NL-13-122, Reply to Request for Additional Information Regarding the License Renewal Application
ML13277A007 | |
Person / Time | |
---|---|
Site: | Indian Point |
Issue date: | 09/27/2013 |
From: | Dacimo F Entergy Nuclear Northeast, Entergy Nuclear Operations |
To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
References | |
NL-13-122 | |
Download: ML13277A007 (35) | |
Text
Enter-qy Nuclear Northeast Indian Point Energy Center Entergy 450 Broadway, GSB P.O. Box 249 Buchanan, NY 10511-0249 Tel (914) 254-2055 Fred Dacimo Vice President Operations License Renewal NL-1 3-122 September 27, 2013 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk 11545 Rockville Pike, TWFN-2 F1 Rockville, MD 20852-2738
SUBJECT:
Reply to Request for Additional Information Regarding the License Renewal Application Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 & 3 Docket Nos. 50-247 and 50-286 License Nos. DPR-26 and DPR-64
REFERENCE:
- 1. NRC letter, "Request for Additional Information for the Review of the Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit Nos. 2 and 3, License Renewal Application, SET 2013-04" dated July 26, 2013.
Dear Sir or Madam:
Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc is providing, in Attachment 1, a reply to the additional information requested in Reference 1 pertaining to NRC review of the License Renewal Application (LRA) for Indian Point 2 and Indian Point 3.
The response to RAI 16-A includes new Commitment 50 that concerns the planned replacement of the IP2 splits pins. The response to RAI 11-B includes a revision to the implementation date for Commitment 47. These new and revised commitments are included in the latest list of regulatory commitments provided in Attachment 2. This list has also been updated to reflect closure of all the IP2 commitments required to be implemented prior to the PEO and closure of select IP3 commitments.
If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact Mr. Robert Walpole at 914-254-6710.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Page 2 of 2 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
-'1 , 2013.
Sincerely, FRD/rw
Attachment:
- 1. Reply to NRC Request for Additional Information Regarding the License Renewal Application
- 2. License Renewal Application IPEC List of Regulatory Commitments Revision 22 cc: Mr. William Dean, Regional Administrator, NRC Region I Mr. Sherwin E. Turk, NRC Office of General Counsel, Special Counsel Mr. Dave Wrona, NRC Branch Chief, Engineering Review Branch I Ms. Kimberly Green, NRC Sr. Project Manager, Division of License Renewal Mr. Douglas Pickett, NRR Senior Project Manager Ms. Bridget Frymire, New York State Department of Public Service NRC Resident Inspector's Office Mr. Francis J. Murray, Jr., President and CEO NYSERDA
ATTACHMENT 1 TO NL-13-122 REPLY TO NRC REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.
INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 & 3 DOCKET NOS. 50-247 AND 50-286
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 1 of 11 REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SET 2013-04 RELATED TO INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 AND 3 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION REACTOR VESSEL INTERNALS PROGRAM AND INSPECTION PLAN RAI 11-B The response to RAI 11-A, by letter dated May 7, 2013 (Ref. 1), describes the functionality analysis approach for the evaluation of the IP2 and IP3 lower support columns in support of Applicant/Licensee Action Item 7 from MRP-227-A, "Materials Reliability Program:
Pressurized Water Reactor Internals Inspection and Evaluation Guidelines."
- 1) The response states, in part, that based on the lack of any documented history of fracture in the lower core support columns, it will be assumed that only a limited number of columns could actually contain flaws of significant size. Provide a more detailed basis for the number of columns that will be assumed to contain flaws, including a description of any relevant operating experience or research supporting the assumed incidence of cracking in the columns. The basis for the number of cracked columns should address flaws due to any screened-in aging mechanism for the columns, in addition to fabrication defects.
- 2) The response states, in part, that since the effects of embrittlement are only significant in the presence of pre-existing flaws (e.g. from the casting process) and tensile stresses capable of propagating these flaws, the screening analysis will identify regions of individual columns where thermal and irradiation effects could give rise to embrittled materials and would also be subjected to significant tensile stresses under design and service loadings. Define what is meant by "significant tensile stresses" - is there a specific numerical value of stress considered to be a threshold of significance?
- 3) Provide a general description of the fabrication of the IP2 and IP3 lower support columns, including:
- a. the grade of cast stainless steel used (e.g. CF-8)
- b. the approximate location relative to the lower core plate of the weld joining the upper (cast) portion of the column (the column cap) to the lower portion of the column.
- 4) Provide a summary of the most recent American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Section Xl Inservice Inspection of the lower support columns at IP2 and IP3, including the dates of the inspections, coverage obtained (including a specific description of the coverage limitations on the columns), and the size, location and orientation of any recordable or rejectable indications.
- 5) MRP-227-A, Section 4.2.7, requires the plant-specific analysis for Applicant/Licensee Action Item 7 demonstrating that the lower support column bodies (expansion components) will maintain their functionality during the period of
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 2 of 11 extended operation to be submitted along with an applicant/licensee's submittal to apply the approved version of MRP-227. This analysis was not provided with the applicant's submittal of the Reactor Vessel Internals (RVI) Inspection Plan for IP2 and IP3. Entergy later made a commitment to submit the analyses prior to the start of the period of extended operation (PEO) for both units.
However, Entergy's May 7, 2013, letter proposed a revision to Commitment 47 changing the date for the submittal of the analysis for IP2 until March 1, 2015. A delay of this nature would jeopardize satisfactory completion of the staff's review of the analysis prior to the refueling outage in 2016 when the initial inspections of the MPR-227-A primary components are scheduled for IP2. The staff estimates that it will need at least 18 months to review the analysis once it is submitted. The staff would expect applicants/licensees (of Westinghouse plants) to inspect the lower support column bodies during the initial inspections if a plant-specific analysis showed that the expansion components could not maintain their intended function during the PEO, or if the staff could not review and approve the analysis prior to the initial inspections of the primary components.
In the absence of an NRC-approved plant-specific analysis for the lower support column bodies, please explain how these components will maintain their intended function during the PEO.
Response to RAI 11-B
- 1) The assumption that only a limited number of columns will contain flaws of significant size is based on the qualitative factors discussed in detail below. These factors are the lack of significant flaws in the columns at manufacturing, the lack of a credible relevant flaw enhancement mechanism during service, and the operational experience that shows a lack of cracking and loose parts that would be expected from failed columns.
The size and number of potential pre-existing flaws in the lower core support column caps is considered to be limited because, prior to component assembly, all of the columns were inspected using dye penetrant and radiography. All columns met ASTM E-71 standards. All columns were considered defect free to this level and were deemed to exhibit zero surface-breaking flaws. Based on this inspection, any remaining flaws would be expected to be of small size and number. Therefore, the potential number of flaws of sufficient size to be relevant to embrittlement-related fracture processes would be small.
Flaw development due to other screened-in mechanisms occurring during service is not considered a viable mechanism for the production of a significant number of size-relevant flaws either by itself or from the original as-manufactured distribution of flaws.
Potential mechanisms for the development of new flaws or growth of existing flaws are irradiation-assisted stress corrosion cracking (IASCC) and fatigue. Per the following, neither mechanism is expected to be viable for significant development of new flaws or growth of existing flaws. Per MRP-175 [1], IASCC is a mechanism for service aging degradation of cast austenitic stainless steel (CASS). However, under the conditions of operation, it is not expected that IASCC can cause sufficient additional degradation to increase the susceptibility to embrittlement-driven fracture. A detailed discussion of the factors controlling IASCC of wrought stainless steel and CASS is provided in Appendix B of [1]. This discussion demonstrates that IASCC processes are only significant for
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 3 of 11 wrought stainless steel and CASS at relatively high stresses and neutron exposures.
