Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station

Reactor Vessel Incore Nozzles

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Davis-Besse DavisNuclear Power Station

November 26, 2002

Opening Remarks . . . . . . . . . . ....Gary Leidich Reactor Vessel Incore Nozzles. Bob Schrauder Incore Nozzle Configuration Recent Inspection and Evaluation at Davis-Besse Actions Prior to Returning the Plant to Service Contingency Repair Concept FLS Online Leak Monitoring System Closing Comments.. Gary Leidich
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November 26, 2002

Gary Leidich Executive Vice President - FENOC

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November 26, 2002

 Brief the NRC Staff on the status of the DavisBesse Reactor Vessel Incore Monitoring Instrumentation Nozzles and future plans Obtain NRC comments on Davis-Besse approach

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November 26, 2002

CEO of FirstEnergy has set the standard of returning Davis-Besse back to service in a safe and reliable manner. We must do the job right the first time and regain the confidence of our customers, regulators, and investors in our nuclear program. We are committed to meeting this challenge.
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November 26, 2002

Return to Service Plan

Restart Overview Panel
Reactor Head Resolution Plan Bob Schrauder Program Compliance Plan Jim Powers Containment Health Assurance Plan Randy Fast
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System Health Assurance Plan Jim Powers Restart Test Plan Randy Fast

Restart Action Plan Lew Myers

Management and Human Performance Excellence Plan Lew Myers

November 26, 2002

Inspection of the Incore Nozzles is part of the Containment Health Assurance Building Block in the Davis-Besse Return to Service Plan

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November 26, 2002

Bob Schrauder Director - Support Services

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November 26, 2002

Configuration
Babcock & Wilcox reactor vessel has 52 Incore Nozzles Incore nozzles are ~ 1 inch in diameter Original incore nozzles fabricated from Alloy 600 material Welds - Alloy 182 (stress relieved) Incore nozzles modified following Oconee 1 1972 Hot Functional Testing Failure
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Incore Nozzles at Bottom of Reactor Vessel (Post-cleaning)

November 26, 2002

Repair in Process
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Completed Repair

Incore Nozzles
Incore nozzles are exposed to lower temperature (558oF) than Control Rod Drive Mechanism nozzles (605oF) and are less susceptible to stress corrosion cracking Visual inspections of the incore nozzles have not been routinely conducted in United States plants Inspections/testing of incore nozzles at 13 French plants have not discovered cracking or leaking

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Original Configuration

EDF Nozzle Configuration

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B&W Current Nozzle Configuration

 Visual Inspections performed as part of the Extent of Condition Program

Inspection of Bottom of Reactor Vessel

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Bottom of Reactor Vessel

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Inspection results: Boron and rust deposit trails were observed on the sides and bottom of the reactor vessel Similar deposits observed on several incore nozzles Tape remnants and residue observed on incore nozzles No build-up of boric acid or corrosion products on top of insulation No evidence of wastage on bottom of reactor vessel

Incore Nozzle #42 Incore Nozzle #45

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AREAS: Reactor vessel flow trail and incore nozzle deposits OBJECTIVE: Determine through chemical analysis whether flow trails and incore nozzle deposits had common source SAMPLE POPULATION: 2 from flow trails observed on under reactor vessel sides 12 from incore nozzles Analysis by Framatome-ANP
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Bottom of Reactor Vessel

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Incore Nozzle #45

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 Boron and Lithium were higher at several incore nozzle locations than in flow trails and more comparable with previously analyzed upper head deposit samples (shown next slide) Minor species (Uranium, Barium, Thorium, Strontium, & Zirconium) were higher at several incore nozzle locations than in the flow trails. However, the lack of activity associated with these species did not support reactor coolant as the source Cobalt (Co60) and Iron (Fe59) were higher in the flow trails than at the incore nozzle locations Inconsistent concentration gradients along possible flow trail paths
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Comparison of Normalized Boron and Lithium Concentrations (Flow trails at bottom of reactor head and incore nozzle deposits)
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Conclusion
From the results of the analysis, it is inconclusive whether the flow trails at the bottom of the reactor head and nozzle deposits had a common source

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 FENOC and Framatome-ANP developed inspection plan Bottom of reactor vessel thoroughly cleaned 9/2002 Planned visual inspections prior to startup: Raise Reactor Coolant System to normal operating pressure and temperature (hold for 3-7 days) Potential use of hot optics (visual inspection aid) Lower temperature and pressure Perform bare metal reactor vessel visual inspection Perform bare metal reactor vessel visual inspection during the next scheduled outage
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Boron Deposit Rate For 2000 ppm Boron Reactor Coolant Leakage (Unchoked Flow) 100% Deposition Rate For a Given Number of Days
1000.000
35 Day 28 Day 21 Day 14 Day 10 Day 7 Day 3 Day 1 Day

100.000

Boric Acid Deposits (in3)

10.000

1.000

0.100

0.010

FLUES OPTION 1

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0.001 1.00E-06

FLUES OPTION 2

1.00E-05

1.00E-04

1.00E-03

1.00E-02

Leakage Rate (gpm)

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 Inspections will be sufficient to detect leakage Absence of boric acid will confirm that the deposits found in in 2002 were not from incore nozzle leaks

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2 3 November 26, 2002

 Program Objectives Measure leak rate as a function of simulated and/or actual flaw geometry Benchmark analytical models for bounding leak rate calculations Identify residue deposit chemistry and any volatile chemicals that exit the crevice Investigate effect of annulus on leakage rates Verify methods for detecting very small leaks Visible evidence of boron residue In-situ monitoring techniques
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2 4 November 26, 2002

 Framatome-ANP Hot Leak Test Facility will be used to provide primary fluid: Tc = 558 F; p = 2200 psig Primary chemistry (boron & lithium concentration) Mockup assembly will be connected to existing high temperature/ high pressure supply system Leak rates measured from 10-6 to 0.25 gpm
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 Mockup is being designed and built to measure leak rates through simulated (SCC) flaws Leak rate bounding tests will be conducted for 8 hours each Final test with a selected leak rate will be run for 5 days

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 Insert mechanical plug and cut existing incore nozzle Deposit 1/2 - 5/8 weld pad Bore out incore nozzle remnant into reactor vessel to 1 maximum depth Fit-up replacement nozzle and complete new weld Remove mechanical plug
PT

1/16" - 1/8" prior to welding

New Alloy 690 Nozzle

New SST Safe End

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 If repairs are necessary, a meeting to discuss final design will be held with the NRC 10CFR50.55a alternative code (ASME Code Section XI) requests will be necessary to permit implementation of repairs Alternative code request will be similar to those submitted to NRC for the repair of Control Rod Drive Mechanism nozzles at other plants

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 Davis-Besse plans to install FLS Online Leak Monitoring System Ability to detect and locate leakage with significantly higher sensitivity than other available systems Leak detection system measures the moisture penetrating a sensor tube Installed or being installed in 12 units in a variety of European countries and Canada Operational history of 10 years

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Non-Sensitive Tubing

Sensor Element

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FLS SENSORS

RV Insulation

Install sensor tube between the reactor vessel insulation and reactor vessel Simple installation Expected sensitivity of approximately 4E-3 to 2E2 gpm System sensitivity is dependent on the air tightness of reactor vessel insulation
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Gary Leidich Executive Vice President - FENOC

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