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{{#Wiki_filter:Technical Specification 5.6.5dSaps102-06813 TNW/RKRJanuary 2, 2014ATTN: Document Control DeskU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001
{{#Wiki_filter:Technical Specification 5.6.5d Saps 102-06813 TNW/RKR January 2, 2014 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001


==Dear Sirs:==
==Dear Sirs:==
Palo VerdeNuclear Generating Station5801 S. Wintersburg RoadTonopah, AZ 85354
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 5801 S. Wintersburg Road Tonopah, AZ 85354  


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) Units 1, 2, 3Docket Nos. STN 50-528, 50-529 and 50-530Unit 1 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 23Unit 2 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 19Unit 3 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 22Pursuant to PVNGS Technical Specifications, Section 5.6.5d, enclosed are the Units 1, 2 and 3Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revisions 23, 19 and 22, respectively, which were madeeffective December 20, 2013. The following change was implemented in these COLR revisions:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) Units 1, 2, 3 Docket Nos. STN 50-528, 50-529 and 50-530 Unit 1 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 23 Unit 2 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 19 Unit 3 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 22 Pursuant to PVNGS Technical Specifications, Section 5.6.5d, enclosed are the Units 1, 2 and 3 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revisions 23, 19 and 22, respectively, which were made effective December 20, 2013. The following change was implemented in these COLR revisions:
Figure 3.1.5-1 revised to include an exemption to the immediate downpower requirement, allowed if certain prerequisites are met, for a single small CEA misalignment (greater than 6.6 inches but less than 9.9 inches) in the top 9.9 inches of the active fuelregion.No commitments are being made to the NRC by this letter. Should you need furtherinformation regarding this submittal, please contact Robert K. Roehler, Licensing SectionLeader, at (623) 393-5241.
Figure 3.1.5-1 revised to include an exemption to the immediate downpower requirement, allowed if certain prerequisites are met, for a single small CEA misalignment (greater than 6.6 inches but less than 9.9 inches) in the top 9.9 inches of the active fuel region.No commitments are being made to the NRC by this letter. Should you need further information regarding this submittal, please contact Robert K. Roehler, Licensing Section Leader, at (623) 393-5241.Sincerely, Thomas N. Weber Department Leader, Regulatory Affairs TNW/RKR/KAR/hsc
Sincerely, Thomas N. WeberDepartment Leader, Regulatory AffairsTNW/RKR/KAR/hsc


