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REFERENCES None. INSERT 2 TSTF-425-A1. UFSAR, Section 9.1.2.3. | REFERENCES None. INSERT 2 TSTF-425-A1. UFSAR, Section 9.1.2.3. | ||
2 Letter from N. Kalyanam (NRC) to R. M. Rosenblum (SCE), "San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Units 2 and 3 - Issuance of Amendments Re: Request to Revise Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration (TAC Nos. MD 1405 and MD 1406)," September 27, 2007, ADAMS Accession Number | 2 Letter from N. Kalyanam (NRC) to R. M. Rosenblum (SCE), "San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Units 2 and 3 - Issuance of Amendments Re: Request to Revise Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration (TAC Nos. MD 1405 and MD 1406)," September 27, 2007, ADAMS Accession Number ML072550175. | ||
1 B 3.7.17 Insert Page B 3.7.17-2 INSERT 2 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. | 1 B 3.7.17 Insert Page B 3.7.17-2 INSERT 2 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. | ||
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Site: | San Onofre |
Issue date: | 07/29/2011 |
From: | Edison International Co, Southern California Edison Co |
To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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ATTACHMENT 1 VOLUME 10 SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION
IMPROVED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONVERSION
ITS SECTION 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
- 1. ITS 3.7.1 - MAIN STEAM SAFETY VALVES
- 2. ITS 3.7.2 - MAIN STEAM ISOLATION VALVES
- 4. ITS 3.7.4 - AT MOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES
- 6. ITS 3.7.6 - CONDENSATE STORAGE TANKS
- 7. ITS 3.7.7 - COMPON ENT COOLING WATER SYSTEM
- 8. ITS 3.7.8 - SALT WATER COOLING SYSTEM 9. ITS 3.7.10 - EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER 10. ITS 3.7.11 - CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM 11. ITS 3.7.12 - CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM 12. ITS 3.7.16 - FUEL STORAGE POOL WATER LEVEL 13. ITS 3.7.17 - FUEL STORAG E POOL BORON CONCENTRATION 14. ITS 3.7.18 - SPENT FUEL ASSEMBLY STORAGE 15. ITS 3.7.19 - SECOND ARY SPECIFIC ACTIVITY 16. ISTS SPECIFIC ATIONS NOT USED
NOTE: There is no ITS 3.7.9, 3.7.13, 3.7.14, or 3.7.15 ATTACHMENT 1 ITS 3.7.1, MAIN STEAM SAFETY VALVES
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
MSSVs 3.7.1 ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.1 Main Steam Safety Valves (MSSVs)LCO 3.7.1The MSSVs shall be OPERABLE as specified in Table 3.7.1-1and Table 3.7.1-2.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, and 3.
ACTIONS-------------------------------------NOTE-------------------------------------Separate Condition entry is allowed for each MSSV.
CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.Two to seven requiredMSSVs per SGinoperable.A.1Reduce power to lessthan or equal to the applicable % RTP listed in Table 3.7.1-1.ANDA.2Reduce the LinearPower Level High tripsetpoint in accordance with Table 3.7.1-1.4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />s36 hoursB.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime not met.OREight or more requiredMSSVs per SGinoperaple
.B.1Be in MODE 3.ANDB.2Be in MODE 4.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s12 hoursLCO 3.7.1ApplicabilityACTIONS NoteACTION AACTION BOne or moresteam generatorswith less than two OneOPERABLEA01A02A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-1Amendment No. 212 MSSVs 3.7.1 ITSSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.1.1-------------------NOTE--------------------Only required to be performed in MODES 1 and 2.
Verify each required MSSV lift setpointwithin limits per Table 3.7.1-2 in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program.In accordance with the Inservice Testing Program SR 3.7.1.1Following testing, lift settings shall be within + 1%.A01A03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-2Amendment No. 127 MSSVs 3.7.1 ITS Table 3.7.1-1 (page 1 of 1)Maximum Allowable Power Level versus Inoperable MSSVsNUMBER OF INOPERABLEMSSVs PER STEAM GENERATOR MAXIMUMALLOWABLE POWER(% RTP)MAXIMUMALLOWABLELINEAR POWERLEVEL HIGH TRIP(% RTP)2 3 45 to 79556 46MODE 395 56 46Not applicableTable 3.7.1-1OPERABLE Main Steam Safety Valvesand Linear Power Level - High Trip Setpoint MINIMUMREQUIRED OPERABLE
-SETPOINT 7 8 6 5 40 (i.e., 100)111 3 20 (i.e., MODE 3) 0 (i.e., MODE 3)
NA NA NAA01A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-3Amendment No. 212 MSSVs 3.7.1 ITSTable 3.7.1-2 (page 1 of 1)Main Steam Safety Valves (Lift Settings)VALVE NUMBERLIFT SETTING*SteamGenerator#1SteamGenerator#2(psig)2PSV-8401 2PSV-8402 2PSV-8403 2PSV-8404 2PSV-8405 2PSV-8406 2PSV-8407 2PSV-8408 2PSV-8409 2PSV-8410 2PSV-8411 2PSV-8412 2PSV-8413 2PSV-8414 2PSV-8415 2PSV-8416 2PSV-8417 2PSV-8418 1085 10921099 1106 1113 1120 1127 1134 1140*The lift setting pressure shall correspond to ambient conditions of thevalve at nominal operating temperature and pressure. Each MSSV has anas-found tolerance of +2%/-3%. Following testing according to TechnicalSpecification 5.5.2.10, MSSVs will be set within +/-1% of the specifiedlift setpoint.Table 3.7.1-2SR 3.7.1.1lift setting shallA01A04LA01A03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-4Amendment No. 212 MSSVs 3.7.1 ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.1 Main Steam Safety Valves (MSSVs)LCO 3.7.1The MSSVs shall be OPERABLE as specified in Table 3.7.1-1and Table 3.7.1-2.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, and 3.
ACTIONS-------------------------------------NOTE-------------------------------------Separate Condition entry is allowed for each MSSV.
CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.Two to seven requiredMSSVs per SGinoperable.A.1Reduce power to lessthan or equal to the applicable % RTP listed in Table 3.7.1-1.ANDA.2Reduce the LinearPower Level High tripsetpoint in accordance with Table 3.7.1-1.4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />s36 hoursB.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime not met.OREight or more requiredMSSVs per SGinoperaple
.B.1Be in MODE 3.ANDB.2Be in MODE 4.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s12 hoursLCO 3.7.1ApplicabilityACTIONS NoteACTION AACTION BOne or moresteam generatorswith less than two OneOPERABLEA01A02A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-1Amendment No. 204 MSSVs 3.7.1 ITSSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.1.1-------------------NOTE--------------------Only required to be performed in MODES 1 and 2.
Verify each required MSSV lift setpointwithin limits per Table 3.7.1-2 in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program.In accordance with the Inservice Testing Program SR 3.7.1.1Following testing, lift settings shall be within + 1%.A01A03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-2Amendment No. 116 MSSVs 3.7.1 ITS Table 3.7.1-1 (page 1 of 1)Maximum Allowable Power Level versus Inoperable MSSVsNUMBER OF INOPERABLEMSSVs PER STEAM GENERATOR MAXIMUMALLOWABLE POWER(% RTP)MAXIMUMALLOWABLELINEAR POWERLEVEL HIGH TRIP(% RTP)2 3 45 to 79556 46MODE 395 56 46Not applicableTable 3.7.1-1OPERABLE Main Steam Safety Valvesand Linear Power Level - High Trip Setpoint MINIMUMREQUIRED OPERABLE
-SETPOINT 7 8 6 5 40 (i.e., 100)111 3 2 NA NA NA0 (i.e., MODE 3) 0 (i.e., MODE 3)A01A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-3Amendment No. 204 MSSVs 3.7.1 ITSTable 3.7.1-2 (page 1 of 1)Main Steam Safety Valves (Lift Settings)VALVE NUMBERLIFT SETTING*Steam Generator#1Steam Generator#2(psig)3PSV-8401 3PSV-8402 3PSV-8403 3PSV-8404 3PSV-8405 3PSV-8406 3PSV-8407 3PSV-8408 3PSV-8409 3PSV-8410 3PSV-8411 3PSV-8412 3PSV-8413 3PSV-8414 3PSV-8415 3PSV-8416 3PSV-8417 3PSV-8418 1085 10921099 1106 1113 1120 1127 1134 1140*The lift setting pressure shall correspond to ambient conditions of thevalve at nominal operating temperature and pressure. Each MSSV has anas-found tolerance of +2%/-3%. Following testing according to TechnicalSpecification 5.5.2.10, MSSVs will be set within +/-1% of the specifiedlift setpoint.Table 3.7.1-2SR 3.7.1.1lift setting shallA01A04LA01A03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-4Amendment No. 204 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.1, MAIN STEAM SAFETY VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 3 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A02 CTS 3.7.1 Condition A is for the condition when two to seven required MSSVs per SG are inoperable. The second condition in CTS 3.7.1 Condition B is for the condition when eight or more required MSSVs per SG are inoperable. CTS Table 3.7.1-1 contains the maximum allowable Linear Power Level High trip and maximum allowable power for a corresponding number of inoperable MSSVs per Steam Generator (SG). The Table only provides values when 2 or more MSSV's are inoperable. No actions are required when one MSSV is inoperable.
ITS 3.7.1 ACTION A is for the Condition when one or more required MSSVs are inoperable and the second condition in Condition B is for the condition when one or more steam generators with less than two MSSVs that are OPERABLE. ITS Table 3.7.1-1 contains the maximum allowable Linear Power Level - High Trip Setpoint and the maximum power for a corresponding minimum number of MSSVs per SG required OPERABLE. This changes the CTS wording of Condition A, the second condition of Condition B, and Table 3.7.1-1. This also changes the CTS by providing the maximum power and trip setpoint when all required MSSVs per SG are OPERABLE (i.e., when 8 are OPERABLE).
The CTS 3.7.1 wording in Condition A, the second condition of Condition B, and Table 3.7.1-1 are being changed to be consistent with the wording in the ISTS without changing how the Condition or Table is applied. The major change in wording to note is that the Table will now list the minimum number of MSSVs per SG required to be OPERABLE versus the Number of Inoperable MSSVs per SG; however the corresponding maximum power allowed and the Linear Power Level
- High Trip Setpoint requirements are not being changed. Specifically, SONGS Units 2 and 3 have nine MSSVs per SG. CTS Table 3.7.1-1 only provides limits when two of the MSSVs per SG are inoperable, and CTS 3.7.1 Condition A is entered when two MSSVs per SG are inoperable. Thus, no power reduction is required until 2 of the 9 MSSVs per SG are inoperable. ITS Table 3.7.1-1 specifies that 8 MSSVs per SG are the minimum required to be OPERABLE; however, the maximum specified power level in this condition is 100% RTP.
Power reduction is only required when there are 7 MSSVs OPERABLE. ITS 3.7.1 Condition A also states that it is entered when one or more required MSSVs are inoperable; thus it is entered when there are less than 8 OPERABLE MSSVs per SG (i.e., 2 or more total MSSVs are inoperable). ITS Table 3.7.1-1 specifies when the minimum number of MSSVs is between 4 and 2, the maximum power is 0% which is MODE 3. This is consistent with the CTS requirements. Condition B is for the case when there are less than two MSSVs OPERABLE per steam generator. This is also consistent with the CTS.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.1, MAIN STEAM SAFETY VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 3 Therefore, this change does not affect the actions taken when MSSVs are inoperable and is only an editorial change to be consistent with the ISTS wording preference. This change is designated as Administrative because wording is being changed without altering the application of the CTS.
A03 CTS SR 3.7.1.1 requires verification that each required MSSV lift setpoint is within limits per Table 3.7.1-2 in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program.
CTS Table 3.7.1-2 contains a footnote for the lift settings column that requires lift settings to be set, following testing per CTS 5.5.2.10, the IST Program, within +/-
1% of the values listed in the table. ITS Table 3.7.1-2 does not contain a similar footnote. However, ITS SR 3.7.1.1 requires verification that each required MSSV lift setpoint is per the values in Table 3.7.1-2 in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program and requires that following testing, the lift settings shall be within +/- 1% of the lift setting values listed in the table. This changes the CTS by moving the requirement for the lift settings to be set within +/- 1% of the lift setting values in the table from a footnote in CTS Table 3.7.1-2 to ITS SR 3.7.1.1. In addition, the portion of the footnote which references Specification 5.5.2.10 is being deleted.
This change moves the requirement for the lift setting to be set within +/- 1% from CTS Table 3.7.1-2 to ITS SR 3.7.1.1 and deletes the reference to Specification 5.5.2.10. This change is acceptable because the location of the lift setting as left tolerance requirements is more appropriate for the SR. In addition the reference to Specification 5.5.2.10 (Inservice Testing Program) is not required to ensure the requirement is met. The requirement that the lift setting be within +/- 1% is included in SR 3.7.1.1 and will continue to be required by the IST program. This change does not change the performance of the SR, but more clearly identifies the SR requirements. This change is designated as administrative because this change more clearly identifies the requirement without altering the Surveillance.
A04 CTS Table 3.7.1-2 provides the MSSV valve numbers and lift settings. ITS Table 3.7.1-2 includes the same information, except the unit designators for the valve numbers are not included. This changes the CTS by deleting the unit designator from each of the MSSV valve numbers.
The purpose of CTS Table 3.7.1-2 is to provide the lift setting for each MSSV.
The unit designators are being deleted since SONGS will have a common Technical Specification once this amendment is approved. The valve numbers and the associated lift settings for each valve are the same for the two units.
Therefore, unit designators are not necessary to identify differences between the two units, and this information has been deleted from the Technical Specifications. This change is designated as administrative because the change does not technically alter the Specifications.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.1, MAIN STEAM SAFETY VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 3 RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None
REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 3 - Removing Procedural Details for Meeting TS Requirements or Reporting Requirements) CTS Table 3.7.1-2 contains a footnote for the Lift Settings Column which in part states the lift setting pressure shall correspond to ambient conditions of the valve at nominal operating temperature and pressure. ITS Table 3.7.1-2 does not contain this footnote. This changes the CTS by moving this detail to the Bases.
The removal of these details for performing Surveillance Requirements from the Technical Specifications is acceptable because this type of information is not necessary to be included in the Technical Specifications to provide adequate protection of public health and safety. ITS 3.7.1 still retains a requirement for the valves to be OPERABLE. Under the definition of OPERABILITY, the MSSVs must be capable of lifting at the assumed conditions, which includes the ambient operating conditions of the MSSVs themselves. Also, this change is acceptable because these types of procedural details will be adequately controlled in the ITS Bases. Changes to the Bases are controlled by the Technical Specification Bases Control Program in Chapter 5. This program provides for the evaluation of changes to ensure the Bases are properly controlled. This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because procedural details for meeting Technical Specification requirements are being moved from the Technical Specifications to the ITS Bases.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES None Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
MSSVs 3.7.1 CEOG STS 3.7.1-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1U2/U3 CTS 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.1 Main Steam Safety Valves (MSSVs)
LCO 3.7.1 The MSSVs shall be OPERABLE as specified in Table 3.7.1-1 and Table 3.7.1-2.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, and 3.
ACTIONS
NOTE----------------------------------------------------------- Separate Condition entry is allowed for each MSSV. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME
A. One or more required MSSVs inoperable.
A.1 Reduce power to less than or equal to the applicable
% RTP listed in Table 3.7.1-1.
AND A.2 Reduce the
[variable overpower trip - high]
setpoint [ceiling] in accordance with Table 3.7.1-1.
4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> B. Required Action and associated Completion Time not met.
OR One or more steam generators with less
B.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND B.2 Be in MODE 4.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
[12] hours Linear Power Level - High trip LCO 3.7.1 A pplicability A CTIONS Note A CTION A A CTION B 2 2 2 MSSVs 3.7.1 CEOG STS 3.7.1-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1U2/U3 CTS SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.1.1 -------------------------------NOTE------------------------------ Only required to be performed in MODES 1 and 2. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Verify each required MSSV lift setpoint per Table 3.7.1-2 in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program. Following testing, lift settings shall be within +
1%.
In accordance
with the Inservice Testing Program SR 3.7.1.1, Table 3.7.1-2 footnote
- MSSVs 3.7.1 CEOG STS 3.7.1-3 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1U2/U3 CTS Table 3.7.1-1 (page 1 of 1)
[Variable Overpower Trip] Setpoint versus OPERABLE Main Steam Safety Valves MINIMUM NUMBER OF MSSVs PER STEAM GENERATOR REQUIRED OPERABLE
MAXIMUM POWER (% RTP)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE [VARIABLE OVERPOWER TRIP] SETPOINT
([CEILING]
% RTP) [8] [ ] [ ] [7] [ ] [ ] [6] [ ] [ ] [5] [ ] [ ] [4] [ ] [ ] [3] [ ] [ ] [2] [ ] [ ]
100 111 95 56 46 95 56 46 Maximum Power Level and Linear Power Level- High LINEAR POWER LEVEL - HIGH Table 3.7.1-1 2 2 20 (i.e., MODE 3)0 (i.e., MODE 3)0 (i.e., MODE 3)
NA NA NA MSSVs 3.7.1 CEOG STS 3.7.1-4 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1U2/U3 CTS Table 3.7.1-2 (page 1 of 1) Main Steam Safety Valve Lift Settings VALVE NUMBER LIFT SETTING (psig +/- [3]%) Steam Generator #1 Steam Generator #2
[ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
+ 2% / -
INSERT 1Table 3.7.1-2 2 1 3.7.1 Insert Page 3.7.1-4 INSERT 1 PSV-8401 PSV-8410 1085 PSV-8402 PSV-8411 1092 PSV-8403 PSV-8412 1099 PSV-8404 PSV-8413 1106 PSV-8405 PSV-8414 1113 PSV-8406 PSV-8415 1120 PSV-8407 PSV-8416 1127 PSV-8408 PSV-8417 1134 PSV-8409 PSV-8418 1140
Table 3.7.1-2 U2/U3 CTS 2 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.1, MAIN STEAM SAFETY VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
MSSVs B 3.7.1 CEOG STS B 3.7.1-1 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.1 Main Steam Safety Valves (MSSVs)
BASES BACKGROUND The primary purpose of the MSSVs is to provide overpressure protection for the secondary system. The MSSVs also provide protection against overpressurizing the reactor coolant pressure boundary (RCPB) by providing a heat sink for the removal of energy from the Reactor Coolant System (RCS) if the preferred heat sink, provided by the Condenser and Circulating Water System, is not available.
Eight MSSVs are located on each main steam header, outside containment, upstream of the main steam isolation valves, as described in the FSAR, Section [5.2] (Ref. 1). The MSSV rated capacity passes the full steam flow at 102% RTP (100% + 2% for instrument error) with the
valves full open. This meets the requirements of the ASME Code,Section III (Ref. 2). The MSSV design includes staggered setpoints, according to Table 3.7.1-1, in the accompanying LCO, so that only the number of valves needed will actuate. Staggered setpoints reduce the potential for valve chattering because of insufficient steam pressure to fully open all valves following a turbine reactor trip.
APPLICABLE The design basis for the MSSVs comes from Reference 2. The MSSV's SAFETY purpose is to limit secondary system pressure to 110% of design ANALYSES pressure when passing 100% of design steam flow. This design basis is sufficient to cope with any anticipated operational occurrence (AOO) or accident considered in the Design Basis Accident (DBA) and transient analysis.
The events that challenge the MSSV relieving capacity, and thus RCS pressure, are those characterized as decreased heat removal events, and are presented in the FSAR, Section
[15.2] (Ref. 3). Of these, the full power loss of condenser vacuum (LOCV) event is the limiting AOO. An LOCV isolates the turbine and condenser, and terminates normal feedwater flow to the steam generators. Before delivery of auxiliary feedwater to the steam generators, RCS pressure reaches 2630 psig. This peak pressure is
< 110% of the design pressure of 2500 psig , but high enough to actuate the pressurizer safety valves. The maximum relieving rate during the LOCV event is 2.5 E6 lb/hour, which is less than the rated capacity of two MSSVs. Nine 10.3.2 must have sufficient capacity to limit the secondary system pressure to 110% of the design pressure.
U U 2750 psiapsia the 2 1 1 2 5within MSSVs B 3.7.1 CEOG STS B 3.7.1-2 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
APPLICABLE SAFETY ANALYSES (continued)
The limiting accident for peak RCS pressure is the full power feedwater line break (FWLB), inside containment, with the failure of the backflow check valve in the feedwater line from the affected steam generator.
Water from the affected steam generator is assumed to be lost through the break with minimal additional heat transfer from the RCS. With heat removal limited to the unaffected steam generator, the reduced heat transfer causes an increase in RCS temperature, and the resulting RCS fluid expansion causes an increase in pressure. The RCS pressure increases to 2730 psig, with the pressurizer safety valves providing relief capacity. The maximum relieving rate of the MSSVs during the FWLB event is 2.5 E6 lb/hour, which is less than the rated capacity of two MSSVs.
Using conservative analysis assumptions, a small range of FWLB sizes less than a full double ended guillotine break produce an RCS pressure of 2765 psig for a period of 20 seconds; exceeding 110% (2750 psig) of design pressure. This is considered acceptable as RCS pressure is still well below 120% of design pressure where deformation may occur. The probability of this event is in the range of 4 E-6/year.
The MSSVs satisfy Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO This LCO requires all MSSVs to be OPERABLE in compliance with Reference 2, even though this is not a requirement of the DBA analysis. This is because operation with less than the full number of MSSVs requires limitations on allowable THERMAL POWER (to meet Reference 2 requirements), and adjustment to the Reactor Protecti on System trip setpoints. These limitations are according to those shown in Table 3.7.1-1, Required Action A.1, and Required Action A.2 in the accompanying LCO. An MSSV is considered inoperable if it fails to open upon demand.
The OPERABILITY of the MSSVs is defined as the ability to open within the setpoint tolerances, relieve steam generator overpressure, and reseat when pressure has been reduced. The OPERABILITY of the MSSVs is determined by periodic surveillance testing in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program.
The lift settings, according to Table 3.7.1-2 in the accompanying LCO, correspond to ambient conditions of the valve at nominal operating temperature and pressure.
This LCO provides assurance that the MSSVs will perform their designed safety function to mitigate the consequences of accidents that could result in a challenge to the RCPB. as specified in Tables 3.7.1-1 and 3.7.1-2. The LCO is met when eight of the nine MSSVs per steam generator are OPERABLE. Operation with less than the required number of MSSVs per steam generator OPERABLE ve 1 1 1 4 MSSVs B 3.7.1 CEOG STS B 3.7.1-3 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
APPLICABILITY In MODE 1, a minimum of two MSSVs per steam generator are required to be OPERABLE, according to Table 3.7.1-1 in the accompanying LCO, which is limiting and bounds all lower MODES. In MODES 2 and 3, both the ASME Code and the accident analysis require only one MSSV per steam generator to provide overpressure protection.
In MODES 4 and 5, there are no credible transients requiring the MSSVs.
The steam generators are not normally used for heat removal in MODES 5 and 6, and thus cannot be overpressurized; there is no requirement for the MSSVs to be OPERABLE in these MODES.
ACTIONS The ACTIONS Table is modified by a Note indicating that separate Condition entry is allowed for each MSSV.
A.1 and A.2
An alternative to restoring the inoperable MSSV(s) to OPERABLE status is to reduce power so that the available MSSV relieving capacity meets Code requirements for the power level. Operation may continue provided the allowable THERMAL POWER is equal to the product of: 1) the ratio of the number of MSSVs available per steam generator to the total number of MSSVs per steam generator, and 2) the ratio of the available relieving capacity to total steam flow, multiplied by 100%.
Allowable THERMAL POWER = (8 - N) x 109.2 8
With one or more MSSVs inoperable, the ceiling on the variable overpower trip is reduced to an amount over the allowable THERMAL POWER equal to the band given for this trip, according to Table 3.7.1-1 in the accompanying LCO.
SP = Allowable THERMAL POWER + 9.8 where:
SP = Reduced reactor trip setpoint in percent RTP. This is a ratio of the available relieving capacity over the total steam
flow at rated power.
8 = Total number of MSSVs per steam generator.
N = Number of inoperable MSSVs on the steam generator with the greatest number of inoperable valves.
fiveINSERT 1 required Linear Power Level - High trip setpoint INSERT 2 4 1 1 5 4 B 3.7.1 Insert Page B 3.7.1-3 INSERT 1 THERMAL POWER is limited to the relief capacity of the remaining MSSVs. This is accomplished by restricting THERMAL POWER so that the energy transfer to the most limiting Steam Generator is not greater than the available relief capacity in that Steam Generator.
Operation at or below the maximum power will ensure the design overpressure limits will not be exceeded.
INSERT 2 . The reduced reactor trip allowable values are based on a detailed analysis of the Loss of Condenser Vacuum with a Concurrent Single Failure event (Ref. 3). This analysis considered the concerns identified in NRC Information Notice 94-60 (Ref. 4).
1 1 MSSVs B 3.7.1 CEOG STS B 3.7.1-4 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
ACTIONS (continued)
109.2= Ratio of MSSV relieving capacity at 110% steam generator design pressure to calculated steam flow rate at 100% RTP + 2% instrument uncertainty expressed as a percentage (see text above).
9.8 = Band between the maximum THERMAL POWER and the variable overpower trip setpoint ceiling (Table 3.7.1-1).
The operator should limit the maximum steady state power level to some value slightly below this setpoint to avoid an inadvertent overpower trip.
The 4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> Completion Time for Required Action A.1 is a reasonable time period to reduce power level and is based on the low probability of an event occurring during this period that would require activation of the MSSVs. An additional 32 hours3.703704e-4 days <br />0.00889 hours <br />5.291005e-5 weeks <br />1.2176e-5 months <br /> is allowed in Required Action A.2 to reduce the setpoints. The Completion Time of 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> for Required Action A.2 is based on a reasonable time to correct the MSSV inoperability, the time required to perform the power reduction, operating experience in resetting all channels of a protective function, and on the low probability of the occurrence of a transient that could result in steam generator overpressure during this period.
B.1 and B.2
If the MSSVs cannot be restored to OPERABLE status in the associated Completion Time, or if one or more steam generators have less than two MSSVs OPERABLE, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 4 within
[12] hours. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.1.1 REQUIREMENTS This SR verifies the OPERABILITY of the MSSVs by the verification of each MSSV lift setpoints in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program. The ASME Code (Ref.
4), requires that safety and relief valve tests be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASME OM-1-1987 (Ref. 5). According to Reference 5, the following tests are required for MSSVs:
Code, 1998 Edition through 2000 Addenda, Appendix I - Inservice Testing of Pressure Relief Devices in Light-Water Reactor Nuclear Power Plants 5 6 1 2 1 MSSVs B 3.7.1 CEOG STS B 3.7.1-5 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX BASES
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
- a. Visual examination
,
- b. Seat tightness determination
,
- c. Setpoint pressure determination (lift setting)
, d. Compliance with owner's seat tightness criteria, and e. Verification of the balancing device integrity on balanced valves.
The ANSI/ASME Standard requires that all valves be tested every 5 years, and a minimum of 20% of the valves be tested every 24 months.
The ASME Code specifies the activities and frequencies necessary to satisfy the requirements. Table 3.7.1-2 allows a
+ [3]% setpoint tolerance for OPERABILITY; however, the valves are reset to + 1% during the Surveillance to allow for drift.
This SR is modified by a Note that allows entry into and operation in MODE 3 prior to performing the SR. This is to allow testing of the MSSVs at hot conditions. The MSSVs may be either bench tested or tested in situ at hot conditions using an assist device to simulate lift pressure. If the MSSVs are not tested at hot conditions, the lift setting pressure shall be corrected to ambient conditions of the valve at operating temperature and pressure.
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[5.2].
- 2. ASME, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section III, Article NC-7000, Class 2 Components.
- 3. FSAR, Section [15.2].
- 4. ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants.
- 5. ANSI/ASME OM-1-1987. ;;; and . U U 10.3.2ASME OM Code, 1998 Edition through 2000 Addenda, Appendix I - Inservice Testing of Pressure Relief Devices in Light-Water Reactor Nuclear Power Plants 5 6 4. NRC Information Notice 94-60. ASME OM Code + 2% / - 3%
3 4 2 1 1 3 1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.1 BASES, MAIN STEAM SAFETY VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Changes are made to use correct punctuation, correct typographical errors or to make corrections consistent with the Writers Guide for the Improved Standard Technical Specifications, TSTF-GG-05-01.
- 4. The ISTS Tables were modified to reflect SONGS specific requirements for MSSV Operability and; therefore, the ISTS Bases was also revised to reflect the changes made. 5. The Number for the Table in the ISTS Bases (ISTS Table 3.7.1-1) which references the MSSV staggered setpoints is actually Table 3.7.1-2 in the ISTS Specifications and in the SONGS Units 2 and 3 ITS Bases. Also, the term required was added to the ISTS Bases where necessary to be consistent with the ISTS.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.1, MAIN STEAM SAFETY VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 2 ITS 3.7.2, MAIN STEAM ISOLATION VALVES
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
MSIVs3.7.2ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.2 Main Steam Isolation Valves (MSIVs)LCO 3.7.2Two MSIVs shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY:MODE 1,MODES 2 and 3 except when all MSIVs are closed anddeactivated.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One MSIV inoperable inMODE 1.A.1Restore MSIV toOPERABLE status.8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />sB.Required Action andAssociated Completion Time of Condition A not met.B.1Be in MODE 2.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />sC.---------NOTE---------Separate Condition entry is allowed for each MSIV.
One or more MSIVsinoperable in MODE 2 or 3.C.1Close MSIV.ANDC.2Verify MSIV isclosed.8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />sOnce per 7 daysD.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime of Condition C not met.D.1Be in MODE 3.ANDD.2Be in MODE 4.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s12 hoursLCO 3.7.2ApplicabilityACTION AACTION BACTION CACTION DA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-5Amendment No. 127 MSIVs3.7.2ITSSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.2.1Verify closure time of each MSIV is
- 8.0 seconds
.In accordance with the Inservice Testing ProgramSR 3.7.2.1within limitsINSERT 1A01LA01M01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-6Amendment No. 127 3.7.2 Insert Page 3.7-6 INSERT 1 SR 3.7.2.2 Verify each MSIV actuates to the isolation position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
In accordance
with the Surveillance
Frequency
Control Program
SR 3.7.2.2 ITS M01 MSIVs3.7.2ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.2 Main Steam Isolation Valves (MSIVs)LCO 3.7.2Two MSIVs shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY:MODE 1,MODES 2 and 3 except when all MSIVs are closed anddeactivated.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One MSIV inoperable inMODE 1.A.1Restore MSIV toOPERABLE status.8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />sB.Required Action andAssociated Completion Time of Condition A not met.B.1Be in MODE 2.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />sC.---------NOTE---------Separate Condition entry is allowed for each MSIV.
One or more MSIVsinoperable in MODE 2 or 3.C.1Close MSIV.ANDC.2Verify MSIV isclosed.8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />sOnce per 7 daysD.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime of Condition C not met.D.1Be in MODE 3.ANDD.2Be in MODE 4.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s12 hoursLCO 3.7.2ApplicabilityACTION AACTION BACTION CACTION DA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-5Amendment No. 116 MSIVs3.7.2ITSSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.2.1Verify closure time of each MSIV is
- 8.0 seconds
.In accordance with the Inservice Testing ProgramSR 3.7.2.1within limitsINSERT 1A01LA01M01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-6Amendment No. 116 3.7.2 Insert Page 3.7-6 INSERT 1 SR 3.7.2.2 Verify each MSIV actuates to the isolation position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
In accordance
with the Surveillance
Frequency
Control Program
SR 3.7.2.2 ITS M01 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.2, MAIN STEAM ISOLATION VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 2 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES M01 CTS 3.7.2 does not include a requirement to verify that each MSIV actuates to the isolation position on an actual or simulated actuation signal. ITS 3.7.2 contains an SR (SR 3.7.2.2) to verify that each MSIV actuates to the isolation position on an actual or simulated actuation signal at a Frequency that will be specified in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. This changes the CTS
by adding a new Surveillance Requirement.
The purpose of ITS SR 3.7.2.2 is to verify that the MSIVs can close on an actual or simulated actuation signal. This change is acceptable because the test is conducted to ensure that the MSIVs will perform their safety function. The Frequency for this new SR will be specified in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The initial Frequency specified will be 24 months, which is consistent with the current SONGS refueling outage Surveillance interval. Any change to this 24 month Frequency will be made in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. This change is considered more restrictive because a new Surveillance Requirement is added to the ITS that is not included in the CTS.
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS
None REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 3 - Removing Procedural Detail for Meeting TS Requirements or Reporting Requirements)
CTS SR 3.7.2.1 requires verification that the closure time of each MSIV is 8.0 seconds. ITS SR 3.7.2.1 requires verification that the closure time of each MSIV is within limits. This changes the CTS by moving the MSIV closure time limit to the Licensee Controlled Specifications (LCS).
The removal of MSIV closure times from the Technical Specifications is acceptable because this type of information is not necessary to be included in the Technical Specifications in order to provide adequate protection of public health DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.2, MAIN STEAM ISOLATION VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 2 and safety. The ITS retains the requirement to verify that the isolation time of each MSIV is within limits. Also, this change is acceptable because these types of procedural details will be adequately controlled in the LCS. The LCS is incorporated by reference into the UFSAR and any changes to the LCS are made under 10 CFR 50.59, which ensures changes are properly evaluated. This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because a procedural detail for meeting Technical Specification requirements are being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
MSIVs 3.7.2 CEOG STS 3.7.2-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 13.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.2 Main Steam Isolation Valves (MSIVs)
[Two] MSIVs shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY: MODE 1, MODES 2 and 3 except when all MSIVs are closed
[and de-activated
].
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME
A. One MSIV inoperable in MODE 1.
A.1 Restore MSIV to OPERABLE status.
[8] hours B. Required Action and Associated Completion Time of Condition A not met.
B.1 Be in MODE 2.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> C. ------------NOTE------------
Separate Condition entry is allowed for each MSIV. ---------------------------------
One or more MSIVs inoperable in MODE 2
or 3.
C.1 Close MSIV.
AND C.2 Verify MSIV is closed.
[8] hours
Once per 7 days
D. Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition C not met. D.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND D.2 Be in MODE 4.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
[12] hours
A pplicability LCO 3.7.2 A CTION A A CTION B A CTION C A CTION D 2 2 2 2 2 MSIVs 3.7.2 CEOG STS 3.7.2-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.2.1 -------------------------------NOTE------------------------------ Only required to be performed in MODES 1 and 2.
Verify the isolation time of each MSIV is [4.6] seconds.
In accordance
with the Inservice Testing Program
SR 3.7.2.2 -------------------------------NOTE------------------------------ Only required to be performed in MODES 1 and 2. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Verify each MSIV actuates to the isolation position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months within limits TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program SR 3.7.2.1 DOC M01 TSTF-491-A 3 3 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.2, MAIN STEAM ISOLATION VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. ISTS SR 3.7.2.1 and SR 3.7.2.2 are modified by a Note which states, "Only required to be performed in MODES 1 and 2." This Note is being deleted for the SONGS Units 2 and 3 ITS. The SONGS Units 2 and 3 valves are pneumatic/hydraulic valves which do not require detailed testing at design operating temperature and pressure, but instead the testing relies on stroke time and detailed calculations/analysis. This change is acceptable because SONGS Units 2 and 3 do not need to be at normal operating temperature and pressure to perform these surveillances, thus SCE normally performs these surveillances in MODES 4, 5, or 6. This change is consistent with SONGS CTS SR 3.7.2.1.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
MSIVs B 3.7.2 CEOG STS B 3.7.2-1 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.2 Main Steam Isolation Valves (MSIVs)
BASES BACKGROUND The MSIVs isolate steam flow from the secondary side of the steam generators following a high energy line break (HELB). MSIV closure terminates flow from the una ffected (intact) steam generator.
One MSIV is located in each main steam line outside, but close to, containment. The MSIVs are downstream from the main steam safety valves (MSSVs), atmospheric dump valves, and auxiliary feedwater pump turbine steam supplies to prevent their being isolated from the steam generators by MSIV closure. Closing the MSIVs isolates each steam generator from the other, and isolates the turbine, Steam Bypass System, and other auxiliary steam supplies from the steam generators.
The MSIVs close on a m ain s team i solation signal generated by either low steam generator pressure or high containment pressure. The MSIVs fail closed on loss of control or actuation power. The MSIS also actuate s the main feedwater isolation valves (MFIVs) to close. The MSIVs may also be actuated manually.
A description of the MSIVs is found in the FSAR, Section
[10.3] (Ref. 1).
APPLICABLE The design basis of the MSIVs is established by the containment analysis SAFETY for the large steam line break (SLB) inside containment, as discussed in ANALYSES the FSAR, Section
[6.2] (Ref. 2). It is also influenced by the accident analysis of the SLB events presented in the FSAR, Section
[15.1.5] (Ref. 3). The design precludes the blowdown of more than one steam generator, assuming a single active component failure (e.g., the failure of one MSIV to close on demand).
The limiting case for the containment analysis is the hot zero power SLB inside containment with a loss of offsite power following turbine trip, and failure of the MSIV on the affected steam generator to close. At zero power, the steam generator inventory and temperature are at their maximum, maximizing the analyzed mass and energy release to the containment. Due to reverse flow, failure of the MSIV to close contributes to the total release of the additional mass and energy in the steam headers, which are downstream of the other MSIV. With the most reactive rod cluster control assembly assumed stuck in the fully and on Containment Isolation Actuation Signal (CIAS) by U U U element single 1 1 2 1 2 1 3 M S S I (MSIS)6and CIAS MSIVs B 3.7.2 CEOG STS B 3.7.2-2 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
APPLICABLE SAFETY ANALYSES (continued)
withdrawn position, there is an increased possibility that the core will become critical and return to power. The core is ultimately shut down by the borated water injection delivered by the Emergency Core Cooling System. Other failures considered are the failure of an MFIV to close, and failure of an emergency diesel generator to start.
The accident analysis compares several different SLB events against different acceptance criteria. The large SLB outside containment upstream of the MSIV is limiting for offsite dose, although a break in this short section of main steam header has a very low probability. The large SLB inside containment at hot zero power is the limiting case for a post trip return to power. The analysis includes scenarios with offsite power available and with a loss of offsite power following turbine trip.
With offsite power available, the reactor coolant pumps continue to circulate coolant through the steam generators, maximizing the Reactor Coolant System (RCS) cooldown. With a loss of offsite power, the response of mitigating systems, such as the high pressure safety injection (HPSI) pumps, is delayed. Significant single failures considered include:
failure of a MSIV to close, failure of an emergency diesel generator, and failure of a HPSI pump.
The MSIVs serve only a safety function and remain open during power operation. These valves operate under the following situations:
- a. An HELB inside containment. In order to maximize the mass and energy release into the containment, the analysis assumes that the MSIV in the affected steam generator remains open. For this accident scenario, steam is discharged into containment from both steam generators until closure of the MSIV in the intact steam generator occurs. After MSIV closure, steam is discharged into containment only from the affected steam generator, and from the residual steam in the main steam header downstream of the closed MSIV in the intact loop.
- b. A break outside of containment and upstream from the MSIVs. This scenario is not a containment pressurization concern. The uncontrolled blowdown of more than one steam generator must be prevented to limit the potential for uncontrolled RCS cooldown and positive reactivity addition. Closure of the MSIVs isolates the break, and limits the blowdown to a single steam generator. to close 1 MSIVs B 3.7.2 CEOG STS B 3.7.2-3 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
APPLICABLE SAFETY ANALYSES (continued)
- c. A break downstream of the MSIVs. This type of break will be isolated by the closure of the MSIVs. Events such as increased steam flow through the turbine or the steam bypass valves will also terminate on closure of the MSIVs.
- d. A steam generator tube rupture. For this scenario, closure of the MSIV[s] isolates the affected steam generator from the intact steam generator. In addition to minimizing radiological releases, this enables the operator to maintain the pressure of the steam generator
with the ruptured tube below the MSSV setpoints, a necessary step toward isolating the flow through the rupture.
- e. The MSIVs are also utilized during other events such as a feedwater line break. These events are less limiting so far as MSIV OPERABILITY is concerned.
The MSIVs satisfy Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO This LCO requires that the MSIV in each of the
[two] steam lines be OPERABLE. The MSIVs are considered OPERABLE when the isolation times are within limits, and they close on an isolation actuation signal.
This LCO provides assurance that the MSIVs will perform their design safety function to mitigate the consequences of accidents that could result in offsite exposures comparable to the 10 CFR 100 (Ref. 4) limits or the NRC staff approved licensing basis.
APPLICABILITY The MSIVs must be OPERABLE in MODE 1 and in MODES 2 and 3 except when all MSIVs are closed and
[deactivated
]. In these MODES there is significant mass and energy in the RCS and steam generators.
When the MSIVs are closed, they are already performing their safety function.
In MODE 4, the steam generator energy is low; therefore, the MSIVs are not required to be OPERABLE.
In MODES 5 and 6, the steam generators do not contain much energy because their temperature is below the boiling point of water; therefore, the MSIVs are not required for isolation of potential high energy secondary system pipe breaks in these MODES.
7 2 2 2 10 CFR 50.67 (Ref. 5) limits, as appropriate MSIVs B 3.7.2 CEOG STS B 3.7.2-4 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
ACTIONS A.1 With one MSIV inoperable in MODE 1, time is allowed to restore the component to OPERABLE status. Some repairs can be made to the MSIV with the unit hot. The
[8] hour Completion Time is reasonable, considering the probability of an accident occurring during the time period that would require closure of the MSIVs.
The [8] hour Completion Time is greater than that normally allowed for containment isolation valves because the MSIVs are valves that isolate a closed system penetrating containment. These valves differ from other containment isolation valves in that the closed system provides an additional means for containment isolation.
B.1 If the MSIV cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within
[8] hours, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in MODE 2 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and Condition C would be entered. The Completion Time is reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach MODE 2, and close the MSIVs in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
C.1 , C.2.1, and C.2.2 Condition C is modified by a Note indicating that separate Condition entry is allowed for each MSIV.
Since the MSIVs are required to be OPERABLE in MODES 2 and 3, the inoperable MSIVs may either be restored to OPERABLE status or closed.
When closed, the MSIVs are already in the position required by the assumptions in the safety analysis.
The [8] hour Completion Time is consistent with that allowed in Condition A.
Inoperable MSIVs that cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the specified Completion Time, but are closed, must be verified on a periodic basis to be closed. This is necessary to ensure that the assumptions in the safety analysis remain valid. The 7 day Completion Time is reasonable, based on engineering judgment, MSIV status indications available in the control room, and other administrative controls, to ensure these valves are in the closed position.
2 2 2 3 2 MSIVs B 3.7.2 CEOG STS B 3.7.2-5 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
ACTIONS (continued)
D.1 and D.2
If the MSIVs cannot be restored to OPERABLE status, or closed, within the associated Completion Time, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 4 within
[12] hours. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from MODE 2 conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.2.1 REQUIREMENTS This SR verifies that the closure time of each MSIV is [4.6] seconds.
The MSIV isolation time is assumed in the accident and containment analyses. This SR is normally performed upon returning the unit to operation following a refueling outage. The MSIVs should not be tested at power since even a part stroke exercise increases the risk of a valve closure with the unit generating power. As the MSIVs are not tested at power, they are exempt from the ASME Code (Ref. 5)
, requirements during operation in MODES 1 and 2.
The Frequency for this SR is in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program.
This test is conducted in MODE 3, with the unit at operating temperature and pressure. This SR is modified by a Note that allows entry into and operation in MODE 3 prior to performing the SR. This allows a delay of testing until MODE 3, in order to establish conditions consistent with those under which the acceptance criterion was generated.
SR 3.7.2.2 This SR verifies that each MSIV can close on an actual or simulated actuation signal. This Surveillance is normally performed upon returning the plant to operation following a refueling outage.
The Frequency of MSIV testing is every [18] months. The [18] month Frequency for testing is based on the refueling cycle. Operating experience has shown that these components usually pass the Surveillance when performed at the [18] month Frequency. Therefore, this Frequency is acceptable from a reliability standpoint.
TSTF-491-AThis SR also verifies the valve closure time is in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program. within the limit given in Reference 6 and is within that INSERT 1 TSTF-425-A 7 2 6prior to MODE 3 during 8 9 8prior to MODE 3 during B 3.7.2 Insert Page B 3.7.2-5 INSERT 1 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TSTF-425-A 4 5 MSIVs B 3.7.2 CEOG STS B 3.7.2-6 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[10.3].
- 2. FSAR, Section
[6.2].
- 3. FSAR, Section
[15.1.5].
- 4. 10 CFR 100.11.
- 5. ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants. U U 7 6. Technical Requirements Manual TSTF-491-A 1 2 1Licensee Controlled Specifications.
- 35. 10 CFR 50.67. 7 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.2 BASES, MAIN STEAM ISOLATION VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Changes are made to be consistent with the actual Specification.
- 4. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS ITS.
- 5. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
- 6. Changes are made to use correct punctuation, correct typographical errors or to make corrections consistent with the Writers Guide for the Improved Standard Technical Specifications, TSTF-GG-05-01.
- 7. The ITS 3.7.2 Bases (LCO Section) is being revised to add reference to 10 CFR 50.67 to reflect that the MSLB event is evaluated using 10 CFR 50.67 for offsite dose limits (SONGS is approved for Alternative Source Term).
- 8. ISTS SR 3.7.2.1 and 3.7.2.2 Bases (first paragraph) states, "This SR is normally performed upon returning the unit to operation following a refueling outage." This statement will be revised to read, "The SR is normally performed prior to MODE 3 during a refueling outage." This is acceptable because this SR is normally performed at SONGS Units 2 and 3 in MODE 4, 5, or 6, thus using the ISTS wording "following a refueling outage" would not be correct. This change is related to the deletion of the ISTS SR 3.7.2.1 and SR 3.7.2.2 Note, which is justified by JFD 3 for the ITS Markup. This JFD discusses that SONGS Units 2 and 3 valves are pneumatic/hydraulic valves and do not require detailed testing at design operating temperature and pressure. Instead the testing relies on stroke time and detailed calculations/analysis.
- 9. Changes are made to be consistent with changes made to the Specification.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.2, MAIN STEAM ISOLATION VALVES San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 3 ITS 3.7.3, MAIN FEEDWATER ISOLATION VALVES (MFIVs)
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
MFIVs 3.7.3 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS ITS 3.7.3 Main Feedwater Isolation Valves (MFIVs). LCO 3.7.3Two MFIVs shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, and 3 except when MFIV is closed and deactivated.
ACTIONS-------------------------------------NOTE-------------------------------------
Separate Condition entry is allowed for each valve.
CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One or more MFIVs inoperable.A.1Close or isolate inoperable MFIV.
ANDA.2Verify inoperable MFIV valve is closed
or isolated.
7 days Once per 7 days
B.Required Action and associated Completion
Time not met.B.1Be in MODE 3.
ANDB.2Be in MODE 4.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> 12 hours LCO 3.7.3 ApplicabilityACTION NoteACTION AACTION B A01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-7Amendment No. 127 MFIVs 3.7.3 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS ITS SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.3.1Verify the closure time of each MFIV 10 seconds
.In accordance
with the Inservice Testing Program
SR 3.7.3.1 SR 3.7.3.2within limits INSERT 1 A01 LA01 M01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-8Amendment No. 127 3.7.3 Insert Page 3.7-8 INSERT 1 SR 3.7.3.2 Verify each MFIV actuates to the isolation position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
In accordance with the Surveillance
Frequency
Control Program
SR 3.7.3.2 ITS M01 MFIVs 3.7.3 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS ITS 3.7.3 Main Feedwater Isolation Valves (MFIVs). LCO 3.7.3Two MFIVs shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, and 3 except when MFIV is closed and deactivated.
ACTIONS-------------------------------------NOTE-------------------------------------
Separate Condition entry is allowed for each valve.
CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One or more MFIVs inoperable.A.1Close or isolate inoperable MFIV.
ANDA.2Verify inoperable MFIV valve is closed
or isolated.
7 days Once per 7 days
B.Required Action and associated Completion
Time not met.B.1Be in MODE 3.
ANDB.2Be in MODE 4.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> 12 hours LCO 3.7.3 ApplicabilityACTION NoteACTION AACTION B A01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-7Amendment No. 116 MFIVs 3.7.3 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS ITS SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.3.1Verify the closure time of each MFIV 10 seconds
.In accordance
with the Inservice Testing Program
SR 3.7.3.1 SR 3.7.3.2within limits INSERT 1 A01 LA01 M01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-8Amendment No. 116 3.7.3 Insert Page 3.7-8 INSERT 1 SR 3.7.3.2 Verify each MFIV actuates to the isolation position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
In accordance with the Surveillance
Frequency
Control Program
SR 3.7.3.2 ITS M01 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.3, MAIN FEEDWATER ISOLATION VALVES (MFIVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 2 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES M01 CTS 3.7.3 does not include a requirement to verify that each MFIV actuates to the isolation position on an actual or simulated actuation signal. ITS 3.7.3 contains an SR (SR 3.7.3.2) to verify that each MFIV actuates to the isolation position on an actual or simulated actuation signal at a Frequency that will be specified in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. This changes the CTS
by adding a new Surveillance Requirement.
The purpose of ITS SR 3.7.3.2 is to verify that the MFIVs can close on an actual or simulated actuation signal. This change is acceptable because the test is conducted to ensure that the MFIVs will perform their safety function. The Frequency for this new SR will be specified in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The initial Frequency specified will be 24 months, which is consistent with the current SONGS refueling outage Surveillance interval. Any change to this 24 month Frequency will be made in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. This change is considered more restrictive because a new Surveillance Requirement is added to the ITS that is not included in the CTS.
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS
None REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 3 - Removing Procedural Detail for Meeting TS Requirements or Reporting Requirements) CTS SR 3.7.3.1 requires verification that the closure time of each MFIV is 10.0 seconds. ITS SR 3.7.3.1 requires verification that the closure time of each MFIV is within limits. This changes the CTS by moving the MFIV closure time limit to the Licensee Controlled Specifications (LCS).
The removal of MFIV closure times from the Technical Specifications is acceptable because this type of information is not necessary to be included in the Technical Specifications in order to provide adequate protection of public health DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.3, MAIN FEEDWATER ISOLATION VALVES (MFIVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 2 and safety. The ITS retains the requirement to verify that the isolation time of each MFIV is within limits. Also, this change is acceptable because these types of procedural details will be adequately controlled in the LCS. The LCS is incorporated by reference into the UFSAR and any changes to the LCS are made under 10 CFR 50.59, which ensures changes are properly evaluated. This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because a procedural detail for meeting Technical Specification requirements are being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
MFIVs [and [MFIV] Bypass Valves]
3.7.3 CEOG STS 3.7.3-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1 23.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.3 Main Feedwater Isolation Valves (MFIVs) [and [MFIV] Bypass Valves]
[Two] MFIVs [and [MFIV] bypass valves] shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, [and 3] except when MFIV
[or [MFIV] bypass valve]
is closed and
[de-activated] or [isolated by a closed manual valve].
ACTIONS
NOTE----------------------------------------------------------- Separate Condition entry is allowed for each valve. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME
A. One or more MFIVs
[or [MFIV] bypass valves]
A.1 Close or isolate inoperable MFIV [or [MFIV] bypass valve].
AND A.2 Verify inoperable MFIV
[or [MFIV] bypass valve]
is closed or isolated.
[8 or 72] hours
Once per 7 days B. [ [Two] valves in the same flow path inoperable.
B.1 Isolate affected flow path.
AND B.2 Verify inoperable MFIV [or [MFIV] bypass valve] is closed or isolated.
8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />
Once per 7 days ]
C. Required Action and associated Completion Time not met.
C.1 Be in MODE 3.
[ AND C.2 Be in MODE 4.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
[12] hours ] 7 da y s B B B LCO 3.7.3 A pplicability A CTION Note A CTION A A CTION B 2 1 2 2 1 3 MFIVs [and [MFIV] Bypass Valves]
3.7.3 CEOG STS 3.7.3-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1 2SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.3.1 Verify the isolation time of each MFIV [and [MFIV]
bypass valve]
is [7] seconds.
