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{{#Wiki_filter:UNITED STATES NUCLEAR RGULATORY COMMISSION R E G I O N II SAMNLiNMATLANTA~~O~WALCEMTER 6.S FORSYTH STREET SW SUITE 23T85 ATLANTA, GEQRGIA 30303-8931 O c t o b e r 9 , 2003 Carolina Power and Light Company ATTN: Mr. J~ Vice President Brunswick Steam Electric Plant P. 5. Box 10429 Southport, NC 28461 SUBJECT: BRUNSWICK S E A M ELECTRIC PLANT - NRC SAFETY SYSTEM DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY INSPECTION - REPORT NOS.


==SUBJECT:==
05000325/2003008and 05000324/2003008
BRUNSWICK SEAM ELECTRIC PLANT - NRC SAFETY SYSTEM DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY INSPECTION - REPORT NOS. 05000325/2003008and 05000324/2003008


==Dear Mr. Keenan:==
==Dear Mr. Keenan:==
This refers to the safety system design and performance capability team inspection conducted on August 11 -1 5 and August 2549,2003, at the Brunswick facility. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection findings, which were discussed on August 29, 2003, with Mr. C. J. Gannon and other members of your staff. The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commission's rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license. The team reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
This refers to the safety system design and performance capability team inspection conducted on August 11-15 and August 2549,2003, at the Brunswick facility. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection findings, which were discussed on August 29, 2003, with Mr. C. J. Gannon and other members of your staff.


Based on the results of this inspection, one finding of very low safety significance (Green) was identified. This issue was determined to involve a violation of NRC requirements. This finding has very low safety significance and has been entered into your corrective action program. However, the NflC is withholding the treatment of this issue as a non-cited violation as provided by Section VI.A.4 of the NRC's Enforcement Policy, pending our review of your corrective actions related to restoration of compliance. lf you contest this finding, you should provide a response with the basis for your concern, within 40 days of the date of this inspection report to the Nuclear flegulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, BC 20555- *1001 ~ with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region II; the Director, Office of Enforcement, United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001 ; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Brunswick faciiity.
The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.


In accordance with 10CFR 2.790 of the NRC's "Rules of Practice,"
The team reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.
a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRC's document system ATTACHMENT


CP&L 2 (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).
Based on the results of this inspection, one finding of very low safety significance (Green) was identified. This issue was determined to involve a violation of NRC requirements. This finding has very low safety significance and has been entered into your corrective action program.
 
However, the NflC is withholding the treatment of this issue as a non-cited violation as provided by Section VI.A.4 of the NRCs Enforcement Policy, pending our review of your corrective actions related to restoration of compliance. lf you contest this finding, you should provide a response with the basis for your concern, within 40 days of the date of this inspection report to the Nuclear flegulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, BC 20555-1001 with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region II; the Director, Office of Enforcement,
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United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Brunswick faciiity.
 
In accordance with 10CFR 2.790 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system ATTACHMENT 1
 
CP&L   2 (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).


Sincerely,
Sincerely,
~ Enaineerina Bran Division of iieactor Safety Docket N O S.: 50-325,50-324 License Nos.: DPR-71, DPR-62  
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Enaineerina Bran Division of iieactor Safety Docket NOS.: 50-325,50-324 License Nos.: DPR-71, DPR-62


===Enclosure:===
===Enclosure:===
NRC Inspection Report w/Attachment:
NRC Inspection Report w/Attachment: Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information  


REGION 11 50-325,50-324 DPW-71, BPW-62 05000325/2003008 and 05000324/2003008 Carolina Power and Light Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units I and 2 8470 River Road SE Southport, NC 28461 August 11-15, 2003 August 25-29,2003 J. Moorrnan, Senior Reactor Inspector (Lead Inspector)
REGION 11 Docket Nos.: 50-325,50-324 License NO§.: DPW-71, BPW-62 Report Nos.: 05000325/2003008 and 05000324/2003008 Licensee: Carolina Power and Light Facility: Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units I and 2 Location: 8470 River Road SE Southport, NC 28461 Bates: August 11-15, 2003 August 25-29,2003 Inspectors: J. Moorrnan, Senior Reactor Inspector (Lead Inspector)
N. Merriweather, Senior Reactor Inspector R. Schin, Senior Reactor Inspector (Week 1 only) M. Thomas, Senior Reactor Inspector M. Mayrni, Reactor Inspector (Week 2 only) N. Staples, Reactor Inspector Charles R. Ogle, Chief Engineering Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure  
N. Merriweather, Senior Reactor Inspector R. Schin, Senior Reactor Inspector (Week 1 only)
M. Thomas, Senior Reactor Inspector M. Mayrni, Reactor Inspector (Week 2 only)
N. Staples, Reactor Inspector Approved by: Charles R. Ogle, Chief Engineering Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure


=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
=SUMMARY OF FINDINGS=
bR 05000325/2003-008, 05000324/2003-008; 08/11-15/2003 and 08/25-29/2003;
bR 05000325/2003-008, 05000324/2003-008; 08/11-15/2003 and 08/25-29/2003; Brunswick
Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2; safety system design and performance capability.
 
This inspection was conducted by a team of inspectors from the Region II office. The team identified 1 Green unresolved item. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using IMC 0609, "Significance Determination Process" (SBP). Findings for which the SBP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRC's program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, "Reactor Oversight Process," Revision 3, dated Juiy 2000.


===A. NRC-Identified===
Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2; safety system design and performance capability.


and Self-Revealina Findinas
This inspection was conducted by a team of inspectors from the Region II office. The team identified 1 Green unresolved item. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using IMC 0609, Significance Determination Process (SBP).


===Cornerstone: Mitigating===
Findings for which the SBP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 3, dated Juiy 2000.


Systems m. The team identified a violation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion Ill, Qesign Control requirements.
===NRC-Identified===
and Self-Revealina Findinas


The Technical Specification (TS) allowable value for the Condensate Storage Tank (CST) Level - Low function, for automatic high pressure coolant injection (HPCI) pump suction transfer to the suppression pool, was not adequately supported by design calculations.
===Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems===


The calcuIations did not adequately address the potential for air entrainment in the HPCI process flow due to vortexing.
m.The team identified a violation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion Ill, Qesign Control requirements. The Technical Specification (TS) allowable value for the Condensate Storage Tank (CST) Level - Low function, for automatic high pressure coolant injection (HPCI) pump suction transfer to the suppression pool, was not adequately supported by design calculations. The calcuIations did not adequately address the potential for air entrainment in the HPCI process flow due to vortexing. This finding is in the licensees corrective action program as Action Request 102456.


This finding is in the licensee's corrective action program as Action Request 102456. This finding is unresolved pending further NRC review of the requirements for the CST Level - Low function and of the corrective actions related to restoration of compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion 111, Design Control requirements.
This finding is unresolved pending further NRC review of the requirements for the CST Level - Low function and of the corrective actions related to restoration of compliance with 10 CFR 50,Appendix B,Criterion 111, Design Control requirements. The finding is greater than minor because it affects the design control attribute of the mitigating systems cornerstone objective. It is of very low safety significance (Green) because the finding is a design deficiency that will not result in loss of the HPCl function per B L 91-18 (Rev. I ) and the likelihood of having a low level in the CST that would challenge the CST level - low automatic HPCI suction transfer function is very low. In addition, alternate core cooling methods would normally be available, including reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC) as well as automatic depressurization system and low pressure coolant injection. (Section 1821.1 1. b)


The finding is greater than minor because it affects the design control attribute of the mitigating systems cornerstone objective.
===Licensee-Identified Violations===
 
It is of very low safety significance (Green) because the finding is a design deficiency that will not result in loss of the HPCl function per BL 91- 18 (Rev. I) and the likelihood of having a low level in the CST that would challenge the CST level - low automatic HPCI suction transfer function is very low. In addition, alternate core cooling methods would normally be available, including reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC) as well as automatic depressurization system and low pressure coolant injection. (Section 1821.1 1. b)
 
===B. Licensee-Identified Violations===


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==REACTOR SAFETY==
==REACTOR SAFETY==
Cornerstones:
Cornerstones: Initiating Events and Mitigating Systems 1821 Safety Svstem Desian and Performance Casabilitv (71111.21)
Initiating Events and Mitigating Systems 1821 Safety Svstem Desian and Performance Casabilitv (71 11 1.21) This team inspection reviewed selected components and operator actions that would be used to prevent or mitigate the consequences of a loss of direct current power event. Components in the high pressure coolant injection (HPCI), reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC), and 125E5.0 volt
This team inspection reviewed selected components and operator actions that would be used to prevent or mitigate the consequences of a loss of direct current power event.
 
Components in the high pressure coolant injection (HPCI), reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC), and 125E5.0 volt
: (v) direct current
: (v) direct current
: (dc) electrical systems were included.
: (dc) electrical systems were included. This inspection also covered supporting equipment, equipment which provides power to these components, and the associated instrumentation and controls. The loss of dc power event is a risk-significant event as determined by the licensees probabilistic risk assessment.


This inspection also covered supporting equipment, equipment which provides power to these components, and the associated instrumentation and controls.
.I    Svstem Needs
.I 1  Process Medium a. Inspection Scowe The team reviewed the licensees installed configuration and calculations for water volume in the condensate storage tank (CST) and for net positive suction head for the HPCI pump. This included reviews of system drawings and walkdown inspection of installed equipment to compare arrangements and dimensions to those used in the calculations. The team also reviewed the licensees calculations supporting the Technical Specification (TS) setpoint for the CST level instrumentation which initiates an automatic transfer of the HPCB pump suction from the CST to the suppression pool.


The loss of dc power event is a risk-significant event as determined by the licensee's probabilistic risk assessment. .I .I 1 a. b. Svstem Needs Process Medium Inspection Scowe The team reviewed the licensee's installed configuration and calculations for water volume in the condensate storage tank (CST) and for net positive suction head for the HPCI pump. This included reviews of system drawings and walkdown inspection of installed equipment to compare arrangements and dimensions to those used in the calculations.
This included checking the adequacy of the calculations and comparing calculated values to values in the TS and in the instrument calibration procedures.


The team also reviewed the licensee's calculations supporting the Technical Specification (TS) setpoint for the CST level instrumentation which initiates an automatic transfer of the HPCB pump suction from the CST to the suppression pool. This included checking the adequacy of the calculations and comparing calculated values to values in the TS and in the instrument calibration procedures.
b.


Findines introduction:
Findines introduction: An unresolved item of very low safety significance (Green) was identified for inadequate design control of the HPCI suction source from the CST. The calculations which determined the CST low level setpoint for automatic HPCl system suction transfer from the CST to the suppression pool did not adequately account for air entrainment in the process flow due to vortexing. This finding involved a violation of NRC requirements. However, it is unresolved pending further NRC review of the requirements for the CST bevel - bow function and corrective actions related to restoration of compliance.
An unresolved item of very low safety significance (Green) was identified for inadequate design control of the HPCI suction source from the CST. The calculations which determined the CST low level setpoint for automatic HPCl system suction transfer from the CST to the suppression pool did not adequately account for air entrainment in the process flow due to vortexing.
 
This finding involved a violation of NRC requirements.
 
However, it is unresolved pending further NRC review of the requirements for the CST bevel - bow function and corrective actions related to restoration of compliance.


=====Description:=====
=====Description:=====
Vortexing in pump suction sources is a well known phenomenon.
Vortexing in pump suction sources is a well known phenomenon. It is discussed in typical textbooks on centrifugal pumps. NRC Regulatory Guide I.8z5 Sumps for Emergency Core Cooling and Containment Spray Systems, dated June 1974, discussed the need to preventing vortexing. Regulatory Guide 1.82, Rev. 1, dated November 1985, and Rev. 2, dated May 1996, included specific guidance on how to prevent air ingestion due to vortexing in containment heat removal systems. That guidance included limiting the Froude number (Fr) to less than 0.8 for BWW suppression pool suctions [where Fr is equal to the inlet pipe velocity (U) in feet per second divided by the square root of (the suction pipe centerline submergence below the water level (S)in feet times gravity
: (9) in feet per second squared}]. NRC NUREG / CR-2772, Hydraulic Performance of Pump Suction Inlet for Emergency Core Cooling Systems in Boiling Water Reactors?dated June 1982, included experiments on suctions from tanks and showed almost no air entrainment with a Fr of 0.8. The experiments also showed that air entrainment increased dramatically when Fr reached 1.0. The BWR Owners Group Emergency Procedure Guidelines included guidance on preventing vortexing in emergency core cooling system pump suctions from the suppression pool. This guidance included a vortex limit curve based on maintaining Fr less than 0.8.


It is discussed in typical textbooks on centrifugal pumps. NRC Regulatory Guide I.8z5 "Sumps for Emergency Core Cooling and Containment Spray Systems,"
All of the above references addressed suction pipes that extended into a LanWsump. A more recent research paper published in 2001 by ASME titled Air Entrainment in a Partially Filled Horizontal Pump Suction Line described tests on air entrainment. The tests were conducted at various flowrates, in a horizontal suction pipe that did not extend into the a tank; a configuration similar to the HPCl suction from the CST at Brunswick. The papers conclusions about vortexing and air entrainment at high flow rates were similar to those of the previous references where a suction pipe extended into a tank.
dated June 1974, discussed the need to preventing vortexing.


Regulatory Guide 1.82, Rev. 1, dated November 1985, and Rev. 2, dated May 1996, included specific guidance on how to prevent air ingestion due to vortexing in containment heat removal systems. That 2 guidance included limiting the Froude number (Fr) to less than 0.8 for BWW suppression pool suctions
Brunswick Units 1 and 2 TS Table 3.3.5.1-1stated that the allowable value for the HPCl system automatic suction transfer from the CST to the suppression pool was a low CST level of 2 23 feet 4 inches above mean sea level. (NQTE: That value represented 3 feet 4 inches above the bottom of the CST.) Once initiated, the HPCI suction transfer involved first opening the suppression pool suction valves (E41-FO41 and F042) and then closing the CST suction valve (E41-FOO4). The Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) stated that for each units CST:
[where Fr is equal to the inlet pipe velocity (U) in feet per second divided by the square root of (the suction pipe centerline submergence below the water level (S) in feet times gravity
          ...the HPCl and RCIC pumps take suction through a 16-inch line connected to the tank with a nozzle centerline 2 feet above the tank bottom. Level instruments will initiate an automatic transfer of the pumps suction path to the suppression pool suction if level approaches this connection. For HPCl the setpoint is above the 3.3-foot TS limit and below the 3.5-foot calibration maximum allowed value. To allow time for the suction transfer to take place, this setpoint provides a margin of approximately 10,000 gallons in the tank after the setpoint is reached and before air will be entrained in the process flow.
: (9) in feet per second squared}].
NRC NUREG / CR-2772, "Hydraulic Performance of Pump Suction Inlet for Emergency Core Cooling Systems in Boiling Water Reactors?" dated June 1982, included experiments on suctions from tanks and showed almost no air entrainment with a Fr of 0.8. The experiments also showed that air entrainment increased dramatically when Fr reached 1.0. The BWR Owners' Group Emergency Procedure Guidelines included guidance on preventing vortexing in emergency core cooling system pump suctions from the suppression pool. This guidance included a vortex limit curve based on maintaining Fr less than 0.8. All of the above references addressed suction pipes that extended into a LanWsump.


A more recent research paper published in 2001 by ASME titled "Air Entrainment in a Partially Filled Horizontal Pump Suction Line" described tests on air entrainment.
The calculation of record that supported the TS allowable value was Calculation OE41-1001, High Pressure Coolant Injection System Condensate Storage Tank Level Low Uncertainty and Scaling Calculation [E41-LSL-N002(3) Loops], Rev. 1, dated March 29, 1999. The team noted that Calculation OE41-1001 stated that its objective was to determine the allowable value and setpoint for the CST low water level trip function for the HPCl system. However, the calculation did not include a hydraulic analysis to determine the allowable value. Instead, it relied on a design basis input from Engineering Service Request (ESR) 97-00026, Action Item 2, for the allowable value.


The tests were conducted at various flowrates, in a horizontal suction pipe that did not extend into the a tank; a configuration similar to the HPCl suction from the CST at Brunswick. The paper's conclusions about vortexing and air entrainment at high flow rates were similar to those of the previous references where a suction pipe extended into a tank. Brunswick Units 1 and 2 TS Table 3.3.5.1-1 stated that the allowable value for the HPCl system automatic suction transfer from the CST to the suppression pool was a low CST level of 2 23 feet 4 inches above mean sea level. (NQTE:
ESR 97-00026, Action Item 2, stated its objective: ... the analytical limit for the HPCI and RClC CST low level transfer function is 23 feet 4 inches. Provide a basis for this analytical limit. The basis should address air voids ... It also stated: This ESR action item will show that using the TS limit as the analytical limit is acceptable. The ESW included Condition Report (CR) 97-02379 Task 2 (approved August, 27,1997) as an attachment. The team noted that the ESW relied entirely on CR 97-02379 Task 2 for concluding that using the TS limit as the analytical limit was acceptable. However, the ESR also stated: This CR review was not conducted as a design basis input with formal testing and design verification.
That value represented 3 feet 4 inches above the bottom of the CST.) Once initiated, the HPCI suction transfer involved first opening the suppression pool suction valves (E41-FO41 and F042) and then closing the CST suction valve (E41-FOO4). The Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) stated that for each unit's CST: "...the HPCl and RCIC pumps take suction through a 16-inch line connected to the tank with a nozzle centerline 2 feet above the tank bottom. Level instruments will initiate an automatic transfer of the pumps' suction path to the suppression pool suction if level approaches this connection. For HPCl the setpoint is above the 3.3-foot TS limit and below the 3.5-foot calibration maximum allowed value.


To allow time for the suction transfer to take place, this setpoint provides a margin of approximately 10,000 gallons in the tank after the setpoint is reached and before air will be entrained in the process flow." The calculation of record that supported the TS allowable value was Calculation OE41- 1001, "High Pressure Coolant Injection System Condensate Storage Tank Level Low Uncertainty and Scaling Calculation
CR 97-02379 Task 2 stated that its objective was to determine if a vortexing problem existed in the CST when running the HPCO pump. Task 2 further stated that it was responding to an operating experience event where a nuclear plant had identified that they had failed to account for unusable volume In their CST due to vortexing concerns.
[E41 -LSL-N002(3)
Loops]," Rev. 1, dated March 29, 1999. The team noted that Calculation OE41-1001 stated that its objective was to determine the allowable value and setpoint for the CST low water level trip function for the HPCl system. However, the calculation did not include a hydraulic analysis to determine the allowable value.


Instead, it relied on a design basis input from Engineering Service Request (ESR) 97-00026, Action Item 2, for the allowable value.
It described a scale model test that had been performed by another nuclear plant to conclude that no vortexing would occur in their CST. However, the CR noted reasons why this test could not be relied upon as a design input. The CR also contained results from an informal test performed by the licensee. The CR concluded that, based on the results of the informal testing and engineering judgement, air ingestion may briefly occur during the transfer process; however, the air ingestion would be of such limited duration and such a small percentage that there was no concern for damage to the HPCI pumps.


3 ESR 97-00026, Action Item 2, stated its objective:
The team noted that the informal test used a small scale model without determination that the results would be applicable to the installed CST and HPCl suction, the test was performed without calibrated instruments, and the test was not independently verified.
"... the analytical limit for the HPCI and RClC CST low level transfer function is 23 feet 4 inches. Provide a basis for this analytical limit. The basis should address air voids ..." It also stated: "This ESR action item will show that using the TS limit as the analytical limit is acceptable."


The ESW included Condition Report (CR) 97-02379 Task 2 (approved August, 27,1997) as an attachment.
The team considered that the informal test was not suitable for use as an input to a design basis calculation.


The team noted that the ESW relied entirely on CR 97-02379 Task 2 for concluding that using the TS limit as the analytical limit was acceptable.
Subsequently, action request (AR) 00005402 documented an engineering audit concern with relying on ESR 97-80026 as a design basis input to a calculation. ESW 01-00322 was then written to respond to AR 00005402. ESR 01-08322 stated that its purpose was to document the technical resolution of the CST intake vortex formation issue and to insert appropriate references into design documents. ESR 01-00322 included an extensive review of reference documents on vortexing. It included references to LERs and INPO Event Reports on vortexing issues at other nuclear plants; NUREWCR-2772; and several research papers on vortexing. The team noted that ESR 01-00322 did not reference NRC Regulatory Guide 1.82.


However, the ESR also stated: "This CR review was not conducted as a design basis input with formal testing and design verification."
ESR 81-00322 agreed with the conclusions of CR 97-02379 and ESR 97-00026 that the TS allowable value of 23 feet 4 inches was adequate. It concluded that the potential for a significant air ingestion event was of sufficiently low probability to be considered non-credible. The team noted that this conclusion was based primarily on the CR 97-02379 informal test and on a research paper by A. Daemi of the Water Research Center in Tehran, Iran, that had been presented to the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1998. The research paper tested the effect of an intake pipe protruding various distances into a reservoir and found that a pipe that did not protrude into the reservoir showed some vortexing but no air entrainment while a pipe that did protrude into the reservoir would have significant vortexing and air entrainment into the pipe. ESR 01-00322 considered that, since the NUREG/CR-2272 tests used a configuration where the suction pipe protruded into the tank and the licensees HPCl suction pipe did not protrude into the CST,the NUREG/CR-2272 conclusions were not applicable to the Brunswick design. The NRC team noted that the research paper by A. Baemi was significantly flawed for applicability to Brunswick in that it did not state what flowrates were used in its tests and apparently used gravity flow. Regulatory Guide 1.82 and NUREG/CR-2272 indicate that flow velocity is one of the most important factors in vortex formation. A suction pipe that would have little or no vortexing at low flow velocities (e.g., gravity flow) could have significant vortexing at higher flow velocities (e.g., a HPCI pump at 4300 gprn). The team considered that both sources of information on which the conclusions of E§R 01-00322 were based were not suitable for use as inputs to safety-related design calculation OE41-1001.


CR 97-02379 Task 2 stated that its objective was to determine if a vortexing problem existed in the CST when running the HPCO pump. Task 2 further stated that it was responding to an operating experience event where a nuclear plant had identified that they had failed to account for unusable volume In their CST due to vortexing concerns.
The HPCl pump was designed to automatically start and establish a flowrate of 4300 gpm. Licensee procedures did not contain guidance to reduce that flowrate when the CST level approached the low level switchover setpoint. Using the NUREG/CR-2272 methodology, the team calculated that, at a HPCI pump flowrate of 4300 gpm, an Fr of0.8 would be reached at a CST level of 5.0 feet and an Fr of 1 .O would be reached at a CST level of 3.9 feet. Considering the automatic suction transfer actuation setpoint and the valve stroke times, the HPCB pump suction pipe could be exposed to a suction Fr in excess of 0.8 (some air entrainment) for about 8.9 minutes and over 1 .O (over 2%
air entrainment) for about 5.0 minutes. Calculations that used the 2001 ASME research paper equations provided different results: air entrainment in the process flow would start at a tank level of 3.2 feet and would exceed 2% at tank levels below 3.0 feet. This would represent a HPCI pump suction pipe exposure to some air entrainment in the process flow for about 1.8 minutes and to over 2% air entrainment for about 1.1 minutes. The team concluded that the plant design was not consistent with the UFSAR in that the TS allowable value for the HPCl automatic suction transfer would not prevent air from becoming entrained in the HPCl process flow.


It described a scale model test that had been performed by another nuclear plant to conclude that no vortexing would occur in their CST. However, the CR noted reasons why this test could not be relied upon as a design input. The CR also contained results from an informal test performed by the licensee.
During this inspection, team and licensee measurements of the installed CST configuration revealed non-conservative errors of about 1.5 inches in the actual heights of the Units 1 and 2 CST level switches above the HPCl suction pipes. These would result in additional non-conservative errors in the HPCI automatic suction transfer setpoints.


The CR concluded that, based on the results of the informal testing and engineering judgement, air ingestion may briefly occur during the transfer process; however, the air ingestion would be of such limited duration and such a small percentage that there was no concern for damage to the HPCI pumps. The team noted that the informal test used a small scale model without determination that the results would be applicable to the installed CST and HPCl suction, the test was performed without calibrated instruments, and the test was not independently verified.
The licensee entered this issue into their corrective action program as AR 102456. This AR included an operability determination and planned corrective actions that were reviewed by the team. The operability determination concluded that the CST Level -
Low instrument was operable with the existing TS allowable value and related setpoint and no compensatory measures were needed. This conclusion was based on the following: 1) HPCl operation during design or licensing basis events would not challenge the CST Level bow instrument; and 2) Operator actions consistent with plant procedures would not result in 4300 gpm HPCl flow for the full duration of the suction transfer. The operability determination did not include an analysis which assured that the instruments allowable value was adequate to prevent significant air entrainment during the full duration of a CST bevel - Low setpoint initiated suction transfer while the HPCl pump was operating at its maximum flowrats of 4300 gpm.


The team considered that the informal test was not suitable for use as an input to a design basis calculation.
However, the teams interpretation of licensing basis documents indicated that the CST Level - Low function was required to be able to protect the HPCl pump from damage from any suction hazard that could occur. This inciuded air entrainment in the process flow due to vortexing that would result if the CST level became low while the HPCI pump was operating at about 4300 gpm, even if this could only occur outside of a design basis event.


Subsequently, action request (AR) 00005402 documented an engineering audit concern with relying on ESR 97-80026 as a design basis input to a calculation.
The licensees corrective actions for this issue were in AR 102456. This AB included only two planned corrective actions. The first corrective action was: Issue a UFSAR change package to correct the description of HPCB air entrainment potential during suction swap. Phis was described in more detail in the AB under Section 3, Inappropriate Acts, item 4: Error 4 was a simple text error by BNP engineering where the concept was understood (no significant air at the pump) but was not translated into specific detailed words. The second corrective action was: Issue an evaluation to update the HPCI CST level switch design basis information to reflect the evaluation provided in the operability review portion of this AW. The operability determination portion of the AR concluded that the CST Level - Low automatic HPCl suction transfer function would not be challenged during design basis events and consequently the TS allowable value was adequate.


ESW 01-00322 was then written to respond to AR 00005402.
The documented corrective actions in AR 102456 did not appear to be sufficiently comprehensive to restore compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix B,Criterion 111, Design Control. The licensees planned corrective actions did not Specifically include revising the design calculation, OE41-1001. In addition, they did not include assuring that the CST Level Low suction transfer function will protect the flPCl pump if it is operating at its maximum flowrate during the transfer. The planned corrective actions identified in the AR did not include obtaining a certification from the pump vendor that the pump can withstand a certain amount of air in the process flow for a certain amount of time without pump damage. [This was subsequently done by the licensee.] The planned corrective actions identified in the AR also did not include submitting a license amendment request to the NKC to revise the TS allowable value, remove the CST Level - Low function from TS, or add an operator action to throttle HPCl pump flow at low CST levels so that the existing setpoint will be able to protect the pump. This issue will remain unresolved pending further NRC review of the design basis and operability requirements for the CST Level - Low suction transfer function. Specifically, the NRC will review whether the CST Level - Low function is required to be able to protect the HPCI pump from damage only during design basis events; or if it is required to be able to protect the HPCI pump from damage due to air entrainment if the level is the CSB becomes low with the HPCI pump operating at a flowrate of about 4300 gpm, even if this could only occur outside of a design basis event.


ESR 01-08322 stated that its purpose was to document the technical resolution of the CST intake vortex formation issue and to insert appropriate references into design documents.
Analvsis: Design Calculation OE41-1001, for the CST Level - Low setpoint and TS aliowable value was inadequate. The finding is greater than minor because it affects the design control attribute of the mitigating systems cornerstone objective. It is of very low safety significance (Green) because the finding is a design deficiency that will not result in loss of the HPCl function per GL 91-18 (Rev. 1) and the likelihood of having a low level in the CST that would challenge the CST bevel - Low automatic HPCI suction transfer function is very low. In addition, alternate core cooling methods would normally be available, including RCIC as well as automatic depressurization system and low pressure cooiant injection.


ESR 01 -00322 included an extensive review of reference documents on vortexing.
=====Enforcement:=====
10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion Ill(Design Control, requires in part, that design control measures shall include provisions to assure that appropriate quality standards are specified and included in design documents. Contrary to the above requirements, the NRC identified during this inspection that, from 1999 to August 2003, licensee Calculation OE41-1001and associated design documents did not adequately consider air entrainment in the HPCl pump process flow due to vortexing in the CST for the current TS value for the CST Level bow setpoint for automatic transfer of the HPCl pump suction from the CST to the suppression pool. This finding was entered into the licensees corrective action program as Action Request 102456 and is unresolved pending further NRC review of the requirements for the CST Level - Low function and of the licensees corrective actions related to restoration of compliance with Criterion Ill of 18 CFW 50, Appendix E. This finding is identified as UBI 05000325, 324/2003008-01, Failure to Adequately Consider Vortexing in the Calculation for CST Level for Automatic Transfer of the HPCI Pump Suction.


It included references to LERs and INPO Event Reports on vortexing issues at other nuclear plants; NUREWCR-2772; and several research papers on vortexing.
.I2  Enerav Sources a. lnsoection Scow The team reviewed appropriate test and design documents to verify that the 12.9250 vdc power source fur HPCl system valves and controls would be available and adequate in accordance with design basis documents. Specifically, the team reviewed the 125250 vdc battery lead study, 125 vdc battery charger sizing calculation, and 125/250 vdc system voltage drop study, and battery surveillance test results, to verify that the dc batteries and chargers had adequate capacity for the loading conditions which would be encountered during various operating scenarios. The team reviewed a sample of HPCl motor operated valves (MOVs) to verify the adequacy of available motor output torque, stroke times, thermal overload heater sizing, and valve performance at reduced voltages. The team also reviewed portions of a voltage study to verify adequacy of voltage for HPCl solenoid valves l-E41-F025 and -F026 under worst case voltage conditions. A list of related documents reviewed are included in the attachment.


The team noted that ESR 01-00322 did not reference NRC Regulatory Guide 1.82. ESR 81-00322 agreed with the conclusions of CR 97-02379 and ESR 97-00026 that the TS allowable value of 23 feet 4 inches was adequate.
The team reviewed design basis descriptions and drawings and walked down the HPCl and RClC systems to verify that a steam supply would be available for pump operation during a loss of station dc power event. This included review of the steam supply drain systems and review of a recent modification to the HPCI steam supply drain system.


It concluded that the potential for a significant air ingestion event was of sufficiently low probability to be considered non- credible.
The team reviewed the HPCl steam supply drain pot flow orifice inspections; the drain pot level switch logic and calibration records, and the drain pot drain line isolation valves modification to verify that the HPCl steam supply would be available if needed. The team reviewed functional valve testing fur the HBCl and RClC turbine exhaust vacuum breaker check valves to verify adequacy of acceptance criteria and to verify that vacuum breaker functionality was being maintained.


The team noted that this conclusion was based primarily on the CR 97-02379 informal test and on a research paper by A. Daemi of the Water Research Center in Tehran, Iran, that had been presented to the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1998. The research paper tested the effect of an intake pipe protruding various distances into a reservoir and found that a pipe that did not protrude into the reservoir showed some vortexing but no air entrainment while a pipe that did protrude into the reservoir would have significant vortexing and air entrainment into the pipe. ESR 01- 00322 considered that, since the NUREG/CR-2272 tests used a configuration where the 4 suction pipe protruded into the tank and the licensee's HPCl suction pipe did not protrude into the CST, the NUREG/CR-2272 conclusions were not applicable to the Brunswick design. The NRC team noted that the research paper by A. Baemi was significantly flawed for applicability to Brunswick in that it did not state what flowrates were used in its tests and apparently used gravity flow. Regulatory Guide 1.82 and NUREG/CR-2272 indicate that flow velocity is one of the most important factors in vortex formation.
b.


A suction pipe that would have little or no vortexing at low flow velocities (e.g., gravity flow) could have significant vortexing at higher flow velocities (e.g., a HPCI pump at 4300 gprn). The team considered that both sources of information on which the conclusions of E§R 01-00322 were based were not suitable for use as inputs to safety-related design calculation OE41-1001.
Findinas No findings of significance were identified.


The HPCl pump was designed to automatically start and establish a flowrate of 4300 gpm. Licensee procedures did not contain guidance to reduce that flowrate when the CST level approached the low level switchover setpoint.
.I 3  Instrumentation and Controls


Using the NUREG/CR-2272 methodology, the team calculated that, at a HPCI pump flowrate of 4300 gpm, an Fr of 0.8 would be reached at a CST level of 5.0 feet and an Fr of 1 .O would be reached at a CST level of 3.9 feet. Considering the automatic suction transfer actuation setpoint and the valve stroke times, the HPCB pump suction pipe could be exposed to a suction Fr in excess of 0.8 (some air entrainment)for about 8.9 minutes and over 1 .O (over 2% air entrainment)for about 5.0 minutes. Calculations that used the 2001 ASME research paper equations provided different results: air entrainment in the process flow would start at a tank level of 3.2 feet and would exceed 2% at tank levels below 3.0 feet. This would represent a HPCI pump suction pipe exposure to some air entrainment in the process flow for about 1.8 minutes and to over 2% air entrainment for about 1.1 minutes. The team concluded that the plant design was not consistent with the UFSAR in that the TS allowable value for the HPCl automatic suction transfer would not prevent air from becoming entrained in the HPCl process flow. During this inspection, team and licensee measurements of the installed CST configuration revealed non
====a. Inspection Scope====
-conservative errors of about 1.5 inches in the actual heights of the Units 1 and 2 CST level switches above the HPCl suction pipes. These would result in additional non-conservative errors in the HPCI automatic suction transfer setpoints.
The team reviewed electrical elementary and logic diagrams depicting the WPCI pump start and stop logic, permissives, and interlocks to ensure that they were consistent with the system operational requirements described in the UFSAR. The team reviewed the HPCI auto-actuation and isolation functional surveillance procedures and completed test rscords to verify that the control system would be functional and provide desired control during accident and event conditions in accordance with design. The team reviewed the calibration test records for the CST low water level instrument channels to verify that the instruments were calibrated in accordance with setpoint documents. The team also reviewed the records demonstrating the calibration and functional testing of the HPCI suppression pool high level instrument channels to determine the operability of the high level interlock functions of HPCI.


The licensee entered this issue into their corrective action program as AR 102456. This AR included an operability determination and planned corrective actions that were reviewed by the team. The operability determination concluded that the CST Level - Low instrument was operable with the existing TS allowable value and related setpoint and no compensatory measures were needed. This conclusion was based on the following:
b.
1) HPCl operation during design or licensing basis events would not challenge the CST Level bow instrument; and 2) Operator actions consistent with plant procedures would not result in 4300 gpm HPCl flow for the full duration of the suction transfer.


The operability determination did not include an analysis which assured that the instrument's allowable value was adequate to prevent significant air entrainment during the full duration of a CST bevel - Low setpoint initiated suction transfer while the HPCl pump was operating at its maximum flowrats of 4300 gpm.
Findinas No findings of significance were identified.


However, the team's interpretation of licensing basis documents indicated that the CST 5 Level - Low function was required to be able to protect the HPCl pump from damage from any suction hazard that could occur. This inciuded air entrainment in the process flow due to vortexing that would result if the CST level became low while the HPCI pump was operating at about 4300 gpm, even if this could only occur outside of a design basis event. The licensee's corrective actions for this issue were in AR 102456. This AB included only two planned corrective actions.
.I4  Operator Actions a. Inspection Scone The team assessed the plant and the operators response to a Unit 1 initiating event involving a loss of station battery 18-2. The team focused on the installed equipment and operator actions that could initiate the event or would be used to mitigate the event.


The first corrective action was: "Issue a UFSAR change package to correct the description of HPCB air entrainment potential during suction swap." Phis was described in more detail in the AB under Section 3, Inappropriate Acts, item 4: "Error 4 was a simple text error by BNP engineering where the concept was understood (no significant air at the pump) but was not translated into specific detailed words." The second corrective action was: "Issue an evaluation to update the HPCI CST level switch design basis information to reflect the evaluation provided in the operability review portion of this AW." The operability determination portion of the AR concluded that the CST Level - Low automatic HPCl suction transfer function would not be challenged during design basis events and consequently the TS allowable value was adequate. The documented corrective actions in AR 102456 did not appear to be sufficiently comprehensive to restore compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion 111, Design Control. The licensee's planned corrective actions did not Specifically include revising the design calculation, OE41-1001.
The team reviewed portions of emergency operating procedures (EOPs), abnormal operating procedures (AOPs), annunciator panel procedures (APPs), and operating procedures (OPs) to verify that the operators could perform the necessary actions to respond to a loss of dc power event. The team also observed simulation of a loss of dc power event on the plant simulator and walked down portions of Procedure OAOP-39, Loss of DC Power. The simulator observations and procedure reviews focused on plant response and on verifying that operators had adequate instrumentation and procedures to respond to the event. The team reviewed operator training records (lesson plans, completed job performance measures, etc.) to verify that operators had received training related to a loss of dc power event.


In addition, they did not include assuring that the CST Level Low suction transfer function will protect the flPCl pump if it is operating at its maximum flowrate during the transfer.
b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.


