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| number = ML17362A256 | | number = ML17362A256 | ||
| issue date = 12/15/2017 | | issue date = 12/15/2017 | ||
| title = Part 02 | | title = Part 02 SSAR (Rev. 1) - Part 2 - SSAR - Master Table of Contents | ||
| author name = Shea J | | author name = Shea J | ||
| author affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority | | author affiliation = Tennessee Valley Authority | ||
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| contact person = Fetter A | | contact person = Fetter A | ||
| case reference number = TVACLINCHRIVERESP, TVACLINCHRIVERESP.SUBMISSION.3, CRN.PART02, CRN.PART02.1, +reviewed | | case reference number = TVACLINCHRIVERESP, TVACLINCHRIVERESP.SUBMISSION.3, CRN.PART02, CRN.PART02.1, +reviewed | ||
| document type = Site Safety Analysis Report (SSAR) | | document type = Site Safety Analysis Report (SSAR) License-Application for Early Site Permit (ESP) | ||
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Clinch River Nuclear Site Early Site Permit Application Part 2, Site Safety Analysis Report SSAR MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Section | i Revision 1 Clinch River Nuclear Site Early Site Permit Application Part 2, Site Safety Analysis Report SSAR MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT............ 1.1-1 1.1 Introduction................................................................................................... 1.1-1 1.2 General Site Description............................................................................... 1.2-1 1.2.1 Site Location................................................................................. 1.2-1 1.2.2 Site Development......................................................................... 1.2-1 1.3 Comparison With Other Facilities.................................................................. 1.3-1 1.4 Identification of Agents and Contractors....................................................... 1.4-1 1.4.1 Applicant/Program Manager......................................................... 1.4-1 1.4.2 Principal Contractors and Participants........................................ 1.4-1 1.4.2.1 BWX Technologies, Inc............................................. 1.4-1 1.4.2.2 Generation mPower LLC.......................................... 1.4-1 1.4.2.3 Bechtel Power Corporation........................................ 1.4-1 1.4.2.4 Other Contractors and Participants........................... 1.4-1 1.5 Requirements for Additional Technical Information...................................... 1.5-1 1.6 Material Referenced...................................................................................... 1.6-1 1.7 Drawings and Other Detailed Information..................................................... 1.7-1 1.8 Interfaces with Standard Design................................................................... 1.8-1 1.9 Conformance with Regulatory Criteria.......................................................... 1.9-1 1.10 Impact of Construction of New Nuclear Power Plant Units on Operating Units at Multi-Unit Sites............................................................................... 1.10-1 1.11 Overview of Reactor Types......................................................................... 1.11-1 1.11.1 BWXT mPower'........................................................................ 1.11-1 1.11.2 NuScale...................................................................................... 1.11-1 1.11.3 SMR-160.................................................................................... 1.11-1 1.11.4 Westinghouse SMR.................................................................... 1.11-2 1.11.5 Reference................................................................................... 1.11-2 CHAPTER 2 SITE CHARACTERISTICS........................................................................... 2.0-1 2.0 Plant Parameter Envelope............................................................................ 2.0-1 2.1 Geography and Demography........................................................................ 2.1-1 2.1.1 Site Location and Description....................................................... 2.1-1 2.1.1.1 Specification of Location............................................ 2.1-1 2.1.1.2 Site Area Map............................................................ 2.1-2 2.1.2 Exclusion Area Authority and Control........................................... 2.1-2 2.1.2.1 Authority..................................................................... 2.1-3 2.1.2.2 Control of Activities Unrelated to Plant Operation..... 2.1-3 2.1.2.3 Arrangements for Traffic Control............................... 2.1-3 2.1.2.4 Abandonment or Relocation of Roads....................... 2.1-3 2.1.3 Population Distribution.................................................................. 2.1-3 2.1.3.1 Population Within 10 Miles........................................ 2.1-4 2.1.3.2 Population Between 10 and 50 Miles........................ 2.1-4 2.1.3.3 Transient Population.................................................. 2.1-4 2.1.3.4 Low-Population Zone................................................. 2.1-6 2.1.3.5 Population Center...................................................... 2.1-7 2.1.3.6 Population Density..................................................... 2.1-7 2.1.4 References................................................................................... 2.1-8 2.2 Nearby Industrial, Transportation, and Military Facilities.............................. 2.2-1 2.2.1 Locations and Routes................................................................... 2.2-1 | ||
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Section | Section Title Page 2.2.2 Descriptions.................................................................................. 2.2-3 2.2.2.1 Descriptions of Facilities............................................ 2.2-3 2.2.2.2 Description of Products and Materials....................... 2.2-3 2.2.2.3 Description of Pipelines............................................. 2.2-6 2.2.2.4 Description of Waterways.......................................... 2.2-7 2.2.2.5 Description of Highways............................................ 2.2-7 2.2.2.6 Description of Railroads............................................. 2.2-8 2.2.2.7 Description of Airports, Aircraft, and Airway Hazards..................................................................... 2.2-8 2.2.2.8 Projections of Industrial Growth.............................. 2.2-12 2.2.3 Evaluation of Potential Accidents............................................... 2.2-12 2.2.3.1 Determination of Potential Accidents....................... 2.2-12 2.2.3.2 Effects of Design-Basis Events................................ 2.2-27 2.2.4 References................................................................................. 