Even at several tens of dpa, the threshold stress for the onset of IASCC is over 40 ksi, while at the lower neutron exposures expected for the column cap regions, the threshold stress for IASCC would be approximately 70 ksi or greater. Since the nominal stresses developed in the columns during normal plant operation are significantly below these values, on the order of less than 20 ksi, IASCC is not expected to contribute significantly to the development of flaws. Fatigue is a potential aging mechanism that has been evaluated for Indian Point Unit 2. The fatigue evaluation, which determined that all environmentally adjusted cumulative usage factors (CUFens) for the support columns are less than 1.0, has demonstrated that the Indian Point Unit 2 lower support columns are acceptable for fatigue through the period of extended operation. Because of this evaluation, we do not expect to generate or grow any structurally significant flaws as a result of fatigue during the period of extended operation.
Operating experience also supports the view that the number of cracked columns will be limited. Although the limited access to lower core support column cap sections has precluded extensive observation and inspection, no cracked columns have been observed to date. Furthermore, extensive column cracking would be expected to produce loose parts, and there has been no evidence of such parts found in the reactor coolant system. Reference [2] summarizes a survey of operating experience of operating pressurized water reactor designs in the U.S. The survey included responses from similar operating plants worldwide. The survey specifically requested reporting of any relevant operating experience with MRP-227-A components, including failures or inspections that have not detected off-normal conditions in the components. As a result of the survey, there was no reported degradation or off-normal conditions noted in the lower support columns for the operating fleet. A summary of the survey, WCAP-1 7435-NP, was provided for information to the US NRC by the Pressurized Water Reactor Owners Group (PWROG.)
Based on the preceding discussion, it is expected that no column failures would occur during the period of extended operation. As noted in the response to item 5 of this RAI, Entergy plans to provide a plant-specific functionality analysis of this component. As part of this analysis, a quantitative assessment of the impact of potentially failed columns will be performed.
- 2) Industry guidance (including NUREG-1801 Rev. 1 Section XI.M13) [3,4] specifies tensile stress levels to be considered as significant in performing screening evaluations. However, in the plant-specific screening analysis, no complete columns will be screened out based on the stress criteria. Therefore, a functionality analysis will be performed as noted in the response to item 5 of this RAI.
- 3) The grade of stainless steel used in the upper sections of the lower support columns is ASTM 296 Grade CF-8. This material designation is consistent with the chemistries of the columns as identified in plant CMTRs. No special casting processes were designated; thus, it is determined that the lower core support column caps were statically cast. After casting, surface mechanical clean up (grinding) was permitted to meet the requirements of a 250-microinch finish. No specific surface finishing process was designated or disallowed. After heat treatment, the bolt holes were centerline bored and machined to allow fitting to the lower core support column forging and to allow bolting at the correct position to the lower core plate. Finally, the cast upper
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 4 of 11 section of the lower support column was welded to the wrought lower section of the core support column with a circumferential weld.
The circumferential weld that joins the upper (cast) section of the lower support column to the lower (wrought) section of the lower support column is approximately 18 inches below the upper section to core plate interface.
- 4) The most recent ASME Code Section Xl inservice inspection of the core support structure (ASME Section Xl Category B-N-3) was performed at IP2 in May 2006. The inspection utilized a camera attached to a remote underwater examination vehicle (submarine) and only the portion of the lower support column bodies below the dome lower support plate (specifically the exterior bottom of the core barrel) were inspected.
The portion of the lower support column bodies below the dome lower support plate is the end of the column body that extends past the lower support column nut. The portion of the lower support column bodies that was inspected was the wrought lower section.
All accessible surfaces were inspected with no limitations noted; however, a specific amount of coverage was not documented on the data sheets. All inspections were satisfactory with no recordable or rejectable indications noted.
The most recent ASME Code Section Xl inservice inspection of the core support structure (ASME Section Xl Category B-N-3) was performed at IP3 in March 2009. The inspection utilized a camera attached to a remote underwater examination vehicle (submarine) and only the portion of the lower support column bodies below the dome lower support plate (specifically the exterior bottom of the core barrel) were inspected.
The portion of the lower support column bodies below the dome lower support plate is the end of the column body that extends past the lower support column nut. The portion of the lower support column bodies that was inspected was the wrought lower section.
All accessible surfaces were inspected; however, a specific amount of coverage was not documented on the data sheets. The lower internals exterior (core barrel) bottom section and sides (approximately 350 degrees clockwise thru 100 degrees) were restricted from examination due to the core barrel location relative to the refueling cavity wall and the stand for the internals. All inspections were satisfactory with no recordable or rejectable indications noted.
- 5) In order to provide the NRC staff with the requested 18 month review time, Entergy is revising Commitment 47 as follows.
Commitment 47 - revision to implementation date The implementation date for commitment 47 for IP2 is being revised from March 1, 2015 to August 15, 2014.
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 5 of 11 RAI 15-B The revised response to RAI 15, provided in Reference 1, states that the term "Class 1" was inadvertently included in the response to RAI 12, and that the phrase "ASME Code Class 1 fatigue evaluations for reactor vessel internals" is changed to read "ASME Code Subsection NG fatigue evaluation for reactor vessel internals." However, the markups to License Renewal Application (LRA) Sections A.2.2.2.1 and A.3.2.2.1 containing the proposed content for the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) supplement related to metal fatigue list the reactor vessel internals fatigue time-limited aging analysis under "Class 1 Metal Fatigue." The staff requests that Entergy correct this apparent inconsistency in LRA Sections A.2.2.2.1 and A.3.2.2.1. The staff also requests that Entergy add the commitment to complete the revised fatigue cumulative usage factor analyses accounting for environmental effects (Commitment 49 from the May 7, 2013 letter) to LRA Sections A.2.2.2.1 and A.3.2.2.1.
Response to RAI 15-B New sections A.2.2.2.3 and A.3.2.2.3 have been created for the discussion of the reactor vessel internals. "Reactor vessel internals" has been deleted from the list of Class 1 components in Sections A.2.2.2.1 and A.3.2.2.1.
The commitment to complete the revised fatigue cumulative usage factor analyses accounting for environmental effects (Commitment 49) is discussed in new Sections A.2.2.2.3 and A.3.2.2.3.
The commitment to complete the revised fatigue cumulative usage factor analyses accounting for environmental effects for reactor vessel internals also affects LRA Section B.12, Fatigue Monitoring. This section is revised to include Subsection NG for reactor vessel internals.
LRA Appendix A Sections A.2.2.2 and A.3.2.2 are revised as shown below. New sections are added for reactor vessel internals. Changes are shown as strikethroughs for deletlens and underlines for additions.
Section A.2.2.2.1, first paragraph, is revised as follows:
A.2.2.2.1 Class 1 Metal Fatigue Class 1 components evaluated for fatigue and flaw growth include the reactor pressure vessel (RPV), rcactO, vessel intoena,, , pressurizer, steam generators, reactor coolant pumps, control rod drive mechanisms, regenerative letdown heat exchanger, and Class-1 piping and in-line components.
New Section A.2.2.2.3 is added; existing section A.2.2.2.3 is renumbered to A.2.2.2.4:
A.2.2.2.3 Subsection NG Fatigue Analysis of Reactor Pressure Vessel Internals The reactor vessel internals were designed to meet the intent of Subsection NG of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II1. Subsequent plant uprate evaluations determined CUFs for some reactor vessel internals components. These evaluations were performed to the intent of Subsection NG. The Fatigue Monitoring Program manages the effects of aging related to these TLAAs (fatigue analyses) in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21 (c)(1 )(iii).
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 6 of 11 Each of the limiting CUFs for the reactor vessel internals will be recalculated prior to September 28, 2013, to include the reactor coolant environment effects (FE_) as provided in the Fatigue Monitoring Program using NUREG/CR-5704 or NUREG/CR-6909.
