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Transmittal of Core Operating Limits Report (Colr), Cycle 18, Revision 0
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DTE Energy Company 6400 North Dixie Highway Newport, MI 48166 TS 5.6.5 October 15, 2015 NRC-15-0096 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, D C 20555-0001

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Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 NRC License No. NPF-43

Subject:

Transmittal of Core Operating Limits Report In accordance with Fermi 2 Technical Specification 5.6.5, DTE Electric Company hereby submits a copy of the Core Operating Limits Report (COLR) for Cycle 18, Revision 0. This COLR will be used during the Fermi 2 eighteenth operating cycle.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at (734) 586-5076.

Sincerely, Christopher R. Robinson Manager, Nuclear Licensing

Enclosure:

Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Cycle 18, Revision 0 cc: NRC Project Manager NRC Resident Office Reactor Projects Chief, Branch 5, Region III Regional Administrator, Region III Michigan Public Service Commission, [w/o Enclosure]

Regulated Energy Division (kindschl@michigan.gov)

Enclosure to NRC-15-0096 Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 Operating License No. NPF-43 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT (COLR)

CYCLE 18 REVISION 0

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 1 of 24 FERMI 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT CYCLE 18 REVISION 0 Prepared by: 4/

Paul R. Kiel at Technical Expert, Reactor Engineering Reviewed by: oo//2 2i > S Ric Beck Jr. Date Seni Engineer, Reactor Engineering Approved by: s4/4 Ah/5/

Michael A. Lake Date Supervisor, Reactor Engineering September 2015

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 2 of 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

AND

SUMMARY

....... .......... ...................................... 4 2.0 AVERAGE PLANAR LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE...................5 2.1 Definition ...................... . . . ..... .......... ............- ... ......... ...... . .5 2.2 Detennination of MAPLHGR Limit.---...--..................................5 2.2.1 Calculation of MAPFAC(P) .. .. -. .... _.................... ........... 7 2.2.2 Calculation of MAPFAC(F)................ ............... 8 3.0 MINIMUM CRITICAL POWER RATIO ................ .................... 9 3.1 Definition...................- ..-.. ...................... 9 3.2 Determination of Operating Limit MCPR ... .. .-... ........................9 3.3 Calculation of MCPR(P)............. ......................... 11 3.3.1 Calculation of Kp .. ...... ...... ....... ............ .. ....................... .11 3.3.2 Calculation of T................ ...-....................... 13 3.4 Calculation of MCPR(F)..... .................. .................... 14 4.0 LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE ..............--- -...-... ......................... ......... 15 4.1 D efinition...... . - .....- - ..... .................................... ...... ...... 15 4.2 Determination of LHGR Limit - --. . ..... ........ ........................... ....... 15 4.2.1 Calculation of LHGRFAC(P) . ....................... ....................... 17 4.2.2 Calculation of LHGRFAC(F)....................... ...... 18 5.0 CONTROL ROD BLOCK INSTRUMENTATION ......-.............................................. 19 5.1 D efinition . .............. .. . . ....... .. ....... ................................. ........ 19 6.0 BACKUP STABILITY PROTECTION REGIONS ................................................... 20 6.1 Definition....................... ..... ....... ........................................................ 20 7.0 REFER EN CES ..................... -. .................. ......................... ..... ................ 23

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 3 of 24 LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1 FUEL TYPE-DEPENDENT STANDARD MAPLHGR LIMITS ............................ 6 TABLE 2 FLOW-DEPENDENT MAPLHGR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS...................................8 TABLE 3 OLMCPRioonos AS A FUNCTION OF EXPOSURE AND - .................................. 10 TABLE 4 FLOW-DEPENDENT MCPR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS ......................................... 14 TABLE 5 STANDARD LHGR LIMITS FOR VARIOUS FUEL TYPES...............................16 TABLE 6 FLOW-DEPENDENT LHGR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS..........................................18 TABLE 7 CONTROL ROD BLOCK INSTRUMENTATION SETPOINTS WITH FILTER .................................................................................................................... 19 LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1 BSP REGIONS FOR NOMINAL FEEDWATER TEMPERATURE ............. 21 FIGURE 2 BSP REGIONS FOR REDUCED FEEDWATER TEMPERATURE ............. 22

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 4 of 24 LO INTRODUCTION AND

SUMMARY

This report provides the cycle specific plant operating limits, which are listed below, for Fermi 2, Cycle 18, as required by Technical Specification 5.6.5. The analytical methods used to determine these core operating limits are those previously reviewed and approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in GESTAR II (Reference 7).

The cycle specific limits contained within this report are valid for the full range of the licensed operating domain.

OPERATING LIMIT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION APLHGR 3.2.1 MCPR 3.2.2 LHGR 3.2.3 RBM 3.3.2.1 BSP REGIONS 3.3.1.1 APLHGR = AVERAGE PLANAR LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE MCPR = MINIMUM CRITICAL POWER RATIO LHGR = LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE RBM = ROD BLOCK MONITOR BSP = BACKUP STABILITY PROTECTION

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 5 of 24 2.0 AVERAGE PLANAR LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE 2.1 Definition TECH SPEC IDENT OPERATING LIMIT 3.2.1 APLHGR The AVERAGE PLANAR LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE (APLHGR) shall be applicable to a specific planar height and is equal to the sum of the LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATEs (LHGRs) for all the fuel rods in the specified bundle at the specified height divided by the number of fuel rods in the fuel bundle at the height.

2.2 Determination of MAPLHGR Limit The maximum APLHGR (MAPLHGR) limit is a function of reactor power, core flow, fuel type, and average planar exposure. The limit is developed, using NRC approved methodology described in References 7 and 8, to ensure gross cladding failure will not occur following a loss of coolant accident (LOCA). The MAPLHGR limit ensures that the peak clad temperature during a LOCA will not exceed the limits as specified in 10CFR50.46(b)(1) and that the fuel design analysis criteria defined in References 7 and 8 will be met.

The MAPLHGR limit during dual loop operation is calculated by the following equation:

MAPLHGRwT = MIN (MAPLHGR (P), MAPLHGR (F))

where:

MAPLHGR (P)= MAPFAC (P) x MAPLHGRD MAPLHGR (F)= MAPFAC (F) x MAPLHGRD Within four hours after entering single loop operation, the MAPLHGR limit is calculated by the following equation:

MAPLHGR,, = MIN (MAPLHGR (P), MAPLHGR (F), MAPLHGR (SLO))

where:

MAPLHGR (SLO) 1.0 x MAPLHGRD The Single Loop multiplier is 1.0 since the off-rated ARTS limits bound the single loop MAPLHGR limit. (Reference 2)

COLR -18 Revision 0 Page 6 of 24 MAPLHGRsTD, the standard MAPLHGR limit, is defined at a power of 3486 MWth and flow of 105 Mlbs/hr for each fuel type as a function of average planar exposure and is presented in Table

1. (Reference 2) When hand calculations are required, MAPLHGRsTD shall be determined by interpolation from Table 1. MAPFAC(P), the core power-dependent MAPLHGR limit adjustment factor, shall be calculated by using Section 2.2.1. MAPFAC(F), the core flow-dependent MAPLHGR limit adjustment factor, shall be calculated by using Section 2.2.2.

