ML20082A408

Amend 72 to License NPF-57,revising TS 3.8.1.1.b.2 Which Maintains Diesel Operability for 48 H Period When Fuel Storage Sys of One or More DG Contains Less than 7-day Supply of Fuel

ML20082A408
Person / Time
Site:	Hope Creek
Issue date:	03/30/1995
From:	Stolz J Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Public Service Electric & Gas Co, Atlantic City Electric Co
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ML20082A410	List: ML20082A408 ML20082A412
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NPF-57-A-072 NUDOCS 9504040039
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PUBLIC-SERVICE ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY

-AILANTIC CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY DOCKET NO. 50-354 HOPE CREEK GENERATING STATION AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE Amendment No. 72 License No. NPF-57 1.

The Nuclear Regulatory Comission-(the Comission or the NRC) has found that:

A.

The applications for amendment filed by the Public Service Electric

& Gas Company (PSE&G) dated March 31, and August 5, 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; l

C.

There is reasonable assurance:

(1) 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 set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; D.

The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the comon l

defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and l

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The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 l

of the Comission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.

2.

Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical l

Specifications as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, l

and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-57 is hereby j

amended to read as follows:

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(2) Technical Soecifications and Environmental Protection Plan The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A, as revised i

through Amendment No. 72, and the Environmental Protection Plan l

contained in Appendix B, are hereby incorporated into the license.

l PSE&G shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical l

Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan.

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The license amendment is effective as of its date of issuance.

FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMISSION ohji7. Stolz, Director reject Directorate I-Division of Reactor Projects - I/II Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Attachment:

Changes to the Technical Specifications Date of Issuance:

March 30, 1995 i

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ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO. 72 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-57 DOCKET NO. 50-354 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 Insert 3/4 8-1 3/4 8-1 3/4 8-2 3/4 8-2 3/4 8-7 3/4 8-7 3/4 8-8 3/4 8-8 3/4 8-9 3/4 8-9

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3/4.B ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS 3/4.8.1 A.C.

SOURCES A.C.

SOURCES - OPERATING l

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LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION l

3.8.1.1 As a minimum, the following A.C. electrical power sources shall be OPERABLE:

Two physically independent circuits between the offsite transmission l

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network and the onsite Class 1E distribution system, and l

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Four separate and independent diesel generators, each with:

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A separate fuel oil day tank containing a minimum of 200 gallons of fuel, 2.

A separate fuel storage system consisting of two storage tanks containing a minimum of 48,800 gallons of fuel **, and l

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A separate fuel transfer pump for each storage tank.

APPLICABILITY: OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS 1, 2,

and 3.

ACTION:

With one offsite circuit of the above required A.C. electrical power a.

sources inoperable, demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the remaining A.C.

sources by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.5.1.1.1.a within 1 l,

hour and at least once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> thereafter. Restore the l

inoperable offsite circuit to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> or be in at least NOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

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With one diesel generator of the above required A.C. electrical power sources inoperable, demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the above required j

A.C. offsite sources by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.5.1.1.1.a within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> and at least once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> thereafter.

If the diesel generator became inoperable due to any cause other than an inoperable support system, an independently testable component, or preplanned preventive maintenance or testing,~ demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the remaining diesel generators by performing Surveillance Requirement 4. 8.1.1.2.a.4 and 4. 8.1.1.2.a.5 separately for each diesel generator within 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br />

• unless the absence of any potential common mode failure for the remaining diesel generators is demonstrated. Restore the inoperable diesel generator to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> or be in at least HOT SNUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

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With one offsite circuit of the above required A.C. sources and one diesel generator of the above required A.C. electrical power sources inoperable, demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the remaining A.C., sources by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.1.a within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> and

• This test is required to be completed regardless of when the inoperable diesel generator is restored to OPERABILITY.

