ML18037B110

Waterford 3 - Presentation Slides for February 8 2018 Preapplication Meeting to Discuss Chapter 15 Fuel Misload (EPID L-2017-LRM-0068)

ML18037B110
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Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	02/08/2018
From:	Entergy Operations
To:	Pulvirenti A L Plant Licensing Branch IV
Pulvirenti A L
References
EPID L-2017-LRM-0068
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Fuel Misload Event Analysis License Amendment RequestPre-Submittal MeetingWaterford 3February8, 20181 Fuel Misload Event Pre-Submittal MeetingIntroductionsJohn JarrellRegulatory Assurance ManagerDavid VienerDesign Engineering SupervisorMarcel ProvensalSafety Analysis EngineerMaria ZamberRegulatory AssuranceLeia MilsterReactor Engineering SupervisorBilly SteelmanPWR Fuels SupervisorChris EastusPWR FuelsAmy MillerWestinghouse Fuel Analysis EngineerJeff BrownWestinghouse Fuel Analysis Engineer2 Fuel Misload Event LAR Pre-Submittal MeetingAgendaProblem StatementWF3 Current Licensing BasisSubmittal RequestJustification for ChangeConclusion3 Fuel Misload Event Problem StatementIntegrated Fuel Burnable Absorber (IFBA) implemented at WF3 in 2006Fuel Misload Analysis, given in UFSAR 15.4.3.1, was no longer bounding due to the IFBA This condition was entered into the WF3 Corrective Action ProgramCurrent operability is being maintained by cycle specific analysis and compensatory measures4 Fuel Misload Event Current Licensing BasisBackgroundWaterford 3UFSAR 15.4.3.1 describes the fuel misload eventThe current analysis concludes no fuel failure5 Fuel Misload EventSubmittal Request RequestRevise UFSAR 15.4.3.1 (Fuel Misload Event) for fuel failure Methodology is consistent with that currently given in UFSAR 15.4.3.1 with the exception that the neutronicscode ANC is used instead of ROCSAccounts for Departure from Nucleate Boiling propagation (all rods treated as failed if a single rod in the assembly fails)Prior NRC approval is required for this change6 Fuel Misload EventJustification for ChangeComplies with NUREG-0800(Standard Review Plan) 15.4.7The fuel failure is bounded by the excess load with loss of AC eventDose consequences are within the 10CFR50.67 limits approved in Waterford 3 License Amendment 1987 Justification for Change PrecedenceThe approach is the same as the Waterford 3 UFSAR with the exception of using ANC The use of ANC is within the applications approved in License Amendment 200The NRC recently approved a similar analysis for PVNGS (ML17319A107)8 Fuel Misload EventConclusionRequesting NRC approval to revise WF3 UFSAR 15.4.3.1 Fuel Misload EventSubmittal in March 2018Requesting approval early March 2019 in support of WF3 restart following Refuel 22 Questions?10