TABLE 1 FUEL TYPE-DEPENDENT STANDARD MAPLHGR LIMITS GE14 Exposure GE14 MAPLHGR GWD/ST kW/ft 0.0 12.82 19.13 12.82 57.61 8.00 63.50 5.00 Fuel Types 2= GE14-P10CNAB381-4G6/11G5-1OOT-150-T6-4372 14 = GE14-P1OCNAB376-4G6/9G5/2G2-100T-150-T6-4061 3 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/9G5-100T-150-T6-4371 15 = GE14-P10CNAB373-7G5/6G4-100T-150-T6-4064 4 = GE14-P10CNAB381-15G5-100T-150-T6-4373 16 = GE14-P1OCNAB376-15GZ-100T-150-T6-4063 5 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-6G6/9G5-100T-150-T6-4374 17= GE14-P10CNAB379-14GZ-10OT-T6-4259 9 = GE14-P1OCNAB380-7G5/8G4-1OOT-150-T6-3152 18 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/11G5-100T-T6-4260 11 = GE14-P10CNAB375-13G5-100T-150-T6-3339 19= GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/12G5-100T-T6-4261 12 = GE14-P1OCNAB376-15G5-100T-150-T6-3340 20= GE14-P10CNAB379-15GZ-100T-T6-4262 13 = GE14-P1OCNAB375-14G5-100T-150-T6-3338

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 7 of 24 2.2.1 Calculation of MAPFAC(P)

The core power-dependent MAPLHGR limit adjustment factor, MAPFAC(P) (Reference 2, 3 &

11), shall be calculated by one of the following equations:

For 0 < P <25:

No thermal limits monitoring is required.

For 25 < P < 29.5:

With turbine bypass OPERABLE, For core flow < 50 Mlbs/hr, MAPFAC (P)= 0.604 + 0.0038 (P- 29.5)

For core flow > 50 Mibs/hr, MAPFAC (P)= 0.584 + 0.0038 (P- 29.5)

With turbine bypass INOPERABLE, For core flow < 50 lVIbs/hr, MAPFAC (P) = 0.488 + 0.0050 (P- 29.5)

For core flow > 50 Mlbs/hr, MAPFAC (P)= 0.436 + 0.0050 (P- 29.5)

For 29.5<P<100:

MAPFAC (P)=1.0 + 0.005224 (P-100) where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

Note: This range applies with pressure regulator in service and, for power >85%, it also applies with the pressure regulator out of service

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 8 of 24 MAPFAC(P) for Pressure Regulator Out of Service Limits With one Turbine Pressure Regulator Out of Service and Reactor Power Greater Than or Equal to 29.5% and Less Than or Equal to 85% and both Turbine Bypass and Moisture Separator Reheater Operable:

For 29.5<P<45 :

MAPFAC (P) = 0.680 + 0.00627 (P- 45)

For 45<P<60 MAPFAC (P)= 0.758 + 0.0052 (P -60)

For 60 <P <85:

MAPFAC (P) = 0.831 + 0.00292 (P - 85) where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

2.2.2 Calculation of MAPFAC(F)

The core flow-dependent MAPLHGR limit adjustment factor, MAPFAC(F) (Reference 2 & 3),

shall be calculated by the following equation:

MAPFAC(F) = MIN(1.0, AF x -- + BF) 100 where:

WT = Core flow (Mlbs/hr).

AF = Given in Table 2.

BF = Given in Table 2.

TABLE 2 FLOW-DEPENDENT MAPLHGR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS Maximum Core Flow*

(Mlbs/hr) AF BF 110 0.6787 0.4358 As limited by the Recirculation System MG Set mechanical scoop tube stop setting.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 9 of 24 3.0 MINIMUM CRITICAL POWER RATIO TECH SPEC IDENT OPERATING LIMIT 3.2.2 MCPR 3.1 Definition The MINIMUM CRITICAL POWER RATIO (MCPR) shall be the smallest Critical Power Ratio (CPR) that exists in the core for each type of fuel. The CPR is that power in the assembly that is calculated by application of the appropriate correlation(s) to cause some point in the assembly to experience boiling transition, divided by the actual assembly operating power.

3.2 Determination of Operating Limit MCPR The required Operating Limit MCPR (OLMCPR) (Reference 2) at steady-state rated power and flow operating conditions is derived from the established fuel cladding integrity Safety Limit MCPR and an analysis of abnormal operational transients. To ensure that the Safety Limit MCPR is not exceeded during any anticipated abnormal operational transient, the most limiting transients have been analyzed to determine which event will cause the largest reduction in CPR.

Three different core average exposure conditions are evaluated. The result is an Operating Limit MCPR which is a function of exposure and T. t is a measure of scram speed, and is defined in Section 3.3.2. Cycle 18 operating limits are based on the Dual Loop SLMCPR of 1.08.

The OLMCPR shall be calculated by the following equation:

OLMCPR = MAX(MCPR(P), MCPR(F))

MCPR(P), the core power-dependent MCPR operating limit, shall be calculated using Section 3.3.

MCPR(F), the core flow-dependent MCPR operating limit, shall be calculated using Section 3.4.

In case of Single Loop Operation, the Safety Limit MCPR (Reference 2) is increased to account for increased uncertainties in core flow measurement and TIP measurement. However, OLMCPR is not increased when operating in single loop due to inherent conservatism.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 10 of 24 In case of operation with one Turbine Pressure Regulator out of service, OLMCPR limits are bounding when reactor power is less than 29.5% or greater than 85%. When reactor power is greater than or equal to 29.5% and less than or equal to 85%, then operation with one Turbine Pressure Regulator out of service is permitted if both Turbine Bypass Valves and the Moisture Separator Reheater are operable. (Reference 2 and 11)

TABLE 3 OLMCPR10 0 n0 5 AS A FUNCTION OF EXPOSURE AND T (Reference 2 and 11)

EXPOSURE CONDITION (MWD/ST LMCPRionlos BOTH Turbine Bypass Valves AND Moisture Separator Reheater Two Loop Single Loop OPERABLE BOC to 8000 T= 0 1.30 1.30 T= 1 1.44 1.44 8000 to EOC T=0 1.33 1.33 T= 1 1.50 1.50 ONE Turbine Pressure Regulator Out of Service AND Reactor Power between 29.5% and 85%

AND BOTH Turbine Bypass Valves and Moisture Separator Reheater Operable BOC to EOC T=0 1.33 1.33 T= 1 1.50 1.50 Moisture Separator Reheater INOPERABLE BOC to EOC T=0 1.41 1.41 T= 1 1.58 1.58 Turbine Bypass Valve INOPERABLE BOC to EOC T=0 1.39 1.39 T=1 1.56 1.56 BOTH Turbine Bypass Valve AND Moisture Separator Reheater INOPERABLE BOC to EOC T= 0 1.45 1.45 T=1 1.62 1.62

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 11 of 24 3.3 Calculation of MCPR(P)

MCPR(P), the core power-dependent MCPR operating limit (Reference 2, 3 & 11), shall be calculated by the following equation:

MCPR(P) = K x OLMCPRi 1oonos Kr, the core power-dependent MCPR Operating Limit adjustment factor, shall be calculated by using Section 3.3.1.

