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Rev 1 to Procedure 80A0479, Manual Ultrasonic Exam Procedure for Reactor Vessel Nozzle Inner Radius Areas
ML20080K742
Person / Time
Site: Shoreham File:Long Island Lighting Company icon.png
Issue date: 07/07/1981
From: Foote S
NUCLEAR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
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80A0479, 80A479, NUDOCS 8309290371
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U MANUAL ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION PROCEDURE FOR REACTOR VESSEL NOZZLE INNER RADIUS AREAS

1. SCOPE 1.1 AREA OF EXAMINATION This document covers the manual ultrasonic examination procedure for the inner radius areas of the following nozzles:
1. Recirculation inlet nozzle
2. Recirculation outlet nozzle
3. Core spray nozzle
4. Feedwater nozzle
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6. Steam outlet
7. Jet pump instrumentation nozzle
3. Vent nozzle
9. Top head spray nozzle
10. Top head spare nozzle 1.2 TYPE OF EXAMINATwN 1.2.1 Volumetric examinatiog, from the shell, shall be performed using ultrasonic pulse echo nominal 70 angle beam shear wave techniques applied to the OD surfaces of the RPV top head and shell adjacent to the nozzles at the proper tangential (skew) angle.

l 1.2.2 Volumetric examination, from the barrel, shall be performed using compound angle beam shear wave techniques applied to the OD surface of each nozzle barrel to be examined.

l 1.2.3 The examination shall be performed manually using contact search units (transducers) and/or scan fixtures.

1.2.4 The examination scan movement approach shall proceed no further than the beginning of the radius blend of each nozzle while on the vessel shell, head surface, or nozzle barrel.

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b 1.3 NOZZLE INNER RADIUS CONFIGURATION Typical nozzle inner radius area configuration is shown in Figure 1.

1.4 MATERIALS The reactor shell is constructed of carbon steel with stainless steel cladding on the ID surface. The nozzles are constructed of alloy steel with stainless steel cladding on the ID surfaces. with the exception of the feedwater, steam outlet and the top head nozzles which are not clad.

2. REFERENCES 2.1 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI,1977 Edition, up to and including Summer 1978 Addenda.

2.2 ASNT Recommended Practice, SNT-TC-1 A,1975 Edition.

2.3 80A9053; NES procedure for Ultrasonic Instrument Linearity Verification, (Latest Revision).

f'h 2.4 80A9068; NES procedure for Training and Certification of Nondestructive Examination Personnel, (Latest Revisior.).

2.5 NUREG-0619; BWR Feedwater Nozzle and Control Rod Drive Return Line Nozzle Cracking 2.6 Applicable Drawings:

1. CE Dwg. 234-229
2. CE Dwg. 234-230
3. CE Dwg. 234-231
4. CE Dwg. 234-245
5. CE Dwg. 234-275
6. CE Dwg. 234-470
3. PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE The examination procedure described in this document complies with Section XI of the ASME Bciid and Pressure Vessel Code 1977 Edition, Summer 1978 Addenda, except where namination coverage is limited by part geometry or access. Such limitations shall be identified and described on the data sheets. l f3 l U l

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4. PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION l 4.1 Each person performing ultrasonic examination governed by this procedure shall be certified in accordance with the applicable documents referenced in Section 2.

4.2 Examination crews shall have one or more members as necessary. At least one member of each crew shall have a minimum qualification of Level !! in accordance with the above referenced documents. The remaining member (s) shall have a minimum qualification of Level I.

4.3 In addition to the certification referenced above, each person performing inner radius examinations shall receive .an additional 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br /> of training. This training shall be documented and retained in the individual's certification records.

5. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS 5.1 EXAMINATION FRliQUENCY p

C 5.1.1 The nominal examination frequency shall be 1.0 MHz for all examinations performed from the shell. For closure head examinations and examinations performed from the nozzle barrel,2.25 MHz shall be used.

5.1.2 Other pulse frequencies may be used if such variables as material attenuation, grain structure, etc., necessitate their use to achieve penetration or resolution. This information shall be recorded on the data sheets.