In accordance with the Inservice Testing Program
SR 3.7.3.2 Verify each MFIV [and [MFIV] bypass valve]
actuates to the isolation position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months TSTF-491-Awithin limits TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program SR 3.7.3.1 DOC M01 2 2 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.3, MAIN FEEDWATER ISOLATION VALVES (MFIVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. The ISTS 3.7.3 ACTION A Completion Time to close or isolate the inoperable MFIV when one or more MFIVs are inoperable is bracketed with 8 or 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> contained within the brackets. This change incorporates 7 days for the SONGS ITS 3.7.3 ACTION A Completion Time to close or isolate the inoperable MFIV when one or more MFIVs are inoperable. The 7 day Completion Time is the value contained in the SONGS CTS and will be adopted in the SONGS ITS. The 7 day Completion Time takes into account the redundancy afforded by the remaining OPERABLE valves, and the low probability of an event occurring during this time period that would require isolation of the MFW flow path.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
MFIVs [and [MFIV] Bypass Valves]
B 3.7.3 CEOG STS B 3.7.3-1 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 2 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.3 Main Feedwater Isolation Valves (MFIVs)
[and [MFIV] Bypass Valves]
BASES BACKGROUND The MFIVs isolate main feedwater (MFW) flow to the secondary side of the steam generators following a high energy line break (HELB). Closure
of the MFIVs and the bypass valves terminates flow to both steam generators, terminating the event for feedwater line breaks (FWLBs) occurring upstream of the MFIVs. The consequences of events occurring in the main steam lines or in the MFW lines downstream of the MFIVs will be mitigated by their closure. Closure of the MFIVs and bypass valves effectively terminates the addition of feedwater to an affected steam generator, limiting the mass and energy release for steam line breaks (SLBs) or FWLBs inside containment, and reducing the cooldown effects
for SLBs.
The MFIVs and bypass valves isolate the nonsafety related portions from the safety related portion of the system. In the event of a secondary side pipe rupture inside containment, the valves limit the quantity of high energy fluid that enters containment through the break, and provide a pressure boundary for the controlled addition of auxiliary feedwater (AFW) to the intact loop.
One MFIV is located on each AFW line, outside, but close to, containment. The MFIVs are located upstream of the AFW injection point so that AFW may be supplied to a steam generator following MFIV closure. The piping volume from the valve to the steam generator must be accounted for in calculating mass and energy releases, and refilled prior to AFW reaching the steam generator following either an SLB or FWLB.
The MFIVs and its bypass valves close on receipt of a main steam isolation signal (MSIS) generated by either low steam generator pressure or high containment pressure. The MSIS also actuate s the main steam isolation valves (MSIVs) to close. The MFIVs and bypass valves may also be actuated manually. In addition to the MFIVs and the bypass valves, a check valve inside containment is available to isolate the feedwater line penetrating containment, and to ensure that the
consequences of events do not exceed the capacity of the containment heat removal systems.
A description of the MFIVs is found in the FSAR, Section
[10.4.7] (Ref. 1).
Mon receipt of a containment isolation actuation signal (CIAS) and CIAS U 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 MFIVs [and [MFIV] Bypass Valves]
B 3.7.3 CEOG STS B 3.7.3-2 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 2 1BASES
APPLICABLE The design basis of the MFIVs is established by the analysis for the large SAFETY SLB. It is also influenced by the accident analysis for the large FWLB.
ANALYSES Closure of the MFIVs and their bypass valves may also be relied on to terminate a steam break for core response analysis and an excess feedwater flow event upon receipt of a MSIS on high steam generator level.
Failure of an MFIV and the bypass valve to close following an SLB, FWLB, or excess feedwater flow event can result in additional mass and energy to the steam generators contributing to cooldown. This failure also results in additional mass and energy releases following an SLB or FWLB event.
The MFIVs satisfy Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO This LCO ensures that the MFIVs and the bypass valves will isolate MFW flow to the steam generators. Following an FWLB or SLB, these valves will also isolate the nonsafety related portions from the safety related portions of the system. This LCO requires that [two] MFIV s [and [MFIV]
bypass valves] in each feedwater line be OPERABLE. The MFIVs and the bypass valves are considered OPERABLE when the isolation times
are within limits, and are close d on an isolation actuation signal. Failure to meet the LCO requirements can result in additional mass and energy being released to containment following an SLB or FWLB inside containment. If an MSIS on high steam generator level is relied on to terminate an excess feedwater flow event, failure to meet the LCO may result in the introduction of water into the main steam lines.
APPLICABILITY The MFIVs and the bypass valves must be OPERABLE whenever there is significant mass and energy in the Reactor Coolant System and steam generators. This ensures that, in the event of an HELB, a single failure cannot result in the blowdown of more than one steam generator.
In MODES 1, 2, and 3, the MFIV [or [MFIV] bypass valves] are required to be OPERABLE, except when they are closed and deactivated or isolated by a closed manual valve, in order to limit the amount of available fluid that could be added to containment in the case of a secondary system pipe break inside containment. When the valves are closed and
deactivated or isolated by a closed manual valve , they are already performing their safety function.
In MODES 4, 5, and 6, steam generator energy is low. Therefore, the MFIVs and the bypass valves are normally closed since MFW is not
required.
one MSIS and CIAS s 3 1 3 2 3 2 3 3 1 1 low pressure will 3 MFIVs [and [MFIV] Bypass Valves]
B 3.7.3 CEOG STS B 3.7.3-3 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 2 1BASES
ACTIONS The ACTIONS Table is modified by a Note indicating that separate Condition entry is allowed for each value.
A.1 and A.2
With one MFIV or the bypass valve inoperable, action must be taken to close or isolate the inoperable valves within [8 or 72] hours. When these valves are closed or isolated, they are performing their required safety function (e.g., to isolate the line).
For units with only one MFIV per feedwater line: The [8] hour Completion
Time is reasonable to close the MFIV or its bypass valve, which includes performing a controlled unit shutdown to MODE 2.
The [72] hour Completion Time takes into account the redundancy afforded by the remaining OPERABLE valves, and the low probability of an event occurring during this time period that would require isolation of
the MFW flow paths.
B.1 If more than one MFIV or [MFIV] bypass valve in the same flow path cannot be restored to OPERABLE status, then there may be no redundant system to operate automatically and perform the required safety function. Although the containment can be isolated with the failure of two valves in parallel in the same flow path, the double failure can be an indication of a common mode failure in the valves of this flow path, and as such is treated the same as a loss of the isolation capability of this flow path. Under these conditions, valves in each flow path must be restored to OPERABLE status, closed, or the flow path isolated within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />. This action returns the system to the condition where at least one valve in each flow path is performing the required safety function.
The 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable to close the MFIV or its bypass valve, or otherwise isolate the affected flow path.
Inoperable MFIVs and [MFIV] bypass valves that cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the Completion Time, but are closed or isolated, must be verified on a periodic basis that they are closed or isolated. This is necessary to ensure that the assumptions in the safety analysis remain valid. The 7 day Completion Time is reasonable, based on engineering judgment, in view of valve status indi cations available in the control room, and other administrative controls to ensure that these valves are closed or isolated.
s 7 da y s 7 da y or more 3 1 3 3 3 MFIVs [and [MFIV] Bypass Valves]
B 3.7.3 CEOG STS B 3.7.3-4 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 2San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES ACTIONS (continued)
C.1 and [C.2]
If the MFIVs and their bypass valves cannot be restored to OPERABLE status, closed, or isolated in the associated Completion Time, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
[, and in MODE 4 within
[12] hours]. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.3.1 REQUIREMENTS This SR ensures the verification of each MFIV [and [MFIV] bypass valve]
is [7] seconds. The MFIV isolation time is assumed in the accident and containment analyses. This Surveillance is normally performed upon returning the unit to operation following a refueling outage. The MFIVs should not be tested at power since even a part stroke exercise increases the risk of a valve closure with the unit generating power. As these valves are not tested at power, they are exempt from the ASME Code (Ref. 2) requirements during operation in MODES 1 and 2.
The Frequency is in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program.
This SR verifies that each MFIV [and [MFIV] bypass valve]
can close on an actual or simulated actuation signal. This Surveillance is normally
performed upon returning the plant to operation following a refueling outage.
The Frequency for this SR is every [18] months. The [18] month Frequency for testing is based on the refueling cycle. Operating experience has shown that these components usually pass the
Surveillance when performed at the [18] month Frequency. Therefore, this Frequency is acceptable from a reliability standpoint.
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[10.4.7].
- 2. ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants. B TSTF-491-Awithin the limit given in Reference 2 and is withinthat This SR also verifies the valve closure time is in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program. SR 3 TSTF-491-A 3 2. Technical Requirements Manual TSTF-425-AINSERT 1 U TSTF-425-A 3 2 2 2 1Licensee Controlled Specifications.
1prior to MODE 3 during 6 6 B 3.7.3 Insert Page 3.7.3-4 INSERT 1 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TSTF-425-A 4 5 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.3 BASES, MAIN FEEDWATER ISOLATION VALVES (MFIVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Changes are made to be consistent with changes made to the Specification.
- 4. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS.
- 5. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
- 6. ISTS SR 3.7.3.1 and SR 3.7.3.2 Bases states, "This SR is normally performed upon returning the unit to operation following a refueling outage." This statement will be revised to read, "The SR is normally performed prior to MODE 3 during a refueling outage." This is acceptable because SCE normally performs this test in MODES 4, 5, or 6 and using the ISTS wording "following a refueling outage," would not be correct. This change is acceptable because SONGS Units 2 and 3 valves are pneumatic/hydraulic valves which do not require detailed testing at design operating temperature and pressure, but instead the testing relies on stroke time and detailed calculations/analysis.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.3, MAIN FEEDWATER ISOLATION VALVES (MFIVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 4 ITS 3.7.4, ATMOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES (ADVs)
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
ADVs3.7.4 ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.4 Atmospheric Dump Valves (ADVs)LCO 3.7.4One ADV per required Steam Generator (SG) shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, and 3,MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal.ACTIONS CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIME A.One required ADV inoperable.
A.1--------NOTE---------LCO 3.0.4 is notapplicable.---------------------Restore ADV toOPERABLE status.72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> B.Two ADV s inoperable.
B.1Restore one ADV toOPERABLE status.24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />sC.Backup nitrogen gassupply system capacity
- 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> for one ormore required ADV(s). C.1Restore backupnitrogen gas supplysystem capacity forone or more requiredADV(s). 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />(continued)LCO 3.7.4ApplicabilityACTION CACTION DACTIONS A and B line line Cfor reasons other thanCondition A.
required C line D linesfor reasons other thanCondition B.
line DA. One required ADV line inoperable due to backup nitrogen gas supply system capacity
- 8 hours.
A.1 Restore ADV line to OPERABLE status.
6 daysB. Two required ADV lines inoperable due to backup nitrogen gas supply system capacity
- 8 hours. B.1 Restore one ADV line to OPERABLE status.
96 hour0.00111 days <br />0.0267 hours <br />1.587302e-4 weeks <br />3.6528e-5 months <br />sA01M01M01M02A02M01A02M01A03A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-9Amendment No. 127 ADVs3.7.4 ITSACTIONS (continued)CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIME D.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime of Condition A or B not met.D.1Be in MODE 3.AND D.2Be in MODE 4 withoutreliance upon steam generator for heat removal.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s18 hoursE.Required Action andassociated completiontime of Condition Cnot met.E.1Declare the ADVinoperable.ImmediatelySURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.4.1Verify the capacity of the backup nitrogensupply system.7 daysSR 3.7.4.2Verify one complete cycle of each ADV. In accordancewith the Inservice Testing Program ACTION ESR 3.7.4.1SR 3.7.4.2In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Program E Eis > 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />sINSERT 1A01A02A02LA01A04M01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-10Amendment No. 127 3.7.4 3.7-10 ITS INSERT 1 SR 3.7.4.3 Verify one complete cycle of each ADV block valve.
In accordance with the Surveillance
Frequency
Control Program
SR 3.7.4.3 M01 ADVs3.7.4 ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.4 Atmospheric Dump Valves (ADVs)LCO 3.7.4One ADV per required Steam Generator (SG) shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, and 3,MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal.ACTIONS CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIME A.One required ADV inoperable.
A.1--------NOTE---------LCO 3.0.4 is notapplicable.---------------------Restore ADV toOPERABLE status.72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> B.Two ADV s inoperable.
B.1Restore one ADV toOPERABLE status.24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />sC.Backup nitrogen gassupply system capacity
- 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> for one ormore required ADV(s). C.1Restore backupnitrogen gas supplysystem capacity forone or more requiredADV(s). 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />(continued)LCO 3.7.4ApplicabilityACTION CACTION DACTIONS A and B line line Cfor reasons other thanCondition A.
required C line D linesfor reasons other thanCondition B.
line DA. One required ADV line inoperable due to backup nitrogen gas supply system capacity
- 8 hours.
A.1 Restore ADV line to OPERABLE status.
6 daysB. Two required ADV lines inoperable due to backup nitrogen gas supply systems capacity
- 8 hours. B.1 Restore one ADV line to OPERABLE status.
96 hour0.00111 days <br />0.0267 hours <br />1.587302e-4 weeks <br />3.6528e-5 months <br />sA01M01M01M02A02M01A02M01A03A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-9Amendment No. 116 ADVs3.7.4 ITSACTIONS (continued)CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIME D.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime of Condition A or B not met.D.1Be in MODE 3.AND D.2Be in MODE 4 withoutreliance upon steam generator for heat removal.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s18 hoursE.Required Action andassociated completiontime of Condition Cnot met.E.1Declare the ADVinoperable.ImmediatelySURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.4.1Verify the capacity of the backup nitrogensupply system.7 daysSR 3.7.4.2Verify one complete cycle of each ADV. In accordancewith the Inservice Testing Program ACTION ESR 3.7.4.1SR 3.7.4.2In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Program E Eis > 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />sINSERT 1A01A02A02LA01A04M01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-10Amendment No. 116 3.7.4 3.7-10 ITS INSERT 1 SR 3.7.4.3 Verify one complete cycle of each ADV block valve.
In accordance with the Surveillance
Frequency
Control Program
SR 3.7.4.3 M01 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.4, ATMOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES (ADVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 6 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A02 CTS 3.7.4 Required Action C.1 requires the backup nitrogen gas supply system capacity to be restored within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> when the capacity is 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> for one or more ADVs. CTS 3.7.4 Required Action E.1 requires the ADV to be declared inoperable immediately when the Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition C is not met. This requires CTS 3.7.4 Condition A to be entered when one of the ADVs is inoperable and CTS 3.7.4 Condition B to be entered when both ADVs are inoperable. Thus, the combination of the ACTIONS allows a 6 day Completion Time when one ADV is rendered inoperable and a 96 hour0.00111 days <br />0.0267 hours <br />1.587302e-4 weeks <br />3.6528e-5 months <br /> Completion Time when two ADVs are rendered inoperable. ITS 3.7.4 contains two ACTIONS (ACTIONS A and B) written for one and two ADV lines inoperable, respectively, due to backup nitrogen gas supply system capacity 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />. ITS 3.7.4 ACTIONS A and B Completion Times are 6 days and 92 hours0.00106 days <br />0.0256 hours <br />1.521164e-4 weeks <br />3.5006e-5 months <br /> for one ADV line and two ADV lines, respectively, inoperable. This changes the CTS by summing the Completion Times of CTS 3.7.4 ACTIONS C and E into ITS ACTIONS A and B without changing the total Completion Times prior to requiring a plant shutdown. Furthermore, due to this specific change, the remaining CTS ACTIONS have been renumbered, and the two Conditions for the specific ACTIONS when one or two ADVs are inoperable (CTS 3.7.4 ACTIONS A and B) have been modified to specifically exclude the nitrogen inoperability ACTIONS.
The Conditions for ITS 3.7.4 ACTIONS C and D include a statement that they are for reasons other than Condition A (for ITS 3.7.4 Condition C) and Conditions B (for ITS 3.7.4 Condition D).
The purpose of CTS 3.7.4 ACTION C and ACTION E is to ensure enough backup nitrogen is available to reach shutdown cooling entry conditions. The proposed change to the CTS revises the ACTIONS to more closely comply with ITS convention. This change is acceptable because the ACTIONS continue to require the backup nitrogen gas supply system to be restored to the ADV(s) while not changing the overall Completion Time to perform restoration prior to a plant shutdown. This change is designated as administrative because CTS ACTIONS are being revised without any technical alterations.
A03 CTS 3.7.4 Condition B states, "Two ADVs inoperable." ITS Condition D states, "Two required ADV lines inoperable for reasons other than Condition B." This changes the CTS by adding the word "required" in Condition B. The discussion of the renumbering of the Condition and the addition of the phrase "for reasons other than Condition B" is discussed in DOC A02 and the addition of the word "lines" is discussed in DOC M01.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.4, ATMOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES (ADVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 6 The word required is used in the ISTS when the unit has more installed components than the LCO requires. In this case, the MODE 4 Applicability may only require one ADV line, if only one SG is required to be OPERABLE. Thus, the term "required" is added to ensure that ITS 3.7.4 Condition D is only entered when both ADV lines are required and both are inoperable. When one ADV line is required and inoperable, ITS 3.7.4 Condition C is entered, consistent with the same requirement in CTS 3.7.4. Specifically, CTS 3.7.4 Condition A is entered when one "required" ADV is inoperable. That is, when the LCO only required one to be OPERABLE and that one is inoperable. This change is designated as administrative because the Condition is being clarified without being technically altered. A04 CTS SR 3.7.4.1 verifies the capacity of the backup nitrogen gas supply system once per 7 days. ITS SR 3.7.4.1 requires verification that the capacity of the backup nitrogen supply system is "> 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />." This changes the CTS by adding the acceptance criterion to SR 3.7.4.1.
The purpose of SR 3.7.4.1 is to verify that there is enough backup nitrogen gas available to reach shutdown cooling conditions. The proposed change to the CTS adds acceptance criterion to SR 3.7.4.1. The addition of the > 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> to the SR is a clarification. The addition of the criterion to the SR is administrative since the value already exists in CTS 3.7.4 Condition C. This change is acceptable because it only clarifies that the limit is 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> and does not change the criterion. This change is designated as administrative because it adds clarification to the Surveillance Requirements without any technical alterations.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
M01 CTS LCO 3.7.4 requires one ADV per required steam generator to be OPERABLE. The CTS LCO does not specifically require the ADV block valves to be OPERABLE. Furthermore, the CTS does not include any Surveillance for the ADV block valves. ITS 3.7.4 LCO requires one ADV line per required steam generator to be OPERABLE. As stated in the ITS Bases, the ADV line consists of an ADV and the associated ADV block valve. Additionally, the CTS Conditions and Required Actions only reference an ADV being inoperable and having to be restored to OPERABLE status. ITS 3.7.4 references ADV lines and requires restoration of ADV lines. The ITS also includes SR 3.7.4.3 which requires verification of one complete cycle of each ADV block valve with a Frequency of in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. This changes the CTS by requiring ADV lines to be OPERABLE, which essentially adds the ADV block valves to Technical Specifications. This also changes the CTS by adding an SR to verify one complete cycle of each ADV block valve.
The purpose of ITS 3.7.4 is to ensure a safety grade method for cooling the unit to shutdown cooling entry conditions is available should the preferred method, via the steam bypass system to the condenser, not be available. This change to CTS 3.7.4 ensures the ADV line is OPERABLE versus just the ADV. This change essentially adds the ADV block valves to Technical Specifications. The design must accommodate the single failure of one ADV to close on demand; DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.4, ATMOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES (ADVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 6 therefore, the ADVs are equipped with block valves in the event an ADV spuriously opens, or fails to close during use. This change is acceptable because the ADV line is required to be OPERABLE to ensure the unit can be cooled to shutdown cooling entry conditions in the event of one of the steam generators becomes unavailable. SR 3.7.4.3 is being added to verify the function of the ADV block valve, which is to isolate a failed open ADV. Cycling the block valve closed and open demonstrates its capability to perform this function. This change is designated as more restrictive because additional requirements are being added to the ITS than are required by the CTS.
M02 CTS 3.7.4 Required Action A.1 requires an ADV to be restored to OPERABLE status and is modified by a Note which states LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable. ITS 3.7.4 Required Action C.1 requires the ADV line to be restored to OPERABLE status, but does not include the Note stating LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable. This changes the CTS by deleting the exception to LCO 3.0.4 from the Required
Action. The purpose of the Note to CTS 3.7.4 Required Action A.1 is to allow the unit to continue MODE changes during startup with one ADV inoperable. The proposed change to CTS 3.7.4 Required Action A.1 deletes the Note. Thus, if one ADV line (see DOC M01 for the change from ADV to ADV line) is inoperable, ITS 3.7.4 will only allow MODE changes using the allowances of ITS LCO 3.0.4.b, which requires performance of a risk assessment prior to changing MODES. This change adds the requirement to perform a risk assessment in order to enter the MODES of Applicability while the LCO is not met. Therefore, this change is considered acceptable. This change is designated as more restrictive because additional requirements are being added to the ITS than are required by the CTS.
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS
None REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the LCS, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS SR 3.7.4.1 requires verification of the backup nitrogen supply system capacity every 7 days. ITS SR 3.7.4.1 requires a similar Surveillance and specifies the periodic Frequency as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." This changes the CTS by moving the specified frequency for the SR and the Bases for the frequency to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The control of changes to the Surveillance Frequencies will be in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The Program shall ensure that Surveillance Requirements specified in the Technical Specifications are performed at intervals sufficient to assure the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are met. In addition:
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.4, ATMOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES (ADVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 4 of 6 a. The Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall contain a list of Frequencies of those Surveillance Requirements for which the Frequency is controlled by the program;
- b. Changes to the Frequencies listed in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall be made in accordance with NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," Revision 1; and
- c. The provisions of Surveillance Requirements 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are applicable to the Frequencies established in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The referenced document, NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, provides a detailed description of the process to be followed when considering changes to a Surveillance Frequency. NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, has been reviewed and approved by the NRC.
Therefore, the process will not be discussed further here.
The relocation of the specified Surveillance Frequencies to licensee control is consistent with Regulatory Guides 1.174 and 1.177. Regulatory Guide 1.177 provides guidance for changing Surveillance Frequencies and Completion Times.
However, for allowable risk changes associated with Surveillance Frequency extensions, it refers to Regulatory Guide 1.174, which provides quantitative risk acceptance guidelines for changes to core damage frequency (CDF) and large early release frequency (LERF). Regulatory Guide 1.174 provides additional guidelines that have been adapted in the risk-informed methodology for controlling changes to Surveillance Frequencies.
Regulatory Guide 1.174 identifies five key safety principles to be met for all risk-informed applications and to be explicitly addressed in risk-informed plant program change applications.
- 1. The proposed change meets the current regulations unless it is explicitly related to a requested exemption or rule change.
10 CFR 50.36(c) provides that TS will include items in the following categories:
"(3) Surveillance requirements. Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions for operation will be met."
This change proposes to relocate various Frequencies for the performance of the Surveillance Requirements to a licensee-controlled program using an NRC approved methodology for control of the Surveillance Frequencies. The Surveillance Requirements themselves will remain in TS. This is consistent with other NRC approved TS changes in which the Surveillance Frequencies are not under NRC control, such as Surveillances that are performed in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program or the Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, where the Frequencies vary based on the past DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.4, ATMOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES (ADVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 5 of 6 performance of the subject components. Thus, this proposed change meets criterion 1 above.
- 2. The proposed change is consistent with the defense-in-depth philosophy.
As described in Position 2.2.1.1 of Regulatory Guide 1.174, consistency with the defense-in-depth philosophy is maintained if:
A reasonable balance is preserved among prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence
mitigation; Over-reliance on programmatic activities to compensate for weaknesses in plant design is avoided; System redundancy, independence, and diversity are preserved commensurate with the expected frequency, consequences of challenges to the system, and uncertainties (e.g., no risk outliers);
Defenses against potential common cause failures are preserved, and the potential for the introduction of new common cause failure mechanisms is assessed; Independence of barriers is not degraded; Defenses against human errors are preserved; and The intent of the General Design Criteria in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A is maintained.
These defense-in-depth objectives apply to all risk-informed applications, and for some of the issues involved (e.g., no over-reliance on programmatic activities and defense against human errors), it is fairly straightforward to apply them to this proposed change. The use of the multiple risk metrics of CDF and LERF and controlling the change resulting from the implementation of this initiative would maintain a balance between prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation.
Redundancy, diversity, and independence of safety systems are considered as part of the risk categorization to ensure that these qualities are not adversely affected. Independence of barriers and defense against common cause failures are also considered in the categorization. The improved understanding of the relative importance of plant components to risk resulting
from the development of this program promotes an improved overall understanding of how the SSCs contribute to the plant's defense-in-depth.
- 3. The proposed change maintains sufficient safety margins.
Conformance with this principle is assured since SSC design, operation, testing methods and acceptance criteria specified in the Codes and DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.4, ATMOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES (ADVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 6 of 6 Standards or alternatives approved for use by the NRC, will continue to be met as described in the plant licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, or Technical Specifications Bases). Also, the safety analysis acceptance criteria in the licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, supporting analyses, etc.) are met with the proposed change.
- 4. When proposed changes result in an increase in core damage frequency or risk, the increases should be small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy Statement.
NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," will require that changes in core damage frequency or risk are small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy.
- 5. The impact of the proposed change should be monitored using performance measurement strategies.
NEI 04-10 will require that changes in Surveillance Frequencies be monitored using performance management strategies.
Therefore, the proposed change is consistent with the guidance in Regulatory
Guide 1.174.
This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because the Surveillance Frequency is being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES None Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
ADVs 3.7.4 CEOG STS 3.7.4-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX U2/U3 CTS 13.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.4 Atmospheric Dump Valves (ADVs)
[Two] ADV line s shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, and 3, [MODE 4 when steam generator is being relied upon for heat removal
].
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME
A. One required ADV line inoperable.
A.1 Restore ADV line to OPERABLE status.
7 days B. Two or more [required] ADV lines inoperable.
B.1 Restore all but one ADV line to OPERABLE status.
24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> C. Required Action and associated Completion Time not met.
C.1 Be in MODE 3.
[ AND C.2 Be in MODE 4 without reliance upon steam generator for heat removal.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
[24] hours ]
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.4.
1 Verify one complete cycle of each ADV.
[18] months 18 INSERT 2 2 In accordance with the Inservice Testin g Pro g ramLCO 3.7.4 A pplicability A CTION A A CTION B A CTION D SR 3.7.4.2 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 5 C D E C D E INSERT 1 3 1 3 3One p er re quired steam g enerato r for reasons other than Condition A for reasons other than Condition B 3 3 72 hou r s 3.7.4 Insert Page 3.7.4-1 U2/U3 CTS INSERT 1 A. One required ADV line inoperable due to backup nitrogen gas supply system
capacity 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />.
A.1 Restore ADV line to OPERABLE status.
6 days B. Two required ADV lines inoperable due to backup nitrogen gas supply system
capacity 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />.
B.1 Restore one ADV line to OPERABLE status.
96 hours0.00111 days <br />0.0267 hours <br />1.587302e-4 weeks <br />3.6528e-5 months <br />
INSERT 2
SR 3.7.4.1 Verify the capacity of the backup nitrogen supply system is > 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />.
In accordance
with the Surveillance
Frequency Control Program SR 3.7.4.1 3 ACTION C ACTION C 3 ADVs 3.7.4 CEOG STS 3.7.4-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX U2/U3 CTS 1SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.4.2 [ Verify one complete cycle of each ADV block valve.
[18] months
] 3 In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program TSTF-425-A 2 3DOC M01 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.4, ATMOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES (ADVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Two ACTIONS (ITS ACTION A and B) are being added to the ISTS for the backup nitrogen gas supply system when the system renders one and two ADV lines inoperable. The ACTIONS require restoration within 6 days when one required ADV line is rendered inoperable and 96 hours0.00111 days <br />0.0267 hours <br />1.587302e-4 weeks <br />3.6528e-5 months <br /> when two required ADV lines are inoperable due to an inoperable nitrogen gas supply system(s). The backup nitrogen gas supply system is required to be OPERABLE for the ADV line to be OPERABLE at SONGS. In addition an SR (SR 3.7.4.1) is being added to verify a backup nitrogen gas supply system with a capacity of > 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />. The Frequency of the SR is "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program," consistent with TSTF-425 allowances. The addition of this new SR results in the renumbering of all subsequent SRs in the ISTS. Also, due to the addition of the new Conditions, "for reasons other than Condition A/B" is being added to the renumbered Conditions C
and D.
- 4. The ISTS LCO 3.7.4 is being changed from "Two ADV lines shall be OPERABLE" to "One ADV line per required steam generator shall be OPERABLE." The ISTS is written such that there are two ADV lines per SG. SONGS has just one ADV line per SG and in MODE 4 SONGS could have one SG being utilized for heat removal. If the LCO required two ADV lines to be OPERABLE, SONGS would be in an ACTION unnecessarily. Therefore, the LCO was changed to require one ADV line per required steam generator. Also, due to SONGS just having one ADV line per steam generator, the Completion Time for ACTION A was changed from 7 days to 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />. These changes are also consistent with the SONGS Units 2 and 3 CTS.
- 5. The Frequency for ISTS SR 3.7.4.1 (verify one complete cycle of each ADV) is being changed from a bracketed value consistent with a units refueling outage to "In accordance with the Inservice Testing Program." The SONGS IST Program includes the ADV valve cycling requirements. This change is consistent with SONGS Units 2 and 3 CTS. In addition, due to this plant specific change, TSTF-425 which allows the Frequency to be relocated to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program, has not been adopted.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
ADVs B 3.7.4 CEOG STS B 3.7.4-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.4 Atmospheric Dump Valves (ADVs)
BASES BACKGROUND The ADVs provide a safety grade method for cooling the unit to Shutdown Cooling (SDC) System entry conditions, should the preferred heat sink via the Steam Bypass System to the condenser not be available, as discussed in the FSAR, Section
[10.3] (Ref. 1). This is done in conjunction with the Auxiliary Feedwater System providing cooling water from the condensate storage tank (CST). The ADVs may also be required to meet the design cooldown rate during a normal cooldown when steam pressure drops too low for maintenance of a vacuum in the condenser to permit use of the Steam Bypass System.
Four ADV lines are provided. Each ADV line consists of one ADV and an associated block valve. Two ADV lines per steam generator are required to meet single failure assumptions following an event rendering one steam generator unavailable for Reactor Coolant System (RCS) heat removal.
The ADVs are provided with upstream block valves to permit their being tested at power, and to provide an alternate means of isolation. The ADVs are equipped with pneumatic controllers to permit control of the cooldown rate.
The ADVs are usually provided with a pressurized gas supply of bottled nitrogen that, on a loss of pressure in the normal instrument air supply, automatically supplies nitrogen to operate the ADVs. The nitrogen supply is sized to provide sufficient pressurized gas to operate the ADVs for the time required for RCS cooldown to the SDC System entry conditions.
A description of the ADVs is found in Reference 1. The ADVs are OPERABLE with only a DC power source available. In addition, hand wheels are provided for local manual operation.
APPLICABLE The design basis of the ADVs is established by the capability to cool the SAFETY unit to SDC System entry conditions. A cooldown rate of 75°F per hour ANALYSES is obtainable by one or both steam generators. This design is adequate to cool the unit to SDC System entry conditions with only one ADV and one steam generator, utilizing the cooling water supply available in the CST. U Two stored in accumulators 1 2 5 1 1 1 s ADVs B 3.7.4 CEOG STS B 3.7.4-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
APPLICABLE SAFETY ANALYSES (continued)
In the accident analysis presented in the FSAR, the ADVs are assumed to be used by the operator to cool down the unit to SDC System entry conditions for accidents accompanied by a loss of offsite power. Prior to the operator action, the main steam safety valves (MSSVs) are used to maintain steam generator pressure and temperature at the MSSV setpoint. This is typically 30 minutes following the initiation of an event. (This may be less for a steam generator tube rupture (SGTR) event.) The limiting events are those that render one steam generator unavailable for RCS heat removal, with a coincident loss of offsite power; this results
from a turbine trip and the single failure of one ADV on the unaffected steam generator. Typical initiating events falling into this category are a main steam line break upstream of the main steam isolation valves, a feedwater line break, and an SGTR event (although the ADVs on the affected steam generator may still be available following a SGTR event).
The design must accommodate the single failure of one ADV to open on
demand; thus, each steam generator must have at least two ADVs. The ADVs are equipped with block valves in the event an ADV spuriously opens, or fails to close during use.
The ADVs satisfy Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO [Two] ADV line s are required to be OPERABLE on each steam generator to ensure that at least one ADV is OPERABLE to conduct a unit cooldown following an event in which one steam generator becomes unavailable , accompanied by a single active failure of one ADV line on the unaffected
steam generator. The block valves must be OPERABLE to isolate a failed open ADV. A closed block valve does not render it or its ADV line inoperable if operator action time to open the block valve is supported in the accident analysis.
Failure to meet the LCO can result in the inability to cool the unit to SDC System entry conditions following an event in which the condenser is unavailable for use with the Steam Bypass System.
An ADV is considered OPERABLE when it is capable of providing a controlled relief of the main steam flow, and is capable of fully opening and closing on demand.
U One is 1 1 1 5 1 2, and has an associated backup nitrogen gas supply system with a capacity of > 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 1
ADVs B 3.7.4 CEOG STS B 3.7.4-3 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, and 3, [and in MODE 4, when steam generator is being relied upon for heat removal,] the ADVs are required to be OPERABLE.
In MODES 5 and 6, an SGTR is not a credible event.
ACTIONS A.1 With one required ADV line inoperable, action must be taken to restore the OPERABLE status within 7 days. The 7 day Completion Time takes into account the redundant capability afforded by the remaining OPERABLE ADV lines, and a nonsafety grade backup in the Steam Bypass System and MSSVs.
B.1 With [two] or more [
required] ADV lines inoperable, action must be taken to restore
[one] of the ADV lines to OPERABLE status. As the block valve can be closed to isolate an ADV, some repairs may be possible with the unit at power. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable to repair inoperable ADV lines, based on the availability of the Steam Bypass System and MSSVs, and the low probability of an event occurring during this period that requires the ADV lines.
C.1 and C.2 If the ADV lines cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the associated Completion Time, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 4, without reliance upon the steam generator for heat removal, within
[24] hours. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.4.
1 REQUIREMENTS To perform a controlled cooldown of the RCS, the ADVs must be able to be opened and throttled through their full range. This SR ensures the ADVs are tested through a full control cycle at least once per fuel cycle. Performance of inservice testing or use of an ADV during a unit cooldown may satisfy this requirement. Operating experience has shown that these components usually pass the SR when performed at the [18] month Frequency. Therefore, the Frequency is acceptable from a reliability standpoint.
MSLB, FWLB, or are s 18 2INSERT 2 , "In accordance with the IST Program," 2 3 1 1 3 2 2 3 1 3 C E D INSERT 1 3 3 3for reasons other than backup nitrogen gas supply system capacity 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />, 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> B 3.7.4 Insert Page B 3.7.4-3 INSERT 1 A.1 and B.1 If backup nitrogen gas supply system capacity for one or more required ADV lines is less than or equal to 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />, action should be taken to restore nitrogen gas supply system capacity in 6 days if one ADV line is rendered inoperable and 96 hours0.00111 days <br />0.0267 hours <br />1.587302e-4 weeks <br />3.6528e-5 months <br /> if two ADV lines are rendered inoperable. The backup nitrogen capacity is controlled to a minimum accumulator pressure of 1018 psig (1060 psig including total loop uncertainty (Ref. 2)). This pressure represents enough backup nitrogen gas system capacity for each ADV to have up to 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> of pneumatic operation. This time period is consistent and conservative relative to the SONGS Units 2 and 3 emergency operating instructions.
The Completion Times are based on operating experience and on the fact that the normal operating instrument air supply system is still available.
INSERT 2 SR 3.7.4.1
This SR ensures there is sufficient backup nitrogen to reach shutdown cooling following a Small Break Loss of Coolant Accident (SBLOCA) or natural circulation cooldown. A minimum accumulator pressure of 1018 psig (1060 psig including total loop uncertainty (Ref. 2)) is used to ensure sufficient backup nitrogen capacity. This pressure includes allowances for seven days worth of leakage and uncertainty in the nitrogen consumption rates and subsequent 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> of operation.
The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
3 3 ADVs B 3.7.4 CEOG STS B 3.7.4-4 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
[ SR 3.7.4.
2 The function of the ADV block valve is to isolate a failed open ADV.
Cycling the block valve closed and open demonstrates its capability to perform this function. Performance of inservice testing or use of the block valve during unit cooldown may satisfy this requirement. Operating experience has shown that these components usually pass the SR when
performed at the [18] month Frequency. Therefore, the Frequency is acceptable from a reliability standpoint.
]
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[10.3]. U 2. Calculation J-ABB-031, "ADV Nitrogen Supply Pressure Indicator Uncertainty." INSERT 3 3 TSTF-425-A 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 B 3.7.4 Insert Page B 3.7.4-4 INSERT 3 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TSTF-425-A 4 6 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.4 BASES, ATMOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES (ADVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Changes are made to be consistent with changes made to the Specification.
- 4. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS. 5. SONGS Units 2 and 3 each have two ADV lines, one per SG.
- 6. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.4, ATMOSPHERIC DUMP VALVES (ADVs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 5 ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
AFW System 3.7.5 ITS 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS 3.7.5 Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) System LCO 3.7.5Three AFW trains shall be OPERABLE.
NOTES----------------------------1.Only one AFW train, which includes a motor driven pump, is required to be OPERABLE in MODE 4.2.The steam driven AFW pump is OPERABLE when running and controlled manually to support plant start-ups, plant
shut-downs, and AFW pump and valve testing.
APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, and 3, MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal.
ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIME A.One steam supply to turbine driven AFW pump inoperable.
OR-----------NOTE-----------
Only applicable if
MODE 2 has not been
entered following
refueling
One turbine driven AFW
pump inoperable in
MODE 3 following
refueling.A.1Restore affected equipment to OPERABLE
status.7 days AND 10 days from discovery of failure to meet the LCOB.One AFW train inoperable for reasons other than Condition A
in MODE 1, 2, or 3
.B.1 Restore AFW train to
OPERABLE status.
72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> AND 10 days from discovery of failure to meet the LCOC.Two AFW trains with two motor driven pumps inoperable in MODES 1, 2, or 3.C.1 Restore one AFW train to OPERABLE status.
48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> (continued)
LCO 3.7.5 LCO 3.7.5 Notes 1 and 2 ApplicabilityACTION AACTION B------------------------------NOTE------------------------------
LCO 3.0.4.b is not applicable.
Turbine driven AFW train inoperabledue to one inoperable steam supply.
A01 A02 A03 L01 A03 L01 M01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-11Amendment No. 223 AFW System3.7.5ITSACTIONS (continued)CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIME D.Two AFW trains withone motor driven pumpand steam driven pumpinoperable in MODES 1,2, or 3.D.1 Restore one AFW train to OPERABLE status.24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> E.Required Action andassociated Completion Time of Condition s A,B, C, or D not met.E.1 Be in MODE 3.AND E.2 Be in MODE 4.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s12 hours F.Three AFW trainsinoperable in MODE 1, 2, or 3.F.1 --------NOTE---------LCO 3.0.3 and all other LCO Required Actions requiring MODE changes are suspended until one AFW train is restored to OPERABLE status.
Initiate action torestore one AFW train to OPERABLE status.Immediately(continued)ACTION CACTION DACTION E CINSERT 1the steam supply to the turbine driven CINSERT 2 D orINSERT 3 D D E EA01M01M02M01M02M01M01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-12Amendment No. 127 Insert Page 3.7-12 INSERT 1 Turbine driven AFW train inoperable due to
an inoperable steam
supply. AND One motor driven AFW train inoperable.
INSERT 2
OR C.2 Restore the motor driven AFW train to OPERABLE status.
24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />
INSERT 3 OR Two AFW trains inoperable in MODE 1, 2, or 3 for reasons other
than Condition C.
M02 M02 M01 AFW System3.7.5ITSACTIONS (continued)CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIME G.Required AFW traininoperable in MODE 4.
G.1--------NOTE---------LCO 3.0.3 and all other LCO Required Actions requiring MODE changes are suspended until one AFW train is restored to OPERABLE status.
Initiate action torestore one AFW train to OPERABLE status.ORG.2Verify two Loops ofdecay heat OPERABLEin accordance withLCO 3.4.6.ImmediatelyImmediatelyH.--------NOTE---------Testing pursuant toTechnicalSpecification 3.3.5 or 3.3.6 does notconstitute entry intothis condition.----------------------An automatic valve inany flow pathincapable of closingupon receipt of a MainSteam Isolationsignal.H.1Close the affectedvalve or its blockvalve.ANDH.2Enter the appropriateACTIONS (A, B, C, D,F, or G) if there isa loss of the flowpath(s).4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />sImmediatelyupon completionof ACTION H.1ACTION F NA F FA01M01A04L02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-13Amendment No. 127 AFW System3.7.5ITSSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.5.1Verify each AFW manual, power operated, andautomatic valve in each water flow path andin both steam supply flow paths to the steam turbine driven pump, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position.31 days SR 3.7.5.2-------------------NOTE--------------------Not required to be performed for the turbine driven AFW pump until 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> after reaching 800 psig in the steam generators.
Verify the developed head of each AFW pumpat the flow test point is greater than or equal to the required developed head.In accordance with the Inservice Testing ProgramSR 3.7.5.3-------------------NOTE--------------------Not required to be performed for the turbine driven AFW pump until 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> after reaching 800 psig in the steam generators.
Verify each AFW automatic valve actuates tothe correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal, except valves HV-8200 and HV-8201.24 months(continued)SR 3.7.5.1SR 3.7.5.2SR 3.7.5.3In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Program 2. Not required to be met in MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal.
1.that is not locked,sealed, or otherwisesecured in positionA01LA01A05LA01L03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-14Amendment No. 147, 191 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)AFW System3.7.5ITSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCY SR 3.7.5.4-------------------NOTE--------------------Not required to be performed for theturbine driven AFW pump until 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> after reaching 800 psig in the steam generators.
Verify each AFW pump starts automaticallyon an actual or simulated actuation signal.24 monthsSR 3.7.5.5Verify the proper alignment of the requiredAFW flow paths by verifying flow from the condensate storage tank to each steam generator.Prior to entering MODE 2 whenever unit has been in MODE 5 or 6 for> 30 daysSR 3.7.5.4SR 3.7.5.5In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Program
- 1. 2. Not required to be met in MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal.when in MODE 1, 2, or 3, or defueled for a cumulative period of, MODEA01LA01A05A05A06SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-15Amendment No. 127, 147 AFW System 3.7.5 ITS 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS 3.7.5 Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) System LCO 3.7.5Three AFW trains shall be OPERABLE.
NOTES----------------------------1.Only one AFW train, which includes a motor driven pump, is required to be OPERABLE in MODE 4.2.The steam driven AFW pump is OPERABLE when running and controlled manually to support plant start-ups, plant
shut-downs, and AFW pump and valve testing.
APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, and 3, MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal.
ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIME A.One steam supply to turbine driven AFW pump inoperable.
OR-----------NOTE-----------
Only applicable if
MODE 2 has not been
entered following
refueling
One turbine driven AFW
pump inoperable in
MODE 3 following
refueling.A.1Restore affected equipment to OPERABLE
status.7 days AND 10 days from discovery of failure to meet the LCOB.One AFW train inoperable for reasons other than Condition A
in MODE 1, 2, or 3
.B.1 Restore AFW train to
OPERABLE status.
72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> AND 10 days from discovery of failure to meet the LCOC.Two AFW trains with two motor driven pumps inoperable in MODES 1, 2, or 3.C.1 Restore one AFW train to OPERABLE status.
48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> (continued)
LCO 3.7.5 LCO 3.7.5 Notes 1 and 2 ApplicabilityACTION AACTION B------------------------------NOTE------------------------------
LCO 3.0.4.b is not applicable.
Turbine driven AFW train inoperabledue to one inoperable steam supply.
A01 A02 A03 L01 A03 L01 M01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-11Amendment No. 216 AFW System3.7.5ITSACTIONS (continued)CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMED.Two AFW trains withone motor driven pumpand steam driven pumpinoperable in MODES 1,2, or 3.D.1 Restore one AFW train to OPERABLE status.24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> E.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime of Condition s A,B, C, or D not met.E.1 Be in MODE 3.AND E.2 Be in MODE 4.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s12 hours F.Three AFW trainsinoperable in MODE 1,2, or 3.F.1 --------NOTE---------LCO 3.0.3 and all other LCO Required Actions requiring MODE changes are suspended until one AFW train is restored to OPERABLE status.
Initiate action torestore one AFW train to OPERABLE status.Immediately(continued)ACTION CACTION DACTION E CINSERT 1the steam supply to the turbine driven CINSERT 2 D orINSERT 3 D D E EA01M01M02M01M01M02M01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-12Amendment No. 116 Insert Page 3.7-12 INSERT 1 Turbine driven AFW train inoperable due to
an inoperable steam
supply. AND One motor driven AFW train inoperable.
INSERT 2
OR C.2 Restore the motor driven AFW train to OPERABLE status.
24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />
INSERT 3 OR Two AFW trains inoperable in MODE 1, 2, or 3 for reasons other
than Condition C.
M02 M02 M01 AFW System3.7.5ITSACTIONS (continued)CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIME G.Required AFW traininoperable in MODE 4.
G.1--------NOTE---------LCO 3.0.3 and all otherLCO Required Actions requiring MODE changes are suspended until one AFW train is restored to OPERABLE status.
Initiate action torestore one AFW train to OPERABLE status.ORG.2Verify two Loops ofdecay heat OPERABLE inaccordance with LCO3.4.6.ImmediatelyImmediatelyH.---------NOTE--------
-Testing pursuant toTechnicalSpecification 3.3.5or 3.3.6 does notconstitute entry intothis condition.---------------------
-An automatic valve inany flow pathincapable of closingupon receipt of aMain Steam Isolationsignal.H.1Close the affected valveor its block valve.ANDH.2Enter the appropriateACTIONS (A, B, C, D, F,or G) if there is a lossof the flow path(s).4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />sImmediatelyupon completionof ACTION H.1ACTION F NA F FA01M01A04L02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-13Amendment No. 116 AFW System3.7.5ITSSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.5.1Verify each AFW manual, power operated, andautomatic valve in each water flow path andin both steam supply flow paths to the steam turbine driven pump, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position.31 days SR 3.7.5.2-------------------NOTE--------------------Not required to be performed for the turbine driven AFW pump until 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> after reaching 800 psig in the steam generators.
Verify the developed head of each AFW pumpat the flow test point is greater than or equal to the required developed head.In accordance with the Inservice Testing ProgramSR 3.7.5.3-------------------NOTE--------------------Not required to be performed for the turbine driven AFW pump until 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> after reaching 800 psig in the steam generators.
Verify each AFW automatic valve actuates tothe correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal, except valves HV-8200 and HV-8201.24 months(continued)SR 3.7.5.1SR 3.7.5.2SR 3.7.5.3In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Program 2. Not required to be met in MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal.
1.that is not locked,sealed, or otherwisesecured in positionA01LA01A05LA01L03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-14Amendment No. 139, 182 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)AFW System3.7.5ITSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCY SR 3.7.5.4-------------------NOTE--------------------Not required to be performed for theturbine driven AFW pump until 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> after reaching 800 psig in the steam generators.
Verify each AFW pump starts automaticallyon an actual or simulated actuation signal.24 monthsSR 3.7.5.5Verify the proper alignment of the requiredAFW flow paths by verifying flow from the condensate storage tank to each steam generator.Prior to entering MODE 2 whenever unit has been in MODE 5 or 6 for> 30 daysSR 3.7.5.4SR 3.7.5.5In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Program
- 1. 2. Not required to be met in MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal.when in MODE 1, 2, or 3, or defueled for a cumulative period of, MODE A01LA01A05A05A06SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-15Amendment No. 116, 139 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 9 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A02 ITS 3.7.5 ACTIONS include a Note that states LCO 3.0.4.b is not applicable. CTS 3.7.5 does not include this Note. This changes the CTS by including the ACTIONS Note excluding the use of LCO 3.0.4.b.
This change is consistent with TSTF-359. The purpose of the ITS 3.7.5 ACTIONS Note is to prohibit entry into the Applicability of LCO 3.7.5 with an inoperable AFW train(s). Currently, CTS 3.7.5 and LCO 3.0.4 preclude entering MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal and an AFW train is inoperable. However, CTS 3.0.4 has been modified as described in the Discussion for Changes for ITS Section 3.0. ITS LCO 3.0.4 allows entry into a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability under certain conditions when a Technical Specification required component is inoperable. ITS LCO 3.0.4.b allows entry into a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability of a Specification if a risk assessment is performed and determines it is acceptable to enter the Applicability, and appropriate risk management actions are established. This addition of this Note (LCO 3.0.4.b is not applicable) is acceptable because there is an increased risk associated with entering a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability with an inoperable AFW train(s),
and therefore the provisions of LCO 3.0.4.b should not be applied in this circumstance. The change is acceptable because CTS 3.7.5 and LCO 3.0.4 do not currently allow this option (i.e., MODES changes are not allowed while in the ACTIONS of this Specification). This change is considered administrative because it does not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A03 CTS 3.7.5 Condition A (first Condition) states, "One steam supply to turbine driven AFW pump inoperable." CTS 3.7.5 Condition B states, "One AFW train inoperable for reasons other than Condition A in MODE 1, 2, or 3." ITS 3.7.5 Condition A (first Condition) states, "Turbine driven AFW train inoperable due to an inoperable steam supply." ITS 3.7.5 Condition B states, "One AFW train inoperable in MODE 1, 2, or 3 for reasons other than Condition A." This changes the CTS by rewording the Conditions.
The changes to CTS 3.7.5 Conditions A and B are acceptable because they do not technically change the intent of the CTS Conditions. The intent of Condition A still focuses on an inoperable steam supply and the change to Condition B is consistent with TSTF-412. These changes are designated as administrative because CTS 3.7.5 Conditions A and B are reworded without technically changing the intent.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 9 A04 CTS 3.7.5 ACTION G provides the requirements when the required AFW train is inoperable in MODE 4. The Required Actions require action to be initiated to restore one AFW train to OPERABLE status (CTS 3.7.5 Required Action G.1) or to verify two loops of decay heat OPERABLE in accordance with LCO 3.4.6 (CTS 3.7.5 Required Action G.2). ITS 3.7.5 ACTION G is for a similar Condition, but only requires initiation of action to restore one AFW train to OPERABLE status; the second Required Action is not included in the ITS. This changes the CTS by deleting the requirement in CTS 3.7.5 to verify two loops of decay heat OPERABLE in accordance with LCO 3.4.6 when the required AFW train is inoperable in MODE 4.
The purpose of ITS 3.7.5 ACTION G is to ensure appropriate action is taken to ensure a method of decay heat removal is available in MODE 4. The proposed change deletes the Required Action that requires verification that two loops of decay heat removal are OPERABLE in accordance with LCO 3.4.6 in MODE 4.
Specifically requiring LCO 3.4.6 to be verified in the ACTIONS of LCO 3.7.5 in MODE 4 is not necessary. LCO 3.4.6 requirements are required to be complied with in MODE 4 as required by the TS 3.4.6 Applicability. Furthermore, if the CTS 3.4.6 LCO requirements are met using two shutdown cooling subsystems, then the CTS 3.7.5 MODE 4 requirement is not applicable anymore. Therefore, since exiting the Applicability is always an option, it does not need to be specified as a Required Action. This change is acceptable because a redundant requirement, which is essentially a cross-reference, is being deleted. This change is designated as administrative because the redundant information being deleted will not technically change the intent of the TS.
A05 CTS SR 3.7.5.3 requires verification each AFW automatic valve actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated signal, except valves HV-8200 and HV-8201. CTS SR 3.7.5.4 requires verification each AFW pump starts automatically on an actual or simulated actuation signal. The Applicability for CTS 3.7.5 is MODES 1, 2, and 3, and MODE 4 when the steam generator is relied upon for heat removal. ITS SR 3.7.5.3 and SR 3.7.5.4 require similar
Surveillances; however, the SRs are modified by a Note which states the SRs are not required to be met in MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal. Additionally, ITS SR 3.7.5.4 contains the wording, "when in MODES 1, 2, and 3." which makes the SR only required in MODES 1, 2, and 3.
This changes the CTS by adding a Note which modifies the SR to clarify the Applicability and adds additional wording to SR 3.7.5.4.
