ML18096B151

Nonproprietary Structural Evaluation of Salem Nuclear Plant Units 1 & 2 Pressurizer Surge Lines,Considering Effects of Thermal Stratification.

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Site:	Salem
Issue date:	06/30/1992
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Structural Evaluation of Salem Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 Pressurizer Surge Lines, Considering the £ffects of Thermal Stratification Rev. 1 June 1992

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• WCAP-12913 Rev. 1 WPF1465/061792:10 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 Structural Evaluation of Salem Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 Pressurizer Surge Lines, Considering the Effects of Thermal Stratification Verified by: Approved by: Rev. 1 June 1992 T. H. Liu L. M. Valasek a.f. '\f. V. V. Vora rJ O ll<.S R. B. Patel, Manager System Structural Analysis and Development Work Performed under Shop Order PJBP-145A WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION Nuclear and Advanced Technology Division P.O. Box 2728 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15230-2728

© 1992 Westinghouse Electric Corp. All Rights Reserved 6

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary Background and Introduction

1.2 Description

of Surge Line Stratification

1.3 Scope

of Work Surge Line Transient and Temperature Profile Development

2.1 General

Approach 2.2 System Design Information

2.3 Development

of Normal and Upset Transients

2.4 Monitoring

Results and Operator Interviews

2.5 Historical

Operation

2.6 Development

of Heatup and Cooldown Transients

2.7 Axial

Stratification Profile Development

2.8 Striping

Transients Stress Analysis 3.1 Surge Line Layouts 3.2 Piping System Global Structural Analysis 3.3 Local Stresses -Methodology and Results 3.4 Total Stress from Global and Local Analysis 3.5 Thermal Striping Displacements at Support Locations WPF1465/061592:10 i iii 1-1 1-1 1-3 1-4 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-7 2-8 2-11 2-12 3-1 3-1 3-2 3-4 3-6 3-6 4-1

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• TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

Section Title Page 5.0 ASME Section III Fatigue Usage Factor Evaluation 5-1 5.1 Methodology 5-1 5.2 Fatigue Usage Factors 5-7 5.3 Fatigue Due to Thermal Striping 5-8 5.4 Fatigue Usage Results 5-10 6.0 Summary and Conclusions 6-1 7,0 References 7-1 Appendix A Computer Codes A-1

• Appendix B USNRC Bulletin B-1 Appendix C Transient Development Details C-1

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SUMMARY

Thermal stratification has been identified as a concern which can affect the structural integrity of piping systems in nuclear plants iince 1979, when a leak was discovered in a PWR feedwater line. In the pressurizer surge line, stratification result from the difference in densities between the hot leg water and generally hotter pressurizer water. Stratification with large temperature differences can produce very high stresses, and this can lead to integrity concerns.

Study of the surge line behavior has concluded that the largest temperature differences occur during certain modes of plant heatup and cool down. This report has been prepared to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of NRC Bulletin 88-11 for the Salem Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2. Prior to the issuance of the bulletin, the Westinghouse Owners Group had a program in place to investigate the issue, and recommend actions by member utilities.

That program provided the technical basis for the plant specific transient development reported here for the Salem Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2. This transient development utilized a number of sources, including plant operating procedures, surge line monitoring data from other similar units, and historical records for each unit. This transient information was used as input to a structural and stress analysis of the surge line for the two units. A review and comparison of the piping and support configurations for the Salem units led to the conclusion that the surge lines are nearly identical, and thus one analysis could be done to apply to both units, for the stratification transient development.

The existing configurations for both Salem units, based on the information provided by Public Service Electric and Gas Co., have been analyzed in this WCAP. The ASME Code stress limits and cumulative usage factor requirements have been shown to be acceptable for the remainder of the licensed operation of both units. No spring travel limit nor whip restraint gap modifications are necessary at this time to show Code acceptance.

For the future verification, Public Service Electric and Gas Company has committed to perform walkdown measurement for the spring hanger travels and pipe whip restraint WPF1465/061292:10 iii

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• gaps at the second refueling cycle after the current one for both Units 1 and. 2. * ** The spring hanger and whip restraint displacements resulting from normal thermal and stratification have been provided in Section 4. The structural analysis is discussed in Sections 3 and 4. This work has led to the conclusion that Salem Units 1 and 2 are in full compliance with the requirements of NRC Bulletin 88-11, provided a limitation of 320°F on the temperature differential between the pressurizer liquid space and RCS hot leg is imposed . WPF1465/061292:10 iv

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• 2.5

SUMMARY

OF RESULTS, AND STATUS OF 88-11 QUALIFICATION

• Salem Unit 1 Operating History through 1990 Date of commercial operation Years of water-solid heatups Years of steam-bubble heatups System delta T limit (assumed)

Number of 320°F exceedances Maximum Stress and Usage Factor Results Equation 12 stress/allowable* (ksi) Fatigue usage/allowable Pressurizer Surge Nozzle Results Maximum stress intensity range/ allowable (ksi) Fatigue usage/allowable Remaining Actions by Utility Status of 88-11 Requirements

• Results for system delta T of 320°F WPF1465/061292:10 v 6/30/77 0 14 320°F None 51.6/52.9 0.6/1.0 47.3/.57.9

0. 50/1. 00 None All analysis requirements met Salem Unit 2 10/13/81 0 10 320.F One . 52. 0/52. 9 0.6/1.0 47.3/57.9

0. 50/1.00 None All analysis requirements met

• * * -* WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 SECTION 1.0 BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION The Salem Nuclear Plant Units I and 2 are four loop pressurized water reactors, designed to be as nearly identical as practical, in both hardware and operation.

This report has been developed to provide the technical basis and results of a plant-specific structural evaluation for the effects of thermal stratification of the pressurizer surge lines for both of these units. The operation of a pressurized water reactor requires the primary coolant loops to be water solid, and this is accomplished through a pressurizer vessel, connected to one of the hot legs by the pressurizer surge line. A typical four loop arrangement is shown in Figure 1-1, with the surge line highlighted.

The pressurizer vessel contains steam and water at saturated conditions with the steam-water interface level typically between 25 and 60% of the volume depending on the plant operating conditions.

From the time the steam bubble is initially drawn during the heatup operation to hot standby conditions, the level is maintained at approximately 25% to 35%. During power ascension, the pressurizer level varies between 22% and 50% depending on reactor thermal power. The steam bubble provides a pressure cushion effect in the event of sudden changes in Reactor Coolant System (RCS) mass inventory.

Spray operation reduces system pressure by condensing some of the steam. Electric heaters, at the bottom of the pressurizer, are energized to raise the liquid temperature to generate additional steam and increase RCS pressure.

As illustrated in Figure 1-1, the bottom of the pressurizer vessel is connected to the hot leg of one of the coolant loops by the surge line. The surge line of Unit I is 14 inch schedule 140, and the surge line of Unit 2 is 14 inch schedule 160. Both are stainless steel, SA-376 Type 316. I.I Background During the period from 1982 to 1988, a number of utilities reported unexpected movement of the pressurizer surge line, as evidenced by crushed insulation, -WPF1465/061292:10 1-1

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 gap closures in the pipe whip restraints, and in some cases unusual snubber movement.

Investigation of this problem revealed that the movement was caused by thermal stratification in the surge line. Thermal stratification had not been considered in the original design of any pressurizer surge line, and was known to have been the cause of service-induced cracking in feedwater line piping, first discovered in 1979. Further instances of service-induced cracking from thermal stratification surfaced in 1988, *with a crack in a safety injection line, and a separate occurrence with a crack in a residual heat removal line. Each of the above incidents resulted in at least one through-wall crack, which was detected through leakage, and led to a plant shutdown.

Although no through wall cracks were found in surge lines, inservice inspections of one plant in the U.S. and another in Switzerland mistakenly claimed to have found sizeable cracks in the pressurizer surge line. Although both these findings were subsequently disproved, the previous history of stratified flow in other lines led the USNRC to issue Bulletin 88-11 in December of 1988. A copy of this bulletin is included as Appendix B. The bulletin requested utilities to establish and implement a program to confirm the integrity of the pressurizer surge line. The program required both visual inspection of the surge line and demonstration that the design requirements of the surge line are satisfied, including the consideration of stratification effects. Prior to the issuance of NRC Bulletin 88-11, the Westinghouse Owners Group had implemented a program to address the issue of surge line stratification.

