Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: aac96014-0cf1-4116-83f5-f791b43a8be8
Document Type: srp
Title: COOLING WATER CANALS AND RESERVOIRS
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0523/ML052340550.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 2
Section ID: 2.4.8
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REVIEW RESPONSIBILITY Primary - Hydrologic & Geotechnical Engineering Branch (HGEB) Secondary - None I. AREAS OF REVIEW This section of the applicants safety analysis report (SAR) presents the basis for the hydraulic design of canals and reservoirs used to transport and impound plant cooling water. In addition, the hydraulic design basis for protection of struc- tures (e.g., riprap) is reviewed. For canals, the areas of review include the design basis for capacity, protection against wind waves, erosion, sedimentation buildup, and freeboard, and (where applicable) the ability to withstand a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF), surges, etc. For reservoirs, the areas of review include the design basis for capacity, PMF design basis, wind wave and runup protection, dis- charge facilities (low level outlet, spillway, etc.), outlet protection, freeboard, and erosion and sedimentation processes. II. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Acceptance criteria for this SRP section relate to the following regulations: 1. 10 CFR Part 50, §50.55a requires structures, systems, and components to be designed and constructed to quality standards commensurate with the importance of the safety function to be performed. 2. General Design Criterion 2 (GDC 2) requires structures, systems, and components important to safety to be designed to withstand the effects of floods. 3. General Design Criterion 44 (GDC 44) requires an ultimate heat sink capable of accepting the plant's heat load under normal and accident conditions. 4. 10 CFR Part 100 requires that hydrologic characteristics be considered in the evaluation of the site. Rev. 2 - July 1981 USNRC STANDARD REVIEW PLAN Standard review plans are prepared for the guidance of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation staff responsible for the review of applications to construct and operate nuclear power plants. These documents are made available to the public as part of the Commission's policy to inform the nuclear Industry and the general public of regulatory