The planned corrective actions identified in the AR did not include obtaining a certification from the pump vendor that the pump can withstand a certain amount of air in the process flow for a certain amount of time without pump damage. [This was subsequently done by the licensee.]
.I5  Heat Removal
The planned corrective actions identified in the AR also did not include submitting a license amendment request to the NKC to revise the TS allowable value, remove the CST Level - Low function from TS, or add an operator action to throttle HPCl pump flow at low CST levels so that the existing setpoint will be able to protect the pump. This issue will remain unresolved pending further NRC review of the design basis and operability requirements for the CST Level - Low suction transfer function.


Specifically, the NRC will review whether the CST Level - Low function is required to be able to protect the HPCI pump from damage only during design basis events; or if it is required to be able to protect the HPCI pump from damage due to air entrainment if the level is the CSB becomes low with the HPCI pump operating at a flowrate of about 4300 gpm, even if this could only occur outside of a design basis event. Analvsis:
====a. Inspection Scope====
Design Calculation OE41-1001, for the CST Level - Low setpoint and TS aliowable value was inadequate.
The team reviewed historical temperature data for the Unit 2 battery rooms to verify that the minimum and maximum room temperatures were within the allowable temperature limits specified for the batteries.


The finding is greater than minor because it affects the design control attribute of the mitigating systems cornerstone objective.
The team reviewed heat load and heat removal calculations for the HPCl and RClC rooms. The team also reviewed the calculated peak temperature and pressure responses during high energy line break and loss of coolant accidents for these rooms.


It is of very low safety significance (Green) because the finding is a design deficiency that will not result in loss of the HPCl function per GL 91-18 (Rev. 1) and the likelihood of having a low level in the CST that would challenge the CST bevel - Low automatic HPCI suction transfer function is very low. In addition, alternate core cooling methods would normally 6 be available, including RCIC as well as automatic depressurization system and low pressure cooiant injection.
The team reviewed service water temperature and flow requirement calculations for the HPCl and RClC rooms and fan coolers. These reviews were conducted to verify the adequacy of design for the room coolers, and to verify that heat will be adequately removed during a loss of dc power event.


=====Enforcement:=====
The team also reviewed HPCI and RClC room cooler thermostat calibrations, inspection and cleaning records, and corrective maintenance history to verify room coolers were properly maintained and would be available if called upon.
10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion Ill( Design Control, requires in part, that design control measures shall include provisions to assure that appropriate quality standards are specified and included in design documents.


Contrary to the above requirements, the NRC identified during this inspection that, from 1999 to August 2003, licensee Calculation OE41-1001 and associated design documents did not adequately consider air entrainment in the HPCl pump process flow due to vortexing in the CST for the current TS value for the CST Level bow setpoint for automatic transfer of the HPCl pump suction from the CST to the suppression pool. This finding was entered into the licensee's corrective action program as Action Request 102456 and is unresolved pending further NRC review of the requirements for the CST Level - Low function and of the licensee's corrective actions related to restoration of compliance with Criterion Ill of 18 CFW 50, Appendix E. This finding is identified as UBI 05000325, 324/2003008-01, Failure to Adequately Consider Vortexing in the Calculation for CST Level for Automatic Transfer of the HPCI Pump Suction. .I2 Enerav Sources a. lnsoection Scow The team reviewed appropriate test and design documents to verify that the 12.9250 vdc power source fur HPCl system valves and controls would be available and adequate in accordance with design basis documents.
b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.


Specifically, the team reviewed the 125'250 vdc battery lead study, 125 vdc battery charger sizing calculation, and 125/250 vdc system voltage drop study, and battery surveillance test results, to verify that the dc batteries and chargers had adequate capacity for the loading conditions which would be encountered during various operating scenarios.
System Condition and CaDability Installed Confiauration


The team reviewed a sample of HPCl motor operated valves (MOVs) to verify the adequacy of available motor output torque, stroke times, thermal overload heater sizing, and valve performance at reduced voltages.
====a. Inspection Scope====
The team visually inspected the 125/250vdc batteries and battery chargers, dc distribution panels, dc switchgear, and dc ground detection systems in both units to verify that the dc system was in good material condition with no alarms or abnormal conditions present and to verify that alignments were consistent with the actions needed to mitigate a loss of dc power event. The batteries were inspected for signs of degradation such as corrosion, cell discoloration, plate buckling, grid cracks, and excessive plate growth.


The team also reviewed portions of a voltage study to verify adequacy of voltage for HPCl solenoid valves l-E41-F025 and -F026 under worst case voltage conditions.
The team waiked down the HPCI and RCIC systems and the CST to verify that the installed configuration was consistent with design basis information and would support system function during a loss of dc power event.


A list of related documents reviewed are included in the attachment.
The team walked down portions of the HPCI system to verify that it was aligned so that it would be available for operators to mitigate a loss of dc power event. During this walkdown, the team compared valve positions with those specified in the HPCI system operating procedure lineup, and observed the material condition of the plant to verify that it would be adequate to support operator actions to mitigate a loss of dc power event. This also included reviewing completed surveillance tests which verified selected breaker positions and alignments.


The team reviewed design basis descriptions and drawings and walked down the HPCl and RClC systems to verify that a steam supply would be available for pump operation during a loss of station dc power event. This included review of the steam supply drain systems and review of a recent modification to the HPCI steam supply drain system. The team reviewed the HPCl steam supply drain pot flow orifice inspections; the drain pot level switch logic and calibration records, and the drain pot drain line isolation valves modification to verify that the HPCl steam supply would be available if needed. The team reviewed functional valve testing fur the HBCl and RClC turbine exhaust vacuum breaker check valves to verify adequacy of acceptance criteria and to verify that vacuum breaker functionality was being maintained.
b. Findines No findings of significance were identified.


7 b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified. .I 3 Instrumentation and Controls
Desian Calculations a. Inspection ScoDe The team reviewed the thermal overload sizing calculations for a sample of Unit 1 HPCI MOVs to verify adequacy of the installed overload relay heaters. The team also reviewed calculations that assessed the stroke times and motor torque produced at reduced voltage to verify that they would exceed or meet minimum specified requirements. The valves and calculations reviewed are listed in the attachment.


====a. Inspection Scope====
The team reviewed design basis documents, probabilistic risk assessment system notebooks, UFSAR, selected piping and instrumentation diagrams, selected TSs, system reviews, ARs, and the corrective maintenance history for HPCl and RClC systems to assess the implementation and maintenance of the HPCI and RCIC design basis.
The team reviewed electrical elementary and logic diagrams depicting the WPCI pump start and stop logic, permissives, and interlocks to ensure that they were consistent with the system operational requirements described in the UFSAR. The team reviewed the HPCI auto-actuation and isolation functional surveillance procedures and completed test rscords to verify that the control system would be functional and provide desired control during accident and event conditions in accordance with design. The team reviewed the calibration test records for the CST low water level instrument channels to verify that the instruments were calibrated in accordance with setpoint documents. The team also reviewed the records demonstrating the calibration and functional testing of the HPCI suppression pool high level instrument channels to determine the operability of the high level interlock functions of HPCI. b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified. .I4 Operator Actions a. Inspection Scone The team assessed the plant and the operators' response to a Unit 1 initiating event involving a loss of station battery 18-2. The team focused on the installed equipment and operator actions that could initiate the event or would be used to mitigate the event. The team reviewed portions of emergency operating procedures (EOPs), abnormal operating procedures (AOPs), annunciator panel procedures (APPs), and operating procedures (OPs) to verify that the operators could perform the necessary actions to respond to a loss of dc power event. The team also observed simulation of a loss of dc power event on the plant simulator and walked down portions of Procedure OAOP-39, "Loss of DC Power." The simulator observations and procedure reviews focused on plant response and on verifying that operators had adequate instrumentation and procedures to respond to the event. The team reviewed operator training records (lesson plans, completed job performance measures, etc.) to verify that operators had received training related to a loss of dc power event.


b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.
b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.


8 .I5 Heat Removal
===.23 Testing and InsDection===


====a. Inspection Scope====
a.
The team reviewed historical temperature data for the Unit 2 battery rooms to verify that the minimum and maximum room temperatures were within the allowable temperature limits specified for the batteries. The team reviewed heat load and heat removal calculations for the HPCl and RClC rooms. The team also reviewed the calculated peak temperature and pressure responses during high energy line break and loss of coolant accidents for these rooms. The team reviewed service water temperature and flow requirement calculations for the HPCl and RClC rooms and fan coolers. These reviews were conducted to verify the adequacy of design for the room coolers, and to verify that heat will be adequately removed during a loss of dc power event. The team also reviewed HPCI and RClC room cooler thermostat calibrations, inspection and cleaning records, and corrective maintenance history to verify room coolers were properly maintained and would be available if called upon. b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.


2 System Condition and CaDability 21 Installed Confiauration
The team reviewed the 125/250 vdc battery surveillance test records, including performance and service test results, to verify that the batteries were capable of meeting design basis load requirements.


====a. Inspection Scope====
The team reviewed functional and valve operability testing (stroke times), and corrective maintenance records for HPCl and RClC selected valves, including the minimum flow bypass valves, and steam admission valve. This review was conducted to verify the availability of the selected valves, adequacy of surveillance testing acceptance criteria, and monitoring of selected valves for degradation.
The team visually inspected the 125/250 vdc batteries and battery chargers, dc distribution panels, dc switchgear, and dc ground detection systems in both units to verify that the dc system was in good material condition with no alarms or abnormal conditions present and to verify that alignments were consistent with the actions needed to mitigate a loss of dc power event. The batteries were inspected for signs of degradation such as corrosion, cell discoloration, plate buckling, grid cracks, and excessive plate growth.


The team waiked down the HPCI and RCIC systems and the CST to verify that the installed configuration was consistent with design basis information and would support system function during a loss of dc power event. The team walked down portions of the HPCI system to verify that it was aligned so that it would be available for operators to mitigate a loss of dc power event. During this walkdown, the team compared valve positions with those specified in the HPCI system operating procedure lineup, and observed the material condition of the plant to verify that it would be adequate to support operator actions to mitigate a loss of dc power 9 event. This also included reviewing completed surveillance tests which verified selected breaker positions and alignments. b. Findines No findings of significance were identified.
The team reviewed HPCI and RCIC system operability tests to verify the adequacy of acceptance criteria, pump performance under accident conditions, and monitoring of system components for degradation.


22 Desian Calculations a. Inspection ScoDe The team reviewed the thermal overload sizing calculations for a sample of Unit 1 HPCI MOVs to verify adequacy of the installed overload relay heaters. The team also reviewed calculations that assessed the stroke times and motor torque produced at reduced voltage to verify that they would exceed or meet minimum specified requirements. The valves and calculations reviewed are listed in the attachment.
b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.


The team reviewed design basis documents, probabilistic risk assessment system notebooks, UFSAR, selected piping and instrumentation diagrams, selected TSs, system reviews, ARs, and the corrective maintenance history for HPCl and RClC systems to assess the implementation and maintenance of the HPCI and RCIC design basis. b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.
===.3 Selected Components===


===.23 Testing and InsDection===
Component Dearadation a. InsDection Scope The team reviewed in-service trending data for selected components, including the HPC! and RClC pumps, to verify that the components were continuing to perform within the limits specified by the test.


a. The team reviewed the 125/250 vdc battery surveillance test records, including performance and service test results, to verify that the batteries were capable of meeting design basis load requirements. The team reviewed functional and valve operability testing (stroke times), and corrective maintenance records for HPCl and RClC selected valves, including the minimum flow bypass valves, and steam admission valve. This review was conducted to verify the availability of the selected valves, adequacy of surveillance testing acceptance criteria, and monitoring of selected valves for degradation. The team reviewed HPCI and RCIC system operability tests to verify the adequacy of acceptance criteria, pump performance under accident conditions, and monitoring of system components for degradation.
The team reviewed the maintenance history of the 125/250 vdc batteries, 125 vdc battery chargers, and selected 41 60 v alternating current
: (ac) and 480 vac breakers to assess the licensees actions to verify and maintain the safety function, reliability, and availability of the components in the system. The team also reviewed the preventive maintenance performed on selected 4160 vac and 480 vac breakers to verify that preventive maintenance was being performed in accordance with maintenance procedures and vendor recommendations. The specific work orders and other related documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.


b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.
b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.


===.3 31===
Eauipment/Environmental Qualification
a. b. 32 a. b.


===.33 a. Selected Components===
====a. Inspection Scope====
The team conducted in-plant walkdowns to verify that the observable portion of selected mechanical components and electrical connections to those components were suitable for the environment expected under all conditions, including high energy line breaks.


Component Dearadation InsDection Scope The team reviewed in-service trending data for selected components, including the HPC! and RClC pumps, to verify that the components were continuing to perform within the limits specified by the test. The team reviewed the maintenance history of the 125/250 vdc batteries, 125 vdc battery chargers, and selected 41 60 v alternating current
b. Findinos No findings of significance were identified.
: (ac) and 480 vac breakers to assess the licensee's actions to verify and maintain the safety function, reliability, and availability of the components in the system. The team also reviewed the preventive maintenance performed on selected 41 60 vac and 480 vac breakers to verify that preventive maintenance was being performed in accordance with maintenance procedures and vendor recommendations.


The specific work orders and other related documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.
===.33 Eauipment Protection===


Findinas No findings of significance were identified.
a. inspection Scope The team conducted in-plant walkdowns to verify that there was no observable damage to installations designed to protect selected components from potential effects of high winds, flooding, and high or low outdoor temperatures.


Eauipment/Environmental Qualification Inspection Scope The team conducted in-plant walkdowns to verify that the observable portion of selected mechanical components and electrical connections to those components were suitable for the environment expected under all conditions, including high energy line breaks. Findinos No findings of significance were identified.
The team walked down the HPCI and RClC systems and the CST to verify that they were adequately protected against external events and a high energy line break.


Eauipment Protection inspection Scope The team conducted in-plant walkdowns to verify that there was no observable damage to installations designed to protect selected components from potential effects of high winds, flooding, and high or low outdoor temperatures.
b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.
 
The team walked down the HPCI and RClC systems and the CST to verify that they were adequately protected against external events and a high energy line break.


11 Findinas No findings of significance were identified.
===.34 Oueratinq Experience===


Oueratinq Experience lnsuection Scope The team reviewed the licensee's dispositions of operating experience reports applicable to the loss of de power event to verify that applicable insights from those reports had been applied to the appropriate components.
a. lnsuection Scope The team reviewed the licensees dispositions of operating experience reports applicable to the loss of de power event to verify that applicable insights from those reports had been applied to the appropriate components.


Findinos No findings of significance were identified.
b. Findinos No findings of significance were identified.


Identification and Resolution of Problems lnsuection Scose The team reviewed corrective maintenance work orders on batteries, battery chargers, and ac breakers to evaluate failure trends. The team also reviewed Action Requests involving battery problems, battery charger problems, and charger output breaker problems to verify that appropriate corrective action had been taken to resolve the problem. The specific Action Requests reviewed are listed in the attachment.
===.4 Identification and Resolution of Problems===


The team reviewed selected system health reports, maintenance records, surveillance test records, calibration test records, and action requests to verify that design problems were identified and entered into the corrective action program. Findinus No findings of significance were identified.
a.


Other Activities b.
lnsuection Scose The team reviewed corrective maintenance work orders on batteries, battery chargers, and ac breakers to evaluate failure trends. The team also reviewed Action Requests involving battery problems, battery charger problems, and charger output breaker problems to verify that appropriate corrective action had been taken to resolve the problem. The specific Action Requests reviewed are listed in the attachment. The team reviewed selected system health reports, maintenance records, surveillance test records, calibration test records, and action requests to verify that design problems were identified and entered into the corrective action program.


===.34 a.===
b. Findinus No findings of significance were identified.
b.


===.4 a.===
===4. Other Activities===
b. 4. 40A6 Meetinos.


lncludina Exit The lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. C. J. Gannon, and other members of the licensee staff, at an exit meeting on August 29, 2003. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined during this inspection.
40A6 Meetinos. lncludina Exit The lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. C. J. Gannon, and other members of the licensee staff, at an exit meeting on August 29, 2003. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined during this inspection.


=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=
=SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION=


KEY PQINTS OF CONTACT Licensee b. Beller, Supervisor, Licensing  
KEY PQINTS OF CONTACT
: [[contact::E. Browne]], Engineer, Probabilistic
Licensee
Safety Assessment
b. Beller, Supervisor, Licensing
8. Cowan, Engineer 6. Elberfeld, Lead Engineer  
: [[contact::E. Browne]], Engineer, Probabilistic Safety Assessment
: [[contact::P. Flados]], HPCB System Engineer  
8. Cowan, Engineer
: [[contact::N. Gannon]], Director, Site Operations  
6.Elberfeld, Lead Engineer
: [[contact::M. Grantham]], Design  
: [[contact::P. Flados]], HPCB System Engineer
: [[contact::C. Hester]], Operations
: [[contact::N. Gannon]], Director, Site Operations
Support  
: [[contact::M. Grantham]], Design
: [[contact::D. Hinds]], Manager, Engineering  
: [[contact::C. Hester]], Operations Support
: [[contact::G. Johnson]], NAS Supervisor  
: [[contact::D. Hinds]], Manager, Engineering
: [[contact::W. Leonard]], Engineer  
: [[contact::G. Johnson]], NAS Supervisor
: [[contact::T. Mascareno]], Operations
: [[contact::W. Leonard]], Engineer
Support  
: [[contact::T. Mascareno]], Operations Support
: [[contact::J. Parchman]], Shift Technical
: [[contact::J. Parchman]], Shift Technical Advisor, Operatiofls
Advisor, Operatiofls  
C.Schacker, Engineer
: [[contact::C. Schacker]], Engineer 6. Stackhouse, Systems  
6.Stackhouse, Systems
: [[contact::H. Wall]], Manager, Maintenance  
H.Wall, Manager, Maintenance
: [[contact::K. Ward]], Technical
: [[contact::K. Ward]], Technical Services
Services _D NRC (attended
NRC (attended exit meeting)
exit meeting)  
_  D
: [[contact::E. DiPaoio]], Senior flesident
: [[contact::E. DiPaoio]], Senior flesident Jnspector
Jnspector  
: [[contact::J. Austin]], Resident Inspector
: [[contact::J. Austin]], Resident Inspector
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED
LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED
Opened 0500032~,324/2003008-~~
Opened
UBI Failure to Adequately
0500032~,324/2003008-~~ UBI                 Failure to Adequately Consider Vortexing in the
Consider Vortexing
Calculation for CST Level for Automatic Transfer of
in the Calculation
the HPCI Pump Suction (Section 7 R21.17. b)
for CST Level for Automatic
 
