ML18003A300
| ML18003A300 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Clinch River |
| Issue date: | 12/15/2017 |
| From: | James Shea Tennessee Valley Authority |
| To: | Office of New Reactors |
| Fetter A | |
| References | |
| TVACLINCHRIVERESP, TVACLINCHRIVERESP.SUBMISSION.4, CRN.P.PART02, CRN.P.PART02.1 | |
| Download: ML18003A300 (8) | |
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Clinch River Nuclear Site Early Site Permit Application Part 2 Site Safety Analysis Report Revision 1
Clinch River Nuclear Site Early Site Permit Application Part 2, Site Safety Analysis Report SSAR MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT ............ 1.1-1 1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 1.1-1 1.2 General Site Description ............................................................................... 1.2-1 1.2.1 Site Location ................................................................................. 1.2-1 1.2.2 Site Development ......................................................................... 1.2-1 1.3 Comparison With Other Facilities .................................................................. 1.3-1 1.4 Identification of Agents and Contractors ....................................................... 1.4-1 1.4.1 Applicant/Program Manager ......................................................... 1.4-1 1.4.2 Principal Contractors and Participants ........................................ 1.4-1 1.4.2.1 BWX Technologies, Inc. ............................................ 1.4-1 1.4.2.2 Generation mPower LLC .......................................... 1.4-1 1.4.2.3 Bechtel Power Corporation ........................................ 1.4-1 1.4.2.4 Other Contractors and Participants ........................... 1.4-1 1.5 Requirements for Additional Technical Information ...................................... 1.5-1 1.6 Material Referenced ...................................................................................... 1.6-1 1.7 Drawings and Other Detailed Information ..................................................... 1.7-1 1.8 Interfaces with Standard Design ................................................................... 1.8-1 1.9 Conformance with Regulatory Criteria .......................................................... 1.9-1 1.10 Impact of Construction of New Nuclear Power Plant Units on Operating Units at Multi-Unit Sites ............................................................................... 1.10-1 1.11 Overview of Reactor Types ......................................................................... 1.11-1 1.11.1 BWXT mPower' ........................................................................ 1.11-1 1.11.2 NuScale ...................................................................................... 1.11-1 1.11.3 SMR-160 .................................................................................... 1.11-1 1.11.4 Westinghouse SMR .................................................................... 1.11-2 1.11.5 Reference ................................................................................... 1.11-2 CHAPTER 2 SITE CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................... 2.0-1 2.0 Plant Parameter Envelope ............................................................................ 2.0-1 2.1 Geography and Demography ........................................................................ 2.1-1 2.1.1 Site Location and Description ....................................................... 2.1-1 2.1.1.1 Specification of Location ............................................ 2.1-1 2.1.1.2 Site Area Map ............................................................ 2.1-2 2.1.2 Exclusion Area Authority and Control ........................................... 2.1-2 2.1.2.1 Authority ..................................................................... 2.1-3 2.1.2.2 Control of Activities Unrelated to Plant Operation ..... 2.1-3 2.1.2.3 Arrangements for Traffic Control ............................... 2.1-3 2.1.2.4 Abandonment or Relocation of Roads ....................... 2.1-3 2.1.3 Population Distribution .................................................................. 2.1-3 2.1.3.1 Population Within 10 Miles ........................................ 2.1-4 2.1.3.2 Population Between 10 and 50 Miles ........................ 2.1-4 2.1.3.3 Transient Population .................................................. 2.1-4 2.1.3.4 Low-Population Zone ................................................. 2.1-6 2.1.3.5 Population Center ...................................................... 2.1-7 2.1.3.6 Population Density ..................................................... 2.1-7 2.1.4 References ................................................................................... 2.1-8 2.2 Nearby Industrial, Transportation, and Military Facilities .............................. 2.2-1 2.2.1 Locations and Routes ................................................................... 2.2-1 i Revision 1
