W3F1-2004-0032, February 2004 Monthly Operating Report for Waterford Steam Electric Station Unit 3

February 2004 Monthly Operating Report for Waterford Steam Electric Station Unit 3

ML040990136
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	04/06/2004
From:	Sen G Entergy Operations
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Entergy Operations, Inc.

- Entergy 17265 River Road Killona, LA 70057 Tel 504-739-6650 W3Fl-2004-0032 April 6, 2004 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Monthly Operating Report Waterford Steam Electric Station, Unit 3 (Waterford 3)

Docket No. 50-382 License No. NPF-38

Dear Sir or Madam:

Attached is the subject report which covers the operating statistics for the month of February 2004. This report is submitted per Section 6.9.1.6 of the Waterford 3 Technical Specifications for Facility Operating License No. NPF-38.

Should you have any questions regarding the above, please contact R. J. Pollock at (504) 739-6561.

There are no new commitments contained in this submittal.

Sincerely, G.Sen Licensing Manger GS/RJP/

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W3Fl-2004-0032 Page 2 cc: Mr. Bruce S. Mallett Regional Administrator U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064 NRC Senior Resident Inspector Waterford Steam Electric Station Unit 3 P.O. Box 822 Killona, LA 70066-0751 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Mr. N. Kalyanam Mail Stop 0-07 D1 Washington, DC 20555-0001 Wise, Carter, Child & Caraway ATTN: J. Smith P.O. Box 651 Jackson, MS 39205 Winston & Strawn ATTN: N.S. Reynolds 1400 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-3502 Platts Energy ATTN: B. Lewis 1200 G. St., N.W. Suite 1000 Washington, DC 2005 lerevents~inpo.org - INPO Records Center (MOR Only)

NRC MONTHLY OPERATING REPORT WATERFORD 3 for March, 2004

SUMMARY

OF OPERATIONS The unit operated at an average reactor power level of 99.9% and experienced no shutdowns or significant power reductions during the period.

PRESSURIZER SAFETY VALVE FAILURES AND CHALLENGES There were no pressurizer safety valve failures or challenges experienced during the month.

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OPERATING DATA REPORT DOCKET NUMBER: 50-382 UNIT NAME: WATERFORD 3 DATE OF REPORT: April 5, 2004 COMPLETED BY: Jim Pollock TELEPHONE: (504) 739-6561 OPERATING STATUS

1. Reporting Period March, 2004 Gross Hours in Reporting Period  : 744

2. Currently Authorized Power Level (MWt)  : 3,441 Maximum Dependable Capacity (Net MWe) : 1,075 Design Electrical Rating (Net MWe)  : 1,104

3. Power Level to which Restricted (if any) (Net MWe) N/A

4. Reason for Restriction (if any) NIA THIS YEAR TO MONTH DATE CUMULATIVE

5. Number of Hours Reactor was Critical 744.0 2,184.0 140,396.3

6. Reactor Reserve Shutdown Hours 0.0 0.0 0.0

7. Hours Generator was On-line 744.0 2,171.6 139,001.0

8. Unit Reserve Shutdown Hours 0.0 0.0 0.0

9. Gross Thermal Energy Generated (MWH) 2,558,479 7,463,335 463,829,863

10. Gross Electrical Energy Generated (MWH) 854,372 2,495,929 155,403,167

11. Net Electrical Energy Generated (MWH) 820,120 2,396,146 148,479,506

12. Reactor Service Factor 100.0 100.0 86.5

13. Reactor Availability Factor 100.0 100.0 86.5

14. Unit Service Factor 100.0 99.4 85.6

15. Unit Availability Factor 100.0 99.4 85.6 .

16. Unit Capacity Factor (using MDC) 102.5 102.1 85.1

17. Unit Capacity Factor (using DER) 99.8 99.4 82.8

18. Unit Forced Outage Rate 0.0 0.6 3.5 4'51200 Page: 2 of 5

OPERATING DATA REPORT DOCKET NUMBER: 50-382 UNIT NAME: WATERFORD 3 DATE OF REPORT: April 5, 2004 COMPLETED BY: Jim Pollock TELEPHONE: (504) 739-6561 OPERATING STATUS (Cont.)

19. Shutdowns Scheduled over next 6 months (type, date and duration of each):

NONE

20. If Shutdown at end of report period, estimated date of startup: N/A

21. Unit is in Commercial Operation.

THIS YEAR TO MONTH DATE CUMULATIVE

22. Hours in Reporting Period 744 2,184 162,337

23. Unit Forced Outage Hours 0.0 12.4 5,008.1

24. Nameplate Rating (Gross MWe)  : 1,200 Max. Dependable Capacity (Gross MWe)  : 1,120

25. If changes occur in capacity ratings (Items 2 and 24) since the last report, give the reasons:

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AVERAGE DAILY UNIT POWER LEVEL DOCKET NUMBER: 50-382 UNIT NAME: WATERFORD 3 DATE OF REPORT: April 5, 2004 COMPLETED BY: Jim Pollock TELEPHONE: (504) 739-6561 Reporting Period: March, 2004 (NET MWe)

DAY Avg. Power Level DAY Avg. Power Level 1 1,108 16 1,100 2 1,107 17 1,101 3 1,107 _t 18 1,101 4 1,106 19 1,107 5 1,106 20 1,107 6 1,106 21 1,107 7 1,105 22 1,104 8 1,092 23 1,104 9 1,090 24 1,103 10 1,089 25 1,102 11 1,089 26 1,105 12 1,088 27 1,107 13 1,094 28 1,107 14 1,107 29 1,107 15 1,102 30 1,106 31 1,106 INSTRUCTIONS:

On this form, list the average daily unit power level in MWe-Net for each day in the reporting month. Compute to the nearest whole megawatt.

Reflects On-Line Net Generation.

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UNIT SHUTDOWNS AND POWER REDUCTIONS DOCKET NUMBER: 50-382 UNIT NAME: WATERFORD 3 DATE OF REPORT: April 5, 2004 COMPLETED BY: Jim Pollock TELEPHONE: (504) 739-6561 REPORTING PERIOD: March, 2004 Outage Date Duration Shutdown Cause, Comments and Number (yymmdd) Type (Hours) Reason Method Corrective Actions N/A TYPE REASON F - Forced A - Equipment Failure (explain)

S - Scheduled B - Maintenance or Test C - Refueling D - Regulatory Restriction E - Operator Training and METHOD License Examination 1- Manual F - Administrative 2 - Manual Scram G - Operational Error (explain) 3 - Automatic Scram H - Other (explain) 4 - Continuation from Previous Period 5 - Power Reduction 6 - Other (explain)

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