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Darlington New Nuclear Project
BWRX-300 Preliminary Safety Analysis Report:
Chapter 1
Introduction and General Considerations
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ACRONYM LIST
Acronym Explanation
ACI American Concrete Institute
ALARA As Low As Reasonably Achievable
ANS American Nuclear Society
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AOO Anticipated Operational Occurrence
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM ASTM International
BIS Boron Injection System
BPVC Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
BWR Boiling Water Reactor
CANDU CANada Deuterium Uranium
CB Control Building
CNSC Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CRD Control Rod Drive
CSA CSA Group
DBA Design Basis Accident
DBE Design Basis Earthquake
DEC Design Extension Condition
D-in-D Defence-in-Depth
DL Defense Line
DNGS Darlington Nuclear Generating Station
DNNP Darlington New Nuclear Project
EME Emergency Mitigating Equipment
EOC Emergency Operations Centre
EOP Emergency Operating Procedure
EPRI Electric Power Research Institute
ESBWR Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor
FMCRD Fine Motion Control Rod Drive
FPC Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System
FSF Fundamental Safety Function
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Acronym Explanation
GEH GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
GSS Guaranteed Shutdown State
HCU Hydraulic Control Unit
HX Heat Exchanger
IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency
IC Isolation Condenser
ICC ICS Pool Cooling and CleanUp System
ICRP International Commission on Radiological Protection
ICS Isolation Condenser System
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISFSI Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LCH Licence Conditions Handbook
LOCA Loss-of-Coolant Accident
LTC Licence to Construct
MCR Main Control Room
NBS Nuclear Boiler System
NEI Nuclear Energy Institute
NERC North American Electric Reliability Corporation
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NPP Nuclear Power Plant
NRCC National Research Council of Canada
NSCA Nuclear Safety and Control Act
OER Operating Experience Review
OPG Ontario Power Generation
PCCS Passive Containment Cooling System
PIE Postulated Initiating Event
PLSA Plant Services Area
PSA Probabilistic Safety Assessment
PSAR Preliminary Safety Analysis Report
RB Reactor Building
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Acronym Explanation
RCPB Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary
RG Regulatory Guide
RPV Reactor Pressure Vessel
RWB Radwaste Building
SAMG Severe Accident Management Guideline
SCA Safety and Control Area
SCCV Steel-Plate Composite Containment Vessel
SCN Non-Safety Class
SCR Secondary Control Room
SDC Shutdown Cooling System
SFPE Society of Fire Protection Engineers
SMR Small Modular Reactor
SSC Structures, Systems, and Components
TB Turbine Building
USNRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................. 1-1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.1 Format of the Safety Analysis Report ....................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 DNNP Project Delivery .............................................................................. 1-5
1.1.3 PSAR Verification Scope .......................................................................... 1-5
1.1.4 PSAR Limitation of Use ............................................................................ 1-6
1.2 Project Implementation ........................................................................................... 1-7
1.3 Identification of Interested Parties Regarding Design, Construction and
Operation ................................................................................................................ 1-8
1.4 Information on the Plant Layout and Other Aspects ............................................... 1-9
1.4.1 Site Layout and Infrastructure ................................................................... 1-9
1.4.2 DNNP Switchyard ................................................................................... 1-11
1.4.3 Normal Heat Sink .................................................................................... 1-11
1.4.4 Security Building ..................................................................................... 1-12
1.5 General BWRX-300 Power Block Description ...................................................... 1-13
1.5.1 Basic Technical Characteristics .............................................................. 1-13
1.5.2 Primary Drawings .................................................................................... 1-16
1.6 Comparison with Other Plant Designs .................................................................. 1-19
1.6.1 Enhancements in Safety System Design ................................................ 1-19
1.6.2 Industry Incident Reviews ....................................................................... 1-20
1.7 Drawings and Other More Detailed Information .................................................... 1-21
1.7.1 Reactor Pressure Vessel and Internals................................................... 1-21
1.7.2 Reactor Pressure Vessel Isolation Valves .............................................. 1-21
1.7.3 Control Rod Drive System ...................................................................... 1-22
1.7.4 Isolation Condenser System ................................................................... 1-22
1.7.5 Instrumentation and Control .................................................................... 1-22
1.7.6 Containment ............................................................................................ 1-22
1.7.7 Passive Containment Cooling System .................................................... 1-23
1.7.8 Boron Injection System ........................................................................... 1-23
1.7.9 Reactor Water Cleanup System ............................................................. 1-23
1.7.10 Shutdown Cooling System ...................................................................... 1-23
1.7.11 ICS Pool Cooling and Cleanup System .................................................. 1-23
1.7.12 Fuel Pool Cooling and Clean System ..................................................... 1-23
1.7.13 Containment Inerting System .................................................................. 1-23
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1.8 Modes of Normal Operation of the Plant ............................................................... 1-27

1.9 Principles of Safety Management ......................................................................... 1-28
1.9.1 References .............................................................................................. 1-28
1.10 Additional Supporting or Complementary Documents to the Safety Analysis
Report ................................................................................................................... 1-29
1.11 Conformance with Applicable Regulations, Codes and Standards ....................... 1-33
1.11.1 References .............................................................................................. 1-37
1.12
Drawings ............................................................................................................... 1-38
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.5-1: Principal Characteristics of Interest for the DNNP BWRX-300 ............................ 1-14
Table 1.5-2: Approximate Dimensions of Power Block Buildings ............................................ 1-16
Table 1.6-1: Comparison of BWRX-300 to Other NPP Types ................................................. 1-20
Table 1.10-1: Topical Reports Incorporated by Reference ...................................................... 1-30
Table B1.11-1: List of Plant Level Design Basis Regulatory Documents................................. 1-45
Table B1.11-2: List of Plant Level Design Basis Codes and Standards .................................. 1-46
Table B1.11-3: List of Plant Level Design Basis US Regulatory Documents........................... 1-50
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.7-1: BWRX-300 Major Systems ................................................................................. 1-24
Figure 1.7-2: BWRX-300 RPV and Internals ........................................................................... 1-25
Figure 1.7-3: Isolation Condenser System ............................................................................... 1-26
Figure 1.11-1: CNSC Regulatory Framework .......................................................................... 1-34
Figure 1.11-2: GEH Requirements Hierarchy .......................................................................... 1-36
Figure A1.1-1: Darlington Nuclear Site Regional Location ...................................................... 1-39
Figure A1.1-2: Darlington Nuclear Site (DNNP Proximity to DNGS) ....................................... 1-40
Figure A1.4-1: DNNP BWRX-300 Facility Site Layout ............................................................. 1-41
Figure A1.4-2: DNNP Switchyard Site Plan ............................................................................. 1-42
Figure A1.5-1: BWRX-300 Power Block Plan View at Elevation 0 .......................................... 1-43
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
1.1 Introduction
The Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) will provide a new Class I nuclear facility, as defined
by the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA), that is a critical new source of clean electricity for
Zero by 2050. The DNNP will be implemented at the existing Darlington Nuclear site that is owned
and operated by Ontario Power Generation (OPG).
The Darlington Nuclear site (see Appendix A Figure A1.1-1), is located in the township of
Darlington, on the north shore of Lake Ontario at Raby Head, approximately 70 km east of
Toronto. The site is approximately 5 km southwest of the community of Bowmanville and 10 km
southeast of the City of Oshawa. Immediately to the east of the site is St. Marys Cement
limestone quarry and processing plant. The site is traversed by an east-west operating Canadian
National (CN) railway and a 8.5m high berm that provides the site protection in the event of a
railway accident. The site is also traversed by the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail, which is a multi-
use recreation trail extending from Niagara-on the-Lake to the Quebec border along the north
shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
Currently, the Darlington Nuclear site (see Appendix A Figure A1.1-2) is home to the 3512
megawatt-electric Darlington Nuclear Generating Station (DNGS), comprised of four operating
CANada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) pressurized heavy water generating reactors, the Tritium
Sustainability Services-Darlington that stores spent nuclear fuel from the DGNS. The DNNP site
is in the eastern one-third of the site bounded by the site property limits to the east and north, by
Lake Ontario to the south, and by Holt Road to the west.
The DNNP site is also owned by OPG. OPG is the holder of a Nuclear Power Reactor Site
Preparation Licence 18.00/2031. This licence permits OPG to perform activities to prepare the
DNNP site for the future placement of a nuclear facility. In December 2021, OPG announced that
the selected technology for this nuclear facility to be the grid-scale BWRX-300 Small Modular
Reactor (SMR), designed by GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas, LLC (GEH). The BWRX-300
is approximately 300 megawatt-electric in size and, is capable of preventing between 0.3 and 2
megatonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year, depending on the kind of alternative power
generation technology it is displacing. OPG also announced that it will submit a Licence to
Construct (LTC) application in accordance with the NSCA, Class I Nuclear Facilities Regulations
(SOR/2000-204) and CNSC REGDOC-1.1.2 by the end of 2022. Once granted, the LTC will
permit the construction of one BWRX-300.
In accordance with paragraph 5(f) of SOR/2000-204, this Preliminary Safety Analysis Report
300. This PSAR has been prepared collaboratively between GEH and OPG and in accordance
with the guidance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as documented in their
Specific Safety Guide No. SSG-61, Format and Content of the Safety Analysis Report for Nuclear
Power Plants.
1.1.1 Format of the Safety Analysis Report
It is recognized by the CNSC Regulatory Framework and IAEA guidance that Safety Analysis
Reports (SARs) are developed in an iterative manner to support the appropriate licensing
of the SAR is a PSAR and contains sufficient design information commensurate with the stage of
the design progression to assess and demonstrate that the plant can be safety constructed. The
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PSAR will be updated to a Pre-Operational Safety Analysis Report with more detailed design
The following describes the format of the DNNP SAR and includes a brief description of the
content of each chapter. Information presented in each chapter is commensurate with its
importance to nuclear safety and PSAR purposes.
Chapter 1: Introduction and General Considerations
Information in this chapter describes the DNNP and the PSAR, including their purposes and
objectives. It describes DNNP facilities at a high level and the national and international guidance
applied to the BWRX-300.
Chapter 2: Site Characteristics
Information in this chapter describes the characteristics of the DNNP site on which the BWRX-
300 facility is planned to be constructed. The information represents the baseline data which is
used to ensure that site-related uncertainties are addressed and dispositioned in the final design
and safety assessment of the BWRX-300 facility. This chapter describes the geological,
seismological, hydrological, meteorological, and geotechnical features of the DNNP site and the
surrounding region. It also describes the site-specific natural and human-induced external
hazards including radiological conditions due to external sources and their dispersion
characteristics. Furthermore, this chapter describes present and projected population distribution
and land use relevant to the safe design and operation of the BWRX-300 facility over its expected
60-year operational life.
Chapter 3: Safety Objectives and Design Rules for Structures, Systems, and Components
This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and introduces the safety objectives and the safety
strategy framework to meet those objectives for its design and construction at DNNP.
Additionally, this chapter describes the design rules for classification of Structures, Systems, and
Components (SSC) important to safety, and the design principles and safety requirements
established for the BWRX-300.
Chapter 4: Reactor
This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and describes the design of its reactor and fuel
assembly in more detail. It also provided the relevant information on the reactor that demonstrates
its capability to fulfil relevant safety functions throughout the design life in all plant states.
Chapter 5: Reactor Coolant System and Associated Systems
This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and describes Nuclear Boiler System (NBS) and
interfacing systems that form the Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary (RCPB). Further, the
information in this chapter demonstrates that the functional and structural integrity aspects of the
various NBS SSC are designed with robustness, quality, independence, redundancy, and
diversity to maintain adequate reactor coolant inventory during Anticipatory Operational
Occurrences (AOOs), Design Basis Accidents (DBAs), and Design Extension Conditions (DECs).
Chapter 6: Engineered Safety Features
This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and describes its engineered safety features provided
to mitigate the consequences of AOOs and DBAs. The engineered safety features are divided
into three general groups: (1) Containment and Associated Systems; (2) Isolation Condenser
System (ICS) functioning as the Emergency Core Cooling System; and (3) Control Room
Habitability.
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Chapter 7: Instrumentation and Control

This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and describes its Instrumentation and Control (I&C)
systems. The information in this chapter is organized to systematically present the I&C design
bases in the necessary context to support an understanding of the individual I&C system designs
and safety features.
Chapter 8: Electrical Power
This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and describes its electrical system and requirements
Chapter 9A: Auxiliary Systems

This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and describes its auxiliary systems (e.g., fuel handling,
water, air, HVAC, fire protection, diesel generators, cranes, etc.) that support its safe and reliable
operations.
Chapter 9B: Civil Engineering Works and Structures
This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and describes how its general seismic design
requirements are complied with in the design of the Reactor Building (RB). Information is also
provided describing the general civil and structural design requirements for the Radwaste Building
(RWB), Control Building (CB), Turbine Building (TB), Plant Service Area (PLSA), Intake and
Discharge Structures, Forebay and tunnels to and from the lake and Fire Pump Enclosure.
Chapter 10: Steam and Power Conversion Systems
This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and describes design of the power conversion system,
including the Main Turbine Equipment, which is comprised of the High Pressure and Low
Pressure Turbines, Turbine Gland Seal System, Turbine Lubricating Oil System, Extraction
Steam System, Electro-Hydraulic Controls System, and Turbine Auxiliary Steam Subsystem.
Chapter 11: Management of Radioactive Waste
Information in this chapter describes the main sources of liquid, gaseous and solid radioactive
waste including the radiological source term used in calculating liquid and airborne effluent. Also
described are the radioactive waste processing systems (i.e., pretreatment, treatment, and
conditioning systems) as well as temporary waste storage located on the site. The SSCs that
monitor and sample the process and effluent streams to measure and control the discharge of
radioactive materials generated in operational states and accident conditions are described.
The measures proposed for the safe management of radioactive and hazardous waste of all types
that will be generated throughout the lifetime of the plant as well as how these measures meet
the relevant safety requirements including the measures taken for the safe management and
Chapter 12: Radiation Protection

Information in this chapter describes the administrative programs and procedures, in conjunction
with facility design, that ensures occupational radiation exposure to personnel is kept As Low As
Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). The systematic application of the ALARA philosophy during
the design phase of the BWRX-300 that establishes the basic design criteria observed to reduce
occupational exposure during plant operation and maintenance, decommissioning and post-
accident ALARA are described.
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Chapter 13: Conduct of Operations

Information in this chapter describes how OPG fulfils its prime responsibility for safety in the
operation of the BWRX-300. Specifically, this chapter describes important operational issues
relevant to nuclear safety, approaches adopted by OPG to address these issues through its
operational programs and provisions made by OPG that establish and maintain an adequate
number of qualified staff. The preparation of OPG operating procedures for the BWRX-300 that
ensure its safety is supported by GEH.
Chapter 14: Plant Construction and Commissioning
Information in this chapter describes how OPG assures that the BWRX-300 will be suitable for
service prior to entering the construction, commissioning, and operational stages. The
against the design prior to the turnover of the facility to OPG for operation are described.
Additionally, information is provided on how OPG qualified operating personnel at all levels are
trained and directly involved in the commissioning process.
Chapter 15: Safety Analysis
This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and describes the results from the BWRX-300 plant
safety analyses that includes the Deterministic Safety Analysis, Severe Accident Analysis, Hazard
Analysis and Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA). It describes how the safety analysis verifies,
throughout the iterative design and analysis process, that the design of the BWRX-300 adequately
performs the Fundamental Safety Functions (FSF) of controlling reactivity, fuel cooling, long-term
heat removal, and containment of radioactive materials.
Chapter 16: Operational Limits and Conditions for Safe Operation
Information in this chapter describes how the
implemented through a set of operational limits and conditions that prescribe boundaries within
which OPG must operate the BWRX-300 to assure compliance with the safety analysis inputs,
assumptions, and results. The full set of operational limits and conditions are a key element of
the licensing basis for a Licence to Operate.
Chapter 17: Management for Safety
Information in this chapter describes how the overall management of all safety related activities
is assured throughout the entire lifecycle of the facility. It describes the general, specific, quality
management, performance improvement, and safety culture elements of the management
systems of OPG and the organizations, such as GEH, that support the development, operation,
and eventual retirement of DNNP facilities.
Chapter 18: Human Factors Engineering
This chapter is specific to the BWRX-300 and describes the Human Factors Engineering program
for the development lifecycle phases (i.e., design, construction, and commissioning) of the
BWRX-300. This chapter demonstrates the effective integration of Human Factors Engineering
requirements and analysis results into the design of the plant in an iterative process.
Chapter 19: Emergency Preparedness and Response
Information in this chapter demonstrates that in a very unlikely nuclear or radiological emergency
occurring at the DNNP facility, timely and effective actions are taken that protect workers, the
public, and the environment coordinated with off-site government agencies and supported by a
documented decision-making process.
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Chapter 20: Environmental Aspects

Information in this chapter describes the environmental aspects important for the development,
operation, and retirement of the DNNP facilities. General aspects of the Environmental Impact
Assessment, applicable principles, and regulatio
and site characteristics are described. Features that minimize environmental impact of the facility
throughout its entire lifecycle, including postulated accidents, are also described.
Chapter 21: Decommissioning and End of Life Aspects
Information in this chapter demonstrates their commitment to the production of energy in a
sustainable manner through the effective and efficient life-cycle management of the nuclear
facilities. The planning for decommissioning and end-of-life management of DNNP facilities,
including the BWRX-300 reactor, is an integral aspect of the facility life-cycle management
process that is described in this chapter.
Safeguards Annex: Safeguards and Nuclear Material Accountancy
Information is presented in the Safeguards Annex to demonstrate how OPG supports compliance
with the IAEA safeguards agreement in Connection with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of
Nuclear Weapons and the Additional Protocol to the Safeguards Agreement. Under the NSCA,
the CNSC has the mandate to achieve Canadian conformity with such international obligations.
Specifically, this Safeguards Annex describes information related to the BWRX-300 reactor facility
at the DNNP to demonstrate compliance with the international agreements, as well as compliance
with the responsibilities included in the NSCA and the General Nuclear Safety and Control
Regulations (SOR-2000-202).
Security Annex: Darlington BWRX-300 Security Assessment
Detailed information about the protected area and vital areas, including their structures and/or
barriers, are provided in a separate security annex since the content contains prescribed
information as defined by Section 21 of the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations
(SOR/2000-202).
1.1.2 DNNP Project Delivery
OPG will implement DNNP through a project delivery model described in Section 1.2 having a
target in service date as early as 2028. The DNNP is composed of the following five key projects
that will assure its safe and efficient implementation:
1. Site Preparation Project
2. Power Block Project
3. Switchyard & Grid Connection Project
4. Intake / Discharge Water System Project
5. Digital Strategy Project
1.1.3 PSAR Verification Scope
The PSAR is a licensing basis document that is prepared, validated, and approved in accordance
1. Accuracy of information against verified engineering source documentation

2. Sufficient information to support the Licence to Construct (LTC) in accordance with CNSC
REGDOC-1.1.2
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3. Alignment with the stage at which the design has progressed and its supporting safety
analysis
1.1.4 PSAR Limitation of Use
The PSAR is a high-level summary document developed to support the LTC application activities
for DNNP only. It is released for information and licensing purposes only and shall not be used
for technical or construction purposes.
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1.2 Project Implementation

For the DNNP development lifecycle phase, OPG will utilize an Integrated Project Delivery
contract model which maximizes integration and collaboration with other contract partners
involved with this phase. The Integrated Project Delivery contract agreement describes the
relationship and accountabilities of the contract partners including Owner (OPG), Developer
(GEH), Constructor, and Architect Engineer.
Key principles of the contract model include collaborative behaviours, common information
systems, best athlete approach to staffing positions, risk and reward sharing, transparency
between partners, and maximizing efficiencies.
Roles and responsibilities for all contract partners are defined and accepted through contractual
agreements for the project. The partner roles are further described in Chapter 17, Subsection
17.2.1.
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1.3 Identification of Interested Parties Regarding Design, Construction and Operation

The Developer, GEH, is the Design Authority for scoped design activities in accordance with the
project execution model until turnover.
The Constructor is responsible for procurement, construction, and support of commissioning
activities.
An Architect Engineering firm performs design and engineering activities required for the project.
The owner and the licence applicant, OPG, is ultimately responsible for DNNP operation and
retains the overall accountability for ensuring the project lifecycle is executed with quality and
safety.
The contractual agreement between the stakeholders details specific responsibilities and
interfaces are further detailed in Chapter 17.
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1.4 Information on the Plant Layout and Other Aspects

