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{{#Wiki_filter:Faber A. Kearney                PPL Susquehanna, LLC Site Vice President                  769 Salem Boulevard            " ,    e Berwick, PA 18603              Do Tel. 570.542.2904 Fax 570.542.1504 fakearney@pplweb.com SEP 2 12011 "TM U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Stop O-Pl-17 Washington, DC 20555-0001 SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION REPLACEMENT STEAM DRYER REPORT, UNIT 2 START-UP, 110.5% POWER TEST PLATEAU, JULY 17, 2011 PLA-6749                                                                          Docket No. 50-388 The purpose of this submittal is to provide the attached evaluation of PPL Susquehanna, LLC's (PPL) Susquehanna SES Unit 2 steam dryer performance based on the data collected at the 110.5% power test plateau as required by the following Operating License Condition.
License Condition 2.C.(20)(a)3 requires:
    "PPL shall hold the facility at each 3.5% ascension step to collect data from License Condition 2.C.(20)(a) and conduct plant inspections and walk-downs, and evaluate steam dryer performance based on the data; shall provide the evaluation to the NRC staff by facsimile or electronic transmission to the NRC project manager upon completion of the evaluation; and shall not increase power above each hold point until 96 hours after the NRC project manager confirms receipt of the transmission."
Summary:
This report provides a summary of the SSES Unit 2 replacement steam dryer monitoring instrumentation (Main Steam Line Strain Gage) measurements at the 110.5% licensed thermal power (CLTP) test plateau. This data was collected at a power level of 3850 MWth and a core flow of 105.2 M lbm/hr. Based on the current margin to dryer acceptance limits shown in the report, there is adequate projected margin to the dryer acceptance limits for continued power ascension to 3952 MWth. contains proprietary information of PPL and is furnished in confidence solely for the purpose(s) stated in the report. No other use, direct or indirect, of the document or the information it contains is authorized. Furnishing this enclosure does not convey any

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Sincerely, F. A. Kearney  - SSES Replacement Steam Dryer Report, Unit 2 Start-Up, 110.5%
Power Test Plateau, July 17, 2011 - PPL Proprietary Information.  - SSES Replacement Steam Dryer Report, Unit 2 Start-Up, 110.5%
Power Test Plateau, July 17, 2011 - Non-Proprietary Information.  - Affidavit Copy:     NRC Region I Mr. P. W. Finney, NRC Sr. Resident Inspector Mr. R. R. Janati, DEP/BRP Mr. B. K. Vaidya, NRC Project Manager

ENCLOSURE 2 TO PLA-6749 SSES Replacement Steam Dryer Report Unit 2 Start-Up 110.5% Power Test Plateau July 17, 2011 Non-Proprietary Information

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This report provides a summary of the SSES Unit 2 replacement steam dryer monitoring instrumentation (Main Steam Line Strain Gage) measurements at the 110.5% CLTP test plateau.
This data was collected at a power level of 3850 MWth and a core flow of 105.2 M lbm/hr. The main steam line (MSL) strain gage locations are documented in Reference 1. The plant data log sheets for this power plateau are contained in Appendix A. The data log sheets provide a record of plant conditions at this plateau.
Figures 1 through 8 provide power spectral density (PSD) plots of MSL strain gage readings.
The Level 1 and Level 2 limit curves for each strain gage location are also plotted on each figure.
The strain values represent average strain values observed over a 180 second test time period. A data sampling rate of 2500 HZ was used in the data processing. The test data was bandpass filtered between 3 and 250 HZ to be consistent with the load definition used in the replacement dryer structural analysis in Reference 2. There is substantial noise from the 60 HZ alternating current and the recirculation pump power supply, thus filtering of this electrical noise was performed. Also the reactor recirculation pump vane passing frequencies were filtered from the data sets. Testing on the instrumented Unit 1 steam dryer (({
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Table 1: PSD Notch Filter Specifications f{f{
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Noise peaks at approximately 137 HZ and 142.5 HZ were noted during the primary system hydrostatic test prior to plant start-up. This is a condition where systems are pressurized to operating levels but no steam flow exists. As Unit 2 ascended in power, this noise peak did not increase in amplitude. The source of this noise could not be determined but it has been conclusively shown that it is not related to power and/or steam flow and therefore a filter has been applied to eliminate it.
PSDs were calculated on 2 second blocks of data from the test time period (180 seconds). In order to increase the number of spectral averages, the data blocks were overlapped by 50%. The Page 2 of 16

