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MONTHYEARML20216E6051999-09-0707 September 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Tech Specs 3/4.3.2.1,safety Features Actuation Sys Instrumentation & Associated Bases 3/4.3.1 & 3/4.3.2,reactor Protection Sys & Safety Sys Instrumentation ML20210H0631999-07-28028 July 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS 3/4.7.5.1, Ultimate Heat Sink, by Allowing Plant Operation in Modes 1-4 with Water Temp Less than or Equal to 90 F ML20210G4131999-07-27027 July 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,changing TSs 6.4, Training, 6.5.2.8, Audits, 6.10, Record Retention, 6.14, Process Control Program & 6.15, Odcm ML20210G8831999-07-26026 July 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TSs 3/4.3.3.1, Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation, 3/4.3.3.2, Instrumentation - Incore Detectors & 3/4.3.3.9, Instrumentation - Waste Gas Sys Oxygen Monitor ML20210G5251999-07-26026 July 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Tech Specs for Implementation of 10CFR50,App J,Option B for Type B & C Containment Leakage Rate Testing ML20210G4631999-07-26026 July 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Tech Specs 3/4.3.2.1, Safety Features Actuation Sys Instrumention & Associated Bases 3/4.3.1 & 3/4.3.2, Reactor Protection Sys & Safety Sys Instrumentation ML20195F9121999-06-10010 June 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,changing TS 3/4.6.4.4 Hydrogen Purge Sys, TS 3/4.6.5.1, Shield Bldg Emergency Ventilation Sys & TS 3/4.7.6.1, Crevs ML20207E7861999-05-21021 May 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,allowing Use of Expanded Spent Fuel Storage Capability ML20205E4961999-03-19019 March 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting Withdrawal of Proposed New Action B to TS 3.6.5.2,previously Submitted in 981027 Application ML20204F1691999-03-0909 March 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,adopting Changes in Frequency & Scope of Volumetric Exams Justified by W TR WCAP-14535A ML20196F3791998-11-30030 November 1998 Supplemental Application for Amend to License NPF-3, Proposing Changes to License Conditions 2.C(6) & 2.E by Transferring Operating Authority for DBNPS from Toed & Centerior Svc Co to Firstenergy Nuclear Operating Co ML20155E3181998-10-28028 October 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Various Sections of TS 6.0, Administrative Controls, Including Relocation of Contents of 6.11 to Plant Ufsar,Per NUREG-1430,Rev 1 ML20155E0701998-10-27027 October 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TSs 3/4.3.1.1 Re RPS Instrumentation & 3/4.3.2.3 Re ARTS Instrumentation by Providing Potential Reduction in Spurious Trip Rate to Provide Cost Savings in Excess of $50,000 ML20155D7731998-10-27027 October 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,relocating Existing TS SR 4.6.5.1.d.4 Re Evs Negative Pressure Testing to TS 3/4.6.5.2,deleting TS Definition 1.24 & Making Related Changes Associated with Deletion of Subject Definition ML20155D8481998-10-27027 October 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Existing TS SRs 4.8.2.3.2.d,4.8.2.3.2.e,4.8.2.3.2.f & Table 4.8-1 Re Testing of 125 Volt DC Station Batteries & Applicable TS Bases ML20151W2811998-09-0808 September 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,permitting Use of Framatome Cogema Fuels M5 Advanced Alloy Fuel Rod Cladding & Fuel Assembly Spacer Grids ML20151W2851998-09-0808 September 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS Section 3/4.7.6, Plant Systems - CREVS & Associated Bases ML20236G6461998-06-29029 June 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,transferring Operating Authority for DBNPS from TE & Centerior Svc Co to New Operating Company Called Firstenergy Nuclear Operating Co.Marked Up License,Safety & Environ Assessments Included ML20236R2301998-06-29029 June 1998 Resubmitted Application for Amend to License NPF-3, Transferring Operating Authority for DBNPS from Teco & Centerior Svc Co to New Operating Company Called Firstenergy Nuclear Operating Co.Safety Assessment & EA Included ML20217P8671998-04-24024 April 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,modifying Existing TS 3/4.3.1.1,3/4.3.2.1,3/4.3.2.2 & Associated Bases by Relocating Tables of Response Time Limits from TS to Plant USAR Technical Requirements Manual ML20217P8251998-04-24024 April 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,clarifying Discussion of Margin Between RPS High Pressure Trip Setpoint & Lift Setting for Pressurizer Code Safety Valves ML20203L0861998-02-26026 February 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3 to Revise TS 3/4.4.5 & TS 3/4.4.6.2,incorporating New Repair Roll Process for SG Tubes W/Defects in Upper Tube Sheet ML20197J2511997-12-23023 December 