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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
1.0 PURPOSE 2
1 .l Definitions 3
2.0 REGULATIONS AND CODES 4
3.0 GENERAL CRITERIA 6
4.0 SPECIFIC CRITERIA 7
4.1 Load Combinations and Stress Limits 7
4.2 Analysis Criteria 7
4.3 Seismic Design of Category I Piping 9
4.4 Other Dynamic Events (Non-Seismic) 19
4.5 Integral Structural Attachments 20
4.6 Pipe Break Codes and Standards 20
4.7 Thermal Cycling and Stratification 20
4.8 Fracture Toughness Requirements 20
4.9 Seismic Design of Category II and Seismically
Supported Non-Seismic Piping 20
4.10 Non-Seismic Piping 22
4.11 Seismically Analyzed Piping 23
4.12 Emergency Core Cooling Piping 23
5.0 REFERENCES 24
Tables
1 Loadings for ASME Class 1,2, 3 and B31 .l Piping 26
2 Minimum Design Loading Combinations for ASME Class 1,2,3
and B31 .l Piping 28
3 Additional Load Combinations and Stress Limits for ASME
Class 1 Piping 30
4 Additional Load Combinations and Stress Limits for ASME
Class 2 and 3 Piping 31
ASME Ill Service Limits 32
Piping Functional Capability - ASME Class 1, 2 and 3 33
Stress Limits for ASME/ANSI-B31 .l Piping 35
Additional Stress Limits for Seismic Cate ory II
and Sersmtcally Supported Non-Seismic b rprng 36
Appendices
A Stress Intensification Factors for Girth Fillet Welds 37
B Seismic Integrity of CVS System Inside Containment 38
C Seismic Decoupling 39
D Evaluation of Wind, Snow and Ice Loads 42

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1 .O PURPOSE

This Piping Design Criteria document summarizes the mandatory requirements for the
Westinghouse API000 plant. This document covers the loadings, methods of analysis and
acceptance criteria for ASME III Code piping and instrumentation tubing (seismic category I),
seismic Category II ASME/ANSI 831 .I Code piping and instrumentation tubing and ASMU
ANSI 831 .I Code piping and instrumentation tubing (non-seismic). Additional requirements are
contained in other criteria documents, References 4 through 8, 16, and 17.

Appendix A defines the stress intensification factors applicable for girth fillet welds. The criteria is
based on the 1989 edition of the ASME Code, Section Ill.

Appendix B defines supplemental seismic stress criteria for non-safety related (831 .I, Piping
Class D) CVS piping located inside containment and designated as reactor coolant pressure
boundary.

Appendix C provides a method for seismic analysis decoupling. Appendix D provides criteria for
wind, snow and ice loads. Calculated stiffness values based on the pipe support design drawings
should not be used in the preliminary piping analysis.

The following documents may be prepared based on detailed design information to supplement
the requirements of this document.

Item Subsection Document Description

1 4.22 Design guidelines for ASME Class 2, 3 piping with T tl50F

2 4.2.3.3 Design guidelines for ASME/ANSI-B31 .I piping with T 2 150F

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1.1 Definitions

1.1.1 ASME

ASME is American Society of Mechanical Engineers

1.1.2 NPS

NPS is the nominal pipe size (diameter) of piping components

1.1.3 SSE

SSE is the Safe Shutdown Earthquake.

1.1.4 OBE

OBE is the Operating Basis Earthquake. The OBE is not used as a design basis event.

1 .I .5 Supporting Systems

Piping systems that provide support to other piping systems are called supporting systems.

1 .I .6 Supported Systems

Piping systems which are supported by other piping systems or by equipment are called
supported systems.

1 .I .7 Multiple-Supported Systems

Piping systems that are supported by two or more supporting systems or building floors.

1 .I .8 Symbols for Response Spectra Combination for Support Input

qi = combined displacement response in the normal coordinate for mode i

di = maximum value of Dij

Dij = displacement spectral value for mode i associated with support j

Pij = participation factor for mode in associated with support j

N = number of support points

1.1.9 ISM

ISM is the independent support motion method for seismic response spectra analysis.

