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* PROPOSED PORV TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PROPOSED PAGES April 15, 1992 7 Pages I -C-3.1.8 POWER VALVES (PORVs) Specifications 3.1.8.1 Two PORV flow paths, each consisting of an OPERABLE PORV and an OPERABLE block valve, shall be OPERABLE.
ATTACHMENT 1 Consumers Power Company Palisades Plant Docket 50-255 PROPOSED PORV TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PROPOSED PAGES April 15, 1992 7 Pages 920427AOo88~
Applicability Specification 3.1.8.1 is applicable at HOT STANDBY and above. Action a. With one PORV flow path inoperable:
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: 1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour. 2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valve within 1 hour. 3 .. Restore both PORV fl ow paths to OPERABLE status within 72 hours. b. With two PORV flow paths inoperable:
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: 1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour. 2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valve within 1 hour. 3. Restore one PORV flow path to OPERABLE status within 2 hours. c. If any action required by 3.1.8.1 is not met AND the associated completion time has expired, the reactor shall be placed in HOT SHUTDOWN within 12 hours. 3-25a Amendment No.
 
3.1.8 POWER VALVES (PORVs) Specification 3 .1. 8. 2 Two PORV fl ow paths, each consisting of an OPERABLE PORV, with a lift pressure less than specified in Figure 3-4, and an OPERABLE block valve, shall be OPERABLE.
3.1.8   POWER   OPERATED~LIEF VALVES     (PORVs)
Specifications 3.1.8.1 Two PORV flow paths, each consisting of an OPERABLE PORV and an OPERABLE block valve, shall be OPERABLE.
Applicability Specification 3.1.8.1 is applicable at HOT STANDBY and above.
Action
: a. With one PORV flow path inoperable:
: 1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour.
: 2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valve within 1 hour.
3 .. Restore both PORV fl ow paths to OPERABLE status within 72 hours.
: b. With two PORV flow paths inoperable:
: 1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour.
: 2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valve within 1 hour.
: 3. Restore one PORV flow path to OPERABLE status within 2 hours.
: c. If any action required by 3.1.8.1 is not met AND the associated completion time has expired, the reactor shall be placed in HOT SHUTDOWN within 12 hours.
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3.1.8     POWER OPERATED~LIEF VALVES   (PORVs)
Specification 3 .1. 8. 2 Two PORV fl ow paths, each consisting of an OPERABLE PORV, with a lift pressure less than specified in Figure 3-4, and an OPERABLE block valve, shall be OPERABLE.
Note: The provisions of Specifications 3.0.4 and 4.0.4 are not applicable.
Note: The provisions of Specifications 3.0.4 and 4.0.4 are not applicable.
App 1 i cabil ity Specification 3.1.8.2 is applicable when the temperature of either of the PCS cold legs is <430&deg;F, unless the PCS is vented through a path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS of 315 psia. Action a. With one PORV flow path inoperable:
App 1i cabil ity Specification 3.1.8.2 is applicable when the temperature of either of the PCS cold legs is <430&deg;F, unless the PCS is vented through a path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pres~ure of 315 psia.
: 1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour. 2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valve within 1 hour. 3. Restore both PORV flow paths to OPERABLE status within 72 hours. b. With two PORV flow paths inoperable:
Action
: 1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour. 2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valye within 1 hour. 3. Restore one PORV flow path to OPERABLE status within 2 hours. c. If any action required by 3 .1. 8. 2 is not met .AND the associated completion time has expired, depressurize and* vent the PCS through a path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pressure of 315 psia, within 8 hours.
: a. With one PORV flow path inoperable:
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: 1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour.
3 .1.8 POWER VALVES (PORVs) Basis Specification 3.1.8 assures that the PORVs are available as a pressure relief path for the PCS and that the PORV block valves are available to terminate a spurious opening of the PORVs. Specification 3.1.8.1 applies at HOT STANDBY and above; 3.1.8.2 applies when the temperature of either PCS cold leg is below 430&deg;F, unless the PCS is vented through a path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pressure of 315 psia. If an inoperable PORV or block valve cannot be repaired within the specified completion time, Specification 3.1.8.1 requires the plant to be placed in HOT SHUTDOWN.
: 2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valve within 1 hour.
It does not require a cooldown, which would place the plant in a condition where the PORVs provide the required automatic pressure protection.
: 3. Restore both PORV flow paths to OPERABLE status within 72 hours.
Time is allowed for repair of the valve, if or to plan a cooldown with limited overpressure protection available.
: b. With two PORV flow paths inoperable:
Specification 3.0.4 prohibits startup with a PORV or block valve inoperable.
: 1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour.
* If a cooldown must be made to repair the inoperable valve, the specified completion times of 3.1.8.2 allow a slow controlled evolution to occur. The PORVs and their block valves must provide two safety functions; maintenance of PCS integrity and PCS pressure control capability.
: 2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valye within 1 hour.
If either of these safety functions is unavailable, corrective action must be taken. When the plant is at HOT STANDBY or above, the PORV flow paths provide assistance to the operator in mitigating an accident; at or below 430&deg;F, the PORV flow paths provide protection against an accident.
: 3. Restore one PORV flow path to OPERABLE status within 2 hours.
Therefore, the OPERABILITY of the PORVs and block valves is more important when below 430&deg;F than when above. Each completion time starts when it is dis'covered that the particular action statement applies. The specified times are based on those in the model Technical Specifications provided in Generic Letter 90-06. 3.1.8.1 *when PCS temperature is at or above 430&deg;F, the maximum allowable PCS, pressure is the Safety Limit of 2750 psia. The pressurizer safety valves, required by Specification 3.1.7, prevent exceeding this pressure.
: c. If any action required by 3 .1. 8. 2 is not met .AND the associated completion time has expired, depressurize and* vent the PCS through a path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pressure of 315 psia, within 8 hours.
The PORVs are required to be OPERABLE at HOT STANDBY and above to support Procedure operation in case of the need for Once Through Cooling. The PORVs are not assumed to function by the plant safety analyses.
* 3-25b Amendment No. ~, ~,  -l-1-7, +/-3-1-,
 
