ML20052G861

To Procedure 58.001.01, Receipt,Insp & Channeling of Unirradiated Fuel

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SP Number 58 001.01 Revision 5 Date Eff. 4/30/82 TPC TPC TPC RECEIPT, INSPECTION AND CHANNELING OF UNIRRADIATED FUEL 1.0 PURPOSE To outline the methods and procedures to be used for receiving, inspecting and channeling unirradiated fuel.

2.0 RESPONSIBILITY The Reactor Engineer sha'll be responsible for ensuring the proper implementation l

of this procedure.

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3.0 DISCUSSI_O_N_

'3.1 Tha n:w fuel arrives at the site in special shipping containers. Each shipping container has space ~ for two fuel bundles.

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consists of a metal inner container (MSC) positioned by means of cushioning materials within a wooden outer container (WSC).

3.2 There are several possible sequences for moving the fuel from the shipping vehicle at the reactor building truck lock to the inspection stand on-the refueling floor. Generally, it is expected that the wooden shipping containers will be unloaded at the truck lock and inspected for damage.

Next, the MSC will be removed from the WSC, opened, positioned upright, and holsted to the refueling floor (4 NBC's at a time) in the' new fuel transfer basket.

On the refueling floor, each ' fuel bundle will be removed from its container and transferred to the new fuel inspection stand (NFIS), the new: fuel storage vault (NFSV), or the spent fuel storage pool (SFSP).

3.3 The fuel bundles will general.'y be channeled in one of the two fuel preparation machines in the S?SP.

If unieradiated channels are available, the channeling may be done in the NFIS.

3.4 The following topics ace contained in this procedure:

PAGE 8.1 Receiving New Channels 4

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8. 2 Unloading Wooden Shipping Containers 5

8.3 Removal of Fuel Bundles from a Metal Shipping Container 7

8.4 New Fuel Inspection 9

8.5 Channel Fastener Inspection 10 8.6 Channeling in the Fuel Preparation Machine 10 8.7 Channeling in the New Fuel Inspection Stand 12 3.5 Where appropriate, work performed under this procedure shall be

<5 administratively controlled by use of a Maintenance Work Request (MWR).

Pertinent information and data such as torque wrench M&TE numbers and torque values 'shall be recorded on a General Equipment History Form, SPF31.002 01-la.

3.6 When possible, fuel should be placed in the SFSP in the orientation expected for future core residence.

4.0 PRECAUTIONS i

4.1 Do not stack the MSC's more than four high.

Separate each layer with a i

standard 2 x 4 wooden spacing material or crisscross layers.

Use only non-combustible materials or materials coated with fire retardent paint for blocking, supporting or spacing.

t 4.2 Clean, white, lint-free gloves shall be worn to safeguard against handprint-smears when touching fuel bundles or channels.

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4.3 DO NOT remove a fuel bundle from a MSC in the horizontal positicn..Tha fuel bundle must be uniformly supported whennvar it is raised to tha vartical or lowered to the horizontal position; otherwise, tha bundle w:uld

-sustain excessive stresses,and may require repair prior to use in the reactor.

4.4 Zone II cleanliness shall be maintained in accordance with Reference 11.1 in the vicinity of the open reactor vessel and spent fuel storage pool.

4.5 Access to the fuel handling area on the refueling floor and to the refualing bridge, when fuel handling is in progress, shall be permitted only to personnel authorized by the fuel handling supervisor.

<5-4.6 The fuel assemblies for the initial core load shall be placed in ALTERNATE rows in the Spent Fuel Storage Pool.

4.7 Procedural Recommendations for Normal Fuel Handling Operations are outlir.2d

<5 in Appendix 12.4..

4.8 Limits on combustibles on the Refuel Deck shall be according to Reference 11.15.

4.9 Should a fire start on the Refuel Deck refer to Reference 11.16.

4.10 Crane Travel over the Spent Fuel Storage Pool shall be limited by reference 11.21.

4.11 All fuel inspections shall be performed with the bundle in the vertical position resting with the full weight on the base.

5.0 PREREQUISITES 5.1 Accessible surfaces such as storage racks, new fuel inspection stand, and floors which could contaminate the fuel shall be in a state of cleanliness as prescribed by Reference 11.1.

5.2 The polar crane shall be performance tested as required by Reference 11.2.

All fuel lifting equipment used to handle new fuel shall meet the (5

requirements of Reference 11.3.

5.3 Health Physics personnel shall be notified in advance of receipt that incoming fuel requires Health Physics inspection prior to and during opening of the shipping containers.

