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Duke Energy Corporation Catawba Unit 1 Cycle 15, Revision 25 and Catawba Unit 2 Cycle 13, Revision 24
ML041180583
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Issue date: 04/15/2004
From: Jamil D
Duke Energy Corp
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Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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CNEI-0400-24, Rev 25, CNEI-0400-25, Rev 24
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Duke D.M. JAMIL P"Powers Vice President A Duke Energy Company Duke Power Catawba Nuclear Station 4800 Concord Rd. / CN01 VP York, SC 29745-9635 803 831 4251 803 831 3221 fax April 15, 2004 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTENTION: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555-0001

Subject:

Duke Energy Corporation Catawba Nuclear Station Unit 1 and 2 Docket Nos.: 50-413 and 50-414 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR)

Catawba Unit 1 Cycle 15, Revision 25 and Catawba Unit 2 Cycle 13, Revision 24 Attached, pursuant to Catawba Technical Specification 5.6.5, is an information copy of the Core Operating Limits Report for Catawba Unit 1 Cycle 15, Revision 25 and Catawba Unit 2 Cycle 13, Revision 24.

This letter and attachment do not contain any new commitments.

Please direct any questions or concerns to George Strickland at (803) 831-3585.

Sincerely, D. M. Jamil Attachment 74 cJc)\

www. duke-energy. corn

U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission April 15, 2004 Page 2 xc w/att: L. A. Reyes, Regional, Administrator USNRC, Region II S. E. Peters, NRR Project Manager (CNS)

USNRC, ONRR E. F. Guthrie Senior Resident Inspector (CNS)

CNEI-0400-24 Page 1 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba Unit I Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Revision 25 March 2004 Duke Power Company Date Prepared By: 10-e IXZ5,ez 3/,'o of Checked By: ',"/D-,) -.- 6 V

Checked By:

r1lo Approved By:

QA Condition 1 The information presented in this report has been prepared and issued in accordance with Catawba Technical Specification 5.6.5.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 2 of 34 Revision 25 INSPECTION OF ENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONS Inspection Waived By: W441Y. f. I Date: 3 °9 la ,o4.

(Sponsor)

CATAWBA Inspection Waived MCE (Mechanical & Civil) X Inspected By/Date:

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CNEI-0400-24 Page 3 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report IMPLEMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVISION 25 Revision 25 of the Catawba Unit 1 COLR can be implemented anytime after Amendment 212 to the Operating License NPF-35 has been implemented. This Technical Specification changes the LTOP temperature from 285 0F to 210 OF.

This COLR revision also removes the note from the bottom of pages 11, 26, 27, 29 which explained that the use of some of the data was contingent upon the implementation of Amendment 210. This amendment has been implemented and the notes are no longer required. Finally, this revision updates the rod position equations shown at the bottom of Figure 3 to be consistent with Unit 2.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 4 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report REVISION LOG Revision EI Date Pages Affected COLR 0-1 Superceded N/A ClCO7 2-5 Superceded N/A C1C08 6-8 Superceded N/A C1C09 9-11 Superceded N/A ciclo 12 - 14 Superceded N/A CliC 15- 17 Superceded N/A ClC12 18 - 21 Superceded N/A ClC13 22 - 23 Superceded N/A CIC14 24 November 2003 All CIC15 (Orig. Issue) 25 March 2004 1-34 CIC15 (Revision 1)

CNEI-0400-24 Page 5 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report INSERTION SHEET FOR REVISION 25 Remove pages Insert Rev. 25 pages Pages 1-34 Pages 1-34

  • Appendix A contains power distribution monitoring factors used in Technical Specification Surveillance. Appendix A is only included in the COLR copy sent to the NRC.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 6 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 1.0 Core Operating Limits Report This Core Operating Limits Report (COLR) has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Technical Specifications that reference this report are listed below:

TS COLR I COLR Section J Technical Specifications COLR Parameter JSection _Page 2.1.1 Reactor Core Safety Limits RCS Temperature and Pressure 2.1 10 Safety Limits 3.1.1 Shutdown ar Shutdown Margin 2.2 10 3.1.3 Moderator TemperatureCoefficient MTC 2.3 12 3.1.4 Rod Group Alignment Limits Shutdown Margin 2.2 10 3.1.5 Shutdown Bank Insertion Limit Shutdown Margin 2.2 10 Rod Insertion Limits 2.4 -- 12 3.1.6 Control Bank Insertion Limit Shutdown Margin 2.2 10 Rod Insertion Limits 2.5 12 3.1.8 Physics Tests Exceptions Shutdown Margin 2.2 10 3.2.1 EHeat Flux Hot Channel Factor FQ 2.6 16 AFD 2.8 23 OTAT 2.9 26

-Penalty Factors 2.6 16 3.2.2 Nuclear Enthalpy Rise Hot Channel FAH 2.7 22 Factor Penalty Factors 2.7 22 3.2.3 Axial Flux Difference AFD 2.8 23 3.3.1 Reactor Trip System Instrumentation OTAT 2.9 26 OPAT 2.9 26 3.3.9 Boron Dilution Mitigation System Reactor Makeup Water Flow Rate 2.10 28 3.4.1 RCS Pressure, Temperature and RCS Pressure, Temperature and 2.11 28 Flow limits for DNB Flow 3.5.1 Accumulators Max and Min Boron Cone. _ 2.12 28 3.5.4 Refueling Water Storage Tank Max and Min Boron Cone. 2.13 28 3.7.15 Spent Fuel Pool Boron Concentration Min Boron Concentration 2.14 30 3.9.1 Refueling Operations - Boron Min Boron Concentration 2.15 30 Concentration 3.9.2 Refueling Operations - Nuclear Reactor Makeup Water Flow Rate i 2.16 30 Instrumentation 5.6.5 Core Operating Limits Report Analytical Methods 1.1 7 (COLR)

The Selected License Commitments that reference this report are listed below:

SLC COLR COLR Section Selected Licensing Commitment COLR Parameter Section Page 16.7-9.3 Standby Shutdown System Standby Makeup Pump Water 2.17 31 Supply i 16.9-11 Boration Systems - Borated Water Borated Water Volume and Cone. 2.18 31 Source - Shutdown for BAT/RWST 16.9-12 Boration Systems - Borated Water Borated Water Volume and Cone. 2.19 32 Source - Operating for BAT/RWST

CNEI-0400-24 Page 7 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 1.1 Analytical Methods The analytical methods used to determine core operating limits for parameters identified in Technical Specifications and previously reviewed and approved by the NRC are as follows.

1. WCAP-9272-P-A, "WESTINGHOUSE RELOAD SAFETY EVALUATION METHODOLOGY," (W Proprietary).

Revision 0 Report Date: July 1985 Not Used for C1C15

2. WCAP- 10054-P-A, "Westinghouse Small Break ECCS Evaluation Model using the NOTRUMP Code, " (W Proprietary).

Revision 0 Report Date: August 1985

3. WCAP-10266-P-A, "THE 1981 VERSION OF WESTINGHOUSE EVALUATION MODEL USING BASH CODE", (W Proprietary).

Revision 2 Report Date: March 1987 Not Used for C1C15

4. WCAP-12945-P-A, Volume 1 and Volumes 2-5, "Code Qualification Document for Best-Estimate Loss of Coolant Analysis," (W Proprietary).

Revision: Volume I (Revision 2) and Volumes 2-5 (Revision 1)

Report Date: March 1998

5. BAW- 101 68P-A, "B&W Loss-of-Coolant Accident Evaluation Model for Recirculating Steam Generator Plants," (B&W Proprietary).

Revision I SER Date: January 22, 1991 Revision 2 SER Dates: August 22, 1996 and November 26, 1996.

Revision 3 SER Date: June 15, 1994.

Not Used for CIC15

CNEI-0400-24 Page 8 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 1.1 Analytical Methods (continued)

6. DPC-NE-3000PA, "Thermal-Hydraulic Transient Analysis Methodology," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 3 SER Date: September 24, 2003

7. DPC-NE-300 1PA, "Multidimensional Reactor Transients and Safety Analysis Physics Parameter Methodology," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 0 Report Date: November, 1991, republished December 2000

8. DPC-NE-3002A, "UFSAR Chapter 15 System Transient Analysis Methodology".

Revision 4 SER Date: April 6, 2001

9. DPC-NE-2004P-A, "Duke Power Company McGuire and Catawba Nuclear Stations Core Thermal-Hydraulic Methodology using VIPRE-0 1," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision I SER Date: February 20, 1997

10. DPC-NE-2005P-A, "Thermal Hydraulic Statistical Core Design Methodology," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 3 SER Date: September 16, 2002

11. DPC-NE-2008P-A, "Fuel Mechanical Reload Analysis Methodology Using TACO3," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 0 SER Date: April 3, 1995

12. DPC-NE-2009-P-A, "Westinghouse Fuel Transition Report," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 2 SER Date: December 18, 2002

13. DPC-NE-1004A, "Nuclear Design Methodology Using CASMO-3/SIMULATE-3P."

Revision I SER Date: April 26, 1996

CNEI-0400-24 Page 9 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 1.1 Analytical Methods (continued)

14. DPC-NF-201 OA, "Duke Power Company McGuire Nuclear Station Catawba Nuclear Station Nuclear Physics Methodology for Reload Design."