3 .1.8     POWER OPERATED~LIEF VALVES   (PORVs)
Basis Specification 3.1.8 assures that the PORVs are available as a pressure relief path for the PCS and that the PORV block valves are available to terminate a spurious opening of the PORVs. Specification 3.1.8.1 applies at HOT STANDBY and above; 3.1.8.2 applies when the temperature of either PCS cold leg is below 430&deg;F, unless the PCS is vented through a path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pressure of 315 psia.
If an inoperable PORV or block valve cannot be repaired within the specified completion time, Specification 3.1.8.1 requires the plant to be placed in HOT SHUTDOWN. It does not require a cooldown, which would place the plant in a condition where the PORVs provide the required automatic pressure protection. Time is allowed for repair of the valve, if possible~ or to plan a cooldown with limited overpressure protection available. Specification 3.0.4 prohibits startup with a PORV or block valve inoperable.
* If a cooldown must be made to repair the inoperable valve, the specified completion times of 3.1.8.2 allow a slow controlled evolution to occur.
The PORVs and their block valves must provide two safety functions; maintenance of PCS integrity and PCS pressure control capability. If either of these safety functions is unavailable, corrective action must be taken.
When the plant is at HOT STANDBY or above, the PORV flow paths provide assistance to the operator in mitigating an accident; at or below 430&deg;F, the PORV flow paths provide protection against an accident. Therefore, the OPERABILITY of the PORVs and block valves is more important when below 430&deg;F than when above.
Each completion time starts when it is dis'covered that the particular action statement applies. The specified times are based on those in the model Technical Specifications provided in Generic Letter 90-06.
3.1.8.1
      *when PCS temperature is at or above 430&deg;F, the maximum allowable PCS, pressure is the Safety Limit of 2750 psia. The pressurizer safety valves, required by Specification 3.1.7, prevent exceeding this pressure. The PORVs are required to be OPERABLE at HOT STANDBY and above to support Emer~ency Procedure operation in case of the need for Once Through Cooling. The PORVs are not assumed to function by the plant safety analyses.
Since the pressurizer safety valves provide the necessary automatic protection against excessive pressure when the PCS is above 430&deg;F, automatic actuation of the PORVs is not required to be OPERABLE.
Since the pressurizer safety valves provide the necessary automatic protection against excessive pressure when the PCS is above 430&deg;F, automatic actuation of the PORVs is not required to be OPERABLE.
Normally, during operation at HOT STANDBY and above, the PORV controls are in the CLOSE position, and the block valves are closed. The PORVs and their block valves must be able to be operated by the manual controls in the plant control room. If either valve in a PORV flow path is inoperable, the other valve in the flow path must provide PCS integrity assurance.
Normally, during operation at HOT STANDBY and above, the PORV controls are in the CLOSE position, and the block valves are closed. The PORVs and their block valves must be able to be operated by the manual controls in the plant control room.
When a PORV is inoperable, the block valve must be closed; when a block valve is -inoperable, the PORV must have its control placed in the "CLOSE" position.
If either valve in a PORV flow path is inoperable, the other valve in the flow path must provide PCS integrity assurance. When a PORV is inoperable, the block valve must be closed; when a block valve is -
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inoperable, the PORV must have its control placed in the "CLOSE" position.
3.1.8 POWER VALVES (PORVs) e Basis 3.1.8.1 (continued)
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If a PORV valve is inoperable such that it open spuriously, the closed block valve provides assurance of PCS lntegrity.
 
Similarly, if a block valve is inoperable because it cannot be closed, positioning the PORV control in the "CLOSE" position prevents a spurious automatic signal from opening the PORV. If the inoperable valves cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the specified completion time, the plant must be placed in HOT SHUTDOWN.
3.1.8   POWER OPERATED~LIEF VALVES   (PORVs) e Basis   3.1.8.1 (continued)
The completion times allow the required action to be accomplished without undue haste, yet allow less time when more equipment is inoperable.
If a PORV valve is inoperable such that it mi~ht open spuriously, the closed block valve provides assurance of PCS lntegrity. Similarly, if a block valve is inoperable because it cannot be closed, positioning the PORV control in the "CLOSE" position prevents a spurious automatic signal from opening the PORV.
3.1.8.2 When PCS is below 430&deg;F, and is not vented through an adequate path, two PORVs are required to be operable to avoid pressures which might lead to failure of the reactor vessel. The allowable pressure limits are determined in accordance with 10 CFR 50, Apr.endix G, and are referred to as "Low Temperature Overpressure Protection' (LTOP) limits. One PORV provides sufficient flow area to prevent excessive PCS pressure.
If the inoperable valves cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the specified completion time, the plant must be placed in HOT SHUTDOWN. The completion times allow the required action to be accomplished without undue haste, yet allow less time when more equipment is inoperable.
Two operable PORVs are specified to meet the "single failure" criteria of 10 CFR 50, Appendix A, Criterion
3.1.8.2 When PCS is below 430&deg;F, and is not vented through an adequate path, two PORVs are required to be operable to avoid pressures which might lead to failure of the reactor vessel. The allowable pressure limits are determined in accordance with 10 CFR 50, Apr.endix G, and are referred to as "Low Temperature Overpressure Protection' (LTOP) limits.
: 34. There are three transients which could cause pressure to exceed these limits if the PORVs were not operable:
One PORV provides sufficient flow area to prevent excessive PCS pressure.
(1) an imbalance between charging and letdown rates, (2) starting a High Pressure Safety Injection
Two operable PORVs are specified to meet the "single failure" criteria of 10 CFR 50, Appendix A, Criterion 34.
{HPSI) pump, or (3) starting a Primary Coolant Pump (PCP) when steam generator temperature is greater than PCS temperature.
There are three transients which could cause pressure to exceed these limits if the PORVs were not operable: (1) an imbalance between charging and letdown rates, (2) starting a High Pressure Safety Injection {HPSI) pump, or (3) starting a Primary Coolant Pump (PCP) when steam generator temperature is greater than PCS temperature.
A Safety Injection Signal (SIS) could initiate transients (1) and (2) simultaneously.
A Safety Injection Signal (SIS) could initiate transients (1) and (2) simultaneously. Analysis (Reference 1) has concluded that even with three charging pumps operating initially, an SIS occurring between 260&deg;F and 430&deg;F would not cause PCS pressure to exceed the Appendix G limit if a PORV opens when the set pressure is reached. Below 260&deg;F the PORVs still provide overpressure protection since inadvertent HPSI pump starts are precluded by Specification 3.3.2g (HPSI pump operability limits). An overpressure event due to occurrence of transient (3) is precluded by Specification 3.1.lh (PCP starting limitations).
Analysis (Reference
References 3 and 4 show that, when the shutdown cooling system is not isolated (M0-3015 and M0-3016 are open}, the system will not be pressurized above its design pressure by one of these transients. This protection is afforded by the combination of relief valves on the shutdown cooling system and Specifications 3.1.1.h (PCP starting limits), 3.l.2a and c (PCS Heatup and Cooldown Rates limits), and 3.3.2g.
: 1) has concluded that even with three charging pumps operating initially, an SIS occurring between 260&deg;F and 430&deg;F would not cause PCS pressure to exceed the Appendix G limit if a PORV opens when the set pressure is reached. Below 260&deg;F the PORVs still provide overpressure protection since inadvertent HPSI pump starts are precluded by Specification 3.3.2g (HPSI pump operability limits). An overpressure event due to occurrence of transient (3) is precluded by Specification 3.1.lh (PCP starting limitations).
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References 3 and 4 show that, when the shutdown cooling system is not isolated (M0-3015 and M0-3016 are open}, the system will not be pressurized above its design pressure by one of these transients.
 