A bounding evaluation was performed and presented to the NRC in April of 1989. This evaluation compared all the WOG plants to those for which a detailed plant specific analysis had been performed.

Since this evaluation was unable to demonstrate the full design life for all plants, a generic justification for continued operation was developed for use by each of the WOG plants, the basis of which was documented in references

[l] and [2]. The Westinghouse Owners Group impl.emented a program for generic detailed analysis in June of 1989, and this program involved individual detailed WPF1465/061292:10 1-2

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 analyses of groups of plants. This approach permitted a more realistic approach than could be obtained from a single bounding analysis for all plants, and the results were published in June of 1990 [3].* The followup to the Westinghouse Owners Group Program is a performance of evaluations which could not be performed on a generic basis. The goal of this report is to accomplish these followup actions, and to therefore complete the requirements of the NRC Bulletin 88-11 for Salem Units 1 and 2. 1.2 Description of Surge Line Thermal Stratification It will be useful to describe the phenomenon of stratification, before dealing with its effects. Thermal stratification in the pressurizer surge line is the direct result of the difference in densities between the pressurizer water and the generally cooler RCS hot leg water. The warmer lighter pressurizer water tends to float on the cooler heavier hot leg water. The potential for stratification is increased as the difference in temperature between the pressurizer and the hot leg increases and as the insurge or outsurge flow rates decrease.

At power, when the difference in temperature between the pressurizer and hot leg is relatively small, the extent and effects of stratification have been observed to be small. However, during certain modes of plant heatup and cooldown, this difference in system temperature could be as large as 320°F, in which case the effects of stratification are significant, and must be accounted for.

• Numbers in brackets refer to references listed in Section 7 . WPF1465/061292:10 1-3

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 Thermal stratification in the surge line causes two effects: o Bending of the pipe different than that predicted in the original design. o Potentially reduced fatigue life of the piping due to the higher stress resulting from stratification and striping.

1.3 Scope

of Work The primary purpose of this work was to develop transients applicable to the Salem units which include the effects of stratification and to evaluate these effects on the structural integrity of the surge lines. This work will therefore complete the demonstration of compliance with the requirements of NRC Bulletin 88-11. The transients were developed following the same general _approach originally established for the Owners Group. Conservatisms inherent in the original approach were refined through the use of monitoring results, plant operating procedures, operator interviews, and historical data on plant operation.

This process is discussed in Section 2. The resulting transients were used to perform an analysis of the surge line, wherein the existing support configuration was carefully modeled, and surge line displacements, stresses, support loads and nozzle loads were determined.

This analysis and its results are discussed in Section 3 and 4. The stresses were used to perform a fatigue analysis for the surge line, and the methodology and results of this work are discussed in Section 5. The summary and conclusions of this work are summarized in Section 6 . WPF1465/061292:10 1-4 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 *

• Surge Line Figure 1-1. Typical 4-Loop Plant Loop Layout

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 SECTION 2.0 SURGE LINE TRANSIENT AND TEMPERATURE PROFILE DEVELOPMENT

2.1 General

Approach The transients for the pressurizer surge line were developed from a number of sources, including the most recent systems standard design transients.

The heatup and cooldown transients, which involve the majority of the severe stratification occurrences, were developed from review of the plant operating procedures, operator interviews, monitoring data and historical records for each unit. The total number of heatup and cooldown events specified remains unchanged at 200 each, but a number of sub-events within each heatup and cooldown cycle have been defined to reflect stratification effects, as described in more detail later. The normal and upset transients, except for heatup and cooldown, for the Salem Units 1 and 2 surge lines are provided in Table 2-1. For each of the transients the surge line fluid temperature was modified from the original design assumption of uniform temperature to a stratified distribution, according to the predicted temperature differentials between the pressurizer and hot leg, as listed in the table. The transients have been characterized as either insurge/outsurges (I/O in the table) or fluctuations (F). Insurge/outsurge transients are generally more severe, because they result in the greatest temperature change in the top or bottom of the pipe. Typical temperature profiles for insurges and are shown in Figure 2-1. Transients identified as fluctuations (F) typically involve low surge flow rates and smaller temperature differences between the pressurizer and hot leg, so the resulting stratification stresses are much lower. This type of cycle is important to include in the analysis, but is generally not the major contributor to fatigue usage . WPF1465/061292:10 2-J

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 In addition to the plant specific operating history discussed above, the development of transients which are applicable to Salem Units 1 and 2 was based on the work already accomplished under programs completed for the Westinghouse Owners Group [1,2,3]. In this work all the Westinghouse plants were grouped based on the similarity of their response to stratification.

The three most important factors influencing the effects of stratification were found to be the structural layout, support configuration, and plant operation.

The transient development for the Salem units took advantage of the similarity in the surge line layout for the two units, as well as the similarity of the operating procedures.

A detailed comparison of the piping and support configurations for the units appears in Section 3.1. The transients developed here, and used in the structural analysis, have taken advantage of the monitoring data collected during the WOG program, as well as historical operation data*for the Salem Units. Each of these will be discussed in the sections which follow . 2.2 System Design Information The thermal design transients for a typical Reactor Coolant System, including the pressurizer surge line, are defined in Westinghouse Systems Standard Design Criteria.

The design transients for the surge line consist of two major categories: (a) Heatup and Cooldown transients (b) Normal and Upset operation transients (by definition, the emergency and faulted transients are not considered in the ASME Section III fatigue life assessment of components) . WPF1465/061292:10 2-2

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• PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 In the evaluation of surge line stratification, the transient events considered encompass tha normal and upset design events defined in FSAR chapter 5.2. The total number of heatup-cooldown cycles (200) remains unchanged.

However, sub-events and the associated number of occurrences

("Label", "Type" and "Cycle" columns of Tables 2-1 and 2-2 have been defined to reflect stratification effects, as described later. 2.3 Development of Normal and Upset Transients

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2.4.1 Monitoring

Monitoring information collected as part of the Westinghouse Owners Group generic detailed analysis [3] was utilized in this analysis.

The pressurizer surge line monitoring programs utilized externally mounted temperature sensors (resistance temperature detectors or thermocouples).

The temperature sensors were attached to the outside surface of the pipe at various circumferential and axial locations.

In all cases these temperature sensors were securely clamped to the piping outer wall using clamps, taking care to properly insulate the area against heat loss due to thermal convection or radiation . WPF1465/061292:10 2-4

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 The typical temperature sensor configuration at a given pipe location consists of two to five sensors mounted as shown in Figure 2-2. Temperature sensor configurations were mounted at various axial locations.

The multiple axial .locations give a good picture of how the top to bottom temperature distribution may vary along the longitudinal axis of the pipe. In addition, many pressurizer surge line monitoring programs utilized displacement sensors mounted at various axial locations to detect horizontal and vertical movements, as shown in Figure 2-2. Typically, data was collected at [ ]a,c,e intervals or less, during periods of high system delta T. Existing plant instrumentation was used to record various system parameters.

These system parameters were useful in correlating plant actions with stratification in the surge line. A list of typical plant parameters monitored is given below. [ Data from the temporary sensors was stored on magnetic floppy disks and converted to hard copy time history plots with the use of common spreadsheet software.

Data from existing plant instrumentation was obtained from the utility plant computer . WPF1465/061292:10 2-5

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• 2.4.2 Operational Practices

• Based on a review of the Salem Units 1 and 2 heatup and cooldown operating procedures and operational interviews conducted at a number of*WOG utilities, it was determined that both units heat up and cool down in a manner similar to other plants that heat up with a steam bubble in the pressurizer.

Heatups and cooldowns are used here to characterize plant operation because they represent the periods during which the temperature difference between the pressurizer and the hot leg is the greatest.

A brief description of the Salem heatup and cooldown procedures follows. At the beginning of the heatup, the reactor coolant system (RCS) is filled and vented and a steam bubble is drawn in the pressurizer with the RCS pressure less than 325 psig. As the RCS temperature is being raised, the pressure is limited to 375 psig for temperatures less than 312 deg F. The RCS pressure is maintained between 325 and 350 psig using the pressurizer heaters and pressurizer spray. The level is maintained at 22% by controlling charging and letdown flow. The remainder of the heatup is performed within the l00°F/hour limit. In terms of system delta temperatures, the cooldown is basically the reverse of heatup. During RCS cooldown, all reactor coolant pumps (RCP's) are running until the RCS temperature reaches 400°F, at which time one RCP is shut down. At RCS temperature of 350°F, one additional RCP is turned off4 When the RCS temperature reaches 350.F and the RCS pressure is less than 375 psig, the Residual Heat Removal (RHR) system is activated.