OLMCPRioono 5 shall be determined by interpolation on 'r from Table 3 (Reference 2), and t shall be calculated by using Section 3.3.2.

3.3.1 Calculation of Kp The core power-dependent MCPR operating limit adjustment factor, Kr (Reference 2, 3, & 11),

shall be calculated by using one of the following equations:

For 0 < P <25 No thermal limits monitoring is required.

For 25<P<29.5 :

When turbine bypass is OPERABLE, x (29.5- P)))

KP =(KBYP +(0.032 OLMCPR ioon/os where: KBy =2.18 for core flow < 50 Mlbs/hr

= 2.46 for core flow > 50 Mlbs/hr When turbine bypass is INOPERABLE, P)))

Kr=(KBYP + (0.076 x (29.5-OLMCPR monos where: KBYP = 2.65 for core flow < 50 Mlbs/hr

= 3.38 for core flow > 50 Mlbs/hr

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 12 of 24 For 29.5<P<45 :

K, = L28 + (0.0134 x (45-P))

For 45<P<60 KP = 1.15 + (0.00867 x (60 - P))

For 60<P <100:

K = 1.0 + (0.00375 x (100 - P))

where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

Note: This range applies with pressure regulator in service and, for power >85%, it also applies with the pressure regulator out of service Kr for Pressure Regulator Out of Service Limits With one Turbine Pressure Regulator Out of Service and Reactor Power Greater Than or Equal to 29.5% and Less Than or Equal to 85% and both Turbine Bypass and Moisture Separator Reheater Operable:

For 29.5<P<45 KP =1.52+ (0.01193x (45-P))

For 45<P<60 KP=1.362+(0.01053x(60-P))

For 60<P <85:

KP=1.217+(0.0058x(85-P))

where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 13 of 24 3.3.2 Calculation of T The value of T, which is a measure of the conformance of the actual control rod scram times to the assumed average control rod scram time in the reload licensing analysis (References 4 & 24),

shall be calculated by using the following equation:

TA -VB where: TA = 1.096 seconds 2B = 0.830 + 0.019 x 1.65 nNi seconds ENi i=1 n

(Nivi Zave = n ZNi i=1 n = number of surveillance tests performed to date in cycle, N = number of active control rods measured in the ih surveillance test, Ti = average scram time to notch 36 of all rods measured in the it surveillance test, and N = total number of active rods measured in the initial control rod scram time test for the cycle (Technical Specification Surveillance Requirement 3.1.4.4).

The value of t shall be calculated and used to determine the applicable OLMCPRioonos value from Table 3 within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months of the conclusion of each control rod scram time surveillance test required by Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements 3.1.4.1, 3.1.4.2, and 3.1.4.4.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 14 of 24 3.4 Calculation of MCPR(F)

MCPR(F), the core flow-dependent MCPR operating limit (Reference 2 & 3), shall be calculated by using the following equation:

WT MCPR(F)= MAX(1.21, (AFX -+ BF) 100 where:

WT = Core flow (Mlbs/hr).

AF = Given in Table 4.

BF = Given in Table 4.

TABLE 4 FLOW-DEPENDENT MCPR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS Maximum Core Flow*

(Mlbs/hr) AF BF Single or Two Loop 110 -0.601 1.743

As limited by the Recirculation System MG Set mechanical scoop tube stop setting.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 15 of 24 4.0 LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE TECH SPEC IDENT OPERATING LIMIT 3.2.3 LHGR 4.1 Definition The LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE (LHGR) shall be the heat generation rate per unit length of fuel rod. It is the integral of the heat flux over the heat transfer area associated with the unit length. By maintaining the operating LHGR below the applicable LHGR limit, it is assured that all thermal-mechanical design bases and licensing limits for the fuel will be satisfied.

4.2 Determination of LHGR Limit The maximum LHGR limit is a function of reactor power, core flow, fuel and rod type, and fuel rod nodal exposure. The limit is developed, using NRC approved methodology described in References 7 and 8, to ensure the cladding will not exceed its yield stress and that fuel thermal-mechanical design criteria will not be violated during any postulated transient events. The LHGR limit ensures the fuel mechanical design requirements as defined in References 1 & 21 will be met.

The LHGR limit during dual loop operation is calculated by the following equation:

LHGRaI = MIN (LHGR (P), LHGR (F))

where:

LHGR (P)= LHGRFAC (P)x LHGRsTo LHGR (F) = LHGRFAC (F) x LHGRsTD LHGRsTD, the standard LHGR limit, is defined at a power of 3486 MWth and flow of 105 Mlbs/hr for each fuel and rod type as a function of fuel rod nodal exposure and is presented in Table 5. Table 5 contains only the most limiting Gadolinia LHGR limit for the maximum allowed Gadolinia concentration of the applicable fuel product line. (References 1 & 21) When hand calculations are required, LHGRSTD shall be determined by interpolation from Table 5.

LHGRFAC(P), the core power-dependent LHGR limit adjustment factor, shall be calculated by using Section 4.2.1. LHGRFAC(F), the core flow-dependent LHGR limit adjustment factor, shall be calculated by using Section 4.2.2.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 16 of 24 TABLE 5 STANDARD LHGR LIMITS FOR VARIOUS FUEL TYPES For GE14 fuel listed below, the most limiting LHGR for Uranium Only fuel rod is found in NEDC-32868P Revision 5 Table D-2 (References 1 & 21).

For GE14 fuel listed below, the most limiting LHGR for Gadolinia Bearing fuel rods is found in NEDC-32868P Revision 5 Table D-4 (References 1 & 21). Utilize the row for 6% Rod/Section wt-% Gd 2O3 Fuel Types 2= GE14-P10CNAB381-4G6/11G5-10OT-150-T6-4372 14= GE14-P10CNAB376-4G6/9G5/2G2-100T-150-T6-4061 3 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/9G5-100T-150-T6-4371 15 = GE14-P1OCNAB373-7G5/6G4-10OT-150-T6-4064 4 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-15G5-100T-150-T6-4373 16 = GE14-P1OCNAB376-15GZ-100T-150-T6-4063 5 = GE14-P10CNAB381-6G6/9G5-1OOT-150-T6-4374 17= GE14-P1OCNAB379-140Z-100T-T6-4259 9 = GE14-P10CNAB380-7G5/8G4-100T-150-T6-3152 18 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/11G5-100T-T6-4260 11 = GE14-P10CNAB375-13G5-100T-150-T6-3339 19 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/12G5-100T-T6-4261 12 = GE14-P1OCNAB376-15G5-100T-150-T6-3340 20 = GE14-P1OCNAB379-15GZ-100T-T6-4262 13 = GE14-P10CNAB375-14G5-100T-150-T6-3338

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 17 of 24 4.2.1 Calculation of LHGRFAC(P)

The core power-dependent LHGR limit adjustment factor, LHGRFAC(P) (Reference 2, 3, & 11),

shall be calculated by one of the following equations:

For 0 <P <25:

No thermal limits monitoring is required.

