3-, 50

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.1 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.1.6 -------- NOTE-------------------

Not required to be performed until 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months after THERMAL POWER 2 15% RTP.

Verify linear power subchannel gains of the 31 days excore detectors are consistent with the values used to establish the shape annealing matrix elements in the CPCs.

SR 3.3.1.7 ------------------- NOTES-------------------

1. The CPC CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST shall include verification that the correct values of addressable constants are installed in each OPERABLE CPC.

2. Not required to be performed for logarithmic power level channels until 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months after reducing logarithmic power below E-4% NRTP.

Perform CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST on each 92 days channel.

SR 3.3.1.8 -------------------NOTE--------------------

Neutron etectors are excluded from the CHANNEL CALIBRATION.

Perform CHANNEL CALIBRATION of the power 92 days range neutron flux channels.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-6 AMENDMENT NO. 14v,149,150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.1 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.1.9 -NOTE-Neutron detectors are excluded from CHANNEL CALIBRATION.

Perform CHANNEL CALIBRATION on each 18 months channel. including bypass removal functions.

SR 3.3.1.10 Perform a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST on each 18 months CPC channel.

SR 3.3.1.11 Using the ncore detectors, verify the Once after each shape annealing matrix elements to be used refueling prior by the CPCs. to exceeding 70% RTP SR 3.3.1.12 Perform a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST on each Once within automatic bypass removal function. 92 days prior to each reactor startup SR 3.3.1.13 -------------------NOTE-------------------

Neutron detectors are excluded.

Verify RS RESPONSE TIME is within limits. 18 months on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-7 AMENDMENT NO. 117 150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.1 Table 3.3.1-1 (page 1 of 3)

Reactor Protective System Instrumentation APPLICABLE MODES OR OTHER SPECIFIED SURVEILLANCE FUNCTION CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE VALUE

1. Variable Over Power 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 Ceiling 111.0 RTP SR 3.3.1.4 Band 9.92 RTP SR 3.3.1.6 Incr. Rate 11.02/min RTP SR 3.3.1.7 Decr. Rate > 52/sec RTP SR 3.3.1.8 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13

2. Logarithmic Power Level - Hgh(a) 2 SR 3.3.1.1 S 0.0112 NRTP SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.12 SR 3.3.1.13

3. Pressurizer Pressure - High 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 s 2388 psia SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13

4. Pressurizer Pressure - Low 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 2 1821 ps1a SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.12 SR 3.3.1.13

5. Containment Pressure - High 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 s 3.2 psig SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13

6. Steam Generator # Pressure - Low 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 Units 1 and 3: 890 psla SR 3.3.1.7 Unit 2: 955 psia SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13

7. Steam Generator 2 Pressure - Low 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 Units 1 and 3: 890 psla SR 3.3.1.7 Unit 2: 955 psia SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13 (continued)

(a) Trip may be bypassed when logarithmic power Is > lE-4t NRTP. Bypass shall be automatically removed when logarithmic power is s 1E-4S NRTP.

PALO VERDE UNITS 1 AND 3 AMENDMENT NO. 14g,150 PALO VERDE UNIT 2 3.3.1-8 AMENDMENT NO. 4-9,150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.1 Table 3.3.1-1 (page 2 of 3)

Reactor Protective System Instrumentation APPLICABLE MOOES; OR OTHER SPECIFIED SURVEILLAJCE FUNCTION COMDITIONS REQUIREHNS ALLODWABLE VALUE

8. Steam Generator #1 Level - Low 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 2 43.7Z SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3 3 1.13

9. Steam Generator #2 Level - Low 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 2 43.7S SR 3.3 1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3 1.13

10. Steam Generator #1 Level - High 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 s 91.S5 SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1 13

11. Steam Generator #2 Level - High 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 s 91.5S SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13

12. Reactor Coolant Flow. Steam 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 Ramp: s 0.115 psid/sec.

Generator ilLow SR 3.3.1.7 Floor: 2 12.49 psid SR 3.3.1.9 Step: S 17.2 psid SR 3.3.1.13

13. Reactor Coolant Flow. Steam 1.2 SR 3 3.1.1 Rarp: S 0 115 psid/sec.

Generator 12-Low SR 3 3.1.7 Floor: 2 12.49 psid SR 3.3.1.9 Step: S 17.2 psid SR 3.3.1.13 (continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2,3 3.3.1-9 AMENDMENT NO. 126,150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.1 Table 3.3.1-1 (page 3 of 3)

Reactor Protective Systen Instrumentation APPLICABLE MODES OR OTHER SPECIFIED SURVEILLAMICE FUNCTION CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS ALLWABLE VALUE

