|
---|
Category:CORRESPONDENCE-LETTERS
MONTHYEAR05000482/LER-1999-002, Forwards LER 99-002-00,re Identification of Surveillance Performed in Modes Other than Those Required by TS SR 4.6.3.2.a.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 99-002-00,re Identification of Surveillance Performed in Modes Other than Those Required by TS SR 4.6.3.2.a.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl 05000482/LER-1994-014, Forwards LER 94-014-00 Re Util Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS Prior to Changing Modes.List of Commitments Made by Licensee,Encl1999-10-15015 October 1999 Forwards LER 94-014-00 Re Util Identification of Missed Surveillance Required by TS Prior to Changing Modes.List of Commitments Made by Licensee,Encl ML20217F7481999-10-14014 October 1999 Informs That Based on Approval of Core Assessment Damage Guidance in WCAP-14696,rev 1 for Westinghouse Nuclear Power Plants,Licensee May Use WCAP-14696,rev 1 at Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20217F8701999-10-13013 October 1999 Provides Summary of Meeting on 991007 with Representatives of Wolf Creek Nuclear Station in Burlington,Kansas Re Status of Licensee Radiation Protection Program.List of Meeting Attendees & Licensee Presentation Encl ML20217C1721999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-09 on 990830-0903.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp to Perform Routine Operational Status Insp of Emergency Preparedness Program & to Resolve Questions Re Revised Emergency Plan ML20217A4881999-09-29029 September 1999 Forwards Changes to Plant Data Point Library,Iaw 10CFR50,App E,Section VI.3.a.ERDS Point Affected Is RDS0001 ML20216H9291999-09-29029 September 1999 Informs That Licensee Responses to GL 97-06, Degradation of Steam Generator Internals Acceptable & Did Not Identify Any New Concerns with Condition of SG Intervals at Plant ML20212G1681999-09-24024 September 1999 Notifies NRC of Change in Status of Licensed Individual at Plant,Per 10CFR50.74.RL Acree Holds License OP-42654 at Plant,But Has Been Permanently Reassigned from Position for Which Plant Has Certified Need for RO License ML20216F9591999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Withdrawal of Amend Request Re Ultimate Heat Sink Temp for Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20212G5641999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-13 on 990725-0904.Three Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations 05000482/LER-1999-011, Forwards LER 99-011-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Due to Exceeding Flow Rate Specified in TS for Ccps.List of Util Commitments Contained in Attachment I1999-09-17017 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-011-00 Re Identification of Missed Surveillance Due to Exceeding Flow Rate Specified in TS for Ccps.List of Util Commitments Contained in Attachment I 05000482/LER-1999-010, Forwards LER 99-010-00,re Failure to Correctly Perform TS Surveillance 4.3.3.6.Encl Identifies Actions Committed to by Util1999-09-16016 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-010-00,re Failure to Correctly Perform TS Surveillance 4.3.3.6.Encl Identifies Actions Committed to by Util ML20212D9381999-09-16016 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Completed Midcycle PPR of WCGS on 990818.Areas of EP & Engineering Warranted Increase in NRC Action.Nrc Plan to Conduct Add Insp Beyond Core Insp Program Over Next 7 Months to Address Listed Questions 05000482/LER-1999-006, Forwards LER 99-006-01,re Identification of Failure to Enter LCO for TS 3.6.1.1 While Taking Containment Atmosphere Samples During Power Operation.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl1999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-006-01,re Identification of Failure to Enter LCO for TS 3.6.1.1 While Taking Containment Atmosphere Samples During Power Operation.Commitments Made by Util Are Encl ML20212C9211999-09-15015 September 1999 Forwards NRC Form 536, Operating Licensing Examination Data, in Response to NRC Administrative Ltr 99-03 ML20216F1641999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-12 on 990816-20.No Violation Noted.Determined That Solid Radwaste Mgt & Radioactive Matls Transportation Programs Were Properly Implemented 05000482/LER-1999-009, Forwards LER 99-009-00 Re Util Identification of Fire Suppression Issue Affecting Safe Shutdown Components. Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in Encl LER1999-09-10010 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-009-00 Re Util Identification of Fire Suppression Issue Affecting Safe Shutdown Components. Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in Encl LER ML20212A5651999-09-10010 September 1999 Informs of Completion of Review of & Encl Objectives for Wolf Creek Generating Station 1999 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Scheduled for 991117.Determined Exercise Objectives Appropriate to Meet EP Requirements 05000482/LER-1999-008, Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Efsa at Plant.Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in LER1999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards LER 99-008-00,re Efsa at Plant.Attachment I Identifies Actions Committed to by Licensee in LER ML20211M7151999-09-0303 September 1999 Forwards Changes to Wolf Creek Generating Station Data Point Library.Emergency Response Data Sys Points Affected Are EJL0007 & EJL0008 ML20211N0081999-09-0202 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Has Reviewed Submittals & Concluded Util Adequately Addressed Actions Requested in GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power- Operated Gate Valves ML20211K8301999-09-0202 September 1999 Forwards marked-up TS Page Deleting Inequality Signs from Trip Setpoints in SR 3.3.5.3 & Reflecting Info on Calibr Tolerance Band,Per 990708 Application to Amend License NPF-42 ML20211K1941999-08-31031 August 1999 Forwards Rev 31 to WCGS Physical Security Plan,Safeguards Contingency Plan & Training & Qualification Plan,Iaw 10CFR50.54(p).Encl Withheld,Per 10CFR73.21 ML20211H1491999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-16 on 990809-13.