Transfer of the HPCI Pump Suction (Section 7 R21.17. b) Attachment
LISP OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
LISP OF DOCUMENTS
Procedures
REVIEWED Procedures
OAI-115, 125/250 VPC System Ground Correction Guidelines, Rev. 6
OAI-115, 125/250 VPC System Ground Correction
OAOP-36.1, boss of Any 4160V Buses or 48OV E-Buses, Rev. 25
Guidelines, Rev. 6 OAOP-36.1, boss of Any 41 60V Buses or 48OV E-Buses, Rev. 25 OAOP-39.0, Loss of DC Power, Rev.
OAOP-39.0, Loss of DC Power, Rev. 16
001-01.02, Shift Routines and Operating Practices, Rev. 31 001-50, 125i250 VDC Electrical
001-01.02, Shift Routines and Operating Practices, Rev. 31
Load List, Rev.
001-50, 125i250 VDC Electrical Load List, Rev. 25
OOP-50.1, Diesel Generator
OOP-50.1, Diesel Generator Emergency Power System Operating Procedure, Rev. 55
Emergency
OPM-ACU500, Inspection and Cleaning of the RHWCore Spray Room Aerofin Cooler Air Filters
Power System Operating Procedure, Rev. 55 OPM-ACU500, Inspection and
and Coolers, Rev. 7
Cleaning of the RHWCore Spray Room Aerofin Cooler Air Filters
1APP-,445, Annunciator Procedure for Panel A-05, Rev. 46
1APP-,445, Annunciator Procedure for Panel A
IAPP-UA-23, Annunciator Procedure for Panel UA-23, Rev. 45
-05, Rev. 46 IAPP-UA-23, Annunciator Procedure for
1EOP-01-RSP, Reactor Scram Procedure, Rev. 8
Panel UA-23, Rev. 45 1 EOP-01 -RSP, Reactor Scram Procedure, Rev. 8 f OP-19, High Pressure
f OP-19, High Pressure Coolant Injection System Operating Procedure, Rev. 58
Coolant Injection
16P-50, Plant Electrical System Operating Procedure, Rev. 64
System Operating
1OP-51, DC Electrical System Operating Procedure, Rev. $0
Procedure, Rev. 58 16P-50, Plant Electrical System Operating Procedure, Rev. 64 1OP-51, DC Electrical System Operating Procedure, Rev. $0 2APP-A-01, Annunciator Procedure for Panel
2APP-A-01, Annunciator Procedure for Panel A-81, Rev. 44
A-81, Rev. 44 OPIC-TMRQ02, Calibration
OPIC-TMRQ02, Calibration of Agastat 7020 Series Time Delay Off Relays, Rev. 18
of Agastat 7020 Series Time Delay Off Relays, Rev. 18 OPM-BKR001 , ITE 4KV-line Breaker and compartment checkout, Rev
OPM-BKR001, ITE 4KV-line Breaker and compartment checkout, Rev 27
OPM-BKR002A, IT* K-line Circuit Breakers, Rev
OPM-BKR002A, IT K-line Circuit Breakers, Rev 31
OPM-TRB518, HPCI & WClC Steam Inlet
OPM-TRB518, HPCI & WClC Steam Inlet Brain Pot Flow Orifices Inspection, Rev. 3
Brain Pot Flow Orifices Inspection, Rev. 3 Drawinqs 1-FP-60085, High Pressure Coolant Injection System Unit
Drawinqs
1, Rev. J Contract No. 71-2162, Dwg. No. 1, General Plan for Condensate Storage Tanks by Brown  
1-FP-60085, High Pressure Coolant Injection System Unit 1, Rev. J
& D-02523, High Pressure Coolant Injection
Contract No. 71-2162, Dwg. No. 1, General Plan for Condensate Storage Tanks by Brown &
System Unit 2, Sh. 1 & 2, Rev. 52 & 45 8-02529, Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System
Root, lnc; Rev. C
Unit 2, Sh. 1 & 2, Rev. 52 & 36 8-25023, Sheet 2, Unit 1 High Pressure Coolant Injection System Piping Diagram, Rev. 45 D-25023, Sheet
D-02523, High Pressure Coolant Injection System Unit 2, Sh. 1 & 2, Rev. 52 & 45
I Unit 1 High Pressure Coolant Injection System Piping Diagram, Rev. 54 F-03044, Units 1 & 2 480 Volt System Key Qne Line Diagram, Rev. 38 LL-7044, Instrument Installation
8-02529, Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System Unit 2, Sh. 1 & 2, Rev. 52 & 36
Details Units 1 & 2, Sh. 15, Rev. 10 Calculations
8-25023, Sheet 2, Unit 1 High Pressure Coolant Injection System Piping Diagram, Rev. 45
OE41-1001;
D-25023, Sheet 1 I Unit 1 High Pressure Coolant Injection System Piping Diagram, Rev. 54
High Pressure Coolant Injection System - Condensate Storage Tank Level - Low 9527-8-E41-06-F;
F-03044, Units 1 & 2 480 Volt System Key Qne Line Diagram, Rev. 38
NPSH Requirements - HPCI and RCIC; dated March 26, 1987
LL-7044, Instrument Installation Details Units 1 & 2, Sh. 15, Rev. 10
BNP-E-6.033, AC/DC MOV Thermal Overload Sizing Calculations, Rev. 3 BNP-E-6.062, 125i250 Volt DC System Voltage
Calculations
Drop Study, Rev.
OE41-1001; High Pressure Coolant Injection System - Condensate Storage Tank Level - Low
Uncertainty and Scaling Calculation (E41-bSL-N002(3) Loops), Rev. I , dated March 29, 1999
27-8-E41-06-F; NPSH Requirements - HPCI and RCIC; dated March 26, 1987
BNP-E-6.033, AC/DC MOV Thermal Overload Sizing Calculations, Rev. 3
BNP-E-6.062, 125i250 Volt DC System Voltage Drop Study, Rev. 3
BNP-E-6.074, 125i.250 Volt DC Battery Load Study, Rev. 2
BNP-E-6.074, 125i.250 Volt DC Battery Load Study, Rev. 2
BNP-E-6.079, 125 Volt DC Battery Charger Sizing Calculation, Revision
BNP-E-6.079, 125 Volt DC Battery Charger Sizing Calculation, Revision
BNP-E-6.109, Unit 1 Stroke and Motor Torque Calculations for
BNP-E-6.109, Unit 1 Stroke and Motor Torque Calculations for 250VDC Safety-Related MOVs,
250VDC Safety-Related MOVs, BNP-E-8.013, Motor Torque Analysis for
Rev. 5
AC MQVs, Rev. 4 and Coolers, Rev. 7' Root, lnc; Rev. C Uncertainty and Scaling Calculation (E41 -bSL-N002(3)
BNP-E-8.013, Motor Torque Analysis for AC MQVs, Rev. 4
Loops), Rev. I, dated March
BMP-EQ-4.001, Temperature Response in RHR and HPCl Rooms Following LBCA with
29, 1999 Rev. 5
Reduced
BMP-EQ-4.001, Temperature
BNP-MECH-E4I-F002, Mechanical Analysis Report to Verify Minimum Torque Availability,
Response in RHR and HPCl Rooms Following
Rev. 3
LBCA with BNP-MECH-E4I -F002, Mechanical
BNP-MECH-RBER-001, Reactor Building Environmental Report, Rev. OA
Analysis Report to Verify Minimum Torque Availability, BNP-MECH-RBER-001, Reactor Building Environmental
W A C Flow Rates, Rev. 0
Report, Rev. OA WAC Flow Rates, Rev. 0 M-89-0021; HPCllRCIC
M-89-0021; HPCllRCIC NPSH with Suction from the CST; Rev. 0, dated November 27, 1989
NPSH with Suction from the CST; Rev. 0, dated November 27, 1989 PCN-G0050A, RHR Room Cooler Allowable
PCN-G0050A, RHR Room Cooler Allowable Service Water Inlet Temperature, Rev. 2
Service Water Inlet Temperature, Rev. 2 Desian Basis Bocuments
Desian Basis Bocuments
DBD-19, High Pressure Coolant Injection
DBD-19, High Pressure Coolant Injection System, Rev. f 1
System, Rev. f 1 DBD-51, DC Electrical
DBD-51, DC Electrical System, Rev. 5
System, Rev. 5 Enaineerina
Enaineerina Service Requests
Service Requests ESR 97-0026; Provide a Basis for the Analytical
ESR 97-0026; Provide a Basis for the Analytical Limit for the HPCl and RCIC CST bow bevel
Limit for the HPCl and RCIC CST bow bevel ESR 98-00067;
Transfer Function; dated November 24, 1997
HPCI/RCIC
ESR 98-00067; HPCI/RCIC Reserve Capacity in CST; Rev. 1, dated February 17, 1998
Reserve Capacity in CST; Rev. 1, dated February 17, 1998 *SI? 99-00404; #PCI/WCIC
SI? 99-00404; #PCI/WCIC Drain Pot Piping Boundary Changes; dated February 25,2000
Drain Pot Piping Boundary Changes; dated February 25,2000 ESR 01-00322;
ESR 01-00322; Document the Technical Resolution of the CST Intake Vortex Formation Issue;
Document the Technical
dated September 25,2001
Resolution
ESR 99-00405, HPCl Design Conversion To Fail Open for E-41-F028/29, Rev. 0
of the CST Intake Vortex Formation
Updated Final Safetv Analvsis Reuort
Issue; ESR 99-00405, HPCl Design Conversion
UFSAR Section 54.6,Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System
To Fail Open for E-41-F028/29, Rev. 0 Updated Final Safetv Analvsis Reuort UFSAR Section 54.6, Reactor Core Isolation
UFSAR Section 6.3, Identification of Safety Related Systems - Emergency Core Cooling
Cooling System UFSAR Section 6.3, Identification
Systems
of Safety Related Systems - Emergency
UFSAR Section 7.1.1.2, Emergency Core Cooling Systems
Core Cooling UFSAR Section 7.1.1.2, Emergency
UFSAR Section 8.3.2, BC Power Systems
Core Cooling Systems UFSAR Section 8.3.2, BC Power Systems UFSAR Section 9.2.6, Condensate
UFSAR Section 9.2.6, Condensate Storage Facilities
Storage Facilities
Improved Technical Soecifications
Improved Technical
Soecifications
Section 3.5.1, ECCS - Operating
Section 3.5.1, ECCS - Operating
Section 3.5.3, RCIC System Section 3.8.4, DC Sources - Operating
Section 3.5.3, RCIC System
Section 3.8.6, Battery Cell Parameters
Section 3.8.4, DC Sources - Operating
Section 3.8.7, Electrical
Section 3.8.6, Battery Cell Parameters
Distribution
Section 3.8.7, Electrical Distribution Systems Operating
Systems s Operating
s
TS Bases Section 3.5; Emergency
TS Bases Section 3.5; Emergency Core Cooling Systems and Reactor Core Isolation Cooling
Core Cooling Systems and Reactor Core Isolation
System
Cooling Reduced Rev. 3 Transfer Function;
List of Valves lnsoected
dated November 24, 1997 dated September
1-E41-F0011HPCl Steam Supply Valve
25,2001 Systems System List of Valves lnsoected
l-E41-F006, HPCI Main Pump Discharge Valve
1-E41-F0011
1-E41-F007, HPCl Main Pump Discharge Valve
HPCl Steam Supply Valve l-E41-F006, HPCI Main Pump Discharge Valve
?-E41+008, HPCI Test Bypass to CST Valve
1-E41-F007, HPCl Main Pump Discharge
1-41-F011, WPCl Redundant Shutoff to CST Valve
Valve ?-E41+008, HPCI Test Bypass to CST Valve
1-E41-F012, HPCl Test Line Miniflow Valve
1-*41-F011, WPCl Redundant
1-E41-F04lI HPCI Suppression Pool Suction Valve
Shutoff to CST Valve 1-E41-F012, HPCl Test Line Miniflow Valve 1-E41-F04lI
1-E41-F042, HPCE Pump Suction Valve
HPCI Suppression
Completed Maintenance and Tests
Pool Suction Valve 1-E41-F042, HPCE Pump Suction Valve Completed
OPT-09.2, HPCI System Operability Test, completed 06/29/03, 04/03/03, 01/10/03, 08/20/03,
Maintenance
05/29/03,04/04/03
and Tests OPT-09.2, HPCI System Operability
OPT-20.10, Testing of Valves E4l-FO96, E44 -FO99, 51-F063, E51-F064, completed 04/24/02,
Test, completed
03/08/02, 03110/03,04/22/02
06/29/03, 04/03/03, 01/10/03, 08/20/03, OPT-20.10, Testing of Valves E4l-FO96, E44 -FO99, *51 -F063, E51 -F064, completed
OPT-10.1 1, RClC System Operability Test, completed 06/06/03, 03/14/03, 12/20/82, 07/31/03,
04/24/02, OPT-10.1 1, RClC System Operability
05/08/03, 04/03/03
Test, completed
OPT-09.3, HPCl System I 6 5 Psig Flow Test, completed 04/20/03, 03/26/01, 03/29/02,
06/06/03, 03/14/03, 12/20/82, 07/31/03, OPT-09.3, HPCl System ~ I65 Psig Flow Test, completed
                        ~
04/20/03, 03/26/01, 03/29/02, OPT-09.7, HPCl System Valve Operability
03/23/00
Test, completed
OPT-09.7, HPCl System Valve Operability Test, completed 09/25/03, 05/02/03, 02/07/03,
09/25/03, 05/02/03, 02/07/03, 05/01/03, 04/01/03 OPT-10.1 .El, RClC System Valve Operability
05/01/03, 04/01/03
Test, completed
OPT-10.1 .El, RClC System Valve Operability Test, completed 09/04/03, 04110103, 07/03/03,
09/04/03, 0411 0103, 07/03/03, 04/09/030PT-10.1.3, RClC System Operability
04/09/030PT-10.1.3, RClC System Operability Test - Flow Rates at 150 Psig, completed
Test - Flow Rates at 150 Psig, completed
03118/QO,03/29/02, 03/23/01, 04/02/03
0311 8/QO, 03/29/02, 03/23/01, 04/02/03 05/29/03,04/04/03
Completed Work Orders (WOs) and Work Requests (WRs)
03/08/02, 0311 0/03,04/22/02
WO 49443-01, HPCl Turbine Restricting Orifices Inspection, completed 03113/01
05/08/03, 04/03/03 03/23/00 Completed
WO 49442-01, RClC Turbine Restricting Orifices Inspection, completed 03/15/01
Work Orders (WOs) and Work Requests (WRs) WO 49443-01, HPCl Turbine Restricting
WQ 45998-01, HPCl Turbine Supply Steam Drain Pot Hi Level Switch Calibration (Unit 2),
Orifices Inspection, completed
completed 02/06/01
0311 3/01 WO 49442-01, RClC Turbine Restricting
WQ 192543-01, HPCl Steam Supply Valve 2-E41-F001 Repairs due to Leakage Past the Seat,
Orifices Inspection, completed
completed 03/31/03
03/15/01 WQ 45998-01, HPCl Turbine Supply Steam Drain Pot Hi Level Switch Calibration (Unit 2), WQ 192543-01, HPCl Steam Supply Valve 2-E41-F001
WO 4581941. HPCl Turbine Sugnlv. . Steam Drain Pot Hi bevel Switch Calibration (Unit I),
Repairs due to Leakage Past the Seat, WO 4581941. HPCl Turbine Sugnlv Steam Drain Pot Hi bevel Switch Calibration (Unit I), completed
                                  ~
2/06/01 completed
completed 1 i/25/Oi
03/31/03 .. ~ completed
WO 46107-01, Calibration of RHR Room Cooler Thermostats, completed 11/09/80
i/25/Oi WO 46107-01, Calibration
WO 53172-01; Inspection & Cleaning of iqe RHR Roorrl Cooler, cotnpleted 03/05/02
of RHR Room Cooler Thermostats, completed
WO 50171-01, Inspectioil R Cleartiny of the HI-iR Room Cooler, completed 03/05/02
11/09/80 WO 53172-01;
WR AFQO 001, HPCI Turbine Supply S t e m Drain Pct Hi Level Switch Calibration (Uqit 2),
Inspection
completed 06/07/96
& Cleaning of iqe RHR Roorrl Cooler, cotnpleted
WR AlTl 001, HPCI Turui!ie Supply Steam Drain Po! Hi Level Switch Caliwation (Unit 1).
03/05/02 WO 50171-01, Inspectioil
cmpieted 08/03/95
R Cleartiny
WR ABPD 063, Calibration of PCIR Room Cooler Thetmostars, completed 09/13/00
of the HI-iR Room Cooler, completed
WR ABPD 002. Caiibratiori of HHH Room Cooler Thermosta!s, completed 08/25/97
03/05/02 WR AFQO 001, HPCI Turbine Supply Stem Drain Pct Hi Level Switch Calibration (Uqit 2), WR AlTl 001, HPCI Turui!ie Supply Steam Drain Po! Hi Level Switch Caliwation (Unit 1). WR ABPD 063, Calibration
WR AGEB 002, Calibratiop of HHH Room Cooler Thsrmosats, comple;ed 08/21/97
of PCIR Room Cooler Thetmostars, completed
WR AlWK 004, Inspectian & Cleaning of the HI-IH Rocm Cooler, completed C3/09/02
09/13/00 WR ABPD 002. Caiibratiori
WWJO ANRROOl, 1A-1 Ba:teries, 125 VDC, Perfcrmacice Capaci!y Test
of HHH Room Cooler Thermosta!s, completed
WW:O ANTKGOI, 1A-2 Bat:er:es, 'I25 VUC, Performarice Capacity Test
08/25/97 WR AGEB 002, Calibratiop
WWLO ANSN001, 1B-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Performarm? Capacity Test
of HHH Room Cooler Thsrmosats, comple;ed
WR/;O ANSTOOl, 10-2Batteries, 125 VDC, Performance Capacity Test
08/21/97 WR AlWK 004, Inspectian  
WO 0004C;46SOI, 28-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Performance Capacity Test
& Cleaning of the HI-IH Rocm Cooler, completed
WO 0004546C3:, 28-2 Batteiies, 125 VDC, Pertormance Capacity Test
C3/09/02 WWJO ANRROOl, 1A-1 Ba:teries, 125 VDC, Perfcrmacice
WO 0004546301,2A-I Batteries, 125 VDC, Performance Capacity Test
Capaci!y Test WW:O ANTKGOI, 1A-2 Bat:er:es, 'I25 VUC, Performarice
WO 0004546601,2A-2 Batteries, 125 VBC, Performance Capacity Test
Capacity Test WWLO ANSN001, 1 B-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Performarm?
WO 0004635001, 18-2 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test
Capacity Test WR/;O ANSTOOl, 10-2 Batteries, 125 VDC, Performance
W O 0004635101, 1A-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test
Capacity Test WO 0004C;46SOI, 28-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Performance
W O 0004634901, 1B-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test
Capacity Test WO 0004546C3:, 28-2 Batteiies, 125 VDC, Pertormance
WO 0004634801, 1 B-2 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test
Capacity Test completed
W O 0017812801, 2B-2 Batteries, 125 VDC, 28-2 Service Capacity Test
06/07/96 cmpieted 08/03/95
WO 0017569601, 28-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, 2B-1 Service Capacity Test
WO 0004546301,2A-I
W B 8019450581,2A-l Batteries, 625 VDC, 2A-1 Service Capacity Test
Batteries, 125 VDC, Performance
WO 0017414101,2A-2 Batteries, 625 VDC, 28-2 Service Capacity Test
Capacity Test WO 0004546601,2A-2
W O 0040923401,OMST-BAW11W, 525 VDC, Weekly Test
Batteries, 125 VBC, Performance
WO 5040495901, OMST-BATTI 1W,125 VDC, Weekly Test
Capacity Test WO 0004635001, 18-2 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test WO 0004635101, 1A-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test WO 0004634901, 1 B-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test WO 0004634801, 1 B-2 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test WO 0017812801, 2B-2 Batteries, 125 VDC, 28-2 Service Capacity Test WO 0017569601, 28-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, 2B-1 Service Capacity Test WB 8019450581,2A-l
WO 0040496001,OMST-BAW11W, I 2 5 VDC, Weekly Test
Batteries, 625 VDC, 2A-1 Service Capacity Test WO 0017414101,2A-2
WO 0040734401, OMST-BATTI1 W,125 VDC, Weekly Test
Batteries, 625 VDC, 28-2 Service Capacity Test WO 0040923401,OMST-BAW11
WO 0039914901, 15-1& 18-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly
W, 525 VDC, Weekly Test WO 5040495901, OMST-BATTI 1 W, 125 VDC, Weekly Test WO 0040496001,OMST-BAW11
MI0 0031256501, 18-1 & 1B-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly
W, I25 VDC, Weekly Test WO 0040734401, OMST-BATTI 1 W, 125 VDC, Weekly Test WO 003991 4901, 15-1 & 18-2 OMST-BATTI 1 Q Quarterly
W B 8030950101,15-1& 1B-2 QMST-BATTI1Q Quarterly
MI0 0031256501, 18-1 & 1 B-2 OMST-BATTI 1 Q Quarterly
MI0 0028265501, SB-1 & 1B-2 OMST-BATTl I Q Quarterly
WB 80309501 01,15-1 & 1 B-2 QMST-BATTI
WO 0038119301, ?A-1 & 1A-2 OMST-BATTIIQ Quarterly
Q Quarterly
WO 0031639601, SA-1 & 18-2 OMST-BATTI I Q Quarterly
MI0 0028265501, SB-1 & 1 B-2 OMST-BATTl
WO 0031256401,lA-1 & 1A-2 OMST-BATTIlQ Quarterly
IQ Quarterly
W O 0028260601, 1A-1 & 18-2 OMST-BATTI 3Q Quarterly
WO 0038119301, ?A-1 & 1A-2 OMST-BATTIIQ
W B 0030391401.2A-1 & 2A-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly
Quarterly
WO 0530391501,2B-1 & 28-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly
WO 0031639601, SA-1 & 18-2 OMST-BATTI IQ Quarterly
WO 0031256201,2A-l & 2A-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly
WO 0031256401,lA-1  
WO 0531256301,2A-I & 28-2 OMST-BATTI 16 Quarterly
& 1A-2 OMST-BATTIlQ
WO 0031256601,2!3-1 & 28-2 OMST-BATTI t Q Quarterly
Quarterly
WO 0031256701,2B-I & 28-2 OMST-BAW11Q Quarterly
WO 0028260601, 1A-1 & 18-2 OMST-BATTI 3Q Quarterly
WO 0004680801, HPCl Auto-Actuation and Isolation Logic System Functional Test
WB 0030391 401.2A-1 & 2A-2 OMST-BATTI 1 Q Quarterly
WO 0067956801, HPCl Auto-Actuation and Isolation Logic System Functional Test
WO 0530391 501,2B-1 & 28-2 OMST-BATTI 1 Q Quarterly
W B 003971 1701, 1MST-HPCi27Q and RCIC CST Low Water bevel Instrument Catibration
WO 0031256201,2A-l  
W B 0031316101, 1MST-HPC1270 and RClC CST Low Water Level Instrument Calibration
& 2A-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly
WO 0539317801,2MST-HPC127Q and RClC CST Low Water Level Instrument Calibration
WO 0531256301,2A-I  
WO 0031323101,2MST-HPC127Q and RClC CST Low Water bevel Instrument Calibration
& 28-2 OMST-BATTI 16 Quarterly
WO 0038679201, HPCI Suppression Pool High Level Instrument Channel Calibration
WO 0031256601,2!3-1  
WO 0031264601, HPCl Suppression Pool High Level Instrument Channel Calibration
& 28-2 OMST-BATTI t Q Quarterly
WO 0038677301I HPCl Suppression Pool High Level Instrument Channel Calibration
WO 0031256701,2B-I  
WO 0004589001, Calibrate 14541-FSHL-NO06 in accordance with OPIC-DP-SO01
& 28-2 OMST-BAW1
WO 0007165106, Replace HPCl pump discharge line flow switch
Q Quarterly
WO 0043163606, Perform single cell charging on 1-1A-2 Cell #43 IAW BSPP-BAT010
WO 0004680801, HPCl Auto-Actuation
WO 0043161306, Perform single cell charging on 1-18-1 Cell #13 IAW BSPP-BAT010
and Isolation
WO 0042888401, 1-1B-1 125 VBC Battery Cell # 13 has a low voltage reading
Logic System Functional
WO 0044659406, Perform single cell charging on 1A-2 Battery Cell # 1
Test WO 0067956801, HPCl Auto-Actuation
WO 0037821401, 18-2 Battery Cell ?# 53 has a cell voltage of 2.124, minimum voltage is 2.1 3
and Isolation
WO 0033286001, 1-18-2 Battery corrosion found on positive terminal of battery cell # 52
Logic System Functional
WO 0033285401 I-1A-1 Battery corrosion found
Test WB 003971 1701, 1 MST-HPCi27Q
              ~
and RCIC CST Low Water bevel Instrument
WO 0033285301, l-IAP-125VDC-BAT. Replace Cell # 4 on Battery 1A-2
Catibration
WO 0016351401, Equalize 1-1 8-2-125VBC-BAT IAW OPM-BAT004
WB 0031316101, 1 MST-HPC1270
WO 0014092401, 1 - 1 5 2 Cell # I needs to be replaced due to low specific gravity reading
and RClC CST Low Water Level Instrument
WO 0006930901, Using ESR 00-00345 and WO Task knstructions, Replace Cell # 54 in I-1B-
Calibration
25VDC-BAT while batteries remain on line
WO 0539317801,2MST-HPC127Q
WO WRiJO 99-ADIK1, Troubleshoot and assist operations in ground hunting for 18 Battery
and RClC CST Low Water Level Instrument
BUSIAW OAl-I 15 and IOP-51
Calibration
WO 0043131301, 1-1A-2-125VDC-CHRGW investigate breaker tripkharger voltage card
WO 0031323101,2MST-HPC127Q
replacement
and RClC CST Low Water bevel Instrument
WO WWJO 99-AFEC1, Replace floatlequalize toggle switch on I-$A-1-125VBC-CHWGR
Calibration
WO WWJO 99-AFED1, Replace floaffequalize toggie switch on 1-lA-2-125VQC-CHRGR
WO 0038679201, HPCI Suppression
WO WWJO 99-AFEEI Replace floatlequalize toggle switch on 1-1B-1-125VDC-CHRGR
Pool High Level Instrument
WO WWJO 99-AFEE2, Place 1-1B-I-125VDC-BAT on equalize
Channel Calibration
WO WWJO 99-AGKAI, Investigate problem with 1-18-2-125VDC-CHRGR
WO 0031264601, HPCl Suppression
WO WWJO 99-AGKA2, Troubleshoot ground on 1-1B-2 Battery Charger during Unit 1 outage
Pool High Level Instrument
WO WWJO 99-AFEF1, Replace floatlequalize toggle switch on 1-18-2-125VDC-CHRGR
Channel Calibration
WO WWJO 98-ACNW 1, Troubleshoot and Repair 1-1B-2-125VDC-CHRGR
WO 0038677301
WO 0033286301, Perform OMST-BAWI SQ to remove corrosion from battery terminals
I HPCl Suppression
Pool High Level Instrument
Channel Calibration
WO 0004589001, Calibrate
14541 -FSHL-NO06
in accordance
with OPIC-DP-SO01
WO 0007165106, Replace HPCl pump discharge
line flow switch WO 00431 63606, Perform single cell charging on 1-1 A-2 Cell #43 IAW BSPP-BAT010 WO 0043161306, Perform single cell charging on 1-18-1 Cell #13 IAW BSPP-BAT010
WO 0042888401, 1-1 B-1 125 VBC Battery Cell # 13 has a low voltage reading WO 0044659406, Perform single cell charging on 1A-2 Battery Cell # 1 WO 0037821401, 18-2 Battery Cell ?# 53 has a cell voltage of 2.124, minimum voltage is 2.1 3 WO 0033286001, 1-1 8-2 Battery corrosion
found on positive terminal of battery cell # 52 WO 0033285401  
~ I-1A-1 Battery corrosion
found WO 0033285301, l-IAP-125VDC-BAT.
Replace Cell # 4 on Battery 1A-2 WO 001 6351401, Equalize 1-1 8-2-1 25VBC-BAT
IAW OPM-BAT004
WO 0014092401, 1-152 Cell # I needs to be replaced due to low specific gravity reading WO 0006930901, Using ESR 00-00345 and WO Task knstructions, Replace Cell # 54 in I-1B- WO WRiJO 99-ADIK1, Troubleshoot
and assist operations
in ground hunting for 18 Battery WO 0043131301, 1-1A-2-125VDC-CHRGW
investigate
breaker tripkharger
voltage card WO WWJO 99-AFEC1, Replace floatlequalize
toggle switch on I-$A-1-125VBC-CHWGR
WO WWJO 99-AFED1, Replace floaffequalize toggie switch
on 1 -lA-2-125VQC-CHRGR WO WWJO 99-AFEEI Replace floatlequalize
toggle switch on 1-1 B-1-125VDC-CHRGR
WO WWJO 99-AFEE2, Place 1-1 B-I-125VDC-BAT on equalize WO WWJO 99-AGKAI, Investigate
problem with 1-18-2-125VDC-CHRGR WO WWJO 99-AGKA2, Troubleshoot
ground on 1-1B-2 Battery Charger during Unit 1 outage WO WWJO 99-AFEF1, Replace floatlequalize
toggle switch on 1-1 8-2-125VDC-CHRGR
WO WWJO 98-ACNW 1, Troubleshoot
and Repair 1-1 B-2-125VDC-CHRGR
WO 0033286301, Perform OMST-BAWI
SQ to remove corrosion
from battery terminals
WO 0033286201, Perform OMST-BATTI 1Q to remove corrosion
WO 0033286201, Perform OMST-BATTI 1Q to remove corrosion
WO 0027849301, 2-2A-1-125VDC-BAT, Petform DLRO measurements
WO 0027849301, 2-2A-1-125VDC-BAT, Petform DLRO measurements
WO 0027849201,2-28-1  
WO 0027849201,2-28-1 -125VDC-BAT, Perform DLRO measurements
-125VDC-BAT, Perform DLRO measurements
WQ 0016331601, 2-2B-I-125VDC-CHRGR has no output voltage please investigate and repair
WQ 0016331601, 2-2B-I-125VDC-CHRGR
WO 0013345101, The corrected specific gravity was less than the required 1.205 tolerance
has no output voltage please investigate
WO WWJO 99-ADMLI, Place 125 VDC Battery Banks 2A-1,2A-2,2B-II 2B-2 on equalize
and repair WO 001 3345101, The corrected
WO WWJO 00-ADJS1, Replace Cell # 27 in 2-2A-2-125VDC-BAT
specific gravity was less than the required 1.205 tolerance
WO WWJO 00-ADEEf , Clean off electrolyte on cell #27 of 2-28-2 Battery
WO WWJO 99-ADMLI, Place 125 VDC Battery Banks 2A-1,2A-2,2B-II
WQ WWJO 99-AAGJI, 2-28-2-125VDC-BAT individual ceil voltage out of tolerance
2B-2 on equalize WO WWJO 00-ADJS1, Replace Cell # 27 in 2-2A-2-125VDC-BAT
WO WWJQ 00-AARJ1, Troubleshoot 2-28 battery bus ground
WO WWJO 00-ADEEf , Clean off electrolyte
WO WWJO 99-ACRSI , Replace floatlequalize toggle switch on 2-2A-2-125VDC-CHRGR
on cell #27 of 2-28-2 Battery WQ WWJO 99-AAGJI, 2-28-2-125VDC-BAT
WO WR/JO 99-ACSWI, Replace floatlequalize toggle switch on 2-2A-1-125VDC-CHRGR
individual
WO 0011166201, Replace floaffequalize toggle switch on 2-28-1-125VBC-CHRGR
ceil voltage out of tolerance
WO WWJQ 00-AARJ1, Troubleshoot
2-28 battery bus ground WO WWJO 99-ACRSI , Replace floatlequalize toggle switch
on 2-2A-2-125VDC-CHRGR WO WR/JO 99-ACSWI, Replace floatlequalize toggle switch
on 2-2A-1-125VDC-CHRGR WO 001 11 66201, Replace floaffequalize
toggle switch on 2-28-1-125VBC-CHRGR
WO 0017170101, Specific gravity on Cell #56 of battery 1B-2 out of tolerance
WO 0017170101, Specific gravity on Cell #56 of battery 1B-2 out of tolerance
WO WWJO 99-AAGEd.
WO WWJO 99-AAGEd. I-lB-2-125VDC-BAT Cell #37 voltage low
I-lB-2-125VDC-BAT
WWJQ ASLEOOI ,I -E6-AV4-52, 5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker PM
Cell #37 voltage low WWJQ ASLEOOI ,I -E6-AV4-52, 5175 480 VAC Distribution
WWJO ADUEQOl ,l-Es-AU9-52, 5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker PM
System, Substation
WWJOADKC007 ,1 -EB-AXI-52,5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker PM
Breaker PM WWJO ADUEQOl ,l-Es-AU9-52, 5175 480 VAC Distribution
WWJO 99-ACPTI ,2-2CB-C56, 5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker
System, Substation
Maintenance
Breaker PM WWJO ADKC007 ,1 -EB-AXI-52,5175
WR/JO 00-ABHD2,1-1CA-C05, 5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker
480 VAC Distribution
System, Substation
Breaker PM WWJO 99-ACPTI ,2-2CB-C56, 5175 480 VAC Distribution
System, Substation
Breaker WR/JO 00-ABHD2,1-1CA-C05, 5175 480 VAC Distribution
System, Substation
Breaker WWJO 00-ABDH1 ,1 -1 CAC05, 5175 480 VAC Distribution
System, Substation
Breaker WWJO ACDUOO-i, 2-2A-GKO-72, 5240 125 VDC Battery Charger System, Circuit Breaker WWJO ACDXOOI, 2-2A-GK3-72,5240
25 VDC Battery Charger System, Circuit Breaker WR/J0 AAKOOOI, 2-2CB-656-52, 5240 125 VDC Battery Charger System, Circuit Breaker WO 0005034401, PM on 1 -E2-A#1 WO 0017871402, In-situ Test of Mag Latch for 1-E6-AV4-52
25VDC-BAT
while batteries
remain on line BUS IAW OAl-I 15 and IOP-51 replacement
Maintenance
Maintenance
WWJO 00-ABDH1,1-1CAC05, 5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker
Maintenance
Maintenance
WWJO ACDUOO-i, 2-2A-GKO-72, 5240 125 VDC Battery Charger System, Circuit Breaker
Functional Test
WWJO ACDXOOI, 2-2A-GK3-72,5240 125 VDC Battery Charger System, Circuit Breaker
Functional Test
WR/J0 AAKOOOI, 2-2CB-656-52, 5240 125 VDC Battery Charger System, Circuit Breaker
Maintenance
Maintenance
Functional
WO 0005034401, PM on 1-E2-A#1
Test Functional
WO 0017871402, In-situ Test of Mag Latch for 1-E6-AV4-52
Test Maintenance
W B 0030223001, Overload Relay Setting Change
WB 0030223001, Overload Relay Setting Change WO 0019871802, In-situ Test on 143-AV4-52
WO 0019871802, In-situ Test on 143-AV4-52
WO 0029973501, Circuit Breaker Tie Between Unit Substation
WO 0029973501, Circuit Breaker Tie Between Unit Substation E5&E6
E5&E6 WO 0017868201, in-situ Test of Mag Latch of E5E6 Tie Breaker WO 0005033201, PM on I-E2-AH1 WO 0012789501, Breaker Operator Replacement
WO 0017868201, in-situ Test of Mag Latch of E5E6 Tie Breaker
WO 0005030701
WO 0005033201, PM on I-E2-AH1
PM on Breaker 1 -dB-GMI -72 WO 5005009301, PM on Breaker 1-1B-GM4-72
WO 0012789501, Breaker Operator Replacement
WO 0029610701
WO 0005030701 PM on Breaker 1-dB-GMI -72
I PM O R Breaker 2-25-GM1-72
WO 5005009301, PM on Breaker 1-1B-GM4-72
WO 0029609301, PM on Breaker 2-25-GM4-72 WO 0013432712, Test/Replace
WO 0029610701 I PM OR Breaker 2-25-GM1-72
Breaker 2B-l-125VDC-Charger
WO 0029609301, PM on Breaker 2-25-GM4-72
AC CKT Comcdeted
WO 0013432712, Test/Replace Breaker 2B-l-125VDC-Charger AC CKT
Surveillance
Comcdeted Surveillance Procedures. Preventive Maintenance (PM). and Test Records
Procedures.
OPT-12.6, Breaker Alignment Surveillance, Rev. 42, Completed 8/2/03, 8/9/03, 8/16/03, 8/23/03
Preventive
Action Reauests (ARs.
Maintenance (PM). and Test Records OPT-12.6, Breaker Alignment
087358, Deficiencies related with valve 2-E41-F001
Surveillance, Rev. 42, Completed
CR 97-02379; Determine if Vortexing Problem Exists in the CST When Running the HPCl
8/2/03, 8/9/03, 8/16/03, 8/23/03 Action Reauests (ARs. 087358, Deficiencies
Pump; dated August 27, 1997.
related with valve 2-E41-F001
AB 00005402; Vortexing in CST Needs More Formal Analysis than CR 97-02379; dated
CR 97-02379;
December 30,1998.
Determine
AR 00098654,125 VDC 1A-2 Battery Charger Main Supply Breaker Trip
if Vortexing
AR 00047078, 1B-2Cell # 56 Failed Specific Gravity
Problem Exists in the CST When Running the HPCl AB 00005402;
AR 00091O76, Positive Plate Discoloration and Expansion
Vortexing
AR 00071079, 16-2 Battery cells have positive piate discoloration and expansion
in CST Needs More Formal Analysis than CR 97-02379;
AR 00058078, Battery $A-2 has low voltage cells
dated AR 00098654,125
AR 00053109, Visual signs of degradation on 213-1 battery
VDC 1A-2 Battery Charger Main Supply Breaker Trip AR 00047078, 1 B-2 Cell # 56 Failed Specific Gravity AR 00091O76, Positive Plate Discoloration
AR 00083997,2A-I Battery Cell #31 cracked cell top
and Expansion
AR 00085750, 1B-2 Battery Cell #53 has a low voltage
AR 00071079, 16-2 Battery cells have positive piate discoloration
AB 00044684, 15-2 Batteries are A(1) under new Maintenance Rule criteria
and expansion
AI? 00052618, BC MOV Thermal Overload Heater Sizing
AR 00058078, Battery $A-2 has low voltage cells AR 00053109, Visual signs of degradation
AI? 00076440, BESS Caiculatiofls Self Assessment 50952
on 213-1 battery AR 00083997,2A-I
Action Reauests Written Due to this lnsnection
Battery Cell #31 cracked cell top AR 00085750, 1B-2 Battery Cell #53 has a low voltage AB 00044684, 15-2 Batteries
101924, Update periodic maintenance program to add periodic replacement of diaphram in
are A(1) under new Maintenance
valve E41-PCV-152, dated 08/14/03
Rule criteria AI? 00052618, BC MOV Thermal Overload Heater Sizing AI? 00076440, BESS Caiculatiofls
2321, Valve E41-FC42, reduced voltage strike time calculation basis, dated 08/14/03
Self Assessment
2456, CST Vortexing Documentation Discrepancies; dated 08/20/03
50952 Action Reauests Written Due to this lnsnection
103005, Note in OPT-09.2 Referring to Auto Closure of HPCl Steam Line Brains (F029 and
101924, Update periodic maintenance
F028) should have been removed by ESR 99-00405, dated 08/26/04
program to add periodic replacement
103106, Correct procedure inconsistencies in preventative maintenance Procedure
of diaphram in Pump; dated August 27, 1997. December 30,1998. valve E41-PCV-152, dated 08/14/03 102321, Valve E41-FC42, reduced voltage strike time calculation
OQM-EfKR001, ITE 4KV Breaker and Compartment Checkout, dated 08/27/03
basis, dated 08/14/03 102456, CST Vortexing
103252, Procedure Enhancement to OPT-09.3, Rev. 50, HPCl System - 165 Psig Flow Test.
Documentation
Add Procedural Guidance to Ensure that HPCl Minimum Flow isolation Valve E41-FO12 Goes
Discrepancies;
Closed After Proper Flow Setpoint is Reached, dated 08/28/03
dated 08/20/03 103005, Note in OPT-09.2 Referring
103256, Procedure Enhancement to OPT-09.2, Rev. 1 11, HPCl System Operability Test. Add
to Auto Closure of HPCl Steam Line Brains (F029 and F028) should have been removed by ESR 99-00405, dated 08/26/04
Procedural Guidance to Ensure that HPCl Minimum Flow Isolation Valve E41-FO12 Goes
103106, Correct procedure
Closed After Proper Flow Setpoint is Reached, dated 08/28/03
inconsistencies
103299, Provide procedural guidance as io when a Shift Technical Advisor should activate their
in preventative
post, dated 08/28/03
maintenance
Lesson Plans/Job Performance Measures (JPM)
Procedure
Lesson Plan CLS-LP-51, BC Distribution, Rev. 0
OQM-EfKR001, ITE 4KV Breaker and Compartment
Lesson Plan CkS-LP-402-G, Electrical Failure Related AOPs (AQP-32.0, AOP-22.0, AOP-36.1,
Checkout, dated 08/27/03 103252, Procedure
and AQP-39.0). Rev. 0
Enhancement
AOT-OJP-JP-O51-AOI, DC Ground Isolation for P,N , and P/N, Rev. 1
to OPT-09.3, Rev. 50, HPCl System - 165 Psig Flow Test. Add Procedural
AOT-OJT-JP-302-GO1, Loss of BC Power - Transfer of DC Control Power, Rev. 2
Guidance to Ensure that HPCl Minimum Flow isolation
Miscellaneous Documents:
Valve E41-FO12 Goes Closed After Proper Flow Setpoint is Reached, dated 08/28/03 103256, Procedure
Brunswick Nuclear Plant Probabilistic Safety Assessment
Enhancement
RSC 98-24, Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System Notebook, Rev. 0
to OPT-09.2, Rev. 1 11, HPCl System Operability
RSC 98-23, HPCl System Notebook, Rev. O
Test. Add Procedural
HPCI System Periodic Review, dated 02/20/03
Guidance to Ensure that HPCl Minimum Flow Isolation
RClC System Periodic Review, dated 02/20/03
Valve E41-FO12 Goes Closed After Proper Flow Setpoint is Reached, dated 08/28/03 103299, Provide procedural
Maintenance Rule §coping and Performance Criteria, System 1001, ECCS Suction Strainer
guidance as io when a Shift Technical
Vendor Manual FP-3808, Battery Charger, Rev. G
Advisor should activate their post, dated 08/28/03 Lesson Plans/Job
Specification 137-002, 125 Volt Battery Chargers, Rev. 9
Performance
Engineering Evaluation BNP-DC-03, Overload Heater Resizing for Valves 1-E41-F00II FOQ6,
Measures (JPM) Lesson Plan CLS-LP-51, BC Distribution, Rev. 0 Lesson Plan CkS-LP-402-G, Electrical
FOOT, and FOO8, Rev. 0
Failure Related AOPs (AQP-32.0, AOP-22.0, AOP-36.1, AOT-OJP-JP-O51-AOI, DC Ground Isolation
BCT-09-2083       W3:41     PPl     B R U N S W I C K R E G BFF             9104573014                       P. 1 6
for P, N, and P/N, Rev. 1 AOT-OJT-JP-302-GO1, Loss of BC Power - Transfer of DC Control Power, Rev. 2 Miscellaneous
A I I 106230-10 Operability Review               Page 1 of 20
Documents:
AR 102,456 was written to address documentation discrqsancies with respect to pottntkl air
Brunswick
entrainment in the con,ndensate storage tank (CST)~ ~ p pline  l y due to vortex a1 the suction nozzle
Nuclear Plant Probabilistic
prior to completion of the H E 1 pump suction auto transfer on low CST level.
Safety Assessment
An initia?operability evduation concluded that the low CST WCI level insbmmentathn ia still
RSC 98-24, Reactor Core Isolation
operable. Due to additional questions and concerns, a more detailed operability evaluation was
Cooling System Notebook, Rev. 0 RSC 98-23, HPCl System Notebook, Rev. O HPCI System Periodic Review, dated 02/20/03 RClC System Periodic Review, dated 02/20/03 Maintenance
desired. 'This evaluation provides additional detail. When more detail was added tQ the review,
Rule §coping and Performance
some unneeded conservatism were no longer applied and the end results actudly improved,
Criteria, System 1001, ECCS Suction Strainer Vendor Manual FP-3808, Battery Charger, Rev. G Specification
The issue in question, foe both Units 1 and 2, is whether the setpoint for the Technical
137-002, 125 Volt Battery Chargers, Rev. 9 Engineering
Specification (TS)Table 3.3.5.1-1 Function 3.d. HPCI Condensate Srmge Tank Level -Low
Evaluation
insmentation i s appropriate. This instrumentstion is required when the plant is in MODE 1
BNP-DC-03, Overload Heater Resizing for Valves 1-E41-F00II
and a h when in MODES 2 and 3 with reactor stem dome pressure w a t e r than 150 pig.
FOQ6, and AQP-39.0).
TS Bases B 33.5.1 discusem the PIPGI Condensate Storage Tank Level-Low function:
Rev. 0 FOOT, and FOO8, Rev. 0
LOOW   level in the CST indicates the unavairability of an tldequste supply of makeup water
BCT-09-2083
from this normal source. Normally 6he suction valves between HpeI and the CST are open
W3:41 PPl BRUNSWICK
and, upon receiving a HPCI initiation signal, water for KPCI injection wouldbt taken from
REG BFF 9104573014
the CS
P. 16 AII 106230-10
: [[contact::T. However]], if the water level in the CST falls below a psesclecteci level, fimt the
Operability
U p p S d O n p o l suction valves automatically open, and then the CST suction valve
Review Page 1 of 20 AR 102,456 was written to address documentation
automatically cio&es. This ensures that an adequate supply of makeup water is available to
discrqsancies
the MlpcI pump. To prevent losing suction to the pump, the suction valves are interlwked
with respect to pottntkl air entrainment
sion pool suction valves m ~bc~open t before the CST suction valve
in the con,ndensate
automatically chses. The Function is implicitly assumed in the accident and transient
storage tank (CST) ~~pply line due to vortex a1 the suction nozzle prior to completion
analyses (which take credit for HPCI) since the analyses assume that the HPCI suction
of the HE1 pump suction auto transfer on low CST level. An initia? operability
s o w is the suppression pool.
evduation
The Condensate Storage Tank Level-Low signal is initiated from two level switches. The
concluded
lo& ie arranged slack that either level switch cxn cause the suppression pool suction valves
that the low CST WCI level insbmmentathn
to open and the CST suction valve to close. The Condensate Storage Tank Level--Low
ia still operable.
FURC~~DII   Allowable Value is high enough to ensure adequate pump suction head while water
Due to additional
is being takrn faom the CST.
questions
Two channels of the Condensate Storage Tank Level-Low Function are nquired to be
and concerns, a more detailed operability
OPERABLE only When HPCI is required to be OPERABLE to en8uTe that no single
evaluation
insmmenr failure can preclude HPCi swap to suppression pool source.
was desired. 'This evaluation
H41-ULNWand Mi-LSL-NOQS are TS required instrumentation and are designated 8s Q
provides additional
Clslla A (safety related). Elquipmcnt datnbase (H>B)describes the active function as ''P~wv&%a
detail. When more detail was added tQ the review, some unneeded conservatism
signal to the WPCI logic when the condensate storage tank level is low. This opens valves E41-
were no longer applied and the end results actudly improved, The issue in question, foe both Units 1 and 2, is whether the setpoint for the Technical
FM1 and E41-FQ42to dlow WPCl pump suction from the suppnssion p ~ o ! . "
Specification (TS) Table 3.3.5.1-1 Function 3.d. HPCI Condensate
This review was performed in accordance with EGR-NGGC-0019,               Engineering Operability
Srmge Tank Level -Low insmentation
Assessment, and makes dime reference to NRC Inspection Manual, Part 9900: Technical
is appropriate.
Guidance STS1Oo.TG and STS IOOPSTS. It supports the determination that the deficiencies
This instrumentstion
are. dacumentation problems only and that no oprability coneem exists.
is required when the plant is in MODE 1 and ah when in MODES 2 and 3 with reactor stem dome pressure water than 150 pig. TS Bases B 33.5.1 discusem the PIPGI Condensate
ATTACHMENT 2
Storage Tank Level-Low function:
P. 1 7
LOOW level in the CST indicates
AR 106230-10 Operability Review                   Page 2 of 20
the unavairability
The definition ofOPERABLBO?ERAB~LITYis contained in Chapter 1 of the plant's
of an tldequste
Technical Specifications which states:
supply of makeup water from this normal source. Normally 6he suction valves between HpeI and the CST are open and, upon receiving
A system, subsystem, division, component, or device shall be O?ERABLB OT have
a HPCI initiation
OPmAI4ILITY when it is capable of perfoming its specified safety funCtion(s) and when
signal, water for KPCI injection
dl necessary attendant instrumentation, controls, normal or emergency elect13cdp e r ,
wouldbt taken from the CS
cooling and seal water, lubrication, and other auxiliary equipment that are required for the
: [[contact::T. However]], if the water level in the CST falls below a psesclecteci
system,~ubsystern,division, component, or device to perfom its specified safety function(@
level, fimt the 8UppSdOn pol suction valves automatically
ate also capable of pefloming their related support function(s).
open, and then the CST suction valve automatically
For the H E 1 CST Level-Low instmmenratioa to be OPERABLE,the chawlaels must be in
cio&es. This ensures that an adequate supply of makeup water is available
calibration and the CST Level-Low Function Allowable Value must bc high enough Io ensm an
to the MlpcI pump. To prevent losing suction to the pump, the suction valves are interlwked
sdquate 8upply of water is available for all MPCI system specified functions. The preaence of
sion pool suction valves m~~t bc open before the CST suction valve automatically
vwtexing in the CST wm not initially factored into the setpoint development. This evalunlticm
chses. The Function is implicitly
demonstrates that the current TS Allowable Value for the instmentation setpaint ie appropriate
assumed in the accident and transient
for all HPC1 system specified fUnCtiQn9with the effects ofthe CST suction vortexing
analyses (which take credit for HPCI) since the analyses assume that the HPCI suction sow is the suppression
phenomenon considered.
pool. The Condensate
As stared in M C Inspection Manual, Part 9900: Technicai Guidance, STSlOOP.Sri'S, 3.3
Storage Tank Level-Low signal is initiated
Specified Function(s):
from two level switches.
    %e definition of operability refers to capability to perfom the "specified functione," The
The lo& ie arranged slack that either level switch cxn cause the suppression
SpeciEied bclim(s) of the system. subsystem, train, component, or device (hereafter
pool suction valves to open and the CST suction valve to close. The Condensate
r e f e d to a!? system)is that specified safety function(8) in the cumnt licensing basis for the
Storage Tank Level--Low
facility.
FURC~~DII
In addition to providing the specified safety function, a system is expected to perform a
Allowable
designed,test&, and maintained. When system capabiiity is de             to a point where it
Value is high enough to ensure adequate pump suction head while water is being takrn faom the CST. Two channels of the Condensate
cannot periWm with reasonable assurance ofreliability, the system ahould be judged
Storage Tank Level-Low Function are nquired to be OPERABLE only When HPCI is required to be OPERABLE to en8uTe that no single insmmenr failure can preclude HPCi swap to suppression
inopefable,even if at this instantaneous p i n t in time the system could provide the specified
pool source. H41-ULNW and Mi-LSL-NOQS
are TS required instrumentation
and are designated
8s Q Clslla A (safety related).
Elquipmcnt
datnbase (H>B) describes
the active function as ''P~wv&% a signal to the WPCI logic when the condensate
storage tank level is low. This opens valves E41- FM1 and E41-FQ42 to dlow WPCl pump suction from the suppnssion
p~o!." This review was performed
in accordance
with EGR-NGGC-0019, Engineering
Operability
Assessment, and makes dime reference
to NRC Inspection
Manual, Part 9900: Technical
Guidance STS1Oo.TG
and STS IOOPSTS. It supports the determination
that the deficiencies
are. dacumentation
problems only and that no oprability
coneem exists. ATTACHMENT
AR 106230-10 Operability
Review Page 2 of 20 The definition
ofOPERABLBO?ERAB~LITY
is contained
in Chapter 1 of the plant's Technical
Specifications
which states: A system, subsystem, division, component, or device shall be O?ERABLB OT have OPmAI4ILITY
when it is capable of perfoming
its specified
safety funCtion(s)
and when dl necessary attendant instrumentation, controls, normal or emergency
elect13cd
per, cooling and seal water, lubrication, and other auxiliary
equipment
that are required for the system, ~ubsystern, division, component, or device to perfom its specified
safety function(@
ate also capable of pefloming
their related support function(s).
For the HE1 CST Level-Low
instmmenratioa
to be OPERABLE, the chawlaels
must be in calibration
and the CST Level-Low
Function Allowable
Value must bc high enough Io ensm an sdquate 8upply of water is available
for all MPCI system specified
functions.
The preaence of vwtexing in the CST wm not initially
factored into the setpoint development.
This evalunlticm
demonstrates
that the current TS Allowable
Value for the instmentation
setpaint ie appropriate
for all HPC1 system specified
fUnCtiQn9
with the effects of the CST suction vortexing
phenomenon
considered.
As stared in MC Inspection
Manual, Part 9900: Technicai
Guidance, STSlOOP.Sri'S, 3.3 Specified
Function(s):  
%e definition
of operability
refers to capability
to perfom the " specified
functione," The SpeciEied
bclim(s) of the system. subsystem, train, component, or device (hereafter
refed to a!? system) is that specified
safety function(8)
in the cumnt licensing
basis for the facility.
In addition to providing
the specified
safety function, a system is expected to perform a designed, test&, and maintained.
When system capabiiity
is de to a point where it cannot periWm with reasonable
assurance
of reliability, the system ahould be judged inopefable, even if at this instantaneous
pint in time the system could provide the specified
safety function.
safety function.
A B stated in NRC h6pction Mwual, Pan 9900: Technical
AB stated in NRC h6pction Mwual, Pan 9900: Technical Guidance, STSIOOP.STS,2.1
Guidance, STSIOOP.STS, 2.1 Cmnt Licensing
C m n t Licensing Bassis:
Bassis: Cunent licensing
Cunent licensing basis (CLB) is the set of NRC requirements applicable to a spific plant,
basis (CLB) is the set of NRC requirements
and a licensee's written commitments for =wring compliance with and operation within
applicable
applicable NRC requirements and the plant-specific design basis (including all
to a spific plant, and a licensee's
modifications and additions to such commitments over the life of the license) that an?
written commitments
docketed and in effect. The CLB includes the NRC ngulations contained in IO Cm Parts
for =wring compliance
2,19.2D, 21,30,40,50, SI, 55,?2,73,100and appendices thereto; orden: license
with and operation
conditions; exemptions, and Technical Specifications (TS). It also includes the plant-
within applicable
specific design basis infomation defined in 10 CFR 50.2 a5 documented in the rnmt m n t
NRC requirements
Find Safety Analysis Repon (FSAR)as required by 10 CFR S0.71 mad the licmsm's
and the plant-specific design basis (including
comiome~tsremaining in effect that were made in h k e t e d licensing c~mspondencesuch
all modifications
licensee respanscs to NRC bullctins, generic Ictcers, and enforcement Bctions. BS well as
and additions
licensee eomrnitnaents documented in NRC safety evaluations or licensee event repone.
to such commitments
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over the life of the license) that an? docketed and in effect. The CLB includes the NRC ngulations
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contained
A5 stated in NRC Inspection Manual, Part 9908:       Technical Guidance, STS100.Ki, ScctiOn 1.0,
in IO Cm Parts 2,19.2D, 21,30,40,50, SI, 55,?2,73,100
: [[contact::C.S. Principal Criteria]], the following are the principal criteria for technical speGification
and appendices
operability rquirem~ts:
thereto; orden: license conditions;
a, The system oprability requirements should ke consistent with the safety ana)ySiS Of
exemptions, and Technical
specific desipbases events and regulatory requirements.
Specifications (TS). It also includes the plant- specific design basis infomation