==Enclosures:==
==Enclosures:==


PVNGS Unit 1 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 23PVNGS Unit 2 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 19PVNGS Unit 3 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 22cc: M. L. DapasJ. K. RankinA. E. GeorgeM. A. BrownNRC Region IV Regional Administrator NRC NRR Project Manager for PVNGSNRC NRR Project ManagerNRC Senior Resident Inspector for PVNGSDZAA member of the STARS (Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing)
PVNGS Unit 1 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 23 PVNGS Unit 2 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 19 PVNGS Unit 3 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 22 cc: M. L. Dapas J. K. Rankin A. E. George M. A. Brown NRC Region IV Regional Administrator NRC NRR Project Manager for PVNGS NRC NRR Project Manager NRC Senior Resident Inspector for PVNGS DZA A member of the STARS (Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing) Alliance Callaway
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* Wolf Creek Enclosure PVNGS Unit 1 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR)Revision 23 PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)UNIT 1CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23Effective December 20, 2013IIIfl, Digitally signed by Bodnar,Independent Reviewer Boate iar,Waiter S(Z06432)
* Wolf Creek Enclosure PVNGS Unit 1 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR)Revision 23 PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Effective December 20, 2013 I I I fl, Digitally signed by Bodnar, Independent Reviewer Boate iar, Waiter S(Z06432)Date DN cn=Bodnar, Walter 5(Zox32 Walter alte / a ve reviewed this Date 20 ~12.18 16:15:01 S(Z064;. -07'00'Responsible Section Leader As, to , jDigitallysigned by Ashton, Astn , efr.yCZ03403)
Date DN cn=Bodnar, Walter5(Zox32Walter alte / a ve reviewed thisDate 20 ~12.18 16:15:01S(Z064;.  
Date DN cn=Ashton, Jeffrey IlC(Z03403)
-07'00'Responsible Section Leader As, to , jDigitallysigned by Ashton,Astn , efr.yCZ03403)
Jeffrey anm approving this S .Date, 20132.1822:23:06
Date DN cn=Ashton, JeffreyIlC(Z03403)
-070 Page 1 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table of Contents Description Page Cover Page 1 Table of Contents 2 List of Figures 3 List of Tables 4 Affected Technical Specifications 5 Analytical Methods 6 CORE Operating Limits 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 9 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 9 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 9 3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 9 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 9 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 10 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 10 3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 10 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 10 3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 11 3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) I1 3.9.1 Boron Concentration I1 Page 2 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 List of Figures Description Figure 3.1.1i-1 Figure 3.1.2-1 Figure 3.1.4-1 Figure 3.1.5-1 Figure 3.1.7-1 Figure 3.1.7-2 Figure 3.1.8-1 Figure 3.2.3-1 Figure 3.2.4-1 Figure 3.2.4-2 Figure 3.2.4-3 Page 12 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Open Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Closed MTC Acceptable Operation, Modes I and 2 Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS Out of Service)Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power Azimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEAC(s)Operable)DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel)13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Page 3 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 List of Tables Description Table 3.3.12-1 Table 3.3.12-2 Table 3.3.12-3 Page 23 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keffh 0.98 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff> 0.96 24 25 Table 3.3.12-4 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keff < 0.95 26 27 Page 4 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 1 Technical Specifications.
Jeffrey anm approving thisS .Date, 20132.1822:23:06
AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 ANALYTICAL METHODS The COLR contains the complete identification for each of the Technical Specification referenced topical reports (i.e., report number, title, revision, date, and any supplements) and correspondence that provide the NRC-approved analytical methods used to determine the core operating limits, described in the following documents:
-070Page 1 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23Table of ContentsDescription PageCover Page 1Table of Contents 2List of Figures 3List of Tables 4Affected Technical Specifications 5Analytical Methods 6CORE Operating Limits3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 93.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 93.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 93.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 93.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 93.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 103.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 103.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 103.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 103.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 113.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) I13.9.1 Boron Concentration I1Page 2 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23List of FiguresDescription Figure 3.1.1i-1Figure 3.1.2-1Figure 3.1.4-1Figure 3.1.5-1Figure 3.1.7-1Figure 3.1.7-2Figure 3.1.8-1Figure 3.2.3-1Figure 3.2.4-1Figure 3.2.4-2Figure 3.2.4-3Page12Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers OpenShutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers ClosedMTC Acceptable Operation, Modes I and 2Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power(COLSS in Service)CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power(COLSS Out of Service)Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal PowerAzimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power(COLSS in Service)COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for BothCEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC ChannelDNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the CoreProtection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEAC(s)Operable)
T.S Ref#a Title Report No. Rev Date CE Method for Control Element Assem- CENPD- N.A. January N.A.1 bly Ejection Analysis 0190-A 1976 (13-N001-1301-01204-1)
DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the CoreProtection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, Both CEACsInoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel)13141516171819202122Page 3 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23List of TablesDescription Table 3.3.12-1Table 3.3.12-2Table 3.3.12-3Page23Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for Keffh 0.98Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff> 0.962425Table 3.3.12-4 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff> 0.95Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for Keff < 0.952627Page 4 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 1 Technical Specifications.
The ROCS and DIT Computer Codes for CENPD- N.A. April 1983 N.A.2 Nuclear Design 266-P-A (13-N001 -1900-01412-0)
AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23ANALYTICAL METHODSThe COLR contains the complete identification for each of the Technical Specification referenced topical reports (i.e., report number, title, revision, date, and any supplements) andcorrespondence that provide the NRC-approved analytical methods used to determine the coreoperating limits, described in the following documents:
Safety Evaluation Report related to the NUREG- N.A. March 1983 1 Final Design of the Standard Nuclear 0852 Steam Supply Reference Systems September 3 19832 CESSAR System 80, Docket No. STN 50-470 December 1987 3 Modified Statistical Combination of CEN- 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.4 Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A (13-NOO1-1303-01747-2)
T.SRef#a Title Report No. Rev DateCE Method for Control Element Assem- CENPD- N.A. January N.A.1 bly Ejection Analysis 0190-A 1976(13-N001-1301-01204-1)
System 8 0 TM Inlet Flow Distribution Enclosure N.A. February I-P 4 (13-NOI-1301-01228-0)
The ROCS and DIT Computer Codes for CENPD- N.A. April 1983 N.A.2 Nuclear Design 266-P-A(13-N001  
I-P to LD- 1993 82-054 Calculative Methods for the CE Large CENPD- N.A. March 4-P-A Break LOCA Evaluation Model for the 132 2001 Rev. I Analysis of CE and W Designed NSSS (13-NOO1-1900-01192-3)
-1900-01412-0)
Calculative Methods for the CE Small CENPD- N.A. April 2-P-A 6 Break LOCA Evaluation Model 137-P 1998 (13-NOO1 -1900-01185-3)
Safety Evaluation Report related to the NUREG- N.A. March 1983 1Final Design of the Standard Nuclear 0852Steam Supply Reference Systems September 3 19832CESSAR System 80, Docket No. STN50-470 December1987 3Modified Statistical Combination of CEN- 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.4 Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A (13-NOO1-1303-01747-2)
Letter: O.D. Parr (NRC) to F. M. Stern N.A. N.A. June 13, N.A.(CE), (NRC Staff Review of the 1975 7 Combustion Engineering ECCS Evaluation Model). NRC approval for: 5.6.5.b.6.
System 80TM Inlet Flow Distribution Enclosure N.A. February I-P4 (13-NOI-1301-01228-0)
Page 6 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 T.S Ref#a Title Report No. Rev Date Letter: K. Kniel (NRC) to A. E. Scherer N.A. N.A. September N.A.(CE), (Evaluation of Topical Reports 27, 1977 8 CENPD 133, Supplement 3-P and CENPD-137, Supplement l-P). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.6.
I-P to LD- 199382-054Calculative Methods for the CE Large CENPD- N.A. March 4-P-ABreak LOCA Evaluation Model for the 132 2001 Rev. IAnalysis of CE and W Designed NSSS(13-NOO1-1900-01192-3)
Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable Pressure CEN-372- N.A. May N.A.(1 3-N001-0201-00026-1)
Calculative Methods for the CE Small CENPD- N.A. April 2-P-A6 Break LOCA Evaluation Model 137-P 1998(13-NOO1  
P-A 1990 Letter: A. C. Thadani (NRC) to A. E. N.A. N.A. April 10, N.A.10 Scherer (CE), ("Acceptance for 1990 Reference CE Topical Report CEN-372-P"). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.9.
-1900-01185-3)
Arizona Public Service Company PWR NFM-005 1 August N.A.Reactor Physics Methodology Using 2007 CASMO-4/SIMULATE-3 (NFM-005)Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume I 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Letter: O.D. Parr (NRC) to F. M. Stern N.A. N.A. June 13, N.A.(CE), (NRC Staff Review of the 19757 Combustion Engineering ECCSEvaluation Model). NRC approval for:5.6.5.b.6.
: 1) Vols. 1 Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS Code Volume 2 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Page 6 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23T.SRef#a Title Report No. Rev DateLetter: K. Kniel (NRC) to A. E. Scherer N.A. N.A. September N.A.(CE), (Evaluation of Topical Reports 27, 19778 CENPD 133, Supplement 3-P andCENPD-137, Supplement l-P). NRCapproval for 5.6.5.b.6.
: 2) Vols. 2 Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 3 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable Pressure CEN-372-N.A. May N.A.(1 3-N001-0201-00026-1)
: 3) Vols. 3 Implementation of ZIRLOTM Cladding CENPD- 0 November N.A.Material in CE Nuclear Power Fuel 404-P-A 2001 Assembly Designs (I 3-NOOI-1900-01329-0)
P-A 1990Letter: A. C. Thadani (NRC) to A. E. N.A. N.A. April 10, N.A.10 Scherer (CE), ("Acceptance for 1990Reference CE Topical Report CEN-372-P"). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.9.
HERMITE, A Multi-Dimensional CENPD- July N.A.14 Space-Time Kinetics Code for PWR 188-A N.A. 1976 Transients (HERMITE-TOPICAL)
Arizona Public Service Company PWR NFM-005 1 August N.A.Reactor Physics Methodology Using 2007CASMO-4/SIMULATE-3 (NFM-005)
TORC Code, A Computer Code for CENPD- N.A. April N.A.15 Determining the Thermal Margin of a 161 -P-A 1986 Reactor Core (NO01 -1301-01202)
Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume I 282-P-A 2005(CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Page 7 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 T. S ReS Title Report No. Rev Date Re f#a Sm CETOP-D Code Structures and Model- CEN- 1-P September N.A.16 ing Methods for San Onofre Nuclear 160(S)-P 1981 Generating Station Units 2 and 3, (N001-1301-01185)"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde N.A. N.A. September N.A.Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 2 29, 2003 (PVNGS-2)
: 1) Vols. 1Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS Code Volume 2 282-P-A 2005(CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Issuance of Amendment on Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operation, (September 29, 2003)17 and November"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde 16, 2005 Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 -Issuance of Amendments Re: Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operations and Associated Administrative Changes, (November 16, 2005)." CPC Methodology Changes for the CPC CEN-3 10- 0 April N.A.18 Improvement Program, (NO01-1 303- P-A 1986 02283)19 Loss of Flow, C-E Methods for Loss of CENPD- 0 June N.A.Flow Analysis, (NOOI -1301-01203) 183-A 1984 Methodology for Core Designs Contain- CENPD- 0 August N.A.20 ing Erbium Burnable Absorbers 382-P-A 1993 (NOO1-0201-00035)
: 2) Vols. 2Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 3 282-P-A 2005(CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Verification of the Acceptability of a I- CEN-386- 0 August N.A.Pin Bumup Limit of 60 MWD/kgU for P-A 1992 21 Combustion Engineering 16 x 16 PWR Fuel (NOO1-0201-00042)
: 3) Vols. 3Implementation of ZIRLOTM Cladding CENPD- 0 November N.A.Material in CE Nuclear Power Fuel 404-P-A 2001Assembly Designs(I 3-NOOI-1900-01329-0)
: a. Corresponds to the reference number specified in Technical Specification 5.6.5 Page 8 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.3.1.1 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1-1.3.1.2 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2-1.3.1.4 -Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area of Acceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.3.1.5 -Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-strength or part-strength CEAs misaligned from any other CEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES I and 2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1. The required power reduction is based on the initial power before reducing power.3.1.7 -Regulating CEA Insertion Limits With COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limitsi shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; with COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limitsI shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 Regulating Groups I and 2 CEAs shall be maintained  
: HERMITE, A Multi-Dimensional CENPD- July N.A.14 Space-Time Kinetics Code for PWR 188-A N.A. 1976Transients (HERMITE-TOPICAL)
> fully withdrawnI' 3 while in Modes 1 and 2 (except while performing SR 3.1.5.3).
TORC Code, A Computer Code for CENPD- N.A. April N.A.15 Determining the Thermal Margin of a 161 -P-A 1986Reactor Core (NO01 -1301-01202)
When > 20% power Regulating Group 3 shall be maintained  
Page 7 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23T. SReS Title Report No. Rev DateRe f#a SmCETOP-D Code Structures and Model- CEN- 1-P September N.A.16 ing Methods for San Onofre Nuclear 160(S)-P 1981Generating Station Units 2 and 3, (N001-1301-01185)
"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde N.A. N.A. September N.A.Nuclear Generating  
: Station, Unit 2 29, 2003(PVNGS-2)
Issuance of Amendment onReplacement of Steam Generators andUprated Power Operation, (September 29, 2003)17 and November"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde 16, 2005Nuclear Generating  
: Station, Units 1, 2,and 3 -Issuance of Amendments Re:Replacement of Steam Generators andUprated Power Operations andAssociated Administrative Changes,(November 16, 2005)."CPC Methodology Changes for the CPC CEN-3 10- 0 April N.A.18 Improvement  
: Program, (NO01-1 303- P-A 198602283)19 Loss of Flow, C-E Methods for Loss of CENPD- 0 June N.A.Flow Analysis, (NOOI -1301-01203) 183-A 1984Methodology for Core Designs Contain-CENPD- 0 August N.A.20 ing Erbium Burnable Absorbers 382-P-A 1993(NOO1-0201-00035)
Verification of the Acceptability of a I- CEN-386-0 August N.A.Pin Bumup Limit of 60 MWD/kgU for P-A 199221 Combustion Engineering 16 x 16 PWRFuel(NOO1-0201-00042)
: a. Corresponds to the reference number specified in Technical Specification 5.6.5Page 8 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.3.1.1 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers OpenThe Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1-1.3.1.2 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers ClosedThe Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2-1.3.1.4 -Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area ofAcceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.3.1.5 -Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-strength or part-strength CEAs misaligned from any otherCEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES I and2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1.
The required powerreduction is based on the initial power before reducing power.3.1.7 -Regulating CEA Insertion LimitsWith COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to thewithdrawal sequence and to the insertion limitsi shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; withCOLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to thewithdrawal sequence and to the insertion limitsI shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 Regulating Groups I and 2 CEAs shall be maintained  
> fully withdrawnI' 3 whilein Modes 1 and 2 (except while performing SR 3.1.5.3).
When > 20% powerRegulating Group 3 shall be maintained  
> fully withdrawn.
> fully withdrawn.
1' 31 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 orRegulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 orRegulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted.
1' 3 1 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted.
In eithercase, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in theCORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours.2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of thefollowing conditions are satisfied:
In either case, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in the CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours.2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90 inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of the following conditions are satisfied:
a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.
a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.
b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower thanPage 9 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23Regulating Group 4 position.
b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower than Page 9 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Regulating Group 4 position.c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS In Service) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).3 Fully withdrawn (FW) is defined as >147.75" (Pulse Counter indication) and>145.25" (RSPT indication).
c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS InService) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).
No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) requirements.
3 Fully withdrawn (FW) is defined as >147.75" (Pulse Counter indication) and>145.25" (RSPT indication).
3.1.8 -Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits The part strength CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.8-1.3.2.1 -Linear Heat Rate (LHR)The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.
No further CEA withdrawal above FW is requiredfor CEAs' to meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) requirements.
3.2.3 -Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 10% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 20% and less than or equal to 50%. Additionally, the AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 50%. See Figure 3.2.3-1.3.2.4 -Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Maintain COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEAC(s) OPERABLE -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel with both CEACs INOPERABLE.
3.1.8 -Part Strength CEA Insertion LimitsThe part strength CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown inFigure 3.1.8-1.3.2.1 -Linear Heat Rate (LHR)The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.
Page 10 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 3.2.5 -Axial Shape Index (ASI)The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within the following limits: COLSS OPERABLE-0.18 < ASI < 0.17 for power > 50%-0.28 < ASI < 0.17 for power >20% and < 50%COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)-0.10< ASI  0.10 for power >20%3.3.12 -Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCS boron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.3.9.1 -Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System and the refueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration  
3.2.3 -Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 10% withCOLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 20% and less than or equal to50%. Additionally, the AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than orequal to 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 50%. SeeFigure 3.2.3-1.3.2.4 -Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLECPC Channel -Maintain COLSS calculated core power less than or equal toCOLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by theallowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEAC(s) OPERABLE  
> 3000 ppm.Page 11 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.1-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN/6 5..............  
-Operate within theregion of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in AnyOPERABLE CPC Channel -Operate within the region of acceptable operation ofFigure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel with both CEACsINOPERABLE.
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Page 10 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 233.2.5 -Axial Shape Index (ASI)The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within thefollowing limits:COLSS OPERABLE-0.18 < ASI < 0.17 for power > 50%-0.28 < ASI < 0.17 for power >20% and < 50%COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)-0.10< ASI  0.10 for power >20%3.3.12 -Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCSboron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.
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3.9.1 -Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System and therefueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration  
> 3000 ppm.Page 11 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23FIGURE 3.1.1-1SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN/65..............  
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(&deg;F)500600Page 12 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23FIGURE 3.1.2-1SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED(500,6.5)i 6 -.-REGION OFACCEPTABLE S 5 .........
(&deg;F)500 600 Page 12 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.2-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED (500,6.5)i 6 -.-REGION OF ACCEPTABLE S 5 .........
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(*F)Page 13 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23FIGURE 3.1.4-1MTC ACCEPTABLE OPERATION, MODES 1 AND 20.50.0-0.50~'T0z0U000-1.0-1.5-2.0-2.5*~~ ~ :....  
(*F)Page 13 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.4-1 MTC ACCEPTABLE OPERATION, MODES 1 AND 2 0.5 0.0-0.5 0~'T 0 z 0 U 0 0 0-1.0-1.5-2.0-2.5*~~ ~ :.... .....,,. ...,. ....... ..... .. ........... ................  
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ACCEPTABLE OPERATION (100%,4.4 (0%-4.4)-3.0-3.5-4.0-4.5mimi mi -u -u -.-.-im~ I ~L J ~4L J ~L J ~JL~ I ~L I J~L I ~ L ~0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100CORE POWER LEVEL(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Maintain Operation within BoundaryTECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit ........Page 14 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23FIGURE 3.1.5-1CORE POWER REDUCTION AFTER CEA DEVIATION*
ACCEPTABLE OPERATION (100%,4.4 (0%-4.4)-3.0-3.5-4.0-4.5 mimi mi -u -u -.-.-im~ I ~L J ~4L J ~L J ~JL~ I ~L I J~L I ~ L ~0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Maintain Operation within Boundary TECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit ........Page 14 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.5-1 CORE POWER REDUCTION AFTER CEA DEVIATION*
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1510550.... .....I ......................I I I .......i l l ..01020 30 40TIME AFTER DEVIATION, MINUTES5060* WHEN CORE POWER IS REDUCED TO 35% OF RATED THERMAL POWERPER THIS LIMIT CURVE, FURTHER REDUCTION IS NOT REQUIRED.
15 10 5 5 0.... .....I ......................I I I .......i l l ..0 10 20 30 40 TIME AFTER DEVIATION, MINUTES 50 60* WHEN CORE POWER IS REDUCED TO 35% OF RATED THERMAL POWER PER THIS LIMIT CURVE, FURTHER REDUCTION IS NOT REQUIRED.* NO POWER REDUCTION IS REQUIRED FOR A SINGLE CEA MISALIGNMENT IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE CONTINUOUSLY MET FROM THE TIME OF DEVIATION:
* NO POWER REDUCTION IS REQUIRED FOR A SINGLE CEA MISALIGNMENT IF THEFOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE CONTINUOUSLY MET FROM THE TIME OF DEVIATION:
-RATED THERMAL POWER IS ABOVE 95 %-COLSS IN SERVICE AND CEACS IN SERVICE-AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT IS LESS THAN 3.0 %-ALL CEAS REMAIN ABOVE 142.5" WITHDRAWN BY PULSE COUNTER AND ABOVE 140. 1" WITHDRAWN BY RSPT INDICATION Page 15 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.7-1 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)1.0! , i ! ! !"NOTE: See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback.0.9 ..: ... ..-To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) all conditions below must be met: CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully 0.8 -- withdrawn* (see definition below) in MODE 1 and MODE 2.AND CEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*
-RATED THERMAL POWER IS ABOVE 95 %-COLSS IN SERVICE AND CEACS IN SERVICE-AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT IS LESS THAN 3.0 %-ALL CEAS REMAIN ABOVE 142.5" WITHDRAWN BY PULSE COUNTERAND ABOVE 140. 1" WITHDRAWN BY RSPT INDICATION Page 15 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23FIGURE 3.1.7-1CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER(COLSS IN SERVICE)1.0! , i ! ! !"NOTE:See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback.0.9 ..: ... ..-To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) allconditions below must be met:CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully0.8 -- withdrawn*  
for 0.7 ..power levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
(see definition below) in MODE 1and MODE 2.ANDCEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*
> 60" for z power > 0% and < 20%.0 AND 6 CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*
for0.7 ..power levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
for: z; power levels > 70.87%.2:.4 : CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