For 25 < P < 29.5:

With turbine bypass OPERABLE, For core flow < 50 lbs/hr, LHGRFAC (P) = 0.604 + 0.0038 (P - 29.5)

For core flow > 50 Mlbs/hr, LHGRFAC (P)= 0.584 + 0.0038 (P - 29.5)

With turbine bypass INOPERABLE, For core flow < 50 Mlbs/hr, LHGRFAC (P) = 0.488 + 0.0050 (P - 29.5)

For core flow > 50 Mlbs/hr, LHGRFAC (P)= 0.436 + 0.0050 (P - 29.5)

For 29.5 < P < 100:

LHGRFAC (P) = 1.0 + 0.005224 (P - 100) where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

Note: This range applies with pressure regulator in service and, for power >85%, it also applies with the pressure regulator out of service

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 18 of 24 LHGRFAC(P) for Pressure Regulator Out of Service Limits With one Turbine Pressure Regulator Out of Service and Reactor Power Greater Than or Equal to 29.5% and Less Than or Equal to 85% and both Turbine Bypass and Moisture Separator Reheater Operable:

For 29.5<P<45 :

LHGRFAC (P) = 0.680 + 0.00627 (P - 45)

For 45<P<60 LHGRFAC (P) = 0.758 + 0.0052 (P - 60)

For 60 <P<85:

LHGRFAC (P) = 0.831 + 0.00292 (P - 85) where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

4.2.2 Calculation of LHGRFAC(F)

The core flow-dependent LHGR limit adjustment factor, LHGRFAC(F) (Reference 2 & 3), shall be calculated by the following equation:

LHGRFAC(F)=MIN(1.0, AF x + BF) 100 where:

WT = Core flow (Mlbs/hr).

AF = Given in Table 6.

BF = Given in Table 6.

TABLE 6 FLOW-DEPENDENT LHGR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS Maximum Core Flow*

(Mlbs/hr) AF BF 110 0.6787 0.4358

As limited by the Recirculation System MG Set mechanical scoop tube stop setting.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 19 of 24 5.0 CONTROL ROD BLOCK INSTRUMENTATION TECH SPEC IDENT SETPOINT 3.3.2.1 RBM 5.1 Definition The nominal trip setpoints and allowable values of the control rod withdrawal block instrumentation are shown in Table 7. These values are consistent with the bases of the APRM Rod Block Technical Specification Improvement Program (ARTS) and the MCPR operating limits. (References 2, 5, 6, & 10).

TABLE 7 CONTROL ROD BLOCK INSTRUMENTATION SETPOINTS WITH FILTER Setpoint Trip Setpoint Allowable Value LPSP 27.0 28.4 IPSP 62.0 63.4 HPSP 82.0 83.4 LTSP 117.0 118.9 ITSP 112.2 114.1 HTSP 107.2 109.1 DTSP 94.0 92.3 Where:

LPSP Low power setpoint; Rod Block Monitor (RBM) System trip automatically bypassed below this level IPSP Intermediate power setpoint HPSP High power setpoint LTSP Low trip setpoint ITSP Intermediate trip setpoint HTSP High trip setpoint DTSP Downscale trip setpoint

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 20 of 24 6.0 BACKUP STABILITY PROTECTION REGIONS TECH SPEC REFERENCE OPERATING LIMIT 3.3.1.1 Action Condition J Alternate method to detect and suppress thermal hydraulic instability oscillations TRM REFERENCE OPERATING LIMIT 3.4.1.1 Scram, Exit, and Stability Awareness Regions 6.1 Definition The Backup Stability Protection (BSP) Regions are an integral part of the Tech Spec required alternative method to detect and suppress thermal hydraulic instability oscillations in that they identify areas of the power/flow map where there is an increased probability that the reactor core could experience a thermal hydraulic instability. The BSP Regions are required if the Oscillation Power Range Monitors are inoperable. Regions are identified (refer to Figures 1 and 2) that are either excluded from planned entry (Scram Region), or where specific actions are required to be taken to immediately leave the region (Exit Region). A region is also identified where operation is allowed provided that additional monitoring is performed to verify that the reactor core is not exhibiting signs of core thermal hydraulic instability (Stability Awareness Region). (Reference 2)

The boundaries of these regions are established on a cycle specific basis based upon core decay ratio calculations performed using NRC approved methodology. The Cycle 18 regions are valid to a cycle exposure of 11,127 MWD/ST (Reference 22).

The Cycle 18 BSP boundaries defined in Figure 1 are applicable when final feedwater temperature is near the optimum range as illustrated in 20.107.02, Loss of Feedwater Heating Abnormal Operating Instruction. Figure 2 is applicable to operation with Feedwater Heaters Out-Of-Service (FWHOOS) or with Final Feedwater Temperature Reduction (FFWTR) or when final feedwater temperature is below the optimum range.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 21 of 24 Figure 1- BSP Regions for Nominal Feedwater Temperature 100% CLTP =3486 MWt Rated Core Flow =100.0 Mlb/hr MELLLA Rod Uine 70 --

Approx. Natural Cirulation ScamStability Region ExtAwareness ioRegion Region 50 -- -- - --- - ---- --- -

°40 20 -- - - - - -- 4 - - -- -+ ---- -- +-- - ..---

l - - -- -+ - - - - -+ -

30 40 50 60 Percent (%)of Rated Core Flow Nominal feedwater heating exists with all feedwater heaters in service, the moisture separator reheaters in service, and reactor water cleanup in or out of service. Nominal Feedwater temperature is determined with the Loss of Feedwater Heating Abnormal Operating Instruction, 20.107.02. If feedwater temperature is less than 15 degrees Fahrenheit below the Optimum Line of the Feedwater Inlet Temperature vs. Reactor Power graph of Enclosure A of 20.107.02, Loss of Feedwater Heating, then Figure 1 shall be used.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 22 of 24 Figure 2 - BSP Regions for Reduced Feedwater Temperature 80 - CLTP =3486 MWt 100%1 - -- . -- -. __.._. _.._ .

Rated Core Flow= 1O00Mlb/hr 70........................_ .. _.. _......_ -

Approx, Natural

- Circuation 60 - - --- --

Stability Scram Exit Awareness fRegion Region Region I.I 20 ___

30 40 5o 60 Percent (%) of Rated Core Flow Reduced feedwater temperature is analyzed for a 50 degree Fahrenheit reduction in feedwater temperature. If feedwater temperature is more than 15 degrees Fahrenheit below the Optimum Line of the Feedwater Inlet Temperature vs. Reactor Power graph of Enclosure A of 20.107.02, Loss of Feedwater Heating, then Figure 2 shall be used.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 23 of 24

7.0 REFERENCES

Core Operating Limits Report references are cited for two purposes. Many references are used as the basis for information, numbers, and equations found in COLR. These references tend to be fuel type or cycle specific. Other references are listed as basis information for the content and structure of COLR but are not Cycle specific.