b. The system operability quirernemts, including related regulato~requirements, my be
defined in 10 CFR 50.2 a5 documented
waived B I ~a consequence of swified action statements.
in the rnmt mnt Find Safety Analysis Repon (FSAR) as required by 10 CFR S0.71 mad the licmsm's comiome~ts
c. Design-basis events are plant specific and regulatory requirements may have plant-
remaining
spedflc considerations related to technical specification operability.
in effect that were made in hketed licensing
d. The system opesability quiremen&that are based on safety analysjs of spcific desip-
c~mspondence
bmis events fer one mode or condition of operation may not be the same for ail modes 0%
such 88 licensee respanscs
conditions of operation.
to NRC bullctins, generic Ictcers, and enforcement
e. The system qxrability requirements extend to necess~sysupport systems regardless of the
Bctions. BS well as licensee eomrnitnaents
existence or absence ~ f s t t p p ~system
documented
n     quiroments.
in NRC safety evaluations
f. lphe operability of necessary support systems includes regulatory requimnentli. It doca
or licensee event repone. P. 17
not include consideration of the Dccumnce of multiple (simultaneous) &sign buls
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: [[contact::G. Section 1.0]], D. Conclusion:
Guidance, STS100.'Ki, ScctiOn 1.0, C.S. Principal
Many systems and components perform dual-function roles with ?egard to midart
Criteria, the following are the principal criteria
mitigation and Foe events for which safe plant shutdown is required. The cotrcct application
for technical
of operability quirenuents for them systems and components requins additiond reliance on
speGification
a knowlededge of design bssis events. Thus, it is essential for the proper application of
operability
technical specification operability requirements, to know the applicable design-basis events
rquirem~ts:
for the facility.
a, The system oprability
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should ke consistent
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with the safety ana)ySiS Of b. The system operability
The specifiedfunctions for the IfpcI spstem for the purposes of this operability evduatim are as
quirernemts, including related
follows:
regulato~
B
requirements, my be c. Design-basis events are plant specific
        :-F            HPCI LoeA Licensing Basis Function
and regulatory
The Oriri$inalm  I design and limnsing basis requirements were established such th$K HecI was
requirements
a part of the integrated ECCS group of systems that provide a LOCA response capability
may have plant- d. The system opesability
consistent with the requirements of 1QCFw50.46.
quiremen&
OR March 29 1989, CP&E submitted an evaluation to the NRC for revised L E A licensing basis
that are based on safety analysjs of spcific desip- specific desipbases
rand to update the demonstration of conformance to the ceiteria provided in iOCPR50.46, a6
events and regulatory requirements.
modified by SECY-83-472, Emergency Core Coolant System Analysis Methods. This
waived BI~ a consequence
evduati~n,Brunswick S t e m Electric Plant, Units 1 & 2, SAFEWGESTR-LOCA bnas-of-
of swified action statements.
Coolant Accident Anfdysie, NEDC31624P,assumed less performance from ECCS systems to
spedflc considerations
allow for relaxation of some selected requirements,
related to technical specification
On May 17,19&9,6P&Lsubmitted a written response to 0 verbal NRC request for additional
operability.
information. I"XC Question 2 was given as:
bmis events fer one mode or condition
Relative to relaxations of input values (Table AI), what ate all of the nlaxatims between
of operation
the new analysis and the analysis of record (Le.,the current analysis).
may not be the same for ail modes 0% conditions
of operation.
e. The system qxrability
requirements
extend to necess~sy
support systems regardless
of the existence
or absence ~fsttpp~n
system quiroments.
f. lphe operability
of necessary
support systems includes regulatory
requimnentli.
It doca not include consideration
of the Dccumnce of multiple (simultaneous)  
&sign buls events. Also applicable
to this discussion
is NRC Inspection Manual, Part 990: Technic& Guidme, STSlO(9.TG.
Section 1.0, D. Conclusion:
Many systems and components
perform dual-function roles with ?egard to midart mitigation
and Foe events for which safe plant shutdown
is required.
The cotrcct application
of operability
quirenuents
for them systems and components
requins additiond
reliance on a knowlededge
of design bssis events. Thus, it is essential
for the proper application
of technical
specification
operability
requirements, to know the applicable
design-basis events for the facility.
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Review Page 4 of 20 The specified
functions
for the IfpcI spstem for the purposes of this operability
evduatim are as follows: F-B: HPCI LoeA Licensing Basis Function
The Oriri$inal
mI design and limnsing basis requirements
were established
such th$K HecI was a part of the integrated
ECCS group of systems that provide a LOCA response capability
consistent
with the requirements
of 1QCFw50.46.
O R March 29 1989, CP&E submitted
an evaluation
to the NRC for revised LEA licensing
basis rand to update the demonstration
of conformance
to the ceiteria provided in iOCPR50.46, a6 modified by SECY-83-472, Emergency Core Coolant System Analysis
Methods. This evduati~n, Brunswick
Stem Electric Plant, Units 1 & 2, SAFEWGESTR-LOCA
bnas-of- Coolant Accident Anfdysie, NEDC31624P, assumed less performance
from ECCS systems to allow for relaxation
of some selected requirements, On May 17,19&9,6P&L
submitted
a written response to 0 verbal NRC request for additional
information.
I"XC Question 2 was given
as: Relative to relaxations
of input values (Table AI), what ate all of the nlaxatims
between the new analysis and the analysis of record (Le., the current analysis).
The respnse to Quwtim 2 grovided a tiable which included the following:
The respnse to Quwtim 2 grovided a tiable which included the following:
rnM ANALYSIS OFRECORD NEW ANALYSIS HPCI hump Minimum Flew 4250 gpm 0 gPm On June I, 1989, the NRC iaswd a Safety Evaluation
rnM                   ANALYSIS OFRECORD                 NEW ANALYSIS
for the CP&L submittal.
HPCI hump Minimum Flew                     4250 gpm                         0 gPm
This SER included "tsstly the staff notes that significant system
On June I, 1989, the NRC iaswd a Safety Evaluation for the CP&L submittal. This SER
or component
included "tsstly the staff notes that significant system or component assumptions included no
assumptions
offsite pawet, RO high p r e s s u ~coolant injection system,two SRVIADS valves out of servkc
included no offsite pawet, RO high pressu~ coolant injection
and a SRV setpint tolerance of 3% The assumptions are acceptable." It also p v i d d t h e
system, two SRVIADS valves out
fdowing "On this basis. the analysis contsined in the GE report can be Used to @ r d d eB nvkd
of servkc and a SRV setpint tolerance
LOCA licmnsing basis for both Brunswlck units, and can be referenced in futuro submittals."
of 3% The assumptions
The HK.1 p u f o m c e requirements were discussed more recently in NEDG-33039P,The
are acceptable." It also pviddthe fdowing " On this basis. the analysis contsined
Safety Andysis Report for Brunswick Units 1 and 2 Extanded Power Uprate (pUsAI6), that WBB
in the GE report can be Used to @rdde B nvkd LOCA licmnsing
part of the 08M/01 120% power uprate submittal. The report included the fdowing
basis for both Brunswlck
        "Ori@inally,the HITI system was primarily for the mitigation of small break ILEA8 where the
units, and can be referenced
depressurization function [Automatic Depressurization System (ADS) I SRVa] WW assumed TO
in futuro submittals." The HK.1 pufomce requirements
fail. Fw BSEPP,the depressurization function is Fully redundant, and no accidenr mitigation
were discussed
credit is taken for the HPCI system."
more recently in NEDG-33039P, The Safety Andysis Report for Brunswick
On the bmis of the 1989 NRC SER, the cutrent safety related L N A licensing basis prrformance
Units 1 and 2 Extanded Power Uprate (pUsAI6), that WBB part of the 08M/01 120% power uprate submittal.
criteria for KPCI at BSEP i s 0 gpm. Given the above, the potential for air enrPainmnt 81 the
The report included the fdowing "Ori@inally, the HITI system was primarily
CST suction nozzle during HpcI operation is not a concern with respect to the ECCS
for the mitigation
rcquircments of 1OCFR50.46 and no further discus5bn of this function will be prOVi&.
of small break ILEA8 where the depressurization
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System (ADS) I SRVa] WW assumed TO fail. Fw BSEPP, the depressurization
F m :P i e f e d Response to a 1" Line Break Function
function is Fully redundant, and no accidenr mitigation
Although not Wuired for the BSEB J A X A licensing basis as discwssed in Function 1 above,
credit is taken for the HPCI system." On the bmis of the 1989 NRC SER, the cutrent safety related
BSEP d w s consider HPCI operation to be the preferred method of responding to very srnd line
LNA licensing
breaks. V F S A R 6.3.1.2 and 6.3.3.5 have the following statements which go along with this
basis prrformance
fundon:
criteria for KPCI at BSEP is 0 gpm. Given the above, the potential
One high pressure cooling system is provided, which is capable of maintaining (he water
for air enrPainmnt
level above the top of the core and preventing ABS actuation for small b ~ a k s .
the CST suction nozzle during
and
HpcI operation
For the HPCI, a criterion was used (in addition to the criterion that it d e p x c ~ s ~ ~
is not a concern with respect to the ECCS rcquircments
p p r l y in conjunction with the low pmsure systems) which prevents cfaddlng headng
of 1OCFR50.46
far h a k s less than a 1-in. pipe when functioning alone, This wm done to ensum
and no further discus5bn
maincen@rmceof level at rated vessei pressure for the more probable leaks thst might occur
of this function will be prOVi&.
QVCT plant life. Since I-in. lines predominate, this provided a good basis for such a
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criterion. This flow io also orders of magnitude in excess of leakage that would occur for
03:42 PM BRUNSWICK
cracb approaching critical size in large pipes.
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The a b v e IJFS.4.R 8tatetnCntS provided the basis for the following portion of the PWSAR
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described WPCI funnctim: "meprimary remaining purpose of the FECI system is to maintain
Operability
reactor level above the top of the active fuel (TAR and prevent ADS actuatim for line breake up
Review Page 5 of 20 Fm: Piefed Response to a 1" Line Break Function Although not Wuired for the BSEB JAXA licensing
tQ I" in dim*."
basis as discwssed
ESR 99-0062 evaluated the ability of W I to meet the above requirements in response t0
in Function 1 above, BSEP dws consider HPCI operation
response t h e testing concerns. This ESR documented that less than l@lOgpm of makeup flow
to be the preferred
was required in response to a 1" line break,
method of responding
B a d on the above this is an explicit function associeted with :he BNP specific HPCI Licensing
to very srnd line breaks. VFSAR 6.3.1.2 and 6.3.3.5 have the following
his.
statements
Function 2 88 described above does not inherently exclude the possibility of HPCl suction
which go along with this fundon: One high pressure cooling system is provided, which is capable of maintaining (he water level above the top
transfer m !OW CST level. Evaluation of the potential for air entrainment at the CST suction
of the core and preventing
noule d u h g HPCI Qperaaion for this function will be evaluated a8 Case 1
ABS actuation
                                                                              -~-                                   -
for small b~aks. and For the HPCI, a criterion
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was used (in addition to the criterion that it
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pprly in conjunction with
Function 3: Backup to RCIC Function
the low pmsure systems) which prevents cfaddlng headng far haks less than a 1-in. pipe when functioning
WPCH also h a a design requirement that it be capable of providing a backup to the non safety
alone, This wm done to ensum maincen@rmce
related R C E fuwtiOR for loss of feedwater and vessel isolation events. Technical Specifications
of level at rated vessei pressure for the more probable leaks
require that RGIC be able to inject water to the vessei at 400 gpm over the same m g e of vessel
thst might occur QVCT plant life. Since I-in. lines predominate, this provided a good basis for such a criterion.
pressme as is specified for WCI. The RCIC functional nquiwnents specified in UPSAR 5.4.6
This flow io also orders of magnitude
include:
in excess of leakage that would occur for cracb approaching
The RCIC system operates automatically to maintain sufficient coolant in the reactor
critical size in large pipes. The abve IJFS.4.R 8tatetnCntS
veswl to prevent overhesting of the reactor fuel, in the event of reactor isolation
provided the basis for the following
accompanied by loss of feedwater flow. The system functions in a timeiy manner so that
portion of the PWSAR described
integrity of the rgxtioactive material bamer is not compromised.
WPCI funnctim: "me primary remaining
This is a transient response function and is not a Safety Related function. Technical
purpose of the FECI system is to maintain reactor level above the top of the active fuel (TAR and prevent ADS actuatim for line breake up tQ I" in dim*." ESR 99-0062 evaluated
Specification aquirements have been maintained because of the contribution to the
the ability of WI to meet the above
reduction of overall plant risk provided by RCI
requirements
: [[contact::C.
in response t0 response the testing concerns.
After the 105% Power Uprate]], analysis showed that the original RCIC performslace
This ESR documented
quhmenbs (4Wgpm starting 30 seconds after initiation) would result iIl a lowest level
that less than l@lO gpm of makeup flow was required in response to a 1" line break, Bad on the above this is an explicit function associeted
Inside rtme shmud of no less than 5.4 ft above the top of active fuel. Even with relared
with :he BNP specific HPCI Licensing
perfomnce requirements of 360 gpm starting 66)seconds after initiation, the lowest
his. Function 2 88 described above
level Insick the shroud would be no less than 4.7 ft above the top of active fuel. Either
does not inherently exclude the
nspon8e ia aeccptable.
possibility
RCIC operetion can prevent the need for ABS biowdown and low preressupe ECCS
of HPCl suction transfer m !OW CST level. Evaluation
injection following a loss of feedwater.
of the potential
Transient rcsponse graphs in NEF1Bc-30106-P (the GE basis for changing the MSIV isolation
for air entrainment
setpoint from LL2 to LId that provrded LTSAR Figure 15.2.6-3) and GE-NE-187-26-1292
at the CST suction noule duhg HPCI Qperaaion
          (Power Upate Transient Analysis for Bmnswick Steam Electric Plant) indicate water level may
for this function will be evaluated
drop far enough to c w e LL3 actuation (level olttside the shroud between 33.3' and 35.3' above
a8 Case 1
vessel zero). For thie event, operators would inhibit A D S a5 directed in EBPs due to the large
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margin between the LJ3 setpoint and top of active fuel, the lack of LQCA indications and the
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slow fate of level decrease. A slow downward trend would follow as the mass of steam flew for
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decay heat removal via SRV actuations initially exceeds the RCXC makeup flow. At 15 to 20
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minutes into the event, the level trend would stabilize and then later start to increase a8 the RCIC
Operability
makeup matches and then exceeds the steam flew for decay heat removal.
Review Page 6 of 20 Function 3: Backup to RCIC Function WPCH also ha a design requirement
The above UFSAR statements are consistent with the following portion of the P S A R dessnbed
that it be capable of providing
HPCI function: "'Kc HPCI system also serve6 as a backup to the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling
a backup to the non safety related RCE fuwtiOR for loss of feedwater
        (RCIC)system to provide makeup water in the event of a loss of feedwater flow transient. For
and vessel isolation
the loss of feedwater flow transient, which assumes closure of the Mslin steam halation ValVeP
events. Technical
        (MSrVs), the currentty specified WCI system minimum injection rate of 3825 gpm would
Specifications
p v i d e sufficient makeup water to maintain the level inside the shroud well above TAP. DMwg
require that RGIC be able to inject water to the vessei at 400 gpm over the same mge of vessel pressme as is specified
tfiis transient event, the SRVs would open, then cycle, and the WCI system would quickly retwm
for WCI. The RCIC functional
the reactor water level to P~WIIIR~, or to the reactor high water level trip (i.e., k v e l 8 shutoffh"
nquiwnents
Note that the 3825 gpm vaiue used above is 90% of the original design Row and is the value that
specified
BE would have specified forHPCI in the SAIFEWGESTR-LQCAevaluation had K K I
in UPSAR 5.4.6 include: The RCIC system operates automatically
operatton b n credited. A high HPCI flow rate is appropriate only fer the ATWS function not
to maintain sufficient
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of the reactor fuel, in the event of reactor isolation
the backup to RCIC function. A flow rate of 400 gpm is the ticensing basis flow rat0
accompanied
requirement for the HPCI Backup to RCIC Function.
by loss of feedwater
Based on the above,this HETI function is an expiicit fUIICtiOR associated with ?-he BNP specific
flow. The system functions
IIPCURCIC Licensing basis.
in a timeiy manner so that integrity
Function 3 as described above does not inherently exciude the possibility o f m l S W t i a
of the rgxtioactive
transfer on low C§Tlevel. Evaluation of the potential for air entrainment at the CST suction
material bamer is not compromised.
nozzle during NPCI operation for this function will be evaluated as Case 2. Case 3 and Case 4.
This is a transient
Function 4: S B 6 Function
response function and is not a Safety Related function.
Although not pan of the original HPCI design basis, the HPCI system has been credited fW
Technical
providing makeup water during B postulated Station Blackout (SBO) event. The most recent
Specification
SBO evdu~tionrequired HPCI to deliver approximately 86,080gallons of CST water to the
aquirements
Reactor in a 4 hour time m o d . This is an average flow wte of only 3.58 gpm. The peak flow
have been maintained
requirement for this event can be estimated as the decay heat removal plow rate nonndy
because of the contribution
provided by RCIC at 4QO gppm combined with an assumed 61 gpm win:pump seal leak or 461
to the reduction
kpm.
of overall plant risk provided by RCI
Although the W S A R did not explicitly describe the above " C I function, this function waa an
: [[contact::C. After the 105% Power Uprate]], analysis showed that the original RCIC performslace
essential pan of the SBO evaluation th&t was described at the summary level in the PWSAR.
quhmenbs (4W gpm starting 30 seconds after initiation)
B d on the above this WCI function is an implied function associated with the BNP specific
would result iIl a lowest level Inside rtme shmud of no less than 5.4 ft above the top of active fuel. Even with relared perfomnce
SBQ Licensing basis.
requirements
Since RHB operation is not assumed for the initial SBO response, significant Suppression Pwl
of 360 gpm starting 66) seconds after initiation, the lowest level Insick the shroud would be no less than 4.7 ft above the top of active fuel. Either nspon8e ia aeccptable.
heating is anticipated. Due to HPCI system process fluid temperacue limitations, the event
RCIC operetion
explicitly excludes allowing CST depletion. This requirement establishes a limit on the highest
can prevent the need for ABS biowdown and low preressupe
allowed actuation of the low CST level HLPCL instruments.
ECCS injection
Function 5: Appendix R Function
following
Although not pant of the original FPCX design basis, the I;IpcI sysfem has been credited for
a loss of feedwater.
providing makeup water during a postulated Appendix R event. Appendix R evaluations
Transient
squired W I to deliver CST water to the Reactor for decay heat removal when manually
rcsponse graphs in NEF1Bc-30106-P (the GE basis for changing the MSIV isolation
started after a number of other manual operator actions are completed. RCIC has a similar
setpoint from LL2 to LId that provrded LTSAR Figure 15.2.6-3)
Appendix R function. The use of RCIC for the similar Appendix R event was found to q u i r e a
and GE-NE-187-26-1292 (Power Upate Transient
peak flow rate of 500 gpm.
Analysis for Bmnswick Steam Electric Plant) indicate water level may drop far enough to cwe LL3 actuation (level olttside the shroud between 33.3' and 35.3' above vessel zero). For thie event, operators
Although the MJSAR did not explicitly describe the above W I function, this funCtiOn i5
would inhibit ADS a5 directed in EBPs due to the large margin between the LJ3 setpoint and top of active fuel, the lack of LQCA indications
essential for Appendix R compliance. Appendix R compliance a uprated conditions is descrjbctl
and the slow fate of level decrease.
at the summary level in the PUSAR. Based on &e above this HKX function is an implied
A slow downward trend would follow as the mass of steam flew for decay heat removal via SRV actuations
function apsociatd with the BNP specific Appendix R Licendng basis.
initially
SirrPiliv to the SBO event, the Appendix R event is evaluated over a specific time penOd. The
exceeds the RCXC makeup flow. At 15 to 20 minutes into the event, the level trend would stabilize
mal required makeup inventory for this event will not exceed the required makeup for thc SBO
and then later start to increase a8 the RCIC makeup matches and then exceeds the steam flew for decay heat removal. The above UFSAR statements
event. Suppression pool temperature is expected to exceed the allowed temperaturn for #pcI
are consistent
operation, CST depletion is not a required assumption for this evenr.
with the following
                                                                                                          ~-
portion of the PSAR dessnbed HPCI function:  
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"'Kc HPCI system also serve6 as a backup to the Reactor Core Isolation
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flow transient.
p c t i o n 6: HPCB Rod Drop Function
For the loss of feedwater
I-PCI may be used for vessel inventory makeup following a rod drop accident. Although a
flow transient, which assumes closure of the Mslin steam halation ValVeP (MSrVs), the currentty
03/IY02Extended Power Uprate RAI response documented that neither HBCI nw RCIC
specified
operation is required for a rod drop event, HPCl usage would be expected if RCIC is not
WCI system minimum injection
available. The nquired makeup during this event is based on decay heat alone where either
rate of 3825 gpm would pvide sufficient
HPCI or RCIC operation would be sufficient. This function is essentially the game as the
makeup water to maintain the level inside the shroud well above TAP. DMwg tfiis transient
Backup to RCIC function that is addressed in the C w 2, Case 3 and Case 4 cvdulaiione.
event, the SRVs would open, then cycle, and the WCI system would quickly retwm the reactor water level to P~WIIIR~, or to the reactor high water level trip (i.e., kvel 8 shutoffh" Note that the 3825 gpm vaiue used above is 90% of the original design Row and is the value that BE would have specified
Function 7: HPCI ATWS Function
for HPCI in the SAIFEWGESTR-LQCA
When the 120% power uprate site specific ATWS evaluation was performed, KPCI operation
evaluation
WBS assumed. The operation of HPCI during iin ATWS is based entirely on manual operator
had KKI operatton
actions including inhibiting the auto start at Low Level 2, manually allowing WCX to start just
bn credited.
prior to reaching the desired level, and then promptly adjusting the flow controller secpolnt a8
A high HPCI flow rate is appropriate
ne%clled to control level in B n m w band.
only fer the ATWS function not
Although the FUSAR did not explicitly describe the above HPCI function, this hn~tim       was an
. OCT--Y9-2003
essential pdin afthe ATWS evaluation &hatwas described at the susnmtppy level in the PUSAR.
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Baaed on the above this MPGI function is an implied function associatd with the BNP specific
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This event is also an event where Suppmssion Pod temperatun%are expected to exceed the limit
Operability
for w?cI operation. ASSKIW~       WCI operation for an ATWS response will be for a relatively
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short duration and the event does not a m m e CST depletion.
A flow rate of 400 gpm is the ticensing
                                                                                                              -
basis flow rat0 requirement
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Based on the above,this
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HETI function is an expiicit fUIICtiOR
The h w CST level setpoint does not need to provide any pmtection for LOCA even&. It do=
associated
provide yrotectios when either an operator action in accordance with existing procedures,
with ?-he BNP specific IIPCURCIC
suppflsiiwr pool level reduction is credited, or when early MSIV Closure is Rat assumed.
Licensing
For all LOCA response wen&, operator actions to drain the suppression pa01 or to jumper the
basis. Function 3 as described
high suppsion pool level FPCf instntments would not be allowed by proceduns. The " C I
above does not inherently
sactian transfee occurs based on high suppression pool level and the CST inventory is n e w fully
exciude the possibility
depleted. No air ~ x h e thes HPCI pump and all HPCI performance is consistent with UFSAR
ofml SWtia transfer on low C§T level. Evaluation
descriptions.
of the potential
The Tech Spec hstrumen! function is however required for HPCI when it is pmviding the
for air entrainment
backup to RCIC function. This funstton can requin extended NPCI operation, either at a
at the CST suction nozzle during NPCI operation
reduced flow rate or intermittently. The potentid fw an acceptabte operator action in reccordence
for this function will be evaluated
with existing procedmo (educing suppression pa01 level) could result in pump damage if the
as Case 2. Case 3 and Case 4. Function 4: SB6 Function Although not pan of the original HPCI design basis, the HPCI system has been credited fW providing
stpoint is not adequate. Additionally, if early MSIV closure does not occur, a loss of feedwater
makeup water during B postulated
event may result in CST depletionc For this backup to R C K function, opcrarer actians for
Station Blackout (SBO) event. The most recent SBO evdu~tion
mnudIycmtrolling vesseS level late in the event are appropriate. Etthtr the WCI flow rata
required HPCI to deliver approximately
would be reduced acceptably or HFC6 would be operated at full flow for only 60 seeonds. For
86,080 gallons of CST water to the Reactor in a 4 hour time mod. This is an average flow wte of only 3.58 gpm. The peak flow requirement
dhe full faow caw, no air would Each the pump during the last injection with CST suction and
for this event can be estimated
the W C I suction swap would then be completed prior to the next HPCI injection. This proVides
as the decay heat removal plow rate nonndy provided by RCIC at 4QO gppm combined with an assumed 61 gpm win: pump seal leak or 461 kpm. Although the WSAR did not explicitly
the Protechicpn that is nm&d to prevent continued "Cl operation with the suction lined up to a
describe the above "CI function, this function waa an essential
depleted CST.
pan of the SBO evaluation
TS Table 3.3.5.1-1. Function 3.e. #pcI Suppression Chamber ~ v e l - H i g h
th&t was described
Instrumentation Channels are operable (otherwise, WCI pump suction would be aligned
at the summary level in the PWSAR. Bd on the above this WCI function is an implied function associated
to the suppfession P I ) . NP@I auto transfer on high suppression pool kvel starts at the -
with the BNP specific SBQ Licensing
inch Tech Spec limit.
basis. Since RHB operation
Cofhmak Stomp Tank level is being maintained at a minimum of 10' in accordance
is not assumed for the initial SBO response, significant
wiKh UPSAR 9 . 2 6 2 requirements. See Attachment 1 for CST volumes at variom Icveb.
Suppression
WCI auto transfer on low CST level start5 at the 23'4 Tech Spec limit.
Pwl heating is anticipated.
S u p s s i o n p l Ievel is assumed to start at the -31 inch Tech Spec low level limiL
Due to HPCI system process fluid temperacue
w"cI suction valves operate with maximum stroke times allowed during sUndat9Ce
limitations, the event explicitly
testing.
excludes allowing CST depletion.
The HPCI system will respond to automatic signals at Tech Spec specified serpoints, and
This requirement
OpMatora will operate the plant in accordance with existfng design basis, training and
establishes
prOCC&*
a limit on the highest allowed actuation
: [[contact::S.
of the low CST level HLPCL instruments.
If NPCf actuates automatically (Le]],,due to low reactor water kwl)RCIC will also
Function 5: Appendix R Function Although not pant of the original FPCX design basis, the I;IpcI sysfem has been credited for providing
actutatc if available.
makeup water during a postulated
CRlp is nDt taking suction from the CST as the bottom of the suction nozzle supplying
Appendix R event. Appendix R evaluations
CRD is more than 9' above the bottom of the tank.
squired WI to deliver CST water to the Reactor for decay heat removal when manually started after a number of other manual operator actions are completed.
Ne sources ~ k ndding
RCIC has a similar Appendix R function.
e    waiet to the GST and no actions are taken to refill the CS
The use of RCIC for the similar Appendix R event was found to quire a peak flow rate of 500 gpm. Although the MJSAR did not explicitly
: [[contact::T.
describe the above WI function, this funCtiOn i5 essential
The plant is at noma full power]], 2923 MWt.
for Appendix R compliance.
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Appendix R compliance
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a uprated conditions
e   IIpeI is providing the Pafemd Response to 1 Line Break function
is descrjbctl
Operators may or may not manually control vessel level
at the summary level in the PUSAR. Based on &e above this HKX function is an implied function apsociatd
Requind manual operation of RHK is assumed in accordance with proccdurcs
with the BNP specific Appendix R Licendng basis. SirrPiliv
FOFCase 1, HPCI and RClC will inject QR low wactor water !eve1 (LL2, 105). If not manually
to the SBO event, the Appendix R event is evaluated
secured due to the standad post trip 170 to 200 level control band procedure requiremenl,
over a specific time penOd. The mal required makeup inventory
WBCI and RCIC will trip when level reaches the high feactor level trip setpoint at 206. Level
for this event will not exceed the required makeup for thc SBO event. Suppression
will then continue to cycle between 105 and 286 if RO operator actctrons are assumed 01: 190
pool temperature
and 200 if operatom RE performing normal event response actions. Level control assumptions
is expected to exceed the allowed temperaturn
do nor affect the outcome of this case.
for #pcI operation, CST depletion
Since this event involves a small break L W A , significant drywell heating and pssurizatim
is not a required assumption
would mur. Operatom would place at least one loop of WI-IR in suppres8ion pool cooling at 18
for this evenr.
minutes consisknslt witlh existing BSEP Licensing basis assumptions (ref. U F S A R 6.2.2.3). RWR
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would also be used for containment spray if drywell pressure approaches or exceeds 11 pBig, but
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containment spray operation would be terminated prior to resetting the Group 2 isolation
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instrumentation that actutltes at 2 psig. With drywell pres5ure above 2 psig, no flow path is
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available for reducing suppression pool ievel due to the isolation of Ell-FW md Ell-FW9.
Operabillry
With RHR in auppmsioil pool cooling and the reactor not depressurized via SRVs, suppnssion
Review Page 8 of 20 pction 6: HPCB Rod Drop Function I-PCI may be used for vessel inventory
peol ternpeRlture8 would not increw to a value where overriding the HPCI high suppreselon
makeup following
p o l level transfer inemmentation is allowed.
a rod drop accident.
Continued operation of KPCI and/or RCJC rends to depressurize the vessel 8s it nmoves steam
Although a 03/IY02 Extended Power Uprate RAI response documented
from the reactor and 8s i t injects low temperature wster into the vessel. Although it is possible
that neither HBCI nw RCIC operation
that cmtinued HFCI operation could reduce vessel pressure to below the C I isolation 8etpdnt
is required for a rod drop event, HPCl usage would be expected if RCIC is not available.
prim to my automatic auction transfer for larger small breaks, this is not expected for the 1 line
The nquired makeup during this event is based on decay heat alone where either HPCI or RCIC operation
break king considend here.
would be sufficient.
The HPCI suction transfer will stm after 94,330gallons of water Is injected based on high
This function is essentially
suppression pwl level, not low CST level (see Attachment 2 for supporting &tds). The CST
the game as the Backup to RCIC function that is addressed
lswl would k at least 8.0 inches above the top of &e CST suction nozzle after the transfer k
in the Cw 2, Case 3 and Case 4 cvdulaiione.
complete. A recent industry paper, JBOC200UPWR-190010,presents the best published
Function 7: HPCI ATWS Function When the 120% power uprate site specific ATWS evaluation
information applicable to this appIication that BNP has been able to find. Although the plant
was performed, KPCI operation
review indicates that the nominal equation provides a conservative estimate for our CST,the
WBS assumed. The operation
boundingeqUQtiOn for 0% air from JPGC2001/PWR-1$010,           Equation 10, was used in this case
of HPCI during iin ATWS is based entirely on manual operator actions including
for conservatism:
inhibiting
Sa% I   1.363*FrA0.261where Fr = V1(32.2*(d/12)0.5 and S = (d+Lll/d
the auto start at Low Level 2, manually allowing WCX to start just prior to reaching the desired level, and then promptly adjusting
d       Pipam         now         Velocity     Fr     S-0%   L14%
the flow controller
                (in)    (frA22)      (gem)      Wet)                      (in)
secpolnt a8 ne%clled to control level in B nmw band. Although the FUSAR did not explicitly
I5     1.23         470         8.53         1.345 1.473 7.09
describe the above HPCI function, this hn~tim was an essential
This shows that no airentrainment at the CST nozzle will occur far CrrSR I.
pdin afthe ATWS evaluation  
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&hat was described
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at the susnmtppy
HPCI is providing the Backup to RCIC function
level in the PUSAR. Baaed on the above this MPGI function is an implied function associatd
h p t MSIV closure occurs
with the BNP specific ATWS Licensing
e   No cperstor actions assumed other than the required initiation of suppression pool
basis. This event is also an event where Suppmssion
cooling
Pod temperatun%
For Cwe 2, WBCI operation alone will bc considered as RCiC unavailability is part of the CBBC
are expected to exceed the limit for w?cI operation.
definition. Wl will auto start on low reactor water level (LU,l05"). "(3will Wip W h
ASSKIW~ WCI operation
level reaches the high reactor level trip setpoint at 206". Level will then continue to cycle
for an ATWS response will be for a relatively
between 105" and 286".
short duration and the event does not amme CST depletion.
This event does not involve a small break LOCA, but it may involve a loss of drywell cooling.
OCT-WS-~~W~
Drywell heating and pressurization to above 2 peig may or may not occur. Operatma would
m:44 PM BRUNSWICK
place & feast one loop o f M in suppression.pool cooling a1 10 minutes. With RHR in
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suppression pool cooiing and the reactor nut depressurized vie SRVs, suppssion pool
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temperatureswould not increase fo a value whea overriding the HPCI high suppression p l
Review Page 9 Qf 20 The hw CST level setpoint
level transfer instrumentation is allowed. Note that if RHR suppression pool cooling is not
does not need to provide any pmtection
5tute5, " C I would eventually be operating with the suction lined up to the suppression
for LOCA even&. It do= provide yrotectios
and the supppessim pool water remperanurc above the value allowed for Hp@I operation.
when either an operator action in accordance with
Conhued o p h n of IipCI tends to depressurize the veasel as it removes s t e m fmm the
existing procedures, suppflsiiwr
reactor and 8s it iaajecte low ternpalure water into the vessel. Although it is possible that
pool level reduction
Continued mI operation could reduce vessel pressure to below the HPCI isolation setpoint
is credited, or when early MSIV Closure is Rat assumed. For all LOCA response wen&, operator actions
prior tn any automatic suction transfer for small breaks, this i s not expected for the case being
to drain the suppression
considerect here.
pa01 or to jumper the high suppsion pool level FPCf instntments
With MSIV closure, all coolant removed from the vessel will be discharged tD the mpp,ssion
would not be allowed by proceduns.
p l via SRVs and the HPCK turbine exhaust. For this case, the suction transfer Will start after
The "CI sactian transfee occurs based on high suppression
only 43,160 gallons of water is injected to the vessel based on high suppression p    i level. The
pool level and the CST inventory
volume would be less than for Case 1 as the lower elevation of the drywell does not collect my
is new fully depleted.
water. Also the qqulnd submergence would be less than for Case 1 since only HPCI operation
No air ~xhes the HPCI pump and all HPCI performance
i s assumed. The margin for avoiding air entrainment is therefore increased and the event would
is consistent
be acceptable.
with UFSAR descriptions.
                                                                                  ~-     ___              -
The Tech Spec hstrumen!
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function is however required for HPCI when it is pmviding the
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backup to RCIC function.
                #pcI is providing the Baekekup to RCIC function
This funstton can requin extended NPCI operation, either at a reduced flow
m   Prompt MSIV closure occuls
rate or intermittently.
Qpmtors initiate suppression pool cooling
The potentid fw an acceptabte
e   Operators perform suppression pooi level contml in accordanhe with proceduns
operator action in reccordence
e   Operators eventually perform vessel level control in accordance with procedures
with existing procedmo (educing suppression
WCI operation alone will be considered as RCIC unavailability is part uf the case definition.
pa01 level) could result in pump damage if the stpoint is not adequate.
        =I will auto start on low reactor water level (LL2, lO5). HPCI will trip when level %aches
Additionally, if early MSIV closure does
the high reactor Ievd trip setpoint at 206. k v e l may continue to cycle between 105 and 206
not occur, a loss of feedwater
until such time that operators have had time to assess plant conditions and complctc any other
event may result in CST depletionc
m m important actions. Additional discussion of manual actions to control level in the spified
For this backup to RCK function, opcrarer actians for mnudIycmtrolling
170 to 2oh) ievef contpol band will be pmvided below.
vesseS level late in the event are appropriate.
This event does not involve R smaH bfeak LOCA,but it may involve a loss of drywell cooling.
Etthtr the WCI flow rata would be reduced acceptably
Drywell heating and pmsurization to above 2 psig may or may not occur. opmttors would
or HFC6 would be operated at full flow for only 60 seeonds. For dhe full faow caw, no air would Each the pump during the last injection
place at least one Imp of RHB in suppression pool cooling consistent with existing BSEP
with CST suction and the WCI suction swap would then
licensing basis assumptions. With RHA in suppression pool cooling and the reactor not
be completed
depnssutized via SRVs, suppression pool tempecnrtures would no? increase to a value w h m
prior to the next HPCI injection.
oveniding the Hpcy hi& suppression pool level transfer instrumentation is allowed.
This proVides the Protechicpn
The coolant removed from the vessel will be discharged to the suppression pool via SRVs and
that is nm&d to prevent continued "Cl operation
the HPCI turbine exhaust and the lower elevation of the drywell will not fill with water. For chis
with the suction lined
case it will be assumed that prim to reaching the high suppression pod Hg61 level instrument
up to a depleted CST. 1 TS Table 3.3.5.1-1.
Setpoint, dfpel1 pressure has been controlled or restored such the manually reducing
Function 3.e. #pcI Suppression
suplprcssionp o l level is possible. It wa8 estimated that this would occur at between 0.8 hours
Chamber ~vel-High
and 1.8 h o w into the event depending on starting suppression pod IeveI.
Instrumentation
For this case CST depletion at some time after 4 hours of intermittent HPCI operation needs to
Channels are operable (otherwise, WCI pump suction would
be considered. Prior to considering the plant level response, it is appropriate to take a close look
be aligned to the suppfession
at the cumnt BSEP design basis for the instrument in question.
PI). NP@I auto transfer on high suppression
The original licensing bssis for the switch did not provide an explicit descripien of the plant IeVd
pool kvel starts at the - 24 inch Tech Spec limit. 2 Cofhmak Stomp Tank level is being maintained
condtions as&wiatedwith actustion. It simply indicated that the switch would actuate on 10W
at a minimum of 10' in accordance
CST level to onsure that an adequate supply of makeup water is available to the HPCI pump.
wiKh UPSAR 9.262 requirements.
The original licensing basis for the switch went with an original design basis that specified the
See Attachment
nominal trip setpoint be at a value that corresponds to 10,000 gallons capacity. The
for CST volumes at variom Icveb. 3 WCI auto transfer on low CST level start5 at the 23' 4 Tech Spec limit. 4 Supssion pl Ievel is assumed to start at the -31 inch Tech Spec low level limiL 5 w"cI suction valves operate with maximum stroke times allowed during sUndat9Ce
documekd design basis did not specify a flow rate and it did not specify the refmnce point foF
testing. 6 The HPCI system will respond to automatic
the capacity. The documented design basis also did not link this setpoint to any stroke time
signals at Tech Spec specified
limits on the WPCI suction valves. There is no indication that a margin for unccrtsdnties such 86
serpoints, and OpMatora will operate the plant in accordance
temperature effects, suction vortexing, seismic concerns, e&. had to be Considercd.
with existfng design basis, training
Aftcr evaluating OE item PS 5 109, BSEP changed the design basis for the switches in 1997. The
and prOCC&*S.
combination of ESR 97-WO26 and ceiculation 0E41-1001documented that setpoint was
If NPCf actuates automatically (Le,, due to low reactor water
acceptable when continuous HPCI plus RCIC oQeraticn at 4700 gpm considered This
kwl) RCIC will also actutatc if available.
determination WBS made based on engineeringjudgment. The stroke time limits for the HPCi
CRlp is nDt taking suction from the CST as the bottom of the suction nozzle
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CRD is more than 9' above the bottom of the tank. 9 Ne sources ~ke ndding waiet to the GST and no actions are taken to refill the CS
suction valves were also updated and linked to the transfer function. UncesOainties were
: [[contact::T. 10 The plant is at noma full power]], 2923 MWt.
ewssed.
I OCT-09-2083
Dudng an intarnal system review in 1999, it w a determined that a more defendable basis for the
83:45 PM BRUNSUICK
vottex aspect of setpint WEIS needed and AR 5402 was generated. ESR 01-00322was issued in
REG AFF 9104Ei73014
2001 88 a c k c t mult of this AR. ESR 01-QO322updated the switch design as allowed by
AR 106230-10
1QCFR5Q.59and was issued in accordance with CB&L procedures foe a design c h g e . The
Operability
EX noted that the Hpcl system level functional requirements did not include actuation of the
Review Page $0 of20 e IIpeI is providing
switch at the flow rates pnviousty consi&d. It documented that the highest applicable event
the Pafemd Response to 1" Line Break function 0 Operators
respnsc flow rate requirement far WCI was approximately Io00 gpm. It noted that the HPCI
may or may not manually control vessel level
operating procedure instructs operators to adjust HPCI flow after stanup to mainfain stable
Requind manual operation
rcactw vessel levd within the normal range. It established that fer the HPCl system to be
of RHK is assumed in accordance
operating at a high flow rate where significant air entrainment would occur due to the lack of
with proccdurcs
adequate reactor level control mmua! actions is conriderad non credible.
FOF Case 1, HPCI and RClC will inject QR low wactor water !eve1 (LL2, 105"). If not manually secured due to the standad post trip 170" to 200" level control band
AKgreater than 4 hours into an event where E 1 is pmviding the backup to RCIC function, it is
procedure
apppriate to Consider operam actions with respect to vessel level control. The following
requiremenl, WBCI and RCIC will trip when level reaches the high feactor level trip setpoint
guidance in the UBSAR is applicable to this discussion:
at 206". Level will then continue to cycle between 105" and 286" if RO operator actctrons
are assumed 01: 190" and 200" if operatom RE performing
normal event response actions. Level control assumptions
do nor affect the outcome of this case. Since this
event involves a small break LWA, significant
drywell heating and pssurizatim
would mur. Operatom would place at least one loop of WI-IR in suppres8ion
pool cooling at 18 minutes consisknslt