D PSDs were calculated using a Hanning window and a 0.5 HZ bin size. The resulting PSDs were then linearly 'averaged and are presented as Figures 1 through 8. This method of data processing was used to provide the results in a format consistent with the processing used to develop the monitoring curves.
There are also two monitoring curves included with the PSD plots. The Level 1 monitoring curve represents the response of the SSES dryer finite element (FE) model under the design acoustic load conditions factored by the minimum component analysis margin to the endurance limit. The Level 2 monitoring curve is based on 80% of the Level 1 curve. A more complete description is included in Reference 3 and Reference 4. The Limit Curves were generated in accordance with Reference 3 using a baseline data set from Unit 2 collected at 3733 MWth during the current power ascension. These monitoring curves provide guidance for evaluating the measured dryer response with respect to the structural analysis results and represent the acceptance criteria for the power ascension.
Table 2 below shows the maximum strain gage reading as a percent of acceptance limits generated in accordance with Reference 3 using a baseline data set from Unit 2 collected at 3733 MWth. All values of strain are below the Level 1 and Level 2 acceptance limits.
Table 2: Maximum MSL Strain Gage Readings @ 3850 MWth Expressed as a Ratio of the Acceptance Limits Strain Gage Location     [    % of Level 1           % of Level 2     1   Frequency 4                      1                    +/-
4                      4                                                 4                      4                    +
For trending purposes, filtered MSL strain gage PSDs for powers up to 110.5% of CLTP (3850 MWth) have been plotted in a waterfall format and are presented in Figures 9 through 16. Figure 17 is a trend plot of the RMS value of the sample time histories plotted against total steam flow.
Figures 9 through 17 shows that MSL strains are (({
MSL strain gages mounted on the A and D steam lines have the highest magnitude readings.
This is attributed to the large 15 HZ peak being generated by the SRV dead-legs on these two steam lines. The magnitude and frequency of the MSL strain gage PSDs is similar to the PSDs measured on Unit 2 in 2009 in both frequency content and magnitude. As previously stated, the Level 1 and Level 2 limit curves, Figures 1 through 8, are based on Unit 2 strain gage PSD's recorded at 3733 MWth during the 2011 start-up in July.
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Summary Based on the current margin to dryer acceptance limits shown in Table 2 and in Figures 1 through 8, there is adequate projected margin to the dryer acceptance limits for continued power ascension to 3952 MWth.

==References:==
: 1. PPL Letter To USNRC, PLA-6176 (Figure 31-1), "Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Proposed License Amendment No. 285 For Unit 1 Operating License No. NPF-14 And Proposed License Amendment No. 253 For Unit 2 Operating License No. NPF-22 Extended Power Update Application Regarding Steam Dryer And Flow Effects Request For Additional Information Responses", dated 4/27/2007
: 2. GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Engineering Report 0000-0095-2113-P-RO, "Susquehanna Replacement Steam Dryer Updated Stress Analysis At Extended Power Uprate Conditions", Class III, February 2009 (Provided via PPL Letter To USNRC, PLA-6484, dated 2/27/09)
: 3. GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Engineering Report 0000-0096-5766-P-Ri, "Revised Susquehanna Replacement Steam Dryer Limit Curves - Main Steam Line Mounted Instrumentation", Class III, February 2009 (Provided via PPL Letter To USNRC, PLA-6484, dated 2/27/09)
: 4. GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Engineering Report 0000-0101-0766-P-RO, "Main Steam Line Limit Curve Adjustment During Power Ascension", Class III, April 2009 (Provided via PPL Letter To USNRC, PLA-65 10, dated 5/12/09)
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Figure 2: MSL A Lower Strain Gage PSD Plot Page 5 of 16

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Figure 4: MSL B Lower Strain Gage PSD Plot Page 6 of 16

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Figure 6: MSL C Lower Strain Gage PSD Plot Page 7 of 16

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Figure 8: MSL D Lower Strain Gage PSD Plot Page 8 of 16

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Figure 10: MSL A Lower Strain Gage PSD Waterfall Plot Page 9 of 16

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Figure 16: MSL D Lower Strain Gage PSD Waterfall Plot Page 12 of 16

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Figure 17: MSL Strain Gage Time History RMS Trends Page 13 of 16