1. "Fuel Bundle Information Report for Enrico Fermi 2 Reload 17 Cycle 18," DRF: 001N4128, Revision 0, July 2015 (LHGR Limits), DTC:TRVEND, DSN: Cycle 18 FBIR

2. "Supplemental Reload Licensing Report for Enrico Fermi 2 Reload 17 Cycle 18," Global Nuclear Fuel, DRF: 001N4127, Revision 0, July 2015 (MAPLHGR Limits, SLO Multiplier, MCPR Limits, SLMCPR, Off-Rated Limits, Backup Stability Regions, OPRM setpoints, RBM setpoint), DTC:TRVEND, DSN: Cycle 18 SRLR

3. "GE14 Fuel Cycle-Independent Analyses for Fermi Unit 2", GE-NE-0000-0025-3282-00 dated November 2004 (ARTS Limits equations, RR Pump Seizure)

4. Letter from Greg Porter to B. L. Myers, "Scram Times for Improved Tech Specs." GP-99014, October 22, 1999 containing DRF A12-00038-3, Vol. 4 information from G. A.

Watford, GE, to Distribution,

Subject:

Scram Times versus Notch Position (TAU Calculation), Edison File No. R1-7242

5. CSCCD-C51 K622/C51 R809C Revision 2, "Programming for Rod Block Monitor (RBM-A)

PIS # C51K622 and Operator Display Assembly (ODA) PIS # C51R809C" (RBM A Setpoints)

6. CSCCD-C51 K623/C51 R809D Revision 2, "Programming for Rod Block Monitor (RBM-B) PIS # C51K623 and Operator Display Assembly (ODA) PIS # C51R809D" (RBM B Setpoints)

7. "General Electric Standard Application for Reactor Fuel (GESTAR II)," NEDE-24011-P-A, Revision 21 with amendments

8. "The GESTR-LOCA and SAFER Models for the Evaluation of the Loss-of-Coolant Accident - SAFER/GESTR Application Methodology," NEDE 23785-1-PA, Revision 1, October 1984

9. "Fermi-2 SAFERIGESTR-LOCA, Loss-of-Coolant Accident Analysis," NEDC-31982P, July 1991, and Errata and Addenda No. 1, April 1992

10. "Maximum Extended Operating Domain Analysis for Detroit Edison Company Enrico Fermi Energy Center Unit 2," GE Nuclear Energy, NEDC-31843P, July 1990 (P-F Map for BSP figures)

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 24 of 24

11. Fermi 2 Pressure Regulator Out of Service Evaluation - Verified Final Report, Letter 1-2LHRMS-4 dated February 10, 2011. DTC:TRVEND, DSN: 1-2LHRMS-4 Edison File Number: R1-8100 (PROOS Limits)

12. "DTE Energy Enrico Fermi 2 SAFER/PRIME-LOCA Loss of Coolant Accident Analysis" DRF: 000N1319-RO dated March 2015

13. Letter from T. G. Colburn to W. S. Orser, "Fermi Amendment No. 87 to Facility Operating License No. NPF-43 (TAC NO. M82102)," September 9, 1992

14. Letter from J. F. Stang to W. S. Orser, "Amendment No. 53 to Facility Operating License No. NPF-43: (TAC No. 69074)," July 27, 1990

15. "NUMAC Power Range Neutron Monitoring System (PRNM) Modifications," DC-4608 Vol. I Rev. F.

16. Methodology and Uncertainties for Safety Limit MCPR Evaluations, NEDC-32601P-A, August 1999

17. Power Distribution Uncertainties for Safety Limit MCPR Evaluation, NEDC-32694P-A, August 1999

18. R-Factor Calculation Method for GEl 1, GE12, and GE13 Fuel, NEDC-32505P-A, Revision 1, July 1999

19. "Turbine Control Valve Out-Of-Service for Enrico Fermi Unit-2," GE - Nuclear Energy, GE-NE-J11-03920-07-01, October 2001

20. Letter from David P. Beaulieu (USNRC) to William T. O'Connor, Jr. (Detroit Edison),

"Fermi Issuance of Amendment RE: Changes to the Safety Limit Minimum Critical Power Ratio (TAC NO. MC4748)," dated November 30, 2004 (SLMCPR Limit)

21. "GE14 Compliance with Amendment 22 of NEDE-24011-P-A (GESTAR II)", NEDC-32868P, Revision 5, May 2013 (LHGR Limits), Edison File No: R1-7307

22. Cycle 18 Stability Information, DTC: TRVEND DSN: Cycle 18 Stability, Edison File No:

R1-8355 (Stability Limiting Exposure)

23. "Fermi 2 - Issuance of Amendment Re: Measuremnt Uncertainty Recapture Power Uprate (TAC No. MF0650)" Letter from Thomas Wengert, NRC, to Joseph Plona, DTE Electric dated February 10, 2014.

24. Qualification of the One-Dimensional Core Transient Model for Boiling Water Reactors -

Volume 1, NEDO-24154-A, August 1986, Edison File No. R1-7389.

DTE Energy Company 6400 North Dixie Highway Newport, MI 48166 TS 5.6.5 October 15, 2015 NRC-15-0096 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, D C 20555-0001

Reference:

Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 NRC License No. NPF-43

Subject:

Transmittal of Core Operating Limits Report In accordance with Fermi 2 Technical Specification 5.6.5, DTE Electric Company hereby submits a copy of the Core Operating Limits Report (COLR) for Cycle 18, Revision 0. This COLR will be used during the Fermi 2 eighteenth operating cycle.

Should you have any questions, please contact me at (734) 586-5076.

Sincerely, Christopher R. Robinson Manager, Nuclear Licensing

Enclosure:

Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Cycle 18, Revision 0 cc: NRC Project Manager NRC Resident Office Reactor Projects Chief, Branch 5, Region III Regional Administrator, Region III Michigan Public Service Commission, [w/o Enclosure]

Regulated Energy Division (kindschl@michigan.gov)

Enclosure to NRC-15-0096 Fermi 2 NRC Docket No. 50-341 Operating License No. NPF-43 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT (COLR)

CYCLE 18 REVISION 0

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 1 of 24 FERMI 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT CYCLE 18 REVISION 0 Prepared by: 4/

Paul R. Kiel at Technical Expert, Reactor Engineering Reviewed by: oo//2 2i > S Ric Beck Jr. Date Seni Engineer, Reactor Engineering Approved by: s4/4 Ah/5/

Michael A. Lake Date Supervisor, Reactor Engineering September 2015

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 2 of 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

