ML20195F954

Forwards Safety Evaluation Re Util 880502 Submittal of Addl Info on Destructive Exam Rept for Fuel Test Assembly-2. Results of Testing,Demonstrated That Fuel Assembly Graphite & Fuel Performed within Design Limits for 483 EFPDs

ML20195F954
Person / Time
Site:	Fort Saint Vrain
Issue date:	06/15/1988
From:	Heitner K Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Robert Williams PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF COLORADO
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TAC-62026, NUDOCS 8806270189
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. June 15,1988 Docket No. 50-267 Mr. R. O. Williams, Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear Operations Public Service Company of Colorado Post Office Bcx 840 Denver, Colorado 80201-0840

SUBJECT:

FORT ST VRAIN, DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION REPORT FOR FUEL TEST-ASSEMBLY-2 (TAC N0. 62026)

By letters dated July 18 and September 11, 1986, the Public Service Company of Colorado (PSC), the licensee for the Fort St. Vrain Nuclear Generating Station, submitted the results of the destructive examination of Fuel Test Assembly-2.

This sutrittal was in partial fulfillment of PSC's connitment in the Fort St.

Vrain fuel surveillance program as described in Amendment 48 to Facility Operating License DPR-34. Additional information was submitted en May 2, 1988.

The staff reviewed the submitted information in the context of the Fort St.

Vrain fuel surveillance program. The staff concludes that the results of the destructive fuel testing, demonstrated that the fuel assembly graphite and the fuel have performed within the design limits for 483 Effective Full Power Days (EFPD)ofexposure. This provides assurance that the fuel assembly will coctinue to perform well and within design limits to the end of its design lifetime of 1,800 EFPDs.

Our Safety Evaluation is enc 1csed.

Sincerely, KenneYhL.Heitner,ProjectManager Project Directorate - IV Division of Reactor Projects - III, l IV, V and Special Projects

Enclosure:

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Docket No. 50-267 Mr. R. O. Williams, Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear Operations Public Service Company of Colorado Pcst Office Bcx P40 Denver, Colorado 80201-0840

SUBJECT:

FORT ST. VRAIN, DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION PEPORT FOR FUEL TEST ASSEMBLY-2 (TAC N0. 62026)

By letters dated July 18 and September 11, 1986, the Public Service Company of Colorado (PSC), the licensee for the Fort St. Vrain Nuclear Generating Station, submitted the results of the destructive examination of Fuel Test Assembly-2.

This sutrittal was in partial fulfillment of PSC's comitment in the Fort St.

Vrain fuel surveillance program as described in Amendment 48 to Facility Operating License DPR-34. Additional infor:riaticr. was subritted cn May 2,1988.

The staff reviewed the submitted information in the context of the Fort St.

Vrain fuel surveillence program. The staff concludes that the results of the destructive fuel testing, detenstrated that the fuel assembly graphite and the fucl have performed within the design limits for 483 Effective Full Power Days (EFPD)ofexposure. This provides assurance that the fuel assembly will continue to perform well and within design limits to the end of its design lifetime of 1,800 EFPDs.

Our Safety Evaluation is enciesed.

Sincerely, Kenneth L. Heitner, Project Manager Proiect Directorate - IV Division of Reactor Projects - III, l IV, V and Special Projects i I

Enclosure:

As stated  ;

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Mr. R 4. Williams , Jr.

Vice President, Nuclear Operations Public Service Company of Colorado Post Office Box 840 Denver, Colorado 80201-0840

SUBJECT:

FORT ST. VRAIN, DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION REPORT FOR FUEL TEST ASSEMBLY-2 (TAC N0. 62026)

By letters dated July 18 and September 11, 1986, the Public Service Company of Colorado (PSC), the licensee for the Fort St. Vrain Nuclear Generating Station, submitted the results of the destructive examination of Fuel Test Assembly-2.

This submittal was in partial fulfillment of PSC's commitment ir the Fort St.

Vrain fuel surveillance program as described in Amendment 48 ti. Facility Operating License DPR-34. Additional information was submitted on May 2, 1988.

The staff reviewed the submitted information in the context of the Fort St.

Vrain fuel surveillance program. The staff concludes that #5e results of the destructive fuel testing, demonstrated that the fuel assembly graphite and the fuel have perfomed within the design limits for 483 Effective Full Power Days (EFPD) of exposure. This provides assurance that the fuel assembly will continue to perfom well and within design limits to the end of its design lifetime of 1,800 EFPDs.

Our Safety Evaluation is enclosed.

Sincerely, N Y, i

Kenneth L. Heitner, Project Manager Project Directorate - IV Division of Reactor Projects - III, i IV, V and Special Projects J

Enclosure:

As stated cc w/ enclosure:

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Public Service Company of Colorado Fort St. Vrain cc:

Mr. D. W. Warenbourg, Manager Albert J. Hazle, Director Nuclear Engineering Division Radiation Control Division Public Service Company Department of Pealth of Colorado 4210 East lith Avenue P. O. Box 840 Denver, Colorado 80220 Denver, Colorado 80201-0840 Mr. David Alberstein, 14/159A Fr. R. O. Williams , Jr. , Acting Manager GA Technologies, Inc. Nuclear Productior Division Post Office Bcx 85608 Public Service Company of Colorado San Diego, California 92138 16805 Weld County Road 19-1/2 Platteville, Colorado 80651 Mr. H. L. Brey, Manager Nuclear Licensing and Fuel Division Vr. P. F. Tomlinson, Panager Public Service Company of Colorade Quality Assurance Division P. O. Box 840 Public Service Company of Colorado Denver, Colorade 80201-0840 16805 Weld County Road 19-1/2 Platteville, Cclorado 80651 Senicr Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Corrission Mr. R. F. Walker P. O. Box 640 Public Service Ccepany of Colorado Platteville, Colorado 80651 Post Office Bcx 840 Denver, Colorado 80201-0840 Kelley, Stansfield & O'Cennell Public Service Company Building Comitment Control Program Room 900 Coordinator 550 15th Street Public Service Company of Colorado Denver, Colorado 80202 2420 W. 26th Ave. Suite 100-D Dinver, Colorado 80211 Reoional Administrator, Pegion IV U.S. Nuclear P.egulatory Comission 611 Pyan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Arlington, Texas 760)1 Chaiman, Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado Greeley, Colorado 80631 Regional Representative l Padiation Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1 Denver Place 999 18th Street, Suite 1300 Denver, Colorado 80202-2413 j l

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