Appendix A Plant Data Log Sheets Page 14 of 16

Steam Dryer Data Log Sheets Start jDate/Time                                       7/1712011 12:40      (Start)
Computer ID         Value        Units Thermal Power (Instantaneous)                      u02.nba0l        3850.49       MWth Thermal Power (15 min Ave.)                       u02.nbal0l        3850.05       MWth Electrical Power                                   u02.tral78       1269.41       Mwe Total Core Flow                                    u02.traO26        105.17      M Ibm/hr Recirc Loop Flow A                                 u02.traO28         50.37      M Ibm/hr Recirc Loop Flow B                                 u02.traO29         51.49      M Ibm/hr Recirc Loop A Suction Temperature                  u02.nrt0l         525.83         &deg;F Recirc Loop B Suction Temperature                  u02.nrtO2         526.25         &deg;F Core Plate D/P                                     u02.traO27         16.47         PSI Indicated Steam Flow Line A                        u02.nffOl          4.05       M Ibm/hr Indicated Steam Flow Line B                        u02.nffO2          4.25       M Ibm/hr Indicated Steam Flow Line C                        u02.nffO3          4.15       M Ibm/hr Indicated Steam Flow Line D                        u02.nffO4          4.09       M Ibm/hr Indicated Total Steam Flow                         u02.traO97         16.58      M Ibm/hr Indicated Feedwater Flow                           u02.traO98         16.12      M Ibm/hr Feedwater Temperature Line A                                                        0 u02.tra 02        399.31           F Feedwater Temperature Line B                       u02.tralO3       400.80          T Feedwater Temperature Line C                       u02.tral04        399.84         OF Rx Dome Pressure Narrow Range                      u02.tra2O8       1026.09       PSIG Rx Dome Pressure Wide Range                        u02.tra2O9       1025.84       PSIG Steam Dome Temperature                             u02.nfa05         549.43         &deg;F Recirculation Pump A Speed                   vm.2p401a/2a rrpjtac   1503.00       RPM Recirculation Pump B Speed                   vm.2p401b/2brrp tac    1495.00        RPM Recirculation Pump A Power                         u02.nrj5l          4.17        MWe Recirculation Pump B Power                         u02.nrj52          4.11        MWe CRD Cooling Header Flow                            u02.nef03          61.84       GPM CRD System Flow                                    u02.nefOl          61.94       GPM CRD System Temperature                             u02.ndt05         140.82         TF Bottom Head Drain Temp                             u02.tra2O6        530.04         T Reactor Water Level Narrow Range                   u02.tral42         34.85    Inches H20 Reactor Water Level Narrow Range                   u02.nflO2          35.68    Inches H20 Reactor Water Level Narrow Range                   u02.nflO3          34.47    Inches H20 Reactor Water Level Wide Range                     u02.tral43         31.51    Inches H20 Recirculation Pump A Vane Passing Freq.                n/a           125.25         Hz Recirculation Pump B Vane Passing Freq.                n/a           124.58         Hz Recirculation Pump A Motor Frequency                   n/a            50.61         Hz Recirculation Pump B Motor Frequency                   n/a            50.34         Hz Enhanced Steam Flow Calculations Feed Flow Line A (LEFM)                            u02.nff77          5.38       M Ibm/hr Feed Flow Line B (LEFM)                            u02.nff78          5.36       M Ibm/hr Feed Flow Line C (LEFM)                            u02.nff79           5.32      M Ibm/hr CRD Flow                                           u02.ndfOl          0.03       M Ibm/hr Total Feedwater Flow                                   n/a            16.10      M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line A                                      n/a            3.94       M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line B                                      n/a            4.14       M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line C                                      n/a            4.04       M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line D                                      n/a            3.98       M Ibm/hr Total Steam Flow                                       nla            16.10      M Ibm/hr Page 15 of 16