This protection is afforded by the combination of relief valves on the shutdown cooling system and Specifications 3.1.1.h (PCP starting limits), 3.l.2a and c (PCS Heatup and Cooldown Rates limits), and 3.3.2g. 3-25d Amendment No. ll+,
3.1.8   POWER OPERATED~LIEF VALVES     {PORVs)
3.1.8 POWER VALVES {PORVs) Basis 3.1.8.2 {continued)
Basis   3.1.8.2 {continued)
The variable setpoint of the LTOP system is programmed and calibrated to ensure opening of the pressurizer PORVs when the PCS pressure is above the limit in Figure 3-4. The pressure limit for each temperature is developed from the heating or cooling limits for the PCS. The limit in Figure 3-4 includes an allowance for pressure overshoot during the interval between the time pressurizer pressure reaches the limit, and the time a PORV opens enough to terminate the pressure rise. LTOP is provided by two independent channels each consisting of measurement, control, actuation, and valves. Either channel is capable of providing full protection.
The variable setpoint of the LTOP system is programmed and calibrated to ensure opening of the pressurizer PORVs when the PCS pressure is above the limit in Figure 3-4. The pressure limit for each temperature is developed from the heating or cooling limits for the PCS.
The actual setpoint of PORV actuation for LTOP will be lowered from the limit in Figure 3-4 to allow for potential instrument inaccuracies, measurement error, and instrument drift. This will ensure that at no time between calibration intervals will the PCS pressure exceed the limit of Figure 3-4 without PORV actuation.
The limit in Figure 3-4 includes an allowance for pressure overshoot during the interval between the time pressurizer pressure reaches the limit, and the time a PORV opens enough to terminate the pressure rise.
The requirement for the PCS to be depressurized and vented when one or both PORVs are inoperable ensures that the 10CFR50, Appendix G, pressure limits will not be exceeded.
LTOP is provided by two independent channels each consisting of measurement, control, actuation, and valves. Either channel is capable of providing full protection. The actual setpoint of PORV actuation for LTOP will be lowered from the limit in Figure 3-4 to allow for potential instrument inaccuracies, measurement error, and instrument drift. This will ensure that at no time between calibration intervals will the PCS pressure exceed the limit of Figure 3-4 without PORV actuation.
Reference 1 has determined that any vent path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pressure of 315 psia is acceptable.
The requirement for the PCS to be depressurized and vented when one or both PORVs are inoperable ensures that the 10CFR50, Appendix G, pressure limits will not be exceeded. Reference 1 has determined that any vent path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pressure of 315 psia is acceptable. The following vent path examples are acceptable:
The following vent path examples are acceptable:
: 1. Removal of the reactor vessel head,
: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Removal of the reactor vessel head, Removal of a Steam Generator primary manway, Removal of the pressurizer manway, Removal of a pressurizer safety valve, Both PORVs and associated block valves open, Opening of both PCS vent valves PC-514 and PC-515. Reference 2 determtned that venting the PCS through PC-514 and PC-515 provided adequate flow area. The other listed examples provide greater flow areas with less piping restriction and are therefore acceptable.
: 2. Removal of a Steam Generator primary manway,
Other vent paths shown to provide adequate capacity could also be used. If the PORVs are elected. as the vent path, both valves must be used to meet the single failure criterion, since the PORVs are held open against spring pressure by energizing the operating solenoid.
: 3. Removal of the pressurizer manway,
The 167 gpm flow area is based on an assumed charging imbalance due to interruption of letdown flow with three charging pumps operating, a 40&deg;F per ,hour PCS heatup rate, a 60&deg;F per hour pressurizer heatup rate, and an initially depressurized and vented PCS. The PCS heatup rate is limited to 40&deg;F per hour by Specification 3.l.2a; the pressurizer heatup rate is. limited to 60&deg;F per hour by Specification 3.l.2c. Neither HPSI pump nor PCP starts need to be assumed with the PCS initially depressurized, because Specification requires both HPSI pumps to be inoperable and operating procedures prohib1t PCP operation.
: 4. Removal of a pressurizer safety valve,
: 5. Both PORVs and associated block valves open,
: 6. Opening of both PCS vent valves PC-514 and PC-515.
Reference 2 determtned that venting the PCS through PC-514 and PC-515 provided adequate flow area. The other listed examples provide greater flow areas with less piping restriction and are therefore acceptable.
Other vent paths shown to provide adequate capacity could also be used.
If the PORVs are elected. as the vent path, both valves must be used to meet the single failure criterion, since the PORVs are held open against spring pressure by energizing the operating solenoid.
The 167 gpm flow area is based on an assumed charging imbalance due to interruption of letdown flow with three charging pumps operating, a 40&deg;F per ,hour PCS heatup rate, a 60&deg;F per hour pressurizer heatup rate, and an initially depressurized and vented PCS. The PCS heatup rate is limited to 40&deg;F per hour by Specification 3.l.2a; the pressurizer heatup rate is.
limited to 60&deg;F per hour by Specification 3.l.2c. Neither HPSI pump nor PCP starts need to be assumed with the PCS initially depressurized, because Specification 3.3.2~ requires both HPSI pumps to be inoperable and operating procedures prohib1t PCP operation.
References
References
: 1. Consumers Power Company Engineering Analysis, EA-FC-809-13, Rev 1 2. Consumers Power Company Engineering Analysis, EA-TCD-91-01-01.
: 1. Consumers Power Company Engineering Analysis, EA-FC-809-13, Rev 1
: 3. Consumers Power Company Engineering Analysis, EA-PAL-89-040-1
: 2. Consumers Power Company Engineering Analysis, EA-TCD-91-01-01.
: 4. Consumers Power Company Corrective Action Document, A-PAL-91-011 3-25e Amendment No. ll-7-;-J.3.l, e Table 3.17.4 (Cont'd) e Minimum Minimum Permissible Operab 1 e Degree of Bypass No Functional Unit Channels Conditions
: 3. Consumers Power Company Engineering Analysis, EA-PAL-89-040-1
: 8. Pressurizer Wide 2 (m. p, ql None Not required in Range Water Level Cold or Refueling Indication Shutdown 9. Pressurizer Code 1 per None Not Required Safety Relief Valves Valve below 325&deg;F Position Indication (Acoustic Monitor or Temperature Indication)
: 4. Consumers Power Company Corrective Action Document, A-PAL-91-011 3-25e Amendment No. ll-7-;- J.3.l,
: 10. Power Operated Relief 1 per None Not required when Valves (Acoustic Valve PORV isolation Monitor or Temperature valve is closed Indication) and its indication system is operable 11. PORV Block Valve 1 per None Not required when Position lndiGation Valve reactor is depressurized and vented in accordance with Specification 3.1.8 12. Subcooling Margin 1 None Not required Monitor below 325&deg;F'
 
* 13. Auxiliary Feed Flow 1 per None Not required Rate Indication fl ow'hl below 325&deg;F ,-Control Valve 14. Auxiliary Feedwater 2 per 1 Not required Actuation System steam below 325&deg;F Sensor Channels generator'el
e         Table 3.17.4 (Cont'd) e Minimum Minimum           Permissible Operab 1e Degree of       Bypass No Functional Unit         Channels Redundanc~        Conditions
: 15. Auxiliary Feedwater 2m 1 Not required Actuation System below 325&deg;F Actuation Channels 16. Excore Detector 1 (g) None Not Required Deviation Alarms Below 25% of Rated Power 17. Axial Shape Index 2(i) 1 Not Required Alarm Below 25% of* Rated Power 18. Reactor Vessel 2 u.k.l,ml None Not Required Water Level Below 325&deg;F 3-8la Amendment
: 8. Pressurizer Wide       2 (m. p, ql None           Not required in Range Water Level                                 Cold or Refueling Indication                                         Shutdown
*" 4 .1 INSTRUMENTATION Applicability Applies to the reactor protective system and other critical instrumentation and controls.
: 9. Pressurizer Code       1 per       None         Not Required Safety Relief Valves   Valve                     below 325&deg;F Position Indication (Acoustic Monitor or Temperature Indication)
: 10. Power Operated Relief 1 per         None         Not required when Valves (Acoustic       Valve                     PORV isolation Monitor or Temperature                             valve is closed Indication)                                       and its indication system is operable
: 11. PORV Block Valve       1 per       None         Not required when Position lndiGation     Valve                     reactor is depressurized and vented in accordance with Specification 3.1.8
: 12. Subcooling Margin       1           None         Not required Monitor                                           below 325&deg;F' *
: 13. Auxiliary Feed Flow     1 per       None         Not required Rate Indication         fl ow'hl                   below 325&deg;F
                  ,-       Control Valve
: 14. Auxiliary Feedwater     2 per       1             Not required Actuation System       steam                     below 325&deg;F Sensor Channels         generator'el
: 15. Auxiliary Feedwater     2m           1             Not required Actuation System                                   below 325&deg;F Actuation Channels
: 16. Excore Detector         1(g)         None         Not Required Deviation Alarms                                   Below 25% of Rated Power
: 17. Axial Shape Index       2(i)         1             Not Required Alarm                                             Below 25% of*
Rated Power
: 18. Reactor Vessel         2u.k.l,ml   None         Not Required Water Level                                       Below 325&deg;F 3-8la Amendment No.~7, ~~, ~~, 11~, 11~, 1i~
 