Upon reaching 25o*F, another RCP is turned off. When the RCS is less than 200 deg F, and the chemistry check is completed, the last RCP is turned off. At this point, the pressurizer pressure and, therefore, the cooldown are controlled by the auxiliary spray operation.

This analysis is based on the assumption of a maximum temperature difference between the pressurizer liquid space and the RCS hot leg ("system delta T") of 320°F for future operation . YPF1465/061292:10 2-6

• * * *\ WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 2.5 Historical Operation Historical records from the plant (operator logs, surveillance test reports, etc.) were reviewed.

From this review a maximum system delta T distribution and the number of delta T exceedances of 320°F was obtained.

Use of this information in the analysis is described in Section 2.6. The results of the review are listed below, as percentages of the total number of past heatup and cooldown events for which data was available.

System llT Range ( 0 Fl [ Number of Heatups & Cool downs Unit 1 % of Total Number of Heatups & Cool downs ]a,c,e Unit 2 % of Total This table does not include data prior to 1984 since none could be obtained.

It was assumed that the operational practices from 1984 to present adequately represent the prior operation of the units. The highest observed system delta Twas 325°F, which was the only exceedance of 320°F. The above information was used to ensure that the transients analyzed for the Salem units encompassed the prior operating history of the plant. Comparison of this information to the distribution used in the evaluation confirmed applicability to the Salem Units. This is illustrated in Figure 2-3. [ WPF1465/061292:10 2-7

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 2.6 Development of Heatup and Cooldown Transients The heatup and cooldown transients used in the analysis were developed from a number of sources, as discussed in the overall approach.

The transients were built upon the extensive work done for the Westinghouse Owners Group [1,2,3], coupled with plant specific considerations for Salem Units 1 and 2. The transients were developed based on monitoring data, historical operation and operator interviews conducted at a large number of plants. For each monitoring location, the top-to-bottom differential temperature (pipe delta T) vs. time was recorded, along with the temperatures of the pressurizer and hot leg during the same time period. The difference between the pressurizer and hot leg temperature was termed the system delta T. From the pipe and system delta T information collected in the WOG[l,2,3]

effort, individual plants' monitoring data was reduced to categorize stratification cycles (changes in relatively steady-state stratified conditions) using the rainflow cycle counting method. This method considers delta T range as opposed to absolute values. [ ]a,c,e The resulting distributions (for I/O transients) were cycles in each RSS range above 0.3, for each mode (5,4,3 and 2). A separate distribution was determined for the reactor coolant loop nozzle and for a chosen critical pipe location.

Next, a representative RSS distribution was determined by multiplying the average number of occurrences in each RSS range by two. Therefore, there is margin of 100% on the average number of cycles per heatup in each mode of operation.

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 Transients, wh.ich are represented by delta T pipe with a corresponding number of cycles were developed by combining the delta T system and cycle distributions.

For mode 5, delta T system is represented by a historical system distribution developed from plant operating records. As discussed in Section 2.5, the historical delta T system distribution was shown to encompass the prior operating history of the Salem units. For modes 4, 3 and 2, the delta T system was defined by maximum values. The values were based on the maximum system delta T obtained from the monitored plants for each mode of operation.

An analysis was conducted to determine the average number of stratification cycles per cooldown relative to the average number of stratification cycles per heatup. [ ]a,c,e The transients for all modes were then enveloped in ranges of ATpipe' i.e., all cycles from transients within each ATpipe range were added and assigned to the pre-defined ranges. These cycles were then applied in the fatigue analysis with the maximum ATpipe for each range. The values used are as follows: For Cycles Within Pipe Delta *T Range Pipe Delta T [ ]a,c,e This grouping was done to simplify the fatigue analysis.

The actual n*umber of cycles used in the analysis for the heatup and cooldown events is shown in Table 2-2. The final result of this complex process is a table of transients corresponding to the subevents of the heatup and cooldown process. A mathematical description of the methodology used is given in Appendix C. [ WPF1465/061292:10 2-9

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 ]a,c,e The critical location is the location with the highest combination of pipe delta T and number of stratification cycles. Because of main coolant pipe flow effects, the stratification transients loadings at the RCS hot leg nozzle are different.

These transients have been applied to the main body of the riozzle as well as the pipe to nozzle girth butt weld. Plant monitoring included sensors located near the RCS hot leg nozzle to surge line pipe weld. Based on the monitoring-, a set of transients was developed for the nozzle region to reflect conditions when stratification could occur in the nozzle. The primary factor affecting these transients was the flow in the main coolant pipe. Significant stratification was noted only when the reactor coolant pump in the loop with the surge line was not operating.

Transients were then developed using a conservative number of "pump trips." [ ]a,c,e Therefore, the fatigue analysis of the RCS hot leg nozzle was performed using the "nozzle transients" and the "pipe transients." The analysis included both the stratification loadings from the nozzle transients, and the pressure and bending loads from the piping transients.

The total transients for heatup and cooldown are identified as HCI thru HC9 for the pipe, and HCI thru HC9 for the RCS hot leg nozzle as shown in Tables 2-2(a) and 2-2{b) respectively.

Transients HCS and HC9 for the pipe and HC9 for the nozzle represent transients which occur during later stages of the heatup. As indicated in Section 2.5, based on a review of Salem Units I and 2 operating records, there was an event in which the system delta T exceeded the transient basis upper limit of [ WPF1465/061292:10 2-10 I

• * * \* WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 2.7 Axia1*stratification Profile Development In addition to transients, a profile of the [ Two types of profile envelope the stratified temperature distributions observed and predicted to occur in the line. These two profiles are a [ ]a,c,e The second case ("low flow") occurs when the pump is not running, and from analysis experience was determined to result in a more severe condition.

For this case a hot/cold interface exists at the junction of the hot leg nozzle, and the position of the hot/cold interface can be predicted along the line, keeping in mind that the interface is horizontal, being influenced by gravity. The cooler water goes to the bottom of the pipe during stratification, because of its greater density. The hot/cold interface is therefore a strong function of the slope of the surge line, as shown for example in Figure 2-4. [ WPF1465/061292:10 2-11

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 1 a,c,e These three configurations are illustrated in Figure 2-5. [ 1 a,c,e ]a,c,e 2.8 Striping Transients The transients developed for the evaluation of thermal striping are shown in Table 2-3 . WPF1465/061292:10 2-12 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 .[ * * ]a,c,e Striping transients use the labels HST and CST denoting striping transients (ST). Table 2-3 contains a summary of the HSTl to HST8 and CSTl to CST7 thermal striping transients which are similar in their definition of events to the heatup and cooldown transient definition.

These striping transients were developed during plant specific surge line evaluations and are considered to be a conservative representation of striping in the surge line[3]. Section 5 contains more information on specifically how the striping loading was considered in the fatigue evaluation . WPF1465/061292:10 2-13 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3

• TABLE 2-1 SURGE LINE TRANSIENTS WITH STRATIFICATION NORMAL AND UPSET TRANSIENT LIST -SALEM UNIT 1 OR UNIT 2 TEMPERATURES

(°F) MAX NOMINAL LABEL TYPE CYCLES fl T strat PRZ T RCS T [ * ]a,c,e

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• wpF1465/061292:10 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 TABLE 2-2a SURGE LINE PIPE TRANSIENTS WITH STRATIFICATION

-SALEM HEATUP/COOLDOWN (HC) -200 CYCLES TOTAL TEMPERATURES

(°F) MAX NOMINAL TYPE CYCLES fl T strat PRZ T RCS T ]a,c,e 2-15

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• WPF1465/061292:10 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 TABLE 2-2b SURGE LINE NOZZLE TRANSIENTS WITH STRATIFICATION

-SALEM HEATUP/COOLDOWN (HC) -200 CYCLES TOTAL TEMPERATURES

(°F) MAX NOMINAL TYPE CYCLES AT strat PRZ T RCS T 2-16

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• TABLE 2-3 SURGE LINE TRANSIENTS