14. Local Power Density - High(b) 1.2 SR 3 3 1.1 S 21.0 kW/ft SR 3.3 1.2 SR 3.3.1.3 SR 3.3.1.4 SR 3.3 1.5 SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.10 SR 3.3.1.11 SR 3.3.1.12 SR 3.3.1.13

15. Departure From llucg)ate Boiling 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 2 1.3 (through Ratio (DIR) - Low SR 3.3.1.2 operating cycle 10)

SR 3 3.1.3 SR 3.3.1.4 SR 3.3.1.5 2: 134 (operating cycle SR 3.3.1.7 11 nd later)

SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.10 SR 3.3.1.11 SR 3.3.1.12 SR 3.3 1.13 (b) Trip may be bypassed when logarithm1c power is < IE-4% IRTP. Bypass shall be automatically removed when logarithmic power is > 1E-4S RTP.

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3 .1 -10 AMIENDMENT 110.-i33 , 150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.1 3.3 INSTRUMENTATION 3.3.1 Reactor Protective System (RPS) Instrumentation - Operating LCO 3.3.1 Four RPS trip and bypass removal channels for each Function in Table 3.3.1-1 shall be OPERABLE.

APPLICABILITY: According to Table 3.3.1-1. (After CPC Upgrade)

ACTIONS

NOTE-----------------------------------

Separate Condition entry is allowed for each RPS Function.

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One or more Functions A.1 Place channel in 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months with one automatic RPS bypass or trip.

trip channel inoperable. AND A.2 Restore channel to Prior to OPERABLE status. entering MODE 2 following next MODE 5 entry B. One or more Functions B.1 --------NOTE---------

with two automatic RPS LCO 3.0.4 is not trip channels applicable.

inoperable.

Place one channel in 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months bypass and the other in trip.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-11 AMENDMENT NO. 150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.1 ACTIONS (continued)

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME C. One or more Functions C.1 Disable bypass 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months with one automatic channel.

bypass removal channel inoperable. OR C.2.1 Place affected 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months automatic trip channel in bypass or trip.

AND C.2.2 Restore bypass Prior to removal channel and entering MODE 2 associated automatic following next trip channel to MODE 5 entry OPERABLE status.

D. One or more Functions ------------NOTE-------------

with two automatic LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable.

bypass removal channels inoperable.

D.1 Disable bypass 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months channels.

OR D.2 Place one affected 1 hour1.157407e-5 days 2.777778e-4 hours 1.653439e-6 weeks 3.805e-7 months automatic trip channel in bypass and place the other in trip.

E. Required Action and E.1 Be in MODE 3 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months associated Completion Time not met.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-12 AMENDMENT NO. 150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.1 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS

NOTE------------------------------------

Refer to Table 3.3.1-1 to determine which SR shall be performed for each RPS Function.

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.1.1 Perform a CHANNEL CHECK of each RPS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months instrument channel.

SR 3.3.1.2 -------------------NOTE-------------------

Not required to be performed until 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months after THERMAL POWER 70% RTP.

Verify total Reactor Coolant System RCS) 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months flow rate as indicated by each CPC is less than or equal to the RCS total flow rate.

If necessary. adjust the CPC addressable constant flow coefficients such that each CPC indicated flow is less than or equal to the RCS flow rate.

SR 3.3.1.3 Check the CPC System Event Log. 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months (continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-13 AMENDMENT NO.150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.1 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.1.4 ------------------- NOTES------------------

1. Not required to be performed until 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months after THERMAL POWER 2 20% RTP.

2. The daily calibration may be suspended during PHYSICS TESTS. provided the calibration is performed upon reaching each major test power plateau and prior to proceeding to the next major test power plateau.

Perform calibration (heat balance only) and 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months adjust the linear power level signals and the CPC addressable constant multipliers to make the CPC AT power and CPC nuclear power calculations agree with the calorimetric.

if the absolute difference is 2% when THERMAL POWER is 80% RTP. Between 20%

and 80% RTP the maximum difference is -0.5%

to 10%.

SR 3.3.1.5 -------------------NOTE--------------------

Not required to be performed until 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months after THERMAL POWER 2 70% RTP.

Verify total RCS flow rate indicated by 31 days each CPC is less than or equal to the RCS flow determined either using the reactor coolant pump differential pressure instrumentation and the ultrasonic flow meter adjusted pump curves or by calorimetric calculations.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-14 AMENDMENT NO.150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.1 SURVEILLANCE REOUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.1.6 -------------------NOTE-------------------

Not required to be performed until 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months after THERMAL POWER 2 15% RTP.

