ML17303A219

Amend 12 to License NPF-41,changing Tech Spec Surveillance Requirements for Charcoal Absorbers in Selected Cleanup & Vent Sys

ML17303A219
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Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	01/07/1987
From:	Licitra E Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20555 ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, ET AL.

DOCKET NO.

STN 50-528 PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION UNIT NO.

1 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No. l2 License No.

NPF-41 The Nuclear Regulatory Comoission (the Commission) has found that:

A.

The application for amendment, dated August 21,

1986, by the Arizona Public Service Company (APS) on behalf of itself and the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, El Paso Electric

Company, Southern California Edison

Company, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Southern California Public Power Authority (licensees),

complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of

1954, as amended (the Act) and the Commission's regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.

The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of Act, and the regulations of the Commission; C,

There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations; D.

The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the.public; E.

The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.

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Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifications as indicated in the enclosure to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-41 is hereby amended to read as follows:

(2)

Technical S ecifications and Environmental Protection Plan The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised through Amendment No.

12, and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, are hereby incorporated in this license.

APS shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan.

3.

This license amendment is effective as of the date of issuance.

FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMI1ISSION

Enclosure:

Changes to the Technical Specifications Date of Issuance:

January 7, 1987 E. A. Licitra, roject Manager PMR Project Directorate No.

7 Division of PWR Licensing-B

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January 7, 1987 ENCLOSURE TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO. 12 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-41 DOCKET NO.

STN 50-528 Replace the following pages of the Appendix A Technical Specifications with the enclosed pages.

The revised pages are identified by Amendment number and contain vertical lines indicating the areas of change.

Also to be replaced are the following overleaf pages to the amended pages.

Amendment Pages 3/4 6-39 3/4 7-18 3/4 7-20 3/4 9-16 0'verleaf Pa es 3/4 7-17 3/4 7-19 3/4 9-15

CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS

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SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS Continued C.

3.

Verifying a system flow rate of 50 scfm t 10K during system'peration when tested in accordance with ANSI N510-1980.

After every 720 hours0.00833 days <br />0.2 hours <br />0.00119 weeks <br />2.7396e-4 months <br /> of charcoal adsorber operation by verifying within 31 days after removal that a laboratory analysis of a representative carbon sample obtained in accordance with Regulatory Position C.6.b of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978, meets the laboratory testing criteria of Regulatory Position C.6.a of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978.

d.

At least once per 18 months by:

l.

Verifying that the pressure drop across the combined HEPA filters, pre-filters and charcoal adsorber banks is less than 8.4 inches Water Gauge while operating the system at a flow rate of 50 scfm + lOX.

2.

Verifying that the heaters dissipate at least 0.5 kW when tested in accordance with ANSI N510-1980.

e.

After each complete or partial replacement of a HEPA filter bank by verifying that the HEPA filter banks remove greater than or equal to 99X of the DOP when they are tested in-place in accordance with ANSI N510-1980 while operating the system at a flow rate of 50 scfm i lOX.

After each complete or partial replacement of a charcoal adsorber bank by verifying that the charcoal adsorbers remove greater than or equal to 99.0X of a halogenated hydrocarbon refrigerant test gas when they are tested in-place in accordance with ANSI N510-1980 while operating the system at a flow rate of 50 scfm + 10K.

PALO VERDE " UNIT 1 3/4 6"39 AMENDMENT NO.

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'LANT SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS Continued 1.

Verifying that the cleanup system satisfies the in-place testing acceptance criteria and uses the test procedures of Regulatory Positions C.5.a, C.5.c and C.5.d of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978, and the system flow rate is 28,600 cfm ~ lOX.

2.

Verifying within 31 days after removal that a laboratory analysis of a representative carbon sample obtained in accordance with Regulatory Position C.6.b of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978",

meets the laboratory testing criteria of Regulatory Position C. 6. a of Regulatory Guide 1. 52, Revision 2, March 1978".

3.'erifying a system flow rate of 28,600 cfm 2 10K during system operation when tested in accordance with ANSI N510-1980.

C.

After every 720 hours0.00833 days <br />0.2 hours <br />0.00119 weeks <br />2.7396e-4 months <br /> of charcoal adsorber operation by verifying within 31 days after removal that a laboratory analysis of a representative carbon sample obtained in accordance with Regulatory Position C.6.b of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978",

meets the laboratory testing criteria of Regulatory Position C.6. a of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978".

d.

At least once per 18 months by:

1.

Verifying that the pressure drop across the combined HEPA filters, pre-filters, and charcoal adsorber banks is less than'.4 inches Water Gauge while operating the system at a 'flow rate of 28,600 cfm 2 10K.

2.

Verifying that on a Control Room Essential Filtration Actuation Signal and on a SIAS, the sy'tem is automatically placed into a filtration mode of operation with flow through the HEPA filters and charcoal adsorber banks.

3.

Verifying that the system maintains the control room at a positive pressure of greater than or equal to 1/8-inch Water Gauge relative to adjacent areas during system oper ation at a makeup flow rate to the control r'oom of less than or equal to 1000 cfm.

4.

Verifying that the emergency chilled. water system will maintain the control room environment at a temperature less than or equal to 80 F for a period of 30 minutes.

"ANSI N509-1980 is applicable for this specification.

PALO VERDE " UNIT 1 3/4 7"17 AMENDMENT NO.

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PLANT SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS Continued e.

After each complete or partial replacement of a HEPA filter bank by verifying that the HEPA filter banks remove greater than or equal to 99X of the DOP when they are tested in"place in accordance with ANSI N510-1980 while operating the system at a flow rate of 28,600 cfm + 10X.