Revision 2 SER Date: June 24, 2003

15. DPC-NE-201 IPA, "Duke Power Company Nuclear Design Methodology for Core Operating Limits of Westinghouse Reactors," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 1 SER Date: October 1, 2002

CNEl-0400-24 Page 10 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 2.0 Operating Limits The cycle-specific parameter limits for the specifications listed in Section 1.0 are presented in the following subsections. These limits have been developed using NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 1.1.

2.1 Reactor Core Safety Limits (TS 2.1.1)

The Reactor Core Safety Limits are shown in Figure 1.

2.2 Shutdown Margin - SDM (TS 3.1.1, TS 3.1.4, TS 3.1.5, TS 3.1.6, TS 3.1.8) 2.2.1 For TS 3.1. 1, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.3% AKJK in mode 2 with Keff < 1.0 and in modes 3 and 4.

2.2.2 For TS 3.1. 1, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.0% AK/K in mode 5.

2.2.3 For TS 3.1.4, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.3% AK/K in mode 1 and mode 2.

2.2.4 For TS 3.1.5, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.3% AK/K in mode 1 and mode 2 with any control bank not fully inserted.

2.2.5 For TS 3.1.6, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.3% AK/K in mode 1 and mode 2 with Keff > 1.0.

2.2.6 For TS 3.1.8, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.3% AK/K in mode 2 during Physics Testing.

CNEI-0400-24 Page I I of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 1 Reactor Core Safety Limits Four Loops in Operation 670 DO NOT OPERATE IN THIS AREA 660 _ _ _ _ _ _

650 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

640 _ _ _

i 620 \ __- X 610 psia

__2100 600 ____194___

590 ACCEPTABLE 580 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 Fraction of Rated Thermal Power

CNEI-0400-24 Page 12 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 2.3 Moderator Temperature Coefficient - MTC (TS 3.1.3) 2.3.1 The Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) Limits are:

The MTC shall be less positive than the upper limits shown in Figure 2. The BOC, ARO, HZP MTC shall be less positive than 0.7E-04 AK/K/IF.

The EOC, ARO, RTP MTC shall be less negative than the -4.3E-04 AK/K/!F lower MTC limit.

2.3.2 The 300 ppm MTC Surveillance Limit is:

The measured 300 PPM ARO, equilibrium RTP MTC shall be less negative than or equal to -3.65E-04 AK/K/IF.

2.3.3 The 60 PPM MTC Surveillance Limit is:

The 60 PPM ARO, equilibrium RTP MTC shall be less negative than or equal to

-4.125E-04 AK/K/ 0 F.

Where: BOC = Beginning of Cycle (burnup corresponding to most positive MTC)

EOC = End of Cycle ARO = All Rods Out HZP = Hot Zero Thermal Power RTP = Rated Thermal Power PPM = Parts per million (Boron) 2.4 Shutdown Bank Insertion Limit (TS 3.1.5) 2.4.1 Each shutdown bank shall be withdrawn to at least 222 steps. Shutdown banks are withdrawn in sequence and with no overlap.

2.5 Control Bank Insertion Limits (TS 3.1.6) 2.5.1 Control banks shall be within the insertion, sequence, and overlap limits shown in Figure 3. Specific control bank withdrawal and overlap limits as a function of the fully withdrawn position are shown in Table 1.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 13 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 2 Moderator Temperature Coefficient Upper Limit Versus Power Level 1.0 !

0.9 Unacceptable Operation

.4 0.8 f 4-0 0.7-0.6 U

0.5 0 0.4 Acceptable Operation 0.3 0.1 0.0 AI- I - I 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percent of Rated Thermal Power NOTE: Compliance with Technical Specification 3.1.3 may require rod withdrawal limits.

Refer to the Unit 1ROD manual for details.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 14 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 3 Control Bank Insertion Limits Versus Percent Rated Thermal Power Fully Withdrawn (Maximum = 231) (29.6%, 231) (80.0%, 231) 231 220 Fully Withdrawn 200 ___ B _ (Minimum= 222) - ---

Bani B tControl 3 180 Ce

_ . (100%, 161)

- 160

.-(0%, 163) -~ = ,_ __ __ _

a. 140

'I)

Contrla Bank C c 120

.2 . ___ __ _ _ _ /_ __ _ K __ _ __ ___ _ __ __ ___ _ / K _ _ __ _ _ _=_ __

0 o 100

_ _ /_ C.ontrolI aruuD C 60

-0 M4 40 40 (0%, 47) _ -_ _ _I- _ -_, _ _ -

20 (30%, 0) 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percent of Rated Thermal Power The Rod Insertion Limits (RIL) for Control Bank D (CD), Control Bank C (CC), and Control Bank B (CB) can be calculated by:

Bank CDRIL = 2.3(P) - 69 {30 < P

  • I00}

Bank CCRIL = 2.3(P) +47 {0 < P < 80}

Bank CB RIL = 2.3(P) + 163 {O< P < 29.6}

where P = %Rated Thermal Power NOTE: Compliance with Technical Specification 3.1.3 may require rod withdrawal limits.

Refer to the Unit 1ROD manual for details.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 15 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Table 1 Control Bank Withdrawal Steps and Sequence Fully Withdrawn at 222 Steps Fully Withdrawn at 223 Steps Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D 0 Start 0 0 0 0 Start 0 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 222 Stop 106 0 0 223 Stop 107 0 0 222 116 0 Start 0 223 116 0 Start 0 222 222 Stop 106 0 223 223 Stop 107 0 222 222 116 0 Start 223 223 116 0 Start 222 222 222 Stop 106 223 223 223 Stop 107 Fully Withdrawn at 224 Steps Fully Withdrawn at 225 Steps Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D 0 Start 0 0 0 0 Start 0 0 0 116 OStart 0 0 116 OStart 0 0 224 Stop 108 0 0 225 Stop 109 0 0 224 116 0 Start 0 225 116 0 Start 0 224 224 Stop 108 0 225 225 Stop 109 0 224 224 116 0 Start 225 225 116 0 Start 224 224 224 Stop 108 225 225 225 Stop 109 Fully Withdrawn at 226 Steps Fully Withdrawn at 227 Steps Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D 0 Start 0 0 0 OStart 0 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 226 Stop 110 0 0 227 Stop 111 0 0 226 116 0 Start 0 227 116 0 Start 0 226 226 Stop 110 0 227 227 Stop lII 0 226 226 116 0 Start 227 227 116 0 Start 226 226 226 Stop 110 227 227 227 Stop 111 Fully Withdrawn at 228 Steps Fully Withdrawn at 229 Steps Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D 0 Start 0 0 0 0 Start 0 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 228 Stop 112 0 0 229 Stop 113 0 0 228 116 0 Start 0 229 116 0 Start 0 228 228 Stop 112 0 229 229 Stop 113 0 228 228 116 0 Start 229 229 116 0 Start 228 228 228 Stop 112 229 229 229 Stop 113 Fully Withdrawn at 230 Steps Fully Withdrawn at 231 Steps Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D OStart 0 0 0 0 Start 0 0 0 116 OStart 0 0 116 OStart 0 0 230 Stop 114 0 0 231 Stop 115 0 0 230 116 0 Start 0 231 116 0 Start 0 230 230 Stop 114 0 231 231 Stop 115 0 230 230 116 0 Start 231 231 116 0 Start 230 230 230 Stop 114 231 231 231 Stop I15

CNEI-0400-24 Page 16 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 2.6 Heat Flux Hot Channel Factor - FQ(X,Y,Z) (TS 3.2.1) 2.6.1 FQ(X,Y,Z) steady-state limits are defined by the following relationships:

F RTP *K(Z)/P for P > 0.5 F RTP *K(Z)/0.5 for P < 0.5 where, P = (Thermal Power)/(Rated Power)

Note: The measured FQ(X,Y,Z) shall be increased by 3% to account for manufacturing tolerances and 5% to account for measurement uncertainty when comparing against the LCO limits. The manufacturing tolerance and measurement uncertainty are implicitly included in the FQ surveillance limits as defined in COLR Sections 2.6.5 and 2.6.6.

2.6.2 FRTP Q

= 2.50 x K(BU) 2.6.3 K(Z) is the normalized FQ(X,Y,Z) as a function of core height. K(Z) for MkBW fuel is provided in Figure 4, and the K(Z) for Westinghouse RFA and NGF fuel is provided in Figure 5.

2.6.4 K(BU) is the normalized FQ(X,Y,Z) as a function of burnup. K(BU) for MkBW, Westinghouse RFA and NGF fuel is 1.0 at all burnups.

The following parameters are required for core monitoring per the Surveillance Requirements of Technical Specification 3.2.1:

L2= FQ(X,Y,Z)

  • MQ(X,Y,Z) 2.6.5 [FQ(X,Y,Z)]°= UMT
  • TILT where:

[FQ' (X,Y,Z)]OP = Cycle dependent maximum allowable design peaking factor that ensures that the FQ(X,Y,Z) LOCA limit is not exceeded for operation within the AFD, RIL, and QPTR limits.

F. (X,Y,Z) includes allowances for calculational and measurement uncertainties.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 17 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report FQ (X,Y,Z) = Design power distribution for FQ. FD (X,Y,Z) is provided in Table 5, Appendix A, for normal operating conditions and in Table 8, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operation.

MQ(X,Y,Z) = Margin remaining in core location X,Y,Z to the LOCA limit in the transient power distribution. MQ(X,Y,Z) is provided in Table 5, Appendix A for normal operating conditions and in Table 8, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operation.