-STRIPING FOR HEATUP {H} and COOLDOWN {C} -UNIT 1 OR UNIT 2 [ Label HST! HST2 HST3 HST4 HSTS HST6 HST7 HSTS csn CST2

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• Figure 2-1. Typical Insurge-Outsurge (1/0) Temperature Profiles WPF1465/061292:10 2-18

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• 0 WPF1465/061292:10 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 Figure 2-2. Typical Monitoring Locations 2-19 I i i I a,c,e

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• SALEM HISTORICAL DISTRIBUTION 320-301 300 -271 270 -251 . . MAXIMUM SYSTEM DELTA T RANGES USED IN SALEM ANALYSIS SALEM HISTORICAL DATA UNITS 1&2 250-0 Figure 2-3. Summary of Historical Data Distribution from Salem Units 1 and 2, Compared to the Distribution Used in the Analysis * (I) ::! z: C) :c 2 (I) m ..., "" m > "" -< n ,... > (I) (I) w WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 SECTION 3.0 STRESS ANALYSES The flow diagram (Figure 3-1) describes the procedure to determine the effects of thermal stratification on the pressurizer surge line based on transients developed in section 2.0. [ ]a,c,e 3.1 Surge Line Layouts The Salem Units 1 & 2 surge line layouts are documented in references 6 and 7 and the Unit 1 layout is shown schematically in Figure 3-2. The two Salem units are mirror images of each other along plant East-West.

The support configurations of the Salem surge lines are the same. Below is a table summarizing the existing Salem surge line support configuration . Salem Units 1 and 2 Suggort Unit 1 Unit 2 Node Tyge R-239776-1 R-240185-1 1040 Pipe Whip Restraint R-239776-2 R-240185-2 1070 Pipe Whip Restraint R-239776-3 R-240185-3 1090 Pipe Whip Restraint R-239776-4 R-240185-4 1120 Pipe Whip Restraint R-239776-5 R-240185-5 1200 Pipe Whip Restraint R-239776-6 R-240185-6 1220 Pipe Whip Restraint R-239776-7 R-240185-7 1140 Pipe Whip Restraint C-PSH-1 2C-PSH-1 1170 Variable Spring Hanger C-PSH-2 2C-PSH-2 1110 Variable Spring Hanger C-PSH-3 2C-PSH-3 1060 Variable Spring Hanger *It can be seen from the table above that both of the Salem surge lines contain three variable spring hangers and seven pipe whip restraints.

In some cases these supports can cause higher thermal loads if displacements from thermal stratification exceed available displacement limits. The piping sizes are 14 inch schedule 140 for Unit 1. and schedule 160 for Unit 2, and the pipe material is stainless steel, SA 376-Type 316, for both units. The hot leg nozzle material is SA-182, F316 for both units. WPF1465/061292:10 3-:l

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 3.2 Piping System Global Structural Analysis The Salem Units I and 2 piping systems were modeled by pipe, elbow, and *non-linear spring elements using the ANSYS computer code described in Appendix A, The geometric and material parameters are included.

[ ]a,c,e. Non-linear spring elements were used at all whip restraints and spring hanger locations to simulate the actual gaps and travel allowances.*

The hot-cold temperature interface along the length of a surge line [ ]a,c,e Each thermal profile loading defined in section 2 was broken into [ ]a,c,e Table 3-1 shows the loading cases considered in the analysis.

To encompass all plant operations, [ ]a,c,e Consequently, all the thermal transient loadings defined in section 2 could be evaluated.

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 In order to meet the ASME Section III Code stress limits, global structural models of the surge lines were developed using the information provided by references 6 and 7 and the ANSYS general purpose finite element computer code. Each model was constructed using [ ]a,c,e to reflect the layout of straight pipe, bends and field welds as shown in Figure 3-2. For the stratified condition, [ ]a,c,e These temperature distributions were established from the transi.ents, as discussed in section 2.0. The maximum system delta T was taken as 320°F for future condition.

This corresponds to [ ]a,c,e Thermal analyses were performed for the existing support configuration.

The model for the existing support configuration includes the actual travel allowances at spring hangers and the actual gaps at whip restraints.

The analysis predicted that some springs would bottom out with accompanying high loads, even though no evidence of springs having bottomed out was ever noticed in past walkdowns of the surge lines. It is believed that the applied stratification profile is conservative and, therefore, predicts conservative displacements.

Rather than making field modifications to accommodate these conservatively and unrealistically large analytical displacements at springs, it was determined to pursue an analytical solution to evaluate the out spring conditi.ons.

Additional thermal and deadweight analyses were performed assuming bottomed-out spring conditions.

Results from these thermal and analyses, with bottomed-out springs and with bottomed-out springs deleted (analytically simulate spring failure), were then used in the final stress analysis.

A system delta T of [ ]a,c,e was evaluated for past operating condition, and a system delta T of 320°F was evaluated for future operating condition for the existing support configurations.

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 analyzed, even those with bottomed-out springs. Maximum equation (12) and equation (13) stress intensity ranges are shown in Table 3-3. The pressurizer nozzle loads from thermal stratification in the surge line were also eyaluated according to the requirements of the ASME code. The evaluation using transients detailed in Reference

[13] plus the moment loading from this analysis calculated primary plus secondary stress intensities and the fatigue usage factors. For the Unit 1 and 2 pressurizer nozzles, the maximum stress intensity range is 47.3 ksi compared to the code allowable value of 57.9 ksi. The maximum fatigue usage factor will be reported in Section 5. It was found that the Salem pressurizer surge nozzles met the code stress requirements.

3.3 Local

Stresses-Methodology and Results 3.3.1 Explanation of Local Stress Figure 3-3 depicts the local axial stress components in a beam with a sharply nonlinear metal temperature gradient.

Local axial stresses develop due to the restraint of axial expansion or contraction.

This restraint is provided by the material in the adjacent beam cross section. For a linear top-to-bottom temperature gradient, the local axial stress would not exist. [ ]a,c,e 3.3.2 Finite Element Model of Pipe for Local Stress A short description of the pipe finite element model is shown in Figure 3-4. The model with thermal boundary conditions is shown in Figure 3-5. Due to symmetry of the geometry and thermal loading, only half of the cross section was required for modeling and analysis.

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• PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 1 a,c,e 3.3,3 Pipe Local Stress Results Figure 3-6 shows the temperature distributions through the pipe wall [ ]a,c,e 3.3.4 RCL Hot Leg Nozzle Analysis Detailed surge line nozzle finite element models were developed to evaluate the effects of thermal stratification.

The 14 inch schedule 160 model is shown in Figure 3-10. The schedule 140 model is similar. Loading cases included [ ]8'c,e A summary of stresses in the RCL nozzle (location

1) due to thermal stratification is given in Tables 3-4A and 3-48. A summary of representative stresses for unit loading is shown in Table 3-5 . IJPF1465/061292:10 3-5

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 , 3.4 Total Stress from Global and Local Analyses [ ]a,c,e ]a,c,e 3.5 Thermal Striping 3.5.1 Background At the time when the feedwater line cracking problems in PWR's were first discovered, it was postulated that thermal oscillations (striping}

may significantly contribute to the fatigue cracking problems.

These oscillations were thought to be due to either mixing of hot and cold fluid, or turbulence in the hot-to-cold stratification layer from strong buoyancy forces during low flow rate conditions. (See Figure 3-11 which shows the thermal striping fluctuation in a pipe). Thermal striping was verified to occur during subsequent flow model tests. Results of the flow model tests were used to WPF1465/061292:10 3-6

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS,3 establish boundary conditions for the stratification analysis and to provide striping oscillation for evaluating high cycle fatigue. Thermal striping was also examined during water model flow tests performed for the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) primary pipe loop. The stratified flow was observed to have a dynamic interface region which oscillated in a wave pattern. These dynamic oscillations were shown to produce significant fatigue damage (primary crack initiation).

The same interface oscillations were observed in experimental studies of thermal striping which were performed in Japan by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

The thermal striping evaluation process was discussed in detail in references 3, 8, 9, and 10. , 3.5.2 Striping Stresses Thermal striping stresses are a result of differences between the pipe inside surface wall and the average through wall temperatures which occur with time, due to the oscillation of the hot and cold stratified boundary. (See Figure 3-12, which shows a typical temperature distribution through the pipe wall). [ 1 a,c,e The peak stress range and stress intensity was calculated from a 3-D finite element analysis.

