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{{#Wiki_filter:0 | {{#Wiki_filter:0 Florida Power & Light Company, 6501 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 FPL December 13, 2007 L-2007-200 10 CFR 50.36.b EPP 3.2.4 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 RE: St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Environmental Protection Plan Report Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit The attached request to change the St. Lucie Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of Section 3.2.4 of the St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 Environmental Protection Plans. | ||
Please contact Ken Frehafer at (772) 467-7748 if there are any questions on this matter. | |||
Very truly yours, GLJ/KWF Attachment 060/ | |||
an FPL Group company | |||
St. Lucie Units I and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 1 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit VPPSL 035 December 13, 2007 Marc Harris, P.E. | |||
Supervisor, Power Plant NPDES Permitting Industrial Wastewater Section Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 3545 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 RE: FPL - St. Lucie Plant State of Florida Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit No. FL0002208 Request for Minor Revision Due to Minor Modification of Facility | |||
==Dear Mr. Harris:== | ==Dear Mr. Harris:== | ||
Attached please find the following items to support the request for minor revisions to the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) St. Lucie Plant State of Florida Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit No. FL0002208: | Attached please find the following items to support the request for minor revisions to the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) St. Lucie Plant State of Florida Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit No. FL0002208: | ||
). four (4) si~gned, sealed copies ofFDE-P Form 62-620.910(9);-j'Application-for a Minor Revision to a Wastewater Facility or Activity Permit" including Attachment to Request Minor Modification. | ). four (4) si~gned, sealed copies ofFDE-P Form 62-620.910(9);-j'Application-for a Minor Revision to a Wastewater Facility or Activity Permit" including Attachment to Request Minor Modification. | ||
: 2) An FPL Check payable to the Florida Department of Environmental protection for the $250 application fee.If you have any questions or need additional information on this matter, please contact Ron Hix at (561) 691-7641.Sincerely, Gordon Johnston ( N Vice President -St.uiPln Enclosures cc: USNRC Document Control Desk FDEP -SE District -Tim Powell St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Environmental Protection Plan Report Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit | : 2) An FPL Check payable to the Florida Department of Environmental protection for the $250 application fee. | ||
: a. In accordance with Rule 62-620.325, F.AC., this form must be subraitted to the appropriate Department district office or approved local program when requests for minor revisions to a permit or minor modifications to a facility are made by a permittee, except for transfer of a permit to a new permittee and addition of a major user of reclaimed water to a Part lII reuse system. Application for transfer of a permit to anew pen'ittee shall be made on DEP Form 62-620.910(1 I). Application for addition of a major user of reclaimed water shall be made on DEP Form 62-610.300(4)(a) 1.b. Each applicable item must be completed in full in order to avoid delay in processing of this form. Where attached sheets or other technical documentation are provided, indicate appropriate cross-references. | If you have any questions or need additional information on this matter, please contact Ron Hix at (561) 691-7641. | ||
: c. Three (3) copies of this application with supporting documentation shall be submitted with this form.d. All information is to be typed or printed in ilk. Dates are to be entered in MNV/D/YR format.e. This application and attachments shall be signed in accordance with Rule 62-620.305, F.A.C. Also, as applicable, this application and all attachments shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in Florida in accordance with Rule 62-620.310, F.A.C.2. Facility Information | Sincerely, Gordon Johnston ( N Vice President -St.uiPln Enclosures cc: | ||
: a. Permit Number: FL0002208 | USNRC Document Control Desk FDEP - SE District - Tim Powell | ||
: 3. Type of Revision El Correct Typographical Errors' -Submit one copy of each page of the permit showing revisions being requested. | St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 2 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit | ||
El Change Improvement Schedule' | &APPLICATION FOR A MINOR REVISION TO A WASTEWATER FACILITY OR ACTIVITY PERMIT | ||
-Provide a description of the improvement, a list ofthe dates to be revised, and a reason for the proposed change in each date.C1 Change Expiration Date of Permit' -Provide the current and proposed expiration dates for the permit and the reasons for the proposed change.E] Change Staffing | : 1. Instructions | ||
: a. In accordance with Rule 62-620.325, F.AC., this form must be subraitted to the appropriate Department district office or approved local program when requests for minor revisions to a permit or minor modifications to a facility are made by a permittee, except for transfer of a permit to a new permittee and addition of a major user of reclaimed water to a Part lII reuse system. Application for transfer of a permit to anew pen'ittee shall be made on DEP Form 62-620.910(1 I). Application for addition of a major user of reclaimed water shall be made on DEP Form 62-610.300(4)(a) 1. | |||
LI Modify or Expand Approved Residuals Land Application Sites 2 -Attach a new or updated Agricultural Use or Dedicated Site Plan as required by Chapter 62-640, F.A.C.[ Minor Modification to the Facility | : b. Each applicable item must be completed in full in order to avoid delay in processing of this form. Where attached sheets or other technical documentation are provided, indicate appropriate cross-references. | ||