The DNNP site layout, infrastructure, intake and discharge water, Switchyard, BWRX-300 Power
Block, and their respective interfaces are shown in Appendix A (see Figures A1.4-1 and A1.4-2).
Descriptions of the site layout, infrastructure, intake and discharge water, and Switchyard are
provided in this Section.
Descriptions of the BWRX-300 Power Block are provided in Section 1.5.
1.4.1 Site Layout and Infrastructure
The DNNP site will contain infrastructure, including additional buildings, to support operations
inside the Power Block.
Currently anticipated services include:
1. A demineralized water supply pipeline extending from the Darlington Demineralized Water
Plant eastwards approximately 400m towards the DNGS/DNNP property line along the
Third Line Road corridor. The demineralized water is used for the Power Block operations.
2. A potable water pipeline extension tying into the existing municipal water supply just south
of the CN railway and west of Holt Road bridge on the west side of the road. This pipe
carries potable water for use inside the power block as well as various outbuildings around
the DNNP property including the administration building, warehouse, temporary
construction buildings, and potentially other buildings to be determined.
3. Sanitary sewer connections to the existing Darlington East Sewage Lift Station are
planned. These carry sewage from inside the power block as well as the administration
building, warehouse, and potentially other buildings not yet determined, to the lift station.
From here the effluent is pumped north and west towards the Courtice Water Pollution
Control Plant for treatment and eventual discharge to Lake Ontario.
4. Fibre-optic cables for a business Local Area Network and copper telephone/public
address cables to create a communications link between DNGS and DNNP. These run
from the DNGS Engineering Support Services Building in an underground duct bank
eastwards approximately 400m towards the DNGS/DNNP property line mostly along the
Second Line Road corridor.
5. Additional fibre-optic cables for a security Local Area Network are brought from the
Darlington Main Security Building approximately 600m east towards the DNGS/DNNP
property line in an underground duct bank mostly along the Second Line Road corridor.
6. Up to 10MW of construction power are brought from the existing 54M15 feeder through
Darlington DS5 substation at 13.8kV, located near the intersection of Park Road and
Second Line, approximately 1km east to a new switchgear to be located near the northeast
corner of the Nuclear Sustainability Services-Darlington. This switchgear is planned to
feed construction loads as well as the new administration building and warehouse. A
second feed will be taken from the same 54M15 through the existing Darlington DS1-F1
substation at 8.32kV and will supply construction loads including the construction trailers.
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Planned structures/features include:

1. An administration building with office spaces and a simulator training space. The simulator
space will support the SMR full scope simulator and desktop simulator plus limited
maintenance training space.
2. A warehouse is necessary to provide long term storage space for SMR components and
equipment. It has some maintenance space and a calibration shop suitable for the service
of non-contaminated equipment.
3. There is a parking lot near the administration building. There is an existing parking lot
south of the Canadian National Railway near the border between DNNP and St. Marys
Cement that will also be utilized.
4. A Steel Bricks production facility is planned to be constructed on the northwest quadrant
of the intersection of Maple Grove Road and Second Line. This facility produces the Steel
Bricks components for the construction of the reactor building.
5. A concrete batching plant will be provided suitably located if it is determined that onsite
concrete batching is required.
6. Holt Road will be improved in two phases:
a. Phase 1 - The Holt Road extension is a new stretch of road to be built from the
intersection of Second Line and Old Holt Road at the northwest corner of DNNP
property. This will extend south along the DNGS/DNNP property line between the
Nuclear Sustainability Services-Darlington and the SMR facility until it reaches Lake
Ontario. At this point it turns west and continues until it connects with the existing
Lakeshore Road. The portion of Holt Road along Lake Ontario will be reinforced, and
form part of the heavy haul route used to transport heavy components from the DNGS
wharf to DNNP.
b. Phase 2 - The Holt Road expansion will add an additional northbound lane from
Second Line north towards Highway 401. This additional lane will end south of
Energy Drive and will be used by soil transport trucks to place soil onto the northern
parts of DNNP property forming the spoils piles. There will also be a new southbound
left turn lane to be created just south of the Holt Road bridge to aid traffic turning onto
DNNP property.
7. The existing Old Holt Road that stretches diagonally across DNNP property will be kept
intact up to the point it joins the ring road around the Power Block facility.
8. The heavy haul road along Lakeshore Road will extend east onto DNNP property to
support the construction of the Power Block. It is planned to extend as far east as the
Power Block facility and then extend only as far north as necessary to support the Power
Block facility construction.
9. Maple Grove Road is planned to be improved and extended south and then west to join
the heavy haul road at the south part of the DNNP property. The improvements will likely
include a new bridge to cross over the Canadian National Railway.
10. A soil conditioning pile is created from excavated earth during the site preparation phase
and located at the southeast quadrant of the Maple Grove Road and Second Line
intersection. This soil will be reconditioned and placed back into the SMR facility
foundation.
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11. A soil spoils pile is located in the northern part of DNNP property south of Energy Drive
and west of Maple Grove Road. Excavated earth from the site preparation phase will be
placed here.
12. Storm water management features are part of the overall site layout. One known feature
is the relocation of the existing Bowmanville SS drainage ditch that currently runs from
Bowmanville SS through DNNP property, southeast along Old Holt Road and draining into
Lake Ontario. This will be relocated west to run along the eastern edge of the new Holt
Road Extension.
1.4.2 DNNP Switchyard
The local DNNP switchyard (see Appendix A, Figure A1.4-2) is located North of the SMR Facility,
East of the Extended Holt Rd and South of the CN Rail tracks. The local switchyard consolidates
power produced by the Power Block facility. The Power Block facility has two 230kV lines
connected to the local DNNP switchyard. One line connects the Facility Generator Step Up
Transformer, and one line connects to the Reserve Auxiliary Transformer. The local switchyard
has two redundant 230kV connections with the transmitter. The transmitter is working to connect
these lines to Clarington TS, 22km North of the DNNP site.
The operating organization is responsible for the ownership and operation of the local DNNP
switchyard, containing the high voltage circuit breakers and disconnect switches, in addition to
equipment within the Power Block facility. Hydro One, the transmitter for the electrical grid, is
responsible for the ownership and operation of the two redundant 230kV lines connecting the
local DNNP switchyard with Clarington Transformer Station.
1.4.3 Normal Heat Sink
The normal heat sink removes excess heat to a large water body. For the DNNP, water withdrawn
from Lake Ontario flows through the plant surface condensers to remove the excess energy of
the turbine exhaust steam. The amount of heat removed during this process depends on the flow
rate and the temperature rise of the water passing through the condensers. The plant heat is
rejected to Lake Ontario.
Cooling water from Lake Ontario is delivered to an intake structure for the nuclear facility through
an intake tunnel. The intake structure sends the cooling water to the Pumphouse/Forebay that
contains circulating water pumps which deliver the cooling water to plant surface condensers
before returning the heated water back to the lake through the discharge tunnel.
The Normal Heat Sink includes, but is not limited to the following:
1. Intake Tunnel, located deep in Lake Ontario to meet regulatory commitments (D-C-1) to
decrease potential impacts to fish habitat and is sized to provide the required flow of
cooling water to the plant. It is also constructed to minimize the intake velocity to prevent
impingement and entrainment of fish and effect on local currents.
2. Discharge Tunnel and diffusers are constructed deep in Lake Ontario to meet regulatory
requirements by limiting the temperature increase to minimize thermal and flow effects of
the plant cooling water discharge to ensure surface water temperature does not exceed 2
degrees C above ambient surface temperature and minimize impact to aquatic habitat.
3. Pumphouse/Forebay is composed of the forebay, pump bays and superstructures to
house the Circulating Water System pumps and related equipment.
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1.4.4 Security Building

A security building, known as the Protected Area Access Building, is provided on the protected
area boundary to allow for ingress and egress to and from the protected area. Additionally, a
sally port is provided adjacent to the security building to allow for vehicular traffic to enter the
protected area. Detailed information about the protected area and vital areas, including their
structures and/or barriers, are provided in a separate security annex since the content contains
prescribed information as defined by Section 21 of the General Nuclear Safety and Control
Regulations (SOR/2000-202).
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1.5 General BWRX-300 Power Block Description

The BWRX-300 is a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) that employs natural circulation and passive
emergency cooling features and is rated at approximately 300 megawatts-electric.
The passive design features of the BWRX-300 provide decay heat removal capability using only
installed systems with no reliance on operator actions or external resources for at least 72-hours.
average reactor coolant temperature 215.6°C (420°F). Following 72-hours post-accident, on-
site or off-site resources are used to power non-safety equipment for proceeding to cold shutdown
conditions, as needed.
The BWRX-300 design applies a defence-in-depth process for safety assessment and safety
analysis to ensure that radiological acceptance criteria are met. The leveraging of passive design
features greatly simplifies the design and results in a significant reduction in total number active
SSCs compared to conventional Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs).
The overall safety objectives and the safety strategy employed in the development of the BWRX-
300 design are described in detail in Chapter 3.
1.5.1 Basic Technical Characteristics
The principal technical characteristics of the BWRX-300 are provided in Table 1.5-1.
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Table 1.5-1: Principal Characteristics of Interest for the DNNP BWRX-300
Parameter Description Value Comments

Type of plant Boiling Water Reactor
Core coolant Light Water
Neutron moderator Light Water
Nuclear Steam Supply System Direct-Cycle
layout
Primary circulation Natural
Thermodynamic cycle Rankine
Type of containment structure Dry
Reactor thermal power level 870 MWth
Normal Heat Sink Once Through Cooling
System using water from Lake
Ontario
Ultimate Heat Sink ICS pools Pools are vented to atmosphere
Plant gross electrical power output ~ 300 MWe
Plant Footprint ~ 9,800 m2 Rectangular building envelope
Site Footprint ~ 30,000 m2 Fenced area
Design life 60 years
Exclusion Zone 350 m (radius) Measured from exterior of the
Reactor Building
Seismic Design (DBE) 0.310 g (horizontal and Bounding rock peak ground
vertical) acceleration
0.532 g (horizontal) Bounding surface peak ground

0.516 g (vertical) acceleration
Reactor Design Pressure 10.3 MPa

Fuel UO2 pellets
Fuel enrichment <5% U-235
RPV diameter (ID) ~4m
RPV height (Inside) ~ 26 m
Control rod drive type Fine Motion Control Rod Drive
(FMCRD)
Containment Vessel type Steel-plate Composite
Fuel pool capacity Up to 8 years of full-power Fuel pool accommodates up to 8
operation years.of spent fuel plus one core
load of new fuel and one full core
off-load
Refueling cycle 12 - 24 months
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Parameter Description Value Comments

Emergency Power Supply Safety Class 1 DC batteries Capable of sustaining required
loads for 72 hours
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1.5.2 Primary Drawings

An overview of the primary buildings/structures in the Power Block of the BWRX-300 is shown in
Figure A1.5-1 of Appendix A and is discussed below. The Reactor Building, Turbine Building,
Radwaste Building, Control Building, and Plant Services Area (PLSA) are specifically referenced
in the descriptions below.
The plant grade elevation of the power block is approximately 88 meters Canadian Geodetic
Vertical Datum of 1928. The overall Power Block length is approximately 143 meters and width
is approximately 69 meters. The approximate dimensions of the power block buildings are
provided in Table 1.5-2.
Table 1.5-2: Approximate Dimensions of Power Block Buildings
Building Length (m) Width (m) Highest Roof Elevation (m)

Reactor Building(1) 36 (Diameter) 36 (Diameter) 30 (Exterior Dome Top)
Turbine Building 70 69(3) 30(4)
Radwaste Building(2) 38 25 24(5)
Control Building 35 69(3) 10(5)
Reactor Auxiliary Bay(6) + 38 18(7) 10 m at the highest roof
(1) The bottom elevation of the Reactor Building foundation is approximately 36 m below grade.
(2) The Radwaste Building wraps around the Reactor Building. Width of Radwaste Building is given as the
shortest dimension of the building measured in the east-west direction.
(3) The Turbine Building and Control Building width include portions of the Plant Services Area.
(4) The height of the Turbine Building does not include the stacks or stairwells.
(5) The height of the Radwaste Building and Control Building does not include chillers, ductwork, or other items
on the roof.
(6) The Reactor Auxiliary Bay is a portion of the Plant Services Area, to the east of the Reactor Building, that is
supported on an independent foundation with respect to the surrounding Reactor Building, Control Building,
and Turbine Building.
(7) The Reactor Auxiliary Bay wraps around the Reactor Building. The width of Reactor Auxiliary Bay is given as
the largest dimension of the building measured in the east-west direction.
(8) For consistency, the length and width values in the table are all in the same direction. For DNNP-1, length is
north-south, and width is east-west.
Refer to Chapter 3, Subsection 3.3.1, and Chapter 9B, Section 9B.2 and 9B.3 of the PSAR for
additional information on seismic design of structures.
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1.5.2.1 Reactor Building

The RB is a Safety Category 1 and Seismic Category A structure. It is a cylindrical shaped
structure embedded in a vertical shaft to a depth of approximately 36 m below grade. The Reactor
Pressure Vessel (RPV), Steel-plate Composite Containment Vessel (SCCV) and other important
systems and components are located in the deeply embedded RB vertical right-cylinder shaft to
mitigate effects of external events, including aircraft impact, adverse weather, fires, and
earthquakes. The Secondary Control Room (SCR) is located in the RB. The below-grade portion
also contains reactor support and safety class systems and the Safety Class 1 power supply and
equipment. The reactor cavity pool is above the containment dome. Also, within the RB, three
separate Isolation Condenser System (ICS) pools sit next to the reactor cavity pool above the
SCCV, with one isolation condenser located in each pool. The Fuel Pool is also located in the
RB.
1.5.2.2 Turbine Building
The TB houses the steam turbine generator, standby diesel generators, main condenser,
condensate and feedwater systems, turbine-generator support systems, and parts of the Offgas
System (excluding the offgas charcoal adsorbers).
While considered a separate functional area from the Turbine Building, the northern portion of the
PLSA is structurally integrated with the Turbine Building. See Section 1.5.2.5 for a description of
the PLSA.
The TB is a Safety Class 2 structure and is categorized as Non-Seismic. Additionally, it is
evaluated for seismic interaction to ensure that it will not compromise the structural integrity and
safety functions of the adjacent Seismic Category A RB following a Design Basis Earthquake
(DBE) or extreme Tornado wind conditions.
1.5.2.3 Control Building
The CB houses the MCR, Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), electrical, control, and
instrumentation equipment. The CB is a Safety Class 2 structure and is categorized as Non-
Seismic. Additionally, it is evaluated for seismic interaction to ensure that it does not compromise
the structural integrity and safety functions of the adjacent Seismic Category A RB following a
DBE or extreme Tornado wind conditions. The CB serves as main entrance and exit for the
Power Block unit during normal operations.
While considered a separate functional area from the Control Building, the southern portion of the
Plant Services Area (PLSA) is structurally integrated with the Control Building. See Section
1.5.2.5 for a description of the PLSA.
1.5.2.4 Radwaste Building
The RWB houses rooms and equipment for handling, processing, and packaging liquid and solid
radioactive wastes as well as the Offgas System charcoal adsorbers that are used for processing
radioactive gas. Some of these systems contain highly radioactive materials. The RWB is
classified as a Safety Class 3 building and categorized as RW-IIa in accordance with Regulatory
e for Radioactive Waste Management Systems,
it is also evaluated for seismic interaction to ensure that it will not compromise the structural
integrity or safety functions of the adjacent Seismic Category A RB following a DBE or extreme
Tornado wind conditions.
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1.5.2.5 Plant Services Area and Reactor Auxiliary Bay

The PLSA houses a decontamination area, a contaminated part/tool storage room, a I&C
calibration room, a truck space for cask removal, a hot machine shop, laydown areas for new fuel
and the Fine Motion Control Rods Drives (FMCRD), and a miscellaneous storage area.
While the PLSA is a separate functional area from the CB and TB, the northern portion of the
PLSA shares a foundation and is structurally integrated with the TB and the southern portion of
the PLSA shares a foundation and is structurally integrated with the CB (see Figure A1.5-1).
A portion of the PLSA, the Reactor Auxiliary Bay, is constructed on a separate foundation with
respect to the portions of the PLSA that are adjacent to the CB and TB. The functions performed
in the Reactor Auxiliary Bay include new fuel and spent fuel cask transit, equipment ingress and
egress to the RB, and personnel access to the RB. The Reactor Auxiliary Bay is a Safety Class
2 structure and is categorized as Non-Seismic. Additionally, it is evaluated for seismic interaction
to ensure that it does not compromise the structural integrity and safety functions of the adjacent
Seismic Category A RB following a DBE or extreme Tornado wind conditions.
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1.6 Comparison with Other Plant Designs

The BWRX-300 is based on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensed, 1520 MWe
Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR). The ESBWR is an evolution of the 600
MWe Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (SBWR) that has a significant testing and qualification
program directly applicable to the BWRX-300.
The BWRX-300 is the tenth generation of the Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) that incorporates the
lessons learned in design, construction, operations, and maintenance from over 100 previous
BWRs that have been built, operated, and in some cases, decommissioned.
The BWRX-300 is specifically designed to enhance safety through simplification and reducing its
dependence on human intervention. This is achieved through increasing its reliance on natural
circulation and natural phenomena-driven safety systems. These safety enhancements, in
combination with its reduction in scale and complexity, enable the reductions in operating staff,
maintenance, and security requirements as well as being easier to decommission.
The BWRX-300 provides clean and flexible baseload electricity at a lifecycle cost that is much
lower than the previous generation of NPPs operating today and competitive with other forms
electricity generation such as natural gas combined-cycle plants and renewables.
1.6.1 Enhancements in Safety System Design
Though mostly traditional in BWR design, the BWRX-300 includes several design features that
simplify the design and enhance safety, such as:
1. Reactor Isolation Valve location: The BWRX-300 RPV is equipped with Reactor Isolation
Valves which rapidly isolate a ruptured pipe to help mitigate the effects of a LOCA. All
large fluid pipe systems are equipped with double isolation valves which are integral to the
RPV. The valves are located as close as possible to the RPV.
2. No Safety Relief Valves: Safety relief valves have been eliminated from the BWRX-300
design. The large capacity Isolation Condenser System (ICS) provides overpressure
protection in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section III, Class 1 equipment. Historically on BWRs,
the safety relief valve inadvertent actuation has been the most likely cause of a LOCA and
have, therefore, been eliminated from the BWRX-300 design.
3. Dry containment: The BWRX-300 has a dry containment that is cooled through natural
circulation during DBAs. This has been proven to effectively contain the releases of
steam, water, and fission products after a LOCA.
4. No external reactor recirculation loops: Elimination of external reactor recirculation pumps
and associated piping and a reimagined reactor pressure vessel provides a relatively large
inherent reactor coolant volume and nozzle elevations significantly above the core. These
features with a reliable passive emergency core cooling system provided by the isolation
condensers eliminates the need for active emergency core cooling injection systems while
ensuring larger safety margins than predecessor BWRs.
5. No need for emergency diesel generators: Elimination of active emergency core cooling
systems eliminates the need for onsite emergency power systems. Standby diesel
generators are provided for asset protection only.
Table 1.6-1 demonstrates how the BWRX-300 design has evolved to maximize passive safety
features to achieve FSF in comparison to the design of previous BWR and other types of NPPs.
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Table 1.6-1: Comparison of BWRX-300 to Other NPP Types
Fundamental
BWRX-300 BWRs PWRs CANDU
Safety Function
Two Two Two Two
Independent Independent Independent Independent
Control Reactivity
Means of Means of Means of Means of
Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down
Passive Active Active Active
Fuel Cooling
Natural Circulation Forced Circulation Forced Circulation Forced Circulation
Dry Reactor
Building
Dry Wet Dry
Contain Wet Vacuum
Radioactivity Building
Passive Cooling Active Cooling Active Cooling
Active Reactor
Building Cooling
1.6.2 Industry Incident Reviews