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3.Amend Changes TS Definitions 1.12,TS 3/4.9.5 & New TS 3.0.6 ML20197J5861997-12-23023 December 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS Surveillance Requirements for ISI Requirements of Internal Auxiliary Feedwater Header,Header to Shroud Attachment Welds & External Header Thermal Sleeves ML20217R2801997-08-26026 August 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,clarifying LCO 3.6.1.3.a & Revising Surveillance Requirement 4.6.1.3.c ML20217R2831997-08-26026 August 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,modifying TS 3.2.5 Action Statement to Require Power Reduction to Less than 5% of Rated Thermal Power within Four Hrs If RCS Flow Rate Is Less than Specified Limit for Greater than Two Hrs ML20217G5931997-07-29029 July 1997 Suppl 950929 to Application for Amend to License NPF-3, Change TS 3/4.4.3 Re Safety Valves & Pilot Operated Relief valve-operating & Associated Bases 3/4.4.2 & 3/4.4.3 ML20141F1051997-06-24024 June 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,deleting Requirements for Safety Features Actuation Sys Containment High Radiation Monitors ML20138A3201997-04-18018 April 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting Conversion to 24-month Fuel Cycle ML20138C3131997-04-18018 April 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting Rev to TS 3/4.7.6 to Include New Required Actions in Event That One or Both Channels of Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation Becomes Inoperable ML20137M1061997-03-31031 March 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-57,revising TS to Improve Consistency Between TS & Plant Configuration, Operation & Testing & Complete Required CA to Resolve TS Discrepancies Identified in CA Program ML20138M1251997-02-14014 February 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting Delay of Heat Removal Sys Valve Pit Surveillance Requirements ML20134D7461997-01-30030 January 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising SR Intervals from 18 to 24 Months Based on Results of DBNPS Instrument Drift Study & TS 2.2, Limiting Safety Sys Settings, Based on Results of Revised Framatome RPS Instrument String Error ML20134B0561997-01-20020 January 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,involving TS 3/4.5.3 Re ECCS Subsystems ML20132C7771996-12-13013 December 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,authorizing Transfers of Control ML20132B6871996-12-11011 December 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS Definitions,Instrumentation TS & ECCS TS for Conversion to 24 Month Fuel Cycle ML20134F1851996-10-28028 October 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting Revisions to 3/4.8.1.1,3/4.8.1.2,3/4.8.2.3,3/4.8.2.4 & 3/4.8 Re Electrical Power Systems ML20117P5301996-09-17017 September 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,supporting Conversion of DBNPS from 18 Month to 24 Month Fuel Cycle ML20117N8441996-09-12012 September 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Reactivity Control Systems & Emergency Core Cooling Systems ML20117M1971996-09-0404 September 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,App A,Modifying TS 6.2.3 by Removing Specific Overtime Limits & Working H from TS Consistent W/Nrc Recent Determination,On Generic Basis, That Limits Need Not Be Specified ML20116K2601996-08-0707 August 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,changing Tech Specs 1.0, Definitions, Bases 3/4.0, Applicability & 3/4.6.2.1, Containment Sys - Depressurization & Cooling Sys - Containment Spray Sys ML20117K1871996-05-28028 May 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS 3/4.3.1.1 RPS Instrumentation & TS 3/4.3.2.2 - Anticipatory RTS Instrumentation to Increase Trip Device Test Interval ML20107L3541996-04-18018 April 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting NRC Review & Approval to Use Alternate Electrical Lineup.Station Blackout DG as Standby Emergency Power Source to Supply Loads Normally Supplied by EDG 1,while Being Reworked ML20101M1601996-03-29029 March 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,App A,Re Surveillance Requirements for Charcoal Filter Lab Testing to Revise Testing Methodology Used to Determine Operability of Charcoal Filters in ESF Air Handling Units ML20101C6911996-03-0606 March 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS 3/4.5.2 to Allow Deferment of SR 4.5.2.b for ECCS Flowpath Containing HPI 1-2 Pump Until 10th Refueling Outage, Scheduled to Begin 960408 ML20100E0051996-02-0505 February 1996 LAR 93-0003 to License NPF-3,revising Table 3.3-3 of TS 3/4.3.2.1 Re Safety Features Actuation Sys Instrumentation to More Accurately Reflect Design & Actuation Logic of Plant Sequencers & Undervoltage Relays ML20095F5861995-12-12012 December 1995 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TSs Re Containment Sys ML20098C5131995-10-0202 October 1995 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS Section 5.0,design Features & Adopting Improved STS for B&W Plants Format & Content ML20098C1071995-09-29029 September 1995 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,modifying TS 3.4.3 & Associated Bases for Pressurizer Code Safety Valve Lift Setpoint Tolerances ML20098C3931995-09-29029 September 1995 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Tech Spec 3/4.1.2.8, Reactivity Control Sys - Borated Water Sources - Shutdown, Tech Spec 3/4.1.2.9, Reactivity Control Sys - Operating & TS 3/4.5.1, ECCS - Core Flooding Tanks 1999-09-07