[ ]a,c,e The methods used to determine alternating stress intensity are defined in the ASME Code [4], Several locations were evaluated in order to determine the location where stress intensity was a maximum. Stresses were intensified by K 3 to account for the worst stress concentration for all piping elements in the surge line. The worst piping element was the butt weld . , WPF1465/061292:10 3-7 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 .[ ]a,c,e 3.5.3 Factors Which Affect Striping Stress The factors which affect striping are discussed briefly below: [ * ]a,c,e

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• PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 TABLE 3-3 Summary of Salem Units 1 & 2 Surge Lines* Thermal Stratification Stress Results Analysis ASME Code Equation Condition Stress Unit 1 Unit 2 * + 12 Past* 13 Future+ Past & Future 55.8 58.4 45.0 45.0 The PAST condition has a maximum system delta T of 325°F The FUTURE condition has a maximum system delta T of 320°F Results from more refined analysis WPF1465/061292:10 3-12 Code A 11 ow ab 1 e (ksi) 52 .* 9 52.9 50.1

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[ WPF1465/061292:10 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 TABLE 3-4A SALEM UNIT 1 SURGE LINE MAXIMUM LOCAL AXIAL STRESS AT ANALYZED LOCATIONS Local Axial Stress {psi) Surf ace Maximum Tensile Maximum Compressive a,c,e ]a,c,e 3-13

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OF PRESSURE AND BENDING INDUCED STRESSES IN THE SURGE LINE RCL NOZZLE FOR UNIT LOAD CASES Diametral Unit Loading All Stress in psi Linearized Stress Intensity Range Peak Stress Intensity Range Location Condition Inside Outside Inside Outside l '"" 3-15 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3

• TABLE 3-6 STRIPING FREQUENCY AT 2 MAXIMUM LOCATIONS FROM 15 TEST RUNS Total Frequency (HZ) Duration

1. Cycles % % % Lgth. in Min (Duration)

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 SECTION 4.0 DISPLACEMENTS AT SUPPORT LOCATIONS The Salem Units 1 and 2 plant specific piping displacements at the whip restraints and spring hangers along the surge line were calculated under the thermal stratification and normal thermal loads for existing support configuration.

Tables 4-lA and 4-18 show the maximum surge line piping displacements at the whip restraints and spring hangers for stratified and normal thermal conditions, respectively.

Based on the stress analyses in Section 3, no whip restraint gap or spring hanger modification is necessary to satisfy the ASME Code requirements, provided that the future whip restraint gaps are not smaller than those used in the analysis (Table 3-2) and confirmed by Ref. 7 . WPF1465/061292:10 4-1

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• TABLE 4-l(A) SALEM SURGE LINE MAXIMUM PIPING DISPLACEMENTS FOR STRATIFIED CONDITIONS* (MAXIMUM SYSTEM DELTA T OF 320°F) UNIT I UNIT 2 DX DY DZ SUPPORT DX DY

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• TABLE 4-l(B) SALEM SURGE LINE MAXIMUM PIPING DISPLACEMENTS FOR NORMAL THERMAL CONDITION (UNIFORM TEMPERATURE OF 653°F) UNIT 1 UNIT 2 DX DY DZ SUPPORT DX

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5.1 Methodology

Surge line fatigue evaluations have typically been performed using the methods of ASME Section III, NB-3600 for all piping components

[ ]a,c,e Because of the nature of the stratification loading, as well as the magnitudes of the stresses produced, the more detailed and accurate methods of NB-3200 were employed using finite element analysis for all loading conditions.

Application of these methods, as well as specific interpretation of Code stress values to evaluate fatigue results, is described in this section. Inputs to the fatigue evaluation included the transients developed in section 2.0, and the global loadings and resulting stresses obtained using the methods described in section 3.0. In general, the stresses to stratification were categorized according to the ASME Code methods and used to evaluate Code stresses and fatigue cumulative usage factors. It should be noted that, [ ]a,c,e 5 .1.1 Basis The ASME Code,Section III, 1986 Edition [4] was used to evaluate fatigue on surge lines with stratification loading. This was based on the requirement of NRC Bulletin 88-11 (Appendix B of this report) to use the "latest ASME Section III requirements incorporating high cycle fatigue".

Specific requirements for class 1 fatigue evaluation of piping components are given in NB-3653. These WPF1465/061292:10 5-1

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WESTINGHCXJSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 requirements must be met for Level A and Level B type loadings according to NB-3653 and NB-3654. According to NB-3611 and NB-3630, the methods of NB-3200 may be used in lieu of the NB-3600 methods. This approach was used to evaluate the surge line components under stratification loading. Since the NB-3650 requirements and equations correlate to those in NB-3200, the results of the fatigue evaluation are reported in terms of the NB-3650 piping stress equations.

These equations and requirements are summarized in Tables 5-1 and 5-2. The methods used to evaluate these requirements for the surge line components are described in the following sections.

5.1.2 Fatigue

Stress Equations Stress Classification The stresses in a component are classified in the ASME Code based on the nature of the stress, the loading that causes the stress, and the geometric characteristics that influence the stress. This classification determines the acceptable limits on the stress values and, in terms of NB-3653, the respective equation where the stress should be included.

Table NB-3217-2 provides guidance for stress classification in piping components, which is reflected in terms of the NB-3653 equations.

The terms in Equations 10, 11, 12 and 13 include stress indices which adjust nominal stresses to account for secondary and peak effects for a given component.

Equations 10, 12 and 13 calculate secondary stresses, which are obtained from nominal values using stress indices Cl, C2, C3 and C3' for pressure, moment and thermal transient stresses.

Equation 11 includes the Kl, K2 and K3 indices in the pressure, moment and thermal transient stress terms in order to represent peak stresses caused by local concentration, such as notches and weld effects. The NB-3653 equations use simplified formulas to determine nominal stress based on straight pipe dimensions.

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 For the RCL nozzles, three dimensional (3-D) finite element analysis was used as described in Section 3.0. [ Classification of local stress due to thermal stratification was addressed with respect to the thermal transient stress terms in the NB-3653 equations.

Equation 10 includes a Ta-Tb term, classified as "Q" stress in NB-3200, which stress due to differential thermal expansion at gross structural discontinuities.

[ ]a,c,e The impact of this on the selection of comportents for evaluation is discussed in Section 5.1.3. Stress Combinations The stresses in a given component due to pressure, moment and local thermal stratification loadings were calculated using the finite element models described in Section 3.0. [ WPF1465/061292:10 5-3 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 * ] a,c,e This was done for specific components as fa 11 ows: [ * [

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 1 a,c,e From the stress profiles created, the stresses for Equations 10 and 11 could be determined for any point in the section. Experience with the geometries and loading showed that certain points in the finite element models consistently produced the worst case fatigue stresses and resulting usage factors, in each stratified axial location.

[ ]a,c,e Equation 12 Stress Code Equation 12 stress represents the maximum range of stress due to thermal expansion moments as described in Section 3.2. This used an enveloping approach, identifying the highest stressed location in the model. By evaluating the worst locations in this manner, the remaining locations were inherently addressed.

Equation 13 Stress Equation 13 stress, presented in Section 3.2, is due to pressure, design mechanical loads and differential thermal expansion at structural discontinuities.

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Design mechanical loads are defined as deadweight plus seismic OBE loads. The "Ta-Tb" term of Equation 13 is only applicable at structural discontinuities.

[ ]a,c,e Thermal Stress Ratchet The requirements of NB-3222.5 are a function of the thermal transient stress and pressure stress in a component, and are independent of the global moment loading. As such, these requirements were evaluated for controlling components using applicable stresses due to pressure and stratification transients . Allowable Stresses Allowable stress, Sm, was determined based on note 3 of Figure NB-3222-1.

For secondary stress due to a temperature transient or expansion loads ("restraint of free end deflection"), the value of Sm was taken as the average of the Sm values at the highest and lowest temperatures of the metal dµring the transient.

The metal temperatures were determined from the transient definition.

When part of the secondary stress was due to mechanical load, the value of Sm was taken at the highest metal temperature during the transient.

5.1.3 Selection

of Components for Evaluation Based on the results of the global analyses and the considerations for controlling stresses in Section 5.1.2, [ ]a,c,e The method to evaluate usage factors using stresses determined according to Section 3.0 is described below. WPF1465/061292:10 5-6

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 5.2 Fatigue Usage Factors Cumulative usage factors were calculated for the controlling components using the methods described in NB-3222.4(e), based on NB-3653.5.