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Low as Is Reasonably Achievable Program,Training Program for Contract Radiation Protection Personnel & Radiation Protection QA Program ML20211A8581999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-08 on 990316-0724.One Violation Being Treated as Noncited Violation ML20211G2201999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Exam Rept 50-482/99-301 on 990726-29.Exam Evaluated Six Applicants for SO Licenses & Three Applicants for RO Licenses ML20210U0991999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-11 on 990712-16.No Violations Noted.Insp Was to Review Radiological Environ Monitoring Program ML20210U9751999-08-13013 August 1999 Informs That Licensee Identified That Answer Key for One Question on 990720 Written Exam & Event Classification for on Job Performance Measure Required Mod.Description & Justification for Proposed Mod,Including Technical Ref,Encl ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20210R5621999-08-12012 August 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,Per TS 6.9.1.8 & GL 97-02.Revised Repts for Apr,May & June 1999,correcting Number of Hours Reactor Critical,Encl ML20210P7491999-08-0909 August 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek Radiological Emergency Response Plan 06-002,Rev 0,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20210N0061999-08-0303 August 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990401 RAI Re GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of SR Motor-Operated Gate Valves ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams ML20210H2551999-07-29029 July 1999 Provides 180-day Response to NRC Request for Info Re GL 99-02, Lab Testing of Nuclear-Grade Activated Charcoal ML20210J1371999-07-29029 July 1999 Requests NRC Approval of Methodology for Determining RCS Pressure & Temp & Overpressure Mitigation Sys PORV Limits. Attachment I Provides Proposed Changes to Improved TS ML20210F5931999-07-27027 July 1999 Forwards semi-annual Fitness for Duty Performance Data Rept for Wcnoc,Per 10CFR26.71(d).Rept Covers Period of 990101- 0630 ML20210F5881999-07-23023 July 1999 Submits Response to Administrative Ltr 99-02, Operator Reactor Licensing Action Estimates, ML20210B8191999-07-20020 July 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek EP Implementing Procedure 06-005,Rev 1.Implementation of Changes Will Be Subj to Insp to Confirm That Changes Does Not Decrease Effectiveness of EP ML20209H5411999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-07 on 990614-18.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Radiation Program During Normal Operating Conditions ML20209H0441999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Response to NRC 990326 RAI Re GL 96-05, Periodic Verification of Design-Basis Capability of Safety-Related Movs. Summary of Util Commitments Provided in Attachment 2 ML20209H0751999-07-14014 July 1999 Forwards Monthly Operating Rept for June 1999 for Wolf Creek Generating Station,Per TS 6.9.1.8 & GL 97-02.Max Dependable Capacity Has Been Updated from 1163 to 1170,as Determined by Calculations Based on Capacity Test Results of July 1998 ML20209G9871999-07-14014 July 1999 Informs of Changes Affecting Wolf Creek Security Plan,Per 10CFR50.54(p)(2).Encl Provides Description of Changes & Justification for Changes ML20209E3581999-07-12012 July 1999 Discusses Util 980925 Response to GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity, Issued on 950519 to Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20209E0611999-07-0808 July 1999 Forwards Addl Pages to Rev 12 of USAR & Commitment Changes, Inadvertently Omitted from 990311 Submittal ML20196K8231999-07-0606 July 1999 Submits Kansas Electric Power Cooperative,Inc Ltr Pursuant to Commission Direction in Memo & Order CLI-99-19.Addresses Disposition of Existing Antitrust Conditions Attached to License for Wolf Creek Unit 1 Re Proposed License Transfer ML20209C6031999-07-0606 July 1999 Provides Applicants View as Result of 990618 Memo & Order Directing Parties to Address Proper Disposition of Existing Antitrust License Condition Attached to OL for Facility Due to Planned Changes in Ownership of Facility.With Svc List ML20196K0501999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-06 on 990502-0612.Three Violations Occurred & Being Treated as Noncited Violations, Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20209B7131999-07-0101 July 1999 Submits Response to NRC Request for Info Re GL 98-01, Suppl 1, Y2K Readiness of Computer Sys at Npps. Response on Status of Facility Y2K Readiness Was Requested by 990701.Disclosure Encl ML20209A7461999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs of Changes in Project Mgt Staff Assigned to Wcgs. Effective 990628,J Donohew Will Assume PM Responsibilities ML20209B5151999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs That Util Completed Analyses & Modifications to Address Items Discussed in GL 96-06, Assurance of Equipment Operability & Containment Integrity During Design-Basis Accident Conditions 1999-09-03
[Table view] Category:NRC TO UTILITY
MONTHYEARIR 05000482/19900261990-11-14014 November 1990 Ack Receipt of Responding to NRC Requesting Addl Info Concerning 900731 Notice of Violation from Insp Rept 50-482/90-26 IR 05000482/19900341990-11-0909 November 1990 Forwards Notice of Violation Re Insp Rept 50-482/90-34 & Summary of Enforcement Conference on 901106 ML20058D7601990-11-0101 November 1990 Forwards Summary of Staff Understanding of Current Status Re GSIs Remaining Unimplemented at Facility,Per GL-90-04 ML20058E1391990-10-26026 October 1990 Forwards Final SALP Rept 50-482/90-14 on 900401-0630 ML20058B2831990-10-23023 October 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/90-34 on 900926-1005.Violations Noted ML20062C9971990-10-19019 October 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/90-31 on 900801-0914 & Notice of Violation ML20058A3621990-10-18018 October 1990 Advises That Util 900925 Response to Generic Ltr 90-03, Relaxation of Staff Position in Generic Ltr 83-28,Item 2.2, Part 2, 'Vendor Interface for Safety-Related Components,' Acceptable ML20059P0671990-10-15015 October 1990 Ack Receipt of Requesting Withdrawal of Request for Relief Re Procurement of ASME Section III Matls ML20062B3081990-10-0505 October 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/90-30 on 900730-0810.Violations Noted But Not Cited.Four Open Items Identified ML20059N3091990-10-0101 October 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/90-28 on 900701-31 & Notice of Violation ML20059M6851990-09-28028 September 1990 Ack Receipt of 900830 Response to Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/90-26.Addl Info Re Troubleshooting Required ML20059M0451990-09-27027 September 1990 Requests Addl Info Re Seismic Design Consideration for safety-related Vertical Steel Tanks.Info Needed within 90 Days Following Receipt of Ltr ML20059J3541990-09-11011 September 1990 Forwards Initial SALP Rept 50-482/90-14 for Apr 1989 - June 1990.Areas of Operations,Radiological Controls,Maint/ Surveillance & Engineering/Technical Support Rated Category 2,while Area of Security & Emergency Remained Category 1 ML20059C4171990-08-23023 August 1990 Accepts Util 890531 Response to NRC Bulletin 88-011 Re Surge Line Stratifiction.Nrc Topical Rept Evaluation Encl ML20059A7431990-08-14014 August 1990 Ack 900808 Visit to Region IV & Info Re Status of Actions on Recent Kansas City Power & Light Co Offer to Purchase Kansas Gas & Electric Co.Util Assurance That Offer to Purchase Will Have No Effect on Safety Operations of Importance to NRC ML20058P2581990-08-14014 August 1990 Ack Receipt of Transmitting Scenario for Upcoming Annual Exercise.Nrc Understands That Util Taking Actions to Resolve Concerns Expressed in FEMA 900727 Memo ML20058P2421990-08-13013 August 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/90-23 on 900507-11 & 0629-0703 & Notice of Violation.No Response to Violation Required Due to Corrective Action Implemented Prior to Inspectors Departure IR 05000482/19900241990-08-0606 August 1990 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/90-24.Responses to Training