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Section Title Page 2.2.2 Descriptions .................................................................................. 2.2-3 2.2.2.1 Descriptions of Facilities ............................................ 2.2-3 2.2.2.2 Description of Products and Materials ....................... 2.2-3 2.2.2.3 Description of Pipelines ............................................. 2.2-6 2.2.2.4 Description of Waterways .......................................... 2.2-7 2.2.2.5 Description of Highways ............................................ 2.2-7 2.2.2.6 Description of Railroads ............................................. 2.2-8 2.2.2.7 Description of Airports, Aircraft, and Airway Hazards ..................................................................... 2.2-8 2.2.2.8 Projections of Industrial Growth .............................. 2.2-12 2.2.3 Evaluation of Potential Accidents ............................................... 2.2-12 2.2.3.1 Determination of Potential Accidents ....................... 2.2-12 2.2.3.2 Effects of Design-Basis Events ................................ 2.2-27 2.2.4 References ................................................................................. 2.2-27 2.3 Meteorology ............................................................................................... 2.3.1-1 2.3.1 Regional Climatology.................................................................. 2.3.1-1 2.3.1.1 General Climate ...................................................... 2.3.1-1 2.3.1.2 Regional Meteorological Conditions for Design and Operating Basis ...................................................... 2.3.1-2 2.3.1.3 Severe Weather ...................................................... 2.3.1-2 2.3.1.4 Design Basis Dry- and Wet-Bulb Temperatures ..... 2.3.1-7 2.3.1.5 Meteorological Data for Evaluating Ultimate Heat Sink ......................................................................... 2.3.1-7 2.3.1.6 Climate Changes .................................................... 2.3.1-8 2.3.1.7 Regional Air Quality Conditions .............................. 2.3.1-8 2.3.1.8 References ............................................................. 2.3.1-9 2.3.2 Local Meteorology ...................................................................... 2.3.2-1 2.3.2.1 Normal and Extreme Values of Meteorological Parameters ............................................................. 2.3.2-2 2.3.2.2 Potential Influence of the Plant and Its Facilities on Local Meteorology ............................................. 2.3.2-5 2.3.2.3 Local Meteorological Conditions for Design and Operating Bases ..................................................... 2.3.2-5 2.3.2.4 References ............................................................ 2.3.2-6 2.3.3 Onsite Meteorological Measurements Program ......................... 2.3.3-1 2.3.3.1 Meteorological Measurements History ................... 2.3.3-1 2.3.3.2 Primary Meteorological Facility ............................... 2.3.3-1 2.3.3.3 Operational Meteorological Program ...................... 2.3.3-4 2.3.3.4 References ............................................................. 2.3.3-4 2.3.4 Short-Term (Accident) Diffusion Estimates................................. 2.3.4-1 2.3.4.1 Purpose and Background ....................................... 2.3.4-1 2.3.4.2 Calculation Methodology and Assumptions ............ 2.3.4-1 2.3.4.3 Summary of Results and Conclusions .................... 2.3.4-4 2.3.4.4 References ............................................................. 2.3.4-4 2.3.5 Long-Term (Routine) Diffusion Estimates................................... 2.3.5-1 2.3.5.1 Purpose and Background ....................................... 2.3.5-1 2.3.5.2 Calculation Methodology and Assumptions ............ 2.3.5-1 ii Revision 1
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Section Title Page 2.3.5.3 Complex Terrain Modeling Analysis ....................... 2.3.5-2 2.3.5.4 Summary of Results and Conclusions .................... 2.3.5-4 2.3.5.5 References ............................................................. 2.3.5-5 2.4.1 Hydrologic Description................................................................ 2.4.1-1 2.4.1.1 Site and Facilities .................................................... 2.4.1-1 2.4.1.2 Hydrosphere ........................................................... 2.4.1-1 2.4.1.3 References ............................................................. 2.4.1-4 2.4.2 Floods ......................................................................................... 2.4.2-1 2.4.2.1 Flood History .......................................................... 2.4.2-1 2.4.2.2 Flood Design Considerations .................................. 2.4.2-1 2.4.2.3 Effects of Local Intense Precipitation ...................... 2.4.2-3 2.4.2.4 Site Drainage System ............................................. 2.4.2-4 2.4.2.5 References ............................................................. 2.4.2-5 2.4.3 Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) on Streams and Rivers .......... 2.4.3-1 2.4.3.1 Watershed Characteristics ...................................... 2.4.3-1 2.4.3.2 Probable Maximum Precipitation ............................ 2.4.3-1 2.4.3.3 Precipitation Losses ................................................ 2.4.3-4 2.4.3.4 Runoff and Stream Course Models ........................ 2.4.3-4 2.4.3.5 Probable Maximum Flood Flow ............................ 2.4.3-10 2.4.3.6 Water Level Determinations ................................. 2.4.3-11 2.4.3.7 Coincident Wind Wave Activity ............................. 2.4.3-11 2.4.3.8 References ........................................................... 2.4.3-12 2.4.4 Potential Dam Failures ............................................................... 2.4.4-1 2.4.4.1 Dam and Reservoir Description .............................. 2.4.4-1 2.4.4.2 Dam Failure Permutations ...................................... 2.4.4-1 2.4.4.3 Unsteady Flow Analysis of Potential Dam Failures . 