• • With the fuel storage system of one or more diesel generators containing less than 48,800 gallons of fuel, but greater than 44,709 gallons, the j

associated diesel generator is considered operable for up to 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> to allow for fuel replenishment

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ACTION: (Continued)

I at least once per 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> thereafter. If a diesel generator became l

inoperable due to any causes other than an inoperable support system, an independently testable cemponent, or preplanned preventive maintenance or testing, demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the remaining OPERABLE diesel generators separately for each diesel generator by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.2.a.4 and 4.8.1.1.2.a.5 within 16 hours1.851852e-4 days <br />0.00444 hours <br />2.645503e-5 weeks <br />6.088e-6 months <br /> unless the absence of any potential common mode failure for the remaining diesel generators is demonstrated *, Restore.

j at least two offsite circuits and all four of the above required diesel generators to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> from time of the

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initial loss or be in at least NOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. A successful test (s) of diesel generator OPERABILITY per Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.2.a.4 and 4.8.1.1.2.a.5 performed under this ACTION statement for the OPERABLE diesel generators satisfies the diesel generator test requirements of ACTION Statement b.

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With both of the above required offsite circuits inoperable, restore l

at least one of the above required offsite circuits to OPERABLE status within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />. With only one offsite circuit restored to OPERABLE status, restore at least two offsite circuits to OPERABLE status withir. 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> from time of initial loss or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

A successful test (s) of diesel generator OPERABILITY per Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.2.a.4 and 4.8.1.1.2.a.5 performed under this ACTION statement for the OPERABLE diesel generators satisfies the diesel generator test requirements of ACTION statement a.

With two diesel generators of the above required A.C. electrical power e.

sources inoperable,' demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the above required A.C. offsite sources by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.1.a within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> and at least once per a hours thereafter and demonstrate the OPERABILITY of the remaining diesel generators by performing Surveillance Requirement 4.8.1.1.2.a.4 and 4.8.1.1.2.a.5 separately for each diesel generator within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />.* Restore at least I

one of the inoperable diesel generators 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 SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. Restore both of the inoperable diesel generators to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> from time of initial loss or be in at least HOT SHUTDOWN within the next 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> and in

• This test is required to be completed regardless of when the inoperable diesel generator is restored, to OPERABILITY.

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ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 5.

Verifying that on an ECCS actuation test signal, without loss of offsite power, the diesel generator, starts on the auto-start signal and operates on standby for greater than or equal to 5 minutes. The generator voltage and frequency shall be.4160 t a20 volts and 60 1 1.2 Hz within 10 seconds after the auto-start signals the steady state generator voltage and frequency shall be maintained within these limita during this test.

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Simulating a loss-of offsite power'in conjunction with an ECCS actuation test' signal, and a) verifying loss of power is detected and deenergization of

'the emergency busses and load shedding from the emergency busses.

b) verifying the diesel generator _ starts

• on the auto-start signal, energizes the emergency busses with permanently connected loads within 10 seconds after receipt of the start signal, energizes the autoconnected shutdown loads through the load sequencer and operates for greater than or equal to 5 minutes while its generator is loaded with 3

the emergency loads. After energization, the steady state 5

voltage and frequency of the emergency busses shall be 2

maintained at 4160 2 420 volts and 60 t 1.2 Hz during i

this test.

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Verifying that all automatic diesel generator-trips, except engine overspeed, generator differential current, generator overcurrent, bus differential current and low lube oil pressure are automatically bypassed upon. loss of voltage on the emergency bus concurrent with an ECCS actuation signal.8-8.

Deleted.

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Verifying that the auto-connected loads to each diesel generator do not exceed the continuous rating of 4430 kW.

• This diesel generator start (10 see) and subsequent loading (130 sec) from ambient conditions may be preceded by an engine prelube period and/or other warmup procedures recommended by the manufacturer so that mechanical stress and I

wear on the diesel engine is minimized.

8Generator differential current, generator overeurrent, and bus differential

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current is two-out-of-three logic and low lube oil pressure is two-out-of--four l

logic.