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4 .1     INSTRUMENTATION AN~ONTROL Applicability Applies to the reactor protective system and other critical instrumentation and controls.
Objective To specify the minimum frequency and type of surveillance to be applied to critical plant instrumentation and controls.
Objective To specify the minimum frequency and type of surveillance to be applied to critical plant instrumentation and controls.
Specifications Calibration, testing, and checking of instrument channels, reactor protective system and engineered safeguards system logic channels and miscellaneous instrument systems and controls shall be performed as specified in 4.1.1 and in Tables 4.1.1 to 4.1.3. 4 .1.1 o.verpressure Protection Systems a. Each PORV shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by: 1. Performance of a channel functional test on the PORV actuation channel, but excluding valve operation, at least once per.31 days. 2. Performance of i channel calibration on the PORV actuation channel at least once per 18 months. 3. Verifying the associated block valve is open at least once per 72 hours when the PORV is being used for overpressure protection.
Specifications Calibration, testing, and checking of instrument channels, reactor protective system and engineered safeguards system logic channels and miscellaneous instrument systems and controls shall be performed as specified in 4.1.1 and in Tables 4.1.1 to 4.1.3.
: 4. Testing in with the inservice inspection requirements for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XI, Section IWV, Category C valves. 5. Performing .a complete cycle of the PORV at least once per 18 months. b. Each PORV block valve shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by: 1. Performing a complete cycle of the block valve at least once per 18 months. 4-le Amendment No. -l-3G,
4 .1.1 o.verpressure Protection Systems
***** ATTACHMENT 2 Consumers Power Company Palisades Plant Docket 50-255 PROPOSED PORV TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EXISTING PAGES WITH PROPOSED CHANGES MARKED April 15, 1992 4 Pages NG CONDITIONS, FOR"-OPF.RATION  
: a. Each PORV shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by:
... "' --* l'W_o( power operated relief valves (PORVs) with -a lift. loW and/or to the right of the curve in'Figure 3-4 o erable.
: 1. Performance of a channel functional test on the PORV actuation channel, but excluding valve operation, at least once per.31 days.
* a. b. When the temperature of system cold legs is less With ne PORV inoperable*, either restore e inoperable PORV to ope abl,e status within* 7 days: or ssurize* within the next a-our!I and-either vent the PCS t ough a > 1. 3 square.* inch ve -or open both-PORV' valves: an . ooth' PORV' bfock valves .* * . . * . -. *-. ) ,) *. -* !'":": --' * : --.. With-bo.th' ORVs*
: 2. Performance of i channel calibration on the PORV actuation channel at least once per 18 months.
rtze: Wfthfiii the;*next.*
: 3. Verifying the associated block valve is open at least once per 72 hours when the PORV is being used for overpressure protection.
8 hours an either vent the* PCS .t ough. a* >' L 3-square inch* vent or ope both PORv* valves a both block* valves*.. . I . c. The provision . 3.0.3* and are not applicable.
: 4. Testing in accordanc~ with the inservice inspection requirements for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section XI, Section IWV, Category C valves.
Basis There are three'pressu e tr sients.whicli'.
: 5. Performing .a complete cycle of the PORV at least once per 18 months.
could cause the PCS pressure to exceed the re ure limits required by lOCFRSO Appendix G. They are: a charging/letdown imbalance, (2) the start of high
: b. Each PORV block valve shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by:
* ety injection (HPSI), and (3) initiation of forced. circulation.
: 1. Performing a complete cycle of the block valve at least once per 18 months.
e PCS when the* steam generator.
4-le Amendment No. -l-3G,
temperature:
 
is hilJie he PCS: 'tempe.racure:.  
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* -*-.  
ATTACHMENT 2 Consumers Power Company Palisades Plant Docket 50-255 PROPOSED PORV TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EXISTING PAGES WITH PROPOSED CHANGES MARKED April 15, 1992 4 Pages
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ttiat.:**
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1ocn:s*o:
: a.        With ne PORV inoperable*, either restore                                                                                                                   e inoperable PORV to ope abl,e status within* 7 days: or de~r ssurize* within the next a- our!I and- either vent the PCS t ough a > 1. 3 square.*
I I I I I I I I
inch ve - or open both- PORV' valves: an . ooth' PORV' bfock valves.*                                                                                                                                           I
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*-.  
: b.        With- bo.th' ORVs* itfoperabl~0~-*depi*ess                                                                                      rtze:             Wfthfiii the;*next.*
;:
8 hours an either vent the* PCS .t ough. a* >' L 3- square inch*
260&deg;1, _: . '_: ouii_ tuj* .. -. .-"  
vent or ope both PORv* valves a                                                                                             both *POR~ block* valves*..                                                 ;~      I
*  
: c.       The provision
.. ,PORV8i .buc HPSI -.:. I . .-. ,.--.. . ro. .  
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Above* *43 ,:'*tiria**!p*re'asuri'zer  
applicable.
'sa!e'ty* . . . * ..
Basis There are three'pressu e tr sients.whicli'. could cause the PCS pressure to exceed the re ure limits required by lOCFRSO Appendix G. They are:                                                                             a charging/letdown imbalance, (2) the start of high pres~ure
* _G. .  
* ety injection (HPSI), and (3) initiation of forced. circulation.                                                                         e PCS when the* steam generator.
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          .-
*' .. Amendment-No.
            . '_: ouii_
J2, 72, U7, .l April 26, 1990 ... : ; . : ... TSP0889-0_l01-MD01-NL04*
                    *~
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                                              ""' , ~oitIEa'fl'~-2 ,~--' Above*
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                                                                                                                                    * * & .,     . . .-       ,* .~. 2. ! ;:__:::._~**~;..[~--... ~-; **} .--:-:*:.~~
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Amendment-No. J2, 72, U7,                                               .l April 26, 1990
                                                                                                                                                                                              ... : ; . : ~' ...
TSP0889-0_l01-MD01-NL04*
 