UMT = Total Peak Measurement Uncertainty. (UMT = 1.05)

MT = Engineering Hot Channel Factor. (MT = 1.03)

TILT = Peaking penalty that accounts for allowable quadrant power tilt ratio of 1.02. (TILT = 1.035)

FD(X,Y,Z)

  • MC(X,Y,Z) 2.6.6 [FQ(XYZ)] =

UMT

  • TILT where:

[FL(X,Y,Z)]Rp = Cycle dependent maximum allowable design peaking factor that ensures that the FQ(X,Y,Z) Centerline Fuel Melt (CFM) limit is not exceeded for operation within the AFD, RIL, and QPTR limits. [FL(X,Y,Z)]RPS includes allowances for calculational and measurement uncertainties.

FD(X,Y,Z) = Design power distributions for FQ. FD(X,Y,Z) is provided in Table 5, Appendix A for normal operating conditions and in Table 8, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operations.

Mc(X,Y,Z) = Margin remaining to the CFM limit in core location X,Y,Z from the transient power distribution. MC(X,Y,Z) is provided in Table 6, Appendix A for normal operating conditions and in Table 9, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operations.

UMT = Measurement Uncertainty (UMT = 1.05)

CNEI-0400-24 Page 18 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report MT = Engineering Hot Channel Factor (MT = 1.03)

TILT = Peaking penalty that accounts for allowable quadrant power tilt ratio of 1.02. (TILT = 1.035) 2.6.7 KSLOPE = 0.0725 where:

KSLOPE = the adjustment to the K1 value from OTAT trip setpoint required to compensate for each 1% that Fj (X,Y,Z) exceeds FL (X,Y,Z) 2.6.8 FQ(X,Y,Z) Penalty Factors for Technical Specification Surveillances 3.2.1.2 and 3.2.1.3 are provided in Table 2.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 19 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 4 K(Z), Normalized FQ(X,Y,Z) as a Function of Core Height for MkBW Fuel 1.200 (0.0, 1.00) (6.0, 1.00) (12.0, 1.00) 1..000 0.800

"' 0.600 0.400 Core Height (ft) K(Z) 0.200 0.0 1.000 6.0 1.000 12.0 1.000 0.000 I I I I I 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 Core Height (ft)

CNEI-0400-24 Page 20 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 5 K(Z), Normalized FQ(X,Y,Z) as a Function of Core Height for RFA and NGF Fuel 1.200 (0.0, 1.00) (6.0, 1.00) (12.0, 1.00) 1.000 0.800

t. 0.600 0.400 Core Height (ft) K(Z) 0.200 0.0 1.000 6.0 1.000 12.0 1.000 0.000 I I I II 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 Core Height (ft)

CNEI-0400-24 Page 21 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Table 2 FQ(X,Y,Z) and FAH(XY) Penalty Factors For Tech Spec Surveillances 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.2.2 Burnup FQ(X,Y,Z) FAH(XY)

(EFPD) Penalty Factor(%) Penalty Factor (%)

4 2.00 2.00 12 2.00 2.00 25 2.52 2.00 50 2.00 2.00 75 2.00 2.00 100 2.00 2.00 125 2.00 2.00 150 2.00 2.00 175 2.00 2.00 200 2.00 2.00 225 2.00 2.00 250 2.00 2.00 275 2.00 2.00 300 2.00 2.00 325 2.00 2.00 350 2.00 2.00 375 2.00 2.00 400 2.00 2.00 425 2.00 2.00 450 2.00 2.00 475 2.00 2.00 480 2.00 2.00 505 2.00 2.00 509 2.00 2.00 524 2.00 2.00 Note: Linear interpolation is adequate for intermediate cycle burnups.

All cycle burnups outside the range of the table shall use a 2%

penalty factor for both FQ(X,Y,Z) and FAH(X,Y) for compliance with the Tech Spec Surveillances 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.2.2.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 22 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 2.7 Nuclear Enthalpy Rise Hot Channel Factor - FAH(X,Y) (TS 3.2.2)

The FAH steady-state limits referred to in Technical Specification 3.2.2 are defined by the following relationship.

2.7.1 [F (X, y)]LCO= MARP (X,Y) * [.0 RRH (1.0- P)]

where:

[FALH(X, y)]LCO is defined as the steady-state, maximum allowed radial peak and includes allowances for calculation/measurement uncertainty.

MARP(X,Y) = Cycle-specific operating limit Maximum Allowable Radial Peaks. MARP(X,Y) radial peaking limits are provided in Table 3.

p = Thermal Power Rated Thermal Power RRH = Thermal Power reduction required to compensate for each 1% that the measured radial peak, FAH (X,Y), exceeds the limit.

(RRH = 3.34, 0.0 < P < 1.0)

The following parameters are required for core monitoring per the Surveillance requirements of Technical Specification 3.2.2.

- FLA1(XY)*MAH(XY) 2.7.2 [ FAH (X,Y)]

UMR

  • TILT where:

[,FH (X,Y)] = Cycle dependent maximum allowable design peaking factor that ensures that the FAH(XY) limit is not exceeded for operation within the AFD, RIL, and QPTR limits.

FALH (XY)SUR includes allowances for calculational and measurement uncertainty.

FD (X,Y) = Design power distribution for FAH FAH (X,Y) is provided in Table 7, Appendix A for normal operation and in Table 10, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operation.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 23 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report MARH(XY) = The margin remaining in core location X,Y relative to the Operational DNB limits in the transient power distribution.

MAH(X,Y) is provided in Table 7, Appendix A for normal operation and in Table 10, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operation.

UMR = Uncertainty value for measured radial peaks. UMR is set to 1.0 since a factor of 1.04 is implicitly included in the variable MAH(XY).

TILT Peaking penalty that accounts for allowable quadrant power tilt ratio of 1.02. (TILT = 1.035) 2.7.3 RRH = 3.34 where:

RRH = Thermal Power reduction required to compensate for each 1% that the measured radial peak, FAH (X,Y) exceeds its limit. (0 < P < 1.0) 2.7.4 TRH = 0.04 where:

TRH = Reduction in OTAT K1 setpoint required to compensate for each 1% that the measured radial peak, FAH(X,Y) exceeds its limit.

2.7.5 FAH(X,Y) Penalty Factors for Technical Specification Surveillance 3.2.2.2 are provided in Table 2.

2.8 Axial Flux Difference - AFD (TS 3.2.3) 2.8.1 The Axial Flux Difference (AFD) Limits are provided in Figure 6.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 24 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Table 3 Maximum Allowable Radial Peaks (MARPS)

RFA Fuel MARPs 100% Full Power Core Height Axial Peak (ft) 1.05 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 3.0 3.25 0.12 1.847 1.882 1.947 1.992 1.974 2.068 2.090 2.049 1.972 1.900 1.778 1.315 1.246 1.20 1.843 1.879 1.938 1.992 1.974 2.068 2.054 2.012 1.935 1.862 1.785 1.301 1.224 2.40 1.846 1.876 1.931 1.981 1.974 2.068 2.025 1.981 1.903 1.832 1.757 1.468 1.456 3.60 1.843 1.869 1.920 1.964 1.974 2.068 2.005 1.968 1.892 1.820 1.716 1.471 1.431 4.80 1.838 1.868 1.906 1.945 1.974 2.006 1.945 1.925 1.862 1.802 1.725 1.326 1.285 6.00 1.834 1.856 1.891 1.921 1.946 1.934 1.878 1.863 1.802 1.747 1.673 1.384 1.317 7.20 1.828 1.845 1.871 1.893 1.887 1.872 1.809 1.787 1.732 1.681 1.618 1.316 1.277 8.40 1.823 1.829 1.847 1.857 1.816 1.795 1.739 1.722 1.675 1.630 1.551 1.247 1.211 9.60 1.814 1.812 1.809 1.792 1.738 1.724 1.678 1.665 1.621 1.578 1.492 1.191 1.137 10.80 1.798 1.784 1.761 1.738 1.697 1.682 1.626 1.605 1.558 1.512 1.430 1.149 1.097 11.40 1.789 1.765 1.725 1.684 1.632 1.614 1.569 1.557 1.510 1.466 1.392 1.113 1.060 MkBW Fuel MARPs 100% Full Power Core Height Axial Peak (ft)1.05 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 3.0 3.25 0.12 1.678 1.708 1.772 1.829 1.878 1.922 1.852 1.798 1.714 1.636 1.535 1.211 1.147 1.20 1.675 1.706 1.766 1.821 1.867 1.886 1.829 1.806 1.731 1.655 1.540 1.182 1.117 2.40 1.679 1.708 1.763 1.815 1.853 1.841 1.786 1.769 1.711 1.655 1.557 1.168 1.106 3.60 1.682 1.709 1.760 1.804 1.812 1.797 1.743 1.722 1.669 1.619 1.556 1.202 1.131 4.80 1.684 1.708 1.754 1.792 1.766 1.750 1.699 1.681 1.630 1.581 1.516 1.232 1.186 6.00 1.686 1.708 1.745 1.761 1.715 1.703 1.654 1.638 1.590 1.544 1.476 1.206 1.156 7.20 1.686 1.704 1.733 1.714 1.666 1.649 1.603 1.587 1.542 1.503 1.438 1.177 1.127 8.40 1.681 1.692 1.702 1.660 1.612 1.595 1.549 1.537 1.494 1.454 1.387 1.145 1.100 9.60 1.673 1.677 1.651 1.601 1.558 1.544 1.502 1.491 1.450 1.413 1.350 1.121 1.076 10.80 1.662 1.649 1.603 1.550 1.503 1.491 1.448 1.441 1.404 1.369 1.307 1.086 1.043 12.00 1.636 1.608 1.553 1.505 1.456 1.446 1.408 1.403 1.370 1.340 1.286 1.072 1.027 NGF Fuel MARPs 100% Full Power Core Height Axial Peak (ft) 1.05 1.2 1A 1.6 1.8 2.1 3.25 0.12 1.771 1.871 1.942 2.086 1.970 1.778 1.246 2.40 1.760 1.853 1.942 2.015 1.892 1.747 1.435 4.80 1.757 1.824 1.891 1.889 1.809 1.699 1.260 7.20 1.745 1.784 1.805 1.736 1.659 1.553 1.227 9.60 1.729 1.723 1.652 1.587 1.527 1.402 1.059 11.40 1.707 1.642 1.550 1.477 1.416 1.304 1.003