After each complete or partial replacement of a charcoal adsorber bank by verifying that the charcoal adsorbers remove greater than or equal to 99.0X of a halogenated hydrocarbon refrigerant test gas when they are tested in-place in accordance with ANSI N510-1980 while operating the system at a flow rate of 28,600 cfm + 10X.

PALO VERDE - UNIT 1 3/4 7"18 AMENDMENT NO. 12

PLANT SYSTEMS 3/4.7.8 ESF PUMP ROOM AIR EXHAUST CLEANUP SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.8" Two independent ESF pump room air exhaust cleanup systems shall be OPERABLE.

APPLICABILITY:

MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.

ACTION:

With one ESF pump room air exhaust cleanup system inoperable, restore the inoperable system to OPERABLE status within 7 days or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.

SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS 4.7.8 Each ESF pump room air exhaust cleanup system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:

a.

At least once per 31 days on a STAGGERED TEST, BASIS by initiating, from the control room, flow through the HEPA filters and charcoal adsorbers and verifying that the system operates for at least 15 minutes.

b.

At least once per 18 months or (1) after any structural maintenance on the HEPA fi'lter or charcoal adsorber

housings, or (2) following painting, fire, or chemical release in any ventilation zone communicating with the system by:

~CAUTION - Reference Specification 3.9.12 page 3/4 9-14 PALO VERDE - UNIT 1 3/4 7-19

PLANT SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS Continued l.

Verifying that the cleanup system satisfies the in-place testing acceptance criteria and uses the test procedures of Regulatory Positions C. 5. a, C. 5. c and C. 5. d of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978, and the system flow rate is 6000 cfm + lOX.

C.

2.

Verifying within 31 days after removal that a laboratory analysis of a representative carbon sample obtained in accordance with Regulatory Position C.6.b of Regulatory Guide 1.52, -Revision 2, March 1978, meets the laboratory testing criteria of Regulatory Position C.6.a of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978.

3.

Verifying a system flow rate of 6000 cfm + lOX during system operation when tested in accordance with ANSI N510-1980.

After every 720 hours0.00833 days <br />0.2 hours <br />0.00119 weeks <br />2.7396e-4 months <br /> of charcoal adsorber operation by verifying within 31 days after removal that a laboratory, analysis of a representative carbon sample obtained in accordance with Regulatory Position C.6.b of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978, meets the laboratory testing criteria of Regulatory Position C.6.a of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978.

d.

At least once per 18 months by:

l.

Verifying that the pressure drop across the combined HEPA filters, pre-filters, and charcoal adsorber banks is less than 8.4 inches Water Gauge while operating the system at a flow rate of 6000 cfm + lOX.

2.

Verifying that the system starts on an SIAS test signal.

After each complete or partial replacement of an HEPA filter bank by verifying that the HEPA filter banks remove greater than or equal to 99K of the DOP when they are tested in-place in accordance with ANSI N510-1980 while operating the system at a flow rate of 6000 cfm +

l(C.

f.

After each complete or partial replacement of a charcoal adsorber bank by verifying that the charcoal adsorbers remove greater than or equal to 99.0X of a halogenated hydrocarbon refrigerant test gas when they are tested in-place in accordance with ANSI N510-1980 while operating the system at a flow rate of 6000 cfm + lOX.

PALO VERDE - UNIT 1 3/4 7-20 AMENDMENT NO. 12

REFUELING OPERATIONS SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS "(Continued) 1.

Verifying that the cleanup system satisfies the in-place testing acceptance criteria and uses the test procedures of Regulatory Positions C.5.a, C.5.c and C.5.d of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978, and the system flow rate is 6000 cfm + lOX.

2.

3.

Verifying within 31 days after removal that a laboratory analysi's of a representative carbon sample obtained in'ccor-dance with Regulatory Position C.6.b of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978, meets the laboratory testing criteria of Regulatory Position C.6.a of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978.

j Verifying a system flow rate of 6000 cfm f 10K during system operation when tested in accordance with ANSI N510-1980.

C.

After every 720 hours0.00833 days <br />0.2 hours <br />0.00119 weeks <br />2.7396e-4 months <br /> of charcoal adsorber operation by verifying within 31 days after removal that a laboratory analysis of a repre-sentative carbon sample obtained in accordance with Regulatory Position C.6.b of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978, meets the laboratory testing criteria of Regulatory Position C.6.a of Regulatory Guide 1.52, Revision 2, March 1978.

d.

At least once per 18 months by:

1.

Verifying that the pressure drop across the combined HEPA filters, pre-filters, heaters, and charcoal adsorber banks is less than 8.4 inches Mater Gauge while operating the system at a flow rate of 6000 cfm + lOX.

2.

Verifying that on a high radiation test signal, the system automatically starts (unless already operating) and directs its exhaust flow through the HEPA filters and charcoal adsorber banks.

3.

Verifying that the system maintains the fuel building at a

measurable negative pressure relative to the outside atmosphere during system operation.

PALO VEROE - UNIT 1 3/4 9-15

REFUELING OPERATIONS SURVEILLANCE RE UIREMENTS Continued e.

After each complete or partial replacement of a HEPA filter bank by verifying that the HEPA filter banks remove greater than or equal to 99.0X of the DOP when they are tested in-place in accordance with ANSI N510-1980 while operating the system at a flow rate of 6000 cfm t 10X.

f.

After each complete or partial replacement of a charcoal adsorber bank by verifying that the charcoal adsorbers remove greater than or equal to 99.0X of a halogenated hydrocarbon refrigerant test gas when they are tested in-place in accordance with ANSI N510-1980 while operating the system at a flow rate of 6000 cfm 2 10K.

PALO VERDE " UNIT 1 3/4 9-16 AMENDMENT NO.

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