3~1.8. OVERP.RESSURE PROTECTION SYSTEMS LIMITING  CONDI~IONS    FOR OPERATION 3.1.8.                (continued)
Appendix G limits for the reactor pressure          I violated while operating at low temperatu            /
p ovided by the variable setpoint of the Low Temperature                /
ssure Protection (LTOP) system. The LTOP system i                /
ed and calibrated to ensure opening                              /
power op rated relief valve (PORV) when the combination f primary            /
coolant s tem (PCS) pressure and temperature is above or to the              I left of th limit displayed in Figure *3-4. That lim            is developed  I from the mor limiting of the heating or cooling 1            ts for the      I specific temp ature of the PCS while heating or c ling at the              I maximum permis ble rate for ~hat temperature.          e limit in          I Figure 3-4 inclu es an allowance for pressure ov. rshoot during the          I interval between        e time pressurizer pressure eaches the limit,        I and the time a POR opens enqugh to terminat the pressure rise.              /
LTOP is provided by wo independent channel of measurement,                  /
control, actuation, a        valves, either one of which is capable of      /
providing full protect          The actual s point of PORV actuation        I for LTOP will be lowere from the limit f Figure 3-4 to allow                /
for potentiaL instrument                      easurement error, and        I instrument drift. This wi        ensure t t at no time between              /
calibration intervals will        e combi*ation of PCS temperature          I and pressure exceed the limit of          gure 3-4 without PORV              I actuation.                                                                  I I
When the shutdown cooling syst          not isolated' (M0-3015 and        I M0-3016 open) from the PCS, a              that the shutdown cooling      I system will not be pressuriz                ts design pr~ssure is          I afforded by the relief valv s on the        utdown cooling system,        I and the limitations of se ions 3.*1.1.li , 3.1.2.a & c,. and                I 3.3i2.g.                                                                    I I
The. requirement for t      PCS to be depressu zed and vented by an opening > 1. 3 squar inches (Reference 4) or y opening....both              I POU'. valves and bo
* PORV block valves when o          *both* PoRVs arejinoperabl~ en res that the lOCFRSO Append            pressure limits wtl[l::.not be ezc    ed when one of the* PORVs is as    ed* to fail per
  '\
t~~~'&#xb5;igle fa ure" criteria lOCFRSO Appendix A,            iterion 34.
s'l~e~th*~ PO *solenoid is strong enough to overcom spring p~e a            valve disc weight, the PORVs may be hel      pen by      I ke'epiiig,_ th control &witch in the open* position.                        I Specification 3.3.2                                      I Specification 3.1.2.                                      I Consumers Power Company Engineering .Analysis EA-FC-809-13. .        I "Palisades Plant Overpressurization Analysis" June 1987 and          I "Palisades Plant Primary Coolant System Overpressurization            I
                *Subsystem Description" October 1977.                                  I I
3-2Sb            Amendment No. 117. 131 April 26 , 1990 TSP0889-0101-MD01-NL04
 
v Table 3._17.4 (Cont'd)
Minimum Minimum                Permissible Operable Degree of              Bypass No    Functional Unit                  Channels Redundancy            *Conditions
: 8. Pressurizer Wide                2 (m. p, q) None                Not required in Range Wate~ level                                                Cold or Refueling Indication,.                                                    Shutdown
: 9. Pressurizer Code                1 per          None            Not Required Safety Relief Valves            Valve                          below 325&deg;F Position Indication (Acoustic Monitor or Temperature Indication)
: 10. Power Operated Relief 1 per                    None            Not required when Valves (Acoustic .              Valve                          PORV isolation Monitor or Temperature                                          valve is closed Indication)                                                      and its indication system is operable
            '\3.L6'C-l<.
: 11. PORV tsolat;on Valves            1 per          None            Not required when Position Indication              Valve                          reactor is depressurized and vented \hPB~~h a , ,_.      ~ ~,.~,..o..l't.
                                                                      &#xa5;eM tl.3  s" iA . ._,,,,.., . ~,,~,,~.,,_,
: 12. Subcooling Margirr              1              None            Not required                      'l*f .8 Monitor                                                          below 325&deg;F
: 13. Auxiliary Feed Flow              1 per          None            Not required Rate Indication                  fl ow<h>                        below 325&deg;F Control Valve
: 14. Auxiliary Feedwater              2 per          1                Not. required Actuation System                steam                          below 325&deg;F Sensor Channels                  generator<*>
: 15. Auxi 1 i ary Feedwater.*.                      1                Not required Actuation System                                                below 325&deg;F Actuation Channels
                                        . : -
: 16.                                    1{g)          *None          . Not Required Below 25% of Rated Power
                          !')~.,_ *
: 17. . Axial Shapiftndjit;;:.' .                    .1                Not Required*
Alarm                      * **                                Below 25% of Rated Power
: 18. Reactor Vessel                  2<J.k,i,m>
* None              Not Required Water Level                                                      Below 325&deg;F 3-8la Amendment No.,7,    '~' ~-. JJ,,    JJ~, 129 September 15, 1989


