ML20206F275

Forwards SER Re Proposed Repairs of Core Spray nozzle-to- safe-end Welds During Current Refueling Outage.Proposed Weld Overlay Design & Repair Methodology Meet ASME Code & NRC Requirements

ML20206F275
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Site:	Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png
Issue date:	06/16/1986
From:	Rooney V Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Capstick R VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER CORP.
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NUDOCS 8606240397
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June 16, 1986 (bg\ b Docket No. 50-271 DISTRIBUTION Docket File NRC PDR Local PDR Mr. R. W. Capstick PD#2 File Licensing Engineer RBernero Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corporation SNorris 1671 Worcester Road VRooney Framingham, Massachusetts 01701 EJordan BGrimes

Dear Mr. Capstick:

JPartlow ACRS(10)

SUBJECT:

CORE SPRAY SAFE - END REPAIRS 0 ELD Re: Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station By letters dated May 5 and June 2,1986, Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corporation proposed repairs of the core spray nozzle-to-safe end welds during the current refueling outage. We find that the proposed weld overlay design and repair methodology for the two cracked core spray nozzle-to-safe end welds meet the ASME Code and NRC staff requirements. We conclude that Vermont Yankee can be safely returned to power operation for the upcoming fuel cycle after the proposed weld overlay repairs are satisfactorily completed. Because the proposed repair is acceptable on an interim basis, we recommend that the licensee seriously consider replacing both cracked core spray safe ends during the next refueling outage, when the schedule allows.

A copy of our Safety Evaluation is enclosed.

Sincerely,

/S/

Vernon L. Rooney, Project Manager BWR Project Directorate #2 Division of BWR Licensing

Enclosure:

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