See Reference 11.9 for Health Physics requirements.

i 5.4 Tagboards shall be available on the refueling floor and in the control room to display the current fuel location in accordance with the requirements of Reference 11.4.

r 5.5 Personnel in direct contact with. fuel receipt, inspection and channeling operations shall wear personnel dosimetry as specified in the Radiation Work Permit (RWP) for that job.

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5.6 Partonnal assigned to irradiated fuel handling chall be undar thm

<5 euparvision of an SRO or SRO Limited to Fuel Handling in accord:nce with Reference 11.5. - New Fuel.may be placed in the SFSP, NFV or ROF by or under the direction of non licensed personnel.

5.7 An item Control Area (ICA) Transfer Form, SPF58 007 01-1, shall have been completed for any fuel movement which crosses an ICA boundary.

Additional requirements for physical inventories and update of records for Special Nuclear Material (SNM) are found in Reference 11.4.

5.8 Site Operational Quality Assurance (0QA) shall be notified in advance of receipt that incoming fuel requires Site OQA receipt inspection.

The inspection completed in this procedure should be conducted jointly with the Quality Assurance inspection specified in Ruference 11.7.

5.9 Personnel assigned to fuel handling shall have the appropriate fuel

<5 handling training according to reference 11.23 and 11.24 or equivalent.

5 10 Refuel platform shall be inspected according to Reference 11.18 if fuel is moved with platform.

5.11 Spent Fuel Pool Jib Cranes shall be inspected according to Reference 11.19 if fuel is moved with Jib Cranes.

l 6.0 LIMITATIONS AND ACTIONS None 7.0 MATERIALS AND TEST EQUIPMENT 7.1 Materials should be available in accordance with the material and equipment checklist, SPF58 001 01-3, Appendix 12.3.

This checklist may be modified as necessary.

8.0 PROCEDURE 8.1 Receiving New Channels 8.1.1 Remove the channel from the shipping crate and place the channel on padded sawhorses in a convenient location.

8.1.2 Wearing clean, white, lint-free gloves, remove the plastic cover from the channel.

8.1.3 Clean the channel inside and outside by wiping (using lint-free cotton cloth) with alcohol or acetone. Use a 16 foot long sapless

<5 or fiber pole to clean the inside of the channel.

8.1.4 Visually inspect the channel for shipping damage including apparent surface irregularity and obvious distortion.

8.1.5 Visually inspect the fuel channel to assure that no finger marks, SP 58 001 01 Rev. 5 4/30/82 Page 4 l

cil gecaro, dirt or other contamination is preeent.

8.1.6 visually verify that surfaces are free of cracks, gouges, or other questionable defects.

Use a scratch depth gage, as required, on

<5 questionable conditions.

Scratches are acceptable up to.004" in depth of the radius, bottom half of the channel only.

Scratches up to.006" in depth on flats and upper half of radius are acceptable.

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8.1.7 Visually verify that channel tabs and welds are free of cracks or any visible distortion.

8.1. 8 If the channel is to be stored in the channel storage rack, attach' a channal-handling tool to the auxiliary hoist of the polar crane, jib hoist, or other suitable hoist. Attach the tool to the channel

<5 with the pointer washer centered between the two channel standoff lugs.

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.Holst the channel to the vertical position, guiding it to prevent contact with the floor or vault railing.

8.1.10 Transport the channel to the spent fuel storage pool and position it over the top of the channel storage rack.

8.1.11 Lower the channel into the channel storage rack and release the channel from the channel handling tool.

8.2 Unloading Wooden Shipping Containers NOTE:

Health Physics personnel shall be present during the fuel receipt operation and shall monitor the unloading and uncrating in accordance with the procedures of Reference 11.9.

8.2.1 Remove the tarpaulin used for weather protection of the containers during transit and remove the wooden shipping container (WSC) holddowns.

8.2.2 Check that the serial numbers on the packing list agree with the serial numbers on the WSC's.

Document verification on Appendix (5

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NOTE:

Shipping papers shall be turned o'ver to the Reactor Engineer' l

at the earliest opportunity for disposition in accordance l

with Reference 11.4.

8.2.3 Off-load the WSC in the horizontal position using a fork lift, l

cherry picker, traveling wall crane, or other suitable hoist.

NOTE: Whenever fuel is moved through the truck lock, either the outer door or the inner door must be closed to ensure secondary containment is maintained when required by the operating license.

Per Technical Specification 3.6.5.1.

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8.2.4 Visually inspect tha WSC for cbvious eigns indic ting rcugh h ndling durir.g shipment.

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Inv stigated for possible damage to'thm fuel bundlec.