Violation & Unresolved Item Re Min Protective Action Recommendations Responsive to Insp Rept Concerns ML20055J4891990-07-31031 July 1990 Advises That NRC Form 474, Simulation Facility Certification, Submitted on 900110,complete & Requires No Further Info.Simulation Facility Acceptable for Purposes of 10CFR55.31(a)(4) Based on Certification of Facility ML20055J4881990-07-31031 July 1990 Discusses Util 891226 Response to Generic Ltr 89-10, Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing & Surveillance ML20056A2851990-07-31031 July 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/90-26 on 900601-30 & Notice of Violation.Violation Re Failure to Update Info Into Updated FSAR Noted But Not Cited ML20056A1731990-07-30030 July 1990 Advises That Requalification Program Evaluation Scheduled at Plant Site During Wks of 901022 & 29.Util Requested to Furnish Approved Items Listed in Encl 1.Failure to Supply Ref Matl May Result in Postponement of Exam ML20058L3311990-07-27027 July 1990 Summarizes 900724 Meeting W/Util in Region IV Ofc Re Changes to Operator Licensing Program.Meeting Agenda,Attendance List & Viewgraphs Encl ML20055J3971990-07-24024 July 1990 Requests Addl Info Re Steam Generator Tube Rupture Operator Action Times for Plant.Response Requested within 30 Days of Receipt of Ltr IR 05000482/19900171990-07-19019 July 1990 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/90-17 ML20059N8021990-07-10010 July 1990 Ack Receipt of Transmitting Objective & Guidelines for Upcoming Emergency Preparedness Exercise. Util Exercise Scenario,Submitted on 900628,currently Under Review ML20055F6251990-07-0909 July 1990 Forwards Summary of 900626 Meeting W/Util in Region IV Ofc Re Licensee Performance During Latest Refueling Outage. Attendance List Encl ML20055D9881990-07-0505 July 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/90-25 on 900611-15.No Violations or Deviations Noted.One Unresolved Item Noted ML20055D9531990-07-0505 July 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/90-22 on 900501-31.Noncited Violation Noted.One Unresolved Item Identified IR 05000482/19900051990-07-0505 July 1990 Ack Receipt of 900629 & 0413 Ltrs Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/90-05 ML20058K3611990-06-26026 June 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/90-24 on 900514-18 & Notice of Violation.Unresolved Items Noted Re Discrepancy Between Emergency Plan & Emergency Plan Implementing Procedures Re Min Protective Action Recommendations During Emergency IR 05000482/19900161990-06-26026 June 1990 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/90-16 ML20055C7671990-06-18018 June 1990 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/90-27 on 900604-08.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20059M9091990-06-13013 June 1990 Forwards NRC Performance Indicators for First Quarter 1990. W/O Encl ML20248C6401989-09-27027 September 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/89-25 on 890911-25.No Violations Noted or Deviations Identified ML20248E7801989-09-21021 September 1989 Forwards Amend 4 to Indemnity Agreement B-99.Amend Increases Primary Nuclear Energy Liability Insurance.Util Requested to Submit Signed Amend to Signify Acceptance ML20247N1671989-09-20020 September 1989 Forwards Safety Evaluation Re Plant First 10-yr Inservice Testing Program & Requests for Relief Re Reclassification of 16 Valves from Passive to Active & Clarification of Cold Shutdown Justification ML20247M9531989-09-19019 September 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/89-22 on 890828-0901.No Violations Noted ML20247K0501989-09-14014 September 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/89-23 on 890801-31.No Citation for Violation Described in Paragraph 3 Issued,Per Section V.G.1 of NRC Enforcement Policy IR 05000482/19890051989-09-0606 September 1989 Ack Receipt of 890531 & 0831 Ltrs Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/89-05 ML20247B1931989-08-30030 August 1989 Forwards Summary of Region Iv/Senior Util Executives Meeting on 890818 in Arlington,Tx.Topics Discussed Included, Improving Communications,Salp Process in Region IV & Enforcement.List of Attendees & Agenda Encl ML20246F9131989-08-21021 August 1989 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re 880620 Proposed Revs to Tech Specs 3/4.4.9.1 & 3/4.4 9.3, RCS Pressure/Temp Limits & Overpressure Protection Sys, Respectively ML20246D6441989-08-17017 August 1989 Informs That Request to Withdraw Application for Amend to License NPF-42 Granted ML20245J6031989-08-14014 August 1989 Advises That Licensing Exams Scheduled for Wk of 891120.Ref Matl Listed on Encl Should Be Provided by 890920. Procedures for Administration of Written Exams Also Encl ML20245H2921989-08-0808 August 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/89-21 on 890701-31.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20247N7251989-07-31031 July 1989 Concurs That Requirements of License Condition 2.C.(7), Attachment 3,Item (2) Re Emergency Response Capabilities Have Been Met,Based on Review of Util & on Past Emergency Preparedness Insps ML20248A2171989-07-31031 July 1989 Forwards Summary of 890623 Meeting at Facility to Discuss SALP for Apr 1988 - Mar 1989 & Util 890721 Response to SALP Rept.Viewgraphs Also Encl ML20247M2321989-07-27027 July 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/89-17 on 890626-0706.No Violations or Deviations Noted ML20247L3261989-07-26026 July 1989 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/89-16 on 890601-30.No Violations or Deviations Noted IR 05000482/19890121989-07-24024 July 1989 Ack Receipt of 890419 & 0519 Ltrs Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/89-12. Summary of 890418 Meeting Encl 1990-09-28
[Table view] Category:OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
MONTHYEARML20217F7481999-10-14014 October 1999 Informs That Based on Approval of Core Assessment Damage Guidance in WCAP-14696,rev 1 for Westinghouse Nuclear Power Plants,Licensee May Use WCAP-14696,rev 1 at Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20217F8701999-10-13013 October 1999 Provides Summary of Meeting on 991007 with Representatives of Wolf Creek Nuclear Station in Burlington,Kansas Re Status of Licensee Radiation Protection Program.List of Meeting Attendees & Licensee Presentation Encl ML20217C1721999-10-0707 October 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-09 on 990830-0903.No Violations Noted.Purpose of Insp to Perform Routine Operational Status Insp of Emergency Preparedness Program & to Resolve Questions Re Revised Emergency Plan ML20216H9291999-09-29029 September 1999 Informs That Licensee Responses to GL 97-06, Degradation of Steam Generator Internals Acceptable & Did Not Identify Any New Concerns with Condition of SG Intervals at Plant ML20216F9591999-09-22022 September 1999 Forwards Withdrawal of Amend Request Re Ultimate Heat Sink Temp for Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20212G5641999-09-20020 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-13 on 990725-0904.Three Violations Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20212D9381999-09-16016 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Completed Midcycle PPR of WCGS on 990818.Areas of EP & Engineering Warranted Increase in NRC Action.Nrc Plan to Conduct Add Insp Beyond Core Insp Program Over Next 7 Months to Address Listed Questions ML20216F1641999-09-14014 September 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-12 on 990816-20.No Violation Noted.Determined That Solid Radwaste Mgt & Radioactive Matls Transportation Programs Were Properly Implemented ML20212A5651999-09-10010 September 1999 Informs of Completion of Review of & Encl Objectives for Wolf Creek Generating Station 1999 Emergency Preparedness Exercise Scheduled for 991117.Determined Exercise Objectives Appropriate to Meet EP Requirements ML20211N0081999-09-0202 September 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Has Reviewed Submittals & Concluded Util Adequately Addressed Actions Requested in GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power- Operated Gate Valves ML20211H1491999-08-26026 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-16 on 990809-13.