ML20210H732

Amends 136 & 101 to Licenses NPF-39 & NPF-85,respectively, Revising TS Surveillance Requirement Frequencies for Emergency Diesel Generator Maint Insp Outage

ML20210H732
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Site:	Limerick
Issue date:	07/29/1999
From:	Clifford J NRC (Affiliation Not Assigned)
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ML20210H738	List: ML20210H732 ML20210H739
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NUDOCS 9908040085
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l PECO ENERGY COMPANY DOCKET NO. 50-352 LIMERICK GENERATING STATION. UNIT 1 l

AMENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE i

Amendment No.136 License No. NPF-39 1.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has found that:

A.

The application for amendment by PECO Energy Company (the licensee) dated January 25,1999, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission'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 Commission; C.

There is reasonable assurance (i) 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 Commission's regulations; D.

The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.

The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.

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Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifications as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-39 is hereby amended to read as fc! lows:

Technical Soecifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A and the Environmental Protection Plan contained in Appendix B, as revised through Amendment No.- 136, are hereby incorporated into this license. PECO Energy Company shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan.

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This license amendment is effective as of its date of issuance and shall be implemented within 30 days.

FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION i

k J mes W. Clifford, Chief, Section 2 Project Directorate l Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Attachment:

Changes to the Technical Specifications Date of issuance: July 29, 1999 1

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ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO.136 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-39 DOCKET NO. 50-352 Replace the following pages of the Appendix A Technical Specifications with the attached revised pages. The revised pages are identified by amendment number and contain marginal lines indicating the areas of change.

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ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS (Continued)

.b. By. removing accumulated water:

1) From the day tank at least once per 31 days and after each occa-sion when the diesel is operated for greater than I hour, and

2) From the storage tank at least once per 31 days.

c. By sampling new fuel oil in accordance with ASTM D4057-81 prior to addition to the storage tanks and:

1) By verifying in accordance with the tests specified in ASTM D975-81 prior to addition to the storage tanks that the sample has:

a)

An API Gravity of within 0.3 degrees at 60*F or a specific gravity of within 0.0016 at 60/60*F, when compared to the supplier's certificate or an absolute specific gravity at 60/60*F of greater than or equal to 0.83 but less than or equal to 0.89 or'an API gravity at 60*F of greater than or equal to 27 degrees but less than or equal to 39 degrees.

b)

A kinematic viscosity at 40*C of greater than or equal to 1.9 centistokes, but less than or equal to 4.1 centistokes, if gravity was not determined by comparison with the supplier's certificatior.,

c)

A flash point equal to or greater than 125*F, and d)

A clear and bright appearance with proper color when tested in accordance with ASTM D4176-82.

2) By verifying within 31 days of obtaining the sample that the other properties specified in Table 1 of ASTM D975-81 are met when tested in accordance with ASTM D975-81 except that the analysis for sulfw may be performed in accordance with ASTM D1552-79 or ASTM D2622-82.

d. At least once every 31 days by obtaining a sample of fuel oil from the storage tanks in aruordance with ASTM D2276-78, and verifying that total particulate contamination is less than 10 mg/ liter when checked in accordance with ASTM D2276-78, Method A, except that the filters specified in ASTM D2276-78, Sections 5.1.6 and 5.1.7, may have a nominal pore size of up to three (3) microns.

e. At the following frequency by:

1. Every 24 months subjecting the diesel to an inspection in accordance with procedures prepared in conjunction with the Fairbanks Horse Owners Group recommendations and its manufacturer's recomm ndations for this class of standby service.

2. Every 24 months verify each diesel generator's capability to reject a load of greater than or equal to that of its single largest post-accident load while maintaining voltage at 4285 : 420 volts and frequency at 60 i 1.2 hz and after steady state conditions are reached, voltage is maintained at 4280 i 120 volts.

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ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS (Continued)

8. a) Every 24 months verifying the diesel generator operates

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least 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. During the first 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 an indicated 2950-3050 kW** and during the remaining 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 an indicated 2700-2800 kJ**.

b) Every 24 months verifying that, within 5 minutes of shutting l

down the diesel generator after the diesel generator has operated

• for at least 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> at an indicated 2700-2800 kW**,

the diesel generator starts *. The generator voltage and frequency shall reach 4280 120 volts and 60 i 1.2 Hz within 10 seconds after the start signal.

9. Every 24 months verifying that the auto-connected loads to each diesel generator do not exceed the 2000-hour rating of 3100 kW.

10. Every 24 months verifying the diesel generator's capability to:

a) Synchronize with the offsite power source while the generator is loaded with its emergency loads upon a simulated restoration of offsite power, b) Transfer its loads to the offsite power source, and 1

c) Be restored to its standby status,

11. Every 24 months 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 generator to standby operation, and (2) automatically energizes the emergency loads with offsite power.

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12. Every 24 months verifying that the automatic load sequence timers are OPERABLE with the interval between each load block within i 10%

of its design interval.

• This test shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations regarding engine prelube and warmup procedures, and as applicable regarding loading and shutdown recommendations.

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

Loads in excess of this band for special testing under direct monitoring by the manufacturer or momentary variations due to changing bus loads shall not invalidate the test.

LIMERICK - UNIT 1 3/4 8-6 Amendment No. 32,71,79,401, 136

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PECO ENERGY COMPANY DOCKET NO. 50-353 LIMERICK GENERATING STATION. UNIT 2 eL ENDMENT TO FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE M

Amendment No.101 License No NPF-85 1.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (the Commission) has found that:

A.