The purpose of the two SRs is to ensure the valves and pump actuate, as required. However, CTS 3.3.5, which provides the instrumentation requirements, does not include MODE 4. Specifically, Table 3.3.5-1 Functions 4 (Main Steam Isolation Signal), 6 (Emergency Feedwater Actuation Signal SG #1, and 7 (Emergency Feedwater Actuation Signal SG #2) are only required to be OPERABLE in MODES 1, 2, and 3. Thus, the SRs are actually not required to be met, since the signals are not required to be OPERABLE in MODE 4.
Therefore, this clarification is acceptable and considered administrative since it is matching the system SR's Applicability to the actual signal's Applicability.
A06 CTS SR 3.7.5.5 requires verifying the proper alignment of the required flow paths by verifying flow from the condensate storage tank to each steam generator prior DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 9 to entering MODE 2 whenever the unit has been in MODE 5 or 6 for > 30 days. ITS SR 3.7.5.5 requires the same surveillance, but the Frequency is being changed to prior to entering MODE 2 whenever the unit has been in MODE 5, MODE 6, "or defueled for a cumulative period of" > 30 days. This changes the CTS by adding clarifying wording to the SR.
The purpose of ITS SR 3.7.5.5 is to ensure the AFW is properly aligned prior to entering MODE 2 whenever the unit has been in an extended shutdown. The addition of clarifying wording "defueled for a cumulative period of" is acceptable because an extended shutdown also includes when the unit is defueled. The change is designated as administrative, because clarifying information is being added to the SR without technically changing the intent.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES M01 CTS 3.7.5 ACTION C is for the Condition when two AFW trains with two motor driven pumps are inoperable in MODES 1, 2, or 3 and requires restoration of one AFW train to OPERABLE status within 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br />. ITS 3.7.5 ACTION D provides the requirements for the same condition, and requires the unit to be in MODE 3 in 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and MODE 4 in 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />. This changes the CTS by deleting the 48 hour5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> restoration time when two motor driven AFW trains are inoperable and requiring the unit to shutdown. As a result of the deletion of CTS 3.7.5 ACTION C, the subsequent ACTIONS have been renumbered as part of this change.
The purpose of ITS 3.7.5 ACTION D is to limit the time two AFW trains can be concurrently inoperable other than the Condition provided in ITS 3.7.5 ACTION C. CTS 3.7.5 ACTION C allows 48 hours5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> to restore one motor driven AFW pump to OPERABLE status when both are inoperable. ITS 3.7.5 ACTION D requires the unit to be in MODE 3 in 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and MODE 4 in 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> when two motor driven AFW pumps are inoperable. The proposed change is acceptable since it appropriately limits the time the unit can continue to operate with both motor driven AFW pumps inoperable concurrently. This change is designated as more restrictive since less time is provided to restore inoperable components in the ITS than is provided in the CTS.
M02 CTS 3.7.5 ACTION D is for the Condition when two AFW trains with one motor driven pump and the steam driven pump are inoperable in MODES 1, 2, or 3. The Required Action requires the restoration of one AFW train to OPERABLE status within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. ITS 3.7.5 ACTION C provides the requirements for a similar condition, but limits the reason for the steam driven AFW pump being inoperable to an inoperable steam supply. The Required Action requires restoration of the steam supply to the turbine driven train to OPERABLE status or restoration of the motor driven AFW train to OPERABLE status within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. If the steam driven pump is inoperable for any other reason other than one steam supply to the pump being inoperable along with one motor driven pump inoperable, ITS 3.7.5 ACTION D requires the unit to be in MODE 3 in 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and MODE 4 in 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />. This changes the CTS by decreasing the Completion Time when the steam driven AFW pump is inoperable for any reason other than one steam supply to the pump being inoperable concurrent with an inoperable motor driven AFW pump, from 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> to requiring the unit to shutdown.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 4 of 9 The purpose of ITS 3.7.5 ACTION C is to limit the time one steam supply to the steam driven AFW pump is inoperable, concurrently with one motor driven AFW pump inoperable, to 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. CTS 3.7.5 ACTION D allows time (24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />) to restore the steam driven AFW pump (inoperable for any reason) or the motor driven AFW pump to OPERABLE status. ITS 3.7.5 ACTION D requires the unit to be shutdown when two AFW pumps are inoperable for reasons other than Condition C (other than when one steam supply to the steam driven AFW pump and one motor driven AFW pump are inoperable). The proposed change is acceptable since it appropriately limits the time the unit can continue to operate when the steam driven AFW pump is inoperable other than when one steam supply is inoperable concurrent with one motor driven AFW pump. This change is designated as more restrictive since less time is provided to restore inoperable components in the ITS than is provided in the CTS.
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None
REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the LCS, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS SR 3.7.5.1 requires verification that each AFW manual, power operated, and automatic valve in each water flow path and in both steam supply flow paths to the steam turbine driven pump, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position every 31 days. CTS SR 3.7.5.3 requires verification that each AFW automatic valve actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal, except valves HV-8200 and HV-8201 every 24 months. CTS 3.7.5.4 requires verification that each AFW pump starts automatically on an actual or simulated actuation signal once per 24 months. ITS 3.7.5 requires similar Surveillances (ISTS SRs 3.7.5.1, 3.7.5.3, and 3.7.5.4, respectively) and specifies the periodic Frequency as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program."
This changes the CTS by moving the specified frequencies for the SRs and the Bases for the frequencies to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The control of changes to the Surveillance Frequencies will be in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The Program shall ensure that Surveillance Requirements specified in the Technical Specifications are performed at intervals sufficient to assure the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are met. In addition:
- a. The Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall contain a list of Frequencies of those Surveillance Requirements for which the Frequency is controlled by the program;
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 5 of 9 b. Changes to the Frequencies listed in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall be made in accordance with NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," Revision 1; and
- c. The provisions of Surveillance Requirements 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are applicable to the Frequencies established in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The referenced document, NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, provides a detailed description of the process to be followed when considering changes to a Surveillance Frequency. NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, has been reviewed and approved by the NRC. Therefore, the process will not be discussed further here.
The relocation of the specified Surveillance Frequencies to licensee control is consistent with Regulatory Guides 1.174 and 1.177. Regulatory Guide 1.177 provides guidance for changing Surveillance Frequencies and Completion Times. However, for allowable risk changes associated with Surveillance Frequency extensions, it refers to Regulatory Guide 1.174, which provides quantitative risk acceptance guidelines for changes to core damage frequency (CDF) and large early release frequency (LERF). Regulatory Guide 1.174 provides additional guidelines that have been adapted in the risk-informed methodology for controlling changes to Surveillance Frequencies.
Regulatory Guide 1.174 identifies five key safety principles to be met for all risk-informed applications and to be explicitly addressed in risk-informed plant program change applications.
- 1. The proposed change meets the current regulations unless it is explicitly related to a requested exemption or rule change.
10 CFR 50.36(c) provides that TS will include items in the following categories:
"(3) Surveillance requirements. Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions for operation will be met."
This change proposes to relocate various Frequencies for the performance of the Surveillance Requirements to a licensee-controlled program using an NRC approved methodology for control of the Surveillance Frequencies. The Surveillance Requirements themselves will remain in TS. This is consistent with other NRC approved TS changes in which the Surveillance Frequencies are not under NRC control, such as Surveillances that are performed in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program or the Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, where the Frequencies vary based on the past performance of the subject components. Thus, this proposed change meets criterion 1 above.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 6 of 9 2. The proposed change is consistent with the defense-in-depth philosophy.
As described in Position 2.2.1.1 of Regulatory Guide 1.174, consistency with the defense-in-depth philosophy is maintained if:
A reasonable balance is preserved among prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation; Over-reliance on programmatic activities to compensate for weaknesses in plant design is avoided; System redundancy, independence, and diversity are preserved commensurate with the expected frequency, consequences of challenges to the system, and uncertainties (e.g., no risk outliers);
Defenses against potential common cause failures are preserved, and the potential for the introduction of new common cause failure mechanisms is assessed; Independence of barriers is not degraded; Defenses against human errors are preserved; and The intent of the General Design Criteria in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A is maintained.
These defense-in-depth objectives apply to all risk-informed applications, and for some of the issues involved (e.g., no over-reliance on programmatic activities and defense against human errors), it is fairly straightforward to apply them to this proposed change. The use of the multiple risk metrics of CDF and LERF and controlling the change resulting from the implementation of this initiative would maintain a balance between prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation. Redundancy, diversity, and independence of safety systems are considered as part of the risk categorization to ensure that these qualities are not adversely affected. Independence of barriers and defense against common cause failures are also considered in the categorization. The improved understanding of the relative importance of plant components to risk resulting
from the development of this program promotes an improved overall understanding of how the SSCs contribute to the plant's defense-in-depth.
- 3. The proposed change maintains sufficient safety margins.
Conformance with this principle is assured since SSC design, operation, testing methods and acceptance criteria specified in the Codes and Standards or alternatives approved for use by the NRC, will continue to be met as described in the plant licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, or Technical Specifications Bases). Also, the safety analysis acceptance criteria in the DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 7 of 9 licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, supporting analyses, etc.) are met with the proposed change.
- 4. When proposed changes result in an increase in core damage frequency or risk, the increases should be small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy Statement.
NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"
will require that changes in core damage frequency or risk are small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy.
- 5. The impact of the proposed change should be monitored using performance measurement strategies.
NEI 04-10 will require that changes in Surveillance Frequencies be monitored using performance management strategies.
Therefore, the proposed change is consistent with the guidance in Regulatory
Guide 1.174.
This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because Surveillance Frequencies are being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
L01 (Category 3 - Relaxation of Completion Time) CTS 3.7.5 ACTION A and ACTION B contain a second Completion time to restore the affected AFW equipment within 10 days from discovery of failure to meet the LCO. ITS 3.7.5 ACTION A and ACTION B which provide the actions for the same Conditions of CTS 3.7.5 ACTIONS A and B, do not contain this second Completion Time. This changes the CTS by deleting the second Completion Time that requires restoration of the affected inoperable AFW equipment within 10 days from discovery of failure to meet the LCO.
The second Completion Time was included in the SONGS TS and originally in the ISTS for certain Required Actions to establish a limit on the maximum time allowed for any combination of Conditions that result in a single continuous failure to meet the LCO. These Completion Times (henceforth referred to as "second Completion Times") are joined by an "AND" logical connector to the Condition-specific Completion Time and state "X days from discovery of failure to meet the LCO" (where "X" varies by specification). The intent of the second Completion Time was to preclude entry into and out of the ACTIONS for an indefinite period of time without meeting the LCO by providing a limit on the amount of time that the LCO could not be met for various combinations of Conditions.
This change was initiated (in accordance with NUREG-1432 as revised by TSTF-439) due to the problems the second Completion Time presents when Completion Times are extended by risk informed methodology by complicating the presentation of the ITS and complicating the implementation of risk-informed DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 8 of 9 Completion Times. Deleting the second Completion Time is acceptable due to other regulatory requirements that are now present that were not present when the second Completion Time was proposed.
The two regulatory programs in place which provide a strong disincentive to continued operation with concurrent multiple inoperabilities of the type the second Completion Times were designed to prevent are the Maintenance Rule,10 CFR 50.65, and the Reactor Oversight Process, NEI 99-02.
The Maintenance Rule requires each licensee to monitor the performance of System, Structures, and Components (SSCs) against licensee-established goals to ensure that the SSCs are capable of fulfilling their intended functions. This Rule also considers all inoperable risk-significant equipment and not just those in
the same system or those governed by the same LCO. The risk assessments performed prior to maintenance activities are governed by Regulatory Guide 1.182. Any issues associated with equipment inoperability is monitored by the NRC Resident Inspector and reported in the Corrective Action Program.
The Reactor Oversight Process: NEI 99-02, "Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator Guideline," describes the tracking and reporting of performance indicators to support the NRC's Reactor Oversight Process (ROP).
The NEI document is endorsed by RIS 2001-11, "Voluntary Submission of Performance Indicator Data." NEI 99-02, Section 2.2, describes the Mitigating Systems Cornerstone. NEI 99-02 specifically addresses emergency AC Sources (which encompasses the AC Sources and Distribution System LCOs), and the Auxiliary feedwater system. Extended unavailability of these systems due to multiple entries into the ACTIONS would affect the NRC's evaluation of the licensee's performance under the ROP.
In addition to these regulatory programs, a requirement is being added to TS Section 1.3 which requires the licensees to have administrative controls to limit the maximum time allowed for any combination of Conditions that result in a single contiguous occurrence of failing to meet the LCO. These administrative controls should consider plant risk and shall limit the maximum contiguous time of failing to meet the LCO. This Technical Specification requirement, when considered with the regulatory processes discussed above, provide an equivalent or superior level of plant safety without the unnecessary complication of the Technical Specifications by second Completion Times on some Specifications.
This change is considered less restrictive because it results in the relaxation of the Completion Time by eliminating the requirement for the train to be restored 10 days from discovery of failure to meet the LCO.
L02 (Category 4 - Relaxation of Required Action) CTS 3.7.5 ACTION H is for the condition when an automatic valve in any flow path is incapable of closing upon receipt of a Main Steam Isolation signal. CTS 3.7.5 Required Action H.1 requires closure of the affected valve or its block valve within 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> and Required Action H.2 requires entry in the appropriate Actions (A, B, C, D, E, or G) if there is a loss of the flow path(s) immediately upon completion of ACTION H.1. ITS 3.7.5 does not contain this ACTION. This changes the CTS by deleting this specific ACTION.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 9 of 9 The purpose of CTS 3.7.5 ACTION H is to provide ACTIONS when automatic valves in the AFW flow path are not capable of closing upon receipt of a main
steam isolation signal (MSIS). This change essentially deletes the CTS 3.7.5 Required Action (H.1) to close the affected valve or its block valve when automatic valves in the AFW flow path is are not capable of closing upon receipt of a main steam isolation signal within 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />. The ITS will still require the ACTION(S) for the affected flow path to be entered. ITS SR 3.7.5.3 is the Surveillance Requirement that verifies the automatic valves actuate on the associated signals. Thus, if they do not, then the associated AFW trains would be declared inoperable. This change is acceptable because the associated ACTION Completion Times are appropriate based on operating experience and the probability of an event occurring while trying to restore the affected equipment. This change is designated as less restrictive because the requirement to close affected valves that will not close on an MSIS is being deleted and the ACTIONS for the affected flow paths will be entered.
L03 (Category 5 - Deletion of a Surveillance Requirement
) CTS SR 3.7.5.3 requires verifying that each AFW automatic valve actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal, except valves HV-8200 and HV-8201. ITS SR 3.7.5.3 requires verifying that each AFW automatic valve "that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position" actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal, except valves HV-8200 and HV-8201. This changes the CTS by excluding those AFW valves that are locked, sealed or otherwise secured in position from the verification.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.5.3 is to provide assurance that if an event occurred that required the AFW valves to be in their correct position, then those requiring automatic actuation would actuate to their correct position. This change is acceptable because the deleted Surveillance Requirement is not necessary to verify that the equipment used to meet the LCO can perform its required functions. The verification of valves that are aligned and secured into the required safety position is unnecessary. Valves secured in the safety position will satisfy the safety analyses assumptions for the mitigation of analyzed accidents. This change is designated as less restrictive because less stringent Surveillance Requirements are being applied in the ITS than were applied in the CTS.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
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3.7.5 Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) System
[Three] AFW trains shall be OPERABLE.
NOTE--------------------------------------------
Only one AFW train, which includes a motor driven pump, is required to be OPERABLE in MODE 4.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, and 3, [MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal
].
ACTIONS
NOTE-----------------------------------------------------------
LCO 3.0.4.b is not applicable. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. [ One steam supply to turbine driven AFW
pump inoperable.
NOTE------------ Only applicable if MODE 2 has not been entered following refueling. ---------------------------------
One turbine driven AFW pump inoperable in
MODE 3 following refueling.
A.1 Restore affected equipment to OPERABLE status.
7 days ] Turbine driven AFW train inoperable due to one inoperable steam supply.
TSTF-412-ALCO 3.7.5 LCO 3.7.5 Notes 1 and 2 A pplicability NA A CTION A 2 2 12. The turbine driven AFW pump is OPERABLE when running and controlled manually to support plant startups, plant shutdowns, and AFW pump and valve testing.
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CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME B. One AFW train inoperable
[for reasons other than Condition A
] in MODE 1, 2, or 3.
B.1 Restore AFW train to OPERABLE status.
72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />
C. Required Action and associated Completion
Time of Condition A
[or B] not met.
[ OR
[Two] AFW trains inoperable in MODE 1, 2, or 3. ]
C.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND C.2 Be in MODE 4.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
[18] hours D. [ [Three] AFW trains inoperable in MODE 1, 2, or 3. D.1 ---------------NOTE-------------- LCO 3.0.3 and all other LCO Required Actions requiring MODE changes are suspended until one AFW train is restored to OPERABLE status. -------------------------------------
Initiate action to restore one AFW train to OPERABLE status.
Immediately
] in MODE 1, 2, or 3 D INSERT 1 , B, or C for reasons other than Condition C D D E E TSTF-412-A TSTF-412-A 12 A CTION B A CTION E A CTION F 2 2 2 1 3.7.5 Insert Page 3.7.5-2 U2/U3 CTS INSERT 1 C. Turbine driven AFW train inoperable due to
an inoperable steam
supply.
AND One motor driven AFW train inoperable.
C.1 Restore the steam supply to the turbine driven train to OPERABLE status.
OR C.2 Restore the motor driven AFW train to OPERABLE status.
[24 or 48] hours
[24 or 48] hours TSTF-412-A 2 2 ACTION C AFW System 3.7.5 CEOG STS 3.7.5-3 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX ACTIONS (continued)
CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME E. Required AFW train inoperable in MODE 4.
E.1 ---------------NOTE--------------
LCO 3.0.3 and all other LCO Required Actions requiring MODE changes are suspended until one
AFW train is restored to OPERABLE status. -------------------------------------
Initiate action to restore one AFW train to OPERABLE status.
Immediately
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.5.1 Verify each AFW manual, power operated, and automatic valve in each water flow path and in both steam supply flow paths to the steam turbine driven pump, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position.
31 days SR 3.7.5.2 -------------------------------NOTE------------------------------ Not required to be performed for the turbine driven AFW pump until
[24] hours after reaching
[800] psig in the steam generators. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Verify the developed head of each AFW pump at the flow test point is greater than or equal to the required developed head.
In accordance with the Inservice Testing Program F F In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program TSTF-412-A TSTF-425-A A CTION G 72 SR 3.7.5.1 SR 3.7.5.2 2 1 AFW System 3.7.5 CEOG STS 3.7.5-4 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.5.3 ------------------------------NOTES-----------------------------
- 1. Not required to be performed for the turbine driven AFW pump until
[24] hours after reaching
[800] psig in the steam generators.
- 2. Not required to be met in MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Verify each AFW automatic valve that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated
actuation signal.
[18] months SR 3.7.5.4 ------------------------------NOTES----------------------------- 1. Not required to be performed for the turbine driven AFW pump until
[24] hours after reaching
[800] psig in the steam generators.
- 2. Not required to be met in MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Verify each AFW pump starts automatically on an actual or simulated actuation signal when in MODE 1, 2, or 3.
[18] months SR 3.7.5.5 Verify the proper alignment of the required AFW flow paths by verifying flow from the condensate storage tank to each steam generator.
Prior to entering MODE 2 whenever unit has
been in MODE 5, MODE 6, or defueled for a cumulative period
of > 30 days
In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program TSTF-425-A TSTF-425-A 72 72 , except valves HV-8200 and HV-8201 SR 3.7.5.4 SR 3.7.5.5 SR 3.7.5.3 2 1 1 2 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. ISTS LCO 3.7.5 is being changed to add a second Note which states, "The turbine driven AFW pump is OPERABLE when running and controlled manually to support plant start-ups, plant shut-downs, and AFW pump and valve testing." This change is consistent with SONGS Units 2 and 3 TS Amendments 164 and 155, respectively, approved by the NRC in the Safety Evaluation dated 2/23/2000.
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B 3.7.5 Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) System
BASES BACKGROUND The AFW System automatically supplies feedwater to the steam generators to remove decay heat from the Reactor Coolant System upon the loss of normal feedwater supply. The AFW pumps take suction through separate and independent suction lines from the condensate storage tank (CST) (LCO 3.7.6, "Condensate Storage Tank (CST)") and pump to the steam generator secondary side via separate and independent connections to the main feedwater (MFW) piping outside containment. The steam generators function as a heat sink for core decay heat. The heat load is dissipated by releasing steam to the atmosphere from the steam generators via the main steam safety valves (MSSVs) (LCO 3.7.1, "Main Steam Safety Valves (MSSVs)") or atmospheric dump valves (ADVs) (LCO 3.7.4, "Atmospheric Dump Valves (ADVs)"). If the main condenser is available, steam may be released via the steam bypass valves and recirculated to the CST.
The AFW System consists of
[two] motor driven AFW pumps and one steam turbine driven pump configured into three trains. Each motor driven pump provides 100% of AFW flow capacity; the turbine driven pump provides 100% of the required capacity to the steam generators as assumed in the accident analysis. The pumps are equipped with independent recirculation lines to prevent pump operation against a closed system.
Each motor driven AFW pump is powered from an independent Class 1E
power supply, and feeds one steam generator, although each pump has the capability to be realigned from the control room to feed the other steam generator.
One pump at full flow is sufficient to remove decay heat and cool the unit to Shutdown Cooling (SDC) System entry conditions.
The steam turbine driven AFW pump receives steam from either main
steam header upstream of the main steam isolation valve (MSIV). Each of the steam feed lines will supply 100% of the requirements of the
turbine driven AFW pump. The turbine driven AFW pump supplies a common header capable of feeding both steam generators, with DC powered control valves actuated to the appropriate steam generator by the Emergency Feedwater Actuation System (EFAS).
The AFW System supplies feedwater to the steam generators during normal unit startup, shutdown, and hot standby conditions. inside 1 2by local operation 1
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BACKGROUND (continued)
The AFW System is designed to supply sufficient water to the steam generator(s) to remove decay heat with steam generator pressure at the setpoint of the MSSVs. Subsequently, the AFW System supplies sufficient water to cool the unit to SDC entry conditions, and steam is released through the ADVs.
The AFW System actuates automatica lly on low steam generator level by the EFAS as described in LCO 3.3.
2 , "Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System (ESFAS) Instrumentation." The EFAS logic is designed to feed either or both steam generators with low levels, but will isolate the AFW System from a steam generator having a significantly lower steam pressure than the other steam generator. The EFAS automatically actuates the AFW turbine driven pump and associated DC operated valves and controls when required, to ensure an adequate feedwater
supply to the steam generators. DC operated valves are provided for each AFW line to control the AFW flow to each steam generator.
The AFW System is discussed in the FSAR, Section
[10.4.9] (Ref. 1).
APPLICABLE The AFW System mitigates the consequences of any event with a loss of SAFETY normal feedwater.
ANALYSES The design basis of the AFW System is to supply water to the steam generator to remove decay heat and other residual heat, by delivering at least the minimum required flow rate to the steam generators at pressures corresponding to the lowest MSSV set pressure plus 3%.
The limiting Design Basis Accidents (DBAs) and transients for the AFW System are as follows:
- a. Feedwater Line Break (FWLB) and
- b. Loss of normal feedwater.
In addition, the minimum available AFW flow and system characteristics are serious considerations in the analysis of a small break loss of coolant accident.
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APPLICABLE SAFETY ANALYSES (continued)
The AFW System design is such that it can perform its function following an FWLB between the MFW isolation valve and containment, combined with a loss of offsite power following turbine trip, and a single active failure of the steam turbine driven AFW pump. In such a case, the EFAS logic might not detect the affected steam generator if the backflow check valve to the affected MFW header worked properly. One motor driven AFW pump would deliver to the broken MFW header at the pump runout flow until the problem was detected, and flow was terminated by the operator. Sufficient flow would be delivered to the intact steam generator
by the redundant AFW pump.
The AFW System satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO This LCO requires that
[three] AFW trains be OPERABLE to ensure that the AFW System will perform the design safety function to mitigate the consequences of accidents that could result in overpressurization of the reactor coolant pressure boundary. Three independent AFW pumps, in two diverse trains, ensure availability of residual heat removal capability for all events accompanied by a loss of offsite power and a single failure.
This is accomplished by powering two pumps from independent emergency buses. The third AFW pump is powered by a diverse means, steam driven turbine supplied with steam from a source not isolated by the closure of the MSIVs.
The AFW System is considered to be OPERABLE when the components and flow paths required to provide AFW flow to the steam generators are OPERABLE. This requires that the two motor driven AFW pumps be OPERABLE in two diverse paths, each supplying AFW to a separate steam generator. The turbine driven AFW pump shall be OPERABLE with redundant steam supplies from each of the two main steam lines upstream of the MSIVs and capable of supplying AFW flow to either of the two steam generators. The piping, valves, instrumentation, and controls in the required flow paths shall also be OPERABLE.
The LCO is modified by a Note indicating that only one AFW train, which includes a motor driven pump, is required to be OPERABLE in MODE 4.
This is because of reduced heat removal requirements, the short period of time in MODE 4 during which AFW is required, and the insufficient steam supply available in MODE 4 to power the turbine driven AFW pump. 2INSERT 1 3 7 3.7.5 Insert Page B 3.7.5-3 INSERT 1 The LCO Note 2 indicating that the turbine driven AFW pump is OPERABLE when running and controlled manually to support plant startups, plant shutdowns, and AFW pump and valve testing is necessary because if a Main Steam Line Break (MSLB) occurs, causing MSIS initiation followed by EFAS initiation, while the turbine driven AFW pump is operating, the turbine driven AFW pump turbine can trip on overspeed. However, the best estimate is that by operating the turbine driven AFW Pump in manual, the cumulative core damage frequency CDF decreases by approximately 2E-10/yr. The value of 2E-10/yr is based on the assumption that the turbine driven AFW pump is operated in the manual mode approximately 500 minutes per year. This decrease in CDF is a result of the turbine driven AFW Pump being available for all other required uses while operating in manual.
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APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, and 3, the AFW System is required to be OPERABLE and to function in the event that the MFW is lost. In addition, the AFW System is required to supply enough makeup water to replace steam generator secondary inventory, lost as the unit cools to MODE 4 conditions.
In MODE 4, the AFW System may be used for heat removal via the
In MODES 5 and 6, the steam generators are not normally used for decay heat removal, and the AFW System is not required.
ACTIONS A Note prohibits the application of LCO 3.0.4.b to an inoperable AFW train. There is an increased risk associated with entering a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability with an AFW train inoperable and the provisions of LCO 3.0.4.b, which allow entry into a MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability with the LCO not met after performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, should not be applied in this circumstance.
[ A.1 If one of the two steam supplies to the turbine driven AFW pumps is inoperable, or if a turbine driven pump is inoperable while in MODE 3 immediately following refueling, action must be taken to restore the inoperable equipment to an OPERABLE status within 7 days. The 7 day Completion Time is reasonable based on the following reasons:
- a. For the inoperability of a steam supply to the turbine driven AFW pump, the 7 day Completion Time is reasonable since there is a redundant steam supply line for the turbine driven pump.
- b. For the inoperability of a turbine driven AFW pump while in MODE 3 immediately subsequent to a refueling outage, the 7 day Completion Time is reasonable due to the minimal decay heat levels in this situation.
- c. For both the inoperability of a steam supply line to the turbine driven pump and an inoperable turbine driven AFW pump while in MODE 3 immediately following a refueling outage, the 7 day Completion Time is reasonable due to the availability of redundant OPERABLE motor driven AFW pumps; and due to the low probability of an event requiring the use of the turbine driven AFW pump.
due to one inoperable steam supply due to one inoperable steam supply for any reasonand the turbine train is still capable of performing its specified function for most postulated events due to one inoperable steam supply TSTF-412-A TSTF-412-A TSTF-412-A 2 AFW System B 3.7.5 CEOG STS B 3.7.5-5 Rev. 3.1, 12/01/05 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
ACTIONS (continued)
Condition A is modified by a Note which limits the applicability of the Condition to when the unit has not entered MODE 2 following a refueling. Condition A allows one AFW train to be inoperable for 7 days vice the 72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> Completion Time in Condition B. This longer Completion Time is based on the reduced decay heat following refueling and prior to the reactor being critical.
]
B.1 With one of the required AFW trains (pump or flow path) inoperable, action must be taken to restore OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />. This Condition includes the loss of two steam supply lines to the turbine driven AFW pump. The 72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable based on the redundant capabilities afforded by the AFW System, the time needed for repairs, and the low probability of a DBA event occurring during this period. Two AFW pumps and flow paths remain to supply feedwater to the steam generators.
C.1 and C.2 When either Required Action A.1 or B.1 cannot be completed within the required Completion Time, [or if two AFW trains are inoperable in MODES 1, 2, and 3
], the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 4 within
[18] hours. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
In MODE 4, with
[two AFW trains inoperable in MODES 1, 2, and 3
], operation is allowed to continue because only one motor driven AFW pump is required in accordance with the Note that modifies the LCO.
Although it is not required, the unit may continue to cool down and start the SDC. for an inoperable turbine driven AFW pump in MODE 3 D for reasons other than Condition C
,, C.1, or C.2 INSERT 2 TSTF-412-A TSTF-412-A 12 2 2 2System 1 3.7.5 Insert Page B 3.7.5-5 INSERT 2 C.1 and C.2
With one of the required motor driven AFW trains (pump or flow path) inoperable and the turbine driven AFW train inoperable due to one inoperable steam supply, action must be taken to restore the affected equipment to OPERABLE status within [24][48] hours. Assuming no single active failures when in this condition, the accident (a FWLB or MSLB) could result in the loss of the remaining steam supply to the turbine driven AFW pump due to the faulted SG. In this condition, the AFW system may no longer be able to meet the required flow to the SGs assumed in the safety analysis, [either due to the analysis requiring flow from two AFW pumps or due to the remaining AFW pump having to feed a faulted SG].
REVIEWER'S NOTE--------------------------------------------------
Licensees should adopt the appropriate Completion Time based on their plant design. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is applicable to plants that can no longer meet the safety analysis requirement of 100% AFW flow to the SG(s) assuming no single active failure and a FLB or MSLB resulting in the loss of the remaining steam supply to the turbine driven AFW pump. The 48 hour5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> Completion Time is applicable to plants that can still meet the safety analysis requirement of 100% AFW flow to the SG(s) assuming no single active failure and a FLB or MSLB resulting in the loss of the remaining steam supply to the turbine driven AFW pump.
[The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable based on the remaining OPERABLE steam supply to the turbine driven AFW pump, the availability of the remaining OPERABLE motor driven AFW pump, and the low probability of an event occurring that would require the inoperable steam supply to be available for the turbine driven AFW pump.]
[The 48 hour5.555556e-4 days <br />0.0133 hours <br />7.936508e-5 weeks <br />1.8264e-5 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable based on the fact that the remaining motor driven AFW train is capable of providing 100% of the AFW flow requirements, and the low probability of an event occurring that would challenge the AFW system.]
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ACTIONS (continued)
D.1 Required Action D.1 is modified by a Note indicating that all required MODE changes or power reductions are suspended until one AFW train is restored to OPERABLE status.
With all [three] AFW trains inoperable in MODES 1, 2, and 3, the unit is in a seriously degraded condition with no safety related means for conducting a cooldown, and only limited means for conducting a cooldown with nonsafety grade equipment. In such a condition, the unit should not be perturbed by any action, including a power change, that might result in a trip. The seriousness of this condition requires that action be started immediately to restore one AFW train to OPERABLE status. LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable, as it could force the unit into a less safe condition.
E.1 Required Action E.1 is modified by a Note indicating that all required MODE changes or power reductions are suspended until one AFW train is restored to OPERABLE status.
With one AFW train inoperable, action must be taken to immediately restore the inoperable train to OPERABLE status or to immediately verify, by administrative means, the OPERABILITY of a second train. LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable, as it could force the unit into a less safe condition.
In MODE 4, either the reactor coolant pumps or the SDC loops can be used to provide forced circulation as discussed in LCO 3.4.6, "RCS
Loops - MODE 4."
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.5.1 REQUIREMENTS Verifying the correct alignment for manual, power operated, and automatic valves in the AFW water and steam supply flow paths provides assurance that the proper flow paths exist for AFW operation. This SR does not apply to valves that are locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, since these valves are verified to be in the correct position prior to locking, sealing, or securing. This SR also does not apply to valves that cannot be inadvertently misaligned, such as check valves. This Surveillance does not require any testing or valve manipulations; rather, it involves verification that those valves capable of potentially being mispositioned are in the correct position.
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SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
The 31 day Frequency is based on engineering judgment, is consistent with the procedural controls governing valve operation, and ensures correct valve positions.
Verifying that each AFW pump's developed head at the flow test point is greater than or equal to the required developed head ensures that AFW pump performance has not degraded during the cycle. Flow and differential head are normal tests of pump performance required by the ASME Code (Ref. 2). Because it is undesirable to introduce cold AFW into the steam generators while they are operating, this testing is performed on recirculation flow. This test confirms one point on the pump design curve and is indicative of overall performance. Such inservice tests confirm component OPERABILITY, trend performance, and detect incipient failures by indicating abnormal performance. Performance of inservice testing, discussed in the ASME Code (Ref. 2), at 3 month intervals satisfies this requirement.
This SR is modified by a Note indicating that the SR should be deferred until suitable test conditions are established. This deferral is required because there is an insufficient steam pressure to perform the test.
This SR ensures that AFW can be delivered to the appropriate steam generator, in the event of any accident or transient that generates an EFAS signal, by demonstrating that each automatic valve in the flow path actuates to its correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
This Surveillance is not required for valves that are locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in the required position under administrative controls. The [18] month Frequency is based on the need to perform this Surveillance under the conditions that apply during a unit outage and the potential for an unplanned transient if the Surveillance were performed with the reactor at power. The 18 month Frequency is acceptable, based on the design reliability and operating experience of the equipment.
This SR is modified by a Note indicating that the SR should be deferred until suitable test conditions have been established. This deferral is required because there is an insufficient steam pressure to perform the test. INSERT 3 INSERT 3 TSTF-425-A TSTF-425-A/ANSI OM (Part 6)
/ANSI OM (Part 6) 1 1or MSIS 1 3.7.5 Insert Page B 3.7.5-7 INSERT 3 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
Also, this SR is modified by a Note that states the SR is not required to be met in MODE 4. In MODE 4, the required AFW train is already aligned and operating.
This SR ensures that the AFW pumps will start in the event of any accident or transient that generates an EFAS signal by demonstrating that each AFW pump starts automatically on an actual or simulated
actuation signal. The [18] month Frequency is based on the need to perform this Surveillance under the conditions that apply during a unit outage and the potential for an unplanned transient if the Surveillance were performed with the reactor at power. The 18 month Frequency is acceptable, based on the design reliability and operating experience of
the equipment.
[ This SR is modified by two Notes. Note 1 indicates that the SR be deferred until suitable test conditions are established. This deferral is required because there is insufficient steam pressure to perform the test.
Note 2 states that the SR is not required to be met in MODE 4.
[In MODE 4, the required pump is already operating and the autostart function is not required.
] [In MODE 4, the heat removal requirements would be less providing more time for operator action to manually start the required AFW pump.]
REVIEWER'S NOTE-----------------------------------
Some plants may not routinely use the AFW for heat removal in MODE 4. The second justification is provided for plants that use a startup feedwater pump rather than AFW for startup and shutdown.
SR 3.7.5.5 This SR ensures that the AFW System is properly aligned by verifying the flow path to each steam generator prior to entering MODE 2 operation, after 30 days in any combination of MODE 5 or 6, or defueled.
OPERABILITY of AFW flow paths must be verified before sufficient core heat is generated that would require the operation of the AFW System during a subsequent shutdown. The Frequency is reasonable, based on engineering judgment, and other administrative controls to ensure that flow paths remain OPERABLE. To further ensure AFW System
alignment, the OPERABILITY of the flow paths is verified following
INSERT 3 TSTF-425-A 2 4 3.7.5 Insert Page B 3.7.5-8 INSERT 3 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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extended outages to determine that no misalignment of valves has occurred. This SR ensures that the flow path from the CST to the steam generators is properly aligned by requiring a verification of minimum flow capacity of 750 gpm at 1270 psi. (This SR is not required by those units that use AFW for normal startup and shutdown.)
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[10.4.9]. 2. ASME Code for Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants. U /ANSI OM (Part 6) is OPERABLE by raising Steam Generator level by 2% using AFW flow from the CST. 1 2 1 1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.5 BASES, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Changes are made to be consistent with changes made to the Specification.
- 4. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS. 5. Changes are made to be consistent with the SONGS ITS specific Specification number.
- 6. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
- 7. ISTS 3.7.5 Bases, ASA Section, contains a discussion on the possible failure of the EFAS logic to not detect a FWLB between the MFIV and containment if the backflow check valve to the affected MFW header worked properly. It goes on to state that one motor driven AFW pump would deliver flow out of the break at runout flow and the other AFW pump would deliver to the SG whose MFW header does not have the break. This requirement is not applicable to SONGS. The SONGS backflow check valve is inside containment with AFW flow entering the line downstream of the backflow check valve. This would preclude any AFW flow being delivered out a break between the MFIV and containment assuming the backflow check valve worked properly. Thus the scenario depicted in the ISTS Bases could not occur at SONGS if the backflow check valve worked properly. Therefore, this section of the ISTS Bases is being deleted for the SONGS ITS 3.7.5 Bases.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.5, AUXILIARY FEEDWATER (AFW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 6 ITS 3.7.6, CONDENSATE STORAGE TANKS (CSTs)
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
CST T-121 and T-1203.7.6 s3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.6 Condensate Storage Tank (CST T-121 and T-120
)LCO 3.7.6The CST T-121 contained volume shall be
$ 144,000 gallonsand CST T-120 contained volume shall be $ 360,000 gallons
.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, and 3,MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.CST T-121 or T-120contained volumes notwithin limit
.A.1Verify OPERABILITY ofbackup water supply.AND A.2Restore CST T-121 andT-120 containedvolumes to withinlimit.4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />sAND Once per12 hours thereafter7 daysB.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime not met.B.1Be in MODE 3.ANDB.2Be in MODE 4 withoutreliance on steamgenerator for heat removal.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s18 hoursITSLCO 3.7.6 ,SR 3.7.6.1ApplicabilityACTION AACTION B s s TwoOPERABLE s inoperableOne or two (s)to OPERABLE statusA01A02A02A02A02A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-16Amendment No. 127, 162 CST T-121 and T-1203.7.6 sSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.6.1Verify CST T-121 and T-120 containedvolume s are within limit
.12 hour1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />sITSSR 3.7.6.1In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Program is > 144,000 gal and CST T-120contained volume is > 360,000 gal A01A02LA01A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-17Amendment No. 127 CST T-121 and T-1203.7.6 s3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.6 Condensate Storage Tank (CST T-121 and T-120
)LCO 3.7.6The CST T-121 contained volume shall be
$ 144,000 gallonsand CST T-120 contained volume shall be $ 360,000 gallons
.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, and 3,MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.CST T-121 or T-120contained volumes notwithin limit
.A.1Verify OPERABILITY ofbackup water supply.AND A.2Restore CST T-121 andT-120 containedvolumes to withinlimit.4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />sAND Once per12 hours thereafter7 daysB.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime not met.B.1Be in MODE 3.ANDB.2Be in MODE 4 withoutreliance on steamgenerator for heat removal.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s18 hoursITSLCO 3.7.6 ,SR 3.7.6.1ApplicabilityACTION AACTION B s s TwoOPERABLE s inoperableOne or two (s)to OPERABLE statusA01A02A02A02A02A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-16Amendment No. 116, 153 CST T-121 and T-1203.7.6 sSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.6.1Verify CST T-121 and T-120 containedvolume s are within limit
.12 hour1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />sITSSR 3.7.6.1In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Program is > 144,000 gal and CST T-120contained volume is > 360,000 gal A01A02LA01A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-17Amendment No. 116 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.6, CONDENSATE STORAGE TANKS (CSTs) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 4 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A02 CTS 3.7.6 title, header, and LCO statement contain the specific CST designators (T-120 and T-121). CTS LCO 3.7.6 includes the actual limits (in gallons) for the two CSTs. CTS 3.7.6 Condition A includes the two designators and specifies that either is "not within limit." CTS 3.7.6 Required Action A.2 requires restoration of the two CSTs to "within limit," and also includes the designators.
ITS 3.7.6 title, header, LCO, and ACTIONS do not list the specific CST designators and ACTION A uses the term "inoperable" and "OPERABLE status" in lieu of "within limits." Furthermore, ITS SR 3.7.6.1 includes the CST volume limits in lieu of LCO 3.7.6. This changes the CTS by deleting the specific CST designators from the title, header, LCO, and ACTIONS, rewords portions of ACTION A (Condition and Required Action A.2) and moves the limits from the LCO to the SR.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.6 is to ensure the CSTs contain sufficient cooling water to remove decay heat consistent with the accident analysis. This change deletes the specific CST designators, rewords CTS Condition A and Required Action A.2, and removes the limits from the LCO. These changes are acceptable because the CTS is not being technically altered. The CST designators are still defined in ITS SR 3.7.6.1 and the limits are also maintained in the ITS SR 3.7.6.1. Thus, the two CSTs are still required to meet the limits. Furthermore, the terms being changed are consistent with the terminology used in the ISTS. This change is designated as administrative because the changes do not technically affect the intent of the TS.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS
None
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.6, CONDENSATE STORAGE TANKS (CSTs) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 4 REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES LA01 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the LCS, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS SR 3.7.6.1 requires verification that CST T-121 and T-120 contained volumes within limit every 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />. ITS 3.7.6.1 requires a similar Surveillance and specifies the periodic Frequency as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." This changes the CTS by moving the specified frequencies for the SRs and the Bases for the frequencies to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The control of changes to the Surveillance Frequencies will be in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The Program shall ensure that Surveillance Requirements specified in the Technical Specifications are performed at intervals sufficient to assure the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are met. In addition:
- a. The Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall contain a list of Frequencies of those Surveillance Requirements for which the Frequency is controlled by the program;
- b. Changes to the Frequencies listed in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall be made in accordance with NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," Revision 1; and
- c. The provisions of Surveillance Requirements 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are applicable to the Frequencies established in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The referenced document, NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, provides a detailed description of the process to be followed when considering changes to a Surveillance Frequency. NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, has been reviewed and approved by the NRC.
Therefore, the process will not be discussed further here.
The relocation of the specified Surveillance Frequencies to licensee control is consistent with Regulatory Guides 1.174 and 1.177. Regulatory Guide 1.177 provides guidance for changing Surveillance Frequencies and Completion Times. However, for allowable risk changes associated with Surveillance Frequency extensions, it refers to Regulatory Guide 1.174, which provides quantitative risk acceptance guidelines for changes to core damage frequency (CDF) and large early release frequency (LERF). Regulatory Guide 1.174 provides additional guidelines that have been adapted in the risk-informed methodology for controlling changes to Surveillance Frequencies.
Regulatory Guide 1.174 identifies five key safety principles to be met for all risk-informed applications and to be explicitly addressed in risk-informed plant program change applications.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.6, CONDENSATE STORAGE TANKS (CSTs) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 4 1. The proposed change meets the current regulations unless it is explicitly related to a requested exemption or rule change.
10 CFR 50.36(c) provides that TS will include items in the following categories:
"(3) Surveillance requirements. Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions for operation will be met."
This change proposes to relocate various Frequencies for the performance of the Surveillance Requirements to a licensee-controlled program using an NRC approved methodology for control of the Surveillance Frequencies. The Surveillance Requirements themselves will remain in TS. This is consistent with other NRC approved TS changes in which the Surveillance Frequencies are not under NRC control, such as Surveillances that are performed in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program or the Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, where the Frequencies vary based on the past performance of the subject components. Thus, this proposed change meets criterion 1 above.
- 2. The proposed change is consistent with the defense-in-depth philosophy.
As described in Position 2.2.1.1 of Regulatory Guide 1.174, consistency with the defense-in-depth philosophy is maintained if:
A reasonable balance is preserved among prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence
mitigation; Over-reliance on programmatic activities to compensate for weaknesses in plant design is avoided; System redundancy, independence, and diversity are preserved commensurate with the expected frequency, consequences of challenges to the system, and uncertainties (e.g., no risk outliers);
Defenses against potential common cause failures are preserved, and the potential for the introduction of new common cause failure mechanisms is assessed; Independence of barriers is not degraded; Defenses against human errors are preserved; and The intent of the General Design Criteria in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A is maintained.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.6, CONDENSATE STORAGE TANKS (CSTs) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 4 of 4 These defense-in-depth objectives apply to all risk-informed applications, and for some of the issues involved (e.g., no over-reliance on programmatic activities and defense against human errors), it is fairly straightforward to apply them to this proposed change. The use of the multiple risk metrics of CDF and LERF and controlling the change resulting from the implementation of this initiative would maintain a balance between prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation.
Redundancy, diversity, and independence of safety systems are considered as part of the risk categorization to ensure that these qualities are not adversely affected. Independence of barriers and defense against common cause failures are also considered in the categorization. The improved understanding of the relative importance of plant components to risk resulting
from the development of this program promotes an improved overall understanding of how the SSCs contribute to the plant's defense-in-depth.
- 3. The proposed change maintains sufficient safety margins.
Conformance with this principle is assured since SSC design, operation, testing methods and acceptance criteria specified in the Codes and Standards or alternatives approved for use by the NRC, will continue to be met as described in the plant licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, or Technical Specifications Bases). Also, the safety analysis acceptance criteria in the licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, supporting analyses, etc.) are met with the proposed change.
- 4. When proposed changes result in an increase in core damage frequency or risk, the increases should be small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy Statement.
NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," will require that changes in core damage frequency or risk are small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy.
- 5. The impact of the proposed change should be monitored using performance measurement strategies.
NEI 04-10 will require that changes in Surveillance Frequencies be monitored using performance management strategies.
Therefore, the proposed change is consistent with the guidance in Regulatory
Guide 1.174.
This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because the Surveillance Frequency is being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
CST 3.7.6 CEOG STS 3.7.6-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX U2/U3 CTS s 3 13.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.6 Condensate Storage Tank (CST)
LCO 3.7.6 The CST shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, and 3, [MODE 4 when steam generator is relied upon for heat removal
].
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME
A. CST inoperable.
A.1 Verify OPERABILITY of backup water supply.
AND A.2 Restore CST to OPERABLE status.
4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br />
AND Once per 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> thereafter
7 days B. Required Action and associated Completion Time not met.
B.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND B.2 Be in MODE 4 without reliance on steam generator for heat removal.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
[24] hours SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.6.1 Verify CST level is [350,000] gal. 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program 18 360,000LCO 3.7.6 A pplicability A CTION A A CTION B SR 3.7.6.1 s s s (s)volume in T-121 is 144,000 gal and volume in CST T-120 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 3Two One or two JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.6, CONDENSATE STORAGE TANKS (CSTs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. ISTS 3.7.6 Title, Header, and ACTION A are being changed to reflect that SONGS Units 2 and 3 credit two CSTs to meet the requirements of the Accident Analysis; therefore, "CST" is being changed to "CSTs." ISTS SR 3.7.6.1 is being changed to include the volume for both the CSTs.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
CST B 3.7.6 CEOG STS B 3.7.6-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX s 5 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.6 Condensate Storage Tank (CST)
BASES BACKGROUND The CST provides a safety grade source of water to the steam generators for removing decay and sensible heat from the Reactor Coolant System (RCS). The CST provides a passive flow of water, by gravity, to the Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) System (LCO 3.7.
4 , "Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) System"). The steam produced is released to the atmosphere by the main steam safety valves (MSSVs) or the atmospheric dump valves.
The AFW pumps operate with a continuous recirculation to the CST. When the main steam isolation valves are open, the preferred means of heat removal is to discharge steam to the condenser by the nonsafety grade path of the steam bypass valves. The condensed steam is
returned to the CST by the condensate transfer pump. This has the advantage of conserving condensate while minimizing releases to the environment.
Because the CST is a principal component in removing residual heat from
the RCS, it is designed to withstand earthquakes and other natural phenomena. The CST is designed to Seismic Category I requirements to ensure availability of the feedwater supply. Feedwater is also available from an alternate source.
A description of the CST is found in the FSAR, Section
[9.2.6] (Ref. 1).
APPLICABLE The CST provide s cooling water to remove decay heat and to cool down SAFETY the unit following all events in the accident analysis, discussed in the ANALYSES FSAR, Chapters
[6] and [15] (Refs. 2 and 3, respectively). For anticipated operational occurrences and accidents which do not affect the OPERABILITY of the steam generators, the analysis assumption is
generally
[30] minutes at MODE 3, steaming through the MSSVs followed by a cooldown to shutdown cooling (SDC) entry conditions at the design cooldown rate.
The limiting event for the condensate volume is the large feedwater line break with a coincident loss of offsite power. Single failures that also affect this event include the following:
- a. The failure of the diesel generator powering the motor driven AFW pump to the unaffected steam generator (requiring additional steam to drive the remaining AFW pump turbine) and 5 U INSERT 1 U 3, , and 4,INSERT 2 s s s T-121 T-120 are s s 5 5 1 5 5 1 5 1 5 1 2 1 2 2 1CST T-121 and the CST T-120 vault are s (exce pt Lar ge Break LOCA
)using the ADVs 1
B 3.7.6 Insert Page B 3.7.6-1 INSERT 1 CST T-121 is the suction source for the three AFW pumps. It is designed to Seismic Category I requirements and enclosed in a Seismic Category I vault that provides protection against earthquakes and other natural phenomena. CST T-120 is not Seismic Category I, but is enclosed in a Seismic Category I structure designed to retain water following an earthquake and to provide limited protection against other natural phenomena. CST T-121 can be isolated by Seismic Category I isolation valves. The minimum required volume specified by LCO 3.7.6 ensures that, when S2-1414-MU-092 is isolated within 30 minutes and 2-HV-5715 is isolated within 90 minutes following an Operating Basis Earthquake, sufficient inventory remains in CST T-120 to meet the requirements described in the Applicable Safety Analysis. Seismic Category I makeup to CST T-121 is provided by gravity feed through cross-ties from CST T-120 and the CST T-120 enclosure. Following a tornado event, sufficient inventory remains in CST T-120 such that water from the CST T-120 enclosure (which may contain debris) would not be needed.
Backup water supplies are available via non-Seismic Category I makeup to CST T-121 and CST T-120. Normal makeup is provided by gravit y feed from the High Flow Makeup Demineralizer (HFMUD) tanks. Makeup may also be provided by the Units 2 and 3 Fire Water Pumps from the Units 2 and 3 Fire/Service Water Tanks or by the Condensate Transfer System between Units 2 and 3. However, the water volume required in the other unit's CST by the other unit's Technical Specifications is not available as a backup supply.
INSERT 2 Reactor Systems Branch Technical Position 5-1 (RSB 5-1) safe shutdown scenario. For the RSB 5-1 scenario, safe shutdown must be dem onstrated using only safety grade systems, assuming a coincident loss of onsite or offsite power, and a concurrent single failure. For sizing of the condensate volume, 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of steaming are assumed, including 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> at hot standby prior to initiating cooldown. Additionally, calculated losses over a 30-minute period prior to isolation of S2-1414-MU-092 and a 90-minute period prior to isolation of 2-HV-5715, are considered in the sizing of the volume. An additional allotment of 32,616 gallons is included for future allocations to provide for any "as yet" unidentified uses or losses. The limiting single failures for the RSB 5-1 scenario are:
- a. Failure of an Atmospheric Dump Valve on one steam generator. This limits the steaming rate and prolongs the cooldown to Shutdown Cooling entry conditions. This is the most limiting failure for condensate sizing.
- b. Failure of one Diesel Generator. This limits the available cooldown rate from Shutdown Cooling entry to cold shutdown. This is the most limiting failure for time to cold
shutdown.
1 1 CST B 3.7.6 CEOG STS B 3.7.6-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX s 5 1BASES
APPLICABLE SAFETY ANALYSES (continued)
- b. The failure of the steam driven AFW pump (requiring a longer time for cooldown using only one motor driven AFW pump).
These are not usually the limiting failures in terms of consequences for
these events.
A nonlimiting event considered in CST inventory determinations is a break either in the main feedwater, or AFW line near where the two join.