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Low as Is Reasonably Achievable Program,Training Program for Contract Radiation Protection Personnel & Radiation Protection QA Program ML20211A8581999-08-18018 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-08 on 990316-0724.One Violation Being Treated as Noncited Violation ML20211G2201999-08-17017 August 1999 Forwards Exam Rept 50-482/99-301 on 990726-29.Exam Evaluated Six Applicants for SO Licenses & Three Applicants for RO Licenses ML20210U0991999-08-13013 August 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-11 on 990712-16.No Violations Noted.Insp Was to Review Radiological Environ Monitoring Program ML20211A9501999-08-12012 August 1999 Discusses 990720-21 Workshop Conducted in Region IV Ofc,Re Exchange of Info in Area of Use of Risk Insights in Regulatory Activities.List of Attendees,Summary of Topic & Issues,Agenda & Copies of Handouts Encl ML20210P7491999-08-0909 August 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek Radiological Emergency Response Plan 06-002,Rev 0,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V ML20210L1461999-08-0303 August 1999 Informs That NRC Plans to Administer Gfes of Written Operator Licensing Exam on 991006.Requests Submittal of Ltr Identifying Individuals Taking Exam,Personnel Allowed Access to Exams & Mailing Address for Exams ML20210B8191999-07-20020 July 1999 Ack Receipt of ,Which Transmitted Wolf Creek EP Implementing Procedure 06-005,Rev 1.Implementation of Changes Will Be Subj to Insp to Confirm That Changes Does Not Decrease Effectiveness of EP ML20209H5411999-07-15015 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-07 on 990614-18.No Violations Noted.Insp Focused on Radiation Program During Normal Operating Conditions ML20209E3581999-07-12012 July 1999 Discusses Util 980925 Response to GL 92-01,Rev 1,Suppl 1, Rv Structural Integrity, Issued on 950519 to Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20196K0501999-07-0202 July 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-06 on 990502-0612.Three Violations Occurred & Being Treated as Noncited Violations, Consistent with App C of Enforcement Policy ML20209A7461999-06-29029 June 1999 Informs of Changes in Project Mgt Staff Assigned to Wcgs. Effective 990628,J Donohew Will Assume PM Responsibilities ML20195G3451999-06-0909 June 1999 Ack Receipt of Ltr Dtd 990105,which Transmitted Wolf Creek Emergency Plan Form Apf 06-002-01 Emergency Action Levels, Rev 0,dtd 990105,under Provisions of 10CFR50,App E,Section V.No Violations of 10CFR50.54(q) Identified During Review ML20195D5111999-06-0202 June 1999 Forwards Safety Evaluation Authorizing Inservice Inspection Program Alternative for Limited Reactor Vessel Shell Weld Exam & Relief Request from Requirements of ASME Code,Section XI for Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20207E2791999-05-25025 May 1999 Announces Corrective Action Program Insp at Wolf Creek Reactor Facility,Scheduled for 990816-20.Insp Will Evaluate Effectiveness of Activities for Identifying,Resolving & Preventing Issues That Degrade Quality of Plant Operations ML20207A8681999-05-25025 May 1999 Informs That NRC Ofc of NRR Reorganized Effective 990328. as Part of Reorganization,Division of Licensing Project Mgt Created ML20207A3491999-05-21021 May 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-03 on 990321-0501.Four NCVs Noted ML20206H3901999-05-0707 May 1999 Informs That on 990407,NRC Administered Generic Fundamentals Exam Section of Written Operator Licensing Exam.Licensee Facility Did Not Participate in Exam,However Copy of Master Exam with Answer Key Encl for Info.Without Encl ML20206H5941999-05-0505 May 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-04 on 990405-09.No Violations Noted.Scope of Inspection Included Review of Implementation of Licensee Inservice Insp Program for Wolf Creek Facility Refueling Outage 10 ML20206H2891999-04-30030 April 1999 Forwards Exemption from Requirements of 10CFR50.60, Acceptance Criteria for Fracture Prevention Measures for Lightwater Nuclear Power Reactors for Normal Operation, for Wcgs.Exemption Related to Application ML20205L8541999-04-0909 April 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-02 on 990207-0320.Five Violations Identified & Being Treated as Noncited Violations ML20205J3371999-04-0606 April 1999 Forwards Request for Addl Info Re Wolf Creek Generating Station IPEEE & 971208 Response to RAI from NRC Re Ipeee. RAI & Schedule for Response Were Discussed with T Harris on 990405 ML20205K4451999-04-0303 April 1999 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/98-05 & of Need for Larger Scope of Review for Planned C/As for Violation 50-482/98-05,which Requires Extending Completion Time ML20205H7091999-04-0202 April 1999 Discusses 990325 Meeting at Plant in Burlington,Ks to Discuss Results of PPR Completed on 990211 ML20205G5851999-04-0101 April 1999 Forwards RAI Re Licensee 960214 Submittal of 180-day Response to GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves, for Plant. Response Requested within 120 Days of Receipt of Ltr ML20205C2101999-03-26026 March 1999 Informs That NRC Staff Reviewed WCNOC 960918,970317 & 980429 Responses to GL 96-05, Periodic Verification of Design- Basis Capability of Safety-Related Movs. Forwards RAI Re MOV Program Implemented at Wolf Creek Generating Station ML20204H7571999-03-23023 March 1999 Discusses WCNOC 990202 Proposed Rev to Response to GL 81-07, Control of Heavy Loads, for Wcgs.Rev Would Make Reactor Building Analyses Consistent with TS & Change Commitment Not to Allow Polar Crane Hook Over Open Rv.Revs Approved ML20205A4221999-03-19019 March 1999 Advises of Planned Insp Effort Resulting from Wolf Creek Plant Performance Review for Period 980419-990125. Historical Listing of Plant Issues & Details of NRC Insp Plan for Next 8 Months Encl ML20207L5941999-03-0404 March 1999 Informs That Staff Accepts Util 981210 Requested Approval for Use of ASME Code,Section III Code Case N-611, Use of Stress Limits as Alternative to Pressure Limits,Section III, Div 1,Subsection NC/ND-3500, for Certain Valve Components ML20207F3121999-03-0303 