ML18102B522

Forwards Discharge Monitoring Rept for Salem Nuclear Generating Station for July 1997 & Results of Tracer Dye Studies Conducted to Determine Pump Flow Rates for Circulating Water Sys as Required by Part IV-B/C

ML18102B522
Person / Time
Site:	Salem
Issue date:	08/18/1997
From:	Garchow D Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	NEW JERSEY, STATE OF
Shared Package
ML18102B523	List: ML18102B522 ML18102B526
References
NUDOCS 9708250091
Download: ML18102B522 (10)

Text

Pu.blic Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038-0236 Nuclear Business Unit August18, 1997 New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Quality Bureau of Permit Management CN029 Trenton, NJ 08625-0029 Certified Mail Number P 461 187 836 NEW JERSEY POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORTS SALEM GENERATING STATION PERMIT NO. NJ0005622 Attached is the Discharge Monitoring Report for Salem Generating Station containing the information as required in Permit No. NJ0005622 for the month of July, 1997.

This report is required by and prepared specifically for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJPDEP). It presents only the observed results of measurements and analyses required to be performed by the above agencies. The choice of the measurement devices and analytical methods is controlled by EPA and NJDEP, not by the company, and there are limitations on the accuracy of such measurement devices and analytical techniques even when used and maintained as required. Accordingly, this report is not intended as an assertion that any instrument has measured, or any reading or analytical result represents, the true value with absolute accuracy, nor is it an endorsement of the suitability of any analytical or measurement procedure.

Also enclosed with the DMR are the results of tracer dye studies conducted to determine pump flow rates for the circulating water system as required by Part IV-8/C, Paragraph A.1 O. These flow rates are used for reporting of discharge flow and facility heat values. These flow rates will be used for reporting of discharge flow and facility heat values beginning with the August, 1997 Discharge Monitoring Report.

Sincerely, 2~.~~

General Manager -

Salem Operations Attachments IIf111111111111111111111111111111111 S&scaA*;

/If 95*2168 REV. 6/94

NJPDES Report 2 July, 1997 C Mr. Gerald M. Hansler - Executive Director USNRC - Document Control Desk Unit#1-50-272 Unit#2-50-311 General Manager - Salem Operations Manager-Licensing & Regulation M. Vaskis D. Hurka D. Dowiak R. Quinn Central Record Facility

NJPDES Report Explanation of Deviations July, 1997 The following explanations are included to clarify possible deviations from permit conditions.

General - The columns labeled, "No. Ex. " on the enclosed DMR, tabulate the number of daily discharge values outside the indicated limits.

Data reporting and accuracy reflect the working environment, the design capabilities and reliability of the monitoring instruments and operating equipment.

All reported concentrations are based on daily discharge values.

Total residual chlorine is performed three times per week during chlorination unless otherwise indicated.

Analytical values which are less than detectable are reported as zero unless otherwise indicated.

Analytical results for all parameters other than pH, temperature, TSS, TRC and Bioassay results are provided by Raytheon Environmental Services Laboratory. (NJDEP certification 77373) or South Jersey Testing Laboratory (NJDEP certification 06431). Bioassay results are provided by ENSR Environmental Toxicology Laboratory (NJDEP certification 82888).

Net negative discharge values are reported as negative.

489C- Flow thru outfall 489 is calculated based on Oil Water Separator Lift Pump run times.

481-486 - Chlorination of the circulation water system normally does not occur except as otherwise noted. Service water system chlorination is normally continuous and is monitored on the circulating water system outfall.

Chlorination of both systems will be indicated by results reported for both and represents their combined effect upon the circulating water outfall.

NJPDES Report Explanation of Deviations July, 1997 48C - Non-Radioactive Liquid Waste - This system continues to be operated in a batch mode to treat for hydrazine and ammonia by the addition of sodium hypochlorite. No hydrazine has been discharged from this outfall during the reporting period. Residual chlorine is monitored at the outfalls of DSN's 481, 482, 484, and 485, and has not exceeded the permit limits at these outfalls.

