ML20064D635
| ML20064D635 | |
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| Site: | Byron, Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 03/04/1994 |
| From: | Dyer J Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| To: | Commonwealth Edison Co |
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| ML20064D639 | List: |
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| NPF-37-A-059, NPF-66-A-059, NPF-72-A-047, NPF-77-A-047 NUDOCS 9403110316 | |
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WASHINGT ON. D.C. 20555-0001 COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY DOCKET NO. STN 50-454 BYRON STATION. UNIT NO. 1 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE i
Amendment No. 59 License No. NPF-37 1.
The Nuclear Regulatory Comission (the Comission) has found that:
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The application for amendment by Comonwealth Edison Company (the licensee) dated September 2,1993, supplemented by submittals dated January 7, 1994, and February 10, 1994, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act) and the Comission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.
The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Comission; C.
There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendinent can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Comission's regulations; D.
The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the comon defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.
The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Comission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.
2.
Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifi-cations as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-37 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A as revised l
through Amendment No. 59 and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, both of whicn are attached hereto, are hereby incorporated into this license.
The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan.
3.
This license amendment is effective as of the date of its issuance.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION VN.hif James E. Dyer, Director Project Directorate III-2 Division of Reactor Projects - III/IV/V Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Attachment:
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has found that:
A.
The application for amendment by Commonwealth Edison Company (the licensee) dated September 2, 1993, supplemented by submittals dated January 7, 1994, and February 10, 1994, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act) and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.
The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the l
Commission; C.
There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations; j
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The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.
The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.
2.
Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifi-cations as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-66 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A (NUREG-1113),
as revised through Amendment No. 59 and revised by Attachment 2 to NPF-66, and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, both of which were attached to License No. NPF-37, dated February 14, 1985, are hereby incorporated into this license. Attachment 2 contains a revision to Appendix A which is hereby incorporated into this license.
The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan.
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This license amendment is effective as of the date of its issuance.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION W^.{.YllW James E. Dyer, Director Project Directorate III-2 Division of Reactor Projects - III/IV/V Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation J
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ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NOS. 59 AND 59 l
FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NOS. NPF-37 AND NPF-66 DOCKET NOS. STN 50-454 AND STN 50-455 Revise the Appendix A Technical Specifications by removing the pages identified below and inserting the attached pages. The revised pages are identified by the captioned amendment number and contain marginal lines indicating the area of change.
Remove Paaes Insert Paaes 3/4 8-10 3/4 8-10 3/4 8-11 3/4 8-11 3/4 8-lla 3/4 8-Ila 3/4 8-12 3/4 8-12 3/4 8-12a 3/4 8-13 3/4 8-13 8 3/4 8-2 B 3/4 8-2 1
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS 3/4.8.2 D.C. SOURCES OPERATING LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.8.2.1 As a minimum the following D.C. electrical sources shall be OPERABLE:
a.
125-Volt D.C. Bus 111 fed from Battery 111 for Unit 1 (Bus 211 fed from Battery 211 for Unit 2 and its associated full capacity charger, and with one of its associated c)rosstie breakers in the open position, and b.
125-Volt D.C. Bus 112 fed from Battery 112 for Unit 1 (Bus 212 fed from Battery 212 for Unit 2) and its associated full capacity charger, and with one of its associated crosstie breakers in the open position.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTION:
a.
With one of the required 125-Volt D.C. buses inoperable due to its normal associated full capacity charger being inoperable, operations may continue provided that within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> the inoperable bus and its associated battery are energized by the opposite unit's 125-Volt D.C. bus and its OPERABLE charger via the crosstle breakers and that within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> the inoperable bus and its charger are restored to OPERABLE status.
Otherwise be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.
b.
With both of the crosstie breakers closed for a I?5-Volt D.C. bus that is required to be OPERABLE and with both units operating (Modes 1, 2, 3, or 4)it D.C. bus having an inoperable charger without a load restriction.the 125-Volt D.C.
Vo c.
With both of the crosstie breakers closed for a 125-Volt D.C. bus that is required to be OPERABLE and with the opposite unit shutdown (Modes 5, 6, or defueled), the crosstie breakers may remain closed for up to 7 days provided items 1 and 2 below are satisfied.
Otherwise open one of the crosstie breakers.