Corrective actions specified in the Fatique Monitoring Program include further CUF re-analysis and/or repair or replacement of the affected components prior to the CUFFen reachinq 1.0.
A.2.2.2.34 Environmental Effects on Fatigue Section A.3.2.2.1, first paragraph, is revised as follows:
A.3.2.2.1 Class 1 Metal Fatigue Class 1 components evaluated for fatigue and flaw growth include the reactor pressure vessel (RPV), r.actOr vessel int.,nal. , pressurizer, steam generators, reactor coolant pumps, control rod drive mechanisms, regenerative letdown heat exchanger, and Class-1 piping and in-line components.
New Section A.3.2.2.3 is added; existing section A.3.2.2.3 is renumbered to A.3.2.2.4:
A.3.2.2.3 Subsection NG Fatigue Analysis of Reactor Pressure Vessel Internals The reactor vessel internals were designed to meet the intent of Subsection NG of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II1. Subsequent plant uprate evaluations determined CUFs for some reactor vessel internals components. These evaluations were performed to the intent of Subsection NG. The Fatigue Monitoring Program manages the effects of aging related to these TLAAs (fatigue analyses) in accordance with 10 CFR 54.21 (c)(1)(iii).
Each of the limiting CUFs for the reactor vessel internals will be recalculated prior to December 12, 2015, to include the reactor coolant environment effects (Fen) as provided in the Fatigue Monitoring Program using NUREG/CR-5704 or NUREG/CR-6909.
Corrective actions specified in the Fatique Monitoring Program include further CUF re-analysis and/or repair or replacement of the affected components prior to the CUFen reachingq 1.0.
A.3.2.2.34 Environmental Effects on Fatigue Section B.1.12, Program Description, third paragraph, is revised as follows:
The analysis methods for determination of stresses and fatigue usage will be in accordance with an NRC endorsed Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section III Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components Division 1 Subsection NB, Class 1 Components, Sub articles NB-3200 or NB-3600 and Subsection NG, Requirements for Class CS Components, Core Support and Internal Structures as applicable to the specific component. IPEC will utilize design transients from IPEC Design Specifications to bound all operational transients. The numbers of cycles used for evaluation will be based on the design number of cycles and actual IPEC cycle counts projected out to the end of the license renewal period (60 years).
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 7 of 11 RAI 16-A The response to RAI 16, by letter dated November 20, 2012 (Ref. 2), addressed the remaining life prediction for the IP2 split pins and provided the estimated replacement schedule for the split pins. Also in the response to RAI 16, Entergy stated that if the [split pin] replacement is not implemented as currently scheduled in 2016, it will provide the NRC staff with a detailed inspection plan, including inspection methods, inspection coverage, and inspection frequency, by March 2015. The staff requests that Entergy add a commitment to provide the NRC staff with a detailed inspection plan for the IP2 split pins, including inspection methods, inspection coverage, and inspection frequency, by March 2015, if the planned replacement of the IP2 split pins is not to be implemented in 2016. LRA Sections A.2.1.41 and A.3.1.41 containing the proposed UFSAR supplement content for the IP2 and IP3 Reactor Vessel Internals Aging Management Activities should be revised to include the new commitment.
Response to RAI 16-A Entergy provides the following commitment for providing a detailed inspection plan for the IP2 split pins if the planned replacement of the IP2 split pins is not to be implemented in 2016.
Commitment 50 If the planned replacement of the IP2 split pins will not be accomplished in 2016, provide the NRC staff a detailed inspection plan for the IP2 split pins, including inspection methods, inspection coverage, and inspection frequency, by March 31, 2015.
Because the new commitment only affects IP2, LRA Section A.3.1.41 does not require revision.
Changes to the RVI Program description also affect LRA Section B.1.42.
The following paragraph is added to LRA Section A.2.1.41 as the fourth paragraph (additions are underlined):
The IP2 guide tube support pins (split pins) are scheduled to be replaced during the 2016 refueling outage. If the planned replacement of the IP2 split pins will not be accomplished in 2016, Enterqy will provide the NRC staff a detailed inspection plan, including inspection methods, inspection coverage, and inspection freguency, no later than March 31, 2015.
The following paragraph is added to LRA Section B.1.42, Reactor Vessel Internals Program, under "Evaluation/l. Scope of Program," new last paragraph:
The IP2 guide tube support pins (split pins) are plant-specific components as discussed in MRP-227-A, Section 4.4.3, "Westinghouse Components." The split pins are scheduled to be replaced during the 2016 refueling outage. See letter NL-1 2-166, Entergy to NRC, response to RAI 16, dated November 20, 2012, for further discussion.
If the planned replacement of the IP2 split pins will not be accomplished in 2016, Entergy will provide the NRC staff a detailed inspection plan, including inspection methods, inspection coverage, and inspection frequency, no later than March 31, 2015.
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 8 of 11
RAI 17
Appendix A to MRP-227-A indicates that failures of Alloy X-750 clevis insert bolts were reported by one Westinghouse-designed plant in 2010. A recent metallurgical analysis of bolts removed from this plant confirmed that the bolts cracked due to primary water stress corrosion cracking (PWSCC). Appendix A to MRP-227-A indicates that most of the failures of Alloy X-750 material have occurred in material with heat treatment condition AH1, while Alloy X-750 given the high temperature heat treatment (HTH) has proved more resistant to PWSCC.
The only aging mechanism requiring management by MRP-227-A for the clevis insert bolts is wear. The clevis insert bolts are categorized as an "Existing Programs" component under MRP-227-A, with the ASME Code, Section Xl Inservice Inspection program credited for managing aging due to wear only. The ASME Code, Section Xl specifies a VT-3 visual inspection for the clevis insert bolts which may not be adequate to detect cracking before it results in bolt failure.
The staff requests that Entergy modify the MRP-227-A inspection requirement for the clevis insert bolts as necessary to manage the effects of PWSCC for the IP2 and IP3 bolts. If the inspection requirement is not modified, the staff requests that Entergy provide a technical justification for the adequacy of the existing inspection requirement to manage PWSCC.
Response to RAI 17 Entergy provides the following technical justification for the adequacy of the existing inspection requirement to manage the effects of PWSCC.
The main function of the lower radial support system (LRSS) is to prevent tangential or rotational motion of the lower internals assembly while permitting axial displacement and differential radial expansion. Indian Point Units 2 and 3 have six radial supports spaced at 60 degree intervals around the circumference of the vessel (see Reference [5], Figure 1). Because of the small tangential clearance between the radial keys and the clevis insert, the keys are potentially subjected to flow-induced vibration loads and wear at the key-to-keyway (clevis) interface. These supports are designed to prevent excessive tangential displacement of the lower internals during seismic and loss of coolant accident (LOCA) conditions. The supports also limit displacements and misalignments in order to avoid overstressing the core barrel and to ensure that the control rods can be freely inserted. Therefore, providing the clevis inserts remain in place, the design function of the LRSS will be maintained during seismic and LOCA conditions.
Crack detection prior to bolt failure is not required due to inherent design redundancy. The ability of the LRSS to perform its intended design function under seismic and LOCA condition loadings is unrelated to the integrity of the cap screws and pins that are used to hold the clevis insert in place. The cap screws and the dowel pins hold the clevis inserts in place so as to minimize long term vibration and wear of the mating parts.
Should cap screws fail during operation, it could result in potential increased wear of mating surfaces. Any increased wear, which would occur over several operating cycles, will not impact the function of the reactor internals components. This is based on operating experience with
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 9 of 11 damaged bolts and one dowel pin as described in the InfoGram [5] which showed no discernible change in the clevis insert wear surfaces after operation for two additional cycles.
