ML20335A001
| ML20335A001 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 01/26/2021 |
| From: | Shawn Williams Plant Licensing Branch II |
| To: | Burchfield J Duke Energy Carolinas |
| Williams S | |
| References | |
| EPID L-2020-LLS-0000 | |
| Download: ML20335A001 (117) | |
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Definitions 1.1 1.1 Definitions (continued)
OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 1.1-5 Amendment Nos. 420, 422 & 421 PHYSICS TESTS PHYSICS TESTS shall be those tests performed to measure the fundamental nuclear characteristics of the reactor core and related instrumentation.
These tests are:
a.
Described in the UFSAR; b.
Authorized under the provisions of 10 CFR 50.59; or c.
Otherwise approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
QUADRANT POWER TILT QPT shall be defined by the following equation and (QPT) is expressed as a percentage.
1)
Quadrants all of Power Average Quadrant Core any in Power
(
100
=
QPT RATED THERMAL POWER RTP shall be a total reactor core heat transfer rate to the (RTP) reactor coolant of 2568 MWt.*
SDM shall be the instantaneous amount of reactivity by which the reactor is subcritical or would be subcritical from its present condition assuming:
a.
All full length CONTROL RODS (safety and regulating) are fully inserted except for the single CONTROL ROD of highest reactivity worth, which is assumed to be fully withdrawn. However, with all CONTROL RODS verified fully inserted by two independent means, it is not necessary to account for a stuck CONTROL ROD in the SDM calculation.
With any CONTROL ROD not capable of being fully inserted, the reactivity worth of these CONTROL RODS must be accounted for in the determination of SDM; b.
In MODES 1 and 2, the fuel and moderator temperatures are changed to the nominal zero power design level; and c.
There is no change in APSR position.
RPS Instrumentation 3.3.1 OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.3.1-5 Amendment Nos. 420, 422 & 421 Table 3.3.1-1 (page 1 of 2)
Reactor Protective System Instrumentation FUNCTION APPLICABLE MODES OR OTHER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS CONDITIONS REFERENCED FROM REQUIRED ACTION B.1 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE VALUE 1.
Nuclear Overpower
- a.
High Setpoint 1,2(a)
C SR 3.3.1.1 SR 3.3.1.2 SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7(d)(e) d 105.5% RTP with four pumps operating, and d 80.5% RTP(g) when reset for three pumps operating per LCO 3.4.4, RCS Loops - MODES 1 and 2(f)
- b.
Low Setpoint 2(b),3(b) 4(b),5(b)
D SR 3.3.1.1 SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7 d 5% RTP
- 2.
RCS High Outlet Temperature 1,2 C
SR 3.3.1.1 SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7 d 618qF
- 3.
RCS High Pressure 1,2(a)
C SR 3.3.1.1 SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7 d 2355 psig
- 4.
RCS Low Pressure 1,2(a)
C SR 3.3.1.1 SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7 t 1800 psig
- 5.
RCS Variable Low Pressure 1,2(a)
C SR 3.3.1.1 SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7 As specified in the COLR
- 6.
Reactor Building High Pressure 1,2,3(c)
C SR 3.3.1.1 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7 d 4 psig
- 7.
Reactor Coolant Pump to Power 1,2(a)
C SR 3.3.1.1 SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7
>2% RTP with d 2 pumps operating
- 8.
Nuclear Overpower Flux/Flow Imbalance 1,2(a)
C SR 3.3.1.1 SR 3.3.1.3 SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7 As specified in the COLR
RPS Instrumentation 3.3.1 Table 3.3.1-1 (page 2 of 2)
Reactor Protective System Instrumentation OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.3.1-6 Amendment Nos. 420, 422 & 421 FUNCTION APPLICABLE MODES OR OTHER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS CONDITIONS REFERENCED FROM REQUIRED ACTION B.1 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS ALLOWABLE VALUE
- 9.
Main Turbine Trip (Hydraulic Fluid Pressure) t 30% RTP E
SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7 t 800 psig
- 10.
Loss of Main Feedwater Pumps (Hydraulic Oil Pressure) t 2% RTP F
SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7 t 75 psig
- 11.