Application of these methods is summarized below. Transient Loadcases and Combinations From the transients described in Section 2.0, specific loadcases were developed for the usage evaluation.

[ Each loadcase was assigned the number of cycles of the associated transient as defined in Section 2.0. These were input to the usage factor evaluation, along with the stress data as described above. Usage factors were calculated at controlling locations in the component as follows: 1) Equation 10, Ke, Equation 11 and resulting Equation 14 (alternating stress -Salt) are calculated as described above for every possible combination of the loadsets.

2) For each value of Salt' the design fatigue curve was used to determine the maximum number of cycles which would be allowed if this type of cycle were the only one acting. These values, N 1 , N 2 *** Nn, were determined from Code Figures I-9.2.1 and I-9.2.2, curve C, for austenitic stainless steels. 3) WPF1465/061292:10 Using the actual cycles of each transient loadset, n 1 , n 2 , *** nn, calculate the usage factors U 1 , U 2 *** Un from U; = n;/N;. This is done for all possible combinations.

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 combination in the order of decreasing Salt. When Ni is greater than 10 11 cycles, the value of Ui is taken as zero. [ ]a,c,e 4) The cumulative usage factor, Ucum, was calculated as Ucum = U 1 + U 2 + ... +Un. To this was added the usage factor due to thermal striping, as described below, to obtain total Ucum. The Code allowable value is 1.0. 5.3 Fatigue Due to Thermal Striping The usage factors calculated using the methods of Section 5.2 do not include the effects of thermal striping.

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 Thermal striping stresses are a result of differences between the pipe inside surface wall and the average through wall temperatures which occur with time, due to the oscillation of the hot and cold stratified boundary.

This type of stress is defined as a thermal discontinuity peak stress for ASME fatigue analysis.

The peak stress is then used in the calculation of the ASME fatigue usage factor. L ]a,c,e The methods used to determine alternating stress intensity are defined in the ASME code. Several locations were evaluated in order to determine the location where stress intensity was a maximum. Thermal striping transients are shown as a AT level and number of cycles. The striping AT for each cycle of every transient is assumed to attenuate and follow the slope of the curve shown on Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2 is conservatively represented by a series of 5 degree temperature steps. Each step lasts [ ]a,c,e seconds. Fluctuations are then calculated at each temperature step. Since a constant frequency of [ ]a,c,e is used in all of the usage factor the total fluctuations per step is constant and becomes: [ ] a, c,e Each striping transient is a group of steps with [ ]a,c,e fluctuations per step. For each transient, the steps begin at the maximum AT and decreases by [ ]a,c,e ste.ps down to the endurance 1 imit of AT equal to [ ]a,c,e The cycles for all transients which have a temperature step at the same level were added together.

This became the total cycles at a step. The total cycles were multiplied by [ ]a,c,e to obtain total fluctuattons.

This results in This calculation is performed for each step total fluctuations at each step. plateau from [ ] a,c,e to obtain tot a 1 Allowable fluctuations and ultimately a usage factor at each fluctuations.

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 plateau is calculated from the stress which exists at the for each step. The total striping usage factor is the sum of all usage factors from each plateau. The usage factor due to striping, alone, was calculated to be a maximum of [ ]a,c,e This is reflected in the results to be discussed below. 5.4 Fatigue Usage Results NRC Bulletin 88-11 [5] requires fatigue analysis be performed in accordance with the latest ASME III requirements incorporating high cycle fatigue and thermal stratification transients.

ASME fatigue usage factors have been calculated considering the phenomenon of thermal stratification and thermal striping at various locations in the surge line. Total stresses included the [ ]a,c,e The total stresses for all transients in the bounding set were used to form combinations to calculate alternating stresses and resulting fatigue damage in the manner defined by the Code. Of this total stress, the stresses in the 14 inch pipe due to [ ]a,c,e The maximum usage factor on Salem surge lines occurred at [ ]a,c,e It is also concluded that the Salem pressurizer surge nozzles meet the code stress allowables under the thermal stratification loading from the surge line and the transient detailed in reference

[13], and meet the fatigue usage requirements of ASME Section Ill, with a maximum cumulative usage factor equal to 0.50 .

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• * * -* 0 WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 TABLE 5-1 CODE/CRITERIA ASME B&PV Code, Sec. III, 1986 Edition -NB3600 -NB3200 o Level A/B Service Limits Primary Plus Secondary Stress 3Sm (Eq. 10) Simplified Elastic-Plastic Analysis Expansion Stress, Se 3Sm (Eq. 12) -Global Analysis Primary Plus Secondary Excluding Thermal Bending < 3Sm (Eq. 13) Elastic-Plastic Penalty Factor 1.0 3.333 Peak Stress (Eq. 11)/Cumulative Usage Factor (Ucun) Salt = KeS/2 (Eq. 14) Design Fatigue Curve ucun 1. 0 \JPF1465/061292:10 5-11

• Parameter Equation 10

• Equation 12 Equation 13 Thermal Stress Ratchet Equation 11 Equation 14 . Ucum

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SUMMARY

OF ASME FATIGUE REQUIREMENTS Description Allowable (if applicable)

Primary plus secondary stress intensity;

< 3Sm if exceeded, simplified elastic-plastic analysis may be performed Elastic-plastic penalty factor; required for simplified elastic-plastic analysis when Eq. 10 is exceeded; applied to alternating stress intensity Expansion stress; required for simplified elastic-plastic analysis when Eq. 10 is exceeded Primary plus secondary stress intensity excluding thermal bending stress; required for simplified elastic-plastic analysis when Eq. 10 is exceeded Limit on radial thermal gradient stress to prevent cyclic distortion; required for use of Eq. 13 Peak stress intensity

-Input to Eq. 14 Alternating stress intensity

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• PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 SECTION 6.0

SUMMARY

AND CONCLUSIONS The subject of pressurizer surge line integrity has been under intense investigation since 1988. The NRC issued Bulletin 88-11 in December of 1988, but the Westinghouse Owners Group had put a program in place earlier that year, and this allowed all members to make a timely response to the bulletin.

The Owners Group programs were completed in June of 1990, and have been followed by a series of plant specific evaluations.

This report has documented the results of the plant specific evaluation for Salem Units 1 and 2. Following the general approach used in developing the surge line stratification transients for the WOG, a set of transients and stratification profile were developed specifically for Salem Units 1 and 2. A study was made of the historical operating experience at the Salem Units 1 and 2, and this information, as well as plant operating procedures and monitoring results (from similar plants), was used in development of the transients and profiles.

Based on the stress analysis in Section 3 and fatigue evaluation in Section 5, it is not necessary to modify the existing whip restraint or variable spring hanger configuration for ASME Code acceptability.

The results of this plant specific analysis demonstrate acceptance to the requirements of the ASME Code Section III, including both stress limits and fatigue usage for the full licensed life of the plant. This report demonstrates that the Salem Units have completely satisfied the requirements of NRC Bulletin 88-11 . WPF1465/061292:10 6-1

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• 1. WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 SECTION 7 .0 REFERENCES Coslow, B. J., et al., "Westinghouse Owners Group Bounding Evaluation for Pressurizer Surge Line Thermal Stratification", Westinghouse Electric Corp. WCAP-12277, (Proprietary Class 2) and WCAP-12278 (non-proprietary), June 1989. 2. Coslow, B. J., et al., Westinghouse Owners Group Pressurizer Surge Line Thermal Stratification Program MUHP-1090 Summary Report," Westinghouse Electric Corp. WCAP-12508 (Proprietary Class 2) and WCAP-12509 (non-proprietary), March 1990. 3. Coslow, B. J., et "Westinghouse Owners Group Pressurizer Surge Line Thermal Stratification Generic Detailed Analysis Program MUHP-1091 Summary Report," Westinghouse Electric Corp. WCAP-12639 (Proprietary Class 2) and WCAP-12640 (non-proprietary), June 1990 . 4. ASME B&PV Code Section III, Subsection NB, 1986 Edition. 5. "Pressurizer Surge Line Thermal Stratification," USNRC Bulletin 88-11, December 20, 1988. 6. PSE&G Letter MEC-90-0658, October 3, 1990, 11 NRC Bulletin 88-11 Pressurizer Surge Line Thermal Stratification".