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MONTHYEARML20216E6051999-09-0707 September 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Tech Specs 3/4.3.2.1,safety Features Actuation Sys Instrumentation & Associated Bases 3/4.3.1 & 3/4.3.2,reactor Protection Sys & Safety Sys Instrumentation ML20210H0631999-07-28028 July 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS 3/4.7.5.1, Ultimate Heat Sink, by Allowing Plant Operation in Modes 1-4 with Water Temp Less than or Equal to 90 F ML20210G4131999-07-27027 July 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,changing TSs 6.4, Training, 6.5.2.8, Audits, 6.10, Record Retention, 6.14, Process Control Program & 6.15, Odcm ML20210G8831999-07-26026 July 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TSs 3/4.3.3.1, Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation, 3/4.3.3.2, Instrumentation - Incore Detectors & 3/4.3.3.9, Instrumentation - Waste Gas Sys Oxygen Monitor ML20210G5251999-07-26026 July 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Tech Specs for Implementation of 10CFR50,App J,Option B for Type B & C Containment Leakage Rate Testing ML20210G4631999-07-26026 July 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Tech Specs 3/4.3.2.1, Safety Features Actuation Sys Instrumention & Associated Bases 3/4.3.1 & 3/4.3.2, Reactor Protection Sys & Safety Sys Instrumentation ML20195F9121999-06-10010 June 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,changing TS 3/4.6.4.4 Hydrogen Purge Sys, TS 3/4.6.5.1, Shield Bldg Emergency Ventilation Sys & TS 3/4.7.6.1, Crevs ML20207E7861999-05-21021 May 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,allowing Use of Expanded Spent Fuel Storage Capability ML20205E4961999-03-19019 March 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting Withdrawal of Proposed New Action B to TS 3.6.5.2,previously Submitted in 981027 Application ML20204F1691999-03-0909 March 1999 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,adopting Changes in Frequency & Scope of Volumetric Exams Justified by W TR WCAP-14535A ML20196F3791998-11-30030 November 1998 Supplemental Application for Amend to License NPF-3, Proposing Changes to License Conditions 2.C(6) & 2.E by Transferring Operating Authority for DBNPS from Toed & Centerior Svc Co to Firstenergy Nuclear Operating Co ML20155E3181998-10-28028 October 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Various Sections of TS 6.0, Administrative Controls, Including Relocation of Contents of 6.11 to Plant Ufsar,Per NUREG-1430,Rev 1 ML20155E0701998-10-27027 October 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TSs 3/4.3.1.1 Re RPS Instrumentation & 3/4.3.2.3 Re ARTS Instrumentation by Providing Potential Reduction in Spurious Trip Rate to Provide Cost Savings in Excess of $50,000 ML20155D7731998-10-27027 October 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,relocating Existing TS SR 4.6.5.1.d.4 Re Evs Negative Pressure Testing to TS 3/4.6.5.2,deleting TS Definition 1.24 & Making Related Changes Associated with Deletion of Subject Definition ML20155D8481998-10-27027 October 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Existing TS SRs 4.8.2.3.2.d,4.8.2.3.2.e,4.8.2.3.2.f & Table 4.8-1 Re Testing of 125 Volt DC Station Batteries & Applicable TS Bases ML20151W2811998-09-0808 September 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,permitting Use of Framatome Cogema Fuels M5 Advanced Alloy Fuel Rod Cladding & Fuel Assembly Spacer Grids ML20151W2851998-09-0808 September 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS Section 3/4.7.6, Plant Systems - CREVS & Associated Bases ML20236G6461998-06-29029 June 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,transferring Operating Authority for DBNPS from TE & Centerior Svc Co to New Operating Company Called Firstenergy Nuclear Operating Co.Marked Up License,Safety & Environ Assessments Included ML20236R2301998-06-29029 June 1998 Resubmitted Application for Amend to License NPF-3, Transferring Operating Authority for DBNPS from Teco & Centerior Svc Co to New Operating Company Called Firstenergy Nuclear Operating Co.Safety Assessment & EA Included