OVERP.RESSURE PROTECTION SYSTEMS LIMITING FOR OPERATION 3.1.8. '\ (continued)
4 .1
Appendix G limits for the reactor pressure I violated while operating at low temperatu
* INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL.
/ p ovided by the variable setpoint of the Low Temperature
Applicability
/ ssure Protection (LTOP) system. The LTOP system i / ed and calibrated to ensure opening / power op rated relief valve (PORV) when the combination f primary / coolant s tem (PCS) pressure and temperature is above or to the I left of th limit displayed in Figure *3-4. That lim is developed I from the mor limiting of the heating or cooling 1 ts for the I specific temp ature of the PCS while heating or c ling at the I maximum permis ble rate for temperature.
* Applies* to the reactor protective system and other critical instrumentation and controls.
e limit in I Figure 3-4 inclu es an allowance for pressure ov. rshoot during the I interval between e time pressurizer pressure eaches the limit, I and the time a POR opens enqugh to terminat the pressure rise. / LTOP is provided by wo independent channel of measurement, / control, actuation, a valves, either one of which is capable of / providing full protect The actual s point of PORV actuation I for LTOP will be lowere from the limit f Figure 3-4 to allow / for potentiaL instrument easurement error, and I instrument drift. This wi ensure t t at no time between / calibration intervals will e combi*ation of PCS temperature I and pressure exceed the limit of gure 3-4 without PORV I actuation.
I I When the shutdown cooling syst not isolated' (M0-3015 and I M0-3016 open) from the PCS, a that the shutdown cooling I system will not be pressuriz ts design is I afforded by the relief valv s on the utdown cooling system, I and the limitations of se ions 3.*1.1.li , 3.1.2.a & c,. and I 3.3i2.g. I The. requirement for t PCS to be depressu zed and vented by an opening > 1. 3 squar inches (Reference
: 4) or y opening .... both POU'. valves and bo
* PORV block valves when o *both* PoRVs en res that the lOCFRSO Append pressure limits wtl[l::.not be ezc ed when one of the* PORVs is as ed* to fail per fa ure" criteria lOCFRSO Appendix A, iterion 34.
PO *solenoid is strong enough to overcom spring a valve disc weight, the PORVs may be hel pen by ke'epiiig,_
th control &witch in the open* position.
I I I I Specification 3.3.2 I Specification 3.1.2. I Consumers Power Company Engineering .Analysis EA-FC-809-13. . I "Palisades Plant Overpressurization Analysis" June 1987 and I "Palisades Plant Primary Coolant System Overpressurization I *Subsystem Description" October 1977. I 3-2Sb Amendment No. 117. 131 April 26 , 1990 I TSP0889-0101-MD01-NL04 v No 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Functional Unit Pressurizer Wide Range level Indication,.
Pressurizer Code Safety Relief Valves Position Indication (Acoustic Monitor or Temperature Indication)
Power Operated Relief Valves (Acoustic . Monitor or Temperature Indication)
'\3.L6'C-l<.
PORV tsolat;on Valves Position Indication Subcooling Margirr Monitor Auxiliary Feed Flow Rate Indication
: 14. Auxiliary Feedwater Actuation System Sensor Channels 15. Auxi 1 i ary Feedwater.*.
: 16. 17. Actuation System Actuation Channels
* . Axial Shapiftndjit;;:.'
.. Alarm * ** 18. Reactor Vessel Water Level Table 3._17.4 (Cont'd) Minimum Operable Channels 2 (m. p, q) 1 per Valve 1 per Valve 1 per Valve 1 1 per fl ow<h> Control Valve Minimum Degree of Redundancy None None None None None None 2 per 1 steam generator<*>
1 . : -1 {g) *None . 1 2<J.k,i,m>
* None 3-8la Permissible Bypass *Conditions Not required in Cold or Refueling Shutdown Not Required below 325&deg;F Not required when PORV isolation valve is closed and its indication system is operable Not required when reactor is depressurized and vented a , ,_.
&#xa5;eM tl.3 s" iA . ._,,,,.., .
Not required below 325&deg;F Not required below 325&deg;F Not. required below 325&deg;F Not required below 325&deg;F .. Not Required Below 25% of Rated Power Not Required*
Below 25% of Rated Power Not Required Below 325&deg;F 'l*f .8 Amendment No.,7, JJ,,
129 September 15, 1989 4 .1 4.1.1 *
* INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL. Applicability Applies* to the reactor protective system and other critical instrumentation and controls.
Obj'ective*
Obj'ective*
To specify the minimum frequency and type of surveillance to be applied to critical plant instrumentation and controls.
To specify the minimum frequency and type of surveillance to be applied to critical plant instrumentation and controls.
Specifications Calibration, testing, and checking of instrument channels, reactor protective system and engineered*
Specifications Calibration, testing, and checking of instrument channels, reactor protective system and engineered* safeguards system logic channels and miscellaneous instrument systems and controls shall be performed as specified in 4. 1.1 and in Tables 4 .1.1 to 4 .1. 3.
safeguards system logic channels and miscellaneous instrument systems and controls shall be performed as specified in 4. 1.1 and in Tables 4 .1.1 to 4 .1. 3. Ove a. otection S stems all be demonstrated operable by: Performance of a channel test on the PORV actuation channel; but excluding valve operation, niga'a 31 pcfor to aaecz:f:ug a eeadition 1n wb1sa tiia-e pgau epewaale aad at least once per ehenaftez when the P91lV is *e11a:h'ed epa.ahle .. 2. Performance of a channel calibration on the PORV actuation channel at least once per 18 months. .
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3 ** Verifying the.:liGal' hslaeien valve is open at least once per 72 hours* when the PORV is being used for overpressure protection.
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Proposed Tech Specs Re PORVs & Pcss
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ATTACHMENT 1 Consumers Power Company Palisades Plant Docket 50-255 PROPOSED PORV TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PROPOSED PAGES April 15, 1992 7 Pages 920427AOo88~

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3.1.8 POWER OPERATED~LIEF VALVES (PORVs)

Specifications 3.1.8.1 Two PORV flow paths, each consisting of an OPERABLE PORV and an OPERABLE block valve, shall be OPERABLE.

Applicability Specification 3.1.8.1 is applicable at HOT STANDBY and above.

Action

a. With one PORV flow path inoperable:
1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.
2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valve within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.

3 .. Restore both PORV fl ow paths to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />.

b. With two PORV flow paths inoperable:
1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.
2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valve within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.
3. Restore one PORV flow path to OPERABLE status within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.
c. If any action required by 3.1.8.1 is not met AND the associated completion time has expired, the reactor shall be placed in HOT SHUTDOWN within 12 hours1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br />.

3-25a Amendment No.

3.1.8 POWER OPERATED~LIEF VALVES (PORVs)

Specification 3 .1. 8. 2 Two PORV fl ow paths, each consisting of an OPERABLE PORV, with a lift pressure less than specified in Figure 3-4, and an OPERABLE block valve, shall be OPERABLE.

Note: The provisions of Specifications 3.0.4 and 4.0.4 are not applicable.

App 1i cabil ity Specification 3.1.8.2 is applicable when the temperature of either of the PCS cold legs is <430°F, unless the PCS is vented through a path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pres~ure of 315 psia.

Action

a. With one PORV flow path inoperable:
1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.
2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valve within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.
3. Restore both PORV flow paths to OPERABLE status within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />.
b. With two PORV flow paths inoperable:
1. For an inoperable block valve, place the associated PORV control in the "CLOSE" position within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.
2. For an inoperable PORV, close the associated block valye within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.
3. Restore one PORV flow path to OPERABLE status within 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.
c. If any action required by 3 .1. 8. 2 is not met .AND the associated completion time has expired, depressurize and* vent the PCS through a path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pressure of 315 psia, within 8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />.
  • 3-25b Amendment No. ~, ~, -l-1-7, +/-3-1-,

3 .1.8 POWER OPERATED~LIEF VALVES (PORVs)

Basis Specification 3.1.8 assures that the PORVs are available as a pressure relief path for the PCS and that the PORV block valves are available to terminate a spurious opening of the PORVs. Specification 3.1.8.1 applies at HOT STANDBY and above; 3.1.8.2 applies when the temperature of either PCS cold leg is below 430°F, unless the PCS is vented through a path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pressure of 315 psia.

If an inoperable PORV or block valve cannot be repaired within the specified completion time, Specification 3.1.8.1 requires the plant to be placed in HOT SHUTDOWN. It does not require a cooldown, which would place the plant in a condition where the PORVs provide the required automatic pressure protection. Time is allowed for repair of the valve, if possible~ or to plan a cooldown with limited overpressure protection available. Specification 3.0.4 prohibits startup with a PORV or block valve inoperable.

  • If a cooldown must be made to repair the inoperable valve, the specified completion times of 3.1.8.2 allow a slow controlled evolution to occur.

The PORVs and their block valves must provide two safety functions; maintenance of PCS integrity and PCS pressure control capability. If either of these safety functions is unavailable, corrective action must be taken.

When the plant is at HOT STANDBY or above, the PORV flow paths provide assistance to the operator in mitigating an accident; at or below 430°F, the PORV flow paths provide protection against an accident. Therefore, the OPERABILITY of the PORVs and block valves is more important when below 430°F than when above.

Each completion time starts when it is dis'covered that the particular action statement applies. The specified times are based on those in the model Technical Specifications provided in Generic Letter 90-06.

3.1.8.1

  • when PCS temperature is at or above 430°F, the maximum allowable PCS, pressure is the Safety Limit of 2750 psia. The pressurizer safety valves, required by Specification 3.1.7, prevent exceeding this pressure. The PORVs are required to be OPERABLE at HOT STANDBY and above to support Emer~ency Procedure operation in case of the need for Once Through Cooling. The PORVs are not assumed to function by the plant safety analyses.