AND

SUMMARY

....... .......... ...................................... 4 2.0 AVERAGE PLANAR LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE...................5 2.1 Definition ...................... . . . ..... .......... ............- ... ......... ...... . .5 2.2 Detennination of MAPLHGR Limit.---...--..................................5 2.2.1 Calculation of MAPFAC(P) .. .. -. .... _.................... ........... 7 2.2.2 Calculation of MAPFAC(F)................ ............... 8 3.0 MINIMUM CRITICAL POWER RATIO ................ .................... 9 3.1 Definition...................- ..-.. ...................... 9 3.2 Determination of Operating Limit MCPR ... .. .-... ........................9 3.3 Calculation of MCPR(P)............. ......................... 11 3.3.1 Calculation of Kp .. ...... ...... ....... ............ .. ....................... .11 3.3.2 Calculation of T................ ...-....................... 13 3.4 Calculation of MCPR(F)..... .................. .................... 14 4.0 LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE ..............--- -...-... ......................... ......... 15 4.1 D efinition...... . - .....- - ..... .................................... ...... ...... 15 4.2 Determination of LHGR Limit - --. . ..... ........ ........................... ....... 15 4.2.1 Calculation of LHGRFAC(P) . ....................... ....................... 17 4.2.2 Calculation of LHGRFAC(F)....................... ...... 18 5.0 CONTROL ROD BLOCK INSTRUMENTATION ......-.............................................. 19 5.1 D efinition . .............. .. . . ....... .. ....... ................................. ........ 19 6.0 BACKUP STABILITY PROTECTION REGIONS ................................................... 20 6.1 Definition....................... ..... ....... ........................................................ 20 7.0 REFER EN CES ..................... -. .................. ......................... ..... ................ 23

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 3 of 24 LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1 FUEL TYPE-DEPENDENT STANDARD MAPLHGR LIMITS ............................ 6 TABLE 2 FLOW-DEPENDENT MAPLHGR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS...................................8 TABLE 3 OLMCPRioonos AS A FUNCTION OF EXPOSURE AND - .................................. 10 TABLE 4 FLOW-DEPENDENT MCPR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS ......................................... 14 TABLE 5 STANDARD LHGR LIMITS FOR VARIOUS FUEL TYPES...............................16 TABLE 6 FLOW-DEPENDENT LHGR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS..........................................18 TABLE 7 CONTROL ROD BLOCK INSTRUMENTATION SETPOINTS WITH FILTER .................................................................................................................... 19 LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1 BSP REGIONS FOR NOMINAL FEEDWATER TEMPERATURE ............. 21 FIGURE 2 BSP REGIONS FOR REDUCED FEEDWATER TEMPERATURE ............. 22

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 4 of 24 LO INTRODUCTION AND

SUMMARY

This report provides the cycle specific plant operating limits, which are listed below, for Fermi 2, Cycle 18, as required by Technical Specification 5.6.5. The analytical methods used to determine these core operating limits are those previously reviewed and approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in GESTAR II (Reference 7).

The cycle specific limits contained within this report are valid for the full range of the licensed operating domain.

OPERATING LIMIT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION APLHGR 3.2.1 MCPR 3.2.2 LHGR 3.2.3 RBM 3.3.2.1 BSP REGIONS 3.3.1.1 APLHGR = AVERAGE PLANAR LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE MCPR = MINIMUM CRITICAL POWER RATIO LHGR = LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE RBM = ROD BLOCK MONITOR BSP = BACKUP STABILITY PROTECTION

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 5 of 24 2.0 AVERAGE PLANAR LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE 2.1 Definition TECH SPEC IDENT OPERATING LIMIT 3.2.1 APLHGR The AVERAGE PLANAR LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE (APLHGR) shall be applicable to a specific planar height and is equal to the sum of the LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATEs (LHGRs) for all the fuel rods in the specified bundle at the specified height divided by the number of fuel rods in the fuel bundle at the height.

2.2 Determination of MAPLHGR Limit The maximum APLHGR (MAPLHGR) limit is a function of reactor power, core flow, fuel type, and average planar exposure. The limit is developed, using NRC approved methodology described in References 7 and 8, to ensure gross cladding failure will not occur following a loss of coolant accident (LOCA). The MAPLHGR limit ensures that the peak clad temperature during a LOCA will not exceed the limits as specified in 10CFR50.46(b)(1) and that the fuel design analysis criteria defined in References 7 and 8 will be met.

The MAPLHGR limit during dual loop operation is calculated by the following equation:

MAPLHGRwT = MIN (MAPLHGR (P), MAPLHGR (F))

where:

MAPLHGR (P)= MAPFAC (P) x MAPLHGRD MAPLHGR (F)= MAPFAC (F) x MAPLHGRD Within four hours after entering single loop operation, the MAPLHGR limit is calculated by the following equation:

MAPLHGR,, = MIN (MAPLHGR (P), MAPLHGR (F), MAPLHGR (SLO))

where:

MAPLHGR (SLO) 1.0 x MAPLHGRD The Single Loop multiplier is 1.0 since the off-rated ARTS limits bound the single loop MAPLHGR limit. (Reference 2)

COLR -18 Revision 0 Page 6 of 24 MAPLHGRsTD, the standard MAPLHGR limit, is defined at a power of 3486 MWth and flow of 105 Mlbs/hr for each fuel type as a function of average planar exposure and is presented in Table

1. (Reference 2) When hand calculations are required, MAPLHGRsTD shall be determined by interpolation from Table 1. MAPFAC(P), the core power-dependent MAPLHGR limit adjustment factor, shall be calculated by using Section 2.2.1. MAPFAC(F), the core flow-dependent MAPLHGR limit adjustment factor, shall be calculated by using Section 2.2.2.

TABLE 1 FUEL TYPE-DEPENDENT STANDARD MAPLHGR LIMITS GE14 Exposure GE14 MAPLHGR GWD/ST kW/ft 0.0 12.82 19.13 12.82 57.61 8.00 63.50 5.00 Fuel Types 2= GE14-P10CNAB381-4G6/11G5-1OOT-150-T6-4372 14 = GE14-P1OCNAB376-4G6/9G5/2G2-100T-150-T6-4061 3 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/9G5-100T-150-T6-4371 15 = GE14-P10CNAB373-7G5/6G4-100T-150-T6-4064 4 = GE14-P10CNAB381-15G5-100T-150-T6-4373 16 = GE14-P1OCNAB376-15GZ-100T-150-T6-4063 5 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-6G6/9G5-100T-150-T6-4374 17= GE14-P10CNAB379-14GZ-10OT-T6-4259 9 = GE14-P1OCNAB380-7G5/8G4-1OOT-150-T6-3152 18 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/11G5-100T-T6-4260 11 = GE14-P10CNAB375-13G5-100T-150-T6-3339 19= GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/12G5-100T-T6-4261 12 = GE14-P1OCNAB376-15G5-100T-150-T6-3340 20= GE14-P10CNAB379-15GZ-100T-T6-4262 13 = GE14-P1OCNAB375-14G5-100T-150-T6-3338

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 7 of 24 2.2.1 Calculation of MAPFAC(P)

The core power-dependent MAPLHGR limit adjustment factor, MAPFAC(P) (Reference 2, 3 &

11), shall be calculated by one of the following equations:

For 0 < P <25:

No thermal limits monitoring is required.