This break has the potential for dumping condensate until terminated by operator action, as the Emergency Feedwater Actuation System would not detect a difference in pressure between the steam generators for this break location. This loss of condensate inventory is partially compensated by the retaining of steam generator inventory.
The CST satisf ies Criteria 2 and 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO To satisfy accident analysis assumptions, the CST must contain sufficient cooling water to remove decay heat for
[30 minutes
] following a reactor trip from 102%
RTP, and then cool down the RCS to SDC entry conditions, assuming a coincident loss of offsite power and the most adverse single failure. In doing this it must retain sufficient water to ensure adequate net positive suction head for the AFW pumps during the cooldown, as well as to account for any losses from the steam driven AFW pump turbine, or before isolating AFW to a broken line.
The CST level required is a usable volume of [350,000] gallons, which is based on holding the unit in MODE 3 for [4] hours, followed by a cooldown to SDC entry conditions at 75°F per hour. This basis is established by the NRC Standard Review Plan Branch Technical Position, Reactor Systems Branch 5-1 (Ref.
- 4) and exceeds the volume required by the accident analysis.
OPERABILITY of the CST is determined by maintaining the tank level at or above the minimum required level.
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, and 3, [and in MODE 4, when steam generator is being relied upon for heat removal,] the CST is required to be OPERABLE.
In MODES 5 and 6, the CST is not required because the AFW System is not required. INSERT 4 INSERT 3 s s s are are s s 5 1 5 5 2 1 1 5 2 5 1 volume 1 y B 3.7.6 Insert Page B 3.7.6-2 INSERT 3 of 3390 MWt (100% + 2% for instrument error of the original RTP of 3390 MWt. Increased instrument accuracy has allowed an increase to the Licensed RTP to the current level of 3438 MWt)
INSERT 4
combined volume of the CSTs ensures that sufficient water is available to maintain the unit in MODE 3 for 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> including cooldown to shutdown cooling initiation.
1 1 CST B 3.7.6 CEOG STS B 3.7.6-3 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX s 5 1BASES
ACTIONS A.1 and A.2 If the CST is not OPERABLE, the OPERABILITY of the backup water supply must be verified by administrative means within 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> and once every 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> thereafter.
OPERABILITY of the backup feedwater supply must include verification of the OPERABILITY of flow paths from the backup supply to the AFW pumps, and availability of the required volume of water in the backup supply. The CST must be returned to OPERABLE status within 7 days, as the backup supply may be performing this function in addition to its normal functions. The 4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable, based on operating experience, to verify the OPERABILITY of the backup water supply. Additionally, verifying the backup water supply every 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> is adequate to ensure the backup water supply continues to be available.
The 7 day Completion Time is reasonable, based on an OPERABLE backup water supply being available, and the low probability of an event requiring the use of the water from the CST occurring during this period.
B.1 and B.2
If the CST cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the associated Completion Time, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 4, without reliance on steam
generator for heat removal, within
[24] hours. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.6.1 REQUIREMENTS This SR verifies that the CST contain s the required volume of cooling water. (This level [350,000] gallons.)
The 12 hour1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> Frequency is based on operating experience, and the need for operator awareness of unit evolutions that may affect the CST inventory between checks. The 12 hour1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> Frequency is considered adequate in view of other indications in the control room, including alarms, to alert the operator to abnormal CST
level deviations.
TSTF-425-A INSERT 6 18 INSERT 5 are s (s) s (s) s 5 5 5 5 2 5 1one or two B 3.7.6 Insert Page B 3.7.6-3 INSERT 5 The required volume of cooling water in CST T-121 is 144,000 gallons. The required volume of cooling water in CST T-120 is 360,000 gallons above the tank's zero datum. That corresponds to approximately 81% of useable volume above the zero datum.
INSERT 6 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TSTF-425-A 4 1 6 CST B 3.7.6 CEOG STS B 3.7.6-4 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 s 5San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[9.2.6].
- 2. FSAR, Chapter
[6].
- 3. FSAR, Chapter
[15].
- 4. NRC Standard Review Plan Branch Technical Position RSB 5-1.
U U 2. UFSAR, Chapter 3.
3 4 5 1 2 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.6 BASES, CONDENSATE STORAGE TANKS (CSTs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Changes are made to be consistent with the actual Specification.
- 4. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS. 5. ISTS 3.7.6 Bases are being changed to reflect that SONGS Units 2 and 3 credit two CSTs to meet the requirements of the Accident Analysis. Changes are also being made specific to SONGS Units 2 and 3 associated the design details associated with crediting two CSTs.
- 6. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.6, CONDENSATE STORAGE TANKS (CSTs)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 7 ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
CCW System3.7.7ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.7 Component Cooling Water (CCW) SystemLCO 3.7.7Two CCW trains shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One CCW traininoperable. A.1--------NOTE---------When in MODE 4, enterapplicable Conditionsand Required Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops-MODE 4" for shutdown cooling made inoperable by CCW.
Restore CCW train toOPERABLE status.72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />sB.Required Action andassociated Completion Time of Condition A not met. B.1Be in MODE 3.ANDB.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s36 hoursC.Backup Nitrogen Supply(BNS) system train(s)inoperable.C.1Restore BNS train(s)to OPERABLE status.ORC.2Declare theassociated CCWtrain(s) inoperable.8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />s8 hoursLCO 3.7.7ApplicabilityACTION EACTION FACTION A,ACTION Bfor reasons other thanCondition A or C , C, or E 4INSERT 2 12INSERT 1INSERT 3A01A02A03L01A04A06SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-18Amendment No. 127 Insert Page 3.7-18 INSERT 1 G. Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition B or D not met.
OR Two CCW trains inoperable for reasons other than Condition B
or D.
G.1 Enter LCO 3.0.3.
Immediately
INSERT 2 -----------------NOTE--------------- LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. ------------------------------------------
INSERT 3 A. One CCW train inoperable due to the associated Backup
Nitrogen Supply (BNS)
System train inoperable.
A.1 ---------------NOTE-------------- Enter applicable Conditions and Required Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops -
MODE 4," for shutdown cooling made inoperable by CCW. -------------------------------------
Restore CCW train to OPERABLE status.
80 hours9.259259e-4 days <br />0.0222 hours <br />1.322751e-4 weeks <br />3.044e-5 months <br /> B. Two CCW trains inoperable due to the associated BNS System trains being inoperable.
B.1 Restore one CCW train to OPERABLE status.
8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> A04 L01 3.7.7 A CTION C 3.7.7 A CTION C A06 CCW System3.7.7ITSSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.7.1Verify that a least nine nitrogen gasbottles are installed with a minimumaverage bottle pressure of 4232 psig.7 days SR 3.7.7.2-------------------NOTE--------------------Isolation of CCW flow to individualcomponents does not render the CCW System inoperable.
Verify each CCW manual, power operated, andautomatic valve in the flow path servicing safety related equipment, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position.31 daysSR 3.7.7.3Verify each CCW automatic valve in the flowpath actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.24 monthsSR 3.7.7.4Perform inservice testing for each CCWmanual, power operated, automatic valve,and pump in the flow path servicing safetyrelated equipment.In accordancewith theInserviceTesting ProgramSR 3.7.7.5Verify each CCW pump starts automaticallyon an actual or simulated actuation signal. 24 monthsSR 3.7.7.6Verify the third stage pressure regulatorof the BNS system is set at 55 psig (+/- 1.5psi).24 monthsSR 3.7.7.1SR 3.7.7.3SR 3.7.7.5 NASR 3.7.7.6SR 3.7.7.7In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Programinstalled BNS System
>contain anthat is not locked,sealed, or otherwisesecured in positionBNS System> 53.5 psig and < 56.5A03LA01LA01LA01L02A05LA01LA01A03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-19Amendment No. 127 CCW Safety Related Makeup System3.7.7.1ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.7.1 Component Cooling Water (CCW) Safety Related Makeup SystemLCO 3.7.7.1Two trains of Component Cooling Water (CCW) Safety RelatedMakeup System shall be OPERABLE with a contained volume inthe Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank
$ the level specifiedin Figure 3.7.7.1-1. ----------------------------NOTE----------------------------LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable.------------------------------------------------------------APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One CCW Safety RelatedMakeup flow pathinoperable. A.1Restore the flow pathto OPERABLE status. 7 daysB.Two CCW Safety RelatedMakeup flow pathsinoperable.OR/ANDThe Primary PlantMakeup Storage TankLevel < that requiredby Figure 3.7.7.1-1.B.1Restore one CCWSafety Related Makeupflow path to OPERABLEstatus.ANDB.2Restore the PrimaryPlant Makeup StorageTank Level toOPERABLE status.8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />(continued)SR 3.7.7.2LCO 3.7.7ApplicabilityACTION CACTION DVerify thetrain inoperable due to the associated CCWtrain beingCCW traintrains inoperable due to the associated CCWtrains being trainA01A02LA03M01A03A03LA02LA02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-19aAMENDMENT NO. 129 CCW Safety Related Makeup System3.7.7.1ITSACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEC.Required Actions andassociated CompletionTimes of Conditions A or B not met.C.1Be in MODE 3.AND C.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s30 hoursSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.7.1.1Verify the contained water volume in thePrimary Plant Makeup Storage Tank is withinits limits
.7 daysSR 3.7.7.1.2Verify each CCW Safety Related MakeupSystem pump develops the requireddifferential pressure on recirculation flow.In accordance with inservice testing programSR 3.7.7.1.3Measure CCW Leakage.24 monthsACTION FSR 3.7.7.2SR 3.7.7.4SR 3.7.7.8greater than or equal to the level specified in Figure 3.7.7-1In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramINSERT 4INSERT 5 E, C, 4 12A02A01L01L03L03LA01LA02LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-19bAMENDMENT NO. 129 Insert Page 3.7-19b INSERT 4 -----------------NOTE--------------- LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. ----------------------------------------
INSERT 5 G. Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition B or D
not met. OR Two CCW trains inoperable for reasons
other than Condition B
or D. G.1 Enter LCO 3.0.3.
Immediately L01 L03 CCW Safety Related Makeup System3.7.7.1ITSA01A02Figure 3.7.7- 1SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-19cAMENDMENT NO. 129 CCW System3.7.7ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.7 Component Cooling Water (CCW) SystemLCO 3.7.7Two CCW trains shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One CCW traininoperable. A.1--------NOTE---------When in MODE 4, enterapplicable Conditionsand Required Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops-MODE 4" for shutdown cooling made inoperable by CCW.
Restore CCW train toOPERABLE status.72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />sB.Required Action andassociated Completion Time of Condition A not met. B.1Be in MODE 3.ANDB.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s36 hoursC.Backup Nitrogen Supply(BNS) system train(s)inoperable.C.1Restore BNS train(s)to OPERABLE status.ORC.2Declare theassociated CCWtrain(s) inoperable.8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />s8 hoursLCO 3.7.7ApplicabilityACTION EACTION FACTION A,ACTION Bfor reasons other thanCondition A or C , C, or E 4INSERT 2 12INSERT 1INSERT 3A01A02A03L01A04A06SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-18Amendment No. 116 Insert Page 3.7-18 INSERT 1 G. Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition B or D not met.
OR Two CCW trains inoperable for reasons other than Condition B
or D.
G.1 Enter LCO 3.0.3.
Immediately
INSERT 2 -----------------NOTE--------------- LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. ------------------------------------------
INSERT 3 A. One CCW train inoperable due to the associated Backup
Nitrogen Supply (BNS)
System train inoperable.
A.1 ---------------NOTE-------------- Enter applicable Conditions and Required Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops -
MODE 4," for shutdown cooling made inoperable by CCW. -------------------------------------
Restore CCW train to OPERABLE status.
80 hours9.259259e-4 days <br />0.0222 hours <br />1.322751e-4 weeks <br />3.044e-5 months <br /> B. Two CCW trains inoperable due to the associated BNS System trains being inoperable.
B.1 Restore one CCW train to OPERABLE status.
8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> A04 L01 3.7.7 A CTION C 3.7.7 A CTION C A06 CCW System3.7.7ITSSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.7.1Verify that a least nine nitrogen gasbottles are installed with a minimumaverage bottle pressure of 4232 psig.7 days SR 3.7.7.2-------------------NOTE--------------------Isolation of CCW flow to individualcomponents does not render the CCW System inoperable.
Verify each CCW manual, power operated, andautomatic valve in the flow path servicing safety related equipment, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position.31 daysSR 3.7.7.3Verify each CCW automatic valve in the flowpath actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.24 monthsSR 3.7.7.4Perform inservice testing for each CCWmanual, power operated, automatic valve,and pump in the flow path servicing safetyrelated equipment.In accordancewith theInserviceTesting ProgramSR 3.7.7.5Verify each CCW pump starts automaticallyon an actual or simulated actuation signal. 24 monthsSR 3.7.7.6Verify the third stage pressure regulatorof the BNS system is set at 55 psig (+/- 1.5psi).24 monthsSR 3.7.7.1SR 3.7.7.3SR 3.7.7.5 NASR 3.7.7.6SR 3.7.7.7In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Programinstalled BNS System
>contain anthat is not locked,sealed, or otherwisesecured in positionBNS System> 53.5 psig and < 56.5A03LA01LA01LA01L02A05LA01LA01A03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-19Amendment No. 116 CCW Safety Related Makeup System3.7.7.1ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.7.1 Component Cooling Water (CCW) Safety Related Makeup SystemLCO 3.7.7.1Two trains of Component Cooling Water (CCW) Safety RelatedMakeup System shall be OPERABLE with a contained volume inthe Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank
$ the level specifiedin Figure 3.7.7.1-1.----------------------------NOTE----------------------------LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable.------------------------------------------------------------APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One CCW Safety RelatedMakeup flow pathinoperable.A.1Restore the flow pathto OPERABLE status.7 daysB.Two CCW Safety RelatedMakeup flow pathsinoperable.OR/ANDThe Primary PlantMakeup Storage TankLevel < that requiredby Figure 3.7.7.1-1.B.1Restore one CCWSafety Related Makeupflow path to OPERABLEstatus.ANDB.2Restore the PrimaryPlant Makeup StorageTank Level toOPERABLE status.8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />(continued)LCO 3.7.7SR 3.7.7.2Applicability ACTION C ACTION DVerify thetrain inoperable due to the associated CCWtrains inoperable due to the associated CCWA01A02- 2LA03M01CCW traintrain beingA03trains being trainA03LA02LA02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 3 3.7-19aAMENDMENT NO. 118 CCW Safety Related Makeup System3.7.7.1ITSACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEC.Required Actions andassociated CompletionTimes of Conditions A or B not met.C.1Be in MODE 3.ANDC.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s30 hoursSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.7.1.1Verify the contained water volume in thePrimary Plant Makeup Storage Tank is withinits limits
.7 daysSR 3.7.7.1.2Verify each CCW Safety Related MakeupSystem pump develops the requireddifferential pressure on recirculation flow.In accordance with inservice testing programSR 3.7.7.1.3Measure CCW Leakage.24 months ACTION F SR 3.7.7.2 SR 3.7.7.4 SR 3.7.7.8In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramA02A01, C, E 4INSERT 4 12L01L03L03INSERT 5greater than or equal to the level specified in Figure 3.7.7.-2. LA01LA02LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 3 3.7-19bAMENDMENT NO. 118 Insert Page 3.7-19b INSERT 4 -----------------NOTE--------------- LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. ----------------------------------------
INSERT 5 G. Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition B or D
not met. OR Two CCW trains inoperable for reasons
other than Condition B
or D. G.1 Enter LCO 3.0.3.
Immediately L01 L03 CCW Safety Related Makeup System3.7.7.1ITSA01A02Figure 3.7.7- 2SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 3 3.7-19cAMENDMENT NO. 118 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 10 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A02 CTS 3.7.7 contains the LCO, ACTIONS, and SRs for the Component Cooling Water (CCW) System and CTS 3.7.7.1, contains the LCO, ACTIONS, and SRs for the CCW Safety Related Makeup System. ITS 3.7.7 combines these Specifications and renumbers the ACTIONS and SRs accordingly. This changes the CTS by combining two Specifications into one and renumbering the ACTIONS and SRs accordingly.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.7 is to ensure the CCW System (including the Backup; Nitrogen Supply (BNS) System) is OPERABLE to ensure core decay heat is removed following an accident. The purpose of CTS 3.7.7.1 is to ensure a safety related makeup system is available to the CCW System (the normal supply is non-safety related). As such, the CCW Safety Related Makeup System is a support system for the CCW System. The proposed change combines the two Specifications, which is appropriate, because both Specifications ensure the CCW can perform as required per the Safety Analysis. This change solely justifies combining the two Specifications which of itself does not technically alter either Specification. This change is designated as administrative because the changes do not technically affect the intent of the either TS.
A03 CTS 3.7.7 Condition A states, "One CCW train inoperable." CTS 3.7.7 Required Action A.1 Note states, in part, "When in MODE 4, enter applicable Conditions and Required Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops - Mode 4" for-" CTS SR 3.7.7.1 requires verifying that a least nine nitrogen gas bottles are installed with a minimum average bottle pressure specified and SR 3.7.7.6 requires verifying the third stage pressure regulator of the BNS system is set at 55 psig (+/- 1.5 psi).
CTS 3.7.7.1 Condition A states "One CCW Safety Related Makeup flow path inoperable" and Required Action A.1 states, "Restore the flow path to OPERABLE status." CTS 3.7.7.1 Condition B states, "Two CCW Safety Related Makeup flow paths inoperable" and Required Action B.1 state "Restore one CCW safety Related Makeup flow path to OPERABLE status." ITS 3.7.7 Condition A states, "One CCW train inoperable for reasons other than Condition A or C." ITS 3.7.7 Required Action A.1 Note states, in part, "Enter applicable Conditions and
Required Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops - Mode 4" for-" ITS SR 3.7.7.1 requires verifying that nine installed BNS System nitrogen gas bottles contains an average pressure 4232 psig and SR 3.7.7.7 requires verifying the BNS System third state pressure regulator is set at 53.5 psig and 56.5 psig. ITS 3.7.7 Condition C states, "One CCW train inoperable due to the associated Component Cooling Water (CCW) Safety Related Makeup train being DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 10 inoperable" and Required Action C.1 states, "Restore CCW train to OPERABLE status." ITS 3.7.7 Condition D states, "Two CCW trains inoperable due to the associated CCW Safety Related Makeup trains being inoperable" and Required Action D.1 state "Restore CCW train to OPERABLE status." This changes the CTS by rewording the ACTIONS and SRs.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.7 is to ensure the CCW System (including the Backup; Nitrogen Supply (BNS) System) is OPERABLE to ensure core decay heat is removed following an accident. The purpose of CTS 3.7.7.1 is to ensure a safety related makeup system is available to the CCW System (the normal supply is non-safety related). The proposed changes are acceptable because it rewords the CTS to be consistent with conventions utilized in the ISTS without changing the intent of the TS or how it is administered. This change is designated as administrative because the proposed change rewords portions of the TS without changing the intent.
A04 CTS 3.7.7 ACTION C requires both trains of CCW to be declared inoperable if both BNS System trains are inoperable and one cannot be restored within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />. However, CTS 3.7.7 does not contain ACTIONS when both CCW trains are inoperable; therefore, LCO 3.0.3 would be required to be entered. ITS 3.7.7 ACTION G in part, covers the Condition when the Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition B (two CCW trains inoperable due to BNS System trains inoperable) cannot be met or if two CCW trains are inoperable for reasons other than Condition B or D, and requires entry into LCO 3.0.3 immediately. This changes the CTS by adding an ACTION to enter LCO 3.0.3 under these conditions. See DOC L03 for the applicability of entering LCO 3.0.3 when Required Actions and associated Completion Time cannot be met when both CCW trains are inoperable due to CCW Safety Related Makeup System being inoperable.
CTS 3.7.7 does not contain ACTIONS when both CCW trains are rendered inoperable. Since no ACTIONS exist for these conditions, LCO 3.0.3 would be required to be entered. The proposed change adds an ACTION to enter LCO
3.0.3 when the above conditions exist. This change is acceptable because there are no changes in the ACTIONS taken (entry into 3.0.3). The only change is the addition of an ACTION directing entry into LCO 3.0.3. This change is designated as administrative because the same ACTIONS are taken in the ITS that would have been taken in the CTS.
A05 CTS SR 3.7.7.4 requires performance of inservice testing for each CCW manual, power operated, automatic valve, and pump in the flow path servicing safety related equipment in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program. The ITS does not contain a similar SR to CTS SR 3.7.7.4. This changes the CTS by deleting the Surveillance Requirement to perform inservice testing for CCW valves and pumps in the flow path servicing safety related equipment.
The purpose of SR 3.7.7.4 is to ensure the requirements of the Inservice Testing Program are performed for valves and pum ps in the CCW flow path servicing safety related equipment. The deletion of CTS SR 3.7.7.4 is acceptable because this SR is redundant to other Technical Specifications requirements. CTS 5.5.2.10 and ITS 5.5.2.10 require performance of inservice testing of the valves DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 10 and pumps in the CCW flow path servicing safety related equipment. Therefore, the specific SR to perform inservice testing is redundant, and therefore not required to be repeated in this Specification. This change is considered administrative because IST will still be performed on the valves and pumps as required by ITS 5.5.2.10.
A06 CTS 3.7.7 Required Action C.1 requires the backup nitrogen supply (BNS) system capacity to be restored to O PERABLE status and Required Action C.2 requires the associated CCW Train(s) to be declared inoperable within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> when the BNS System train(s) are inoperable. CTS 3.7.7 Required Action A.1 requires the CCW to be restored to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> when one train of CCW is inoperable. Since there is no ACTION when two trains of CCW are inoperable, LCO 3.0.3 (1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> and then shutdown) would be required to be entered. This essentially allows an 80 hour9.259259e-4 days <br />0.0222 hours <br />1.322751e-4 weeks <br />3.044e-5 months <br /> Completion Time (8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> + 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />) when one BNS System is inoperable and 9 hours1.041667e-4 days <br />0.0025 hours <br />1.488095e-5 weeks <br />3.4245e-6 months <br /> (8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> + 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />) when two CCW Trains are rendered inoperable by inoperable BNS System. ITS 3.7.7 contains two ACTIONS (ACTIONS A and B), for one and two CCW Trains inoperable, respectively, due to BNS system inoperable. ITS 3.7.7 ACTIONS A and B Completion Times are 80 hours9.259259e-4 days <br />0.0222 hours <br />1.322751e-4 weeks <br />3.044e-5 months <br /> for one CCW train inoperable and 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> for two CCW trains inoperable due to BNS Systems inoperable. ITS ACTION G requires an LCO 3.0.3 entry if the Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition B are not met. This changes the CTS by summing the Completion Times of CTS 3.7.4 ACTIONS C, and ACTIONS A or B into ITS ACTIONS A, and B without changing the total Completion Times when one or two CCW Trains are rendered inoperable due to BNS System inoperable.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.7 ACTION C is to ensure enough nitrogen is available to prevent high-point voiding by maintaining the CCW critical loops water-solid during design basis events. The proposed change to the CTS revises the ACTIONS to more closely comply with ITS convention. This change is acceptable because the ACTIONS continue to require the backup nitrogen supply system to be restored while not changing the overall Completion Time to perform restoration prior to a plant shutdown. This change is designated as administrative because CTS ACTIONS are being revised without any technical alterations.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
M01 CTS 3.7.7.1 LCO, which requires two trains of CCW Safety Related Makeup System to be OPERABLE with a contained volume in the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank the level specified in Figure 3.7.7.1-1, is modified by a Note which states LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable. ITS 3.7.7 requirements for the CCW Safety Related Makeup System (see DOC A02) do not include the Note stating LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable. This changes the CTS by deleting the exception to
LCO 3.0.4 from the CCW Safety Related Makeup System requirements.
The purpose of the Note to CTS 3.7.7.1 LCO is to allow the unit to continue MODE changes during a startup with the CCW Safety Related Makeup Train inoperable. The proposed change to CTS 3.7.7.1 deletes the Note. Thus, if the CCW Safety Related Makeup Train inoperable, ITS 3.7.7.1 will only allow MODE DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 4 of 10 changes during a startup using the allowances of ITS LCO 3.0.4.b, which requires performance of a risk assessment prior to changing MODES. This change adds the requirement to perform a risk assessment in order to enter the MODES of Applicability while the LCO is not met. Therefore, this change is considered acceptable. This change is designated as more restrictive because additional requirements are being added to the ITS than are required by the CTS.
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS
None
REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the LCS, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS SR 3.7.7.1 requires verifying that at least nine nitrogen gas bottles are installed with a minimum average bottle pressure of 4232 psig every 7 days. CTS SR 3.7.7.2 requires verifying that each CCW manual, power operated, and automatic valve in the flow path servicing safety related equipment, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position every 31 days. CTS SR 3.7.7.3 requires verifying that each CCW automatic valve in the flow path actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal every 24 months. CTS SR 3.7.7.5 requires verifying that each CCW pump starts automatically on an actual or simulated actuation signal every 24 months. CTS SR 3.7.7.6 requires verifying that the third state pressure regulator of the BNS system is set at 55 psig (+/- 1.5 psi) every 24 months. CTS SR 3.7.7.1.1 requires verifying that the contained water volume in the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank is within its limits every 7 days. CTS SR 3.7.7.1.3 requires the CCW leakage to be measured every 24 months. ITS SRs 3.7.7.1, 3.7.7.2, 3.7.7.3, 3.7.7.5, 3.7.7.6, 3.7.7.7, and 3.7.7.8 require similar Surveillances and specifies the periodic Frequencies as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." This changes the CTS by moving the specified frequencies for the SRs and the Bases for the frequencies to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The control of changes to the Surveillance Frequencies will be in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The Program shall ensure that Surveillance Requirements specified in the Technical Specifications are performed at intervals sufficient to assure the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are met. In addition:
- a. The Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall contain a list of Frequencies of those Surveillance Requirements for which the Frequency is controlled by the program;
- b. Changes to the Frequencies listed in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall be made in accordance with NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," Revision 1; and
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 5 of 10 c. The provisions of Surveillance Requirements 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are applicable to the Frequencies established in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The referenced document, NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, provides a detailed description of the process to be followed when considering changes to a Surveillance Frequency. NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, has been reviewed and approved by the NRC.
Therefore, the process will not be discussed further here.
The relocation of the specified Surveillance Frequencies to licensee control is consistent with Regulatory Guides 1.174 and 1.177. Regulatory Guide 1.177 provides guidance for changing Surveillance Frequencies and Completion Times.
However, for allowable risk changes associated with Surveillance Frequency extensions, it refers to Regulatory Guide 1.174, which provides quantitative risk acceptance guidelines for changes to core damage frequency (CDF) and large early release frequency (LERF). Regulatory Guide 1.174 provides additional guidelines that have been adapted in the risk-informed methodology for controlling changes to Surveillance Frequencies.
Regulatory Guide 1.174 identifies five key safety principles to be met for all risk-informed applications and to be explicitly addressed in risk-informed plant program change applications.
- 1. The proposed change meets the current regulations unless it is explicitly related to a requested exemption or rule change.
10 CFR 50.36(c) provides that TS will include items in the following categories:
"(3) Surveillance requirements. Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions for operation will be met."
This change proposes to relocate various Frequencies for the performance of the Surveillance Requirements to a licensee-controlled program using an NRC approved methodology for control of the Surveillance Frequencies. The Surveillance Requirements themselves will remain in TS. This is consistent with other NRC approved TS changes in which the Surveillance Frequencies are not under NRC control, such as Surveillances that are performed in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program or the Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, where the Frequencies vary based on the past performance of the subject components. Thus, this proposed change meets criterion 1 above.
- 2. The proposed change is consistent with the defense-in-depth philosophy.
As described in Position 2.2.1.1 of Regulatory Guide 1.174, consistency with the defense-in-depth philosophy is maintained if:
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 6 of 10 A reasonable balance is preserved among prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation; Over-reliance on programmatic activities to compensate for weaknesses in plant design is avoided; System redundancy, independence, and diversity are preserved commensurate with the expected frequency, consequences of challenges to the system, and uncertainties (e.g., no risk outliers);
Defenses against potential common cause failures are preserved, and the potential for the introduction of new common cause failure mechanisms is assessed; Independence of barriers is not degraded; Defenses against human errors are preserved; and The intent of the General Design Criteria in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A is maintained.
These defense-in-depth objectives apply to all risk-informed applications, and for some of the issues involved (e.g., no over-reliance on programmatic activities and defense against human errors), it is fairly straightforward to apply them to this proposed change. The use of the multiple risk metrics of CDF and LERF and controlling the change resulting from the implementation of this initiative would maintain a balance between prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation.
Redundancy, diversity, and independence of safety systems are considered as part of the risk categorization to ensure that these qualities are not adversely affected. Independence of barriers and defense against common cause failures are also considered in the categorization. The improved understanding of the relative importance of plant components to risk resulting
from the development of this program promotes an improved overall understanding of how the SSCs contribute to the plant's defense-in-depth.
- 3. The proposed change maintains sufficient safety margins.
Conformance with this principle is assured since SSC design, operation, testing methods and acceptance criteria specified in the Codes and Standards or alternatives approved for use by the NRC, will continue to be met as described in the plant licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, or Technical Specifications Bases). Also, the safety analysis acceptance criteria in the licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, supporting analyses, etc.) are met with the proposed change.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 7 of 10 4. When proposed changes result in an increase in core damage frequency or risk, the increases should be small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy Statement.
NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"
will require that changes in core damage frequency or risk are small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy.
- 5. The impact of the proposed change should be monitored using performance measurement strategies.
NEI 04-10 will require that changes in Surveillance Frequencies be monitored using performance management strategies.
Therefore, the proposed change is consistent with the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.174.
This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because the Surveillance Frequencies are being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LA02 (Type 3 - Removing Procedural Details for Meeting TS Requirements or Reporting Requirements) CTS 3.7.7.1 ACTION B, in part, contains a Condition that the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank Level < that required by Figure 3.7.7.1-1 with a Required Action to restore the primary plant makeup storage tank level to OPERABLE status. CTS SR 3.7.7.1.1 requires verifying that the contained water volume in the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank is within its limits. ITS 3.7.7 does not contain a Condition or Required Action for the Primary Makeup Storage Tank Level. ITS SR 3.7.7.2 requires verifying that the contained water volume in the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank is greater than or equal to the level specified in Figure 3.7.7-1. This changes the CTS by moving some of the details for the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank from the ACTIONS to the Bases and to a Surveillance Requirement.
CTS 3.7.7.1 ACTION B contains the Required Actions for the condition when the CCW safety related makeup flow paths and the primary plant makeup storage tank are inoperable. Since both make the CCW trains inoperable, the ITS combines the two Conditions and Required Actions. The reasons for the inoperabilities are moved to the Bases. Specifically, the detail that the Primary Plant Makeup Tank affects both trains of the CCW Safety Related Makeup System, is being moved to the Bases. This level of detail is not required in the Technical Specifications. This information is already contained in the Bases which state that there is one Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank per Unit. The Required Actions and Completion Times are not changed because if the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank is not within limits of the SR, ITS 3.7.7 ACTION D would be entered, since both CCW trains are inoperable when the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank is inoperable (i.e., as stated in the IST Bases, the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank being inoperable results in both trains of the CCW Safety Related Makeup System being inoperable). ITS 3.7.5 Required Action D.1 then requires restoration of one inoperable train within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />. This will ensure that the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank is restored. This change is DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 8 of 10 acceptable because this type of procedural detail will be adequately controlled in the ITS Bases. Changes to the Bases are controlled by the Technical Specifications Bases Control Program in Chapter 5. In addition, reference to the figure is in ITS SR 3.7.7.2. This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because procedural details are being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LA03 (Type 1 - Removing Details of System Design and System Description, Including Design Limits) CTS LCO 3.7.7.1 states in part, "Two trains of Component Cooling Water (CCW) Safety Related Makeup System shall be OPERABLE."
ITS LCO 3.7.7 does not contain this statement. This changes the CTS by
moving specific OPERABILITY information about the CCW Safety Related
Makeup to the ITS Bases.
The purpose of the CCW Safety Related Makeup System is to provide makeup to the CCW system to ensure sufficient water inventory for 7 day post-accident CCW operation. The removal of the CTS LCO 3.7.7.1 statement which describes the requirement for the CCW Safety Related Makeup System from CTS is acceptable because this type of information is not necessary to be included in the Technical Specifications to provide adequate protection of public health and safety. ITS 3.7.7 continues to require the CCW System, of which CCW Safety Related Makeup System is a part, to be OPERABLE, and ITS SR 3.7.7.2, SR 3.7.7.4, and SR 3.7.7.8 ensure the CCW Safety Related Makeup System is adequately tested. Also, this change is acceptable because these types of procedural details will be adequately controlled in the ITS Bases. Changes to the Bases are controlled by the Technical Specification Bases Control Program in Chapter 5. This program provides for the evaluation of changes to ensure the Bases are properly controlled. This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because details of what is required for OPERABILITY of the required system is being moved from the Technical Specifications to the ITS Bases.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
L01 (Category 4 - Relaxation of Required Action)
CTS 3.7.7 ACTION B requires the unit to be brought to an end state of MODE 5 when Required Actions and associated Completion Times cannot be met when one CCW train is inoperable including when one CCW train is inoperable due to the Backup Nitrogen Supply system being inoperable. CTS 3.7.7.1 ACTION C require the unit to be brought to an end state of MODE 5 when Required Actions and associated Completion Times cannot be met when one or two CCW Safety Related Makeup flow paths are inoperable and the Required Action and associated Completion Times are not met.. ITS 3.7.7 ACTION F is for the same Conditions in the CTS (except when two CCW Safety Related Makeup trains are inoperable and the Required Action and associated Completion Times are not met) except that the unit is required to be brought to an end state of MODE 4. A Note is also added which modifies the Required Action stating LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. This changes the CTS by changing the end state from MODE 5 to MODE 4 and adding a modifying Note which states LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. See DOC L03 for the case when two CCW Safety DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 9 of 10 Related Makeup trains are inoperable and the Required Action and associated Completion Times are not met.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.7 ACTION B and CTS 3.7.7.1 ACTION C is to place the unit in a condition where the LCO is not applicable. The proposed change, which is consistent with TSTF-422, allows the plant end state to conclude at MODE 4 within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> versus MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. This change is based on a topical report, CE NPSD-01186 (approved by NRC on July 17, 2001). The topical report demonstrates through probabilistic and deterministic safety evaluations that the proposed end states represent a condition of equal or lower risk than the original end states. Preventing plant challenges during shutdown conditions has been, and continues to be, an important aspect of ensuring safe operation of the plant. Past events demonstrate that risk of core damage associated with entry into, and operation in, shutdown cooling is not negligible and should be considered when a plant is required to shutdown. Therefore, the Technical Specifications should encourage plant operation in the steam generator heat removal mode whenever practical, and require reliance on shutdown cooling only when it is a risk beneficial alternative to other actions.
The Note, which modifies CTS 3.7.7 Required Actions B.2 and CTS 3.7.7.1 Required Action C.2, prohibits entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup using the provisions of LCO 3.0.4.a. The purpose of this Note is to provide assurance that entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup is not made without the appropriate risk assessment. Entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup will still be allowed under the provisions of LCO 3.0.4.b. This is acceptable because LCO 3.0.4.b allows entry only after performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate. Details of the risk assessment are provided in the Bases for LCO 3.0.4.b.
SONGS will adopt the end states proposed in TSTF-422 and will perform a risk assessment in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4) when using the end states regardless of whether maintenance is being performed. The risk assessment will follow Regulatory Guide 1.182, "Assessing and Managing Risk Before Maintenance Activities at Nuclear Power Plants," which endorses NUMARC 93-01, "Industry Guideline for Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants," Section 11 guidance for implementation of 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4). SONGS will also follow the industry-developed implementation guidance, WCAP-16364-NP, Revision 0, "Implementation Guidance for Risk Informed Modification to Selected Required Action End States at Combustion Engineering NSSS Plants (TSTF-422)," November 2004.
This change is considered less restrictive because it relaxes the end state for Required Actions.
L02 (Category 5 - Deletion of a Surveillance Requirement
) CTS SR 3.7.7.3 requires verifying that each CCW automatic valve in the flow path actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal. ITS SR 3.7.7.3 requires verifying that each CCW automatic valve in the flow path "that is not locked, DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 10 of 10 sealed, or otherwise secured in position" actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal. This changes the CTS by excluding those CCW valves that are not locked, sealed or otherwise secured in position from the verification.
The purpose of CTS SR 3.7.7.3 is to provide assurance that if an event occurred that required the CCW valves to be in their correct position, then those requiring automatic actuation would actuate to their correct position. This change is acceptable because the deleted Surveillance Requirement is not necessary to verify that the equipment used to meet the LCO can perform its required functions. The verification of valves that are aligned and secured in the required safety position is unnecessary. Valves secured in the safety position will satisfy the safety analyses assumptions for the mitigation of analyzed accidents. This change is designated as less restrictive because less stringent Surveillance Requirements are being applied in the ITS than were applied in the CTS.
L03 (Category 3 - Relaxation of Completion Time) CTS 3.7.7.1 ACTION C requires, in part, the unit to be in MODE 3 in 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and MODE 5 in 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br /> when two CCW Safety Related Makeup flow paths are inoperable and the Required Actions and associated Completion Times of CTS 3.7.7.1 Condition B are not met. ITS 3.7.7 ACTION G requires, in part, the unit to enter LCO 3.0.3 when two CCW trains are inoperable due to the associated CCW Safety Related Makeup trains being inoperable and the Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition D are not met. LCO 3.0.3 requires action to be initiated to place the unit in MODE 3 within 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br /> and MODE 5 within 37 hours4.282407e-4 days <br />0.0103 hours <br />6.117725e-5 weeks <br />1.40785e-5 months <br />. This changes the CTS by allowing an additional 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br /> to be in MODE 5.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.7.1 ACTION C is to place the unit in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply in an orderly manner without challenging unit systems when two CCW trains are inoperable due to the associated CCW Safety Related Makeup trains being inoperable, and at least one train cannot be restored within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />. The proposed change requires entry into LCO 3.0.3, consistent with ITS 3.7.7 when two CCW trains are inoperable. Entry into LCO 3.0.3 will allow an additional 7 hours8.101852e-5 days <br />0.00194 hours <br />1.157407e-5 weeks <br />2.6635e-6 months <br /> to reach MODE 5. This proposed change is acceptable because the time limits specified to reach lower MODES of operation, via LCO 3.0.3, permit the shutdown to proceed in a controlled and orderly manner that is well within the specified maximum cooldown rate and within the capabilities of the unit, assuming that only the mini mum required equipment is OPERABLE. This reduces thermal stresses on components of the Reactor Coolant System and the potential for a plant upset that could challenge safety systems under conditions to which this Specification applies. This change is designated as less restrictive because more time is allowed to reach MODE 5 in the ITS than allowed in the CTS.
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CCW System 3.7.7 CEOG STS 3.7.7-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.7 Component Cooling Water (CCW) System
LCO 3.7.7 Two CCW trains shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One CCW train inoperable.
A.1 ---------------NOTE-------------- Enter applicable Conditions and Required Actions of
MODE 4," for shutdown cooling made inoperable by CCW. -------------------------------------
Restore CCW train to OPERABLE status.
72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> B. Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A not met. B.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND B.2 Be in MODE 5.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />
INSERT 1 4 12 LCO 3.7.7 3.7.7 and 3.7.7.1 A pplicability 3.7.7 A CTION A 3.7.7 A CTION B E E , C, or E F F FINSERT 2 for reasons other than Condition A or C. ----------------NOTE-----------------LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4 ------------------------------------------
TSTF-422-A 2 2 1 3.7.7 Insert Page 3.7.7-1a U2/U3 CTS INSERT 1 A. One CCW train inoperable due to the associated Backup
Nitrogen Supply (BNS)
System train inoperable.
A.1 ---------------NOTE--------------
Enter applicable Conditions and Required Actions of
MODE 4," for shutdown cooling made inoperable by CCW. -------------------------------------
Restore CCW train to OPERABLE status.
80 hours9.259259e-4 days <br />0.0222 hours <br />1.322751e-4 weeks <br />3.044e-5 months <br /> B. Two CCW trains inoperable due to the associated BNS System trains being inoperable.
B.1 Restore one CCW train to OPERABLE status.
8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> C. One CCW train inoperable due to the associated CCW Safety
Related Makeup System train being inoperable.
C.1 ---------------NOTE-------------- Enter applicable Conditions and Required Actions of
MODE 4," for shutdown cooling made inoperable by CCW. -------------------------------------
Restore one CCW train to OPERABLE status.
7 days D. Two CCW trains inoperable due to the associated CCW Safety
Related Makeup System trains being inoperable.
D.1 Restore one CCW train to OPERABLE status.
8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 3.7.7 A CTION C 3.7.7 A CTION C 3.7.7.1 A CTION A 3.7.7.1 A CTION B 2 3.7.7 Insert Page 3.7.7-1b U2/U3 CTS INSERT 2 G. Required Action and associated Completion
Time of Condition B or D
not met.
OR Two CCW trains inoperable for reasons
other than Condition B
or D.
G.1 Enter LCO 3.0.3.
Immediately
DOC L03 2 CCW System 3.7.7 CEOG STS 3.7.7-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.7.
1 -------------------------------NOTE------------------------------ Isolation of CCW flow to individual components does not render the CCW System inoperable. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Verify each CCW manual, power operated, and automatic valve in the flow path servicing safety related equipment, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position.
31 days SR 3.7.7.
2 Verify each CCW automatic valve in the flow path that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months
3 Verify each CCW pump starts automatically on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months
TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program SR 3.7.7.2 SR 3.7.7.3 SR 3.7.7.5 3 5 INSERT 3 6 INSERT 5 INSERT 4 INSERT 6 TSTF-425-A TSTF-425-A 1 2 2 2 2 3.7.7 Insert Page 3.7.7-2a U2/U3 CTS INSERT 3 SR 3.7.7.1 Verify nine installed BNS System nitrogen gas bottles contain an average pressure 4232 psig.
In accordance with the Surveillance
Frequency
Control Program
SR 3.7.7.2 Verify the contained water volume in the Primary Plant Makeup Storage Tank is greater than or equal to the level specified in Figure 3.7.7-1 and Figure
3.7.7-2.
In accordance with the Surveillance
Frequency
Control Program
INSERT 4 SR 3.7.7.4 Verify each CCW Safety Related Makeup System pump develops the required differential pressure on recirculation flow.
In accordance
with Inservice Testing Program INSERT 5 SR 3.7.7.7 Verify BNS System third stage pressure regulator is set at 53.5 psig and 56.5 psig.
In accordance
with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program
SR 3.7.7.8 Measure CCW leakage.
In accordance
with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program
SR 3.7.7.1 SR 3.7.7.6 SR 3.7.7.1.1 SR 3.7.7.1.2 SR 3.7.7.1.3 2 2 2 3.7.7 Insert Page 3.7.7-2b U2/U3 CTS INSERT 6
2Figure 3.7.7-1 Figure 3.7.7.1-1 (Unit 2) 3.7.7 INSERT 6 Insert Page 3.7.7-2c U2/U3 CTS 2 Figure 3.7.7-2 Figure 3.7.7.1-1 (Unit 3)
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. ISTS 3.7.7 is being revised, to include the Backup Nitrogen Supply (BNS) System and the CCW Safety Related Makeup System. These Specifications are included because they are credited in the Accident Analysis and both support the OPERABILITY of the CCW system. The ISTS 3.7.7 ACTIONS are being renumbered and SRs are being added as a result of the addition of these two
systems. These Systems are currently included in the CTS; the BNS is currently included in CTS 3.7.7 and the CCW Safety Related Makeup System is CTS 3.7.7.1. Furthermore, due to the two Systems being included in ITS 3.7.7, ACTION G was added to ensure LCO 3.0.3 is entered when both trains of the CCW are inoperable due to the associated BNS being inoperable or the associated CCW Safety Related Makeup System being inoperable and the required Actions and associated Completion Times are not met; or when both trains of CCW are inoperable for reasons other than when the associated BNS or CCW Safety Related Makeup System is inoperable. This added ACTION maintains current licensing basis requirements when both CCW trains are inoperable for the reasons stated above except when both trains are inoperable due to the associated Safety Related Makeup System being inoperable. In this case, the change is being made to be consistent with ISTS 3.7.7 when two CCW train are inoperable and is justified in ITS 3.7.7 DOC L03.
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CCW System B 3.7.7 CEOG STS B 3.7.7-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX U2/U3 CTS 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.7 Component Cooling Water (CCW) System
BASES BACKGROUND The CCW System provides a heat sink for the removal of process and operating heat from safety related components during a Design Basis Accident (DBA) or transient. During normal operation, the CCW System also provides this function for various nonessential components, as well as the spent fuel pool. The CCW System serves as a barrier to the release of radioactive byproducts between potentially radioactive systems
and the Service Water System, and thus to the environment.
The CCW System is arranged as two independent full capacity cooling loops, and has isolatable nonsafety related components. Each safety related train includes a full capacity pump, surge tank, heat exchanger, piping, valves, and instrumentation. Each safety related train is powered
from a separate bus. A n open surge tank in the system provides pump trip protective functions to ensure sufficient net positive suction head is available. The pump in each train is automatically started on receipt of a safety injection actuation signal, and all nonessential components are isolated.
Additional information on the design and operation of the system, along with a list of the components served, is presented in the FSAR, Section [9.2.2], Reference 1. The principal safety related function of the CCW System is the removal of decay heat from the reactor via the
System heat exchanger. This may utilize the SCS heat exchanger, during a normal or post accident cooldown and shutdown, or the Containment Spray System during the recirculation phase following a loss of coolant accident (LOCA).
APPLICABLE The design basis of the CCW System is for one CCW train in conjunction SAFETY with a 100% capacity Containment Cooling System (containment spray, ANALYSES containment coolers, or a combination) removing core decay heat 20 minutes after a design basis LOCA. This prevents the containment sump fluid from increasing in temperature during the recirculation phase following a LOCA, and provides a gradual reduction in the temperature of this fluid as it is supplied to the Reactor Coolant System (RCS) by the safety injection pumps.
The CCW System is designed to perform its function with a single failure of any active component, assuming a loss of offsite power.
Salt Cooling spressurized INSERT 1 1 1 5 2 SDC 1 B 3.7.7 Insert Page B 3.7.7-1a INSERT 1 Following a Design Basis Event, both the non-safety related Auxiliary Gas System and Nuclear Service Water System are assumed to be unavail able. A postulated Design Basis Event could result in CCW System voiding and a subsequent water hammer. The Backup Nitrogen Supply (BNS) System is an independent, safety related, Seismic Category I source of pressurized nitrogen to prevent high-point voiding by maintaining the CCW critical loops water-solid during Design Basis Event mitigation.
The CCW Safety Related Makeup System also consists of one primary plant makeup water (PPMU) storage tank (T-055 for Unit 3 and T-056 for Unit 2) and two makeup transfer trains, each supplying the associated CCW train. Each transfer train includes a 100% capacity makeup pump, pump discharge valve, check valve, isolation valves and interconnecting suction and discharge piping. A test loop is provided for each transfer train to enable In-service Testing (IST) of each pump. All components and piping of the CCW Safety Related Makeup System are either designed or upgraded to Quality Class II, Seismic Category I. Power to each transfer train component is provided from independent Class 1E sources.
Makeup to the safety related CCW trains is initiated/ terminated manually on loss of normal CCW makeup capability, as required. The pumps are started/stopped from the Control Room or from the associated Motor Control Center (MCC), based on the CCW surge tank level indication (remote or local). Manual operation of the CCW safety related makeup is acceptable because:
Sufficient time is available after the limiting event for the operator to initiate manual action; and Emergency makeup is a continuously supervised operation and continuous safety related CCW surge tank level indication is being provided.
Safety related CCW makeup utilizes the PPMU storage tank located in the Radwaste Building at El. 9 ft for each unit as a source of makeup water. The PPMU storage tanks are provided with a floating diaphragm to maintain air tight integrity. This diaphragm is made of elastomer with a specific gravity less than 1.0.
The nominal capacity of each PPMU storage tank is 300,000 gallons. 203,800 gallons in tank T-056 and 203,719 gallons in tank T-055 are dedicated to the CCW safety related makeup.
This amount includes the total tank level instrumentation loop uncertainty (TLU) and the
unrecoverable volume. For both tanks, this volume corresponds to the water level at plant elevation 30 ft 9 3/4 inches (or 65.5% tank level as indicated in the Control Room). The dedicated volume allows makeup for CCW system leakage (from both CCW trains) of up to 18 gpm for a period of seven days. The minimum water level required in the PPMU storage tank for the CCW Safety Related Makeup System to be considered OPERABLE is a function of the CCW system total leak rate. The volume above that controlled by the minimum required volume is available for the PPMU system use.
5 B 3.7.7 Insert Page B 3.7.7-1b INSERT 1 (continued)
A common suction header connects the CCW safety related makeup pumps to the PPMU storage tank at elevation 11 ft 0 inches.
The suction nozzle has a pointing downward elbow attached inside the tank. This is done to increase the tank usable volume and to provide an adequate margin to prevent vortex formation.
After transferring the minimum required volume from the tank, the level of water remaining in the tank is 10 inches above the pump suction nozzle inlet.
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APPLICABLE SAFETY ANALYSES (continued)
The CCW System also functions to cool the unit from SDC entry conditions (T cold < [350]°F) to MODE 5 (T cold < [200]°F) during normal and post accident operations. The time required to cool from
[350]°F to [200]°F is a function of the number of CCW and SDC trains operating. One CCW train is sufficient to remove decay heat during subsequent operations with T cold < [200]°F. This assumes that a maximum seawater temperature of 76°F occurs simultaneously with the maximum heat loads on the system.
The CCW System satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO The CCW trains are independent of each other to the degree that each has separate controls and power supplies and the operation of one does not depend on the other. In the event of a DBA, one CCW train is required to provide the minimum heat removal capability assumed in the safety analysis for the systems to which it supplies cooling water. To ensure this requirement is met, two CCW trains must be OPERABLE. At least one CCW train will operate assuming the worst single active failure occurs coincident with the loss of offsite power.
A CCW train is considered OPERABLE when the following:
- a. The associated pump and surge tank are OPERABLE and b. The associated piping, valves, heat exchanger and instrumentation and controls required to perform the safety related function are OPERABLE. The isolation of CCW from other components or systems not required for safety may render those components or systems inoperable, but does not affect the OPERABILITY of the CCW System.
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the CCW System is a normally operating system that must be prepared to perform its post accident safety functions, primarily RCS heat removal by cooling the SDC heat
exchanger.
In MODES 5 and 6, the OPERABILITY requirements of the CCW System are determined by the systems it supports. INSERT 4 INSERT 2 INSERT 3 ;;2 5 6 6 5 5 B 3.7.7 Insert Page B 3.7.7-2a INSERT 2 The BNS System is required following events where both a crack develops in the CCW Non-Critical Loop (NCL) and the normal nitrogen supply cannot be credited. This could be caused by either a High Energy Line Break (HELB) inside containment or a Design Basis
An HELB inside the containment is postulated to break a CCW NCL line. The postulated HELBs cover small and large break Loss of Coolant Accidents (LOCAs). A Main Steam Line Break (MSLB) is not postulated due to the augmented inservice inspections performed on the main steam lines inside containment (UFSAR sections 3.6A.2.4.3 and 6.6).
A design basis earthquake could also cause a critical crack in the largest non-Seismic Category I portion of the CCW System NCL. High water outflow occurs from the time the critical crack develops until the surge tank LO-LO level setpoint is reached. As the surge tank water drops the resultant pressure decreases and actuates the BNS System to maintain CCW System pressure.
BNS System OPERABILITY ensures that both CCW surge tanks will be pressurized for at least seven days following a Design Basis Event without bottle changeout.
The CCW Safety Related Makeup System consists of one passive component (storage tank)
and two redundant transfer trains employing ac tive components. The CCW Safety Related Makeup System is designed such that passive component failures do not have to be postulated. Each makeup transfer train is powered from a separate Class 1E Bus, the same as the CCW train it supports. This design assures that only one CCW train can be affected by a single active component failure within the CCW Safety Related Makeup System. It is conservatively assumed that such failure would result in loss of the affected CCW Safety Related Makeup System train and eventually in loss of the associated CCW train. The remaining CCW train (critical loop) is available for accident mitigation, as required.