If applicable, attach any reports, plans, and specifications which have been developed to implement this modification. | : c. Three (3) copies of this application with supporting documentation shall be submitted with this form. | ||
F] Other | : d. All information is to be typed or printed in ilk. Dates are to be entered in MNV/D/YR format. | ||
Describe.4. Certifications | : e. This application and attachments shall be signed in accordance with Rule 62-620.305, F.A.C. Also, as applicable, this application and all attachments shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in Florida in accordance with Rule 62-620.310, F.A.C. | ||
: a. Applicant or Authorized Representative 1 certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. | : 2. Facility Information | ||
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including | : a. Permit Number: FL0002208 b. Facility Identification Number: | ||
Name (please type): Harold A. Frediani, Jr Florida Registration Number: 36394 CompanyNamei Golder Associates Inc.Company Address: 3730 Chamblee Tucker Road City/StatcVZip Code: Atlanta, GA 30341 -j Phone Number: 770-496-1893 4Io10 (Seal, SipWVi,Date, and Registration Number)b~~r " "- "°V'~ | : c. Project/Facility Name: FPL St. Lucie Steam Electric Power Plant | ||
: d. Contact Name: Vince Murme, Environmental Compliance Supervisor Number and Street: 6451 South Ocean Drive City/State/Zip Code: Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Telephone 772-467-7453 | |||
: 3. Type of Revision El Correct Typographical Errors' - Submit one copy of each page of the permit showing revisions being requested. | |||
El Change Improvement Schedule' - Provide a description of the improvement, a list ofthe dates to be revised, and a reason for the proposed change in each date. | |||
C1 Change Expiration Date of Permit' -Provide the current and proposed expiration dates for the permit and the reasons for the proposed change. | |||
E] Change Staffing Requirements2 - Describe the proposed change and submit justification for the change in accordance with Chapter 62-699, F.A.C. | |||
DEPPor- 62-620.910(9) | |||
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St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 3 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit 2 | |||
[ Change Monitoring and Reporting Requirements - Describe the proposed change and submit justification for the change in accordance with Chapter 62-601, F.A.C. | |||
[ Modify Approved Pretreatmoent Program' - Describe the proposed modification and provide the information required by Rule 62-625.540, F.A.C. | |||
El Delete Point Source Outfall' - Identify the outfall and explain why the outfall is being eliminated. | |||
LI Modify or Expand Approved Residuals Land Application Sites 2 - Attach a new or updated Agricultural Use or Dedicated Site Plan as required by Chapter 62-640, F.A.C. | |||
2 | |||
[ Minor Modification to the Facility - Provide a description of the proposed modification. If applicable, attach any reports, plans, and specifications which have been developed to implement this modification. | |||
2 F] Other - Provide appropriate documentation. Describe. | |||
: 4. Certifications | |||
: a. Applicant or Authorized Representative 1 certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possib*f fine and imprisonment. | |||
(Sintr of Applicant o Authorized epreetaie (Date) | |||
Name (please type) G on L Jo on CompanyrName Florida Powerr& Light Company Title Vtc President, St. Lstcte Plant Company Address: 6451 S. Ocean Dr. | |||
Phone: 772-467-7100 City/State/Zip Code: Jensen Beach, FL | |||
: b. Professional Engineer Registered in Florida I certify that the engineering features of this project have been (designed) (examined) by me and found to conform to engineering principles applicable to such projects, In my professional judgement, this facility, when properly constructed, operated, and maintained, will comply with all applicable statutes of the State of Florida and rules of the Department. | |||
Name (please type): Harold A. Frediani, Jr Florida Registration Number: 36394 CompanyNamei Golder Associates Inc. | |||
Company Address: 3730 Chamblee Tucker Road City/StatcVZip Code: Atlanta, GA 30341 -j Phone Number: 770-496-1893 4Io10 (Seal, SipWVi,Date, and Registration Number) p*,. F R* , | |||
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F.A.C. | F.A.C. | ||
St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 4 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit Attachment to Request for Minor Modification I Introduction FPL proposes plans to add about 200 MW of electrical generation resources to its system in order to continue to provide reliable, safe, and cost-effective service to its customers. | |||
This increase will be accomplished by the St. Lucie Uprate Project (Project) which is an innovative application of technological advancements and efficiencies that will increase the net power output of both Unit 1 and Unit 2 from about 840 Megawatts (MW) to 943 MW. The extra power. output will result from improving the performance of the steam turbine and from using more nuclear fuel which will result in increased thermal MWs produced in the reactor core. The additional heat will raise the temperature exchange between the primary and secondary systems, creating more steam for turning the turbines.The Project consists of upgrades to each unit. The upgrades will include refurbishment and improvement activities to the steam turbine-electric generator, electrical systems, and cooling systems. These refurbishment and improvement activities will primarily occur during outages starting in spring of 2010 and being completed during the spring of 2012.Certain improvements will also be. made while the units are operating. | St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 4 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit Attachment to Request for Minor Modification I Introduction FPL proposes plans to add about 200 MW of electrical generation resources to its system in order to continue to provide reliable, safe, and cost-effective service to its customers. | ||