2.2-27 2.3 Meteorology............................................................................................... 2.3.1-1 2.3.1 Regional Climatology.................................................................. 2.3.1-1 2.3.1.1 General Climate...................................................... 2.3.1-1 2.3.1.2 Regional Meteorological Conditions for Design and Operating Basis...................................................... 2.3.1-2 2.3.1.3 Severe Weather...................................................... 2.3.1-2 2.3.1.4 Design Basis Dry-and Wet-Bulb Temperatures..... 2.3.1-7 2.3.1.5 Meteorological Data for Evaluating Ultimate Heat Sink......................................................................... 2.3.1-7 2.3.1.6 Climate Changes.................................................... 2.3.1-8 2.3.1.7 Regional Air Quality Conditions.............................. 2.3.1-8 2.3.1.8 References............................................................. 2.3.1-9 2.3.2 Local Meteorology...................................................................... 2.3.2-1 2.3.2.1 Normal and Extreme Values of Meteorological Parameters............................................................. 2.3.2-2 2.3.2.2 Potential Influence of the Plant and Its Facilities on Local Meteorology............................................. 2.3.2-5 2.3.2.3 Local Meteorological Conditions for Design and Operating Bases..................................................... 2.3.2-5 2.3.2.4 References............................................................ 2.3.2-6 2.3.3 Onsite Meteorological Measurements Program......................... 2.3.3-1 2.3.3.1 Meteorological Measurements History................... 2.3.3-1 2.3.3.2 Primary Meteorological Facility............................... 2.3.3-1 2.3.3.3 Operational Meteorological Program...................... 2.3.3-4 2.3.3.4 References............................................................. 2.3.3-4 2.3.4 Short-Term (Accident) Diffusion Estimates................................. 2.3.4-1 2.3.4.1 Purpose and Background....................................... 2.3.4-1 2.3.4.2 Calculation Methodology and Assumptions............ 2.3.4-1 2.3.4.3 Summary of Results and Conclusions.................... 2.3.4-4 2.3.4.4 References............................................................. 2.3.4-4 2.3.5 Long-Term (Routine) Diffusion Estimates................................... 2.3.5-1 2.3.5.1 Purpose and Background....................................... 2.3.5-1 2.3.5.2 Calculation Methodology and Assumptions............ 2.3.5-1 | ||
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Section | Section Title Page 2.3.5.3 Complex Terrain Modeling Analysis....................... 2.3.5-2 2.3.5.4 Summary of Results and Conclusions.................... 2.3.5-4 2.3.5.5 References............................................................. 2.3.5-5 2.4.1 Hydrologic Description................................................................ 2.4.1-1 2.4.1.1 Site and Facilities.................................................... 2.4.1-1 2.4.1.2 Hydrosphere........................................................... 2.4.1-1 2.4.1.3 References............................................................. 2.4.1-4 2.4.2 Floods......................................................................................... 2.4.2-1 2.4.2.1 Flood History.......................................................... 2.4.2-1 2.4.2.2 Flood Design Considerations.................................. 2.4.2-1 2.4.2.3 Effects of Local Intense Precipitation...................... 2.4.2-3 2.4.2.4 Site Drainage System............................................. 2.4.2-4 2.4.2.5 References............................................................. 2.4.2-5 2.4.3 Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) on Streams and Rivers.......... 2.4.3-1 2.4.3.1 Watershed Characteristics...................................... 2.4.3-1 2.4.3.2 Probable Maximum Precipitation............................ 2.4.3-1 2.4.3.3 Precipitation Losses................................................ 2.4.3-4 2.4.3.4 Runoff and Stream Course Models........................ 2.4.3-4 2.4.3.5 Probable Maximum Flood Flow............................ 2.4.3-10 2.4.3.6 Water Level Determinations................................. 2.4.3-11 2.4.3.7 Coincident Wind Wave Activity............................. 2.4.3-11 2.4.3.8 References........................................................... 2.4.3-12 2.4.4 Potential Dam Failures............................................................... 2.4.4-1 2.4.4.1 Dam and Reservoir Description.............................. 2.4.4-1 2.4.4.2 Dam Failure Permutations...................................... 2.4.4-1 2.4.4.3 Unsteady Flow Analysis of Potential Dam Failures. 2.4.4-8 2.4.4.4 Water Level at CRN Site......................................... 2.4.4-8 2.4.4.5 Coincident Wind Wave........................................... 2.4.4-8 2.4.4.6 Erosion and Deposition Effects............................... 2.4.4-9 2.4.4.7 References............................................................. 2.4.4-9 2.4.5 Probable Maximum Surge and Seiche Flooding........................ 2.4.5-1 2.4.5.1 References............................................................. 2.4.5-1 2.4.6 Probable Maximum Tsunami Hazards........................................ 2.4.6-1 2.4.7 Ice Effects................................................................................... 2.4.7-1 2.4.7.1 Historical Ice Accumulation.................................... 2.4.7-1 2.4.7.2 High and Low Water Levels.................................... 2.4.7-2 2.4.7.3 Ice Sheet Formation............................................... 2.4.7-3 2.4.7.4 Ice-Induced Forces and Blockages........................ 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.5 Consideration of Other Site-Related Evaluation Criteria.................................................................... 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.6 Consideration of Cold-Region Hydrology............... 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.7 Conclusion.............................................................. 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.8 References............................................................. 2.4.7-4 2.4.8 Cooling Water Canals and Reservoirs........................................ 2.4.8-1 2.4.9 Channel Diversions.................................................................... 2.4.9-1 2.4.9.1 Historical Channel Diversions................................. 2.4.9-1 2.4.9.2 Regional Topographic Evidence............................. 2.4.9-2 | ||