However, loss of a CCW train is not a limiting consequence of some single failures within the CCW Safety Related Makeup System. The limiting consequence of inadvertent/spurious actuation of the CCW Safety Related Makeup System (makeup pump start) is the potential for depletion of the PPMU storage tank water inventory credited for long term accident mitigation, common for both CCW trains. Such depletion of the inventory would take place should relief valves on the CCW surge tank lift as a result of tank overfilling and water being discharged from the CCW system into the plant vent stack. Makeup water inventory depletion would impact the CCW Safety Related Makeup System capability to perform its safety function.
Operator action is required outside the control room to mitigate the single active failure of a CCW pump motor control relay stuck in the "operate" position, because this failure prevents both pump trip and discharge valve closure using the control switches. The specific mitigating action is to open the respective pump breaker at the MCC in the El. 50 ft switchgear room. The assumed above operator action time of 30 minutes is sufficient to mitigate this failure.
5 B 3.7.7 Insert Page B 3.7.7-2b INSERT 2 (continued)
The single tank and common suction nozzle configuration of the CCW Safety Related Makeup System is subject to the single passive failure criteria of ANSI Standard N658-1976, because the system is required to operate for more than 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> post-accident. Concurrent passive failures which must be considered under this standard are flow path blockage and pressure boundary failures.
Flow path blockage due to entrainment of foreign material is not credible because the system is operated using only filtered and demineralized water. Furthermore, blockages due to component internal failures are not credible because: a) there are no valves in the common flow path, and b) the tank diaphragm is made of material with the specific gravity less than 1.0 (closed cell elastomer which would float even if the diaphragm were to disintegrate), and c) the system suction line is provided with a pointing downward elbow inside the tank (which ensures sufficient submergence of the suction inlet to prevent entrainment of any floating debris even at the maximum suction velocity).
Passive failure of the pressure boundary may be limited to failed valve packing and pump mechanical seals for systems designed and maintained to ASME Section III and Section XI criteria. All such failures in the proposed makeup system can be isolated because the suction isolation valve for each train has a back seat to prevent leakage due to failure of its packing.
This valve can be used to isolate all other packing or seal failures in this train. Therefore, the limiting passive failure is a pump shaft seal failure.
The design function of the CCW Safety Related Makeup System is to maintain the water inventory in the CCW trains during a 7-day post-accident period. For this purpose, sufficient
water inventory is contained in the single PPMU storage tank for both CCW trains. From the PPMU storage tank water is transferred to the CCW return heads by two safety related pumps.
INSERT 3
- c. At least nine installed BNS System nitrogen bottles contain an average pressure greater than or equal to 4232 psig; and
- d. The associated train of CCW Safety Related Makeup System is OPERABLE with a contained volume in the PPMU storage tank of greater than or equal to the level specified in Figure 3.7.7-1 (Unit 2) and Figure 3.7.7-2 (Unit 3).
5 5 B 3.7.7 Insert Page B 3.7.7-2c INSERT 4 In addition, CCW non-critical loop isolation valves 2HV-6212, 2HV-6213, 2HV-6218 and 2HV-6219 are required to prevent loss of CCW inventory in an event in which the non-critical loop fails. These valves are air operated. Because they are essential in isolation the Safety Related CCW loads from the non-qualified non-critical loop these valves are supplied with safety related
air accumulators as well as normal air supply. If the required air accumulator's pressure falls to 70 psig it is impossible to assure that the required response time of closure of these valves will be met. In this situation only the affected CCW critical loop shall be declared inoperable.
The water source for the Component Cooling Water Safety Related Makeup System is the PPMU storage tank. The total capacity of each PPMU storage tank is approximately 303,500 gallons. The curve for PPMU storage tank volume represents a seven day supply of makeup water at a specific allowable leakage rate from the CCW system. The requirement for seven days is consistent with Standard Review Plan, Section 9.2.2.III.c.
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ACTIONS A.1 Required Action A.1 is modified by a Note indicating the requirement of entry into the applicable Conditions and Required Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops - MODE 4," for SDC made inoperable by CCW. This is an exception to LCO 3.0.6 and ensures the proper actions are taken for these components.
With one CCW train inoperable, action must be taken to restore OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />. In this Condition, the remaining OPERABLE CCW train is adequate to perform the heat removal function.
The 72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> Completion Time is based on the redundant capabilities afforded by the OPERABLE train, and the low probability of a DBA occurring during this period.
B.1 and B.2 If the CCW train cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the associated Completion Time, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />.
The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.7.
1 REQUIREMENTS Verifying the correct alignment for manual, power operated, and automatic valves in the CCW flow path provides assurance that the proper flow paths exist for CCW operation. This SR does not apply to valves that are locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, since these valves are verified to be in the correct position prior to locking, sealing, or securing. This SR also does not apply to valves that cannot be inadvertently misaligned, such as check valves. This Surveillance does not require any testing or valve manipulation; rather, it involves verification that those valves capable of potentially being mispositioned
are in their correct position.
This SR is modified by a Note indicating that the isolation of the CCW components or systems may render those components inoperable but does not affect the OPERABILITY of the CCW System.
The 31 day Frequency is based on engineering judgment, is consistent with the procedural controls governing valve operation, and ensures correct valve positions.
TSTF-422-A 12 4INSERT 6 the overall plant risk is minimized TSTF-425-A INSERT 5 F E E 3INSERT 9 INSERT 8INSERT 7 for reasons other than Condition A or C of Condition A, C, or E are not met any Required Action and 3 3 3 3 B 3.7.7 Insert Page B 3.7.7-3a INSERT 5 A.1 Required Action A.1 is modified by a Note indica ting the requirement of entry into the applicable Conditions and Required Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops - MODE 4," for SDC made inoperable by CCW. This is an exception to LCO 3.0.6 and ensures the proper actions are taken for these components.
With one CCW train inoperable due to the associated Backup Nitrogen Supply (BNS) System train being inoperable, action must be taken to restore the inoperable CCW train to OPERABLE status within 80 hours9.259259e-4 days <br />0.0222 hours <br />1.322751e-4 weeks <br />3.044e-5 months <br />. In this condition, the remaining OPERABLE CCW train is adequate to perform the heat removal function. The 80 hour9.259259e-4 days <br />0.0222 hours <br />1.322751e-4 weeks <br />3.044e-5 months <br /> Completion Time is based on the redundant capabilities afforded by the OPERABLE train, the low probability of a DBA occurring during this period, and upon a conservative Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA).
B.1 With two CCW trains inoperable due to the associated BNS System train being inoperable, action must be taken to restore one inoperable CCW train to OPERABLE status within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />.
The 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is based upon a conservative PRA.
C.1 Required Action C.1 is modified by a Note indica ting the requirement of entry into the applicable Conditions and Required Actions of LCO 3.4.6 for SDC made inoperable by CCW. This is an exception to LCO 3.0.6 and ensures the proper actions are taken for these components.
With one CCW train inoperable due to the associated Component Cooling Water (CCW) Safety Related Makeup System train being inoperable, action must be taken to restore the inoperable CCW train to OPERABLE status within 7 days. The allowed COMPLETION TIME of 7 days is considered reasonable based on the low probability of a DBE occurring during the 7 days and the redundant capability of the OPERABLE CCW Safety Related Makeup flow path. A PRA was performed to assess the increased risk of core damage from a 7 day allowed outage time for one train of the CCW Safety Related Makeup System. The PRA indicated that the increased risk of core damage from a 7 day allowed outage time is less than 1x10
-6 per year. This increase in core damage risk is considered acceptable.
D.1 With two CCW trains inoperable due to the associated CCW Safety Related Makeup System trains being inoperable (either due to both flow paths being inoperable or due to the common PPMU storage tank being inoperable), action must be taken to restore one inoperable CCW train to OPERABLE status within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />. The allowed Completion Time of 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> is based on operating experience and a PRA. The PRA was performed to assess the increased risk of core damage caused by two trains of the CCW Safety Related Makeup System not being available for 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />. The PRA indicated that the increased risk of core damage from this 8 hour9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is less than 1x10
-6 per year. This increase in core damage risk is considered acceptable.
3 B 3.7.7 Insert Page B 3.7.7-3b INSERT 6 Remaining within the Applicability of the LCO is acceptable because the plant risk in MODE 4 is similar to or lower than MODE 5 (Ref. 2). In MODE 4 there are more accident mitigation system available and there is more redundancy and diversity in core heat removal mechanisms than in MODE 5. However, voluntary entry into MODE 5 may be made as it is also an acceptable low-risk state. If CCW flow is lost to the RCP seals, entering MODE 5 and lowering the RCS temperature should be considered in order to avoid possible damage to the RCP seal materials.
Required Action F.2 is modified by a Note that states that LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. This Note prohibits the use of LCO 3.0.4.a to enter MODE 4 during startup with the LCO not met. However, there is no restriction on the use of LCO 3.0.4.b, if applicable, because LCO 3.0.4.b requires performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering MODE 4, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate. LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable to, and the Note does not preclude, changes in MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability that are required to comply with ACTIONS or that are part of a shutdown of the unit.
INSERT 7 G.1 If one CCW train cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the associated Completion Time of Condition B or D, or if both CCW trains are inoperable for reasons other than two inoperable BNS System trains or two inoperable CCW Safety Related Makeup System trains (i.e., Conditions B and D, respectively), the CCW may not be capable of performing the intended function and the unit is in a condition outside the accident analyses. Therefore, LCO 3.0.3 must be entered immediately.
INSERT 8 SR 3.7.7.1 This SR verifies that at least nine nitrogen gas bottles are installed with a minimum average bottle pressure of 4232 psig.
The BNS System is designed to maintain the sur ge tank pressure for a minimum of seven days following a Design Basis Event without operator action. The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
This SR verifies that the PPMU Storage Tank contains the required volume of makeup water. The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
TSTF-422-A 3 3 B 3.7.7 Insert Page B 3.7.7-3c INSERT 9 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TSTF-425-A 4 7 CCW System B 3.7.7 CEOG STS B 3.7.7-4 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
2 This SR verifies proper automatic operation of the CCW valves on an actual or simulated actuation signal. The CCW System is a normally
operating system that cannot be fully actuated as part of routine testing during normal operation. This Surveillance is not required for valves that are locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in the required position under administrative controls. The [18] month Frequency is based on the need to perform this Surveillance under the conditions that apply during a unit outage and the potential for an unplanned transient if the Surveillance were performed with the reactor at power. Operating experience has shown that these components usually pass the Surveillance when performed at the [18] month Frequency. Therefore, the Frequency is acceptable from a reliability standpoint.
3 This SR verifies proper automatic operation of the CCW pumps on an actual or simulated actuation signal. The CCW System is a normally
operating system that cannot be fully actuated as part of routine testing during normal operation. The [18] month Frequency is based on the need to perform this Surveillance under the conditions that apply during a unit outage and the potential for an unplanned transient if the Surveillance were performed with the reactor at power. Operating experience has shown these components usually pass the Surveillance when performed at the [18] month Frequency. Therefore, the Frequency is acceptable from a reliability standpoint.
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[9.2.2]. TSTF-422-AINSERT 12 TSTF-425-A TSTF-425-A 6 5INSERT 11 INSERT 9 INSERT 9 U INSERT 10 3 3 3 3 1 2 B 3.7.7 Insert Page B 3.7.7-4a INSERT 9 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INSERT 10 SR 3.7.7.4
This SR verifies that the CCW makeup pumps develop sufficient discharge pressure to deliver the required flow to the CCW system from the Primary Plant Makeup Tank. The Frequency of this test is in accordance with the IST Program.
TSTF-425-A 4 3 7 B 3.7.7 Insert Page B 3.7.7-4b INSERT 11 SR 3.7.7.7
This SR verifies the third stage pressure regulator of the BNS System is set at 55 psig (+/- 1.5 psi).
The third stage pressure regulator setpoint of 55 psig (+/- 1.5 psi) will assure that the BNS System will remain isolated while the Auxiliary Gas System is OPERABLE, while being capable of maintaining the surge tank pressure above 27.4 psig should the normal nitrogen supply become inoperable. The BNS System third stage pressure regulator setpoint is administratively controlled by this SR. The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
This SR measures CCW leakage to ensure the PPMU storage tank level is adequate in accordance with Figure 3.7.7-1 and Figure 3.7.7-2. The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
INSERT 12
- 2. CE NPSD-1186-A, Technical Justification for the Risk Informed Modification to Selected Required Action End States for CEOG PWRs, October, 2001.
TSTF-422-A 3 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.7 BASES, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Changes are made to be consistent with changes made to the Specifications.
- 4. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS. 5. A new discussion is being added to the ISTS Bases due to the addition of BNS and CCW Safety Related Makeup System to the ISTS Specifications. The addition of the BNS and CCW Safety Related Makeup System is consistent with combining CTS 3.7.7 and CTS 3.7.7.1 (BNS is currently part of the current CCW TS (CTS 3.7.7) and the CCW Safety Related Makeup System is contained in CTS 3.7.7.1).
- 6. Changes are made to use correct punctuation, correct typographical errors or to make corrections consistent with the Writers Guide for the Improved Standard Technical Specifications, TSTF-GG-05-01.
- 7. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.7, COMPONENT COOLING WATER (CCW) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 8 ITS 3.7.8, SALT WATE R COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
SWC3.7.8ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.8 Salt Water Cooling (SWC) System LCO 3.7.8Two SWC trains shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One SWC traininoperable.A.1--------NOTE---------1.Enter applicableConditions andRequired Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops-MODE 4," for shutdown cooling made inoperable by SWC.---------------------Restore SWC train toOPERABLE status.72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />sB.Required Action andassociated Completion Time of Condition A not met.B.1Be in MODE 3.ANDB.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s36 hoursLCO 3.7.8ApplicabilityACTION AACTION B 4 12---------------NOTE---------------LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicablewhen entering MODE 4.---------------------------------------A01L01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-20Amendment No. 127 SWC3.7.8ITSSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.8.1Verify each SWC manual, power operated, andautomatic valve in the flow path servicingsafety related equipment, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position. 31 daysSR 3.7.8.2Verify each SWC automatic valve in the flowpath actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.24 monthSR 3.7.8.3Perform inservice testing for each SWCmanual, power operated, automatic valve,and pump in the flow path servicing safetyrelated equipment.In accordancewith theInserviceTesting ProgramSR 3.7.8.4Verify each SWC pump starts automaticallyon an actual or simulated actuation signal.24 monthsSR 3.7.8.1SR 3.7.8.2SR 3.7.8.3SR 3.7.8.4In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Programthat is not locked,sealed, or otherwisesecured in position,Not used.A01LA01LA01L02A02LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-21Amendment No. 127 SWC3.7.8ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.8 Salt Water Cooling (SWC) System LCO 3.7.8Two SWC trains shall be OPERABLE.APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One SWC traininoperable.A.1--------NOTE---------1.Enter applicableConditions andRequired Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops-MODE 4," for shutdown cooling made inoperable by SWC.---------------------Restore SWC train toOPERABLE status.72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />sB.Required Action andassociated Completion Time of Condition A not met.B.1Be in MODE 3.ANDB.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s36 hoursLCO 3.7.8ApplicabilityACTION AACTION B 4 12---------------NOTE---------------LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicablewhen entering MODE 4.---------------------------------------A01L01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-20Amendment No. 116 SWC3.7.8ITSSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.8.1Verify each SWC manual, power operated, andautomatic valve in the flow path servicingsafety related equipment, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position. 31 daysSR 3.7.8.2Verify each SWC automatic valve in the flowpath actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.24 monthSR 3.7.8.3Perform inservice testing for each SWCmanual, power operated, automatic valve,and pump in the flow path servicing safetyrelated equipment.In accordancewith theInserviceTesting ProgramSR 3.7.8.4Verify each SWC pump starts automaticallyon an actual or simulated actuation signal.24 monthsSR 3.7.8.1SR 3.7.8.2SR 3.7.8.3SR 3.7.8.4In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramIn accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Programthat is not locked,sealed, or otherwisesecured in position,Not used.A01LA01LA01L02A02LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-21Amendment No. 116 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.8, SALT WATER COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 6 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A02 CTS SR 3.7.8.3 requires performance of inservice testing for each SWC manual, power operated, automatic valve, and pump in the flow path servicing safety related equipment in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program. The ITS does not contain a similar SR to CTS SR 3.7.8.3. This changes the CTS by deleting the Surveillance Requirement to perform inservice testing for SWC valves and pumps in the flow path servicing safety related equipment.
The purpose of CTS SR 3.7.8.3 is to ensure the requirements of the Inservice Testing Program are performed for valves and pumps in the CCW flow path servicing safety related equipment. The deletion of CTS SR 3.7.8.3 is acceptable because this SR is redundant to other Technical Specifications requirements. CTS 5.5.2.10 and ITS 5.5.2.10, the Inservice Testing Program, require performance of Inservice Testing of the valves and pumps in the SWC flow path servicing safety related equipment. Therefore, the specific SR to perform inservice testing is redundant, and therefore not required to be repeated in this Specification. Additionally, the existing SR number will be retained and the words "Not used" will replace the deleted wording in the SR, because renumbering the subsequent SR would result in the unnecessary administrative burden of changing SR numbers in plant procedures. This change is considered administrative because inservice testing will still be performed on the valves and
pumps as required by ITS 5.5.2.10.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES None
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None
REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the LCS, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS SR 3.7.8.1 requires verifying that each SWC DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.8, SALT WATER COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 6 manual, power operated, and automatic valve in the flow path servicing safety related equipment, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position every 31 days. CTS SR 3.7.8.2 requires verifying that each SWC automatic valve in the flow path actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal every 24 months. CTS SR 3.7.8.4 requires
verifying that each SWC pump starts automatically on an actual or simulated actuation signal every 24 months. ITS SRs 3.7.8.1, 3.7.8.2, and 3.7.8.4 require similar Surveillances and specify the periodic Frequencies as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." This changes the CTS by moving the specified frequencies for the SRs and the Bases for the frequencies to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The control of changes to the Surveillance Frequencies will be in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The Program shall ensure that Surveillance Requirements specified in the Technical Specifications are performed at intervals sufficient to assure the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are met. In addition:
- a. The Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall contain a list of Frequencies of those Surveillance Requirements for which the Frequency is controlled by the program;
- b. Changes to the Frequencies listed in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall be made in accordance with NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," Revision 1; and
- c. The provisions of Surveillance Requirements 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are applicable to the Frequencies established in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The referenced document, NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, provides a detailed description of the process to be followed when considering changes to a Surveillance Frequency. NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, has been reviewed and approved by the NRC.
Therefore, the process will not be discussed further here.
The relocation of the specified Surveillance Frequencies to licensee control is consistent with Regulatory Guides 1.174 and 1.177. Regulatory Guide 1.177 provides guidance for changing Surveillance Frequencies and Completion Times.
However, for allowable risk changes associated with Surveillance Frequency extensions, it refers to Regulatory Guide 1.174, which provides quantitative risk acceptance guidelines for changes to core damage frequency (CDF) and large early release frequency (LERF). Regulatory Guide 1.174 provides additional guidelines that have been adapted in the risk-informed methodology for controlling changes to Surveillance Frequencies.
Regulatory Guide 1.174 identifies five key safety principles to be met for all risk-informed applications and to be explicitly addressed in risk-informed plant program change applications.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.8, SALT WATER COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 6 1. The proposed change meets the current regulations unless it is explicitly related to a requested exemption or rule change.
10 CFR 50.36(c) provides that TS will include items in the following categories:
"(3) Surveillance requirements. Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions for operation will be met."
This change proposes to relocate various Frequencies for the performance of the Surveillance Requirements to a licensee-controlled program using an NRC approved methodology for control of the Surveillance Frequencies. The Surveillance Requirements themselves will remain in TS. This is consistent with other NRC approved TS changes in which the Surveillance Frequencies are not under NRC control, such as Surveillances that are performed in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program or the Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, where the Frequencies vary based on the past performance of the subject components. Thus, this proposed change meets criterion 1 above.
- 2. The proposed change is consistent with the defense-in-depth philosophy.
As described in Position 2.2.1.1 of Regulatory Guide 1.174, consistency with the defense-in-depth philosophy is maintained if:
A reasonable balance is preserved among prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence
mitigation; Over-reliance on programmatic activities to compensate for weaknesses in plant design is avoided; System redundancy, independence, and diversity are preserved commensurate with the expected frequency, consequences of challenges to the system, and uncertainties (e.g., no risk outliers);
Defenses against potential common cause failures are preserved, and the potential for the introduction of new common cause failure mechanisms is assessed; Independence of barriers is not degraded; Defenses against human errors are preserved; and The intent of the General Design Criteria in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A is maintained.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.8, SALT WATER COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 4 of 6 These defense-in-depth objectives apply to all risk-informed applications, and for some of the issues involved (e.g., no over-reliance on programmatic activities and defense against human errors), it is fairly straightforward to apply them to this proposed change. The use of the multiple risk metrics of CDF and LERF and controlling the change resulting from the implementation of this initiative would maintain a balance between prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation.
Redundancy, diversity, and independence of safety systems are considered as part of the risk categorization to ensure that these qualities are not adversely affected. Independence of barriers and defense against common cause failures are also considered in the categorization. The improved understanding of the relative importance of plant components to risk resulting
from the development of this program promotes an improved overall understanding of how the SSCs contribute to the plant's defense-in-depth.
- 3. The proposed change maintains sufficient safety margins.
Conformance with this principle is assured since SSC design, operation, testing methods and acceptance criteria specified in the Codes and Standards or alternatives approved for use by the NRC, will continue to be met as described in the plant licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, or Technical Specifications Bases). Also, the safety analysis acceptance criteria in the licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, supporting analyses, etc.) are met with the proposed change.
- 4. When proposed changes result in an increase in core damage frequency or risk, the increases should be small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy Statement.
NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," will require that changes in core damage frequency or risk are small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy.
- 5. The impact of the proposed change should be monitored using performance measurement strategies.
NEI 04-10 will require that changes in Surveillance Frequencies be monitored using performance management strategies.
Therefore, the proposed change is consistent with the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.174.
This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because the Surveillance Frequencies are being removed from the Technical Specifications.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.8, SALT WATER COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 5 of 6 LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES L01 (Category 4 - Relaxation of Required Action)
CTS 3.7.8 ACTION B requires the unit to be brought to an end state of MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> when the Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A is not met. ITS 3.7.8 ACTION B is for the same Condition as the CTS except that the unit is required to be brought to an end state of MODE 4 within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />. A Note is also added which modifies the Required Action stating LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. This changes the CTS by changing the end state from MODE 5 to MODE 4 and adding a modifying Note which states LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.8 ACTION B is to place the unit in a condition where the LCO is not applicable. The proposed change, which is consistent with TSTF-422, allows the plant end state to conclude at MODE 4 within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> versus MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. This change is based on a topical report, CE NPSD-01186 (approved by NRC on Ju ly 17, 2001). The topical report demonstrates through probabilistic and deterministic safety evaluations that the proposed end states represent a condition of equal or lower risk than the original end states. Preventing plant challenges during shutdown conditions has been, and continues to be, an important aspect of ensuring safe operation of the plant.
Past events demonstrate that risk of core damage associated with entry into, and operation in, shutdown cooling is not negligible and should be considered when a plant is required to shutdown. Therefore, the Technical Specifications should encourage plant operation in the steam generator heat removal mode whenever practical, and require reliance on shutdown cooling only when it is a risk beneficial alternative to other actions.
The Note which modifies CTS 3.7.8 Required Action B.2 prohibits entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup using the provisions of LCO 3.0.4.a. The purpose of this Note is to provide assurance that entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup is not made without the appropriate risk assessment. Entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup will still be allowed under the provisions of LCO 3.0.4.b. This is acceptable because LCO 3.0.4.b allows entry only after performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate.
Details of the risk assessment are provided in the Bases for LCO 3.0.4.b.
SCE has reviewed the safety evaluation (SE) published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238) as part of the CLIIP Notice for Comment. This included the NRC staff's SE supporting the changes associated with TSTF-422, Revision 1. SCE has concluded that the justifications presented in the TSTF proposal and the SE prepared by the NRC staff are applicable to SONGS Units 2 and 3 and justify this amendment for the incorporation of the changes to the SONGS Units 2 and 3 TS. SONGS will adopt the end states proposed in TSTF-422 and will perform a risk assessment in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4) when using the end states regardless of whether maintenance is being performed. The risk assessment will DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.8, SALT WATER COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 6 of 6 follow Regulatory Guide 1.182, "Assessing and Managing Risk Before Maintenance Activities at Nuclear Power Plants," which endorses NUMARC 93-01, "Industry Guideline for Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants," Section 11 guidance for implementation of 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4). SONGS will also follow the industry-developed implementation guidance, WCAP-16364-NP, Revision 0, "Implementation Guidance for Risk Informed Modification to Selected Required Action End States at Combustion Engineering NSSS Plants (TSTF-422)," November 2004.
This change is considered less restrictive because it relaxes the end state for Required Actions.
L02 (Category 5 - Deletion of a Surveillance Requirement) CTS SR 3.7.8.2 requires verifying that each SWC automatic valve in the flow path actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal. ITS SR 3.7.8.2 requires verifying that each CCW automatic valve in the flow path "that is not locked sealed or otherwise secured in position" actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal. This changes the CTS by excluding those SWC System automatic valves that are locked, sealed or otherwise secured in position from the verification.
The purpose of CTS SR 3.7.8.2 is to provide assurance that if an event occurred that required the SWC valves to be in their correct position, then those requiring automatic actuation would actuate to their correct position. This change is acceptable because the deleted Surveillance Requirement is not necessary to verify that the equipment used to meet the LCO can perform its required functions. The verification of valves that are aligned and secured in the required safety position is unnecessary. Valves secured in the safety position will satisfy the safety analyses assumptions for the mitigation of analyzed accidents. This change is designated as less restrictive because less stringent Surveillance Requirements are being applied in the ITS than were applied in the CTS.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
SW S 3.7.8 CEOG STS 3.7.8-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX C S y stem3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.8 Service Water System (SWS)
LCO 3.7.8 Two SW S trains shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One SW S train inoperable.
A.1 --------------NOTE S-------------
- 1. Enter applicable Conditions and Required Actions of
Operating," for emergency diesel
generator made inoperable by SWS.
- 2. Enter applicable Conditions and
Required Actions of
- MODE 4," for
shutdown cooling made inoperable by SW S. -------------------------------------
Restore SW S train to OPERABLE status.
72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> B. Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A not met. B.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND B.2 Be in MODE 5.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> Salt Cooling (SWC)C System TSTF-422-A 4 12 C C CLCO 3.7.8 A pplicability A CTION A A CTION B 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1------------------NOTE-----------------LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. -------------------------------------------
SW S 3.7.8 CEOG STS 3.7.8-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX C S y stemSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.8.1 -------------------------------NOTE------------------------------ Isolation of SWS flow to individual components does not render the SWS inoperable. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Verify each SW S manual, power operated, and automatic valve in the flow path servicing safety related equipment, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position.
31 days SR 3.7.8.2 Verify each SW S automatic valve in the flow path that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, actuates to the correct position on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months
3 Verify each SW S pump starts automatically on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program C SystemC SystemC System SR 3.7.8.1 SR 3.7.8.2 SR 3.7.8.4 1 4 1 3 1 1 SR 3.7.8.3 Not used.
4 SR 3.7.8.3 4 1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.8, SALT WATER COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. ISTS 3.7.8 ACTION A is being revised to delete the Required Action Note which requires entry into the applicable Conditions and Required Actions of LCO 3.8.1, "AC Sources - Operating," for emergency diesel generator made inoperable by SWS. The Salt Water Cooling (SWC) System does not provide cooling to the emergency diesel generators.
- 3. The ISTS SR 3.7.8.1 Note which states, isolation of SWC to individual components does not render the SWC System inoperable, is being deleted. This Note is not required for SONGS ITS because the SWC System only services the CCW heat exchangers. Thus the SWC System is inoperable when the heat exchanger is isolated.
- 4. The SR numbers have been changed to be consistent with the SR numbers in the SONGS CTS. SCE has decided not to renumber the CTS to be consistent with the ISTS because by doing so would result in the unnecessary administrative burden of changing TS numbers in plant procedures. For this reason, "Not used" SR numbers are also maintained in the ITS.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
SW S B 3.7.8 CEOG STS B 3.7.8-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX C S y stem 1 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.8 Service Water System (SWS)
BASES BACKGROUND The SW S provides a heat sink for the removal of process and operating heat from safety related components during a Design Basis Accident (DBA) or transient. During normal operation or a normal shutdown, the SW S also provides this function for various safety related and nonsafety related components. The safety related function is covered by this LCO.
The SW S consists of two separate, 100% capacity safety related cooling water trains. Each train consists of two 100% capacity pumps, one component cooling water (CCW) heat exchanger, piping, valves, instrumentation, and two cyclone separators. The pumps and valves are remote manually aligned, except in the unlikely event of a loss of coolant accident (LOCA). The pumps aligned to the critical loops are automatically started upon receipt of a safety injection actuation signal and all essential valves are aligned to their post accident positions. The SWS also provides emergency makeup to the spent fuel pool and CCW System [and is the backup water supply to the Auxiliary Feedwater
System].
Additional information about the design and operation of the SW S , along with a list of the components served, is presented in the FSAR, Section [9.2.1] (Ref. 1). The principal safety related function of the SW S is the removal of decay heat from the reactor via the
[CCW System
].
APPLICABLE The design basis of the SW S is for one SW S train, in conjunction with the SAFETY CCW System and a 100% capacity containment cooling system ANALYSES (containment spray, containment coolers, or a combination), removing core decay heat 20 minutes following a design basis LOCA, as discussed
in the FSAR, Section
[6.2] (Ref. 2). This prevents the containment sump fluid from increasing in temperature during the recirculation phase following a LOCA and provides for a gradual reduction in the temperature of this fluid as it is supplied to the Reactor Coolant System by the safety injection pumps. The SW S is designed to perform its function with a single failure of any active component, assuming the loss of offsite power.
The SW S, in conjunction with the CCW System, also cools the unit from shutdown cooling (SDC), as discussed in the FSAR, Section
[5.4.7] (Ref. 3) entry conditions to MODE 5 during normal and post accident operations. The time required for this evolution is a function of the
Salt Cooling (SWC)
C S ystem U U U C C S ystem C S y stem C S y stem C S y stem C S ystem C S y stem C S y stem 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 SW S B 3.7.8 CEOG STS B 3.7.8-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX C S y stem 1 1BASES
APPLICABLE SAFETY ANALYSES (continued)
number of CCW and SDC System trains that are operating. One SW S train is sufficient to remove decay heat during subsequent operations in MODES 5 and 6. This assumes that a maximum SW S temperature of 95°F occurring simultaneously with maximum heat loads on the system.
The SW S satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO Two SW S trains are required to be OPERABLE to provide the required redundancy to ensure that the system functions to remove post accident heat loads, assuming the worst single active failure occurs coincident with the loss of offsite power.
An SW S train is considered OPERABLE when:
- a. The associated pump is OPERABLE and
- b. The associated piping, valves, heat exchanger, and instrumentation and controls required to perform the safety related function are OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the SW S System is a normally operating system, which is required to support the OPERABILITY of the equipment serviced by the SW S and required to be OPERABLE in these MODES.
In MODES 5 and 6, the OPERABILITY requirements of the SW S are determined by the systems it supports.
ACTIONS A.1 With one SSW train inoperable, action must be taken to restore OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />. In this Condition, the remaining OPERABLE SW S train is adequate to perform the heat removal function. However, the overall reliability is reduced because a single failure in the SW S train could result in loss of SW S function. Required Action A.1 is modified by two Note s. The first Note indicates that the applicable Conditions of LCO 3.8.1, "AC Sources - Operating," should be entered if the inoperable SWS train results in an inoperable emergency diesel
generator.
The second Note indicates that the applicable Conditions and Required Actions of LCO 3.4.6, "RCS Loops - MODE 4," should be entered if an inoperable SW S train results in an inoperable SDC. The 72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> Completion Time is based on the redundant capabilities afforded by the OPERABLE train, and the low probability of a DBA occurring during this time period.
76 C C CSWC C C C a C C S y stem C S y stem C S y stem C C S y stem 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 SW S B 3.7.8 CEOG STS B 3.7.8-3 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX C S y stem 1 1BASES
ACTIONS (continued)
B.1 and B.2
If the SW S train cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the associated Completion Time, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />.
The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.8.1 REQUIREMENTS Verifying the correct alignment for manual, power operated, and automatic valves in the SW S flow path ensures that the proper flow paths exist for SW S operation. This SR does not apply to valves that are locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, since they are verified to be in the correct position prior to locking, sealing, or securing. This SR also does not apply to valves that cannot be inadvertently misaligned, such as check valves. This Surveillance does not require any testing or valve manipulation; rather, it involves verification that those valves capable of potentially being mispositioned are in the correct position. This SR is modified by a Note indicating that the isolation of the SWS components or systems may render those components inoperable but does not affect the OPERABILITY of the SWS.
The 31 day Frequency is based on engineering judgment, is consistent with the procedural controls governing valve operation, and ensures correct valve positions.
SR 3.7.8.2 This SR verifies proper automatic operation of the SW S valves on an actual or simulated actuation signal. The SW S is a normally operating system that cannot be fully actuated as part of the normal testing. This Surveillance is not required for valves that are locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in the required position under administrative controls.
The [18] month Frequency is based on the need to perform this Surveillance under the conditions that apply during a unit outage and the potential for an unplanned transient if the Surveillance were performed with the reactor at power. Operating experience has shown that these components usually pass the Surveillance when performed at the
[18] month Frequency. Therefore, the Frequency is acceptable from a reliability standpoint.
TSTF-422-Athe overall plant risk is minimized INSERT 1 4 12 TSTF-425-A TSTF-425-AINSERT 2 INSERT 2 C C S ystem C S ystem C S y stem C S y stem 1 1 3 1 B 3.7.8 Insert Page B 3.7.8-3 INSERT 1 Remaining within the Applicability of the LCO is acceptable because the plant risk in MODE 4 is similar to or lower than MODE 5 (Ref. 4). In MODE 4 there are more accident mitigation system available and there is more redundancy and diversity in core heat removal mechanisms than in MODE 5. However, voluntary entry into MODE 5 may be made as it is also an acceptable low-risk state.
Required Action B.2 is modified by a Note that states that LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. This Note prohibits the use of LCO 3.0.4.a to enter MODE 4 during startup with the LCO not met. However, there is no restriction on the use of LCO 3.0.4.b, if applicable, because LCO 3.0.4.b requires performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering MODE 4, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate. LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable to, and the Note does not preclude, changes in MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability that are required to comply with ACTIONS or that are part of a
shutdown of the unit.
INSERT 2 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TSTF-425-A TSTF-422-A 4 5 SW S B 3.7.8 CEOG STS B 3.7.8-4 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 C S y stem 1San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1BASES SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
3 The SR verifies proper automatic operation of the SW S pumps on an actual or simulated actuation signal. The SW S is a normally operating system that cannot be fully actuated as part of the normal testing during
normal operation. The [18] month Frequency is based on the need to perform this Surveillance under the conditions that apply during a unit outage and the potential for an unplanned transient if the Surveillance were performed with the reactor at power. Operating experience has shown that these components usually pass the Surveillance when
performed at the [18] month Frequency. Therefore, the Frequency is acceptable from a reliability standpoint.
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[9.2.1].
- 2. FSAR, Section [6.2]. 3. FSAR, Section [5.4.7]. TSTF-422-A4. CE NPSD-1186-A, Technical Justification for the Risk Informed Modification to Selected Required Action End States for CEOG PWRs, October, 2001.
TSTF-425-AINSERT 2 U U U SR 3.7.8.3 Not used.
C S y stem 1 1 2 4 3 C S y stem B 3.7.8 Insert Page B 3.7.8-4 INSERT 2
The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement.
4 TSTF-425-A 5 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.8 BASES, SALT WATER COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Changes are made to be consistent with changes made to the Specification.
- 4. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS.
- 5. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.8, SALT WATER COOLING (SWC) SYSTEM San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 9 ITS 3.7.10, EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER (ECW)
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
ECW3.7.10ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.10 Emergency Chilled Water (ECW)LCO 3.7.10Two ECW trains shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.ACTIONS----------------------------NOTE----------------------------Each Unit shall enter applicable ACTIONS separately.------------------------------------------------------------ CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One ECW traininoperable.A.1Restore ECW train toOPERABLE status.14 daysB.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime not met.B.1Be in MODE 3.AND
B.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s36 hoursSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.10.1Verify each ECW manual, power operated, andautomatic valve in the flow path, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position.31 days(continued)LCO 3.7.10ApplicabilityACTION AACTION BSR 3.7.10.1In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl Program 4---------------NOTE---------------LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicablewhen entering MODE 4.---------------------------------------
12-------------------NOTE--------------------Isolation of ECW flow to individualcomponents does not render theECW System inoperable.-----------------------------------------------A01A02L01LA01A03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-22Amendment No. 127, 181 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)ECW3.7.10ITSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.10.2Verify the proper actuation of each ECWSystem component on an actual or simulatedactuation signal.24 monthsSR 3.7.10.2In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramA01LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-23Amendment No. 127 ECW 3.7.10 ITS 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS 3.7.10 Emergency Chilled Water (ECW)LCO 3.7.10Two ECW trains shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTIONS----------------------------NOTE----------------------------
Each Unit shall enter applicable ACTIONS separately.
CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One ECW train inoperable.A.1Restore ECW train to OPERABLE status.
14 daysB.Required Action and associated Completion Time not met.B.1Be in MODE 3.
AND B.2Be in MODE 5.6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> 36 hours SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.10.1Verify each ECW manual, power operated, and automatic valve in the flow path, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in
position, is in the correct position.
31 days (continued)
LCO 3.7.10 ApplicabilityACTION AACTION B SR 3.7.10.1In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program 4---------------NOTE---------------
LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicablewhen entering MODE 4.
12-------------------NOTE--------------------Isolation of ECW flow to individual components does not render the ECWSystem inoperable.
A01 A02 L01 LA01 A03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-22Amendment No. 127 , 172 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
ECW 3.7.10 ITS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCYSR 3.7.10.2Verify the proper actuation of each ECW System component on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
24 months SR 3.7.10.2In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program A01 LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-23Amendment No. 116 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.10, EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER (ECW) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 6 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A02 CTS 3.7.10 ACTIONS is modified by a Note that requires each unit to enter ACTIONS separately. The ITS does not contain this Note. This changes the CTS by deleting the specified Note.
The purpose of the CTS 3.7.10 ACTIONS Note is to ensure both Units enter the ACTIONS separately when the LCO is not met. The proposed change deletes this Note from TS. The Note is an informational Note that is not required. Each Unit is required to enter the ACTIONS per LCO 3.0.2 which, in part, states that upon discovery of a failure to meet an LCO, the Required Actions of the associated Conditions shall be met. Therefore, each unit will be required to enter the ACTIONS separately. This change is designated as administrative because an informational Note is being deleted that will not change the intent nor the way each unit implements the ACTIONS.
A03 CTS SR 3.7.10.1 requires verifying that each ECW manual, power operated, and automatic valve in the flow path servici ng safety related equipment, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position. ITS SR 3.7.10.1 is a similar SR as the CTS; however, the ITS SR is modified by a Note which states isolation of ECW flow to individual components does not render the ECW System inoperable. This changes the CTS by adding a Note which allows the ECW System to remain OPERABLE when ECW flow to individual components is isolated.
The purpose of the ECW Technical Specification is to provide assurance that ECW flow is available as the heat sink for removal of process and operating heat from safety related air handling systems during a DBA or transient. This change is acceptable because by current use and application of the CTS, isolation of a component supplied with ECW does not necessarily result in the ECW being considered inoperable, but the respective component may be declared inoperable for its system. This change clarifies this application. This change is designated as administrative because it does not result in technical changes to
the CTS.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES None
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.10, EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER (ECW) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 6 RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None
REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the LCS, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS SR 3.7.10.1 requires verifying that each ECW manual, power operated, and automatic valve in the flow path that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position is in the correct position every 31 days.
CTS SR 3.7.10.2 requires verifying the proper actuation of each ECW System component on an actual or simulated actuation signal every 24 months. ITS SRs 3.7.10.1 and 3.7.10.2 require similar Surveillances and specifies the periodic Frequencies as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." This changes the CTS by moving the specified frequencies for the SRs and the Bases for the frequencies to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The control of changes to the Surveillance Frequencies will be in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The Program shall ensure that Surveillance Requirements specified in the Technical Specifications are performed at intervals sufficient to assure the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are met. In addition:
- a. The Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall contain a list of Frequencies of those Surveillance Requirements for which the Frequency is controlled by the program;
- b. Changes to the Frequencies listed in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall be made in accordance with NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," Revision 1; and
- c. The provisions of Surveillance Requirements 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are applicable to the Frequencies established in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The referenced document, NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, provides a detailed description of the process to be followed when considering changes to a Surveillance Frequency. NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, has been reviewed and approved by the NRC. Therefore, the process will not be discussed further here.
The relocation of the specified Surveillance Frequencies to licensee control is consistent with Regulatory Guides 1.174 and 1.177. Regulatory Guide 1.177 provides guidance for changing Surveillance Frequencies and Completion Times. However, for allowable risk changes associated with Surveillance Frequency extensions, it refers to Regulatory Guide 1.174, which provides quantitative risk acceptance guidelines for changes to core damage frequency (CDF) and large early release frequency (LERF). Regulatory Guide 1.174 provides additional DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.10, EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER (ECW) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 6 guidelines that have been adapted in the risk-informed methodology for controlling changes to Surveillance Frequencies.
Regulatory Guide 1.174 identifies five key safety principles to be met for all risk-informed applications and to be explicitly addressed in risk-informed plant program change applications.
- 1. The proposed change meets the current regulations unless it is explicitly related to a requested exemption or rule change.
10 CFR 50.36(c) provides that TS will include items in the following categories:
"(3) Surveillance requirements. Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions for operation will be met."
This change proposes to relocate various Frequencies for the performance of the Surveillance Requirements to a licensee-controlled program using an NRC approved methodology for control of the Surveillance Frequencies. The Surveillance Requirements themselves will remain in TS. This is consistent with other NRC approved TS changes in which the Surveillance Frequencies are not under NRC control, such as Surveillances that are performed in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program or the Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, where the Frequencies vary based on the past performance of the subject components. Thus, this proposed change meets criterion 1 above.
- 2. The proposed change is consistent with the defense-in-depth philosophy.
As described in Position 2.2.1.1 of Regulatory Guide 1.174, consistency with the defense-in-depth philosophy is maintained if:
A reasonable balance is preserved among prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence
mitigation; Over-reliance on programmatic activities to compensate for weaknesses in plant design is avoided; System redundancy, independence, and diversity are preserved commensurate with the expected frequency, consequences of challenges to the system, and uncertainties (e.g., no risk outliers);
Defenses against potential common cause failures are preserved, and the potential for the introduction of new common cause failure mechanisms is assessed;
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.10, EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER (ECW) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 4 of 6 Independence of barriers is not degraded; Defenses against human errors are preserved; and The intent of the General Design Criteria in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A is maintained.
These defense-in-depth objectives apply to all risk-informed applications, and for some of the issues involved (e.g., no over-reliance on programmatic activities and defense against human errors), it is fairly straightforward to apply them to this proposed change. The use of the multiple risk metrics of CDF and LERF and controlling the change resulting from the implementation of this initiative would maintain a balance between prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation. Redundancy, diversity, and independence of safety systems are considered as part of the risk categorization to ensure that these qualities are not adversely affected. Independence of barriers and defense against common cause failures are also considered in the categorization. The improved understanding of the relative importance of plant components to risk resulting
from the development of this program promotes an improved overall understanding of how the SSCs contribute to the plant's defense-in-depth.
- 3. The proposed change maintains sufficient safety margins.
Conformance with this principle is assured since SSC design, operation, testing methods and acceptance criteria specified in the Codes and Standards or alternatives approved for use by the NRC, will continue to be met as described in the plant licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, or Technical Specifications Bases). Also, the safety analysis acceptance criteria in the licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, supporting analyses, etc.) are met with the proposed change.
- 4. When proposed changes result in an increase in core damage frequency or risk, the increases should be small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy Statement.
NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"
will require that changes in core damage frequency or risk are small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy.
- 5. The impact of the proposed change should be monitored using performance measurement strategies.
NEI 04-10 will require that changes in Surveillance Frequencies be monitored using performance management strategies.
Therefore, the proposed change is consistent with the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.174.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.10, EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER (ECW) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 5 of 6 This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because the Surveillance Frequencies are being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
L01 (Category 4 - Relaxation of Required Action)
CTS 3.7.10 ACTION B requires the unit to be brought to an end state of MODE 5 when Required Actions and associated Completion Times cannot be met for the preceding ACTION. ITS 3.7.10 ACTION B is for the same Condition as the CTS except that the unit is required to be brought to an end state of MODE 4. A Note is also added which modifies the Required Action stating LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. This changes the CTS by changing the end state from MODE 5 to MODE 4 and adding a modifying Note which states LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.10 ACTION B is to place the unit in a condition where the LCO is not applicable. The proposed change, which is consistent with TSTF-422, allows the plant end state to conclude at MODE 4 within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> versus MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. This change is based on a topical report, CE NPSD-01186 (approved by NRC on July 17, 2001). The topical report demonstrates through probabilistic and deterministic safety evaluations that the proposed end states represent a condition of equal or lower risk than the original end states.
Preventing plant challenges during shutdown conditions has been, and continues to be, an important aspect of ensuring safe operation of the plant. Past events demonstrate that risk of core damage associated with entry into, and operation in, shutdown cooling is not negligible and should be considered when a plant is required to shutdown. Therefore, the Technical Specifications should encourage plant operation in the steam generator heat removal mode whenever practical, and require reliance on shutdown cooling only when it is a risk beneficial alternative to other actions.
The Note which modifies CTS 3.7.10 Required Actions B.2 prohibits entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup using the provisions of LCO 3.0.4.a. The purpose of this Note is to provide assurance that entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup is not made without the appropriate risk assessment. Entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup will still be allowed under the provisions of LCO 3.0.4.b. This is acceptable because LCO 3.0.4.b allows entry only after performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate.
Details of the risk assessment are provided in the Bases for LCO 3.0.4.b.
SCE has reviewed the safety evaluation (SE) published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238) as part of the CLIIP Notice for Comment. This included the NRC staff's SE supporting the changes associated with TSTF-422, Revision 1. SCE has concluded that the justifications presented in the TSTF proposal and the SE prepared by the NRC staff are applicable to SONGS Units 2 and 3 and justify this DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.10, EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER (ECW) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 6 of 6 amendment for the incorporation of the changes to the SONGS Units 2 and 3 TS. SONGS will adopt the end states proposed in TSTF-422 and will perform a risk assessment in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4) when using the end states regardless of whether maintenance is being performed. The risk assessment will follow Regulatory Guide 1.182, "Assessing and Managing Risk Before Maintenance Activities at Nuclear Power Plants," which endorses NUMARC 93-01, "Industry Guideline for Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants," Section 11 guidance for implementation of 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4). SONGS will also follow the industry-developed implementation guidance, WCAP-16364-NP, Revision 0, "Implementation Guidance for Risk Informed Modification to Selected Required Action End States at Combustion Engineering NSSS Plants (TSTF-422)," November 2004.
This change is considered less restrictive because it relaxes the end state for Required Actions.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
ECW 3.7.10 CEOG STS 3.7.10-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 13.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.10 Essential Chilled Water (ECW)
[Two] ECW trains shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME
A. One ECW train inoperable.
A.1 Restore ECW train to OPERABLE status.
7 days B. Required Action and associated Completion Time not met.
B.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND B.2 Be in MODE
- 5.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY
SR 3.7.10.1 -------------------------------NOTE------------------------------ Isolation of ECW flow to individual components does not render the ECW System inoperable. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Verify each ECW manual, power operated, and automatic valve in the flow path, that is not locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, is in the correct position.
31 days Emergency 14 In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program TSTF-422-A 4 12 TSTF-425-ALCO 3.7.10 A pplicability A CTION A A CTION B SR 3.7.10.1 1 2 3-----------------NOTE----------------LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. -----------------------------------------
ECW 3.7.10 CEOG STS 3.7.10-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.10.2 Verify the proper actuation of each ECW System component on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program TSTF-425-A SR 3.7.10.2
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.10, EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER (ECW)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. ISTS 3.7.10 Required Action A.1 Completion Time to restore the ECW train to OPERABLE status is being changed from 7 days to 14 days. This Completion Time is consistent with CTS 3.7.10 and was approved by the NRC as documented in the NRC Safety Evaluation for License Amendments 181 (Unit 2) and 172 (Unit 3), dated
October 4, 2001.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
ECW System B 3.7.10 CEOG STS B 3.7.10-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.10 Essential Chilled Water (ECW) System
BASES BACKGROUND The ECW System provides a heat sink for the removal of process and operating heat from selected safety related air handling systems during a Design Basis Accident (DBA) or transient.
The ECW System is a closed loop system consisting of two independent trains. Each 100% capacity train includes a heat exchanger, surge tank, pump, chemical addition tank, piping, valves, controls, and instrumentation. An independent 100% capacity chilled water refrigeration unit cools each train. The ECW System is actuated on a safety injection actuation signal (SIAS) and supplies chilled water to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units in Engineered Safety Feature (ESF) equipment areas (e.g., the main control room, electrical equipment room, and safety injection pump area).
The flow path for the ECW System includes the closed loop of piping to all serviced equipment, and branch lines up to the first normally closed isolation valve.
During normal operation, the normal HVAC System performs the cooling function of the ECW System.
The normal HVAC System is a nonsafety grade system that automatically shuts down when the ECW System receives a start signal. Additional information about the design and operation of the system, along with a list of components served, can be found in the FSAR, Section
[9.2.9] (Ref. 1).
APPLICABLE The design basis of the ECW System is to remove the post accident heat SAFETY load from ESF spaces following a DBA coincident with a loss of offsite ANALYSES power. Each train provides chilled water to the HVAC units at the design temperature of 42°F and flow rate of 400 gpm. The maximum heat load in the ESF pump room area occurs during the recirculation phase following a loss of coolant accident. During recirculation, hot fluid from the containment sump is supplied to the high pressure safety injection and containment spray pumps. This heat load to the area atmosphere must be removed by the ECW System to ensure that these pumps remain OPERABLE.
The ECW satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
Emer g enc y compression9.4.2 emergency chiller 1 1 1 2 1 U 1 1 43 640 ECW System B 3.7.10 CEOG STS B 3.7.10-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
LCO [Two] ECW trains are required to be OPERABLE to provide the required redundancy to ensure that the system functions to remove post accident heat loads, assuming the worst single failure.
An ECW train is considered OPERABLE when:
- a. The associated pump and surge tank are OPERABLE and
- b. The associated piping, valves, heat exchanger, refrigeration unit , and instrumentation and controls required to perform the safety related function are OPERABLE.
The isolation of the ECW from other components or systems may render those components or systems inoperable, but does not affect the OPERABILITY of the ECW System.
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the ECW System is required to be OPERABLE when a LOCA or other accident would require ESF operation.
In MODES 5 and 6, potential heat loads are smaller and the probability of accidents requiring the ECW System is low.
ACTIONS A.1 If one ECW train is inoperable, action must be taken to restore OPERABLE status within 7 days. In this condition, one OPERABLE ECW train is adequate to perform the cooling function. The 7 day Completion Time is reasonable, based on the low probability of an event occurring during this time, the 100% capacity OPERABLE ECW train, and the redundant availability of the normal HVAC System.
B.1 and B.2
If the ECW train cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the associated Completion Time, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
TSTF-422-A the overall plant risk is minimized 4 INSERT 2 12 com pression 14 14 emer g enc y chille r 2 1 3INSERT 1 B 3.7.10 Insert Page B 3.7.10-2 INSERT 1 The 14 day Completion Time is based on a probabilistic risk assessment that requires administrative controls to be implemented to ensure that preventive maintenance on an emergency chilled water train does not coincide with a planned outage of normal chilled water system chillers ME330, ME331, pumps MP158, MP159, or compression tank T013. These controls also apply to required support equipment for the above listed components.