All refurbishment and improvement activities will occur within the building and structures associated with existing Units I and 2.H Heat Dissipation System St. Lucie Units land 2 use once-through cooling water from the Atlantic Ocean to remove heat from the main (turbine) condensers via the Circulating Water System (CWS), and to remove heat from other auxiliary equipment via the Auxiliary Equipment Cooling Water System (i.e. Intake Cooling Water System). The great majority of this cooling water is used for the CWS.Circulation of water in the CWS is provided by a total of eight circulating water pumps (four per Unit). Nominal design capacity of the pumps is 974,600 gpm, though actual flow may range from 800,000 gpm to 1,120,000 gpm, depending on system conditions. | This increase will be accomplished by the St. Lucie Uprate Project (Project) which is an innovative application of technological advancements and efficiencies that will increase the net power output of both Unit 1 and Unit 2 from about 840 Megawatts (MW) to 943 MW. The extra power. output will result from improving the performance of the steam turbine and from using more nuclear fuel which will result in increased thermal MWs produced in the reactor core. The additional heat will raise the temperature exchange between the primary and secondary systems, creating more steam for turning the turbines. | ||
When all pumps are operating and both units are operating at 100% capacity, temperature rise across the condensers is approximately 25.7°F. After the uprate is completed, the CWS flow rate will be unchanged; however, the temperature rise across the condensers will have increased by approximately 3'F.Temperature of the discharged cooling water is limited by the State of Florida Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit (IWFP) for St. Lucie Units 1 and 2. These limits require that heated water from the diffusers, as measured near the exit from the Discharge Canal, not exceed 113'F or 30°F above ambient during normal operations; a maximum temperature of | The Project consists of upgrades to each unit. The upgrades will include refurbishment and improvement activities to the steam turbine-electric generator, electrical systems, and cooling systems. These refurbishment and improvement activities will primarily occur during outages starting in spring of 2010 and being completed during the spring of 2012. | ||
St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Environmental Protection Plan Report Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit | Certain improvements will also be. made while the units are operating. All refurbishment and improvement activities will occur within the building and structures associated with existing Units I and 2. | ||
H Heat Dissipation System St. Lucie Units land 2 use once-through cooling water from the Atlantic Ocean to remove heat from the main (turbine) condensers via the Circulating Water System (CWS), and to remove heat from other auxiliary equipment via the Auxiliary Equipment Cooling Water System (i.e. Intake Cooling Water System). The great majority of this cooling water is used for the CWS. | |||
Circulation of water in the CWS is provided by a total of eight circulating water pumps (four per Unit). Nominal design capacity of the pumps is 974,600 gpm, though actual flow may range from 800,000 gpm to 1,120,000 gpm, depending on system conditions. | |||
When all pumps are operating and both units are operating at 100% capacity, temperature rise across the condensers is approximately 25.7°F. After the uprate is completed, the CWS flow rate will be unchanged; however, the temperature rise across the condensers will have increased by approximately 3'F. | |||
Temperature of the discharged cooling water is limited by the State of Florida Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit (IWFP) for St. Lucie Units 1 and 2. These limits require that heated water from the diffusers, as measured near the exit from the Discharge Canal, not exceed 113'F or 30°F above ambient during normal operations; a maximum temperature of 117'F or 32°F above ambient is permitted during certain maintenance operations, when throttling circulating water pumps to minimize use of chlorine, and when biofouling of the CWS occurs. | |||
St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 5 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit III Proposed Permit Conditions As a result of the uprate project, the facility has the physical capability of increasing the plant CWS discharge temperature beyond the current limits in FPL's IWFP. However, FPL is not requesting an increase in its permit limit. Instead, FPL agrees to accept the current permit limits in its IWFP. FPL is committed to minimizing the potential environmental impacts of the uprate project.}} |
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Site: | Saint Lucie ![]() |
Issue date: | 12/13/2007 |
From: | Johnston G Florida Power & Light Co |
To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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0 Florida Power & Light Company, 6501 S. Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 FPL December 13, 2007 L-2007-200 10 CFR 50.36.b EPP 3.2.4 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 RE: St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Environmental Protection Plan Report Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit The attached request to change the St. Lucie Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of Section 3.2.4 of the St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 Environmental Protection Plans.