CNEI-0400-24 Page 25 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 6 Percent of Rated Thermal Power Versus Percent Axial Flux Difference Limits

(-18, 100) (+10, 100)

Unacceptable Operation Unacceptable Operation 90 80 0

70 ceptable Operation 60 50

(-36, 50) (+21, 50) 40 30

-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Axial Flux Difference (% Delta I)

NOTE: Compliance with Technical Specification 3.2.1 may require more restrictive AFD limits. Refer to the Unit 1 ROD manual for operational AFD limits.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 26 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 2.9 Reactor Trip System Instrumentation Setpoints (TS 3.3.1) Table 3.3.1-1 2.9.1 Overtemperature AT Setpoint Parameter Values Parameter Nominal Value Nominal Tavg at RTP T' < 585.1 OF Nominal RCS Operating Pressure P'= 2235 psig Overtemperature AT reactor trip setpoint KI = 1.1978 Overtemperature AT reactor trip heatup setpoint K2 = 0.03340/OF penalty coefficient Overtemperature AT reactor trip depressurization K3 = 0.001601/psi setpoint penalty coefficient Time constants utilized in the lead-lag compensator cl = 8 sec.

for AT T2 = 3 sec.

Time constant utilized in the lag compensator for AT E3 = 0 sec.

Time constants utilized in the lead-lag compensator T4 = 22 sec.

for Tavg T5 = 4 sec.

Time constant utilized in the measured Tavg lag t6 = 0 sec.

compensator fl(AI) "positive" breakpoint = 19.0 %AI fl (AI) "negative" breakpoint = N/A*

fl (Al) "positive" slope = 1.769 %ATO/ %Al fl(AI) "negative" slope = N/A*

  • The fl (Al) negative breakpoints and slopes for OTAT are less restrictive than the OPAT f2(Al) negative breakpoint and slope. Therefore, during a transient which challenges the negative imbalance limits the OPAT f2(AI) limits will result in a reactor trip before the OTAT f1 (Al) limits are reached. This makes implementation of an OTAT fl(Al) negative breakpoint and slope unnecessary.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 27 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 2.9.2 Overpower AT Setpoint Parameter Values Parameter Nominal Value Nominal Tavg at RTP T" < 585.1 0 F Overpower AT reactor trip setpoint K4 = 1.0864 Overpower AT reactor trip penalty Ks = 0.02 / 0F for increasing Tavg K5 = 0.00 / 0F for decreasing Tavg Overpower AT reactor trip heatup setpoint K6 = 0.001 179/OF for T > T" penalty coefficient (for T>T") K 6 = 0.0 /OF for T <T" Time constants utilized in the lead-lag = 8 sec.

compensator for AT 2 = 3 sec.

Time constant utilized in the lag = 0 sec.

compensator for AT Time constant utilized in the measured Tavg 6 = 0 sec.

lag compensator Time constant utilized in the rate-lag U7 = 10 sec.

controller for Tavg f2 (AI) "positive" breakpoint =35.0 %Al f2 (AI) "negative" breakpoint = -35.0 %AI f2 (AI) "positive" slope = 7.0 %ATO/ %AI f2(Al) "negative" slope = 7.0 %ATW/ %AI

CNEI-0400-24 Page 28 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 2.10 Boron Dilution Mitigation System (TS 3.3.9) 2.10.1 Reactor Makeup Water Pump flow rate limits:

Applicable Mode Limit Mode 3 < 150 gpm Mode 4 or 5 < 70 gpm 2.11 RCS Pressure, Temperature and Flow Limits for DNB (TS 3.4.1)

The RCS pressure, temperature and flow limits for DNB are shown in Table 4.

2.12 Accumulators (TS 3.5.1) 2.12.1 Boron concentration limits during modes 1 and 2, and mode 3 with RCS pressure

>1000 psi:

Parameter Limit Cold Leg Accumulator minimum boron concentration. 2,500 ppm Cold Leg Accumulator maximum boron concentration. 2,975 ppm 2.13 Refueling Water Storage Tank - RWST (TS 3.5.4) 2.13.1 Boron concentration limits during modes 1, 2, 3, and 4:

Parameter Limit Refueling Water Storage Tank minimum boron 2,700 ppm concentration.

Refueling Water Storage Tank maximum boron 2,975 ppm concentration.

CNEI-0400-24 Page 29 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Table 4 Reactor Coolant System DNB Parameters No. Operable PARAMETER INDICATION CHANNELS LIMITS

1. Indicated RCS Average Temperature meter 4 < 587.2 OF meter 3 < 586.9 OF computer 4 < 587.7 OF computer 3 < 587.5 OF
2. Indicated Pressurizer Pressure meter 4 > 2219.8 psig meter 3 > 2222.1 psig computer 4 > 2215.8 psig computer 3 > 2217.5 psig
3. RCS Total Flow Rate > 388,000 gpm

CNEI-0400-24 Page 30 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 2.14 Spent Fuel Pool Boron Concentration (TS 3.7.15) 2.14.1 Minimum boron concentration limit for the spent fuel pool. Applicable when fuel assemblies are stored in the spent fuel pool.

Parameter Limit Spent fuel pool minimum boron concentration. 2,700 ppm 2.15 Refueling Operations - Boron Concentration (TS 3.9.1) 2.15.1 Minimum boron concentration limit for the filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System, refueling canal, and refueling cavity for mode 6 conditions. The minimum boron concentration limit and plant refueling procedures ensure that the Keff of the core will remain within the mode 6 reactivity requirement of Keff <

0.95.

Parameter Limit Minimum Boron concentration of the Reactor Coolant 2,700 ppm System, the refueling canal, and the refueling cavity.

2.16 Refueling Operations - Instrumentation (TS 3.9.2) 2.16.1 Reactor Makeup Water Pump Flow rate Limit:

Applicable Mode Limit Mode 6 < 70 gpm

CNEI-0400-24 Page 31 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 2.17 Standby Shutdown System - Standby Makeup Pump Water Supply - (SLC-16.7-9.3) 2.17.1 Minimum boron concentration limit for the spent fuel pool. Applicable for modes 1, 2, and 3.

Parameter Limit Spent fuel pool minimum boron concentration for 2,700 ppm surveillance SLC-16.7-9.3.

2.18 Borated Water Source - Shutdown (SLC 16.9-1 1) 2.18.1 Volume and boron concentrations for the Boric Acid Tank (BAT) and the Refueling Water Storage Tank (RWST) during Mode 4 with any RCS cold leg temperature < 210F, and Modes 5 and 6.

Parameter Limit Boric Acid Tank minimum boron concentration 7,000 ppm Volume of 7,000 ppm boric acid solution required 2000 gallons to maintain SDM at 680 F Boric Acid Tank Minimum Shutdown Volume 13,086 gallons (Includes the additional volumes listed in SLC (14.9%)

16.9-11)

NOTE: When cycle burnup is > 454 EFPD, Figure 7 may be used to determine the required Boric Acid Tank Minimum Level.

Refueling Water Storage Tank minimum boron 2,700 ppm concentration Volume of 2,700 ppm boric acid solution required 7,000 gallons to maintain SDM at 68 'F Refueling Water Storage Tank Minimum 48,500 gallons Shutdown Volume (Includes the additional (8.7%)

volumes listed in SLC 16.9-11)

CNEI-0400-24 Page 32 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report 2.19 Borated Water Source - Operating (SLC 16.9-12) 2.19.1 Volume and boron concentrations for the Boric Acid Tank (BAT) and the Refueling Water Storage Tank (RWST) during Modes 1, 2, and 3 and Mode 4 with all RCS cold leg temperatures > 21 0F.

Parameter Limit Boric Acid Tank minimum boron concentration 7,000 ppm Volume of 7,000 ppm boric acid solution required 13,500 gallons to maintain SDM at 210 F Boric Acid Tank Minimum Shutdown Volume 25,200 gallons (Includes the additional volumes listed in SLC (45.8%)

16.9-12)

NOTE: When cycle burnup is > 454 EFPD, Figure 7 may be used to determine the required Boric Acid Tank Minimum Level.