INSERT 2
Remaining within the Applicability of the LCO is acceptable because the plant risk in MODE 4 is similar to or lower than MODE 5 (Ref. 2). In MODE 4 there are more accident mitigation systems available and there is more redundancy and diversity in core heat removal mechanisms than in MODE 5. However, voluntary entry into MODE 5 may be made as it is also an acceptable low-risk state.
Required Action B.2 is modified by a Note that states that LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. This Note prohibits the use of LCO 3.0.4.a to enter MODE 4 during startup with the LCO not met. However, there is no restriction on the use of LCO 3.0.4.b, if applicable, because LCO 3.0.4.b requires performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering MODE 4, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate. LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable to, and the Note does not preclude, changes in MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability that are required to comply with ACTIONS or that are part of a shutdown of the unit.
TSTF-422-A 3 ECW System B 3.7.10 CEOG STS B 3.7.10-3 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.10.1 REQUIREMENTS Verifying the correct alignment for manual, power operated, and automatic valves in the ECW flow path provides assurance that the proper flow paths exist for ECW operation. This SR does not apply to valves that are locked, sealed, or otherwise secured in position, since they are verified to be in the correct position prior to locking, sealing, or securing. This SR also does not apply to valves that cannot be inadvertently misaligned, such as ch eck valves. This Surveillance does not require any testing or valve manipulation; rather, it involves verification that those valves capable of potentially being mispositioned are in the correct position.
This SR is modified by a Note indicating that the isolation of ECW flow to components or systems may render those components inoperable but does not affect the OPERABILITY of the ECW System.
The 31 day Frequency is based on engineering judgment, is consistent with the procedural controls governing valve operation, and ensures correct valve positions.
SR 3.7.10.2 This SR verifies proper automatic operation of the ECW System components that the ECW pumps will start in the event of any accident or transient that generates an SIAS. This SR also ensures that each automatic valve in the flow paths actuates to its correct position on an
actual or simulated SIAS. The ECW System cannot be fully actuated as part of the SIAS CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST during normal operation. The actuation logic is tested as part of the SIAS functional test every 92 days, except for the subgroup relays that actuate the system that cannot be tested during normal unit operation.
The [18] month Frequency is based on the need to perform this Surveillance under the conditions that apply during a unit outage and the potential for an unplanned transient if the Surveillance were performed with the reactor at power. The [18] month Frequency is based on operating experience and design reliability of the equipment.
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[9.2.9]. INSERT 4 U INSERT 3 INSERT 3 1 2 TSTF-422-A TSTF-425-A TSTF-425-A 19.4.2 and and chillers 1
B 3.7.10 Insert Page B 3.7.10-3 INSERT 3 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INSERT 4 2. CE NPSD-1186-A, Technical Justification for the Risk Informed Modification to Selected Required Action End States for CEOG PWRs, October, 2001.
TSTF-425-A TSTF-422-A 4 5 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.10 BASES, EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER (ECW)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Changes are made to be consistent with changes made to the Specification.
- 4. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS. 5. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.10, EMERGENCY CHILLED WATER (ECW)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 10 ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS)
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
CREACUS3.7.11ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.11 Control Room Emergency Air Cleanup System (CREACUS)LCO 3.7.11Two CREACUS trains shall be OPERABLE.-------------------------NOTE-------------------------------The control room envelope (CRE) boundary may be opened intermittently under administrative control.
APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6,During movement of irradiated fuel assemblies.ACTIONS-------------------------NOTES------------------------------1.The provisions of LCO 3.0.4 are not applicable whenentering MODES 5, 6, or defueled configuration.2.Each Unit shall enter applicable ACTIONS separately.------------------------------------------------------------CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One CREACUS traininoperable for reasons other than Condition B.A.1Restore CREACUS trainto OPERABLE status.14 days B.One or more CREACUStrains inoperable dueto inoperable CRE boundary in Modes 1, 2, 3, or 4.B.1Initiate action toimplement mitigating actions.ANDB.2Verify mitigatingactions ensure CREoccupant exposures to radiological, chemical, and smoke hazards will not exceed limits.ANDB.3Restore CRE boundaryto OPERABLE status.Immediately24 hours90 days (continued)LCO 3.7.11LCO 3.7.11 NoteApplicabilityACTION AACTION BA01A02A03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-24Amendment No. 214 ACTIONS (continued)CREACUS3.7.11ITSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEC.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime of Condition A or B not met in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4.C.1Be in MODE 3.ANDC.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s36 hoursD.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime of Condition A not met in MODE 5 or 6, or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies.D.1Place OPERABLECREACUS train in emergency radiation protection mode.ORImmediatelyD.2.1Suspend COREALTERATIONS.ANDD.2.2Suspend movement ofirradiated fuel assemblies.ImmediatelyImmediatelyE.Two CREACUS trainsinoperable in MODE 5or 6, or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies.OROne or more CREACUS trains inoperable due to an inoperable CRE boundary in MODE 5 or 6, or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies.E.1Suspend COREALTERATIONS.ANDE.2Suspend movement ofirradiated fuel assemblies.ImmediatelyImmediately (continued)ACTION CACTION DACTION E-------------------------------NOTE---------------------------------LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4.-------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 12--------------------NOTE---------------------Place in isolation mode if theautomatic transfer to isolationmode inoperable.---------------------------------------------------
1A01L01L03L02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-25Amendment No. 214 ACTIONS (continued)CREACUS3.7.11ITSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEF.Two CREACUS trainsinoperable in MODE 1,2, 3, or 4 for reasons other than Condition B.F.1Enter LCO 3.0.3.ImmediatelySURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.11.1Operate each CREACUS train for
$ 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.31 daysSR 3.7.11.2Perform required CREACUS filter testing inaccordance with the Ventilation Filter Testing Program (VFTP).
In accordance with the VFTPSR 3.7.11.3Verify each CREACUS train actuates on anactual or simulated actuation signal.24 monthsSR 3.7.11.4Perform required CRE unfiltered airinleakage testing in accordance with the Control Room Envelope Habitability Program.In accordance with the Control Room Envelope Habitability ProgramACTION FSR 3.7.11.1In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control ProgramIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control ProgramSR 3.7.11.2SR 3.7.11.3SR 3.7.11.4A01LA01LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-26Amendment No. 214 CREACUS3.7.11ITS3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.11 Control Room Emergency Air Cleanup System (CREACUS)LCO 3.7.11Two CREACUS trains shall be OPERABLE.-------------------------NOTE-------------------------------The control room envelope (CRE) boundary may be opened intermittently under administrative control.
APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6,During movement of irradiated fuel assemblies.ACTIONS-------------------------NOTES------------------------------1.The provisions of LCO 3.0.4 are not applicable whenentering MODES 5, 6, or defueled configuration.2.Each Unit shall enter applicable ACTIONS separately.------------------------------------------------------------CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.One CREACUS traininoperable for reasons other than Condition B.A.1Restore CREACUS trainto OPERABLE status.14 days B.One or more CREACUStrains inoperable dueto inoperable CRE boundary in Modes 1, 2, 3, or 4.B.1Initiate action toimplement mitigating actions.ANDB.2Verify mitigatingactions ensure CREoccupant exposures to radiological, chemical, and smoke hazards will not exceed limits.ANDB.3Restore CRE boundaryto OPERABLE status.Immediately24 hours90 days (continued)LCO 3.7.11LCO 3.7.11 NoteApplicabilityACTION AACTION BA01A02A03SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-24Amendment No. 206 ACTIONS (continued)CREACUS3.7.11ITSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEC.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime of Condition A or B not met in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4.C.1Be in MODE 3.ANDC.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s36 hoursD.Required Action andassociated CompletionTime of Condition A not met in MODE 5 or 6, or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies.D.1Place OPERABLECREACUS train in emergency radiation protection mode.ORImmediatelyD.2.1Suspend COREALTERATIONS.ANDD.2.2Suspend movement ofirradiated fuel assemblies.ImmediatelyImmediatelyE.Two CREACUS trainsinoperable in MODE 5or 6, or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies.OROne or more CREACUS trains inoperable due to an inoperable CRE boundary in MODE 5 or 6, or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies.E.1Suspend COREALTERATIONS.ANDE.2Suspend movement ofirradiated fuel assemblies.ImmediatelyImmediately (continued)ACTION CACTION DACTION E-------------------------------NOTE---------------------------------LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4.-------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 12--------------------NOTE---------------------Place in isolation mode if theautomatic transfer to isolationmode inoperable.---------------------------------------------------
1A01L01L03L02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-25Amendment No. 206 ACTIONS (continued)CREACUS3.7.11ITSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEF.Two CREACUS trainsinoperable in MODE 1, 23, or 4 for reasons other than Condition B).F.1Enter LCO 3.0.3.ImmediatelySURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.11.1Operate each CREACUS train for
$ 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.31 daysSR 3.7.11.2Perform required CREACUS filter testing inaccordance with the Ventilation Filter Testing Program (VFTP).
In accordance with the VFTPSR 3.7.11.3Verify each CREACUS train actuates on anactual or simulated actuation signal.24 monthsSR 3.7.11.4Perform required CRE unfiltered airinleakage testing in accordance with the Control Room Envelope Habitability Program.In accordance with the Control Room Envelope Habitability ProgramACTION FSR 3.7.11.1In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control ProgramIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control ProgramSR 3.7.11.2SR 3.7.11.3SR 3.7.11.4A01LA01LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-26Amendment No. 206 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 8 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A02 CTS 3.7.11 ACTIONS is modified by a Note (Note 1) that states the provisions of LCO 3.0.4 are not applicable when entering MODES 5, 6, or defueled configuration. ITS 3.7.11 does not contain this Note. This changes the CTS by deleting the specified Note.
This change is considered acceptable because CTS 3.0.4 is structured such that this exception is not required. The CTS Note effectively allows changes in MODES while in the CTS ACTIONS. However, CTS and ITS LCO 3.0.4 already allow entry into a MODE provided the ACTIONS permit continued operation in the MODE for an unlimited amount of time. Thus, the Note is redundant to what
is already allowed in CTS and ITS LCO 3.0.4. Therefore, the Note has been deleted. This change is designated as administrative because it deletes reference to a Note that is not required and does not result in technical changes
to the CTS.
A03 CTS 3.7.11 ACTIONS is modified by a Note (Note 2) that requires each unit to enter the applicable ACTIONS separately. ITS 3.7.11 does not contain this Note.
This changes the CTS by deleting the specified Note.
The purpose of the CTS 3.7.11 ACTIONS Note is to ensure both Units enter the applicable ACTIONS separately when the LCO is not met. The proposed change deletes this Note from TS. The Note is an informational Note that is not required. Each Unit is required to enter the ACTIONS per LCO 3.0.2 which, in part, states that upon discovery of a failure to meet an LCO, the Required Actions of the associated Conditions shall be met. Therefore, each unit is required to enter the ACTIONS separately. This change is designated as administrative because an informational Note is being deleted that will not change the intent nor the way each unit implements the ACTIONS.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 8 RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the LCS, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS SR 3.7.11.1 requires operating each CREACUS train for 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> every 31 days. CTS SR 3.7.11.3 requires verifying that each CREACUS train actuates on an actual or simulated actuation signal every 24 months. ITS SRs 3.7.11.1 and 3.7.11.3 require similar Surveillances and specifies the periodic Frequencies as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." This changes the CTS by moving the specified frequencies for the SRs and the Bases for the frequencies to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The control of changes to the Surveillance Frequencies will be in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The Program shall ensure that Surveillance Requirements specified in the Technical Specifications are performed at intervals sufficient to assure the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are met. In addition:
- a. The Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall contain a list of Frequencies of those Surveillance Requirements for which the Frequency is controlled by the program;
- b. Changes to the Frequencies listed in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall be made in accordance with NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," Revision 1; and
- c. The provisions of Surveillance Requirements 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are applicable to the Frequencies established in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The referenced document, NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, provides a detailed description of the process to be followed when considering changes to a Surveillance Frequency. NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, has been reviewed and approved by the NRC.
Therefore, the process will not be discussed further here.
The relocation of the specified Surveillance Frequencies to licensee control is consistent with Regulatory Guides 1.174 and 1.177. Regulatory Guide 1.177 provides guidance for changing Surveillance Frequencies and Completion Times.
However, for allowable risk changes associated with Surveillance Frequency extensions, it refers to Regulatory Guide 1.174, which provides quantitative risk acceptance guidelines for changes to core damage frequency (CDF) and large early release frequency (LERF). Regulatory Guide 1.174 provides additional guidelines that have been adapted in the risk-informed methodology for controlling changes to Surveillance Frequencies.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 8 Regulatory Guide 1.174 identifies five key safety principles to be met for all risk-informed applications and to be explicitly addressed in risk-informed plant program change applications.
- 1. The proposed change meets the current regulations unless it is explicitly related to a requested exemption or rule change.
10 CFR 50.36(c) provides that TS will include items in the following categories:
"(3) Surveillance requirements. Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions for operation will be met." This change proposes to relocate various Frequencies for the performance of the Surveillance Requirements to a licensee-controlled program using an NRC approved methodology for control of the Surveillance Frequencies. The Surveillance Requirements themselves will remain in TS. This is consistent with other NRC approved TS changes in which the Surveillance Frequencies are not under NRC control, such as Surveillances that are performed in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program or the Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, where the Frequencies vary based on the past performance of the subject components. Thus, this proposed change meets criterion 1 above.
- 2. The proposed change is consistent with the defense-in-depth philosophy.
As described in Position 2.2.1.1 of Regulatory Guide 1.174, consistency with the defense-in-depth philosophy is maintained if:
A reasonable balance is preserved among prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence
mitigation; Over-reliance on programmatic activities to compensate for weaknesses in plant design is avoided; System redundancy, independence, and diversity are preserved commensurate with the expected frequency, consequences of challenges to the system, and uncertainties (e.g., no risk outliers);
Defenses against potential common cause failures are preserved, and the potential for the introduction of new common cause failure mechanisms is assessed; Independence of barriers is not degraded; Defenses against human errors are preserved; and DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 4 of 8 The intent of the General Design Criteria in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A is maintained.
These defense-in-depth objectives apply to all risk-informed applications, and for some of the issues involved (e.g., no over-reliance on programmatic activities and defense against human errors), it is fairly straightforward to apply them to this proposed change. The use of the multiple risk metrics of CDF and LERF and controlling the change resulting from the implementation of this initiative would maintain a balance between prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation.
Redundancy, diversity, and independence of safety systems are considered as part of the risk categorization to ensure that these qualities are not adversely affected. Independence of barriers and defense against common cause failures are also considered in the categorization. The improved understanding of the relative importance of plant components to risk resulting
from the development of this program promotes an improved overall understanding of how the SSCs contribute to the plant's defense-in-depth.
- 3. The proposed change maintains sufficient safety margins.
Conformance with this principle is assured since SSC design, operation, testing methods and acceptance criteria specified in the Codes and Standards or alternatives approved for use by the NRC, will continue to be met as described in the plant licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, or Technical Specifications Bases). Also, the safety analysis acceptance criteria in the licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, supporting analyses, etc.) are met with the proposed change.
- 4. When proposed changes result in an increase in core damage frequency or risk, the increases should be small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy Statement.
NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"
will require that changes in core damage frequency or risk are small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy.
- 5. The impact of the proposed change should be monitored using performance measurement strategies.
NEI 04-10 will require that changes in Surveillance Frequencies be monitored using performance management strategies.
Therefore, the proposed change is consistent with the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.174.
This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because the Surveillance Frequencies are being removed from the Technical Specifications.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 5 of 8 LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES L01 (Category 4 - Relaxation of Required Action)
CTS 3.7.11 ACTION C requires the unit to be brought to an end state of MODE 5 when Required Actions and associated Completion Times cannot be met for the preceding ACTIONS in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4. ITS 3.7.11 ACTION C is for the same Condition as the CTS except that the unit is required to be brought to an end state of MODE 4. A Note is also added which modifies the Required Action stating LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. This changes the CTS by changing the end state from MODE 5 to MODE 4 and adding a modifying Note which states LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.11 ACTION C is to place the unit in a condition where the LCO is not applicable. The proposed change, which is consistent with TSTF-422, allows the plant end state to conclude at MODE 4 within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> versus MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. This change is based on a topical report, CE NPSD-01186 (approved by NRC on July 17, 2001). The topical report demonstrates through probabilistic and deterministic safety evaluations that the proposed end states represent a condition of equal or lower risk than the original end states. Preventing plant challenges during shutdown conditions has been, and continues to be, an important aspect of ensuring safe operation of the plant. Past events demonstrate that risk of core damage associated with entry into, and operation in, shutdown cooling is not negligible and should be considered when a plant is required to shutdown. Therefore, the Technical Specifications should encourage plant operation in the steam generator heat removal mode whenever practical, and require reliance on shutdown cooling only when it is a risk beneficial alternative to other actions.
The Note which modifies CTS 3.7.11 Required Actions C.2 prohibits entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup using the provisions of LCO 3.0.4.a. The purpose of this Note is to provide assurance that entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup is not made without the appropriate risk assessment. Entry into the end state Mode of Applicability during startup will still be allowed under the provisions of LCO 3.0.4.b. This is acceptable because LCO 3.0.4.b allows entry only after performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering the MODE or other specified condition in the Applicability, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate.
Details of the risk assessment are provided in the Bases for LCO 3.0.4.b.
SCE has reviewed the safety evaluation (SE) published on May 4, 2005 (70 FR 23238) as part of the CLIIP Notice for Comment. This included the NRC staff's SE supporting the changes associated with TSTF-422, Revision 1. SCE has concluded that the justifications presented in the TSTF proposal and the SE prepared by the NRC staff are applicable to SONGS Units 2 and 3 and justify this amendment for the incorporation of the changes to the SONGS Units 2 and 3 TS. SONGS will adopt the end states proposed in TSTF-422 and will perform a risk assessment in accordance with 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4) when using the end states regardless of whether maintenance is being performed. The risk assessment will DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 6 of 8 follow Regulatory Guide 1.182, "Assessing and Managing Risk Before Maintenance Activities at Nuclear Power Plants," which endorses NUMARC 93-01, "Industry Guideline for Monitoring the Effectiveness of Maintenance at Nuclear Power Plants," Section 11 guidance for implementation of 10 CFR 50.65(a)(4). SONGS will also follow the industry-developed implementation guidance, WCAP-16364-NP, Revision 0, "Implementation Guidance for Risk Informed Modification to Selected Required Action End States at Combustion Engineering NSSS Plants (TSTF-422)," November 2004.
This change is designated as less restrictive because it relaxes the end state for Required Actions.
L02 (Category 4 - Relaxation of Required Action) CTS 3.7.11 ACTION D provides the actions when a CREACUS train is not restored to OPERABLE status within the required Completion Time in MODES 5 or 6 or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies. CTS 3.7.11 Required Actions D.2.1 and D.2.2 require CORE ALTERATIONS to be suspended and movement of irradiated fuel assemblies to be suspended in lieu of placing the OPERABLE CREACUS train in the emergency radiation protection mode (Required Action D.1). CTS 3.7.11 ACTION E provides the actions when both CREACUS trains are inoperable or CRE boundary is inoperable in MODES 5 or 6 during movement of fuel assemblies. CTS 3.7.11 Required Action E.1 also requires the suspension of CORE ALTERATIONS. ITS 3.7.11 ACTIONS D and E contain the Required Actions to take under similar Conditions, but do not include the Required Action to suspend CORE ALTERATIONS. This changes the CTS by deleting the Required Action to suspend CORE ALTERATIONS.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.11 ACTION D is to place the OPERABLE train of CREACUS in the emergency mode or to suspend the activities that would require activation of the CREACUS; and ACTION E is to suspend activities that would require activation of CREACUS (due to both CREACUS trains being inoperable).
The proposed change deletes the Required Action to suspend CORE ALTERATIONS. This change is acceptable because suspending CORE ALTERATIONS has no effect on the initial conditions or mitigation of any DBA or transient. The requirement to suspend core alterations applies an operational burden with no corresponding safety benefit. Furthermore, the requirement to suspend movement of irradiated fuel assemblies basically ensures that CORE ALTERATIONS is suspended, since the main contributor to reactivity changes is irradiated fuel movement. Therefore the use of the defined term CORE ALTERATIONS is being removed from TS per TSTF-471.
The term "core alteration" does not appear in the Standard Review Plan or in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Since CORE ALTERATIONS only occur when the reactor vessel head is removed, it only applies in MODE 6.
There are only two accidents considered during MODE 6 for PWRs: a fuel handling accident and a boron dilution accident. According to the Standard Review Plan, a fuel handling accident is initiated by the dropping of a [recently] irradiated fuel assembly, either in the containment or in the fuel building. There are no mitigation actions, except some plants credit ventilation systems to reduce the dose consequences. Suspension of CORE ALTERATIONS, except for DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 7 of 8 suspension of movement of [recently] irradiated fuel, will not prevent or impair the mitigation of a fuel handling accident.
The second analyzed event is a boron dilution accident. A boron dilution accident is initiated by a dilution source which results in the boron concentration dropping below that required to maintain the SHUTDOWN MARGIN. As described in the Bases of Specification 3.9.1, "Boron Concentration," (which applies in MODE 6), "The refueling boron concentration limit is specified in the COLR. Unit procedures ensure the specified boron concentration in order to maintain an overall core reactivity of k eff 0.95 during fuel handling, with control element assemblies (CEAs) and fuel assemblies assumed to be in the most adverse configuration (least negative reactivity) allowed by unit procedures." The accident is mitigated by stopping the dilution. Suspension of CORE ALTERATIONS has no effect on the mitigation of a boron dilution accident. Movement of control rods or fuel does not affect the initial conditions of a boron dilution accident as it is assumed that the control rods and fuel are in the most adverse conditions with a large safety margin (k eff 0.95). To address the possibility of a misloaded fuel assembly for the Nuclear Instrumentation TS (ITS 3.9.2) during refueling, a Required Action (ITS 3.9.2 Required Action A.1) is added that suspends positive reactivity additions if nuclear instrumentation is not available. This precludes movement of fuel assemblies which could add reactivity to the core.
In summary, with the exception of suspending movement of irradiated fuel assemblies, there are no DBAs or transients that are initiated by, or mitigation affected by, suspension of CORE ALTERATIONS. Therefore, if all Required Actions that require suspension of CORE ALTERATIONS also require suspension of movement of irradiated fuel, suspension of CORE ALTERATIONS
provides no safety benefit.
This change is designated as less restrictive because the Required Actions of the ITS are being relaxed from what is currently in the CTS.
L03 (Category 4 - Relaxation of Required Action) CTS 3.7.11 Required Action D.1 requires the OPERABLE CREACUS train to be placed in the emergency radiation protection mode when the Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A cannot be met when one CREACUS train is inoperable in MODE 5 or 6, or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies. ITS 3.7.11 Required Action D.1 contains a similar Required Action but it is modified by a Note that requires the OPERABLE CREACUS train to be placed in the isolation mode if the automatic transfer to isolation mode is inoperable. This changes the CTS by adding a modifying Note to a Required Action.
The purpose of the ITS 3.7.11 Required Action D.1 Note is to ensure the OPERABLE CREACUS train is placed in the isolation mode if the automatic transfer to the isolation mode is inoperable. The Note ensures the control room staff are protected if an event occurs (i.e., toxic gas event) which would require the control room to be isolated. CTS 3.7.11 Required Action D.1 would require the CREACUS to remain in the emergency radiation protection mode even if isolation of the control room was required. In the emergency radiation protection mode, outside air is added to the air being recirculated in the control room DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 8 of 8 envelope to allow the control room envelope to be pressurized. During an event that requires isolation, outside air is not allowed to be added to the air being recirculated in the control room envelope, i.e., the fan taking air from outside and pressurizing the control room is tripped and the damper closed. This change is acceptable because it ensures control room staff are protected from an event that would require isolation of the control room envelope. In addition, CTS 3.3.9, "Control Room Isolation Signal," already contains this allowance when the CRIS Manual Trip, Actuation Logic, or required control room airborne radiation monitors are inoperable in MODES 5 or 6, or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies. When these instruments are inoperable, CTS 3.3.9 Required Action B.1 requires one CREACUS train to be placed in the emergency radiation protection mode. CTS 3.3.9 Required Action B.1 is modified by a Note similar to that proposed for CTS 3.7.11 Required Action D.1 that requires the CREACUS to be placed in the isolation mode if the automatic transfer to isolation mode is inoperable. Thus, the NRC has already granted this allowance in another Specification to not be in the emergency radiation protection mode under similar conditions. While the control room would not be pressurized in the case CREACUS is in the isolation mode, the air inleakage would be slow and the control room staff would have adequate time to take protective measures. This may not be the case if the control room was required to be automatically isolated and the automatic isolation feature was inoperable. This change is designated as less restrictive because a feature of the emergency radiation protection mode of operation (ability to pressurize the control room envelope) is being defeated when the OPERABLE CREACUS train cannot be automatically transferred to the isolation mode.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
CREACS 3.7.11 CEOG STS 3.7.11-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX U2/U3 CTS 1 13.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.11 Control Room Emergency Air Cleanup System (CREACS)
LCO 3.7.11 Two CREACS trains shall be OPERABLE.
NOTE--------------------------------------------
The control room boundary may be opened intermittently under administrative control. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, 4, [5, and 6,] During movement of
[recently] irradiated fuel assemblies.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One CREACS train inoperable.
A.1 Restore CREACS train to OPERABLE status.
7 days B. Two CREACS trains inoperable due to
inoperable control room boundary in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4.
B.1 Restore control room boundary to OPERABLE status.
24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> C. Required Action and associated Completion
Time of Condition A or B not met in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4.
C.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND C.2 Be in MODE
- 5.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> envelope (CRE)
U U U U U CRE One or more CRE90 days 3 INSERT 1 14 for reasons othe r than Condition B 4 12 TSTF-422-ALCO 3.7.11 LCO 3.7.11 Note A pplicability A CTION A A CTION B A CTION C 1 1 4 2 1 3 1 4 4-------------NOTE------------- LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. -----------------------------------
3.7.11 Insert Page 3.7.11-1 INSERT 1 B.1 Initiate action to implement mitigating actions.
AND B.2 Verify mitigating actions ensure CRE occupant exposures to radiological, chemical, and smoke hazards will not exceed limits. AND Immediately
24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> 4 CREACS 3.7.11 CEOG STS 3.7.11-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX U2/U3 CTS 1 1ACTIONS (continued)
CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME D. Required Action and associated Completion
Time of Condition A not met [in MODE S 5 and 6, or] during movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies.
D.1 ---------------NOTE--------------
Place in toxic gas protection mode if automatic transfer to toxic gas mode inoperable. -------------------------------------
Place OPERABLE CREACS train in emergency radiation protection mode.
OR D.2 Suspend movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies.
Immediately
Immediately E. Two CREACS trains inoperable
[in MODES 5 and 6, or] during movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies.
E.1 Suspend movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies.
Immediately
F. Two CREACS trains inoperable in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4 for reasons other than Condition B.
F.1 Enter LCO 3.0.3.
Immediately
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.11.1 Operate each CREACS train for
[ 10 continuous hours with heaters operating or (for systems without
heaters) 15 minutes]. 31 days or or INSERT 2 U U 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> U TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program A CTION D A CTION E A CTION F SR 3.7.11.1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 U 4 1isolation 3.7.11 Insert Page 3.7.11-2 INSERT 2 OR One or more CREACUS trains inoperable due to
an inoperable CRE
boundary in MODE 5 or 6, or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies. .
4 CREACS 3.7.11 CEOG STS 3.7.11-3 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX U2/U3 CTS 1 1SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.11.2 Perform required CREACS filter testing in accordance with
[Ventilation Filter Testing Program (VFTP)].
In accordance
with the [VFTP] SR 3.7.11.3 Verify each CREACS train actuates on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months SR 3.7.11.4 Verify one CREACS train can maintain a positive pressure of [0.125] inches water gauge, relative to the adjacent [area] during the emergency radiation state of the emergency mode of operation at a emergency ventilation flow rate of [3000] cfm.
[18] months on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS theINSERT 3 U UIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program TSTF-425-A SR 3.7.11.2 SR 3.7.11.3 SR 3.7.11.4 2 1 1 5 3.7.11 Insert Page 3.7.11-3 INSERT 3 Perform required CRE unfiltered air inleakage testing in accordance with the Control Room
Envelope Habitability Program.
In accordance
with the Control Room Envelope
Habitability
Program 5 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 2
- 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. ISTS 3.7.11 Required Action A.1 Completion Time is being revised to be consistent with the SONGS CTS. The change is revising the Completion Time from 7 days to 14 days. This change is acceptable because the 14 day Completion Time is based on a probabilistic risk assessment that does not require administrative controls to be implemented when a CREACUS train is taken out of service. In this Condition, the remaining OPERABLE CREACUS train is adequate to perform the CRE occupant protection function. This change was approved by the NRC as described in the NRC Safety Evaluation for SONGS Units 2 and 3 Amendments 128 and 117, respectively, dated February 28, 1996.
- 4. ISTS 3.7.11 Condition A and ACTION B are being revised to be consistent with the SONGS CTS. SONGS has already adopted the changes approved in TSTF-448 as documented in the NRC Safety evaluation for SONGS Units 2 and 3 Amendments 214 and 206, respectively, dated 10/31/2007 (ADAMS Accession No.
ML072890009). The main changes are revising the Condition B to include one or more CREACUS trains; and increasing the Completion Time to restore the CRE boundary from 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> to 90 days. Increasing the Completion Time to restore the CRE boundary is acceptable because during the period that the CRE boundary is considered inoperable, two Required Actions were added to implement mitigating actions to lessen the effect on CRE occupants. One is to initiate action immediately to implement the mitigating actions and the other is to verify within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> that the mitigating actions ensure CRE occupant exposures to radiological, chemical, and smoke hazards will not exceed limits. The mitigating actions should be preplanned for implementation upon entry into the condition. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable based on the low probability of a DBA occurring during this period of time. The 90 day Completion Time is reasonable based on the determination that the mitigating actions will ensure protection of CRE occupants within analyzed limits while limiting the probability that CRE occupants will have to implement protective measures that may adversely affect their ability to control the reactor and maintain it in a safe shutdown condition in the event of a DBA. In addition, the 90 day Completion Time is a reasonable time to diagnose, plan and possibly repair, and test most problems with the CRE boundary. In conjunction with this change Condition A has been modified and a second Condition is being added to ACTION E for one or more CREACUS trains inoperable due to an inoperable CRE boundary in MODE 5 or 6 or during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies. This change also includes changing control room in the LCO Note and ACTION B to control room envelope (CRE).
- 5. ISTS SR 3.7.11.4 requires verification one CREACUS train can maintain a positive pressure relative to the adjacent area during the emergency radiation state of emergency mode of operation at a specific emergency ventilation flow rate every JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 2 18 months on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS. This SR is being replaced with the SONGS specific SR that requires performing the required CRE unfiltered air inleakage testing in accordance with the Control Room Envelope Habitability Program. This change is consistent with TSTF-448, which SONGS has already
adopted.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
CREACS B 3.7.11 CEOG STS B 3.7.11-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U Revision XXX San Onofre -- Draft B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.11 Control Room Emergency Air Cleanup System (CREACS)
BASES BACKGROUND The CREACS provides a protected environment from which operators can control the unit following an uncontrolled release of radioactivity,
[chemicals, or toxic gas].
The CREACS consists of two independent, redundant trains that recirculate and filter the control room air. Each train consists of a prefilter and demister , a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, an activated charcoal adsorber section for removal of gaseous activity (principally iodine), and a fan. Ductwork, valves or dampers, and instrumentation also form part of the system, as do demisters that remove water droplets from the air stream. A second bank of HEPA filters follows the adsorber section to collect carbon fines, and to back up the main HEPA filter bank if it fails.
The CREACS is an emergency system, part of which may also operate during normal unit operations in the standby mode of operation.
Upon receipt of the actuating signal(s), normal air supply to the control room is isolated, and the stream of ventilation air is recirculated through the filter trains of the system. The prefilters and demisters remove any large particles in the air, and any entrained water droplets present to prevent excessive loading of the HEPA filters and charcoal adsorbers.
Continuous operation of each train for at least 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br /> per month with the heaters on reduces moisture buildup on the HEPA filters and adsorbers. Both the demister and heater are important to the effectiveness of the charcoal adsorbers.
Actuation of the CREACS places the system into either of two separate
states of the emergency mode of operation, depending on the initiation signal. Actuation of the system to the emergency radiation state of the emergency mode of operation closes the unfiltered outside air intake and unfiltered exhaust dampers, and aligns the system for recirculation of control room air through the redundant trains of HEPA and charcoal filters. The emergency radiation state initiates pressurization and filtered ventilation of the air supply to the control room.
Outside air is filtered, [diluted with building air from the electrical equipment and cable spreading rooms,] and then added to the air being recirculated from the control room. Pressurization of the control room prevents infiltration of unfiltered air from the surrounding areas of the hazardous chemicals, or smokeair in envelope (CRE) and a CRE boundary that limits the inleakage of unfiltered air occupants s doors, barriers, CRE CREACUS INSERT 1motor operatedINSERT 2 2 cumulative hours INSERT 3 eithe r INSERT 4 A U U U U 2All changes are unless otherwise noted 1 3 INSERT 2 A 1 B 3.7.11 Insert Page 3.7.11-1 INSERT 1 emergency air conditioning unit, emergency ventilation air supply unit, and emergency isolation dampers. Each emergency air conditioning unit includes
INSERT 2 Air and motor operated dampers are provided for air volume control and system isolation purposes.
The CRE is the area within the confines of the CRE boundary that contains the spaces that control room occupants inhabit to control the unit during normal and accident conditions. This area encompasses the control room, and may encompass other non-critical areas to which frequent personnel access or continuous occupancy is not necessary in the event of an accident. The CRE is protected during normal operation, natural events, and accident conditions. The CRE boundary is the combination of walls, floors, roof, ducting, doors, penetrations and equipment that physically form the CRE. The OPERABILITY of the CRE boundary must be maintained to ensure that the inleakage of unfiltered air into the CRE will not exceed the inleakage assumed in the licensing basis analysis of design basis accident (DBA) consequences to CRE occupants. The CRE and its boundary are defined in the Control Room
Envelope Habitability Program.
INSERT 2A . Each emergency ventilation air supply unit in cludes prefilter, HEPA filter, carbon adsorber, and fan.
INSERT 3 There are two CREACUS operational modes. Emergency mode is an operational mode when the control room is isolated to protect operational personnel from radioactive exposure through the duration of any one of the postulated limiting faults discussed in Chapter 15 UFSAR (Ref. 1).
Isolation mode is an operational mode when the CRE is isolated to protect operational personnel from toxic gases and smoke.
INSERT 4A or isolation mode of CREACUS operation closes the unfiltered-outside-air intake and unfiltered exhaust dampers, and aligns the system for recirculation of air within the CRE through the redundant trains of HEPA and charcoal filters.
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BACKGROUND (continued)
building. The actions taken in the toxic gas isolation state are the same, except that the signal switches control room ventilation to an isolation mode, preventing outside air from entering the control room.
The air entering the control room is continuously monitored by radiation and toxic gas detectors. One detector output above the setpoint will cause actuation of the emergency radiation state or toxic gas isolation state as required. The actions of the toxic gas isolation state are more restrictive, and will override the actions of the emergency radiation state.
A single train will pressurize the control room to about [0.125] inches water gauge, and provides an air exchange rate in excess of 25% per hour. The CREACS operation in maintaining the control room habitable is discussed in the FSAR, Section [9.4] (Ref. 1).
Redundant supply and recirculation trains provide the required filtration should an excessive pressure drop develop across the other filter train. Normally open isolation dampers are arranged in series pairs so that the failure of one damper to shut will not result in a breach of isolation. The CREACS is designed in accordance with Seismic Category I
requirements.
The CREACS is designed to maintain the control room environment for 30 days of continuous occupancy after a Design Basis Accident (DBA) without exceeding a 5 rem whole body dose or its equivalent to any part of the body.
APPLICABLE The CREACS components are a rranged in redundant safety related SAFETY ventilation trains. The location of components and ducting within the ANALYSES control room envelope ensures an adequate supply of filtered air to all areas requiring access.
The CREACS provides airborne radiological protection for the control room operators , as demonstrated by the control room accident dose analyses for the most limiting design basis loss of coolant accident fission product release presented in the FSAR, Chapter
[15] (Ref. 2).
The analysis of toxic gas releases demonstrates that the toxicity limits are not exceeded in the control room following a toxic chemical release, as presented in Reference 1.
The worst case single active failure of a component of the CREACS, assuming a loss of offsite power, does not impair the ability of the system to perform its design function.
The CREACS satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii). a habitable environment in the CRE
, CRE CRE occupants INSERT 5 CRE occupanttotal effective dose equivalent (TEDE)
U U U U U U 1 U INSERT 4B 5 2All changes are unless otherwise noted 1
B 3.7.11 Insert Page 3.7.11-2 INSERT 4B The emergency mode also initiates pressurization of the CRE. Outside air is added to the air being recirculated from the CRE. Pressurization of the CRE minimizes infiltration of unfiltered air through the CRE boundary from all the surrounding areas adjacent to the CRE boundary.
The CRE supply and the outside air supply of the normal control room HVAC are monitored by radiation and toxic-gas detectors respectively. One detector output above the setpoint will cause actuation of the emergency mode or isolation mode as required. The actions of the isolation mode are more restrictive, and will override the actions of the emergency mode of operation. However, toxic gas and radiation events are not considered to occur concurrently.
INSERT 5 The CREACUS provides protection from smoke and hazardous chemicals to the CRE occupants. The analysis of hazardous chemical releases demonstrates that the toxicity limits are not exceeded in the CRE following a hazardous chemical release (Ref. 2). The evaluation of a smoke challenge demonstrates that it will not result in the inability of the CRE occupants to control the reactor either from the control room or from the remote shutdown panels (Ref. 3).
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LCO Two independent and redundant trains of the CREACS are required to be OPERABLE to ensure that at least one is available, assuming that a
single failure disables the other train. Total system failure could result in a control room operator receiving a dose in excess of 5 rem in the event of a large radioactive release.
The CREACS is considered OPERABLE when the individual components necessary to control operator exposure are OPERABLE in both trains. A CREACS train is considered OPERABLE when the associated:
- a. Fan is OPERABLE,
- b. HEPA filters and charcoal adsorber are not excessively restricting flow, and are capable of performing their filtration functions, and
- c. Heater, demister, ductwork, valves, and dampers are OPERABLE, and air circulation can be maintained.
In addition, the control room boundary must be maintained, including the integrity of the walls, floors, ceilings, ductwork, and access doors.
The LCO is modified by a Note allowing the control room boundary to be opened intermittently under administrative controls. For entry and exit through doors, the administrative control of the opening is performed by the person(s) entering or exiting the area. For other openings, these controls consist of stationing a dedicated individual at the opening who is in continuous communication with the control room. This individual will have a method to rapidly close the opening when a need for control room isolation is indicated.
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the CREACS must be OPERABLE to limit operator exposure during and following a DBA.
In MODES [5 and 6], the CREACS is required to cope with the release from a rupture of an outside waste gas tank.
During movement of
[recently] irradiated fuel assemblies, the CREACS must be OPERABLE to cope with the release from a fuel handling
accident. [Due to radioactive decay, CREACS is only required to cope with fuel handling accidents involving handling recently irradiated fuel (i.e., fuel that has occupied part of a critical reactor core within the previous [X] days).]
active if a, such as from loss of both ventilation trains or from an inoperable CRE boundary, exceedingTEDE to the CRE occupantsEach trainlimit CRE occupant CRE INSERT 7 should be proceduralized and operators in the CRE and to restore the CRE boundary to a condition equivalent to the design conditionensure that the CRE will remain habitable 5, and 6, and during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies involving handling irradiated fuel CRE U U U U U U INSERT 6 3 2 3 2All changes are unless otherwise noted 1
B 3.7.11 Insert Page 3.7.11-3 INSERT 6 In order for the CREACUS trains to be considered OPERABLE, the CRE boundary must be maintained such that the CRE occupant dose from a large radioactive release does not exceed the calculated dose in the licensing basis consequence analyses for DBAs, and that CRE occupants are protected from hazardous chemicals and smoke.
INSERT 7 This Note only applies to openings in the CRE boundary that can be rapidly restored to the design condition, such as doors, hatches, floor plugs, and access panels.
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ACTIONS A.1 With one CREACS train inoperable, action must be taken to restore OPERABLE status within 7 days. In this Condition, the remaining OPERABLE CREACS subsystem is adequate to perform control room radiation protection function. However, the overall reliability is reduced because a single failure in the OPERABLE CREACS train could result in loss of CREACS function. The 7 day Completion Time is based on the low probability of a DBA occurring during this time period, and the ability of the remaining train to provide the required capability.
B.1
REVIEWER'S NOTE-----------------------------------
Adoption of Condition B is dependent on a commitment from the licensee to have written procedures available describing compensatory measures to be taken in the event of an intentional or unintentional entry into
Condition B. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the control room boundary is inoperable in MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the CREACS trains cannot perform their intended functions. Actions must be taken to restore an OPERABLE control room boundary within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. During the period that the control room boundary is inoperable, appropriate compensatory measures (consistent with the intent of GDC
- 19) should be utilized to protect control room operators from potential hazards such as radioactive contamination, toxic chemicals, smoke, temperature and relative humidity, and physical security. Preplanned measures should be available to address these concerns for intentional and unintentional entry into the condition. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable based on the low probability of a DBA occurring during this time period, and the use of compensatory measures. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is a typically reasonable time to diagnose, plan and possibly repair, and test most problems with the control room boundary.
C.1 and C.2
If the inoperable CREACS or control room boundary cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the associated Completion Time in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4, the unit must be placed in a MODE that minimizes the accident risk. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems. for reasons other than an inoperable CRE boundary, the CRE occupant train , B.2, and B.3In MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4, if the CRE required INSERT 9 overall plant 4 12 INSERT 10 U 14 14 INSERT 8 U U U U TSTF-422-A 3 3 3 4 3 3All changes are unless otherwise noted 1
B 3.7.11 Insert Page 3.7.11-4 INSERT 8 The 14 day Completion Time is based on a probabilistic risk assessment that does not require administrative controls to be implemented when a CREACUS train is taken out of service.
INSERT 9 If the unfiltered inleakage of potentially contaminated air past the CRE boundary and into the CRE can result in CRE occupant radiological dose greater than the calculated dose of the licensing basis analyses of DBA consequences (allowed to be up to 5 rem TEDE), or inadequate protection of CRE occupants from hazardous chemicals or smoke, the CRE boundary is inoperable. Actions must be taken to restore an OPERABLE CRE boundary within
90 days. During the period that the CRE boundary is considered inoperable, action must be initiated to implement mitigating actions to lessen the effect on CRE occupants from the potential hazards of a radiological or chemical event or a challenge from smoke. Actions must be taken within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> to verify that in the event of a DBA, the mitigating actions will ensure that CRE occupant radiological exposures will not exceed the calculated dose of the licensing basis analyses of DBA consequences, and that CRE occupants are protected from hazardous chemicals and smoke. These mitigating actions (i.e., actions that are taken to offset the consequences of the inoperable CRE boundary) should be preplanned for implementation upon entry into the condition, regardless of whether entry is intentional or unintentional. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable based on the low probability of a DBA occurring during this time period, and the use of mitigating actions. The 90 day Completion Time is reasonable based on the determination that the mitigating actions will ensure protection of CRE occupants within analyzed limits while limiting the probability that CRE occupants will have to implement protective measures that may adversely affect their ability to control the reactor and maintain it in a safe shutdown condition in the event of a DBA. In addition, the 90 day Completion Time is a reasonable time to diagnose, plan and possibly repair, and test most problems with the CRE boundary.
INSERT 10 Remaining within the Applicability of the LCO is acceptable because the plant risk in MODE 4 is similar to or lower than MODE 5 (Ref. 4). In MODE 4 there are more accident mitigation systems available and there is more redundancy and diversity in core heat removal mechanisms than in MODE 5. However, voluntary entry into MODE 5 may be made as it is also an acceptable low-risk state.
Required Action C.2 is modified by a Note that states that LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. This Note prohibits the use of LCO 3.0.4.a to enter MODE 4 during startup with the LCO not met. However, there is no restriction on the use of LCO 3.0.4.b, if applicable, because LCO 3.0.4.b requires performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering MODE 4, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate. LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable to, and the Note does not preclude, changes in MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability that are required to comply with ACTIONS or that are part of a
shutdown of the unit.
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ACTIONS (continued)
D.1 and D.2
Required Action D.1 is modified by a Note indicating to place the system in the emergency radiation protection mode if the automatic transfer to emergency mode is inoperable.
In MODE 5 or 6, or during movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies, if Required Action A.1 cannot be completed within the required Completion Time, the OPERABLE CREACS train must be immediately placed in the emergency mode of operation. This action ensures that the remaining train is OPERABLE, that no failures preventing automatic actuation will occur, and that any active failure will be readily detected.
An alternative to Required Action D.1 is to immediately suspend activities that could result in a release of radioactivity that might require isolation of
the control room. This places the unit in a condition that minimizes the accident risk. This does not preclude the movement of fuel assemblies to a safe position.
E.1 When [in MODE S 5 and 6, or] during movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies, with two CREACS trains inoperable, action must be taken immediately to suspend activities that could result in a release of
radioactivity that might require isolation of the control room. This places the unit in a condition that minimizes the accident risk. This does not preclude the movement of fuel to a safe position.
F.1 If both CREACS trains are inoperable in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4 for reasons other than an inoperable control room boundary (i.e., Condition B), the CREACS may not be capable of performing the intended function and the unit is in a condition outside the accident analyses. Therefore, LCO 3.0.3 must be entered immediately.
CRE or with one or more CREACUS trains inoperable due to an inoperable CRE boundary CRE CRE U Uenter U U 3 3 3 2 2All changes are unless otherwise noted 1 3 3 3 3 3isolation CREACS B 3.7.11 CEOG STS B 3.7.11-6 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U Revision XXX San Onofre -- Draft BASES
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.11.1 REQUIREMENTS Standby systems should be checked periodically to ensure that they function properly. Since the environment and normal operating conditions on this system are not severe, testing each train once every month provides an adequate check on this system.
Monthly heater operations dry out any moisture accumulated in the charcoal from humidity in the ambient air. [Systems with heaters must be operated for 10 continuous hours with the heaters energized. Systems without heaters need only be operated for 15 minutes to demonstrate the function of the system.] The 31 day Frequency is based on the known reliability of the equipment, and the two train redundancy available.
This SR verifies that the required CREACS testing is performed in accordance with the
[Ventilation Filter Testing Program (VFTP)
]. The [VFTP] includes testing HEPA filter performance, charcoal adsorber efficiency, minimum system flow rate, and the physical properties of the activated charcoal (general use and following specific operations).
Specific test frequencies and additional information are discussed in detail in the
[VFTP].
This SR verifies each CREACS train starts and operates on an actual or simulated actuation signal. The Frequency of [18] months is consistent with that specified in Reference 3.
This SR verifies the integrity of the control room enclosure and the assumed inleakage rates of potentially contaminated air. The control room positive pressure, with respect to potentially contaminated adjacent areas, is periodically tested to verify proper function of the CREACS.
During the emergency radiation state of the emergency mode of operation, the CREACS is designed to pressurize the control room [0.125] inches water gauge positive pressure with respect to adjacent areas in order to prevent unfiltered inleakage. The CREACS is designed to maintain this positive pressure with one train at an emergency
ventilation flow rate of [3000] cfm. The Frequency of [18] months on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS is consistent with the guidance provided in NUREG-0800, Section 6.4 (Ref. 4).
thatINSERT 13 INSERT 11 INSERT 12 INSERT 12 TSTF-425-A TSTF-425-A 2 2 5 3 3All changes are unless otherwise noted 1 U U 5 B 3.7.11 Insert Page 3.7.11-6 INSERT 11 Cumulative operation of the system for at least 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> over a 31 day period is sufficient to reduce the buildup of moisture on the adsorbers and HEPA filters. The 2 hour2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> time frame is based on a conservative engineering evaluation which calculated the time required to evaporate the moisture contained in the air trapped inside the CREACUS duct upstream of charcoal beds.
INSERT 12 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INSERT 13 This SR verifies the OPERABILITY of the CRE boundary by testing for unfiltered air inleakage past the CRE boundary and into the CRE. The details of the testing are specified in the Control Room Envelope Habitability Program.
The CRE is considered habitable when the radiological dose to CRE occupants calculated in the licensing basis analyses of DBA consequences is no more than 5 rem TEDE and the CRE occupants are protected from hazardous chemicals and smoke. This SR verifies that the unfiltered air inleakage into the CRE is no greater than the flow rate assumed in the licensing basis analyses of DBA consequences. When unfiltered air inleakage is greater than the assumed flow rate, Condition B must be entered. Required Action B.3 allows time to restore the CRE boundary to OPERABLE status provided mitigating actions can ensure that the CRE remains within the licensing basis habitability limits for the occupants following an accident.
Compensatory measures are discussed in Regulatory Guide 1.196, Section C.2.7.3, (Ref. 5) which endorses, with exceptions, NEI 99-03, Section 8.4 and Appendix F (Ref. 6). These compensatory measures may also be used as mitigating actions as required by Required Action B.2. Temporary analytical methods may also be used as compensatory measures to restore OPERABILITY (Ref. 7). Options for restoring the CRE boundary to OPERABLE status include changing the licensing basis DBA consequence analysis, repairing the CRE boundary, or a combination of these actions. Depending upon the nature of the problem and the corrective action, a full scope inleakage test may not be necessary to establish that the CRE boundary has been restored to OPERABLE status.
TSTF-425-A 4 3 3 6 CREACS B 3.7.11 CEOG STS B 3.7.11-7 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U Revision XXX San Onofre -- Draft BASES REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section [9.4].
- 2. FSAR, Chapter
[15].
- 3. Regulatory Guide 1.52, Rev. [2]
.
- 4. NUREG-0800, Section 6.4, Rev. 2, July 1981.
5 6. NEI 99-03, "Control Room Habitability Assessment," June 2001.
- 7. Letter from Eric J. Leeds (NRC) to James W. Davis (NEI) dated January 30, 2004, "NEI Draft White Paper, Use of Genric Letter 91-18 Process and Alternative Source Terms in the Context of Control Room Habitability." (ADAMS Accession No. ML040300694) 1.196 1 2. UFSAR, Section 6.4.
- 3. UFSAR, Section 9.5.
U 4. CE NPSD-1186-A, Technical Justification for the Risk Informed Modification to Selected Required Action End States for CEOG PWRs, October, 2001.
TSTF-422-A 2All changes are unless otherwise noted 1
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.11 BASES, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. Changes are made to be consistent with changes made to the Specification.
- 4. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS ITS. 5. Changes are made to use correct punctuation, correct typographical errors or to make corrections consistent with the Writers Guide for the Improved Standard Technical Specifications, TSTF-GG-05-01.
- 6. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.11, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (CREACUS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 11 ITS 3.7.12, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (CREATCS)
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
ITS 3.7.12 Page 1 of 1 M01Add proposed ITS 3.7.12 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.12, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (CREATCS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES None MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
M01 The CTS does not have any requirements for the Control Room Emergency Air Temperature Control System (CREATCS). ITS 3.7.12 requires two trains of CREATCS to be OPERABLE in MODES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies. Appropriate ACTIONS and a Surveillance Requirement have also been added. This changes the CTS by incorporating the requirements of ITS 3.7.12, CREATCS.
The purpose of ITS 3.7.12 is to maintain temperature of the control room environment throughout 30 days of continuous occupancy. The CREATCS is capable of removing sensible and latent heat loads from the control room, considering equipment heat loads and personnel occupancy requirements, to ensure equipment OPERABILITY. The new SR will require verification that the CREATCS has the capability to remove the assumed heat load. The Frequency for this new SR will be specified in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The initial Frequency specified will be 24 months, which is consistent with the current SONGS refueling outage Surveillance interval. Any change to this 24 month Frequency will be made in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. This change is acceptable since the control room is required to remain habitable during accident and transient conditions. This change is designated as more restrictive because it adds new requirements to the CTS.
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None
REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES None
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
CREATCS 3.7.12 CEOG STS 3.7.12-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.12 Control Room Emergency Air Temperature Control System (CREATCS)
LCO 3.7.12 Two CREATCS trains shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, 4, [5, and 6,] During movement of
[recently] irradiated fuel assemblies.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME
A. One CREATCS train inoperable.
A.1 Restore CREATCS train to OPERABLE status.