Please contact Ken Frehafer at (772) 467-7748 if there are any questions on this matter.
Very truly yours, GLJ/KWF Attachment 060/
an FPL Group company
St. Lucie Units I and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 1 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit VPPSL 035 December 13, 2007 Marc Harris, P.E.
Supervisor, Power Plant NPDES Permitting Industrial Wastewater Section Florida Department of Environmental Protection 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 3545 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 RE: FPL - St. Lucie Plant State of Florida Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit No. FL0002208 Request for Minor Revision Due to Minor Modification of Facility
Dear Mr. Harris:
Attached please find the following items to support the request for minor revisions to the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) St. Lucie Plant State of Florida Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit No. FL0002208:
). four (4) si~gned, sealed copies ofFDE-P Form 62-620.910(9);-j'Application-for a Minor Revision to a Wastewater Facility or Activity Permit" including Attachment to Request Minor Modification.
- 2) An FPL Check payable to the Florida Department of Environmental protection for the $250 application fee.
If you have any questions or need additional information on this matter, please contact Ron Hix at (561) 691-7641.
Sincerely, Gordon Johnston ( N Vice President -St.uiPln Enclosures cc:
USNRC Document Control Desk FDEP - SE District - Tim Powell
St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 2 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit
&APPLICATION FOR A MINOR REVISION TO A WASTEWATER FACILITY OR ACTIVITY PERMIT
- 1. Instructions
- a. In accordance with Rule 62-620.325, F.AC., this form must be subraitted to the appropriate Department district office or approved local program when requests for minor revisions to a permit or minor modifications to a facility are made by a permittee, except for transfer of a permit to a new permittee and addition of a major user of reclaimed water to a Part lII reuse system. Application for transfer of a permit to anew pen'ittee shall be made on DEP Form 62-620.910(1 I). Application for addition of a major user of reclaimed water shall be made on DEP Form 62-610.300(4)(a) 1.
- b. Each applicable item must be completed in full in order to avoid delay in processing of this form. Where attached sheets or other technical documentation are provided, indicate appropriate cross-references.
- c. Three (3) copies of this application with supporting documentation shall be submitted with this form.
- d. All information is to be typed or printed in ilk. Dates are to be entered in MNV/D/YR format.
- e. This application and attachments shall be signed in accordance with Rule 62-620.305, F.A.C. Also, as applicable, this application and all attachments shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in Florida in accordance with Rule 62-620.310, F.A.C.
- 2. Facility Information
- a. Permit Number: FL0002208 b. Facility Identification Number:
- c. Project/Facility Name: FPL St. Lucie Steam Electric Power Plant
- d. Contact Name: Vince Murme, Environmental Compliance Supervisor Number and Street: 6451 South Ocean Drive City/State/Zip Code: Jensen Beach, FL 34957 Telephone 772-467-7453
- 3. Type of Revision El Correct Typographical Errors' - Submit one copy of each page of the permit showing revisions being requested.
El Change Improvement Schedule' - Provide a description of the improvement, a list ofthe dates to be revised, and a reason for the proposed change in each date.
C1 Change Expiration Date of Permit' -Provide the current and proposed expiration dates for the permit and the reasons for the proposed change.
E] Change Staffing Requirements2 - Describe the proposed change and submit justification for the change in accordance with Chapter 62-699, F.A.C.
DEPPor- 62-620.910(9)
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St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 3 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit 2
[ Change Monitoring and Reporting Requirements - Describe the proposed change and submit justification for the change in accordance with Chapter 62-601, F.A.C.
[ Modify Approved Pretreatmoent Program' - Describe the proposed modification and provide the information required by Rule 62-625.540, F.A.C.