Station Blackout events have historically been the most demanding for BWRs to cope with and
have usually been the dominant sequence for Severe Accident scenarios. The BWRX-300 is an
advanced passive reactor design that does not require active safety systems. The BWRX-300
design carried forward the passive ICS and containment cooling concepts from the ESBWR. DC
power sources are assumed to be available. The systems that support FSF and plant monitoring
are designed to operate for 72-hours, without AC power, and without an intake structure that
normally provides cooling water. The ICS pools and spent fuel pool have enough inventory to
provide adequate decay heat removal and fuel cooling for seven days, after which alternate water
makeup sources (e.g., flexible mitigation/EME) are used to refill the pools. The Passive
Containment Cooling System (PCCS) is designed to passively limit containment pressure and
temperature by transferring heat to the equipment pool. The demonstration of plant safety
functions during a beyond design basis external event such as an earthquake that creates these
conditions is typically part of the diverse and flexible coping strategies that form the basis for
compliance of regulatory requirements related to the Fukushima tsunami event.
In April 2012, the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations conducted an independent review of the
Fukushima nuclear accident with the purpose of identifying operational and organizational lessons
learned from the accident. The results of this review are well documented.
The Fukushima accident was a Beyond Design Basis event. Design extension conditions are a
selected subset of Beyond Design Basis accident conditions.
The BWRX-300 is designed for Design Extension Conditions, and these are described in detail in
the BWRX-300 Safety Strategy.
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1.7 Drawings and Other More Detailed Information

A simplified representation of the major BWRX-300 systems and the flow of the reactor coolant
is provided in Figure 1.7-1. A summary description of the major nuclear steam supply systems
and components is provided below. Each of these systems are described in detail in applicable
chapters of the PSAR.
1.7.1 Reactor Pressure Vessel and Internals
The RPV is a vertical, cylindrical pressure vessel fabricated with forged rings and rolled plate
welded together, with a removable top head, head flange, seals, and bolting. The vessel also
includes penetrations, nozzles, and the shroud support. The RPV has a minimum inside diameter
of approximately 4 m, a wall thickness of approximately 14 cm with cladding, and a height of
approximately 26 m. The bottom of the active fuel region is approximately 5.2 m from the bottom
of the vessel and the active core is 3.8 m high. The vertical orientated and tall vessel permits the
development natural circulation driving forces to produce sufficient core coolant flow.
A diagram of the BWRX-300 RPV assembly is shown in Figure 1.7-2. The RPV, together with its
internals, provides guidance and support for the Fine Motion Control Rod Drives (FMCRDs).
The major reactor internal components include:
Core (fuel, channels, control rods and instrumentation)
Core support and alignment structures (shroud, shroud support, top guide, core plate
control rod guide tube, CRD housings, and orificed fuel support)
Chimney
Chimney head and steam separator assembly
Steam dryer assembly
Feedwater spargers
In-core guide tubes
The fuel assemblies (including fuel rods and channels), control rods, chimney head, steam
separators, steam dryer, and in-core instrumentation assemblies are removable when the reactor
vessel is opened for refueling or maintenance. The RPV shroud support is designed to support
the shroud, as well as the components connected to the shroud, including the steam separator,
chimney, core plate, and top guide. The fuel bundles are supported by the orifice fuel support,
the control rod guide tube, and the CRD housing.
1.7.2 Reactor Pressure Vessel Isolation Valves
The BWRX-300 reactor incorporates isolation valves attached directly to the RPV. The function
of the isolation valves is to close, limiting the loss of coolant from large and medium pipe breaks.
The RPV isolation concept consists of two Reactor Isolation Valves in series. Each of the Reactor
Isolation Valves is independently able to isolate the line.
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1.7.3 Control Rod Drive System

The CRD system includes three major elements: FMCRD mechanisms; Hydraulic Control Unit
(HCU) assemblies; and the Control Rod Drive Hydraulic subsystem. The FMCRDs are designed
to provide electric-motor-driven positioning for normal insertion and withdrawal of the control rods
and hydraulic-powered rapid control rod insertion (scram) in response to manual or automatic
signals. The hydraulic power required for scram is provided by high-pressure water stored in the
individual HCUs. In addition to hydraulic-powered scram, the FMCRDs also provide electric-
motor-driven run-in of all control rods as a path to rod insertion that is diverse from the hydraulic-
powered scram.
1.7.4 Isolation Condenser System
The ICS removes decay heat after any reactor isolation and shutdown event during power
operations. The ICS decay heat removal limits increases in steam pressure and maintains the
RPV pressure and water inventory at an acceptable level. The ICS consists of three independent
loops that each contain a Heat Exchanger (HX) with capacity of approximately 33 MW, or
approximately 3.7% of rated thermal power. Thermal energy removal condenses steam on the
tube side and transfers heat by heating/evaporating water in the Isolation Condenser (IC) pools
which are vented to atmosphere. The arrangement of the ICS HX is shown in Figure 1.7-3.
1.7.5 Instrumentation and Control
The BWRX-300 Distributed Control and Information System (DCIS) is an integrated control and
monitoring system for the power plant. The DCIS is arranged in three safety classified DCIS
segments and a non-safety class segment with appropriate levels of hardware and software
quality corresponding to the system functions they control and their DL location, as described in
Chapter 3, Section 3.2. The DCIS provides control, monitoring, alarming and recording functions.
The various bus segments of the integrated DCIS are designed to operate autonomously.
Control of reactivity in various postulated events is achieved by the instrumentation and control
systems. Channels, trip logic, trip actuators, manual controls, and scram logic circuitry initiates
the rapid insertion of control rods by hydraulic force to scram the reactor when unsafe conditions
are detected. The hydraulic scram is actuated on signals derived from safety analyses and
includes signals such as high core neutron power, RPV pressure, low RPV level, high
containment temperature, high steam line flow, etc.
1.7.6 Containment
The BWRX-300 Primary Containment Vessel encloses the RPV and some of its related systems
and components. The Primary Containment Vessel is a leak-tight nitrogen inerted gas space
surrounding the RPV and the Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary (RCPB). It provides a leak-
tight barrier to prevent the release of radioactive fission products, steam, and water in the unlikely
event of a Loss of Coolant Accident (LOCA). The BWRX-300 uses a traditional containment
system for the ultimate containment of radioactive materials for various postulated events. The
containment shape is a vertical cylinder approximately 18 meters outside diameter and 38 meters
high. It is integral to and surrounded by the Reactor Building (RB).
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1.7.7 Passive Containment Cooling System

The Passive Containment Cooling System (PCCS) is a passive containment heat removal system
that maintains the containment within its pressure limits for design basis accidents such as a
LOCA. It consists of several low-pressure natural circulation heat exchangers that transfer heat
from the containment to the reactor cavity pool which is located above the containment upper
head and is filled with water during normal operation. The reactor cavity pool is vented to the
atmosphere. PCCS operation requires no sensing, control, logic, or power actuated devices for
operation.
1.7.8 Boron Injection System
The Boron Injection System (BIS) is a complementary design feature that provides an additional
means to place the plant in a cold shutdown mode. The BIS provides an additional means of
negative reactivity insertion to bring the reactor subcritical during events when the control rod
insertion (hydraulic and motor) is not successful.
1.7.9 Reactor Water Cleanup System
The Reactor Water Cleanup System provides the design functions of a cleanup flow path from
the RPV to filter/demineralizer skids during most reactor operating modes. The cleanup or
filtration function and ion removal function is performed by the condensate system.
1.7.10 Shutdown Cooling System
The Shutdown Cooling (SDC) System is designed to support RPV Startup and Shutdown/
Cooldown Operations. The SDC consists of two independent trains with a motor driven pump, a
heat exchanger, required valves, piping, controls, and power inputs.
1.7.11 ICS Pool Cooling and Cleanup System
The Isolation Condenser Pool Cooling and Cleanup System (ICC) is designed to maintain the
water in the ICS pools cool and clean.
The primary function of the ICC is to remove heat from the Isolation Condenser System (ICS)
pools such that the bulk temperature of water in the pools is maintained below prescribed limits,
and thereby ensure the readiness of the ICS to perform its
safety function. Secondary functions of the ICC include maintaining the cleanliness of the
ICS pool water and providing the capability to add clean makeup water during normal reactor
operations to offset the routine and minor loss of water inventory due to evaporation.
1.7.12 Fuel Pool Cooling and Clean System
The Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System (FPC) provides continuous cooling by removal of the
decay heat from the spent fuel and maintains the Fuel Pool temperature below specified values.
The system also maintains water level and water quality in the fuel pool, and reactor cavity pool.
The FPC consists of one cooling and clean-up train provided with 100% capacity during normal
operation (including pool maximum heat load).
1.7.13 Containment Inerting System
The Containment Inerting System precludes the combustion of hydrogen and prevents damage
to essential equipment and structures. It establishes and maintains an inert atmosphere ( 4%
dry-basis-percent (DB%) oxygen) within containment during plant operating modes except during
shutdown for refueling/maintenance and for limited periods of time during low power operation for
inspection. The system also maintains a slightly positive pressure in containment to prevent air
(oxygen) in-leakage into the inerted spaces from the Reactor Building.
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Figure 1.7-1: BWRX-300 Major Systems
Figure 1.7-2: BWRX-300 RPV and Internals
Figure 1.7-2: BWRX-300 RPV and Internals
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Figure 1.7-3: Isolation Condenser System
Figure 1.7-3: Isolation Condenser System
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1.8 Modes of Normal Operation of the Plant

The normal operating modes are listed below and described in detail in Chapter 16. Chapter 15
includes a discussion of the plant design envelope, which comprises all plant states considered
in the design, normal operation, Anticipated Operational Occurrence (AOO), Design Basis
Accident (DBA), and Design Extension Condition (DEC).
Specific operational states and accident conditions and responses to these events for the BWRX-
300 design are described in the deterministic safety analyses in Chapter 15.
The normal plant operational modes are listed below:
Mode 1 Power Operation
Mode 2 Startup
Mode 3 Hot Shutdown
Mode 4 Stable Shutdown
Mode 5 Cold Shutdown
Mode 6 Refueling
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1.9 Principles of Safety Management

The prime responsibility for safety of the facility rests with OPG which is the owner, operator, and
licensee. This responsibility includes operating activities performed by OPG and the oversight of
activities performed by contracted organizations, such as design, procurement construction,
commissioning, and decommissioning. All activities performed, either directly by OPG or
which is the top management system of the

facility. The system is implemented by a series of program documents which in turn define the
required implementing procedures and standards. Chapter 17 of this PSAR provides details
regarding the management for safety, including the different management processes aimed at
ensuring safety is given the highest priority, the specific elements of the management system,
quality management, and the nuclear safety culture framework.
The management system promotes safety culture by committing workers to adhere to its
implementing practices that contribute to the excellence in worker performance, supporting
workers in carrying out their tasks safely and successfully, and monitoring to improve the culture.
The organizational structure implements the programs that make up the OPG management
system with the Chief Nuclear Officer accountable for its implementation and effectiveness.
A structured operating organization is established having defined authorities, managerial
responsibilities, interfaces between organizations and policies for use of contracted resources
such that safety is the overriding priority. An organizational approach is taken that assures the
required capabilities and qualifications necessary to always maintain nuclear safety and the
integrity of the safety case. This includes maintaining sufficient capability within the operating
organization to effectively manage the design and licensing basis of the facility and preventing
the over-reliance on contractors. Additionally, the operating organization ensures changes having
international obligations are thoroughly assessed and demonstrated to be acceptable throughout

the life of the facility.
1.9.1 References
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1.10 Additional Supporting or Complementary Documents to the Safety Analysis Report

Table 1.10-1 lists all GE, GNF and GEH topical reports that are incorporated by reference in this
PSAR document. These reports impose requirements on the BWRX-300 design.
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Table 1.10-1: Topical Reports Incorporated by Reference
Report No. Title Section No.

EPRI NP-2660 Fire Tests in Ventilated Rooms-Extinguishment of Fires in 9A
Grouped Cable Trays, Electric Power Research Institute,
Palo Alto, California, 1982
EPRI NP-5479 Application Guide for Check Valves in Nuclear Power 10.2
Plants, 1993
EPRI TR-102293 Guidelines for Determining Design Basis Ground Motions, 3.3
Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, California,
Vol. 1-5, 1993
EPRI TR-103959 Methodology for Developing Seismic Fragilities, Electric 3.5
Power Research Institute Palo Alto, California, 1994
EPRI TR-1002988 Seismic Fragility Application Guide, Electric Power 3.5
Research Institute, Palo Alto, California, 2002
EPRI TR-1006756 Fire Protection Equipment Surveillance Optimization and
Maintenance Guide, 2018
EPRI TR-1011989 Fire PRA Methodology for Nuclear Power Facilities, 2010 15.6
USNRC NUREG/CR-
6850
EPRI TR-1019200 Seismic Fragility Application Guide Update, Electric Power 3.5
Research Institute, Palo Alto, California, 2009
EPRI TR- BWR Vessel and Internals Project, Volumes 1&2: BWR 5.2
3002002623
Good Practice Guidance, Palo Alto, California, 2014
EPRI TR- Seismic Fragility and Seismic Margin Guidance for 3.5
3002012994 Seismic Probabilistic Risk Assessments, 2018
11.1
March 1973
NEDO-10958-A General Electric Thermal Analysis Basis Data, Correlation 4.4
NEDE-10958P-A and Design Application, January 1977
9A.6, 13.3, 17.2
proprietary), NEDO-11209-A, Revision 16,

December 2020
NEDE-24011-P-A-31 GNF General Electric Standard Application for Reactor 4.4, 4.7, 15.3
Fuel, November 2020, U.S. Supplement
NEDC-32082P BWR Steady-State Thermal Hydraulic Methodology 4.3, 15.5
(ISCOR), Revision 0, August 1992
NEDE-32176P Licensing Topical Report TRACG Model Description, 4.3
Revision 4, January 2008
NEDO-32177 4.4, 4.7, 15.5
NEDE-32177P Revision 3, August 2007
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NEDO-32601-A Methodology and Uncertainties for Safety Limit MCPR 4.4
NEDC-32601P-A Evaluations, August 1999
NEDO-32708 Radiological Accident 15.5

Code, August 1997
NEDC-32725P TRACG Qualification for SBWR, Revision 1, Vol. 1 and 2, 4.7, 15.5
August 2002
NEDC-33080 TRACG Qualification for ESBWR, Revision 1, May 2005 4.7, 15.5
NEDC-33080P
NEDO-33083-A 15.5
NEDC-33083P-A 2010
NEDO-33083 TRACG Application for ESBWR Stability Analysis, 4.7

Supplement 1-A Revision 2, September 2010
NEDE-33083
Supplement 1P-A
NEDC-33139P-A Global Nuclear Fuel, Cladding Creep Collapse, July 2005 4.2
4.2
The PRIME Model for Analysis of Fuel Rod Thermal-
Mechanical Performance Part 1-Technical Bases,
Revision 2, October 2021
4.2
of Fuel Rod Thermal-Mechanical Performance Part 2-
Qualification, Revision 2, October 2021
NEDC-33258P-A 4.2
of Fuel Rod Thermal-Mechanical Performance Part 3-
Application Methodology, Revision 2, October 2021
NEDC-33270P GE Nuclear Energy, GNF2 Advantage Generic 4.2
Compliance with NEDE-24011-P-A (GESTARII), Revision
11, August 2020
NEDE-33284 4.2
Supplement 1P-A
Class III (Proprietary), Revision 1, March 2012
NEDO-33292 Global Nuclear Fuel, GEXL17 Correlation for GNF2 Fuel, 4.4
NEDC-33292P Revision 3
NEDO-33798-A 4.2
NEDE-33798P-A
NEDC-33840P-A 4.2
Model for Transient Analysis of Fuel Rod Thermal-
5.1, 6.2
Revision 2, June 20201
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NEDE-33911P-A GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, BWRX-300 Containment 5.1, 6.2, 6.3
Performance, Revision 3, January 2022
NEDO-33914-A Licensing Topical Report, BWRX-300 Advanced Civil 21.3
Construction and Design Approach, Revision 2, June
2022
NEDO-33914 Licensing Topical Report, BWRX-300 Advanced Civil 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 9B
NEDE-33914P Construction and Design Approach, Revision 0, January
2021
NEDO-33922 5.1, 6.3, 15.5
NEDC-33922P
NEDC-33939 "Steady State Nuclear Methods TGBLA06/PANAC11 4.3
Application Methodology For BWRX-300", August 2022
NEDC-33940P GNF2 Fuel Assembly Mechanical Design Report for 4.2
NEDO-33940 BWRX-300, September 2022
NEDC33941P 4.2
NEDO-33941
NEDC-33946P BWRX-300 Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) 15.6
Probabilistic Safety Assessment Methodology, Revision 0,
September 2022.
REGDOC-2.5.2 Alternative Approach Report
NEDC-33976 GNF2 Pressure Drop Calculations, Rev 0, August ,2022 4.4
GNF2 Fuel Design Description, Qualification and BWR
Fuel Licensing, Revision 0, August 2022
NEDC-33982P BWRX-300 Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) 18.1, 18.2, 18.3
Human Factor Engineering Program Plan
NEDC-33985P Nuclear Design Report for BWRX-300 Equilibrium 12 4.3
Month Cycle, Revision 1, July 2022
NEDCC-33987 BWRX-300 Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) 4.3
TRACG Application for BWRX-300, Rev. 0, September,
2022
NEDC-33992P-A BWRX-300 Containment Evaluation Method, Revision 3, 6.2
June 2022
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1.11 Conformance with Applicable Regulations, Codes and Standards

The Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) establishes the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission (CNSC) and provides the CNSC with the authority to regulate the development,
production and use of nuclear energy and the production, possession and use of nuclear
substances, prescribed equipment, and prescribed information in Canada. Class I Nuclear
Facilities Regulations (SOR/2000-204) are applicable to nuclear fission reactors that includes the
BWRX-300 at the DNNP facility. It provides the requirements for the different types of applications
for Class I nuclear facilities.
The CNSC's regulatory framework, shown in Figure 1.11-1 below, consists of laws passed by
Parliament that govern the regulation of Canada's nuclear industry, and regulations, licences, and
documents that the CNSC uses to regulate the industry. The CNSC publishes regulatory
documents (REGDOCs) that are instruments that clarify, resulting in consistent implementation
of, regulatory requirements and expectations. Regulatory requirements and expectations are
further supported by codes and standards published by domestic and international agencies.
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Figure 1.11-1: CNSC Regulatory Framework
Figure 1.11-1: CBSC Regulatory Framework
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Laws, regulations, codes, and standards are one of numerous sources of design requirements
that the design of a Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) must satisfy. The RCS applicable to the licensing
basis and the design basis of SSCs within the Protected Area are managed in accordance with
the GEH BWRX-300 requirement management plan that is depicted in Figure 1.11-2 below.
The identification and implementation of design requirements, which includes applicable RCS, is
an iterative process that evolves with the maturity of the design and is managed throughout the
design lifecycle. To align with the requirements management plan, the following levels of RCS
are defined in support of the licensing process and the PSAR development:
Source Level RCS (licensing basis)
Plant Level RCS (design basis)
System Level RCS (design basis)
Component Level RCS (design basis)
Source Level RCS are those applicable jurisdictional requirements that establish part of the
licensing basis of the SSCs within the Protected Area.
Plant System, and Component Level RCS are those that govern the design of the facility that
establishes the design basis. As described above, the identification and implementation of the
relevant level RCS is dependent on the maturity of the design and may not have been
implemented from the onset of the design. For the purposes of the LTC and the PSAR, Plant
Level RCS is commensurate with the state of design progression.
The above levels recognize that the identification and implementation of RCS is a managed and
iterative process. As indicated in Figure 1.11-2, decisions that support the identification, selection,
and implementation of design requirements, including RCS, at the various levels are documented
and controlled. The repository used for the management of applicable RCS, including supporting
decisions, throughout the design lifecycle of the facility is the requirements management tool.
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Figure 1.11-2: GEH Requirements Hierarchy
Figure 1.11-2: GEH Requirements Hierarchy
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The Source Level licensing basis RCS that are applicable to the LTC of the facility along with the
The design basis RCS that governs the design of the facility, including the BWRX-300 reactor,
are documented in Appendix B. These RCS contain design related requirements applicable to
the facility. RCS reference throughout the PSAR, not listed in Appendix B, are used for guidance
only.
Table B1.11-1 includes the list of applicable Source Level design basis REGDOCs that originates
from Source Level licensing basis REGDOCs documented in Reference 1.11-1 that are screened
to eliminate those not applicable to the design of Power Block.
Table B1.11-2 includes the list of applicable Plant Level design basis codes and standards that
originates from Source Level licensing basis codes and standards documented in Reference 1.11-
1 that are screened to eliminate those not applicable to the design of the facility.
Table B1.11-3 includes the list of Plant Level US regulatory codes that are applicable to the facility.
The method used to develop the lists followed this general process:
The strategy used to evaluate codes and standards for their applicability, sufficiency, and
adequacy for the OPG BWRX-300 design is based on the licensing basis codes and standard
provided by OPG.
1. The licensing basis list is evaluated to determine which of the codes and standards forms
the design basis.
2. Subsequent review of the GEH documentation is completed to determine the remaining
codes and standards to develop the plant level design basis.
3. The system level list is next developed with the codes and standards from the system
design documentation.
4. Each code and standard are reviewed for applicability with the responsible design
engineer.
1.11.1 References
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and DNNP General Arrangement Drawings