(1)
The shutdown unit's bus load is restricted to:
Shutdown Unit Operating Unit Load Battery Status Battery Type Restriction Inoperable AT&T 100 Amps Inoperable Gould 63 Amps OPERABLE Either None (2)
If a load restriction applies, then once per 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> verify that the shutdown unit's bus loading will not exceed the load restriction, d.
With one of the required 125-Volt'b.C. buses inoperable, except for the allowances of ACTIONS (a), (b), or (c) above, restore the inoperable bus to OPERABLE status within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> or be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.
SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS 4.8.2.1.1 Each D.C. bus shall be determined OPERABLE and energized from its battery at least once per 7 days by verifying correct breaker alignment.
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ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS SORVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS (Continued) 1 4.8.2.1.2 Each 125-volt battery bank and its associated charger shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:
a.
At least once per 7 days by verifying that:
1)
The parameters in Table 4.8-2 meet the Category A limits, and 2)
The total battery terminal voltage is greater than or equal to 130.5 volts (AT&T) 126 volts (Gould) on float charge, l
b.
At least once per 92 days and within 7 days after a battery discharge with battery terminal voltage below 110 volts, or battery overcharge with battery terminal voltage above 145 volts, by verifying that:
1)
The parameters in Table 4.8-2 meet the Category B limits, 2)
There is no visible corrosion at either terminals or connectors, or the cognection resistance of these items is less than 150 x 10' ohm *, and 3)
The avera electrolyte temperature of all connected cells is above 60' c.
At least once per 18 months by verifying that:
1)
The cells, cell plates, and battery racks show no visual l
indication of physical damage or abnormal deterioration, 2)
The cell-to-cell and terminal connections are clean, tight, and coated with anticorrosion material, 3)
The resistance of each cell-to-gell and terminal connection is less than or equal to 150 x 10' ohm *, and i
4) lhe battery charger will supply a load equal to the manufacturer's rating for at least 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />.
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At least once per 18 months, during shutdown, by verifying that the battery capacity is adequate to supply and maintain in OPERABLE status all of the actual or simulated emergency loads for the design duty cycle when the battery is subject to a battery service test; l
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- 1) the cross room rack connector Gould only: 400 x 10' ohm, typical) and 2) the bi-level rack connector both AT&T and Gould:
50 x 10 ohm, typical); from the measured cell-to-ce 1 connection resistance.
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SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS (Continued) e.
At least once per 60 months, during shutdown, Ly verifying that the battery capacity is at least 95% (AT&T) 80% (Gould of the manufacturer's rating when subjected to a performan)ce discharge test or a modified performance discharge test. The modified performance discharge test (AT&T) and the performance discharge test (Gould) may be performed in lieu of the battery service test required by Specification 4.8.2.1.2d.;
by giving performance At least once per 18 months during shutdown,harge tests of battery f.
discharge tests or modified performance disc capacity to any battery that shows signs of degradation or has reached 85% of the service life expected for the application.
Degradation is indicated when the battery capacity drops more than 5%
previo)us per(Gould) of rated capacity from its capacity on the (AT&T 10%
formance test or modified performance test, or is below 100% (AT&T) 90% (Gould) of the manufacturer's rating.
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BATTERY SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS CATEGORY A(D CATEGORY B(2) l PARAMETER LIMITS FOR EACH LIMITS FOR EACH ALLOWABLE (D DESIGNATED PILOT CONNECTED CELL VALUE FOR EACH CELL CONNECTED CELL 1
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> Minimum level
> Minimum level Above top of a
Level indication mark, indication mark,
- plates, and s L." above and s k." above and not maximum level maximum level overflowing j
indication mark indication mark Float Voltage 2 2.18 volts 2 2.18 volts (6)
> 2.14 volts 1
Not more than 0.020 below the average of 4
all connected Specifig) 2 1.280 cells I
i Gravity 2 1.285(D l
Average of all Average of all connected cells connected cells
> 1.290 2 1.280(D i
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For any Category A parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown the battery maybeconsideredOPERABLEprovidedthatwithin24hoursallthe Category B measurements are taken and found to be within their allowable values, and provided all Category A and B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within the next 6 days.
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For any Category B parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that the Category B parameters are 3
I within their allowable values and provided the Category B parameter (s) are i
restored to within limits within 7 days.
j (3) Any Category B parameter not within its allowable value indicates an inoperable battery.
