JAFP-08-0112, Response to Request for Additional Information Regarding: Application for Amendment to Technical Specifications Regarding Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and Starting Air Consistent with TSTF-501 and Diesel Fuel Oil
| ML083030166 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | FitzPatrick  (DPR-059) |
| Issue date: | 10/22/2008 |
| From: | Peter Dietrich Entergy Nuclear Northeast, Entergy Nuclear Operations |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| JAFP-08-0112, TAC MD7927 | |
| Download: ML083030166 (4) | |
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i Entergy Nuclear Northeast Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. Fitzpatrick NPP P.O. Box 110 Et g
Lycoming, NY 13093 Tel 315-342-3840 Pete Dietrich Site Vice President - JAF October 22, 2008 JAFP-08-0112 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, D. C. 20555
Subject:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc.
James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant Docket No.
50-333 License No.
DPR-59 James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant - Response to Request For Additional Information Regarding: Application for Amendment to Technical Specifications Regarding Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and Starting Air Consistent with TSTF-501 and Diesel Fuel Oil Testing Program Consistent with TSTF-374 (TAC No. MD7927)
References:
- 1) Entergy Letter, JAFP-08-0006, Application for Amendment to Technical Specifications Regarding Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and Starting Air Consistent with TSTF-501 and Diesel Fuel Oil Testing Program Consistent with TSTF-374 (TAC No. MD7927), dated January 22, 2008
- 2) Entergy Letter, JAFP-08-0086, James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant -
Response to Request For Additional Information Regarding: Application for Amendment to Technical Specifications Regarding Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and Starting Air Consistent with TSTF-501 and Diesel Fuel Oil Testing Program Consistent with TSTF-374 (TAC No. MD7927), dated August 27, 2008
- 3) Telephone Conference with Robert Wolfgang and Bhalchandra Vaidya on October 16, 2008
Dear Sir or Madam:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (ENO), as operator of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAF), hereby submits this response to the NRC's Request for Additional Information (RAI) received via teleconference (Reference 3) regarding JAF's Application for Amendment to Technical Specifications Regarding Diesel Fuel Oil, Lube Oil, and Starting Air Consistent with TSTF-501 and Diesel Fuel Oil Testing Program Consistent with TSTF-374 (Reference 1).
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JAFP-08-0112 Page 2 of 2 During this teleconference the NRC staff requested that JAF provide information regarding the type of lubricating oil used in the emergency diesel generator (EDG) system, the API number of the lubricating oil, and if possible a letter from the EDG vendor attesting to the assertion that the lubricating oil consumption rate is unaffected by the use of ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel oil.
JAF currently uses MOBILGARD 450 NC (No Chlorine) Oil, with an API of 26.42. The enclosure to this submittal, contains a letter from Engine Systems, Inc., the authorized distributor for EMD Diesels, providing the requested information regarding the affect of ULSD on lubricating oil consumption.
There are no new commitments made in this letter.
This submittal does not affect the "No Significant Hazards" determination made in Reference 1.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Mr. Eugene Dorman, Acting Licensing Manager, at 315-349-6810.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on the 2 2 nd dgy-9f October, 2008.
Site Vice President :
Engine Systems, Inc. Letter Regarding the Affect of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Oil on Lubricating Oil Consumption In EMD Diesel Generators PD/ed cc:
Mr. Samuel J. Collins, Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406-1415 Office of NRC Resident Inspector James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant P.O. Box 136 Lycoming, New York 13093 Mr. Paul Tonko, President New York State Energy Research and Development Authority 17 Columbia Circle Albany, New York 12203-6399 Mr. Bhalchandra Vaidya, Project Manager Plant Licensing Branch U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop O-8-G 14 Washington, DC 20555 Mr. Paul Eddy New York State Department of Public Services 3 Empire State Plaza Albany, New York 12223-1350 to [[::JAF-08-0112|JAF-08-0112]] James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Station Docket No. 50-333 Engine Systems, Inc. Letter Regarding the Affect of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Oil on Lubricating Oil Consumption In EMD Diesel Generators
Engine Systems, Inc.
175 Freight Rd. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Telephone (252) 977.2720 Fax (252) 446-3830 October 20, 2008 Michael Cook Entergy Nuclear Fitzpatrick Nuclear Station
Dear Michael,
As the, authorized EMD engine distributor for the Nuclear Industry world wide for parts, service and training, Engine Systems Inc. has not received any documentation or heard of any adverse effects of using ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel in EMD engines.
Specifically there has been no reported impact seen on the lube oil consumption while using ULSD fuel. ESI continuously maintains communication with EMD factory representatives and they have not. reported any change in the lube consumption with engines that have been using the ULSD fuel. It is true that the use of ULSD fuel is relatively new to the industry but to this point there have been no documented changes verified by the factory or ESI. Engine Systems, Inc. will continue to monitor the industry and will pass any updates received from the EMD factory 'epresentatives or which ESI can verify which might arise from the use of ULSD fuel in EMD engines.
Jack Murray Service Manager Engine Systems Inc.
1401 Precon Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Telephone (757) 543-3000, Fax (757) 543-1595 10250 NW 8 9h Avenue, Bay #9 Medley, FL 33178, Telephone (305) 885-5575, fax (305) 885-6422 Quality Performance With Pride