Steam Dryer Data Log Sheets Finish jDate/Time                                       7/17/2011 12:43     (Finish)
Computer ID         Value         Units Thermal Power (Instantaneous)                      u02.nba01        3850.32        MWth Thermal Power (15 min Ave.)                       u02.nba101        3850.00        MWth Electrical Power                                   u02.tra178       1267.43        Mwe Total Core Flow                                    u02.traO26        104.82      M Ibm/hr Recirc Loop Flow A                                 u02.traO28         50.23      M Ibm/hr Recirc Loop Flow B                                 u02.traO29         51.28      M Ibm/hr Recirc Loop A Suction Temperature                  u02.nrt01         525.86          TF 0
Recirc Loop B Suction Temperature                  u02.nrt02         526.26           F Core Plate DIP                                     u02.traO27         16.42         PSI Steam Flow Line A                                  u02.nffOl           4.06      M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line B                                  u02.nffO2           4.27      M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line C                                  u02.nffO3           4.15      M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line D                                  u02.nff04           4.07      M Ibm/hr Total Steam Flow                                   u02.traO97         16.59      M Ibm/hr Feedwater Flow                                     u02.traO98         16.12      M Ibm/hr Feedwater Temperature Line A                       u02.tralO2        399.26          T Feedwater Temperature Line B                       u02.tralO3        400.83          TF Feedwater Temperature Line C                       u02.tralO4        399.93          T Rx Dome Pressure Narrow Range                      u02.tra2O8       1026.16        PSIG Rx Dome Pressure Wide Range                        u02.tra2O9       1025.83        PSIG Steam Dome Temperature                             u02.nfa05         549.43          &deg;F Recirculation Pump A Speed                   vm.2p401a/2a rrp tac   1503.00        RPM Recirculation Pump B Speed                   vm.2p401b/2b rrp tac   1495.00        RPM Recirculation Pump A Power                         u02.nrj5l           4.18        MWe Recirculation Pump B Power                         u02.nrj52           4.11        MWe CRD Cooling Header Flow                            u02.nefO3          61.83        GPM CRD System Flow                                    u02.nef0l          61.95        GPM CRD System Temperature                             u02.ndtO5         140.91          TF Bottom Head Drain Temp                             u02.tra2O6        530.07          TF Reactor Water Level Narrow Range                   u02.tra142         34.63     Inches H20 Reactor Water Level Narrow Range                   u02.nflO2          35.56     Inches H20 Reactor Water Level Narrow Range                   u02.nflO3          34.11     Inches H20 Reactor Water Level Wide Range                     u02.tra143         31.73     Inches H20 Recirculation Pump A Vane Passing Freq.                n/a           125.25         Hz Recirculation Pump B Vane Passing Freq.                n/a           124.58         Hz Recirculation Pump A Motor Frequency                   n/a            50.61         Hz Recirculation Pump B Motor Frequency                   n/a            50.34         Hz Enhanced Steam Flow Calculations Feed Flow Line A (LEFM)                            u02.nff77           5.38      M Ibm/hr Feed Flow Line B (LEFM)                            u02.nff78           5.37      M Ibm/hr Feed Flow Line C (LEFM)                            u02.nff79           5.32      M Ibm/hr CRD Flow                                           u02.ndf01           0.03      M Ibm/hr Total Feedwater Flow                                   n/a            16.10      M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line A                                      n/a            3.95       M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line B                                      n/a            4.16       M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line C                                      n/a            4.04       M Ibm/hr Steam Flow Line D                                      n/a            3.96       M Ibm/hr Total Steam Flow                                       n/a            16.10      M Ibm/hr Page 16 of 16

ENCLOSURE 3 TO PLA-6749 Affidavit

4 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED UNDER 10 C.F.R. .2.390 AFFIDAVIT OF RICHARD D. PAGODIN I, Richard D. Pagodin General Manager-Nuclear Engineering PPL Susquehanna, LLC, do hereby affirm and state:
: 1. I am authorized to execute this affidavit on behalf of PPL Susque-hanna, LLC (hereinafter referred to as "PPL").
: 2. PPL requests that the information attached and identified by text inside triple brackets (({This sentence is an example.}}} be withheld from public disclosure under the provisions of 10 C.F.R. 2.390(a)(4).
: 3. The PPL Documents contain confidential commercial information, the disclosure of which would adversely affect PPL.
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: 6. Public disclosure of this information would cause substantial harm to the competitive position of PPL, because such information has significant commercial value to PPL.
: 7. The information identified in paragraph (2) above is classified as proprietary because it details the results of test data derived from test instrumentation installed specifically to collect this data. This instrumentation was installed at a significant cost to PPL. The data and the conditions under which it was collected constitute a major PPL asset.
: 8. Public disclosure of the information sought to be withheld is likely to cause substantial harm to PPL by foreclosing or reducing the availability of profit-making opportunities. The information is of value to other BWR Licensee's and would support evaluations and analyses associated with extended power uprate license amendment submittals. Making this information available to other BWR Licensee's would represent a windfall and deprive PPL the opportunity to recover a portion of its large investment in the test instrumentation from which this data is derived.
PPL SUSQUEHANNA, LLC Richard D. Pagodin/
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