March 1999 Informs That Info Provided in Entitled, Addl Info Requested for Topics Discussed During Oct 14-15 Meeting, from Wcnoc,Marked as Proprietary Will Be Withheld from Public Disclosure Per 10CFR2.790(b)(5) ML20207F4491999-03-0303 March 1999 Forwards Signed Copy of Updated Computer Access & Operating Agreement Between NRC & Wcnoc,Per ML20207F0411999-02-26026 February 1999 Informs That KM Thomas Will Resume Project Mgt Responsibilities for Wcngs,Effective 990301 ML20206U6131999-02-0202 February 1999 Forwards Draft SER on Proposed Conversion of Current TSs for Wolf Creek Generating Station to Improved Tss.Encl Draft SER Being Provided for Review to Verify Accuracy & to Prepare Certified Improved TSs ML20202B7391999-01-26026 January 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/99-01 on 990111-14.No Violations Noted.Nrc Understands That During 990114 Exit Meeting,Vice President,Operations/Chief Operating Officer Stated That Util Would Revise Security Plan ML20199H4671999-01-15015 January 1999 Forwards Insp Rept 50-482/98-20 on 981115-1226.No Violations Noted.Conduct at Wolf Creek Generally Characterized by safety-conscious Operations & Sound Maintenance Activities ML20199B0591999-01-11011 January 1999 Forwards Y2K Readiness Audit Rept for Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station.Purpose of Audit Was to Assess Effectiveness of Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp Programs for Achieving Y2K Readiness ML20199A0991998-12-29029 December 1998 Informs That on 981202,NRC Staff Completed Insp Planning Review (Ipr) of WCGS & Advises of Planned Insp Effort Resulting from Ipr.Forwards Historical Listing of Plant Issues,Referred to Plant Issues Matrix IR 05000482/19980121998-12-18018 December 1998 Ack Receipt of Informing NRC of Steps Taken to Correct Violations Noted in Insp Rept 50-482/98-12.NRC Have Withdrawn Violation 50-482/98-12-02 for First Example Re Procedure AP 05-0001 ML20198B2701998-12-16016 December 1998 Informs That Staff Has Incorporated Rev of Bases for TS 3/4.7.1.2, Afs Into WCGS Tss,Per 981108 Request.Rev Specifies Essential SWS Requirements for turbine-driven Afs. Overleaf Pages Provided to Maintain Document Completeness ML20196K0321998-12-0808 December 1998 Informs That Staff Has Incorporated Rev of Bases for TS 3/4.4.4, Relief Valves, Requested by .Rev Clarifies Bases to Be Consistent with Amend 63 to Wolf Creek TSs .Rev Acceptable.Bases Page Encl 1999-09-29
[Table view] |
Text
t a
=
Docket Nos.: 50-482 22 3 Mr. Glenn L. Koester Vice President - Nuclear Kansas Gas & Electric Company 201 North Market Street Post Office Box 208 Wichita, Kansas 67201
Dear Mr. Koester:
SUBJECT:
ANTICIPATED TRANSIENTS WITHOUT SCRAM - W0LF CREEK GENERATING STATION The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has completed its review of the Westinghouse Owners' Group (WOG) . Topical Report WCAP-10858 "AMSAC Generic Design Package" submitted in response to 10 CFR 50.62 " Requirements for Re-duction of Risk from Anticipated Transient Without Scram (ATWS) Events for Light-Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants." Guidance for meeting the require-ments of 10 CFR 50.62 was provided in the preamble to that rule and was further provided to all licensees in Generic Letter 85-06 " Quality Assurance Guidance for ATWS Equipment That is Not Safety Related."
The results of the staff's review of the generic design for the ATWS mitiga-tion system actuation circuitry (AMSAC) are contained in the attached Safety Evaluation (SE). The staff has concluded that the generic design is acceptable; however, many plant specific details needed in order to ensure confonnance with the rule are not addressed by the WOG generic design. These details needed by the NRC to complete the review are defined in the SE.
We request that you review the SE and provide, within 30 days of receipt of this letter, your schedules for addressing the olant specific design features discussed in Apoendix A of the SE, and for implementation following the staff's approval of your plant specific design.
This request for information is covered under OMB clearance number 3150-0011 which expires September 30, 1986.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 492-7330.
l Sincerely,
\%
Paul O'Connor, Project Manager PWR Project Directorate #4 Division of PWR Licensing-A
Enclosure:
As Stated cc: See next page DISTRJBUTION: See next page PWR#4/DPW PWR#4kWR-A PWR k P0'Connor/mac Mbufk h BJYoungblood 09/jq/86 09/[f(/86 09/(j/86 8609260012 860922 2 PDR ADOCK 0000
. . 4 . .
Wolf Creek Generating Station f Mr. Glenn L. Koester Kansas Gas and Electric Company Unit No I cc:
Mr. Nicholas A. Petrick C. Edward Peterson,-Erq.
Executive Director, SNUPPS Legal Division 5 Choke Cherry Road Kansas Corporation Commission Rockville, Maryland 20850 State Office Building, Fourth Floor Topeka, Kansas 66612 Jay Silberg, Esq.
Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge Regional Administrator, Region IV 1800 M Street, NW U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission Washington, D.C. 20036 Office of Executive Director for Operations Mr. Donald T. McPhee 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 1000 Vice President - Production Arlington, Texas 76011 Kansas City Power & Light Company 1330 Baltimore Avenue Mr. Allan Mee Kansas City, Missouri 64141 Project Coordinator Kansas Electric Power Cooperative,Inc.
Chris R. Rogers , P.E. P. O. Box 4877 Manager, Electric Department Gage Center Station Public Service Comission Topeka, Kansas 66604 P. O. Box 360 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 Resident Inspector / Wolf Creek NPS c/o U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission Regional Administrator, Region III P. O. Box 311 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Burlington, Kansas 66893 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Mr. Robert M. Fillmore State Coporation Comission Brian P. Cassidy, Regional Counsel State of Kansas Federal Emergency Management Agency fourth Floor, State Office Buildirig Region I Topeka, Kansas 66612 J. W. McCormack P0CH Boston, Massachusetts 02109 Senior Resident Inspector / Wolf Creek NPS c/o U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission Terri Sculley, Director P. 0. Box 311 Special Projects Division Burlington, Kansas 66839 Kansas Corporation Comission State Office Building, Fourth Floor Topeka, Kansas 66612 l Mr. Gerald Allen Public Health Physicist Bureau of Air Quality & Radiation Control Divi: ion of Environment Kansas Department of Health and Environment Forbes Field Building 321 Topeka, Kansas 66620 l
l
~
( ,
SAFETY EVALUATION OF TOPICAL REPORT (WCAP-10858)
, "AM5AC GENERIC DESIGN PACKAGE"
1.0 INTRODUCTION
In response to 10 CFR 50.62 " Requirements for Reduction of Risk!ffem Anticipated Transients Without Scram (ATWS) Events for Light-Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants",
Westinghouse on behalf of the Westinghouse Owner's Group (WOG) has submitted for review WCAP-10858 "AMSAC Generic Design Package." This document details the WOG's proposed generic ATWS Mitigation System Actuation Circuitry (AMSAC) designs for compliance with 10 CFR 50.62.