Refueling Water Storage Tank minimum boron 2,700 ppm concentration Volume of 2,700 ppm boric acid solution required 57,107 gallons to maintain SDM at 210 TF Refueling Water Storage Tank Minimum 98,607 gallons Shutdown Volume (Includes the additional (22.0%)

volumes listed in SLC 16.9-12)

CNEI-0400-24 Page 33 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 7 Boric Acid Storage Tank Indicated Level Versus Primary Coolant Boron Concentration (Valid When Cycle Burnup is > 454 EFPD)

This figure includes additional volumes listed in SLC 16.9-11 and 16.9-12 50.0 - _ _ _ _

45.0 RCS Boron i Concentration BAT Level 40.0 (ppm) (%ldevel) 0< 300 43.0 300 <500

< 40.0 700 < 1000 30.0 30.0 -- 1. < 114. -

,e25.0-250 W . ;E 3 >2700 - 9.8-BID Unacceptable z l__

20.0 Operation g Acceptable Operation 15.0 10 _0 5.0 0.0 -

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 Primary Coolant Boron Concentration (ppmb)

CNEI-0400-24 Page 34 of 34 Revision 25 Catawba 1 Cycle 15 Core Operating Limits Report Appendix A Power Distribution Monitoring Factors Appendix A contains power distribution monitoring factors used in Technical Specification Surveillance. Due to the size of the monitoring factor data, Appendix A is controlled electronically within Duke and is not included in the Duke internal copies of the COLR. The Catawba Reactor and Electrical Systems Engineering Section controls this information via computer files and should be contacted if there is a need to access this information.

Appendix A is included in the COLR copy transmitted to the NRC.

CNEI-0400-25 Page I of 34 Revision 24 Catawba Unit 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Revision 24 March 2004 Duke Power Company Date oe Prepared By:

Checked By: / -6 3 /HJ20a9 Checked By:

Ie-\A( - I2Iif Approved By: - . f, 1 4.)

M\qal "04 QA Condition 1 The information presented in this report has been prepared and issued in accordance with Catawba Technical Specification 5.6.5.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 2 of 34 Revision 24 INSPECTION OF ENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONS Inspection Waived By: WA?'

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Date: a3Joq asoc CATAWBA Inspection Waived MCE (Mechanical & Civil) Inspected By/Date:

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RES (Reactor) X Inspected By/Date:

MOD 1< Inspected By/Date:

Other ( ) Inspected By/Date:

OCONEE Inspection Waived MCE (Mechanical & Civil) Inspected By/Date:

RES (Electrical Only) Inspected By/Date:

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CNEI-0400-25 Page 3 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report IMPLEMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVISION 24 Revision 24 of the Catawba Unit 2 COLR must be implemented concurrent with the implementation of Amendment No. 206 to Operating License NPF-52. This Technical Specification changes the LTOP temperature from 285 'F to 210 'F.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 4 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report REVISION LOG Revision Effective Date Pages Affected COLR Revisions 1-13 N/A N/A C2C06 - C2C09 Revision 14 August 1998 N/A C2C1O COLR Revision 15 October 1998 N/A C2C1O COLR rev 1 Revision 16 December 1998 N/A C2C1O COLR rev 2 Revision 17 February 2000 N/A C2C1 COLR Revision 18 February 2001 N/A C2C 1ICOLR rev 1 Revision 19 September 2001 N/A C2C12 COLR Revision 20 September 2001 N/A C2C12 COLR rev 1 Revision 21 July 2002 N/A C2C12 COLR rev 2 Revision 22 February 2003 N/A C2C13 COLR Revision 23 January 2004 All C2C13 COLR rev 1 (except Appendix A)

Revision 24 March 2004 All C2C13 COLR rev 2 (except Appendix A)

CNEI-0400-25 Page 5 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report INSERTION SHEET FOR REVISION 24 Remove pages Insert Rev. 24 pages Pages 1-34 Pages 1-34

  • Appendix A contains power distribution monitoring factors used in Technical Specification Surveillance. Appendix A is only included in the COLR copy sent to the NRC.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 6 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 1.0 Core Operating Limits Report This Core Operating Limits Report (COLR) has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Technical Specifications that reference this report are listed below:

TS COLR COL Section Technical Specifications COLR Parameter Section R Page 2.1.1 Reactor Core Safety Limits RCS Temperature and Pressure 2.1 10 3.1.1 S w M n _ _ Safety Limits 2 3.1.1 _.

Shutdown Margin

_ ~~~~~~.__........... _...._

,Shutdown Margin 2.2 10 3.1.3 Moderator Temperature Coefficient iMTC 2.3 12 3.1.4 Rod Group Alignment Limits _ Shutdown Margin 2.2 10 3.1.5 Shutdown Bank Insertion Limit Shutdown Margin 2.2 10 Rod Insertion Limits 1 2.4 12 3.1.6 Control Bank Insertion Limit Shutdown Margin 2.2 10 Rod Insertion Limits 2.5 12 3.1.8 Physics Tests Exceptions Shutdown Margin_ 2.2 10 3.2.1 Heat Flux Hot Channel Factor FQ 2.6 16 AFD 2.8 23 OTAT 2.9 26

.Penalty Factors 2.6 16 3.2.2 Nuclear Enthalpy Rise Hot Channel FAH 2.7 22 Factor j Penalty Factors 2.7 22 3.2.3 Axial Flux Difference__ AFD 2.8 23 3.3.1 ReactorTripSystemInstrumentation 1 OTAT 2.9 26 OPAT - 2.9 26 3.3.9 Boron Dilution Mitigation System Reactor Makeup Water Flow Rate 2.10 28 3.4.1 RCS Pressure, Temperature and RCS Pressure, Temperature and 2.11 28 Flow limits for DNB __ Flow 3.5.1 Accumulators Max and Min Boron Conc. 2.12 28 3.5.4 Refueling Water Storage Tank - Max and Min Boron Conc. 2.13 28 3.7.15 Spent Fuel Pool Boron Concentration Min Boron Concentration _ 2.14 30 3.9.1 Refueling Operations - Boron Min Boron Concentration 2.15 30 Concentration 3.9.2 Refueling Operations - Nuclear l Reactor Makeup Water Flow Rate 2.16 30 Instrumentation _ l 5.6.5 Core Operating Limits Report Analytical Methods I 1.1 7

_ (COLR) _ _ _ _ _

The Selected License Commitments that reference this report are listed below:

SLC [COLR COLR Section Selected Licensing Commitment l COLR Parameter Section Page 16.7-9.3 Standby Shutdown System Standby Makeup Pump Water 2.17 - 31 Supply - I 16.9-11 Boration Systems - Borated Water Borated Water Volume and Conc. 2.18 - 31 Source - Shutdown for BAT/RWST i 16.9-12 Boration Systems - Borated Water Borated Water Volume and Conc. 2.19 32 Source - Operating for BAT/RWST _ _ _

CNEI-0400-25 Page 7 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 1.1 Analytical Methods The analytical methods used to determine core operating limits for parameters identified in Technical Specifications and previously reviewed and approved by the NRC are as follows.

1. WCAP-9272-P-A, "WESTINGHOUSE RELOAD SAFETY EVALUATION METHODOLOGY," (& Proprietary).

Revision 0 Report Date: July 1985 Not Used for C2C13

2. WCAP- 10054-P-A, "Westinghouse Small Break ECCS Evaluation Model using the NOTRUMP Code, " (W Proprietary).

Revision 0 Report Date: August 1985

3. WCAP-10266-P-A, "THE 1981 VERSION OF WESTINGHOUSE EVALUATION MODEL USING BASH CODE", (W Proprietary).

Revision 2 Report Date: March 1987 Not Used for C2C13

4. WCAP-12945-P-A, Volume 1 and Volumes 2-5, "Code Qualification Document for Best-Estimate Loss of Coolant Analysis," (W Proprietary).

Revision: Volume 1 (Revision 2) and Volumes 2-5 (Revision 1)

Report Date: March 1998

5. BAW- 101 68P-A, "B&W Loss-of-Coolant Accident Evaluation Model for Recirculating Steam Generator Plants," (B&W Proprietary).

Revision 1 SER Date: January 22, 1991 Revision 2 SER Dates: August 22, 1996 and November 26, 1996.

Revision 3 SER Date: June 15, 1994.

Not Used for C2C13

CNEI-0400-25 Page 8 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 1.1 Analytical Methods (continued)

6. DPC-NE-3000PA, "Thermal-Hydraulic Transient Analysis Methodology," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 3 SER Date: September 24, 2003

7. DPC-NE-300 IPA, "Multidimensional Reactor Transients and Safety Analysis Physics Parameter Methodology," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 0 Report Date: November, 1991, republished December 2000

8. DPC-NE-3002A, "UFSAR Chapter 15 System Transient Analysis Methodology".

Revision 4 SER Date: April 6, 2001

9. DPC-NE-2004P-A, "Duke Power Company McGuire and Catawba Nuclear Stations Core Thermal-Hydraulic Methodology using VIPRE-0 I," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision I SER Date: February 20, 1997

10. DPC-NE-2005P-A, "Thermal Hydraulic Statistical Core Design Methodology," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 3 SER Date: September 16, 2002

11. DPC-NE-2008P-A, "Fuel Mechanical Reload Analysis Methodology Using TACO3," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 0 SER Date: April 3, 1995

12. DPC-NE-2009-P-A, "Westinghouse Fuel Transition Report," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision 2 SER Date: December 18, 2002

13. DPC-NE-1004A, "Nuclear Design Methodology Using CASMO-3/SIMULATE-3P."

Revision I SER Date: April 26, 1996

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14. DPC-NF-20 I OA, "Duke Power Company McGuire Nuclear Station Catawba Nuclear Station Nuclear Physics Methodology for Reload Design."