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1.1.10 E

E is the earthquake smaller than the SSE. E is used for ASME Class 1 piping fatigue evaluation.

2.0 REGULATIONS AND CODES

The codes and regulations that are applicable to piping design are listed below. Applicable
versions of the codes are given in Reference 16.

2.1 Reaulations and Reaulatow Guidance

I. US NRC Standard Review Plan (NUREG 0800)

l S.R.P. 3.7.2 Seismic System Analysis, Revision 2, 8/89.


l S.R.P. 3.7.3 Seismic Subsystem Analysis, Revision 2, 8/89.
l S.R.P. 3.9.1, Special Topics for Mechanical Components, Revision 2, 7/81.
l S.R.P. 3.9.2 Dynamic Testing and Analysis of Systems, Components and
Equipment, Revision 2, July 1981.
l S.R.P. 3.9.3, ASME Code Class 1,2, and 3 Components, Component Supports
are Core Support Structures, Revision 1, 7/81.

2. US NRC Regulatory Guides

l R. G. 1.29 - Seismic Design Classification


l R. G. 1.61 - Damping Values for Seismic Design of Nuclear Power Plants, lOi
l R. G. 1.92 - Combining Modal Responses and Spatial Components in Seismic
Response Analysis, 2i76
l R. G. 1.122 - Development of Floor Design Response Spectra for Seismic
Design of Floor Supported Equipment or Components

3. US NRC Bulletins

l 79-14 (Revised July 18, 1979, with Supplement of August 15, 1979).
l 88-11, Pressurizer Surgeline Thermal Stratification, 12/20/88.
l 88-08, Thermal Stresses in Piping Connected to Reactor Coolant Systems,
6/22/88, and Supplements I, 2 and 3 dated 6/24/88, 8/4/88, and 4/l l/89.

4. US Code of Federal Regulations

lOCFR50, Appendix G Fracture Toughness Requirements.

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2.2 Codes

1. ASME Codes and Standards

l ASME B&PV Code, Section Ill - 1989 and 1989 Addenda


l ASME/ANSI 831 .I Power Piping - 1989 and 1989 Addenda
l ASME/ANSI-OM3, 1987, Requirements for Preoperational and Initial Start-up
Testing - Piping Systems
l Code Cases: N-l 22-2, N318-4, N-391 -1 and N-392-2 for integral attachments.
l Code Case N319-1 for butt welding elbows.

2. Uniform Building Code, 1988

3. ASCE Standards

l ASCE Standard 4-86, Seismic Analysis of Safety-Related Nuclear Structures


and Commentary, Q/86.

4. PVRC Standards

. Independent Support Motion (ISM) Method of Modal Spectra Seismic Analysis,


December 1989; by Task Group on Independent Support Motion as Part of the
PVRC Technical Committee on Piping Systems Under the Guidance of the
Steering Committee.

5. Welding Research Council

l Welding Research Council Bulletin 300, Technical Position on Response


Spectra Broadening, December 1984.

6. EPRI Standards

. ALWR URD, Volume Ill, Chapter I, Draft Revision 7


l Guidelines for Piping System Reconciliation, NCIG-05, Revision 1, NP-5639,
May 1988

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3.0 GENERAL CRITERIA

Piping systems design and analysis criteria shall include:

l Design and Analysis Specifications for ASME Class 1, 2 and 3 (Subsection 2.2.1)
l Design Criteria Documents for Non-ASME Class (Subsection 2.2.1)
l Fabrication Specifications for ASME Class 1, 2 and 3 (Subsection 2.2.1)

The ASME Design and Analysis Specifications and the Non-ASME Design Criteria Documents
shall include at least the following:

. Scope and applicability


. Equipment and functions governed
. Owner and vendor subdivision of responsibilities
. Documentation and Professional Engineer Certification requirements
. Environmental conditions (temperatures, radiation, corrosion, . . .)
. Codes and Standards
. Piping System Conditions
. Test Conditions
. Mechanical Design Parameters
. System Boundaries
. Interface Information
. Characteristics of Associated Equipment
. Structural integrity and functionability requirements
. Loading combinations and stress limits
. Pipe Break Propagation Requirements
. Leak-before-break Requirements
. Construction/installation Tolerances

The ASME Fabrication Specifications shall include at least the following:

l Scope and Applicability

l Mechanical Design Parameters

l Codes and Standards

l Material requirements

l Documentation and Certification requirements

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l Shipping requirements

l Preservice Inspection Requirements

l Cleaning Requirements

l The environmental conditions, and piping system conditions shall be consistent with
API000 Plant Design Criteria (Reference 4). The plant events which lead to
mechanical loadings and the thermal modes of operation will be identified in the ASME
Design Specifications or the Design Criteria documents for non-ASME piping systems.
The seismic design requirements shall be consistent with API000 Seismic Design
Criteria (Reference 6).

4.0 SPECIFIC CRITERIA

4.1 Load Combinations and Stress Limits

The load combinations and allowable stress limits for piping systems are provided in Tables 1
through 7. These tables provide the minimum load combinations. Additional design loads and
load combinations may be established for specific systems. Table 1 defines the primary and
secondary stress producing loads. Table 2 defines design loading combinations for ASME
Class 1, 2, and 3 piping. Tables 3 and 4 define additional load combinations for primary stress
producing loads and the ASME Service Level categories for both primary and secondary stress
producing loads for ASME Class 1 and ASME Class 2/3 piping, respectively. Table 5 is used in
conjunction with Tables 3 and 4 and provides the allowable stress limits for ASME piping for
various plant conditions.

The ASME Ill Code does not provide stress criteria for certain secondary stress producing loads
in piping systems. For systems required to permit fluid flow for emergency and faulted condition
thermal loadings, the stress criteria in Table 6 should be met. (Reference 25.) Table 6 also
provides stress limits for the seismic anchor motion loads on ASME piping. The load combinations
and stress limits for ASME/ANSI 831 .I piping systems is provided in Table 7 for sustained,
occasional and thermal loads. ASME/ANSI 831 .I piping that is attached to seismic Category I
piping is referred to as seismic Category II piping. ASME/ANSI 831 .I piping that is within the
seismic interaction impact zone for Seismic Category I systems, structures and components is
referred to as Seismically Supported Piping. ASME/ANSI 831 .I piping that needs to function after
the SSE is referred to as Seismically Analyzed Piping. The additional load combination and stress
limit for Seismic Category II Piping, Seismically Supported Piping, and Seismically Analyzed
Piping is given in Table 6.

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4.2 Analvsis Criteria

4.2.1 ASME Section Ill Class 1 Piping

For ASME Class 1 piping systems, analysis criteria are used which are appropriate for the
diameters and temperatures of the various systems.

1. Class 1 piping greater than 1 NPS shall be analyzed in accordance with Subsection NB of
ASME Section Ill. The design criteria for stress limits and loading combinations are shown
in Tables 3, 5, and 6.

2. Class 1 piping equal to or smaller than 1 NPS may be analyzed according to the criteria for
Class 2 piping larger than 2 NPS with operating temperatures greater than 150F.

4.2.2 ASME Section Ill Class 2 and 3 Piping

For ASME Class 2 and 3 piping systems, analysis criteria are used which are appropriate for the
diameters and temperatures of the various systems.

1. Class 2 and 3 piping, with operating temperatures greater than 15OF, shall be analyzed in
accordance with Subsection NC and ND of ASME Section Ill. The design criteria for stress
limits and loading combinations are shown in tables 4, 5, and 6.

2. Class 2 and 3 piping with operating temperatures less than or equal to 150F may be
analyzed using simplified guidelines (Subsection 1 .O, item 1). These guidelines are shown
to be equivalent to the detailed analysis in item 1 above. Alternatively, the method of item 1
may be used.