2.0 BACKGROUND
On July 26, 1984 the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) was amended to include Section 10 CFR 50.62, " Requirements for Reduction of Risk from Anticipated Transients Without Scram (ATWS) Events for Light-Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants" (known as the "ATWS Rule"). An ATWS is an expected operational transient (such as loss of feedwater, loss of condenser vacuum, or loss of offsite power) which is accompanied by a failure of the reactor trip system (RTS) to shut down the reactor.
The ATWS rule requires specific improvements in the design and operation of com-mercial nuclear power facilities to reduce the likelihood of failure to shut down t
1 the reactor following anticipated transients, and to mitigate the consequences of l
an ATWS event.
3.0 CRITERIA The basic requirement for Westinghouse plants is specified in paragraph (c)(1) of 10 CFR 50.62, "Each pressurized water reactor must have equipment from sensor output to final actuation device, that is diverse from the reactor trip system, 4&g8&s%ir M e. .
CT; % idEfp
l
-2 ,
to automatically initiate the auxiliary (or emergency) feedwater system and ini-tiate a turbine trip under conditions indicative of an ATWS. This equipment must 4
be designed to perform its function in a reliable manner and be independent (from sensor output to the final actuation device) from the existing reactor trip system."
The criteria used in evaluating the Westinghouse report include; (1) 10 CFR 50.62, (2) guidance'and infonnation published as the preamble to that Rule, and (3)
Generic Letter 85-06 " Quality Assurance Guidance for ATWS Equipment that is not Safety-Related." The evaluation was done on a generic basis, and the relevant criteria is presented below.
The systems and equipment required by 10 CFR 50.62 do not have to meet all of the stringent requirements normally applied to safety-related equipment. However,.
this equipment is part of the broader class of structures, systems, and com-ponents defined in the introduction to 10 CFR 50, Appendix A (General Design Criteria). ,
SOC-1 requires that " structures, systems, and components important to safety shall be designed, fabricated, erected, and tested to quality standards commensurate with the importance of the safety functions to be performed." Generic Letter 85-06
" Quality Guidance for ATWS Equipment that is not Safety-Related" details the quality assurance that must be applied to this equipment.
, -3 ,
In general, the equipment to be installed in accordance with tSe %TWS rule is required to be diverse from the existing RTS, and must be testable a't power.
This equipment is intended to provide needed diversity (where only minimal diversity currently exists) to reduce the potential for comon mode failures that could result in an ATWS leading to unacceptable plant conditions.
The ATWS mitigation design is not required to be safety-related (e.g., meet IEEE-279). .However, the implementation should incorporate good engineering practice and must be such that the existing protection system continues to meet all applicable safety related criteria. Equipment diversity to the extent reasonable and practicable to minimize the potential for common cause failures is required from the sensors to, but not including the final actuation device.
All mitigating system instrument channel components (excluding sensors and isola-tion devices) must be diverse from the existing RTS. It is desirable, but not i
required, to use sensors and isolation devices that are not part of the RTS.
The basis for not requiring diverse isolators is that the RTS unavailability and AMSAC availability (without a reactor trip signal) are similar with or without the addition of a diverse isolator. Further1rore, with the addition of a new component (e.g., the diverse isolator) within AMSAC, the probability of not get-ting a reactor trip signal or AMSAC signal will be increased somewhat by the additional failure rate of the diverse isolator. However, if existing RTS sen-sors and isolators are utilized, particular emphasis should be placed on the method (s) used to qualify the isolators for their particular function. This l l
l l
e
. . . 4-e should include an analysis and tests which will demonstrate that the existing isolator will function under the maximum worst case fault condiki n's. The required method for qualifying the isolators is presented in Appendix A.
The capability for test and surveillance at power is required, however, sur-weillance frequencies have not been established at this time. During surveil-lance at power, the mitigating system may be bypassed, however, the bypass condi- -
tion must be automatically and continuously indicated in the main control room.
The AMSAC system design may also permit bypass of the mitigating function to allow for maintenance, repair, test, or calibration to prevent inadvertent actua-tion of the protect ve action at the system level. Where operating requirements necessitate automatic or manual bypass of a mitigating system, the design should be such that the bypass will be removed automatically whenever permissive conditions are not met.
t The use of a maintenance bypass should not involve lifting leads, pulling fuses 4
or tripping breakers or physically blocking relays. A permanently installed by-pass switch or similar device should be used.
The design should be such that once the ATWS mitigation system has been initiated, the protective action at the system level shall go to completion. Return to operation should require subsequent deliberate operator action.
Manual initiation capability of the mitigating systems at the system level is desirable but not required. Manual initiation should depend upon the operation
.e-, .-y -- --,,-..- - - - ---
,r_,----- -- ,
.g.
=
e of a minimum of equipment. The mitigating system should be designed to provide the operator with accurate, complete and timely information pettinent to its own status. -
Displays and controls for manual bypass and initiation of the mitigating system should be integrated into the main control room through system functional ana-lysis and should conform to good human engineering practices in design and layout. It is important that the displays and controls added to the control room as a result of the ATWS rule not increase the potential for operator error.
A human factor. analysis should be performed taking into consideration:
(a) the use of this information and equipment by an operator during both normal and abnormal plant conditions, (b) integration into emergency pro:edures, (c) integration into operator training, and (d) the presence of other alarms during an emergency and need for prioritization of alarms.
The power supplies are not required to be safety-related but they must be capable of performing safety functions with a loss of offsite power, Logic power must be from an instrument power supply independent from the power supplies for the existing reactor trip system. Existing RTS sensor and instrument channel power 9
6-c supplies may be used only if the possibility of common mode failure is prevented.
The most severe ATWS scenarios were determined (see NUREG-0460 Appen5fx IV WCAP-8330 and subsequent Westinghouse submittals) to be those in which there was a complete loss of normal feedwater. These included:
Loss of Normal Feedwater/ATWS Transient (LONF/ATWS) .
A complete loss of norwal feedwater occurs which results from a malfunction in the feedwater condensate system or its control system from such causes as the simultaneous trip of all condensate pumps, the simultaneous trip of all main feedwater pumps or the simultaneous closure of all main feedwater control,' pump discharge or block valves.
Because of a postulated common mode failure in the RPS, the reactor is incapable of being automatically tripped when any of several plant pro-cess variables have reached their reactor trip setpoints.