Revision 2 SER Date: June 24, 2003

15. DPC-NE-2011 PA, "Duke Power Company Nuclear Design Methodology for Core Operating Limits of Westinghouse Reactors," (DPC Proprietary).

Revision I SER Date: October 1, 2002

CNEI-0400-25 Page 10 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 2.0 Operating Limits The cycle-specific parameter limits for the specifications listed in Section 1.0 are presented in the following subsections. These limits have been developed using NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 1.1.

2.1 Reactor Core Safety Limits (TS 2.1.1)

The Reactor Core Safety Limits are shown in Figure 1.

2.2 Shutdown Margin - SDM (TS 3.1.1, TS 3.1.4, TS 3.1.5, TS 3.1.6, TS 3.1.8) 2.2.1 For TS 3.1.1, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.3% AK/K in mode 2 with Keff< 1.0 and in modes 3 and 4.

2.2.2 For TS 3.1. 1, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.0% AK/K in mode 5.

2.2.3 For TS 3.1.4, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.3% AK/K in mode 1 and mode 2.

2.2.4 For TS 3.1.5, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.3% AK/K in mode 1 and mode 2 with any control bank not fully inserted.

2.2.5 For TS 3.1.6, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.3% AK/K in mode 1 and mode 2 with Keff> 1.0.

2.2.6 For TS 3.1.8, shutdown margin shall be greater than or equal to 1.3% AK/K in mode 2 during Physics Testing.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 11 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 1 Reactor Core Safety Limits Four Loops in Operation 670 DO NOT OPERATE IN THIS AREA 660 Q620\

610 640 600 i___ __ _ _ _ __ _ _

0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 Fraction of Rated Thermal Power

CNEI-0400-25 Page 12 of34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 2.3 Moderator Temperature Coefficient - MTC (TS 3.1.3) 2.3.1 The Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) Limits are:

The MTC shall be less positive than the upper limits shown in Figure 2. The BOC, ARO, HZP MTC shall be less positive than 0.7E-04 AK/K!0 F.

The EOC, ARO, RTP MTC shall be less negative than the -4.1E-04 AK/K/0 F lower MTC limit.

2.3.2 The 300 ppm MTC Surveillance Limit is:

The measured 300 PPM ARO, equilibrium RTP MTC shall be less negative than or equal to -3.2E-04 AK/KI 0 F.

2.3.3 The 60 PPM MTC Surveillance Limit is:

The 60 PPM ARO, equilibrium RTP MTC shall be less negative than or equal to

-3.85E-04 AK/KJIF.

Where: BOC = Beginning of Cycle (burnup corresponding to most positive MTC)

EOC = End of Cycle ARO = All Rods Out HZP = Hot Zero Thermal Power RTP = Rated Thermal Power PPM = Parts per million (Boron) 2.4 Shutdown Bank Insertion Limit (TS 3.1.5) 2.4.1 Each shutdown bank shall be withdrawn to at least 226 steps. Shutdown banks are withdrawn in sequence and with no overlap.

2.5 Control Bank Insertion Limits (TS 3.1.6) 2.5.1 Control banks shall be within the insertion, sequence, and overlap limits shown in Figure 3. Specific control bank withdrawal and overlap limits as a function of the fully withdrawn position are shown in Table 1.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 13 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 2 Moderator Temperature Coefficient Upper Limit Versus Power Level 1 .0 - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

0.9-Unacceptable Operation 0.8 Q 0.7 I.E c) 0.6 0 0.5 0.4 -Acceptable Operation\

E-4 To 0.3-To 0.2-0.1 0.0 -

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percent of Rated Thermal Power NOTE: Compliance with Technical Specification 3.1.3 may require rod withdrawal limits.

Refer to the Unit 2 ROD manual for details.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 14 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 3 Control Bank Insertion Limits Versus Percent Rated Thermal Power Fully Withdrawn (Maximum = 231) (29.6%, 231) (80.0%, 231) 231 220 200

180 f 160 C. 140

= 120 0

o 100

.9 80 60 40 C440 20 0

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Percent of Rated Thermal Power The Rod Insertion Limits (RIL) for Control Bank D (CD), Control Bank C (CC), and Control Bank B (CB) can be calculated by:

Bank CDRIL = 2.3(P) - 69 {30 < P <100}

Bank CCRIL = 2.3(P) + 47 {0 < P < 80}

Bank CBRIL = 2.3(P) + 163 {O< P < 29.6}

where P = %Rated Thermal Power NOTE: Compliance with Technical Specification 3.1.3 may require rod withdrawal limits.

Refer to the Unit 2 ROD manual for details.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 15 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Table 1 Control Bank Withdrawal Steps and Sequence Fully Withdrawn at 222 Steps Fully Withdrawn at 223 Steps Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D 0 Start 0 0 0 0 Start 0 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 222 Stop 106 0 0 223 Stop 107 0 0 222 116 0 Start 0 223 116 0 Start 0 222 222 Stop 106 0 223 223 Stop 107 0 222 222 116 0 Start 223 223 116 0 Start 222 222 222 Stop 106 223 223 223 Stop 107 Fully Withdrawn at 224 Steps Fully Withdrawn at 225 Steps Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D 0 Start 0 0 0 O Start 0 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 224 Stop 108 0 0 225 Stop 109 0 0 224 116 0 Start 0 225 116 0 Start 0 224 224 Stop 108 0 225 225 Stop 109 0 224 224 116 0 Start 225 225 116 0 Start 224 224 224 Stop 108 225 225 225 Stop 109 Fully Withdrawn at 226 Steps Fully Withdrawn at 227 Steps Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D O Start 0 0 0 0 Start 0 0 0 116 OStart 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 2

2 6 Stop 110 0 0 227 Stop IIl 0 0 226 116 0 Start 0 227 116 0 Start 0 226 226 Stop 110 0 227 227 Stop 111 0 226 226 116 0 Start 227 227 116 0 Start 226 226 226 Stop 110 227 227 227 Stop 111 Fully Withdrawn at 228 Steps Fully Withdrawn at 229 Steps Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D 0 Start 0 0 0 0 Start 0 0 0 116 OStart 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 228 Stop 112 0 0 229 Stop 113 0 0 228 116 0 Start 0 229 116 0 Start 0 228 228 Stop 112 0 229 229 Stop 113 0 228 228 116 0 Start 229 229 116 0 Start 228 228 228 Stop 112 229 229 229 Stop 113 Fully Withdrawn at 230 Steps Fully Withdrawn at 231 Steps Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Control Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D Bank A Bank B Bank C Bank D O Start 0 0 0 0 Start 0 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 116 0 Start 0 0 230 Stop 114 0 0 231 Stop 115 0 0 230 116 0 Start 0 231 116 0 Start 0 230 230 Stop 114 0 231 231 Stop 115 0 230 230 116 0 Start 231 231 116 0 Start 230 230 230 Stop 114 231 231 231 Stop 115

CNEI-0400-25 Page 16 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 2.6 Heat Flux Hot Channel Factor - FQ(X,Y,Z) (TS 3.2.1) 2.6.1 FQ(X,Y,Z) steady-state limits are defined by the following relationships:

F RTP Q

  • K(Z)/P for P > 0.5 F RTP *K(Z)/0.5 for P < 0.5 where, P = (Thermal Power)/(Rated Power)

Note: The measured FQ(X,Y,Z) shall be increased by 3% to account for manufacturing tolerances and 5% to account for measurement uncertainty when comparing against the LCO limits. The manufacturing tolerance and measurement uncertainty are implicitly included in the FQ surveillance limits as defined in COLR Sections 2.6.5 and 2.6.6.

2.6.2 FRQTP = 2.50 x K(BU) 2.6.3 K(Z) is the normalized FQ(X,Y,Z) as a function of core height. K(Z) for MkBW fuel is provided in Figure 4, and the K(Z) for Westinghouse RFA fuel is provided in Figure 5.

2.6.4 K(BU) is the normalized FQ(X,Y,Z) as a function of burnup. K(BU) for MkBW, Westinghouse RFA and NGF fuel is 1.0 at all burnups.

The following parameters are required for core monitoring per the Surveillance Requirements of Technical Specification 3.2.1:

L~ FD(X,Y,Z)

  • MQ(X,Y,Z) 2.6.5 [FQ(X,Y,Z)]P = UMT
  • TILT where:

[F. (X,Y,Z)]OP = Cycle dependent maximum allowable design peaking factor that ensures that the FQ(X,Y,Z) LOCA limit is not exceeded for operation within the AFD, RIL, and QPTR limits.

[FQ (X,Y,Z)]" includes allowances for calculational and measurement uncertainties.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 17 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report F~(X,Y,Z)= Design power distribution for FQ. FQ (X,Y,Z) is provided in Table 4, Appendix A, for normal operating conditions and in Table 7, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operation.

MQ(X,Y,Z) = Margin remaining in core location X,Y,Z to the LOCA limit in the transient power distribution. MQ(X,Y,Z) is provided in Table 4, Appendix A for normal operating conditions and in Table 7, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operation.