8.2.5 Remove steel straps and bolts then remove the cover from the WSC.

Be careful to lift the cover straight up for at least 8 inches to clear packing attached to the underside of the cover.

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8.2.6 CAUTION

Do not use the lifting lugs on the metal shipping container cover.

They are not designed to support the weight of the container.

Attach 4-leg sling to lifting lugs on side of metal container.

Lif t the MSC from the WSC.

Check that the fuel bundle serial numbers on the sides of both containers are the same.

Visually inspect the MSC for damage.

Ensure the Jead seal is intact.

Document seal condition on Appendix 12.1.

8.2.7 CAUTION

Remove the MSC lids in a manner such that at no time will lids pass over exposed fuel bundles.

Vent the MSC.

With the shipping container in the horizontal position, remove the MSC cover bolts.

Use the MSC sling to remove the top cover.

Then remove one end cover of the MSC box.

NOTE:

Protect the inside of the covers from dust when stored.

8.2.8 Remove the packing material and verify the bail serial number and serial number orientation (i.e., the serial number should be readable right-side-up as viewed from the channel fastener location).

NOTE:

Health Physics personnel may require that the polyethylene protective cover be opened to check the fuel for external radioactive contamination.

8.2.9 Visually inspect the fuel bundles to see that the handles, base,.

etc., have not been dented, cracked, bent or otherwise damaged during shipment.

'5 8.2.10 Secure both bundle holddown bars to the MSC at approximately 2/3 length from the bottom of each bundle.

Bundle holddown bars must be securely locked into RA container inner liner to assure positive-control of both fuel bundles.

CAUTION:

The bundle holddown bars must be used~to provent possible severe fuel damage.

8.2.11 Connect the two legged sling with spreader bar to the upper lifting lugs on the top end of the MSC and, using the traveling wall crane, or other suitable hoist pivot the MSC to the vertical position.

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fuel in MSC.

8.2.12 Transport the MSC to the new fuel transport basket and carefully position the MSC in the basket.

8.2.13 Secure the MSC in the basket by securing the holddown straps.

8.2.14 Remove the spreader bar sling arrangement (two legged sling).

<5 8.2.15 Hoist the new fuel transfer basket to the refueling floor (up to 4 MSC's at a time can be hoisted up) according to referen~e 11.17.

8.2.16. On the refueling floor, secure the new fuel transfer basket.

8.2.17 If it is desired to place the MSC in a horizontal position, connect the spreader bar sling arrangement to the lifting lugs on the top of the MSC and the jib crane or polar crane.

Open the straps holding the MSC in the new fuel transfer basket.

Transport the MSC to a convenient location and lower it down carefully.to the horizontal position.

8.3 Removal of Fuel Bundle.s From a Metal Shipping Container NOTE:

If the MSC is already in the vertical position (e.g., if it is in the new fuel transfer basket) proceed directly to step 8.3.5.

8.3.1 If not already done, secure the bundle holddown bars to the MSC at

<5 approximately 2/3 length from the bottom of the bundle.

Bundle holddown bars must be securely locked near top of RA container inner liner to assure positive control of both fuel bundles.

8.3.2 Connect the spreader bar sling arrangement to the lif ting lugs on the top end of the MSC and, using the jib crane o~r polar crane, pivot the MSC to the vertical position.

Extreme care should be exercised to prevent jarring or swinging of fuel in inner container (FBC).

8.3.3 Transport the MSC to'the MSC vertical support and use safety straps to secure the MSC to the vertical support.

8.3.4 Remove the spreader bar sling arrangement.

8.3.5 Attach the general purpose grapple or suitable hook to the fuel bundle using the polar crane or jib crane.

8.3.6 CAUTION

Use extreme care to prevent damage to the finger springs located on the base of the' fuel bundle lower tic plate.

Take up on crane cable slack then cut the rope on the first bundle

<5 and unfasten the corresponding bundle holdown bar.

Lift the bundle approximately 6 inches to clear the lower lip of MSC.

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8.3.7 CAUTION:- - Usa extrem2 care to avoid damage to locking tab w:chara.

<5 Remove the bundle from the metal shipping container.

The operator shall wear white, lint-free gloves for the rest of the procedure.

8.3.8 If not already done, remove the polyethylene bag and check the fuel bundle for external contamination.

8.3.9 Transfer the fuel bundle to the new fuel inspection stand (NF[5I or the new 6tal storage vault (NFSV).

See next step for lowering

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8.3.10 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the nose piece when lowering a fuel bundle into the NFIS or NFSV do not exceed a rate of 2 feet per minute whenever the bottom casting is to come in contact with the fuel seat.