Shutdown Bypass RCS High Pressure 2(b),3(b) 4(b),5(b)
D SR 3.3.1.1 SR 3.3.1.5 SR 3.3.1.6 SR 3.3.1.7 d 1720 psig (a)
When not in shutdown bypass operation.
(b)
During shutdown bypass operation with any CRD trip breakers in the closed position and the CRD System capable of rod withdrawal.
(c)
With any CRD trip breaker in the closed position and the CRD System capable of rod withdrawal.
(d)
If the as-found channel setpoint is conservative with respect to the Allowable Value but outside its predefined as-found acceptance criteria band, then the channel shall be evaluated to verify it is functioning as required before returning the channel to service.
(e)
The instrument channel setpoint shall be reset to a value that is within the as-left tolerance around the Nominal Trip Setpoint or a value that is more conservative than the Nominal Trip Setpoint; otherwise the channel shall be declared inoperable. The Nominal Trip Setpoint and the methodologies used to determine the predefined as-found acceptance criteria band and the as-left setpoint tolerance band are specified in the Selected Licensee Commitments Manual.
(f)
If the high accuracy indication (including the Leading Edge Flow Meter) is unavailable, reduce the overpower trip setpoint as specified in Selected Licensee Commitment 16.7.18, Leading Edge Flow Meter.
(g)
Following implementation of MUR on the respective unit, the value shall be 79.3% RTP.
RCS P/T Limits 3.4.3 OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.4.3-5 Amendment Nos. 420, 422, & 421 The regions of acceptable operation are below and to the right of the limit curves.
Margins are included for the pressure differential between point of system pressure measurement and the pressure on the reactor vessel region controlling the limit curve. Margins for instrument error are not included.
Note: Heatup and Cooldown rate restrictions and Reactor Coolant Pump combination restrictions during Heatup and Cooldown are required, as identified in text.
Figure 3.4.3-1 (page 1 of 1)
RCS Normal Operational Heatup Limitations Applicable for the First 44.6 EFPY - Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 1
RCS P/T Limits 3.4.3 OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.4.3-6 Amendment Nos. 420, 422, & 421 The regions of acceptable operation are below and to the right of the limit curves.
Margins are included for the pressure differential between point of system pressure measurement and the pressure on the reactor vessel region controlling the limit curve. Margins for instrument error are not included.
Note: Heatup and Cooldown rate restrictions and Reactor Coolant Pump combination restrictions during Heatup and Cooldown are required, as identified in text.
Figure 3.4.3-2 (page 1 of 1)
RCS Normal Operational Cooldown Limitations Applicable for the First 44.6 EFPY - Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 1
RCS P/T Limits 3.4.3 OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.4.3-7 Amendment Nos. 420, 422, & 421 The regions of acceptable operation are below and to the right of the limit curves.
Margins are included for the pressure differential between point of system pressure measurement and the pressure on the reactor vessel region controlling the limit curve. Margins for instrument error are not included.
Note: Heatup and Cooldown rate restrictions and Reactor Coolant Pump combination restrictions during Heatup and Cooldown are required, as identified in text.
Figure 3.4.3-3 (page 1 of 1)
RCS Leak and Hydrostatic Test Heatup and Cooldown Limitations Applicable for the First 44.6 EFPY - Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 1
RCS P/T Limits 3.4.3 OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.4.3-8 Amendment Nos. 420, 422, & 421 The regions of acceptable operation are below and to the right of the limit curves.
Margins are included for the pressure differential between point of system pressure measurement and the pressure on the reactor vessel region controlling the limit curve. Margins for instrument error are not included.
Note: Heatup and Cooldown rate restrictions and Reactor Coolant Pump combination restrictions during Heatup and Cooldown are required, as identified in text.
Figure 3.4.3-4 (page 1 of 1)
RCS Normal Operational Heatup Limitations Applicable for the First 45.3 EFPY - Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 2
RCS P/T Limits 3.4.3 OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.4.3-9 Amendment Nos. 420, 422, & 421 The regions of acceptable operation are below and to the right of the limit curves.
