ML20151W823
| ML20151W823 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Pilgrim |
| Issue date: | 08/31/1998 |
| From: | Alexander J, Cannon R BOSTON EDISON CO. |
| To: | NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM) |
| References | |
| BECO-2.98.129, NUDOCS 9809160128 | |
| Download: ML20151W823 (3) | |
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Tech. Sp::c. 6.9. A.2 Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Rocky Hill Road Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360-5599 i
Se)tember 14, 1998 BECo Ltr. 2.98.129 J.F. Alexander Regulatory Relations Group Manager i
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 Docket No. 50.293 License No. DPR-35 t
Auaust 1998 Monthly Operatina Report in accordance with Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Technical Specification 6.9.A.2, a copy of the
- operational status summary for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station is provided in the attachment for your information and planning. Should you have questions or comments concerning this report, please contact Bob Cannon at (508) 830-8321.
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August 1998 Monthly Operating Report cc: Mr. Hubert Miller l/
Regional Administrator, Region 1-U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Senior Resident inspector
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Attachtrent OPERATING DATA REPCRT DOCKET NO.
50-293 i
NAME:
Pilarim COMPLETED BY:
R.L. Cannon TELEPHONE:
(508) 830-8321 REPORT MONTH:
Auaust 1998 j
. OPERATING STATUS NOTES
- 1. Unit Name Pilgrim 1
- 2.. Reporting Period August 1998
- 3. Licensed Thermal Power (MWt) 1998
- 4. Nameplate Rating (Gross MWe) 678
- 5. Design Electrical Rating (Net MWe) 655
- 6. Maximtm Dependable Capacity (Gross MWe) 696
- 7. Maximum Dependable Capacity (Net MWe) 670
- 8. If Changes Occur in Capacity Ratings (Item Numbers 3 through 7) Since Last Report, Give Reasons:
No Chanaes
- 9. Power Level To Which Restricted, if Any (Net MWe):
None
- 10. Reasons For Restrictions, if Any:
N/A THIS MONTH YR-TO-DATE CUMULATIVE i
- 11. Hours in Reporting Period 744.0 5831.0 225527.0
- 12. Hours Reactor Critical 744.0 5831.0 147545.9 l
- 13. Hours Reactor Reserve Shutdown 0.0 0.0 0.0 l
- 14. Hours Generator On-Line 744.0 5831.0 142842.5
- 15. Hours Unit Reserve Shutdown 0.0 0.0 0.0 l
- 16. Gross Thermal Energy Generated (MWH) 1414698.0 11375566.0 256987006.0
- 17. Gross Electrical Energy Generated (MWH) 481550.0 3925770.0 87215254.0
- 18. Net Electrical Energy Generated (MWH) 463473.0 3782553.0 83860947.0 l
- 19. Unit Service Factor 100.0 100.0 63.3 l
- 20. Unit Availability Factor 100.0 100.0 63.3
- 21. Unit Capacity Factor (Using MDC Net) 93.0 96.8 55.5
- 22. Unit Capacity Factor (Using DER Net) 95.1 99.0 56.8
- 23. Unit Forced Outage Rate 0.0 0.0 11.1
- 24. Shutdowns, Scheduled Over Next 6 Months (Type, Date, and Duration of Each)
None
- 25. lf Shutdown At End Of Report Period, Unit Operating
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50-293 NAME:
Pilarim
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COMPLETED BY:
R.L. Cannon TELEPHONE:
(508) 830-8321 REPORT MONTH:
Auaust 1998 OPERATION
SUMMARY
The plant entered August at approximately 100 percent core thermal power (CTP). Minor power reductions where performed on 8/2,8/3 and 8/4 to avoid exceeding condenser vacuum and hotwell temperature limits. On 8/4, at 1734 hours0.0201 days <br />0.482 hours <br />0.00287 weeks <br />6.59787e-4 months <br />, the plant commenced reducing power to perform a backwash of the Main Condenser. On 8/5, at 0954 hours0.011 days <br />0.265 hours <br />0.00158 weeks <br />3.62997e-4 months <br />, the plant attained 100 percent CTP where it was essentially maintained until 8/7. On 8/7, at 1628 hours0.0188 days <br />0.452 hours <br />0.00269 weeks <br />6.19454e-4 months <br />, the plant commenced reducing power to avoid exceeding condenser vacuum and hotwell temperature limits then further reduced power to perform a backwash of the Main Condenser. On 8/8, at 1256 hours0.0145 days <br />0.349 hours <br />0.00208 weeks <br />4.77908e-4 months <br />, the plant attained 100 percent CTP where it was essentially maintained until 8/13. On 8/13 and 8/14 power was reduced to avoid exceeding condenser vacuum and hotwell temperature limits. On 8/15, at 0030 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />, the plant commenced reducing power to perform a backwash of the Main Condenser. On 8/15, at 1641 hours0.019 days <br />0.456 hours <br />0.00271 weeks <br />6.244005e-4 months <br />, the plant attained 100 percent CTP where it was essentially maintained until 8/19. On 8/19, at 2110 hours0.0244 days <br />0.586 hours <br />0.00349 weeks <br />8.02855e-4 months <br />, the plant commenced a power reduction to facilitate maintenance on the "A" Reactor Feedwater Pump Minimum Flow Valve (FV-3435). On 8/20, at 0800 hours0.00926 days <br />0.222 hours <br />0.00132 weeks <br />3.044e-4 months <br />, the plant attained 100% percent CTP.
Minor power reductions where performed on 8/20 and 8/21 to avoid exceeding condenser vacuum and hotwell temoerature limits. On 8/22, at 0425 hours0.00492 days <br />0.118 hours <br />7.027116e-4 weeks <br />1.617125e-4 months <br />, the plant commenced reducing power to perform a backwash of the Main Condenser. On 8/23, at 2347 hours0.0272 days <br />0.652 hours <br />0.00388 weeks <br />8.930335e-4 months <br />, the plant attained 100 percent CTP where it was essentially maintained through the end of the reporting period. No challenges to safety relief valves occurred during the reporting period.
UNIT SHUTDOWNS METHOD OF CAUSE/ CORRECTIVE ACTION / COMMENTS TYPE DURATION REASON SHUTTING DOWN NO.
DATE (HOURS)
REACTOR 1
2 3
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No unit shutdowns occurred during this reporting period.
1 2
3 F - Forced A - Equip Failure 1 - Manual S - Scheduled B - Main or Test 2 - Manual Scram C - Refueling 3 - Auto Scram D - Regulatory Restriction 4 - Continuation E - Operator Training &
5 - Other License Examination F - Admin G - Operation Error H - Other i
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