7. PSE&G Letter MEC-91-1074, April 9, 1991, "Pressurizer Surge Line Thermal Stratification Salem No. 1 and 2 Units.11 8. "Investigation of Feedwater Line Cracking in Pressurized Water Reactor Plants," WCAP-9693, Volume 1, June 1990 (Proprietary Class 2). -9. Woodward, W. S., "Fatigue cif LMFBR Piping due to Flow Stratification," ASME Paper 83-PVP-59, 1983 . llPF1465/061292:10 7-1

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 10. Fujimoto, T., et al., "Experimental Study of Striping at the Interface of Thermal Stratification" in Thermal Hydraulics in Nuclear Technology, K. H. Sun, et al., (ed.) ASME, 1981, pp. 73. 11. Holman, J. P., Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1963. 12. Yang, C. Y., "Transfer Function Method For Thermal Stress Analysis:

Technical Basis," Westinghouse Electric Corporation WCAP-12315 (Proprietary Class 2). 13. Series 84 Pressurizer Stress Report, Section 3.1, Surge Nozzle Analysis, December 1974. 14. PSE&G Letter to NRC, NLR-N89069, dated 5/31/89 "NRC Bulletin 88-11 Justification for Continued Operation, Salem Generating Station Unit Nos. 1 and 2" . 15. Westinghouse Letter to PSE&G PSE-92-064 dated March 24, 1992 . WPF1465/061292:10 7-2

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• PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 APPENDIX A LIST OF COMPUTER PROGRAMS This appendix lists and summarizes the computer codes used in the pressurizer surge line thermal stratification.

The codes are: 1. WECAN 2. STRFAT2 3. ANSYS 4. FATRK/CMS A. I WECAN A.l,l Description WECAN is a Westinghouse-developed, general purpose finite element program. It contains universally accepted two-dimensional and three-dimensional isoparametric elements that can be used in many different types of finite element analyses.

Quadrilateral and triangular structural elements are used for plane strain, plane stress, and axisymmetric analyses.

Brick and wedge structural elements are used for three-dimensional analyses.

Companion heat conduction elements are used for steady state heat conduction analyses and transient heat conduction analyses.

A.1.2 Feature Used The temperatures obtained from a static heat conduction analysis, or at a specific time in a transient heat conduction analysis, can be automatically input to a static structural analysis where the heat conduction elements are replaced by corresponding structural elements.

Pressure and external loads can also be include in the WECAN structural analysis.

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 A.1.3 Program Verification Both the WECAN program and input for the WECAN verification problems, currently numbering over four hundred, are maintained under configuration control. Verification problems include coupled thermal-stress analyses for the quadrilateral, triangular, brick, and wedge isoparametric elements.

These problems are an integral part of the WECAN quality assurance procedures.

When a change is made to WECAN, as part of the reverification process, the configured inputs for the coupled thermal-stress verification problems are used to reverify WECAN for coupled thermal-stress analyses.

A.2 STRFAT2 A.2.1 Description STRFAT2 is a program which computes the alternating peak stress on the inside surface of a flat plate and the usage factor due to striping on the surface . The program is applicable to be used for striping on the inside surface of a pipe if the program assumptions are considered to apply for the particular pipe being evaluated.

For striping the fluid temperature is a sinusoidal variation with numerous cycles. The frequency, convection film coefficient, .and pipe material properties are input. The program computes maximum alternating stress based on the maximum difference between inside surface skin temperature and the average through wall temperature.

A.2.2 Feature Used The program is used to calculate striping usage factor based on a ratio of actual cycles of stress for a specified length of time divided by allowable cycles of stress at maximum the alternating stress level. Design fatigue WPF1i.65/061292!10 A-2

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A.3 ANSYS A.3.1 Description ANSYS is a public domain, general purpose finite element code. A.3.2 Feature Used The ANSYS elements used for the analysis of stratification effects in the surge line are STIF 20 (straight pipe), STIF 60 (elbow and bends) and STIF14 (spring-damper for supports).

A.3.3 Program Verification As described in section 3.2, the application of ANSYS for stratification has been independently verified by comparison to WESTDYN (Westinghouse piping analysis code) and WECAN (finite element code). The results from ANSYS are also verified against closed form solutions for simple beam configurations.

A.4 FATRK/CMS A.4.1 Description FATRK/CMS is a Westinghouse developed computer code for fatigue tracking (FATRK) as used in the Cycle Monitoring System (CMS) for structural components of nuclear power plants. The transfer function method is used for transient thermal stress calculations.

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• PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 stratification effects, ordinary thermal expansion and seismic) and the pressure stresses are also included.

The fatigue usage factors are evaluated in accordance with the guidelines given in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,Section III, Subsections NB-3200 and NB-3600. The code can be used both as a regular analysis program or an on-line device. A.4.2 Feature Used FATRK/CMS is used as an analysis program for the present application.

The input data which include the weight functions for thermal stresses, the unit bending stress, the unit pressure stress, the bending moment vs. stratification temperatures, etc. are prepared for all locations and geometric conditions.

These data, as stored in the independent files, can be appropriately retrieved for required analyses.

The transient data files contain the time history of temperature, pressure, number of occurrence, and addi_tional condition necessary for data flowing. The program prints out the total usage factors, and the transients pairing information which determine the stress range magnitudes and number of cycles. The detailed stress data may also be printed. A.4.3 Program Verification FATRK/CMS is verified according to Westinghouse procedures with several levels of independent calculations .

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• WESTINGHOUSE PROPRIETARY CLASS 3 t APPENDIX B USNRC BULLETIN 88-11 In December of 1988 the NRC issued this bulletin, and it has led to an extensive investigation plant specific reports. pages which follow . WPF1465/061292:10 of surge line integrity, culminating in this and other The bulletin is reproduced in its entirety in the B-1

• UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555 December 20, 1988 OMS No. 3150-0011 NRC8 88-11 NRC BULLETIN NO. 88-11: PRESSURIZER SURGE LINE THERMAL STRATIFICATION All holders of operating licenses or construction permits for pressurized water reactors (PWRs). Purpose: The purpose of th1s bulletin is to (1) request that addressees establish and implement a program to confirm pressurizer surge line integrity in view of the occurrence of thermal stratification and (2) require addressees to inform the staff of the actions taken to resolve this issue. Description of Circumstances:

The licensee for the Trojan plant has observed unexpected movement of the pressurizer surge 11ne during inspections performed at each refueling outage since 1982, when monitoring of the line movements began. During the last refueling outage, the licensee found that in addition to unexpected gap sures in the pipe whip restraints, the piping actually contacted two straints.

Although the licensee had repeatedly adjusted shims and gap sizes based on analysis of various postulated conditions, the problem had not been resolved.

The most recent investigation by the licensee confirmed that the movement of piping was caused by thennal stratification in the line. This phenomenon was not considef"9d in the original piping design. On October 7, 1988, the staff issued Infol"ftllt1on Notice 88-80, "Unexpected Piping Movement Attributed to Thennal Stratification,*

regarding the Trojan experience and indicated that further generic may be forthc01111ng.

The licensee for Beaver Valley 2 has also not1ced unusual snubber movement and significantly larger-than--xpected surge line d1splaciiiiint during power ascension.

The concerns raised by the above observations are s1m11ar to those described 1n NRC Bulletins 79-13 (Revision 2, dated October 16, 1979), MCracking in Feedwater System Piping" and 88-08 (dated June 22, 1988), "Thennal Stresses in Piping Connected to Reactor Systems.u

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NRCB 88-11 December 20, 1988 Page 2 of 6 Unexpected piping movements are highly undesirable because of _potential piping stress that may exceed limits for fatigue and The problem can be more acute when the piping expansion is restrictec, such as through contact with pipe whip restraints.

Plastic deformation can resuit, which can lead to high local stresses, low cycle fatigue and functional pairment of the line. Analysis performed by the Trojan licensee indicated that thermal stratification occurs in the pressurizer surge line during heatup, cooldown, and steady-state operations of the plant. During a typical plant heatup, water in the pressurizer is heated to about 440°F; a steam bubble is then fanned in the pressurizer.

Althou9h the exact phenomenon is not thorou*ghly understood, as the hot water flows (at a very low f1owrate) from the pressurizer through the surge line to the hot-leg piping, the hot water rides on a layer of cooler water, causing the upper part of the pipe to be heated to a higher temperature than the lower part (see Figure l). The differential temperature could be as high as 300°F, based on expected conditions during typical plant operations.

