Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 683c2eb1-8dd8-484a-a45d-437c101b525f
Document Type: srp
Title: NEW AND SPENT FUEL STORAGE
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0705/ML070550057.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.1.2
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s, and the tabulation of seismic design classifications for structures and systems are reviewed for whether this condition is met. An SAR statement establishing this condition as a design criterion is acceptable at the construction permit (CP) review stage. 9.1.2-9 Revision 4 - March 2007 D. Design calculations should show that the new and spent fuel storage racks and any anchorages can withstand the maximum fuel handling equipment uplift forces without an increase in Keff or damage to the watertight integrity of the spent fuel pool liner. An SAR statement that excessive forces cannot be applied due to the design of the fuel handling equipment is acceptable with justification. The evaluation procedures of SRP Sections 9.1.4 and 9.1.5 validate this statement. E. The load handled by the light load handling system, as addressed in SRP Section 9.1.4, with the potential to cause the greatest damage to stored fuel should be used in the fuel handling accident evaluation. The provisions for protecting the new fuel storage area from loads dropped by the heavy load handling system are covered under SRP Section 9.1.5. F. Sharing of storage facilities in multi-unit plants will not decrease the ability to remove decay heat from the spent fuel or maintain new and spent fuel in a subcritical array. G. The materials wetted in the spent fuel pool, (e.g., spent fuel racks, fixed neutron poison, and the spent fuel pool liner) and, if applicable, the new fuel vault are chemically compatible and stable. The review also verifies whether there are potential mechanisms to alter the dispersion of any strong fixed neutron absorbers. The secondary reviewer provides input for this review. H. The spent fuel pool coolant water level can be maintained at a safe level for cooling and shielding. The design should include: i. Weirs and gates separating the spent fuel storage areas from handling areas to prevent the accidental draining of the coolant to levels inadequate for fuel cooling or radiation