Complete disengagement of one of the clevis inserts is highly unlikely based on the available gaps with surrounding components (see Figure 1). Even if it were postulated that one of the clevis inserts becomes non-functional, the other lower radial supports are capable of resisting all of the internal and external asymmetric loads. Wear or some degradation of a key might occur, but the key would still be expected to maintain functionality. Taken as a whole, the core barrel and LRSS system are expected to maintain their design function with degraded clevis insert bolts. Based on the evaluations performed to date, there are no safety or operability concerns with clevis insert bolt failure.
As described in the InfoGram [5], Westinghouse performed evaluations of the potential for loose parts with failed clevis insert bolts for the plant referenced in this RAI. The loose parts evaluation concluded that the separated cap screw heads will remain captured in the clevis insert counterbores and will not impact operation. However, lock bars at the degraded cap screw locations have experienced wear-related degradation; therefore, the potential for loose parts from the lock bars to affect other locations in the reactor vessel was also evaluated. Westinghouse concluded that no significant degradation of mechanical components is expected as a result of potential loose parts from the lock bars in the primary system.
The MRP-227-A categorization for wear only is based on the primary concern for clevis insert looseness and wear of the clevis insert and radial key interfacing surfaces that could potentially lead to increased motion at the bottom end of the core barrel, rather than bolt material cracking.
The video camera visual inspections at a ten-year interval by qualified personnel that are specified in the ASME Code Section XI and MRP-227-A are capable of identifying wear or dislodged components of the clevis insert cap screws or dowel pins at any location, if they exist.
The susceptibility of Alloy X-750 to PWSCC and low-temperature crack propagation may have been a contributor to the observed degradation detected in 2010; however, at this time, this has not been confirmed by metallurgical analysis. It was also indicated by the Staff that most failures of Alloy X-750 material have occurred in material with heat treatment condition AH. The Alloy X-750 material used at Indian Point Units 2 and 3 for clevis insert bolts is not heat treatment condition AH.
Industry operating experience, such as metallurgical test results, will continue to be evaluated for applicability as part of the operating experience program at Indian Point Energy Center.
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 10 of 11 Radial Key Clevis Ihsert Figure 1 Lower Radial Support System Engagement
NL-13-122 Attachment 1 Page 11 of 11 Enterqy References
- 1. Materials Reliability Program: PWR Internals Material Aging Degradation Mechanism Screening and Threshold Values (MRP-175). EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2005. 1012081.
- 2. Westinghouse Report, WCAP-1 7435-NP, Rev. 1, "Results of the Reactor Internals Operating Experience Survey Conducted under PWROG Project Authorization PA-MSC-0568," October 22, 2012.
- 3. BWRVIP-234: BWR Vessel and Internals Project, Thermal Aging and Neutron Embrittlement Evaluation of Cast Austenitic Stainless Steels for BWR Internals. EPRI, Palo Alto CA:
December 2009. 1019060.
- 4. U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NUREG-1 801, "Generic Aging Lessons Learned (GALL)
Report," July 2001.
- 5. Westinghouse InfoGram, IG-10-1, "Reactor Internals Lower Radial Support Clevis Insert Cap Screw Degradation," March 31, 2010.
NRC References
- 1. Indian Point Nuclear Generating, Units 2 & 3 - Reply to Request for Additional Information Regarding the License Renewal Application, May 7, 2013, (ADAMS Accession No. ML13142A202).
- 2. Indian Point, Units 2 and 3- Reply to Request for Additional Information Regarding the License Renewal Application, November 20, 2012, (ADAMS Accession No.
Footnote to NRC RAI 17:
1 AH = Hot rolled "equalized" at 1625 °F (885 'C) followed by20 hours at 1300 OF (704 0 C)
ATTACHMENT 2 TO NL-13-122 LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION IPEC LIST OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS Rev. 22 ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.
INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR GENERATING UNIT NOS. 2 & 3 DOCKET NOS. 50-247 AND 50-286
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 1 of 20 List of Regulatory Commitments Rev. 22 The following table identifies those actions committed to by Entergy in this document.
Changes are shown as strikethroughs for deletiGs and underlines for additions.
- COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
/ AUDIT ITEM 1 Enhance the Aboveground Steel Tanks Program for P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.1 IP2 and IP3 to perform thickness measurements of S A.3.1.1 the bottom surfaces of the condensate storage tanks, 2013-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.1 city water tank, and fire water tanks once during the P3:
first ten years of the period of extended operation. December 12, Enhance the Aboveground Steel Tanks Program for 2015 IP2 and IP3 to require trending of thickness I measurements when material loss is detected.
IP2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.2 2 Enhance the Bolting Integrity Program for IP2 and IP3 2: NL-07-289 A.3.1.2 to clarify that actual yield strength is used in selecting Comle.te A.1 .2 materials for low susceptibility to SCC and clarify the ?013 Complete B.1.2 prohibition on use of lubricants containing MoS 2 for P3: NL-07-153 Audit Items bolting.D mb 2, 201,241, The Bolting Integrity Program manages loss of 2-1-Complete NL-13-122 270 1 preload and loss of material for all external bolting. I I_ _
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 2 of 20
- COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATIONI SOURCE I RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
/ AUDIT ITEM P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.5 3 Implement the Buried Piping and Tanks Inspection A.3.1.5 gepteRmbeF28-,
Program for IP2 and IP3 as described in LRA Section 2013-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.6 B.1.6. Audit Item NL-07-153 This new program will be implemented consistent with IP3: 173 the corresponding program described in NUREG- December 12, 1801 Section XI.M34, Buried Piping and Tanks 2015 Inspection.
NL-09-106 Include in the Buried Piping and Tanks Inspection Program described in LRA Section B.1.6 a risk NL-09-111 assessment of in-scope buried piping and tanks that includes consideration of the impacts of buried piping or tank leakage and of conditions affecting the risk for corrosion. Classify pipe segments and tanks as having a high, medium or low impact of leakage based on the safety class, the hazard posed by fluid contained in the piping and the impact of leakage on reliable plant operation. Determine corrosion risk through consideration of piping or tank material, soil resistivity, drainage, the presence of cathodic protection and the type of coating. Establish inspection priority and frequency for periodic inspections of the in-scope piping and tanks based on the results of the risk assessment. Perform inspections using inspection techniques with NL-1 1-101 demonstrated effectiveness.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 3 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE I RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION I_ I / AUDIT ITEM P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.8 4 Enhance the Diesel Fuel Monitoring Program to
- 9 mbG m-28-, A.3.1.8 include cleaning and inspection of the IP2 GT-1 gas
_0-1-3 Complete NL-13-122 B.1.9 turbine fuel oil storage tanks, IP2 and IP3 EDG fuel oil Audit items NL-07-153 day tanks, IP2 SBO/Appendix R diesel generator fuel 128, 129, P3:
oil day tank, and IP3 Appendix R fuel oil storage tank December 12, 132, and day tank once every ten years. NL-08-057 491,492, 2015 Enhance the Diesel Fuel Monitoring Program to 510 include quarterly sampling and analysis of the IP2 SBO/Appendix R diesel generator fuel oil day tank, IP2 security diesel fuel oil storage tank, IP2 security diesel fuel oil day tank, and IP3 Appendix R fuel oil storage tank. Particulates, water and sediment checks will be performed on the samples. Filterable solids acceptance criterion will be less than or equal to 10mg/l. Water and sediment acceptance criterion will be less than or equal to 0.05%.
Enhance the Diesel Fuel Monitoring Program to include thickness measurement of the bottom of the following tanks once every ten years. IP2: EDG fuel oil storage tanks, EDG fuel oil day tanks, SBO/Appendix R diesel generator fuel oil day tank, GT-1 gas turbine fuel oil storage tanks, and diesel fire pump fuel oil storage tank; IP3: EDG fuel oil day tanks, EDG fuel oil storage tanks, Appendix R fuel oil storage tank, and diesel fire pump fuel oil storage tank.