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Corrected for electrolyte temperature and level.
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TABLE 4.8-2 (GOULD)
BATTERY SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS CATEGORY A )
CATEGORY B(2)
U PARAMETER LIMITS FOR EACH LIMITS FOR EACH ALLOWABLE (3)
DESIGNATED PILOT CONNECTED CELL VALUE FOR EACH CELL CONNECTED CELL Electrolyte
> Minimum level
> Minimum tevel Above top of Level indication mark, indication mark,
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and s \\" above and s \\" above and not l
maximum level maximum level overflowing indication mark indication mark Float Voltage 2 2,13 volts 1 2.13 volts")
> 2.07 volts Not more than l
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the average of I
all connected Specifig 2 1.195 cells l
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-> 1.200(5)
Average of all Average of all connected cells connected i
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> 1.205 1 1.195'5)
TABLE NOTATIONS (1)
For any Category A parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> all the Category B measurements are taken and found to be within their allowable values, and provided all Category A and B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within the next 6 days.
(2j For any Category B parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that the Category B parameters are within their allowable values and provided the Category B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within 7 days.
(3)
Any Category B parameter not within its allowable value indicates an inoperable battery.
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Corrected for electrolyte temperature and level.
l Or battery charging current is less than 2 amps when on charge.
Corrected for average electrolyte temperature.
BYRON - UNITS 1 & 2 3/4 8-12a AMENDMENT NO. 59
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS D/C. SOURCES SHUTDOWN LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION l
3.8.2.2 As a minimum one 125-volt D.C. bus fed from its battery and its i
associatedfull-capacItychargerandwithoneofitsassociatedcrosstie breakers in the open position shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 5 and 6.
,CTION:
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a.
With both of the crosstie breakers closed for the 125-Volt D.C. bus that is required to be OPERABLE and with the opposite unit operating (Modes 1, i
l 2, 3, or 4?, the shutdown unit's operable 125-Volt D.C. bus may energize the operating unit's inoperable 125-Volt D.C. bus having an inoperable charger without a load restriction.
b.
With both of the crosstie breakers closed for the 125-Volt D.C. bus that is required to be OPERABLE.and with both units shutdown (Modes 5, 6, or defueled)for up to 7 days provided items 1 and 2 below are satisfied., the 125-Volt D D.C. bus Otherwise open one of the crosstie breakers.
(1) The opposite unit's bus load is restricted to:
Opposite Bus Operable Bus Load Sattery Tvoe Restriction Battery Status a
Inoperable AT&T 100 Amps Inoperable Gould 63 Amps OPEMBLE Either None opposite shutdown unit'ppliess bus loading will not exceed the laad If a load restriction a then once per 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> verify that the (2) restriction.
c.
With the re uired 125-Volt D.C. bus inoperable, except for the allowances of ACTIONS a) or (b) above, immediately suspend all operations involving CORE ALTERA IONS, positive reactivity additions,.or movement of irradiated fuel; initiate corrective action to restore the required bus to OPERABLE status as soon as possible; and within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />, depressurize and vent the Reactor Coolant System through at least a 2 square inch vent..
SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS 4.8.2.2 The above required 125-volt D.C. bus fed from its battery and its associated charger shall be demonstrated OPERABLE per Specifications 4.8.2.1.1 and 4.8.2.1.2.
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A.C. SOURCES. D.C. SOURCES. AND ONSITE POWER DISTRIBUTION (Continued)
The Surveillance Requirement for demonstrating the OPERABILITY of the station batteries is based on the recommendations of Regulatory Guide 1.129,
" Maintenance Testing and Replacement of Large Lead Storage Batteries for Nuclear Power Plants," February 1978, and IEEE Std 450-1980, "IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Large Lead Storage Batteries for Generating Stations and Substations."
The modified performance discharge test is described in the April 24, 1992 Draft Revision to IEEE Std 450, "IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications."
It is permissible to perform a modified performance discharge test on the AT&T battery in lieu of a service test and a performance discharge test as required by Regulatory Guide 1.129, Regulatory Position C.1, because the test discharge rate envelopes the load cycle of the service test.
Verification of the crosstie loading limits in Specifications 3.8.2.1 and 3.8.2.2 ensures that the OPERABLE battery will have sufficient capacity to energize the design basis loads of its DC bus while maintaining the limited DC loads of the inoperable DC bus on a shutdown unit.