> 60" forz power > 0% and < 20%.0 AND6 CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*
> the 0.5 ...',.. .. group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or z: by the equation: TIL4 = (172.5" x Fractional Power)+ 25.5"-4 "(for power > 20% and < 70.87%).z 0 AND U CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
for: z; power levels > 70.87%.2:.4 :CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
> the ,W U group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: 0 ............., ........ , 03.TIL5 = (172.5" x Fractional Power)- 64.5"&#xfd;D 0 .(for powers > 37.39% and < 100%).0 .2 -------i .." ...' .ll ................ ....... .-----.................... ........: : '0 .1 .. ......-. .......: .... .. .... .: .................  
> the0.5 ...',.. .. group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph orz: by the equation:
TIL4 = (172.5" x Fractional Power)+ 25.5"-4 "(for power > 20% and < 70.87%).z 0 ANDU CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
> the,WU group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph orby the equation:
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....... .... ..... ...0.0GROUP 5 GROUP 3 GROUP 1150*120 90 60 30 0 150*120 90 60 30 0 150*120 90 60 30 0GROUP 4 GROUP 2il0*lt 9+0 6+0 31o i10" i20 190 F60 F30 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)
* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
Page 16 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23FIGURE 3.1.7-2CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER(COLSS OUT OF SERVICE)1.00.90.80~0z0U0.70.6 F0.5 10za.. .T. .. ..... .-- --- .. ........ ......... ......... ~ .. ..----- ---..r00U.20o.......NOTE::See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability "following a Reactor Power Cutback.:To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) allconditions below must be met:CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fullywithdrawn*  
Page 16 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.7-2 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE)1.0 0.9 0.8 0~0 z 0 U 0.7 0.6 F 0.5 1 0z a.. .T. .. ..... .-- --- .. ........ ......... ......... ~ .. ..----- ---..r 00 U.20o.......NOTE::See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability"following a Reactor Power Cutback.:To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) all conditions below must be met: CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully withdrawn* (see definition below) in MODE 1 and MODE 2.AND CEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*
(see definition below) in MODE 1and MODE 2.ANDCEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*
for power levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
forpower levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
> 60" for power > 0% and < 20%.AND CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*
> 60" forpower > 0% and < 20%.ANDCEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*
for power levels > 54.97%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
forpower levels > 54.97%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
>_ the group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL4 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) + 9.82" (for power > 20% and < 54.97%).AND CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
>_ thegroup 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph orby the equation:
> the group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph or by the equations:
TIL4 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) + 9.82"(for power > 20% and < 54.97%).ANDCEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
TIL5 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) -80.18" (for power > 31.96% and < 75.00%).TIL5 = 108" (for power level > 75.00%).0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0..............................
> thegroup 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph orby the equations:
I I I I I I----I....I I I I I I GROUP 5 I I GROUP 3 I I i i I GROUP I I I I 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 GROUP 4 GROUP 210 9+0 6t 3+0 1I0" 120 i 90 160 130 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)
TIL5 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) -80.18"(for power > 31.96% and < 75.00%).TIL5 = 108" (for power level > 75.00%).0.40.30.20.10.0..............................
I II II I----I....I I I I I IGROUP 5I IGROUP 3I I i i IGROUP II I I150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0GROUP 4 GROUP 210 9+0 6t 3+0 1I0" 120 i 90 160 130CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)
* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as> 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as> 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
Page 17 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23FIGURE 3.1.8-1PART STRENGTH CEA INSERTION LIMITSVERSUS THERMAL POWERpz0Ez0.010.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.0100.0110.0120.0130.0140.0150.01...........M E E m w m-..---------  
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0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 FRACTION OF RATED THERMAL POWER 0.2 0.1 0.0 Page 18 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.2.3-1 AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)........-. ! -* rr .......V .1-. ..I -r I T 20.0 15.0.............
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UNACCEPTABLE OPERATION M U-)10.0 5.0 REGION OF, kLCCEPTABL .E OPERATION 0.u -0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Page 19 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT FIGURE 3.2.4-1 COLSS DNBR OPERATING LIMIT ALLOWANCE FOR BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNEL Revision 23 25 20 z7 0 u 2 Ii 0d 0.0 u 15 10 5 0 50 60 70 80 90 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)100 Page 20 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.2.4-2 DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ON THE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, CEAC(s) OPERABLE)2.5 2.4 2.3.........1 .........z C.-CL u-2.2 2.1 (-01,2.28)
.EOPERATION 0.u -020.030.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0CORE POWER LEVEL(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Page 19 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTFIGURE 3.2.4-1COLSS DNBR OPERATING LIMITALLOWANCE FOR BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNELRevision 232520z70u2Ii0d0.0u1510505060 70 80 90CORE POWER LEVEL(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)100Page 20 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23FIGURE 3.2.4-2DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ONTHE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, CEAC(s) OPERABLE) 2.52.42.3.........1 .........zC.-CLu-2.22.1(-01,2.28)
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illllilll 2.01.91.81lI ...Il ....l. l l l i. .II i i-0.20 -0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05CORE AVERAGE ASI0.10 0.15 0.20Page 21 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23FIGURE 3.2.4-3DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ONTHE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNEL)3.63.53.4.........1 .........zu3.3.... ...........ACCEPTABLE OPERATION ANY POWER LEVELBOTH CEACs INOPERABLE
illllilll 2.0 1.9 1.8 1 lI ...Il ....l. l l l i. .I I i i-0.20 -0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 CORE AVERAGE ASI 0.10 0.15 0.20 Page 21 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.2.4-3 DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ON THE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNEL)3.6 3.5 3.4.........1 .........z u 3.3.... ...........ACCEPTABLE OPERATION ANY POWER LEVEL BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE
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(-0.1 3.2 3.1 30........ 1 1 .........1 ............I ..................................................I ..I-0.20-0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 CORE AVERAGE ASI 0.10 0.15 0.20 Page 22 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table 3.3.12-1 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff > 0.98 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA 4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 23 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table 3.3.12-2 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98  Keff > 0.97 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 24 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table 3.3.12-3 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97  Keff> 0.96 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours 5 not on SCS 8 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 1 hour ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 25 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table 3.3.12-4 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 3 hours I hour 0.5 hours 4 not on SCS 12 hours 3.5 hours 1.5 hours 0.75 hours 5 not on SCS 8 hours 3.5 hours 1.5 hours 0.75 hours 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 26 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table 3.3.12-5 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff  0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 4 hours 1.5 hours 1 hour 4 not on SCS 12 hours 4.5 hours 2 hours 1 hour 5 not on SCS 8 hours 4.5 hours 2 hours 1 hour 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 2 hours 0.75 hours ONA 6 24 hours 1.5 hours ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 27 of 27 Enclosure PVNGS Unit 2 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR)Revision 19 PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Effective December 20, 2013 I I r Dig~itallys(i~gned by Bodnar, Independent Reviewer Bod n ar, War Z6432)Wate (Z0632 Date DN: cnBodnar, Walter Walter ,/ W alt e so: ave reviewed this Date0:0201 2.18 16:16:10 S(Z0643 070 LiJeffrey signd0b3 Aston Responsible Section Leader Ash .ton, Digitally signed byAshton, Date DN cn=Ashton, Jeffrey"C(Z03403)
11 .........1 ............I ..................................................I ..I-0.20-0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05CORE AVERAGE ASI0.10 0.15 0.20Page 22 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23Table 3.3.12-1REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORONDILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff > 0.98OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging PumpsMODE 0 1 2 33 12 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA4 not on SCS 12 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA5 not on SCS 8 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONANotes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling SystemONA = Operation Not AllowedPage 23 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23Table 3.3.12-2REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORONDILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98  Keff > 0.97OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging PumpsMODE0 1 2 33 12 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours ONA4 not on SCS 12 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA5 not on SCS 8 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONANotes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling SystemONA = Operation Not AllowedPage 24 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23Table 3.3.12-3REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORONDILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97  Keff> 0.96OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging PumpsMODE 0 1 2 33 12 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour ONA4 not on SCS 12 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours5 not on SCS 8 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 1 hour ONA ONANotes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling SystemONA = Operation Not AllowedPage 25 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23Table 3.3.12-4REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORONDILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96 > Keff> 0.95OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging PumpsMODE 0 1 2 33 12 hours 3 hours I hour 0.5 hours4 not on SCS 12 hours 3.5 hours 1.5 hours 0.75 hours5 not on SCS 8 hours 3.5 hours 1.5 hours 0.75 hours4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONANotes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling SystemONA = Operation Not AllowedPage 26 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 23Table 3.3.12-5REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORONDILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff  0.95OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging PumpsMODE 0 1 2 33 12 hours 4 hours 1.5 hours 1 hour4 not on SCS 12 hours 4.5 hours 2 hours 1 hour5 not on SCS 8 hours 4.5 hours 2 hours 1 hour4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 2 hours 0.75 hours ONA6 24 hours 1.5 hours ONA ONANotes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling SystemONA = Operation Not AllowedPage 27 of 27 Enclosure PVNGS Unit 2 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR)Revision 19 PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)UNIT 2CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19Effective December 20, 2013IIrDig~itallys(i~gned by Bodnar,Independent Reviewer Bod n ar, War Z6432)Wate (Z0632Date DN: cnBodnar, WalterWalter ,/ W alt e so: ave reviewed thisDate0:0201 2.18 16:16:10S(Z0643 070LiJeffrey signd0b3 AstonResponsible Section Leader Ash .ton, Digitally signed byAshton, Date DN cn=Ashton, Jeffrey"C(Z03403)
Jeffrey a m approving this C(7fl 4 Date 20 12.1822:24:41vv i .07'00'Page 1 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table of Contents Description Page Cover Page 1 Table of Contents 2 List of Figures 3 List of Tables 4 Affected Technical Specifications 5 Analytical Methods 6 CORE Operating Limits 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 9 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 9 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 9 3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 9 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 9 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 10 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 10 3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 10 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 10 3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 11 3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) 11 3.9.1 Boron Concentration I1 Page 2 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 List of Figures Description Figure 3.1.1-1 Figure 3.1.2-1 Figure 3.1.4-1 Figure 3.1.5-1 Figure 3.1.7-1 Figure 3.1.7-2 Figure 3.1.8-1 Figure 3.2.3-1 Figure 3.2.4-1 Figure 3.2.4-2 Figure 3.2.4-3 Page 12 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Open Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Closed MTC Acceptable Operation, Modes I and 2 Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS Out of Service)Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power Azimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEAC(s)Operable)DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel)13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Page 3 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 List of Tables Description Table 3.3.12-1 Table 3.3.12-2 Table 3.3.12-3 Table 3.3.12-4 Page 23 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keft'> 0.98 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff> 0.96 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 24 25 26 Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keff< 0.95 27 Page 4 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 1 Technical Specifications.
Jeffrey a m approving thisC(7fl 4 Date 20 12.1822:24:41vv i .07'00'Page 1 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19Table of ContentsDescription PageCover Page 1Table of Contents 2List of Figures 3List of Tables 4Affected Technical Specifications 5Analytical Methods 6CORE Operating Limits3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 93.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 93.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 93.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 93.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 93.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 103.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 103.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 103.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 103.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 113.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) 113.9.1 Boron Concentration I1Page 2 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19List of FiguresDescription Figure 3.1.1-1Figure 3.1.2-1Figure 3.1.4-1Figure 3.1.5-1Figure 3.1.7-1Figure 3.1.7-2Figure 3.1.8-1Figure 3.2.3-1Figure 3.2.4-1Figure 3.2.4-2Figure 3.2.4-3Page12Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers OpenShutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers ClosedMTC Acceptable Operation, Modes I and 2Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power(COLSS in Service)CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power(COLSS Out of Service)Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal PowerAzimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power(COLSS in Service)COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for BothCEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC ChannelDNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the CoreProtection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEAC(s)Operable)
AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 .1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 ANALYTICAL METHODS The COLR contains the complete identification for each of the Technical Specification referenced topical reports (i.e., report number, title, revision, date, and any supplements) and correspondence that provide the NRC-approved analytical methods used to determine the core operating limits, described in the following documents:
DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the CoreProtection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, Both CEACsInoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel)13141516171819202122Page 3 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19List of TablesDescription Table 3.3.12-1Table 3.3.12-2Table 3.3.12-3Table 3.3.12-4Page23Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for Keft'> 0.98Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff> 0.96Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff> 0.95242526Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for Keff< 0.9527Page 4 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 1 Technical Specifications.
T.S ReS Title Report No. Rev Date Supp_Re f#a _ L -CE Method for Control Element Assem- CENPD- N.A. January N.A.I bly Ejection Analysis 0190-A 1976 (13-NOO1-1301-01204-1)
AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 .1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19ANALYTICAL METHODSThe COLR contains the complete identification for each of the Technical Specification referenced topical reports (i.e., report number, title, revision, date, and any supplements) andcorrespondence that provide the NRC-approved analytical methods used to determine the coreoperating limits, described in the following documents:
The ROCS and DIT Computer Codes for CENPD- N.A. April 1983 N.A.2 Nuclear Design 266-P-A (13-NOOI -1900-01412-0)
T.SReS Title Report No. Rev Date Supp_Re f#a _ L -CE Method for Control Element Assem- CENPD- N.A. January N.A.I bly Ejection Analysis 0190-A 1976(13-NOO1-1301-01204-1)
Safety Evaluation Report related to the NUREG- N.A. March 1983 1 Final Design of the Standard Nuclear 0852 Steam Supply Reference Systems September CESSAR System 80, Docket No. STN 50-470 December 1987 3 Modified Statistical Combination of CEN- 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.4 Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A (13-NOO1 -1303-01747-2)
The ROCS and DIT Computer Codes for CENPD- N.A. April 1983 N.A.2 Nuclear Design 266-P-A(13-NOOI  
System 8 0 TM Inlet Flow Distribution Enclosure N.A. February 1-P 4 (13-NOOI -1301-01228-0) 1 -P to LD- 1993 82-054 Calculative Methods for the CE Large CENPD- N.A. March 4-P-A Break LOCA Evaluation Model for the 132 2001 Rev. I Analysis of CE and W Designed NSSS (13-NOO1 -1900-01192-3)
-1900-01412-0)
Calculative Methods for the CE Small CENPD- N.A. April 2-P-A 6 Break LOCA Evaluation Model 137-P 1998 (13-NOOI-1900-01185-3)
Safety Evaluation Report related to the NUREG- N.A. March 1983 1Final Design of the Standard Nuclear 0852Steam Supply Reference Systems September CESSAR System 80, Docket No. STN50-470 December1987 3Modified Statistical Combination of CEN- 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.4 Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A (13-NOO1  
Letter: O.D. Parr (NRC) to F. M. Stem N.A. N.A. June 13, N.A.(CE), (NRC Staff Review of the 1975 7 Combustion Engineering ECCS Evaluation Model). NRC approval for: 5.6.5.b.6.
-1303-01747-2)
Page 6 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 T. S ReS Title Report No. Rev Date Supp Re fW Letter: K. Kniel (NRC) to A. E. Scherer N.A. N.A. September N.A.(CE), (Evaluation of Topical Reports 27, 1977 8 CENPD 133, Supplement 3-P and CENPD-137, Supplement 1-P). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.6.
System 80TM Inlet Flow Distribution Enclosure N.A. February 1-P4 (13-NOOI  
Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable Pressure CEN-372- N.A. May N.A.(13-NOO1-0201-00026-1)
-1301-01228-0) 1 -P to LD- 199382-054Calculative Methods for the CE Large CENPD- N.A. March 4-P-ABreak LOCA Evaluation Model for the 132 2001 Rev. IAnalysis of CE and W Designed NSSS(13-NOO1  
P-A 1990 Letter: A. C. Thadani (NRC) to A. E. N.A. N.A. April 10, N.A.10 Scherer (CE), ("Acceptance for 1990 Reference CE Topical Report CEN-372-P"). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.9.
-1900-01192-3)
Arizona Public Service Company PWR NFM-005 1 August N.A.11 Reactor Physics Methodology Using 2007 CASMO-4/SIMULATE-3 (NFM-005)Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume I 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Calculative Methods for the CE Small CENPD- N.A. April 2-P-A6 Break LOCA Evaluation Model 137-P 1998(13-NOOI-1900-01185-3)
: 1) Vols. I Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS Code Volume 2 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Letter: O.D. Parr (NRC) to F. M. Stem N.A. N.A. June 13, N.A.(CE), (NRC Staff Review of the 19757 Combustion Engineering ECCSEvaluation Model). NRC approval for:5.6.5.b.6.
: 2) Vols. 2 Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 3 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Page 6 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19T. SReS Title Report No. Rev Date SuppRe fWLetter: K. Kniel (NRC) to A. E. Scherer N.A. N.A. September N.A.(CE), (Evaluation of Topical Reports 27, 19778 CENPD 133, Supplement 3-P andCENPD-137, Supplement 1-P). NRCapproval for 5.6.5.b.6.
: 3) Vols. 3 Implementation of ZIRLOTM Cladding CENPD- 0 November N.A.Material in CE Nuclear Power Fuel 404-P-A 2001 Assembly Designs (I 3-NOO1-1900-01329-0)
Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable Pressure CEN-372-N.A. May N.A.(13-NOO1-0201-00026-1)
HERMITE, A Multi-Dimensional CENPD- July N.A.14 Space-Time Kinetics Code for PWR 188-A N.A. 1976 Transients (HERMITE-TOPICAL)
P-A 1990Letter: A. C. Thadani (NRC) to A. E. N.A. N.A. April 10, N.A.10 Scherer (CE), ("Acceptance for 1990Reference CE Topical Report CEN-372-P"). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.9.
TORC Code, A Computer Code for CENPD- N.A. April N.A.15 Determining the Thermal Margin of a 161-P-A 1986 Reactor Core (N00l -1301-01202)
Arizona Public Service Company PWR NFM-005 1 August N.A.11 Reactor Physics Methodology Using 2007CASMO-4/SIMULATE-3 (NFM-005)
Page 7 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 T.S Ref#a Title Report No. Rev Date CETOP-D Code Structures and Model- CEN- 1-P September N.A.16 ing Methods for San Onofre Nuclear 160(S)-P 1981 Generating Station Units 2 and 3, (NO01-1301-01185)"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde N.A. N.A. September N.A.Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 2 29, 2003 (PVNGS-2)
Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume I 282-P-A 2005(CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Issuance of Amendment on Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operation, (September 29, 2003)17 and November"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde 16, 2005 Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 -Issuance of Amendments Re: Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operations and Associated Administrative Changes, (November 16, 2005)." CPC Methodology Changes for the CPC CEN-3 10- 0 April N.A.18 Improvement Program, (NOO1 -1303- P-A 1986 02283)19 Loss of Flow, C-E Methods for Loss of CENPD- 0 June N.A.Flow Analysis, (NOOI -1301-01203) 183-A 1984 Methodology for Core Designs Contain- CENPD- 0 August N.A.20 ing Erbium Burnable Absorbers 382-P-A 1993 (NOO1-0201-00035)
: 1) Vols. ITechnical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS Code Volume 2 282-P-A 2005(CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Verification of the Acceptability of a 1- CEN-386- 0 August N.A.Pin Burnup Limit of 60 MWD/kgU for P-A 1992 21 Combustion Engineering 16 x 16 PWR Fuel (NOO1-0201-00042)
: 2) Vols. 2Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 3 282-P-A 2005(CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
: a. Corresponds to the reference number specified in Technical Specification 5.6.5 Page 8 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.3. .I -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1-1.3.1.2 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2-1.3.1 .4 -Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area of Acceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.3.1.5 -Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-strength or part-strength CEAs misaligned from any other CEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES I and 2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1. The required power reduction is based on the initial power before reducing power.3.1.7 -Regulating CEA Insertion Limits With COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limitsI shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; with COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits 1 shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 Regulating Groups 1 and 2 CEAs shall be maintained  
: 3) Vols. 3Implementation of ZIRLOTM Cladding CENPD- 0 November N.A.Material in CE Nuclear Power Fuel 404-P-A 2001Assembly Designs(I 3-NOO1-1900-01329-0)
: HERMITE, A Multi-Dimensional CENPD- July N.A.14 Space-Time Kinetics Code for PWR 188-A N.A. 1976Transients (HERMITE-TOPICAL)
TORC Code, A Computer Code for CENPD- N.A. April N.A.15 Determining the Thermal Margin of a 161-P-A 1986Reactor Core (N00l -1301-01202)
Page 7 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19T.SRef#a Title Report No. Rev DateCETOP-D Code Structures and Model- CEN- 1-P September N.A.16 ing Methods for San Onofre Nuclear 160(S)-P 1981Generating Station Units 2 and 3, (NO01-1301-01185)
"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde N.A. N.A. September N.A.Nuclear Generating  
: Station, Unit 2 29, 2003(PVNGS-2)
Issuance of Amendment onReplacement of Steam Generators andUprated Power Operation, (September 29, 2003)17 and November"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde 16, 2005Nuclear Generating  