Enhance the Diesel Fuel Monitoring Program to change the analysis for water and particulates to a quarterly frequency for the following tanks. IP2: GT-1 gas turbine fuel oil storage tanks and diesel fire pump fuel oil storage tank; IP3: Appendix R fuel oil day tank and diesel fire pump fuel oil storage tank.
Enhance the Diesel Fuel Monitoring Program to specify acceptance criteria for thickness measurements of the fuel oil storage tanks within the scope of the program.
Enhance the Diesel Fuel Monitoring Program to direct samples be taken and include direction to remove water when detected.
Revise applicable procedures to direct sampling of the onsite portable fuel oil contents prior to transferring the contents to the storage tanks.
Enhance the Diesel Fuel Monitoring Program to direct the addition of chemicals including biocide when the presence of biological activity is confirmed.
.1. I I. I
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 4 of 20
- COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
/ AUDIT ITEM IP2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.10 5 Enhance the External Surfaces Monitoring Program S,,,.,,, A.3.1.10 for IP2 and IP3 to include periodic inspections of ?013...........
systems in scope and subject to aging management Complete NL-13-122 B.1.11 review for license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR P3 54.4(a)(1) and (a)(3). Inspections shall include areas ecember 12, surrounding the subject systems to identify hazards to 015 those systems. Inspections of nearby systems that could impact the subject systems will include SSCs that are in scope and subject to aging management review for license renewal in accordance with 10 CFR 54.4(a)(2).
6 Enhance the Fatigue Monitoring Program for IP2 to P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.11 monitor steady state cycles and feedwater cycles or .
"emb.eF"28,A2 3.1.11 monitoring is not _04-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.12, perform an evaluation to determine required. Review the number of allowed events and 164 resolve discrepancies between reference documents 164 and monitoring procedures.
Enhance the Fatigue Monitoring Program for IP3 to P3:
include all the transients identified. Assure all fatigue December 12, analysis transients are included with the lowest ?015 limiting numbers. Update the number of design transients accumulated to date.
7 Enhance the Fire Protection Program to inspect P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.12 external surfaces of the IP3 RCP oil collection ;t e2, A.3.1.12 systems for loss of material each refueling cycle. 20-1-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.13 Enhance the Fire Protection Program to explicitly P3:
state that the IP2 and IP3 diesel fire pump engine December 12, sub-systems (including the fuel supply line) shall be 2015 observed while the pump is running. Acceptance criteria will be revised to verify that the diesel engine does not exhibit signs of degradation while running; such as fuel oil, lube oil, coolant, or exhaust gas leakage.
Enhance the Fire Protection Program to specify that the IP2 and IP3 diesel fire pump engine carbon steel exhaust components are inspected for evidence of corrosion and cracking at least once each operating cycle.
Enhance the Fire Protection Program for IP3 to visually inspect the cable spreading room, 480V switchgear room, and EDG room C02 fire suppression system for signs of degradation, such as corrosion and mechanical damage at least once every six months.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 5 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION I_ _I/ I__I_ AUDIT ITEM IP2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.13 8 Enhance the Fire Water Program to include inspection of IP2 and IP3 hose reels for evidence of corrosion.
SepteRmbeF-8 A.3.1.13 20-1-3-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.14 Acceptance criteria will be revised to verify no NL-07-153 Audit Items unacceptable signs of degradation.
IP3: 105,106 Enhance the Fire Water Program to replace all or test December 12, NL-08-014 a sample of IP2 and IP3 sprinkler heads required for 2015 10 CFR 50.48 using guidance of NFPA 25 (2002 edition), Section 5.3.1.1.1 before the end of the 50-year sprinkler head service life and at 10-year intervals thereafter during the extended period of operation to ensure that signs of degradation, such as corrosion, are detected in a timely manner.
Enhance the Fire Water Program to perform wall thickness evaluations of IP2 and IP3 fire protection piping on system components using non-intrusive techniques (e.g., volumetric testing) to identify evidence of loss of material due to corrosion. These inspections will be performed before the end of the current operating term and at intervals thereafter during the period of extended operation. Results of the initial evaluations will be used to determine the appropriate inspection interval to ensure aging effects are identified prior to loss of intended function.
Enhance the Fire Water Program to inspect the internal surface of foam based fire suppression tanks.
Acceptance criteria will be enhanced to verify no sianificant corrosion.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 6 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION1 SOURCE I RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION I I I/AUDIT ITEM IP2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.15 9 Enhance the Flux Thimble Tube Inspection Program for IP2 and IP3 to implement comparisons to wear Septei:beF 298T A.3.1.15 201*-lComplete NL-13-122 B.1.16 rates identified in WCAP-12866. Include provisions to compare data to the previous performances and IP3:
perform evaluations regarding change to test December 12, frequency and scope.
2015 Enhance the Flux Thimble Tube Inspection Program for IP2 and IP3 to specify the acceptance criteria as outlined in WCAP-12866 or other plant-specific values based on evaluation of previous test results.
Enhance the Flux Thimble Tube Inspection Program for IP2 and IP3 to direct evaluation and performance of corrective actions based on tubes that exceed or are projected to exceed the acceptance criteria. Also stipulate that flux thimble tubes that cannot be inspected over the tube length and cannot be shown by analysis to be satisfactory for continued service, must be removed from service to ensure the integrity of the reactor coolant system pressure boundary.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 7 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
/ AUDIT ITEM IP2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.16 10 Enhance the Heat Exchanger Monitoring Program for A.3.1.16 IP2 and IP3 to include the following heat exchangers 20-13Complete NL-13-122 B.1.17, in the scope of the program.
NL-07-153 Audit Item
- Safety injection pump lube oil heat exchangers IP3: 52 December 12,
" RHR heat exchangers 2015
- RHR pump seal coolers
- Non-regenerative heat exchangers
- Charging pump seal water heat exchangers
- Charging pump fluid drive coolers
- Charging pump crankcase oil coolers
- Spent fuel pit heat exchangers
- Secondary system steam generator sample coolers
" Waste gas compressor heat exchangers
- SBO/Appendix R diesel jacket water heat exchanger (IP2 only)
Enhance the Heat Exchanger Monitoring Program for IP2 and IP3 to perform visual inspection on heat exchangers where non-destructive examination, such as eddy current inspection, is not possible due to heat exchanger design limitations.
Enhance the Heat Exchanger Monitoring Program for IP2 and IP3 to include consideration of material-environment combinations when determining sample population of heat exchangers.
Enhance the Heat Exchanger Monitoring Program for IP2 and IP3 to establish minimum tube wall thickness for the new heat exchangers identified in the scope of the program. Establish acceptance criteria for heat exchangers visually inspected to include no indication of tube erosion, vibration wear, corrosion, pitting, NL-09-018 foulina, or scalinQ.
11 Deleted NL-09-056 NL-1 1-101
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 8 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION I AUDIT ITEM 12 Enhance the Masonry Wall Program for IP2 and IP3 -P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.18 te m e28..
C" A.3....1.19 to specify that the IP1 intake structure is included in
_9l-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.19 the program.
IP3:
_0_-1--Complete IP2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.19 13 Enhance the Metal-Enclosed Bus Inspection Program P2:mNLr7,039 A.3.1.19 for IP2 and IP3 to visually inspect the external surface m32 of MEB enclosure assemblies for loss of material at NL-07-153 Audit Items least once every 10 years. The first inspection will P& 124, occur prior to the period of extended operation and D r01 the acceptance criterion will be no significant loss of 2015 material. NL-13-077 Enhance the Metal-Enclosed Bus Inspection Program to add acceptance criteria for MEB internal visual inspections to include the absence of indications of dust accumulation on the bus bar, on the insulators, and in the duct, in addition to the absence of indications of moisture intrusion into the duct.