ML20217P8671998-04-24024 April 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,modifying Existing TS 3/4.3.1.1,3/4.3.2.1,3/4.3.2.2 & Associated Bases by Relocating Tables of Response Time Limits from TS to Plant USAR Technical Requirements Manual ML20217P8251998-04-24024 April 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,clarifying Discussion of Margin Between RPS High Pressure Trip Setpoint & Lift Setting for Pressurizer Code Safety Valves ML20203L0861998-02-26026 February 1998 Application for Amend to License NPF-3 to Revise TS 3/4.4.5 & TS 3/4.4.6.2,incorporating New Repair Roll Process for SG Tubes W/Defects in Upper Tube Sheet ML20197J2511997-12-23023 December 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3.Amend Changes TS Definitions 1.12,TS 3/4.9.5 & New TS 3.0.6 ML20197J5861997-12-23023 December 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS Surveillance Requirements for ISI Requirements of Internal Auxiliary Feedwater Header,Header to Shroud Attachment Welds & External Header Thermal Sleeves ML20217R2801997-08-26026 August 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,clarifying LCO 3.6.1.3.a & Revising Surveillance Requirement 4.6.1.3.c ML20217R2831997-08-26026 August 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,modifying TS 3.2.5 Action Statement to Require Power Reduction to Less than 5% of Rated Thermal Power within Four Hrs If RCS Flow Rate Is Less than Specified Limit for Greater than Two Hrs ML20217G5931997-07-29029 July 1997 Suppl 950929 to Application for Amend to License NPF-3, Change TS 3/4.4.3 Re Safety Valves & Pilot Operated Relief valve-operating & Associated Bases 3/4.4.2 & 3/4.4.3 ML20141F1051997-06-24024 June 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,deleting Requirements for Safety Features Actuation Sys Containment High Radiation Monitors ML20138A3201997-04-18018 April 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting Conversion to 24-month Fuel Cycle ML20138C3131997-04-18018 April 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting Rev to TS 3/4.7.6 to Include New Required Actions in Event That One or Both Channels of Radiation Monitoring Instrumentation Becomes Inoperable ML20137M1061997-03-31031 March 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-57,revising TS to Improve Consistency Between TS & Plant Configuration, Operation & Testing & Complete Required CA to Resolve TS Discrepancies Identified in CA Program ML20138M1251997-02-14014 February 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting Delay of Heat Removal Sys Valve Pit Surveillance Requirements ML20134D7461997-01-30030 January 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising SR Intervals from 18 to 24 Months Based on Results of DBNPS Instrument Drift Study & TS 2.2, Limiting Safety Sys Settings, Based on Results of Revised Framatome RPS Instrument String Error ML20134B0561997-01-20020 January 1997 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,involving TS 3/4.5.3 Re ECCS Subsystems ML20132C7771996-12-13013 December 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,authorizing Transfers of Control ML20132B6871996-12-11011 December 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS Definitions,Instrumentation TS & ECCS TS for Conversion to 24 Month Fuel Cycle ML20134F1851996-10-28028 October 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting Revisions to 3/4.8.1.1,3/4.8.1.2,3/4.8.2.3,3/4.8.2.4 & 3/4.8 Re Electrical Power Systems ML20117P5301996-09-17017 September 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,supporting Conversion of DBNPS from 18 Month to 24 Month Fuel Cycle ML20117N8441996-09-12012 September 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Reactivity Control Systems & Emergency Core Cooling Systems ML20117M1971996-09-0404 September 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,App A,Modifying TS 6.2.3 by Removing Specific Overtime Limits & Working H from TS Consistent W/Nrc Recent Determination,On Generic Basis, That Limits Need Not Be Specified ML20116K2601996-08-0707 August 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,changing Tech Specs 1.0, Definitions, Bases 3/4.0, Applicability & 3/4.6.2.1, Containment Sys - Depressurization & Cooling Sys - Containment Spray Sys ML20117K1871996-05-28028 May 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS 3/4.3.1.1 RPS Instrumentation & TS 3/4.3.2.2 - Anticipatory RTS Instrumentation to Increase Trip Device Test Interval ML20107L3541996-04-18018 April 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,requesting NRC Review & Approval to Use Alternate Electrical Lineup.Station Blackout DG as Standby Emergency Power Source to Supply Loads Normally Supplied by EDG 1,while Being Reworked ML20101M1601996-03-29029 March 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,App A,Re Surveillance Requirements