ML17138B661
| ML17138B661 | |
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| Site: | Susquehanna  |
| Issue date: | 12/15/1980 |
| From: | Gears G Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| ISSUANCES-OL, NUDOCS 8012290225 | |
| Download: ML17138B661 (9) | |
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12/15/80 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of PENNSYLVANIA POWER AND ALLEGHENY ELECTRIC (Susquehanna Steam Units 1 and 2)
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5 LIGHT'COMPANY
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COOPERATIVE, INC.
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Electric Station,
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Docket Nos. 50-387 O.L.
50-388 O.L.
AFFIDAVIT OF GERALD GEARS I, Gerald Gears, being duly sworn, dispose and state:
By whom are you employed, and describe the work you perform?
A:
I am employed by the Environmental Engineering Branch, Division of Engineering, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Coranission.
A summary of my professional qualifications and experience was attached to my affidavit dated November 25,
- 1980, which accompanied "NRC Staff Answer in Support of Applicants'otion for Partial Summary Disposition of Contention 17 (Ozone).".
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Have you read "Citizens Against Nuclear Dangers Petition and Motions on Summary Disposition" filed November 24, 1980.
P A:
Yes.
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Would you describe the scope of the subject matter addressed in your affidavit?
A:
In relation to the ozone section of Contention 17, I have been asked to evaluate whether the proposed 500 kV Susquehanna transmission lines may be energized at levels higher than 500 kV.
The proposed Susquehanna transmission system has been described as a
500 kV system.
Could this system be energized at higher levels?
A:
The Applicant has stated that the lines are designed for operation at a maximum phase-to-phase voltage of 550 kV, as an effectively grounded
- system, and accessories and hardware have been specifically designed to coordinate with the voltage level.
g:
Once a particular voltage class and accessories have been constructed, what would result from an increase in voltage?
A:
In transmitting a given amount of energy, electrical energy loss due to resistance may generally be reduced by increasing the voltage.
- However, at high voltages, the air surrounding the conductors (wires) becomes partically ionized, resulting in corona discharges.
These corona discharges represent a leakage of electrical energy.'orona discharge, therefore, is a limiting factor in the raising of electrical voltage on the transmission lines and on the size of the conductor.
Additionally, increased corona discharge due to operating voltages above design can result in increased stress to insulators,
- thereby, increasing the potential for equipment failure.
Increasing the frequency of equipment failure will result in decreasing the flow and delivery of electricity and thus the overall reliability of the line.
Furthermore, operating at voltages above a specific design can seriously damage transformers and other sensitive equipment.
Protective devices are installed on substation equipment to prevent damage.
Therefore, voltages exceeding the design will essentially shut off the flow of electricity making it unavailable to the electrical consumer.
These protective 'devices=.act-.on'"the;or'der of seconds, so long term overvoltages are not possible.
Thus, it would not be possible for Applicants to energize their 500 kV transmission lines at 765 kV or higher for a continuous period of time unless Applicants changed the presently designed 500 kV substations to 765 kV or above.
(Sunbury 500-230 kV substation and Siegfried 500 kV substation).
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Have you contacted the Department of Energy (DOE) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning present and/or future research efforts to measure ozone concentrations.
A:
I have contacted Dr. David Janes (EPA-Office of Radiation Programs) and fir. Alex Bulawka (DOE-Office of Electrical Energy System) concerning
present and/or future ozone field measurements.
Both these individuals indicate that not only their own past research efforts but those of other researchers have found no significant field levels of ozone attributable to either EHV or UHV electrical transmission system.
They, therefore, indicate that they know of no present or future research plans at their respective agencies to further investigate ozone generation from transmission systems.
Gera Gears Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of December, 1980 No ry Pub ic My Commission expires:
References 1.
"Susquehanna Steam Electric Station: Applicant's Environmental Report",
Amendment No. 4 and 5.
Pennsylvania Power and Light Company.
February 1976, July 1976.
2.
Transmission Line Reference Book - 345 KY and Above.
Electric Power Research Institute.
Palo Alto, California 1975.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE THE ATOMIC SAFETY AND LICENSING BOARD In the Matter of PENNSYLVANIA POWER ALLEGHENY ELECTRIC (Susquehanna Steam Units 1 and 2)
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AND LIGHT CO.
COOPERATIVE, INC.
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Electric Station,
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Docket Nos. 50-387 50-388 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that copies of "NRC STAFF ANSWER TO CITIZENS AGAINST NUCLEAR DANGERS PETITION FOR A BOARD ORDER REQUIRING APPLICANTS TO ENERGIZE THE SUSQUEHANNA TRANSMISSION LINES AT 500 KV AND HIGHER," dated December 15, 1980, in the above-captioned proceeding, has been served on the following.
by deposit in the United States mail, first class, or, as indicated by an asterisk through deposit in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's internal mail system, this 15th day of December, 1980:
- Charles Bechhoefer, Esq.,
Chairman Atomic Safety 8 Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555
<<Mr. Glenn 0. Bright, Member Atomic Safety 5 Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555
- Dr. Oscar H. Paris, Member Atomic Safety 5 Licensing Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555 Jay Silberg, Esq.
Shaw, Pittman, Potts and Trowbridge 1800 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
20036 Bryan A. Snapp, Esq.
Pennsylvania Power 5 Light Company Two North Ninth Street Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101 Dr. Judith H. Johnsrud Co-Director Environmental Coalition on Nuclear Power 433 Orlando Avenue State College, Pennsylvania 16801 Mr. Thomas M. Gerusky, Director Bureau of Radiation Protection Department of Environmental Resources Commonwealth of Pennsylvania P. 0.
Box 2063 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 Ms. Colleen Marsh Box 538A, RD¹4 Mountain Top, Pennsylvania 17120 Mrs. Irene Lemanowicz, Chairperson The Citizens Against Nuclear Dangers P. 0.
Box 377 RD¹l Berwick, Pennsylvania 18503
- Richard S. Salzman, Esq.,
Chairman Atomic Safety 5 Licensing Appeal Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555
- Dr. John H. Buck, Member Atomic Safety 8 Licensing Appeal Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555 Mr. Thomas S. Moore, Member Atomic Safety 5 Licensing Appeal Board U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555 I
"Atomic Safety 5 Licensing Board Panel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555
~Atomic Safety 8 Licensing Appeal Board Panel U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
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- Secretary U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN:
Chief, Docketing 5 Service Branch Washington, D.C.
20555 Susquehanna Environmental Advocates c/a Gerald.Schultz, Esq.
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Box 1560 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 Mr. Robert M. Gallo Resident Inspector P. 0.
Box 52 Shickshinny, Pennsylvania 18655 Karin W. Carter, Esq.
Depar tment of Environmental Resources 505 Executive House P. 0.
Box 2357 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 essica H. Laverty Counsel for NRC Staff
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