This Appendix A includes the following figures:
Figure No. Description
A1.1-1 Darlington Nuclear Site Regional Location

A1.1-2 Darlington Nuclear Site (DNNP Proximity to DNGS)
A1.4-1 DNNP BWRX-300 Facility Site Layout
A1.4-2 DNNP Switchyard Site Plan
A1.5-1 BWRX-300 Power Block Plan View at Elevation 0
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Figure A1.1-1: Darlington Nuclear Site Regional Location
Figure A1.1-2: Darlington Nuclear Site (DNNP Proximity to DNGS)
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Figure A1.4-1: DNNP BWRX-300 Facility Site Layout
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Figure A1.4-2: DNNP Switchyard Site Plan
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Figure A1.5-1: BWRX-300 Power Block Plan View at Elevation 0
This Appendix includes the following Tables:
Table No. Description
B1.11-1 List of Plant Level Design Basis Regulatory Documents
B1.11-2 List of Plant Level Design Basis Codes and Standards
B1.11-3 List of Plant Level Design Basis US Regulatory Documents
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Table B1.11-1: List of Plant Level Design Basis Regulatory Documents
Doc
Document Number Document Title Effective
Date/Version
CNSC REGDOC -2.4.2 Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) for
2022
Nuclear Power Plants
CNSC REGDOC -2.4.3 Nuclear Criticality Safety 2020
CNSC REGDOC 2.7.1 Radiation Protection 2021
Environmental Protection: Environmental
CNSC REGDOC 2.9.1 Principles, Assessments and Protection 2021
Measures
High Security Facilities, Volume I: Nuclear
CNSC REGDOC-2.12.1 2018
Response Force
High-Security Facilities, Volume II: Criteria for
CNSC REGDOC-2.12.1 2018
Nuclear Security Systems and Devices
CNSC REGDOC-2.13.1 Safeguards and Nuclear Material Accountancy 2018
CNSC REGDOC-2.3.2 Accident Management 2015
CNSC REGDOC-2.4.1 Deterministic Safety Analysis 2014
CNSC REGDOC-2.5.1 General Design Considerations: Human 2019
Factors
CNSC REGDOC-2.5.2 Design of Reactor Facilities: Nuclear Power 2014
Plants
CNSC REGDOC-2.6.1 Reliability Programs for Nuclear Power Plants 2017

CNSC REGDOC-2.6.3 Aging Management 2014
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Table B1.11-2: List of Plant Level Design Basis Codes and Standards
Doc
Date/Version
ACI 350.3 Seismic Design of Liquid-Containing Concrete 2006
Structures
ANSI/AISC N690 Specification for the Design, Fabrication and 2018
Erection of Steel Safety Related Structures for
Nuclear Facilities
API 620 Design and Construction of Large, Welded, 12th edition
Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
API 650 Welded Tanks for Oil Storage 13th edition
ASCE/SEI 4 Seismic Analysis of Safety-Related Nuclear 2016

Structures
ASCE/SEI 43 Seismic Design Criteria or Structures, 2019
Systems, and Components in Nuclear
Facilities
ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and 2016
Other Structures
ASME B31.1 Power Piping 2020
ASME B31.3 Process Piping 2020
ASME BPVC Section II Materials 2021
ASME BPVC Section III Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility 2021
Components
ASME BPVC Section IX Welding, Brazing, and Fusing 2021
ASME BPVC Section V Non-Destructive Examination 2021
ASME BPVC Section VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels 2021
ASME BPVC Section XI Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear 2021

Power Plant Components
Standard for Level 1/Large Early Release
ASME/ANS RA-Sb-2013 Frequency Probabilistic Risk Assessment for 2013
Nuclear Power Plant Applications
CSA A23.1 Concrete Materials And Methods Of Concrete 2019
Construction
CSA A23.2 Test Methods And Standard Practices For 2019
Concrete
CSA A23.3 Design of Concrete Structures 2019
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Date/Version
CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 Safety 2021
Standard for Electrical Installation
CSA C22.2 Canadian Electrical, Part 2 General 2021
Requirement
General requirements for nuclear emergency
CSA N1600 2021
management programs
General Requirements For Pressure-
Retaining Systems And Components In
CSA N285.0/N285.6* CANDU Nuclear Power Plants/Material 2017
Standards For Reactor Components For
CANDU Nuclear Power Plant
Environmental Monitoring Programs at Class I
CSA N288.4 Nuclear Facilities and Uranium Mines and 2019
Mills
Effluent Monitoring Programs at Class I
Mills
Groundwater Protection Programs at Class I
Mills
CSA N289.1 General requirements for seismic design and 2018
qualification of nuclear power plants
CSA N289.2 Ground motion determination for seismic 2021
qualification of nuclear power plants
CSA N289.3 Design procedures for seismic qualification of 2020
nuclear power plants
CSA N289.4 Testing procedures for seismic qualification of 2012 (R2017)
nuclear power plant structures, systems, and
components
CSA N289.5 Seismic instrumentation requirements for 2012
nuclear power plants and
CSA N290.7 Cyber Security for nuclear power plants and 2021
small reactor facilities
CSA N290.11 Reactor heat removal capability during outage 2021
of nuclear power plants
CSA N290.12 Human Factors In Design For Nuclear Power 2014 (R2019)
Plants
CSA N290.13 Environmental qualification of equipment for 2018
nuclear power plants
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Date/Version
Qualification of Digital Hardware and Software
CSA N290.14 for Use in Instrumentation and Control 2015
Applications for Nuclear Power Plants
CSA N291 Requirements for Safety-Related Structures 2019
for Nuclear Power Plants
CSA N293S1 Supplement No. 1 to N293-12, Fire Protection 2021
for Nuclear Power Plants (Application to Small
Modular Reactors)
CSA S16 Design of Steel Structures 2019
CSA W59 Welded Steel Construction 2018
2022
and Performance
2018
IEC 60137 Insulated Bushings for Alternating Voltages 2017

Above 1000 V
IEC 60152 Designation of Phase Differences by Hour 2021
Numbers in Three Phase AC Systems
IEC 60255-1 2009
Part 1: Common Requirements
IEC 60772 Nuclear Power Plants - Instrumentation 2018
Systems Important to Safety - Electrical
Penetration Assemblies in Containment
Structures
2006
Aspects for Computer-Based Systems

Performing Category A Functions
IEC 60987 Nuclear Power Plants - Instrumentation and 2021
Control Important to Safety - Hardware
Requirements
IEC 61000-6-2 Immunity standard for industrial environments 2019
IEC 61500 Network Communication 2018
Instrumentation and Control Important to

IEC 61513 2011
2021
1: Safety Requirements
IEC 62041 Transformers, power supplies, reactors, and 2017
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Date/Version
2018
Software Aspects for Computer-Based

Systems Performing Category B or C
Functions
IEC 62271-103 2021
Part 103: Alternating Current Switches for
Rated Voltages Above 1 kV Up To and
Including 52 kV
IEC 62566 2012
HDL-Programmed Integrated Circuits for

Systems Performing Category A Functions
IEC 62566-2 2020
HDL Programmed Integrated Circuits for

Systems Performing Category B or C
Functions
IEC 62859 2016

coordinating safety and cybersecurity
Criteria for accident monitoring
IEC 63147 instrumentation for nuclear power generating 2017
stations
IEEE Std 80 Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding 2019
IEEE Std 81 Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground 2012

Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a
Grounding System
IEEE Std 384 Standard Criteria for Independence of Class 2018
1E Equipment and Circuits
NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 2018
NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler 2022
Systems
NFPA 15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for 2007
Fire Protection
NRCC NBC National Building Code 2020
NRCC NFC National Fire Code 2020
*Pressure boundary and jurisdictional requirements call for the use of CSA N285 supplemented by ASME BPVC
and US Regulatory guides. Pressure boundary requirements appropriate for the BWRX-300 are documented per
NK054-REP-01210-00137 (Reference 1.11-1).
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Table B1.11-3: List of Plant Level Design Basis US Regulatory Documents
Doc
Date/Version
US NRC 10CFR50 Appendix General Design Criteria for Nuclear Power N/A
A Plants
US NRC 10CFR50 Appendix Primary Reactor Containment Leakage N/A
J Testing for Water-Cooled Power Reactors
US NRC 10CFR50.55a Codes and Standards N/A
US NRC RG 1.143 Design Guidance for Radioactive Waste 2001

Management Systems, Structures, and
Components Installed in Light-Water-Cooled
US NRC RG 1.180 Guidelines for Evaluating Electromagnetic and 2019
Radio-Frequency Interference in Safety-
Related Instrumentation and Control Systems
US NRC RG 1.243 Safety-Related Steel Structures and Steel- 2021
Plate Composite Walls for other than Reactor
Vessels and Containments
US NRC RG 1.26 Quality Group Classifications and Standards 2021
for Water-, Steam-, and Radioactive-Waste-
Containing Components of Nuclear Power
Plants
US NRC RG 1.61 Damping Values for Seismic Design of 2007
US NRC RG 1.97 Criteria for Accident Monitoring 2019
Instrumentation for Nuclear Power Plants
US NRC RG 5.71 Cyber Security Programs for Nuclear Facilities 2010
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Acronym Explanation
BDBA Beyond Design Basis Accident
BL-AOO Baseline Abnormal Operational Occurrence
BWRX-300 Boiling Water Reactor, 10 th Design 300 MWe
CB Control Building
CEUS Central Eastern United States
CGD Canadian Geodetic Datum
CWS Circulating Water System
DSA Deterministic Safety Analysis
EA Environmental Assessment
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMP Environmental Monitoring Program
ERA Environmental Risk Assessment
FIA Foundation Interface Analysis
HU Hydrostratigraphic Unit
HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
ICC ICS Pool Cooling and Cleanup System
INPO Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
LOPP Loss-of-Preferred Power
MCA Main Condenser and Auxiliaries
NHS Normal Heat Sink
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Acronym Explanation
PCW Plant Cooling Water System
PMF Probable Maximum Flood
PMP Probable Maximum Precipitation
PNERP Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan
PNGS Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
PPE Plant Parameter Envelope
PSHA Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment
RB Reactor Building
SPT Standard Penetration Test
SRA Site Response Analysis
TB Turbine Building
TLD Thermoluminescent Dosimeter
UHRS Uniform Hazard Response Spectrum
USNRC United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
WPCP Water Pollution Control Plant
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2.0 SITE CHARACTERISTICS ...............................................................................................2-1

2.1 Geography and Demography .................................................................................. 2-5
2.1.1 Darlington Nuclear Site Context and Surrounding Land Uses .................. 2-8
2.1.2 BWRX-300 Facility Layout and Exclusion Zone........................................ 2-9
2.1.3 Population Distribution and Density ........................................................ 2-10
2.1.4 Municipal Services .................................................................................. 2-11
2.1.5 Site Access and Transportation Networks .............................................. 2-11
2.1.6 Public Transit .......................................................................................... 2-12
2.1.7 Active Hiking and Cycling Trails .............................................................. 2-12
2.1.8 Park Spaces and Waterbodies ............................................................... 2-12
2.1.9 Industrial Facilities .................................................................................. 2-13
2.1.10 References .............................................................................................. 2-13
2.2 Evaluation of Site-Specific Hazards ...................................................................... 2-20
2.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 2-20
2.2.2 External Hazards Evaluation Methodology ............................................. 2-24
2.2.3 Characterization of Hazards from Transportation Accidents, Including
Toxic Chemicals or Gas Releases/Explosions ........................................ 2-25
2.2.4 Characterization of Stationary Non-Nuclear Accidents ........................... 2-28
2.2.5 Characterization of Stationary Nuclear Accidents Hazards .................... 2-30
2.2.6 Characterization Industrial Hazards ........................................................ 2-33
2.2.7 Characterization of Biological, Animal, and Frazil Ice Hazards ............... 2-33
2.2.8 Characterization of Ice Storm Hazard ..................................................... 2-34
2.2.9 Characterization of Electromagnetic Interference Hazard ...................... 2-35
2.2.10 Characterization of On-site Methane Hazard .......................................... 2-35
2.2.11 References .............................................................................................. 2-36
2.3 Proximity of Industrial, Transportation and Other Facilities ................................... 2-37
2.3.1 Transportation Network ........................................................................... 2-37
2.3.2 Industrial Facilities .................................................................................. 2-37
2.3.3 DNGS Site .............................................................................................. 2-38
2.3.4 References .............................................................................................. 2-38
2.4 Plant Site Activities Influencing Plant Safety (Work in Progress) .......................... 2-39
2.4.1 Site Hazards ........................................................................................... 2-39
2.4.2 Measures of Site Protection .................................................................... 2-43
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2.4.3 References .............................................................................................. 2-43

2.5 Hydrology .............................................................................................................. 2-44
2.5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 2-44
2.5.2 Description of Heat Removal Methods and Heat Sink ............................ 2-48
2.5.3 Description of Potential Sources of Flooding .......................................... 2-51
2.5.4 Potential Effects of Climate Change ....................................................... 2-55
2.5.5 Groundwater ........................................................................................... 2-57
2.5.6 Surface Water ......................................................................................... 2-58
2.5.7 References .............................................................................................. 2-59
2.6 Meteorology .......................................................................................................... 2-61
2.6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 2-61
2.6.2 Temperature ........................................................................................... 2-64
2.6.3 Humidity .................................................................................................. 2-65
2.6.4 Rainfall .................................................................................................... 2-65
2.6.5 Wind Speed ............................................................................................ 2-66
2.6.6 Tornadoes and Hurricanes ..................................................................... 2-67
2.6.7 Waterspouts ............................................................................................ 2-70
2.6.8 Dust and Sandstorms ............................................................................. 2-70
2.6.9 Snow Load and Ice ................................................................................. 2-71
2.6.10 Lightning ................................................................................................. 2-71
2.6.11 Windborne Debris ................................................................................... 2-72
2.6.12 Climate Change ...................................................................................... 2-72
2.6.13 References .............................................................................................. 2-73
2.7 Geology, Seismology and Geotechnical Engineering ........................................... 2-74
2.7.1 Site Location and Description ................................................................. 2-74
2.7.2 Geological Characteristics ...................................................................... 2-75
2.7.3 Geotechnical Characteristics .................................................................. 2-77
2.7.4 Seismology Characteristics ..................................................................... 2-82
2.7.5 Bounding Geotechnical and Seismological Design Requirements and
Parameters ............................................................................................. 2-93
2.7.6 References ............................................................................................ 2-110
2.8 Site Characteristics Impact on Dispersion of Radioactive Material ..................... 2-144
2.8.1 Impact of Meteorology and Climate ...................................................... 2-147
2.8.2 Impact of Hydrology and Hydrogeology ................................................ 2-152
2.8.3 Impact of Land Cover and Use ............................................................. 2-154
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2.8.4 Population ............................................................................................. 2-155

2.8.5 Accident Scenarios and Dispersion Models .......................................... 2-159
2.8.6 Biological Data ...................................................................................... 2-159
2.8.7 References ............................................................................................ 2-159
2.9 Radiological Conditions Due to External Sources ............................................... 2-160
2.9.1 Radiological Conditions in the Environment ......................................... 2-162
2.9.2 Radiation Monitoring Systems .............................................................. 2-166
2.9.3 References ............................................................................................ 2-170
2.10 Site-Related Issues in Emergency Preparedness and Response and Accident
Management ....................................................................................................... 2-171
2.10.1 General Consideration .......................................................................... 2-171
2.10.2 Feasibility of Emergency Preparedness and Response ....................... 2-171
2.10.3 Evacuation Time Estimates and Route ................................................. 2-172
2.10.4 Support Networks in the Vicinity of the Site .......................................... 2-173
2.10.5 Administrative Measures with External Organizations .......................... 2-174
2.10.6 References ............................................................................................ 2-178
2.11 Monitoring of Site-Related Parameters ............................................................... 2-179
2.11.1 Seismic Instances Triggering Volcanoes .............................................. 2-180
2.11.2 Surface Faulting Monitoring .................................................................. 2-180
2.11.3 Seismic and Geotechnical Monitoring ................................................... 2-181
2.11.4 Meteorological Monitoring ..................................................................... 2-182
2.11.5 Hydrological Monitoring ........................................................................ 2-182
2.11.6 Radiation Monitoring ............................................................................. 2-183
2.11.7 Environmental Monitoring ..................................................................... 2-183
2.11.8 Biological Organisms and Human Induced Hazards Monitoring ........... 2-183
2.11.9 Long Term Monitoring Program ............................................................ 2-184
2.11.10 References ............................................................................................ 2-186
2.12 Ongoing Work Plans ........................................................................................... 2-188
2.12.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 2-188
2.12.2 Foundation Interface Analysis ............................................................... 2-189
2.12.3 Site Geotechnical and Seismic Hazard Investigation Plan ................... 2-193
2.12.4 Flood Hazard Assessment .................................................................... 2-195
2.12.5 Climate Change .................................................................................... 2-196
2.12.6 3-Second Wind Gust Speed ................................................................. 2-199
2.12.7 Snow Load and Coincident Winter Probable Maximum Precipitation ... 2-200
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2.12.8 References ............................................................................................ 2-202

2.13 Appendices ......................................................................................................... 2-203
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ACRONYM LIST
Acronym Explanation
API American Petroleum Institute
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
AWWA American Water Works Association
CB Control Building
CCF Common Cause Failure
CSA Canadian Standards Association
DL Defense Line
FMEA Failure Modes and Effects Analyses
GEH GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy
HCLPF High Confidence of Low Probability of Failure
I&C Instrumentation and Control
ILRT Integrated Leak Rate Test
OLC Operational Limits and Conditions
PAM Post-Accident Monitoring
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Acronym Explanation
RB Reactor Building
RG Regulatory Guide
SC Safety Class
SC1 Safety Class 1
SC2 Safety Class 2
SC3 Safety Class 3
SCCV Steel-plate Composite Containment Vessel
SEI Structural Engineering Institute
TB Turbine Building
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3.0 SAFETY OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN RULES FOR STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND
COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 General Safety Design Basis .................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Safety Objectives ...................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Radiation Protection and Radiological Acceptance Criteria ...................... 3-2
3.1.3 Plant States Considered in the Design Basis ........................................... 3-3
3.1.4 Prevention and Mitigation of Accidents ..................................................... 3-5
3.1.5 Fundamental Safety Functions ................................................................. 3-5
3.1.6 Defence-in-Depth ...................................................................................... 3-6
3.1.7 Application of General Design Requirements and Technical
Acceptance Criteria ................................................................................. 3-12
3.1.8 Practical Elimination ................................................................................ 3-17
3.1.9 Safety Margins and Avoidance of Cliff-Edge Effects............................... 3-18
3.1.10 Design Approaches for the Reactor Core and for Fuel Storage ............. 3-18
3.1.11 Considerations of Interactions Between Multiple Units ........................... 3-20
3.1.12 Design Considerations for Ageing Management..................................... 3-20
3.1.13 References .............................................................................................. 3-21
3.2 Classification of Structures, Systems and Components ....................................... 3-26
3.2.1 Safety Classification Background............................................................ 3-26
3.2.2 Safety Classification Process .................................................................. 3-29
3.2.3 Seismic Categories ................................................................................. 3-30
3.2.4 Quality Group .......................................................................................... 3-31
3.2.5 References .............................................................................................. 3-32
3.3 Protection Against External Hazards .................................................................... 3-37
3.3.1 Seismic Design ....................................................................................... 3-37
3.3.2 Extreme Weather Conditions .................................................................. 3-71
3.3.3 Extreme Hydrological Conditions ............................................................ 3-73
3.3.4 Aircraft Crash .......................................................................................... 3-74
3.3.5 Missiles ................................................................................................... 3-74
3.3.6 External Fires, Explosions and Toxic Gases........................................... 3-76
3.3.7 Other External Hazards .......................................................................... 3-76
3.3.8 References .............................................................................................. 3-78
3.4 Protection Against Internal Hazards .................................................................... 3-109
3.4.1 Internal Fires, Explosions and Toxic Gases .......................................... 3-109
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3.4.2 Internal Flooding ................................................................................... 3-113