Enhance the Metal-Enclosed Bus Inspection Program for IP2 and IP3 to inspect bolted connections at least once every five years if performed visually or at least once every ten years using quantitative measurements such as thermography or contact resistance measurements. The first inspection will occur prior to the period of extended operation.
The plant will process a change to applicable site procedure to remove the reference to "re-torquing" connections for phase bus maintenance and bolted connection maintenance.
14 Implement the Non-EQ Bolted Cable Connections P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.21 Program for IP2 and IP3 as described in LRA Section 28-,
Complete A.3.1.21 B.1.22. .GI-l-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.22 P3:
ecember 12,
__015
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 9 of 20
- COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION I AUDIT ITEM IP2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.22 15 Implement the Non-EQ Inaccessible Medium-Voltage P2: N8, A.3.1.22 Cable SectionProgram B. 1.23. for IP2 and IP3 as described in LRA Complete
_;t=-o lt NL-13-122 L1-2 B.1.23
.12 NL-07-153 Audit item This new program will be implemented consistent with P3: 173 the corresponding program described in NUREG- December 12, NL-1 1-032 1801 Section XI.E3, Inaccessible Medium-Voltage 2015 Cables Not Subject To 10 CFR 50.49 Environmental NL-1 1-096 Qualification Requirements.
NL-1 1-101 16 Implement the Non-EQ Instrumentation Circuits Test ,P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.23 SeptmbeF28,A.3.1 .23 Review Program for IP2 and IP3 as described in LRA Coo.teN.........
2013-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.24 Section B.1.24. NL-07-153 Audit item This new program will be implemented consistent with P3: 173 the corresponding program described in NUREG- December 12, 1801 Section XI.E2, Electrical Cables and 2015 Connections Not Subject to 10 CFR 50.49 Environmental Qualification Requirements Used in Instrumentation Circuits.
17 Implement the Non-EQ Insulated Cables and P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.24 Ceot ete IP2 and IP3 as described in 2-0-13-Complete N2.82, A.3.1.24 Connections B.1.25. for LRA Section Program NL-13-122 B.1.25 NL-07-153 Audit item This new program will be implemented consistent with IP3: 173 the corresponding program described in NUREG- December 12, 1801 Section XI.E1, Electrical Cables and 2015 Connections Not Subject to 10 CFR 50.49 Environmental Qualification Requirements.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 10 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
_ AUDIT ITEM 18 Enhance the Oil Analysis Program for IP2 to sample P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.25 and analyze lubricating oil used in the SBO/Appendix Com e A.3.1.25 R diesel generator consistent with the oil analysis for 2-43-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.26 P3:
other site diesel generators.
Enhance the Oil Analysis Program for IP2 and IP3 to December 12, sample and analyze generator seal oil and turbine 2015 hydraulic control oil.
Enhance the Oil Analysis Program for IP2 and IP3 to formalize preliminary oil screening for water and particulates and laboratory analyses including defined acceptance criteria for all components included in the scope of this program. The program will specify corrective actions in the event acceptance criteria are not met.
Enhance the Oil Analysis Program for IP2 and IP3 to formalize trending of preliminary oil screening results as well as data provided from independent laboratories.
19 Implement the One-Time Inspection Program for IP2 P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.26 and IP3 as described in LRA Section B.1.27. 2--,
Comolmbe e A.3.1.26 20-l-3-Com plete NL-13-122 B. 1.27 This new program will be implemented consistent with NL-07-153 Audit item the corresponding program described in NUREG- P3: 173 1801,Section XI.M32, One-Time Inspection. December 12, 2_015 20 Implement the One-Time Inspection - Small Bore P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.27 IP2 and IP3 as described in LRA omplet28-1 A.3.1.27 Piping B.1.28. for SectionProgram 20l-3-Complete NL-13-122 NL-07-153 B. 1.28 Audit item This new program will be implemented consistent with IP3: 173 the corresponding program described in NUREG- December 12, 1801,Section XI.M35, One-Time Inspection of ASME 2015 Code Class I Small-Bore Piping.
21 Enhance the Periodic Surveillance and Preventive ,P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.28 Maintenance Program for IP2 and IP3 as necessary Com le t
....... A...1.28 to assure that the effects of aging will be managed _0-3-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.29 such that applicable components will continue to perform their intended functions consistent with the P31 current licensing basis through the period of extended e015 1 operation. 015
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 11 of 20
- COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
/ AUDIT ITEM 22 Enhance the Reactor Vessel Surveillance Program for P2: 28,A.3.1NL-07-039
- ""÷"'*'" A.2.1.31.31 IP2 and IP3 revising the specimen capsule withdrawal o-,-et-28, A...1 .32 schedules to draw and test a standby capsule to 204=3-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.32 cover the peak reactor vessel fluence expected P3:
through the end of the period of extended operation. December 12, Enhance the Reactor Vessel Surveillance Program for 2015 IP2 and IP3 to require that tested and untested specimens from all capsules pulled from the reactor vessel are maintained in storage.
23 Implement the Selective Leaching Program for IP2 P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.32 and IP3 as described in LRA Section B.1.33. Copteml-et3, A.3.1.32 20-1-3-Com plete NL-13-122 B.1.33 This new program will be implemented consistent with NL-07-153 Audit item the corresponding program described in NUREG- IP3: 173 1801,Section XI.M33 Selective Leaching of Materials. December 12, 2015 24 Enhance the Steam Generator Integrity Program for P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.34 IP2 and IP3 to require that the results of the condition Complete 2832 A.3.1.34 monitoring assessment are compared to the 2-l--Complete NL-13-122 B.1.35 operational assessment performed for the prior IP3:
operating cycle with differences evaluated. D ,,,, 2 2--l6Complete 25 Enhance the Structures Monitoring Program to P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.35 explicitly specify that the following structures are , A.3.1.35 included in the program. 2-43-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.36
- Appendix R diesel generator foundation (IP3) NL-07-153
- Appendix R diesel generator fuel oil tank vault IP3: Audit items (IP3) December 12, 86, 87, 88,
- Appendix R diesel generator switchgear and 2015 NL-08-057 417 enclosure (1P3)
- city water storage tank foundation
- condensate storage tanks foundation (IP3) NL-13-077
- containment access facility and annex (IP3)
- discharge canal (IP2/3)
- emergency lighting poles and foundations (IP2/3)
- fire pumphouse (IP2)
- fire protection pumphouse (IP3)
" fire water storage tank foundations (IP2/3)
- gas turbine 1 fuel storage tank foundation
- maintenance and outage building-elevated passageway (IP2)
- new station security building (IP2) __
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 12 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION I_ I / AUDIT ITEM 0 nuclear service building (IP1) 0 primary water storage tank foundation (IP3) 0 refueling water storage tank foundation (IP3) 0 security access and office building (IP3) 0 service water pipe chase (IP2/3) 0 service water valve pit (IP3) 0 superheater stack 0 transformer/switchyard support structures (IP2) 0 waste holdup tank pits (IP2/3)
Enhance the Structures Monitoring Program for IP2 and IP3 to clarify that in addition to structural steel and concrete, the following commodities (including their anchorages) are inspected for each structure as applicable.
- cable trays and supports
- concrete portion of reactor vessel supports
- conduits and supports
" cranes, rails and girders
- equipment pads and foundations
- fire proofing (pyrocrete)
- HVAC duct supports
- jib cranes
" manholes and duct banks
- manways, hatches and hatch covers
- monorails
" new fuel storage racks
- sumps NL-13-077 Enhance the Structures Monitoring Program for IP2 and IP3 to inspect inaccessible concrete areas that are exposed by excavation for any reason. IP2 and IP3 will also inspect inaccessible concrete areas in environments where observed conditions in accessible areas exposed to the same environment indicate that significant concrete degradation is occurring.