4.2.3 ASMEIANSI 831 .I Piping

For ASME/ANSI 831 .I piping analysis criteria are used which is appropriate for the temperature
of the various systems. Non-seismic piping systems that are not sufficiently separated from
Category I systems, structures and components by anchors, distance, or barriers such that their
failure could result in loss of a required safety function are classified as either seismic Category II
or seismically supported non-seismic piping. These piping systems shall be designed to
additional requirements for SSE loadings. These requirements are addressed in API000 Design
Criteria and Guidelines for Protection from Seismic Interaction (Reference 6). Seismic categories
are based R. G. 1.29 (Subsection 2.1.2). Additional requirements for Seismically Analyzed ASME/
ANSI 831 .I Piping are provided in Section 4.11.

1. ASME/ANSI 831 .I piping with operating temperature greater than 150F shall be analyzed
in accordance with the 831 .I Power Piping Code (Subsection 2.2.1). The criteria for stress
limits and loading combinations are shown in Table 7.

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2. Seismic Category II seismically analyzed, and seismically supported non-seismic ASME/


ANSI 831 .I piping with operating temperature greater than 1 50F meets the additional
requirements of Table 8.

3. ASME/ANSI 831.1 piping with operating temperatures less than or equal to 150F may be
analyzed using simplified guidelines (Subsection 1 .O, item 2). These guidelines are shown
to be equivalent to the analysis in item 1 above. Alternatively, the methods in item 1 above
may be used.

4. Seismic Category II, seismically analyzed, and seismically supported non-seismic ASME/
ANSI 831 .I piping with operating temperature less than or equal to 150F meets the
additional requirements of Table 8.

4.3 Seismic Desian of Cateaorv I Pioina Svstems

Seismic Category I piping systems are analyzed for the SSE according to the rules of the ASME
Section Ill Code. The SSE is defined as the maximum vibratory ground motion at the plant site
that can be reasonably predicted from geologic and seismic evidence.

4.3.1 Seismic Input

Experienced based design is not used for piping systems.

Time History Input

The input for the reactor coolant loop piping/support system seismic analysis is in the form of time-
history translational and rotational accelerations. The earthquake accelerations are applied
simultaneously at the top of the containment basemat. Alternately, the response spectra method,
given below, may be used. Time history input may also be used for auxiliary piping systems. Time
history analysis shall consider each soil case described in Reference 8.

Response Spectra Input

Seismic Analysis using Response Spectra methodology may be used for ASME Class I,2 and 3
and Seismic Category II 831 .I auxiliary piping systems. For the preliminary and intermediate
piping analysis stages, the calculated SSE support loads used for support member sizing should
be multiplied by 1.2 to account for uncertainties in the piping model.

Equivalent Static Input

Seismic analysis using the equivalent static input method shall be used for seismically supported
non-seismic B31 .I auxiliary systems that are within the seismic interaction impact evaluation
zone, that is, systems that are not attached to Seismic Category I piping. The equivalent static
input method may also be used for ASME Class I,2 and 3 piping and Seismic Category II 831 .I
piping that is attached to Seismic Category I piping.

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4.3.2 Damping Values

The critical damping value to be used for the SSE uniform envelope response spectra seismic
analyses of the reactor coolant loop piping and auxiliary piping is defined as follows:

Reactor coolant loop piping 4%

Piping systems coupled to the reactor coolant


loop or containing flexible equipment and/or
structural frames 4%

Piping systems without flexible equipment or


structural frames 5%

Flexible equipment and/or structural frames are defined as any components with at least one
natural frequency ~33 Hz.