3.4.3 Internal Missiles .................................................................................... 3-114
3.4.4 Pipe Breaks ........................................................................................... 3-114
3.4.5 Other Internal Hazards .......................................................................... 3-124
3.4.6 References ............................................................................................ 3-125
3.5 General Design Aspect for Civil Engineering Works of Seismic Category
Buildings and Civil Engineering Structures ......................................................... 3-127
3.5.1 General Design Principles for Seismic Category A Structures ............. 3-128
3.5.2 Foundations .......................................................................................... 3-133
3.5.3 Containment .......................................................................................... 3-136
3.5.4 Containment Internal Structures ........................................................... 3-142
3.5.5 Reactor Building .................................................................................... 3-144
3.5.6 Robustness Design of Seismic Category A Structures ......................... 3-147
3.5.7 References ............................................................................................ 3-152
3.6 General Design Aspects for Mechanical Systems and Components .................. 3-165
3.6.1 Special Topics for Mechanical Components ......................................... 3-169
3.6.2 Dynamic Testing and Analysis of Systems, Components, and Equipment. 3-
172
3.6.3 Codes for ASME BPVC Section III Division 1, Class 1, 2 and 3
Components, Component Supports and Core Support Structure ......... 3-175
3.6.4 Control Rod Drive System .................................................................... 3-186
3.6.5 Reactor Pressure Vessel Internals ....................................................... 3-187
3.6.6 Functional Design, Qualification and In-service Testing Programs for
Pumps, Valves, and Dynamic Restraints .............................................. 3-187
3.6.7 Piping Design ........................................................................................ 3-187
3.6.8 Threaded Fasteners - Codes for ASME BPVC Section Ill Division 1 Class
1, 2, and 3 ............................................................................................. 3-196
3.6.9 References ............................................................................................ 3-197
3.7 General Design Aspects for Instrumentation and Control Systems and Components
............................................................................................................................ 3-212
3.7.1 Performance ......................................................................................... 3-212
3.7.2 Design for Reliability ............................................................................. 3-212
3.7.3 Independence ....................................................................................... 3-212
3.7.4 Qualification .......................................................................................... 3-212
3.7.5 Verification and Validation .................................................................... 3-212
3.7.6 Failure Modes ....................................................................................... 3-212
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3.7.7 Control of Access to Equipment ............................................................ 3-213

3.7.8 Quality ................................................................................................... 3-213
3.7.9 Testing and Testability .......................................................................... 3-213
3.7.10 Maintainability ....................................................................................... 3-213
3.7.11 Identification of Items Important to Safety ............................................. 3-213
3.8 General Design Aspects for Electrical Systems and Components ..................... 3-214
3.8.1 Redundancy .......................................................................................... 3-215
3.8.2 Independence ....................................................................................... 3-215
3.8.3 Diversity ................................................................................................ 3-215
3.8.4 Controls and Monitoring ........................................................................ 3-215
3.8.5 Identification .......................................................................................... 3-216
3.8.6 Capacity and Capability of Systems for Different Plant States ............. 3-216
3.8.7 External Grid and Related Issues ......................................................... 3-216
3.9 Equipment Qualification ...................................................................................... 3-218
3.9.1 Purpose ................................................................................................. 3-218
3.9.2 Scope .................................................................................................... 3-218
3.9.3 Seismic ................................................................................................. 3-218
3.9.4 Environmental Qualification .................................................................. 3-224
3.9.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................................................... 3-231
3.9.6 Specific Equipment Requirements ........................................................ 3-232
3.9.7 References ............................................................................................ 3-234
3.10 In-Service Monitoring, Tests, Maintenance, and Inspections .............................. 3-238
3.10.1 Safety Design Bases and Requirements .............................................. 3-238
3.10.2 In-Service Monitoring ............................................................................ 3-238
3.10.3 In-Service Testing ................................................................................. 3-238
3.10.4 In-Service Maintenance ........................................................................ 3-239
3.10.5 In-Service Inspection ............................................................................ 3-239
3.10.6 References ............................................................................................ 3-240
3.11 Compliance with National and International Standards ...................................... 3-241
3.11.1 References ............................................................................................ 3-241
APPENDIX 3A - PRELIMINARY CLASSIFICATION OF STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS AND
COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................ 3-242
3.12 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3-242
3.12.1 References ............................................................................................ 3-242
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APPENDIX 38 -COMPUTER PROGRAMS USED IN THE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF

SEISMIC CATEGORY STRUCTURES ........................................................................ 3-274
3.13 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3-274
3.13.1 ACS SASSI v4 ...................................................................................... 3-274
3.13.2 ANSYS v17 ........................................................................................... 3-274
3.13.3 LS-Dyna v2021 ..................................................................................... 3-275
3.13.4 SSI-StressCoord v1 .............................................................................. 3-275
3.13.5 GT STRUDL .......................................................................................... 3-275
APPENDIX 3C - COMPUTER PROGRAMS USED IN THE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF
COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES - MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND
COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................ 3-276
3.14 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3-276
3.14.1 ABAQUS ............................................................................................... 3-276
3.14.2 ANSYS .................................................................................................. 3-276
3.14.3 PBLE v1 ................................................................................................ 3-277
3.14.4 SIMCENTER 3D Acoustics v2022 ........................................................ 3-277
3.14.5 Dynamic Stress Analysis of Axisymmetric Structures Under Arbitrary
Loading - ASHSD2 ............................................................................... 3-277
3.14.6 EVAST .................................................................................................. 3-278
3.14.7 TACF ..................................................................................................... 3-278
3.14.8 FEMFL .................................................................................................. 3-278
3.14.9 SEISM ................................................................................................... 3-278
3.14.10 GT STRUDL .......................................................................................... 3-279
3.14.11 PVElite .................................................................................................. 3-279
3.14.12 ANSYS Workbench ............................................................................... 3-279
3.14.13 HyperMesh ............................................................................................ 3-279
3.14.14 ERSIN v3 .............................................................................................. 3-280
3.14.15 RINEX Computer Program ................................................................... 3-280
3.14.16 PIPESTRESS ....................................................................................... 3-280
3.14.17 ANSYS CFX .......................................................................................... 3-280
3.14.18 FLOMASTER v2021.1 .......................................................................... 3-281
3.14.19 RELAP5/MOD3.3 .................................................................................. 3-281
3.14.20 Ansys LS-Dyna v2021 .......................................................................... 3-282
APPENDIX 3D -COMPUTER PROGRAMS USED IN THE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF
COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES - ELECTRICAL DESIGN ............. 3-283
3.15 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3-283
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3.15.1 ETAP v2021.1 (ICE Systems/I&C Tech) ............................................... 3-283

3.15.2 LDRA (I&C Tech/ICE Systems) ............................................................ 3-283
3.15.3 Quartus II (I&C Tech/ICE Systems) ...................................................... 3-283
APPENDIX 3E -COMPUTER PROGRAMS USED IN THE DESIGN OF COMPONENTS,
SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES - NUCLEAR FUELS ................................................ 3-285
3.16 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3-285
3.16.1 EPRI: Acube v11 ................................................................................... 3-285
3.16.2 EPRI: CAFTA v11 ................................................................................. 3-285
3.16.3 EPRI: MAAP ......................................................................................... 3-286
3.16.4 EPRI: PRAQuant v11 ............................................................................ 3-286
3.16.5 GTRAC v1 ............................................................................................. 3-286
3.16.6 LAMB-07A v7 ........................................................................................ 3-287
3.16.7 MACCS v4 ............................................................................................ 3-287
3.16.8 MCNPX v6 ............................................................................................ 3-287
3.16.9 ODYNV09A v9 ...................................................................................... 3-287
3.16.10 ORIGEN v1 ........................................................................................... 3-288
3.16.11 PANAC v11 ........................................................................................... 3-289
3.16.12 PRIME v3 .............................................................................................. 3-289
3.16.13 RAMP: GALE v3.2 ................................................................................ 3-289
3.16.14 RAMP: HABIT v2.2 ............................................................................... 3-290
3.16.15 RAMP: Radiological Toolbox ................................................................ 3-290
3.16.16 RAMP: DandD v2.1 ............................................................................... 3-290
3.16.17 RAMP: GENII v2.10 .............................................................................. 3-290
3.16.18 RAMP: MILDOS v4 ............................................................................... 3-291
3.16.19 RAMP: NRC-RADTRAN v6.02.1........................................................... 3-291
3.16.20 RAMP: PIMAL v4.1.0 ............................................................................ 3-291
3.16.21 RAMP: TurboFRMAC v2021 11.0.2 ...................................................... 3-291
3.16.22 RAMP: VARSKIN v1.0 .......................................................................... 3-292
3.16.23 RFGEN03P v3 ...................................................................................... 3-292
3.16.24 SAP4G07P v7 ....................................................................................... 3-292
3.16.25 SCALE v6 ............................................................................................. 3-292
3.16.26 TGBLA v6 ............................................................................................. 3-293
3.16.27 TRACG v4 ............................................................................................. 3-293
3.16.28 LAMB-07A v7 ........................................................................................ 3-294
3.16.29 SAP4G07P v7 ....................................................................................... 3-294
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3.16.30 SEISM v5 .............................................................................................. 3-294

3.16.31 TASC-03P v3 ........................................................................................ 3-294
3.16.32 CASMO05P v5 ...................................................................................... 3-294
3.16.33 DECAY v1 ............................................................................................. 3-295
3.16.34 DTAL v3 ................................................................................................ 3-295
3.16.35 GTRAC v1 ............................................................................................. 3-295
3.16.36 RAMP: DanD v2.1 ................................................................................. 3-296
3.16.37 RAMP: PIMAL v4.1.0 ............................................................................ 3-296
3.16.38 LaTeX ................................................................................................... 3-296
APPENDIX 3F -COMPUTER PROGRAMS USED IN THE DESIGN OF COMPONENTS,
SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTAL AND RADIOLOGICAL ............ 3-297
3.17 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3-297
3.17.1 ADDAM Version 1.4.2 ........................................................................... 3-297
3.17.2 DECAY v1 ............................................................................................. 3-298
3.17.3 RAMP: GALE v3.2 ................................................................................ 3-298
3.17.4 RAMP: HABIT v2.2 ............................................................................... 3-299
3.17.6 RAMP: DanD v2.1 ................................................................................. 3-299
3.17.7 RAMP: GENII v2.10 (Analytical Methods/Radiological Analysis).......... 3-299
3.17.8 RAMP: MILDOS v4 ............................................................................... 3-299
3.17.10 RAMP: PIMAL v4.1.0 ............................................................................ 3-300
3.17.12 RAMP: VARSKIN v1.0 .......................................................................... 3-301
3.17.13 RFGEN03P v3 ...................................................................................... 3-301
3.17.14 SAP4G07P v7 ....................................................................................... 3-301
3.17.15 SCALE v6 ............................................................................................. 3-301
3.17.16 TGBLA v6 ............................................................................................. 3-302
3.17.17 TRACG v4 ............................................................................................. 3-302
3.17.18 IMPACT ................................................................................................ 3-302
3.17.19 RAMP: HABIT v2.2 ............................................................................... 3-303
3.17.21 RAMP: GENII v2.10 .............................................................................. 3-303
3.17.22 RAMP: MILDOS v4 ............................................................................... 3-303
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3.17.24 RAMP: VARSKIN v1.0 .......................................................................... 3-304

APPENDIX 3G -COMPUTER PROGRAMS USED IN THE DESIGN OF COMPONENTS,
SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES IN SAFETY ANALYSES (PRA AND DETERMINISTIC)
...................................................................................................................................... 3-305
3.18 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3-305
3.18.1 CDNET v2 ............................................................................................. 3-305
3.18.2 EPRI: Acube v11 ................................................................................... 3-305
3.18.3 EPRI: CAFTA v11 ................................................................................. 3-306
3.18.4 EPRI: FRANX v11 ................................................................................. 3-306
3.18.5 EPRI: FTRex v2 .................................................................................... 3-306
3.18.6 EPRI: HRA Calculator ........................................................................... 3-306
3.18.7 EPRI: MAAP ......................................................................................... 3-306
3.18.8 EPRI: PRAQuant v11 ............................................................................ 3-307
3.18.9 ActivePoint HMI/CIMPLICITY 11 .......................................................... 3-307
3.18.10 CDNET v2 ............................................................................................. 3-307
3.18.11 Control ST - ToolboxST Tool ............................................................... 3-308
3.18.12 EPRI: FRANX v11 ................................................................................. 3-308
3.18.13 EPRI: Syslmp v11 ................................................................................. 3-308
3.18.14 EPRI: UNCERT v11 .............................................................................. 3-308
3.18.15 GOTHIC v8 ........................................................................................... 3-309
3.18.16 LMP ....................................................................................................... 3-309
3.18.17 MACCS v4 ............................................................................................ 3-309
3.18.19 SCALE v6 ............................................................................................. 3-310
3.18.20 SHEX v6 ............................................................................................... 3-310
3.18.21 SRT v2.02A ........................................................................................... 3-310
3.18.22 TRACG v4 ............................................................................................. 3-310
3.18.23 VTR.LMP ............................................................................................... 3-311
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ACRONYM LIST
Acronym Explanation
ABWR Advanced Boiling Water Reactor
APRM Average Power Range Monitor
ARI Alternate Rod Insertion
COLR Core Operating Limits Report
CPR Critical Power Ratio
CST Condensate Storage Tank
DEC Design Extension Conditions
DL Defense Line
DPS Diverse Protection System
ERICP Emergency Rod Insertion Control Panel
GNF Global Nuclear Fuel
GT Gamma Thermometer
ISI In-Service Inspection
IST In-Service Testing
KKM Kernkraftwerk Mühleberg (BWR/4 in Switzerland)
LHGR Linear Heat Generation Rate
LPRM Local Power Range Monitor
MFLCPR Maximum Fraction Limiting Critical Power Ratio
MCPR Minimum Critical Power Ratio
MFLPD Maximum Fraction Limiting Power Density
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Acronym Explanation
MLHGR Maximum Linear Heat Generation Rate
OLMCPR Operating Limit Minimum Critical Power Ratio
PA Postulated Accident
PRNM Power Range Neutron Monitoring System
RC&IS Rod Control and Information System
SAFDL Specified Acceptable Fuel Design Limits
SCRRI Selected Control Rod Rapid Insertion
TRACG Transient Reactor Analysis Code General Electric
~CPR/ICPR Delta Critical Power Ratio Over Initial Critical Power Ratio
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.0 REACTOR ......................................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Summary Description ............................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Reactor Pressure Vessel .........................................................................4-1
4.1.2 Reactor Internal Components ..................................................................4-2
4.1.3 Reactor Core ...........................................................................................4-2
4.1.4 Fuel Assembly and Control Rod Assembly ..............................................4-2
4.1.5 Nuclear Instrumentation ...........................................................................4-3
4.1.6 Analysis Techniques ................................................................................4-3
4.1.7 References ..............................................................................................4-3
4.2 Fuel System Design ..............................................................................................4-8
4.2.1 Design Bases ..........................................................................................4-8
4.2.2 Fuel Assembly and Control Rods Description ........................................4-10
4.2.3 Fuel Design Evaluation ..........................................................................4-14
4.2.4 Control Rods Design Evaluation ............................................................4-17
4.2.5 Inspection and Testing ...........................................................................4-20
4.2.6 References ............................................................................................4-23
4.3 Nuclear Design ....................................................................................................4-27
4.3.1 Design Bases ........................................................................................4-27
4.3.2 Core Nuclear Design Description ...........................................................4-28
4.3.3 Core Nuclear Analytical Methods ...........................................................4-30
4.3.4 Core Nuclear Design Evaluation ............................................................4-31
4.3.5 Changes from Previous Reactor Design ................................................4-34
4.3.6 References ............................................................................................4-34
4.4 Thermal and Hydraulic Design Basis ...................................................................4-46
4.4.1 Design Bases ........................................................................................4-46
4.4.2 Thermal and Hydraulic Methods ............................................................4-48
4.4.3 Description of the Thermal and Hydraulic Design of the
Reactor Core .........................................................................................4-50
4.4.4 Thermal and Hydraulic Evaluation .........................................................4-52
4.4.5 Evaluation of the Validity of Thermal and Hydraulic
Design Techniques ................................................................................4-53
4.4.6 References ............................................................................................4-54
4.5 Reactor Internals Material....................................................................................4-59
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4.5.1 References ............................................................................................4-59

4.6 Design of Reactivity Control Systems ..................................................................4-60
4.6.1 Control Rod Drive Design Bases ...........................................................4-60
4.6.2 Description ............................................................................................4-60
4.6.3 Safety Evaluation of the CRD System....................................................4-70
4.6.4 Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance....................................................4-71
4.6.5 References ............................................................................................4-72
4.7 Core Monitoring ...................................................................................................4-85
4.7.1 System and Equipment Functions .........................................................4-85
4.7.2 References ............................................................................................4-87
4.8 Thermal-Hydraulic Stability ..................................................................................4-88
4.8.1 Background ...........................................................................................4-88
4.8.2 Design Bases ........................................................................................4-88
4.8.3 Types of BWR Oscillations ....................................................................4-88
4.8.4 Design Criteria .......................................................................................4-89
4.8.5 Stability Solution Design ........................................................................4-89
4.8.6 Stability Analysis Methods .....................................................................4-90
4.8.7 Stability Evaluation ................................................................................4-91
4.8.8 References ............................................................................................4-91
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Chapter 5
Nuclear Boiler System and Associated Systems

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ACRONYM LIST
Acronym Explanation
CFS Condensate and Feedwater Heating System
CIV Containment Isolation Valve
CRDM Control Rod Drive Mechanism
CSA CSA Group
CUW Reactor Water Cleanup System
DCIS Distributed Control and Information System
DL Defense Line
ECCS Emergency Core Cooling System
EDM Electro-Discharge Machining
FAC Flow Accelerated Corrosion
FW Feedwater
FWH Feedwater Heater
FWRIV Feedwater Reactor Isolation Valve
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Acronym Explanation
HAZ Heat Affected Zone
IASCC Irradiation Assisted Stress Corrosion Cracking
ICRRIV Isolation Condenser Return Reactor Isolation Valve
ICSRIV Isolation Condenser Supply Reactor Isolation Valve
IGSCC Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking
LLRT Local Leak Rate Testing
LPRM Local Power Range Monitor
LTR Licensing Topical Report
LWM Liquid Waste Management System
LWR Light Water Reactor
MS Main Steam
MSCIV Main Steam Containment Isolation Valve
MSL Main Steam Line
MSR Moisture Separator Reheater System
MSRIV Main Steam Reactor Isolation Valve
NDE Non-Destructive Examination
NPS Nominal Pipe Size
NR Narrow Range
NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Acronym Explanation
OD Outside Diameter
OLNC On-Line NobleChemTM
OPEX Operating Experience
P&ID Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
PAS Plant Automation System
PCS Primary Containment System
PFD Process Flow Diagram
RB Reactor Building
RCS Reactor Coolant System
RIV Reactor Isolation Valve
RTP Rated Thermal Power
RTS Reactor Trip System
SC Safety Class
SCC Stress Corrosion Cracking
SIR Seismic Interface Restraint
TAF Top of Active Fuel
TASS Turbine Auxiliary Steam Subsystem
TB Turbine Building
TBD To Be Determined
TBV Turbine Bypass Valve
TSV Turbine Stop Valve
UT Ultrasonic Testing
WR Wide Range
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5.0 NUCLEAR BOILER SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS ......................................5-1