: Station, Units 1, 2,and 3 -Issuance of Amendments Re:Replacement of Steam Generators andUprated Power Operations andAssociated Administrative Changes,(November 16, 2005)."CPC Methodology Changes for the CPC CEN-3 10- 0 April N.A.18 Improvement  
: Program, (NOO1 -1303- P-A 198602283)19 Loss of Flow, C-E Methods for Loss of CENPD- 0 June N.A.Flow Analysis, (NOOI -1301-01203) 183-A 1984Methodology for Core Designs Contain-CENPD- 0 August N.A.20 ing Erbium Burnable Absorbers 382-P-A 1993(NOO1-0201-00035)
Verification of the Acceptability of a 1- CEN-386-0 August N.A.Pin Burnup Limit of 60 MWD/kgU for P-A 199221 Combustion Engineering 16 x 16 PWRFuel(NOO1-0201-00042)
: a. Corresponds to the reference number specified in Technical Specification 5.6.5Page 8 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.3. .I -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers OpenThe Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1-1.3.1.2 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers ClosedThe Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2-1.3.1 .4 -Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area ofAcceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.3.1.5 -Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-strength or part-strength CEAs misaligned from any otherCEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES I and2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1.
The required powerreduction is based on the initial power before reducing power.3.1.7 -Regulating CEA Insertion LimitsWith COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to thewithdrawal sequence and to the insertion limitsI shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; withCOLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to thewithdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits1 shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 Regulating Groups 1 and 2 CEAs shall be maintained  
> fully withdrawn  
> fully withdrawn  
' 3 whilein Modes I and 2 (except while performing SR 3.1.5.3).
' 3 while in Modes I and 2 (except while performing SR 3.1.5.3).
When > 20% powerRegulating Group 3 shall be maintained  
When > 20% power Regulating Group 3 shall be maintained  
> fully withdrawn.
> fully withdrawn.
1' 31 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 orRegulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 orRegulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted.
1' 3 1 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted.
In eithercase, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in theCORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours.2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of thefollowing conditions are satisfied:
In either case, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in the CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours.2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90 inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of the following conditions are satisfied:
a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.
a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.
b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower thanPage 9 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19Regulating Group 4 position.
b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower than Page 9 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Regulating Group 4 position.c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS In Service) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).3 Fully withdrawn (FW) is defined as >147.75" (Pulse Counter indication) and>145.25" (RSPT indication).
c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS InService) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).
No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) requirements.
3 Fully withdrawn (FW) is defined as >147.75" (Pulse Counter indication) and>145.25" (RSPT indication).
3.1.8 -Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits The part strength CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.8-1.3.2.1 -Linear Heat Rate (LHR)The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.
No further CEA withdrawal above FW is requiredfor CEAs' to meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) requirements.
3.2.3 -Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 10% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 20% and less than or equal to 50%. Additionally, the AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 50%. See Figure 3.2.3-1.3.2.4 -Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Maintain COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEAC(s) OPERABLE -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel with both CEACs INOPERABLE.
3.1.8 -Part Strength CEA Insertion LimitsThe part strength CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown inFigure 3.1.8-1.3.2.1 -Linear Heat Rate (LHR)The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.
Page 10 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 3.2.5 -Axial Shape Index (ASI)The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within the following limits: COLSS OPERABLE-0.18< ASI 0.17 for power> 50%-0.28 < ASI < 0.17 for power >20% and < 50%COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)-0.10 < ASI < 0.10 for power >20%3.3.12 -Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCS boron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.3.9.1 -Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System and the refueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration  
3.2.3 -Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 10% withCOLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 20% and less than or equal to50%. Additionally, the AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than orequal to 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 50%. SeeFigure 3.2.3-1.3.2.4 -Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLECPC Channel -Maintain COLSS calculated core power less than or equal toCOLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by theallowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEAC(s) OPERABLE  
> 3000 ppm.Page 11 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 FIGURE 3.1.1-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN 7 6 5 2 4 3...................  
-Operate within theregion of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in AnyOPERABLE CPC Channel -Operate within the region of acceptable operation ofFigure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel with both CEACsINOPERABLE.
Page 10 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 193.2.5 -Axial Shape Index (ASI)The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within thefollowing limits:COLSS OPERABLE-0.18< ASI 0.17 for power> 50%-0.28 < ASI < 0.17 for power >20% and < 50%COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)-0.10 < ASI < 0.10 for power >20%3.3.12 -Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCSboron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.
3.9.1 -Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System and therefueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration  
> 3000 ppm.Page 11 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19FIGURE 3.1.1-1SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN765243...................  
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(&deg;F)500 600 Page 12 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 FIGURE 3.1.2-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED 7 6 5 REGION OF ACCEPTABLE
(&deg;F)500600Page 12 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19FIGURE 3.1.2-1SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED765REGION OFACCEPTABLE
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0 100 200 300 400 COLD LEG TEMPERATURE (TF)500 600 Page 13 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT FIGURE 3.1.4-1 Revision 19 MTC ACCEPTABLE OPERATION, MODES 1 AND 2 0.5 0.0-0.5-1.0 z W U 0 F-0:z-1.5-MTCAREAI .... 2..(100%,44,-. ------ -- ----..............  
0100 200 300 400COLD LEG TEMPERATURE (TF)500 600Page 13 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTFIGURE 3.1.4-1Revision 19MTC ACCEPTABLE OPERATION, MODES 1 AND 20.50.0-0.5-1.0zWU0F-0:z-1.5-MTCAREAI  
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-2.0-2.5-3.0-3.5-4.0-4.50 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100CORE POWER LEVEL(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Maintain Operation within BoundaryTECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit .......Page 14 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19FIGURE 3.1.5-1z0r-uwCORE POWER REDUCTIO]
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m01105010 20TIME AFTER DE'0........., ,. ..I. .....,30 40 5VIATION, MINUTES060* WHEN CORE POWER IS REDUCED TO 35% OF RATED THERMAL POWERPER THIS LIMIT CURVE, FURTHER REDUCTION IS NOT REQUIRED.
m0 110 5 0 10 20 TIME AFTER DE'0........., ,. ..I. ....., 30 40 5 VIATION, MINUTES 0 60* WHEN CORE POWER IS REDUCED TO 35% OF RATED THERMAL POWER PER THIS LIMIT CURVE, FURTHER REDUCTION IS NOT REQUIRED.* NO POWER REDUCTION IS REQUIRED FOR A SINGLE CEA MISALIGNMENT IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE CONTINUOUSLY MET FROM THE TIME OF DEVIATION:
* NO POWER REDUCTION IS REQUIRED FOR A SINGLE CEA MISALIGNMENT IF THEFOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE CONTINUOUSLY MET FROM THE TIME OF DEVIATION:
-RATED THERMAL POWER IS ABOVE 95 %-COLSS IN SERVICE AND CEACS IN SERVICE-AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT IS LESS THAN 3.0 %-ALL CEAS REMAIN ABOVE 142.5" WITHDRAWN BY PULSE COUNTER AND ABOVE 140.1" WITHDRAWN BY RSPT INDICATION Page 15 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 FIGURE 3.1.7-1 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)0 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully withdrawn* (see definition below) in MODE 1 and MODE 2.AND CEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*
-RATED THERMAL POWER IS ABOVE 95 %-COLSS IN SERVICE AND CEACS IN SERVICE-AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT IS LESS THAN 3.0 %-ALL CEAS REMAIN ABOVE 142.5" WITHDRAWN BY PULSE COUNTERAND ABOVE 140.1" WITHDRAWN BY RSPT INDICATION Page 15 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 19FIGURE 3.1.7-1CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER(COLSS IN SERVICE)01.00.90.80.70.60.50.40.30.20.10.0CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fullywithdrawn*  
for power levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
(see definition below) in MODE 1and MODE 2.ANDCEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*
> 60" for power > 0% and < 20%.AND CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*
forpower levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
for power levels > 70.87%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
> 60" forpower > 0% and < 20%.ANDCEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*
> the group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL4 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) + 25.5" (for power > 20% and < 70.87%).AND CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
forpower levels > 70.87%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
> the group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL5 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) -64.5" (for powers > 37.39% and < 100%).......---.. .. .-- -.. .. ... .. ... ........ ...-- -- -......I .. ..........T ' :. .............NOTE: See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback.To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) all:conditions below must be met:* .. I .p p .~. ~ p I I I I I I GROUP 5 SI I GROUP 3 I I ','I GROUP I I I I i i I 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 GROUP 4 GROUP 2 I1&#xfd;0"*1I0 9+0 6+0 3+0 &#xfd; 1*0 120 ff90 V60 130 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)
> thegroup 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph orby the equation:
TIL4 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) + 25.5"(for power > 20% and < 70.87%).ANDCEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
> thegroup 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph orby the equation:
TIL5 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) -64.5"(for powers > 37.39% and < 100%).......---.. .. .-- -.. .. ... .. ... ........ ...-- -- -......I .. ..........T ' :. .............NOTE:See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback.To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) all:conditions below must be met:* .. I .p p .~. ~ pI I I I I IGROUP 5SI IGROUP 3I I ','IGROUP II I I i i I150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0GROUP 4 GROUP 2I1&#xfd;0"*1I0 9+0 6+0 3+0 &#xfd; 1*0 120 ff90 V60 130CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)
* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
Page 16 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19FIGURE 3.1.7-2CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER1.00.90.80.7Lu0ruU0.60.50.40.30.20.10.0-rz5(COLSS OUT OF SERVICE)in" NOTE:See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback.---.--. .................  
Page 16 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 FIGURE 3.1.7-2 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 Lu 0 ru U 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0-r z 5 (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE)in" NOTE: See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback.---.--. .................  
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'To m eet the Transient Insertion Lim it (TIL) all conditions below must be met: CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully----.------.----.---.............  
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(see definition below) in M O DE 1and MODE 2.ANDCEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*
for power levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
forpower levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
> 60" for , power > 0% and < 20%.AND CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*
> 60" for, power > 0% and < 20%.ANDCEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*
for z power levels > 54.97%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
forz power levels > 54.97%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
> the.group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or gopby the equation:TIL4 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) + 9.82"*:- power > 20% and < 54.97%).------ ..AND CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
> the.group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph orgopby the equation:TIL4 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) + 9.82"*:- power > 20% and < 54.97%).------ ..ANDCEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
> the group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph or by the equations:
> thegroup 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph orby the equations:
TIL5 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) -80.18" (for power? 31.96% and <75.00%).(L=108" (for power level 1 75.00%).-~*-- ~P!~I I I I I I---SI a I I GROUP 5 I I I I I I GROUP 3 I I I I I I GROUP 1 I I I I I I 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 GROUP 4 GROUP 2 ld0*l10 9+0 6t 3+0 &#xfd; It 20 190 F60 F30 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)
TIL5 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) -80.18"(for power? 31.96% and <75.00%).
(L=108" (for power level 1 75.00%).-~*-- ~P!~I II II I---SI a I IGROUP 5I I I I I IGROUP 3I I I I I IGROUP 1I I I I I I150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0GROUP 4 GROUP 2ld0*l10 9+0 6t 3+0 &#xfd; It 20 190 F60 F30 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)
* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
Page 17 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19FIGURE 3.1.8-1PART STRENGTH CEA INSERTION LIMITSVERSUS THERMAL POWER0.010.020.030.0z00z40.050.060.070.080.090.0.......................................-
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0REG IO N O F ---- -- .......UNACCEPTABLE OPERATION 10.05.0REGION OFLCCEPTABLE
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(-0.3.2 3.1 3.0-0..,, , , I ...,,,...................... ... .......i i i l .........i l l ... .......20-0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 CORE AVERAGE ASI Page 22 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table 3.3.12-1 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff > 0.98 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA 4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 23 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table 3.3.12-2 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98 > Keff > 0.97 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 24 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table 3.3.12-3 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97 _ Keff> 0.96 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours 5 not on SCS 8 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 1 hour ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 25 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table 3.3.12-4 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 3 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours 4 not on SCS 12 hours 3.5 hours 1.5 hours 0.75 hours 5 not on SCS 8 hours 3.5 hours 1.5 hours 0.75 hours 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 26 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table 3.3.12-5 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff  0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 4 hours 1.5 hours 1 hour 4 not on SCS 12 hours 4.5 hours 2 hours 1 hour 5 not on SCS 8 hours 4.5 hours 2 hours 1 hour 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 2 hours 0.75 hours ONA 6 24 hours 1.5 hours ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 27 of 27 Enclosure PVNGS Unit 3 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR)Revision 22 PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Effective December 20, 2013 I I Responsible Engineer Sutton C Digitally signed by Sutton, Su It 14 Bradley J(Z06308)Date ADN: cn=Sutton, Bradley BradleyZ0630]8)
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Date: 2013.12.18 15:51:37 -07'00'Digitally signed by Bodnar, Independent Reviewer Bodnar, Walt ser S(Z od43 r ijWalter 5(Z06432)DDN cn=Bodnar, Walter Date Walter z0)3 W alter soB 4 3 rhave reviewed this S(Z064b 0Date2010 12.18 16:16:54 S(ZO 4~- -07'00'Responsible Section Leader As-Io,,- Digitally signed by Ashton, A IsIho Jeffrey C(Z03403)Date DN cn=Ashton, Jeffrey/ ... C(z03403)rey son lam approving this)7. Date: 20t?2.18 22:26:00 C(Z 34 ..-' -07'00'Page 1 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table of Contents Description Cover Page Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Affected Technical Specifications Analytical Methods Page 2 4 5 6 CORE Operating Limits 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 Page 2 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 List of Figures Description Figure 3.1.1-1 Figure 3.1.2-1 Figure 3.1.4-1 Figure 3.1.5-1 Figure 3.1.7-1 Figure 3.1.7-2 Figure 3.1.8-1 Figure 3.2.3-1 Figure 3.2.4-1 Figure 3.2.4-2 Figure 3.2.4-3 Pae 12 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Open Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Closed MTC Acceptable Operation, Modes I and 2 Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS Out of Service)Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power Azimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEAC(s)Operable)DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel)13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Page 3 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 List of Tables Description Table 3.3.12-1 Table 3.3.12-2 Table 3.3.12-3 Page 231 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keffl 0.98 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff> 0.96 24 25 Table 3.3.12-4 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff > 0.95 Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keff < 0.95 26 27 Page 4 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 1 Technical Specifications.
Date: 2013.12.18 15:51:37  
AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 .1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 ANALYTICAL METHODS The COLR contains the complete identification for each of the Technical Specification referenced topical reports (i.e., report number, title, revision, date, and any supplements) and correspondence that provide the NRC-approved analytical methods used to determine the core operating limits, described in the following documents:
-07'00'Digitally signed by Bodnar,Independent Reviewer Bodnar, Walt ser S(Z od43 rijWalter 5(Z06432)
T.S ReS Title Report No. Rev Date Re f#a S11P-CE Method for Control Element Assem- CENPD- N.A. January N.A.1 bly Ejection Analysis 0190-A 1976 (13-NOO1-1301-01204-1)
DDN cn=Bodnar, WalterDate Walter z0)3W alter soB43rhave reviewed thisS(Z064b 0Date2010 12.18 16:16:54S(ZO 4~- -07'00'Responsible Section Leader As-Io,,-
The ROCS and DIT Computer Codes for CENPD- N.A. April 1983 N.A.2 Nuclear Design 266-P-A (I 3-NOO1 -1900-01412-0)
Digitally signed by Ashton,A IsIho Jeffrey C(Z03403)
Safety Evaluation Report related to the NUREG- N.A. March 1983 1 Final Design of the Standard Nuclear 0852 Steam Supply Reference Systems September 3 1983 2 CESSAR System 80, Docket No. STN 50-470 December 1987 3 Modified Statistical Combination of CEN- 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.4 Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A (1 3-NOO1 -1303-01747-2)
Date DN cn=Ashton, Jeffrey/ ... C(z03403)rey son lam approving this)7. Date: 20t?2.18 22:26:00C(Z 34 ..-' -07'00'Page 1 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22Table of ContentsDescription Cover PageTable of ContentsList of FiguresList of TablesAffected Technical Specifications Analytical MethodsPage2456CORE Operating Limits3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration 9999910101010111111Page 2 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22List of FiguresDescription Figure 3.1.1-1Figure 3.1.2-1Figure 3.1.4-1Figure 3.1.5-1Figure 3.1.7-1Figure 3.1.7-2Figure 3.1.8-1Figure 3.2.3-1Figure 3.2.4-1Figure 3.2.4-2Figure 3.2.4-3Pae12Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers OpenShutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers ClosedMTC Acceptable Operation, Modes I and 2Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power(COLSS in Service)CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power(COLSS Out of Service)Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal PowerAzimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power(COLSS in Service)COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for BothCEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC ChannelDNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the CoreProtection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEAC(s)Operable)
System 8 0 TM Inlet Flow Distribution Enclosure N.A. February I-P 4 (13-NOO1-1301-01228-0) 1-P to LD- 1993 82-054 Calculative Methods for the CE Large CENPD- N.A. March 4-P-A Break LOCA Evaluation Model for the 132 2001 Rev. I Analysis of CE and W Designed NSSS (13-NOOI -1900-01192-3)
DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the CoreProtection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, Both CEACsInoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel)13141516171819202122Page 3 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22List of TablesDescription Table 3.3.12-1Table 3.3.12-2Table 3.3.12-3Page231Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for Keffl 0.98Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff> 0.962425Table 3.3.12-4 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff > 0.95Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup BoronDilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumpsand Plant Operational Modes for Keff < 0.952627Page 4 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 1 Technical Specifications.
Calculative Methods for the CE Small CENPD- N.A. April 2-P-A 6 Break LOCA Evaluation Model 137-P 1998 (13-NOOI-1900-01185-3)
AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 .1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22ANALYTICAL METHODSThe COLR contains the complete identification for each of the Technical Specification referenced topical reports (i.e., report number, title, revision, date, and any supplements) andcorrespondence that provide the NRC-approved analytical methods used to determine the coreoperating limits, described in the following documents:
Letter: O.D. Parr (NRC) to F. M. Stem N.A. N.A. June 13, N.A.(CE), (NRC Staff Review of the 1975 7 Combustion Engineering ECCS Evaluation Model). NRC approval for: 5.6.5.b.6.
T.SReS Title Report No. Rev DateRe f#a S11P-CE Method for Control Element Assem- CENPD- N.A. January N.A.1 bly Ejection Analysis 0190-A 1976(13-NOO1-1301-01204-1)
Page 6 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 T._SS ReS Title Report No. Rev Date Ref#a UW Letter: K. Kniel (NRC) to A. E. Scherer N.A. N.A. September N.A.(CE), (Evaluation of Topical Reports 27, 1977 8 CENPD 133, Supplement 3-P and CENPD-137, Supplement l-P). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.6.
The ROCS and DIT Computer Codes for CENPD- N.A. April 1983 N.A.2 Nuclear Design 266-P-A(I 3-NOO1 -1900-01412-0)
Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable Pressure CEN-372- N.A. May N.A.(13-NOO1-0201-00026-1)
Safety Evaluation Report related to the NUREG- N.A. March 1983 1Final Design of the Standard Nuclear 0852Steam Supply Reference Systems September 3 1983 2CESSAR System 80, Docket No. STN50-470 December1987 3Modified Statistical Combination of CEN- 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.4 Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A (1 3-NOO1 -1303-01747-2)
P-A 1990 Letter: A. C. Thadani (NRC) to A. E. N.A. N.A. April 10, N.A.10 Scherer (CE), ("Acceptance for 1990 Reference CE Topical Report CEN-372-P"). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.9.
System 80TM Inlet Flow Distribution Enclosure N.A. February I-P4 (13-NOO1-1301-01228-0) 1-P to LD- 199382-054Calculative Methods for the CE Large CENPD- N.A. March 4-P-ABreak LOCA Evaluation Model for the 132 2001 Rev. IAnalysis of CE and W Designed NSSS(13-NOOI  
Arizona Public Service Company PWR NFM-005 1 August N.A.Reactor Physics Methodology Using 2007 CASMO-4/SIMULATE-3 (NFM-005)Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 1 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
-1900-01192-3)
: 1) Vols. I Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS Code Volume 2 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Calculative Methods for the CE Small CENPD- N.A. April 2-P-A6 Break LOCA Evaluation Model 137-P 1998(13-NOOI-1900-01185-3)
: 2) Vols. 2 Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 3 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Letter: O.D. Parr (NRC) to F. M. Stem N.A. N.A. June 13, N.A.(CE), (NRC Staff Review of the 19757 Combustion Engineering ECCSEvaluation Model). NRC approval for:5.6.5.b.6.
: 3) Vols. 3 Implementation of ZIRLOTM Cladding CENPD- 0 November N.A.Material in CE Nuclear Power Fuel 404-P-A 2001 Assembly Designs (I 3-NOOI-1900-01329-0)
Page 6 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22T._SSReS Title Report No. Rev DateRef#a UWLetter: K. Kniel (NRC) to A. E. Scherer N.A. N.A. September N.A.(CE), (Evaluation of Topical Reports 27, 19778 CENPD 133, Supplement 3-P andCENPD-137, Supplement l-P). NRCapproval for 5.6.5.b.6.
HERMITE, A Multi-Dimensional CENPD- July N.A.14 Space-Time Kinetics Code for PWR 188-A N.A. 1976 Transients (HERMITE-TOPICAL)
Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable Pressure CEN-372-N.A. May N.A.(13-NOO1-0201-00026-1)
TORC Code, A Computer Code for CENPD- N.A. April N.A.15 Determining the Thermal Margin of a 161-P-A 1986 Reactor Core (NOO1 -1301-01202)
P-A 1990Letter: A. C. Thadani (NRC) to A. E. N.A. N.A. April 10, N.A.10 Scherer (CE), ("Acceptance for 1990Reference CE Topical Report CEN-372-P"). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.9.
Page 7 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 T.S Ref#a Title Report No. Rev Date CETOP-D Code Structures and Model- CEN- 1-P September N.A.16 ing Methods for San Onofre Nuclear 160(S)-P 1981 Generating Station Units 2 and 3, (NOI-1301-01185)"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde N.A. N.A. September N.A.Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 2 29, 2003 (PVNGS-2)
Arizona Public Service Company PWR NFM-005 1 August N.A.Reactor Physics Methodology Using 2007CASMO-4/SIMULATE-3 (NFM-005)
Issuance of Amendment on Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operation, (September 29, 2003)17 and November"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde 16, 2005 Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 -Issuance of Amendments Re: Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operations and Associated Administrative Changes, (November 16, 2005)." CPC Methodology Changes for the CPC CEN-3 10- 0 April N.A.18 Improvement Program, (NOOI -1303- P-A 1986 02283)19 Loss of Flow, C-E Methods for Loss of CENPD- 0 June N.A.Flow Analysis, (NOO1-1301-01203) 183-A 1984 Methodology for Core Designs Contain- CENPD- 0 August N.A.20 ing Erbium Burnable Absorbers 382-P-A 1993 (NOO-0201-00035)
Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 1 282-P-A 2005(CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
Verification of the Acceptability of a I- CEN-386- 0 August N.A.Pin Burnup Limit of 60 MWD/kgU for P-A 1992 21 Combustion Engineering 16 x 16 PWR Fuel (NOO1-0201-00042)
: 1) Vols. ITechnical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS Code Volume 2 282-P-A 2005(CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
: a. Corresponds to the reference number specified in Technical Specification 5.6.5 Page 8 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.3. 1.1 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1-1.3.1.2 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2-1.3.1.4 -Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area of Acceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.3.1.5 -Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-strength or part-strength CEAs misaligned from any other CEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES I and 2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1. The required power reduction is based on the initial power before reducing power.3.1.7 -Regulating CEA Insertion Limits With COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits 1 shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; with COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits 1 shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 Regulating Groups 1 and 2 CEAs shall be maintained  
: 2) Vols. 2Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 3 282-P-A 2005(CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL  
> fully withdrawn 1' 3 while in Modes I and 2 (except while performing SR 3.1.5.3).
: 3) Vols. 3Implementation of ZIRLOTM Cladding CENPD- 0 November N.A.Material in CE Nuclear Power Fuel 404-P-A 2001Assembly Designs(I 3-NOOI-1900-01329-0)
When > 20% power Regulating Group 3 shall be maintained  
: HERMITE, A Multi-Dimensional CENPD- July N.A.14 Space-Time Kinetics Code for PWR 188-A N.A. 1976Transients (HERMITE-TOPICAL)
> fully withdrawn.l' 3 1 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted.
TORC Code, A Computer Code for CENPD- N.A. April N.A.15 Determining the Thermal Margin of a 161-P-A 1986Reactor Core (NOO1 -1301-01202)
In either case, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in the CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours.2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90 inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of the following conditions are satisfied:
Page 7 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22T.SRef#a Title Report No. Rev DateCETOP-D Code Structures and Model- CEN- 1-P September N.A.16 ing Methods for San Onofre Nuclear 160(S)-P 1981Generating Station Units 2 and 3, (NOI-1301-01185)
"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde N.A. N.A. September N.A.Nuclear Generating  
: Station, Unit 2 29, 2003(PVNGS-2)
Issuance of Amendment onReplacement of Steam Generators andUprated Power Operation, (September 29, 2003)17 and November"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde 16, 2005Nuclear Generating  
: Station, Units 1, 2,and 3 -Issuance of Amendments Re:Replacement of Steam Generators andUprated Power Operations andAssociated Administrative Changes,(November 16, 2005)."CPC Methodology Changes for the CPC CEN-3 10- 0 April N.A.18 Improvement  
: Program, (NOOI -1303- P-A 198602283)19 Loss of Flow, C-E Methods for Loss of CENPD- 0 June N.A.Flow Analysis, (NOO1-1301-01203) 183-A 1984Methodology for Core Designs Contain-CENPD- 0 August N.A.20 ing Erbium Burnable Absorbers 382-P-A 1993(NOO-0201-00035)
Verification of the Acceptability of a I- CEN-386-0 August N.A.Pin Burnup Limit of 60 MWD/kgU for P-A 199221 Combustion Engineering 16 x 16 PWRFuel(NOO1-0201-00042)
: a. Corresponds to the reference number specified in Technical Specification 5.6.5Page 8 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.3. 1.1 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers OpenThe Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1-1.3.1.2 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers ClosedThe Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2-1.3.1.4 -Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area ofAcceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.3.1.5 -Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-strength or part-strength CEAs misaligned from any otherCEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES I and2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1.
The required powerreduction is based on the initial power before reducing power.3.1.7 -Regulating CEA Insertion LimitsWith COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to thewithdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits1 shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; withCOLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to thewithdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits1 shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 Regulating Groups 1 and 2 CEAs shall be maintained  
> fully withdrawn 1' 3 whilein Modes I and 2 (except while performing SR 3.1.5.3).
When > 20% powerRegulating Group 3 shall be maintained  
> fully withdrawn.l' 31 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 orRegulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 orRegulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted.
In eithercase, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in theCORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours.2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of thefollowing conditions are satisfied:
a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.
a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.
b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower thanPage 9 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22Regulating Group 4 position.
b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower than Page 9 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Regulating Group 4 position.c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS In Service) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).3 Fully withdrawn (FW) is defined as >147.75" (Pulse Counter indication) and>145.25" (RSPT indication).
c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS InService) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).
No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) requirements.
3 Fully withdrawn (FW) is defined as >147.75" (Pulse Counter indication) and>145.25" (RSPT indication).
3.1.8 -Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits The part strength CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.8-1.3.2.1 -Linear Heat Rate (LHR)The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.
No further CEA withdrawal above FW is requiredfor CEAs' to meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) requirements.
3.2.3 -Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 10% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 20% and less than or equal to 50%. Additionally, the AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 50%. See Figure 3.2.3-1.3.2.4 -Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Maintain COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEAC(s) OPERABLE -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel with both CEACs INOPERABLE.
3.1.8 -Part Strength CEA Insertion LimitsThe part strength CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown inFigure 3.1.8-1.3.2.1 -Linear Heat Rate (LHR)The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.
Page 10 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 3.2.5 -Axial Shape Index (ASI)The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within the following limits: COLSS OPERABLE-0.18 < ASI_ 0.17 for power> 50%-0.28 < ASI < 0.17 for power >20% and < 50%COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)-0.10 < ASI < 0.10 for power >20%3.3.12 -Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCS boron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.3.9.1 -Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System and the refueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration  
3.2.3 -Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 10% withCOLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 20% and less than or equal to50%. Additionally, the AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than orequal to 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 50%. SeeFigure 3.2.3-1.3.2.4 -Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLECPC Channel -Maintain COLSS calculated core power less than or equal toCOLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by theallowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEAC(s) OPERABLE  
> 3000 ppm.Page 11 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.1.1-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN I H..............
-Operate within theregion of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in AnyOPERABLE CPC Channel -Operate within the region of acceptable operation ofFigure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel with both CEACsINOPERABLE.
Page 10 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 223.2.5 -Axial Shape Index (ASI)The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within thefollowing limits:COLSS OPERABLE-0.18 < ASI_ 0.17 for power> 50%-0.28 < ASI < 0.17 for power >20% and < 50%COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)-0.10 < ASI < 0.10 for power >20%3.3.12 -Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCSboron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.
3.9.1 -Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System and therefueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration  
> 3000 ppm.Page 11 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22FIGURE 3.1.1-1SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPENIH..............
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('F)500 600 Page 12 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.1.2-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED 7 6 ....... ...<2.Z 4 0 3 F-(500,6.5)i REGION OF ACCEPTABLE O P. RA TIO N -------------  
('F)500 600Page 12 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22FIGURE 3.1.2-1SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED76 ....... ...<2.Z 40 3F-(500,6.5)i REGION OFACCEPTABLE O P. RA TIO N -------------  
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(*F)500600Page 13 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTFIGURE 3.1.4-1Revision 22MTC ACCEPTABLE OPERATION, MODES 1 AND 20.50.00~0U0002-0.5-1.0-1.5-2.0-2.5-3.0~ ~....I .:.... ' .- ME ....':.. .' .. ...... 0. ... .. ....... .(o%,o.5)  
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I .LLL..J. .1 ..1.L.J.L J LLL.L j ..LLLL I ~LL..A.. I LLL..L.-4.5 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Maintain Operation within Boundary TECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit ........Page 14 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT FIGURE 3.1.5-1 Revision 22 CORE POWER REDUCTION AFTER CEA DE'20 .......I ....1 VIATION*___ 20 I''15 F-0 LL]10 5 16/100% to* >80% RTP-------------.......  
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I LLL..L.-4.50 10 20 30 40 5060 70 80 90100CORE POWER LEVEL(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Maintain Operation within BoundaryTECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit ........Page 14 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTFIGURE 3.1.5-1Revision 22CORE POWER REDUCTION AFTER CEA DE'20 .......I ....1VIATION*___ 20I''15 F-0LL]10516/100% to* >80% RTP-------------.......  
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.12 12 <80% to ->70% RTP...... .........................-- ---..................... .....I .....................*~9.8'. 8 f70% to>45% RTP......I ............ .. ......I ........I .. I .........15 10 5 0O1&#xfd; i ; ;0 10 20 30 40 TIME AFTER DEVIATION, MINUTES 50 60* WHEN CORE POWER IS REDUCED TO 35% OF RATED THERMAL POWER PER THIS LIMIT CURVE, FURTHER REDUCTION IS NOT REQUIRED.* NO POWER REDUCTION IS REQUIRED FOR A SINGLE CEA MISALIGNMENT IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE CONTINUOUSLY MET FROM THE TIME OF DEVIATION:
* NO POWER REDUCTION IS REQUIRED FOR A SINGLE CEA MISALIGNMENT IF THEFOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE CONTINUOUSLY MET FROM THE TIME OF DEVIATION:
-RATED THERMAL POWER IS ABOVE 95 %-COLSS IN SERVICE AND CEACS IN SERVICE-AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT IS LESS THAN 3.0 %-ALL CEAS REMAIN ABOVE 142.5" WITHDRAWN BY PULSE COUNTER AND ABOVE 140.1" WITHDRAWN BY RSPT INDICATION Page 15 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.1.7-1 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)z U 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0* See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability
-RATED THERMAL POWER IS ABOVE 95 %-COLSS IN SERVICE AND CEACS IN SERVICE-AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT IS LESS THAN 3.0 %-ALL CEAS REMAIN ABOVE 142.5" WITHDRAWN BY PULSE COUNTERAND ABOVE 140.1" WITHDRAWN BY RSPT INDICATION Page 15 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22FIGURE 3.1.7-1CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER(COLSS IN SERVICE)zU1.00.90.80.70.60.50.40.30.20.10.0* See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability
'following a Reactor Power Cutback.., To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) all'conditions below must be met: CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully...... withdrawn* (see definition below) in MODE 1 and MODE 2.AND CEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*
'following a Reactor Power Cutback.., To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) all'conditions below must be met:CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully...... withdrawn*  
for power levels >20%.* CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
(see definition below) in MODE 1and MODE 2.ANDCEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*
> 60" for power > 0% and < 20%.AND CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*
forpower levels >20%.* CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
for power levels > 70.87%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
> 60" forpower > 0% and < 20%.ANDCEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*
> the group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL4 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) + 25.5" (for power > 20% and < 70.87%).AND CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
forpower levels > 70.87%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
> the group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL5 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) -64.5" (for powers > 37.39% and < 100%).---, i....... ....... i ........1 1 1 I I I I I I GROUP 5 I I I I I I GROUP3 I I I I I I GROUP I I I I j I I 150*120 90 60 30 0 150*120 90 60 30 0 150*120 90 60 30 0 GROUP 4 GROUP 29+0 6+0 3'0 &#xfd; 1J0" i20 1 90 t6 130 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)
> thegroup 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph orby the equation:
TIL4 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) + 25.5"(for power > 20% and < 70.87%).ANDCEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
> thegroup 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph orby the equation:
TIL5 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) -64.5"(for powers > 37.39% and < 100%).---, i.......  
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* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
Page 16 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22FIGURE 3.1.7-2CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER(COLSS OUT OF SERVICE)F-,z01.00.90.80.70.60.50.40.30.20.10.0NOTE:See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback...L .... ..... .....i .... .T. o m eet the Trans ient Insertion L im it (T IL) a l below must be met:,,LOFCA Groups 1 and 2 must be >_ fully..........................wthdrawn*  
Page 16 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.1.7-2 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE)F-, z 0 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 NOTE: See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback...L .... ..... .....i .... .T. o m eet the Trans ient Insertion L im it (T IL) a l below must be met: ,,L OFCA Groups 1 and 2 must be >_ fully..........................wthdrawn* (see definition below) in MODE 1',and MODE 2.I AND~CEA Group 3 must be_> fully withdrawn*
(see definition below) in MODE 1',and MODE 2.I AND~CEA Group 3 must be_> fully withdrawn*
for folpower levels >_ 20%...... CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
forfolpower levels >_ 20%...... CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn  
> 60" for.. ...... ......... ........ .a..... .S C Group 4 must be _ fully withdrawn*
> 60" for.. ...... .........  
for S power levels > 54.97%.conditi CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn  
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>_ the i group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph orby the equations:
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...... ------- ........ ......... wtd a n s ed fnto eo )i O E1l oI TIL5 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) -80.18" (for power> 31.96% and < 75.00%).wTIL5 = 108" ( power level > 75.00%).I t I I I I b wi > the i!GROUP 5 I I I I I I GROUP 3 I t I II I GROUP I I I I I I I 150" 120 90 60 30 0 150" 120 90 60 30 0 150"!120 90 60 30 GROUP 4 GROUP 2 1 E0*1A0 9P0 6I 3TI O ( C 20 190 I 60 130 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN) 0* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
> thegroup 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph orby the equation:
Page 17 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT FIGURE 3.1.8-1 PART STRENGTH CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER Revision 22 u z 0 u 0 I-0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 110.0 120.0 130.0 140.0 150.0----------
TIL4 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) + 9.82S (for power > 20% and < 54.97%)."-" ...... !. ...ANDCEA Group 5 must be withdrawn  
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wtd a n s ed fnto eo )i O E1loI TIL5 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) -80.18"(for power> 31.96% and < 75.00%).wTIL5 = 108" ( power level > 75.00%).I t I I I I b wi > thei!GROUP 5I I I I I IGROUP 3I t I II IGROUP II I I I I I150" 120 90 60 30 0 150" 120 90 60 30 0 150"!120 90 60 30GROUP 4 GROUP 21 E0*1A0 9P0 6I 3TI O ( C 20 190 I 60 130CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN) 0* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.
Page 17 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTFIGURE 3.1.8-1PART STRENGTH CEA INSERTION LIMITSVERSUS THERMAL POWERRevision 22uz0u0I-0.010.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.0100.0110.0120.0130.0140.0150.0----------
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.....*1 I 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 FRACTION OF RATED THERMAL POWER 0.2 0.1 0.0 Page 18 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.2.3-1 AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)20.0 15.0----------------
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Illlllll1 1 120.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0CORE POWER LEVEL(% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Page 19 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22FIGURE 3.2.4-1COLSS DNBR OPERATING LIMITALLOWANCE FOR BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNEL25200r-0u.15------------------  
Illlllll 1 1 1 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Page 19 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.2.4-1 COLSS DNBR OPERATING LIMIT ALLOWANCE FOR BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNEL 25 20 0 r-0 u.15------------------  
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......(95,20)----------........... .........i ... ................... ...(70,0) I 10 5 0 50 60 70 80 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)90 100 Page 20 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.2.4-2 DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ON THE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, CEAC(s) OPERABLE)2.5 2.4 2.3 z a.)2.2 2.1-, ...-----------, ...(-0.1,2.28)
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-0.-0.20-0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05CORE AVERAGE ASI0.10 0.150.20Page 21 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22FIGURE 3.2.4-3DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ONTHE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNEL)3.63.53.4.........1 .........3.3...................
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i....lllll(-0.]3.23.1*1 A.........I .........I ...................................I ................1 ,-0.20-0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05CORE AVERAGE ASI0.10 0.150.20Page 22 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22Table 3.3.12-1REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORONDILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff > 0.98OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging PumpsMODE 0 1 2 33 12 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA4 not on SCS 12 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA5 not on SCS 8 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONANotes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling SystemONA = Operation Not AllowedPage 23 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22Table 3.3.12-2REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORONDILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98 > Kefg > 0.97OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging PumpsMODE 0 1 2 33 12 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours ONA4 not on SCS 12 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA5 not on SCS 8 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONANotes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling SystemONA = Operation Not AllowedPage 24 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22Table 3.3.12-3REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORONDILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97  Keff> 0.96OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging PumpsMODE 0 1 2 33 12 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour ONA4 not on SCS 12 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours5 not on SCS 8 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 1 hour ONA ONANotes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling SystemONA = Operation Not AllowedPage 25 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22Table 3.3.12-4REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORONDILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96  Keff> 0.95OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging PumpsMODE 0 1 2 33 12 hours 3 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours4 not on SCS 12 hours 3.5 hours 1.5 hours 0.75 hours5 not on SCS 8 hours 3.5 hours 1.5 hours 0.75 hours4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONANotes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling SystemONA = Operation Not AllowedPage 26 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORTRevision 22Table 3.3.12-5REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORONDILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff < 0.95OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging PumpsMODE 0 1 2 33 12 hours 4 hours 1.5 hours 1 hour4 not on SCS 12 hours 4.5 hours 2 hours 1 hour5 not on SCS 8 hours 4.5 hours 2 hours 1 hour4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 2 hours 0.75 hours ONA6 24 hours 1.5 hours ONA ONANotes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling SystemONA = Operation Not AllowedPage 27 of 27}}
i....lllll (-0.]3.2 3.1*1 A.........I .........I ...................................I ................1 ,-0.20-0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 CORE AVERAGE ASI 0.10 0.15 0.20 Page 22 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table 3.3.12-1 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff > 0.98 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA 4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 23 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table 3.3.12-2 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98 > Kefg > 0.97 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 0.5 hours ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 24 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table 3.3.12-3 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97  Keff> 0.96 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours 5 not on SCS 8 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 1 hour ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 25 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table 3.3.12-4 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96  Keff> 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 3 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours 4 not on SCS 12 hours 3.5 hours 1.5 hours 0.75 hours 5 not on SCS 8 hours 3.5 hours 1.5 hours 0.75 hours 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 1.5 hours 0.5 hours ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 26 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table 3.3.12-5 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff < 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours 4 hours 1.5 hours 1 hour 4 not on SCS 12 hours 4.5 hours 2 hours 1 hour 5 not on SCS 8 hours 4.5 hours 2 hours 1 hour 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours 2 hours 0.75 hours ONA 6 24 hours 1.5 hours ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 27 of 27}}