5.2 EXAMINATION ANGLES AND COVERAGE 5.2.1 The intent of this procedure is to provide maximum examination coverage.

Each nozzle inner radius shall be scanned with minimum 25% overlap of the transducer width (diameter) for each scan pass.

l l 5.2.2 The rate of search unit movement shall not exceed 3" per second.

! 5.2.3 Each shell side examination (Zone 1) shall be performed, where part geometry and access permits, using 70 angle beam shear wave techniques.

They shall be applied in two directions, clockwise (CW) and l'

counterclockwise (CCW), tangential to the inside radius of each nozzle from the OD surfaces of the shell and top head. The scanning approach I

shall proceed only to the beginning of the OD radius blend of each nozzle, as proceeding onto the blend will cause lif t-off and also distort beam angle entry for this area of examination.

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LJ 5.2.4 Each barrel side exarnination (Zone 2) shall be performed, where part geometry and access permits using compound angle beam shear wave techniques. They shall be applied in two directions, CW and CCW, 360 around the nozzle barrel OD surface. The scanning shall proceed no further than the beginning of OD radius blend, as proceeding onto the blend will cause lift-off and distort the entry angle for this examination.

5.2.5 Other angles may be used if required for aid in evaluation.

5.3 LIQUID COUPLANT The ultrasonic liquid couplant shall be Ultragel, which is certified to contain less than 1% sulfur and halogens by weight.

5.3 DATUM POINTS 5.3.1 The designation and location of each nozzle inner radius area may be found on the appropriate drawings referenced in the Program Plan.

5.3.2 Datum points for the vessel nozzle inner radius areas shall be located at the highest point on the vessel to nozzle weld at the weld centerline.

5.3.3 Datum points for the top head nozzle inner radiug areas shall be located at the vessel to nozzle weld centerline at vessel 0 or at the point nearest

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6. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 6.1 EXAMINATION CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT The following test equipment or its equivalent shall be provided by the Examination Contractor (as a minimum) for the examination of the inner radius areas specified in this procedure.
1. Pulse-Echo ultrasonic instrument
2. Wedges: Std. 70 (for shell side examinations)
3. Wedges: predetermined compound angles (for barrel side examinations)
4. Wedge: Std. 45 (for barrel calibration)
3. Search units: 1.0 MHz,1" diameter b
6. Search units: 2.25 MHz, !/2" x 1" b'l l
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11. Search units: 2.25 MHz,1" diameter b
12. Search units: 1.0 MHz,1/2" x 1" b 6.2 PLANT OWNER'S EQUIPMENT The Plant Owner, or his Agent, shall provide the following service facilities and equipment as required:
1. Scaffolding
2. Water, air, and electricity
3. Adequate temporary lighting
4. Moving or lif ting devices
5. Calibration Blocks (Listed in Program Plan)
6. Vessel layout equipment and supplies (as needed) g 7. Test surface preparation (cleaning and finishing)

V 3. Post examination cleanup

7. CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS 7.1 CALIBRATION PACKAGES Calibration Data Packages shall be numbered 0479-1, 0479-2, 0479-3, etc., and shall be signed by the examiner (s) upon completion noting applicable NDE Certification Levels. All Data Sheet (s) shall be annotated as either "shell scan" or ' barrel scan" for the individual examination being performed.

7.2 INITIAL SENSITIVITY LEVEL The initial sensitivity levels shall be the amplitude response from the appropriate l notch within the calibration blocks.

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8. EXAMINATION SYSTEM CALIBRATION 3.1 ANGLE BEAM CALIBRATION FOR EXAMINATIONS PERFORMED FROM THE SHELL f')

Angle beam calibration, using a standard 700 wedge and the appropriate vessel calibration block, shall be performed as follows:

1. Adjust the instrument sweep controls so that the sign; response from the 1/4T and 3/4T holes occur at the 2nd and 6th horizonta reen divisions.

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V 2. Obtain a maximum response from the opposite surface notch and adjust sensitivity controls to provide a signal amplitude of 80% FSH and mark location and amplitude on the CRT.

3 This is the initial sensitivity level. Record all sensitivity control settings on the appropriate Calibration Data Sheet.