5.1 Summary Description ............................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary .......................................................5-2
5.1.2 Reactor Pressure Vessel and Appurtenances..........................................5-2
5.1.3 Main Steam Subsystem ...........................................................................5-3
5.1.4 Nuclear Boiler System Instrumentation Subsystem..................................5-3
5.1.5 Main Steam Flow Restrictors ...................................................................5-4
5.1.6 Reactor Isolation Valves and Main Steam Containment Isolation Valves .5-5
5.1.7 Control Rod Drive System .......................................................................5-5
5.1.8 Reactor Water Cleanup System...............................................................5-5
5.1.9 Isolation Condenser System ....................................................................5-5
5.1.10 Piping and Instrumentation Schematics ...................................................5-6
5.1.11 Elevation Schematics ..............................................................................5-6
5.1.12 References ..............................................................................................5-6
5.2 Material Requirements Associated with the NBS and RCPB ...............................5-11
5.2.1 Basis of Material Selection and Component Fabrication ........................5-11
5.2.2 Material Properties.................................................................................5-13
5.2.3 Overview of Reactor Pressure Vessel and Pressure Boundary
Components ..........................................................................................5-14
5.2.4 Degradation Mechanisms for Reactor Pressure Vessel and Pressure
Boundary Components ..........................................................................5-15
5.2.5 Overview of Core Structural Component Materials ................................5-16
5.2.6 Overview of Design and Fabrication Process for SCC Controls in
Reactor Core Components ....................................................................5-18
5.2.7 Gasket, Seal, and Fastener Materials ....................................................5-20
5.2.8 References ............................................................................................5-20
5.3 Nuclear Boiler System .........................................................................................5-26
5.3.1 Nuclear Boiler System Configuration .....................................................5-26
5.3.2 NBS Classification of SSC .....................................................................5-29
5.3.3 NBS Functions.......................................................................................5-29
5.3.4 System Operations ................................................................................5-30
5.3.5 Refueling Mode Operation .....................................................................5-32
5.3.6 Testing and Maintenance.......................................................................5-32
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5.3.1 References ............................................................................................5-33

5.4 Reactor Pressure Vessel .....................................................................................5-34
5.4.1 Major Reactor Internal Components ......................................................5-34
5.4.2 Core Components (Control Rods and Nuclear Instrumentation) ............5-34
5.4.3 Core Support Structures ........................................................................5-35
5.4.4 Chimney ................................................................................................5-37
5.4.5 Chimney Head and Steam Separator Assembly ....................................5-37
5.4.6 Steam Dryer Assembly ..........................................................................5-37
5.4.7 Feedwater Spargers ..............................................................................5-37
5.4.8 Internal Water Piping .............................................................................5-37
5.4.9 Reactor Pressure Vessel Head Vent .....................................................5-38
5.4.10 Nuclear Instrumentation Tubes and Stabilizers ......................................5-38
5.4.11 Surveillance Sample Holders .................................................................5-38
5.4.12 References ............................................................................................5-38
5.5 Reactor Coolant Pumps or Recirculation Pumps .................................................5-40
5.6 Reactor Coolant Piping ........................................................................................5-41
5.6.1 References ............................................................................................5-41
5.7 Reactor Pressure Control ....................................................................................5-42
5.7.2 Safety Design Bases .............................................................................5-42
5.7.3 Description ............................................................................................5-42
5.7.4 Interfaces with Other Equipment or Systems .........................................5-42
5.7.5 System and Equipment Operation .........................................................5-42
5.7.6 Instrumentation and Control...................................................................5-42
5.7.7 Monitoring, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance .................................5-43
5.7.8 Radiological Aspects .............................................................................5-43
5.7.9 Performance and Safety Evaluation .......................................................5-43
5.7.10 References ............................................................................................5-44
5.8 Isolation Condenser System ................................................................................5-45
5.9 Reactor Pressure Vessel Component Supports and Restraints ...........................5-46
5.9.1 Reactor Pressure Vessel Pedestal ........................................................5-46
5.9.2 Reactor Pressure Vessel Pedestal Safety Basis ....................................5-46
5.9.3 Reactor Pressure Vessel External Supports ..........................................5-46
5.9.4 Reactor Pressure Vessel Internal Supports ...........................................5-47
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5.9.5 Materials ................................................................................................5-48

5.9.10 References ............................................................................................5-49
5.10 Nuclear Boiler System Connected Valves ...........................................................5-50
5.10.1 Reactor Isolation Valves ........................................................................5-50
5.10.2 Main Steam Containment Isolation Valves .............................................5-50
5.10.4 Materials ................................................................................................5-51
5.10.10 References ............................................................................................5-52
5.11 Access and Equipment Requirements for Inspection and Maintenance ...............5-55
5.11.1 Accessibility ...........................................................................................5-55
5.11.2 Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary Components.................................5-55
5.11.3 Reactor Coolant System and Connected Systems.................................5-55
5.11.4 Examination Categories and Methods ...................................................5-56
5.11.5 Inspection Intervals ................................................................................5-58
5.11.6 Provisions for Evaluating Examination Results ......................................5-59
5.11.7 System Pressure Tests ..........................................................................5-59
5.11.8 Surveillance Program Requirements and Overview ...............................5-60
5.11.9 Program and Milestone Implementation .................................................5-61
5.11.10 References ............................................................................................5-61
5.12 Reactor Auxiliary Systems ...................................................................................5-62
5.12.1 Chemical and Inventory Control Systems for the Reactor Coolant .........5-62
5.12.2 Reactor Water Cleanup System.............................................................5-62
5.12.3 High Point Vents of the Nuclear Boiler System ......................................5-63
5.12.4 Control Rod Drive System .....................................................................5-63
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Acronym Explanation
AC Alternating Current
AHU Air Handling Unit
ARM Area Radiation Monitoring Subsystem
CB Control Building
CEPSS Containment Equipment Piping Support Structure
CCS Containment Cooling System
CMon Containment Monitoring Subsystem
CIS Containment Inerting System
CRH Control Room Habitability
CRE Control Room Envelope
CSA CSA Group
CWE Chilled Water Equipment
DL Defense Line
DPT Differential Pressure Transmitter
EFCV Excess Flow Check Valve
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EFS Equipment and Floor Drain System
EFU Emergency Filter Unit
ESF Engineered Safety Feature
FPS Fire Protection System
FW Feedwater
HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air
HVS Heating Ventilation and Cooling System
ICC Isolation Condenser Cooling & Cleanup System
LLRT Local Leak Rate Testing
MSL Main Steam Line
PCS Primary Containment System
PPS Plant Pneumatics System
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Acronym Explanation
POSAR Pre-Operational Safety Analysis Report
PREMS Process Radiation and Environmental Monitoring System
PRM Process Radiation Monitoring Subsystem
RB Reactor Building
RBS Reactor Building Structure
SA Severe Accident
SC Safety Class
TAF Top of Active Fuel
TGFU Toxic Gas Filtration Unit
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
WGC Water, Gas, and Chemical Pads
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6.0 ENGINEERED SAFETY FEATURES .............................................................................6-1
6.1 Engineered Safety Feature Materials.....................................................................6-1
6.1.1 Metallic Materials .....................................................................................6-2
6.1.2 Organic Materials.....................................................................................6-2
6.2 Isolation Condenser System (BWRX-300 Emergency Core Cooling System) ........6-3
6.2.1 Isolation Condenser System - General Description .................................6-4
6.2.2 Safety Design Bases ...............................................................................6-4
6.2.3 System and Equipment Function Description...........................................6-6
6.2.4 Materials ..................................................................................................6-9
6.2.5 Interfaces with Other Equipment or Systems ...........................................6-9
6.2.6 System and Equipment Operation ...........................................................6-9
6.2.8 Monitoring, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance ..................................6-12
6.2.11 References ............................................................................................6-13
6.3 Containment and Associated Systems ................................................................6-24
6.3.1 Containment Functional Requirements ..................................................6-24
6.3.2 Primary Containment System ................................................................6-25
6.3.3 Passive Containment Cooling System ...................................................6-40
6.3.4 Containment Isolation ............................................................................6-44
6.3.5 Systems for Protection Against Overpressure and Underpressure ........6-54
6.3.6 Filtered Venting System .........................................................................6-54
6.3.7 Containment Leakage Testing ...............................................................6-54
6.4 Control Room Habitability ....................................................................................6-58
6.4.3 Control Room Descriptions ....................................................................6-61
6.4.4 Materials ................................................................................................6-63
6.4.8 Monitoring, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance ..................................6-64
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6.4.11 References ............................................................................................6-65
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Acronym Explanation
3D Three-Dimensional
APRM Average Power Range Monitor
ARI Automatic Rod Insertion
ARMS Area Radiation Monitoring Subsystem
ATLM Automatic Thermal Limit Monitor
ATS Anticipatory Trip System
BOP Balance of Plant
DL Defense Line
ERF Emergency Response Facility
ERICP Emergency Rod Insertion Control Panel
ERIP Emergency Rod Insertion Panel
FW Feedwater
FWCIV Feedwater Containment Isolation Valve
FWRIV Feedwater Reactor Isolation Valve
HFE Human Factors Engineering
HSI Human-System Interface
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IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
LAN Local Area Network
LPRM Lower Power Range Monitor
MRBM Multi-Channel Rod Block Monitor
MSL Main Steam Line
RC&IS Rod Control and Information System
RLC Reactor Level Control
RPC Reactor Pressure Control
SC1 Safety Class 1
SC2 Safety Class 2
SC3 Safety Class 3
SCRRI Selected Control Rod Run-In
SPDS Safety Parameter Display System
STP Simulated Thermal Power
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TMR Triple Modular Redundant
VDU Visual Display Unit
WRNM Wide-Range Neutron Monitor
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7.0 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ..........................................................................7-1

7.1 Instrumentation and Control Introduction and Overview.........................................7-1
7.1.1 Relationship Between Instrumentation and Control Functions and Plant-
Level Defense Lines ................................................................................7-1
7.1.2 Instrumentation and Control System Classification ..................................7-2
7.1.3 Regulatory Requirements and Industry Standards ...................................7-3
7.1.4 References ..............................................................................................7-4
7.2 Instrumentation and Control System of Systems ...................................................7-7
7.2.1 Distributed Control and Information System .............................................7-7
7.2.2 Unit Data Highway Network .....................................................................7-8
7.2.3 Network Managed Switches ....................................................................7-8
7.2.4 Plant Data Highway Network ...................................................................7-9
7.2.5 References ............................................................................................7-10
7.3 Distributed Control and Information System Functions ........................................7-14
7.3.1 System C10 Defense Line 3 / Safety Class 1 ......................................7-14
7.3.2 System C20 Defense Line 4a / Safety Class 2 ....................................7-26
7.3.3 System C20 Defense Line 2 / Safety Class 3 / Nuclear Segment .......7-33
7.3.4 System C30 Non-Safety Class / Balance of Plant Segment ................7-47
7.3.5 References ............................................................................................7-53
7.4 Digital Instrumentation and Control System Development Processes ..................7-85
7.4.1 Design Control .......................................................................................7-85
7.4.2 Defence-in-Depth and Architecture Design ............................................7-85
7.4.3 Instrumentation and Control System Life Cycle .....................................7-87
7.4.4 Cyber Security Life Cycle.......................................................................7-87
7.4.5 Compliance Alignment ...........................................................................7-88
7.4.6 References ............................................................................................7-88
7.5 Instrumentation and Control in the Main Control Room........................................7-95
7.5.1 Main Control Room Use.........................................................................7-95
7.5.2 Main Control Room Layout ....................................................................7-96
7.5.3 References ............................................................................................7-97
7.6 Instrumentation and Control in Secondary Control Room ....................................7-99
7.6.1 Control Transfer Function ......................................................................7-99
7.6.2 Secondary Control Room Use ...............................................................7-99
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7.6.3 Secondary Control Room Layout ...........................................................7-99

7.6.4 References .......................................................................................... 7-100
7.7 Instrumentation and Control in the Emergency Response Facilities .................. 7-101
7.7.1 References .......................................................................................... 7-101
7.8 Hazard Analysis for Instrumentation and Control Systems ................................ 7-102
7.8.1 References .......................................................................................... 7-102
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Acronym Explanation
DC Direct Current
DL Defense Line
EDS Electrical Distribution System
GSU Generator Step Up Transformer
LOOP Loss-of-Offsite Power
LV Low Voltage
MOD Motor Operated Disconnect
MV Medium Voltage
PPS Preferred Power Supply
RAT Reserve Auxiliary Transformer
RB Reactor Building
RG Regulatory Guide
RVT Regulating Voltage Transformer
SBO Station Blackout
SC Safety Class
SC1 Safety Class 1
SC2 Safety Class 2
SC3 Safety Class 3
SCN Non-Safety Category
SDG Standby Diesel Generator
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UAT Unit Auxiliary Transformer

UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply
VAC Volts Alternating Current
VDC Volts Direct Current
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8.0 ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS .................................................................................8-1

8.1 Description of the Electrical Power System............................................................8-1
8.1.1 Licensing Requirements ..........................................................................8-1
8.2 General Principles and Design Approach ..............................................................8-5
8.2.1 General Principles ...................................................................................8-5
8.2.2 Electrical System Design Approach .........................................................8-5
8.3 Offsite Power Systems ..........................................................................................8-7
8.3.1 Safety and Equipment Functions .............................................................8-7
8.3.2 Safety Design Bases ...............................................................................8-7
8.3.3 Description ..............................................................................................8-7
8.3.4 Materials ..................................................................................................8-8
8.3.5 Interfaces With Other Equipment or Systems ..........................................8-8
8.3.6 System and Equipment Operation ...........................................................8-8
8.3.7 Instrumentation and Control.....................................................................8-8
8.3.8 Monitoring, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance ...................................8-8
8.3.9 Radiological Aspects ...............................................................................8-9
8.3.10 Performance and Safety Evaluation .........................................................8-9
8.4 On-site Power Systems .......................................................................................8-10
8.4.1 On-site Alternating Current Power Systems ...........................................8-10
8.4.2 On-site Direct Current Power Systems ..................................................8-17
8.5 Electrical Cables and Raceways..........................................................................8-24
8.5.3 Description ............................................................................................8-25
8.5.4 Materials ................................................................................................8-25
8.5.5 Interfaces With Other Equipment or Systems ........................................8-25
8.6 Grounding, Lightning Protection and Electromagnetic Compatibility ....................8-26
8.6.2 Safety Design Basis...............................................................................8-26
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8.6.3 Description ............................................................................................8-26

8.6.4 Materials ................................................................................................8-28
8.6.5 Interfaces With Other Equipment or Systems ........................................8-28
8.7 Main Equipment Types ........................................................................................8-30
8.8 References ..........................................................................................................8-31
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Auxiliary Systems

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Acronym Explanation
AMCA Air Movement and Control Association
AOV Air Operated Valve
ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
ASD Adjustable Speed Drive
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning
Engineers
CB Control Building
CCS Containment Cooling System
CFD Condensate Filters and Demineralizers System
CHE Cranes, Hoists, and Elevators
CON Primary Containment System
CRE Control Room Envelope
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Acronym Explanation
DL Defense Line
DL2 Defense Line 2
DL3 Defense Line 3
DL4a Defense Line 4a
DL4b Defense Line 4b
EHC Electro-Hydraulic Control
EQ Environmental Qualification
FCU Fan Coil Unit
FE Flow Element
FHA Fuel Handling Accident
FHA Fire Hazards Assessment
FPP Fire Protection Program
FPS Fire Protection System
FT Flow Transmitter
FW Feedwater
HCW High Conductivity Waste
HX Heat Exchanger
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IGSCC Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking
INPO Institute of Nuclear Power Operations
ISFSI Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
LED Light Emitting Diode
MSRIV Main Steam Reactor Isolation Valves
MTE Main Turbine Equipment
NBCC National Building Code of Canada
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NPSH Net Positive Suction Head
OGS Offgas System
OLNC On-Line NobleChemTM
PAS Plant Automation System
RB Reactor Building
RBS Reactor Building Structure
RES Refueling and Servicing Equipment System
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RFP Reactor Feed Pump
SBO Station Blackout
SC1 Safety Class 1
SC2 Safety Class 2
SC3 Safety Class 3
SJAE Steam Jet Air Ejector
SSE Safe Shutdown Earthquake
SWM Solid Waste Management System
TB Turbine Building
TBS Turbine Building Structure
TMR Triple Modular Redundant
TS Technical Specifications
WGC Water, Gas and Chemical Pads
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9A.0 AUXILIARY SYSTEMS ................................................................................................. 9A-1
9A.1 Fuel Storage and Handling Systems .................................................................... 9A-1
9A.1.1 New Fuel Storage and Handling System ............................................... 9A-1
9A.1.2 Fuel Storage and Handling System ....................................................... 9A-1
9A.1.3 Fuel Pool Cooling and Cleanup System .............................................. 9A-15
9A.1.4 Handling Systems for Fuel Cask Loading ............................................ 9A-25
9A.2 Water Systems ................................................................................................... 9A-29
9A.2.1 Plant Cooling Water System ................................................................ 9A-29
9A.2.2 Reactor Water Cleanup System .......................................................... 9A-40
9A.2.3 Shutdown Cooling System ................................................................... 9A-53
9A.2.4 Chilled Water Equipment System ........................................................ 9A-70
9A.2.5 Normal Heat Sink System .................................................................... 9A-82
9A.2.6 Isolation Condenser System Pool Cooling and Cleanup System ........ 9A-85
9A.3 Process Auxiliary Systems ................................................................................. 9A-99
9A.3.1 Process Sampling Systems ................................................................. 9A-99
9A.4 Air and Gas System ......................................................................................... 9A-106
9A.4.1 Plant Pneumatic System .................................................................... 9A-106
9A.4.2 Containment Inerting System ............................................................. 9A-116
9A.5 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems .......................................... 9A-127
9A.5.1 Reactor Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System .. 9A-127
9A.5.2 Control Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System ... 9A-140
9A.5.3 Radwaste Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Systems ............................................................................................. 9A-151
9A.5.4 Turbine Building, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Condition System ...... 9A-159
9A.5.5 Plant Services Area Heating, and Ventilation Systems...................... 9A-168
9A.5.6 Containment Cooling System ............................................................ 9A-175
9A.6 Fire Protection Systems ................................................................................... 9A-182
9A.6.1 System and Equipment Functions ..................................................... 9A-183
9A.6.2 Safety Design Bases .......................................................................... 9A-184
9A.6.3 Description ......................................................................................... 9A-193
9A.6.4 Materials ............................................................................................ 9A-193
9A.6.5 Interfaces with Other Equipment or Systems ..................................... 9A-193
9A.6.6 Fire Protection System and Equipment Operation ............................. 9A-194
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9A.6.7 Instrumentation and Control ............................................................... 9A-204

9A.6.8 Monitoring, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance ............................ 9A-205
9A.6.9 Radiological Aspects .......................................................................... 9A-205
9A.6.10 Performance and Safety Evaluation .................................................. 9A-205
9A.6.11 References ......................................................................................... 9A-216
9A.7 Supporting Systems for Diesel Generators (Storage and Transfer, Cooling
Water and Cooling Air, Starting, Lubrications, Combustion Air Intake and
Exhaust) ........................................................................................................... 9A-218
9A.7.1 System and Equipment Functions ..................................................... 9A-218
9A.7.2 Safety Design Bases .......................................................................... 9A-218
9A.7.3 Description ......................................................................................... 9A-219
9A.7.4 Materials ............................................................................................ 9A-220
9A.7.5 Interfaces with Other Equipment or Systems ..................................... 9A-220
9A.7.6 System and Equipment Operation ..................................................... 9A-220
9A.7.7 Instrumentation and Control ............................................................... 9A-220
9A.7.8 Monitoring, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance ............................ 9A-220
9A.7.9 Radiological Aspects .......................................................................... 9A-220
9A.7.10 Performance and Safety Evaluation .................................................. 9A-220
9A.7.11 Diesel Engine Emissions ................................................................... 9A-220
9A.7.12 References ......................................................................................... 9A-220
9A.8 Overhead Lifting Equipment ............................................................................. 9A-221
9A.8.1 Cranes, Hoists and Elevators ............................................................ 9A-221
9A.8.2 Fuel Building Crane ........................................................................... 9A-231
9A.9 Miscellaneous Auxiliary Systems ..................................................................... 9A-232
9A.9.1 Communication Systems ................................................................... 9A-232
9A.9.2 Lighting and Servicing Power System ............................................... 9A-236
9A.9.3 Floor Drain System ............................................................................ 9A-239
9A.9.4 Interfacing Water Systems ................................................................. 9A-248
9A.9.5 Makeup Water System ....................................................................... 9A-250
9A.9.6 Sanitary Water Systems .................................................................... 9A-254
9A.9.7 Chemistry Systems ............................................................................ 9A-256
9A.9.8 Other Process Media and Other Materials ......................................... 9A-256
9A.9.9 NobleChemTM Injection ...................................................................... 9A-258
9A.9.10 Chemical Bases of Water Treatment ................................................. 9A-259
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Conditions ........................................................................................................ 9A-260
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Civil Engineering Works and Structures