witlh existing BSEP Licensing basis assumptions (ref. UFSAR 6.2.2.3).
RWR would also be used for containment
spray if drywell pressure approaches
or exceeds 11 pBig, but containment
spray operation would be terminated prior
to resetting
the Group 2 isolation
instrumentation
that actutltes
at 2 psig. With drywell pres5ure above 2 psig, no flow path is available
for reducing suppression
pool ievel due to the isolation
of Ell-FW md Ell-FW9. With RHR in auppmsioil
pool cooling and the reactor not depressurized via
SRVs, suppnssion
peol ternpeRlture8
would not increw to a value where overriding
the HPCI high suppreselon
pol level transfer inemmentation
is allowed. Continued
operation
of KPCI and/or RCJC rends to depressurize
the vessel 8s it nmoves steam from the reactor and 8s it injects low temperature
wster into the vessel. Although it
is possible that cmtinued HFCI operation
could reduce vessel
pressure to below the "CI isolation
8etpdnt prim to my automatic
auction transfer for larger small breaks, this is not expected for the 1" line break king considend
here. The HPCI suction transfer will stm after 94,330 gallons of water Is injected based on high suppression
pwl level, not low CST level (see Attachment
for supporting  
&tds). The CST lswl would k at least 8.0 inches above the top of &e CST suction nozzle after the transfer k complete.
A recent industry paper, JBOC200UPWR-190010, presents the best published
information
applicable
to this appIication
that BNP has been able to find. Although the plant review indicates
that the nominal equation provides
a conservative
estimate for our CST, the "bounding"
eqUQtiOn for 0% air from JPGC2001/PWR-1$010, Equation 10, was used in this case for conservatism:
Sa% I 1.363*FrA0.261
where Fr = V1(32.2*(d/12)"0.5
and S = (d+Lll/d d Pipam now Velocity Fr S-0% L14% I5 1.23 470 8.53 1.345 1.473 7.09 (in) (frA22) (gem) Wet) (in) This shows that no airentrainment
at the CST nozzle will occur far CrrSR I. P.25
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HPCI is providing
the Backup to RCIC function 0 hpt MSIV closure occurs e No cperstor actions assumed other than the required
initiation
of suppression
pool cooling For Cwe 2, WBCI operation
alone will bc considered
as RCiC unavailability
is part of the CBBC definition.
Wl will auto start on low reactor water level (LU, l05"). "(3 will Wip Wh level reaches the high reactor level trip setpoint at 206". Level will then continue to cycle between 105" and 286". This event
does not involve a
small break LOCA, but it may involve a loss of drywell cooling. Drywell heating and pressurization
to above 2 peig may or may not occur. Operatma would place & feast one loop ofM in suppression.
pool cooling a1 10 minutes. With RHR in suppression
pool cooiing and the reactor nut depressurized
vie SRVs, suppssion
pool temperatures
would not increase fo a value whea overriding the
HPCI high suppression
pl level transfer instrumentation
is allowed. Note that if RHR suppression
pool cooling is not 5tute5, "CI would eventually
be operating
with the suction lined up to the suppression
and the supppessim
pool water remperanurc
above the value allowed for Hp@I operation.
Conhued ophn of IipCI tends to depressurize
the veasel as it removes stem fmm the reactor and 8s it iaajecte low ternpalure
water into the vessel. Although it is possible that Continued
mI operation
could reduce vessel pressure to below the HPCI isolation
setpoint prior tn any automatic
suction transfer for small breaks, this is not expected for the case being considerect
here. With MSIV closure, all coolant removed from the vessel will be discharged
tD the mpp,ssion
pl via SRVs and the HPCK turbine exhaust. For this case, the suction transfer Will start after only 43,160 gallons of water is injected to the vessel based on high suppression
pi level. The volume would be less than for Case 1 as the lower
elevation
of the drywell does not collect my water. Also the qqulnd submergence
would be less than for Case 1 since only HPCI operation
is assumed. The margin for avoiding air
entrainment
is therefore increased and
the event would be acceptable.
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Baekekup to RCIC function m Prompt MSIV closure occuls Qpmtors initiate suppression
pool cooling e Operators
perform suppression
pooi level contml in accordanhe
with proceduns
e Operators eventually perform vessel level
control in accordance
with procedures
WCI operation alone
will be considered
as RCIC unavailability is
part uf the case definition.  
=I will auto start on low reactor water
level (LL2, lO5"). HPCI will trip when level  
%aches the high reactor Ievd trip setpoint at 206". kvel may continue to cycle between 105" and 206' until such time that operators
have had time to assess plant conditions
and complctc any other mm important actions. Additional discussion
of manual actions to control level in the spified 170" to 2oh)" ievef contpol band will be pmvided below. This event does not involve R smaH bfeak LOCA, but it may involve a loss of drywell cooling. Drywell heating and pmsurization
to above 2 psig may or may not occur. opmttors would place at least one Imp of RHB in suppression
pool cooling consistent
with existing BSEP licensing
basis assumptions.
With RHA in suppression
pool cooling and the reactor not depnssutized
via SRVs, suppression
pool tempecnrtures
would no? increase to a value whm oveniding
the Hpcy hi& suppression
pool level transfer instrumentation
is allowed. The coolant removed from the vessel will be discharged
to the suppression
pool via SRVs and the HPCI turbine exhaust and the lower elevation
of the drywell will not fill with water. For chis case it will be assumed that prim to reaching the high suppression
pod Hg61 level instrument
Setpoint, dfpel1 pressure has been controlled
or restored such the manually
reducing suplprcssion
pol level is possible.
It wa8 estimated
that this would occur at between 0.8 hours and 1.8 how into the event depending
on starting suppression
pod IeveI. For this case CST depletion
at some time after 4 hours of intermittent
HPCI operation needs
to be considered.
Prior to considering
the plant level response, it is appropriate
to take a close look at the cumnt BSEP design basis for the instrument
in question.
The original licensing
bssis for the switch did
not provide an explicit descripien
of the plant IeVd condtions
as&wiated
with actustion.
It simply indicated that the
switch would actuate on 10W CST level to onsure that an adequate supply of makeup water is available
to the HPCI pump. The original licensing basis
for the switch went with an original design basis that specified
the nominal trip setpoint be at a value that "corresponds
to 10,000 gallons capacity".
The documekd design basis did not specify a flow rate and it did not specify the
refmnce point foF the capacity.
The documented design
basis also did not link this setpoint to any stroke time limits on the WPCI suction valves. There
is no indication
that a margin for unccrtsdnties
such 86 temperature effects, suction vortexing, seismic concerns, e&. had to be Considercd.
Aftcr evaluating
OE item PS 5 109, BSEP changed the design basis
for the switches in 1997. The combination
of ESR 97-WO26 and ceiculation
0E41-1001
documented that setpoint
was acceptable
when continuous
HPCI plus RCIC oQeraticn
at 4700 gpm considered
This determination
WBS made based on engineering judgment.
The stroke time limits for the HPCi
9164973W14
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UncesOainties
were ewssed. Dudng an intarnal system review in
1999, it wa determined that
a more defendable
basis for the vottex aspect of setpint WEIS needed and AR 5402 was generated.
ESR 01-00322 was issued in 2001 88 a ckct mult of this AR. ESR 01-QO322 updated the switch
design as allowed by 1QCFR5Q.59
and was issued in accordance
with CB&L procedures
foe a design chge. The EX noted that the Hpcl system level functional
requirements
did not include actuation
of the switch at the flow rates pnviousty
consi&d. It documented that the highest
applicable
event respnsc flow rate requirement
far WCI was approximately
Io00 gpm. It noted that the HPCI operating procedure
instructs
operators
to adjust HPCI flow after stanup to mainfain stable rcactw vessel levd within the normal range. It established
that fer the HPCl system to be operating at
a high flow rate where significant
air entrainment
would occur due to the lack of adequate reactor level control
mmua! actions is conriderad
non credible.
AK greater than 4 hours into an event where E1 is pmviding the backup to RCIC function, it is apppriate
to Consider operam actions with respect to vessel level control. The following
guidance in the UBSAR is applicable
to this discussion:
UFSAR 5.4.6 inclwdes:
UFSAR 5.4.6 inclwdes:
Following
Following any reactor shutdown, steam generation continues due to decay heat. hitidy,
any reactor shutdown, steam generation
the rate of stem $enemtion can be as much as six percent of rated flow. Thc s t e m
continues
normally flow8 to the main condenser through the turbine bypass a,if the emdenser is
due to decay heat. hitidy, the rate of stem $enemtion
isolated,through the relief valves to the suppression pool. The fluid removed from the
can be as much as six percent of rated flow. Thc stem normally flow8 to the main condenser
reactor vmsel either can be furnished entirely by the feedwater pumps or can be partially
through the turbine
funti6ked by the control rod drive (CRD)system, which is supplied by the CRD feed
bypass a, if the emdenser is isolated, through the relief valves to the suppression
pumps. Lf makeup water is required to supplement these sources of water, the RCIC
pool. The fluid removed from the reactor vmsel either can be furnished
turbine-pump unit either start?, automatically upon receipt of a reactor vewi low water
entirely by the feedwater
level signal (Bigurn 7.3.3-2) or i s started by the operator from the Centhol Room by
pumps or can be partially
fernot~mmud controls. R e szme low level signal also energizes the high prcssun
funti6ked
coolant injection system. The RCIC system delivers its design flow approximately 30 8&c
by the control rod drive (CRD) system, which is supplied by the CRD feed pumps. Lf makeup water is required to supplement
after actuation.
these sources of water, the RCIC turbine-pump unit either start?, automatically
WFSAR 6.3.2.8System Operation includes the following:
upon receipt of a reactor vewi low water level signal (Bigurn 7.3.3-2) or is started by the operator from the Centhol Room by fernot~ mmud controls.
The ECCS have been designed to atart automatically in the event of an accident that
Re szme low level signal also energizes the
threatens the adequacy of core cooling. Manual operations are required to Wntain long
high prcssun coolant injection
term cooling.
system. The RCIC system delivers its design flow approximately
The description that follows details the o p e d o n of the systems needed to achieve initial
8&c after actuation.
con m l h g followed by containment cmling and then followed by extended c m
WFSAR 6.3.2.8 System Operation
cooiing for a long term plant shutdown for the case of a non-opcrable main feedwater
includes the following:
system. The manual operations deseribcd we generally similar to those s t q u i d in the
The ECCS have been designed to atart automatically
event of a LOC
in the event of an accident that
: [[contact::A. The discussion below also includes the operation ob the non-ECCS]],
threatens the adequacy
non-safety relate$ RClC system. This system is designed to operate dueng loss Of
of core cooling. Manual operations
feedwater events, but is not relied upon to mitigate any accidents.
are required to Wntain long term cooling. The description
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opedon of the systems needed to achieve initial
Following 8. loss of feedwater and reactor scram, a low reactor water level signal ( h e 1
con mlhg followed by containment
2) will automatically initiate a signei which places the HPCl and RCIC Systems into the
cmling and then followed by extended cm cooiing for a long term plant shutdown
reactor coolant makeup injecrion mode, These systems will inject water into the V e m e l
for the case of a non-opcrable
until a high water level signal automatically trips the system. Following a high reactor
main feedwater
water level trip, the HPCI and RCIC Systems will automatically ninitiate when =tor
system. The manual operations
water level agdn &creases to low water Level 2,
deseribcd
Later in WSAR 6.3.2.8, the discussion includes:
we generally
The aperator can manually initiate the C I and RCIC systems fmm the ConrrOl Room
similar to those stquid in the event of a LOCA. The discussion
befere the b e l 2 automatic initiation level is reached. ahe OperW3has the Option of
below also includes the
manual control or automatic initiation and can maintain xactor water level by throttling
operation
ob the non-ECCS, non-safety relate$ RClC system. This system is designed to operate dueng loss Of feedwater
events, but is not relied upon to mitigate any accidents.
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8. loss of feedwater
and reactor scram, a low reactor water
level signal (he1 2) will automatically initiate
a signei which places the HPCl and RCIC Systems into the reactor coolant makeup
injecrion
mode, These systems will inject water
into the Vemel until a high water level
signal automatically
trips the system. Following
a high reactor water level trip, the HPCI and RCIC Systems will automatically
ninitiate
when =tor water level agdn &creases to low water Level 2, Later in WSAR 6.3.2.8, the discussion
includes:
The aperator can manually initiate the "CI and RCIC systems fmm the ConrrOl Room befere the bel 2 automatic initiation
level is reached.
ahe OperW3' has the Option of manual control
or automatic
initiation
and can maintain
xactor water level
by throttling
system flow rates.
system flow rates.
The applicable
The applicable operator actions asissodated with reacror vessel level mtrol level for the non
operator actions asissodated
safety dated Backup to RCIC function iire the manual starting of HPCI, the adjusting of the
with reacror vessel level mtrol level for the non safety dated Backup to RCIC function iire the manual starting of HPCI, the adjusting
HBcl flow rate and the stopping of HPCI. The staning and stopping of WCI arc manual actions
of the HBcl flow rate and the stopping of HPCI. The staning and stopping of WCI arc manual actions that also kave associated automatic actions.  
that also kave associated automatic actions. # p c I does not have pin automatic feature to adjust
#pcI does not have pin automatic feature
the flow rate to control vessel level within the procedurally specified 170 to 200 range.
to adjust the flow rate to control vessel level
NRC gddrmce wm reviewed with respect to Operator actions. As described in M C IN 97-78,
within the procedurally
GL 41-18 rev. 1 states:
specified
it is not appropriate to take cndit for manual action in place of automatic action f a
170" to 200" range. NRC gddrmce wm reviewed with respect to Operator actions. As described
protection of safety limits to consider equipment operable. This does not preclude
in MC IN 97-78, GL 41-18 rev. 1 states: "it is not appropriate
opcpator action to put the plant in P safe condition, but operator action canna be a
to take cndit for manual action in place of automatic
substitute for automatic safety limit protec~im.
action fa protection
It is notable that the OL text was specifically far automatic safety limit protection and not any
of safety limits to consider equipment operable.
automatic WtkiR s@ecifidin tkc FSAR or Technical Spccificatiorms.
This does not preclude opcpator action to put the plant in P safe condition, but operator action canna be a substitute
Ttie text of IN 99-78 then goes on to quote the following from ANSI-58.8:
for automatic
Nuclear safety-related operator actaons or sequences of actions may be p c r f a r m e d by an
safety limit protec~im."
operator only whepe a single operator crror of one manipulation does not Tesult in
It is notable that the OL text was specifically
exceeding the &sign requirements for design basis events.
far "automatic
Again the text rsfers to safety-relaled operator actions and not UFSAR described actions for a
safety limit protection"
non safety related function. The text of Cy 97-76 then goes on to discuss that it is pctentid%ly
and not "any automatic
acceptable to rely on operator actions, but that the requirements of 1WFR50.59 eppiy, and @or
WtkiR s@ecifid in tkc FSAR or Technical
NRC approval is applicable when an Unreviewed Safety Question (WSQ) is involved. A
Spccificatiorms".
IoCpR50.59 review of the changes of           01-00322 was performed and it was identified that
Ttie text of IN 99-78 then goes on to quote the following
the changes did not constitute a WSQ.
from ANSI-58.8: "Nuclear safety-related operator actaons or sequences
If it is desind to conservatively neglect the manual actions associated with starting and stowing
of actions may
HPCI due 10 the associated automatic features, then the ESR 01-00322 design basis for the
be pcrfarmed
switches yuire.8 that tRe manual action for adjusting the HPCI flow controller (&er flow in
by an operator only whepe a single operator crror of one manipulation
automatic mc& or speed in manual mode) is assumed ro reduce flow such that significant air
does not Tesult in exceeding
entrainment doe$ not occur.
the &sign requirements
OCf--03--ZBB%       03:47     BM     BRUNSWICK       REG FIFF
for design basis events." Again the text rsfers to "safety-relaled operator actions" and not UFSAR described
9104573014                     P.30
actions for a non safety related function.
AR 106230-10Operability Review                   Page IS of 20
The text of Cy 97-76 then goes on to discuss that it is pctentid%ly
Using JPGCXt01/PWR-19010 Equation 8, it was determined that 2% air entminment at cbe CST
acceptable
nozzle would be expected at 3000 gpm when LI reaches 2.6. With m assumed average HPCI
to rely on operator actions, but that the requirements
flow of 3ooO gpm, the 2% entrainment would start at 1I7 seconds afta level switch actuation.
of 1WFR50.59
With a 45 second transpoet time, significant air entrainment would not reach the HPCI pump
eppiy, and @or NRC approval is applicable
bedm the lf4 seconds suction tmnsfer is complete. With a flow rate requirement that will be no
when an Unreviewed Safety Question (WSQ) is involved.
mose than 400 gpm, it would be reasonable to assume that the injection flow rate would bc 3000
A IoCpR50.59
gpm or less for the last injection from the CST. This assumption is not contrary to any
review of the changes of the changes did not constitute
regulatory guidance fer this non safety related function, is consistent with WSAR descriptions
a WSQ. If it is desind to conservatively neglect the
for sptem operetion and is applicable given the switch desigo basis.
manual actions associated
Regwdlcss of whether 01 not the manual actions of starting and stopping HFCI am credit4
with starting and stowing HPCI due 10 the associated automatic features, then the ESR 01-00322 design basis for the switches yuire.8 that tRe manual action for adjusting
these actions very likely and need io be considered for completeness. Ef an operator decides
the HPCI flow controller  
that he d~ not want to adjust the HPCI flow rate, he can maintain the specified vessel level by
(&er flow in automatic
npeatedy starting I%pCIat 2 170 and then securing MPCI at 5 ZOO whiIe leaving the flow
mc& or speed in manual mode) is assumed ro reduce flow such that significant
controller Bet for 4300 gprn. Operating history was reviewed &J undemnd the plant response to
air entrainment
a full flow cI[ injection. Only one HWI injection was found that was at full flow for l a g
doe$ not occur. 01-00322 was performed
enough to determine the expected plani response, As documented in AR 102456-10 Atta&ment
and it was identified
5, JJUnit 2 HPCI scram response injection on 8/16/90 increased level from 123to 153 in just
that
less than 60 seconds. This short response takes less time than would be first expected BB the
OCf--03--ZBB%
increase in indicated 8evd is caused by both the inventory mskeup md level swell cwRlsed by
03:47 BM BRUNSWICK
the C I steam flow induced vessel pressure reduction. Since level increased 30in 6Q seconds,
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P.30 AR 106230-10
opemtom arc maintaining vessel level between 170 and 200.
Operability
A h 4 horn, if 8.4300 gpm injection were tu Stan witk CST level at just above slevatkm 234,
Review Page IS of 20 Using JPGCXt01/PWR-19010
air entrainment could stafl at L1= 5.3.7 inch based on JP(jc2QQ1/PWR-19010Equation 6, (31
Equation 8, it was determined
seconds into the injection, see Attachment 3 for details). It would require 62 seconds of HK.1
that 2% air entminment
injection for air to travel the 228 to the pump, Since only 60 S W Q ~ ~ofS injection is expscted,
at cbe CST nozzle would be expected at 3000 gpm when LI reaches 2.6". With m assumed average HPCI flow of 3ooO gpm, the 2% entrainment
no air will reach the pump.
would start at 1 I7 seconds afta level switch actuation.
Any postulated #pCI full flow rate injection for this case with CST level starting at just above
With a 45 second transpoet
elevation 234will result in no air reaching the pump during that speeific injection. The Wpcl
time, "significant air
suction swap would then be completed prior to the next HPCI injection. This provides the
entrainment"
protection that is nw$ed to prevent continued HPCI operation with the suction l i d up M a
would not reach the HPCI pump bedm the lf4 seconds suction tmnsfer is complete.
depktsd CST.
With a flow rate requirement
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that will be no mose than 400 gpm, it would be reasonable
AR 106230-10 Operability Review                   Page 16 of 20
to assume that the injection
            *   HgCI is providing the Backup to RCIC function
flow rate would bc 3000 gpm or less for the last injection
h m p t MSIV ciosupe does nat occur
from the CST. This assumption
          . Opemton initiate suppression p o t cooling
is not contrary to any regulatory
Opmtops eventually perform ve5sel level contd in accordance with preceduren
guidance fer this non safety related function, is consistent
C I operation done wit! be considered as RCIC unavailability is part of the ease definition.
with WSAR descriptions
C I will auto start on low reactor warer level (LL2,105). HPCI will trip when level reaches
for sptem operetion
the high m o r Ievel trip setpoint at 2W. b v e l may continue to cycle between 105 an8 206
and is applicable given the switch
until such time that opereton have had time to assess plant conditions and complete any ether
desigo basis. Regwdlcss
more important actions. Manual actions to controi level in specified 170 to 2QOkvel control
of whether 01 not the manual actions of starting and stopping HFCI am credit4 these actions very likely and need io be considered
band would probably take place early in the event. However, it is not needed to sssurne them
for completeness.
actions until after 4 hours into the event.
Ef an operator decides that he d~ not want to adjust the HPCI flow rate, he can maintain the specified
This event dws not involve a small break LOCA,but it may involve a loss of CrOyweH cdlng.
vessel level by npeatedy starting I%pCI at 2 170" and then securing MPCI at 5 ZOO" whiIe leaving the flow controller
Drywell heating and pressurization to above 2 psig may or may not occur. Operators would
Bet for 4300 gprn. Operating
place a! lewt one loop of RHR in suppmsion pool cooling at f 0 minutes. With RHR in
history was reviewed &J undemnd the plant
suppreasion pool cooling snd the reactor not depressurized via SRV6, suppression pool
response to a full flow "cI[ injection.
tempemtiares would not inmase to a value where overriding the WCI high suppression poot
Only one HWI injection was
level transfer Insmmmtation is allowed. Note that if RHR suppression p l coaiing is not
found that was at full flow
started, WCI would eventually be o p t i n g with the suctien lined up to the s u p p s s i m pod
for lag enough to determine the expected
and the suppmsim pool water temperature above the value allowed for C I operation,
plani response, As documented
Continued operation of HPCI tends to depressurize the vessel BS it removes steam from the
in AR 102456-10
reactor and 88 it inject8 low temperature water into the vesscl. Although it ia possible that
Atta&ment
continued HPGI operation could reduce vessel pressufe to below the C f isolation setpoint
5, JJ Unit 2 HPCI scram response injection
prior to any automatic suction transfer for small breaks, this is not expected for the case being
on 8/16/90 increased level
considered here.
from 123" to 153" in just less than 60 seconds. This short response takes less time than would be first expected BB the increase in indicated
Much of the coolant leaving the vessel will be discharged to the main condenser in this cwe.
8evd is caused by both the inventory
One potential initiator for this event would be a loss of condensate system pnssurc boundary
mskeup md "level swell"
inte@ty ar loss ofcondensate sysrern flow path. For this case it is appropriate to assume that
cwRlsed by the "CI steam flow induced
the high suppmsim pool KPCI level instrument setpoint is not reached prior to the CST
vessel pressure reduction.
depletion that would be expected after 4 hours into the event.
Since level increased
AH p m e t e r s aasoeisted with the suctim transfer are the s m e as for Case 3. Either the IPCI
30" in 6Q seconds, this is an amate duration fer assumed RCIC backup HPCI full flow injections
flow rare would be reduced acceptably or HPCI wouid be operated at full flow for Only 60
while opemtom arc maintaining vessel level between
seconds. For the full flow cwe, no air would reach the pump during the last injection with 6ST
170" and 200". Ah 4 horn, if 8.4300 gpm injection
suction and the HPCK suction swap would then be completed prior to the next Hp(31 injetion.
were tu Stan witk CST level at just above slevatkm 23' 4", air entrainment
This provides the protection that is ncedd to prevent continued HpeI opratim with the sUCtim
could stafl at L1= 5.3.7 inch based on JP(jc2QQ1/PWR-19010
lined up to a depleted em.
Equation 6, (31 seconds into the injection, see Attachment
  -~
for details).
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It would require 62 seconds of HK.1 injection
AK 106230-10 Operability Review               Page I7 of 28
for air to travel the 228' to the pump, Since only 60 SWQ~~S of injection
mere are no specific limitations. As long as operators comply with p e d u r e requirements as
is expscted, no air will reach the pump.
they m gained to do, ?hesetpoint is adequate to supp~flthe PfPCI licensing basis functions and
Any postulated  
can be consided operable with no compensatory actions.
#pCI full flow rate injection
Technical Specification 3.5.1, Table 3.3.5.1
for this case with CST level starting at just above elevation
Technicd Specification B w B 3.3.5.1
23'4" will result in no air reaching the
WSAR 5.4.6,6.2.2.3,6.3.1.2.1.6.3.2.8,6.3.3.5.5,9.2.6.2
pump during that speeific injection.
EGR-NGGe-0019,Engineering Operability Assessment
The Wpcl suction swap would then be completed
N]RC Inspection Manual, Part 9900: Technical Guidance §TSlOO.II%and sm
prior to the next HPCI injection.
100P.STS
This provides the protection
h%C Infomath Notice 97-76dated 10/23/97: Crediting of Operator Actions in Place
that is nw$ed to prevent continued
of Automatic Actions and Modifications of Operator Actions, Including Response Times
HPCI operation with
GL91-18rev. 1
the suction lid up Ma depktsd CST.
              *   SAE.WGE§TR-LOQcAAnalysis Submittal, dated March 29 1989
OCT--D?-2005
h?ZW31624
03:47 PN BRUHSWICK
: [[contact::P. Brunswick Steam Electric Plant]], Units II & 2. SAFBWOESTR-LOCA
REG F1FF 9104573614
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S W G E S T R - L W A Analysis Response to Request For Additional Infomation, datal
Operability
May 17,1989
Review Page 16 of 20 * HgCI is providing the Backup
NRC approval ledter and SER for SAFEWGESTR-LOGA ANALYSIS, BRUMSWICK
to RCIC function hmpt MSIV ciosupe does nat occur Opemton initiate suppression
STEAIW ELECTRIC PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, dated lune 1.1989
pot cooling . Opmtops eventually
m   Bmnswick Unite 1 and 2 Extended Power Wprate submittal dated O8/09101
perform ve5sel level contd in accordance
              *   NEDC-33039P, 'Ke Safety Analysis Report for Brunswick Units 1 and 2 Extended
with preceduren  
Power Wprate
"CI operation
              *   Ex&     Pwcr Uprate Kcspensc to Request For Additionel Infomation, dated 03/12@2
done wit! be considered
c   m2001/BwR-19010
as RCIC unavailability
rn-02626
is part of the ease definition.  
FP-02762
"CI will auto start on low reactor warer level (LL2, 105"). HPCI will trip when level reaches the high mor Ievel trip setpoint at
AB102456
2W'. bvel may continue to cycle between 105'' an8 206" until such time that opereton have had time to assess plant
BSR99-00062
conditions
              *   ESR 95-61733 Rev. 0 AI 15
and complete any ether more important
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actions. Manual actions to controi level in specified
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170" to 2QO" kvel control band would probably take place
General inputs of CST volume determinations are as
early in the event. However, it is not needed to sssurne them actions until after 4 hours into the event.
foollows:
This event dws not involve a small break LOCA, but it may involve a loss of CrOyweH cdlng. Drywell heating and pressurization
input                                       Source                Value
to above 2 psig may or may not occur. Operators
Tank OD from                               FP 2626                  52 ft
would place a! lewt one loop of RHR in suppmsion
Tank shell thickness, 1st ring             FP 2626              0.279 in
pool cooling at
Tank shell heigth, 1st ring               FB 2626                7.75 ft
f 0 minutes. With RHR in suppreasion
Tank shell thickness, ring 2, 3 & 4       FP 2626                0.25 in
pool cooling snd the reactor
t-tPCVRC!C nozzle (N-1) centerline         FP 2626                    2ft
not depressurized via
HPCVRCIC nOZle (N-1) SIZ&                 FP 2628                    16 in
SRV6, suppression
HkCt/RCi6 nozzle (N-1j thickness          FP 2626                  0.5 in
pool tempemtiares would not
HPGllRClC n o u l e (N-1) ID               FP 2626                    15 In
inmase to a value where overriding
Volumes to specific levels                               Height  Height Volume Volume
the WCI high suppression
                                                                  (in)      (ft) (e%) (gallons)
poot level transfer Insmmmtation
Normal Low bevel per OP 31 2                                     23.50 49,824 372712
is allowed. Note that if RHR suppression
Level needed for routine OPT-09.2                                 20.00    42,403    317198
pl coaiing is not started, WCI would eventually
APP UA-04 5-7                                                      12.00  25,441      190310
be opting with the suctien lined up to the suppssim pod and the suppmsim pool water temperature
01-03.6 & UFSAR 9.2.6.2 req'd level                               10.00 21,208        158588
above the value allowed for "CI operation, Continued
Nominal drain down via CRD                                         9.50 20,140        150667
operation
MZ (CR[a/cond) i% N9 [CS)Nozzel bottom                             9.38 19,875        i481375
of HPCI tends to depressurize
Top of first ring                                                   7.75 16,428        12295O
the vessel BS it removes steam from the reactor and 88 it inject8 low temperature
HPCI lnstr Max Setpoint adjusted for AR 102466             40.0  3.333      7,066      52860
water into the vesscl. Although it ia possible that continued
HPCI lnstr Nom Setpoint adjusted for AB 102456             39.5  3.292      6,978      52205
HPGI operation could
HBCl lnetr Min Setpoint adjuijlasted for AW 102456         39.0  3.250      6,890      52539
reduce vessel pressufe to below the "Cf isolation
HPCl lnlstr T/S adjusted for AR 102456                     38.5  3.208      6,801      50878
setpoint prior to any automatic
RCIC lnstr Max Setpoint adjusted for AR 102456             36.0  3.000      6,360      47574
suction transfer for small breaks, this is not expected for the case being considered
RCIC lnatr Nom Setpoint adjusted for Af? 102456           35.5  2.958      6,271      46914
here. Much of the coolant leaving the
RCIC lnstr Min Setpoint adjusted for AR 102456             35.0  2.817      6,183      46253
vessel will be discharged
8616 lnstr TIS adjusted farAR 102458                       34'5  2.875      6,095      45592
to the main condenser
HPCilRClC Sucd Top                                         31.5  2.625      6,566      41628
in this cwe. One potential
HPCllRC1C Suct                                             24.0  2.000 4,240          31716
initiator
Centerline
for this event would be a loss of condensate
Note distances above are referenced to the tank bottom at plant eievarlon 20'
system pnssurc boundary inte@ty ar loss of condensate
1.5'
sysrern flow path. For this case it is appropriate
bl from fop of nozzle ID to HPCl Tech Spec                  7.0
to assume that the high suppmsim pool KPCI level instrument
Volume, 10' to HPCl max setpoint                                            14,134 155727
setpoint is not reached prior to the CST depletion
Volume, 1 0 to HPCI Tech Spec                                              14,389 107710
that would be expected after 4 hours into
Volume, 23.s' to HPCl Tech Spec                                            43,023 321834
the event. AH pmeters aasoeisted
Volume, 2 0 to HPCl Tech Spec                                              35,602 266320
with the suctim transfer are the sme as for Case 3. Either the IPCI flow rare would be reduced acceptably
Volume, 16' to HPCI Tech Spec                                              27,221 202876
or HPCI wouid be operated at full flow for Only 60 seconds. For the full flow cwe, no air would reach
          . - *  . I                                    -
the pump during the last injection
1 8 4 5 7 38 1 4          P . 34
with 6ST suction and
, OCT--89--2BE3        03:49      PPl    BRUNSWICK      REG  RFF
the HPCK suction swap would then be completed
AR 106230-10 Operability Review                      Page 19 of 20
prior to the next Hp(31 injetion.
EBB 6541733 Rev. 0 AI 15 was used to document the HPCI Suppression Pool HI Level
This provides the protection
Instment bwis. The values and methods of this document were used to determine the
that is ncedd to prevent continued
Containment Inventoryincrease assuming small break, HPCI plus RClC operation at
HpeI opratim with the sUCtiim lined up to a depleted em.
4700 gpm until the HPCl Suppression Pool Hi auto transfer Tech Spec level of -24" Is
-~ ' KICT-09-2B83
r e a c t 4 assuming no operator actions.
03:48 PPI BRUNSWICK
With Torus level starting at                                                  *31 in
REG BFF 9104573014
The Torus inventory wouM be                                              87140 eu ft
AK 106230-10
With Torus level ending at                                                  -24 in
Operability
The Torus inventory would be                                              9a90 cuft
Review Page I7 of 28 mere are no specific limitations.
Torus inventory increase                                                  5770 cun
As long as operators
43160 gallons
comply with pedure requirements
                        ~iyweilspill over volume (rnax. no misc structures)
as they m gained to do, ?he setpoint is adequate to supp~fl the PfPCI licensing
E n d w d volume                        7306 GU R
basis functions
Plui sump volume                          loo CUB
and can be consided operable with no compensatory
Minus pedestal                            585 cuft
actions. Technical
volume
Specification
1 cuft
3.5.1, Table 3.3.5.1 Technicd Specification
Total Injection volume                                                    la11    CUR
Bw B 3.3.5.1 WSAR 5.4.6,6.2.2.3,6.3.1.2.1.6.3.2.8,6.3.3.5.5,9.2.6.2
Or                                                                        94330 gal
EGR-NGGe-0019, Engineering
HPCi injection flow rate                                                  4700 QPm
Operability
Minimum standby total inventwy in CST (10')                              158588 gallcns
Assessment
Tank volume at Hi Torus Transfer start                                    84257 gallons
N]RC Inspection
8599 ft*
Manual, Part 9900: Technical
Tank afeR near bottom                                                     2120 w2
Guidance §TSlOO.II%
Tank Level at HI Torus Transfer                                            4.05 ft
and sm 100P.STS h%C Infomath Notice 97-76 dated 10/23/97:
Or                                                                        48.83 in
Crediting
Top of HPCi nozzle ID (FP-02826)                                          31.50 in
of Operator Actions in Place of Automatic
Nozzle subinergence (U)                                                    17.13 In
Actions and Modifications
Ushg llmithg wive stroke rimes and no credit for flow r$duction prim to
of Operator Actions, Including
end cf valve travel the level duction for the transfer will be 85 fOllOWS:
Response Times GL91-18 rev. 1 * SAE.WGE§TR-LOQcA
E41-F041/!%42 stroke tlme                                                      70 8Bc
Analysis Submittal, dated March 29 1989 h?ZW31624P.
E41-F004EilrOk8 flille                                                        76 8 s
Brunswick
TOM transfer time                                                            154 see
Steam Electric Plant, Units II & 2. SAFBWOESTR-LOCA
HPCl flow durlng transter                                                12063 galllons
hsa-sf~Qulanr
C ~ wlurne
Accident Analysis SWGESTR-LWA
T      at end d valve motion                                      52194 gallon8
Analysis Response to Request For Additional
6978  w
Infomation, datal May 17,1989 NRC approval ledter and SER for SAFEWGESTR-LOGA
Tank Level                                                                39.50 in
ANALYSIS, BRUMSWICK
Nozzle submergence (U)                                                      8.00 In
STEAIW ELECTRIC PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, dated lune 1.1989 m Bmnswick Unite 1 and 2 Extended Power Wprate submittal
91045930114          P. 35
dated O8/09101 * NEDC-33039P, 'Ke Safety Analysis Report for Brunswick
AR iOg230-10Operability Review             Page 20 of 20
Units 1 and 2 Extended Power Wprate * Ex& Pwcr Uprate Kcspensc to Request For Additionel
l.1                FWA    FO42        Air
Infomation, dated 03/12@2 c m2001/BwR-19010
Pa¶                vel    POS  DlSt ffl)
rn-02626 FP-02762 AB102456 * ESR 95-61733 Rev. 0 AI 15 BSR99-00062
7.00      1              7.g  0.m
P.32
8.95      1              722  0.013
OCl--B9--2003
8.88      1              7.22  Q.028
0S1:48 PM BRUNSWICK
8.84      1              7.22  0.038
REG FlFF 9104573814
8.78      1            7.22  0.061
P.33 AR 106230-10
8.73      I            7.22  0.064
Operability
6.87      1              7.22  0.0V
Review Page 18 of 20 Attachment
8.82      1              7.22  0.080
General inputs of CST volume determinations
6.67      1            7.22  0.103
are as foollows:
Q 6.81      1              7.22  0.115
input Tank OD from Tank shell thickness, 1st ring Tank shell heigth, 1st ring Tank shell thickness, ring 2, 3 & 4 t-tPCVRC!C
$0 6.48      1             7.22  0.128
nozzle (N-1) centerline
e.@      1            7.22  0.141
HkCt/RCi6
8.34      1              ?.?.E 0.154
nozzle (N-1 j thickness
6,'ZLl    1              7.22  0.187
HPCVRCIC nOZle (N-1) SIZ& HPGllRClC
8.24      9            7.22  0.179
noule (N-1) ID Volumes to specific levels
8.18      1            7.22  0.1%
Normal Low bevel per OP 31 2 Level needed for routine OPT-09.2 01-03.6 & UFSAR 9.2.6.2 req'd level Nominal drain down via CRD MZ (CR[a/cond)
8.13      1              7.22  0305
i% N9 [CS) Nozzel bottom Top of first ring HPCI lnstr Max Setpoint adjusted for AR 102466 HPCI lnstr Nom Setpoint adjusted for AB 102456 HBCl lnetr Min Setpoint adjuijlasted
$7
for AW 102456 HPCl lnlstr T/S adjusted for AR 102456 RCIC lnstr Max Setpoint adjusted for AR 102456 RCIC lnatr Nom Setpoint adjusted for Af? 102456 RCIC lnstr Min Setpoint adjusted for AR 102456 8616 lnstr TIS adjusted far AR 102458 HPCilRClC
.~ &OB      1            7.22  0.218
Sucd Top HPCllRC1C
6.M      1            7.11  0.Pl
Suct Centerline
5.87      1            7.22  0.244
APP UA-04 5-7 Source FP 2626 FP 2626 FB 2626 FP 2626 FP 2626 FP 2628 FP 2626 FP 2626 Height (in) 40.0 39.5 39.0 38.5 36.0 35.5 35.0 34'5 31.5 24.0 Height (ft) 23.50 20.00 12.00 10.00 9.50 9.38 7.75 3.333 3.292 3.250 3.208 3.000 2.958 2.81 7 2.875 2.625 2.000 Value 52 ft 0.279 in 7.75 ft 0.25 in 2ft 16 in 0.5 in 15 In Volume Volume (e%) (gallons)
5.91      1            7.22  0.258
49,824 372712 42,403 317198 25,441 190310 21,208 158588 20,140 1 50667 16,428 12295O 7,066 52860 6,978 52205 6,890 52539 6,801 50878 6,360 47574 6,271 46914 6,183 46253 6,095 45592 6,566 41628 4,240 31716 19,875 i 481375 Note distances
8.86      1            7.22  0.288
above are referenced
6.81      1             7.P    0.m
to the tank bottom at plant eievarlon
6.75      1             7.22  0.2W
20' 1.5' bl from fop of nozzle ID to HPCl Tech Spec 7.0 Volume, 10' to HPCl max setpoint 14,134 155727 Volume, 10 to HPCI Tech Spec 14,389 107710 Volume, 23.s' to HPCl Tech Spec 43,023 321834 Volume, 20 to HPCl Tech Spec 35,602 266320 Volume, 16' to HPCI Tech Spec 27,221 202876 
8.m      I              7.21  0.308
.-*.I - 9 1 84 57 38 1 4 , OCT--89--2BE3
5.64      11            7.22  0.321
03:49 PPl BRUNSWICK
6.88      1            7.22  0.333
REG RFF AR 106230-10 Operability
6.53      ?            7.22  0.346
Review Page 19 of 20 Attachment
5.48      1            7.92  0.358
EBB 6541733 Rev. 0 AI 15 was used to document the HPCI Suppression
8.43      1            7.22  0.372
Pool HI Level Instment bwis. The values and methods of this document were used to determine
5.37      1              7.22  0.386
the Containment
5.52      1              7.22  0.M            ?
Inventory
5.26      1              7.22  0.410        14
increase assuming small break, HPCI plus RClC operation
6.21      1            7.22  0.423        22
at 4700 gpm until the HPCl Suppression
5.16      1            7.21   0.436        28
Pool Hi auto transfer Tech Spec level of -24" Is react4 assuming no operator actions. With Torus level starting at The Torus inventory
6.W       1              9.22  Q.448        38
wouM be With Torus level ending at The Torus inventory
5.05     1            7.72  0.462        4a
would be Torus inventory
4.w       1              7.22  0.474        51
increase ~iyweil spill over volume (rnax. no misc structures)
4.84     t              722  0.447        50
Endwd volume Plui sump volume Minus pedestal volume Total Injection
4.88     1              ?.a  0.903        55
volume Or HPCi injection
4.e3                     7.22  0.513
flow rate Minimum standby total inventwy in CST (1 0') Tank volume at Hi Torus Transfer start Tank afeR near bottom Tank Level at HI Torus Transfer Or Top of HPCi nozzle ID (FP-02826)
4.77                    7.22  0.528        78
Nozzle subinergence (U ) Ushg llmithg wive stroke rimes and no credit for flow r$duction
4.72                    722  0.538        87
prim to end cf valve travel the level duction for the transfer will be 85 fOllOWS: E41-F041/!%42
4.67                    7.22  0.681        Bl
stroke tlme TOM transfer time HPCl flow durlng transter C~T wlurne at end d valve motion Tank Level Nozzle submergence (U) E41 -F004 EilrOk8 flille *31 in 87140 eu ft -24 in 9a90 cuft 43160 gallons 5770 cun 7306 GU R loo CUB 585 cuft m1 cuft la11 CUR 94330 gal 4700 QPm 158588 gallcns 84257 gallons 8599 ft* 2120 w2 48.83 in 31.50 in 17.13 In 4.05 ft 70 8Bc 76 8s 154 see 12063 galllons 52194 gallon8 6978 w 39.50 in 8.00 In P. 34
6.81                    7.22  0.664      1Qd
AR iOg230-10
4.63                    7.7.2 0.477      108
Operability
4.69                    7.22  0.580      1t6
Review 0 1 2 3 Q $0 11 12 19 16 16 16 $7 18 .~ 18 20 21 22 l.1 7.00 8.95 8.88 8.84 8.78 8.73 6.87 6.67 6.81 6.48 8.34 6,'ZLl 8.24 8.18 8.13 &OB 6.M 5.87 5.91 8.86 6.81 6.75 5.64 6.88 6.53 5.48 8.43 5.37 5.52 5.26 6.21 5.16 6.W 5.05 4.w 4.84 4.88 4.e3 4.77 4.72 4.67 6.81 4.63 4.69 1.43 b.38 424 4.29 4.23 4.18 4.12 4.07 6.01 3.98 3.91 3.86 3.W IM) 3.a 8.82 e.@ 8.m 3.80 Pa¶ 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 11 1 ? 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 t 1 FWA vel 7.g 722 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 ?.?.E 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.11 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.P 7.22 7.21 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.92 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.21 9.22 7.72 7.22 722 ?.a 7.22 7.22 722 7.22 7.22 7.7.2 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.8 7.a 722 7.22 7.22 7,zz 7.22 7.22 7.E 7.22 72.2 7.22 FO42 POS 0.m 0.013 Q.028 0.038 0.061 0.064 0.0V 0.080 0.103 0.115 0.128 0.141 0.154 0.187 0.179 0.1% 0305 0.218 0.Pl 0.244 0.288 0.m 0.2W 0.308 0.321 0.333 0.346 0.358 0.372 0.386 0.M 0.410 0.423 0.436 Q.448 0.462 0.474 0.447 0.903 0.513 0.528 0.538 0.681 0.664 0.477 0.580 0.m 0.816 0,m 0.641 0.654 0.W 0.879 0.692 a.ms 8.718 0.73t 0744 0.75e 0.789 0.782 8.7115 0.258 Air DlSt ffl) ? 14 22 28 38 4a 51 50 55 72 78 87 Bl 1Qd 1 08 1t6 123 130 13? $44 152 18% 186 173 160 186 9% 202 208 217 224 291 91045930114
1.43                    7.22  0.m         123
Page 20 of 20 P. 35
b.38                    7.22 0.816      130
24                      7.22 0,m        13?
4.29                    7.22 0.641      $44
4.23                    7.8  0.654      152
4.18                    7.a  0.W        18%
4.12                    722  0.879      186
4.07                    7.22 0.692      173
6.01                    7.22 a.ms        160
3.98                    7,zz  8.718      186
7.22 0.73t      9%
3.91
3.86                      7.22 0744        202
3.80                    7.E  0.75e      208
3.W                      7.22 0.789      217
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Issue date: 10/09/2003
From: Ogle C
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To: Keenan J
Carolina Power & Light Co
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR RGULATORY COMMISSION R E G I O N II SAMNLiNMATLANTA~~O~WALCEMTER 6.S FORSYTH STREET SW SUITE 23T85 ATLANTA, GEQRGIA 30303-8931 O c t o b e r 9 , 2003 Carolina Power and Light Company ATTN: Mr. J~ Vice President Brunswick Steam Electric Plant P. 5. Box 10429 Southport, NC 28461 SUBJECT: BRUNSWICK S E A M ELECTRIC PLANT - NRC SAFETY SYSTEM DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY INSPECTION - REPORT NOS.