Position the fuel bundle directly above the lower retaining orifice of the new fuel inspection stand. Lower the bundle with extreme caution to the lower retaining orifice. Close the top retainer

<5 clamp and lock when full weight of fuel bundle is on the lower tie plate.

OR If the fuel bundle is being lowered into the new fuel storage vault, position the fuel bundle directly above the desired grid location and lower the bundle with extreme caution to the lower support grid.

8.3.11 CAUTION:

Ensure that the fuel bundle is securely placed in the new fuel inspection stand or NFSV before disengaging the general purpose grapple or hook.

The fuel bundle should be held to prevent rotation when the grapple or hook is disengaged.

Recheck the positioning and locks on the top retainer clamp, relax (5

cable tension, and remove the general purpose grapple or hook.

Repeat steps 8.3.5 thru 8.3.11 for the other fuel bundle..

8.3.12 Remove all plastic shipping spacers using plastic shim stock prior to commencing a bundle inspection. Wipe down bundle with acetone, using a line-free cotton rag and blow out any foreign particles.

8.3.13 After both fuel bundles have been removed, connect the spreader bar sling arrangement to the lif ting lugs on the top end of the MSC and lower the MSC to the horizontal position.

OR If the MSC is in the new fuel transfer basket, secure the holddown straps and lower the empty MSC's to the truck lock.

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p 8.3.14 Place all plastic shipping spacers in thm polyethylene bag provided l

Enclose the bag and other packing material in the MSC.

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g Replace the top end and then the cover of the MSC.

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8.4 New Fuel Inspection Ib Inspections shall be performed with the fuel bundle in the vertical 8.4-1 g

position securely seated in the new fuel inspection stand.

N Each inspection step is included on the Fuel Inspection Check 8.4.2 P

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'fication that each individual required step has been completed.

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<5 completed check sheets shall be forwarded to OQA and Reactor Engineering for approval.

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As each bundle inspection is completed, the Master Check-Off Log,

6. l. 3 SPF58 001.01-2, shall be signed off.

The Master Check-Off Log should be kept on the refueling floor under the custody of the fuel handling supervisor.

If there are any discrepancies, they shall bc documented on a Site

'n, 8.4.4 OQA Nonconformance Report and REJECT tags shall be hung in

,'tj accordance with the procedure of Reference 11.6.

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Nonconformance Report number shall be entered in the Master Check-Off Log.

All Nonconformance Reports shall be given to a y

member of the Reactor Engineering section for disposition and ry MM corrective action.

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8.4.5 Clean, white, lint-free gloves shall be worn during inspection to safeguard against handprint smears on the fuel rods.

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8.4.6 If it is necessary to move a fuel bundle from the new fuel storage to the new fuel inspection si.and, use the polar crane or jib h

vault crane to lift the fuel bundle from the new fuel storage vault.

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Complete steps 8.3.9 through 8.3.11 to prepare the bundle inspection in the new fuel inspection stand.

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Inspect each fuel bundle by completing the Fuel Inspection Check 8.4.7 Sheet, SPF58 001.01-1.

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CAUTION The fuel assemblies for the initial core load shall be placed in ALTERNATE.

rows in the Spent Fuel Storage Pool.

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. locations.

8.4.8 If the fuel bundles passed inspection, proceed to step 8.6 or step l

8.7 to channel the new fuel.- Step 8.7 will be used only for --

channeling'new fuel using unirradiated fuel' channels, but step 8.6 may be used under any circumstances.

If the fuel bundle failed inspection, store it in the new tuel storage ' vault or other approved location.

In either case, the fuel bundle may or may not be channeled.

8.5 Channel Fastener Inspection 8.5.1 Personnel handling channel fasterners must wear clean, white, lint-free gloves.

8.5.2 Visually verify that all surfaces of all channel fasteners are clean and free of fingermarks, oil' smears, ' rust or other contamination.

If necessary clean with alcohol or acetone.

8.5.3 Visually verify that all channel fasteners are f ree of cracks and distortion.

8.5.4 Bolt movement within the channel fasteners.shall be sufficiently free'to allow for correct installation on the fuel assemblies.

8.6 Channeling in the Fuel Preparation Machine CAUTION: Use extreme care to prevent damage to the finger springs located on the base of.the fuel bundle lower tie plates.

CAUTION The fuel assemblies for the initial core load shall be placed-in ALTERNATE rows in the Spent Fuel Storage Pool.

8.6.1 If the new fuel bundle was placed in the NFIS, connect-the l

single-leg sling to the fuel bundle and the polar crane or jib l

crane.

Release and lift the bundle.