Verifying average electrolyte temperature above the minimum for which the battery was sized, total battery terminal voltage on float charge, and the performance of battery service and discharge tests ensures the effectiveness of the charging system, the ability to handle high discharge rates and compares the battery capacity at that time with the rated capacity.
The battery service test is a special test of battery ca ability, as-found, to satisfy the design requirements (battery duty cycle of the D.C.
electrical power system. The discharge rate and length of th battery service test corresponds to the design duty cycle requirements as specified in UFSAR Subsection 8.3.2.1.1.
Table 4.8-2 specifies the normal limits for each designated pilot cell and each connected cell for electrolyte level, float voltage and specific gravity.
The limits for the desi nated pilot cells float voltage and specific gravity, greater than 2.18 volts AT&T manufacturer's full charge specif c gra)vity or a battery charger current that2.13 volts (
had stabilized at a low value is characteristic of a charged cell with d
adequate capacity. The normal limits for each connected cell for float voltage and specific gravity, greater than 2.18 volts and not l
more than 0.020 below the manufacturer's full c(AT&T) 2.13 volts (Gould)ith harge specific gravity w j
average specific the manufacturer' gravity of all the connected cells not more than 0.010 below s full charge specific gravity, ensures the OPERABILITY and capability of the battery.
Operation with a battery cell's parameter outside the normal limit but within the allowable value specified in Table 4.8-2 is permitted for up to 7 days.
During this 7-day period:
(1) the allowable values for electrolyte level ensures no physical damage to the plates with an adequate electron transfer capabilit of all the cells, y; (2) the allowable value for the average specific gravity not more than 0.020 below the manufacturer's recommended full charge specific gravity, ensures that the decrease in rating will be less than the safety margin provided in sizing; (3) individual cell's specific gravity the allowable value for an individual cell's specific gravity, ensures that an will not be more than 0.040 below the manufacturer's full charge specific gravity and that the overall capability of the battery will be maintained within an acceptable limit; and (4)2.14 volts (AT&T) 2.07 volts (Gould),
the allowable value for an individual cell's float voltage, greater than ensures the battery's capability to perform its design function.
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COMMONWEALTH EDIS0N COMPANY DOCKET NO. STN 50-456 BRAIDWOOD STATION. UNIT N0.1 AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No. 47 License No. NPF-72 1.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has found that:
A.
The application for amendment by Commonwealth Edison Company (the licensee) dated September 2, 1993, supplemented by submittals dated January 7, 1994, and February 10, 1994, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act) and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; B.
The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C.
There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Commission's regulations; D.
The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.
The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.
2.
Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifi-cations as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-72 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A as revised j
through Amendment No. 47 and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, both of which are attached hereto, are i
hereby incorporated into this license.
The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and l
the Environmental Protection Plan.
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This license amendment is effective as of the date of its issuance.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COM.'ilSSION Wlt f.
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The Nuclear Regulatory Comission (the Comission) has found that:
A.
The application for amendment by Comonwealth Edison Company (the licensee) dated September 2, 1993, supplemented by submittals i
dated January 7,1994, and February 10, 1994, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act) and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter 1; B.
The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the i
provisions of the Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission; C.
There is reasonable assurance (i) that the activities authorized by this amendment can be conducted without endangering the health and safety of the public, and (ii) that such activities will be conducted in compliance with the Comission's regulations; D.
The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.
The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Comission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.
2.
Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifi-cations as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-77 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Technical Specifications l
The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A as revised through Amendment No. 47 and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, both of which were attached to License No. HPF-72, dated July 2, 1987, are hereby incorporated into this license. The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Pl an.
3.
This license amendment is effective as of the date if its issuance.
FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION liltv Y.Yl(01 James E. Dyer, Director Project Directorate III-2 Division of Reactor Projects - III/IV/V Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation I
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l ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE-AMENDMENT NOS. 47 AND 47 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NOS. NPF-72 AND NPF-77 DOCKET NOS. STN 50-456 AND STN 50-457 Replace the following pages of the Appendix "A" Technical Specifications with the attached pages.