2.4.4-8 2.4.4.4 Water Level at CRN Site ......................................... 2.4.4-8 2.4.4.5 Coincident Wind Wave ........................................... 2.4.4-8 2.4.4.6 Erosion and Deposition Effects ............................... 2.4.4-9 2.4.4.7 References ............................................................. 2.4.4-9 2.4.5 Probable Maximum Surge and Seiche Flooding ........................ 2.4.5-1 2.4.5.1 References ............................................................. 2.4.5-1 2.4.6 Probable Maximum Tsunami Hazards........................................ 2.4.6-1 2.4.7 Ice Effects ................................................................................... 2.4.7-1 2.4.7.1 Historical Ice Accumulation .................................... 2.4.7-1 2.4.7.2 High and Low Water Levels .................................... 2.4.7-2 2.4.7.3 Ice Sheet Formation ............................................... 2.4.7-3 2.4.7.4 Ice-Induced Forces and Blockages ........................ 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.5 Consideration of Other Site-Related Evaluation Criteria .................................................................... 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.6 Consideration of Cold-Region Hydrology ............... 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.7 Conclusion .............................................................. 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.8 References ............................................................. 2.4.7-4 2.4.8 Cooling Water Canals and Reservoirs........................................ 2.4.8-1 2.4.9 Channel Diversions .................................................................... 2.4.9-1 2.4.9.1 Historical Channel Diversions ................................. 2.4.9-1 2.4.9.2 Regional Topographic Evidence ............................. 2.4.9-2 iii Revision 1
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Section Title Page 2.4.9.3 Ice Causes .............................................................. 2.4.9-2 2.4.9.4 Flooding of Site Due to Channel Diversions ........... 2.4.9-2 2.4.9.5 Human-Induced Causes of Channel Diversions ..... 2.4.9-3 2.4.9.6 Alternative Water Sources ...................................... 2.4.9-3 2.4.9.7 Other Site-Related Evaluation Criteria .................... 2.4.9-3 2.4.9.8 Conclusions ............................................................ 2.4.9-4 2.4.9.9 References ............................................................. 2.4.9-4 2.4.10 Flooding Protection Requirements .......................................... 2.4.10-1 2.4.11 Low Water Considerations ....................................................... 2.4.11-1 2.4.11.1 Low Flow in Rivers and Streams .......................... 2.4.11-1 2.4.11.2 Low Water Resulting from Surges, Seiches, or Tsunamis .............................................................. 2.4.11-4 2.4.11.3 Historical Low Water ............................................. 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.4 Future Controls ..................................................... 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.5 Plant Requirements .............................................. 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.6 Heat Sink Dependability Requirement .................. 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.7 References ........................................................... 2.4.11-6 2.4.12 Groundwater ............................................................................. 2.4.12-1 2.4.12.1 Description and Onsite Use .................................. 2.4.12-1 2.4.12.2 Groundwater Sources ......................................... 2.4.12-12 2.4.12.3 Subsurface Pathways ......................................... 2.4.12-21 2.4.12.4 Monitoring or Safeguard Requirements .............. 2.4.12-23 2.4.12.5 Site Characteristics for Subsurface Hydrostatic Loading ............................................................... 2.4.12-23 2.4.12.6 Construction Dewatering .................................... 2.4.12-25 2.4.12.7 References ........................................................ 2.4.12-25 2.4.12A List of Water Systems in EPAs Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) .................................................2.4.12A-1 2.4.12B Aquifer Pumping Test Results.................................................2.4.12B-2 2.4.12B.1 Introduction .........................................................2.4.12B-2 2.4.12B.2 APT Design .........................................................2.4.12B-2 2.4.12B.3 Analysis Methodology .........................................2.4.12B-4 2.4.12B.4 Results and Discussion ....................................2.4.12B-12 2.4.12B.5 Conclusion ........................................................2.4.12B-13 2.4.12B.6 References .......................................................2.4.12B-13 2.4.12C Groundwater Flow Model for the Clinch River Nuclear Site ...2.4.12C-2 2.4.12C.1 Objective and Scope ...........................................2.4.12C-2 2.4.12C.2 Regional Geology and Hydrogeology .................2.4.12C-2 2.4.12C.3 Site-Specific Information .....................................2.4.12C-4 2.4.12C.4 Conceptual Site Model and Assumptions ...........2.4.12C-9 2.4.12C.5 Numerical Model ..............................................2.4.12C-13 2.4.12C.6 Groundwater Model Calibration ........................2.4.12C-17 2.4.12C.7 Post-Construction Modeling ..............................2.4.12C-22 2.4.12C.8 Conclusions ......................................................2.4.12C-24 2.4.12C.9 References .......................................................2.4.12C-24 2.4.13 Accidental Releases of Liquid Effluents to Ground and Surface Waters ......................................................................... 2.4.13-1 iv Revision 1