Under this condition, differential thermal expansion of the pipe metal can cause the pipe to deflect cantly. For the specific configuration of the pressurizer surge line in the Trojan plant, the line deflected downward*and when the surge line contacted two pipe whip restraints, it underwent plastic deformation, resulting in permanent deformation of the pipe. The Trojan event demonstrates that thermal stratification in the pressurizer surge line causes unexpected piping movement and potential plastic deformation.

• The licensing basis according to 10 CFR S0.55a far all PWRs requires that the licensee meet the American Society of Mechanical .Engineers Bailer and Pressure Vessel Code Sections III and XI and to reconcile the pipe stresses and fatigue when any s1gn1ficant differences are observed between measured data and the analytical results for the hypothesized conditions.

• staff evaluation indicates that the ther1111 stratification phenomenon could occur 1n all PWR surge lines and 1111y 1nv1lidite th* analyses supporting the 1nteqrity of the

• surge line. The si.ff's concerns includ1 unexpected bending and thennal striping (rapid osc111at1on of the thermal boundary interface 1long the piping inside surface) as they affect the overall 1ntegr1ty of the surge line for its design life (e.g., the increase of fatigue).

Actions Reguest1d:

Addressees are requested to take the actions: l. For all licensees of operating PWRs: a. Licensees are requested to conduct a visual inspection (ASHE,Section XI, VT-3) of the pressur1zer surge line at the first available cold shutdown after receipt of this bulletin which 1xceeds seven days . B-3

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• b. c. d. NRCB 88-11 December 20, 1988 Page 3 of 6 This inspection should determ1ne any gross discernable distress or structural damage in the entire pressurizer surge line, including piping, pipe supports, pipe whip restraints, and anchor bolts. Within four months of receipt of this Bulletin, licensees of plants in operation over 10 years (i.e., low power license prior to January l, 1979) are requested to demonstrate that the pressurizer surge line meets the applicable design codes* and other FSAR and regulatory corrmitments for the licensed life of the plant, ing the phenomenon of thermal strat1f1cation and thermal striping 1n the fatigue and stress evaluations.

This may be accomplished by performing a plant specific or generic bounding analysis.

If the latter option is selected, licensees should demonstrate applicability of the referenced generic bounding analysis.

Licensees of plants in operation less than ten years (i.e., low power license after January l, 1979), should complete the foregoing analysis within one year of receipt of this bu11et1n.

Since any piping distress observed by addressees in performing action l.a may affect the analysis, the licensee should verify that the bounding analysis remains valid. If the opportunity to perform the visual inspection in l.a does not occur within the periods specified in th1s requested item, incorporae tion of the_ results of the visual inspection into the analysis should be perfonned in a supplemental analysis as appropriate

• Where the analysis shows that the surge line does not meet the requirements and licensing colT'lllitments stated above for the duration of the license, the licensee should submit a justification for continued operation or bring the plant to cold shutdown, as appropri 0 ate, and implement Items l.c and l.d below to develop a detailed analysis of the surge line. If the in l.b does not show compliance with the requirements and licensing COlllUitments stated therein for the duration of the operating license, the licensee is requested to obtain plant specific data on thermal stratification, thermal striping, and line tions. licensee may choose, for example, either to install instruments on the surge line to detect temperature distribution and thermal movements or to obtain data through collectivt efforts, such dS from other plants with a similar surge line design. If the latter option 1s selected, the licensee should demonstrate similarity in geometry and operation.

-Based on the applicable plant specific or referenced data, licensees are reauested to update their stress and fatigue analyses to ensure compliance with applicable Code requirements, incorporating any observations from 1.a above. The analysis be completed no later than two years after receipt of th1s bulletin.

If a licensee *Fatigue andlys1s should be pertonned in accordance w1th the latest ASME Section III incorporating high cycle fatigue. B-4

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• NRCB 88-11 December 20, 1988 Page 4 of 6 is unable to show compliance with the applicable design codes and other FSAR and regulatory c011'1T1itments, the licensee is requested to submit a justification for continued operation and a description of the proposed corrective actions for effecting long term resolution, 2. For all applicants for PWR Operating Licenses:

a. Before issuance of the low power *license, applicants are requested tc demonstrate that the pressurizer surge line meets the applicabl!

design codes and other FSAR and regulatory comnitments for the licensed life of the plant. This may be accomplished by performing a plant-specific or generic bounding analysis.

The analysis should include consideration of thennal stratification and thermal striping to ensure that fatigue and stresses are 1n compliance with applicable code limits. The analysis and hot functional testing should verify that piping thermal deflections result in no adverse consequences, such as contacting the pipe whip restraints.

If analysis or test results show Code noncompliance, conduct of all actions specified is requested.

b. Applicants are requested to evaluate operational alternatives or piping modifications needed to reduce fatigue and stresses to acceptable levels

• c. Applicants are requested to either monitor the surge line for the effects of thennal stratificatio", beginning with hot functional testing, or obtain data through collective efforts to assess the extent of thennal stratification, thennal striping and piping deflections.

d. Applicants are requested to update stress and fatigue analyses, as necessary, to ensure Cod* complianc1.*

The analyses should be c0111plet1d no later than one year after issuance of the low power license. 3. AddressHs are requested to generate records to document the development and 1""'1ementit1on of the program requ*sted by Items l or 2, as well as any subsequent coM"'ICt1ve actions, and maintain these records 1n danc1 with 10 CFR Part SO, Appendtx B and plant procedures.

Reporting Regu1r ... nts: 1. Addressees shall the NRC any discernab1e distress dnd damage observed in Action l.a along with corrective actions taken or plans and schedules for repair before restart of the unit. *It CQllPI1ance with the applicable codes 1s not demonstrated for the full duration of an operating license, the staff may 1rnpos* a license condition su'h that nonnal operation is restricted to th* duration that compliance is actually demonstrated.

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• NRCB 88-11 December 20, 1988 Page 5 of 6 2. Addressees who car.not meet the schedule described in Items 1 or 2 of Actions Reguested are required to submit to the NRC within 60 days of receipt of tnis bulletin an alternative schedule with justification for the requested schedule.

3. Addressees shall submit a letter within 30 days after the completion of these actions which notifies the NRC that the actions requested in Items lb, ld or 2 of Actions Re1uested have been perfonned and that the results are available for inspect on. The letter shall include the justification for continued operation, if appropriate, a description of the analytical approaches used, and a surrmary of the results. Although not requested by this bulletin, addressees are encouraged to work collectively to address the techn1cal concerns associated with this issue, as well as to share pressurizer surge 11ne data and operational experience.

In addition, addressees are encouraged to review piping in other systems which may experience thennal stratification and thermal striping, especially in light of the previously mentioned Bulletins 79-13 and 88-08. The NRC staff intends to review operational experience giving appropriate recognition to this non, su as to detennine if further generic con111unications are in order. The letters required above shall be addressed to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Corrmission, ATTN: Document Control Desk, Washington, D.C. 20555, under oath or dffinnation under the provisions of Section 182a, Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. In addition, a copy shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Administrator.

This request is covered by Office of Management and Budget Clearance Number 3150-0011 which expires December 31, 1989. The estimated average burden hours is approximately 3000 person-hours per lfcensee response, including assessment of the new requirements, searching data sources, gathering and analyzing the data, and preparing the required r.1ports.

These estimated average burden hours pertain only to these-identified response-related matters and do n\lt include the time for actual implementation of physical changes, such as tiit equfpment

nstallation or component modification.

The estimated averag1 radiation exposure is approximately 3.5 p1rson-rems per licensee

• Corrments on the accuracy of this est1mat1 and suggestions to reduce the burden may be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Room 3208, New tive Offict 8u11d1ng, Washington, D.C. 20503, and to the U.S. Nuclear tory Cormiission, Records and Reports Management Branch, Office of Admin1strat1on and Resource Management, Washington, D.C. 20555

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• NRCB 88-11 December 20, 1988 Page 6 of 6 If you have any questions about this matter, please contact one of the cal contacts listed below or the Regional Administrator of the appropriate reg1ona1 office.

D1v1sion of Operational Events Assessment Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Technical Contacts:

S. N. Heu, NRR (301) 492-0904 S. S. Lee, NRR (301) 492-0943 N. P. Kadamb1, NRR (301) 492-1153 Attach1111nts:

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