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Technical Specification 5.6.5d Saps 102-06813 TNW/RKR January 2, 2014 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001

Dear Sirs:

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station 5801 S. Wintersburg Road Tonopah, AZ 85354

Subject:

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS) Units 1, 2, 3 Docket Nos. STN 50-528, 50-529 and 50-530 Unit 1 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 23 Unit 2 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 19 Unit 3 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 22 Pursuant to PVNGS Technical Specifications, Section 5.6.5d, enclosed are the Units 1, 2 and 3 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revisions 23, 19 and 22, respectively, which were made effective December 20, 2013. The following change was implemented in these COLR revisions:

Figure 3.1.5-1 revised to include an exemption to the immediate downpower requirement, allowed if certain prerequisites are met, for a single small CEA misalignment (greater than 6.6 inches but less than 9.9 inches) in the top 9.9 inches of the active fuel region.No commitments are being made to the NRC by this letter. Should you need further information regarding this submittal, please contact Robert K. Roehler, Licensing Section Leader, at (623) 393-5241.Sincerely, Thomas N. Weber Department Leader, Regulatory Affairs TNW/RKR/KAR/hsc

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PVNGS Unit 1 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 23 PVNGS Unit 2 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 19 PVNGS Unit 3 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR), Revision 22 cc: M. L. Dapas J. K. Rankin A. E. George M. A. Brown NRC Region IV Regional Administrator NRC NRR Project Manager for PVNGS NRC NRR Project Manager NRC Senior Resident Inspector for PVNGS DZA A member of the STARS (Strategic Teaming and Resource Sharing) Alliance Callaway

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-070 Page 1 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table of Contents Description Page Cover Page 1 Table of Contents 2 List of Figures 3 List of Tables 4 Affected Technical Specifications 5 Analytical Methods 6 CORE Operating Limits 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 9 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 9 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 9 3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 9 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 9 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 10 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 10 3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 10 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 10 3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 11 3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) I1 3.9.1 Boron Concentration I1 Page 2 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 List of Figures Description Figure 3.1.1i-1 Figure 3.1.2-1 Figure 3.1.4-1 Figure 3.1.5-1 Figure 3.1.7-1 Figure 3.1.7-2 Figure 3.1.8-1 Figure 3.2.3-1 Figure 3.2.4-1 Figure 3.2.4-2 Figure 3.2.4-3 Page 12 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Open Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Closed MTC Acceptable Operation, Modes I and 2 Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS Out of Service)Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power Azimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEAC(s)Operable)DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel)13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Page 3 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 List of Tables Description Table 3.3.12-1 Table 3.3.12-2 Table 3.3.12-3 Page 23 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keffh 0.98 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff> 0.96 24 25 Table 3.3.12-4 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keff < 0.95 26 27 Page 4 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 1 Technical Specifications.

AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 ANALYTICAL METHODS The COLR contains the complete identification for each of the Technical Specification referenced topical reports (i.e., report number, title, revision, date, and any supplements) and correspondence that provide the NRC-approved analytical methods used to determine the core operating limits, described in the following documents:

T.S Ref#a Title Report No. Rev Date CE Method for Control Element Assem- CENPD- N.A. January N.A.1 bly Ejection Analysis 0190-A 1976 (13-N001-1301-01204-1)

The ROCS and DIT Computer Codes for CENPD- N.A. April 1983 N.A.2 Nuclear Design 266-P-A (13-N001 -1900-01412-0)

Safety Evaluation Report related to the NUREG- N.A. March 1983 1 Final Design of the Standard Nuclear 0852 Steam Supply Reference Systems September 3 19832 CESSAR System 80, Docket No. STN 50-470 December 1987 3 Modified Statistical Combination of CEN- 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.4 Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A (13-NOO1-1303-01747-2)

System 8 0 TM Inlet Flow Distribution Enclosure N.A. February I-P 4 (13-NOI-1301-01228-0)

I-P to LD- 1993 82-054 Calculative Methods for the CE Large CENPD- N.A. March 4-P-A Break LOCA Evaluation Model for the 132 2001 Rev. I Analysis of CE and W Designed NSSS (13-NOO1-1900-01192-3)

Calculative Methods for the CE Small CENPD- N.A. April 2-P-A 6 Break LOCA Evaluation Model 137-P 1998 (13-NOO1 -1900-01185-3)

Letter: O.D. Parr (NRC) to F. M. Stern N.A. N.A. June 13, N.A.(CE), (NRC Staff Review of the 1975 7 Combustion Engineering ECCS Evaluation Model). NRC approval for: 5.6.5.b.6.

Page 6 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 T.S Ref#a Title Report No. Rev Date Letter: K. Kniel (NRC) to A. E. Scherer N.A. N.A. September N.A.(CE), (Evaluation of Topical Reports 27, 1977 8 CENPD 133, Supplement 3-P and CENPD-137, Supplement l-P). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.6.

Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable Pressure CEN-372- N.A. May N.A.(1 3-N001-0201-00026-1)

P-A 1990 Letter: A. C. Thadani (NRC) to A. E. N.A. N.A. April 10, N.A.10 Scherer (CE), ("Acceptance for 1990 Reference CE Topical Report CEN-372-P"). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.9.

Arizona Public Service Company PWR NFM-005 1 August N.A.Reactor Physics Methodology Using 2007 CASMO-4/SIMULATE-3 (NFM-005)Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume I 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL

1) Vols. 1 Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS Code Volume 2 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL
2) Vols. 2 Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 3 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL
3) Vols. 3 Implementation of ZIRLOTM Cladding CENPD- 0 November N.A.Material in CE Nuclear Power Fuel 404-P-A 2001 Assembly Designs (I 3-NOOI-1900-01329-0)

HERMITE, A Multi-Dimensional CENPD- July N.A.14 Space-Time Kinetics Code for PWR 188-A N.A. 1976 Transients (HERMITE-TOPICAL)

TORC Code, A Computer Code for CENPD- N.A. April N.A.15 Determining the Thermal Margin of a 161 -P-A 1986 Reactor Core (NO01 -1301-01202)

Page 7 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 T. S ReS Title Report No. Rev Date Re f#a Sm CETOP-D Code Structures and Model- CEN- 1-P September N.A.16 ing Methods for San Onofre Nuclear 160(S)-P 1981 Generating Station Units 2 and 3, (N001-1301-01185)"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde N.A. N.A. September N.A.Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 2 29, 2003 (PVNGS-2)

Issuance of Amendment on Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operation, (September 29, 2003)17 and November"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde 16, 2005 Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 -Issuance of Amendments Re: Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operations and Associated Administrative Changes, (November 16, 2005)." CPC Methodology Changes for the CPC CEN-3 10- 0 April N.A.18 Improvement Program, (NO01-1 303- P-A 1986 02283)19 Loss of Flow, C-E Methods for Loss of CENPD- 0 June N.A.Flow Analysis, (NOOI -1301-01203) 183-A 1984 Methodology for Core Designs Contain- CENPD- 0 August N.A.20 ing Erbium Burnable Absorbers 382-P-A 1993 (NOO1-0201-00035)

Verification of the Acceptability of a I- CEN-386- 0 August N.A.Pin Bumup Limit of 60 MWD/kgU for P-A 1992 21 Combustion Engineering 16 x 16 PWR Fuel (NOO1-0201-00042)

a. Corresponds to the reference number specified in Technical Specification 5.6.5 Page 8 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.3.1.1 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1-1.3.1.2 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2-1.3.1.4 -Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area of Acceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.3.1.5 -Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-strength or part-strength CEAs misaligned from any other CEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES I and 2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1. The required power reduction is based on the initial power before reducing power.3.1.7 -Regulating CEA Insertion Limits With COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limitsi shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; with COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limitsI shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 Regulating Groups I and 2 CEAs shall be maintained

> fully withdrawnI' 3 while in Modes 1 and 2 (except while performing SR 3.1.5.3).

When > 20% power Regulating Group 3 shall be maintained

> fully withdrawn.

1' 3 1 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted.

In either case, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in the CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90 inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of the following conditions are satisfied:

a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.

b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower than Page 9 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Regulating Group 4 position.c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS In Service) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).3 Fully withdrawn (FW) is defined as >147.75" (Pulse Counter indication) and>145.25" (RSPT indication).

No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) requirements.

3.1.8 -Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits The part strength CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.8-1.3.2.1 -Linear Heat Rate (LHR)The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.

3.2.3 -Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 10% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 20% and less than or equal to 50%. Additionally, the AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 50%. See Figure 3.2.3-1.3.2.4 -Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Maintain COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEAC(s) OPERABLE -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel with both CEACs INOPERABLE.

Page 10 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 3.2.5 -Axial Shape Index (ASI)The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within the following limits: COLSS OPERABLE-0.18 < ASI < 0.17 for power > 50%-0.28 < ASI < 0.17 for power >20% and < 50%COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)-0.10< ASI 0.10 for power >20%3.3.12 -Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCS boron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.3.9.1 -Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System and the refueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration

> 3000 ppm.Page 11 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.1-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN/6 5..............

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  • ..REGION OF ACCEPTABLE 2 cj~I l l. l. l .... .....F I I .. ... ....F 9 0 .........4 3 OPER....................

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  • ~REGION OF UNACCEPTABLE OPERATION (350,10)2 0...........................I ...................I .........0 100 200 300 400 COLD LEG TEMPERATURE

(°F)500 600 Page 12 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.2-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED (500,6.5)i 6 -.-REGION OF ACCEPTABLE S 5 .........

O.RATION.-........

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(350,4.0)0*CIO REGION OF UNACCEPTABLE OPERATION 0 .........I .................... , , .., ........, 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 COLD LEG TEMPERATURE

(*F)Page 13 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.4-1 MTC ACCEPTABLE OPERATION, MODES 1 AND 2 0.5 0.0-0.5 0~'T 0 z 0 U 0 0 0-1.0-1.5-2.0-2.5*~~ ~ :.... .....,,. ...,. ....... ..... .. ........... ................

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ACCEPTABLE OPERATION (100%,4.4 (0%-4.4)-3.0-3.5-4.0-4.5 mimi mi -u -u -.-.-im~ I ~L J ~4L J ~L J ~JL~ I ~L I J~L I ~ L ~0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Maintain Operation within Boundary TECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit ........Page 14 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.5-1 CORE POWER REDUCTION AFTER CEA DEVIATION*

20_ 120 15 z 0 LLD:E -LL 10 0............

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15 10 5 5 0.... .....I ......................I I I .......i l l ..0 10 20 30 40 TIME AFTER DEVIATION, MINUTES 50 60* WHEN CORE POWER IS REDUCED TO 35% OF RATED THERMAL POWER PER THIS LIMIT CURVE, FURTHER REDUCTION IS NOT REQUIRED.* NO POWER REDUCTION IS REQUIRED FOR A SINGLE CEA MISALIGNMENT IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE CONTINUOUSLY MET FROM THE TIME OF DEVIATION:

-RATED THERMAL POWER IS ABOVE 95 %-COLSS IN SERVICE AND CEACS IN SERVICE-AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT IS LESS THAN 3.0 %-ALL CEAS REMAIN ABOVE 142.5" WITHDRAWN BY PULSE COUNTER AND ABOVE 140. 1" WITHDRAWN BY RSPT INDICATION Page 15 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.7-1 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)1.0! , i ! ! !"NOTE: See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback.0.9 ..: ... ..-To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) all conditions below must be met: CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully 0.8 -- withdrawn* (see definition below) in MODE 1 and MODE 2.AND CEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*

for 0.7 ..power levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn

> 60" for z power > 0% and < 20%.0 AND 6 CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*

for: z; power levels > 70.87%.2:.4 : CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn

> the 0.5 ...',.. .. group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or z: by the equation: TIL4 = (172.5" x Fractional Power)+ 25.5"-4 "(for power > 20% and < 70.87%).z 0 AND U CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn

> the ,W U group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: 0 ............., ........ , 03.TIL5 = (172.5" x Fractional Power)- 64.5"ýD 0 .(for powers > 37.39% and < 100%).0 .2 -------i .." ...' .ll ................ ....... .-----.................... ........: : '0 .1 .. ......-. .......: .... .. .... .: .................

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i ....... i ........ ....... .... ..... ...0.0 GROUP 5 GROUP 3 GROUP 1 150*120 90 60 30 0 150*120 90 60 30 0 150*120 90 60 30 0 GROUP 4 GROUP 2 il0*lt 9+0 6+0 31o i10" i20 190 F60 F30 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)

  • Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.

Page 16 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.7-2 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE)1.0 0.9 0.8 0~0 z 0 U 0.7 0.6 F 0.5 1 0z a.. .T. .. ..... .-- --- .. ........ ......... ......... ~ .. ..----- ---..r 00 U.20o.......NOTE::See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability"following a Reactor Power Cutback.:To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) all conditions below must be met: CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully withdrawn* (see definition below) in MODE 1 and MODE 2.AND CEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*

for power levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn

> 60" for power > 0% and < 20%.AND CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*

for power levels > 54.97%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn

>_ the group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL4 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) + 9.82" (for power > 20% and < 54.97%).AND CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn

> the group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph or by the equations:

TIL5 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) -80.18" (for power > 31.96% and < 75.00%).TIL5 = 108" (for power level > 75.00%).0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0..............................

I I I I I I----I....I I I I I I GROUP 5 I I GROUP 3 I I i i I GROUP I I I I 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 GROUP 4 GROUP 210 9+0 6t 3+0 1I0" 120 i 90 160 130 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)

  • Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as> 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.

Page 17 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.1.8-1 PART STRENGTH CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER p z 0 E z 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 110.0 120.0 130.0 140.0 150.0 1...........M E E m w m-..---------

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0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 FRACTION OF RATED THERMAL POWER 0.2 0.1 0.0 Page 18 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.2.3-1 AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)........-. ! -* rr .......V .1-. ..I -r I T 20.0 15.0.............