Verify linear power subchannel gains of the 31 days excore detectors are consistent with the values used to establish the shape annealing matrix elements in the CPCs.

SR 3.3.1.7 -------------------NOTES-------------------

1. The CPC CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST shall include verification that the correct values of addressable constants are installed in each OPERABLE CPC.

2. Not required to be performed for logarithmic power level channels until 2 hours2.314815e-5 days 5.555556e-4 hours 3.306878e-6 weeks 7.61e-7 months after reducing logarithmic power below E-4% NRTP.

Perform CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST on each 92 days channel.

SR 3.3.1.8 -------------------NOTE--------------------

Neutron detectors are excluded from the CHANNEL CALIBRATION.

Perform CHANNEL CALIBRATION of the power 92 days range neutron flux channels.

(continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-15 AMENDMENT NO. 150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.1 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.1.9 -------------------NOTE------------------

Neutron detectors are excluded from CHANNEL CALIBRATION.

Perform CHANNEL CALIBRATION on each 18 months channel, including bypass removal functions.

SR 3.3.1.10 Perform a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST on each 18 months CPC channel.

SR 3.3.1.11 Using the incore detectors, verify the Once after each shape annealing matrix elements to be used refueling prior by the CPCs. to exceeding 70% RTP SR 3.3.1.12 Perform a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST on each Once within automatic bypass removal function. 92 days prior to each reactor startup SR 3.3.1.13 -------------------NOTE-------------------

Neutron detectors are excluded.

Verify RPS RESPONSE TIME is within limits. 18 months on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-16 AMENDMENT N.150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.1 Table 3.3.1-1 (page 1 of 3)

Reactor Protective System Instrumentation APPLICABLE MODES OR OTHER SPECIFIED SURVEILLANCE FUNCTION CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE VALUE

1. Variable Over Power 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 Ceiling 111.0% RTP SR 3.3.1.4 Band 9.9S RTP SR 3.3.1.6 Incr. Rate s 11.0S/min RTP SR 3.3.1.7 Decr. Rate > 5/sec RTP SR 3.3.1.8 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13

2. Logarithmic Power Level - High(a) 2 SR 3.3.1.1 0.011S NRTP SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.12 SR 3.3.1.13

3. Pressurizer Pressure - High 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 s 2388 psia SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13

4. Pressurizer Pressure - Low 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 2 1821 psia SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.12 SR 3.3.1.13

5. Containment Pressure - High 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 s 3.2 psig SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13

6. Steam Generator #1 Pressure - Low 1.2 SR 3.3.11 Units 1 and 3: 890 psia SR 3.3.17 SR 3.3.1.9 Unit 2: 955 psia SR 3.3.1.13

7. Steam Generator #2 Pressure - Low 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 Units 1 and 3: 2 890 psia SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 Unit 2: 955 psia SR 3.3.1.13 (continued)

(a) Trip may be bypassed when logarithmic power Is > 1E-4% NRTP. Bypass shall be automatically removed when logarithmic power is s 1E-4S NRTP.

PALO VERDE UNITS 12.3 3.3.1-17 AMENDMENT NO.150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.1 Table 3.3.1-1 (page 2 of 3)

Reactor Protective System Instrumentation APPLICABLE MZOES OR OTHER SPECIFIED SURVEILLANCE FUNCTION CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE VALUE

8. Steam Generator 1 Level - Low 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 2 43.7S SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13

9. Steam Generator 2 Level - Low 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 2 43.7%

SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3 3.1.13

10. Steam Generator #1 Level - High 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 s 91.5:

SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3 1.9 SR 3.3 1.13

11. Steam Generator #2 Level - High 1.2 SR 3.3 1.1 91.5:

SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.13

12. Reactor Coolant Flow. Steam 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 Ramp: S 0.115 psid/sec.

Generator 11-Low SR 3.3.1.7 Floor: 2 12.49 psid SR 3.3.1.9 Step: s 17.2 psid SR 3.3.1.13

13. Reactor Coolant Flow. Steam 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 Ramp: S 0.115 psid/sec.

Generator 12-Low SR 3.3.1.7 Floor: 2 12.49 psid SR 3.3.1.9 Step: :5 17.2 psid SR 3.3.1.13 (continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.1-18 AMENDMENT N. 150

RPS Instrumentation - Operating After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.1 Table 3 3.1-1 (page 3 of 3)

Reactor Protective System Instrunentatton APPLICABLE MODES OR OTHER SPECIFIED SURVEILLANCE FUNCTION CONDITIOUS REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE VALUE