Since the pressurizer safety valves provide the necessary automatic protection against excessive pressure when the PCS is above 430°F, automatic actuation of the PORVs is not required to be OPERABLE.

Normally, during operation at HOT STANDBY and above, the PORV controls are in the CLOSE position, and the block valves are closed. The PORVs and their block valves must be able to be operated by the manual controls in the plant control room.

If either valve in a PORV flow path is inoperable, the other valve in the flow path must provide PCS integrity assurance. When a PORV is inoperable, the block valve must be closed; when a block valve is -

inoperable, the PORV must have its control placed in the "CLOSE" position.

3-25c Amendment No. -l-l-7-;- ~

3.1.8 POWER OPERATED~LIEF VALVES (PORVs) e Basis 3.1.8.1 (continued)

If a PORV valve is inoperable such that it mi~ht open spuriously, the closed block valve provides assurance of PCS lntegrity. Similarly, if a block valve is inoperable because it cannot be closed, positioning the PORV control in the "CLOSE" position prevents a spurious automatic signal from opening the PORV.

If the inoperable valves cannot be restored to OPERABLE status within the specified completion time, the plant must be placed in HOT SHUTDOWN. The completion times allow the required action to be accomplished without undue haste, yet allow less time when more equipment is inoperable.

3.1.8.2 When PCS is below 430°F, and is not vented through an adequate path, two PORVs are required to be operable to avoid pressures which might lead to failure of the reactor vessel. The allowable pressure limits are determined in accordance with 10 CFR 50, Apr.endix G, and are referred to as "Low Temperature Overpressure Protection' (LTOP) limits.

One PORV provides sufficient flow area to prevent excessive PCS pressure.

Two operable PORVs are specified to meet the "single failure" criteria of 10 CFR 50, Appendix A, Criterion 34.

There are three transients which could cause pressure to exceed these limits if the PORVs were not operable: (1) an imbalance between charging and letdown rates, (2) starting a High Pressure Safety Injection {HPSI) pump, or (3) starting a Primary Coolant Pump (PCP) when steam generator temperature is greater than PCS temperature.

A Safety Injection Signal (SIS) could initiate transients (1) and (2) simultaneously. Analysis (Reference 1) has concluded that even with three charging pumps operating initially, an SIS occurring between 260°F and 430°F would not cause PCS pressure to exceed the Appendix G limit if a PORV opens when the set pressure is reached. Below 260°F the PORVs still provide overpressure protection since inadvertent HPSI pump starts are precluded by Specification 3.3.2g (HPSI pump operability limits). An overpressure event due to occurrence of transient (3) is precluded by Specification 3.1.lh (PCP starting limitations).

References 3 and 4 show that, when the shutdown cooling system is not isolated (M0-3015 and M0-3016 are open}, the system will not be pressurized above its design pressure by one of these transients. This protection is afforded by the combination of relief valves on the shutdown cooling system and Specifications 3.1.1.h (PCP starting limits), 3.l.2a and c (PCS Heatup and Cooldown Rates limits), and 3.3.2g.

3-25d Amendment No. ll+, ~

3.1.8 POWER OPERATED~LIEF VALVES {PORVs)

Basis 3.1.8.2 {continued)

The variable setpoint of the LTOP system is programmed and calibrated to ensure opening of the pressurizer PORVs when the PCS pressure is above the limit in Figure 3-4. The pressure limit for each temperature is developed from the heating or cooling limits for the PCS.

The limit in Figure 3-4 includes an allowance for pressure overshoot during the interval between the time pressurizer pressure reaches the limit, and the time a PORV opens enough to terminate the pressure rise.

LTOP is provided by two independent channels each consisting of measurement, control, actuation, and valves. Either channel is capable of providing full protection. The actual setpoint of PORV actuation for LTOP will be lowered from the limit in Figure 3-4 to allow for potential instrument inaccuracies, measurement error, and instrument drift. This will ensure that at no time between calibration intervals will the PCS pressure exceed the limit of Figure 3-4 without PORV actuation.

The requirement for the PCS to be depressurized and vented when one or both PORVs are inoperable ensures that the 10CFR50, Appendix G, pressure limits will not be exceeded. Reference 1 has determined that any vent path capable of relieving 167 gpm at a PCS pressure of 315 psia is acceptable. The following vent path examples are acceptable:

1. Removal of the reactor vessel head,
2. Removal of a Steam Generator primary manway,
3. Removal of the pressurizer manway,
4. Removal of a pressurizer safety valve,
5. Both PORVs and associated block valves open,
6. Opening of both PCS vent valves PC-514 and PC-515.

Reference 2 determtned that venting the PCS through PC-514 and PC-515 provided adequate flow area. The other listed examples provide greater flow areas with less piping restriction and are therefore acceptable.

Other vent paths shown to provide adequate capacity could also be used.

If the PORVs are elected. as the vent path, both valves must be used to meet the single failure criterion, since the PORVs are held open against spring pressure by energizing the operating solenoid.

The 167 gpm flow area is based on an assumed charging imbalance due to interruption of letdown flow with three charging pumps operating, a 40°F per ,hour PCS heatup rate, a 60°F per hour pressurizer heatup rate, and an initially depressurized and vented PCS. The PCS heatup rate is limited to 40°F per hour by Specification 3.l.2a; the pressurizer heatup rate is.

limited to 60°F per hour by Specification 3.l.2c. Neither HPSI pump nor PCP starts need to be assumed with the PCS initially depressurized, because Specification 3.3.2~ requires both HPSI pumps to be inoperable and operating procedures prohib1t PCP operation.

References

1. Consumers Power Company Engineering Analysis, EA-FC-809-13, Rev 1
2. Consumers Power Company Engineering Analysis, EA-TCD-91-01-01.
3. Consumers Power Company Engineering Analysis, EA-PAL-89-040-1
4. Consumers Power Company Corrective Action Document, A-PAL-91-011 3-25e Amendment No. ll-7-;- J.3.l,

e Table 3.17.4 (Cont'd) e Minimum Minimum Permissible Operab 1e Degree of Bypass No Functional Unit Channels Redundanc~ Conditions

8. Pressurizer Wide 2 (m. p, ql None Not required in Range Water Level Cold or Refueling Indication Shutdown
9. Pressurizer Code 1 per None Not Required Safety Relief Valves Valve below 325°F Position Indication (Acoustic Monitor or Temperature Indication)
10. Power Operated Relief 1 per None Not required when Valves (Acoustic Valve PORV isolation Monitor or Temperature valve is closed Indication) and its indication system is operable
11. PORV Block Valve 1 per None Not required when Position lndiGation Valve reactor is depressurized and vented in accordance with Specification 3.1.8
12. Subcooling Margin 1 None Not required Monitor below 325°F' *
13. Auxiliary Feed Flow 1 per None Not required Rate Indication fl ow'hl below 325°F

,- Control Valve

14. Auxiliary Feedwater 2 per 1 Not required Actuation System steam below 325°F Sensor Channels generator'el
15. Auxiliary Feedwater 2m 1 Not required Actuation System below 325°F Actuation Channels
16. Excore Detector 1(g) None Not Required Deviation Alarms Below 25% of Rated Power
17. Axial Shape Index 2(i) 1 Not Required Alarm Below 25% of*

Rated Power

18. Reactor Vessel 2u.k.l,ml None Not Required Water Level Below 325°F 3-8la Amendment No.~7, ~~, ~~, 11~, 11~, 1i~
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4 .1 INSTRUMENTATION AN~ONTROL Applicability Applies to the reactor protective system and other critical instrumentation and controls.