Transfer the bundle to one l

of the storage racks around the fuel preparation machines or lower it into the fuel preparation machine until the nose piece is firmly seated into the nose plate.

8.6.2 If the new fuel bundle was placed in a SFSP storage rack, move the fuel grapple of the refueling platform according to reference.11.20

<5 or the general purpose grapple according to reference 11.19 with the jib crane above the fuel bundle to be channeled.

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bundle end tranzport it to tha fuel preparation machins and lowsr it into the machina until tha nome piece is firmly seated into the j

noac plate.

Releasa the grapple.

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8.6.3 Select the channel to be used and record the channel serial number -

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on the " Description of Material" section of the appropriate ICA Transfer form for the fuel bundle. This information is used by

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Attach the channel handling tool to the channel handling boom and position the boom over the channel storage rack.

8.6.5 Attach the channel handling tool. to the selected channel and move, the boon to the fuel preparation machine.

8.6.6 Position the channel above the fuel bundle. Align the tab, with the hole on top of the channel to fit against the boss with the threaded hole on top of-the fuel ' andle.

o 8.6.7 NOTE: The channel must slip over the spring-leaf-type fingers on the bottom of the lower casting of the fuel bundle to create a tight fit.

It may be necessary to push down on the channel handling tool to ccaplete the channeling.

Slowly raise the carriage of the fuel preparation machine, moving the fuel bundle into the channel until it stops against the tabs at the top of the channel.

8.6.8 Remove the channel handling tool.

8.6.9 Verify that the upper channel tabs are fully seated on the upper tie plate posts.

This can be done by one of two rethods:

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Visual Check:

Using a light source, such as a drop light, and a pair of binoculars check the position of the two exposed upper tie plate posts (in line with the fuel bundle handle) relative to the top of the channel.

If properly seated the top exposed surface of the posts and the top surface of channel should be approximately in line. An indication of improper seating of the channel is the shadow of the unseated I

top part of the channel that is cast on the horizontal surface of one of the tie plate posts when the light source is l

positioned adjacent to the top of the channel.

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Borescope Check: A 10-to-12 foot borescope may be used to check the seating of the top surface of the covered tic plate posts relative to the underside of the channel tabs covering the posts.

The fuel handler should sight through the borescope to determine if the channel tabs are fully seated on the top of the two posts.

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If thm channsi is not. fully crated, use the channel handling tcol to manually apply a 100-to-200 pound forcs to stat. ths channel.

If a maximum force of 200 pounds does not fully saat the channni, General Electric concurrence shall be required prior to any further seating attempts.

8.6.10 Lubricate channel fastener threads; Using the channel bolt wrench,

<5 install the channel fastener assembly to secure the channel to the fuel bundle.

NOTE:

If difficulty in inserting the channel fastener is noticed, the upper fuel tie plate may be tilted..This can be corrected by lifting slightly on the fuel bundle by the upper tie plate bail.

This.should return the upper tie plate to its original position.

If not, lift the channel until all pressure is removed from the upper tie plate and then lift slightly on the fuel bundle by the upper tie plate ball.

The channel can then be pushed slowly downward until the upper tie plate channel. fastener post is just contacted by the channel clip.

8.6.11 Observe that the channel fastener assembly is positioned properly.

8.6.12 Tighten the assembly to 75+5-inch pounds (0.8-0.9 kg m) torque.

<5 Maintain a Q.232 ins maximum dimension between the outer surface of the fastener guard and the channel (2 places).

Record M&TE number of torque wrench on Equipment History Form.

8.6.13 Lower the fuel preparation machine carriage.to its lowest position.

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CAUTION The fuel assemblies for the initial core load shall be placed in ALTERNATE rows in the Spent Fuel Storage Pool.

8.6.14 Using the refueling platform or the jib crane, lift the fuel assembly and transfer it to a storage location in the spent fuel storage pool.

8.7 Channeling in the New Fuel Inspection Stand 8.7.1 Select the new channel to be used and record the new channel serial number in the " Description of Material" section of the ICA Transfer Form for the appropriate fuel bundle.

This informatinn is used by (5

Reference 11.22.

8.7.2 Attach the special holding bar to the top of the channel.

Connect the cable and hook to the holding bar and carefully hoist the channel above the new fuel bundle.

Guide the channel to prevent damage to the channel or to the refueling floor.

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8.7.3 Align the tab, with the hole on top of the channel to fit egainst (5

thm bo:s with the threaded hole on top of'the fuel bundle.

8.7.4 NOTE:

The channel must slip over the spring-leaf-type fingers on the bottom of the lower casting of the fuel bundle to create a tight fit.