14. Local Power Density - 1lgh(b) 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 s 21.0 ft SR 3.3.1.2 SR 3.3.1.3 SR 3 3.1.4 SR 3.3 1.5 SR 3.3.1.7 SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3.1.10 SR 3.3.1.11 SR 3.3.1.12 SR 3.3.1.13

15. Departure From tJucpmte Boiling 1.2 SR 3.3.1.1 2 1.3 (through Ratio (DNBR) - Low SR 3.3.1.2 operating cycle 10)

SR 3.3.1.3 SR 3.3.1.4 SR 3.3 1.5 k 1.34 (operating cycle SR 3.3.1.7 11 and later)

SR 3.3.1.9 SR 3.3 1.10 SR 3.3.1.11 SR 3.3.1.12 SR 3.3.1.13 (b) Trip may be bypassed when lgarithmic power is < IE-4 NRTP. Bypass shall be autcmatically removed when logarithmic power is IE-4% IJRTP.

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3 .1-19 AMENDMENT N. 150

CEACs (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.3 3.3 INSTRUMENTATION 3.3.3 Control Element Assembly Calculators (CEACs)

LCO 3.3.3 Two CEACs shall be OPERABLE.

APPLICABILITY: MODES 1 and 2. (Before CPC Upgrade)

I ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One CEAC inoperable. A.1 Perform SR 3.1.5.1. Once per 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months AND A.2 Restore CEAC to 7 days OPERABLE status.

B. Required Action and B.1 Verify the departure 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months associated Completion from nucleate boiling Time of Condition A ratio requirement of not met. LCO 3.2.4. "Departure from Nucleate Boiling OR Ratio (DNBR). is met.

Both CEACs inoperable.

AND (continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.3-1 AMENDMENT NO. 47,150

CEACs (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.3 ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME B. (continued) B.2 Verify all full 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months length and part length control element assembly (CEA) groups are fully withdrawn and maintained fully withdrawn, except during Surveillance testing pursuant to SR 3.1.5.3 or for control. when CEA group J5 may be inserted to a maximum of 127.5 inches withdrawn.

AND B.3 Verify the RSPT/CEAC 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months Inoperable" addressable constant in each core protection calculator (CPC) is set to indicate that both CEACs are inoperable.

AND B.4 Verify the Control 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months Element Drive Mechanism Control System is placed in "STANDBY MODE" and maintained in "STANDBY MODE."

except during CEA motion permitted by Required Action B.2.

AND B.5 Perform SR 3.1.5.1. Once per 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months AND (continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2,3 3.3 .3-2 AMENDMENT NO0. 117 ,150

CEACs (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.3 ACTIONS (continued)

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME B. (continued) B.6 Disable the Reactor 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months Power Cutback System (RPCS)

C. Receipt of a CPC C.1 Perform CHANNEL 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months channel B or C cabinet FUNCTIONAL TEST on high temperature affected CEAC(s).

alarm.

D. One or two CEACs with D.1 Perform CHANNEL 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months three or more auto FUNCTIONAL TEST on restarts during a affected CEAC.

12 hour1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months period.

E. Required Action and E.1 Be in MODE 3. 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months associated Completion Time of Condition B.

C. or D not met.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.3.1 Perform a CHANNEL CHECK. 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months SR 3.3.3.2 Check the CEAC auto restart count. 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months SR 3.3.3.3 Perform a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST. 92 days (continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.3-3 AMENDMENT NO. -17150

CEACs (Before CPC Upgrade) I 3.3.3 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)

SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.3.4 Perform a CHANNEL CALIBRATION. 18 months SR 3.3.3.5 Perform a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST. 18 months SR 3.3.3.6 Verify the isolation characteristics of 18 months each CEAC isolation amplifier.

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.3-4 AMENDMENT NO. 147,L,1

CEACs (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.3 3.3 INSTRUMENTATION 3.3.3 Control Element Assembly Calculators CEACs)

LCO 3.3.3 Two CEACs shall be OPERABLE in each CPC channel APPLICABILITY: MODES 1 and 2. (After CPC Upgrade)

ACTIONS

NOTE------------------------------

Separate condition entry is allowed for each CPC channel.

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One CEAC inoperable in A.1 Declare the affected Immediately one or more CPC CPC channel(s) channels. inoperable.

OR A.2.1 Perform SR 3.1.5.1 Once per 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months AND A.2.2 Restore CEAC to 7 days OPERABLE status.

B. Required Action and B.1 Declare the affected Immediately associated Completion CPC channel(s)

Time of Condition A inoperable.

not met.

OR OR Both CEACs inoperable in one or more CPC (continued) channels.