For 25 < P < 29.5:

With turbine bypass OPERABLE, For core flow < 50 Mlbs/hr, MAPFAC (P)= 0.604 + 0.0038 (P- 29.5)

For core flow > 50 Mibs/hr, MAPFAC (P)= 0.584 + 0.0038 (P- 29.5)

With turbine bypass INOPERABLE, For core flow < 50 lVIbs/hr, MAPFAC (P) = 0.488 + 0.0050 (P- 29.5)

For core flow > 50 Mlbs/hr, MAPFAC (P)= 0.436 + 0.0050 (P- 29.5)

For 29.5<P<100:

MAPFAC (P)=1.0 + 0.005224 (P-100) where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

Note: This range applies with pressure regulator in service and, for power >85%, it also applies with the pressure regulator out of service

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 8 of 24 MAPFAC(P) for Pressure Regulator Out of Service Limits With one Turbine Pressure Regulator Out of Service and Reactor Power Greater Than or Equal to 29.5% and Less Than or Equal to 85% and both Turbine Bypass and Moisture Separator Reheater Operable:

For 29.5<P<45 :

MAPFAC (P) = 0.680 + 0.00627 (P- 45)

For 45<P<60 MAPFAC (P)= 0.758 + 0.0052 (P -60)

For 60 <P <85:

MAPFAC (P) = 0.831 + 0.00292 (P - 85) where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

2.2.2 Calculation of MAPFAC(F)

The core flow-dependent MAPLHGR limit adjustment factor, MAPFAC(F) (Reference 2 & 3),

shall be calculated by the following equation:

MAPFAC(F) = MIN(1.0, AF x -- + BF) 100 where:

WT = Core flow (Mlbs/hr).

AF = Given in Table 2.

BF = Given in Table 2.

TABLE 2 FLOW-DEPENDENT MAPLHGR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS Maximum Core Flow*

(Mlbs/hr) AF BF 110 0.6787 0.4358 As limited by the Recirculation System MG Set mechanical scoop tube stop setting.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 9 of 24 3.0 MINIMUM CRITICAL POWER RATIO TECH SPEC IDENT OPERATING LIMIT 3.2.2 MCPR 3.1 Definition The MINIMUM CRITICAL POWER RATIO (MCPR) shall be the smallest Critical Power Ratio (CPR) that exists in the core for each type of fuel. The CPR is that power in the assembly that is calculated by application of the appropriate correlation(s) to cause some point in the assembly to experience boiling transition, divided by the actual assembly operating power.

3.2 Determination of Operating Limit MCPR The required Operating Limit MCPR (OLMCPR) (Reference 2) at steady-state rated power and flow operating conditions is derived from the established fuel cladding integrity Safety Limit MCPR and an analysis of abnormal operational transients. To ensure that the Safety Limit MCPR is not exceeded during any anticipated abnormal operational transient, the most limiting transients have been analyzed to determine which event will cause the largest reduction in CPR.

Three different core average exposure conditions are evaluated. The result is an Operating Limit MCPR which is a function of exposure and T. t is a measure of scram speed, and is defined in Section 3.3.2. Cycle 18 operating limits are based on the Dual Loop SLMCPR of 1.08.

The OLMCPR shall be calculated by the following equation:

OLMCPR = MAX(MCPR(P), MCPR(F))

MCPR(P), the core power-dependent MCPR operating limit, shall be calculated using Section 3.3.

MCPR(F), the core flow-dependent MCPR operating limit, shall be calculated using Section 3.4.

In case of Single Loop Operation, the Safety Limit MCPR (Reference 2) is increased to account for increased uncertainties in core flow measurement and TIP measurement. However, OLMCPR is not increased when operating in single loop due to inherent conservatism.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 10 of 24 In case of operation with one Turbine Pressure Regulator out of service, OLMCPR limits are bounding when reactor power is less than 29.5% or greater than 85%. When reactor power is greater than or equal to 29.5% and less than or equal to 85%, then operation with one Turbine Pressure Regulator out of service is permitted if both Turbine Bypass Valves and the Moisture Separator Reheater are operable. (Reference 2 and 11)

TABLE 3 OLMCPR10 0 n0 5 AS A FUNCTION OF EXPOSURE AND T (Reference 2 and 11)

EXPOSURE CONDITION (MWD/ST LMCPRionlos BOTH Turbine Bypass Valves AND Moisture Separator Reheater Two Loop Single Loop OPERABLE BOC to 8000 T= 0 1.30 1.30 T= 1 1.44 1.44 8000 to EOC T=0 1.33 1.33 T= 1 1.50 1.50 ONE Turbine Pressure Regulator Out of Service AND Reactor Power between 29.5% and 85%

AND BOTH Turbine Bypass Valves and Moisture Separator Reheater Operable BOC to EOC T=0 1.33 1.33 T= 1 1.50 1.50 Moisture Separator Reheater INOPERABLE BOC to EOC T=0 1.41 1.41 T= 1 1.58 1.58 Turbine Bypass Valve INOPERABLE BOC to EOC T=0 1.39 1.39 T=1 1.56 1.56 BOTH Turbine Bypass Valve AND Moisture Separator Reheater INOPERABLE BOC to EOC T= 0 1.45 1.45 T=1 1.62 1.62

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 11 of 24 3.3 Calculation of MCPR(P)

MCPR(P), the core power-dependent MCPR operating limit (Reference 2, 3 & 11), shall be calculated by the following equation:

MCPR(P) = K x OLMCPRi 1oonos Kr, the core power-dependent MCPR Operating Limit adjustment factor, shall be calculated by using Section 3.3.1.

OLMCPRioono 5 shall be determined by interpolation on 'r from Table 3 (Reference 2), and t shall be calculated by using Section 3.3.2.

3.3.1 Calculation of Kp The core power-dependent MCPR operating limit adjustment factor, Kr (Reference 2, 3, & 11),

shall be calculated by using one of the following equations:

For 0 < P <25 No thermal limits monitoring is required.

For 25<P<29.5 :

When turbine bypass is OPERABLE, x (29.5- P)))

KP =(KBYP +(0.032 OLMCPR ioon/os where: KBy =2.18 for core flow < 50 Mlbs/hr

= 2.46 for core flow > 50 Mlbs/hr When turbine bypass is INOPERABLE, P)))

Kr=(KBYP + (0.076 x (29.5-OLMCPR monos where: KBYP = 2.65 for core flow < 50 Mlbs/hr

= 3.38 for core flow > 50 Mlbs/hr

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 12 of 24 For 29.5<P<45 :

K, = L28 + (0.0134 x (45-P))

For 45<P<60 KP = 1.15 + (0.00867 x (60 - P))

For 60<P <100:

K = 1.0 + (0.00375 x (100 - P))

where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

Note: This range applies with pressure regulator in service and, for power >85%, it also applies with the pressure regulator out of service Kr for Pressure Regulator Out of Service Limits With one Turbine Pressure Regulator Out of Service and Reactor Power Greater Than or Equal to 29.5% and Less Than or Equal to 85% and both Turbine Bypass and Moisture Separator Reheater Operable:

For 29.5<P<45 KP =1.52+ (0.01193x (45-P))

For 45<P<60 KP=1.362+(0.01053x(60-P))

For 60<P <85:

KP=1.217+(0.0058x(85-P))

where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 13 of 24 3.3.2 Calculation of T The value of T, which is a measure of the conformance of the actual control rod scram times to the assumed average control rod scram time in the reload licensing analysis (References 4 & 24),

shall be calculated by using the following equation:

TA -VB where: TA = 1.096 seconds 2B = 0.830 + 0.019 x 1.65 nNi seconds ENi i=1 n

(Nivi Zave = n ZNi i=1 n = number of surveillance tests performed to date in cycle, N = number of active control rods measured in the ih surveillance test, Ti = average scram time to notch 36 of all rods measured in the it surveillance test, and N = total number of active rods measured in the initial control rod scram time test for the cycle (Technical Specification Surveillance Requirement 3.1.4.4).

