ML18054A771

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Forwards Rev 1 to MPR-1124, Palisades Steam Generators Tube Crack Growth During Steam Line Break, for NRC Review.Max Crack Size Expected Following Steam Line Break Event Is 117 Degrees of Circumference
ML18054A771
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Site: Palisades 
Issue date: 05/22/1989
From: Frisch R
CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
To:
NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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ML18054A772 List:
References
TAC-69344, NUDOCS 8905310041
Download: ML18054A771 (1)


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  • .. 'W' consumers Power POWERINli MICHlliAN'S PRDliRESS General Offi"ces: 1945 West Parnall Road, Jackson,' Ml 49201 * (517) 788-0550 May 22, 1989 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 DOCKET 50-255 - LICENSE DPR PALISADES PLANT -

STEAM GENERATOR OPERATING COMMITMENTS -

FLAW SIZE/VIBRATION ANALYSIS (TAC NO 69344)

Consumers Power Company committed to provide a steam generator tube flaw size/vibration analysis for NRC review.

Attached is the analysis, entitled "Palisades Steam Generator Tube Crack Growth During a Steam Line Break".

This analysis evaluates the potential for an existing tube crack to grow to critical crack size as a result of a steam line break.

As summarized in the attached report, the maximum throughwall crack size which can exist in a steam generator tube without bursting due to the internal pressure is 187° of the circumference.

The maximum crack size expected following a steam line break event, assuming existing circumferential throughwall cracks of 90° or less, is 117° of the circumference.

The maximum expected crack size is much smaller than the critical crack size and, therefore, a steam line break event is not expected to cause a fluid-elastic vibration induced tube failure.

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Ralph R Frisch Senior Licensing Analyst CC Administrator, Region III, USNRC NRC Resident Inspector - Palisades Attachment 8905310041 890522 PDR ADOCK 05000255 p

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