El Delete Point Source Outfall' - Identify the outfall and explain why the outfall is being eliminated.
LI Modify or Expand Approved Residuals Land Application Sites 2 - Attach a new or updated Agricultural Use or Dedicated Site Plan as required by Chapter 62-640, F.A.C.
2
[ Minor Modification to the Facility - Provide a description of the proposed modification. If applicable, attach any reports, plans, and specifications which have been developed to implement this modification.
2 F] Other - Provide appropriate documentation. Describe.
- 4. Certifications
- a. Applicant or Authorized Representative 1 certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that, based on my inquiry of persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe that the information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possib*f fine and imprisonment.
(Sintr of Applicant o Authorized epreetaie (Date)
Name (please type) G on L Jo on CompanyrName Florida Powerr& Light Company Title Vtc President, St. Lstcte Plant Company Address: 6451 S. Ocean Dr.
Phone: 772-467-7100 City/State/Zip Code: Jensen Beach, FL
- b. Professional Engineer Registered in Florida I certify that the engineering features of this project have been (designed) (examined) by me and found to conform to engineering principles applicable to such projects, In my professional judgement, this facility, when properly constructed, operated, and maintained, will comply with all applicable statutes of the State of Florida and rules of the Department.
Name (please type): Harold A. Frediani, Jr Florida Registration Number: 36394 CompanyNamei Golder Associates Inc.
Company Address: 3730 Chamblee Tucker Road City/StatcVZip Code: Atlanta, GA 30341 -j Phone Number: 770-496-1893 4Io10 (Seal, SipWVi,Date, and Registration Number) p*,. F R* ,
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F.A.C.
St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 4 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit Attachment to Request for Minor Modification I Introduction FPL proposes plans to add about 200 MW of electrical generation resources to its system in order to continue to provide reliable, safe, and cost-effective service to its customers.
This increase will be accomplished by the St. Lucie Uprate Project (Project) which is an innovative application of technological advancements and efficiencies that will increase the net power output of both Unit 1 and Unit 2 from about 840 Megawatts (MW) to 943 MW. The extra power. output will result from improving the performance of the steam turbine and from using more nuclear fuel which will result in increased thermal MWs produced in the reactor core. The additional heat will raise the temperature exchange between the primary and secondary systems, creating more steam for turning the turbines.
The Project consists of upgrades to each unit. The upgrades will include refurbishment and improvement activities to the steam turbine-electric generator, electrical systems, and cooling systems. These refurbishment and improvement activities will primarily occur during outages starting in spring of 2010 and being completed during the spring of 2012.
Certain improvements will also be. made while the units are operating. All refurbishment and improvement activities will occur within the building and structures associated with existing Units I and 2.
H Heat Dissipation System St. Lucie Units land 2 use once-through cooling water from the Atlantic Ocean to remove heat from the main (turbine) condensers via the Circulating Water System (CWS), and to remove heat from other auxiliary equipment via the Auxiliary Equipment Cooling Water System (i.e. Intake Cooling Water System). The great majority of this cooling water is used for the CWS.
Circulation of water in the CWS is provided by a total of eight circulating water pumps (four per Unit). Nominal design capacity of the pumps is 974,600 gpm, though actual flow may range from 800,000 gpm to 1,120,000 gpm, depending on system conditions.
When all pumps are operating and both units are operating at 100% capacity, temperature rise across the condensers is approximately 25.7°F. After the uprate is completed, the CWS flow rate will be unchanged; however, the temperature rise across the condensers will have increased by approximately 3'F.
Temperature of the discharged cooling water is limited by the State of Florida Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit (IWFP) for St. Lucie Units 1 and 2. These limits require that heated water from the diffusers, as measured near the exit from the Discharge Canal, not exceed 113'F or 30°F above ambient during normal operations; a maximum temperature of 117'F or 32°F above ambient is permitted during certain maintenance operations, when throttling circulating water pumps to minimize use of chlorine, and when biofouling of the CWS occurs.
St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 L-2007-200 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Attachment Environmental Protection Plan Report Page 5 of 5 Request to Change Industrial Wastewater Facility Permit III Proposed Permit Conditions As a result of the uprate project, the facility has the physical capability of increasing the plant CWS discharge temperature beyond the current limits in FPL's IWFP. However, FPL is not requesting an increase in its permit limit. Instead, FPL agrees to accept the current permit limits in its IWFP. FPL is committed to minimizing the potential environmental impacts of the uprate project.