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UNACCEPTABLE OPERATION M U-)10.0 5.0 REGION OF, kLCCEPTABL .E OPERATION 0.u -0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Page 19 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT FIGURE 3.2.4-1 COLSS DNBR OPERATING LIMIT ALLOWANCE FOR BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNEL Revision 23 25 20 z7 0 u 2 Ii 0d 0.0 u 15 10 5 0 50 60 70 80 90 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)100 Page 20 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.2.4-2 DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ON THE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, CEAC(s) OPERABLE)2.5 2.4 2.3.........1 .........z C.-CL u-2.2 2.1 (-01,2.28)

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ACCEPTABLE OPERATION POWER AT OR ABOVE 90%AT LEAST 1 CEAC OPERABLE IN ,EACH OPERABLE CPC-ClANNEL (0.05,2.00)

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illllilll 2.0 1.9 1.8 1 lI ...Il ....l. l l l i. .I I i i-0.20 -0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 CORE AVERAGE ASI 0.10 0.15 0.20 Page 21 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 FIGURE 3.2.4-3 DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ON THE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNEL)3.6 3.5 3.4.........1 .........z u 3.3.... ...........ACCEPTABLE OPERATION ANY POWER LEVEL BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE

.. .... ........ ........"IN ANY OPERABLE CPC .......CHANNEL-.....0.0.3.4.....

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(-0.1 3.2 3.1 30........ 1 1 .........1 ............I ..................................................I ..I-0.20-0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 CORE AVERAGE ASI 0.10 0.15 0.20 Page 22 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table 3.3.12-1 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff > 0.98 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA 4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 23 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table 3.3.12-2 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98 Keff > 0.97 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 24 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table 3.3.12-3 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97 Keff> 0.96 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 1 hour ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 25 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table 3.3.12-4 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 3 hours I hour 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 26 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 1 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 23 Table 3.3.12-5 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 4 hours 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 2 hours 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 2 hours 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 2 hours 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> ONA 6 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 27 of 27 Enclosure PVNGS Unit 2 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR)Revision 19 PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Effective December 20, 2013 I I r Dig~itallys(i~gned by Bodnar, Independent Reviewer Bod n ar, War Z6432)Wate (Z0632 Date DN: cnBodnar, Walter Walter ,/ W alt e so: ave reviewed this Date0:0201 2.18 16:16:10 S(Z0643 070 LiJeffrey signd0b3 Aston Responsible Section Leader Ash .ton, Digitally signed byAshton, Date DN cn=Ashton, Jeffrey"C(Z03403)

Jeffrey a m approving this C(7fl 4 Date 20 12.1822:24:41vv i .07'00'Page 1 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table of Contents Description Page Cover Page 1 Table of Contents 2 List of Figures 3 List of Tables 4 Affected Technical Specifications 5 Analytical Methods 6 CORE Operating Limits 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 9 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 9 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC) 9 3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 9 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 9 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 10 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR) 10 3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq) 10 3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR) 10 3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI) 11 3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS) 11 3.9.1 Boron Concentration I1 Page 2 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 List of Figures Description Figure 3.1.1-1 Figure 3.1.2-1 Figure 3.1.4-1 Figure 3.1.5-1 Figure 3.1.7-1 Figure 3.1.7-2 Figure 3.1.8-1 Figure 3.2.3-1 Figure 3.2.4-1 Figure 3.2.4-2 Figure 3.2.4-3 Page 12 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Open Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Closed MTC Acceptable Operation, Modes I and 2 Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS Out of Service)Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power Azimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEAC(s)Operable)DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel)13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Page 3 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 List of Tables Description Table 3.3.12-1 Table 3.3.12-2 Table 3.3.12-3 Table 3.3.12-4 Page 23 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keft'> 0.98 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff> 0.96 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 24 25 26 Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keff< 0.95 27 Page 4 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 1 Technical Specifications.

AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 .1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 ANALYTICAL METHODS The COLR contains the complete identification for each of the Technical Specification referenced topical reports (i.e., report number, title, revision, date, and any supplements) and correspondence that provide the NRC-approved analytical methods used to determine the core operating limits, described in the following documents:

T.S ReS Title Report No. Rev Date Supp_Re f#a _ L -CE Method for Control Element Assem- CENPD- N.A. January N.A.I bly Ejection Analysis 0190-A 1976 (13-NOO1-1301-01204-1)

The ROCS and DIT Computer Codes for CENPD- N.A. April 1983 N.A.2 Nuclear Design 266-P-A (13-NOOI -1900-01412-0)

Safety Evaluation Report related to the NUREG- N.A. March 1983 1 Final Design of the Standard Nuclear 0852 Steam Supply Reference Systems September CESSAR System 80, Docket No. STN 50-470 December 1987 3 Modified Statistical Combination of CEN- 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.4 Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A (13-NOO1 -1303-01747-2)

System 8 0 TM Inlet Flow Distribution Enclosure N.A. February 1-P 4 (13-NOOI -1301-01228-0) 1 -P to LD- 1993 82-054 Calculative Methods for the CE Large CENPD- N.A. March 4-P-A Break LOCA Evaluation Model for the 132 2001 Rev. I Analysis of CE and W Designed NSSS (13-NOO1 -1900-01192-3)

Calculative Methods for the CE Small CENPD- N.A. April 2-P-A 6 Break LOCA Evaluation Model 137-P 1998 (13-NOOI-1900-01185-3)

Letter: O.D. Parr (NRC) to F. M. Stem N.A. N.A. June 13, N.A.(CE), (NRC Staff Review of the 1975 7 Combustion Engineering ECCS Evaluation Model). NRC approval for: 5.6.5.b.6.

Page 6 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 T. S ReS Title Report No. Rev Date Supp Re fW Letter: K. Kniel (NRC) to A. E. Scherer N.A. N.A. September N.A.(CE), (Evaluation of Topical Reports 27, 1977 8 CENPD 133, Supplement 3-P and CENPD-137, Supplement 1-P). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.6.

Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable Pressure CEN-372- N.A. May N.A.(13-NOO1-0201-00026-1)

P-A 1990 Letter: A. C. Thadani (NRC) to A. E. N.A. N.A. April 10, N.A.10 Scherer (CE), ("Acceptance for 1990 Reference CE Topical Report CEN-372-P"). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.9.

Arizona Public Service Company PWR NFM-005 1 August N.A.11 Reactor Physics Methodology Using 2007 CASMO-4/SIMULATE-3 (NFM-005)Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume I 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL

1) Vols. I Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS Code Volume 2 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL
2) Vols. 2 Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 3 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL
3) Vols. 3 Implementation of ZIRLOTM Cladding CENPD- 0 November N.A.Material in CE Nuclear Power Fuel 404-P-A 2001 Assembly Designs (I 3-NOO1-1900-01329-0)

HERMITE, A Multi-Dimensional CENPD- July N.A.14 Space-Time Kinetics Code for PWR 188-A N.A. 1976 Transients (HERMITE-TOPICAL)

TORC Code, A Computer Code for CENPD- N.A. April N.A.15 Determining the Thermal Margin of a 161-P-A 1986 Reactor Core (N00l -1301-01202)

Page 7 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 T.S Ref#a Title Report No. Rev Date CETOP-D Code Structures and Model- CEN- 1-P September N.A.16 ing Methods for San Onofre Nuclear 160(S)-P 1981 Generating Station Units 2 and 3, (NO01-1301-01185)"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde N.A. N.A. September N.A.Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 2 29, 2003 (PVNGS-2)

Issuance of Amendment on Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operation, (September 29, 2003)17 and November"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde 16, 2005 Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 -Issuance of Amendments Re: Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operations and Associated Administrative Changes, (November 16, 2005)." CPC Methodology Changes for the CPC CEN-3 10- 0 April N.A.18 Improvement Program, (NOO1 -1303- P-A 1986 02283)19 Loss of Flow, C-E Methods for Loss of CENPD- 0 June N.A.Flow Analysis, (NOOI -1301-01203) 183-A 1984 Methodology for Core Designs Contain- CENPD- 0 August N.A.20 ing Erbium Burnable Absorbers 382-P-A 1993 (NOO1-0201-00035)

Verification of the Acceptability of a 1- CEN-386- 0 August N.A.Pin Burnup Limit of 60 MWD/kgU for P-A 1992 21 Combustion Engineering 16 x 16 PWR Fuel (NOO1-0201-00042)

a. Corresponds to the reference number specified in Technical Specification 5.6.5 Page 8 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.3. .I -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1-1.3.1.2 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2-1.3.1 .4 -Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area of Acceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.3.1.5 -Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-strength or part-strength CEAs misaligned from any other CEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES I and 2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1. The required power reduction is based on the initial power before reducing power.3.1.7 -Regulating CEA Insertion Limits With COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limitsI shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; with COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits 1 shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 Regulating Groups 1 and 2 CEAs shall be maintained

> fully withdrawn

' 3 while in Modes I and 2 (except while performing SR 3.1.5.3).

When > 20% power Regulating Group 3 shall be maintained

> fully withdrawn.

1' 3 1 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted.

In either case, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in the CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90 inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of the following conditions are satisfied:

a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.

b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower than Page 9 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Regulating Group 4 position.c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS In Service) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).3 Fully withdrawn (FW) is defined as >147.75" (Pulse Counter indication) and>145.25" (RSPT indication).

No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) requirements.

3.1.8 -Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits The part strength CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.8-1.3.2.1 -Linear Heat Rate (LHR)The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.

3.2.3 -Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 10% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 20% and less than or equal to 50%. Additionally, the AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 50%. See Figure 3.2.3-1.3.2.4 -Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Maintain COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEAC(s) OPERABLE -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel with both CEACs INOPERABLE.

Page 10 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 3.2.5 -Axial Shape Index (ASI)The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within the following limits: COLSS OPERABLE-0.18< ASI 0.17 for power> 50%-0.28 < ASI < 0.17 for power >20% and < 50%COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)-0.10 < ASI < 0.10 for power >20%3.3.12 -Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCS boron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.3.9.1 -Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System and the refueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration

> 3000 ppm.Page 11 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 FIGURE 3.1.1-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN 7 6 5 2 4 3...................

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.0 ....(5---- -----000,5.0)REGION OF UNACCEPTABLE OPERATIO0N (350..0)2 0 0 100 200 300 400 COLD LEG TEMPERATURE

(°F)500 600 Page 12 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 FIGURE 3.1.2-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED 7 6 5 REGION OF ACCEPTABLE

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0 100 200 300 400 COLD LEG TEMPERATURE (TF)500 600 Page 13 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT FIGURE 3.1.4-1 Revision 19 MTC ACCEPTABLE OPERATION, MODES 1 AND 2 0.5 0.0-0.5-1.0 z W U 0 F-0:z-1.5-MTCAREAI .... 2..(100%,44,-. ------ -- ----..............

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.0%,-4.4)-2.0-2.5-3.0-3.5-4.0-4.5 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Maintain Operation within Boundary TECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit .......Page 14 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 FIGURE 3.1.5-1 z 0 r-uw CORE POWER REDUCTIO]20.......1 5 -.-. --------------...........

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m0 110 5 0 10 20 TIME AFTER DE'0........., ,. ..I. ....., 30 40 5 VIATION, MINUTES 0 60* WHEN CORE POWER IS REDUCED TO 35% OF RATED THERMAL POWER PER THIS LIMIT CURVE, FURTHER REDUCTION IS NOT REQUIRED.* NO POWER REDUCTION IS REQUIRED FOR A SINGLE CEA MISALIGNMENT IF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE CONTINUOUSLY MET FROM THE TIME OF DEVIATION:

-RATED THERMAL POWER IS ABOVE 95 %-COLSS IN SERVICE AND CEACS IN SERVICE-AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT IS LESS THAN 3.0 %-ALL CEAS REMAIN ABOVE 142.5" WITHDRAWN BY PULSE COUNTER AND ABOVE 140.1" WITHDRAWN BY RSPT INDICATION Page 15 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 FIGURE 3.1.7-1 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)0 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully withdrawn* (see definition below) in MODE 1 and MODE 2.AND CEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*

for power levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn

> 60" for power > 0% and < 20%.AND CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*

for power levels > 70.87%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn

> the group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL4 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) + 25.5" (for power > 20% and < 70.87%).AND CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn

> the group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL5 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) -64.5" (for powers > 37.39% and < 100%).......---.. .. .-- -.. .. ... .. ... ........ ...-- -- -......I .. ..........T ' :. .............NOTE: See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback.To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) all:conditions below must be met:* .. I .p p .~. ~ p I I I I I I GROUP 5 SI I GROUP 3 I I ','I GROUP I I I I i i I 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 GROUP 4 GROUP 2 I1ý0"*1I0 9+0 6+0 3+0 ý 1*0 120 ff90 V60 130 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)

  • Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.

Page 16 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 FIGURE 3.1.7-2 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 Lu 0 ru U 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0-r z 5 (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE)in" NOTE: See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback.---.--. .................

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....... withdrawn* (see definition below) in M O DE 1 and MODE 2.AND CEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*

for power levels > 20%.CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn

> 60" for , power > 0% and < 20%.AND CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*

for z power levels > 54.97%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn

> the.group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or gopby the equation:TIL4 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) + 9.82"*:- power > 20% and < 54.97%).------ ..AND CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn

> the group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph or by the equations:

TIL5 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) -80.18" (for power? 31.96% and <75.00%).(L=108" (for power level 1 75.00%).-~*-- ~P!~I I I I I I---SI a I I GROUP 5 I I I I I I GROUP 3 I I I I I I GROUP 1 I I I I I I 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 150* 120 90 60 30 0 GROUP 4 GROUP 2 ld0*l10 9+0 6t 3+0 ý It 20 190 F60 F30 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)

  • Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.

Page 17 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 FIGURE 3.1.8-1 PART STRENGTH CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 z 0 0 z 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0.......................................-

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0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA 4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 23 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table 3.3.12-2 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98 > Keff > 0.97 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 24 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table 3.3.12-3 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97 _ Keff> 0.96 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 1 hour ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 25 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table 3.3.12-4 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96 > Keff> 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 3 hours 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 26 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 2 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 19 Table 3.3.12-5 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 4 hours 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 2 hours 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 2 hours 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 2 hours 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> ONA 6 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 27 of 27 Enclosure PVNGS Unit 3 Core Operating Limits Report (COLR)Revision 22 PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION (PVNGS)UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Effective December 20, 2013 I I Responsible Engineer Sutton C Digitally signed by Sutton, Su It 14 Bradley J(Z06308)Date ADN: cn=Sutton, Bradley BradleyZ0630]8)

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Date: 2013.12.18 15:51:37 -07'00'Digitally signed by Bodnar, Independent Reviewer Bodnar, Walt ser S(Z od43 r ijWalter 5(Z06432)DDN cn=Bodnar, Walter Date Walter z0)3 W alter soB 4 3 rhave reviewed this S(Z064b 0Date2010 12.18 16:16:54 S(ZO 4~- -07'00'Responsible Section Leader As-Io,,- Digitally signed by Ashton, A IsIho Jeffrey C(Z03403)Date DN cn=Ashton, Jeffrey/ ... C(z03403)rey son lam approving this)7. Date: 20t?2.18 22:26:00 C(Z 34 ..-' -07'00'Page 1 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table of Contents Description Cover Page Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Affected Technical Specifications Analytical Methods Page 2 4 5 6 CORE Operating Limits 3.1.1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 Page 2 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 List of Figures Description Figure 3.1.1-1 Figure 3.1.2-1 Figure 3.1.4-1 Figure 3.1.5-1 Figure 3.1.7-1 Figure 3.1.7-2 Figure 3.1.8-1 Figure 3.2.3-1 Figure 3.2.4-1 Figure 3.2.4-2 Figure 3.2.4-3 Pae 12 Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Open Shutdown Margin Versus Cold Leg Temperature Reactor Trip Breakers Closed MTC Acceptable Operation, Modes I and 2 Core Power Limit After CEA Deviation CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power (COLSS Out of Service)Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits Versus Thermal Power Azimuthal Power Tilt Versus Thermal Power (COLSS in Service)COLSS DNBR Operating Limit Allowance for Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, CEAC(s)Operable)DNBR Margin Operating Limit Based on the Core Protection Calculators (COLSS Out of Service, Both CEACs Inoperable In Any Operable CPC Channel)13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Page 3 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 List of Tables Description Table 3.3.12-1 Table 3.3.12-2 Table 3.3.12-3 Page 231 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keffl 0.98 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.98 > Keff> 0.97 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.97 > Keff> 0.96 24 25 Table 3.3.12-4 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for 0.96 > Keff > 0.95 Table 3.3.12-5 Required Monitoring Frequencies for Backup Boron Dilution Detection as a Function of Operating Charging Pumps and Plant Operational Modes for Keff < 0.95 26 27 Page 4 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 This Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Technical Specification 5.6.5. The Core Operating Limits have been developed using the NRC approved methodologies specified in Section 5.6.5 b of the Palo Verde Unit 1 Technical Specifications.

