ML18085A520
| ML18085A520 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem  |
| Issue date: | 12/31/1980 |
| From: | Mittl R Public Service Enterprise Group |
| To: | Varga S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8101160481 | |
| Download: ML18085A520 (2) | |
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Public Service Electric and Gas Company 80 Park Place Newark, N.J. 07101 Phone 201/430-7000 December 31~ 1980 Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C.
20555 Attention:
Mr. s. A.
Varga~ Chief Operating Reactors Branch 1 Division of Licensing
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INSTALLATION OF HIGH DENSITY SPENT FUEL RACKS NO. 1 UNIT
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In response to your request, PSE&G hereby submits the fol-lowing information concerning the installation of* the new high density spent fuel racks in the Salem No. 1 spent fuel pool.
The total occupational exposure.is estimated to be 6.7 Man-Rem.
This figure was determined by evaluation of the following specific functions required in the installation process.'
o Relocation of approximately 120 fuel assemblies and miscellaneous material to allow for the removal of
- several old racks.
o Removal of some of the old racks, decontaminate and cut up underwater. in the transfer pool, and place them in the waste shipping container.
o Installation of two new spent fuel storage racks and transfer of spent fuel to these racks.
o Removal of remaining old ~acks~ decontaminate them, place them in the transfer pool, cut them up under-water and place them in the waste shipping container.
o Vacuum the bottom of the spent fuel pool and remove miscellaneous materials.
o Install remaining new racks and reposition the fuel assemblies as necessary.
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Director of Nuclear Reactor Regulation 12/31/80 As a basis' for comparison, the occupational radiation exposure experienced from* the operation of Salem 1 for the year 1980 was on the order of 420 1'1an_-Rem.
The current occupational exposure in the vicinity of the spent fuel handling area is on the order of 1-2 mr per hour.
The leak in the telltale drain from the spent fuel pool that was discovered on January 17, 1980 was reported in LER 80-09/03L, dated February 14, 1980.
This leak has been subsequently repaired as reported in supplemental LER 80-09/03X-l~ dated December 9, 1980.
Installation procedures have previously been transmitted to you irt our letter dated December 10~ 1979.
Should you have any questions in this regard, do not hesi-tate to contact us.
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Mr.* Leif Norrholm Salem Resident Inspector BROl/l 1/2 12-l;J?s;
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- General Manager Licensing and Environment.