Enhance the Structures Monitoring Program for IP2 and IP3 to perform inspections of elastomers (seals, gaskets, seismic joint filler, and roof elastomers) to identify cracking and change in material properties and for inspection of aluminum vents and louvers to identify loss of material.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 13 of 20
- COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
/ AUDIT ITEM Enhance the Structures Monitoring Program for IP2 NL-08-127 Audit Item and IP3 to perform an engineering evaluation of 360 groundwater samples to assess aggressiveness of groundwater to concrete on a periodic basis (at least once every five years). IPEC will obtain samples from at least 5 wells that are representative of the ground water surrounding below-grade site structures and perform an engineering evaluation of the results from those samples for sulfates, pH and chlorides.
Additionally, to assess potential indications of spent fuel pool leakage, IPEC will sample for tritium in groundwater wells in close proximity to the IP2 spent fuel pool at least once every 3 months.
Enhance the Structures Monitoring Program for IP2 and IP3 to perform inspection of normally submerged concrete portions of the intake structures at least once every 5 years. Inspect the baffling/grating partition and support platform of the IP3 intake structure at least once every 5 years.
Enhance the Structures Monitoring Program for IP2 Audit Item and IP3 to perform inspection of the degraded areas 358 of the water control structure once per 3 years rather than the normal frequency of once per 5 years during the PEO.
Enhance the Structures Monitoring Program to include more detailed quantitative acceptance criteria NL-1 1-032 for inspections of concrete structures in accordance with ACI 349.3R, "Evaluation of Existing Nuclear Safety-Related Concrete Structures" prior to the period of extended operation. NL-11-101 26 Implement the Thermal Aging Embrittlement of Cast P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.36 Austenitic Stainless Steel (CASS) Program for IP2 Combee2831 A.3.1.36 and IP3 as described in LRA Section B.1.37. 2_ NL-07-153 Audit item This new program will be implemented consistent with IP3: 173 the corresponding program described in NUREG- ecember 12, 1801,Section XI.M12, Thermal Aging Embrittlement 015 of Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel (CASS) Program.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 14 of 20
- COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
/ AUDIT ITEM P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.37 27 Implement the Thermal Aging and Neutron Irradiation
"" ... . A.3.1..37 Embrittlement of Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel 2-4-Complete NL-13-122 B.1.38 (CASS) Program for IP2 and IP3 as described in LRA NL-07-153 Audit item Section B.1.38.
IP3: 173 This new program will be implemented consistent with Deccmber 126 the corresponding program described in NUREG- ?016-Complete 1801 Section XI.M13, Thermal Aging and Neutron Embrittlement of Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel (CASS) Program.
P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.39 28 Enhance the Water Chemistry Control - Closed Cooling Water Program to maintain water chemistry of Com lete 2... NA....1.39
_0l3-Complete NL-13-122 B. 1.40 the IP2 SBO/Appendix R diesel generator cooling P3: 509 system per EPRI guidelines.
Enhance the Water Chemistry Control - Closed "e.... 12-,
Cooling Water Program to maintain the IP2 and IP3 _0l6-Complete security generator and fire protection diesel cooling water pH and glycol within limits specified by EPRI guidelines.
IP2: NL-07-039 A.2.1.40 29 Enhance the Water Chemistry Control - Primary and P N for IP2 to test sulfates monthly in Complet N, B.11.41 Secondary Program of <150 ppb. 20-3-Complete NL-13-122 the RWST with a limit 30P2: NL-07-039 A.2.1 .41 30 For aging management of the reactor vessel internals, P2: , N 7 A.3.1.41 IPEC will (1) participate in the industry programs for 2 4 o" NL.......
investigating and managing aging effects on reactor Complete NL-13-122 internals; (2) evaluate and implement the results of P3:
the industry programs as applicable to the reactor internals; and (3) upon completion of these programs, but not less than 24 months before entering the period of extended operation, submit an inspection plan for reactor internals to the NRC for review and approval. Complete NL-11-107 31 Additional P-T curves will be submitted as required 1P2: NL-07-039 A.2.2.1.2 prior to the period of S A.3.2.1.2 per 10 CFR 50, Appendix G the Reactor Vessel 2 Complete NL-13-122 4.2.3 extended operation as part of Surveillance Program. P3:
December 12, 2015 32 As required by 10 CFR 50.61 (b)(4), IP3 will submit a P3: NL-07-039 A.3.2.1.4 plant-specific safety analysis for plate B2803-3 to the December 12, 4.2.5 NRC three years prior to reaching the RTPTS 2015 NL-08-127 screening criterion. Alternatively, the site may choose to implement the revised PTS rule when approved.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 15 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION I_ I / AUDIT ITEM IP2: NL-07-039 A.2.2.2.3 33 At least 2 years prior to entering the period of SepteRbeF A.3.2.2.3 extended operation, for the locations identified in LRA NL-13-122 4.3.3 204-4--Complete Table 4.3-13 (IP2) and LRA Table 4.3-14 (IP3), under NL-07-153 Audit item the Fatigue Monitoring Program, IP2 and IP3 will 146 IP3:
implement one or more of the following: NL-08-021 DCombet12, (1) Consistent with the Fatigue Monitoring Program, Detection of Aging Effects, update the fatigue usage calculations using refined fatigue analyses to determine valid CUFs less than 1.0 when accounting Complete NL-10-082 for the effects of reactor water environment. This includes applying the appropriate Fen factors to valid CUFs determined in accordance with one of the following:
- 1. For locations in LRA Table 4.3-13 (IP2) and LRA Table 4.3-14 (IP3), with existing fatigue analysis valid for the period of extended operation, use the existing CUF.
- 2. Additional plant-specific locations with a valid CUF may be evaluated. In particular, the pressurizer lower shell will be reviewed to ensure the surge nozzle remains the limiting component.
- 3. Representative CUF values from other plants, adjusted to or enveloping the IPEC plant specific external loads may be used if demonstrated applicable to IPEC.
- 4. An analysis using an NRC-approved version of the ASME code or NRC-approved alternative (e.g., NRC-approved code case) may be performed to determine a valid CUF.
(2) Consistent with the Fatigue Monitoring Program, Corrective Actions, repair or replace the affected locations before exceeding a CUF of 1.0.
34 IP2 SBO / Appendix R diesel generator will be Ai,-. 30,20 NL-13-122 2.1.1.3.5 installed and operational by April 30, 2008. This Complete committed change to the facility meets the NL-08-074 requirements of 10 CFR 50.59(c)(1) and, therefore, a license amendment pursuant to 10 CFR 50.90 is not NL-1 1-101 required.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 16 of 20
- COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
/ AUDIT ITEM IP2: NL-08-127 Audit 27 Item 35 Perform a one-time inspection of representative Sef 2, 27 sample area of IP2 containment liner affected by the 1973 event behind the insulation, prior to entering the 20-t Complete NL-13-122 period of extended operation, to assure liner degradation is not occurring in this area. NL-1 1-101 Perform a one-time inspection of representative 'P3:
sample area of the IP3 containment steel liner at the December 12, juncture with the concrete floor slab, prior to entering 2015 the period of extended operation, to assure liner degradation is not occurring in this area.
Any degradation will be evaluated for updating of the NL-09-018 containment liner analyses as needed.
36 Perform a one-time inspection and evaluation of a IP2: NL-08-127 Audit Item sample of potentially affected IP2 refueling cavity geptenmbeF 28, NL-1 1-101 359 concrete prior to the period of extended operation.
20-1-3 -om[)lete NL-13-122 The sample will be obtained by core boring the refueling cavity wall in an area that is susceptible to exposure to borated water leakage. The inspection will include an assessment of embedded reinforcing steel.
Additional core bore samples will be taken, if the NL-09-056 leakage is not stopped, prior to the end of the first ten years of the period of extended operation.
