ML20236P429

Application for Full Power License.Startup & Testing Program Progressed to Point That Initial Criticality Was Attained on 870804.Low Power Test Program Will Be Completed by 870807

ML20236P429
Person / Time
Site:	Beaver Valley
Issue date:	08/06/1987
From:	Carey J DUQUESNE LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION & RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (ARM)
References
2NRC-7-190, NUDOCS 8708120358
Download: ML20236P429 (3)

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Nuclear Group P.O Box 4 Shippingport. PA 15077-0004 August 6, 1987 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555

Reference:

Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. 2 Docket No. 50-412 Full Power License Request Gentlemen:

Enclosed are three signed originals of the Duquesne Light Company's request. for a full power operating license for Beaver Valley Unit No. 2.

The Beaver Valley Unit 2 startup and testing program. has progressed to the point that initial criticality was attained at 0625 hours0.00723 days <br />0.174 hours <br />0.00103 weeks <br />2.378125e-4 months <br /> on August 4, 1987.

Our Low Power Test Program will be completed by August 7.

Immediately upon completion of the Low Power Testing Program, and subsequent review of the test results, we plan to synchronize the turbine .to the grid at which time a reactor power level of > 5% is necessary.

Our current schedule projects a need for issuance of the full power license by August 7, 1987. In support of this request, a number of internal reviews have been conducted to review our operational readiness anc compliance with the low power license requirements.

While minor deficiencies will require corrective maintenance during a maintenance outage later this month, based on acceptable Duquesne Light Company reviews of our overall performance and assessment. of the test program, plant operating characteristics and internal audits of the low power license conditions, we respectfully request that the full power license be issued to support our current schedule.

Our intentions are to continue the test program, evaluate the balance of plant performance, and proceed to an outage for corrective maintenance activities.

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Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit Nc. 2 Docket No. 50-412 Full Power License Request ,

Page 2 We will advise you of any developments that could impact this schedule as low power testing continues.

Very truly yours, .

. J. Carr'y , '

Senior Vice President Nuclear Group ,

f Enclosures cc: Mr. P. Tam, Project Manager Mr. J. Beall, NRC Sr. Resident Inspector Mr. L. Prividy, NRC Resident Inspector Mr. W. T. Russell, NRC Region I Administrate or INPO Records Center l

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Full pow 3r License Rnquest Page 3 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )

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//97 , before me, a Notary Public in and for sa'id commonwealth and County, personally appeared J. J. Carey, who being duly sworn, deposed and said that (1) he is Senior Vice President of Duquesne Light, (2) he is duly authorized to execute and file the foregoing Submittal on behalf of said Company, and (3) the statements set forth in the Submittal are true and correct to the best of his knowledge.

Notary Public ELVA G. LESONDAK, NOTARY PUBLIC SHIPPINGPORT, BEAVER COUNTY MY COMMISSION EXPlRES OCTOBER 20,1990 i

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