4. Upon completion of calibration ensure that all data and instrument settings are recorded on the Calibration Data Sheet. Sign sheet upon completion, noting applicable NDE Certification Levels.
5. To establish scanning sensitivity, position the search unit at the 0 reference point of the nozzle. Using the sensitivity control, adjust the cladding interf ace signal response level to 20% FSH. This is only for nozzles with cladding. For nozzles without cladding, increase the sensitivity 2x(6dB) for scanning. All indications shall be evaluated and recorded at the sca;. sensitivity. Refer to paragraph 9.2.1.

8.2 ANGLE BEAM CALIBRATION FOR EXAMINATIONS PERFORMED FROM THE NOZZLE BARREL Angle beam calibration, using a standard 45 wedge and the appropriate nozzle calibration block, shall be performed as follows:

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2. Af ter the horizontal linear range has been established, using the nozzle barrel calibration block, obtain a maximum response from the 'B' calibration notch. Adjust sensitivity controls to provide a signal amplitude of 100% FSH and mark location and amplitude on the CRT.
3. This is the initial sensitivity level. Record all sensitivity control settings on the appropriate Calibration Data Sheet.
4. Upon completion of calibration ensure that all data and instrument settings are recorded on the Calibration Data Sheet. Sign sheet upon completion, noting applicable NDE Certification Levels.
5. To establish scanning sensitivity, add 20 dB to the initial sensitivity. All indications shall be evaluated and recorded at the scan sensitivity. Refer to paragraph 9.2.2.

8.3 CALIBRATION CHECKS Calibration checks shall be performed at the initial sensitivity level. Signal response obtained during calibration check shall be within plus or minus 20% of that established during basic system calibration.

1. If any point on the DAC curve has changed by more than 20% of its amplitude, the Examiner shall:

(3 V A. Void all nozzle inner radius scan data sheets since previous calibration.

B. Recalibrate examination system.

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C. Reexamine voided areas.

2. If any point on the DAC curve has moved horizontally more than 5% of the sweep line from its original settings, the Examiner shall:

A. Correct the sweep calibration and note correction (s) on the Calibration Data Sheet.

B. Void any recorded indication data taken since the previous calibration, or calibration check, and reexamine the applicable area using the corrected sweep.

9. EXAMINATION PRCEDURES 9.1 SCAN LAYOUT 0 (360 AROUND EACH NOZZLE) FOR SHELL SIDE EXAMINATIONS 9.1.1 Using a suitable marker the ultrasonic examiner may mark, in equal divisions, as many lines as are necessary to aid in maintaining a tangential alignment with the nozzle inner radius area.

O O 9.1.2 There should be as many divisions as necessary to visually aid the ultrasonic examiner to maintain a 25% overlap.

9.1.3 Refer to Figures 3 and 4 for all nozzle locations, their respective identification, scan path distances, and tangential (skew) angles.

9.2 ANGLE BEAM EXAMINATION OF THE NOZZLE INNER RADIUS AREAS 9.2.1 Scanning Sensitivity for Examinations Performed from the Shell I. Select the proper tangential (skew) angle for the nozzle to be examined.

2. Position the search unit at the 0 reference point of the nozzle, then using the sensitivity control, adjust the cladding interface signal response level to 20% FSH for clad nozzles. For unciadded nozzles, I increase sensitivity 2x(6dB).

NOTE: The examiner is cautioned to use adequate gain to obtain the i clad signal. This may require in excess of 20dB over the initial sensitivity level. l l

3. Record this sensitivity and the nozzle identification in the comments section of the Calibrat:on Data Sheet.

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Record changes in sensitivity and corresponding nozzle reference datum.

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5. All indications shall be recorded at the scanning sensitivity.

9.2.2 Scanning Sensitivity for Examinations Performed from the Barrel

1. Using the initial sensitivity established in paragraph 3.2, add 20 dB.

This is the scanning sensitivity. All indications shall be recorded at the scanning sensitivity.

2. Record this sensitivity and the nozzle identification in the comment section of the Calibration Data Sheet.

9.2.3 Scanning Procedures

1. With the transducer at the proper tangential (skew) angle (right or left), scan the inner radius area 360 around the nozzle following the layout lines and scan paths limits. For barrel scans, the Examiner must remove the standard 450 wedge and attach the appropriate inner radius wedge.
2. Transducer movement shall not proceed onto the OD radius blend of the nozzle. The radius blend does not permit proper angle entry of the sound.

