ML20215C402

Forwards DPC-NE-1003, Rod Swap Methodology Rept for Startup Physics Testing

ML20215C402
Person / Time
Site:	Mcguire, Catawba, McGuire, 05000000
Issue date:	08/28/1985
From:	Tucker H DUKE POWER CO.
To:	Adensam E, Harold Denton Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Shared Package
ML20215C375	List: ML20215C373 ML20215C402 ML20215C422
References
TAC-62981, TAC-62982, NUDOCS 8610100267
Download: ML20215C402 (3)

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4 DuxE POWER GOMPm P.O. BOX 30189 CHARLOTTE. N.C. 28242 TE LE PHONE MALB.Tt:CKER (704) 373-4531 vice passmaw NCCLSAS.

August 28, 1985 Mr. Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 Attention:

E. G. Adensam, Chief Licensing Branch, No. 4

Subject:

McGuire Nuclear Station Catawba Nuclear Station Docket Nos.

50-369, 50-370, 50-413, 50-414 Rod Swap Methodology

Dear Mr. Denton:

Please find attached a report entitled " Rod Swap Methodology Report for Start-up Physics Testing". This report was developed by Duke Power Company for McGuire Nuclear Station and Catawba Nuclear Station.

During the initial Startup Physics testing at McGuire, Units 1 and 2, and Catawba, Unit 1, the Boration/ Dilution method was used to measure control and shutdown bank worths. During subsequent startups at McGuire, an approved vendor Rod Swap Methodology has been used.

Duke Power has developed a Rod Swap Methodology as an extension of its startup physics testing program. The attached report describes the calcula-tional procedures used to develop the rod swap constants and describes the measurement procedure used to determine the inferred bank worths. The report also presents a comparison between the calculated and inferred bank worths for McGuire Unit 1 Cycles 2 and 3, and McGuire Unit 2 Cycle 2.

The calculations as performed in this procedure utilize approved physics codes and methodologies.

Duke Power intends to utilize the attached rod swap methodology during all future startups at McGuire and Catawba Nulcear Stations. This report is being submitted to the NRC for information only, however, if there are any questions regarding the report, please contact us.

Very truly yours,

/R E L y Hal B. Tucker WHM/hrp 8610100267 861001 PDR ADOCK 05000369 Attachmen, P

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Mr. Harold R. Denton, Director August 27, 1985 Page 2 1

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