The following excursions are included in the attached report and are explained below.

Excursions have not endangered nor significantly impacted public health or the environment.

DSN NO. EXPLANATION 48C A discharge of water from the Non Radioactive Liquid Waste Disposal System (NRLWDS),with a pH of 5.78 standard units (S.U.) to the west yard drain system.

See attached five day report.

COUNTY OF SALEM STATE OF NEW JERSEY I, David F. Garchow, of full age, being duly sworn according to law, upon my oath depose and say:

1. I am General Manager of Salem Generating Station, and as such, am authorized to sign Discharge Monitoring Reports submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the Station's New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.

2. I have reviewed the attached Discharge Monitoring Reports. Pursuant to N.J.

A. C. 7: 14A-2.4, I certify under penalty oflaw that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attachments and that based on my inquiry of those individuals responsible for obtaining the information, I believe the submitted information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.

3. The signature on the attached Discharge Monitoring Reports is my signature and I am submitting this affidavit in satisfaction of the requirement that my signature be notarized.

arc o General Manager -

Salem Operations Sworn and subscribed before me this /~ay of~ 1997. .

~kl/-,1 J4)

. j) J

-~(lfi-~~~

~o.HADDEN Public of New J_ersev Teommission Expires 0 ~_7q.?noo

rnr;~ F'SE&G RE:::TAET ENGINEERING e _ (WED) OS. \J *); 2./3

. "

• 0 PS~G MAPLEWOOD TESTING SE:RVICES REPORT TO: Dave Hurka August 6, 1997 PSE&G Nuclear Report No.008115-A

SUBJECT:

RECORD OF RHODAMINE wr DYE INJECTION FOR CIRCULATING WATER FLOW TEST AT SALEM GENERATING STATION - UNIT N0.2 REQUESTED BY: Frank Todd -Sr. Staff Engineer Salem Generating Station CONDUCTED BY: Joseph Fiumara - Sr. Test Engineer, Maplewood Testing Services PURPOSE To report the date, time, amount and concentration of Rhodarnine VVT dye released to the river while testing at Salem Generating Station - Unit No.2:-

SUMMARY

Listed in Table 1 are the data pertinent to the injection of Rhodamine WT dye at Salem Generating Station - Unit No.2.

Testing is not complete at this station.

~S . Superv1s1ng enior - ..

Mechanical Division T es tE ng1neer Manager Mechanical Drvision c F Todd J Clancy P Behrens F:\MAG\008115\008115.DOC

FRC'M. f";:'.E&G Rf'i:'.lf.R.T ENG l NEER! NG - (WEDl 1~13. 13* ::1: I Ci: '29 i Ji:1: 2i NO. 3~)r:1 I ~~~{1IB F . ), .)

TABLE 1 SALEM GENERATING STATrON CIRCULATING WATER PUMP FLOW TEST UNIT N0.2 MAPLEWOOD TESTING SERVICES MECHANICAL. . DIVISION RECORD OF RHOOAMINE WT INJECTION REPORT NO. : 008115-A TEST PUMP CMS INJECTION I PURE I NO. OF I TOTAL ! EFFLUENT DATE NO. PUMP TIME i DYE INJ. PUMPS IN PUMP CONC.

DESIG I SERVICE FLOW I (STARn (STOP) (ml) (1 OOOGPM', {PPB)

I I I 07/30/9 121 B ,D 160~ 162ii 26.70 ! 2 370.0 I 1.00 I  ;

07/30/9~ 21 Bi D  ! 1631 1645 20.01 2i 370.0 1.02 I I 07/30/97\ 21 B D 1649, I

170J 15.79 I 21 370.0 i 1.02 I

07/30/9~ 228 c i74J i75J 9.92' 21 370.0 I 1.01 i I 07/30/97i 228 c 1807 181~ 7.12 21 370.0 ! 1.02 07/30/9~ 228 I i i

c 18271 183J 12.721 2! 370.0 I I

1 .01 I

I 310.0 I I

07/30/971 228 c 1847 1857 14.20 2 1.01 07/30/97 228 c 1917 1931 19.841 2 370.0 l i .Oi I I 07/30/97 228 c 1934, 194~ 13.81  ! 2 370.0 0.99 07/30/97 22B c l 194E 1958 13.49 i I