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Section Title Page 2.4.13.1 Accident Source .................................................... 2.4.13-1 2.4.13.2 Receptors ............................................................. 2.4.13-2 2.4.13.3 Primary Conceptual Model ................................... 2.4.13-2 2.4.13.4 Alternate Conceptual Model ................................. 2.4.13-2 2.4.13.5 Radionuclide Transport Analysis .......................... 2.4.13-3 2.4.13.6 Radionuclide Concentration in the Reservoir ....... 2.4.13-7 2.4.13.7 Dose Evaluation .................................................... 2.4.13-8 2.4.13.8 References ........................................................... 2.4.13-9 2.4.14 Technical Specifications and Emergency Operation Requirements ........................................................................... 2.4.14-1 2.5 Geology, Seismology, and Geotechnical Engineering ............................... 2.5.1-1 2.5.1 Geologic Characterization Information ...................................... 2.5.1-1 2.5.1.1 Regional Geology (within the 200-Mile Regional Radius) ................................................................... 2.5.1-1 2.5.1.2 Local Geology ....................................................... 2.5.1-34 2.5.1.3 References ........................................................... 2.5.1-99 2.5.2 Vibratory Ground Motion ............................................................ 2.5.2-1 2.5.2.1 Seismicity ................................................................ 2.5.2-1 2.5.2.2 Geologic and Tectonic Characteristics of the Site and Region ........................................................... 2.5.2-17 2.5.2.3 Correlation of Seismicity with Seismic Sources .... 2.5.2-34 2.5.2.4 Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis and Controlling Earthquakes ....................................... 2.5.2-38 2.5.2.5 Seismic Wave Transmission Characteristics of the Site ........................................................................ 2.5.2-43 2.5.2.6 2D Sensitivity Analysis .......................................... 2.5.2-66 2.5.2.7 References ........................................................... 2.5.2-69 2.5.3 Surface Deformation................................................................... 2.5.3-1 2.5.3.1 Geological, Seismological, and Geophysical Investigations .......................................................... 2.5.3-2 2.5.3.2 Geological Evidence, or Absence of Evidence, for Surface Deformation ............................................... 2.5.3-4 2.5.3.3 Correlation of Earthquakes with Capable Tectonic Sources ................................................................. 2.5.3-22 2.5.3.4 Ages of Most Recent Deformation ........................ 2.5.3-23 2.5.3.5 Relationship of Tectonic Structures in the Site Area to Regional Tectonic Sources ...................... 2.5.3-24 2.5.3.6 Characterization of Capable Tectonic Sources .... 2.5.3-24 2.5.3.7 Designation of Zones of Quaternary Deformation in the Site Region ................................................. 2.5.3-25 2.5.3.8 Potential for Tectonic or Non-Tectonic Deformation at the Site .............................................................. 2.5.3-26 2.5.3.9 References ........................................................... 2.5.3-28 2.5.4 Stability of Subsurface Materials and Foundations .................... 2.5.4-1 2.5.4.1 Geologic Features .................................................. 2.5.4-1 2.5.4.2 Properties of Subsurface Materials ......................... 2.5.4-5 2.5.4.3 Foundation Interfaces ........................................... 2.5.4-16 v Revision 1
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Section Title Page 2.5.4.4 Geophysical Surveys ............................................ 2.5.4-20 2.5.4.5 Excavation and Backfill ......................................... 2.5.4-25 2.5.4.6 Groundwater Conditions ....................................... 2.5.4-28 2.5.4.7 Response of Soil and Rock to Dynamic Loading .. 2.5.4-30 2.5.4.8 Liquefaction Potential ........................................... 2.5.4-33 2.5.4.9 Earthquake Design Basis ..................................... 2.5.4-34 2.5.4.10 Static and Dynamic Stability ................................. 2.5.4-34 2.5.4.11 Design Criteria ...................................................... 2.5.4-42 2.5.4.12 Techniques to Improve Subsurface Conditions .... 2.5.4-42 2.5.4.13 Foundation Assessment Model ............................ 2.5.4-43 2.5.4.14 References ........................................................... 2.5.4-46 2.5.5 Stability of Slopes ....................................................................... 2.5.5-1 2.5.5.1 Slope Characteristics .............................................. 2.5.5-1 2.5.5.2 Design Criteria and Analyses ................................. 2.5.5-1 2.5.5.3 Results of the Investigation ..................................... 2.5.5-2 2.5.5.4 Properties of Borrow Material ................................. 2.5.5-2 2.5.5.5 References ............................................................. 2.5.5-2 CHAPTER 3 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, AND EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................. 