Loss of Load /ATWS Transient (LOL/ATWS)
The most severe plant conditions that could result from a loss of load occur following a turbine trip frem full power when the turbine trip is caused by a loss of main condenser vacuum. Because of a common mode failure in the protection system, the reactor is incapable of being automatically tripped as a result of the turbine trip or as the result of any of several other reactor trip signals that occur later in time when several plant process variables reach their reactor trip setpoints.
e
Upon loss of the main condenser vacuum, the main feedwater turbine-driven
~
pumps that exhaust into the main condenser are tripped, thereby, cutting off feedwater flow to the steam generators. Not all nuclear plants are subject to this transient since many plants have motor-driven main feedwater pumps or they have turbine-driven pumps which do not exhaust into the main con-denser. Since there is a complete loss of nomal feedwater during both these transients (LONF/ATWS and LOL/ATWS), both transients assumed auxiliary feed.sater (AFW) flow is started 60 seconds after the initiating event for long term. reactor protection. Also the Complete Loss of Nomal Feedwater transient assumed a turbine trip 30 seconds after the initiating event to maintain short tem RCS pressures below 3200 psig. Noma 11y these features would be actuated by the Reactor Protection System (RPS) and the Engineered Safety Features Actuation System (ESFAS).
The primary safety concern from these two transients is the potential for high pressure within the RCS. If a common mode failure in the RPS and the i
ESFAS incapacitates AFW flow initiation and/or turbine trip in addition to prohibiting a scram, then an alternate method of providing AFW flow and a turbine trip is required to maintain the RCS pressure below 3200 psig.
The final rule which was approved by the Comissioners on November 11, l
1983, requires that Westinghouse designed plants install ATWS Mitigating System Actuation Circuitry (AMSAC) to initiate a turbine trip and actuate AFWflowindependentoftheRPS(fromthesensoroutput). These two functions, turbine trip and AFW flow actuation, are provided via the AMSAC. .
i
l
. e 4.0 DESIGN DESCRIPTION ~~
~
The Westinghouse Owners Group (WOG) has developed generic designs to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50.62. Three designs were developed which permits each utility to select the design which best fits a particular plant's needs. Factors that may detemine the design utilized at a plant range from the current control and protection system design to the ease and cost of installation. The three designs are as follows:
The first design would actuate a turbine trip and auxiliary feedwater flow upon sensing that the steam generator inventory is below the low-low level setpoint.
This logic senses conditions indicative of an ATWS event when a loss of heat sink has occurred but will not actuate until after the reactor protection signals should have been generated. A turbine trip and start-up of all auxiliary feedwater pumps will occur upon receipt of an MSAC signal.
The steam generator blowdown isolation and sample isolation valves would be automatically closed in all loops when MSAC is actuated.
The MSAC signal will be generated by low water level signals in the steam gen-erators using existing sensor / transmitter units. For two loop plants, AMSAC will use two channels per loop with 3/4 coincidence to actuate MSAC. The AMSAC coin-cidence logic for three loop plants is 2/3 with one channel per steam generator and the four loop plants coincidence logic is 3/4 with one channel per steam generator. .
, e The AMSAC signal will be automatically blocked below 70% power since short term protection against high reactor coolant system pressure is not }eiuired until 70% of nominal power. This will prevent spurious AMSAC actuation during start-up. To ensure that AMSAC remains armed long enough to perform its function in the event of a turbine trip, a C-20 permissive signal will be maintained for approximately 60 seconds. The AMSAC signal will be delayed by approximately 25 seconds to permit the RPS to respond first.
The second design, mitigates the consequences of an ATWS loss of heat sink event by initiating AMSAC on low main feedwater flow measurements.
Actuation of AMSAC will occur on low main feedwater flow as measured by existing main feedwater flow sensor / transmitters. The setpoint to actuate AMSAC is 50%
of nominal main feedwater flow. Although 50% flow is more than ample to protect against overpressure in the event of an ATWS, instrumentation error would become unacceptably large if a substantially lower setpoir.t were used.
- To avoid inadvertent AMSAC actuation on the loss of one nain feedwater pump, AMSAC actuation will be delayed approximately 25 seconds to permit the unfaulted l
sein feedwater pump (s) to automatically increase the flow rate to above the AMSAC l actuation setpoint. Recovery in this circumstance is possible since each main feedwater pump is capable of delivering typically 60% of full load capacity.
A turbine trip and start-up of all auxiliary feedwater pumps will occur upon receipt of an AMSAC signal. The steam generator blowdown isolation and sample i
l 1
e ,
I isolation valves should be automatically closed in all loops when AMSAC is actuated. - -
The AMSAC signal will be generated by low main feedwater flow to the steam 9enerators. The AMSAC logic is two channels per loop with 3/4 coincidence logic for two loop plants; one channel per loop with 2/3 coincidence logic for three loop plants; and 3/4 coincidence logic for four loop plants.
As in the first design, the AMSAC signal will be automatically blocked below 70% power; the AMSAC signal will be delayed by 25 seconds; removal of the C-20 permissive signal will be delayed by approximately 60 seconds.
4 The third design determines that conditions indicative of an ATWS event are present by monitoring the feedwater control and isolation valves and the feedwater pump status.
Actuation of APGAC will occur when it has been determined that all main feedwater pumps have been tripped or when rain feedwater flow to the steam generators has been blocked due to valve closures.
Failures in the main feedwater system upstream of the main feedwater pumps that could result in the loss of main feedwater to the steam generators, e.g., trip-ping of all condensate pumps, will result in automatic main feedwater pump trips on low suction pressure. Therefore, explicit actuation of AMSAC based on fail-ures of componentssupstream of the main feedwater pumps is not necessary.
- , - - - . ~ , - _ . - - - . , - - - . ----
. e
's Since AMSAC anticipates the plant response due to the loss of main feedwater pumps ;
prior to the reactor protection system detecting an anticipate 8 dperational oc-currence, it is desirable to delay AMSAC actuation. A 30 second del'ay is suffi-cient to allow the reactor protection system to respond.
Either of two different AMSAC concepts may be used, depending upon whether or not the main feedwater flow to the steam generators is split during normal power operation. Plants which contain D-4 and D-5 steam generators have split flow during nonnal power operation. All other plants do not, although all plants with preheaters will have a minimal bypass flow through the feedwater bypass temper-ingvalve(F87V). For preheater plants which have split flow during normal power operation, approximately 10 to 20% of the total feedwater flow is passed through the feedwater preheater bypass valves (FPBV), while most of the remaining flow is passed through the feedwater isolation valve (FIV). If all FIVs were to close simultaneously, the flow through the FPBV would increase substantially and still provide protection against RCS overpressurization in the event of an ATNS.
- Therefore the accidental closure of all FIVs is not a factor for plants which contain D-4 or D-5 steam generators. All other plants however must account for the accidental closure of all FIVs as well as the accidental closure of all feed-I water control valves (FCVs) and the accidental tripping of all main feedwater l
pumps.
A turbine trip and start-up of all auxiliary feedwater pumps will occur upon I
I receipt of an AMSAC signal. The steam generator blowdown isolation and sample l
1
,- - +---- - ,,..n_ -- , - - - , . - _
-12 ,
I.
isolation valves should be automatically closed in all loops when AMSAC is actuated.