The revised pages are identified by amendment number and contain vertical lines indicating the area of change, Remove Paaes Insert Paaes 3/4 8-10 3/4 8-10 3/4 8-11 3/4 8-11 3/4 8-11a 3/4 8-11a l
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ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS 3/4.8.2 D.C. SOURCES OPERATING LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.8.2.1 As a minimum the following D.C. electrical sources shall be OPERABLE:
a.
125-Volt D.C. Bus 111 fed from Battery 111 for Unit 1 (Bus 211 fed from Battery 211 for Unit 2) and its associated full capacity charger, and with one of its associated crosstie breakers in the open position, and b.
125-Volt D.C. Bus 112 fed from Battery 112 for Unit 1 (Bus 212 fed from Battery 212 for Unit 2) and its associated full capacity charger, and with one of its associated crosstie breakers in the open position.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTION:
a.
With one of the required 125-Volt D.C. buses inoperable due to its normal associated full capacity charger being inoperable, operations may continue provided that within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> the inoperable bus and its associated battery are energized by the opposite unit's 125-Volt D.C. bus and its OPERABLE charger via the crosstle breakers and that within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> the inoperable bus and its charger are restored to OPERABLE status.
Otherwise be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.
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With both of the crosstie breakers closed for a 125-Volt D.C. bus that is required to be OPERABLE and with both units operating (Modes 1, 2, 3, or 4)ltD.C.bushavinganinoperablechargerwithoutaloadrestriction.the 125-Volt D.C. bu Vo c.
With both of the crosstie breakers closed for a 125-Volt D.C. bus that is required to be OPERABLE and with the opposite unit shutdown (Modes 5, 6, or defueled), the crosstie breakers may remain closed for up to 7 days provided items 1 and 2 below are satisfied.
Otherwise open one of the crosstie breakers.
(1) The shutdown unit's bus load is restricted to:
Shutdown Unit Operating Unit Load Battery Status Battery IYDe Restriction Inoperable AT&T 100 Amps l
Inoperable Gould 63 Amps l
OPEMBLE Either None (2)
If a load restriction applies, then once per 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> verify that the shutdown unit's bus loading will not exceed the load restriction.
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With one of the required 125-Volt D.C. buses inoperable, except for the i
allowances of ACTIONS (a), (b), or to OPERABLE status within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> or(c) above, restore the inoperable bus be in at least HOT STANDBY within the next 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.8.2.1.1 Each D.C. bus shall be determined OPERABLE and energized from its battery at least once per 7 days by verifying correct breaker alignment.
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SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS (Continued) i 4. R..'. l. 2 Each 125-volt battery bank and its associated charger shall be demor.strated OPERABLE:
a.
At least once per 7 days by verifying that:
1)
The parameters in Table 4.8-2 meet the Category A limits, and 2)
The total battery terminal voltage is greater than or equal to 130.5 volts (AT&T) 126 volts (Gould) on float charp.
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b.
At least once per 92 days and within 7 days after a battery discharge with battery terminal voltage below 110 volts, or battery overcharge with battery terminal voltage above 145 volts, by verifying that:
1)
The parameters in Table 4.8-2 meet the Category B limits, 2)
There is no visible corrosion at either terminals or connectors, or the cognection resistance of tnese items is less than 150 x 10' ohm *, and 3)
The average electrolyte temperature of all connected cells is above 60*F.
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c.
At least once per 18 months by verifying that:
1)
The cells, cell plates, and battery racks show no visual indication of physical damage or abnormal deterioration, 2)
The cell-to-cell and terminal connections are clean, tight, and coated with anticorrosion material, 3)
The resistance of each cell-to gell and terminal connection is less than or equal to 150 x 10' ohm *, and 4)
The battery charger will supply a load equal to the manufacturer's rating for at least 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />.
d.
At least once per 18 months, during shutdown, by verifying that the battery capacity is adequate to supply and maintain in OPERABLE status all of the actual or simulated emergency loads for the design duty cycle when the battery is subject to a battery service test; I
- 0btained by subtracting the norma,1 resistance of:
- 1) the cross room rack connector Gould only:
400 x 10' ohm, typical) and 2 the bi-level rack connector both AT&T and Gould:
50 x 10 ohm, typica ); from the measured cell-to-ce 1 connection resistance.
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ELECTRICAL POSER SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS (Continued)
At least once per 60 months, during shutdown, by verifying that the e.
battery capacity is at least 95% (AT&T) 80% (Gould of the manufacturer's rating when subjected to a performan)ce discharge test or a modified performance discharge test.