A sample of leakage fluid will be analyzed to NL-09-079 determine the composition of the fluid. If additional core samples are taken prior to the end of the first ten years of the period of extended operation, a sample of 4
leakaae fluid will be analyzed. -+ 4 37 Enhance the Containment Inservice Inspection (CII-NL-08-127 Audit Item IWL) Program to include inspections of the 361 NL-13-122 containment using enhanced characterization of degradation (i.e., quantifying the dimensions of noted indications through the use of optical aids) during the period of extended operation. The enhancement includes obtaining critical dimensional data of degradation where possible through direct measurement or the use of scaling technologies for photographs, and the use of consistent vantage points for visual inspections.
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 17 of 20
- COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
/ AUDIT ITEM IP2: NL-08-143-,,,,422, 4.2.1 38 For R eactor V essel Fluence, should future co re I ,,,,N,,0 Comb e e N.......
loading patterns invalidate the basis for the projected values of RTpts or CvUSE, updated calculations will 20-1--Complete NL-13-122 be provided to the NRC. IP3:
December 12, 2015 39 Deleted NL-09-079 40 Evaluate plant specific and appropriate industry ,P2: NL-09-106 B.1..6 mb e t
" "........ N B.1..23 operating experience and incorporate lessons learned in establishing appropriate monitoring and inspection B.1.24 frequencies to assess aging effects for the new aging P3: B.1.25 management programs. Documentation of the em 1 B.1.25 operating experience evaluated for each new program 0ecember 12, B.1.27 will be available on site for NRC review prior to the B.1.33 B.1.37 period of extended operation.
I_ B.1.38 P2:
fter the NL-11-032 N/A 41 IPEC will inspect steam generators for both units to assess the condition of the divider plate assembly.
The examination technique used will be capable of beginning of the detecting PWSCC in the steam generator divider plate =EO and prior to assembly. The IP2 steam generator divider plate September 28, inspections will be completed within the first ten years 023 NL-1 1-074 of the period of extended operation (PEO). The IP3 P3: NL-1 1-090 steam generator divider plate inspections will be nor to the end completed within the first refueling outage following of the first NL-1 1-101 the beginning of the PEO. refueling outage following the Peginning of the
__PEO.
I_ II
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 18 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION1 SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION I I / AUDIT ITEM NL-11-032 N/A 42 IPEC will develop a plan for each unit to address the potential for cracking of the primary to secondary pressure boundary due to PWSCC of tube-to-tubesheet welds using one of the following two options.
Option 1 (Analysis)
IPEC will perform an analytical evaluation of the IP2: NL-11-074 steam generator tube-to-tubesheet welds in order to establish a technical basis for either determining that Prior to March the tubesheet cladding and welds are not susceptible 2024 NL-1 1-090 to PWSCC, or redefining the pressure boundary in IP3: Prior to the which the tube-to-tubesheet weld is no longer and of the first NL-11-096 refueling outage included and, therefore, is not required for reactor coolant pressure boundary function. The redefinition following the of the reactor coolant pressure boundary must be oeginning of the approved by the NRC as a license amendment PEO.
request.
Option 2 (Inspection) IP2:
Between March IPEC will perform a one-time inspection of a 2020 and March representative number of tube-to-tubesheet welds in 2024 each steam generator to determine if PWSCC cracking is present. If weld cracking is identified: IP3: Prior to the
- a. The condition will be resolved through repair 9nd of the first refueling outage or engineering evaluation to justify continued service, as appropriate, and Following the Deginning of the
- b. An ongoing monitoring program will be PEO.
established to perform routine tube-to-tubesheet weld inspections for the remaining life of the steam generators. -t 4 U
P2: NL-1 1-032 4.3.3 43 IPEC will review design basis ASME Code Class 1 P;9r4ere fatigue evaluations to determine whether the NUREG/CR-6260 locations that have been evaluated SeptefflbeF-8
_204-3-Complete NL-13-122 for the effects of the reactor coolant environment on NL-1 1-101 fatigue usage are the limiting locations for the IP2 and P3: Prior to IP3 configurations. If more limiting locations are December 12, identified, the most limiting location will be evaluated for the effects of the reactor coolant environment on 2015 fatigue usage.
IPEC will use the NUREG/CR-6909 methodology in the evaluation of the limiting locations consisting of nickel alloy, if any. -~ I
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 19 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION I AUDIT ITEM 44 IPEC will include written explanation and justification P2: NL-11-032 N/A NL-11-101 of any user intervention in future evaluations using the W ESTEMS "Design CUF" module. ;e,-. ...m.e..... NL-13-101 2-0-1--Com pl ete NL-13-122 IP3: Prior to December 12, 2015 45 IPEC will not use the NB-3600 option of the IP2: NL-1 1-032 N/A calculations until NL-1F1W WESTEMS program in future design the issues identified during the NRC review of the Comlete NL-11-101 program have been resolved. 20--3-Complete NL-13-122 P3: Prior to December 12, 2015 46 Include in the IP2 ISI Program that IPEC will perform P2: NL--1-032 N/A
,F ,, , ,-
twenty-five volumetric weld metal inspections of socket welds during each 10-year ISI interval Ste"NL-1 1-074 scheduled as specified by IWB-2412 of the ASME 20--3-Complete NL-13-122 Section Xl Code during the period of extended operation.
In lieu of volumetric examinations, destructive examinations may be performed, where one destructive examination may be substituted for two volumetric examinations.
IP2: NL- 12-089 N/A 47 IPEC will perform and submit analyses that nor to demonstrate that the lower support column bodies will NL-1 3-052 maintain their functionality during the period of Augu 1, 204 NL-13-12 extended operation considering the possible loss of August 15, 2014 NL-13-122 fracture toughness due to thermal and irradiation P3: Prior to embrittlement. The analyses will be consistent with ecember 12, the IP2/IP3 licensing basis. 2015
Docket Nos. 50-247 & 50-286 NL-13-122 Attachment 2 Page 20 of 20 COMMITMENT IMPLEMENTATION SOURCE RELATED SCHEDULE LRA SECTION
/ AUDIT ITEM IP2: NL-12-174 N/A 48 Entergy will visually inspect IPEC underground piping P2: 2 within the scope of license renewal and subject to aging management review prior to the period of ,e43-I 4 N, extended operation and then on a frequency of at Complete NL-13-122 least once every two years during the period of extended operation. This inspection frequency will be DecePrir to maintained unless the piping is subsequently coated 2015 in accordance with the preventive actions specified in NUREG-1801 Section XI.M41 as modified by LR-ISG-2011-03. Visual inspections will be supplemented with surface or volumetric non-destructive testing if indications of significant loss of material are observed. Consistent with revised NUREG-1801 Section XI.M41, such adverse indications will be entered into the plant corrective action program for evaluation of extent of condition and for determination of appropriate corrective actions (e.g., increased inspection frequency, repair, replacement).
49I P2: NL-13-052 A.2.2.2 49 Recalculate each of the limiting CUFs provided in A.3.2.2 section 4.3 of the LRA for the reactor vessel internals to include the reactor coolant environment effects (Fen) as provided in the IPEC Fatigue Monitoring 2013 Complete NL-13-122 Program using NUREG/CR-5704 or NUREG/CR- IP3: Prior to 6909. In accordance with the corrective actions ecember 12, specified in the Fatigue Monitoring Program, corrective actions include further CUF re-analysis, 015 and/or repair or replacement of the affected components prior to the CUFen reaching 1.0.
50 If the planned replacement of the IP2 split pins IP2: NL-13-122 A.2.1.41 will not be accomplished in 2016, provide the Prior to March B.1.42 NRC staff a detailed inspection plan for the IP2 31,2015 split pins, including inspection methods, inspection coverage, and inspection frequency, IP3: N/A by March 31, 2015.