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.3-5 AMENDMENT NO.150

CEACs (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.3 ACTIONS (continued)

CONDITION I REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME B. (continued) B.2.1 Verify the departure 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months from nucleate boiling ratio requirement of LCO 3.2.4, "Departure from Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR). is met.

AND B.2.2 Verify all full 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months length and part length control element assembly (CEA) groups are fully withdrawn and maintained fully withdrawn, except during Surveillance testing pursuant to SR 3.1.5.3 or for control, when CEA group #5 may be inserted to a maximum of 127.5 inches withdrawn.

AND B.2.3 Verify the "RSPT/CEAC 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months Inoperable" addressable constant in each affected core protection calculator (CPC) is set to indicate that both CEACs are inoperable.

AND (continued)

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.3-6 AMENDMENT NO.150

CEACs (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.3 ACTIONS (continued) .

CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME B.2.4 Verify the Control 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months Element Drive Mechanism Control System is placed in

'STANDBY MODE" and maintained in "STANDBY MODE."

except during CEA motion permitted by Required Action B.2.2.

AND B.2.5 Perform SR 3.1.5.1. Once per 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months AND B.2.6 Disable the Reactor 4 hours4.62963e-5 days 0.00111 hours 6.613757e-6 weeks 1.522e-6 months Power Cutback System (RPCS)

C. Required Action and C.1 Be in MODE 3. 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months associated Completion Time of Condition B not met.

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.3-7 AMENDMENT N. 150

CEACs (After CPC Upgrade) 3.3.3 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.3.3.1 Perform a CHANNEL CHECK. 12 hours1.388889e-4 days 0.00333 hours 1.984127e-5 weeks 4.566e-6 months SR 3.3.3.2 Deleted SR 3.3.3.3 Perform a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST. 92 days SR 3.3.3.4 Perform a CHANNEL CALIBRATION. 18 months SR 3.3.3.5 Perform a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST. 18 months PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 3.3.3-8 AMENDMENT NO.150

Procedures (Before CPCS Upgrade) 5.4 5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 5.4 Procedures 5.4.1 Written procedures shall be established, implemented, and maintained covering the following activities:

a. The applicable procedures recommended in Regulatory Guide 1.33. Revision 2. Appendix A. February 1978;

b. The emergency operating procedures required to implement the requirements of NUREG-0737 and to NUREG-0737. Supplement 1.

as stated n Generic Letter 82-33;

c. Quality assurance for effluent and environmental monitoring;

d. Fire Protection Program implementation; and

e. All programs specified in Specification 5.5.

f. Modification of core protection calculator (CPC) addressable constants. These procedures shall include provisions to ensure that sufficient-margin is maintained in CPC type I addressable constants to avoid excessive operator interaction with CPCs during reactor operation.

Modifications to the CPC software (including changes of algorithms and fuel cycle specific data) shall be performed in accordance with the most recent version of CPC Protection Algorithm Software Change Procedure."

CEN-39(A)-P. which has been determined to be.applicable to the facility. Additions or deletions to CPC addressable constants or changes to addressable constant software limit values shall not be implemented without prior NRC approval.

PALO VERDE UNITS 12.3 5.4-1 AMENDMENT NO. gA,12,150

Procedures (After CPCS Upgrade) 5.4 5.0 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS 5.4 Procedures 5.4.1 Written procedures shall be established. implemented. and maintained covering the following activities:

a. The applicable procedures recommended in Regulatory Guide 1.33. Revision 2. Appendix A. February 1978;

b. The emergency operating procedures required to implement the requirements of NUREG-0737 and to NUREG-0737. Supplement 1. as stated in Generic Letter 82-33:

c. Quality assurance for effluent and environmental monitoring:

d. Fire Protection Program implementation: and

e. All programs specified in Specification 5.5.

f. Modification of core protection calculator (CPC) addressable constants. These procedures shall include provisions to ensure that sufficient margin is .

maintained in CPC type I addressable constants to avoid excessive operator interaction with CPCs during reactor operation..

Modificatiohs..to the CPC software (including changes of algorithms and fuel cycle specific data) shall be performed in accordance with the most recent version of the Software Program Manual for Common Q Systems' CE-CES-195, which has been determined to be applicable to the facility. Additions or deletions to CPC addressable constants or changes to addressable constant software limit values shall not be implemented without prior NRC approval.

PALO VERDE UNITS 1.2.3 5.4-2 AMENDMENT NO. 10

v t e Letter Sequence Other
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Initiation Acceptance... Administration Withholding Request Acceptance, Withholding Request Acceptance Meeting, Meeting, Meeting, Meeting, Meeting Questions Answers 25 April 2003 Results Approval Other: ML032240711, ML033020268, ML033210302
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