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Summary of 970828 Telcon W/W Re Proposed Design Changes to AP600 MCR Habitability Sys.List of Participants & Preliminary Sketch of Modified Design & Associated Temperature Response Encl
ML20198H542
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Site: 05200003
Issue date: 09/11/1997
From: Huffman W
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\ * . . + /g Scotember 11, 1997 APPLICANT: Westinghouse Electric Corporation PROJECT: AP600

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OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH WESTINGHOUSE TO DISCUSS PROPOSED DESIGN CHANGES TO THE AP600 MAIN CONTROL ROOM HABITABILITY SYSTEM '

On August 28, 1997, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff and Westing-house (see Attachment 1) conducted a telephone conference (telecon) concerning proposed design changes to the AP600 Main Control Room (MCR) Habitability Syste:n. In addition, some issues related to crediting boiling as the safety related heat removal of the spent fuel pool method were discussed.

Regarding the MCR habitability system, Westinghouse has modified the design to add 8 new air storage tanks (32 total). The design has also be changed to make it single failure tolerant with operator actions. Westinghouse states that if tFe staff allows credit for all 32 air tanks in its safety evaluation, then the minimum air flow will be 60 standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) into the control room. Westinghouse stated that the maximum temperature reached during the 72 hour8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> period of operation will be 85 *F based on revised calculations and initial MCR temperature limitations. Attachment 2 show a preliminary sketch of the modified design and associated temperature response.

The following is a summary of actions from the telecon related to the MCR habitability system discussions:

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Westinghouse stated of " Grade D." Air that the air contaminants willquality be less in than the tanks will be alimits, the ASHRAE minimum de /

point will be -78 *F, and the air in the pressurized tanks will be -

sampled on a quarterly basis. Westinghouse committed to provide SSAR -

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Westinghouse stated that contaminant buildup in the MCR environment while using the habitability system will be tested during the initial test program (ITP) pressurization test. A grab sample will be taken to h

verify that contaminants are less than those specified by the ASHRAE "'Q limits. - Westinghouse committed to address what actions it would take if f"fil the grab sample tests failed. The staff requested that the MRC contami- pp nant testing be performed every time the control room pressurization rvt test is conducted (currently every 24 months). Westinghouse committed El to address the need for periodic grab sample testing of the MRC for mi contaminants.

Westinghouse states that the COL applicant is responsible for toxic gas

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mitigation measures due to possible toxic gas sources near the site.

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t Optember 11, 1997 are being handled. In addition, the AP600 SSAR does not address the need for toxic gas sensors, including their classification or control.

Westinghouse committed to review the AP600 design information on toxic gas monitoring and control for on-site sources and arrange for fo:::wup discussions with the NRC staff on what additional information will be included in the SSAR.

Westinghouse will clarify in the SSAR the temperature and humidity response of the MCR when using the hhbitability system including '

assumr tions and calculational methodology. Westinghouse stated that it will also propose a technical specification to limit the maximum control room temperature to less than 75 'F during normal operations.

Westinghouse was reminded that the staff expects it to document the justification for deviating from NUREG-0700 and ASHRAE minimum fresh air flow standards of 15 SCFM per person.

The staff and Westinghouse had discussions on the need for tracer gas testing of the MCR. The staff's position is that this testing is necessary during the initial test program as well as periodically during the life of the plant. The staff believes this testing is especially important for this design since the design basis is predicated on very low leak rates and low infiltration values. The staff is not convinced that the capability to maintain a positive 1/8 inch water gauge pressure is sufficient. The staff questioned if the pressure was relative to all surrounding spaces or to atmospheric pressure. The staff postulated scenarios where spaces surrounding the MCR could be at the same pressure (or higher) than the MCR and the establishment of a positive pressure relative to Westinghousethe atmosphere committed to formally mayaddress not prevent infiltration its position of external on tracer gas air.

testing.

The following is a summary of actions related to spent fuel pool boiling discussions:

Westinghouse stated that it has completed analysis of the environmental impact of s)ent fuel pool boiling on other areas of the plant and concluded t1at there would be no impact on safety related equipment or additional environmental qualification required. To ensure that steam is-vented out the spent fuel pool area even under low heat level conditions, the design of the blowout panel has been modified to open based on temperature rather than pressure (using fusible links). Where steam infiltration to adjacent compartments is possible through the floor drain system, the drains have been modified to include loop seals.