3.5-1 3.5.1.6 Aircraft Hazards .......................................................... 3.5-1 CHAPTER 11 RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................................... 11.2-1 11.2.3 Liquid Radioactive Releases ....................................................... 11.2-1 11.2.3.1 Exposure Pathways .................................................. 11.2-1 11.2.3.2 Liquid Pathway Doses .............................................. 11.2-2 11.2.4 References ................................................................................. 11.2-3 11.3.3 Gaseous Radioactive Releases .................................................. 11.3-1 11.3.3.1 Exposure Pathways .................................................. 11.3-1 11.3.3.2 Gaseous Pathway Doses ......................................... 11.3-2 11.3.4 References ................................................................................. 11.3-2 CHAPTER 13 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS .................................................................... 13.3-1 13.3 Emergency Preparedness ........................................................................... 13.3-1 13.3.1 Physical Characteristics ............................................................. 13.3-5 13.3.1.1 Site Description ........................................................ 13.3-5 13.3.1.2 Area Population ....................................................... 13.3-5 13.3.2 Emergency Plan ......................................................................... 13.3-6 13.3.3 Emergency Planning Zones ....................................................... 13.3-6 13.3.3.1 Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone ......................................................................... 13.3-6 13.3.3.2 Ingestion Exposure Pathway ................................. 13.3-15 13.3.4 Evacuation Time Estimates ...................................................... 13.3-15 13.3.5 Contacts and Agreements ........................................................ 13.3-15 13.3.6 References ............................................................................... 13.3-15 13.6 Physical Security ......................................................................................... 13.6-1 CHAPTER 15 ACCIDENT ANALYSIS ................................................................................. 15-1 15.1 Accident Selection .......................................................................................... 15-1 15.2 Source Term ................................................................................................... 15-2 15.3 Evaluation Methodology and Conclusions ...................................................... 15-2 vi Revision 1
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Section Title Page 15.4 References...................................................................................................... 15-3 CHAPTER 17 QUALITY ASSURANCE ............................................................................. 17.5-1 17.5 Quality Assurance Program Description - Design Certification, Early Site Permit and New License Applicants .................................................... 17.5-1 17.5.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 17.5-1 17.5.2 Summary .................................................................................... 17.5-1 17.5.3 Regulatory Basis ........................................................................ 17.5-1 17.5.4 Evaluation ................................................................................... 17.5-2 17.5.4.1 Organization ............................................................ 17.5-2 17.5.4.2 Quality Assurance Program ..................................... 17.5-2 17.5.4.3 Design Control and Verification ............................... 17.5-2 17.5.4.4 Procurement Document Control .............................. 17.5-3 17.5.4.5 Instructions, Procedures and Drawings ................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.6 Document Control .................................................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.7 Control of Purchased Material, Equipment, and Services ................................................................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.8 Identification and Control of Materials, Parts, and Components ............................................................ 17.5-3 17.5.4.9 Control of Special Processes ................................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.10 Inspection ................................................................ 17.5-4 17.5.4.11 Test Control ............................................................. 17.5-4 17.5.4.12 Control of Measuring and Test Equipment .............. 17.5-4 17.5.4.13 Handling, Storage, and Shipping ............................. 17.5-4 17.5.4.14 Inspection, Test, and Operating Status ................... 17.5-4 17.5.4.15 Nonconforming Materials, Parts, or Components .... 17.5-4 17.5.4.16 Corrective Action ..................................................... 17.5-4 17.5.4.17 Quality Assurance Records ..................................... 17.5-5 17.5.4.18 Quality Assurance Audits ......................................... 17.5-5 17.5.4.19 Nonsafety-Related SSC Quality Controls ................ 17.5-5 17.5.4.20 Quality Assurance Program Commitments .............. 17.5-5 vii Revision 1