UMT = Total Peak Measurement Uncertainty. (UMT = 1.05)

MT = Engineering Hot Channel Factor. (MT = 1.03)

TILT = Peaking penalty that accounts for allowable quadrant power tilt ratio of 1.02. (TILT= 1.035)

FQ(X,Y,Z)

  • MC(X,Y,Z) 2.6.6 [FQ(X,Y,Z)] =

UMT

  • TILT where:

[F L(X,Y,Z)]RPS Cycle dependent maximum allowable design peaking factor that ensures that the FQ(X,Y,Z) Centerline Fuel Melt (CFM) limit is not exceeded for operation within the AFD, RIL, and QPTR limits. [FL(X,Y,Z)]RPS includes allowances for calculational and measurement uncertainties.

FD(X,Y,Z) = Design power distributions for FQ. FD(X,Y,Z) is provided in Table 4, Appendix A for normal operating conditions and in Table 7, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operations.

Mc(X,Y,Z) = Margin remaining to the CFM limit in core location X,Y,Z from the transient power distribution. MC(X,Y,Z) is provided in Table 5, Appendix A for normal operating conditions and in Table 8, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operations.

UMT = Measurement Uncertainty (UMT = 1.05)

CNEI-0400-25 Page 18 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report MT = Engineering Hot Channel Factor (MT = 1.03)

TILT = Peaking penalty that accounts for allowable quadrant power tilt ratio of 1.02. (TILT = 1.035) 2.6.7 KSLOPE = 0.0725 where:

KSLOPE = the adjustment to the K1 value from OTAT trip setpoint required to compensate for each 1% that FgM (X,Y,Z) exceeds [FQ (X,Y,Z)]

2.6.8 FQ(X,Y,Z) Penalty Factors for Technical Specification Surveillances 3.2.1.2 and 3.2.1.3 are provided in Table 2.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 19 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 4 K(Z), Normalized FQ(X,Y,Z) as a Function of Core Height for MkBW Fuel 1.200 (0.0, 1.00) (6.0, 1.00) (12.0, 1.00) 1.000 0.800

- 0.600 0.400 Core Height 0.200 (ft) K(Z) 0.0 1.000 6.0 1.000 12.0 1.000 0.000 I IIII 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 Core Height (ft)

CNE1-0400-25 Page 20 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 5 K(Z), Normalized FQ(X,Y,Z) as a Function of Core Height for RFA Fuel 1.200 (0.0, 1.00) (6.0, 1.00) (12.0, 1.00) 1.000 0.800 t- 0.600 0.400 Core Height 0.200 (ft) K(Z) 0.0 1.000 6.0 1.000 12.0 1.000 0.000 l l l lI 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 Core Height (ft)

CNEI-0400-25 Page 21 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Table 2 FQ(X,Y,Z) and FAH(X,Y) Penalty Factors For Tech Spec Surveillances 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.2.2 Burnup FQ(X,Y,Z) FA(XY)

(EFPD) Penalty Factor(%) Penalty Factor (%)

4 2.00 2.00 12 2.00 2.00 25 2.00 2.00 50 2.00 2.00 75 2.00 2.00 100 2.00 2.00 125 2.00 2.00 150 2.00 2.00 175 2.00 2.00 200 2.00 2.00 225 2.00 2.00 250 2.00 2.00 275 2.00 2.00 300 2.00 2.00 325 2.00 2.00 350 2.00 2.00 375 2.00 2.00 400 2.00 2.00 425 2.00 2.00 450 2.00 2.00 475 2.00 2.00 500 2.00 2.00 509 2.00 2.00 524 2.00 2.00 534 2.00 2.00 Note: Linear interpolation is adequate for intermediate cycle burnups.

All cycle burnups outside the range of the table shall use a 2%

penalty factor for both FQ(X,YZ) and FAH(XY) for compliance with the Tech Spec Surveillances 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.2.2.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 22 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 2.7 Nuclear Enthalpy Rise Hot Channel Factor - FAH(X,Y) (TS 3.2.2)

The FAH steady-state limits referred to in Technical Specification 3.2.2 are defined by the following relationship.

2.7.1 [FkH(X,Y)]LCO= MARP (X,Y) * [1.0 + RRH * (1.0 - P)]

where:

[FAH (X,Y)]LCO is defined as the steady-state, maximum allowed radial peak and includes allowances for calculation/measurement uncertainty.

MARP(X,Y) = Cycle-specific operating limit Maximum Allowable Radial Peaks. MARP(X,Y) radial peaking limits are provided in Table 3.

p = Thermal Power Rated Thermal Power RRH =Thermal Power reduction required to compensate for each 1% that the measured radial peak, FAH (X,Y), exceeds the limit.

(RRH = 3.34, 0.0 < P 11.0)

The following parameters are required for core monitoring per the Surveillance requirements of Technical Specification 3.2.2.

2.7.2 [FH ,LHF (XY)] SURV =FH (X MR Y) **MAH TILT(X, Y) where:

3URV

[FAH (XY)] Cycle dependent maximum allowable design peaking factor that ensures that the FAH(XY) limit is not exceeded for operation within the AFD, RIL, and QPTR limits.

FLH (XY)SURV includes allowances for calculational and measurement uncertainty.

FAH (XY Design power distribution for F2n F D (X,Y) is provided in Table 6, Appendix A for normal operation and in Table 9, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operation.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 23 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report MAH(XY) = The margin remaining in core location X,Y relative to the Operational DNB limits in the transient power distribution.

MAH(XY) is provided in Table 6, Appendix A for normal operation and in Table 9, Appendix A for power escalation testing during initial startup operation.

UMR Uncertainty value for measured radial peaks. UMR is set to 1.0 since a factor of 1.04 is implicitly included in the variable MAH(XY)-

TILT Peaking penalty that accounts for allowable quadrant power tilt ratio of 1.02. (TILT = 1.035) 2.7.3 RRH = 3.34 where:

RRH = Thermal Power reduction required to compensate for each 1% that the measured radial peak, FmH (X,Y) exceeds its limit. (0 < P < 1.0) 2.7.4 TRH = 0.04 where:

TRH = Reduction in OTAT K1 setpoint required to compensate for each 1% that the measured radial peak, FAH(X,Y) exceeds its limit.

2.7.5 FAH(XY) Penalty Factors for Technical Specification Surveillance 3.2.2.2 are provided in Table 2.

2.8 Axial Flux Difference - AFD (TS 3.2.3) 2.8.1 The Axial Flux Difference (AFD) Limits are provided in Figure 6.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 24 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Table 3 Maximum Allowable Radial Peaks (MARPS)

MkBW Fuel MARPs 100% Full Power Core Height Axial Peak (ft) 1.05 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 3.0 3.25 0.12 1.678 1.708 1.772 1.829 1.878 1.922 1.852 1.798 1.714 1.636 1.535 1.211 1.147 1.20 1.675 1.706 1.766 1.821 1.867 1.886 1.829 1.806 1.731 1.655 1.540 1.182 1.117 2.40 1.679 1.708 1.763 1.815 1.853 1.841 1.786 1.769 1.711 1.655 1.557 1.168 1.106 3.60 1.682 1.709 1.760 1.804 1.812 1.797 1.743 1.722 1.669 1.619 1.556 1.202 1.131 4.80 1.684 1.708 1.754 1.792 1.766 1.750 1.699 1.681 1.630 1.581 1.516 1.232 1.186 6.00 1.686 1.708 1.745 1.761 1.715 1.703 1.654 1.638 1.590 1.544 1.476 1.206 1.156 7.20 1.686 1.704 1.733 1.714 1.666 1.649 1.603 1.587 1.542 1.503 1.438 1.177 1.127 8.40 1.681 1.692 1.702 1.660 1.612 1.595 1.549 1.537 1.494 1.454 1.387 1.145 1.100 9.60 1.673 1.677 1.651 1.601 1.558 1.544 1.502 1.491 1.450 1.413 1.350 1.121 1.076 10.80 1.662 1.649 1.603 1.550 1.503 1.491 1.448 1.441 1.404 1.369 1.307 1.086 1.043 12.00 1.636 1.608 1.553 1.505 1.456 1.446 1.408 1.403 1.370 1.340 1.286 1.072 1.027 RFA Fuel MARPs 100% Full Power Core Height Axial Peak (ft) 1.05 1.1 1.2 13 1A 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.1 3.0 3.25 0.12 1.847 1.882 1.947 1.992 1.974 2.068 2.090 2.049 1.972 1.900 1.778 1.315 1.246 1.20 1.843 1.879 1.938 1.992 1.974 2.068 2.054 2.012 1.935 1.862 1.785 1.301 1.224 2.40 1.846 1.876 1.931 1.981 1.974 2.068 2.025 1.981 1.903 1.832 1.757 1.468 1.456 3.60 1.843 1.869 1.920 1.964 1.974 2.068 2.005 1.968 1.892 1.820 1.716 1.471 1.431 4.80 1.838 1.868 1.906 1.945 1.974 2.006 1.945 1.925 1.862 1.802 1.725 1.326 1.285 6.00 1.834 1.856 1.891 1.921 1.946 1.934 1.878 1.863 1.802 1.747 1.673 1.384 1.317 7.20 1.828 1.845 1.871 1.893 1.887 1.872 1.809 1.787 1.732 1.681 1.618 1.316 1.277 8.40 1.823 1.829 1.847 1.857 1.816 1.795 1.739 1.722 1.675 1.630 1.551 1.247 1.211 9.60 1.814 1.812 1.809 1.792 1.738 1.724 1.678 1.665 1.621 1.578 1.492 1.191 1.137 10.80 1.798 1.784 1.761 1.738 1.697 1.682 1.626 1.605 1.558 1.512 1.430 1.149 1.097 11.40 1.789 1.765 1.725 1.684 1.632 1.614 1.569 1.557 1.510 1.466 1.392 1.113 1.060

CNEI-0400-25 Page 25 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 6 Percent of Rated Thermal Power Versus Percent Axial Flux Difference Limits

(-18, 100) (+10, 100) s Lou I s Unacceptable Operation Unacceptable Operation 90 -

80 +

0 70 +

C)

E0 M.