30 days B. Required Action and associated Completion Time of Condition A not met in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4.
B.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND B.2 Be in MODE
- 5.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />
C. Required Action and associated Completion
Time of Condition A not met [in MODE 5 or 6, or
] during movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies.
C.1 Place OPERABLE CREATCS train in operation.
OR C.2 Suspend movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies.
Immediately
Immediately
D. Two CREATCS trains inoperable
[in MODE 5 or 6, or] during movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies.
D.1 Suspend movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies.
Immediately DOC M01 DOC M01 DOC M01 DOC M01 DOC M01 DOC M01 2 2 1 2 TSTF-422-A 4 12 ---------------NOTE------------- LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4.
CREATCS 3.7.12 CEOG STS 3.7.12-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX ACTIONS (continued)
CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME E. Two CREATCS trains inoperable in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4.
E.1 Enter LCO 3.0.3.
Immediately
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY
SR 3.7.12.1 Verify each CREATCS train has the capability to remove the assumed heat load.
[18] months
TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program DOC M01 DOC M01 1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.12, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (CREATCS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
CREATCS B 3.7.12 CEOG STS B 3.7.12-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.12 Control Room Emergency Air Temperature Control System (CREATCS)
BASES BACKGROUND The CREATCS provides temperature control for the control room following isolation of the control room.
The CREATCS consists of two independent, redundant trains that provide cooling and heating of recirculated control room air. Each train consists of heating coils, cooling coils, instrumentation, and controls to provide for control room temperature control.
The CREATCS is an emergency system, parts of which may also operate during normal unit operations. A single train will provide the required
temperature control to maintain the control room between [70]°F and
[85]°F. The CREATCS operation to maintain the control room temperature is discussed in the FSAR, Section
[6.4] (Ref. 1).
APPLICABLE The design basis of the CREATCS is to maintain temperature of the SAFETY control room environment throughout 30 days of continuous occupancy.
ANALYSES The CREATCS components are arranged in redundant safety related trains. During emergency operation, the CREATCS maintains the temperature between [70]°F and
[85]°F. A single active failure of a component of the CREATCS, assuming a loss of offsite power, does not impair the ability of the system to perform its design function. Redundant detectors and controls are provided for control room temperature control.
The CREATCS is designed in accordance with Seismic Category I
requirements. The CREATCS is capable of removing sensible and latent heat loads from the control room, considering equipment heat loads and personnel occupancy requirements, to ensure equipment OPERABILITY.
The CREATCS satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO Two independent and redundant trains of the CREATCS are required to be OPERABLE to ensure that at least one is available, assuming a single failure disables the other train. Total system failure could result in the
equipment operating temperature exceeding limits in the event of an accident.
The CREATCS is considered OPERABLE when the individual
components that are necessary to main tain the control room temperature are OPERABLE in both trains. These components include the cooling coils and associated temperature control instrumentation. In addition, the CREATCS must be OPERABLE to the extent that air circulation can be maintained.
U 1 2 1 2 1 CREATCS B 3.7.12 CEOG STS B 3.7.12-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, 3, 4, [5, and 6,] and during movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies [(i.e., fuel that has occupied part of a critical reactor core within the previous [X] days)], the CREATCS must be OPERABLE to ensure that the control room temperature will not exceed equipment OPERABILITY requirements following isolation of the control room. In MODES 5 and 6, CREATCS may not be required for those facilities which do not require automatic control room isolation.
ACTIONS A.1 With one CREATCS train inoperable, action must be taken to restore OPERABLE status within 30 days. In this Condition, the remaining OPERABLE CREATCS train is adequate to maintain the control room temperature within limits. The 30 day Completion Time is reasonable, based on the low probability of an event occurring requiring control room isolation, consideration that the remaining train can provide the required capabilities, and the alternate safety or nonsafety related cooling means that are available.
B.1 and B.2 In MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4, when Required Action A.1 cannot be completed within the required Completion Time, the unit must be placed in a MODE
that minimizes the accident risk. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
[ C.1 and C.2 In MODE 5 or 6, or during movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies, when Required Action A.1 cannot be completed within the required Completion Time, the OPERABLE CREATCS train must be placed in operation immediately. This action ensures that the remaining train is OPERABLE, that no failures preventing automatic actuation will occur, and that any active failure will be readily detected.
An alternative to Required Action C.1 is to immediately suspend activities that could result in a release of radioactivity that might require isolation of the control room. This places the unit in a condition that minimizes the accident risk. This does not preclude the movement of fuel assemblies to a safe position.
] 2 2 4 2 4 1overall plant TSTF-422-A 4 12 INSERT 1 B 3.7.12 Insert Page 3.7.12-2 INSERT 1 Remaining within the Applicability of the LCO is acceptable because the plant risk in MODE 4 is similar to or lower than MODE 5 (Ref. 2). In MODE 4 there are more accident mitigation systems available and there is more redundancy and diversity in core heat removal mechanisms than in MODE 5. However, voluntary entry into MODE 5 may be made as it is also an acceptable low-risk state.
Required Action B.2 is modified by a Note that states that LCO 3.0.4.a is not applicable when entering MODE 4. This Note prohibits the use of LCO 3.0.4.a to enter MODE 4 during startup with the LCO not met. However, there is no restriction on the use of LCO 3.0.4.b, if applicable, because LCO 3.0.4.b requires performance of a risk assessment addressing inoperable systems and components, consideration of the results, determination of the acceptability of entering MODE 4, and establishment of risk management actions, if appropriate. LCO 3.0.4 is not applicable to, and the Note does not preclude, changes in MODES or other specified conditions in the Applicability that are required to comply with ACTIONS or that are part of a
shutdown of the unit.
TSTF-422-A CREATCS B 3.7.12 CEOG STS B 3.7.12-3 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES ACTIONS (continued)
[ D.1 In [MODE 5 or 6, or
] during movement of
[recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies, with two CREATCS trains inoperable, action must be taken immediately to suspend activities that could result in a release of radioactivity that might require isolation of the control room. This places the unit in a condition that minimizes the accident risk. This does not preclude the movement of fuel to a safe position.
] E.1 If both CREATCS trains are inoperable in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4, the CREATCS may not be capable of performing the intended function and the unit is in a condition outside the accident analysis. Therefore, LCO 3.0.3 must be entered immediately.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.12.1 REQUIREMENTS This SR verifies that the heat removal capability of the system is sufficient to meet design requirements. This SR consists of a combination of testing and calculations. An [18] month Frequency is appropriate, since significant degradation of the CREATCS is slow and is not expected over this time period.
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[6.4]. U TSTF-425-AINSERT 2 2 4 2 1 2 2INSERT 3 TSTF-422-A B 3.7.12 Insert Page 3.7.12-3 INSERT 2 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INSERT 3
- 2. CE NPSD-1186-A, Technical Justification for the Risk Informed Modification to Selected Required Action End States for CEOG PWRs, October, 2001.
TSTF-425-A 3 5 TSTF-425-A TSTF-422-A JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.12 BASES, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (CREATCS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS. 4. Changes are made to be consistent with changes made to the Specifications.
- 5. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.12, CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (CREATCS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 12 ITS 3.7.16, FUEL STORAGE POOL WATER LEVEL
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
Fuel Storage Pool Water Level3.7.163.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.16 Fuel Storage Pool Water LevelLCO 3.7.16The fuel storage pool water level shall be
$ 23 ft over thetop of irradiated fuel assemblies seated in the storageracks.APPLICABILITY:During movement of irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuelstorage pool.ACTIONS CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.Fuel storage poolwater level not within limit.A.1--------NOTE---------LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable.
Suspend movement ofirradiated fuel assemblies in fuel storage pool.ImmediatelySURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.16.1Verify the fuel storage pool water level is
$ 23 ft above the top of irradiated fuelassemblies seated in the storage racks.7 daysITSLCO 3.7.16ApplicabilityACTION ASR 3.7.16.1In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramA01LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-29Amendment No. 127 Fuel Storage Pool Water Level3.7.163.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.16 Fuel Storage Pool Water LevelLCO 3.7.16The fuel storage pool water level shall be
$ 23 ft over thetop of irradiated fuel assemblies seated in the storageracks.APPLICABILITY:During movement of irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuelstorage pool.ACTIONS CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.Fuel storage poolwater level not within limit.A.1--------NOTE---------LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable.
Suspend movement ofirradiated fuel assemblies in fuel storage pool.ImmediatelySURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.16.1Verify the fuel storage pool water level is
$ 23 ft above the top of irradiated fuelassemblies seated in the storage racks.7 daysITSLCO 3.7.16ApplicabilityACTION ASR 3.7.16.1In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramA01LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-29Amendment No. 116 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.16, FUEL STORAGE POOL WATER LEVEL San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 4 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES None
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None
REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the LCS, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS SR 3.7.16.1 requires verifying that the fuel storage pool water level is 23 ft above the top of irradiated fuel assemblies seated in the storage racks every 7 days. ITS SR 3.7.16.1 requires a similar Surveillance and specifies the periodic Frequency as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." This changes the CTS by moving the specified frequencies for the SRs and the Bases for the frequencies to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The control of changes to the Surveillance Frequencies will be in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The Program shall ensure that Surveillance Requirements specified in the Technical Specifications are performed at intervals sufficient to assure the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are met. In addition:
- a. The Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall contain a list of Frequencies of those Surveillance Requirements for which the Frequency is controlled by the program;
- b. Changes to the Frequencies listed in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall be made in accordance with NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," Revision 1; and
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.16, FUEL STORAGE POOL WATER LEVEL San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 4 c. The provisions of Surveillance Requirements 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are applicable to the Frequencies established in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The referenced document, NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, provides a detailed description of the process to be followed when considering changes to a Surveillance Frequency. NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, has been reviewed and approved by the NRC.
Therefore, the process will not be discussed further here.
The relocation of the specified Surveillance Frequencies to licensee control is consistent with Regulatory Guides 1.174 and 1.177. Regulatory Guide 1.177 provides guidance for changing Surveillance Frequencies and Completion Times.
However, for allowable risk changes associated with Surveillance Frequency extensions, it refers to Regulatory Guide 1.174, which provides quantitative risk acceptance guidelines for changes to core damage frequency (CDF) and large early release frequency (LERF). Regulatory Guide 1.174 provides additional guidelines that have been adapted in the risk-informed methodology for controlling changes to Surveillance Frequencies.
Regulatory Guide 1.174 identifies five key safety principles to be met for all risk-informed applications and to be explicitly addressed in risk-informed plant program change applications.
- 1. The proposed change meets the current regulations unless it is explicitly related to a requested exemption or rule change.
10 CFR 50.36(c) provides that TS will include items in the following categories:
"(3) Surveillance requirements. Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions for operation will be met."
This change proposes to relocate various Frequencies for the performance of the Surveillance Requirements to a licensee-controlled program using an NRC approved methodology for control of the Surveillance Frequencies. The Surveillance Requirements themselves will remain in TS. This is consistent with other NRC approved TS changes in which the Surveillance Frequencies are not under NRC control, such as Surveillances that are performed in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program or the Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, where the Frequencies vary based on the past performance of the subject components. Thus, this proposed change meets criterion 1 above.
- 2. The proposed change is consistent with the defense-in-depth philosophy.
As described in Position 2.2.1.1 of Regulatory Guide 1.174, consistency with the defense-in-depth philosophy is maintained if:
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.16, FUEL STORAGE POOL WATER LEVEL San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 4 A reasonable balance is preserved among prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation; Over-reliance on programmatic activities to compensate for weaknesses in plant design is avoided; System redundancy, independence, and diversity are preserved commensurate with the expected frequency, consequences of challenges to the system, and uncertainties (e.g., no risk outliers);
Defenses against potential common cause failures are preserved, and the potential for the introduction of new common cause failure mechanisms is assessed; Independence of barriers is not degraded; Defenses against human errors are preserved; and The intent of the General Design Criteria in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A is maintained.
These defense-in-depth objectives apply to all risk-informed applications, and for some of the issues involved (e.g., no over-reliance on programmatic activities and defense against human errors), it is fairly straightforward to apply them to this proposed change. The use of the multiple risk metrics of CDF and LERF and controlling the change resulting from the implementation of this initiative would maintain a balance between prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation.
Redundancy, diversity, and independence of safety systems are considered as part of the risk categorization to ensure that these qualities are not adversely affected. Independence of barriers and defense against common cause failures are also considered in the categorization. The improved understanding of the relative importance of plant components to risk resulting from the development of this program promotes an improved overall understanding of how the SSCs contribute to the plant's defense-in-depth.
- 3. The proposed change maintains sufficient safety margins.
Conformance with this principle is assured since SSC design, operation, testing methods and acceptance criteria specified in the Codes and Standards or alternatives approved for use by the NRC, will continue to be met as described in the plant licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, or Technical Specifications Bases). Also, the safety analysis acceptance criteria in the licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, supporting analyses, etc.) are met with the proposed change.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.16, FUEL STORAGE POOL WATER LEVEL San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 4 of 4 4. When proposed changes result in an increase in core damage frequency or risk, the increases should be small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy Statement.
NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"
will require that changes in core damage frequency or risk are small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy.
- 5. The impact of the proposed change should be monitored using performance measurement strategies.
NEI 04-10 will require that changes in Surveillance Frequencies be monitored using performance management strategies.
Therefore, the proposed change is consistent with the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.174.
This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because the Surveillance Frequency is being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
Fuel Storage Pool Water Level 3.7.16 CEOG STS 3.7.16-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.16 Fuel Storage Pool Water Level
LCO 3.7.16 The fuel storage pool water level shall be 23 ft over the top of irradiated fuel assemblies seated in the storage racks.
APPLICABILITY: During movement of irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuel storage pool.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME
A. Fuel storage pool water level not within limit.
A.1 ---------------NOTE--------------
LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable.
Suspend movement of irradiated fuel assemblies in fuel storage pool.
Immediately
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.16.1 Verify the fuel storage pool water level is 23 ft above the top of irradiated fuel assemblies seated in the storage racks.
7 days TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program LCO 3.7.16 A pplicability A CTION A SR 3.7.16.1 1
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.16, FUEL STORAGE POOL WATER LEVEL San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
Fuel Storage Pool Water Level B 3.7.16 CEOG STS B 3.7.16-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.16 Fuel Storage Pool Water Level
BASES BACKGROUND The minimum water level in the fuel storage pool meets the assumptions of iodine decontamination factors following a fuel handling accident. The specified water level shields and minimizes the general area dose when the storage racks are filled to their maximum capacity. The water also provides shielding during the movement of spent fuel.
A general description of the fuel storage pool design is given in the FSAR, Section [9.1.2], Reference 1, and the Spent Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System is given in the FSAR, Section
[9.1.3] (Ref. 2). The assumptions of the fuel handling accident are given in the FSAR, Section [15.7.4] (Ref. 3).
APPLICABLE The minimum water level in the fuel storage pool meets the assumptions SAFETY of the fuel handling accident described in Regulatory Guide 1.25 (Ref. 4). ANALYSES The resultant 2 hour2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> thyroid dose to a person at the exclusion area boundary is a small fraction of the 10 CFR 100 (Ref. 5) limits.
According to Reference 4, there is 23 ft of water between the top of the damaged fuel bundle and the fuel pool surface for a fuel handling accident. With a 23 ft water level, the assumptions of Reference 4 can be used directly. In practice, this LCO preserves this assumption for the bulk of the fuel in the storage racks. In the case of a single bundle, dropped and lying horizontally on top of the spent fuel racks, however, there may be < 23 ft of water above the top of the bundle and the surface, by the width of the bundle. To offset this small nonconservatism, the analysis assumes that all fuel rods fail, although analysis shows that only the first few rods fail from a hypothetical maximum drop.
The fuel storage pool water level satisfies Criteria 2 and 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO The specified water level preserves the assumptions of the fuel handling accident analysis (Ref. 3). As such, it is the minimum required for fuel storage and movement within the fuel storage pool.
APPLICABILITY This LCO applies during movement of irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuel storage pool since the potential for a release of fission products
exists. U U Uwould 2 1 2 2 1or low population zone 1.183 50.67 .3 1 Fuel Storage Pool Water Level B 3.7.16 CEOG STS B 3.7.16-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1BASES ACTIONS A.1 Required Action A.1 is modified by a Note indicating that LCO 3.0.3 does not apply.
When the initial conditions for an accident cannot be met, steps should be taken to preclude the accident from occurring. When the fuel storage pool water level is lower than the required level, the movement of irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuel storage pool is immediately suspended. This effectively precludes a spent fuel handling accident from occurring. This does not preclude moving a fuel assembly to a safe position.
If moving irradiated fuel assemblies while in MODE 5 or 6, LCO 3.0.3 would not specify any action. If moving irradiated fuel assemblies while in MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the fuel movement is independent of reactor operations. Therefore, in either case, inability to suspend movement of irradiated fuel assemblies is not sufficient reason to require a reactor
shutdown.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.16.1 REQUIREMENTS This SR verifies sufficient fuel storage pool water is available in the event of a fuel handling accident. The water level in the fuel storage pool must be checked periodically. The 7 day Frequency is appropriate because the volume in the pool is normally stable. Water level changes are controlled by unit procedures and are acceptable, based on operating
experience.
During refueling operations, the level in the fuel storage pool is at equilibrium with that of the refueling canal, and the level in the refueling canal is checked daily in accordance with LCO 3.
7.17 , "Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration."
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section
[9.1.2].
- 2. FSAR, Section [9.1.3].
- 3. FSAR, Section [15.7.4].
- 4. Regulatory Guide 1.
- 25.
- 5. 10 CFR 100.11. U U U Refueling Water Level 9.6 TSTF-425-AINSERT 1 2 1 1.3 18350.67 3.7.16 Insert Page B 3.7.16-2 INSERT 1 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TSTF-425-A 3 4 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.16 BASES, FUEL STORAGE POOL WATER LEVEL San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS. 4. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.16, FUEL STORAGE POOL WATER LEVEL San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 13 ITS 3.7.17, FUEL STORAGE POOL BORON CONCENTRATION
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration3.7.173.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.17 Fuel Storage Pool Boron ConcentrationLCO 3.7.17The fuel storage pool boron concentration shall be
$ 2000 ppm.APPLICABILITY:Whenever any fuel assembly is stored in the fuel storagepool. ACTIONS CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.Fuel storage poolboron concentration not within limit.------------NOTE-------------
LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable.
A.1Suspend movement offuel assemblies inthe fuel storage pool.ANDA.2Initiate action torestore fuel storagepool boron concentration to within limit.ImmediatelyImmediately ITSLCO 3.7.17ApplicabilityACTION Aand a fuel storage pool verification has not been performed sincethe last movement of fuel assemblies in the fuel storage pool
.1INSERT 1A01L01L01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-30Amendment No. 213 3.7.17 Insert Page 3.7-30 INSERT 1 OR A.2.2 Initiate action to perform a fuel storage pool verification.
Immediately L01 Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration3.7.17SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.17.1Verify the fuel storage pool boronconcentration is within limit.7 daysSR 3.7.17.1In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control ProgramA01LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-31Amendment No. 127 Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration3.7.173.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.17 Fuel Storage Pool Boron ConcentrationLCO 3.7.17The fuel storage pool boron concentration shall be
$ 2000 ppm.APPLICABILITY:Whenever any fuel assembly is stored in the fuel storagepool. ACTIONS CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.Fuel storage poolboron concentration not within limit.------------NOTE-------------
LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable.
A.1Suspend movement offuel assemblies inthe fuel storage pool.ANDA.2Initiate action torestore fuel storagepool boron concentration to within limit.ImmediatelyImmediately ITSLCO 3.7.17ApplicabilityACTION Aand a fuel storage pool verification has not been performed sincethe last movement of fuel assemblies in the fuel storage pool
.1INSERT 1A01L01L01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-30Amendment No. 205 3.7.17 Insert Page 3.7-30 INSERT 1 OR A.2.2 Initiate action to perform a fuel storage pool verification.
Immediately L01 Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration3.7.17SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.17.1Verify the fuel storage pool boronconcentration is within limit.7 daysSR 3.7.17.1In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control ProgramA01LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-31Amendment No. 116 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.17, FUEL STORAGE POOL BORON CONCENTRATION San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 4 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES None
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None
REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the LCS, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS SR 3.7.17.1 requires verifying that the fuel storage pool boron concentration is within limit every 7 days. ITS SR 3.7.17.1 requires a similar Surveillance and specifies the periodic Frequency as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." This changes the CTS by moving the specified frequency for the SR and the Bases for the frequency to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The control of changes to the Surveillance Frequencies will be in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The Program shall ensure that Surveillance Requirements specified in the Technical Specifications are performed at intervals sufficient to assure the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are met. In addition:
- a. The Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall contain a list of Frequencies of those Surveillance Requirements for which the Frequency is controlled by the program;
- b. Changes to the Frequencies listed in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall be made in accordance with NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," Revision 1; and
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.17, FUEL STORAGE POOL BORON CONCENTRATION San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 4 c. The provisions of Surveillance Requirements 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are applicable to the Frequencies established in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The referenced document, NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, provides a detailed description of the process to be followed when considering changes to a Surveillance Frequency. NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, has been reviewed and approved by the NRC.
Therefore, the process will not be discussed further here.
The relocation of the specified Surveillance Frequencies to licensee control is consistent with Regulatory Guides 1.174 and 1.177. Regulatory Guide 1.177 provides guidance for changing Surveillance Frequencies and Completion Times.
However, for allowable risk changes associated with Surveillance Frequency extensions, it refers to Regulatory Guide 1.174, which provides quantitative risk acceptance guidelines for changes to core damage frequency (CDF) and large early release frequency (LERF). Regulatory Guide 1.174 provides additional guidelines that have been adapted in the risk-informed methodology for controlling changes to Surveillance Frequencies.
Regulatory Guide 1.174 identifies five key safety principles to be met for all risk-informed applications and to be explicitly addressed in risk-informed plant program change applications.
- 1. The proposed change meets the current regulations unless it is explicitly related to a requested exemption or rule change.
10 CFR 50.36(c) provides that TS will include items in the following categories:
"(3) Surveillance requirements. Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions for operation will be met."
This change proposes to relocate various Frequencies for the performance of the Surveillance Requirements to a licensee-controlled program using an NRC approved methodology for control of the Surveillance Frequencies. The Surveillance Requirements themselves will remain in TS. This is consistent with other NRC approved TS changes in which the Surveillance Frequencies are not under NRC control, such as Surveillances that are performed in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program or the Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, where the Frequencies vary based on the past performance of the subject components. Thus, this proposed change meets criterion 1 above.
- 2. The proposed change is consistent with the defense-in-depth philosophy.
As described in Position 2.2.1.1 of Regulatory Guide 1.174, consistency with the defense-in-depth philosophy is maintained if:
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.17, FUEL STORAGE POOL BORON CONCENTRATION San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 4 A reasonable balance is preserved among prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation; Over-reliance on programmatic activities to compensate for weaknesses in plant design is avoided; System redundancy, independence, and diversity are preserved commensurate with the expected frequency, consequences of challenges to the system, and uncertainties (e.g., no risk outliers);
Defenses against potential common cause failures are preserved, and the potential for the introduction of new common cause failure mechanisms is assessed; Independence of barriers is not degraded; Defenses against human errors are preserved; and The intent of the General Design Criteria in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A is maintained.
These defense-in-depth objectives apply to all risk-informed applications, and for some of the issues involved (e.g., no over-reliance on programmatic activities and defense against human errors), it is fairly straightforward to apply them to this proposed change. The use of the multiple risk metrics of CDF and LERF and controlling the change resulting from the implementation of this initiative would maintain a balance between prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation.
Redundancy, diversity, and independence of safety systems are considered as part of the risk categorization to ensure that these qualities are not adversely affected. Independence of barriers and defense against common cause failures are also considered in the categorization. The improved understanding of the relative importance of plant components to risk resulting from the development of this program promotes an improved overall understanding of how the SSCs contribute to the plant's defense-in-depth.
- 3. The proposed change maintains sufficient safety margins.
Conformance with this principle is assured since SSC design, operation, testing methods and acceptance criteria specified in the Codes and Standards or alternatives approved for use by the NRC, will continue to be met as described in the plant licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, or Technical Specifications Bases). Also, the safety analysis acceptance criteria in the licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, supporting analyses, etc.) are met with the proposed change.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.17, FUEL STORAGE POOL BORON CONCENTRATION San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 4 of 4 4. When proposed changes result in an increase in core damage frequency or risk, the increases should be small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy Statement.
NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"
will require that changes in core damage frequency or risk are small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy.
- 5. The impact of the proposed change should be monitored using performance measurement strategies.
NEI 04-10 will require that changes in Surveillance Frequencies be monitored using performance management strategies.
Therefore, the proposed change is consistent with the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.174.
This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because the Surveillance Frequency is being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
L01 (Category 2 - Relaxation of Applicability) CTS 3.7.17 is applicable whenever any fuel assembly is stored in the fuel storage pool. ITS 3.7.17 is applicable whenever any fuel assembly is stored in the fuel storage pool "and a fuel storage pool verification has not been performed since the last movement of fuel assemblies in the fuel storage pool." In addition, ITS 3.7.17 Required Action A.2.2 provides an alternative action to allow exiting the Applicability of the LCO in the event the LCO is not met. This changes the CTS by reducing the Applicability of the Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration Specification to only the time when fuel assemblies are stored in the fuel storage pool and a fuel storage pool verification has not been performed since the last movement of fuel assemblies in the fuel storage pool, and by adding an new Required Action that allows exiting the Applicability if the LCO is not met.
The purpose of CTS 3.7.17 boron concentration requirements is to ensure k eff 0.95 to compensate for the increased reactivity caused by a postulated accident scenario in which one fresh fuel assembly with the maximum permissible enrichment is misloaded into a spent rack location not allowed. The proposed change will make the LCO apply when fuel assemblies are stored in the spent fuel pool only until a complete spent fuel pool verification has been performed. The LCO does not apply following the verification since the verification would confirm that there are no misloaded fuel assemblies. This change is acceptable because with no further fuel assembly movements in progress, there is no potential for a misloaded fuel assembly or a dropped fuel assembly. This change is designated as less restrictive because the Applicability is less stringent in the ITS than in the CTS.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration 3.7.17 CEOG STS 3.7.17-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS Amendment XXX San Onofre -- Draft 13.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.17 Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration
LCO 3.7.17 The fuel storage pool boron concentration shall be [2000] ppm.
APPLICABILITY: When fuel assemblies are stored in the fuel storage pool and a fuel storage pool verification has not been performed since the last movement of fuel assemblies in the fuel storage pool.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. Fuel storage pool boron concentration not within
limit.
NOTE-------------------
LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable.
A.1 Suspend movement of fuel assemblies in the fuel
storage pool.
AND A.2.1 Initiate action to restore fuel storage pool boron concentration to within limit.
OR A.2.2 Initiate action to perform a fuel storage pool verification.
Immediately
Immediately
Immediately
LCO 3.7.17 A pplicability A CTION A 2 Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration 3.7.17 CEOG STS 3.7.17-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS Amendment XXX San Onofre -- Draft 1SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.17.1 Verify the fuel storage pool boron concentration is within limit.
7 days TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program SR 3.7.17.1
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.17, FUEL STORAGE POOL BORON CONCENTRATION San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration B 3.7.17 CEOG STS B 3.7.17-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.17 Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration
BASES BACKGROUND As described in LCO 3.7.18, "Spent Fuel Assembly Storage," fuel assemblies are stored in the spent fuel racks [in a "checkerboard" pattern]
in accordance with criteria based on
[initial enrichment and discharge burnup]. Although the water in the spent fuel pool is normally borated to [1800] ppm, the criteria that limit the storage of a fuel assembly to specific rack locations is conservatively developed without taking credit
for boron.
APPLICABLE A fuel assembly could be inadvertently loaded into a spent fuel rack SAFETY location not allowed by LCO 3.7.18 (e.g., an unirradiated fuel assembly ANALYSES or an insufficiently depleted fuel assembly). This accident is analyzed assuming the extreme case of completely loading the fuel pool racks with unirradiated assemblies of maximum enrichment.
An other type of postulated accident is associated with a fuel assembly that is dropped onto the fully loaded fuel pool storage rack. Either incident could have a positive reactivity effect, decreasing the margin to criticality. However, the negative reactivity effect of the soluble boron compensates for the increased reactivity caused by either one of the two postulated accident scenarios.
The concentration of dissolved boron in the fuel pool satisfies Criterion 2 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO The specified concentration of dissolved boron in the fuel pool preserves the assumptions used in the analyses of the potential accident scenarios described above. This concentration of dissolved boron is the minimum required concentration for fuel assembly storage and movement within
the fuel pool.
APPLICABILITY This LCO applies whenever fuel assemblies are stored in the spent fuel pool until a complete spent fuel pool verification has been performed following the last movement of fuel assemblies in the spent fuel pool.
This LCO does not apply following the verification since the verification would confirm that there are no misloaded fuel assemblies. With no further fuel assembly movements in progress, there is no potential for a misloaded fuel assembly or a dropped fuel assembly.
, and cooling time (plutonium decay) 2000 while maintaining k eff < 1.0. Credit for boron is taken to maintain k eff 0.95. ,misloading of one fresh assembly with the maximum permissible enrichment.
2 1 1 s s are horizontallys, a fuel assembly dropped vertically into a storage location already containing a fuel assembly, and a fuel assembly dropped onto the s pent fuel pool floor. An y of these sInsert 1 B 3.7.17 Insert Page B 3.7.17-1 INSERT 1 Under normal, non-accident conditions, the soluble boron needed to maintain K eff less than or equal to 0.95, including uncertainties, is 970 ppm. Under accident conditions, the soluble boron
needed to maintain K eff less than or equal to 0.95, including uncertainties, is 1700 ppm. A SFP boron dilution analysis shows that dilution from 2000 ppm to below 1700 ppm is not credible (Ref. 1). Therefore, the minimum required soluble boron concentration is 2000 ppm (Ref. 2).
1 Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration B 3.7.17 CEOG STS B 3.7.17-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1BASES ACTIONS A.1, A.2.1, and A.2.2 The Required Actions are modified by a Note indicating that LCO 3.0.3 does not apply.
When the concentration of boron in the spent fuel pool is less than
required, immediate action must be taken to preclude an accident from happening or to mitigate the consequences of an accident in progress. This is most efficiently achieved by immediately suspending the movement of fuel assemblies. This does not preclude the movement of fuel assemblies to a safe position. In addition, action must be immediately initiated to restore boron concentration to within limit.
Alternately, beginning a verification of the fuel storage pool fuel locations, to ensure proper locations of the fuel, can be performed.
If moving irradiated fuel assemblies while in MODE 5 or 6, LCO 3.0.3 would not specify any action. If moving irradiated fuel assemblies while in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4, the fuel movement is independent of reactor operation. Therefore, inability to suspend movement of fuel assemblies is not sufficient reason to require a reactor shutdown.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.17.1 REQUIREMENTS This SR verifies that the concentration of boron in the spent fuel pool is within the required limit. As long as this SR is met, the analyzed incidents are fully addressed. The 7 day Frequency is appropriate because no major replenishment of pool water is expected to take place over a short
period of time.
REFERENCES None. INSERT 2 TSTF-425-A1. UFSAR, Section 9.1.2.3.
2 Letter from N. Kalyanam (NRC) to R. M. Rosenblum (SCE), "San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, Units 2 and 3 - Issuance of Amendments Re: Request to Revise Fuel Storage Pool Boron Concentration (TAC Nos. MD 1405 and MD 1406)," September 27, 2007, ADAMS Accession Number ML072550175.
1 B 3.7.17 Insert Page B 3.7.17-2 INSERT 2 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 TSTF-425-A 4 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.17 BASES, FUEL STORAGE POOL BORON CONCENTRATION San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS.
- 4. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.17, FUEL STORAGE POOL BORON CONCENTRATION San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 14 ITS 3.7.18, SPENT FUEL ASSEMBLY STORAGE
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
Spent Fuel Assembly Storage3.7.183.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.18 Spent Fuel Assembly Storage LCO 3.7.18The combination of initial enrichment and burnup of eachSONGS 2 and 3 spent fuel assembly stored in Region I shallbe within the acceptable burnup domain of Figure 3.7.18-1 or Figure 3.7.18-2, or the fuel assembly shall be stored in accordance with Technical Specification 4.3.1.1.The combination of initial enrichment and burnup of eachSONGS 2 and 3 spent fuel assembly stored in Region II shall be within the acceptable burnup domain of Figure 3.7.18-3 or Figure 3.7.18-4, or the fuel assembly shall be stored in accordance with Technical Specification 4.3.1.1.Each SONGS 1 uranium dioxide spent fuel assembly stored inRegion II shall be stored in accordance with TechnicalSpecification 4.3.1.1.APPLICABILITY:Whenever any fuel assembly is stored in the fuel storagepool.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.Requirements of theLCO not met.A.1 --------NOTE---------LCO 3.0.3 is notapplicable.
Initiate action to bringthe noncomplying fuel assembly into compliance.ImmediatelySURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.18.1Verify by administrative means the initialenrichment
, burnup, and cooling time of thefuel assembly are in accordance with LCO3.7.18, or Design Features 4.3.1.1, or LCS4.0.100. Rev 2, dated 09/27/07
.Prior to moving a fuel assembly to any spent fuel pool storage location.ITSLCO 3.7.18ApplicabilityACTION ASR 3.7.18.1 andFigures 3.7.18-1, 3.7.18-2, 3.7.18-3,and 3.7.18-4, or SpecificationA01A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-32Amendment No. 213 Spent Fuel Assembly Storage3.7.18FIGURE 3.7.18-1MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR UNRESTRICTED PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL INREGION I RACKSITSFigure 3.7.18-1SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-33Amendment No. 213 Spent Fuel Assembly Storage3.7.18FIGURE 3.7.18-2MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL IN PERIPHERAL POOL LOCATIONS INREGION I RACKSITS NASAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-34Amendment No. 213 Spent Fuel Assembly Storage3.7.18FIGURE 3.7.18-3MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR UNRESTRICTED PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL INREGION II RACKSSAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-34aAmendment No. 213 l
Spent Fuel Assembly Storage3.7.18FIGURE 3.7.18-4MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL IN PERIPHERAL POOL LOCATIONS INREGION II RACKSSAN ONOFRE-UNIT 23.7-34bAmendment No. 213 l
Spent Fuel Assembly Storage3.7.183.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.18 Spent Fuel Assembly Storage LCO 3.7.18The combination of initial enrichment and burnup of eachSONGS 2 and 3 spent fuel assembly stored in Region I shallbe within the acceptable burnup domain of Figure 3.7.18-1 or Figure 3.7.18-2, or the fuel assembly shall be stored in accordance with Technical Specification 4.3.1.1.The combination of initial enrichment and burnup of eachSONGS 2 and 3 spent fuel assembly stored in Region II shall be within the acceptable burnup domain of Figure 3.7.18-3 or Figure 3.7.18-4, or the fuel assembly shall be stored in accordance with Technical Specification 4.3.1.1.Each SONGS 1 uranium dioxide spent fuel assembly stored inRegion II shall be stored in accordance with TechnicalSpecification 4.3.1.1.APPLICABILITY:Whenever any fuel assembly is stored in the fuel storagepool.ACTIONSCONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.Requirements of theLCO not met.A.1 --------NOTE---------LCO 3.0.3 is notapplicable.
Initiate action to bringthe noncomplying fuel assembly into compliance.ImmediatelySURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTSSURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.18.1Verify by administrative means the initialenrichment
, burnup, and cooling time of thefuel assembly are in accordance with LCO3.7.18, or Design Features 4.3.1.1, or LCS4.0.100. Rev 2, dated 09/27/07
.Prior to moving a fuel assembly to any spent fuel pool storage location.ITSLCO 3.7.18ApplicabilityACTION ASR 3.7.18.1 andFigures 3.7.18-1, 3.7.18-2, 3.7.18-3,and 3.7.18-4, or SpecificationA01A02SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-32Amendment No. 205 Spent Fuel Assembly Storage3.7.18FIGURE 3.7.18-1MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR UNRESTRICTED PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL INREGION I RACKSITSFigure 3.7.18-1SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-33Amendment No. 205 Spent Fuel Assembly Storage3.7.18FIGURE 3.7.18-2MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL IN PERIPHERAL POOL LOCATIONS INREGION I RACKSITS NASAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-34Amendment No. 205 Spent Fuel Assembly Storage3.7.18FIGURE 3.7.18-3MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR UNRESTRICTED PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL INREGION II RACKSSAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-34aAmendment No. 205 Spent Fuel Assembly Storage3.7.18FIGURE 3.7.18-4MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL IN PERIPHERAL POOL LOCATIONS INREGION II RACKSSAN ONOFRE-UNIT 33.7-34bAmendment No. 205 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.18, SPENT FUEL ASSEMBLY STORAGE San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 2 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
A02 CTS SR 3.7.18.1 requires verifying by administrative means the initial enrichment, burnup, and cooling time of the fuel assembly are in accordance with LCO 3.7.18, or Design Features 4.3.1.1, or LCS 4.0.100 Rev 2, dated 09/27/07.
ITS SR 3.7.18.1 requires verification by administrative means the initial enrichment and burnup of the fuel assembly are in accordance with Figures 3.7.18-1, 3.7.18-2, 3.7.18-3 and 3.7.18-4, or Specification 4.3.1.1. This changes the CTS by referencing the LCO 3.7.18 Minimum Burnup and Cooling Time vs. Initial Enrichment Figures to the SR, and deleting the cooling time reference and
the reference to LCS 4.0.100.
The purpose of CTS SR 3.7.18.1 is to veri fy, by administrative means, that the fuel assemblies are stored in accordance with the TS Figures or Specification 4.3.1.1. The proposed change, discussed in this DOC, will reference the Figures currently referenced in the LCO. This change is acceptable because it adds the references from the Figures referenced in the LCO which contain the acceptance criteria instead of referencing the LCO. The change deleting the cooling time criteria is acceptable since the individual figures have separate curves based on cooling time. Therefore, it is not necessary to state the fact in the SR. The change deleting the reference to LCS 4.0.100 is acceptable since the SR continues to reference the requirements of Specification 4.3.1.1. Specification 4.3.1.1.l includes requirements associated with LCS 4.0.100, thus stating that the verification includes LCS 4.0.100 is redundant and not necessary. This change does not change the acceptance criteria nor affect the performance of the SR. This change is designated as administrative because it has no affect on the performance of the SR.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.18, SPENT FUEL ASSEMBLY STORAGE San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 2 REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES None LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
Spent Fuel Pool Storage 3.7.18 CEOG STS 3.7.18-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 13.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.18 Spent Fuel Pool Storage
LCO 3.7.18 The combination of initial enrichment and burnup of each fuel assembly stored in
[Region 2] shall be within the acceptable
[burnup domain
] of Figure 3.7.18-1
[or in accordance with Specification 4.3.1.1
]. APPLICABILITY: Whenever any fuel assembly is stored in [Region 2] of the fuel storage pool. ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. Requirements of the LCO not met.
A.1 ---------------NOTE--------------
LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable.
Initiate action to move the noncomplying fuel assembly from [Region 2].
Immediately
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY
SR 3.7.18.1 Verify by administrative means the initial enrichment and burnup of the fuel assembly is in accordance with Figure 3.7.18-1 or Specification 4.3.1.1.
Prior to storing the fuel assembly in [Region 2]
SONGS 2 and 3 spent 1 or Figure 3.7.18-2, INSERT 1 bringinto complianceto any spent fuel pool storage location LCO 3.7.18 A pplicability A CTION A SR 3.7.18.1
, 3.7.18-2, 3.7.18-3, and 3.7.18-4, s 3 2 2 4 3 4moving 3.7.18 Insert Page 3.7.18-1 U2/U3 CTS INSERT 1 The combination of initial enrichment and burnup of each SONGS 2 and 3 spent fuel assembly stored in Region II shall be within the acceptable burnup domain of Figure 3.7.18-3 or Figure 3.7.18-4, or in accordance with Specification 4.3.1.1.
Each SONGS 1 uranium dioxide spent fuel assembly stored in Region II shall be stored in accordance with Specification 4.3.1.1.
Spent Fuel Pool Storage 3.7.18 CEOG STS 3.7.18-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 1 INSERT 2 3 3.7.18 Insert Page 3.7.18-2a U2/U3 CTS INSERT 2 FIGURE 3.7.18-1 MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR UNRESTRICTED PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL IN REGION I RACKS 0 5 10 15 20 25 Fuel Assembly Burnup (GWD/T)2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 Initial U-235 Enrichment (w/o)0 Years5 Years10 Years15 Years20 YearsAcceptable RegionUnacceptable Region Figure 3.7.18-1 3
3.7.18 Insert Page 3.7.18-2b U2/U3 CTS INSERT 2 (Continued)
FIGURE 3.7.18-2 MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL IN PERIPHERAL POOL LOCATIONS IN REGION I RACKS 0 5 10 15 Fuel Assembly Burnup (GWD/T)3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 Initial U-235 Enrichment (w/o)0 Years5 Years10 Years15 Years20 YearsAcceptable RegionUnacceptable Region Figure 3.7.18-2 3
3.7.18 Insert Page 3.7.18-2c U2/U3 CTS INSERT 2 (Continued)
FIGURE 3.7.18-3 MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR UNRESTRICTED PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL IN REGION II RACKS Figure 3.7.18-3 3
3.7.18 Insert Page 3.7.18-2d U2/U3 CTS INSERT 2 (Continued)
FIGURE 3.7.18-4 MINIMUM BURNUP AND COOLING TIME VS. INITIAL ENRICHMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF SONGS 2 AND 3 FUEL IN PERIPHERAL POOL LOCATIONS IN REGION II RACKS
Figure 3.7.18-4 3
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.18, SPENT FUEL ASSEMBLY STORAGE San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. The SONGS specific initial enrichment and burnup figures will be included in ITS 3.7.18. Furthermore, the specific SONGS requirements have been added into the LCO statement, consistent with the CTS requirements. The added figures will also be referenced in ITS LCO 3.7.18 and SR 3.7.18.1.
- 4. The ISTS 3.7.18 Required ACTION A.1 is being changed from Initiate action to "move" the noncomplying fuel assembly "from [Region 2]" to Initiate action to "bring" the noncomplying fuel assembly into compliance. The SONGS Units 2 and 3 Specification encompasses two sizes/types of spent fuel storage racks (Regions I and II), so specifying only one Region is not appropriate. Therefore, the wording of Required Action A.1 is being changed to encompass both Regions and the change is also consistent with SONGS Units 2 and 3 CTS 3.7.18. For the same reasons as above, the wording prior to "storing" the fuel assembly "in [Region 2]" in the ISTS SR 3.7.18.1 Frequency is being changed to prior to "moving" the fuel assembly "to any spent fuel pool storage location."
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
Spent Fuel Pool Storage B 3.7.18 CEOG STS B 3.7.18-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.18 Spent Fuel Pool Storage
BASES BACKGROUND The spent fuel storage facility is designed to store either new (nonirradiated) nuclear fuel assemblies, or burned (irradiated) fuel assemblies in a vertical configuration underwater. The storage pool is sized to store
[735] fuel assemblies, which includes storage for [15] failed fuel containers.
The spent fuel storage cells are installed in parallel rows with center to center spacing of [12 31/32] inches in one direction, and
[13 3/16] inches in the other orthogonal direction. This spacing and "flux trap" construction, whereby the fuel assemblies are inserted into neutron absorbing stainless steel cans, is sufficient to maintain a keff of 0.95 for spent fuel of original enrichment of up to [3.3]%. However, as higher initial enrichment fuel assemblies are stored in the spent fuel pool, they must be stored in a checkerboard pattern taking into account fuel burnup
to maintain a k eff of 0.95 or less.
APPLICABLE The spent fuel storage facility is designed for noncriticality by use of SAFETY adequate spacing, and "flux trap" construction whereby the fuel ANALYSES assemblies are inserted into neutron absorbing stainless steel cans.
The spent fuel pool storage satisfies Criterion 2 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO The restrictions on the placement of fuel assemblies within the spent fuel
pool, according to [Figure 3.7.18-1], in the accompanying LCO, ensures that the keff of the spent fuel pool will always remain < 0.95 assuming the pool to be flooded with unborated water. The restrictions are consistent with the criticality safety analysis performed for the spent fuel pool according to [Figure 3.7.18-1], in the accompanying LCO. Fuel assemblies not meeting the criteria of [Figure 3.7.18-1] shall be stored in accordance with Specification 4.3.1.1.
APPLICABILITY This LCO applies whenever any fuel assembly is stored in
[Region 2] of the spent fuel pool.
ACTIONS A.1 Required Action A.1 is modified by a Note indicating that LCO 3.0.3 does
not apply.
When the configuration of fuel assemblies stored in
[Region 2] the spent fuel pool is not in accordance with Figure [3.7.18-1], immediate action must be taken to make the necessary fuel assembly movement(s) to bring the configuration into compliance with Figure [3.7.18-1]. INSERT 1 1542 , and borated water with a minimum soluble boron concentration of 970 ppm INSERT 2 s I and IILCO 3.7.18 s I and II of 2 1 1 1 2 2 B 3.7.18 Insert Page B 3.7.18-1 INSERT 1 . Two types/sizes of spent fuel storage racks are used (Region I and Region II). The two Region I racks each contain 156 storage locations each spaced 10.40 inches on center in a 12x13 array. Four Region II storage racks each contain 210 storage locations in a 14x15 array.
The remaining two Region II racks each contain 195 locations in a 13x15 array. All Region II locations are spaced 8.85 inches on center.
INSERT 2 1.00 under normal, non-accident conditions assuming the pool to be flooded with unborated water. The k eff of the spent fuel pool will always remain 0.95 under normal, non-accident conditions assuming the pool to be flooded with borated water with a minimum soluble boron concentration of 970 ppm. The k eff of the spent fuel pool will always remain 0.95 under accident conditions assuming the pool to be flooded with borated water with a minimum soluble boron concentration of 1700 ppm.
1 1 Spent Fuel Pool Storage B 3.7.18 CEOG STS B 3.7.18-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES ACTIONS (continued)
If moving irradiated fuel assemblies while in MODE 5 or 6, LCO 3.0.3 would not specify any action. If moving irradiated fuel assemblies while in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4, the fuel movement is independent of reactor operation. Therefore, in either case, inability to move fuel assemblies is not sufficient reason to require a reactor shutdown.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.18.1 REQUIREMENTS This SR verifies by administrative means that the initial enrichment and burnup of the fuel assembly is in accordance with Figure
[3.7.18-1] in the accompanying LCO. For fuel assemblies in the unacceptable range of [Figure 3.7.18-1
], performance of this SR will ensure compliance with Specification 4.3.1.1.
REFERENCES None.
, 3.7.18-2, 3.7.18-3, and 3.7.18-4, and for Unit 1 fuel assemblies s , 3.7.18-2, 3.7.18-3, and 3.7.18-4 regionUnit 2 and Unit 3 sUnit 2 and Unit 3 assemblies are 4
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.18 BASES, SPENT FUEL ASSEMBLY STORAGE San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS. 4. Changes are made to be consistent with changes made to the Specification.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.18, SPENT FUEL ASSEMBLY STORAGE San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 15 ITS 3.7.19, SECONDARY SPECIFIC ACTIVITY
Current Technical Specification (CTS) Markup and Discussion of Changes (DOCs)
Secondary Specific Activity3.7.193.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.19 Secondary Specific ActivityLCO 3.7.19The specific activity of the secondary coolant shall be
- 0.10 µCi/gm DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131.
APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTIONS CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.Specific activity notwithin limit.A.1Be in MODE 3.ANDA.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s36 hoursSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.19.1Verify the specific activity of thesecondary coolant is within limit.31 daysITSLCO 3.7.19ApplicabilityACTION ASR 3.7.19.1In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramA01LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 23.7-35Amendment No. 127 Secondary Specific Activity3.7.193.7 PLANT SYSTEMS3.7.19 Secondary Specific ActivityLCO 3.7.19The specific activity of the secondary coolant shall be
- 0.10 µCi/gm DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131.
APPLICABILITY:MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTIONS CONDITIONREQUIRED ACTIONCOMPLETION TIMEA.Specific activity notwithin limit.A.1Be in MODE 3.ANDA.2Be in MODE 5.6 hour6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />s36 hoursSURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCEFREQUENCYSR 3.7.19.1Verify the specific activity of thesecondary coolant is within limit.31 daysITSLCO 3.7.19ApplicabilityACTION ASR 3.7.19.1In accordance with theSurveillance FrequencyControl ProgramA01LA01SAN ONOFRE--UNIT 33.7-35Amendment No. 116 DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.19, SECONDARY SPECIFIC ACTIVITY San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 4 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES A01 In the conversion of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Current Technical Specifications (CTS) to the plant specific Improved Technical Specifications (ITS), certain changes (wording preferences, editorial changes, reformatting, revised numbering, etc.) are made to obtain consistency with NUREG-1432, Rev. 3.0, "Standard Technical Specifications Combustion Engineering Plants" (ISTS) and additional approved Technical Specification Task Force (TSTF) travelers included in this submittal.
These changes are designated as administrative changes and are acceptable because they do not result in technical changes to the CTS.
MORE RESTRICTIVE CHANGES None
RELOCATED SPECIFICATIONS None
REMOVED DETAIL CHANGES
LA01 (Type 4 - Removal of LCO, SR, or other TS requirement to the LCS, UFSAR, ODCM, QAP, CLRT Program, IST Program, ISI Program, or Surveillance Frequency Control Program) CTS SR 3.7.19.1 requires verifying that the specific activity of the secondary coolant is within limit. ITS SR 3.7.19.1 requires a similar Surveillance and specifies the periodic Frequency as "In accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." This changes the CTS by moving the specified frequency for the SR and the Bases for the frequency to the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The control of changes to the Surveillance Frequencies will be in accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program. The Program shall ensure that Surveillance Requirements specified in the Technical Specifications are performed at intervals sufficient to assure the associated Limiting Conditions for Operation are met. In addition:
- a. The Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall contain a list of Frequencies of those Surveillance Requirements for which the Frequency is controlled by the program;
- b. Changes to the Frequencies listed in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program shall be made in accordance with NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies," Revision 1; and
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.19, SECONDARY SPECIFIC ACTIVITY San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 2 of 4 c. The provisions of Surveillance Requirements 3.0.2 and 3.0.3 are applicable to the Frequencies established in the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
The referenced document, NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, provides a detailed description of the process to be followed when considering changes to a Surveillance Frequency. NEI 04-10, Rev. 1, has been reviewed and approved by the NRC.
Therefore, the process will not be discussed further here.
The relocation of the specified Surveillance Frequencies to licensee control is consistent with Regulatory Guides 1.174 and 1.177. Regulatory Guide 1.177 provides guidance for changing Surveillance Frequencies and Completion Times.
However, for allowable risk changes associated with Surveillance Frequency extensions, it refers to Regulatory Guide 1.174, which provides quantitative risk acceptance guidelines for changes to core damage frequency (CDF) and large early release frequency (LERF). Regulatory Guide 1.174 provides additional guidelines that have been adapted in the risk-informed methodology for controlling changes to Surveillance Frequencies.
Regulatory Guide 1.174 identifies five key safety principles to be met for all risk-informed applications and to be explicitly addressed in risk-informed plant program change applications.
- 1. The proposed change meets the current regulations unless it is explicitly related to a requested exemption or rule change.
10 CFR 50.36(c) provides that TS will include items in the following categories:
"(3) Surveillance requirements. Surveillance requirements are requirements relating to test, calibration, or inspection to assure that the necessary quality of systems and components is maintained, that facility operation will be within safety limits, and that the limiting conditions for operation will be met."
This change proposes to relocate various Frequencies for the performance of the Surveillance Requirements to a licensee-controlled program using an NRC approved methodology for control of the Surveillance Frequencies. The Surveillance Requirements themselves will remain in TS. This is consistent with other NRC approved TS changes in which the Surveillance Frequencies are not under NRC control, such as Surveillances that are performed in accordance with the Inservice Testing Program or the Containment Leakage Rate Testing Program, where the Frequencies vary based on the past performance of the subject components. Thus, this proposed change meets criterion 1 above.
- 2. The proposed change is consistent with the defense-in-depth philosophy.
