ML20081J025
| ML20081J025 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | North Anna  |
| Issue date: | 10/28/1983 |
| From: | Stewart W VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.) |
| To: | Harold Denton, John Miller Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| 456A, NUDOCS 8311080243 | |
| Download: ML20081J025 (2) | |
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October 28, 1983 Mr. Harold R. Denton, Director
- Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Attn: Mr. James R. Miller, Chief Serial No.
456A Operating Reactors Branch No. 3 PSE&C/HSM/
. Division of Licensing Docket Nos. 50-338 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 50-339 Washington, D. C.
20555 License Nos. NPF-4 NPF-7 Gentlemen:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROPOSED OPERATING LICENSE AMENDMENT NPF-4 AND NPF-7 NORTH ANNA POWER STATION UNIT NOS. 1 AND 2 In our letter of September 13,1983 (Serial No. 456), we provided answers to the NRC's requests for additional information regarding the proposed spent fuel capacity expansion. Answers to additional questions (B.2, B.4, B.7, and C.1) are enclosed with this letter.
If you require further information on this matter, we would be pleased to meet with your staff at their convenience.
Very truly yours, W. L. Stewart Enclosure cc: Mr. James P. O'Reilly Mr. M. B. Shymlock Regional Administrator NRC Resident Inspector
. Region II North Anna Power Station U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Af$
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s Question B.2:
Verify that the proposed neutron absorber fuel racks can withstand the drop of a 2500 pound weight from the highest possible elevation during spent fuel handling without unacceptable consequences.
Answer:
An analysis has been performed to evaluate the potential damage from fuel racks. The analysis shows that the dropped object will locally the drop of a 2500 pound object onto the neutron absorber spent deform the top of the racks upon impact; however, the structural integrity of the racks and the spent fuel pool floor will be maintained.
A copy of the report describing the analysis and the results is enclosed.
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