For subsystems that are composed of different material types, the composite modal damping
approach with the weighted stiffness method may be used to determine the composite modal
damping value. Alternatively, the minimum damping value may be used for these systems.
Composite modal damping for coupled building and piping systems may be used for piping
systems that are coupled to the primary coolant loop system and the interior concrete building.
Composite modal damping may be used for piping systems that are coupled to flexible equipment
or flexible valves. Piping systems with rigid valves, analyzed by the uniform envelope response
spectra method can be evaluated with 5 percent damping. Damping values used for structures
and equipment included in the seismic analysis of piping are as follows:

Welded steel structures and equipment 4%


Friction bolted steel structures and equipment 4%
Bearing bolted steel structures and equipment 7%

These same damping values are used for the independent support motion response spectra
method. When either the independent support motion response spectra analysis method or the
time history integration analysis method is used, the following SSE damping values apply for
piping:

diameter 5 12 2%
diameter > 12 3%
primary coolant loop 4%

When piping systems and non-simple module steel frames are in a single coupled model,
composite damping (as described in Reference 8) is used.

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4.3.3 Earthquakes Smaller than SSE

The seismic response for earthquakes smaller than the SSE is considered in the fatigue
evaluation of ASME Class 1 piping. There are 5 smaller earthquake events consisting of 63 cycles
per event where the response magnitude is equal to one-third of the calculated SSE response.

4.3.4 Dynamic Modeling

The torsional effect of eccentric supports or valve masses and mass spacing shall be considered
in the analysis. The spacing of masses shall not be larger than half the span of a simply supported
pipe with a natural frequency of 33 Hz.

The modeling considerations for supporting and supported systems are presented below. The
overlap method described in Appendix C, Section 2-2 may be used to reduce the size of the piping
model.

4.3.4.1 Supporting Systems

This section deals with the analysis of piping systems which provide support to other piping
systems. The supported piping system may be excluded from the analysis of the supporting
piping system when the ratio of the supported pipe to supporting pipe moment of inertia is
sufficiently small (less than or equal to 0.04).

If the ratio of the run piping outside diameter to the branch piping outside diameter (nominal pipe
size) exceeds or equals 3.0, the branch piping can be excluded from the analysis of the run piping.
The mass and stiffness effects of the branch piping are considered as described below.

Stiffness Effect

The stiffness effect of the decoupled branch pipe is considered significant when the distance from
the run pipe outside diameter to the first rigid or seismic support on the decoupled branch pipe is
less than or equal to one half the deadweight span of the branch pipe (given in ASME Ill Code
Subsection NF).

Mass Effect

Considering one direction at a time, the mass effect is significant when the weight of half the span
(from the decoupling point) of the branch pipe in one direction is more than 20 percent the weight
of the main run pipe span in the same direction. Concentrated weights in the branch pipe are
considered. A branch pipe span in x direction is the span between the decoupled branch point
and the first seismic or rigid support in the x direction. A main run pipe span in the x direction is
the piping bounded by the first seismic or rigid support in the x direction on both sides of the
decoupled branch point. Similarly, the same definition applies to the spans in other directions
(y and z).

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If the calculated branch pipe weight is less than 20 percent but more than 10 percent of the main
run pipe weight, this weight is lumped at the decoupling point of the run pipe for the run pipe
analysis. This weight can be neglected if it is less than 10 percent of the main run pipe weight.

Required Coupling of Branch Piping

If the stiffness and/or mass effects are considered significant, the branch piping is included in the
piping analysis for the run pipe analysis. The portion of branch piping considered in the analysis
adequately represents the behavior of the run pipe and branch pipe. The branch line model ends
in one of the following ways: a) the first six-way anchor; b) four rigid/seismic supports in each of
the three perpendicular directions; or c) a rigidly supported zone as described in Subsection 4.9.4.

4.3.4.2 Supported Systems

This section deals with the analysis of piping systems which are supported by other piping
systems or by equipment.

A. Large Diameter Auxiliary Piping

This subsection deals with ASME Class 1 piping larger than one inch nominal pipe size and
ASME Class 2 and 3 piping with nominal pipe size larger than two inches. The response
spectra methodology is used. For piping supported by structural steel framework, see
Section 4.3.4.2.C.

When the supporting system is a piping system, the supported pipe (branch) can be
decoupled from the supporting pipe (run) when the ratio of the run piping nominal pipe size
to branch pipe nominal pipe size is greater than or equal to three to one. Decoupling can
also be done when the moment of inertia of the branch pipe is less than or equal to 4 percent
of the moment of inertia of the run pipe.