The staff stated that it needed documentation in the SSAR which addressed these conclusions.

Westinghouse stated that it was revising the design of the line from the PCCS tank to the spent fuel pool to permit addition of water using a manual valve rather than a spectacle flange. Westinghouse stated that

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access to this valve on top of containment in the PCCS valve room would not be a problem in terms of environmental conditions for th9 operator. i In addition, Westinghouse has verified that opening a valve from the  !

I cask washdown pit to the spent fuel pool was also accessible for opera- l tors under spent fuel 3001 boiling conditions. The staff requested that Westinghouse confirm t1at access would be possible following a SSE (e.g., that the ladder to the PCCS valve room would still be func-tional). The staff expects Westinghouse to clearly document in the SSAR information on actions necessary to supply water to the spent fuel pool.

Westinghouse was requested to clearly document the water addition requirements for all spent fuel pool decay heat load scenarios including descriptions on how the actions to add the water would be taken and how the required water inventory will be controlled. Westinghouse was requested to determine what technical specification were needed for the PCCS water tank and the cask washdown pit to assure that water will be available to supply spent fuel pool makeup, original signed by:

William C. Huffman, Project Manager Standardization Project Directorate Division of Reactor Program Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No.52-003

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Westinghouse Electric Corporation Docket No.52-003 cc: Mr. Nicholas J. Liparulo, Manager Mr. Frank A. Ross Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Analysis U.S. Department of Energy, NE-42 Nuclear and Advanced Technology Division Office of LWR Safety and Technology Westinghouse Electric Corporation 19901 Germantown Road P.O. Bc,x 355 Germantown, MD 20874 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 Mr. Russ Bell Mr. B. A. McIntyre Senior Project Manager, Programs Advanced Plant Safety & Licensing Nuclear Energy Institute Westinghouse Electric Corporation 1776 Eye Street, N.W.

Energy Systems Business Unit Suite 300 Box 355 Washington, DC 20006-3706 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 Ms. Lynn Connor Ms. Cindy L. Haag Doc-Search Associates Advanced Plant Safety & Licensing Post Office Box 34 Westinghouse Electric Corporation Cabin John, MD 20818 Energy Systems Business Unit Box 355 Dr. Craig D. Sawyer, Manager Pittsburgh, PA 15230 Advanced Reactor Programs GE Nuclear Energy Mr. M. D. Beaumont 175 Curtner Avenue, MC-754 Nuclear and Advanced Technology Division San Jose, CA 95125 Westinghouse Electric Corporation >

One Montrose Metro Mr. Robert H. Buchholz 11921 Rockville Pike GE Nuclear Energy Suite 350 175 Curtner Avenue, MC-781 Rockville, MD 20852 San Jose, CA 95125 Mr. Sterling Franks Barton Z. Cowan, Esq.

U.S. Department of Energy Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott NE-50 600 Grant Street 42nd Floor 19901 Germantown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Germantown, MD 20874 Mr. Ed Rodwell, Manager Mr. S. M. Modro PWR Design Certification Nuclear Systems Analysis Technologies Electric Power Research Institute Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company 3412 Hillview Avenue Post Office Box 1625 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Idaho Falls, ID 83415 Mr. Charles Thompson, Nuclear Engineer AP600 Certification NE-50 19901 Germantown Road Germantown, MD 20874

WESTINGHOUSE /NRC AP600 MAIN CONTROL ROOM HABITABILITY SYSTEM TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS AUGUST 28, 1997 HABE ORGANIZATION RON VIJUK WESTINGHOUSE MARK WILLS WESTINGHOUSE SUE FANTO WESTINGHOUSE DAN MCDERM0TT WESTINGHOUSE ED CUMMINS WESTINGHOUSE (PART TIME)

BRIAN MCINTYRE WESTINGHOUSE (PART TIME)

TAD MARSH NRC TED QUAY NRC JIM LYONS NRC HAROLD WALKER NRC JANAK RAVAL NRC JIM BONGARRA NRC BILL HUFFMAN NRC Attachment 1

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