2 370.0 0.96 I

07/31/97 238 F 091 ( 0925. 15.79 4 740.0 0.47 07/31 /97 238 F 092S 094C 14.40 4 740.0 0.47 07/31 /97 238 F 0942 0954j 14.50 4 740.0 0.47 07/31 /97 21A I 102E 104C 18.53 4 740.0 0.47 07/31 /97 21A I I 1042 105"1 14.66 41 740.0 0.48 07/31 /97 21A I 1057 1107 13.35 I 4 740.0 I 0.48

Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 08038-0236 Nuclear Business Unit CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED P.J<.TICLE NUMBER P 4 62 7 69 8 8 0 AUG 6 1997 LR-E970497 Assistant Director of Enforcement Division of Water Resources New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 401 Eas~ State Street PO Box 029 Trenton, NJ 08625-0029 SALEM GENERATING STATION NJPDES PERMIT NUMBER NJ0005622 5 DAY REPORT CASE NUMBER 97-8-1-0112-39

Dear Sir:

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14A-3.10, Public Service ::::lectric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has prepared this report concerning the discharge of water with a pH of 5.78 standard units (s.u.) to the West Yard Drain System. The West Yard Drain System discharges to the Delaware River through outfall DSN 488.

The discharge was discovered at 2320 hours0.0269 days <br />0.644 hours <br />0.00384 weeks <br />8.8276e-4 months <br /> on August 1, 1997 when Chemistry personnel responded to a high level alarm at the Non-Radioacti ve Liquid Waste Disposal System (NRLWDS). The No. 2 Clearwell tank was found to be overflowing onto the floor of the building, out the door and into the West Yard Drain System via catch basin No. 19. Chemistry personnel immediately secured the system and the discharge was stopped at 2330 hours0.027 days <br />0.647 hours <br />0.00385 weeks <br />8.86565e-4 months <br /> on August 1, 1997. Approximately two hundred (200) gallons of wastewater was estimated to have been discharged.

Samples taken of the wastewater in No. 2 Clearwell tank indicated that no pollutants were present but the wastewater had a pH of 5.78 s.u.. Additional samples were taken from manhole No. 13 the last manhole prior to the discharge of DSN 488 to the Delaware River.

These sample results also indicated that no pollutants were present but at this point the pH was 7.82 s.u ..

95-2168 REI/ s,g,

Assjstant Director of Enforcement 2 AUG 6 1997 LR-E970497 The NRLWDS was operating properly prior to the event and preliminary investigations indicate that the failure of a motor operated valve's limit switch was the main contributing factor to the discharge. PSE&G has repaired this limit switch and other limit switches associated with the NRLWDS are being evaluated in order to prevent future discharges. PSE&G is continuing to investigate this event and will provide you with the final results of that investigation when they become available.

If you have any additional comments or questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. David Hurka of my staff at (609) 339-1275.

Sincerely,

&~ ~~ ft:tu:ff/j!!t D. R. Powell Manager -

Licensing and Regulation C Mr. Steve Mathis NJDEP Southern Regional Off ice 1 Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive Suite 201 Camden, NJ 08103

Assistant Director of Enforcement 3 AUG 6 1997 LR-E970497 L.~/tcp BC GM - Salem Operations (SOS)

Chemistry Superintendent (S07)

Nuclear Licensing Manager - Environmental (N21)

M. F. Vaskis (TSC)

.J. F. Leopardi (S07)

/M. J. Kubiak (S07)

Environmental Station Licensing Engineer (N21)

Microfilm rile 2.1.1 (S)