The application for amendment by PECO Energy Company (the licensee) dated January 25,1999, complies with the standards and requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), and the Commission's rules and regulations set forth in 10 CFR Chapter I; l

B.

The facility will operate in conformity with the application, the provisions of the Act, l

and the rules and regulations of the Commission; i

C.

There is reasonable assurance (i) 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 Commission's regulations;-

D.

The issuance of this amendment will not be inimical to the common defense and I

security or to the health and safety of the public; and E.

The issuance of this amendment is in accordance with 10 CFR Part 51 of the Commission's regulations and all applicable requirements have been satisfied.

a.. 2.

Accordingly, the license is amended by changes to the Technical Specifications as indicated in the attachment to this license amendment, and paragraph 2.C.(2) of Facility Operating License No. NPF-85 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Technical Specifications The Technical Specifications contained in Appendix A and the Eny:ronmental Protection

- Plan contained in Appendix B, as revised through Amendment No.101, are hereby -.

incorporated in the license. PECO Energy Company shall operate the facility in accordance with the Technical Specifications and the Environmental Protection Plan.

3.

The license amendment is effective as of its date of issuance and shall be implemented within 30 days.-

FOR THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 1

a$p Ja es W. Clifford, Chief, Section 2 Project Directorate I

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Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Attachment:

Changes to the Technical Specifications Date of issuance: July 29,1999 L-

l is ATTACHMENT TO LICENSE AMENDMENT NO.101 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO, NPF-85 i

DOCKET NO. 50-353 i

Replace. the following pages of the Appendix A Technical Specifications with the attached revised pages. The revised pages are identified by amendment number and contain marginal lines indicating the areas of change.

Remove Insert 3/4 8-4 3/4 8-4 3/4 8-6 3/4 8-6 l

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ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS (Continued)

.b. By. removing accumulated water:

1) From the day tank at least once per 31 days and after each occa-sion when the diesel is operated for greater than I hour, and

2) From the storage tank at least once per 31 days.

c. By sampling new fuel oil in accordance with ASTM 04057-81 prior to addition to the storage tanks and:

1) By verifying in accordance with the tests specified in ASTM D975-81 prior to addition to the storage tanks that the sample has:

a)

An API Gravity of within 0.3 degrees at 60*F or a specific gravity of within 0.0016 at 60/60'F, when compared to the supplier's certificate or an absolute specific gravity at 60/60*F of greater than or equal to 0.83 but less than or equal to 0.89 or an API gravity at 60*F of greater than or equal to 27 degrees but less than or equal to 39 degrees.

b)

A kinematic viscosity at 40'C of greater than or equal to 1.9 centistokes, but less than or equal to 4.1 centistokes, if gravity was not determined by comparison with the supplier's certification.

c)

A flash point equal to or greater than 125'F, and d)

A clear and bright appearance with proper color when tested in accordance with ASTM 04176-82.

2) By verifying within 31 days of obtaining the sample that the other properties specified in Table 1 of ASTM D975-81 are met when tested in accordance with ASTM D975-81 except that the analysis for sulfur may be performed in accordance with ASTM D1552-79 or ASTM D2622-82.

d. At least once every 31 days by obtaining a sample of fuel oil from the storage tanks in accordance with ASTM D2276-78, and verifying that total particulate contamination is less than 10 mg/ liter when checked in accordance with ASTM D2276-78, Method A, except that the filters specified in ASTM D2276-78, Sections 5.1.6 and 5.1.7, may have a nominal pore size of up to three (3) microns.

e. At the following frequency by:

1) Every 24 months subjecting the diesel to an inspection in accordance with procedures prepared in conjunction with the Fairbanks Morse Owners Group recommendations and its manufacturer's recommendations for this class of standby service.

2) Every 24 months verify each diesel generator's capability to reject a load of greater than or equal to that of its single largest post-accident load while maintaining voltage at 4285 i 420 volts and frequency at 60 t 1.2 hz and after steady state conditions are reached, voltage is maintained at 4280 t 120 volts.

LIMERICK - UNIT 2 3/4 8-4 Amendment No. 34,65,85,92, 101

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.' ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS EURVEILLANCE RE0VIREMENTS (Continued)

8. a). Every 24 months verifying the diesel generator operates

• for at l

least 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. During the first 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 an indicated 2950-3050 kW** and during the remaining 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 an indicated 2700-2800 kW**.

b) Every 24 months verifying that, within 5 minutes of shutting down I

the diesel generator after the diesel generator has operated

• for at least 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> at an indicated 2700-2800 kW**,

the diesel generator starts *. The generator voltage and frequency shall reach 4280 120 volts and 60 1.2 Hz within 10 seconds after the start signal.

9. Every 24 months verifying that the auto-connected loads to each diesel generator do not exceed the 2000-hour rating of 3100 kW.

10. Every 24 months verifying the diesel generator's capability to:

a) Synchronize with the offsite power source while the generator is loaded with its emergency loads upon a simulated restoration of offsite power, b) Transfer its loads to the offsite power source, and c) Be restored to its standby status.

11. Every 24 months 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 generator to standby operation, and (2) automatically energizes the emergency loads with offsite power.

12. Every 24 months verifying that the automatic load sequence timers are OPERABLE with the interval between each load block within i 10%

of its design interval.

This test shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations regarding engine prelube and warmup procedures, and as applicable regarding loading and shutdown reconrnendations.

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

Loads in excess of this band for special testing under direct monitoring by the manufacturer or momentary variations due to changing bus loads shall not invalidate the test.

LIMERICK - UNIT 2 3/4 8-6 Amendment No. 34,40,65,101

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