ML19332G362

Forwards Application for Amend to License DPR-59,revising Tech Spec Table 3.2-2 & Related Bases for HPCI Turbine Steam Line Flow Trip Level Setting to Reflect Accurate GE Methodology Incorporating Actual Test Data Vs Theoretical

ML19332G362
Person / Time
Site:	FitzPatrick
Issue date:	12/11/1989
From:	Brons J POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (NEW YORK
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
Shared Package
ML19332G363	List: ML19332G362 ML19332G366 ML19332G367
References
JPN-89-080, JPN-89-80, JPTS-89-037, JPTS-89-37, NUDOCS 8912210155
Download: ML19332G362 (2)

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k December 11,1989 JPN-89 oso U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Mail Station PI 137 Washington, D.C. 20553

SUBJECT:

James A. FitzPatrick Nuc'sar Power Plant Docket No. 50 333 Proposed Change to the Technical Specifications Regarding HPCI Steam Line Isolation Signal (JPTS-89 037)

Dear Sir:

In accordance with the provisions of 10 CFR 50.91(a)(5), the Authority requests that ,

the NRC issue an emergency change to the James A. FitzPatrick Technical Specifications. This change is necessary to avoid a plant shutdown as otherwise required by the Technical Specifications. FitzPatrick is currently operating in a 7 day Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) under the provisions of Specification 3.5.C.1.a.

This LCO expires at approximately 6:00 am. on Tuesday, December 12, 1989. If this change is not granted prior to this time, then Specification 3.5.C.1.b requires the plant to be in a cold condition, less than 150 psig reactor pressure within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

The Authority requests that inis apptbation for amenoment be processed on an >

emergency basis under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.91(s)(5), since insufficient time exists to provide for a 30 day public comm?nt period without requiring a plant shutdown.

As described in Attachment II, this request satisfies the criteria for an emergency ,

L technical specification change. For the reasons detalled in the attachment, this situation could not have been foreseen or avoided.

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L This amendment proposes to change the High Pressure Coolant injection (HPCI) turbine steam line flow trip level setting contained in item 31 in Technical Specification Table 3.2 2 and the related Bases to reflect GE methodology. The current trip level setilng is based upon a calculational method which prouldes an overly conservative setting which results in an increausd potentia! for HPCI system high steam line flow l' differential pressiare isolation during surveillance testing and the requirement that the l HPCI system be declared inoperable. The proposed setpoint is based on a more accurate General Electric methodology which incorporates actual plant performance test data versus a purely theoretical analysis. With the proposed setpoint, the HPCI system may be declared operable, removing the constraint of the LCO.

If this amendment cannot be granted prior to the expiration of the 7 day LCO, the Authority requests a temporary waiver to Specification 3.5.C.1.b allowing continued full power operation until the amendment is granted. Since the nature of the HPCI p.Q22 g gfh h b p P

Inoperability is only apparent when the reactor is at full pressure (1000 psig), the shutdown requirament (<150 psig) does not permit HPCI to be adequately tested to determine operability, in addition, the HPCI system other then when in a specific test configuration is fully operational in a manual mode should the need exist. It is also availabe in the auto mode with a slightly longer response time.

Enclosed for filing is the signed original of a document entitled

• Application for Amendment to Operating Ucense," with Attachmonts I and 11 thereto, comprising a statement of the proposed changes to the Technical Specifications and tho associated Safety Evaluation.

in accordance with 10 CFR 50.91, a copy of this application and the associated attachments are being provided to the designated New York State official.

Should you or your staff have any questions regarding the proposed changes, please contact Ms. S. M. Toth of my staff.

Very truly yours, r m

~j g g. g s k John C. Brons Executive Vice President Nuclear Generation ec: Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,

475 Allendale Road King of Prussla, PA 19406 Office of the Resident inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 136 Lycoming, NY 13093 Mr. David E. LaBarge

! Project Directorate 11 Division of Reactor Projects l/II U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1 Mall Stop 14 B2 l Washington, D.C. 20555 Ms. Donna Ross Now York State Energy Office 2 Empire State Plaza 16thFloor Albany, Now York 12223 l