for Charcoal Filter Lab Testing to Revise Testing Methodology Used to Determine Operability of Charcoal Filters in ESF Air Handling Units ML20101C6911996-03-0606 March 1996 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS 3/4.5.2 to Allow Deferment of SR 4.5.2.b for ECCS Flowpath Containing HPI 1-2 Pump Until 10th Refueling Outage, Scheduled to Begin 960408 ML20100E0051996-02-0505 February 1996 LAR 93-0003 to License NPF-3,revising Table 3.3-3 of TS 3/4.3.2.1 Re Safety Features Actuation Sys Instrumentation to More Accurately Reflect Design & Actuation Logic of Plant Sequencers & Undervoltage Relays ML20095F5861995-12-12012 December 1995 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TSs Re Containment Sys ML20098C5131995-10-0202 October 1995 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising TS Section 5.0,design Features & Adopting Improved STS for B&W Plants Format & Content ML20098C1071995-09-29029 September 1995 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,modifying TS 3.4.3 & Associated Bases for Pressurizer Code Safety Valve Lift Setpoint Tolerances ML20098C3931995-09-29029 September 1995 Application for Amend to License NPF-3,revising Tech Spec 3/4.1.2.8, Reactivity Control Sys - Borated Water Sources - Shutdown, Tech Spec 3/4.1.2.9, Reactivity Control Sys - Operating & TS 3/4.5.1, ECCS - Core Flooding Tanks 1999-09-07
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APPL 0ATION FOR AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-3 FOR DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION UNIT NO. 1 Enclosed are forty-three (43) copies of the requested changes to the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station Unit No. 1 Facility Operating License No. NPF-3, together with the Safety Evaluation for the requested change.
The proposed changes include Section 3.6.4.2, 4.6.4.2 and Bases.
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Vice President, Nuclear
,/1LL Sworn and subscribed before me this/ Fday of January, 1984 1Es hr A . h s /K.LL Notary Public (Ji 'd ) .
LAURIE A. BRUDZINSKI Notary Public. State d Ohio My Commissa Egiros May 16.1986 P
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- 1. Changes to 8) avis-llesse ' uelear Power Station Unit 1, Appendix A Technical Specifications Section 3.6.4.2, 4.6.4.2 and Bases.
A. Time required to Implement. This change is to be effective upon NRC approval.
B. Reason for Change (Facility Change Request 84-011).
The containment recirculating fans were required by the original plant design to ensure mixing of hydrogen in the containment following a LOCA. Reviews of other PWR license applications (NTOLs) and analysis of hydrogen mixing following a LOCA shows that the containment recirculating fans are not required.
C. Safety Evaluation (See Attached)
D. Significant flazard Consideration (See Attached)
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4 SAFETY EVALUATION This amendment requeet is for the deletion of Technical Specification 3.6.4.2, 4.6.4.2 and its basis for the containment recirculation system.
3 The original safety function of the containment recirculation system was to assure proper mixing of hydrogen in the containment dome so that localized hydrogen burns in the top of the containment would be prevented
- following a LOCA. During the early 1970's, when Davis-Desse was designed, there had been only limited research performed on the diffusion and/or mixing of hydrogen. Additional research has now been performed that now shows that cantainment dome recirculation systems are no longer required, and that they now provide no safety function.
The concern that prompted the original design of the containment recircul-ation system was originated from the thought that hydrogen, being a light density gas, may rise up and concentrate in the containment dome area creating a stratified hydrogen distribution. In this case, the average 4
hydrogen concentration may be lower than the threshold for hydrogen burn initiation but, a stratified distribution, as described, may cause a localized burn in the containment dome. The containment recirculation system, consisting of two independent trains of duct works and fans, was designed to- recirculate the air from the top of the containment dome to Lhe-lower elevations in the conLainment.
A U.S. Department of Energy sponsored study was conducted in 1978 to investigate the " Mixing of radiolytic hydrogen generated within a contain-ment compartment following a LOCA NUREG/CR-0304". It was performed by Los Alamos National Lab for the NRC. The report has provided detailed
. mathematical and experimental proof that the molecular diffusion process and the turbulent mixing caused by small temperature difference between the floor and the ceiling of the containment will be sufficient to ensure proper mixing of hydrogen in containment.