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SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (Continued)

10. -Verifying the diesel generator *s capability to:

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Synchronize with the offsite power source while the.

1 generator is loaded with its emergency loads upon a

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simulated restoration of offsite power,-

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Transfer its loads to the offsite power source, c)

Be restored to its standby status, and d)

Diesel generator circuit breaker is open.

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Verifying that with the diesel generator operating in a test mode and connected to its bus, a simulated ECCS actuation signal overrides the test mode by (1) returning the diesel i

generator to standby operation, and (2) automatically energizes the emergency loads with offsite power.

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Verifying that the fuel oil transfer pump transfers fuel oil

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from each fuel storage tank to the day tank of each diesel via

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the installed cross connection lines.

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Verifying that the automatic load sequence timer is OPERABLE with the interval between each load block within t 10% of its design interval.

14.

Verifying that the following diesel generator lockout features prevent diesel generator starting only when required:

a)

Engine overspeed, generator differential, and low lube oil pressure (regular lockout relay, (1) 06R).

b)

Backup generator differential and generator overcurrent (backup lockout relay, (1) 86B) c)

Generator ground and lockout relays-regular, backup and test, energized (breaker failure lockout relay, (1) 86F) 1.

At least once per 10 years or after any modifications which could l

affect diesel generator interdependence by starting all diesel generators simultaneously, during shutdown, and verifying.that all i

diesel generators accelerate to at least 514 rpm in less than or equal j

to 10 seconds.

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j. At least once per 10 years by:

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Draining each fuel oil storage tank, removing the accumulated sediment and cleaning the tank using a sodium hypochlorite solution or equivalent, and

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. A; ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 2.

Performing a pressure test of those portions of the diesel fuel l

oil system designed to Section III, subsection ND of the ASME Code in accordance with ASME Code Section XI Article IWD-5000.

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At least once per refueling cycle 8 by:

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Verifying the diesel generator operates for at least 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.

During the first 22 hours2.546296e-4 days <br />0.00611 hours <br />3.637566e-5 weeks <br />8.371e-6 months <br /> of this test, the diesel generator shall be loaded to between 4300 and 4400 kW88 and during the remaining 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> of this. test, the diesel generator shall be loaded to between 4800 and 4873 kW..The generator voltage and frequency shall be 4160 2 420 volts and 60 1.2 Hz within 10 seconds after the start signals the steady state generator voltages and frequency shall be maintained within these limits during the test.

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Within 5 minutes after completing 4.8.1.1.2.k.1, verify that the diesel generator starts and achieves voltage and frequency of 4160 2 420 volts and 60 2 1.2 Hz within 10 seconds after the start signal. This test shall continue for at least five

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operate the diesel generator between 4300 kW and 4400 kW for two hours. Within 5 minutes of shutting down the diesel generator, verify that the diesel generator starts and achieves voltage and frequency of 4160 2 420 volts and 60 1 1.2 Hz within 10 seconds after the start signal.

This test shall continue for at least five minutes.

t 4.8.1.1.3 Renorts - All diesel generator failures, valid or non-valid, shall be reported to the commission within 30 days pursuant to Specification 6.9.2.

Reports of diesel generator failures shall include the information recommended in Regulatory Position C.3.b of Regulatory Guide 1.108, Revision 1, August 1977. If the number of failures in the last 100 valid tests, on a per nuclear unit basis, is greater than or equal to.7, the report shall be supplemented to include the additional information recommended in Regulatory Position C.3.b of Regulatory Guide 1.108, Revision 1, August 1977 4.8.1.1.4 The buried fuel oil transfer piping's cathodic protection system shall be demannstrated OPERABLE at least once per 2 months and at least once per year by subjecting the cathodic protection system to a performance test.

'For any start of a diesel generator, the diesel must be loaded in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

"Stis band is meant as guidance to avoid routine overloading of the engine.

Loads in excess of this band shall not invalidate the testi the loads; however, shall not be less that 4300 kW nor greater that 4873 kW.

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