It may be necessary to push down on the channel to complete the channeling. The channel should be lowered slowly over these springs to prevent damage.

Slowly lower the channel, moving the channel onto the fuel bundle until it stops against the tabs at the top of the channel.

8.7.5 Remove the special holding bar from the channel.

8.7.6 If the channel fasteners are to be installed in the NFIS stand, proceed to the next step.

If they are to be installed in,the SFSP, move the polar crane or jib crane above the fuel assembly just channeled.

Lift the fuel assembly and transfer it to a storage location in the SFSP.

8.7.7 Lubricate channel fastener threads.

Using a torque wrench, install

<5 the channel fastener assembly to secure the channel to the fuel bundle.

NOTE:

If dif ficulty in inserting the channel fastener is noticed, the upper fuel tie plate may be tilted.

This can be corrected by lifting slightly on the fuel bundle by the upper tie plate bail.

This should return the upper tie plate to its original position.

If not, lift the channel until all pressure is removed from the upper tie plate and then lift slightly on the fuel bundle by the upper tie plate bail.

The channel can then be pushed slowly downward until the upper tie plate channel fastener post is just contacted by the channel clip.

8.7.8 Observe that the channel fastener assembly is positioned properly.

8.7.9 Tighten the assemmbly to 75+5-inch pounds (0.8-0.9 kg m) torque.

<5 Maintain a 0 232 ins maximum dimension between the outer surface of the fastener guard and the channel (2 places).

Record M&TE number of torque wrench on General Equipment History Form.

CAUTION The fuel assemblies for the initial core load shall be placed in ALTERNATE rows in the Spent Fuel Storage Pool.

8.7.10 If the channel fasteners were installed in the NFIS, move the polar crane or jib crane above the fuel assembly.

Lift the fuel assembly and transfer it to a storage location in.the SFSP.

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9. 0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA N/A 10.0 FINAL CONDITIONS Af ter completion of review by QQA and Reactor Engineering, records and forms generated by this procedure shall be sent to the Plant Administrative Coordinator for retention in accordance with Reference 11.8.

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11.0 REFERENCES

11.1 SP12 023 91, Station Housekeeping 11.2 SP37 002 01, Reactor Building Crane, Hoist, Sling and Cable Inspection

<5 11.3 SP32.704.06, Fuel Handling and Incore Tools - Use, Inspection and' operation 11.4 SP58 007 01, Inventory, Status and Control of Special Nuclear Material 1

11.5 Technical Specifications, Section 6.2.2.d Core Alteration Supervision

<5 11.6 QAP-S-15.1, Site OQA Nonconformance Control 11.7 QAP-S-10.2, Station OQA Receipt Inspection, Handling, Unpacking and

<5 Channeling of Unirradiated Fuel 11.8 SP12 008 01, Station Permanent Files

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11.9 SP68 003 01, Feceiving Radioactive Materials 11.10 Technical Specifications, Section 3/4.9.6 Refuel Platform Operability

<5 11.11 SP68 001 01, Shipping Radioactive Materials i

11.12 SIL 149 11.13 SIL 152 11.14 SIL 183 11.15 SP 39.500 05, Control and Use of Combustible Materials

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l 11.16 SP 39 005.17, Reactor Bldg Elev 175'9" Pre Fire Plan 11.17 SP 32 002 01, Reactor Building Crane - Operation 11.18 SP 37 008.01, Refuel Platform, Grapple and Auxiliary Hoist Inspection i

j 11.19 SP 32.704 05, Spent Fuel Pool Jib Cranes - Inspection and Operation i

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11.20 SP 32.704 08, Refuel Plctform, Aux Holst, cnd Fu71 Gr/ pple Opnr:rtf e:n LS

'11.21 Technical Specifications 3/4.9.7 Crane Travel - Spent Fusi StorJ:g9 Pool 11.22 SP 57 010 02 Fuel Channel Management 11.23 OST I 703 Refueling Platform 11.24 OST I 704 Fuel llandling and Ir. core Tools Operation 12.0 APPENDICES 12.1 SPF58 001 01-1, Fuel Inspection Check Sheet 12.2 SPF58 001 01-2, Site Fuel Rod and Fuel Bundle Inspection, Master Checkoff Log 12.3 SPF58 001 01-3, New Fuel and Channel itandling Material and Equipment Checklist 12.4 Procedural Recommendations for Normal Fuel Handling Operations.

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APPENDIX 12.1

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Page 1 of 4 FUEL INSPECTION CHECK SHEET Metal Box No.-

Date Fuel Assembly No.

Fuel Assembly No.

Channel No.

Channel No.

Check each item listed.below.

Enter check mark in the ' correct column.