, , Consumer's Power, Midland Unit I and 2, does not have a Technical Specifications requirement for the containment recirculation system by taking credit for their containment air coolers and containment spray systems. The NRCs. evaluation of the Midland design is in NUREG-0793 on page 6-17. Davis-Besse also has these systems as part of the units design.
At Davis-Besse, low reactor coolant system pressure or high containment pressure will automatically initiate the containment air coolers and high containment pressure will automatically initiate the containment spray to
, condense the steam and depressurize the containment following a LOCA.
These systems can also accomplish the function of providing proper mixing
, of hydrogen during the initial phase of hydrogen generation from metal-water reaction. The hydrogen generated from radiolytic decomposition of water in the containment sump and on the floor will be mixed uniformly with the rest of the containuent atmosphere by the molecular diffusion l
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i process, and by the turbulent mixing due to temperature variations and the containment air coolers. These coolers mix the hydrogen and air in the lower part of the containment. Containment spray or containment dome recirculation is not needed during this phase of hydrogen generation to provide mixing. This will assure that a hydrogen buildup will not occur in the. containment dome and that the hydrogen monitoring system will obtain representative samples of the. containment atmosphere.
These containment recirculation fans are used during normal operation to prevent temperature stratification of the air. This temperature stratification has caused the grease to melt off from the polar crane.
This is an operational problem that has no safety significance. No other equipment requiring low temperatures is located in the top of containment.
The temperature stratification process is a different mechanism from the diffusion process that allows the hydrogen to uniformly mix within the containment.
Pursuant to the above evaluation, it is concluded that the proper mixing of hydrogen following a LOCA can be accomplished without the containment recirculation system and therefore, the Technical Specification require-ment should be deleted. The proposed change does not constitute'any unreviewed safety question.
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i SIGNIFICANT HAZARD CONSIDERATION The amendment request to delete the requirement for the Containment Recirculating System does not contain a Significant Hazard Consideration.
The Containment Recirculating System was part of the original plant design i for prevention of hydrogen concentration in the containment dome. Since
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the issuance of the Davis-Besse Unit No. I license other reviews have been performed and additional analysis to show that the fans are not needed to prevent stratification of hydrogen.
The attached amendment request would delete the requirement for the Limiting Conditions for Operating Sections 3.6.4.2, Surveillance Requirements 4.6.4.2 and the associated Bases for the Containment Recirculating Fans from the Technical Specification (Davis-Besse is a B&W Standard Technical Specification Plant). The specifications for the recirculating fans were required as part of the original plant design to assure proper mixing of hydrogen in the containment dome to prevent localized hydrogen burn following a LOCA. The concern that prompted the design for the containment recirculating system was originated from the thought that hydrogen, being a light density gas, may rise up and concentrate in the containment dome area creating a stratified hydrogen distribution.
The containment recirculation system, consisting of two independent trains of duct works and fans, is designed to recirculate the air from the top of the~ containment dome to the lower elevations in the containment. This is
! the only safety function performed by these fans.
The provision to have containment recirculating fans are not required at certain other PWR plants. The reviewers have seen fit not to require these plants to have fans for the dedicated purpose of containment recirculation to prevent hydrogen et, ratification in a post LOCA condition. In addition to the reviews, there have also been analysis performed on the behavior of hydrogen following a LOCA.
A U.S. Department of Energy study was conducted in 1978 to investigate the
" Mixing of radiolytic hydrogen generated within a containment compartment following a LOCA (NUREG/CR-0304)". It was performed by Los Alamos National Laboratory for the NRC. The report has provided detailed mathematical and experimental proof that the molecular diffusion process and the turbulent
. mixing ' caused by small temperature difference between the floor and the ceiling of the containment will be sufficient to ensure proper mixing of hydrogen in containment.
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i The Commission has provided guidance concerning the appl.. cation of the standards in 10 CFR 50.92 by providing certain examples (48 FR 14870).
One of the examples of actions involving no significant hazards -
considerations relates to a relief granted upon demonstration of acceptable operation from an operating restriction that was imposed because acceptable operatien was not yet demonstrated. This assumes that the operating restriction and the criteria to be appiled to a request for relief have been established in a prior review and that it is justified in a satisfactory way that the criteria have been met.
Davis-Besse Unit No. 1 Technical Specifications include the containment recirculating system. Since the issuance of our license, reviews and data have shown that the Technical Specification related function performed by these fans is no longer required.
Therefore, based on the above and the attached Safety Evaluation, this is not a Significant Hazard.
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