05000325/2003008and 05000324/2003008

Dear Mr. Keenan:

This refers to the safety system design and performance capability team inspection conducted on August 11-15 and August 2549,2003, at the Brunswick facility. The enclosed inspection report documents the inspection findings, which were discussed on August 29, 2003, with Mr. C. J. Gannon and other members of your staff.

The inspection examined activities conducted under your license as they relate to safety and compliance with the Commissions rules and regulations and with the conditions of your license.

The team reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel.

Based on the results of this inspection, one finding of very low safety significance (Green) was identified. This issue was determined to involve a violation of NRC requirements. This finding has very low safety significance and has been entered into your corrective action program.

However, the NflC is withholding the treatment of this issue as a non-cited violation as provided by Section VI.A.4 of the NRCs Enforcement Policy, pending our review of your corrective actions related to restoration of compliance. lf you contest this finding, you should provide a response with the basis for your concern, within 40 days of the date of this inspection report to the Nuclear flegulatory Commission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, BC 20555-1001 with copies to the Regional Administrator, Region II; the Director, Office of Enforcement,

~

United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; and the NRC Resident Inspector at the Brunswick faciiity.

In accordance with 10CFR 2.790 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosure will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of NRCs document system ATTACHMENT 1

CP&L 2 (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room).

Sincerely,

~

Enaineerina Bran Division of iieactor Safety Docket NOS.: 50-325,50-324 License Nos.: DPR-71, DPR-62

Enclosure:

NRC Inspection Report w/Attachment: Supplemental Information

REGION 11 Docket Nos.: 50-325,50-324 License NO§.: DPW-71, BPW-62 Report Nos.: 05000325/2003008 and 05000324/2003008 Licensee: Carolina Power and Light Facility: Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units I and 2 Location: 8470 River Road SE Southport, NC 28461 Bates: August 11-15, 2003 August 25-29,2003 Inspectors: J. Moorrnan, Senior Reactor Inspector (Lead Inspector)

N. Merriweather, Senior Reactor Inspector R. Schin, Senior Reactor Inspector (Week 1 only)

M. Thomas, Senior Reactor Inspector M. Mayrni, Reactor Inspector (Week 2 only)

N. Staples, Reactor Inspector Approved by: Charles R. Ogle, Chief Engineering Branch 1 Division of Reactor Safety Enclosure

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

bR 05000325/2003-008, 05000324/2003-008; 08/11-15/2003 and 08/25-29/2003; Brunswick

Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2; safety system design and performance capability.

This inspection was conducted by a team of inspectors from the Region II office. The team identified 1 Green unresolved item. The significance of most findings is indicated by their color (Green, White, Yellow, Red) using IMC 0609, Significance Determination Process (SBP).

Findings for which the SBP does not apply may be Green or be assigned a severity level after NRC management review. The NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors is described in NUREG-1649, Reactor Oversight Process, Revision 3, dated Juiy 2000.

NRC-Identified

and Self-Revealina Findinas

Cornerstone: Mitigating Systems

m.The team identified a violation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion Ill, Qesign Control requirements. The Technical Specification (TS) allowable value for the Condensate Storage Tank (CST) Level - Low function, for automatic high pressure coolant injection (HPCI) pump suction transfer to the suppression pool, was not adequately supported by design calculations. The calcuIations did not adequately address the potential for air entrainment in the HPCI process flow due to vortexing. This finding is in the licensees corrective action program as Action Request 102456.

This finding is unresolved pending further NRC review of the requirements for the CST Level - Low function and of the corrective actions related to restoration of compliance with 10 CFR 50,Appendix B,Criterion 111, Design Control requirements. The finding is greater than minor because it affects the design control attribute of the mitigating systems cornerstone objective. It is of very low safety significance (Green) because the finding is a design deficiency that will not result in loss of the HPCl function per B L 91-18 (Rev. I ) and the likelihood of having a low level in the CST that would challenge the CST level - low automatic HPCI suction transfer function is very low. In addition, alternate core cooling methods would normally be available, including reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC) as well as automatic depressurization system and low pressure coolant injection. (Section 1821.1 1. b)

Licensee-Identified Violations

None

REPORT DETAILS

REACTOR SAFETY

Cornerstones: Initiating Events and Mitigating Systems 1821 Safety Svstem Desian and Performance Casabilitv (71111.21)

This team inspection reviewed selected components and operator actions that would be used to prevent or mitigate the consequences of a loss of direct current power event.

Components in the high pressure coolant injection (HPCI), reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC), and 125E5.0 volt

(v) direct current
(dc) electrical systems were included. This inspection also covered supporting equipment, equipment which provides power to these components, and the associated instrumentation and controls. The loss of dc power event is a risk-significant event as determined by the licensees probabilistic risk assessment.

.I Svstem Needs

.I 1 Process Medium a. Inspection Scowe The team reviewed the licensees installed configuration and calculations for water volume in the condensate storage tank (CST) and for net positive suction head for the HPCI pump. This included reviews of system drawings and walkdown inspection of installed equipment to compare arrangements and dimensions to those used in the calculations. The team also reviewed the licensees calculations supporting the Technical Specification (TS) setpoint for the CST level instrumentation which initiates an automatic transfer of the HPCB pump suction from the CST to the suppression pool.

This included checking the adequacy of the calculations and comparing calculated values to values in the TS and in the instrument calibration procedures.

b.

Findines introduction: An unresolved item of very low safety significance (Green) was identified for inadequate design control of the HPCI suction source from the CST. The calculations which determined the CST low level setpoint for automatic HPCl system suction transfer from the CST to the suppression pool did not adequately account for air entrainment in the process flow due to vortexing. This finding involved a violation of NRC requirements. However, it is unresolved pending further NRC review of the requirements for the CST bevel - bow function and corrective actions related to restoration of compliance.

Description:

Vortexing in pump suction sources is a well known phenomenon. It is discussed in typical textbooks on centrifugal pumps. NRC Regulatory Guide I.8z5 Sumps for Emergency Core Cooling and Containment Spray Systems, dated June 1974, discussed the need to preventing vortexing. Regulatory Guide 1.82, Rev. 1, dated November 1985, and Rev. 2, dated May 1996, included specific guidance on how to prevent air ingestion due to vortexing in containment heat removal systems. That guidance included limiting the Froude number (Fr) to less than 0.8 for BWW suppression pool suctions [where Fr is equal to the inlet pipe velocity (U) in feet per second divided by the square root of (the suction pipe centerline submergence below the water level (S)in feet times gravity

(9) in feet per second squared}]. NRC NUREG / CR-2772, Hydraulic Performance of Pump Suction Inlet for Emergency Core Cooling Systems in Boiling Water Reactors?dated June 1982, included experiments on suctions from tanks and showed almost no air entrainment with a Fr of 0.8. The experiments also showed that air entrainment increased dramatically when Fr reached 1.0. The BWR Owners Group Emergency Procedure Guidelines included guidance on preventing vortexing in emergency core cooling system pump suctions from the suppression pool. This guidance included a vortex limit curve based on maintaining Fr less than 0.8.

All of the above references addressed suction pipes that extended into a LanWsump. A more recent research paper published in 2001 by ASME titled Air Entrainment in a Partially Filled Horizontal Pump Suction Line described tests on air entrainment. The tests were conducted at various flowrates, in a horizontal suction pipe that did not extend into the a tank; a configuration similar to the HPCl suction from the CST at Brunswick. The papers conclusions about vortexing and air entrainment at high flow rates were similar to those of the previous references where a suction pipe extended into a tank.

Brunswick Units 1 and 2 TS Table 3.3.5.1-1stated that the allowable value for the HPCl system automatic suction transfer from the CST to the suppression pool was a low CST level of 2 23 feet 4 inches above mean sea level. (NQTE: That value represented 3 feet 4 inches above the bottom of the CST.) Once initiated, the HPCI suction transfer involved first opening the suppression pool suction valves (E41-FO41 and F042) and then closing the CST suction valve (E41-FOO4). The Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) stated that for each units CST:

...the HPCl and RCIC pumps take suction through a 16-inch line connected to the tank with a nozzle centerline 2 feet above the tank bottom. Level instruments will initiate an automatic transfer of the pumps suction path to the suppression pool suction if level approaches this connection. For HPCl the setpoint is above the 3.3-foot TS limit and below the 3.5-foot calibration maximum allowed value. To allow time for the suction transfer to take place, this setpoint provides a margin of approximately 10,000 gallons in the tank after the setpoint is reached and before air will be entrained in the process flow.

The calculation of record that supported the TS allowable value was Calculation OE41-1001, High Pressure Coolant Injection System Condensate Storage Tank Level Low Uncertainty and Scaling Calculation [E41-LSL-N002(3) Loops], Rev. 1, dated March 29, 1999. The team noted that Calculation OE41-1001 stated that its objective was to determine the allowable value and setpoint for the CST low water level trip function for the HPCl system. However, the calculation did not include a hydraulic analysis to determine the allowable value. Instead, it relied on a design basis input from Engineering Service Request (ESR) 97-00026, Action Item 2, for the allowable value.

ESR 97-00026, Action Item 2, stated its objective: ... the analytical limit for the HPCI and RClC CST low level transfer function is 23 feet 4 inches. Provide a basis for this analytical limit. The basis should address air voids ... It also stated: This ESR action item will show that using the TS limit as the analytical limit is acceptable. The ESW included Condition Report (CR) 97-02379 Task 2 (approved August, 27,1997) as an attachment. The team noted that the ESW relied entirely on CR 97-02379 Task 2 for concluding that using the TS limit as the analytical limit was acceptable. However, the ESR also stated: This CR review was not conducted as a design basis input with formal testing and design verification.

CR 97-02379 Task 2 stated that its objective was to determine if a vortexing problem existed in the CST when running the HPCO pump. Task 2 further stated that it was responding to an operating experience event where a nuclear plant had identified that they had failed to account for unusable volume In their CST due to vortexing concerns.

It described a scale model test that had been performed by another nuclear plant to conclude that no vortexing would occur in their CST. However, the CR noted reasons why this test could not be relied upon as a design input. The CR also contained results from an informal test performed by the licensee. The CR concluded that, based on the results of the informal testing and engineering judgement, air ingestion may briefly occur during the transfer process; however, the air ingestion would be of such limited duration and such a small percentage that there was no concern for damage to the HPCI pumps.

The team noted that the informal test used a small scale model without determination that the results would be applicable to the installed CST and HPCl suction, the test was performed without calibrated instruments, and the test was not independently verified.

The team considered that the informal test was not suitable for use as an input to a design basis calculation.

Subsequently, action request (AR) 00005402 documented an engineering audit concern with relying on ESR 97-80026 as a design basis input to a calculation. ESW 01-00322 was then written to respond to AR 00005402. ESR 01-08322 stated that its purpose was to document the technical resolution of the CST intake vortex formation issue and to insert appropriate references into design documents. ESR 01-00322 included an extensive review of reference documents on vortexing. It included references to LERs and INPO Event Reports on vortexing issues at other nuclear plants; NUREWCR-2772; and several research papers on vortexing. The team noted that ESR 01-00322 did not reference NRC Regulatory Guide 1.82.

ESR 81-00322 agreed with the conclusions of CR 97-02379 and ESR 97-00026 that the TS allowable value of 23 feet 4 inches was adequate. It concluded that the potential for a significant air ingestion event was of sufficiently low probability to be considered non-credible. The team noted that this conclusion was based primarily on the CR 97-02379 informal test and on a research paper by A. Daemi of the Water Research Center in Tehran, Iran, that had been presented to the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1998. The research paper tested the effect of an intake pipe protruding various distances into a reservoir and found that a pipe that did not protrude into the reservoir showed some vortexing but no air entrainment while a pipe that did protrude into the reservoir would have significant vortexing and air entrainment into the pipe. ESR 01-00322 considered that, since the NUREG/CR-2272 tests used a configuration where the suction pipe protruded into the tank and the licensees HPCl suction pipe did not protrude into the CST,the NUREG/CR-2272 conclusions were not applicable to the Brunswick design. The NRC team noted that the research paper by A. Baemi was significantly flawed for applicability to Brunswick in that it did not state what flowrates were used in its tests and apparently used gravity flow. Regulatory Guide 1.82 and NUREG/CR-2272 indicate that flow velocity is one of the most important factors in vortex formation. A suction pipe that would have little or no vortexing at low flow velocities (e.g., gravity flow) could have significant vortexing at higher flow velocities (e.g., a HPCI pump at 4300 gprn). The team considered that both sources of information on which the conclusions of E§R 01-00322 were based were not suitable for use as inputs to safety-related design calculation OE41-1001.

The HPCl pump was designed to automatically start and establish a flowrate of 4300 gpm. Licensee procedures did not contain guidance to reduce that flowrate when the CST level approached the low level switchover setpoint. Using the NUREG/CR-2272 methodology, the team calculated that, at a HPCI pump flowrate of 4300 gpm, an Fr of0.8 would be reached at a CST level of 5.0 feet and an Fr of 1 .O would be reached at a CST level of 3.9 feet. Considering the automatic suction transfer actuation setpoint and the valve stroke times, the HPCB pump suction pipe could be exposed to a suction Fr in excess of 0.8 (some air entrainment) for about 8.9 minutes and over 1 .O (over 2%

air entrainment) for about 5.0 minutes. Calculations that used the 2001 ASME research paper equations provided different results: air entrainment in the process flow would start at a tank level of 3.2 feet and would exceed 2% at tank levels below 3.0 feet. This would represent a HPCI pump suction pipe exposure to some air entrainment in the process flow for about 1.8 minutes and to over 2% air entrainment for about 1.1 minutes. The team concluded that the plant design was not consistent with the UFSAR in that the TS allowable value for the HPCl automatic suction transfer would not prevent air from becoming entrained in the HPCl process flow.

During this inspection, team and licensee measurements of the installed CST configuration revealed non-conservative errors of about 1.5 inches in the actual heights of the Units 1 and 2 CST level switches above the HPCl suction pipes. These would result in additional non-conservative errors in the HPCI automatic suction transfer setpoints.

The licensee entered this issue into their corrective action program as AR 102456. This AR included an operability determination and planned corrective actions that were reviewed by the team. The operability determination concluded that the CST Level -

Low instrument was operable with the existing TS allowable value and related setpoint and no compensatory measures were needed. This conclusion was based on the following: 1) HPCl operation during design or licensing basis events would not challenge the CST Level bow instrument; and 2) Operator actions consistent with plant procedures would not result in 4300 gpm HPCl flow for the full duration of the suction transfer. The operability determination did not include an analysis which assured that the instruments allowable value was adequate to prevent significant air entrainment during the full duration of a CST bevel - Low setpoint initiated suction transfer while the HPCl pump was operating at its maximum flowrats of 4300 gpm.

However, the teams interpretation of licensing basis documents indicated that the CST Level - Low function was required to be able to protect the HPCl pump from damage from any suction hazard that could occur. This inciuded air entrainment in the process flow due to vortexing that would result if the CST level became low while the HPCI pump was operating at about 4300 gpm, even if this could only occur outside of a design basis event.

The licensees corrective actions for this issue were in AR 102456. This AB included only two planned corrective actions. The first corrective action was: Issue a UFSAR change package to correct the description of HPCB air entrainment potential during suction swap. Phis was described in more detail in the AB under Section 3, Inappropriate Acts, item 4: Error 4 was a simple text error by BNP engineering where the concept was understood (no significant air at the pump) but was not translated into specific detailed words. The second corrective action was: Issue an evaluation to update the HPCI CST level switch design basis information to reflect the evaluation provided in the operability review portion of this AW. The operability determination portion of the AR concluded that the CST Level - Low automatic HPCl suction transfer function would not be challenged during design basis events and consequently the TS allowable value was adequate.

The documented corrective actions in AR 102456 did not appear to be sufficiently comprehensive to restore compliance with 10 CFR 50, Appendix B,Criterion 111, Design Control. The licensees planned corrective actions did not Specifically include revising the design calculation, OE41-1001. In addition, they did not include assuring that the CST Level Low suction transfer function will protect the flPCl pump if it is operating at its maximum flowrate during the transfer. The planned corrective actions identified in the AR did not include obtaining a certification from the pump vendor that the pump can withstand a certain amount of air in the process flow for a certain amount of time without pump damage. [This was subsequently done by the licensee.] The planned corrective actions identified in the AR also did not include submitting a license amendment request to the NKC to revise the TS allowable value, remove the CST Level - Low function from TS, or add an operator action to throttle HPCl pump flow at low CST levels so that the existing setpoint will be able to protect the pump. This issue will remain unresolved pending further NRC review of the design basis and operability requirements for the CST Level - Low suction transfer function. Specifically, the NRC will review whether the CST Level - Low function is required to be able to protect the HPCI pump from damage only during design basis events; or if it is required to be able to protect the HPCI pump from damage due to air entrainment if the level is the CSB becomes low with the HPCI pump operating at a flowrate of about 4300 gpm, even if this could only occur outside of a design basis event.

Analvsis: Design Calculation OE41-1001, for the CST Level - Low setpoint and TS aliowable value was inadequate. The finding is greater than minor because it affects the design control attribute of the mitigating systems cornerstone objective. It is of very low safety significance (Green) because the finding is a design deficiency that will not result in loss of the HPCl function per GL 91-18 (Rev. 1) and the likelihood of having a low level in the CST that would challenge the CST bevel - Low automatic HPCI suction transfer function is very low. In addition, alternate core cooling methods would normally be available, including RCIC as well as automatic depressurization system and low pressure cooiant injection.

Enforcement:

10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion Ill(Design Control, requires in part, that design control measures shall include provisions to assure that appropriate quality standards are specified and included in design documents. Contrary to the above requirements, the NRC identified during this inspection that, from 1999 to August 2003, licensee Calculation OE41-1001and associated design documents did not adequately consider air entrainment in the HPCl pump process flow due to vortexing in the CST for the current TS value for the CST Level bow setpoint for automatic transfer of the HPCl pump suction from the CST to the suppression pool. This finding was entered into the licensees corrective action program as Action Request 102456 and is unresolved pending further NRC review of the requirements for the CST Level - Low function and of the licensees corrective actions related to restoration of compliance with Criterion Ill of 18 CFW 50, Appendix E. This finding is identified as UBI 05000325, 324/2003008-01, Failure to Adequately Consider Vortexing in the Calculation for CST Level for Automatic Transfer of the HPCI Pump Suction.

.I2 Enerav Sources a. lnsoection Scow The team reviewed appropriate test and design documents to verify that the 12.9250 vdc power source fur HPCl system valves and controls would be available and adequate in accordance with design basis documents. Specifically, the team reviewed the 125250 vdc battery lead study, 125 vdc battery charger sizing calculation, and 125/250 vdc system voltage drop study, and battery surveillance test results, to verify that the dc batteries and chargers had adequate capacity for the loading conditions which would be encountered during various operating scenarios. The team reviewed a sample of HPCl motor operated valves (MOVs) to verify the adequacy of available motor output torque, stroke times, thermal overload heater sizing, and valve performance at reduced voltages. The team also reviewed portions of a voltage study to verify adequacy of voltage for HPCl solenoid valves l-E41-F025 and -F026 under worst case voltage conditions. A list of related documents reviewed are included in the attachment.

The team reviewed design basis descriptions and drawings and walked down the HPCl and RClC systems to verify that a steam supply would be available for pump operation during a loss of station dc power event. This included review of the steam supply drain systems and review of a recent modification to the HPCI steam supply drain system.

The team reviewed the HPCl steam supply drain pot flow orifice inspections; the drain pot level switch logic and calibration records, and the drain pot drain line isolation valves modification to verify that the HPCl steam supply would be available if needed. The team reviewed functional valve testing fur the HBCl and RClC turbine exhaust vacuum breaker check valves to verify adequacy of acceptance criteria and to verify that vacuum breaker functionality was being maintained.

b.

Findinas No findings of significance were identified.

.I 3 Instrumentation and Controls

a. Inspection Scope

The team reviewed electrical elementary and logic diagrams depicting the WPCI pump start and stop logic, permissives, and interlocks to ensure that they were consistent with the system operational requirements described in the UFSAR. The team reviewed the HPCI auto-actuation and isolation functional surveillance procedures and completed test rscords to verify that the control system would be functional and provide desired control during accident and event conditions in accordance with design. The team reviewed the calibration test records for the CST low water level instrument channels to verify that the instruments were calibrated in accordance with setpoint documents. The team also reviewed the records demonstrating the calibration and functional testing of the HPCI suppression pool high level instrument channels to determine the operability of the high level interlock functions of HPCI.

b.

Findinas No findings of significance were identified.

.I4 Operator Actions a. Inspection Scone The team assessed the plant and the operators response to a Unit 1 initiating event involving a loss of station battery 18-2. The team focused on the installed equipment and operator actions that could initiate the event or would be used to mitigate the event.

The team reviewed portions of emergency operating procedures (EOPs), abnormal operating procedures (AOPs), annunciator panel procedures (APPs), and operating procedures (OPs) to verify that the operators could perform the necessary actions to respond to a loss of dc power event. The team also observed simulation of a loss of dc power event on the plant simulator and walked down portions of Procedure OAOP-39, Loss of DC Power. The simulator observations and procedure reviews focused on plant response and on verifying that operators had adequate instrumentation and procedures to respond to the event. The team reviewed operator training records (lesson plans, completed job performance measures, etc.) to verify that operators had received training related to a loss of dc power event.

b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.

.I5 Heat Removal

a. Inspection Scope

The team reviewed historical temperature data for the Unit 2 battery rooms to verify that the minimum and maximum room temperatures were within the allowable temperature limits specified for the batteries.

The team reviewed heat load and heat removal calculations for the HPCl and RClC rooms. The team also reviewed the calculated peak temperature and pressure responses during high energy line break and loss of coolant accidents for these rooms.

The team reviewed service water temperature and flow requirement calculations for the HPCl and RClC rooms and fan coolers. These reviews were conducted to verify the adequacy of design for the room coolers, and to verify that heat will be adequately removed during a loss of dc power event.

The team also reviewed HPCI and RClC room cooler thermostat calibrations, inspection and cleaning records, and corrective maintenance history to verify room coolers were properly maintained and would be available if called upon.

b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.

System Condition and CaDability Installed Confiauration

a. Inspection Scope

The team visually inspected the 125/250vdc batteries and battery chargers, dc distribution panels, dc switchgear, and dc ground detection systems in both units to verify that the dc system was in good material condition with no alarms or abnormal conditions present and to verify that alignments were consistent with the actions needed to mitigate a loss of dc power event. The batteries were inspected for signs of degradation such as corrosion, cell discoloration, plate buckling, grid cracks, and excessive plate growth.

The team waiked down the HPCI and RCIC systems and the CST to verify that the installed configuration was consistent with design basis information and would support system function during a loss of dc power event.

The team walked down portions of the HPCI system to verify that it was aligned so that it would be available for operators to mitigate a loss of dc power event. During this walkdown, the team compared valve positions with those specified in the HPCI system operating procedure lineup, and observed the material condition of the plant to verify that it would be adequate to support operator actions to mitigate a loss of dc power event. This also included reviewing completed surveillance tests which verified selected breaker positions and alignments.

b. Findines No findings of significance were identified.

Desian Calculations a. Inspection ScoDe The team reviewed the thermal overload sizing calculations for a sample of Unit 1 HPCI MOVs to verify adequacy of the installed overload relay heaters. The team also reviewed calculations that assessed the stroke times and motor torque produced at reduced voltage to verify that they would exceed or meet minimum specified requirements. The valves and calculations reviewed are listed in the attachment.