Explain' ell Unsat answers in the comment section of this form.

When possible, photograph discrepancies.

Locate photographs on page 3 of this form.

Step ltem Number Sat'Unsat 1.

Seal intact on wooden container (5

2.

Radiation survey performed 3.

Lead seal intact on metal container Fuel Assembly No.

Step Item SatIUnsat Sat Unsat 3.

Check bale, upper and lower tie plates for damage and bottom i

nozzle intact.

All visible surfaces of the upper and lower tie plates shall be free of surface dirt, burrs, bent surfaces, or other visual defects.

4 4.

On lower tie plate, insure a) hole locations proper (see page 4 of 4), b) no burrs on inside of lower tie plate and c) hold sizes are proper (use CO-N0 GO gage provided).

5.

Remove polyethelene bag.- Renove plastic and tape from finger springs.

Remove tape residue with acetone.

6.

Remove all plastic shipping spacers.

No particles from

$5 plastic shipping spaces remain as viewed horizontally among all rods, all levels, both N-S and E-W and vertically.

7.

Spacers visually sound.

No shipping damage, no broken welds, bent bands, bent bars or dividers.

Lobes smooth and free of burrs or galled metal.

Spacers shall be seated against lower water rod tabs.

Use 0 045" pin gage when required.

8.

All visible rods are free of scratches, nicks or dents in excess of.003" deep.

Ensure no weld splatter present.

Cracks are unacceptable.

Use scratch depth gage when required.

9.

Top nuts in place and locking tabs on locking tabwashers bent t

up against flats of nuts within.020" to lock rods.

One nut of each pair may have 0 010" clearance between mating surfacea (Hex nut to L.T. washer mating surface). Use feeler gage when required.

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1 Step Item i Sat Unsat ; Sat Unsat 10.

Check correct location of Gadolinia rods, water rod, and/or spacer positioning / water rod for proper fuel assembly type.

See Page 4.

11.

Insure spring length of each of 4 corners 1.28" to 1.42".

<5 All other spring length acceptable visually. Use Go/no go spring length gage for corner rods.

12.

Insure cap screw hold accepts 5/16-18 UNC 2A cap screw to 1" depth.

13.

Insure rod to rod spacing each direction, each section between spacers, each row of rods, within limits on assembly dwg. (plastic feeler gauge - 0.109").

Use SS pin gage.

14.

Insure rod-simulated channel spacing eaEh face, each section between spacers, meets limits (plastic feeler gaages - 0.121" as required).

15.

Insure rod to water rod spacing each direction, each section 0 055" minimum.

Use SS pin gage.

16.

Insure all accessible rods are tight in each spacer with a maximum of.015" clearance measured between fuel rod and spacer contacts.

17.

Insure rod to corner radius - minimum of 0.036" using wire gauge.

i 18.

Insure each spacer contains 16 In~ onel-X springs.

c 19.

Insure each spacer properly latched between lobes of spacer j

positioning / water rod.

I 20.

All visible fuel rods are seated against lower tie plates j

except tie rods which may be backed off seat to a max. cf

.005 axial gap (between lower tie plate and end plug) to align slot of upper end plug with locking tab.

Use 0 030" pin gage when required.

21.

Insure finger spring to lower tie plate slot dimension i

greater than.005" (8 places).

All finger springs visually ~

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I 22.

Insure holes present in top and bottom of water rod and/or i

spacer positioning / water rod if visible.

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Wash all surfaces of bundle clean with acetone to remove fingermarks, oil, rust, and dirt.

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Sat)Unsat Sat Unsat 24.

Blow down with compressed air, insure no foreign material

<5 visible in the assemblies.

25.

If channel installed, is it seated on upper tie plate?

26.

Channel fastener torqued to 75 + 5 in. lbs.

27.

Lower nozzle finger intact after removal from inspection stand.

Lower tie plate cleaned with acetone.

28.

Insure lower tie plate part number is 814E871P3,.

29.

Plastic bag replaced and secured if-fuel is to be stored in NFSV.

Bag is open at both ends.

30.

Record upper tie plate serial number.

31.

Record lower tie plate serial number.

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Magenta and yellow radiation warning rope _and signs.

U.S. commercial grade Acetone or U.S. Government #3A denatured alcohol (preferred).

White rags, clean and lint-free.

(Cotton)

White cotton gloves, clean and lint-free Shoe covers.

Coveralls.

Masking tape 2" wide - 2 dozen rolls.

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Large plastic refuse bags for disposal of shipping wastes - 50 each Two-inch by four-inch spacing material.

Plastic squirt bottles for acetone or alcohol.