O 3. Regeet the foreseins geresreghs for 18e oggosite tensentiei (skew) angle to complete the scanning requirements of two directions for each nozzle inner radius area.

4. All information shall be recorded on the appropriate Data Sheet (s) and the Data Sheet (s) shall be annotated as follows: shell scan for examinations performed from the shell, or barrel scan for examinations performed from the barrel.
10. EVALUATION CRITERIA 10.1 RECORDING OF INDICATIONS NOTE: All signals to be recorded must have some metal path movement. Metal path movement of a signal is when the indication " walks" across the screen in a continuous sweep. For nozzles with cladding, the signal must be above the " clad roll."

10.1.1 All indications, during shell side examinations (Zone 1), within the zone specified for the nozzle inner radius area being examined showing a signal amplitude response > 50% FSH (at the scan sensitivity) shall be recorded on the appropriate examination data sheet at the time of examination.

n 10.1.2 All indications, during barrel side examinations (Zone 2), within the :,.one

() specified for the nozzle inner radius area being examined showing a signal amplitude response > 25% FSH (at the scan sensitivity) shall be recorded on the appropriate exasiination data sheet at the time of examination.

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10.1.3 Indications from all barrel side and shell side examinations shall be reported in inches and degrees CW or CCW from the datum point when looking towards the vessel and in inches away from the shell (for barrel side examinations) or away from the nozzle barrel (for shell side examinations) to the search unit exit point.

10.2 EVALUATION OF INDICATIONS 10.2.1 Evaluation of all indications shall be made at the initial sensitivity and in accordance with the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI, Article IWA-3000.

10.2.2 The results of this evaluation shall be reported to the Plant Owner, or his Agent,in accordance with the requirements of the referenced ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI, Article IWA-6000. All evaluations shall be performed by a Level II or Level III Examiner.

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t _.) The Examiner (s) shall complete and sign the appropriate scan data sheet (s) immediately upon the completion of each nozzle inner radius area examination, noting applicable NDE certification levels.

11.2 FILING OF RECORDS 11.2.1 Records of personnel qualifications shall be maintained by the Examination Contractor.

11.2.2 The Examination Contractor shall be responsible for submitting to the Plant Owner, or nis Agent, a completely documented set of examination records, including certification of personnel qualifications with a current eye test report.

11.3 PROCEDURE CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS J 11.3.1 All procedure corrections and/or additions required during the examinations may be initiated by either the Owner or the senior NES Site Supervisor. All such changes shall have the approval of the Owner and an l NES Level 111.

11.3.2 The Plant Owner, or his Agent, and the Authorized Inspector shall be notified of such changes and their approval obtained as required.

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V METAL PATH CALIBRATION TABLE 1&l/2 VEE SCAN PATH EXAMINATION Metal Path Calibration Material Thickness Range Recommended 45 #

60 70 2.5 " _< 0.5" _< 0.4" N/A 5.0 " > 0.5" > 0.4"

_< l.0" _< 0.3" _< 0.5" 10.0 " > 1.0" - 5 2.0" > 0.3" - 5 1.6" > 0.5" - 3 1.0" 20.0 " > 2.0" _< 4.5" 1.6" > 1.0"

_< 3.3" _< 2.2" FULL VEE SCAN PATH EXAMINATION Metal Path Calibration Material Thickness Range Recommended 45 60 70

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_< 3.5" _< 2.5" _< 1.6" 20.0 " > 3.5" - 5 7.0" > 2.5" - 5 5.0" > 1.6" - 5 3.3" 1/2 VEE SCAN PATH EXAMINATION Metal Path Calibration Material Thickness Range Recommended 45 60 70

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_< 3.5" _< 2. 5" _< l.6" 10.0 " > 3.5" > 2.5" > 1.6"

_< 7.0" _< 5.0" _< 3.3" 20.0 " > 7. 0" - < 14.0" > 5.0" > 3.3"

-. _< 10.0" _< 6.6" INSTRUCTIONS: The Vee Path and the examination angle are given in the specific pro-cedure. Using the appropriate Vee Path Examination Chart (1/2 Vee.

Full Vee, and 1-1/2 Vee Paths) and the appropriate examination angle

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