Objective To specify the minimum frequency and type of surveillance to be applied to critical plant instrumentation and controls.

Specifications Calibration, testing, and checking of instrument channels, reactor protective system and engineered safeguards system logic channels and miscellaneous instrument systems and controls shall be performed as specified in 4.1.1 and in Tables 4.1.1 to 4.1.3.

4 .1.1 o.verpressure Protection Systems

a. Each PORV shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by:
1. Performance of a channel functional test on the PORV actuation channel, but excluding valve operation, at least once per.31 days.
2. Performance of i channel calibration on the PORV actuation channel at least once per 18 months.
3. Verifying the associated block valve is open at least once per 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> when the PORV is being used for overpressure protection.
4. Testing in accordanc~ with the inservice inspection requirements for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section XI, Section IWV, Category C valves.
5. Performing .a complete cycle of the PORV at least once per 18 months.
b. Each PORV block valve shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by:
1. Performing a complete cycle of the block valve at least once per 18 months.

4-le Amendment No. -l-3G,

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a. With ne PORV inoperable*, either restore e inoperable PORV to ope abl,e status within* 7 days: or de~r ssurize* within the next a- our!I and- either vent the PCS t ough a > 1. 3 square.*

inch ve - or open both- PORV' valves: an . ooth' PORV' bfock valves.* I

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8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br /> an either vent the* PCS .t ough. a* >' L 3- square inch*

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3~1.8. OVERP.RESSURE PROTECTION SYSTEMS LIMITING CONDI~IONS FOR OPERATION 3.1.8. (continued)

Appendix G limits for the reactor pressure I violated while operating at low temperatu /

p ovided by the variable setpoint of the Low Temperature /

ssure Protection (LTOP) system. The LTOP system i /

ed and calibrated to ensure opening /

power op rated relief valve (PORV) when the combination f primary /

coolant s tem (PCS) pressure and temperature is above or to the I left of th limit displayed in Figure *3-4. That lim is developed I from the mor limiting of the heating or cooling 1 ts for the I specific temp ature of the PCS while heating or c ling at the I maximum permis ble rate for ~hat temperature. e limit in I Figure 3-4 inclu es an allowance for pressure ov. rshoot during the I interval between e time pressurizer pressure eaches the limit, I and the time a POR opens enqugh to terminat the pressure rise. /

LTOP is provided by wo independent channel of measurement, /

control, actuation, a valves, either one of which is capable of /

providing full protect The actual s point of PORV actuation I for LTOP will be lowere from the limit f Figure 3-4 to allow /

for potentiaL instrument easurement error, and I instrument drift. This wi ensure t t at no time between /

calibration intervals will e combi*ation of PCS temperature I and pressure exceed the limit of gure 3-4 without PORV I actuation. I I

When the shutdown cooling syst not isolated' (M0-3015 and I M0-3016 open) from the PCS, a that the shutdown cooling I system will not be pressuriz ts design pr~ssure is I afforded by the relief valv s on the utdown cooling system, I and the limitations of se ions 3.*1.1.li , 3.1.2.a & c,. and I 3.3i2.g. I I

The. requirement for t PCS to be depressu zed and vented by an opening > 1. 3 squar inches (Reference 4) or y opening....both I POU'. valves and bo

  • PORV block valves when o *both* PoRVs arejinoperabl~ en res that the lOCFRSO Append pressure limits wtl[l::.not be ezc ed when one of the* PORVs is as ed* to fail per

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s'l~e~th*~ PO *solenoid is strong enough to overcom spring p~e a valve disc weight, the PORVs may be hel pen by I ke'epiiig,_ th control &witch in the open* position. I Specification 3.3.2 I Specification 3.1.2. I Consumers Power Company Engineering .Analysis EA-FC-809-13. . I "Palisades Plant Overpressurization Analysis" June 1987 and I "Palisades Plant Primary Coolant System Overpressurization I

  • Subsystem Description" October 1977. I I

3-2Sb Amendment No. 117. 131 April 26 , 1990 TSP0889-0101-MD01-NL04

v Table 3._17.4 (Cont'd)

Minimum Minimum Permissible Operable Degree of Bypass No Functional Unit Channels Redundancy *Conditions

8. Pressurizer Wide 2 (m. p, q) None Not required in Range Wate~ level Cold or Refueling Indication,. Shutdown
9. Pressurizer Code 1 per None Not Required Safety Relief Valves Valve below 325°F Position Indication (Acoustic Monitor or Temperature Indication)
10. Power Operated Relief 1 per None Not required when Valves (Acoustic . Valve PORV isolation Monitor or Temperature valve is closed Indication) and its indication system is operable

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11. PORV tsolat;on Valves 1 per None Not required when Position Indication Valve reactor is depressurized and vented \hPB~~h a , ,_. ~ ~,.~,..o..l't.

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12. Subcooling Margirr 1 None Not required 'l*f .8 Monitor below 325°F
13. Auxiliary Feed Flow 1 per None Not required Rate Indication fl ow<h> below 325°F Control Valve
14. Auxiliary Feedwater 2 per 1 Not. required Actuation System steam below 325°F Sensor Channels generator<*>
15. Auxi 1 i ary Feedwater.*. 1 Not required Actuation System below 325°F Actuation Channels

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16. 1{g) *None . Not Required Below 25% of Rated Power

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17. . Axial Shapiftndjit;;:.' . .1 Not Required*

Alarm * ** Below 25% of Rated Power

18. Reactor Vessel 2<J.k,i,m>
  • None Not Required Water Level Below 325°F 3-8la Amendment No.,7, '~' ~-. JJ,, JJ~, 129 September 15, 1989

4 .1

  • INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL.

Applicability

  • Applies* to the reactor protective system and other critical instrumentation and controls.

Obj'ective*

To specify the minimum frequency and type of surveillance to be applied to critical plant instrumentation and controls.

Specifications Calibration, testing, and checking of instrument channels, reactor protective system and engineered* safeguards system logic channels and miscellaneous instrument systems and controls shall be performed as specified in 4. 1.1 and in Tables 4 .1.1 to 4 .1. 3.

4.1.1 Ove otection S stems

a. all be demonstrated operable by:

Performance of a channel func~ional test on the PORV actuation channel; but excluding valve operation, niga'a 31 d~a pcfor to aaecz:f:ug a eeadition 1n wb1sa tiia-e pgau

~ sequi~cd epewaale aad at least once per 3l*day~

ehenaftez when the P91lV is *e11a:h'ed epa.ahle ..

2. Performance of a channel calibration on the PORV actuation channel at least once per 18 months.

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3 ** Verifying the.:liGal' hslaeien valve is open at least once per 72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />s* when the PORV is being used for overpressure protection.

4. Tes~ing- in accordance with the inservice inspection requirements for ASMEl\Section XI',*. Section IWV>

Category C valves. 17 .I * /I

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4-le Amendment No. 130 March 23, 1990 .

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