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Section | Section Title Page 2.4.9.3 Ice Causes.............................................................. 2.4.9-2 2.4.9.4 Flooding of Site Due to Channel Diversions........... 2.4.9-2 2.4.9.5 Human-Induced Causes of Channel Diversions..... 2.4.9-3 2.4.9.6 Alternative Water Sources...................................... 2.4.9-3 2.4.9.7 Other Site-Related Evaluation Criteria.................... 2.4.9-3 2.4.9.8 Conclusions............................................................ 2.4.9-4 2.4.9.9 References............................................................. 2.4.9-4 2.4.10 Flooding Protection Requirements.......................................... 2.4.10-1 2.4.11 Low Water Considerations....................................................... 2.4.11-1 2.4.11.1 Low Flow in Rivers and Streams.......................... 2.4.11-1 2.4.11.2 Low Water Resulting from Surges, Seiches, or Tsunamis.............................................................. 2.4.11-4 2.4.11.3 Historical Low Water............................................. 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.4 Future Controls..................................................... 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.5 Plant Requirements.............................................. 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.6 Heat Sink Dependability Requirement.................. 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.7 References........................................................... 2.4.11-6 2.4.12 Groundwater............................................................................. 2.4.12-1 2.4.12.1 Description and Onsite Use.................................. 2.4.12-1 2.4.12.2 Groundwater Sources......................................... 2.4.12-12 2.4.12.3 Subsurface Pathways......................................... 2.4.12-21 2.4.12.4 Monitoring or Safeguard Requirements.............. 2.4.12-23 2.4.12.5 Site Characteristics for Subsurface Hydrostatic Loading............................................................... 2.4.12-23 2.4.12.6 Construction Dewatering.................................... 2.4.12-25 2.4.12.7 References........................................................ 2.4.12-25 2.4.12A List of Water Systems in EPAs Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).................................................2.4.12A-1 2.4.12B Aquifer Pumping Test Results.................................................2.4.12B-2 2.4.12B.1 Introduction.........................................................2.4.12B-2 2.4.12B.2 APT Design.........................................................2.4.12B-2 2.4.12B.3 Analysis Methodology.........................................2.4.12B-4 2.4.12B.4 Results and Discussion....................................2.4.12B-12 2.4.12B.5 Conclusion........................................................2.4.12B-13 2.4.12B.6 References.......................................................2.4.12B-13 2.4.12C Groundwater Flow Model for the Clinch River Nuclear Site...2.4.12C-2 2.4.12C.1 Objective and Scope...........................................2.4.12C-2 2.4.12C.2 Regional Geology and Hydrogeology.................2.4.12C-2 2.4.12C.3 Site-Specific Information.....................................2.4.12C-4 2.4.12C.4 Conceptual Site Model and Assumptions...........2.4.12C-9 2.4.12C.5 Numerical Model..............................................2.4.12C-13 2.4.12C.6 Groundwater Model Calibration........................2.4.12C-17 2.4.12C.7 Post-Construction Modeling..............................2.4.12C-22 2.4.12C.8 Conclusions......................................................2.4.12C-24 2.4.12C.9 References.......................................................2.4.12C-24 2.4.13 Accidental Releases of Liquid Effluents to Ground and Surface Waters......................................................................... 2.4.13-1 | ||
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Section | Section Title Page 2.4.13.1 Accident Source.................................................... 2.4.13-1 2.4.13.2 Receptors............................................................. 2.4.13-2 2.4.13.3 Primary Conceptual Model................................... 2.4.13-2 2.4.13.4 Alternate Conceptual Model................................. 2.4.13-2 2.4.13.5 Radionuclide Transport Analysis.......................... 2.4.13-3 2.4.13.6 Radionuclide Concentration in the Reservoir....... 2.4.13-7 2.4.13.7 Dose Evaluation.................................................... 2.4.13-8 2.4.13.8 References........................................................... 2.4.13-9 2.4.14 Technical Specifications and Emergency Operation Requirements........................................................................... 2.4.14-1 2.5 Geology, Seismology, and Geotechnical Engineering............................... 2.5.1-1 2.5.1 Geologic Characterization Information...................................... 2.5.1-1 2.5.1.1 Regional Geology (within the 200-Mile Regional Radius)................................................................... 2.5.1-1 2.5.1.2 Local Geology....................................................... 2.5.1-34 2.5.1.3 References........................................................... 2.5.1-99 2.5.2 Vibratory Ground Motion............................................................ 2.5.2-1 2.5.2.1 Seismicity................................................................ 2.5.2-1 2.5.2.2 Geologic and Tectonic Characteristics of the Site and Region........................................................... 2.5.2-17 2.5.2.3 Correlation of Seismicity with Seismic Sources.... 2.5.2-34 2.5.2.4 Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis and Controlling Earthquakes....................................... 2.5.2-38 2.5.2.5 Seismic Wave Transmission Characteristics of the Site........................................................................ 2.5.2-43 2.5.2.6 2D Sensitivity Analysis.......................................... 2.5.2-66 2.5.2.7 References........................................................... 2.5.2-69 2.5.3 Surface Deformation................................................................... 2.5.3-1 2.5.3.1 Geological, Seismological, and Geophysical Investigations.......................................................... 2.5.3-2 2.5.3.2 Geological Evidence, or Absence of Evidence, for Surface Deformation............................................... 2.5.3-4 2.5.3.3 Correlation of Earthquakes with Capable Tectonic Sources................................................................. 2.5.3-22 2.5.3.4 Ages of Most Recent Deformation........................ 2.5.3-23 2.5.3.5 Relationship of Tectonic Structures in the Site Area to Regional Tectonic Sources...................... 2.5.3-24 2.5.3.6 Characterization of Capable Tectonic Sources.... 2.5.3-24 2.5.3.7 Designation of Zones of Quaternary Deformation in the Site Region................................................. 2.5.3-25 2.5.3.8 Potential for Tectonic or Non-Tectonic Deformation at the Site.............................................................. 2.5.3-26 2.5.3.9 References........................................................... 2.5.3-28 2.5.4 Stability of Subsurface Materials and Foundations.................... 2.5.4-1 2.5.4.1 Geologic Features.................................................. 2.5.4-1 2.5.4.2 Properties of Subsurface Materials......................... 2.5.4-5 2.5.4.3 Foundation Interfaces........................................... 2.5.4-16 | ||