The team reviewed design basis documents, probabilistic risk assessment system notebooks, UFSAR, selected piping and instrumentation diagrams, selected TSs, system reviews, ARs, and the corrective maintenance history for HPCl and RClC systems to assess the implementation and maintenance of the HPCI and RCIC design basis.

b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.

.23 Testing and InsDection

a.

The team reviewed the 125/250 vdc battery surveillance test records, including performance and service test results, to verify that the batteries were capable of meeting design basis load requirements.

The team reviewed functional and valve operability testing (stroke times), and corrective maintenance records for HPCl and RClC selected valves, including the minimum flow bypass valves, and steam admission valve. This review was conducted to verify the availability of the selected valves, adequacy of surveillance testing acceptance criteria, and monitoring of selected valves for degradation.

The team reviewed HPCI and RCIC system operability tests to verify the adequacy of acceptance criteria, pump performance under accident conditions, and monitoring of system components for degradation.

b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.

.3 Selected Components

Component Dearadation a. InsDection Scope The team reviewed in-service trending data for selected components, including the HPC! and RClC pumps, to verify that the components were continuing to perform within the limits specified by the test.

The team reviewed the maintenance history of the 125/250 vdc batteries, 125 vdc battery chargers, and selected 41 60 v alternating current

(ac) and 480 vac breakers to assess the licensees actions to verify and maintain the safety function, reliability, and availability of the components in the system. The team also reviewed the preventive maintenance performed on selected 4160 vac and 480 vac breakers to verify that preventive maintenance was being performed in accordance with maintenance procedures and vendor recommendations. The specific work orders and other related documents reviewed are listed in the attachment.

b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.

Eauipment/Environmental Qualification

a. Inspection Scope

The team conducted in-plant walkdowns to verify that the observable portion of selected mechanical components and electrical connections to those components were suitable for the environment expected under all conditions, including high energy line breaks.

b. Findinos No findings of significance were identified.

.33 Eauipment Protection

a. inspection Scope The team conducted in-plant walkdowns to verify that there was no observable damage to installations designed to protect selected components from potential effects of high winds, flooding, and high or low outdoor temperatures.

The team walked down the HPCI and RClC systems and the CST to verify that they were adequately protected against external events and a high energy line break.

b. Findinas No findings of significance were identified.

.34 Oueratinq Experience

a. lnsuection Scope The team reviewed the licensees dispositions of operating experience reports applicable to the loss of de power event to verify that applicable insights from those reports had been applied to the appropriate components.

b. Findinos No findings of significance were identified.

.4 Identification and Resolution of Problems

a.

lnsuection Scose The team reviewed corrective maintenance work orders on batteries, battery chargers, and ac breakers to evaluate failure trends. The team also reviewed Action Requests involving battery problems, battery charger problems, and charger output breaker problems to verify that appropriate corrective action had been taken to resolve the problem. The specific Action Requests reviewed are listed in the attachment. The team reviewed selected system health reports, maintenance records, surveillance test records, calibration test records, and action requests to verify that design problems were identified and entered into the corrective action program.

b. Findinus No findings of significance were identified.

4. Other Activities

40A6 Meetinos. lncludina Exit The lead inspector presented the inspection results to Mr. C. J. Gannon, and other members of the licensee staff, at an exit meeting on August 29, 2003. The inspectors confirmed that proprietary information was not provided or examined during this inspection.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KEY PQINTS OF CONTACT

Licensee

b. Beller, Supervisor, Licensing

E. Browne, Engineer, Probabilistic Safety Assessment

8. Cowan, Engineer

6.Elberfeld, Lead Engineer

P. Flados, HPCB System Engineer
N. Gannon, Director, Site Operations
M. Grantham, Design
C. Hester, Operations Support
D. Hinds, Manager, Engineering
G. Johnson, NAS Supervisor
W. Leonard, Engineer
T. Mascareno, Operations Support
J. Parchman, Shift Technical Advisor, Operatiofls

C.Schacker, Engineer

6.Stackhouse, Systems

H.Wall, Manager, Maintenance

K. Ward, Technical Services

NRC (attended exit meeting)

_ D

E. DiPaoio, Senior flesident Jnspector
J. Austin, Resident Inspector

LIST OF ITEMS OPENED, CLOSED AND DISCUSSED

Opened

0500032~,324/2003008-~~ UBI Failure to Adequately Consider Vortexing in the

Calculation for CST Level for Automatic Transfer of

the HPCI Pump Suction (Section 7 R21.17. b)

LISP OF DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Procedures

OAI-115, 125/250 VPC System Ground Correction Guidelines, Rev. 6

OAOP-36.1, boss of Any 4160V Buses or 48OV E-Buses, Rev. 25

OAOP-39.0, Loss of DC Power, Rev. 16

001-01.02, Shift Routines and Operating Practices, Rev. 31

001-50, 125i250 VDC Electrical Load List, Rev. 25

OOP-50.1, Diesel Generator Emergency Power System Operating Procedure, Rev. 55

OPM-ACU500, Inspection and Cleaning of the RHWCore Spray Room Aerofin Cooler Air Filters

and Coolers, Rev. 7

1APP-,445, Annunciator Procedure for Panel A-05, Rev. 46

IAPP-UA-23, Annunciator Procedure for Panel UA-23, Rev. 45

1EOP-01-RSP, Reactor Scram Procedure, Rev. 8

f OP-19, High Pressure Coolant Injection System Operating Procedure, Rev. 58

16P-50, Plant Electrical System Operating Procedure, Rev. 64

1OP-51, DC Electrical System Operating Procedure, Rev. $0

2APP-A-01, Annunciator Procedure for Panel A-81, Rev. 44

OPIC-TMRQ02, Calibration of Agastat 7020 Series Time Delay Off Relays, Rev. 18

OPM-BKR001, ITE 4KV-line Breaker and compartment checkout, Rev 27

OPM-BKR002A, IT K-line Circuit Breakers, Rev 31

OPM-TRB518, HPCI & WClC Steam Inlet Brain Pot Flow Orifices Inspection, Rev. 3

Drawinqs

1-FP-60085, High Pressure Coolant Injection System Unit 1, Rev. J

Contract No. 71-2162, Dwg. No. 1, General Plan for Condensate Storage Tanks by Brown &

Root, lnc; Rev. C

D-02523, High Pressure Coolant Injection System Unit 2, Sh. 1 & 2, Rev. 52 & 45

8-02529, Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System Unit 2, Sh. 1 & 2, Rev. 52 & 36

8-25023, Sheet 2, Unit 1 High Pressure Coolant Injection System Piping Diagram, Rev. 45

D-25023, Sheet 1 I Unit 1 High Pressure Coolant Injection System Piping Diagram, Rev. 54

F-03044, Units 1 & 2 480 Volt System Key Qne Line Diagram, Rev. 38

LL-7044, Instrument Installation Details Units 1 & 2, Sh. 15, Rev. 10

Calculations

OE41-1001; High Pressure Coolant Injection System - Condensate Storage Tank Level - Low

Uncertainty and Scaling Calculation (E41-bSL-N002(3) Loops), Rev. I , dated March 29, 1999

27-8-E41-06-F; NPSH Requirements - HPCI and RCIC; dated March 26, 1987

BNP-E-6.033, AC/DC MOV Thermal Overload Sizing Calculations, Rev. 3

BNP-E-6.062, 125i250 Volt DC System Voltage Drop Study, Rev. 3

BNP-E-6.074, 125i.250 Volt DC Battery Load Study, Rev. 2

BNP-E-6.079, 125 Volt DC Battery Charger Sizing Calculation, Revision

BNP-E-6.109, Unit 1 Stroke and Motor Torque Calculations for 250VDC Safety-Related MOVs,

Rev. 5

BNP-E-8.013, Motor Torque Analysis for AC MQVs, Rev. 4

BMP-EQ-4.001, Temperature Response in RHR and HPCl Rooms Following LBCA with

Reduced

BNP-MECH-E4I-F002, Mechanical Analysis Report to Verify Minimum Torque Availability,

Rev. 3

BNP-MECH-RBER-001, Reactor Building Environmental Report, Rev. OA

W A C Flow Rates, Rev. 0

M-89-0021; HPCllRCIC NPSH with Suction from the CST; Rev. 0, dated November 27, 1989

PCN-G0050A, RHR Room Cooler Allowable Service Water Inlet Temperature, Rev. 2

Desian Basis Bocuments

DBD-19, High Pressure Coolant Injection System, Rev. f 1

DBD-51, DC Electrical System, Rev. 5

Enaineerina Service Requests

ESR 97-0026; Provide a Basis for the Analytical Limit for the HPCl and RCIC CST bow bevel

Transfer Function; dated November 24, 1997

ESR 98-00067; HPCI/RCIC Reserve Capacity in CST; Rev. 1, dated February 17, 1998

SI? 99-00404; #PCI/WCIC Drain Pot Piping Boundary Changes; dated February 25,2000

ESR 01-00322; Document the Technical Resolution of the CST Intake Vortex Formation Issue;

dated September 25,2001

ESR 99-00405, HPCl Design Conversion To Fail Open for E-41-F028/29, Rev. 0

Updated Final Safetv Analvsis Reuort

UFSAR Section 54.6,Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System

UFSAR Section 6.3, Identification of Safety Related Systems - Emergency Core Cooling

Systems

UFSAR Section 7.1.1.2, Emergency Core Cooling Systems

UFSAR Section 8.3.2, BC Power Systems

UFSAR Section 9.2.6, Condensate Storage Facilities

Improved Technical Soecifications

Section 3.5.1, ECCS - Operating

Section 3.5.3, RCIC System

Section 3.8.4, DC Sources - Operating

Section 3.8.6, Battery Cell Parameters

Section 3.8.7, Electrical Distribution Systems Operating

s

TS Bases Section 3.5; Emergency Core Cooling Systems and Reactor Core Isolation Cooling

System

List of Valves lnsoected

1-E41-F0011HPCl Steam Supply Valve

l-E41-F006, HPCI Main Pump Discharge Valve

1-E41-F007, HPCl Main Pump Discharge Valve

?-E41+008, HPCI Test Bypass to CST Valve

1-41-F011, WPCl Redundant Shutoff to CST Valve

1-E41-F012, HPCl Test Line Miniflow Valve

1-E41-F04lI HPCI Suppression Pool Suction Valve

1-E41-F042, HPCE Pump Suction Valve

Completed Maintenance and Tests

OPT-09.2, HPCI System Operability Test, completed 06/29/03, 04/03/03, 01/10/03, 08/20/03,

05/29/03,04/04/03

OPT-20.10, Testing of Valves E4l-FO96, E44 -FO99, 51-F063, E51-F064, completed 04/24/02,

03/08/02, 03110/03,04/22/02

OPT-10.1 1, RClC System Operability Test, completed 06/06/03, 03/14/03, 12/20/82, 07/31/03,

05/08/03, 04/03/03

OPT-09.3, HPCl System I 6 5 Psig Flow Test, completed 04/20/03, 03/26/01, 03/29/02,

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03/23/00

OPT-09.7, HPCl System Valve Operability Test, completed 09/25/03, 05/02/03, 02/07/03,

05/01/03, 04/01/03

OPT-10.1 .El, RClC System Valve Operability Test, completed 09/04/03, 04110103, 07/03/03,

04/09/030PT-10.1.3, RClC System Operability Test - Flow Rates at 150 Psig, completed

03118/QO,03/29/02, 03/23/01, 04/02/03

Completed Work Orders (WOs) and Work Requests (WRs)

WO 49443-01, HPCl Turbine Restricting Orifices Inspection, completed 03113/01

WO 49442-01, RClC Turbine Restricting Orifices Inspection, completed 03/15/01

WQ 45998-01, HPCl Turbine Supply Steam Drain Pot Hi Level Switch Calibration (Unit 2),

completed 02/06/01

WQ 192543-01, HPCl Steam Supply Valve 2-E41-F001 Repairs due to Leakage Past the Seat,

completed 03/31/03

WO 4581941. HPCl Turbine Sugnlv. . Steam Drain Pot Hi bevel Switch Calibration (Unit I),

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completed 1 i/25/Oi

WO 46107-01, Calibration of RHR Room Cooler Thermostats, completed 11/09/80

WO 53172-01; Inspection & Cleaning of iqe RHR Roorrl Cooler, cotnpleted 03/05/02

WO 50171-01, Inspectioil R Cleartiny of the HI-iR Room Cooler, completed 03/05/02

WR AFQO 001, HPCI Turbine Supply S t e m Drain Pct Hi Level Switch Calibration (Uqit 2),

completed 06/07/96

WR AlTl 001, HPCI Turui!ie Supply Steam Drain Po! Hi Level Switch Caliwation (Unit 1).

cmpieted 08/03/95

WR ABPD 063, Calibration of PCIR Room Cooler Thetmostars, completed 09/13/00

WR ABPD 002. Caiibratiori of HHH Room Cooler Thermosta!s, completed 08/25/97

WR AGEB 002, Calibratiop of HHH Room Cooler Thsrmosats, comple;ed 08/21/97

WR AlWK 004, Inspectian & Cleaning of the HI-IH Rocm Cooler, completed C3/09/02

WWJO ANRROOl, 1A-1 Ba:teries, 125 VDC, Perfcrmacice Capaci!y Test

WW:O ANTKGOI, 1A-2 Bat:er:es, 'I25 VUC, Performarice Capacity Test

WWLO ANSN001, 1B-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Performarm? Capacity Test

WR/;O ANSTOOl, 10-2Batteries, 125 VDC, Performance Capacity Test

WO 0004C;46SOI, 28-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Performance Capacity Test

WO 0004546C3:, 28-2 Batteiies, 125 VDC, Pertormance Capacity Test

WO 0004546301,2A-I Batteries, 125 VDC, Performance Capacity Test

WO 0004546601,2A-2 Batteries, 125 VBC, Performance Capacity Test

WO 0004635001, 18-2 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test

W O 0004635101, 1A-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test

W O 0004634901, 1B-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test

WO 0004634801, 1 B-2 Batteries, 125 VDC, Service Capacity Test

W O 0017812801, 2B-2 Batteries, 125 VDC, 28-2 Service Capacity Test

WO 0017569601, 28-1 Batteries, 125 VDC, 2B-1 Service Capacity Test

W B 8019450581,2A-l Batteries, 625 VDC, 2A-1 Service Capacity Test

WO 0017414101,2A-2 Batteries, 625 VDC, 28-2 Service Capacity Test

W O 0040923401,OMST-BAW11W, 525 VDC, Weekly Test

WO 5040495901, OMST-BATTI 1W,125 VDC, Weekly Test

WO 0040496001,OMST-BAW11W, I 2 5 VDC, Weekly Test

WO 0040734401, OMST-BATTI1 W,125 VDC, Weekly Test

WO 0039914901, 15-1& 18-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly

MI0 0031256501, 18-1 & 1B-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly

W B 8030950101,15-1& 1B-2 QMST-BATTI1Q Quarterly

MI0 0028265501, SB-1 & 1B-2 OMST-BATTl I Q Quarterly

WO 0038119301, ?A-1 & 1A-2 OMST-BATTIIQ Quarterly

WO 0031639601, SA-1 & 18-2 OMST-BATTI I Q Quarterly

WO 0031256401,lA-1 & 1A-2 OMST-BATTIlQ Quarterly

W O 0028260601, 1A-1 & 18-2 OMST-BATTI 3Q Quarterly

W B 0030391401.2A-1 & 2A-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly

WO 0530391501,2B-1 & 28-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly

WO 0031256201,2A-l & 2A-2 OMST-BATTI 1Q Quarterly

WO 0531256301,2A-I & 28-2 OMST-BATTI 16 Quarterly

WO 0031256601,2!3-1 & 28-2 OMST-BATTI t Q Quarterly

WO 0031256701,2B-I & 28-2 OMST-BAW11Q Quarterly

WO 0004680801, HPCl Auto-Actuation and Isolation Logic System Functional Test

WO 0067956801, HPCl Auto-Actuation and Isolation Logic System Functional Test

W B 003971 1701, 1MST-HPCi27Q and RCIC CST Low Water bevel Instrument Catibration

W B 0031316101, 1MST-HPC1270 and RClC CST Low Water Level Instrument Calibration

WO 0539317801,2MST-HPC127Q and RClC CST Low Water Level Instrument Calibration

WO 0031323101,2MST-HPC127Q and RClC CST Low Water bevel Instrument Calibration

WO 0038679201, HPCI Suppression Pool High Level Instrument Channel Calibration

WO 0031264601, HPCl Suppression Pool High Level Instrument Channel Calibration

WO 0038677301I HPCl Suppression Pool High Level Instrument Channel Calibration

WO 0004589001, Calibrate 14541-FSHL-NO06 in accordance with OPIC-DP-SO01

WO 0007165106, Replace HPCl pump discharge line flow switch

WO 0043163606, Perform single cell charging on 1-1A-2 Cell #43 IAW BSPP-BAT010

WO 0043161306, Perform single cell charging on 1-18-1 Cell #13 IAW BSPP-BAT010

WO 0042888401, 1-1B-1 125 VBC Battery Cell # 13 has a low voltage reading

WO 0044659406, Perform single cell charging on 1A-2 Battery Cell # 1

WO 0037821401, 18-2 Battery Cell ?# 53 has a cell voltage of 2.124, minimum voltage is 2.1 3

WO 0033286001, 1-18-2 Battery corrosion found on positive terminal of battery cell # 52

WO 0033285401 I-1A-1 Battery corrosion found

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WO 0033285301, l-IAP-125VDC-BAT. Replace Cell # 4 on Battery 1A-2

WO 0016351401, Equalize 1-1 8-2-125VBC-BAT IAW OPM-BAT004

WO 0014092401, 1 - 1 5 2 Cell # I needs to be replaced due to low specific gravity reading

WO 0006930901, Using ESR 00-00345 and WO Task knstructions, Replace Cell # 54 in I-1B-

25VDC-BAT while batteries remain on line

WO WRiJO 99-ADIK1, Troubleshoot and assist operations in ground hunting for 18 Battery

BUSIAW OAl-I 15 and IOP-51

WO 0043131301, 1-1A-2-125VDC-CHRGW investigate breaker tripkharger voltage card

replacement

WO WWJO 99-AFEC1, Replace floatlequalize toggle switch on I-$A-1-125VBC-CHWGR

WO WWJO 99-AFED1, Replace floaffequalize toggie switch on 1-lA-2-125VQC-CHRGR

WO WWJO 99-AFEEI Replace floatlequalize toggle switch on 1-1B-1-125VDC-CHRGR

WO WWJO 99-AFEE2, Place 1-1B-I-125VDC-BAT on equalize

WO WWJO 99-AGKAI, Investigate problem with 1-18-2-125VDC-CHRGR

WO WWJO 99-AGKA2, Troubleshoot ground on 1-1B-2 Battery Charger during Unit 1 outage

WO WWJO 99-AFEF1, Replace floatlequalize toggle switch on 1-18-2-125VDC-CHRGR

WO WWJO 98-ACNW 1, Troubleshoot and Repair 1-1B-2-125VDC-CHRGR

WO 0033286301, Perform OMST-BAWI SQ to remove corrosion from battery terminals

WO 0033286201, Perform OMST-BATTI 1Q to remove corrosion

WO 0027849301, 2-2A-1-125VDC-BAT, Petform DLRO measurements

WO 0027849201,2-28-1 -125VDC-BAT, Perform DLRO measurements

WQ 0016331601, 2-2B-I-125VDC-CHRGR has no output voltage please investigate and repair

WO 0013345101, The corrected specific gravity was less than the required 1.205 tolerance

WO WWJO 99-ADMLI, Place 125 VDC Battery Banks 2A-1,2A-2,2B-II 2B-2 on equalize

WO WWJO 00-ADJS1, Replace Cell # 27 in 2-2A-2-125VDC-BAT

WO WWJO 00-ADEEf , Clean off electrolyte on cell #27 of 2-28-2 Battery

WQ WWJO 99-AAGJI, 2-28-2-125VDC-BAT individual ceil voltage out of tolerance

WO WWJQ 00-AARJ1, Troubleshoot 2-28 battery bus ground

WO WWJO 99-ACRSI , Replace floatlequalize toggle switch on 2-2A-2-125VDC-CHRGR

WO WR/JO 99-ACSWI, Replace floatlequalize toggle switch on 2-2A-1-125VDC-CHRGR

WO 0011166201, Replace floaffequalize toggle switch on 2-28-1-125VBC-CHRGR

WO 0017170101, Specific gravity on Cell #56 of battery 1B-2 out of tolerance

WO WWJO 99-AAGEd. I-lB-2-125VDC-BAT Cell #37 voltage low

WWJQ ASLEOOI ,I -E6-AV4-52, 5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker PM

WWJO ADUEQOl ,l-Es-AU9-52, 5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker PM

WWJOADKC007 ,1 -EB-AXI-52,5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker PM

WWJO 99-ACPTI ,2-2CB-C56, 5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker

Maintenance

WR/JO 00-ABHD2,1-1CA-C05, 5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker

Maintenance

WWJO 00-ABDH1,1-1CAC05, 5175 480 VAC Distribution System, Substation Breaker

Maintenance

WWJO ACDUOO-i, 2-2A-GKO-72, 5240 125 VDC Battery Charger System, Circuit Breaker

Functional Test

WWJO ACDXOOI, 2-2A-GK3-72,5240 125 VDC Battery Charger System, Circuit Breaker

Functional Test

WR/J0 AAKOOOI, 2-2CB-656-52, 5240 125 VDC Battery Charger System, Circuit Breaker

Maintenance

WO 0005034401, PM on 1-E2-A#1

WO 0017871402, In-situ Test of Mag Latch for 1-E6-AV4-52

W B 0030223001, Overload Relay Setting Change

WO 0019871802, In-situ Test on 143-AV4-52

WO 0029973501, Circuit Breaker Tie Between Unit Substation E5&E6

WO 0017868201, in-situ Test of Mag Latch of E5E6 Tie Breaker

WO 0005033201, PM on I-E2-AH1

WO 0012789501, Breaker Operator Replacement

WO 0005030701 PM on Breaker 1-dB-GMI -72

WO 5005009301, PM on Breaker 1-1B-GM4-72

WO 0029610701 I PM OR Breaker 2-25-GM1-72

WO 0029609301, PM on Breaker 2-25-GM4-72

WO 0013432712, Test/Replace Breaker 2B-l-125VDC-Charger AC CKT

Comcdeted Surveillance Procedures. Preventive Maintenance (PM). and Test Records

OPT-12.6, Breaker Alignment Surveillance, Rev. 42, Completed 8/2/03, 8/9/03, 8/16/03, 8/23/03

Action Reauests (ARs.

087358, Deficiencies related with valve 2-E41-F001

CR 97-02379; Determine if Vortexing Problem Exists in the CST When Running the HPCl

Pump; dated August 27, 1997.

AB 00005402; Vortexing in CST Needs More Formal Analysis than CR 97-02379; dated

December 30,1998.

AR 00098654,125 VDC 1A-2 Battery Charger Main Supply Breaker Trip

AR 00047078, 1B-2Cell # 56 Failed Specific Gravity

AR 00091O76, Positive Plate Discoloration and Expansion

AR 00071079, 16-2 Battery cells have positive piate discoloration and expansion

AR 00058078, Battery $A-2 has low voltage cells

AR 00053109, Visual signs of degradation on 213-1 battery

AR 00083997,2A-I Battery Cell #31 cracked cell top

AR 00085750, 1B-2 Battery Cell #53 has a low voltage

AB 00044684, 15-2 Batteries are A(1) under new Maintenance Rule criteria

AI? 00052618, BC MOV Thermal Overload Heater Sizing

AI? 00076440, BESS Caiculatiofls Self Assessment 50952

Action Reauests Written Due to this lnsnection

101924, Update periodic maintenance program to add periodic replacement of diaphram in

valve E41-PCV-152, dated 08/14/03

2321, Valve E41-FC42, reduced voltage strike time calculation basis, dated 08/14/03

2456, CST Vortexing Documentation Discrepancies; dated 08/20/03

103005, Note in OPT-09.2 Referring to Auto Closure of HPCl Steam Line Brains (F029 and

F028) should have been removed by ESR 99-00405, dated 08/26/04

103106, Correct procedure inconsistencies in preventative maintenance Procedure

OQM-EfKR001, ITE 4KV Breaker and Compartment Checkout, dated 08/27/03

103252, Procedure Enhancement to OPT-09.3, Rev. 50, HPCl System - 165 Psig Flow Test.

Add Procedural Guidance to Ensure that HPCl Minimum Flow isolation Valve E41-FO12 Goes

Closed After Proper Flow Setpoint is Reached, dated 08/28/03

103256, Procedure Enhancement to OPT-09.2, Rev. 1 11, HPCl System Operability Test. Add

Procedural Guidance to Ensure that HPCl Minimum Flow Isolation Valve E41-FO12 Goes

Closed After Proper Flow Setpoint is Reached, dated 08/28/03

103299, Provide procedural guidance as io when a Shift Technical Advisor should activate their

post, dated 08/28/03

Lesson Plans/Job Performance Measures (JPM)

Lesson Plan CLS-LP-51, BC Distribution, Rev. 0

Lesson Plan CkS-LP-402-G, Electrical Failure Related AOPs (AQP-32.0, AOP-22.0, AOP-36.1,

and AQP-39.0). Rev. 0

AOT-OJP-JP-O51-AOI, DC Ground Isolation for P,N , and P/N, Rev. 1

AOT-OJT-JP-302-GO1, Loss of BC Power - Transfer of DC Control Power, Rev. 2

Miscellaneous Documents:

Brunswick Nuclear Plant Probabilistic Safety Assessment

RSC 98-24, Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System Notebook, Rev. 0

RSC 98-23, HPCl System Notebook, Rev. O

HPCI System Periodic Review, dated 02/20/03

RClC System Periodic Review, dated 02/20/03

Maintenance Rule §coping and Performance Criteria, System 1001, ECCS Suction Strainer

Vendor Manual FP-3808, Battery Charger, Rev. G

Specification 137-002, 125 Volt Battery Chargers, Rev. 9

Engineering Evaluation BNP-DC-03, Overload Heater Resizing for Valves 1-E41-F00II FOQ6,

FOOT, and FOO8, Rev. 0

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AR 102,456 was written to address documentation discrqsancies with respect to pottntkl air

entrainment in the con,ndensate storage tank (CST)~ ~ p pline l y due to vortex a1 the suction nozzle

prior to completion of the H E 1 pump suction auto transfer on low CST level.

An initia?operability evduation concluded that the low CST WCI level insbmmentathn ia still

operable. Due to additional questions and concerns, a more detailed operability evaluation was

desired. 'This evaluation provides additional detail. When more detail was added tQ the review,

some unneeded conservatism were no longer applied and the end results actudly improved,

The issue in question, foe both Units 1 and 2, is whether the setpoint for the Technical

Specification (TS)Table 3.3.5.1-1 Function 3.d. HPCI Condensate Srmge Tank Level -Low

insmentation i s appropriate. This instrumentstion is required when the plant is in MODE 1

and a h when in MODES 2 and 3 with reactor stem dome pressure w a t e r than 150 pig.

TS Bases B 33.5.1 discusem the PIPGI Condensate Storage Tank Level-Low function:

LOOW level in the CST indicates the unavairability of an tldequste supply of makeup water

from this normal source. Normally 6he suction valves between HpeI and the CST are open

and, upon receiving a HPCI initiation signal, water for KPCI injection wouldbt taken from

the CS

T. However, if the water level in the CST falls below a psesclecteci level, fimt the

U p p S d O n p o l suction valves automatically open, and then the CST suction valve

automatically cio&es. This ensures that an adequate supply of makeup water is available to

the MlpcI pump. To prevent losing suction to the pump, the suction valves are interlwked

sion pool suction valves m ~bc~open t before the CST suction valve

automatically chses. The Function is implicitly assumed in the accident and transient

analyses (which take credit for HPCI) since the analyses assume that the HPCI suction

s o w is the suppression pool.

The Condensate Storage Tank Level-Low signal is initiated from two level switches. The

lo& ie arranged slack that either level switch cxn cause the suppression pool suction valves

to open and the CST suction valve to close. The Condensate Storage Tank Level--Low

FURC~~DII Allowable Value is high enough to ensure adequate pump suction head while water

is being takrn faom the CST.

Two channels of the Condensate Storage Tank Level-Low Function are nquired to be

OPERABLE only When HPCI is required to be OPERABLE to en8uTe that no single

insmmenr failure can preclude HPCi swap to suppression pool source.

H41-ULNWand Mi-LSL-NOQS are TS required instrumentation and are designated 8s Q

Clslla A (safety related). Elquipmcnt datnbase (H>B)describes the active function as P~wv&%a

signal to the WPCI logic when the condensate storage tank level is low. This opens valves E41-

FM1 and E41-FQ42to dlow WPCl pump suction from the suppnssion p ~ o ! . "

This review was performed in accordance with EGR-NGGC-0019, Engineering Operability

Assessment, and makes dime reference to NRC Inspection Manual, Part 9900: Technical

Guidance STS1Oo.TG and STS IOOPSTS. It supports the determination that the deficiencies

are. dacumentation problems only and that no oprability coneem exists.

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The definition ofOPERABLBO?ERAB~LITYis contained in Chapter 1 of the plant's

Technical Specifications which states:

A system, subsystem, division, component, or device shall be O?ERABLB OT have

OPmAI4ILITY when it is capable of perfoming its specified safety funCtion(s) and when

dl necessary attendant instrumentation, controls, normal or emergency elect13cdp e r ,

cooling and seal water, lubrication, and other auxiliary equipment that are required for the

system,~ubsystern,division, component, or device to perfom its specified safety function(@

ate also capable of pefloming their related support function(s).

For the H E 1 CST Level-Low instmmenratioa to be OPERABLE,the chawlaels must be in

calibration and the CST Level-Low Function Allowable Value must bc high enough Io ensm an

sdquate 8upply of water is available for all MPCI system specified functions. The preaence of

vwtexing in the CST wm not initially factored into the setpoint development. This evalunlticm

demonstrates that the current TS Allowable Value for the instmentation setpaint ie appropriate

for all HPC1 system specified fUnCtiQn9with the effects ofthe CST suction vortexing

phenomenon considered.

As stared in M C Inspection Manual, Part 9900: Technicai Guidance, STSlOOP.Sri'S, 3.3

Specified Function(s):

%e definition of operability refers to capability to perfom the "specified functione," The

SpeciEied bclim(s) of the system. subsystem, train, component, or device (hereafter

r e f e d to a!? system)is that specified safety function(8) in the cumnt licensing basis for the

facility.

In addition to providing the specified safety function, a system is expected to perform a

designed,test&, and maintained. When system capabiiity is de to a point where it

cannot periWm with reasonable assurance ofreliability, the system ahould be judged

inopefable,even if at this instantaneous p i n t in time the system could provide the specified

safety function.

AB stated in NRC h6pction Mwual, Pan 9900: Technical Guidance, STSIOOP.STS,2.1

C m n t Licensing Bassis:

Cunent licensing basis (CLB) is the set of NRC requirements applicable to a spific plant,

and a licensee's written commitments for =wring compliance with and operation within

applicable NRC requirements and the plant-specific design basis (including all

modifications and additions to such commitments over the life of the license) that an?

docketed and in effect. The CLB includes the NRC ngulations contained in IO Cm Parts

2,19.2D, 21,30,40,50, SI, 55,?2,73,100and appendices thereto; orden: license

conditions; exemptions, and Technical Specifications (TS). It also includes the plant-

specific design basis infomation defined in 10 CFR 50.2 a5 documented in the rnmt m n t

Find Safety Analysis Repon (FSAR)as required by 10 CFR S0.71 mad the licmsm's

comiome~tsremaining in effect that were made in h k e t e d licensing c~mspondencesuch

licensee respanscs to NRC bullctins, generic Ictcers, and enforcement Bctions. BS well as

licensee eomrnitnaents documented in NRC safety evaluations or licensee event repone.

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A5 stated in NRC Inspection Manual, Part 9908: Technical Guidance, STS100.Ki, ScctiOn 1.0,

C.S. Principal Criteria, the following are the principal criteria for technical speGification

operability rquirem~ts:

a, The system oprability requirements should ke consistent with the safety ana)ySiS Of

specific desipbases events and regulatory requirements.

b. The system operability quirernemts, including related regulato~requirements, my be

waived B I ~a consequence of swified action statements.

c. Design-basis events are plant specific and regulatory requirements may have plant-

spedflc considerations related to technical specification operability.

d. The system opesability quiremen&that are based on safety analysjs of spcific desip-

bmis events fer one mode or condition of operation may not be the same for ail modes 0%

conditions of operation.

e. The system qxrability requirements extend to necess~sysupport systems regardless of the

existence or absence ~ f s t t p p ~system

n quiroments.

f. lphe operability of necessary support systems includes regulatory requimnentli. It doca

not include consideration of the Dccumnce of multiple (simultaneous) &sign buls

events.

Also applicable to this discussion is NRC Inspection Manual, Part 990: Technic& Guidme,

STSlO(9.T

G. Section 1.0, D. Conclusion:

Many systems and components perform dual-function roles with ?egard to midart

mitigation and Foe events for which safe plant shutdown is required. The cotrcct application

of operability quirenuents for them systems and components requins additiond reliance on

a knowlededge of design bssis events. Thus, it is essential for the proper application of

technical specification operability requirements, to know the applicable design-basis events

for the facility.

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The specifiedfunctions for the IfpcI spstem for the purposes of this operability evduatim are as

follows:

B

-F HPCI LoeA Licensing Basis Function

The Oriri$inalm I design and limnsing basis requirements were established such th$K HecI was

a part of the integrated ECCS group of systems that provide a LOCA response capability

consistent with the requirements of 1QCFw50.46.

OR March 29 1989, CP&E submitted an evaluation to the NRC for revised L E A licensing basis

rand to update the demonstration of conformance to the ceiteria provided in iOCPR50.46, a6

modified by SECY-83-472, Emergency Core Coolant System Analysis Methods. This

evduati~n,Brunswick S t e m Electric Plant, Units 1 & 2, SAFEWGESTR-LOCA bnas-of-

Coolant Accident Anfdysie, NEDC31624P,assumed less performance from ECCS systems to

allow for relaxation of some selected requirements,

On May 17,19&9,6P&Lsubmitted a written response to 0 verbal NRC request for additional

information. I"XC Question 2 was given as:

Relative to relaxations of input values (Table AI), what ate all of the nlaxatims between

the new analysis and the analysis of record (Le.,the current analysis).

The respnse to Quwtim 2 grovided a tiable which included the following:

rnM ANALYSIS OFRECORD NEW ANALYSIS

HPCI hump Minimum Flew 4250 gpm 0 gPm

On June I, 1989, the NRC iaswd a Safety Evaluation for the CP&L submittal. This SER

included "tsstly the staff notes that significant system or component assumptions included no

offsite pawet, RO high p r e s s u ~coolant injection system,two SRVIADS valves out of servkc

and a SRV setpint tolerance of 3% The assumptions are acceptable." It also p v i d d t h e

fdowing "On this basis. the analysis contsined in the GE report can be Used to @ r d d eB nvkd

LOCA licmnsing basis for both Brunswlck units, and can be referenced in futuro submittals."

The HK.1 p u f o m c e requirements were discussed more recently in NEDG-33039P,The

Safety Andysis Report for Brunswick Units 1 and 2 Extanded Power Uprate (pUsAI6), that WBB

part of the 08M/01 120% power uprate submittal. The report included the fdowing

"Ori@inally,the HITI system was primarily for the mitigation of small break ILEA8 where the

depressurization function [Automatic Depressurization System (ADS) I SRVa] WW assumed TO

fail. Fw BSEPP,the depressurization function is Fully redundant, and no accidenr mitigation

credit is taken for the HPCI system."

On the bmis of the 1989 NRC SER, the cutrent safety related L N A licensing basis prrformance

criteria for KPCI at BSEP i s 0 gpm. Given the above, the potential for air enrPainmnt 81 the

CST suction nozzle during HpcI operation is not a concern with respect to the ECCS

rcquircments of 1OCFR50.46 and no further discus5bn of this function will be prOVi&.

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F m :P i e f e d Response to a 1" Line Break Function

Although not Wuired for the BSEB J A X A licensing basis as discwssed in Function 1 above,

BSEP d w s consider HPCI operation to be the preferred method of responding to very srnd line

breaks. V F S A R 6.3.1.2 and 6.3.3.5 have the following statements which go along with this

fundon:

One high pressure cooling system is provided, which is capable of maintaining (he water

level above the top of the core and preventing ABS actuation for small b ~ a k s .

and

For the HPCI, a criterion was used (in addition to the criterion that it d e p x c ~ s ~ ~

p p r l y in conjunction with the low pmsure systems) which prevents cfaddlng headng

far h a k s less than a 1-in. pipe when functioning alone, This wm done to ensum

maincen@rmceof level at rated vessei pressure for the more probable leaks thst might occur

QVCT plant life. Since I-in. lines predominate, this provided a good basis for such a

criterion. This flow io also orders of magnitude in excess of leakage that would occur for

cracb approaching critical size in large pipes.