Margins are included for the pressure differential between point of system pressure measurement and the pressure on the reactor vessel region controlling the limit curve. Margins for instrument error are not included.
Note: Heatup and Cooldown rate restrictions and Reactor Coolant Pump combination restrictions during Heatup and Cooldown are required, as identified in text.
Figure 3.4.3-5 (page 1 of 1)
RCS Normal Operational Cooldown Limitations Applicable for the First 45.3 EFPY - Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 2
RCS P/T Limits 3.4.3 OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.4.3-10 Amendment Nos. 420, 422, & 421 The regions of acceptable operation are below and to the right of the limit curves.
Margins are included for the pressure differential between point of system pressure measurement and the pressure on the reactor vessel region controlling the limit curve. Margins for instrument error are not included.
Note: Heatup and Cooldown rate restrictions and Reactor Coolant Pump combination restrictions during Heatup and Cooldown are required, as identified in text.
Figure 3.4.3-6 (page 1 of 1)
RCS Leak and Hydrostatic Test Heatup and Cooldown Limitations Applicable for the First 45.3 EFPY - Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 2
RCS P/T Limits 3.4.3 OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.4.3-11 Amendment Nos. 420, 422, & 421 The regions of acceptable operation are below and to the right of the limit curves.
Margins are included for the pressure differential between point of system pressure measurement and the pressure on the reactor vessel region controlling the limit curve. Margins for instrument error are not included.
Note: Heatup and Cooldown rate restrictions and Reactor Coolant Pump combination restrictions during Heatup and Cooldown are required, as identified in text.
Figure 3.4.3-7 (page 1 of 1)
RCS Normal Operational Heatup Limitations Applicable for the First 43.8 EFPY - Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 3
RCS P/T Limits 3.4.3 OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.4.3-12 Amendment Nos. 420, 422, & 421 The regions of acceptable operation are below and to the right of the limit curves.
Margins are included for the pressure differential between point of system pressure measurement and the pressure on the reactor vessel region controlling the limit curve. Margins for instrument error are not included.
Note: Heatup and Cooldown rate restrictions and Reactor Coolant Pump combination restrictions during Heatup and Cooldown are required, as identified in text.
Figure 3.4.3-8 (page 1 of 1)
RCS Normal Operational Cooldown Limitations Applicable for the First 43.8 EFPY - Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 3
RCS P/T Limits 3.4.3 OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.4.3-13 Amendment Nos. 420, 422, & 421 The regions of acceptable operation are below and to the right of the limit curves.
Margins are included for the pressure differential between point of system pressure measurement and the pressure on the reactor vessel region controlling the limit curve. Margins for instrument error are not included.
Note: Heatup and Cooldown rate restrictions and Reactor Coolant Pump combination restrictions during Heatup and Cooldown are required, as identified in text.
Figure 3.4.3-9 (page 1 of 1)
RCS Leak and Hydrostatic Test Heatup and Cooldown Limitations Applicable for the First 43.8 EFPY - Oconee Nuclear Station Unit 3
RCS Loops - MODES 1 and 2 3.4.4
OCONEE UNITS 1, 2, & 3 3.4.4-1 Amendment Nos. 420, 422, & 421 3.4 REACTOR COOLANT SYSTEM (RCS) 3.4.4 RCS Loops - MODES 1 and 2 LCO 3.4.4 Two RCS Loops shall be in operation, with:
a.
Four reactor coolant pumps (RCPs) operating; or b.
Three RCPs operating and:
1.
THERMAL POWER is 75% RTP*; and
- 2.
LCO 3.3.1, Reactor Protection System (RPS) Instrumentation, Function 1.a (Nuclear Overpower - High Setpoint), Allowable Value of Table 3.3.1-1 is reset for 3 RCPs operating.
APPLICABILITY:
MODES 1 and 2.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A.
Requirements of LCO 3.4.4.b not met.
A.1 Reset the RPS to satisfy the requirements of LCO 3.4.4.b.2.
10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br /> B.
Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A not met.
OR Requirements of LCO not met for reasons other than Condition A.
B.1 Be in MODE 3.
12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />
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