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Acronym Explanation
ALARA As-Low-As Reasonably Achievable
AOO Anticipated Operational Occurrences
CEPSS Containment Equipment and Piping Support Structure
CLE Checking Level Earthquake
EQ Environmental Qualification
FE Finite Element
FIA Foundation Interface Analysis
FIRS Foundation Input Response Spectra
HELB High-Energy Line Break
HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
MCC Motor Control Center
NBC National Building Code of Canada
NS-DBE Non-Seismic Design Basis Earthquake
OBE Operating Basis Earthquake
OGS Offgas System
POSAR Preliminary Operating Safety Analysis Report
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RB Reactor Building
SC1 Safety Class 1
SC2 Safety Class 2
SC3 Safety Class 3
SIT Structural Integrity Test
SSC Structures, Systems and Components
SSI Soil-Structure Interaction
SSSI Structure-Soil-Structure Interaction
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9B.0 CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS AND STRUCTURES .................................................. 9B-1

9B.1 Foundations ......................................................................................................... 9B-2
9B.1.1 Structural Role ....................................................................................... 9B-2
9B.1.2 Safety Design Bases .............................................................................. 9B-2
9B.1.3 Structural Description ............................................................................. 9B-2
9B.1.4 Materials ................................................................................................ 9B-3
9B.1.5 Interfaces with Other Equipment or Systems ......................................... 9B-3
9B.1.6 System and Equipment Operation ......................................................... 9B-3
9B.1.7 Instrumentation and Control ................................................................... 9B-3
9B.1.8 Monitoring, Testing, Inspection and Maintenance ................................. 9B-3
9B.1.9 Performance and Safety Evaluation ...................................................... 9B-4
9B.2 Integrated Reactor Building .................................................................................. 9B-4
9B.2.1 Containment ........................................................................................... 9B-4
9B.2.2 Containment Internal Structures .......................................................... 9B-11
9B.2.3 Reactor Building ................................................................................... 9B-14
9B.3 Other Structures ................................................................................................. 9B-20
9B.3.1 Radwaste Building ............................................................................... 9B-20
9B.3.2 Control Building .................................................................................... 9B-21
9B.3.3 Turbine Building ................................................................................... 9B-23
9B.3.4 Reactor Auxiliary Bay ........................................................................... 9B-24
9B.3.5 Pumphouse/Forebay and Tunnels ...................................................... 9B-25
9B.3.6 Fire Pump Enclosure ........................................................................... 9B-26
9B.4 References ......................................................................................................... 9B-27
9B.5 Appendix ............................................................................................................ 9B-39
Appendix 9B.A Finite Element Model Used in Structural Analyses of Integrated
Reactor Building ................................................................................................. 9B-39
Appendix 9B.B Seismic Analysis Results .................................................................... 9B-39
Appendix 9B.C Interaction Evaluation Results ............................................................ 9B-39
Appendix 9B.D Design Results for Containment Structure ......................................... 9B-39
Appendix 9B.E Design Results for Containment Internal Structures ........................... 9B-39
Appendix 9B.F Design Results for Reactor Building Structure .................................... 9B-39
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Steam and Power Conversion Systems

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Acronym Explanation
AOV Air Operated Valve
AWWA American Water Works Association
BWROG
DC Direct Current
DL Defense Line
EHC Electro-Hydraulic Control
FW Feedwater
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Acronym Explanation
GSU Generator Step Up Transformer
HP High Pressure
HPU Hydraulic Power Unit
LP Low Pressure
MS Main Steam
MSL Main Steam Line
MTE Main Turbine Equipment
NBR Nuclear Boiler Related
RTP Rated Thermal Power
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SC Safety Class
SIR Seismic Interface Restraint
TASS Turbine Auxiliary Steam Subsystem
TB Turbine Building
TBS Turbine Bypass System
TCV Turbine Control Valve
TGCS Turbine Generator Control System
TGSS Turbine Gland Seal System
TLOS Turbine Lube Oil System
TMA Trip Manifold Assembly
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10.0 STEAM AND POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS .......................................................10-1

10.1 Role and General Description ..............................................................................10-1
10.2 Turbine Generator System ..................................................................................10-2
10.2.3 Description ............................................................................................10-4
10.2.4 Turbine Integrity ...................................................................................10-16
10.2.5 Interfaces with Other Equipment or Systems ....................................... 10-17
10.2.6 System and Equipment Operation ....................................................... 10-17
10.2.7 Instrumentation and Control................................................................. 10-20
10.2.8 Monitoring, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance ...............................10-28
10.2.9 Radiological Aspects ........................................................................... 10-29
10.2.10 Performance and Safety Evaluation ..................................................... 10-29
10.2.11 References .......................................................................................... 10-30
10.3 Feedwater Systems ...........................................................................................10-36
10.3.1 Condensate Filters and Demineralizer System .................................... 10-36
10.3.2 Condensate and Feedwater Heating System ....................................... 10-47
10.4 Main Steam System ..........................................................................................10-64
10.4.1 System and Equipment Functions ....................................................... 10-64
10.4.2 Safety Design Bases ...........................................................................10-64
10.4.3 Description .......................................................................................... 10-64
10.4.4 Materials .............................................................................................. 10-65
10.4.5 Interfaces with Other Equipment or Systems .......................................10-65
10.4.7 Instrumentation and Controls ............................................................... 10-66
10.4.11 References .......................................................................................... 10-67
10.5 Main Condenser and Auxiliaries System ........................................................... 10-71
10.5.3 Description .......................................................................................... 10-72
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10.5.4 Materials .............................................................................................. 10-73

10.5.8 Monitoring, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance ................................ 10-76
10.5.11 References .......................................................................................... 10-76
10.6 Moisture Separator Reheater............................................................................. 10-80
10.6.3 Description .......................................................................................... 10-80
10.6.4 Materials .............................................................................................. 10-82
10.6.11 References .......................................................................................... 10-86
10.7 Turbine Auxiliary Systems .................................................................................10-89
10.7.3 Description .......................................................................................... 10-89
10.7.4 Materials .............................................................................................. 10-91
10.7.11 References .......................................................................................... 10-93
10.8 Circulating Water System .................................................................................. 10-96
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10.8.3 Description .......................................................................................... 10-96
10.8.4 Materials .............................................................................................. 10-98
10.8.8 Monitoring, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance ............................. 10-100
10.8.9 Radiological Aspects ......................................................................... 10-100
10.8.10 Performance and Safety Evaluation ................................................... 10-100
10.8.11 References ........................................................................................ 10-100
10.9 Generator and Exciter ..................................................................................... 10-104
10.9.1 System and Equipment Functions ..................................................... 10-104
10.9.2 Safety Design Bases ......................................................................... 10-104
10.9.3 Description ........................................................................................ 10-105
10.9.4 Materials ............................................................................................ 10-106
10.9.5 Interfaces with Other Equipment or Systems ..................................... 10-106
10.9.6 System and Equipment Operation ..................................................... 10-106
10.9.7 Instrumentation and Control............................................................... 10-107
10.9.8 Monitoring, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance ............................. 10-108
10.9.9 Radiological Aspects ......................................................................... 10-109
10.9.10 Performance and Safety Evaluation ................................................... 10-109
10.9.11 References ........................................................................................ 10-109
10.10 Implementation of Break Preclusion for the Main Steam and Feedwater Lines 10-111
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Acronym Explanation
CMon Containment Monitoring
CO Carbon Monoxide
CSA CSA Group
HIC High Integrity Container
HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
HVS Heating, Ventilation and Cooling System
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MSL Main Steam Line
NS Non-Safety
OGS Offgas System
PS Process Sampling Subsystem
RB Reactor Building
RWST Refueling Water Storage Tank
SC Safety Class
SJAE Steam Jet Air Ejectors SJAE
TB Turbine Building
WGC Water, Gas and Chemical Pads
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11.0 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE ...............................................................11-1

11.1 Source Terms ......................................................................................................11-2
11.1.1 Coolant Radiation Concentrations .........................................................11-2
11.1.2 Fission Products ....................................................................................11-3
11.1.3 Activation Products ................................................................................11-4
11.1.4 Radionuclide Concentration Adjustments ..............................................11-5
11.1.5 References ............................................................................................11-7
11.2 Systems for Management of Liquid Radioactive Waste .....................................11-18
11.2.3 Description .......................................................................................... 11-19
11.2.4 Materials .............................................................................................. 11-20
11.2.11 References .......................................................................................... 11-23
11.3 System for Management of Gaseous Radioactive Waste ..................................11-27
11.3.2 Normal Functions (Non-Safety Category) ............................................ 11-27
11.3.3 Normal Functions (Safety Category) .................................................... 11-27
11.3.4 Off-Normal Functions (Non-Safety Category) ...................................... 11-27
11.3.5 Off-Normal Functions (Safety Category) .............................................. 11-27
11.3.7 Description .......................................................................................... 11-27
11.3.8 Materials .............................................................................................. 11-31
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11.3.14 Performance and Safety Evaluation.....................................................11-34

11.3.15 References .......................................................................................... 11-34
11.4 System for Management of Solid Radioactive Waste ........................................ 11-41
11.4.3 Description .......................................................................................... 11-41
11.4.4 Materials .............................................................................................. 11-43
11.4.11 References .......................................................................................... 11-45
11.5 Process and Effluent Radiological Monitoring ....................................................11-48
11.5.3 Description .......................................................................................... 11-50
11.5.4 Materials .............................................................................................. 11-50
11.5.11 References .......................................................................................... 11-54
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Radiation Protection

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Acronym Explanation
CAM Continuous Air Monitor
CB Control Building
CMon Containment Monitoring Subsystem
ICRP International Commission on Radiological Protection
OGS Offgas System
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Acronym Explanation
POSAR Pre-Operational Safety Analysis Report
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PS Process Sampling Subsystem
RB Reactor Building
RHX Regenerative Heat Exchanger
RW Radwaste
SC Safety Class
TB Turbine Building
URD Utility Requirements Document
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12.0 RADIATION PROTECTION ........................................................................................... 12-1

12.1 Optimization of Protection and Safety ................................................................... 12-1
12.1.1 Design and Construction Policies ........................................................... 12-1
12.1.2 Operational Policies ................................................................................ 12-1
12.1.3 Compliance With Standards for Radiation Protection to Ensure
Occupational Exposures are ALARA ...................................................... 12-1
12.1.4 Ensuring Occupation Radiation Exposures Remain ALARA .................. 12-2
12.1.5 ALARA Design Considerations ............................................................... 12-2
12.1.1 References .............................................................................................. 12-5
12.2 Sources of Radiation ............................................................................................. 12-6
12.2.1 Contained and Immobile Sources of Radioactive Material ..................... 12-6
12.2.2 Sources of Airborne Radioactive Material ............................................. 12-10
12.2.3 Airborne Sources for Within the Plant ................................................... 12-11
12.3 Design Features for Radiation Protection ........................................................... 12-13
12.3.1 Facility and Equipment Design Features .............................................. 12-13
12.3.2 ALARA Design Guidelines for Mechanical System and Components .. 12-13
12.3.3 In-Service Maintenance and Inspection Provisions .............................. 12-20
12.3.4 Room Leak-Tightness and Drain Provisions ......................................... 12-21
12.3.5 General Considerations of Systems that Process Radioactive Fluids .. 12-21
12.3.6 ALARA Structures Criteria .................................................................... 12-24
12.3.7 ALARA Criteria for Electrical Instrumentation and Control Design ....... 12-28
12.3.8 System and Major Component Design Considerations ........................ 12-29
12.3.9 Radwaste Building ................................................................................ 12-31
12.3.10 Reactor Building Spent Fuel and Components ..................................... 12-32
12.3.11 Control Building ..................................................................................... 12-34
12.3.12 Decommissioning ALARA Considerations ............................................ 12-34
12.3.13 Ventilation ............................................................................................. 12-35
12.3.14 Monitoring of Individuals and Working Areas (Instrumentation for
Radiation Levels and Airborne Radioactivity) ....................................... 12-36
12.3.15 References ............................................................................................ 12-39
12.4 Shielding ............................................................................................................. 12-40
12.4.1 General Design Guides ......................................................................... 12-40
12.4.2 Design Description ................................................................................ 12-40
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12.4.3 Shielding Method Design ...................................................................... 12-41

12.4.4 References ............................................................................................ 12-41
12.5 Dose Constraints and Dose Assessment ............................................................ 12-42
12.5.1 Interfaces for Protecting People and the Environment.......................... 12-42
12.5.2 References ............................................................................................ 12-44
12.6 Radiation Zones and Access Requirements ....................................................... 12-45
12.6.1 Radiation Zones .................................................................................... 12-45
12.7 Radiation Protection Program ............................................................................. 12-66
12.7.1 References ............................................................................................ 12-66
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AM Aging Management
CSA CSA Group
QA Quality Assurance
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13.0 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS .....................................................................................13-1

13.1 Organizational Structure of Operating Organization .............................................13-1
13.1.1 Organizational Structure ........................................................................13-2
13.1.2 Qualifications of Plant Personnel ...........................................................13-3
13.2 Training ...............................................................................................................13-4
13.2.1 General..................................................................................................13-4
13.2.2 Training Managed System Plan .............................................................13-5
13.3 Implementation of the Operational Safety Program .............................................13-7
13.3.1 General Implementation.........................................................................13-7
13.3.2 Conduct of Operations ...........................................................................13-7
13.3.3 Maintenance, Surveillance, Inspection and Testing ............................. 13-11
13.3.4 Core Management and Fuel Handling ................................................. 13-12
13.3.5 Aging Management and Long-Term Operation .................................... 13-13
13.3.6 Control of Modifications .......................................................................13-14
13.3.7 Program for the Feedback of Operating Experience ............................ 13-17
13.3.8 Documents and Records .....................................................................13-17
13.3.9 Outages ............................................................................................... 13-18
13.4 Plant Procedures and Guidelines ...................................................................... 13-20
13.4.1 Administrative Procedures ................................................................... 13-20
13.4.2 Operating Procedures.......................................................................... 13-21
13.4.3 Procedures and Guidelines for Operating the Plant During Accidents.. 13-22
13.5 Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security Interfaces ................................................. 13-24
13.5.1 General Nuclear Safety and Security ...................................................13-24
13.5.2 Security ............................................................................................... 13-24
13.5.3 Physical Security .................................................................................13-25
13.5.4 Cyber Security .....................................................................................13-25
13.5.5 Safeguards ..........................................................................................13-26
13.6 References ........................................................................................................ 13-27
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CSA CSA Group
GNF Global Nuclear Fuel
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14.0 PLANT CONSTRUCTION AND COMMISSIONING ......................................................14-1
14.1 Management System (Construction and Commissioning) ....................................14-1
14.1.1 Configuration Control ........................................................................... 14-11
14.2 Construction ...................................................................................................... 14-15
14.2.1 Organization ........................................................................................ 14-15
14.2.2 Existing Facility Effects ........................................................................ 14-23
14.2.3 Construction Readiness Review .......................................................... 14-23
14.2.4 Construction Program .......................................................................... 14-26
14.2.5 Work Turnover ..................................................................................... 14-32
14.3 Commissioning ..................................................................................................14-35
14.3.1 Organization ........................................................................................ 14-35
14.3.2 Commissioning Management .............................................................. 14-35
14.3.3 Commissioning Program...................................................................... 14-38
14.3.4 Commissioning Tests ..........................................................................14-40
14.3.5 Test Phases......................................................................................... 14-41
14.3.6 Structures, Systems, and Components and Facility Transfer ............... 14-42
14.4 References ........................................................................................................ 14-43
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AAZ Automatic Action Zone
ACRW All Control Rod Withdrawal at Power
ALWR Advanced Light Water Reactor
AST Alternative Source Term
ATLM Automatic Thermal Limit Monitor
BE Best Estimate
BL-AOO Baseline Abnormal Operational Occurrence
BL-DBA Baseline Design Basis Accident
BL-DSA Baseline Deterministic Safety Analysis
CAFTA Computer Aided Fault Tree Analysis
CB Control Building
CCDP Conditional Core Damage Probability
CDF Core Damage Frequency
CET Containment Event Tree
CN-DBA Conservative Design Basis Accident
CN-DSA Conservative Deterministic Safety Analysis
CPR Critical Power Ratio
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CRDA Control Rod Drop Accident
CRDM Control Rod Drive Motor
CSA CSA Group
CSAU Code Scaling, Applicability, and Uncertainty
DCF Dose Conversion Factor
DF Decontamination Factor
DL Defense Line
EAB Exclusion Area Boundary
EHE External Hazard Evaluation
EOC End of Cycle
EOR End of Rated Cycle
EX-DBA Extended Design Basis Accident
EX-DEC Extended Design Extension Condition
EX-DSA Extended Deterministic Safety Analysis
FFHE Functional Failure Hazard Evaluation
FHA Fuel Handling Accident
FLEX Diverse and Flexible Coping Strategy
FMEA Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
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FV Fussell-Vesely
FW Feedwater
FWCIV Feedwater Containment Isolation Valve
FWFI Feedwater Flow Increase
FWPT Feedwater Pump Trip
HEP Human Error Probabilities
HOHE Human Operation Hazard Evaluation
HRA Human Reliability Analysis
ICRW Inadvertent Control Rod Withdrawal at Power Single Rod
IE Initiating Event
IHE Internal Hazard Evaluation
IR Inventory Reduction
LFWH Loss of Feedwater Heating
LOPP Loss-of-Preferred Power
LPSD Low Power Shutdown
LPZ Low Population Zone
LRF Large Release Frequency
LR-TT Load Reduction Turbine Trip
MAAP Modular Accident Analysis Program
MCC Motor Control Center
MCCI Molten Core Concrete Interaction
MCPR Minimum Critical Power Ratio
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MCS Minimal Cutset
MOC Middle of Cycle
MRBM Multi-Channel Rod Block Monitor
MS Main Steam
MSL Main Steam Line
NBR Nuclear Boiler Rated
NPP Nuclear Power Plant
OBE Operating-Basis Earthquake
ODE Ordinary Differential Equation
OLMCPR Operating Limit Minimum Critical Power Ratio
OOCC Out Of Core Criticality
PA Postulated Accident
PCT Peak Cladding Temperature
PI-AOO Pressure Increase- Abnormal Operational Occurrence
PIRT Phenomena Identification and Ranking Table
POS Plant Operating State
PRA Probability Risk Assessment
PSIG Pounds per Square Inch Gauge
PWR Pressurized Water Reactor
QHO Quantitative Health Objectives
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RAW Risk Achievement Worth
RB Reactor Building
RI Reactivity Increase
RI-AOO Reactivity Increase- Abnormal Operational Occurrence
RPF Radial Peaking Factor
RPS Reactor Protection System
SA Severe Accident
SAM Severe Accident Management
SDG Standby Diesel Generator
SPSA Seismic Probabilistic Safety Assessment
SS-DBA Safe-Shutdown Design Basis Analysis
STP Simulated Thermal Power
TB Turbine Building
TCV Turbine Control Valve
URD Utility Requirements Document
CPR/ICPR Delta Critical Power Ratio Over Initial Critical Power Ratio
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15.0 SAFETY ANALYSIS ...................................................................................................... 15-1
15.1 General Considerations of the BWRX-300 Safety Analyses ................................. 15-3
15.1.1 Safety Analysis Objectives, Scope, and Approach ................................. 15-3
15.1.2 Analysis of Hazards ................................................................................ 15-4
15.1.3 Analysis of Design Basis Conditions ....................................................... 15-6
15.1.4 Analysis of Design Extension Conditions Without Core Damage ........... 15-6
15.1.5 Analysis of Beyond Design Basis Accidents with Core Damage
(Severe Accident) ................................................................................... 15-7
15.1.6 References .............................................................................................. 15-7
15.2 Identification, Categorization and Grouping of Postulated Initiating Events and
Accident Scenarios ............................................................................................... 15-8
15.2.1 Basis for Categorization of Postulated Initiating Events, Accident
Scenarios and Fault Evaluation .............................................................. 15-9
15.2.2 Categorization of Events According to Their Frequencies .................... 15-10
15.2.3 Grouping of Events According to Type ................................................. 15-11
15.2.4 Postulated Initiating Events and Accident Scenarios ............................ 15-13
15.2.5 References ............................................................................................ 15-26
15.3 Safety Objectives and Acceptance Criteria ......................................................... 15-32
15.3.1 Deterministic Safety Analysis Acceptance Criteria ............................... 15-32
15.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Probabilistic Safety Assessment ..................... 15-33
15.3.3 References ............................................................................................ 15-33
15.4 Human Actions .................................................................................................... 15-39
15.4.1 Human Actions in Deterministic Safety Analysis................................... 15-39
15.4.2 Human Actions in Probabilistic Safety Assessment .............................. 15-39
15.5 Deterministic Safety Analysis .............................................................................. 15-40
15.5.1 General Description of the Approach .................................................... 15-40
15.5.2 Analysis of Normal Operation ............................................................... 15-48
15.5.3 Analysis of Anticipated Operational Occurrences ................................. 15-50
15.5.4 Analysis of Design Basis Accidents ...................................................... 15-61
15.5.5 Analysis of Design Extension Conditions Without Core Damage ......... 15-85
15.5.6 Analysis of Design Extension Conditions with Core Damage ............... 15-98
15.5.7 Analysis of Postulated Initiating Events and Accident Scenarios
Associated with the Fuel Pool ............................................................... 15-98
15.5.8 Analysis of Fuel Handling Events.......................................................... 15-99
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15.5.9 Analysis of Radioactive Releases from a Subsystem or a