The a b v e IJFS.4.R 8tatetnCntS provided the basis for the following portion of the PWSAR

described WPCI funnctim: "meprimary remaining purpose of the FECI system is to maintain

reactor level above the top of the active fuel (TAR and prevent ADS actuatim for line breake up

tQ I" in dim*."

ESR 99-0062 evaluated the ability of W I to meet the above requirements in response t0

response t h e testing concerns. This ESR documented that less than l@lOgpm of makeup flow

was required in response to a 1" line break,

B a d on the above this is an explicit function associeted with :he BNP specific HPCI Licensing

his.

Function 2 88 described above does not inherently exclude the possibility of HPCl suction

transfer m !OW CST level. Evaluation of the potential for air entrainment at the CST suction

noule d u h g HPCI Qperaaion for this function will be evaluated a8 Case 1

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Function 3: Backup to RCIC Function

WPCH also h a a design requirement that it be capable of providing a backup to the non safety

related R C E fuwtiOR for loss of feedwater and vessel isolation events. Technical Specifications

require that RGIC be able to inject water to the vessei at 400 gpm over the same m g e of vessel

pressme as is specified for WCI. The RCIC functional nquiwnents specified in UPSAR 5.4.6

include:

The RCIC system operates automatically to maintain sufficient coolant in the reactor

veswl to prevent overhesting of the reactor fuel, in the event of reactor isolation

accompanied by loss of feedwater flow. The system functions in a timeiy manner so that

integrity of the rgxtioactive material bamer is not compromised.

This is a transient response function and is not a Safety Related function. Technical

Specification aquirements have been maintained because of the contribution to the

reduction of overall plant risk provided by RCI

C.

After the 105% Power Uprate, analysis showed that the original RCIC performslace

quhmenbs (4Wgpm starting 30 seconds after initiation) would result iIl a lowest level

Inside rtme shmud of no less than 5.4 ft above the top of active fuel. Even with relared

perfomnce requirements of 360 gpm starting 66)seconds after initiation, the lowest

level Insick the shroud would be no less than 4.7 ft above the top of active fuel. Either

nspon8e ia aeccptable.

RCIC operetion can prevent the need for ABS biowdown and low preressupe ECCS

injection following a loss of feedwater.

Transient rcsponse graphs in NEF1Bc-30106-P (the GE basis for changing the MSIV isolation

setpoint from LL2 to LId that provrded LTSAR Figure 15.2.6-3) and GE-NE-187-26-1292

(Power Upate Transient Analysis for Bmnswick Steam Electric Plant) indicate water level may

drop far enough to c w e LL3 actuation (level olttside the shroud between 33.3' and 35.3' above

vessel zero). For thie event, operators would inhibit A D S a5 directed in EBPs due to the large

margin between the LJ3 setpoint and top of active fuel, the lack of LQCA indications and the

slow fate of level decrease. A slow downward trend would follow as the mass of steam flew for

decay heat removal via SRV actuations initially exceeds the RCXC makeup flow. At 15 to 20

minutes into the event, the level trend would stabilize and then later start to increase a8 the RCIC

makeup matches and then exceeds the steam flew for decay heat removal.

The above UFSAR statements are consistent with the following portion of the P S A R dessnbed

HPCI function: "'Kc HPCI system also serve6 as a backup to the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling

(RCIC)system to provide makeup water in the event of a loss of feedwater flow transient. For

the loss of feedwater flow transient, which assumes closure of the Mslin steam halation ValVeP

(MSrVs), the currentty specified WCI system minimum injection rate of 3825 gpm would

p v i d e sufficient makeup water to maintain the level inside the shroud well above TAP. DMwg

tfiis transient event, the SRVs would open, then cycle, and the WCI system would quickly retwm

the reactor water level to P~WIIIR~, or to the reactor high water level trip (i.e., k v e l 8 shutoffh"

Note that the 3825 gpm vaiue used above is 90% of the original design Row and is the value that

BE would have specified forHPCI in the SAIFEWGESTR-LQCAevaluation had K K I

operatton b n credited. A high HPCI flow rate is appropriate only fer the ATWS function not

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the backup to RCIC function. A flow rate of 400 gpm is the ticensing basis flow rat0

requirement for the HPCI Backup to RCIC Function.

Based on the above,this HETI function is an expiicit fUIICtiOR associated with ?-he BNP specific

IIPCURCIC Licensing basis.

Function 3 as described above does not inherently exciude the possibility o f m l S W t i a

transfer on low C§Tlevel. Evaluation of the potential for air entrainment at the CST suction

nozzle during NPCI operation for this function will be evaluated as Case 2. Case 3 and Case 4.

Function 4: S B 6 Function

Although not pan of the original HPCI design basis, the HPCI system has been credited fW

providing makeup water during B postulated Station Blackout (SBO) event. The most recent

SBO evdu~tionrequired HPCI to deliver approximately 86,080gallons of CST water to the

Reactor in a 4 hour4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> time m o d . This is an average flow wte of only 3.58 gpm. The peak flow

requirement for this event can be estimated as the decay heat removal plow rate nonndy

provided by RCIC at 4QO gppm combined with an assumed 61 gpm win:pump seal leak or 461

kpm.

Although the W S A R did not explicitly describe the above " C I function, this function waa an

essential pan of the SBO evaluation th&t was described at the summary level in the PWSAR.

B d on the above this WCI function is an implied function associated with the BNP specific

SBQ Licensing basis.

Since RHB operation is not assumed for the initial SBO response, significant Suppression Pwl

heating is anticipated. Due to HPCI system process fluid temperacue limitations, the event

explicitly excludes allowing CST depletion. This requirement establishes a limit on the highest

allowed actuation of the low CST level HLPCL instruments.

Function 5: Appendix R Function

Although not pant of the original FPCX design basis, the I;IpcI sysfem has been credited for

providing makeup water during a postulated Appendix R event. Appendix R evaluations

squired W I to deliver CST water to the Reactor for decay heat removal when manually

started after a number of other manual operator actions are completed. RCIC has a similar

Appendix R function. The use of RCIC for the similar Appendix R event was found to q u i r e a

peak flow rate of 500 gpm.

Although the MJSAR did not explicitly describe the above W I function, this funCtiOn i5

essential for Appendix R compliance. Appendix R compliance a uprated conditions is descrjbctl

at the summary level in the PUSAR. Based on &e above this HKX function is an implied

function apsociatd with the BNP specific Appendix R Licendng basis.

SirrPiliv to the SBO event, the Appendix R event is evaluated over a specific time penOd. The

mal required makeup inventory for this event will not exceed the required makeup for thc SBO

event. Suppression pool temperature is expected to exceed the allowed temperaturn for #pcI

operation, CST depletion is not a required assumption for this evenr.

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p c t i o n 6: HPCB Rod Drop Function

I-PCI may be used for vessel inventory makeup following a rod drop accident. Although a

03/IY02Extended Power Uprate RAI response documented that neither HBCI nw RCIC

operation is required for a rod drop event, HPCl usage would be expected if RCIC is not

available. The nquired makeup during this event is based on decay heat alone where either

HPCI or RCIC operation would be sufficient. This function is essentially the game as the

Backup to RCIC function that is addressed in the C w 2, Case 3 and Case 4 cvdulaiione.

Function 7: HPCI ATWS Function

When the 120% power uprate site specific ATWS evaluation was performed, KPCI operation

WBS assumed. The operation of HPCI during iin ATWS is based entirely on manual operator

actions including inhibiting the auto start at Low Level 2, manually allowing WCX to start just

prior to reaching the desired level, and then promptly adjusting the flow controller secpolnt a8

ne%clled to control level in B n m w band.

Although the FUSAR did not explicitly describe the above HPCI function, this hn~tim was an

essential pdin afthe ATWS evaluation &hatwas described at the susnmtppy level in the PUSAR.

Baaed on the above this MPGI function is an implied function associatd with the BNP specific

ATWS Licensing basis.

This event is also an event where Suppmssion Pod temperatun%are expected to exceed the limit

for w?cI operation. ASSKIW~ WCI operation for an ATWS response will be for a relatively

short duration and the event does not a m m e CST depletion.

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The h w CST level setpoint does not need to provide any pmtection for LOCA even&. It do=

provide yrotectios when either an operator action in accordance with existing procedures,

suppflsiiwr pool level reduction is credited, or when early MSIV Closure is Rat assumed.

For all LOCA response wen&, operator actions to drain the suppression pa01 or to jumper the

high suppsion pool level FPCf instntments would not be allowed by proceduns. The " C I

sactian transfee occurs based on high suppression pool level and the CST inventory is n e w fully

depleted. No air ~ x h e thes HPCI pump and all HPCI performance is consistent with UFSAR

descriptions.

The Tech Spec hstrumen! function is however required for HPCI when it is pmviding the

backup to RCIC function. This funstton can requin extended NPCI operation, either at a

reduced flow rate or intermittently. The potentid fw an acceptabte operator action in reccordence

with existing procedmo (educing suppression pa01 level) could result in pump damage if the

stpoint is not adequate. Additionally, if early MSIV closure does not occur, a loss of feedwater

event may result in CST depletionc For this backup to R C K function, opcrarer actians for

mnudIycmtrolling vesseS level late in the event are appropriate. Etthtr the WCI flow rata

would be reduced acceptably or HFC6 would be operated at full flow for only 60 seeonds. For

dhe full faow caw, no air would Each the pump during the last injection with CST suction and

the W C I suction swap would then be completed prior to the next HPCI injection. This proVides

the Protechicpn that is nm&d to prevent continued "Cl operation with the suction lined up to a

depleted CST.

TS Table 3.3.5.1-1. Function 3.e. #pcI Suppression Chamber ~ v e l - H i g h

Instrumentation Channels are operable (otherwise, WCI pump suction would be aligned

to the suppfession P I ) . NP@I auto transfer on high suppression pool kvel starts at the -

inch Tech Spec limit.

Cofhmak Stomp Tank level is being maintained at a minimum of 10' in accordance

wiKh UPSAR 9 . 2 6 2 requirements. See Attachment 1 for CST volumes at variom Icveb.

WCI auto transfer on low CST level start5 at the 23'4 Tech Spec limit.

S u p s s i o n p l Ievel is assumed to start at the -31 inch Tech Spec low level limiL

w"cI suction valves operate with maximum stroke times allowed during sUndat9Ce

testing.

The HPCI system will respond to automatic signals at Tech Spec specified serpoints, and

OpMatora will operate the plant in accordance with existfng design basis, training and

prOCC&*

S.

If NPCf actuates automatically (Le,,due to low reactor water kwl)RCIC will also

actutatc if available.

CRlp is nDt taking suction from the CST as the bottom of the suction nozzle supplying

CRD is more than 9' above the bottom of the tank.

Ne sources ~ k ndding

e waiet to the GST and no actions are taken to refill the CS

T.

The plant is at noma full power, 2923 MWt.

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e IIpeI is providing the Pafemd Response to 1 Line Break function

Operators may or may not manually control vessel level

Requind manual operation of RHK is assumed in accordance with proccdurcs

FOFCase 1, HPCI and RClC will inject QR low wactor water !eve1 (LL2, 105). If not manually

secured due to the standad post trip 170 to 200 level control band procedure requiremenl,

WBCI and RCIC will trip when level reaches the high feactor level trip setpoint at 206. Level

will then continue to cycle between 105 and 286 if RO operator actctrons are assumed 01: 190

and 200 if operatom RE performing normal event response actions. Level control assumptions

do nor affect the outcome of this case.

Since this event involves a small break L W A , significant drywell heating and pssurizatim

would mur. Operatom would place at least one loop of WI-IR in suppres8ion pool cooling at 18

minutes consisknslt witlh existing BSEP Licensing basis assumptions (ref. U F S A R 6.2.2.3). RWR

would also be used for containment spray if drywell pressure approaches or exceeds 11 pBig, but

containment spray operation would be terminated prior to resetting the Group 2 isolation

instrumentation that actutltes at 2 psig. With drywell pres5ure above 2 psig, no flow path is

available for reducing suppression pool ievel due to the isolation of Ell-FW md Ell-FW9.

With RHR in auppmsioil pool cooling and the reactor not depressurized via SRVs, suppnssion

peol ternpeRlture8 would not increw to a value where overriding the HPCI high suppreselon

p o l level transfer inemmentation is allowed.

Continued operation of KPCI and/or RCJC rends to depressurize the vessel 8s it nmoves steam

from the reactor and 8s i t injects low temperature wster into the vessel. Although it is possible

that cmtinued HFCI operation could reduce vessel pressure to below the C I isolation 8etpdnt

prim to my automatic auction transfer for larger small breaks, this is not expected for the 1 line

break king considend here.

The HPCI suction transfer will stm after 94,330gallons of water Is injected based on high

suppression pwl level, not low CST level (see Attachment 2 for supporting &tds). The CST

lswl would k at least 8.0 inches above the top of &e CST suction nozzle after the transfer k

complete. A recent industry paper, JBOC200UPWR-190010,presents the best published

information applicable to this appIication that BNP has been able to find. Although the plant

review indicates that the nominal equation provides a conservative estimate for our CST,the

boundingeqUQtiOn for 0% air from JPGC2001/PWR-1$010, Equation 10, was used in this case

for conservatism:

Sa% I 1.363*FrA0.261where Fr = V1(32.2*(d/12)0.5 and S = (d+Lll/d

d Pipam now Velocity Fr S-0% L14%

(in) (frA22) (gem) Wet) (in)

I5 1.23 470 8.53 1.345 1.473 7.09

This shows that no airentrainment at the CST nozzle will occur far CrrSR I.

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HPCI is providing the Backup to RCIC function

h p t MSIV closure occurs

e No cperstor actions assumed other than the required initiation of suppression pool

cooling

For Cwe 2, WBCI operation alone will bc considered as RCiC unavailability is part of the CBBC

definition. Wl will auto start on low reactor water level (LU,l05"). "(3will Wip W h

level reaches the high reactor level trip setpoint at 206". Level will then continue to cycle

between 105" and 286".

This event does not involve a small break LOCA, but it may involve a loss of drywell cooling.

Drywell heating and pressurization to above 2 peig may or may not occur. Operatma would

place & feast one loop o f M in suppression.pool cooling a1 10 minutes. With RHR in

suppression pool cooiing and the reactor nut depressurized vie SRVs, suppssion pool

temperatureswould not increase fo a value whea overriding the HPCI high suppression p l

level transfer instrumentation is allowed. Note that if RHR suppression pool cooling is not

5tute5, " C I would eventually be operating with the suction lined up to the suppression

and the supppessim pool water remperanurc above the value allowed for Hp@I operation.

Conhued o p h n of IipCI tends to depressurize the veasel as it removes s t e m fmm the

reactor and 8s it iaajecte low ternpalure water into the vessel. Although it is possible that

Continued mI operation could reduce vessel pressure to below the HPCI isolation setpoint

prior tn any automatic suction transfer for small breaks, this i s not expected for the case being

considerect here.

With MSIV closure, all coolant removed from the vessel will be discharged tD the mpp,ssion

p l via SRVs and the HPCK turbine exhaust. For this case, the suction transfer Will start after

only 43,160 gallons of water is injected to the vessel based on high suppression p i level. The

volume would be less than for Case 1 as the lower elevation of the drywell does not collect my

water. Also the qqulnd submergence would be less than for Case 1 since only HPCI operation

i s assumed. The margin for avoiding air entrainment is therefore increased and the event would

be acceptable.

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  1. pcI is providing the Baekekup to RCIC function

m Prompt MSIV closure occuls

Qpmtors initiate suppression pool cooling

e Operators perform suppression pooi level contml in accordanhe with proceduns

e Operators eventually perform vessel level control in accordance with procedures

WCI operation alone will be considered as RCIC unavailability is part uf the case definition.

=I will auto start on low reactor water level (LL2, lO5). HPCI will trip when level %aches

the high reactor Ievd trip setpoint at 206. k v e l may continue to cycle between 105 and 206

until such time that operators have had time to assess plant conditions and complctc any other

m m important actions. Additional discussion of manual actions to control level in the spified

170 to 2oh) ievef contpol band will be pmvided below.

This event does not involve R smaH bfeak LOCA,but it may involve a loss of drywell cooling.

Drywell heating and pmsurization to above 2 psig may or may not occur. opmttors would

place at least one Imp of RHB in suppression pool cooling consistent with existing BSEP

licensing basis assumptions. With RHA in suppression pool cooling and the reactor not

depnssutized via SRVs, suppression pool tempecnrtures would no? increase to a value w h m

oveniding the Hpcy hi& suppression pool level transfer instrumentation is allowed.

The coolant removed from the vessel will be discharged to the suppression pool via SRVs and

the HPCI turbine exhaust and the lower elevation of the drywell will not fill with water. For chis

case it will be assumed that prim to reaching the high suppression pod Hg61 level instrument

Setpoint, dfpel1 pressure has been controlled or restored such the manually reducing

suplprcssionp o l level is possible. It wa8 estimated that this would occur at between 0.8 hours9.259259e-5 days <br />0.00222 hours <br />1.322751e-5 weeks <br />3.044e-6 months <br />

and 1.8 h o w into the event depending on starting suppression pod IeveI.

For this case CST depletion at some time after 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> of intermittent HPCI operation needs to

be considered. Prior to considering the plant level response, it is appropriate to take a close look

at the cumnt BSEP design basis for the instrument in question.

The original licensing bssis for the switch did not provide an explicit descripien of the plant IeVd

condtions as&wiatedwith actustion. It simply indicated that the switch would actuate on 10W

CST level to onsure that an adequate supply of makeup water is available to the HPCI pump.

The original licensing basis for the switch went with an original design basis that specified the

nominal trip setpoint be at a value that corresponds to 10,000 gallons capacity. The

documekd design basis did not specify a flow rate and it did not specify the refmnce point foF

the capacity. The documented design basis also did not link this setpoint to any stroke time

limits on the WPCI suction valves. There is no indication that a margin for unccrtsdnties such 86

temperature effects, suction vortexing, seismic concerns, e&. had to be Considercd.

Aftcr evaluating OE item PS 5 109, BSEP changed the design basis for the switches in 1997. The

combination of ESR 97-WO26 and ceiculation 0E41-1001documented that setpoint was

acceptable when continuous HPCI plus RCIC oQeraticn at 4700 gpm considered This

determination WBS made based on engineeringjudgment. The stroke time limits for the HPCi

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suction valves were also updated and linked to the transfer function. UncesOainties were

ewssed.

Dudng an intarnal system review in 1999, it w a determined that a more defendable basis for the

vottex aspect of setpint WEIS needed and AR 5402 was generated. ESR 01-00322was issued in

2001 88 a c k c t mult of this AR. ESR 01-QO322updated the switch design as allowed by

1QCFR5Q.59and was issued in accordance with CB&L procedures foe a design c h g e . The

EX noted that the Hpcl system level functional requirements did not include actuation of the

switch at the flow rates pnviousty consi&d. It documented that the highest applicable event

respnsc flow rate requirement far WCI was approximately Io00 gpm. It noted that the HPCI

operating procedure instructs operators to adjust HPCI flow after stanup to mainfain stable

rcactw vessel levd within the normal range. It established that fer the HPCl system to be

operating at a high flow rate where significant air entrainment would occur due to the lack of

adequate reactor level control mmua! actions is conriderad non credible.

AKgreater than 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> into an event where E 1 is pmviding the backup to RCIC function, it is

apppriate to Consider operam actions with respect to vessel level control. The following

guidance in the UBSAR is applicable to this discussion:

UFSAR 5.4.6 inclwdes:

Following any reactor shutdown, steam generation continues due to decay heat. hitidy,

the rate of stem $enemtion can be as much as six percent of rated flow. Thc s t e m

normally flow8 to the main condenser through the turbine bypass a,if the emdenser is

isolated,through the relief valves to the suppression pool. The fluid removed from the

reactor vmsel either can be furnished entirely by the feedwater pumps or can be partially

funti6ked by the control rod drive (CRD)system, which is supplied by the CRD feed

pumps. Lf makeup water is required to supplement these sources of water, the RCIC

turbine-pump unit either start?, automatically upon receipt of a reactor vewi low water

level signal (Bigurn 7.3.3-2) or i s started by the operator from the Centhol Room by

fernot~mmud controls. R e szme low level signal also energizes the high prcssun

coolant injection system. The RCIC system delivers its design flow approximately 30 8&c

after actuation.

WFSAR 6.3.2.8System Operation includes the following:

The ECCS have been designed to atart automatically in the event of an accident that

threatens the adequacy of core cooling. Manual operations are required to Wntain long

term cooling.

The description that follows details the o p e d o n of the systems needed to achieve initial

con m l h g followed by containment cmling and then followed by extended c m

cooiing for a long term plant shutdown for the case of a non-opcrable main feedwater

system. The manual operations deseribcd we generally similar to those s t q u i d in the

event of a LOC

A. The discussion below also includes the operation ob the non-ECCS,

non-safety relate$ RClC system. This system is designed to operate dueng loss Of

feedwater events, but is not relied upon to mitigate any accidents.

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Following 8. loss of feedwater and reactor scram, a low reactor water level signal ( h e 1

2) will automatically initiate a signei which places the HPCl and RCIC Systems into the

reactor coolant makeup injecrion mode, These systems will inject water into the V e m e l

until a high water level signal automatically trips the system. Following a high reactor

water level trip, the HPCI and RCIC Systems will automatically ninitiate when =tor

water level agdn &creases to low water Level 2,

Later in WSAR 6.3.2.8, the discussion includes:

The aperator can manually initiate the C I and RCIC systems fmm the ConrrOl Room

befere the b e l 2 automatic initiation level is reached. ahe OperW3has the Option of

manual control or automatic initiation and can maintain xactor water level by throttling

system flow rates.

The applicable operator actions asissodated with reacror vessel level mtrol level for the non

safety dated Backup to RCIC function iire the manual starting of HPCI, the adjusting of the

HBcl flow rate and the stopping of HPCI. The staning and stopping of WCI arc manual actions

that also kave associated automatic actions. # p c I does not have pin automatic feature to adjust

the flow rate to control vessel level within the procedurally specified 170 to 200 range.

NRC gddrmce wm reviewed with respect to Operator actions. As described in M C IN 97-78,

GL 41-18 rev. 1 states:

it is not appropriate to take cndit for manual action in place of automatic action f a

protection of safety limits to consider equipment operable. This does not preclude

opcpator action to put the plant in P safe condition, but operator action canna be a

substitute for automatic safety limit protec~im.

It is notable that the OL text was specifically far automatic safety limit protection and not any

automatic WtkiR s@ecifidin tkc FSAR or Technical Spccificatiorms.

Ttie text of IN 99-78 then goes on to quote the following from ANSI-58.8:

Nuclear safety-related operator actaons or sequences of actions may be p c r f a r m e d by an

operator only whepe a single operator crror of one manipulation does not Tesult in

exceeding the &sign requirements for design basis events.

Again the text rsfers to safety-relaled operator actions and not UFSAR described actions for a

non safety related function. The text of Cy 97-76 then goes on to discuss that it is pctentid%ly

acceptable to rely on operator actions, but that the requirements of 1WFR50.59 eppiy, and @or

NRC approval is applicable when an Unreviewed Safety Question (WSQ) is involved. A

IoCpR50.59 review of the changes of 01-00322 was performed and it was identified that

the changes did not constitute a WSQ.

If it is desind to conservatively neglect the manual actions associated with starting and stowing

HPCI due 10 the associated automatic features, then the ESR 01-00322 design basis for the

switches yuire.8 that tRe manual action for adjusting the HPCI flow controller (&er flow in

automatic mc& or speed in manual mode) is assumed ro reduce flow such that significant air

entrainment doe$ not occur.

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Using JPGCXt01/PWR-19010 Equation 8, it was determined that 2% air entminment at cbe CST

nozzle would be expected at 3000 gpm when LI reaches 2.6. With m assumed average HPCI

flow of 3ooO gpm, the 2% entrainment would start at 1I7 seconds afta level switch actuation.

With a 45 second transpoet time, significant air entrainment would not reach the HPCI pump

bedm the lf4 seconds suction tmnsfer is complete. With a flow rate requirement that will be no

mose than 400 gpm, it would be reasonable to assume that the injection flow rate would bc 3000

gpm or less for the last injection from the CST. This assumption is not contrary to any

regulatory guidance fer this non safety related function, is consistent with WSAR descriptions

for sptem operetion and is applicable given the switch desigo basis.

Regwdlcss of whether 01 not the manual actions of starting and stopping HFCI am credit4

these actions very likely and need io be considered for completeness. Ef an operator decides

that he d~ not want to adjust the HPCI flow rate, he can maintain the specified vessel level by

npeatedy starting I%pCIat 2 170 and then securing MPCI at 5 ZOO whiIe leaving the flow

controller Bet for 4300 gprn. Operating history was reviewed &J undemnd the plant response to

a full flow cI[ injection. Only one HWI injection was found that was at full flow for l a g

enough to determine the expected plani response, As documented in AR 102456-10 Atta&ment

5, JJUnit 2 HPCI scram response injection on 8/16/90 increased level from 123to 153 in just

less than 60 seconds. This short response takes less time than would be first expected BB the

increase in indicated 8evd is caused by both the inventory mskeup md level swell cwRlsed by

the C I steam flow induced vessel pressure reduction. Since level increased 30in 6Q seconds,

this is an a m a t e duration fer assumed RCIC backup HPCI full flow injections while

opemtom arc maintaining vessel level between 170 and 200.

A h 4 horn, if 8.4300 gpm injection were tu Stan witk CST level at just above slevatkm 234,

air entrainment could stafl at L1= 5.3.7 inch based on JP(jc2QQ1/PWR-19010Equation 6, (31

seconds into the injection, see Attachment 3 for details). It would require 62 seconds of HK.1

injection for air to travel the 228 to the pump, Since only 60 S W Q ~ ~ofS injection is expscted,

no air will reach the pump.

Any postulated #pCI full flow rate injection for this case with CST level starting at just above

elevation 234will result in no air reaching the pump during that speeific injection. The Wpcl

suction swap would then be completed prior to the next HPCI injection. This provides the

protection that is nw$ed to prevent continued HPCI operation with the suction l i d up M a

depktsd CST.

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  • HgCI is providing the Backup to RCIC function

h m p t MSIV ciosupe does nat occur

. Opemton initiate suppression p o t cooling

Opmtops eventually perform ve5sel level contd in accordance with preceduren

C I operation done wit! be considered as RCIC unavailability is part of the ease definition.

C I will auto start on low reactor warer level (LL2,105). HPCI will trip when level reaches

the high m o r Ievel trip setpoint at 2W. b v e l may continue to cycle between 105 an8 206

until such time that opereton have had time to assess plant conditions and complete any ether

more important actions. Manual actions to controi level in specified 170 to 2QOkvel control

band would probably take place early in the event. However, it is not needed to sssurne them

actions until after 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> into the event.

This event dws not involve a small break LOCA,but it may involve a loss of CrOyweH cdlng.

Drywell heating and pressurization to above 2 psig may or may not occur. Operators would

place a! lewt one loop of RHR in suppmsion pool cooling at f 0 minutes. With RHR in

suppreasion pool cooling snd the reactor not depressurized via SRV6, suppression pool

tempemtiares would not inmase to a value where overriding the WCI high suppression poot

level transfer Insmmmtation is allowed. Note that if RHR suppression p l coaiing is not

started, WCI would eventually be o p t i n g with the suctien lined up to the s u p p s s i m pod

and the suppmsim pool water temperature above the value allowed for C I operation,

Continued operation of HPCI tends to depressurize the vessel BS it removes steam from the

reactor and 88 it inject8 low temperature water into the vesscl. Although it ia possible that

continued HPGI operation could reduce vessel pressufe to below the C f isolation setpoint

prior to any automatic suction transfer for small breaks, this is not expected for the case being

considered here.

Much of the coolant leaving the vessel will be discharged to the main condenser in this cwe.

One potential initiator for this event would be a loss of condensate system pnssurc boundary

inte@ty ar loss ofcondensate sysrern flow path. For this case it is appropriate to assume that

the high suppmsim pool KPCI level instrument setpoint is not reached prior to the CST

depletion that would be expected after 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> into the event.

AH p m e t e r s aasoeisted with the suctim transfer are the s m e as for Case 3. Either the IPCI

flow rare would be reduced acceptably or HPCI wouid be operated at full flow for Only 60

seconds. For the full flow cwe, no air would reach the pump during the last injection with 6ST

suction and the HPCK suction swap would then be completed prior to the next Hp(31 injetion.

This provides the protection that is ncedd to prevent continued HpeI opratim with the sUCtim

lined up to a depleted em.

-~

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mere are no specific limitations. As long as operators comply with p e d u r e requirements as

they m gained to do, ?hesetpoint is adequate to supp~flthe PfPCI licensing basis functions and

can be consided operable with no compensatory actions.

Technical Specification 3.5.1, Table 3.3.5.1

Technicd Specification B w B 3.3.5.1

WSAR 5.4.6,6.2.2.3,6.3.1.2.1.6.3.2.8,6.3.3.5.5,9.2.6.2

EGR-NGGe-0019,Engineering Operability Assessment

N]RC Inspection Manual, Part 9900: Technical Guidance §TSlOO.II%and sm

100P.STS

h%C Infomath Notice 97-76dated 10/23/97: Crediting of Operator Actions in Place

of Automatic Actions and Modifications of Operator Actions, Including Response Times

GL91-18rev. 1

  • SAE.WGE§TR-LOQcAAnalysis Submittal, dated March 29 1989

h?ZW31624

P. Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units II & 2. SAFBWOESTR-LOCA

hsa-sf~QulanrAccident Analysis

S W G E S T R - L W A Analysis Response to Request For Additional Infomation, datal

May 17,1989

NRC approval ledter and SER for SAFEWGESTR-LOGA ANALYSIS, BRUMSWICK

STEAIW ELECTRIC PLANT, UNITS 1 AND 2, dated lune 1.1989

m Bmnswick Unite 1 and 2 Extended Power Wprate submittal dated O8/09101

  • NEDC-33039P, 'Ke Safety Analysis Report for Brunswick Units 1 and 2 Extended

Power Wprate

  • Ex& Pwcr Uprate Kcspensc to Request For Additionel Infomation, dated 03/12@2

c m2001/BwR-19010

rn-02626

FP-02762

AB102456

BSR99-00062

  • ESR 95-61733 Rev. 0 AI 15

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General inputs of CST volume determinations are as

foollows:

input Source Value

Tank OD from FP 2626 52 ft

Tank shell thickness, 1st ring FP 2626 0.279 in

Tank shell heigth, 1st ring FB 2626 7.75 ft

Tank shell thickness, ring 2, 3 & 4 FP 2626 0.25 in

t-tPCVRC!C nozzle (N-1) centerline FP 2626 2ft

HPCVRCIC nOZle (N-1) SIZ& FP 2628 16 in

HkCt/RCi6 nozzle (N-1j thickness FP 2626 0.5 in

HPGllRClC n o u l e (N-1) ID FP 2626 15 In

Volumes to specific levels Height Height Volume Volume

(in) (ft) (e%) (gallons)

Normal Low bevel per OP 31 2 23.50 49,824 372712

Level needed for routine OPT-09.2 20.00 42,403 317198

APP UA-04 5-7 12.00 25,441 190310

01-03.6 & UFSAR 9.2.6.2 req'd level 10.00 21,208 158588

Nominal drain down via CRD 9.50 20,140 150667

MZ (CR[a/cond) i% N9 [CS)Nozzel bottom 9.38 19,875 i481375

Top of first ring 7.75 16,428 12295O

HPCI lnstr Max Setpoint adjusted for AR 102466 40.0 3.333 7,066 52860

HPCI lnstr Nom Setpoint adjusted for AB 102456 39.5 3.292 6,978 52205

HBCl lnetr Min Setpoint adjuijlasted for AW 102456 39.0 3.250 6,890 52539

HPCl lnlstr T/S adjusted for AR 102456 38.5 3.208 6,801 50878

RCIC lnstr Max Setpoint adjusted for AR 102456 36.0 3.000 6,360 47574

RCIC lnatr Nom Setpoint adjusted for Af? 102456 35.5 2.958 6,271 46914

RCIC lnstr Min Setpoint adjusted for AR 102456 35.0 2.817 6,183 46253

8616 lnstr TIS adjusted farAR 102458 34'5 2.875 6,095 45592

HPCilRClC Sucd Top 31.5 2.625 6,566 41628

HPCllRC1C Suct 24.0 2.000 4,240 31716

Centerline

Note distances above are referenced to the tank bottom at plant eievarlon 20'

1.5'

bl from fop of nozzle ID to HPCl Tech Spec 7.0

Volume, 10' to HPCl max setpoint 14,134 155727

Volume, 1 0 to HPCI Tech Spec 14,389 107710

Volume, 23.s' to HPCl Tech Spec 43,023 321834

Volume, 2 0 to HPCl Tech Spec 35,602 266320

Volume, 16' to HPCI Tech Spec 27,221 202876

. - * . I -

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EBB 6541733 Rev. 0 AI 15 was used to document the HPCI Suppression Pool HI Level

Instment bwis. The values and methods of this document were used to determine the

Containment Inventoryincrease assuming small break, HPCI plus RClC operation at

4700 gpm until the HPCl Suppression Pool Hi auto transfer Tech Spec level of -24" Is

r e a c t 4 assuming no operator actions.

With Torus level starting at *31 in

The Torus inventory wouM be 87140 eu ft

With Torus level ending at -24 in

The Torus inventory would be 9a90 cuft

Torus inventory increase 5770 cun

43160 gallons

~iyweilspill over volume (rnax. no misc structures)

E n d w d volume 7306 GU R

Plui sump volume loo CUB

Minus pedestal 585 cuft

volume

m 1 cuft

Total Injection volume la11 CUR

Or 94330 gal

HPCi injection flow rate 4700 QPm

Minimum standby total inventwy in CST (10') 158588 gallcns

Tank volume at Hi Torus Transfer start 84257 gallons

8599 ft*

Tank afeR near bottom 2120 w2

Tank Level at HI Torus Transfer 4.05 ft

Or 48.83 in

Top of HPCi nozzle ID (FP-02826) 31.50 in

Nozzle subinergence (U) 17.13 In

Ushg llmithg wive stroke rimes and no credit for flow r$duction prim to

end cf valve travel the level duction for the transfer will be 85 fOllOWS:

E41-F041/!%42 stroke tlme 70 8Bc

E41-F004EilrOk8 flille 76 8 s

TOM transfer time 154 see

HPCl flow durlng transter 12063 galllons

C ~ wlurne

T at end d valve motion 52194 gallon8

6978 w

Tank Level 39.50 in

Nozzle submergence (U) 8.00 In

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l.1 FWA FO42 Air

Pa¶ vel POS DlSt ffl)

7.00 1 7.g 0.m

8.95 1 722 0.013

8.88 1 7.22 Q.028

8.84 1 7.22 0.038

8.78 1 7.22 0.061

8.73 I 7.22 0.064

6.87 1 7.22 0.0V

8.82 1 7.22 0.080

6.67 1 7.22 0.103

Q 6.81 1 7.22 0.115

$0 6.48 1 7.22 0.128

e.@ 1 7.22 0.141

8.34 1  ?.?.E 0.154

6,'ZLl 1 7.22 0.187

8.24 9 7.22 0.179

8.18 1 7.22 0.1%

8.13 1 7.22 0305

$7

.~ &OB 1 7.22 0.218

6.M 1 7.11 0.Pl

5.87 1 7.22 0.244

5.91 1 7.22 0.258

8.86 1 7.22 0.288

6.81 1 7.P 0.m

6.75 1 7.22 0.2W

8.m I 7.21 0.308

5.64 11 7.22 0.321

6.88 1 7.22 0.333

6.53  ? 7.22 0.346

5.48 1 7.92 0.358

8.43 1 7.22 0.372

5.37 1 7.22 0.386

5.52 1 7.22 0.M  ?

5.26 1 7.22 0.410 14

6.21 1 7.22 0.423 22

5.16 1 7.21 0.436 28

6.W 1 9.22 Q.448 38

5.05 1 7.72 0.462 4a

4.w 1 7.22 0.474 51

4.84 t 722 0.447 50

4.88 1  ?.a 0.903 55

4.e3 7.22 0.513

4.77 7.22 0.528 78

4.72 722 0.538 87

4.67 7.22 0.681 Bl

6.81 7.22 0.664 1Qd

4.63 7.7.2 0.477 108

4.69 7.22 0.580 1t6

1.43 7.22 0.m 123

b.38 7.22 0.816 130

24 7.22 0,m 13?

4.29 7.22 0.641 $44

4.23 7.8 0.654 152

4.18 7.a 0.W 18%

4.12 722 0.879 186

4.07 7.22 0.692 173

6.01 7.22 a.ms 160

3.98 7,zz 8.718 186

7.22 0.73t 9%

3.91

3.86 7.22 0744 202

3.80 7.E 0.75e 208

3.W 7.22 0.789 217

2.2 0.782 224

IM)

7.22 8.7115 291

3.a