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Section | Section Title Page 2.5.4.4 Geophysical Surveys............................................ 2.5.4-20 2.5.4.5 Excavation and Backfill......................................... 2.5.4-25 2.5.4.6 Groundwater Conditions....................................... 2.5.4-28 2.5.4.7 Response of Soil and Rock to Dynamic Loading.. 2.5.4-30 2.5.4.8 Liquefaction Potential........................................... 2.5.4-33 2.5.4.9 Earthquake Design Basis..................................... 2.5.4-34 2.5.4.10 Static and Dynamic Stability................................. 2.5.4-34 2.5.4.11 Design Criteria...................................................... 2.5.4-42 2.5.4.12 Techniques to Improve Subsurface Conditions.... 2.5.4-42 2.5.4.13 Foundation Assessment Model............................ 2.5.4-43 2.5.4.14 References........................................................... 2.5.4-46 2.5.5 Stability of Slopes....................................................................... 2.5.5-1 2.5.5.1 Slope Characteristics.............................................. 2.5.5-1 2.5.5.2 Design Criteria and Analyses................................. 2.5.5-1 2.5.5.3 Results of the Investigation..................................... 2.5.5-2 2.5.5.4 Properties of Borrow Material................................. 2.5.5-2 2.5.5.5 References............................................................. 2.5.5-2 CHAPTER 3 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, AND EQUIPMENT................................................................................................. 3.5-1 3.5.1.6 Aircraft Hazards.......................................................... 3.5-1 CHAPTER 11 RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT................................................... 11.2-1 11.2.3 Liquid Radioactive Releases....................................................... 11.2-1 11.2.3.1 Exposure Pathways.................................................. 11.2-1 11.2.3.2 Liquid Pathway Doses.............................................. 11.2-2 11.2.4 References................................................................................. 11.2-3 11.3.3 Gaseous Radioactive Releases.................................................. 11.3-1 11.3.3.1 Exposure Pathways.................................................. 11.3-1 11.3.3.2 Gaseous Pathway Doses......................................... 11.3-2 11.3.4 References................................................................................. 11.3-2 CHAPTER 13 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS.................................................................... 13.3-1 13.3 Emergency Preparedness........................................................................... 13.3-1 13.3.1 Physical Characteristics............................................................. 13.3-5 13.3.1.1 Site Description........................................................ 13.3-5 13.3.1.2 Area Population....................................................... 13.3-5 13.3.2 Emergency Plan......................................................................... 13.3-6 13.3.3 Emergency Planning Zones....................................................... 13.3-6 13.3.3.1 Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone......................................................................... 13.3-6 13.3.3.2 Ingestion Exposure Pathway................................. 13.3-15 13.3.4 Evacuation Time Estimates...................................................... 13.3-15 13.3.5 Contacts and Agreements........................................................ 13.3-15 13.3.6 References............................................................................... 13.3-15 13.6 Physical Security......................................................................................... 13.6-1 CHAPTER 15 ACCIDENT ANALYSIS................................................................................. 15-1 15.1 Accident Selection.......................................................................................... 15-1 15.2 Source Term................................................................................................... 15-2 15.3 Evaluation Methodology and Conclusions...................................................... 15-2 | ||
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Section | Section Title Page 15.4 References...................................................................................................... 15-3 CHAPTER 17 QUALITY ASSURANCE............................................................................. 17.5-1 17.5 Quality Assurance Program Description - Design Certification, Early Site Permit and New License Applicants.................................................... 17.5-1 17.5.1 Introduction.................................................................................. 17.5-1 17.5.2 Summary.................................................................................... 17.5-1 17.5.3 Regulatory Basis........................................................................ 17.5-1 17.5.4 Evaluation................................................................................... 17.5-2 17.5.4.1 Organization............................................................ 17.5-2 17.5.4.2 Quality Assurance Program..................................... 17.5-2 17.5.4.3 Design Control and Verification............................... 17.5-2 17.5.4.4 Procurement Document Control.............................. 17.5-3 17.5.4.5 Instructions, Procedures and Drawings................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.6 Document Control.................................................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.7 Control of Purchased Material, Equipment, and Services................................................................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.8 Identification and Control of Materials, Parts, and Components............................................................ 17.5-3 17.5.4.9 Control of Special Processes................................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.10 Inspection................................................................ 17.5-4 17.5.4.11 Test Control............................................................. 17.5-4 17.5.4.12 Control of Measuring and Test Equipment.............. 17.5-4 17.5.4.13 Handling, Storage, and Shipping............................. 17.5-4 17.5.4.14 Inspection, Test, and Operating Status................... 17.5-4 17.5.4.15 Nonconforming Materials, Parts, or Components.... 17.5-4 17.5.4.16 Corrective Action..................................................... 17.5-4 17.5.4.17 Quality Assurance Records..................................... 17.5-5 17.5.4.18 Quality Assurance Audits......................................... 17.5-5 17.5.4.19 Nonsafety-Related SSC Quality Controls................ 17.5-5 17.5.4.20 Quality Assurance Program Commitments.............. 17.5-5}} | ||