The modified performance discharge test (AT&T) and the performance discharge test (Gould) may be performed in lieu of the battery service test required by Specification 4.8.2.1.2d.;
f.
At least once per 18 months during shutdown, by giving performance discharge tests or modified performance discharge tests of battery capacity to any battery that shows signs of degradation or has reached 85% of the service life expected for the application.
Degradation is indicated when the battery capacity drops more than 5%
(AT&T) 10% (Gould) of rated capacity from its capacity on the previous performance test or modified performance test, or is below 100% (AT&T) 90% (Gould) of the manufacturer's rating.
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TABLE 4.8-2 (AT&T) l r
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CATEGORY A CATEGORY B(2)
PARAMETER LIMITS FOR EACH LIMITS FOR EACH ALLOWABLEm DESIGNATED PILOT CONNECTED CELL VALUE FOR EACH CELL CONNECTED CELL Electrolyte
> Minimum level
> Minimum level Above top of Level indication mark, indication mark,
- plates, and 5 " above and 5 k" above and not maximum level maximum level overflowing indication mark indication mark Float Voltage 2 2.18 volts 2 2.18 volts *
> 2.14 volts Not more than 0.020 below the average of all connected Specifig) 2 1.280 cells Gravity
~> 1.285*
l Average of all Average of all connected cells connected cells
> 1.290 2 1.280*
1 TABLE NOTATIONS (1) for any Category A parameter (s may be considered OPERABLE prov)ided that within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> all theoutside the limit (s)
Category B measurements are taken and found to be within their allowable values, and provided all Category A and B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within the next 6 days (2)
For any Category B parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that the Category B parameters are within their allowable values and provided the Category B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within 7 da;s.
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(3) Any Category B parameter not within its allowable value indicates an inoperable battery.
Corrected for electrolyte temperature and level.
Or battery charging current is less than 2 amps when on charge.
l Corrected for average electrolyte temperature.
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TABLE 4.8-2 (GOULD)
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CATEGORY A )
CATEGORY Bcz)
PARAMETER LIMITS FOR EACH LIMITS FOR EACH ALLOWABLE (3)
DESIGNATED PILOT CONNECTED CELL VALUE FOR EACH CELL CONNECTED CELL Electrolyte
> Minimum level
> Minimum level Above top of Level indication mark, indication mark,
- plates, and s %" above and s %" above and not maximum level maximum level overflowing indication mark indication mark Float Voltage 2 2.13 volts 2 2.13 volts (6)
> 2.07 volts Not more than 0.020 below the average of all connected Specifig Gravity')
-> 1.195 cells 2 1.200(5)
Average of all Average of all connected cells connected cells
> 1.205 2 1.195(5)
TABLE NOTATIONS (1)
For any Category A parameter (s may be considered OPERABLE prov)ided that within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> all theoutside the limit (s)
Category B measurements _are taken and found to be within their allowable values, and provided all Category A and B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within the next 6 days.
(2)
For any Category B parameter (s) outside the limit (s) shown, the battery may be considered OPERABLE provided that the Category B parameters are within their allowable values and provided the Category B parameter (s) are restored to within limits within 7 days.
(3) Any Category B parameter not within its allowable value indicates an inoperable battery.
- 4) Corrected for electrolyte temperature and level.
5 Or battery charging current is less than 2 amps when on charge.
6 Corrected for average electrolyte temperature.
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ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS D,C. SOURCES SHUTDOWN LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.8.2.2 As a minimum, one 125-volt D.C. bus fed from its battery and its associated full-capacity charger and with one of its associated crosstie breakers in the open position shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY:
MODES 5 and 6.
ACTION:
a.
With both of the crosstie breakers closed for the 125-Volt D.C. bus that is required to be OPERABLE and with the opposite unit operating (Modes 1, 2, 3, or 4, the shutdown unit's operable 125-Volt D.C. bus may energize the operat)ng unit's inoperable 125-Volt D.C. bus having an inoperable i
charger without a load restriction.
b.
L'ith both of the crosstie breakers closed for the 125-Volt D.C. bus that is required to be OPERABLE and with both units shutdown (Modes 5, 6, or
, the 125-Volt D.C. bus may energize the opposite unit's 125-Volt defueled)for up to 7 days provided items 1 and 2 below are satisfied.