Acceptable Operation 60 +

50 +

-0

(-36, 50) (+21, 50) 1W 40 -

30 +

20 +/-

10 --

,I ,I a\ 1 , ,

-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 Axial Flux Difference (% Delta I)

NOTE: Compliance with Technical Specification 3.2.1 may require more restrictive AFD limits. Refer to the Unit 2 ROD manual for operational AFD limits.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 26 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 2.9 Reactor Trip System Instrumentation Setpoints (TS 3.3.1) Table 3.3.1-1 2.9.1 Overtemperature AT Setpoint Parameter Values Parameter Nominal Value Nominal Tavg at RTP T' < 590.8 OF Nominal RCS Operating Pressure P' = 2235 psig Overtemperature AT reactor trip setpoint Kl = 1.1953 Overtemperature AT reactor trip heatup setpoint K2 = 0.03163/OF penalty coefficient Overtemperature AT reactor trip depressurization K3 = 0.001414/psi setpoint penalty coefficient Time constants utilized in the lead-lag compensator T = 8 sec.

for AT t2 = 3 sec.

Time constant utilized in the lag compensator for AT 13 = 0 sec.

Time constants utilized in the lead-lag compensator T4 = 22 sec.

for Tavg T5 = 4 sec.

Time constant utilized in the measured Tavg lag T6 = 0 sec.

compensator f1 (AI) "positive" breakpoint = 3.0 %AI f 1 (AI) "negative" breakpoint = -39.9%AI f1 (AI) "positive" slope = 1.525 %ATO/ %AI f1 (AI) "negative" slope = 3.910%ATO/%AI

CNEI-0400-25 Page 27 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 2.9.2 Overpower AT Setpoint Parameter Values Parameter Nominal Value Nominal Tavg at RTP T" < 590.8 OF Overpower AT reactor trip setpoint K4 = 1.0819 Overpower AT reactor trip penalty K5 = 0.02 / 'F for increasing Tavg K5 = 0.00 / 'F for decreasing Tavg Overpower AT reactor trip heatup setpoint K6 = 0.001291/OF for T > T" penalty coefficient K6 = 0.0 /0 F for T < T" Time constants utilized in the lead-lag al = 8 sec.

compensator for AT C2 = 3 sec.

Time constant utilized in the lag r3 = 0 sec.

compensator for AT Time constant utilized in the measured Tavg 6 = 0 sec.

lag compensator Time constant utilized in the rate-lag s7 = 10 sec.

controller for Tavg f2 (AI) "positive" breakpoint = 35.0 %AI f2 (AI) "negative" breakpoint = -35.0 %AI f2 (AL) "positive" slope = 7.0 %ATO/ %AI f2 (AI) "negative" slope = 7.0 %ATO/ %AI

CNEI-0400-25 Page 28 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 2.10 Boron Dilution Mitigation System (TS 3.3.9) 2.10.1 Reactor Makeup Water Pump flow rate limits:

Applicable Mode Limit Mode 3 < 150 gpm Mode 4 or 5 <70 gpm 2.11 RCS Pressure, Temperature and Flow Limits for DNB (TS 3.4.1)

The RCS pressure, temperature and flow limits for DNB are shown in Table 4.

2.12 Accumulators (TS 3.5.1) 2.12.1 Boron concentration limits during modes 1 and 2, and mode 3 with RCS pressure

>1000 psi:

Parameter Limit Cold Leg Accumulator minimum boron concentration. 2,500 ppm Cold Leg Accumulator maximum boron concentration. 3,075 ppm 2.13 Refueling Water Storage Tank - RWST (TS 3.5.4) 2.13.1 Boron concentration limits during modes 1, 2, 3, and 4:

Parameter Limit Refueling Water Storage Tank minimum boron 2,700 ppm concentration.

Refueling Water Storage Tank maximum boron 3,075 ppm concentration.

CNEI-0400-25 Page 29 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Table 4 Reactor Coolant System DNB Parameters No. Operable PARAMETER INDICATION CHANNELS LIMITS

1. Indicated RCS Average Temperature meter 4 < 592.9 OF meter 3 < 592.6 OF computer 4 < 593.4 0F computer 3 < 593.2 'F
2. Indicated Pressurizer Pressure meter 4 > 2219.8 psig meter 3 > 2222.1 psig computer 4 > 2215.8 psig computer 3 > 2217.5 psig
3. RCS Total Flow Rate > 390,000 gpm

CNEI-0400-25 Page 30 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 2.14 Spent Fuel Pool Boron Concentration (TS 3.7.15) 2.14.1 Minimum boron concentration limit for the spent fuel pool. Applicable when fuel assemblies are stored in the spent fuel pool.

Parameter Limit Spent fuel pool minimum boron concentration. 2,700 ppm 2.15 Refueling Operations - Boron Concentration (TS 3.9.1) 2.15.1 Minimum boron concentration limit for the filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System, refueling canal, and refueling cavity for mode 6 conditions. The minimum boron concentration limit and plant refueling procedures ensure that the Keff of the core will remain within the mode 6 reactivity requirement of Keff <

0.95.

Parameter Limit Minimum Boron concentration of the Reactor Coolant 2,700 ppm System, the refueling canal, and the refueling cavity.

2.16 Refueling Operations - Instrumentation (TS 3.9.2) 2.16.1 Reactor Makeup Water Pump Flow rate Limit:

Applicable Mode Limit Mode 6 < 70 gpm

CNEI-0400-25 Page 31 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 2.17 Standby Shutdown System - Standby Makeup Pump Water Supply - (SLC-16.7-9.3) 2.17.1 Minimum boron concentration limit for the spent fuel pool. Applicable for modes 1, 2, and 3.

Parameter Limit Spent fuel pool minimum boron concentration for 2,700 ppm surveillance SLC- 16.7-9.3.

2.18 Borated Water Source - Shutdown (SLC 16.9-11) 2.18.1 Volume and boron concentrations for the Boric Acid Tank (BAT) and the Refueling Water Storage Tank (RWST) during Mode 4 with any RCS cold leg temperature < 2100F, and Modes 5 and 6.

Parameter Limit Boric Acid Tank minimum boron concentration 7,000 ppm Volume of 7,000 ppm boric acid solution required 2000 gallons to maintain SDM at 68 0 F Boric Acid Tank Minimum Shutdown Volume 13,086 gallons (Includes the additional volumes listed in SLC (14.9%)

16.9-11)

NOTE: When cycle burnup is > 450 EFPD, Figure 7 may be used to determine the required Boric Acid Tank Minimum Level.

Refueling Water Storage Tank minimum boron 2,700 ppm concentration Volume of 2,700 ppm boric acid solution required 7,000 gallons to maintain SDM at 68 OF Refueling Water Storage Tank Minimum 48,500 gallons Shutdown Volume (Includes the additional (8.7%)

volumes listed in SLC 16.9-11)

CNEI-0400-25 Page 32 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report 2.19 Borated Water Source - Operating (SLC 16.9-12) 2.19.1 Volume and boron concentrations for the Boric Acid Tank (BAT) and the Refueling Water Storage Tank (RWST) during Modes 1, 2, and 3 and Mode 4 with all RCS cold leg temperatures > 21 0F.

Parameter Limit Boric Acid Tank minimum boron concentration 7,000 ppm Volume of 7,000 ppm boric acid solution required 13,500 gallons to maintain SDM at 210 0 F Boric Acid Tank Minimum Shutdown Volume 25,200 gallons (Includes the additional volumes listed in SLC (45.8%)

16.9-12)

NOTE: When cycle burnup is > 450 EFPD, Figure 7 may be used to determine the required Boric Acid Tank Minimum Level.

Refueling Water Storage Tank minimum boron 2,700 ppm concentration Volume of 2,700 ppm boric acid solution required 57,107 gallons to maintain SDM at 210 OF Refueling Water Storage Tank Minimum 98,607 gallons Shutdown Volume (Includes the additional (22.0%)

volumes listed in SLC 16.9-12)

CNEI-0400-25 Page 33 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Figure 7 Boric Acid Storage Tank Indicated Level Versus Primary Coolant Boron Concentration (Valid When Cycle Burnup is > 450 EFPD)

This figure includes additional volumes listed in SLC 16.9-11 and 16.9-12 inn A

45.0 40.0 35.0

> 30.0 -

ZD 25.0 d 20.0 15.0-X 10.0 -

5.0 -

50.

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 Primary Coolant Boron Concentration (ppmb)

CNEI-0400-25 Page 34 of 34 Revision 24 Catawba 2 Cycle 13 Core Operating Limits Report Appendix A Power Distribution Monitoring Factors Appendix A contains power distribution monitoring factors used in Technical Specification Surveillance. Due to the size of the monitoring factor data, Appendix A is controlled electronically within Duke and is not included in the Duke internal copies of the COLR. The Catawba Reactor and Electrical Systems Engineering Section controls this information via computer files and should be contacted if there is a need to access this information.

Appendix A is included in the COLR copy transmitted to the NRC.

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