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| ML17362A256 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Clinch River |
| Issue date: | 12/15/2017 |
| From: | James Shea Tennessee Valley Authority |
| To: | Office of New Reactors |
| Fetter A | |
| References | |
| TVACLINCHRIVERESP, TVACLINCHRIVERESP.SUBMISSION.3, CRN.PART02, CRN.PART02.1, +reviewed | |
| Download: ML17362A256 (8) | |
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Clinch River Nuclear Site Early Site Permit Application Part 2 Site Safety Analysis Report Revision 1
i Revision 1 Clinch River Nuclear Site Early Site Permit Application Part 2, Site Safety Analysis Report SSAR MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT............ 1.1-1 1.1 Introduction................................................................................................... 1.1-1 1.2 General Site Description............................................................................... 1.2-1 1.2.1 Site Location................................................................................. 1.2-1 1.2.2 Site Development......................................................................... 1.2-1 1.3 Comparison With Other Facilities.................................................................. 1.3-1 1.4 Identification of Agents and Contractors....................................................... 1.4-1 1.4.1 Applicant/Program Manager......................................................... 1.4-1 1.4.2 Principal Contractors and Participants........................................ 1.4-1 1.4.2.1 BWX Technologies, Inc............................................. 1.4-1 1.4.2.2 Generation mPower LLC.......................................... 1.4-1 1.4.2.3 Bechtel Power Corporation........................................ 1.4-1 1.4.2.4 Other Contractors and Participants........................... 1.4-1 1.5 Requirements for Additional Technical Information...................................... 1.5-1 1.6 Material Referenced...................................................................................... 1.6-1 1.7 Drawings and Other Detailed Information..................................................... 1.7-1 1.8 Interfaces with Standard Design................................................................... 1.8-1 1.9 Conformance with Regulatory Criteria.......................................................... 1.9-1 1.10 Impact of Construction of New Nuclear Power Plant Units on Operating Units at Multi-Unit Sites............................................................................... 1.10-1 1.11 Overview of Reactor Types......................................................................... 1.11-1 1.11.1 BWXT mPower'........................................................................ 1.11-1 1.11.2 NuScale...................................................................................... 1.11-1 1.11.3 SMR-160.................................................................................... 1.11-1 1.11.4 Westinghouse SMR.................................................................... 1.11-2 1.11.5 Reference................................................................................... 1.11-2 CHAPTER 2 SITE CHARACTERISTICS........................................................................... 2.0-1 2.0 Plant Parameter Envelope............................................................................ 2.0-1 2.1 Geography and Demography........................................................................ 2.1-1 2.1.1 Site Location and Description....................................................... 2.1-1 2.1.1.1 Specification of Location............................................ 2.1-1 2.1.1.2 Site Area Map............................................................ 2.1-2 2.1.2 Exclusion Area Authority and Control........................................... 2.1-2 2.1.2.1 Authority..................................................................... 2.1-3 2.1.2.2 Control of Activities Unrelated to Plant Operation..... 2.1-3 2.1.2.3 Arrangements for Traffic Control............................... 2.1-3 2.1.2.4 Abandonment or Relocation of Roads....................... 2.1-3 2.1.3 Population Distribution.................................................................. 2.1-3 2.1.3.1 Population Within 10 Miles........................................ 2.1-4 2.1.3.2 Population Between 10 and 50 Miles........................ 2.1-4 2.1.3.3 Transient Population.................................................. 2.1-4 2.1.3.4 Low-Population Zone................................................. 2.1-6 2.1.3.5 Population Center...................................................... 2.1-7 2.1.3.6 Population Density..................................................... 2.1-7 2.1.4 References................................................................................... 2.1-8 2.2 Nearby Industrial, Transportation, and Military Facilities.............................. 2.2-1 2.2.1 Locations and Routes................................................................... 2.2-1
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Section Title Page 2.2.2 Descriptions.................................................................................. 2.2-3 2.2.2.1 Descriptions of Facilities............................................ 2.2-3 2.2.2.2 Description of Products and Materials....................... 2.2-3 2.2.2.3 Description of Pipelines............................................. 2.2-6 2.2.2.4 Description of Waterways.......................................... 2.2-7 2.2.2.5 Description of Highways............................................ 2.2-7 2.2.2.6 Description of Railroads............................................. 2.2-8 2.2.2.7 Description of Airports, Aircraft, and Airway Hazards..................................................................... 2.2-8 2.2.2.8 Projections of Industrial Growth.............................. 2.2-12 2.2.3 Evaluation of Potential Accidents............................................... 2.2-12 2.2.3.1 Determination of Potential Accidents....................... 2.2-12 2.2.3.2 Effects of Design-Basis Events................................ 2.2-27 2.2.4 References................................................................................. 2.2-27 2.3 Meteorology............................................................................................... 2.3.1-1 2.3.1 Regional Climatology.................................................................. 