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RIC 2009

RIC 2009. Presented by: Christopher Jackson Office of New Reactors U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Presented at: Regulatory Information Conference March 12, 2009. Containment Sump Design. Agenda. Background Downstream Effects ITAAC Conclusion. Background.

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RIC 2009

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  1. RIC 2009 Presented by: Christopher Jackson Office of New Reactors U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Presented at: Regulatory Information Conference March 12, 2009 Containment Sump Design

  2. Agenda • Background • Downstream Effects • ITAAC • Conclusion

  3. Background • Operating reactors are in the final stages of addressing GL 2004-02 • Five new reactor designs in review • Several Combined License applications

  4. Background (cont.) • Regulation • 10 CFR 50.46(b)(5): • Requires Long-Term Cooling • Maintain core temperature at an acceptably low value • GDC 35: • Requires Emergency Core Cooling • Provide abundant emergency core cooling to transfer heat from the reactor core • GDC 38: • Requires Containment Heat Removal • Rapidly reduce containment pressure and temperature

  5. Background (cont.) • Guidance • RG1.206 • Establishes content of DCD and FSAR • RG 1.82, Rev. 3 • Describes acceptable methods for implementing requirements • NEI 04-07 Guidance Report and SE • Methodology document that provides basic guidance on approach and various methods available • PWROG Technical Reports (WCAPs) • WCAP 16793 - In-Vessel Downstream Effects • WCAP 16406 - Ex-Vessel Downstream Effects • WCAP 16530 - Chemical Effects

  6. Key Technical Issues • Presenters asked to provide their perspectives on the following topics: • Downstream Effects • How do you envision bringing the downstream effects issue to resolution? • What are the impediments? • How can they be overcome?

  7. Key Technical Issues • Inspection, Testing, Analyses and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC): • What do you see as the role of ITAAC in verifying key assumptions associated with materials (insulation, coatings, latent debris) in containment?  • What level of detail do you see needed for inspecting installed debris interceptors and screen components?

  8. Downstream Effects • Staff Challenges during reviews • Debris source term • Testing • In-Vessel guidance not final • In some cases detailed design not complete

  9. Downstream Effects • Staff Expectations for DC and COL • Specify debris source term in FSAR • Evaluate wear and plugging of components • pumps, valves, heat exchangers etc. • Provide report on prototypical fuel testing • Identify approach in areas wheredetailed design is not complete

  10. ITAAC • Staff Challenges during review • Adequacy of Design Commitments • Clarity in Acceptance Criteria • Acceptance Criteria not linked to analysis and testing

  11. ITAAC • Staff Expectations: • Design Commitments include • Basic configuration (functional arrangement) • Containment debris source term (LOCA generated and pre-LOCA debris) • Acceptance Criteria are specific and measurable • Include type, quantity, size (area, height, volume), location, and physical arrangement per figuresand drawings, as appropriate • Coupled to testing and analysis

  12. Conclusion • Provide key design features and operating strategies • Perform testing and analysis consistent with NEI 04-07 and related guidance • For key programmatic items provide specific COL items • For key design characteristics provide ITAAC • Include the general description, the design basis and limits for operation and the safety analysis in the FSAR

  13. Conclusion • Design must demonstrate compliance with 10CFR50.46(b)(5), GDC 35, and 38 • Provide information consistent with RG 1.206, RG 1.82 Rev. 3, NEI 04-07 and related guidance • Sufficient detail is needed in the licensing documents in order to establish a clear licensing and design bases that provides foundation for final safety conclusion

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