Approxicate size -

1 pint - 4 each.

Air hose 1/2" diameter x 75' long with hardware, air filter &

nozzles.

Two each.

Electric or pneumatic impact wrench with necessary hoses or electrical cable.

Two each.

Sockets for above required to open shipping containers.

Four each.

Safety drop light.

Two each.

Tinsnips or equivalent to cut shipping box bands.

Diagonal wire cutters or knife to cut bundle tie-down ropes in container.

Blocks 6" x 6" x 3' long.

Four each.

Fire Resistant.

Oil free, filtered compressed air (instrument air).

New fuel inspection stand.

Plastic sheet.020" - 030" thick, adequate to cover fuel racks in vault and or fuel racks in spent fuel storage pool.

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Auxiliary hoist of the overhead crane and/or fork lif t or " cherry i

picker" to handle wooden shipping containers.

Two (2) safety straps 3/4" x 1/4" x 36" long.

Safety swivel snaps cach end with take-up buckle.

12' mechanic step ladder or scaffolding.

• Two (2) bundle holddown bars --for clamping onto containers before pickup of container to vertical position.

-*Special spreader bar sling arrangement to lift container to vertical, (per drawing 0157B80) consisting of :

05 Spreader bar - dwg.-#107C4707 Bridle sling similar to Bethlehem #206-C, except no hooks; hust thimble on load ends 5/16" diameter x 2' lengths, 2 legs.

(2) single leg Bethlehem #116-C4' length x 3/8" diameter with safety swivel hook; (4) 7/16" screw pin anchor shackle.

External wrenching socket #1620-7 Allen Aeronut Standard 3/8" screw w/6 spline drive.

Special holding bar to support channel during channeling l

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Channel Handling Boom Channel Handling Tool.

Channel Bolt Wrench.

Fuel Preparation Machine.

Channel Fasteners.

' Channel Gaging Fixture.

Sapless wood pole - 1" diameter x 16' long - leach, or PVC l

equivalent.

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• Neolube for channel fastener bolts (Lubricant per D50YP2 - 1 pint)

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• 4 leg sling with safety swivel hooks (per drawing 0150B80) leach, to lif t containers and remove lid.

Calibrated torque wrench.

• Feeler gages, nylon.

• Shim gage.

• Spring length gage.

• Simulated channel gage.

• Thread gage, male, go-no-go, 5/16 - 18 UNL.

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Appendix 12.4 PROCEDURAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NORMAL FUEL HANDLING OPERATIONS 1.

No more than one fuel bundle shall be suspended above irradiated fuel in the SFSP

<5 and this 'at a height no greater than 24 inches to limit penetration displacement if the bundle was dropped.

2.

Fuel handling in the SFSP shall be limited to one fuel assembly or the weight equivalent per crane.

An exception to this requirement is a properly designed fuel shipping container or an overload test weighc. The shipping container or overload test weight shall at no time be suspended above irradiated fuel in the SFSP.

3.

A fuel array of up to three fuel bundles outside of a normal storage area or normal shipping container shall be maintained with an, edge-to-edge spacing of 12 inches or more from all other fuel.

4.

A fuel array of four or more fuel bendles outside of the normal fuel storage areas or properly designed fuel shipping container shall be prohibited.

5.

The new fuel vault shall always be dry.

6.

Fuel assemblies for the initial core shall be stored in alternate rows of the racks such that each fuel assembly will have only two adjacent fuel assemblies.

New fuel for the initial core may be stored dry under these conditions.

7.

New fuel should not be stored such that a fuel bundle could remain flooded without water existing between bundles.

8.

Fuel movement in the new fuel vault shall not be permitted if an abnormal condition of vault. flooding occurs.

9.

Fuel should not be placed in aisles or moved through aisles adjacent to and at the same level of the storage racks.

10.

Defective fuel shall always be stored in defective fuel storage containers and placed in the defective fuel storage rack or control. rod storage racks.

11.

If fuel is stored in temporary storage racks below the fuel pool work table, the i

work table shall not be used to handle fuel; conversely, if the work table is used to handle fuel, fuel storage belou the work table shall be prohibited.

l 12.

No more than two fuel bundles should be allowed in or around a fuel prep machine at any time.

This fuel should be separated from the main body of stored fuel by at least 12 inches.

l 13.

Fuel should not be stored outside of designated storage cells.

14.

New fuel should not be stored in the new fuel vault when there are construction activities on the refueling floor or construction debris in the vicinity of the new fuel vault unless a solid, fireproof cover is placed over the fault which would preclude criticality due to inundation by low density water such as water fog or spray frou a fire hose.

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