2.3.1-1 2.3.1.1 General Climate...................................................... 2.3.1-1 2.3.1.2 Regional Meteorological Conditions for Design and Operating Basis...................................................... 2.3.1-2 2.3.1.3 Severe Weather...................................................... 2.3.1-2 2.3.1.4 Design Basis Dry-and Wet-Bulb Temperatures..... 2.3.1-7 2.3.1.5 Meteorological Data for Evaluating Ultimate Heat Sink......................................................................... 2.3.1-7 2.3.1.6 Climate Changes.................................................... 2.3.1-8 2.3.1.7 Regional Air Quality Conditions.............................. 2.3.1-8 2.3.1.8 References............................................................. 2.3.1-9 2.3.2 Local Meteorology...................................................................... 2.3.2-1 2.3.2.1 Normal and Extreme Values of Meteorological Parameters............................................................. 2.3.2-2 2.3.2.2 Potential Influence of the Plant and Its Facilities on Local Meteorology............................................. 2.3.2-5 2.3.2.3 Local Meteorological Conditions for Design and Operating Bases..................................................... 2.3.2-5 2.3.2.4 References............................................................ 2.3.2-6 2.3.3 Onsite Meteorological Measurements Program......................... 2.3.3-1 2.3.3.1 Meteorological Measurements History................... 2.3.3-1 2.3.3.2 Primary Meteorological Facility............................... 2.3.3-1 2.3.3.3 Operational Meteorological Program...................... 2.3.3-4 2.3.3.4 References............................................................. 2.3.3-4 2.3.4 Short-Term (Accident) Diffusion Estimates................................. 2.3.4-1 2.3.4.1 Purpose and Background....................................... 2.3.4-1 2.3.4.2 Calculation Methodology and Assumptions............ 2.3.4-1 2.3.4.3 Summary of Results and Conclusions.................... 2.3.4-4 2.3.4.4 References............................................................. 2.3.4-4 2.3.5 Long-Term (Routine) Diffusion Estimates................................... 2.3.5-1 2.3.5.1 Purpose and Background....................................... 2.3.5-1 2.3.5.2 Calculation Methodology and Assumptions............ 2.3.5-1
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Section Title Page 2.3.5.3 Complex Terrain Modeling Analysis....................... 2.3.5-2 2.3.5.4 Summary of Results and Conclusions.................... 2.3.5-4 2.3.5.5 References............................................................. 2.3.5-5 2.4.1 Hydrologic Description................................................................ 2.4.1-1 2.4.1.1 Site and Facilities.................................................... 2.4.1-1 2.4.1.2 Hydrosphere........................................................... 2.4.1-1 2.4.1.3 References............................................................. 2.4.1-4 2.4.2 Floods......................................................................................... 2.4.2-1 2.4.2.1 Flood History.......................................................... 2.4.2-1 2.4.2.2 Flood Design Considerations.................................. 2.4.2-1 2.4.2.3 Effects of Local Intense Precipitation...................... 2.4.2-3 2.4.2.4 Site Drainage System............................................. 2.4.2-4 2.4.2.5 References............................................................. 2.4.2-5 2.4.3 Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) on Streams and Rivers.......... 2.4.3-1 2.4.3.1 Watershed Characteristics...................................... 2.4.3-1 2.4.3.2 Probable Maximum Precipitation............................ 2.4.3-1 2.4.3.3 Precipitation Losses................................................ 2.4.3-4 2.4.3.4 Runoff and Stream Course Models........................ 2.4.3-4 2.4.3.5 Probable Maximum Flood Flow............................ 2.4.3-10 2.4.3.6 Water Level Determinations................................. 2.4.3-11 2.4.3.7 Coincident Wind Wave Activity............................. 2.4.3-11 2.4.3.8 References........................................................... 2.4.3-12 2.4.4 Potential Dam Failures............................................................... 2.4.4-1 2.4.4.1 Dam and Reservoir Description.............................. 2.4.4-1 2.4.4.2 Dam Failure Permutations...................................... 2.4.4-1 2.4.4.3 Unsteady Flow Analysis of Potential Dam Failures. 2.4.4-8 2.4.4.4 Water Level at CRN Site......................................... 2.4.4-8 2.4.4.5 Coincident Wind Wave........................................... 2.4.4-8 2.4.4.6 Erosion and Deposition Effects............................... 2.4.4-9 2.4.4.7 References............................................................. 2.4.4-9 2.4.5 Probable Maximum Surge and Seiche Flooding........................ 2.4.5-1 2.4.5.1 References............................................................. 2.4.5-1 2.4.6 Probable Maximum Tsunami Hazards........................................ 2.4.6-1 2.4.7 Ice Effects................................................................................... 2.4.7-1 2.4.7.1 Historical Ice Accumulation.................................... 2.4.7-1 2.4.7.2 High and Low Water Levels.................................... 2.4.7-2 2.4.7.3 Ice Sheet Formation............................................... 2.4.7-3 2.4.7.4 Ice-Induced Forces and Blockages........................ 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.5 Consideration of Other Site-Related Evaluation Criteria.................................................................... 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.6 Consideration of Cold-Region Hydrology............... 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.7 Conclusion.............................................................. 2.4.7-4 2.4.7.8 References............................................................. 2.4.7-4 2.4.8 Cooling Water Canals and Reservoirs........................................ 2.4.8-1 2.4.9 Channel Diversions.................................................................... 2.4.9-1 2.4.9.1 Historical Channel Diversions................................. 2.4.9-1 2.4.9.2 Regional Topographic Evidence............................. 2.4.9-2
