ML18152A570
| ML18152A570 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Surry  |
| Issue date: | 10/03/1984 |
| From: | Stewart W VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.) |
| To: | Harold Denton, Varga S Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 569, NUDOCS 8410110060 | |
| Download: ML18152A570 (3) | |
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VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. 23261 W. L. STEWART VICE PRESIDEN""
NUCLEAR OPERATIONS October 3, 1984 Mr. Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation ATTN:
Mr. S. A. Varga, Chief Operating Reactors Branch No. 1 Division of Licensing U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 Gentlemen:
Serial No. 569 E&C/NPW:ses:2005N Docket Nos.
50-280 50-281 License Nos. DPR-32 DPR-37 VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY SURRY POWER STATION UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2 FUEL ASSEMBLY RECONSTITUTION As discussed with members of your Staff in a telephone conversation on January 17, 1984, Vepco is considering reconstitution of Surry Unit No. 1 failed fuel assemblies.
This letter proposes a meeting between Vepco and interested NRC Staff concerning Vepco's plans for the Surry fuel assembly reconstitution.
A proposed agenda is attached.
Vepco has requested bids for the reconstitution of twenty-four (24) Surry Unit No. 1, Batch 8 fuel assemblies.
Preliminary discussions with potential vendors indicate that two general approaches exist to reconstitute standard Westinghouse 15x15 fuel assemblies.
First, the assemblies can be inverted and the bottom nozzle removed by removing the thimble screws.
The second method involves cutting off the top nozzle and mechanically attaching a replacement nozzle.
Vepco is considering both approaches.
The current schedule calls for the issuance of a contract by December 1984.
On-site work is scheduled to begin on June 1, 1985, with the first eight assemblies being reconstituted by August 1, 1985.
The first eight assemblies would be incorporated into the Surry Unit 2, Cycle 9 reload design.
Reconstitution of the remainder of the assemblies would be complete by October 1, 1985 and they would be used in later cycles.
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e VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY TO Mr. Harold R. Denton In order to discuss our plans in more detail, appropriate members of your Staff in mid-October.
we would be interested in NRC feedback concerning with this project.
e we would like to meet with After the Vepco presentation, any areas of potential concern Should you have any questions, please contact us.
Attachment cc:
Mr. J. Don Neighbors NRC Project Manager - Surry Operating Reactors Branch No. 1 Division of Licensing Mr. D. J. Burke NRC Resident Inspector Surry Power Station Very truly yours,
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W. L. Stewart
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e ATTACHMENT PROPOSED AGENDA
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Background on Failed Assemblies
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Scope of Reconstitution Work
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Schedule for Reconstitution and Use of Assemblies
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NRC Feedback on Areas of Potential Concern 45-NPW-2005N-4