AFFECTED PVNGS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 .1 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open 3.1.2 Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed 3.1.4 Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)3.1.5 Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment 3.1.7 Regulating CEA Insertion Limits 3.1.8 Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits 3.2.1 Linear Heat Rate (LHR)3.2.3 Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)3.2.4 Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)3.2.5 Axial Shape Index (ASI)3.3.12 Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)3.9.1 Boron Concentration Page 5 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 ANALYTICAL METHODS The COLR contains the complete identification for each of the Technical Specification referenced topical reports (i.e., report number, title, revision, date, and any supplements) and correspondence that provide the NRC-approved analytical methods used to determine the core operating limits, described in the following documents:

T.S ReS Title Report No. Rev Date Re f#a S11P-CE Method for Control Element Assem- CENPD- N.A. January N.A.1 bly Ejection Analysis 0190-A 1976 (13-NOO1-1301-01204-1)

The ROCS and DIT Computer Codes for CENPD- N.A. April 1983 N.A.2 Nuclear Design 266-P-A (I 3-NOO1 -1900-01412-0)

Safety Evaluation Report related to the NUREG- N.A. March 1983 1 Final Design of the Standard Nuclear 0852 Steam Supply Reference Systems September 3 1983 2 CESSAR System 80, Docket No. STN 50-470 December 1987 3 Modified Statistical Combination of CEN- 01-P-A May 1988 N.A.4 Uncertainties 356(V)-P-A (1 3-NOO1 -1303-01747-2)

System 8 0 TM Inlet Flow Distribution Enclosure N.A. February I-P 4 (13-NOO1-1301-01228-0) 1-P to LD- 1993 82-054 Calculative Methods for the CE Large CENPD- N.A. March 4-P-A Break LOCA Evaluation Model for the 132 2001 Rev. I Analysis of CE and W Designed NSSS (13-NOOI -1900-01192-3)

Calculative Methods for the CE Small CENPD- N.A. April 2-P-A 6 Break LOCA Evaluation Model 137-P 1998 (13-NOOI-1900-01185-3)

Letter: O.D. Parr (NRC) to F. M. Stem N.A. N.A. June 13, N.A.(CE), (NRC Staff Review of the 1975 7 Combustion Engineering ECCS Evaluation Model). NRC approval for: 5.6.5.b.6.

Page 6 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 T._SS ReS Title Report No. Rev Date Ref#a UW Letter: K. Kniel (NRC) to A. E. Scherer N.A. N.A. September N.A.(CE), (Evaluation of Topical Reports 27, 1977 8 CENPD 133, Supplement 3-P and CENPD-137, Supplement l-P). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.6.

Fuel Rod Maximum Allowable Pressure CEN-372- N.A. May N.A.(13-NOO1-0201-00026-1)

P-A 1990 Letter: A. C. Thadani (NRC) to A. E. N.A. N.A. April 10, N.A.10 Scherer (CE), ("Acceptance for 1990 Reference CE Topical Report CEN-372-P"). NRC approval for 5.6.5.b.9.

Arizona Public Service Company PWR NFM-005 1 August N.A.Reactor Physics Methodology Using 2007 CASMO-4/SIMULATE-3 (NFM-005)Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 1 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL

1) Vols. I Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS Code Volume 2 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL
2) Vols. 2 Technical Description Manual for the CE-NPD 2 March N.A.12 CENTS CodeVolume 3 282-P-A 2005 (CENTS-TD MANUAL-VOL
3) Vols. 3 Implementation of ZIRLOTM Cladding CENPD- 0 November N.A.Material in CE Nuclear Power Fuel 404-P-A 2001 Assembly Designs (I 3-NOOI-1900-01329-0)

HERMITE, A Multi-Dimensional CENPD- July N.A.14 Space-Time Kinetics Code for PWR 188-A N.A. 1976 Transients (HERMITE-TOPICAL)

TORC Code, A Computer Code for CENPD- N.A. April N.A.15 Determining the Thermal Margin of a 161-P-A 1986 Reactor Core (NOO1 -1301-01202)

Page 7 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 T.S Ref#a Title Report No. Rev Date CETOP-D Code Structures and Model- CEN- 1-P September N.A.16 ing Methods for San Onofre Nuclear 160(S)-P 1981 Generating Station Units 2 and 3, (NOI-1301-01185)"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde N.A. N.A. September N.A.Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 2 29, 2003 (PVNGS-2)

Issuance of Amendment on Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operation, (September 29, 2003)17 and November"Safety Evaluation related to Palo Verde 16, 2005 Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 -Issuance of Amendments Re: Replacement of Steam Generators and Uprated Power Operations and Associated Administrative Changes, (November 16, 2005)." CPC Methodology Changes for the CPC CEN-3 10- 0 April N.A.18 Improvement Program, (NOOI -1303- P-A 1986 02283)19 Loss of Flow, C-E Methods for Loss of CENPD- 0 June N.A.Flow Analysis, (NOO1-1301-01203) 183-A 1984 Methodology for Core Designs Contain- CENPD- 0 August N.A.20 ing Erbium Burnable Absorbers 382-P-A 1993 (NOO-0201-00035)

Verification of the Acceptability of a I- CEN-386- 0 August N.A.Pin Burnup Limit of 60 MWD/kgU for P-A 1992 21 Combustion Engineering 16 x 16 PWR Fuel (NOO1-0201-00042)

a. Corresponds to the reference number specified in Technical Specification 5.6.5 Page 8 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 The cycle-specific operating limits for the specifications listed are presented below.3. 1.1 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Open The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.1-1.3.1.2 -Shutdown Margin (SDM) -Reactor Trip Breakers Closed The Shutdown Margin shall be greater than or equal to that shown in Figure 3.1.2-1.3.1.4 -Moderator Temperature Coefficient (MTC)The moderator temperature coefficient (MTC) shall be within the area of Acceptable Operation shown in Figure 3.1.4-1.3.1.5 -Control Element Assembly (CEA) Alignment With one or more full-strength or part-strength CEAs misaligned from any other CEAs in its group by more than 6.6 inches, the minimum required MODES I and 2 core power reduction is specified in Figure 3.1.5-1. The required power reduction is based on the initial power before reducing power.3.1.7 -Regulating CEA Insertion Limits With COLSS IN SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits 1 shown in Figure 3.1.7-12; with COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, regulating CEA groups shall be limited to the withdrawal sequence and to the insertion limits 1 shown in Figure 3.1.7-2.2 Regulating Groups 1 and 2 CEAs shall be maintained

> fully withdrawn 1' 3 while in Modes I and 2 (except while performing SR 3.1.5.3).

When > 20% power Regulating Group 3 shall be maintained

> fully withdrawn.l' 3 1 A reactor power cutback will cause either (Case 1) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with no sequential insertion of additional Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) or (Case 2) Regulating Group 5 or Regulating Group 4 and 5 to be dropped with all or part of the remaining Regulating Groups (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) being sequentially inserted.

In either case, the Transient Insertion Limit and withdrawal sequence specified in the CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT can be exceeded for up to 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.2 The Separation between Regulating Groups 4 and 5 may be reduced from the 90 inch value specified in Figures 3.1.7-1 and 3.1.7-2 provided that each of the following conditions are satisfied:

a) Regulating Group 4 position is between 60 and 150 inches withdrawn.

b) Regulating Group 5 position is maintained at least 10 inches lower than Page 9 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Regulating Group 4 position.c) Both Regulating Group 4 and Regulating Group 5 positions are maintained above the Transient Insertion Limit specified in Figure 3.1.7-1 (COLSS In Service) or Figure 3.1.7-2 (COLSS Out of Service).3 Fully withdrawn (FW) is defined as >147.75" (Pulse Counter indication) and>145.25" (RSPT indication).

No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) requirements.

3.1.8 -Part Strength CEA Insertion Limits The part strength CEA groups shall be limited to the insertion limits shown in Figure 3.1.8-1.3.2.1 -Linear Heat Rate (LHR)The linear heat rate limit of 13.1 kW/ft shall be maintained.

3.2.3 -Azimuthal Power Tilt (Tq)The AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 10% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 20% and less than or equal to 50%. Additionally, the AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT (Tq) shall be less than or equal to 5% with COLSS IN SERVICE when power is greater than 50%. See Figure 3.2.3-1.3.2.4 -Departure From Nucleate Boiling Ratio (DNBR)COLSS IN SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Maintain COLSS calculated core power less than or equal to COLSS calculated core power operation limit based on DNBR decreased by the allowance shown in Figure 3.2.4-1.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and CEAC(s) OPERABLE -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-2 using any operable CPC channel.COLSS OUT OF SERVICE and Both CEACs INOPERABLE in Any OPERABLE CPC Channel -Operate within the region of acceptable operation of Figure 3.2.4-3 using any operable CPC channel with both CEACs INOPERABLE.

Page 10 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 3.2.5 -Axial Shape Index (ASI)The core average AXIAL SHAPE INDEX (ASI) shall be maintained within the following limits: COLSS OPERABLE-0.18 < ASI_ 0.17 for power> 50%-0.28 < ASI < 0.17 for power >20% and < 50%COLSS OUT OF SERVICE (CPC)-0.10 < ASI < 0.10 for power >20%3.3.12 -Boron Dilution Alarm System (BDAS)With one or both start-up channel high neutron flux alarms inoperable, the RCS boron concentration shall be determined at the applicable monitoring frequency specified in Tables 3.3.12-1 through 3.3.12-5.3.9.1 -Boron Concentration The boron concentration of all filled portions of the Reactor Coolant System and the refueling canal shall be maintained at a uniform concentration

> 3000 ppm.Page 11 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.1.1-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS OPEN I H..............

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('F)500 600 Page 12 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.1.2-1 SHUTDOWN MARGIN VERSUS COLD LEG TEMPERATURE REACTOR TRIP BREAKERS CLOSED 7 6 ....... ...<2.Z 4 0 3 F-(500,6.5)i REGION OF ACCEPTABLE O P. RA TIO N -------------


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(*F)500 600 Page 13 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT FIGURE 3.1.4-1 Revision 22 MTC ACCEPTABLE OPERATION, MODES 1 AND 2 0.5 0.0 0~0 U 0 0 02-0.5-1.0-1.5-2.0-2.5-3.0~ ~....I .:.... ' .- ME ....':.. .' .. ...... 0. ... .. ....... .(o%,o.5) ..............

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I .LLL..J. .1 ..1.L.J.L J LLL.L j ..LLLL I ~LL..A.. I LLL..L.-4.5 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Maintain Operation within Boundary TECH SPEC 3.1.4 Maximum Upper Limit ........Page 14 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT FIGURE 3.1.5-1 Revision 22 CORE POWER REDUCTION AFTER CEA DE'20 .......I ....1 VIATION*___ 20 I15 F-0 LL]10 5 16/100% to* >80% RTP-------------.......

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-RATED THERMAL POWER IS ABOVE 95 %-COLSS IN SERVICE AND CEACS IN SERVICE-AZIMUTHAL POWER TILT IS LESS THAN 3.0 %-ALL CEAS REMAIN ABOVE 142.5" WITHDRAWN BY PULSE COUNTER AND ABOVE 140.1" WITHDRAWN BY RSPT INDICATION Page 15 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.1.7-1 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS IN SERVICE)z U 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0* See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability

'following a Reactor Power Cutback.., To meet the Transient Insertion Limit (TIL) all'conditions below must be met: CEA Groups 1 and 2 must be > fully...... withdrawn* (see definition below) in MODE 1 and MODE 2.AND CEA Group 3 must be > fully withdrawn*

for power levels >20%.* CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn

> 60" for power > 0% and < 20%.AND CEA Group 4 must be > fully withdrawn*

for power levels > 70.87%.CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn

> the group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL4 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) + 25.5" (for power > 20% and < 70.87%).AND CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn

> the group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL5 = (172.5" x Fractional Power) -64.5" (for powers > 37.39% and < 100%).---, i....... ....... i ........1 1 1 I I I I I I GROUP 5 I I I I I I GROUP3 I I I I I I GROUP I I I I j I I 150*120 90 60 30 0 150*120 90 60 30 0 150*120 90 60 30 0 GROUP 4 GROUP 29+0 6+0 3'0 ý 1J0" i20 1 90 t6 130 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN)

  • Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.

Page 16 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.1.7-2 CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE)F-, z 0 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 NOTE: See Footnote in Section 3.1.7 for applicability following a Reactor Power Cutback...L .... ..... .....i .... .T. o m eet the Trans ient Insertion L im it (T IL) a l below must be met: ,,L OFCA Groups 1 and 2 must be >_ fully..........................wthdrawn* (see definition below) in MODE 1',and MODE 2.I AND~CEA Group 3 must be_> fully withdrawn*

for folpower levels >_ 20%...... CEA Group 3 must be withdrawn

> 60" for.. ...... ......... ........ .a..... .S C Group 4 must be _ fully withdrawn*

for S power levels > 54.97%.conditi CEA Group 4 must be withdrawn

> the group 4 TIL (TIL4) as indicated on the graph or by the equation: TIL4 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) + 9.82 S (for power > 20% and < 54.97%)."-" ...... !. ...AND CEA Group 5 must be withdrawn

>_ the i group 5 TIL (TIL5) as indicated on the graph orby the equations:

...... ------- ........ ......... wtd a n s ed fnto eo )i O E1l oI TIL5 = (250.9" x Fractional Power) -80.18" (for power> 31.96% and < 75.00%).wTIL5 = 108" ( power level > 75.00%).I t I I I I b wi > the i!GROUP 5 I I I I I I GROUP 3 I t I II I GROUP I I I I I I I 150" 120 90 60 30 0 150" 120 90 60 30 0 150"!120 90 60 30 GROUP 4 GROUP 2 1 E0*1A0 9P0 6I 3TI O ( C 20 190 I 60 130 CEA POSITION (INCHES WITHDRAWN) 0* Fully Withdrawn (FW) is defined as > 147.75" (Pulse Counter) and > 145.25" (RSPT).No further CEA withdrawal above FW is required for CEAs' to meet the TIL requirements.

Page 17 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT FIGURE 3.1.8-1 PART STRENGTH CEA INSERTION LIMITS VERSUS THERMAL POWER Revision 22 u z 0 u 0 I-0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 110.0 120.0 130.0 140.0 150.0----------

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Illlllll 1 1 1 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 100.0 CORE POWER LEVEL (% OF RATED THERMAL POWER)Page 19 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.2.4-1 COLSS DNBR OPERATING LIMIT ALLOWANCE FOR BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNEL 25 20 0 r-0 u.15------------------

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-0.-0.20-0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 CORE AVERAGE ASI 0.10 0.15 0.20 Page 21 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 FIGURE 3.2.4-3 DNBR MARGIN OPERATING LIMIT BASED ON THE CORE PROTECTION CALCULATORS (COLSS OUT OF SERVICE, BOTH CEACs INOPERABLE IN ANY OPERABLE CPC CHANNEL)3.6 3.5 3.4.........1 .........3.3...................

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i....lllll (-0.]3.2 3.1*1 A.........I .........I ...................................I ................1 ,-0.20-0.15 -0.10 -0.05 0.00 0.05 CORE AVERAGE ASI 0.10 0.15 0.20 Page 22 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table 3.3.12-1 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff > 0.98 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA 4 & 5 on SCS ONA ONA ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 23 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table 3.3.12-2 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.98 > Kefg > 0.97 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 24 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table 3.3.12-3 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.97 Keff> 0.96 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour ONA 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 2.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 1 hour ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 25 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table 3.3.12-4 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR 0.96 Keff> 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 3 hours 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 3.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 0.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 26 of 27 PVNGS UNIT 3 CORE OPERATING LIMITS REPORT Revision 22 Table 3.3.12-5 REQUIRED MONITORING FREQUENCIES FOR BACKUP BORON DILUTION DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF OPERATING CHARGING PUMPS AND PLANT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR Keff < 0.95 OPERATIONAL Number of Operating Charging Pumps MODE 0 1 2 3 3 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 4 hours 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 1 hour 4 not on SCS 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 2 hours 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> 5 not on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 4.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> 2 hours 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br /> 4 & 5 on SCS 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> 2 hours 0.75 hours8.680556e-4 days <br />0.0208 hours <br />1.240079e-4 weeks <br />2.85375e-5 months <br /> ONA 6 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> 1.5 hours5.787037e-5 days <br />0.00139 hours <br />8.267196e-6 weeks <br />1.9025e-6 months <br /> ONA ONA Notes: SCS = Shutdown Cooling System ONA = Operation Not Allowed Page 27 of 27