The value of t shall be calculated and used to determine the applicable OLMCPRioonos value from Table 3 within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days 0.02 hours 1.190476e-4 weeks 2.7396e-5 months of the conclusion of each control rod scram time surveillance test required by Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements 3.1.4.1, 3.1.4.2, and 3.1.4.4.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 14 of 24 3.4 Calculation of MCPR(F)

MCPR(F), the core flow-dependent MCPR operating limit (Reference 2 & 3), shall be calculated by using the following equation:

WT MCPR(F)= MAX(1.21, (AFX -+ BF) 100 where:

WT = Core flow (Mlbs/hr).

AF = Given in Table 4.

BF = Given in Table 4.

TABLE 4 FLOW-DEPENDENT MCPR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS Maximum Core Flow*

(Mlbs/hr) AF BF Single or Two Loop 110 -0.601 1.743

As limited by the Recirculation System MG Set mechanical scoop tube stop setting.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 15 of 24 4.0 LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE TECH SPEC IDENT OPERATING LIMIT 3.2.3 LHGR 4.1 Definition The LINEAR HEAT GENERATION RATE (LHGR) shall be the heat generation rate per unit length of fuel rod. It is the integral of the heat flux over the heat transfer area associated with the unit length. By maintaining the operating LHGR below the applicable LHGR limit, it is assured that all thermal-mechanical design bases and licensing limits for the fuel will be satisfied.

4.2 Determination of LHGR Limit The maximum LHGR limit is a function of reactor power, core flow, fuel and rod type, and fuel rod nodal exposure. The limit is developed, using NRC approved methodology described in References 7 and 8, to ensure the cladding will not exceed its yield stress and that fuel thermal-mechanical design criteria will not be violated during any postulated transient events. The LHGR limit ensures the fuel mechanical design requirements as defined in References 1 & 21 will be met.

The LHGR limit during dual loop operation is calculated by the following equation:

LHGRaI = MIN (LHGR (P), LHGR (F))

where:

LHGR (P)= LHGRFAC (P)x LHGRsTo LHGR (F) = LHGRFAC (F) x LHGRsTD LHGRsTD, the standard LHGR limit, is defined at a power of 3486 MWth and flow of 105 Mlbs/hr for each fuel and rod type as a function of fuel rod nodal exposure and is presented in Table 5. Table 5 contains only the most limiting Gadolinia LHGR limit for the maximum allowed Gadolinia concentration of the applicable fuel product line. (References 1 & 21) When hand calculations are required, LHGRSTD shall be determined by interpolation from Table 5.

LHGRFAC(P), the core power-dependent LHGR limit adjustment factor, shall be calculated by using Section 4.2.1. LHGRFAC(F), the core flow-dependent LHGR limit adjustment factor, shall be calculated by using Section 4.2.2.

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 16 of 24 TABLE 5 STANDARD LHGR LIMITS FOR VARIOUS FUEL TYPES For GE14 fuel listed below, the most limiting LHGR for Uranium Only fuel rod is found in NEDC-32868P Revision 5 Table D-2 (References 1 & 21).

For GE14 fuel listed below, the most limiting LHGR for Gadolinia Bearing fuel rods is found in NEDC-32868P Revision 5 Table D-4 (References 1 & 21). Utilize the row for 6% Rod/Section wt-% Gd 2O3 Fuel Types 2= GE14-P10CNAB381-4G6/11G5-10OT-150-T6-4372 14= GE14-P10CNAB376-4G6/9G5/2G2-100T-150-T6-4061 3 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/9G5-100T-150-T6-4371 15 = GE14-P1OCNAB373-7G5/6G4-10OT-150-T6-4064 4 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-15G5-100T-150-T6-4373 16 = GE14-P1OCNAB376-15GZ-100T-150-T6-4063 5 = GE14-P10CNAB381-6G6/9G5-1OOT-150-T6-4374 17= GE14-P1OCNAB379-140Z-100T-T6-4259 9 = GE14-P10CNAB380-7G5/8G4-100T-150-T6-3152 18 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/11G5-100T-T6-4260 11 = GE14-P10CNAB375-13G5-100T-150-T6-3339 19 = GE14-P1OCNAB381-4G6/12G5-100T-T6-4261 12 = GE14-P1OCNAB376-15G5-100T-150-T6-3340 20 = GE14-P1OCNAB379-15GZ-100T-T6-4262 13 = GE14-P10CNAB375-14G5-100T-150-T6-3338

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 17 of 24 4.2.1 Calculation of LHGRFAC(P)

The core power-dependent LHGR limit adjustment factor, LHGRFAC(P) (Reference 2, 3, & 11),

shall be calculated by one of the following equations:

For 0 <P <25:

No thermal limits monitoring is required.

For 25 < P < 29.5:

With turbine bypass OPERABLE, For core flow < 50 lbs/hr, LHGRFAC (P) = 0.604 + 0.0038 (P - 29.5)

For core flow > 50 Mlbs/hr, LHGRFAC (P)= 0.584 + 0.0038 (P - 29.5)

With turbine bypass INOPERABLE, For core flow < 50 Mlbs/hr, LHGRFAC (P) = 0.488 + 0.0050 (P - 29.5)

For core flow > 50 Mlbs/hr, LHGRFAC (P)= 0.436 + 0.0050 (P - 29.5)

For 29.5 < P < 100:

LHGRFAC (P) = 1.0 + 0.005224 (P - 100) where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

Note: This range applies with pressure regulator in service and, for power >85%, it also applies with the pressure regulator out of service

COLR - 18 Revision 0 Page 18 of 24 LHGRFAC(P) for Pressure Regulator Out of Service Limits With one Turbine Pressure Regulator Out of Service and Reactor Power Greater Than or Equal to 29.5% and Less Than or Equal to 85% and both Turbine Bypass and Moisture Separator Reheater Operable:

For 29.5<P<45 :

LHGRFAC (P) = 0.680 + 0.00627 (P - 45)

For 45<P<60 LHGRFAC (P) = 0.758 + 0.0052 (P - 60)

For 60 <P<85:

LHGRFAC (P) = 0.831 + 0.00292 (P - 85) where: P = Core power (fraction of rated power times 100).

4.2.2 Calculation of LHGRFAC(F)

The core flow-dependent LHGR limit adjustment factor, LHGRFAC(F) (Reference 2 & 3), shall be calculated by the following equation:

LHGRFAC(F)=MIN(1.0, AF x + BF) 100 where:

WT = Core flow (Mlbs/hr).

AF = Given in Table 6.

BF = Given in Table 6.

TABLE 6 FLOW-DEPENDENT LHGR LIMIT COEFFICIENTS Maximum Core Flow*

(Mlbs/hr) AF BF 110 0.6787 0.4358

As limited by the Recirculation System MG Set mechanical scoop tube stop setting.