As described in Position 2.2.1.1 of Regulatory Guide 1.174, consistency with the defense-in-depth philosophy is maintained if:
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.19, SECONDARY SPECIFIC ACTIVITY San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 3 of 4 A reasonable balance is preserved among prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation; Over-reliance on programmatic activities to compensate for weaknesses in plant design is avoided; System redundancy, independence, and diversity are preserved commensurate with the expected frequency, consequences of challenges to the system, and uncertainties (e.g., no risk outliers);
Defenses against potential common cause failures are preserved, and the potential for the introduction of new common cause failure mechanisms is assessed; Independence of barriers is not degraded; Defenses against human errors are preserved; and The intent of the General Design Criteria in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix A is maintained.
These defense-in-depth objectives apply to all risk-informed applications, and for some of the issues involved (e.g., no over-reliance on programmatic activities and defense against human errors), it is fairly straightforward to apply them to this proposed change. The use of the multiple risk metrics of CDF and LERF and controlling the change resulting from the implementation of this initiative would maintain a balance between prevention of core damage, prevention of containment failure, and consequence mitigation.
Redundancy, diversity, and independence of safety systems are considered as part of the risk categorization to ensure that these qualities are not adversely affected. Independence of barriers and defense against common cause failures are also considered in the categorization. The improved understanding of the relative importance of plant components to risk resulting from the development of this program promotes an improved overall understanding of how the SSCs contribute to the plant's defense-in-depth.
- 3. The proposed change maintains sufficient safety margins.
Conformance with this principle is assured since SSC design, operation, testing methods and acceptance criteria specified in the Codes and Standards or alternatives approved for use by the NRC, will continue to be met as described in the plant licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, or Technical Specifications Bases). Also, the safety analysis acceptance criteria in the licensing basis (e.g., UFSAR, supporting analyses, etc.) are met with the proposed change.
DISCUSSION OF CHANGES ITS 3.7.19, SECONDARY SPECIFIC ACTIVITY San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 4 of 4 4. When proposed changes result in an increase in core damage frequency or risk, the increases should be small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy Statement.
NEI 04-10, "Risk-Informed Method for Control of Surveillance Frequencies,"
will require that changes in core damage frequency or risk are small and consistent with the intent of the Commission's Safety Goal Policy.
- 5. The impact of the proposed change should be monitored using performance measurement strategies.
NEI 04-10 will require that changes in Surveillance Frequencies be monitored using performance management strategies.
Therefore, the proposed change is consistent with the guidance in Regulatory Guide 1.174.
This change is designated as a less restrictive removal of detail change because the Surveillance Frequency is being removed from the Technical Specifications.
LESS RESTRICTIVE CHANGES
None Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
Secondary Specific Activity 3.7.19 CEOG STS 3.7.19-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 U2/U3 CTS San Onofre -- Draft Amendment XXX 13.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.19 Secondary Specific Activity
LCO 3.7.19 The specific activity of the secondary coolant shall be [0.10] Ci/gm DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME
A. Specific activity not within limit.
A.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND A.2 Be in MODE 5.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.19.1 Verify the specific activity of the secondary coolant is within limit.
[31] days
TSTF-425-AIn accordance with the Surveillance Frequency Control Program LCO 3.7.19 A pplicability A CTION A SR 3.7.19.1 2
JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.19, SECONDARY SPECIFIC ACTIVITY San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the ISTS which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
Secondary Specific Activity B 3.7.19 CEOG STS B 3.7.19-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.19 Secondary Specific Activity
BASES BACKGROUND Activity in the secondary coolant results from steam generator tube outleakage from the Reactor Coolant System (RCS). Under steady state conditions, the activity is primarily iodines with relatively short half lives, and thus is indication of current conditions. During transients, I-131 spikes have been observed as well as increased releases of some noble gases. Other fission product isotopes, as well as activated corrosion products in lesser amounts, may also be found in the secondary coolant.
A limit on secondary coolant specific activity during power operation minimizes releases to the environment because of normal operation, anticipated operational occurrences, and accidents.
This limit is lower than the activity value that might be expected from a 1 gpm tube leak (LCO 3.4.13, "RCS Operational LEAKAGE") of primary coolant at the limit of 1.0 µCi/gm (LCO 3.4.16, "RCS Specific Activity"). The steam line failure is assumed to result in the release of the noble gas and iodine activity contained in the steam generator inventory, the feedwater, and reactor coolant LEAKAGE. Most of the isotopes have short half-lives (i.e., < 20 hours2.314815e-4 days <br />0.00556 hours <br />3.306878e-5 weeks <br />7.61e-6 months <br />).
With the specified activity level, the resultant 2 hour2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> thyroid dose to a person at the exclusion area boundary (EAB) would be about
[.13] rem should the main steam safety valves (MSSVs) open for the 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> following a trip from full power.
Operating a unit at the allowable limits could result in a 2 hour2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> EAB exposure of a small fraction of the 10 CFR 100 (Ref. 1) limits.
APPLICABLE The accident analysis of the main steam line break (MSLB), as discussed SAFETY in the FSAR, Chapter
[15] (Ref. 2), assumes the initial secondary coolant ANALYSES specific activity to have a radioactive isotope concentration of
[0.10] µCi/gm DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131. This assumption is used in the analysis for determining the radiological consequences of the postulated accident. The accident analysis, based on this and other assumptions, shows that the radiological consequences of an MSLB do not exceed a small fraction of the unit EAB limits (Ref. 1) for whole body and thyroid dose rates.
total ) 0.5 gpm per steam generator ( 0.1 Rem TEDE a steam generator atmospheric dump valve inadvertently open.
U 1 2 1 2 2maximum 150.67 1a post-trip MSLB, with a return-to-power and no iodine spike, 1the 10 CFR 50.67 (Ref. 1) dose limits.
Secondary Specific Activity B 3.7.19 CEOG STS B 3.7.19-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES
APPLICABLE SAFETY ANALYSES (continued)
With the loss of offsite power, the remaining steam generator is available for core decay heat dissipation by venting steam to the atmosphere through MSSVs and atmospheric dump valves (ADVs). The Auxiliary Feedwater System supplies the necessary makeup to the steam generator. Venting continues until the reactor coolant temperature and pressure have decreased sufficiently for the Shutdown Cooling System to complete the cooldown.
In the evaluation of the radiological consequences of this accident, the
activity released from the steam generator connected to the failed steam line is assumed to be released directly to the environment. The unaffected steam generator is assu med to discharge steam and any entrained activity through MSSVs and ADVs during the event.
Secondary specific activity limits satisfy Criterion 2 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO As indicated in the Applicable Safety Analyses, the specific activity limit in the secondary coolant system of [0.10] µCi/gm DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 to limit the radiological consequences of a Design Basis Accident (DBA) to a small fraction of the required limit (Ref. 1).
Monitoring the specific activity of the secondary coolant ensures that when secondary specific activity limits are exceeded, appropriate actions are taken in a timely manner to place the unit in an operational MODE that would minimize the radiological consequences of a DBA.
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the limits on secondary specific activity apply due to the potential for secondary steam releases to the atmosphere.
In MODES 5 and 6, the steam generators are not being used for heat removal. Both the RCS and steam generators are depressurized, and primary to secondary LEAKAGE is minimal. Therefore, monitoring of secondary specific activity is not required.
2 Secondary Specific Activity B 3.7.19 CEOG STS B 3.7.19-3 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 San Onofre -- Draft Revision XXX 1BASES ACTIONS A.1 and A.2 DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131 exceeding the allowable value in the secondary coolant, is an indication of a problem in the RCS, and contributes to increased post accident doses. If secondary specific activity cannot be restored to within limits in the associated Completion Time, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.19.1 REQUIREMENTS This SR ensures that the secondary specific activity is within the limits of the accident analysis. A gamma isotope analysis of the secondary coolant, which determines DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131, confirms the validity of the safety analysis assumptions as to the source terms in post accident releases. It also serves to identify and trend any unusual isotopic concentrations that might indicate changes in reactor coolant activity or LEAKAGE. The [31] day Frequency is based on the detection of increasing trends of the level of DOSE EQUIVALENT I-131, and allows for appropriate action to be taken to maintain levels below the LCO limit.
REFERENCES 1. 10 CFR 100.11.
- 2. FSAR, Chapter
[15]. TSTF-425-AINSERT 1 U 2 1 50.67 1 B 3.7.19 Insert Page 3.7.19-3 INSERT 1 The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program.
Reviewers Note ---------------------------------------------------
Plants controlling Surveillance Frequencies under a Surveillance Frequency Control Program should utilize the appropriate Frequency description, given above, and the appropriate choice of Frequency in the Surveillance Requirement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 TSTF 425 A 4 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.19 BASES, SECONDARY SPECIFIC ACTIVITY San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. Changes are made (additions, deletions, and/or changes) to the Improved Standard Technical Specification (ISTS) Bases which reflect the plant specific nomenclature, number, reference, system description, analysis, or licensing basis description.
- 2. The ISTS Bases contains bracketed information and/or values that are generic to all Combustion Engineering vintage plants. The brackets are removed and the proper plant specific information/value is provided. This is acceptable since the information/value is changed to reflect the current licensing basis.
- 3. This "Reviewers Note" is being deleted. The Reviewers Note is for the NRC reviewer during the NRC review and will not be part of the plant specific SONGS
ITS.
- 4. The Bases words changed by TSTF-425 have been modified to state "The Frequency is controlled under the Surveillance Frequency Control Program." The Surveillance Frequency Control Program provides the details for how to change the Frequencies, thus the TSTF-425 words concerning operating experience, equipment reliability, and plant risk is not always true for each of the Frequencies.
Specific No Significant Haza rds Considerations (NSHCs)
DETERMINATION OF NO SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS CONSIDERATIONS ITS 3.7.19, SECONDARY SPECIFIC ACTIVITY San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 There are no specific No Significant Hazards Considerations for this Specification.
ATTACHMENT 16 IMPROVED STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (ISTS)
NOT ADOPTED IN SONGS ITS ISTS 3.7.9, ULTIMATE HEAT SINK (UHS)
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
UHS 3.7.9 CEOG STS 3.7.9-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.9 Ultimate Heat Sink (UHS)
LCO 3.7.9 The UHS shall be OPERABLE.
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. [ One or more cooling towers with one cooling tower fan inoperable.
A.1 Restore cooling tower fan(s) to OPERABLE status. 7 days ]
REVIEWER'S NOTE-----
The [ ]F is the maximum allowed UHS temperature value and is based on temperature limitations of
the equipment that is relied upon for accident mitigation and safe shutdown of the unit.
B. [ Water temperature of the UHS > [90] F and [ ]F.
B.1 Verify water temperature of the UHS is [90] F averaged over the previous
24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> period.
Once per hour]
C. [ Required Action and associated Completion
Time of Condition A or B
not met.
OR ]
UHS inoperable [for reasons other than
Condition A or B].
C.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND C.2 Be in MODE 5.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> 1 UHS 3.7.9 CEOG STS 3.7.9-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.9.1 [ Verify water level of UHS is [562] ft [mean sea level]. 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> ]
SR 3.7.9.2 [ Verify average water temperature of UHS is [90]F.
24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> ]
SR 3.7.9.3 [ Operate each cooling tower fan for [15] minutes.
31 days ]
1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ISTS 3.7.9, ULTIMATE HEAT SINK (UHS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. The San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station (SONGS) design uses the Pacific Ocean as the ultimate heat sink. The SONGS CTS does not include any requirements for the ultimate heat sink, therefore, ISTS 3.7.9, "Ultimate Heat Sink (UHS)," is not included in the SONGS ITS.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
UHS B 3.7.9 CEOG STS B 3.7.9-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.9 Ultimate Heat Sink (UHS)
BASES BACKGROUND The UHS provides a heat sink for process and operating heat from safety related components during a Design Basis Accident (DBA) or transient, as well as during normal operation. This is done utilizing the Service Water System.
The UHS has been defined as that complex of water sources, including necessary retaining structures (e.g., a pond with its dam, or a river with its dam), and the canals or conduits connecting the sources with, but not including, the cooling water system intake structures as, discussed in the FSAR, Section [9.2.5] (Ref. 1). If cooling towers or portions thereof are required to accomplish the UHS safety functions, they should meet the same requirements as the sink. The two principal functions of the UHS are the dissipation of residual heat after reactor shutdown, and dissipation of residual heat after an accident.
A variety of complexes is used to meet the requirements for a UHS. A lake or an ocean may qualify as a single source. If the complex includes a water source contained by a structure, it is likely that a second source will be required.
The basic performance requirements are that a 30 day supply of water be available, and that the design basis temperatures of safety related equipment not be exceeded. Basins of cooling towers generally include less than a 30 day supply of water, typically 7 days or less. A 30 day supply would be dependent on another source(s) and a makeup system(s) for replenishing the source in the cooling tower basin. For smaller basin sources, which may be as small as a 1 day supply, the systems for replenishing the basin and the backup source(s) become of sufficient importance that the makeup system itself may be required to meet the same design criteria as an Engineered Safety Feature (e.g., single failure considerations, and multiple makeup water sources may be required).
It follows that the many variations in the UHS configurations will result in many unit to unit variations in OPERABILITY determinations and SRs.
The ACTIONS and SRs are illustrative of a cooling tower UHS without a makeup requirement.
Additional information on the design and operation of the system along with a list of components served can be found in Reference 1.
1 UHS B 3.7.9 CEOG STS B 3.7.9-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 BASES
APPLICABLE The UHS is the sink for heat removed from the reactor core following all SAFETY accidents and anticipated operational occurrences in which the unit is ANALYSES cooled down and placed on shutdown cooling. For those units using it as the normal heat sink for condenser cooling via the Circulating Water System, unit operation at full power is its maximum heat load. Its maximum post accident heat load occurs 20 minutes after a design basis loss of coolant accident (LOCA). Near this time, the unit switches from injection to recirculation, and the containment cooling systems are required to remove the core decay heat.
The operating limits are based on conservative heat transfer analyses for the worst case LOCA. Reference 1 provides the details of the assumptions used in the analysis. The assumptions include: worst expected meteorological conditions, conservative uncertainties when calculating decay heat, and the worst case failure (e.g., single failure of a manmade structure). The UHS is designed in accordance with Regulatory Guide 1.27 (Ref. 2), which requires a 30 day supply of cooling water in the UHS.
The UHS satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO The UHS is required to be OPERABLE. The UHS is considered OPERABLE if it contains a sufficient volume of water at or below the maximum temperature that would allow the SWS to operate for at least 30 days following the design basis LOCA without the loss of net positive suction head (NPSH), and without exceeding the maximum design temperature of the equipment served by the SWS. To meet this condition, the UHS temperature should not exceed [90]°F and the level should not fall below [562 ft mean sea level] during normal unit operation.
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the UHS is a normally operating system that is required to support the OPERABILITY of the equipment serviced by the UHS and required to be OPERABLE in these MODES.
In MODES 5 and 6, the OPERABILITY requirements of the UHS are determined by the systems it supports.
1 UHS B 3.7.9 CEOG STS B 3.7.9-3 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 BASES
ACTIONS [ A.1 If one or more cooling towers have one fan inoperable (i.e., up to one fan per cooling tower inoperable), action must be taken to restored the inoperable cooling tower fan(s) to OPERABLE status within 7 days.
The 7 day Completion Time is reasonable, based on the low probability of an accident occurring during the 7 days that one cooling tower fan is inoperable, the number of available systems, and the time required to complete the action. ]
[ B.1 -----------------------------------REVIEWER'S NOTE-----------------------------------
The [ ]°F is the maximum allowed UHS temperature value and is based on temperature limitations of the equipment that is relied upon for accident mitigation and safe shutdown of the unit.
With water temperature of the UHS > [90]°F, the design basis assumption associated with initial UHS temperature are bounded provided the temperature of the UHS averaged over the previous 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> period is
[90]°F. With the water temperature of the UHS > [90]°F, long term cooling capability of the ECCS loads and DGs may be affected.
Therefore, to ensure long term cooling capability is provided to the ECCS loads when water temperature of the UHS is > [90]°F, Required Action
B.1 is provided to more frequently monitor the water temperature of the UHS and verify the temperature is [90]°F when averaged over the previous 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> period. The once per hour Completion Time takes into consideration UHS temperature variations and the increased monitoring frequency needed to ensure design basis assumptions and equipment limitations are not exceeded in this condition. If the water temperature of the UHS exceeds [90]°F when averaged over the previous 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> period or the water temperature of the UHS exceeds [ ]°F, Condition C must be entered immediately.]
1 UHS B 3.7.9 CEOG STS B 3.7.9-4 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 BASES ACTIONS (continued)
[ C.1 and C.2
If the Required Actions or Completion Times of Conditions [A or B] are not met, or the UHS is inoperable [for reasons other than Condition A or B], the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply.
To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems. ]
SURVEILLANCE [ SR 3.7.9.1 REQUIREMENTS This SR verifies adequate long term (30 days) cooling can be maintained. The level specified also ensures sufficient NPSH is available for operating
the SWS pumps. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Frequency is based on operating experience related to the trending of the parameter variations during the applicable MODES. This SR verifies that the UHS water level is [562] ft
[mean sea level]. ]
[ SR 3.7.9.2 This SR verifies that the SWS is available to cool the CCW System to at least its maximum design temperature within the maximum accident or normal design heat loads for 30 days following a DBA. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Frequency is based on operating experience related to the trending of the parameter variations during the applicable MODES. This SR verifies that the UHS water temperature is [92]°F. ]
Operating each cooling tower fan for [15] minutes verifies that all fans are OPERABLE and that all associated controls are functioning properly. It also ensures that fan or motor failure, or excessive vibration can be detected for corrective action. The 31 day Frequency is based on operating experience, the known reliability of the fan units, the redundancy available, and the low probability of significant degradation of the UHS cooling tower fans occurring between surveillances. ]
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section [9.2.5].
1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ISTS 3.7.9 BASES, ULTIMATE HEAT SINK (UHS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. The ISTS 3.7.9 Bases is not included because the ISTS 3.7.9 Specification was not included in the SONGS Units 2 and 3 ITS.
ISTS 3.7.13, EMERGENCY CORE COOLING SYSTEM (ECCS)
PUMP ROOM EXHAUST AIR CL EANUP SYSTEM (PREACS)
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
ECCS PREACS 3.7.13 CEOG STS 3.7.13-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.13 Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) Pump Room Exhaust Air Cleanup System (PREACS)
LCO 3.7.13 Two ECCS PREACS trains shall be OPERABLE.
NOTE--------------------------------------------
The ECCS pump room boundary may be opened intermittently under administrative control. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One ECCS PREACS train inoperable.
A.1 Restore ECCS PREACS train to OPERABLE status.
7 days B. Two ECCS PREACS trains inoperable due to inoperable ECCS pump room boundary.
B.1 Restore ECCS pump room boundary to OPERABLE status.
24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />
C. Required Action and associated Completion Time not met.
C.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND C.2 Be in MODE 5.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> 1
ECCS PREACS 3.7.13 CEOG STS 3.7.13-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.13.1 Operate each ECCS PREACS train for
[ 10 continuous hours with the heater operating or (for systems without heaters) 15 minutes].
31 days SR 3.7.13.2 Perform required ECCS PREACS filter testing in accordance with the [Ventilation Filter Testing
Program (VFTP)].
In accordance with the [VFTP]
SR 3.7.13.3 Verify each ECCS PREACS train actuates on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months
SR 3.7.13.4 Verify one ECCS PREACS train can maintain a negative pressure [ ] inches water gauge relative to atmospheric pressure during the [post accident]
mode of operation at a flow rate of [20,000] cfm.
[18] months on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS
SR 3.7.13.5 [ Verify each ECCS PREACS filter bypass damper can be opened.
[18] months ]
1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ITS 3.7.13, EMERGENCY CORE COOLING SYSTEM (ECCS) PUMP ROOM EXHAUST AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (PREACS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. The San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station (SONGS) design does not include an Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) Pump Room Exhaust Air Cleanup System (PREACS). Therefore, ISTS 3.7.13, "Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS)
Pump Room Exhaust Air Cleanup System (PREACS)," is not included in the SONGS
ITS.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
ECCS PREACS B 3.7.13 CEOG STS B 3.7.13-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.13 Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) Pump Room Exhaust Air Cleanup System (PREACS)
BASES
BACKGROUND The ECCS PREACS filters air from the area of the active ECCS components during the recirculation phase of a loss of coolant accident (LOCA). The ECCS PREACS, in conjunction with other, normally operating systems, also provides environmental control of temperature and humidity in the ECCS pump room area and the lower reaches of the Auxiliary Building.
The ECCS PREACS consists of two independent and redundant trains. Each train consists of a heater, a prefilter or demister, a high efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filter, an activated charcoal adsorber section for removal of gaseous activity (principally iodines), and a fan. Ductwork, valves or dampers, and instrumentation also form part of the system, as well as demisters functioning to reduce the relative humidity of the air stream. A second bank of HEPA filters follows the adsorber section to collect carbon fines and provide backup in case the main HEPA filter bank fails. The downstream HEPA filter is not credited in the accident analysis, but serves to collect charcoal fines and to back up the upstream
HEPA filter, should it develop a leak. The system initiates filtered ventilation of the pump room and lower region of the Auxiliary Building following receipt of a safety injection actuation signal or coolant injection
actuation signal.
The ECCS PREACS is a standby system, parts of which may also operate during normal unit operations. The Reactor Auxiliary Building Main Ventilation System provides normal cooling. During emergency operations, the ECCS PREACS dampers are realigned and fans are started to initiate filtration. Upon receipt of the actuating Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System signal(s), normal air discharges from the ECCS pump room, the pump room is isolated, and the stream of ventilation air discharges through the system filter trains. The prefilters or demisters remove any large particles in the air, and any entrained water droplets present, to prevent excessive loading of the HEPA filters and charcoal adsorbers.
The ECCS PREACS is discussed in the FSAR, Sections [6.5.1], [9.4.5], and [15.6.5] (Refs. 1, 2, and 3, respectively), as it may be used for normal, as well as post accident, atmospheric cleanup functions. The primary purpose of the heaters is to maintain the relative humidity at an acceptable level consistent with iodine removal efficiencies, as discussed in the Regulatory Guide 1.52 (Ref. 4).
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APPLICABLE The design basis of the ECCS PREACS is established by the large break SAFETY LOCA. The system evaluation assumes a passive failure of the ECCS ANALYSES outside containment, such as safety injection pump seal failure, during the recirculation mode. In such a case, the system limits the radioactive release to within 10 CFR 100 limits (Ref. 5), or the NRC staff approved licensing basis (e.g., a specified fraction of 10 CFR 100 limits). The analysis of the effects and consequences of a large break LOCA is presented in Reference 3. The ECCS PREACS also actuates following a small break LOCA, requiring the unit to go into the recirculation mode of long term cooling and to clean up releases of smaller leaks, such as from valve stem packing.
The two types of system failures that are considered in the accident analysis are complete loss of function and excessive LEAKAGE. Either type of failure may result in a lower efficiency of removal for any gaseous and particulate activity released to the ECCS pump rooms following a LOCA.
The ECCS PREACS satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO Two independent and redundant ECCS PREACS trains are required to be OPERABLE to ensure that at least one is available, assuming a single failure disables the other train coincident with a loss of offsite power.
Total system failure could result in the atmospheric release from the ECCS pump room exceeding the required limits in the event of a Design Basis Accident (DBA).
ECCS PREACS is considered OPERABLE when the individual components necessary to maintain the ECCS Pump Room filtration are OPERABLE in both trains.
An ECCS PREACS train is considered OPERABLE when its associated:
- a. Fan is OPERABLE,
- b. HEPA filter and charcoal adsorber are not excessively restricting flow and are capable of performing their filtration functions, and
- c. Heater, demister, ductwork, valves, and dampers are OPERABLE, and air circulation can be maintained.
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LCO (continued)
The LCO is modified by a Note allowing the ECCS pump room boundary to be opened intermittently under administrative controls. For entry and exit through doors, the administrative control of the opening is performed by the person(s) entering or exiting the area. For other openings, these controls consist of stationing a dedicated individual at the opening who is in continuous communication with the control room. This individual will have a method to rapidly close the opening when a need for ECCS pump room isolation is indicated.
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the ECCS PREACS is required to be OPERABLE consistent with the OPERABILITY requirements of the ECCS. In MODES 5 and 6, the ECCS PREACS is not required to be OPERABLE, since the ECCS is not required to be OPERABLE.
ACTIONS A.1 With one ECCS PREACS train inoperable, action must be taken to restore OPERABLE status within 7 days. During this time, the remaining OPERABLE train is adequate to perform the ECCS PREACS function.
The 7 day Completion Time is appropriate because the risk contribution is less than that for the ECCS (72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> Completion Time) and this system is not a direct support system for the ECCS. The 7 day Completion Time is reasonable, based on the low probability of a DBA occurring during this time period, and the consideration that the remaining train can provide the required capability.
B.1
REVIEWER'S NOTE----------------------------------- Adoption of Condition B is dependent on a commitment from the licensee to have guidance available describing compensatory measures to be taken in the event of an intentional and unintentional entry into
Condition B.
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ACTIONS (continued)
If the ECCS pump room boundary is inoperable, the ECCS PREACS trains cannot perform their intended functions. Actions must be taken to restore an OPERABLE ECCS pump room boundary within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
During the period that the ECCS pump room boundary is inoperable, appropriate compensatory measures [consistent with the intent, as applicable, of GDC 19, 60, 64 and 10 CFR Part 100] should be utilized to protect plant personnel from potential hazards such as radioactive contamination, toxic chemicals, smoke, temperature and relative humidity, and physical security. Preplanned measures should be available to address these concerns for intentional and unintentional entry into the condition. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable based on the low probability of a DBA occurring during this time period, and the use of compensatory measures. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is a typically reasonable time to diagnose, plan and possibly repair, and test most
problems with the ECCS pump room boundary.
C.1 and C.2 If the ECCS PREACS train or ECCS pump room boundary cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the associated Completion Time, the unit must be in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.13.1 REQUIREMENTS Standby systems should be checked periodically to ensure that they function properly. Since the environment and normal operating conditions on this system are not severe, testing each train once a month provides an adequate check on this system. Monthly heater operations dry out any moisture that may have accumulated in the charcoal from humidity in the ambient air. [Systems with heaters must be operated for 10 continuous hours with the heaters energized. Systems without heaters need only be operated for 15 minutes to demonstrate the function of the system.] The 31 day Frequency is based on the known reliability of equipment, and the two train redundancy available.
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SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
This SR verifies that the required ECCS PREACS testing is performed in accordance with the [Ventilation Filter Testing Program (VFTP)]. The
[VFTP] includes testing HEPA filter performance, charcoal adsorber efficiency, minimum system flow rate, and the physical properties of the activated charcoal (general use and following specific operations). Specific test frequencies and additional information are discussed in detail in the [VFTP].
SR 3.7.13.3 This SR verifies that each ECCS PREACS train starts and operates on an actual or simulated actuation signal. The [18] month Frequency is consistent with that specified in Regulatory Guide 1.52 (Ref. 4).
This SR verifies the integrity of the ECCS pump room enclosure. The ability of the ECCS pump room to maintain a negative pressure, with respect to potentially uncontaminated adjacent areas, is periodically tested to verify proper function of the ECCS PREACS. During the post accident mode of operation, the ECCS PREACS is designed to maintain a slight negative pressure in the ECCS pump room with respect to adjacent areas to prevent unfiltered LEAKAGE. The ECCS PREACS is designed to maintain this negative pressure at a flow rate of [20,000] cfm from the ECCS pump room. The Frequency of
[18] months is consistent with the guidance provided in the NUREG-0800, Section 6.5.1 (Ref. 6).
This test is conducted with the tests for filter penetration; thus, an [18] month Frequency, on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS is consistent with other filtration SRs.
[ SR 3.7.13.5 Operating the ECCS PREACS filter bypass damper is necessary to ensure that the system functions properly. The OPERABILITY of the bypass damper is verified if it can be closed. An [18] month Frequency is consistent with that specified in Reference 4. ]
1 ECCS PREACS B 3.7.13 CEOG STS B 3.7.13-6 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 BASES REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section [6.5.1].
- 2. FSAR, Section [9.4.5].
- 3. FSAR, Section [15.6.5].
- 4. Regulatory Guide 1.52, Rev. [2].
- 5. 10 CFR 100.11.
- 6. NUREG-0800, Section 6.5.1, Rev. 2, July 1981.
1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ISTS 3.7.13 BASES, EMERGENCY CORE COOLING SYSTEM (ECCS) PUMP ROOM EXHAUST AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (PREACS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. The ISTS 3.7.13 Bases is not included because the ISTS 3.7.13 Specification was not included in the SONGS Units 2 and 3 ITS.
ISTS 3.7.14, FUEL BUILDING AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (FBACS)
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
FBACS 3.7.14 CEOG STS 3.7.14-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.14 Fuel Building Air Cleanup System (FBACS)
LCO 3.7.14 Two FBACS trains shall be OPERABLE.
NOTE--------------------------------------------
The fuel building boundary may be opened intermittently under administrative control. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPLICABILITY: [MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4,] During movement of [recently] irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuel building.
ACTIONS
NOTE----------------------------------------------------------- LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME A. One FBACS train inoperable.
A.1 Restore FBACS train to OPERABLE status.
7 days B. Two FBACS trains inoperable due to inoperable fuel building boundary in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4.
B.1 Restore fuel building boundary to OPERABLE status.
24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> 1
FBACS 3.7.14 CEOG STS 3.7.14-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 ACTIONS (continued)
CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME C. [ Required Action and associated Completion
Time of Condition A or B not met in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4.
OR Two FBACS trains inoperable in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4 for reasons other than Condition B.
C.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND C.2 Be in MODE 5.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br /> ]
D. Required Action and Associated Completion Time [of Condition A] not met during movement of
[recently] irradiated fuel
assemblies in the fuel building.
D.1 Place OPERABLE FBACS train in operation.
OR D.2 Suspend movement of
[recently] irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuel building.
Immediately
Immediately
E. Two FBACS trains inoperable during movement of [recently]
irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuel building.
E.1 Suspend movement of
[recently] irradiated fuel
assemblies in the fuel building.
Immediately
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.14.1 Operate each FBACS train for [ 10 continuous hours with the heaters operating or (for systems
without heaters) 15 minutes].
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SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.14.2 Perform required FBACS filter testing in accordance with the [Ventilation Filter Testing Program (VFTP)].
In accordance
with the [VFTP]
SR 3.7.14.3 [ Verify each FBACS train actuates on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months ]
SR 3.7.14.4 Verify one FBACS train can maintain a negative pressure [ ] inches water gauge with respect to atmospheric pressure, during the [post accident]
mode of operation at a flow rate [3000] cfm.
[18] months on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS
SR 3.7.14.5 [ Verify each FBACS filter bypass damper can be opened.
[18] months ]
1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ISTS 3.7.14, FUEL BUILDING AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (FBACS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. CTS 3.7.14, "Fuel Handling Building Post Accident Cleanup Filter System," was deleted by Amendment 208 (Unit 2) and 200 (Unit 3), dated December 4, 2006 (ADAMS Accession No. ML062980429). Therefore, ISTS 3.7.14, "Fuel Building Air Cleanup System (FBACS)," is not included in the SONGS ITS.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
FBACS B 3.7.14 CEOG STS B 3.7.14-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.14 Fuel Building Air Cleanup System (FBACS)
BASES BACKGROUND The FBACS filters airborne radioactive particulates from the area of the fuel pool following a fuel handling accident or loss of coolant accident. The FBACS, in conjunction with other normally operating systems, also provides environmental control of temperature and humidity in the fuel pool area.
The FBACS consists of two independent, redundant trains. Each train consists of a heater, a prefilter or demister, a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, an activated charcoal adsorber section for removal of gaseous activity (principally iodines), and a fan. Ductwork, valves or dampers, and instrumentation also form part of the system, as well as demisters, functioning to reduce the relative humidity of the air stream. A second bank of HEPA filters follows the adsorber section to collect carbon fines and provide backup in case of failure of the main HEPA filter bank. The downstream HEPA filter is not credited in the analysis, but serves to collect charcoal fines, and to back up the upstream HEPA filter should it develop a leak. The system initiates filtered ventilation of the fuel handling building following receipt of a high radiation signal.
The FBACS is a standby system, part of which may also be operated during normal unit operations. Upon receipt of the actuating signal, normal air discharges from the fuel handling building, the fuel handling building is isolated, and the stream of ventilation air discharges through the system filter trains. The prefilters or demisters remove any large particles in the air, and any entrained water droplets present, to prevent excessive loading of the HEPA filters and charcoal adsorbers.
The FBACS is discussed in the FSAR, Sections [6.5.1], [9.4.5],
and [15.7.4] (Refs. 1, 2, and 3, respectively), because it may be used for normal, as well as post accident, atmospheric cleanup functions.
APPLICABLE The FBACS is designed to mitigate the consequences of a fuel handling SAFETY accident [involving handling recently irradiated fuel (i.e., fuel that has ANALYSES occupied part of a critical reactor core within the previous [X] days)] in which [all] rods in the fuel assembly are assumed to be damaged. The analysis of the fuel handling accident is given in Reference 3. The 1
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APPLICABLE SAFETY ANALYSES (continued)
Design Basis Accident analysis of the fuel handling accident assumes that only one train of the FBACS is functional, due to a single failure that disables the other train. The accident analysis accounts for the reduction in airborne radioactive material provided by the remaining one train of this filtration system. The amount of fission products available for release from the fuel handling building is determined for a fuel handling accident. These assumptions and the analysis follow the guidance provided in Regulatory Guide 1.25 (Ref. 4).
The FBACS satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO Two independent and redundant trains of the FBACS are required to be OPERABLE to ensure that at least one is available, assuming a single failure that disables the other train coincident with a loss of offsite power.
Total system failure could result in the atmospheric release from the fuel building exceeding the 10 CFR 100 limits (Ref. 5) in the event of a fuel handling accident.
The FBACS is considered OPERABLE when the individual components necessary to control exposure in the fuel handling building are OPERABLE in both trains. An FBACS train is considered OPERABLE when its associated:
- a. Fan is OPERABLE,
- b. HEPA filter and charcoal adsorber are not excessively restricting flow, and are capable of performing their filtration functions, and
- c. Heater, demister, ductwork, valves, and dampers are OPERABLE, and air circulation can be maintained.
The LCO is modified by a Note allowing the fuel building boundary to be opened intermittently under administrative controls. For entry and exit through doors, the administrative control of the opening is performed by the person(s) entering and exiting the area. For other openings, these controls consist of stationing a dedicated individual at the opening who is in continuous communication with the control room. This individual will have a method to rapidly close the opening when a need for fuel building isolation is indicated.
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APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the FBACS is required to be OPERABLE to provide fission product removal associated with ECCS leaks due to a LOCA (refer to LCO 3.7.13, "Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) Pump Room Exhaust Air Cleanup System (PREACS)") for units that use this system as part of their ECCS PREACS.
During movement of [recently] irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuel building, the FBACS is required to be OPERABLE to mitigate the consequences of a fuel handling accident [involving handling recently irradiated fuel. Due to radioactive decay, FBACS is only required to mitigate fuel handling accidents involving handling recently irradiated fuel (i.e., fuel that has occupied part of a critical reactor core within the previous [X] days)].
In MODES 5 and 6, the FBACS is not required to be OPERABLE, since the ECCS is not required to be OPERABLE.
ACTIONS LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable while in MODE 5 or 6. However, since irradiated fuel assembly movement can occur in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4, the ACTIONS have been modified by a Note stating that LCO 3.0.3 is not applicable. If moving irradiated fuel assemblies while in MODE 5 or 6, LCO 3.0.3 would not specify any action. If moving irradiated fuel assemblies while in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4, the fuel movement is independent of reactor operations. Entering LCO 3.0.3, while in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4 would require the unit to be shutdown unnecessarily.
A.1 If one FBACS train is inoperable, action must be taken to restore OPERABLE status within 7 days. During this time period, the remaining OPERABLE train is adequate to perform the FBACS function. The 7 day
Completion Time is reasonable, based on the risk from an event occurring requiring the inoperable FBACS train, and ability of the remaining FBACS train to provide the required protection.
B.1
REVIEWER'S NOTE-----------------------------------
Adoption of Condition B is dependent on a commitment from the licensee to have guidance available describing compensatory measures to be taken in the event of an intentional and unintentional entry into
Condition B.
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ACTIONS (continued)
If the fuel building boundary is inoperable in MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4, the FBACS trains cannot perform their intended functions. Actions must be taken to restore an OPERABLE fuel building boundary within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />.
During the period that the fuel building boundary is inoperable, appropriate compensatory measures [consistent with the intent, as applicable, of GDC 19, 60, 61, 63, 64 and 10 CFR Part 100] should be utilized to protect plant personnel from potential hazards such as radioactive contamination, toxic chemicals, smoke, temperature and relative humidity, and physical security. Preplanned measures should be available to address these concerns for intentional and unintentional entry into the condition. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable based on the low probability of a DBA occurring during this time period, and the use of compensatory measures. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is a typically reasonable time to diagnose, plan and possibility repair, and test most problems with the fuel building boundary.
[ C.1 and C.2
In MODE 1, 2, 3, or 4, when Required Action A.1 or B.1 cannot be completed within the Completion Time, or when both FBACS trains are inoperable for reasons other than an inoperable fuel building boundary (i.e., Condition B), the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems. ]
D.1 and D.2
When Required Action A.1 cannot be completed within the required Completion Time during movement of [recently] irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuel building, the OPERABLE FBACS train must be started immediately or fuel movement suspended. This action ensures that the remaining train is OPERABLE, that no undetected failures preventing system operation will occur, and that any active failure will be readily detected.
If the system is not placed in operation, this action requires suspension of
[recently] irradiated fuel movement, which precludes a fuel handling accident. This does not preclude the movement of fuel to a safe position.
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ACTIONS (continued)
E.1 When two trains of the FBACS are inoperable during movement of
[recently] irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuel building, action must be taken to place the unit in a condition in which the LCO does not apply.
This LCO involves immediately suspending movement of [recently] irradiated fuel assemblies in the fuel building. This does not preclude the movement of fuel to a safe position.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.14.1 REQUIREMENTS Standby systems should be checked periodically to ensure that they function properly. As the environment and normal operating conditions on this system are not severe, testing each train once every month provides an adequate check on this system. Monthly heater operation dries out any moisture accumulated in the charcoal from humidity in the ambient air. [Systems with heaters must be operated for 10 continuous hours with the heaters energized. Systems without heaters need only be
operated for 15 minutes to demonstrate the function of the system.] The 31 day Frequency is based on the known reliability of the equipment and the two train redundancy available.
This SR verifies the performance of FBACS filter testing in accordance with the [Ventilation Filter Testing Program (VFTP)]. The [VFTP] includes
testing HEPA filter performance, charcoal adsorber efficiency, minimum system flow rate, and the physical properties of the activated charcoal (general use and following specific operations). Specific test frequencies and additional information are discussed in detail in the [VFTP].
This SR verifies that each FBACS train starts and operates on an actual or simulated actuation signal. The [18] month Frequency is consistent with that specified in Reference 6. ]
1 FBACS B 3.7.14 CEOG STS B 3.7.14-6 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 BASES SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
This SR verifies the integrity of the fuel building enclosure. The ability of the fuel building to maintain negative pressure with respect to potentially uncontaminated adjacent areas is periodically tested to verify proper function of the FBACS. During the post accident mode of operation, the FBACS is designed to maintain a slight negative pressure in the fuel building, with respect to adjacent areas, to prevent unfiltered LEAKAGE.
The FBACS is designed to maintain this negative pressure at a flow rate
of [3000] cfm to the fuel building. The Frequency of [18] months is consistent with the guidance provided in NUREG-0800, Section 6.5.1 (Ref. 7).
This test is conducted with the tests for filter penetration; thus, an
[18] month Frequency, on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS is consistent with other filtration SRs.
[ SR 3.7.14.5 Operating the FBACS filter bypass damper is necessary to ensure that the system functions properly. The OPERABILITY of the FBACS filter bypass damper is verified if it can be closed. The 18 month Frequency is consistent with that specified in Reference 6. ]
REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section [6.5.1].
- 2. FSAR, Section [9.4.5].
- 3. FSAR, Section [15.7.4].
- 5. 10 CFR 100.
- 6. Regulatory Guide 1.52, Rev. [2].
- 7. NUREG-0800, Section 6.5.1, July 1981.
1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ISTS 3.7.14 BASES, FUEL BUILDING AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (FBACS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. The ISTS 3.7.14 Bases is not included because the ISTS 3.7.14 Specification was not included in the SONGS Units 2 and 3 ITS.
ISTS 3.7.15, PENETRATION ROOM EXHAUST AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (PREACS)
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Markup and Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
PREACS 3.7.15 CEOG STS 3.7.15-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
3.7.15 Penetration Room Exhaust Air Cleanup System (PREACS)
LCO 3.7.15 Two PREACS trains shall be OPERABLE.
NOTE--------------------------------------------
The penetration room boundary may be opened intermittently under administrative control. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPLICABILITY: MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4.
ACTIONS CONDITION REQUIRED ACTION COMPLETION TIME
A. One PREACS train inoperable.
A.1 Restore PREACS train to OPERABLE status.
7 days B. Two PREACS trains inoperable due to inoperable penetration room boundary.
B.1 Restore penetration room boundary to OPERABLE status.
24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> C. Required Action and associated Completion Time not met.
C.1 Be in MODE 3.
AND C.2 Be in MODE 5.
6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />
36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.15.1 Operate each PREACS train for [ 10 continuous hours with the heater operating or (for systems
without heaters) 15 minutes].
31 days 1
PREACS 3.7.15 CEOG STS 3.7.15-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
SURVEILLANCE FREQUENCY SR 3.7.15.2 Verify required PREACS filter testing in accordance with the [Ventilation Filter Testing Program (VFTP)].
In accordance
with the [VFTP]
SR 3.7.15.3 [ Verify each PREACS train actuates on an actual or simulated actuation signal.
[18] months ]
SR 3.7.15.4 [ Verify one PREACS train can maintain a negative pressure [ ] inches water gauge with respect to atmospheric pressure during the [post accident]
mode of operation at a flow rate of [3000] cfm.
[18] months on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS ]
SR 3.7.15.5 [ Verify each PREACS filter bypass damper can be opened.
[18] months ]
1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ISTS 3.7.15, PENETRATION ROOM EXHAUST AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (PREACS)
San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. The San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station (SONGS) design does not include an Penetration Room Exhaust Air Cleanup System (PREACS). Therefore, ISTS 3.7.15, "Penetration Room Exhaust Air Cleanup System (PREACS)," is not included in the SONGS ITS.
Improved Standard Technical Specifications (ISTS) Bases Markup and Bases Justification for Deviations (JFDs)
PREACS B 3.7.15 CEOG STS B 3.7.15-1 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 B 3.7 PLANT SYSTEMS
B 3.7.15 Penetration Room Exhaust Air Cleanup System (PREACS)
BASES BACKGROUND The PREACS filters air from the penetration area between containment and the Auxiliary Building.
The PREACS consists of two independent and redundant trains. Each train consists of a heater, a prefilter or demister, a high efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filter, an activated charcoal adsorber section for removal of gaseous activity (principally iodines), and a fan. Ductwork, valves or dampers, and instrumentation also form part of the system, as well as demisters functioning to reduce the relative humidity of the air stream. A second bank of HEPA filters, which follows the adsorber section, collects carbon fines and provides backup in case of failure of the main HEPA filter bank. The downstream HEPA filter, although not credited in the accident analysis, collects charcoal fines and serves as a backup should the upstream HEPA filter develop a leak. The system initiates filtered ventilation following receipt of a safety injection actuation signal or containment isolation actuation signal.
The PREACS is a standby system, parts of which may also operate during normal unit operations. During emergency operations, the PREACS dampers are realigned, and fans are started to initiate filtration. Upon receipt of the actuating Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System signal(s), normal air discharges from the penetration room, the penetration room is isolated, and the st ream of ventilation air discharges through the system filter trains. The prefilters or demisters remove any large particles in the air, as well as any entrained water droplets, to prevent excessive loading of the HEPA filters and charcoal adsorbers.
The PREACS is discussed in the FSAR, Sections [6.5.1], [9.4.5],
and [15.6.5] (Refs. 1, 2, and 3, respectively), as it may be used for normal, as well as post accident, atmospheric cleanup functions. Heaters may be included for moisture removal on systems operating in high humidity conditions. The primary purpose of the heaters is to maintain the relative humidity at an acceptable level, consistent with iodine removal efficiencies, as discussed in the Regulatory Guide 1.52 (Ref. 4).
1 PREACS B 3.7.15 CEOG STS B 3.7.15-2 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 BASES
APPLICABLE The design basis of the PREACS is established by the large break loss SAFETY of coolant accident (LOCA). The system evaluation assumes a passive ANALYSES failure outside containment, such as a valve packing leakage during a Design Basis Accident (DBA). In such a case, the system restricts the
radioactive release to within 10 CFR 100 (Ref. 5) limits, or the NRC staff approved licensing basis (e.g., a specified fraction of 10 CFR 100 limits).
The analysis of the effects and consequences of a large break LOCA are presented in Reference 3.
There are two types of system failures considered in the accident analysis: a complete loss of function and an excessive LEAKAGE. Either type of failure may result in less efficient removal for any gaseous or particulate material released to the penetration rooms following a LOCA.
The PREACS satisfies Criterion 3 of 10 CFR 50.36(c)(2)(ii).
LCO Two independent and redundant trains of the PREACS are required to be OPERABLE to ensure that at least one train is available, assuming there is a single failure disabling the other train coincident with a loss of offsite power.
The PREACS is considered OPERABLE when the individual components necessary to control radioactive releases are OPERABLE in both trains.
A PREACS train is considered OPERABLE when its associated:
- a. Fan is OPERABLE,
- b. HEPA filter and charcoal absorber are not excessively restricting flow, and are capable of performing the filtration functions, and
The LCO is modified by a Note allowing the penetration room boundary to be opened intermittently under administrative controls. For entry and exit through doors, the administrative control of the opening is performed by the person(s) entering or exiting the area. For other openings, these controls consist of stationing a dedicated individual at the opening who is in continuous communication with the control room. This individual will have a method to rapidly close the opening when a need for penetration room isolation is indicated.
APPLICABILITY In MODES 1, 2, 3, and 4, the PREACS is required to be OPERABLE, consistent with the OPERABILITY requirements of the Emergency Core
Cooling System (ECCS).
In MODES 5 and 6, the PREACS is not required to be OPERABLE, since the ECCS is not required to be OPERABLE.
1 PREACS B 3.7.15 CEOG STS B 3.7.15-3 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 BASES
ACTIONS A.1 With one PREACS train inoperable, action must be taken to restore OPERABLE status within 7 days. During this time period, the remaining OPERABLE train is adequate to perform the PREACS function. The 7 day Completion Time is appropriate because the risk contribution of the PREACS is less than that for the ECCS (72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> Completion Time), and because this system is not a direct support system for the ECCS. The 7 day Completion Time is reasonable based on the low probability of a DBA occurring during this time period, and the consideration that the remaining train can provide the required capability.
B.1 -----------------------------------REVIEWER'S NOTE-----------------------------------
Adoption of Condition B is dependent on a commitment from the licensee to have guidance available describing compensatory measures to be taken in the event of an intentional and unintentional entry into Condition B. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the penetration room boundary is inoperable, the PREACS trains cannot perform their intended functions. Actions must be taken to restore an OPERABLE penetration room boundary within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. During the period that the penetration room boundary is inoperable, appropriate compensatory measures [consistent with the intent, as applicable, of GDC 19, 60, 64 and 10 CFR Part 100] should be utilized to protect plant personnel from potential hazards such as radioactive contamination, toxic chemicals, smoke, temperature and relative humidity, and physical security. Preplanned measures should be available to address these concerns for intentional and unintentional entry into the condition. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable based on the low probability of a DBA occurring during this time period, and the use of compensatory measures. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is reasonable based on the low probability of a DBA occurring during this time period, and the use of compensatory measures. The 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> Completion Time is a typically reasonable time to diagnose, plan and possibly repair, and test most problems with the penetration room boundary.
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ACTIONS (continued)
C.1 and C.2
If the inoperable PREACS train or penetration room boundary cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the associated Completion Time, the unit must be placed in a MODE in which the LCO does not apply. To achieve this status, the unit must be placed in at least MODE 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />, and in MODE 5 within 36 hours4.166667e-4 days <br />0.01 hours <br />5.952381e-5 weeks <br />1.3698e-5 months <br />. The allowed Completion Times are reasonable, based on operating experience, to reach the required unit conditions from full power conditions in an orderly manner and without challenging unit systems.
SURVEILLANCE SR 3.7.15.1 REQUIREMENTS Standby systems should be checked periodically to ensure that they function properly. As the environment and normal operating conditions on this system are not severe, testing each train once every month provides an adequate check on this system.
Monthly heater operation dries out any moisture that may have accumulated in the charcoal as a result of humidity in the ambient air.
[Systems with heaters must be operated for 10 continuous hours with the heaters energized. Systems without heaters need only be operated for 15 minutes to demonstrate the function of the system.] The 31 day Frequency is based on the known reliability of the equipment and the two train redundancy available.
This SR verifies the performance of PREACS filter testing in accordance with the [Ventilation Filter Testing Program (VFTP)]. The [VFTP] includes testing the performance of the HEPA filter, charcoal adsorber efficiency, minimum system flow rate, and the physical properties of the activated charcoal (general use and following specific operations). Specific test frequencies and additional information are discussed in detail in the
[VFTP].
This SR verifies that each PREACS train starts and operates on an actual or simulated actuation signal. The [18] month Frequency is consistent with that specified in Reference 4. ]
1 PREACS B 3.7.15 CEOG STS B 3.7.15-5 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 BASES
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (continued)
This SR verifies the integrity of the penetration room enclosure. The ability of the penetration room to maintain negative pressure, with respect
to potentially uncontaminated adjacent areas, is periodically tested to verify proper function of the PREACS. During the post accident mode of operation, PREACS is designed to maintain a slightly negative pressure at a flow rate of [3000] cfm in the penetration room with respect to adjacent areas to prevent unfiltered LEAKAGE. The Frequency of
[18] months is consistent with the guidance provided in NUREG-0800, Section 6.5.1 (Ref. 6). ]
[ The minimum system flow rate maintains a slight negative pressure in the penetration room area and provides sufficient air velocity to transport particulate contaminants, assuming only one filter train is operating.
The number of filter elements is selected to limit the flow rate through any individual element to about [1000] cfm. This may vary based on filter housing geometry. The maximum limit ensures that flow through, and pressure drop across, each filter element is not excessive.
The number and depth of the adsorber elements ensures that, at the maximum flow rate, the residence time of the air stream in the charcoal bed achieves the desired adsorption rate. At least a [0.125] second residence time is necessary for an assumed [99]% efficiency.
The filters have a certain pressure drop at the design flow rate when clean. The magnitude of the pressure drop indicates acceptable performance, and is based on manufacturer's recommendations for the filter and adsorber elements at the design flow rate. An increase in pressure drop or decrease in flow indicates that the filter is being loaded
or is indicative of other problems with the system.
This test is conducted with the tests for filter penetration; thus, an [18] month Frequency on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS consistent with other filtration SRs. ]
[ SR 3.7.15.5 Operating the PREACS filter bypass damper is necessary to ensure that the system functions properly. The OPERABILITY of the PREACS filter bypass damper is verified if it can be closed. An [18] month Frequency is consistent with that specified in Reference 4. ]
1 PREACS B 3.7.15 CEOG STS B 3.7.15-6 Rev. 3.0, 03/31/04 BASES REFERENCES 1. FSAR, Section [6.5.1].
- 2. FSAR, Section [9.4.5].
- 3. FSAR, Section [15.6.5].
- 4. Regulatory Guide 1.52 Rev. [2].
- 5. 10 CFRT 100.11.
- 6. NUREG-0800, Section 6.5.1.
1 JUSTIFICATION FOR DEVIATIONS ISTS 3.7.15 BASES, PENETRATION ROOM EXHAUST AIR CLEANUP SYSTEM (PREACS) San Onofre Unit 2 and 3 Page 1 of 1 1. The ISTS 3.7.15 Bases is not included because the ISTS 3.7.15 Specification was not included in the SONGS Units 2 and 3 ITS.