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Section Title Page 2.4.9.3 Ice Causes.............................................................. 2.4.9-2 2.4.9.4 Flooding of Site Due to Channel Diversions........... 2.4.9-2 2.4.9.5 Human-Induced Causes of Channel Diversions..... 2.4.9-3 2.4.9.6 Alternative Water Sources...................................... 2.4.9-3 2.4.9.7 Other Site-Related Evaluation Criteria.................... 2.4.9-3 2.4.9.8 Conclusions............................................................ 2.4.9-4 2.4.9.9 References............................................................. 2.4.9-4 2.4.10 Flooding Protection Requirements.......................................... 2.4.10-1 2.4.11 Low Water Considerations....................................................... 2.4.11-1 2.4.11.1 Low Flow in Rivers and Streams.......................... 2.4.11-1 2.4.11.2 Low Water Resulting from Surges, Seiches, or Tsunamis.............................................................. 2.4.11-4 2.4.11.3 Historical Low Water............................................. 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.4 Future Controls..................................................... 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.5 Plant Requirements.............................................. 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.6 Heat Sink Dependability Requirement.................. 2.4.11-5 2.4.11.7 References........................................................... 2.4.11-6 2.4.12 Groundwater............................................................................. 2.4.12-1 2.4.12.1 Description and Onsite Use.................................. 2.4.12-1 2.4.12.2 Groundwater Sources......................................... 2.4.12-12 2.4.12.3 Subsurface Pathways......................................... 2.4.12-21 2.4.12.4 Monitoring or Safeguard Requirements.............. 2.4.12-23 2.4.12.5 Site Characteristics for Subsurface Hydrostatic Loading............................................................... 2.4.12-23 2.4.12.6 Construction Dewatering.................................... 2.4.12-25 2.4.12.7 References........................................................ 2.4.12-25 2.4.12A List of Water Systems in EPAs Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).................................................2.4.12A-1 2.4.12B Aquifer Pumping Test Results.................................................2.4.12B-2 2.4.12B.1 Introduction.........................................................2.4.12B-2 2.4.12B.2 APT Design.........................................................2.4.12B-2 2.4.12B.3 Analysis Methodology.........................................2.4.12B-4 2.4.12B.4 Results and Discussion....................................2.4.12B-12 2.4.12B.5 Conclusion........................................................2.4.12B-13 2.4.12B.6 References.......................................................2.4.12B-13 2.4.12C Groundwater Flow Model for the Clinch River Nuclear Site...2.4.12C-2 2.4.12C.1 Objective and Scope...........................................2.4.12C-2 2.4.12C.2 Regional Geology and Hydrogeology.................2.4.12C-2 2.4.12C.3 Site-Specific Information.....................................2.4.12C-4 2.4.12C.4 Conceptual Site Model and Assumptions...........2.4.12C-9 2.4.12C.5 Numerical Model..............................................2.4.12C-13 2.4.12C.6 Groundwater Model Calibration........................2.4.12C-17 2.4.12C.7 Post-Construction Modeling..............................2.4.12C-22 2.4.12C.8 Conclusions......................................................2.4.12C-24 2.4.12C.9 References.......................................................2.4.12C-24 2.4.13 Accidental Releases of Liquid Effluents to Ground and Surface Waters......................................................................... 2.4.13-1
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Section Title Page 2.4.13.1 Accident Source.................................................... 2.4.13-1 2.4.13.2 Receptors............................................................. 2.4.13-2 2.4.13.3 Primary Conceptual Model................................... 2.4.13-2 2.4.13.4 Alternate Conceptual Model................................. 2.4.13-2 2.4.13.5 Radionuclide Transport Analysis.......................... 2.4.13-3 2.4.13.6 Radionuclide Concentration in the Reservoir....... 2.4.13-7 2.4.13.7 Dose Evaluation.................................................... 2.4.13-8 2.4.13.8 References........................................................... 2.4.13-9 2.4.14 Technical Specifications and Emergency Operation Requirements........................................................................... 2.4.14-1 2.5 Geology, Seismology, and Geotechnical Engineering............................... 2.5.1-1 2.5.1 Geologic Characterization Information...................................... 2.5.1-1 2.5.1.1 Regional Geology (within the 200-Mile Regional Radius)................................................................... 2.5.1-1 2.5.1.2 Local Geology....................................................... 2.5.1-34 2.5.1.3 References........................................................... 2.5.1-99 2.5.2 Vibratory Ground Motion............................................................ 2.5.2-1 2.5.2.1 Seismicity................................................................ 2.5.2-1 2.5.2.2 Geologic and Tectonic Characteristics of the Site and Region........................................................... 2.5.2-17 2.5.2.3 Correlation of Seismicity with Seismic Sources.... 2.5.2-34 2.5.2.4 Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis and Controlling Earthquakes....................................... 2.5.2-38 2.5.2.5 Seismic Wave Transmission Characteristics of the Site........................................................................ 2.5.2-43 2.5.2.6 2D Sensitivity Analysis.......................................... 2.5.2-66 2.5.2.7 References........................................................... 2.5.2-69 2.5.3 Surface Deformation................................................................... 2.5.3-1 2.5.3.1 Geological, Seismological, and Geophysical Investigations.......................................................... 2.5.3-2 2.5.3.2 Geological Evidence, or Absence of Evidence, for Surface Deformation............................................... 2.5.3-4 2.5.3.3 Correlation of Earthquakes with Capable Tectonic Sources................................................................. 2.5.3-22 2.5.3.4 Ages of Most Recent Deformation........................ 2.5.3-23 2.5.3.5 Relationship of Tectonic Structures in the Site Area to Regional Tectonic Sources...................... 2.5.3-24 2.5.3.6 Characterization of Capable Tectonic Sources.... 2.5.3-24 2.5.3.7 Designation of Zones of Quaternary Deformation in the Site Region................................................. 2.5.3-25 2.5.3.8 Potential for Tectonic or Non-Tectonic Deformation at the Site.............................................................. 2.5.3-26 2.5.3.9 References........................................................... 2.5.3-28 2.5.4 Stability of Subsurface Materials and Foundations.................... 2.5.4-1 2.5.4.1 Geologic Features.................................................. 2.5.4-1 2.5.4.2 Properties of Subsurface Materials......................... 2.5.4-5 2.5.4.3 Foundation Interfaces........................................... 2.5.4-16
