ML20125D431

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Forwards, Reactor Sys Branch Technical Position, Overpressurization Protection of PWRs While Shutdown & Cooled Down. Requests Comments
ML20125D431
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Issue date: 04/29/1977
From: Novak T
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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REF-GTECI-A-26, REF-GTECI-RV, TASK-A-26, TASK-OR NUDOCS 8001140301
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.s DSS T. M. Novak, Chief, Reactor Systems Branch, FROM:

REACTOR SYSTEMS BRANCH TECHNICAL POSITION ON

SUBJECT:

PROTECTION DURING STARTUP OR SHUTDOWN The enclosed Branch Position and associated bases are proposed for resolution The basis for each aspect of the of the overpressure protection issue.

position is included for discussion only and will not be included in t final Branch Position.

NUREG-0138, " Staff Discussion of Fif teen Technical Issues."

It is important to point out that this position uses Appendix G as the limii for all postulated initiating events, regardless of the probability It is realized that of that event or combination of events occurring.the probability o event is less probable than an anticipated operational occurrence and there-fore the application of the upset criteria of Appendix G to these less The probable events may represent an excessive degree initiation of an overpressure transient.

fracture limit would seem appropriate for such events, however, a brief discussion with Jim Knight suggested that the time required for MTEB to develop other 1,imits would be substantial and are not planned at this time.

Therefore, there will be no attempt to define any additional criteria less Realizing this constraint, this position conservative than Appendix G.

requires that Appendix G be applied to all possible overp However, RSB recommends that the applicant be permitted to propose an appropriate pressure-temperature limit curve for the lower offsite power.

The acceptability of this limit would be reviewed probability events.

by MTEB.

Your coninents are requested by May 6,1977.

&h Thomas M. Novak, Chief Reactor Systems Branch Division of Systems Safety

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