Component ......................................................................................... 15-103
15.5.10 Analysis of Internal and External Hazards .......................................... 15-113
15.5.11 References ......................................................................................... 15-114
15.6 Probabilistic Safety Assessment ....................................................................... 15-116
15.6.1 General Approach to Probabilistic Safety Assessment ....................... 15-116
15.6.2 Results of the Level 1 Probabilistic Safety Assessment ..................... 15-171
15.6.3 Probabilistic Safety Assessment Insights and Applications ................ 15-173
15.6.4 References .......................................................................................... 15-175
15.7 Results of the Deterministic Safety Analyses and Probabilistic Safety
Assessment....................................................................................................... 15-192
15.7.1 Results of Analysis of Normal Operation ............................................ 15-192
15.7.2 Results of Analysis of Anticipated Operational Occurrences .............. 15-192
15.7.3 Results of Analysis of Design Basis Accidents ................................... 15-192
15.7.4 Results of Analysis of Design Extension Conditions Without Core
Damage .............................................................................................. 15-192
15.7.5 Results of Analysis of Design Extension Conditions with Core
Damage .............................................................................................. 15-193
15.7.6 Results of Analysis of Postulated Initiating Events and Accident
Scenarios Associated with the Fuel Pool ............................................ 15-193
15.7.7 Results of Analysis of Fuel Handling Events....................................... 15-193
15.7.8 Results of Analysis of Radioactive Releases from a Subsystem or a
Component ......................................................................................... 15-193
15.7.9 Results of Analysis of LOCA Breaks Outside Containment ................ 15-193
15.7.10 Results of Analysis of Internal and External Hazards ......................... 15-193
15.7.11 Results of Probabilistic Safety Analysis .............................................. 15-194
Appendix 15A. Reference Source Term for Conditions That Are Practically
Eliminated ......................................................................................................... 15-203
15A.1 Safety Objectives ................................................................................ 15-203
15A.2 Acceptance Criteria ............................................................................. 15-203
15A.3 Approach ............................................................................................. 15-203
15A.4 Practically Eliminated Events .................................................................. 15-204
Appendix 15B. Complementary Design Features for Mitigating Design Extension
Conditions ......................................................................................................... 15-210
15B.1 Boron Injection System ....................................................................... 15-210
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LCO Limiting Condition for Operation
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16.0 OPERATIONAL LIMITS AND CONDITIONS ...............................................................16-1

16.1 Scope and Application .........................................................................................16-1
16.1.1 Use and Application ...............................................................................16-2
16.2 Bases for Development .......................................................................................16-4
16.3 Safety Limits ........................................................................................................16-6
16.4 Requirements for Limits and Conditions for Normal Operation, Surveillance and
Testing ................................................................................................................16-7
16.5 Administrative Requirements ...............................................................................16-8
16.6 References ..........................................................................................................16-9
16.7 Appendix 16A - BWRX-300 Operational Modes ................................................16-10
16.7.1 Modes of Normal Operation of the Plant ..............................................16-10
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Management for Safety

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ABWR Advanced Boiling Water Reactor

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CSA CSA Group
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
NIRMA Nuclear Information and Records Management Association
QAPD Quality Assurance Program Description
RM Requirements Management
USNRC U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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17.0 MANAGEMENT FOR SAFETY .....................................................................................17-1

17.1 General Characteristics of the Management System ...........................................17-1
17.2 Specific Elements of the Management System ....................................................17-4
17.2.1 Facility Development Lifecycle Phases and Activities ............................17-9
17.2.2 Facility Operational Lifecycle Phases and Activities ............................. 17-19
17.2.3 Facility End of Life Lifecycle Phases and Activities .............................. 17-20
17.3 Quality Management ......................................................................................... 17-21
17.3.1 Facility Development Lifecycle Phases and Activities ..........................17-22
17.4 Measurement, Assessment, and Improvement of the Owner Management
System .............................................................................................................. 17-29
17.5 Fostering a Culture for Safety ............................................................................ 17-31
17.6 References ........................................................................................................ 17-34
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Human Factors Engineering
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Acronym Explanation
AOF Allocation of Functions
CBP Computer-Based Procedures
COO Concept of Operations
COTS Commercial-Off-The-Shelf
DCT Data Connection Table
FRA Functional Requirements Analysis
HED Human Engineering Discrepancy
HF Human Factors
HFEITS Human Factors Engineering Issue Tracking System
HFEPP Human Factors Engineering Program Plan
HPM Human Performance Monitoring
HRA Human Reliability Analysis
HSI Human-System Interface
ISV Integrated System Validation
NUREG Nuclear Regulatory Report
OE Operating Experience
OER Operating Experience Review
SAA Severe Accident Analysis
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T&E Testing and Evaluation
TA Task Analysis
TSV Task Support Verification
UIS User Interface Specification
V&V Verification and Validation
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18.0 HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING ............................................................................18-1

18.1 Management of the Human Factors Engineering Program ..................................18-1
18.1.1 HFE Program Goals ..............................................................................18-1
18.1.2 Program Scope......................................................................................18-2
18.1.3 Team and Organization .........................................................................18-9
18.1.4 Process and Procedures...................................................................... 18-12
18.1.5 Issue Tracking ..................................................................................... 18-14
18.1.6 References .......................................................................................... 18-15
18.2 Human Factors Engineering Analysis ................................................................ 18-16
18.2.1 Review of Operating Experience.......................................................... 18-16
18.2.2 Functional Requirements Analysis ....................................................... 18-17
18.2.3 Allocation of Function .......................................................................... 18-18
18.2.4 Task Analysis ......................................................................................18-20
18.2.5 Staffing ................................................................................................ 18-23
18.2.6 Treatment of Important Human Actions ............................................... 18-24
18.2.7 References .......................................................................................... 18-26
18.3 Design of the Human-System Interface .............................................................18-27
18.3.1 Design Goals and Design Bases ......................................................... 18-27
18.3.2 Human-System Interface: Design Inputs..............................................18-28
18.3.3 Human-System Interface: Detailed Design and Integration .................. 18-29
18.3.4 Human-System Interface: Tests and Evaluations ................................ 18-32
18.3.5 Human-System Interface: Design of the Main Control Room ............... 18-35
18.3.6 Human-System Interface: Design of the Secondary Control Room ...... 18-37
18.3.7 Procedure Development ...................................................................... 18-38
18.3.8 Training and Qualification Program Development ................................18-40
18.3.9 References .......................................................................................... 18-43
18.4 Human Factors Verification and Validation ........................................................ 18-45
18.4.1 Objectives and Scope .......................................................................... 18-45
18.4.2 Methodology ........................................................................................ 18-46
18.4.3 Results ................................................................................................18-48
18.4.4 References .......................................................................................... 18-48
18.5 Design Implementation ...................................................................................... 18-49
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18.5.2 Methodology ........................................................................................ 18-49

18.5.3 Results ................................................................................................18-49
18.6 Human Performance Monitoring ........................................................................ 18-50
18.6.2 Methodology ........................................................................................ 18-50
18.6.3 Results ................................................................................................18-51
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CB Control Building
CNEP Consolidated Nuclear Emergency Plan
CSA CSA Group
DL Defense Line
EMEG Emergency Mitigating Equipment Guideline
ERF Emergency Response Facility
ERO Emergency Response Organization
PNERP Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
REGDOC Regulatory Document (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission)
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19.0 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ...................................................19-1

19.1 Arrangements for Performing Functions Essential for the Emergency Response 19-1
19.2 Emergency Response Facilities...........................................................................19-7
19.3 Capability of the Operating Organization for the Assessment of Potential
Radioactive Releases in Accident Conditions ......................................................19-8
19.4 Emergency Preparedness for Multiple Unit Sites .................................................19-9
19.5 Emergency Preparedness for Internal Fire Hazards .......................................... 19-10
19.6 References ........................................................................................................ 19-11
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AECL Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
EA Environmental Assessment
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMP Environmental Monitoring Program
ERA Environmental Risk Assessment
HVS Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling System
NRC U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
OGS Offgas System
SI International System of Units
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20.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS ...................................................................................... 20-1

20.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 20-1
20.2 General Aspects of the Environmental Assessment ............................................. 20-1
20.2.1 References .............................................................................................. 20-1
20.3 Environmental Principles and Regulations ............................................................ 20-2
20.4 Environmental Management System .................................................................... 20-2
20.4.1 References .............................................................................................. 20-2
20.5 Site Characteristics Important to Environmental Impact ....................................... 20-4
20.5.1 References .............................................................................................. 20-5
20.6 Best Available Technology and Techniques Economically Available Design
Features ................................................................................................................ 20-6
20.7 Environmental Impact of Construction .................................................................. 20-7
20.7.1 References .............................................................................................. 20-8
20.8 Environmental Impact of Normal Operation ........................................................ 20-10
20.8.1 Direct Radiation from Buildings and Facilities ....................................... 20-10
20.8.2 Radiological Airborne and Liquid Effluent Releases ............................. 20-10
20.8.3 Control of Radioactive Discharges to the Environment......................... 20-12
20.8.4 Non-Radioactive Contaminants ............................................................ 20-12
20.8.5 Authorized Limits and Operational Targets for Discharges and
Releases ............................................................................................... 20-13
20.8.6 Radiological Impacts of Normal and Abnormal Operation .................... 20-13
20.8.7 Measures and Controls to Limit Adverse Impacts During Operation .... 20-13
20.8.8 References ............................................................................................ 20-14
20.9 Environmental Impact of Postulated Accidents Involving Radioactive Releases 20-15
20.9.1 Design Basis Accidents ........................................................................ 20-15
20.9.2 Design Extension Conditions ................................................................ 20-15
20.9.3 Measures and Controls to Limit Adverse Impacts During Accidents .... 20-15
20.9.4 Emergency Actions in Response to External Events ............................ 20-15
20.9.5 References ............................................................................................ 20-15
20.10 Environmental Impact of Facility Decommissioning ............................................ 20-16
20.10.1 Reference ............................................................................................. 20-18
20.11 Environmental Measurements and Monitoring Programs ................................... 20-19
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20.11.1 Darlington New Nuclear Plant Environmental Assessment Follow-up

Program ................................................................................................ 20-19
20.11.2 Environmental Monitoring Program ...................................................... 20-20
20.11.3 Effluent Monitoring Program ................................................................. 20-21
20.11.4 Groundwater Monitoring Program ......................................................... 20-21
20.11.5 Monitoring Systems and Alarms ........................................................... 20-22
20.11.6 References ............................................................................................ 20-22
20.12 Records of Radioactive Releases and Availability of Information to the
Authorities and the Public ................................................................................... 20-24
20.12.1 Record Storage and Retention ............................................................. 20-24
20.12.2 Data Availability to External Bodies ...................................................... 20-25
20.12.3 References ............................................................................................ 20-26
20.13 Appendix A: Annual Average Gaseous Effluent Releases for BWRX-300 ......... 20-28
20.13.1 Methodology ......................................................................................... 20-28
20.13.2 Results .................................................................................................. 20-28
20.13.3 References ............................................................................................ 20-36
20.14 Appendix B: BWRX-300 Annual Average Liquid Effluent Activity Releases for
BWRX-300 .......................................................................................................... 20-37
20.14.1 Methodology ......................................................................................... 20-37
20.14.2 Results .................................................................................................. 20-37
20.14.3 References ............................................................................................ 20-40
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CSA CSA Group
D&D Dismantling and Demolition
HFEPP Human Factors Engineering Program Plan
LLW Low-Level Waste
SSC Structures, Systems and Components
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21.0 DECOMMISSIONING AND END OF LIFE ASPECTS................................................... 21-1

21.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 21-1
21.2 General Principles and Regulations ...................................................................... 21-1
21.2.1 CSA Group .............................................................................................. 21-1
21.2.2 References .............................................................................................. 21-1
21.3 Incorporation of Decommissioning in the Design .................................................. 21-2
21.3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 21-2
21.3.2 BWRX-300 SMR Decommissioning Design Elements............................ 21-2
21.3.3 References .............................................................................................. 21-4
21.4 Long-Term Irradiated Fuel Storage ....................................................................... 21-5
21.5 Decommissioning Strategy and Rationale ............................................................ 21-6
21.5.1 Objective of Decommissioning ................................................................ 21-6
21.5.2 Selection of Decommissioning Strategy ................................................. 21-6
21.5.3 Description of Planned Decommissioning Activities ............................... 21-8
21.5.4 Transition to Decommissioning ............................................................. 21-11
21.5.5 Storage with Surveillance ..................................................................... 21-12
21.5.6 Planning for Dismantling, Demolition and Site Restoration................... 21-12
21.5.7 Detailed Decommissioning Plan ........................................................... 21-14
21.5.8 Dismantling, Demolition and Site Restoration Period ........................... 21-15
21.5.9 Final End-State ..................................................................................... 21-17
21.5.10 Release from Regulatory Control .......................................................... 21-18
21.5.11 Reference ............................................................................................. 21-18
21.6 Human and Organizational Factors .................................................................... 21-19
21.6.1 References ............................................................................................ 21-20
21.7 Records ............................................................................................................... 21-21
21.7.1 References ............................................................................................ 21-21
21.8 Waste Management ............................................................................................ 21-22
21.8.1 Waste Estimates ................................................................................... 21-23
21.9 Financial Guarantee ............................................................................................ 21-24
21.9.1 References ............................................................................................ 21-25
21.10 Conclusion .......................................................................................................... 21-26
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CA Complementary Access
C/S Containment and Surveillance
DIQ Design Information Questionnaire
DNNP-1 Darlington New Nuclear Project, Unit 1
GNF Global Nuclear Fuels
NWMO Nuclear Waste Management Organization
OPG Ontario Power Generation Inc.
RB Reactor Building
TRS Technical Report Series
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1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ SG-1
1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................ SG-3
1.2 Relevant Legislations and Obligations ............................................................... SG-3
1.2.1 Legislations and Regulations ............................................................... SG-3
1.2.2 International Atomic Energy Agency Safeguards Agreements ............. SG-4
1.3 Limitations on Use ............................................................................................. SG-5
2.0 CLASSIFICATION AND CATEGORIZATION ............................................................ SG-6
2.1 Nuclear Material Classification........................................................................... SG-6
2.2 Categorization of Licensees .............................................................................. SG-6
3.0 SAFEGUARDS IN DESIGN........................................................................................ SG-7
3.1 Design Information Requirements ..................................................................... SG-7
3.2 Design Information ............................................................................................ SG-8
3.3 Design Information Examination and Verification ............................................... SG-9
4.0 SAFEGUARDS AND OPERATION .......................................................................... SG-12
4.1 Operational Information Requirements ............................................................ SG-13
4.2 Operational Information ................................................................................... SG-13
4.3 Operational Information Examination and Verification ..................................... SG-14
5.0 NUCLEAR FUEL LIFE CYCLE ................................................................................ SG-15
5.1 Flow and Storage of Nuclear Fuel ................................................................... SG-16
5.1.1 Fabrication and Transport .................................................................. SG-16
5.1.2 Fresh Fuel Staging and Storage ........................................................ SG-16
5.1.3 Core Fuel Shuffling/Refueling ............................................................ SG-18
5.1.4 Irradiated Fuel Storage ...................................................................... SG-18
5.2 Nuclear Material Accountancy Software ......................................................... SG-20
6.0 ACCESS AND ASSITANCE TO THE IAEA ............................................................. SG-22
6.1 Safeguards Equipment and Seals ................................................................... SG-22
6.2 International Atomic Energy Agency Access.................................................... SG-22
7.0 NUCLEAR MATERIAL ACCOUNTANCY ................................................................ SG-24
7.1 Measurement of Nuclear Material .................................................................... SG-24
7.2 Provision of Information ................................................................................... SG-25
7.2.1 Nuclear Material Accountancy Reports .............................................. SG-25
7.2.2 Design Information............................................................................. SG-26
7.2.3 Operational Information ..................................................................... SG-26
iv
7.2.4 Information Required by the Additional Protocol ................................ SG-27

7.3 Retention of Records ....................................................................................... SG-27
8.0 SAFETY, SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY INTERFACES ...................................... SG-28
9.0 SAFEGUARDS, AND IMPORT AND EXPORT ........................................................ SG-29
10.0 REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... SG-30

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GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

Ontario Power Generation Inc.

BWRX-300 Preliminary Safety Analysis Report

OPG Document Number

October 12, 2022

Ontario Power Generation Inc.

Copyright 2022, GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas, LLC

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING CONTENTS OF THIS REPORT

1.8 Modes of Normal Operation of the Plant ............................................................... 1-27

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Chapter 7: Instrumentation and Control

Chapter 9A: Auxiliary Systems

Chapter 12: Radiation Protection

Chapter 13: Conduct of Operations

Chapter 20: Environmental Aspects

1. Accuracy of information against verified engineering source documentation

1.2 Project Implementation

1.3 Identification of Interested Parties Regarding Design, Construction and Operation

1.4 Information on the Plant Layout and Other Aspects

Planned structures/features include:

1.4.4 Security Building

1.5 General BWRX-300 Power Block Description

Table 1.5-1: Principal Characteristics of Interest for the DNNP BWRX-300

Parameter Description Value Comments

0.532 g (horizontal) Bounding surface peak ground

Reactor Design Pressure 10.3 MPa

Parameter Description Value Comments

1.5.2 Primary Drawings

Building Length (m) Width (m) Highest Roof Elevation (m)

1.5.2.1 Reactor Building

1.5.2.5 Plant Services Area and Reactor Auxiliary Bay

1.6 Comparison with Other Plant Designs

Table 1.6-1: Comparison of BWRX-300 to Other NPP Types

1.6.2 Industry Incident Reviews

1.7 Drawings and Other More Detailed Information

1.7.3 Control Rod Drive System

1.7.7 Passive Containment Cooling System

Figure 1.7-2: BWRX-300 RPV and Internals

Figure 1.7-2: BWRX-300 RPV and Internals

Figure 1.7-3: Isolation Condenser System

Figure 1.7-3: Isolation Condenser System

1.8 Modes of Normal Operation of the Plant

1.9 Principles of Safety Management

which is the top management system of the

international obligations are thoroughly assessed and demonstrated to be acceptable throughout

1.10 Additional Supporting or Complementary Documents to the Safety Analysis Report

Table 1.10-1: Topical Reports Incorporated by Reference

Report No. Title Section No.

9A.6, 13.3, 17.2

proprietary), NEDO-11209-A, Revision 16,

Report No. Title Section No.

NEDO-32708 Radiological Accident 15.5

NEDO-33083 TRACG Application for ESBWR Stability Analysis, 4.7

Revision 2, June 20201

Report No. Title Section No.

1.11 Conformance with Applicable Regulations, Codes and Standards

Figure 1.11-1: CNSC Regulatory Framework

Figure 1.11-1: CBSC Regulatory Framework

Figure 1.11-2: GEH Requirements Hierarchy