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Section Title Page 2.5.4.4 Geophysical Surveys............................................ 2.5.4-20 2.5.4.5 Excavation and Backfill......................................... 2.5.4-25 2.5.4.6 Groundwater Conditions....................................... 2.5.4-28 2.5.4.7 Response of Soil and Rock to Dynamic Loading.. 2.5.4-30 2.5.4.8 Liquefaction Potential........................................... 2.5.4-33 2.5.4.9 Earthquake Design Basis..................................... 2.5.4-34 2.5.4.10 Static and Dynamic Stability................................. 2.5.4-34 2.5.4.11 Design Criteria...................................................... 2.5.4-42 2.5.4.12 Techniques to Improve Subsurface Conditions.... 2.5.4-42 2.5.4.13 Foundation Assessment Model............................ 2.5.4-43 2.5.4.14 References........................................................... 2.5.4-46 2.5.5 Stability of Slopes....................................................................... 2.5.5-1 2.5.5.1 Slope Characteristics.............................................. 2.5.5-1 2.5.5.2 Design Criteria and Analyses................................. 2.5.5-1 2.5.5.3 Results of the Investigation..................................... 2.5.5-2 2.5.5.4 Properties of Borrow Material................................. 2.5.5-2 2.5.5.5 References............................................................. 2.5.5-2 CHAPTER 3 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, AND EQUIPMENT................................................................................................. 3.5-1 3.5.1.6 Aircraft Hazards.......................................................... 3.5-1 CHAPTER 11 RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT................................................... 11.2-1 11.2.3 Liquid Radioactive Releases....................................................... 11.2-1 11.2.3.1 Exposure Pathways.................................................. 11.2-1 11.2.3.2 Liquid Pathway Doses.............................................. 11.2-2 11.2.4 References................................................................................. 11.2-3 11.3.3 Gaseous Radioactive Releases.................................................. 11.3-1 11.3.3.1 Exposure Pathways.................................................. 11.3-1 11.3.3.2 Gaseous Pathway Doses......................................... 11.3-2 11.3.4 References................................................................................. 11.3-2 CHAPTER 13 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS.................................................................... 13.3-1 13.3 Emergency Preparedness........................................................................... 13.3-1 13.3.1 Physical Characteristics............................................................. 13.3-5 13.3.1.1 Site Description........................................................ 13.3-5 13.3.1.2 Area Population....................................................... 13.3-5 13.3.2 Emergency Plan......................................................................... 13.3-6 13.3.3 Emergency Planning Zones....................................................... 13.3-6 13.3.3.1 Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone......................................................................... 13.3-6 13.3.3.2 Ingestion Exposure Pathway................................. 13.3-15 13.3.4 Evacuation Time Estimates...................................................... 13.3-15 13.3.5 Contacts and Agreements........................................................ 13.3-15 13.3.6 References............................................................................... 13.3-15 13.6 Physical Security......................................................................................... 13.6-1 CHAPTER 15 ACCIDENT ANALYSIS................................................................................. 15-1 15.1 Accident Selection.......................................................................................... 15-1 15.2 Source Term................................................................................................... 15-2 15.3 Evaluation Methodology and Conclusions...................................................... 15-2
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Section Title Page 15.4 References...................................................................................................... 15-3 CHAPTER 17 QUALITY ASSURANCE............................................................................. 17.5-1 17.5 Quality Assurance Program Description - Design Certification, Early Site Permit and New License Applicants.................................................... 17.5-1 17.5.1 Introduction.................................................................................. 17.5-1 17.5.2 Summary.................................................................................... 17.5-1 17.5.3 Regulatory Basis........................................................................ 17.5-1 17.5.4 Evaluation................................................................................... 17.5-2 17.5.4.1 Organization............................................................ 17.5-2 17.5.4.2 Quality Assurance Program..................................... 17.5-2 17.5.4.3 Design Control and Verification............................... 17.5-2 17.5.4.4 Procurement Document Control.............................. 17.5-3 17.5.4.5 Instructions, Procedures and Drawings................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.6 Document Control.................................................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.7 Control of Purchased Material, Equipment, and Services................................................................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.8 Identification and Control of Materials, Parts, and Components............................................................ 17.5-3 17.5.4.9 Control of Special Processes................................... 17.5-3 17.5.4.10 Inspection................................................................ 17.5-4 17.5.4.11 Test Control............................................................. 17.5-4 17.5.4.12 Control of Measuring and Test Equipment.............. 17.5-4 17.5.4.13 Handling, Storage, and Shipping............................. 17.5-4 17.5.4.14 Inspection, Test, and Operating Status................... 17.5-4 17.5.4.15 Nonconforming Materials, Parts, or Components.... 17.5-4 17.5.4.16 Corrective Action..................................................... 17.5-4 17.5.4.17 Quality Assurance Records..................................... 17.5-5 17.5.4.18 Quality Assurance Audits......................................... 17.5-5 17.5.4.19 Nonsafety-Related SSC Quality Controls................ 17.5-5 17.5.4.20 Quality Assurance Program Commitments.............. 17.5-5