D.C. bus Otherwise open one of the crosstie breakers.
(1) The opposite unit's bus load is restricted to:
Opposite Bus Operable Bus Load Battery Status Battery Tvoe Restriction Inoperable AT&T 100 Amps Inoperable Gould 63 Amps OPERABLE Either None (2)
If a load restriction applies, then once per 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> verify that the opposite shutdown unit's bus loading will not exceed the load restriction.
c.
With the required 125-Volt D.C. bus inoperable, except for the allowances of ACTIONS (a) or (b) above, immediately suspend all operations involving CORE ALTERATIONS, positive reactivity additions, or movement of irradiated fuel; initiate corrective action to restore the required bus to OPERABLE status as soon as possible; and within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />, depressurize and vent the i
Reactor Coolant System through at least a 2 square inch vent.
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.8.2.2 The above required 125-volt D.C. bus fed from its battery and its associated charger shall be demonstrated OPERA 3LE per Specifications 4.8.2.1.1 and 4.8.2.1.2.
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$ASES A.C. SOURCES. D.C. SOURCES. AND ONSITE POWER DISTRIBUTION (Continued)
The Surveillance Requirement for demonstrating the OPERABILITY of the station batteries is based on the recommendations of Regulatory Guide 1.129,
" Maintenance Testing and Replacement of Large Lead Storage Batteries for Nuclear Power Plants," February 1978, and IEEE Std 450-1980, "IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of large Lead Storage Batteries for Generating Stations and Substations."
The modified performance discharge test is described in the April 24, 1992 Draft Revision to IEEE Std 450, "IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Applications." placement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for StationaryIt is permissible to p Testing and Re test on the AT&T battery in lieu of a service test and a performance discharge test as required by Regulatory Guide 1.129, Regulatory Position C.1, because the test discharge rate envelopes the load cycle of the service test.
Verification of the crosstie loading limits in Specifications 3.8.2.1 and 3.8.2.2 ensures that the OPERABLE battery will have sufficient capacity to energize the design basis loads of its DC bus while maintaining the limited DC loads of the inoperable DC bus on a shutdown unit.
Verifying average electrolyte temperature above the minimum for which the battery was sized, total battery terminal voltage on float charge, and the performance of battery service and discharge tests ensures the effectiveness of the charging system, the ability to handle high discharge rates and compares the battery capacity at that time with the rated capacity.
The battery service test is a special test of battery ca ability, as-found, to satisfy the design requirements (battery duty cycle of the D.C.
electrical power system.
The discharge rate and length of th battery service test corresponds to the design duty cycle requirements as specified in UFSAR Subsection 8.3.2.1.1.
Table 4.8-2 specifies the normal limits for each designated pilot cell and each connected cell for electrolyte level, float voltage and specific gravity.
The limits for the designated pilot cells float voltage and specific gravity, greater than 2.18 volts and 0.015 below the l
manufacturer's full charge specif(AT&T) 2.13 volts (Gould)harger current that ic gravity or a battery c had stabilized at a low value, is characteristic of a charged cell with adequate capacity.
The normal limits for each connected cell for float voltage and specific gravity, greater than 2.18 volts (AT&T and not more than 0.020 below the manufacturer's full charge) 2.13 volts (Gould)ith an specific gravity w average specific gravity of all the connected cells not more than 0.010 below the manufacturer's full charge specific gravity, ensures the OPERABILITY and capability of the battery.
Operation with a battery cell's parameter outside the normal limit but within the allowable value specified in Table 4.8-2 is permitted for up to 7 days. During this 7-day period:
(1) the allowable values for electrolyte level ensures no physical damage to the plates with an adequate electron transfer capability; (2) the allowable value for the average specific gravity of all the cells, not more than 0.020 below the manufacturer's recommended full l
charge specific gravity, ensures that the decrease in rating will be less than the safety margin provided in sizing; (3) the allowable value for an individual cell's specific gravity, ensures that an individual cell's specific gravity will not be more than 0.040 below the manufacturer's full charge specific gravity and that the overall capability of the battery will be maintained within an acceptable limit; and (4) the allowable value for an individual cell's float voltage, greater than 2.14 volts (AT&T) 2.07 volts (Gould),
l' ensures the battery's capability to perform its design function.
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