The AMSAC signal will be generated by the simultaneous tripping of all main feedwater pumps or the blocking of all main feedwater lines to the steam gen-erators due to valve malfunctions. The AMSAC coincidence logic it as follows:
Coincidence FW Valves FW Pumps Loops Closed Tripped 2 3/4 N/N 3 2/3 N/N 4 3/4 N/N where N is the number of main feedwater pumps.
As in the first two designs, the AMSAC signal will be automatically blocked below ,
70% power and the removal of the C-20 permissive signal shall be delayed by ap-proximately 60 seconds.
5.0 CONCLUSION
Generic l The staff has reviewed the Westinghouse Topical Report WCAP-10858, "AMSAC Gen-eric Design Package" and has concluded that the generic designs presented in WCAP-10858 adequately meet the requirements of 10 CFR 50.62 and follow the review guidelines that have been discussed previously.
e
~
. [
Plant specific :
WCAP-10858 presents a generic design, however many details and interfaces are of a plant specific nature. The staff will review the implementation of plant spe-cific designs to evaluate compliance with ATWS rule requirements. Key elements of the plant specific design reviews are denoted below.
o Diversity ,
The plant specific submittal should indicate the degree of diversity that exists between the AMSAC equipment and the existing Reactor Protection System. Equipment diversity to the extent reasonable and practicable to minimize the potential for connon cause failures is required from the sen-sors output to, but not including, the final actuation device, e.g., exist-ing circuit breakers may be used for the auxiliary feedwater initiation.
The sensors need not be of a diverse design or manufacture. Existing protection system instrument-sensing lines, sensors, and sensor power supplies may be used. Sensor and instrument sensing lines should be l selected such that adverse interactions with existing control systems are avoided.
l
~
-14 ,
o Logic power supplies !!
The plant specific submittal should discuss the logic power supply design.
According to the rule, the AMSAC logic power supply is not required to be safety-related (Class IE). However, logic power should be from an instrument power supply that is independent from the reactor protec-tion system (RPS) power supplies. Our review of additional infonnation submitted by WOG indicated that power to the logic circuits will utilize RPS batteries and inverters. The staff finds this portion of the design unacceptable, therefore, independent power supplies should be provided.
o Safety-related interface The plant specific submittal should show that the implementation is such that the existing protection system continues to meet all applicable safety criteria.
o Quality assuran:e The plant rpecific submittal shculd provide information regarding com-pliance with Generic Letter 85-06, " Quality Assurance Guidance for ATW5 Equipment that is not safety-Related."
o Maintenance bypasses The plant specific submittal should discuss how maintenance at power is accomplished and how good human factors engineering practice is incorporated l into the continuous indication of bypass status in the control room.
1 .
l
-15 ,
o Operating bypasses **
The plant specific submittal should state that operating bypass s are continuously indicated in the control room; provide the basis for the 70% or plant specific operating bypass level; discuss the human factors design aspects of the continuous indication; and discuss the diversity and independence of the C-20 permissive signal (Defeats the block of AMSAC).
o Means for bypassing The plant specific submittal should state that the means for bypassing is accomplished with a permanently installed, human factored, bypass switch or similar device, and verify that disallowed methods mentioned in the guidance are not utilized.
o Manual initiation The plant specific submittal should discuss how a manual turbine trip and auxiliary feedwater actuation are accomplished by the operator.
o Electrical independence from existing reactor protection system The plant specific submittal should show that electrical independence is achieved. This is required from the sensor output to the final actuation device at which point non-safety-related circuits must be isolated from safety related circuits by qualified Class IE isolators. Use of existing isolators is acceptable. However, each plant specific submittal should pro-vide an analysis and tests which demonstrates that the existing isolator will e
s 9
a function under the maximum worst case fault conditions. The required method for qualifying either the existing or diverse isol'ators,is presented in Appendix A.
o Physical separation from existing reactor protection system Physical separation from existing reactor protection system is not required, unless redundant divisions and channels in the existing reactor trip system are not physically separated. The implementation must be such that separa-tion criteria applied to the existing protection system are not violated.
The plant specific submittal should respond to this concern.
Environmental qualification o
The plant specific submittal should address the environmental qualification of ATWS equipment for anticipated operational occurrences only, not for accidents, o Testability at power I
Measures are to be established to test, as appropriate, non safety related ATWS equipment prior to installation and periodically. Testing of AMSAC may be performed with AMSAC in bypass. Testing of AMSAC outputs through the final actuation devices will be performed with the plant shutdown.
The plant specific submittals should present the test program and state that the output signal is indicated in the control room in a manner con-sistent with plant practices including human factors.
e
o Completion of mitigative action !
AMSAC shall be designed so that, once actuated, the completion of mitigating action shall be consistent with the plant turbine trip and auxiliary feed-water circuitry. Plant specific submittals should verify that the pro-tective action, once initiated, goes to completion, and that the subsequent return to operation requires deliberate operator action.
o Technic 61 specifications Technical specification requirements related to AMSAC will have to be addressed by plant specific submittals.
l l
i e
4 O
-.---a
AMSACINOLkTibbNTVICE-REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATf0N
. o e Each light water cooled nuclear reactor shall be provided with a system for the
- mitigation of the effects from anticipated transients without scram (ATWS). The Comission approved requirements for the ATWS are defined in the rode of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 10, paragraph 50.62.
The staff has reviewed the Westinghouse Owner's Group generic functional AMSAC designs for compliance with the ATWS Rule. As a result, the staff has deter-mined that the use of isolators within AMSAC will be reviewed on a plant specific basis. The following additional information is required to continue and con-plete the plant specific isolator review:
Isolation Devices -
Please provide the following:
- a. For the type of device used to accomplish electrical isolation, describe the specific testing performed to demonstrate that the device is acceptable for its. application (s). This description should include elementary diagrams when necessary to indicate the test configuration and how the maximum credible faults were applied to the devices,
- b. Data to verify that the maximum credible faults applied during the test were the maximum voltage / current to which the device could be exposed, and de-fine how the maximum voltage / current was detemined.
- c. Data to verify that the maximum credible fault was applied to the output of the device in the transverse mode (between signal and return) and other faults were considered (i.e., open and short circuits).
- d. Define the pass / fail acceptance criteria for each type of device,
- e. Provide a comitment that the isolation devices comply with the environ-ment qualifications (10 CFR 50.49) and with the seismic qualifications which were the basis for plant licensing.
- f. Provide a description of the measures taken to protect the safety systems from electrical interference (i.e., Electrostatic Coupling. EMI, Comon Mode and Crosstalk) that may be generated by the ATWS circuits.
- g. Provide information to verify that the Class IE isolator is powered from a Class IE source.
0 W
w
s JISTRIBUTION:
C incket File)
NRC PDR Local PDR PRC System PWR#4 Reading MDuncan BJYoungblood Reading P0'Connor ACRS (10) -
OGC-Bethesda JPartlow BGrimes EJordan NThompson l
l 1
l l
l 1