During the analysis of the branch piping, resulting values of tee anchor reactions are
checked against the capabilities of the tee.

The seismic inertia effects of equipment and piping that provide support to supported
(branch) piping systems are considered when significant. When the frequency of the
supporting equipment is less than 33 hertz then either a coupled dynamic model of the piping
and equipment is used, or the amplified response spectra at the equipment connection point
is used with a decoupled model of the supported piping. When supported piping is
supported by larger piping, one of the following methods is used:

l A coupled dynamic model of the supported piping and the supporting piping.

l Amplified response spectra at the connection point to the supporting piping with a
decoupled model of the supported piping.

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B. Small-Diameter Auxiliary Piping

This subsection deals with ASME Code Class 1 piping equal to or less than l-inch nominal
pipe size and ASME Class 2 and 3 piping with nominal pipe sizes less than or equal to
two inches. This includes instrumentation tubing. These piping systems may be supported
by equipment or primary loop piping or other auxiliary piping or both. The response spectra
or equivalent static load methodology is used. One of the following methods may be used
for these systems:

l Same method as described in Subsection 4.3.4.2.A; or,

l Equivalent static analysis based on appropriate load factors applied to the response
spectra acceleration values. (Reference 8, subsection 6.0)

C. Piping Systems on Modules

Many portions of the systems for the API 000 are assembled as modules offsite and shipped
to the plant as completed units. This method of construction does not result in any unique
requirements for the analysis of these structures, systems, or components. Existing industry
standards and regulatory requirements and guidelines are appropriate for the evaluation of
structures, systems, and components included in modules.

The modules are constructed using a structural steel framework to support the equipment,
pipe, and pipe supports in the module. The structural steel framework is designed as part
of the building structure.

One exception is the pressurizer and safety relief valve module, which is attached to the top
of the pressurizer. For this module, the structures and piping arrangements support valves
off the pressurizer and not the building structure. The structural steel frame is designed as
a component support according to ASME Code, Section Ill, Subsection NF. Piping in
modules is routed and analyzed in the same manner as in a plant not employing modules.
Piping is analyzed from anchor point to anchor point, which are not necessarily at the
boundaries of the module. This is consistent with the manner in which room walls are treated
in a nonmodule plant.

The supported piping or component may be decoupled from the seismic analysis of the
structural frame based on the following criteria. The mass ratio, Rm, and the frequency ratio,
Rf, are defined as follows:

Rm = mass of supported component or piping/mass of supporting structural frame

Rf = frequency of the component or piping/frequency of the structural frame

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Decoupling may be done when:

l Rm < 0.01, for any Rf, or

l Rm 2 0.01 and 5 0.10, if Rf 5 0.8 or if Rf is 2 1.25.

In addition, supported piping may be decoupled if analysis shows that the effect on the
structural frame is small, that is, when the change in response is less than IO percent. When
piping or components are decoupled from the analysis of the frame, the contributory mass
of the piping and components is included as a rigid mass in the model of the structural frame.

When piping or components are decoupled from the analysis of the frame using the
preceding criteria, the effect of the frame is accounted for in the analysis of the decoupled
components or piping. Either an amplified response spectra or a coupled model is used.
The amplified response spectra are obtained from the time history SSE analysis of the
frame. The coupled model consists of a simplified mass and stiffness model of the frame
connected to the seismic model of the components or piping.

Alternative criteria may be applied to simple frames that behave as pipe support
miscellaneous steel. A frame can be considered simple if the distance from the supported
pipe centerline to the building structure does not exceed six feet. Decoupling may be done
when the deflection of the frame due to combined faulted condition loading is less than or
equal to 118 inch. These deflections are defined with respect to the structure to which the
structural frame is attached. The stiffness of the intervening elements between the frame
and the supported piping or component is considered as follows: Rigid stiffness values are
used for fabricated supports, and vendor stiffness values are used for standard supports
such as snubbers and rigid gapped supports. The mass of the structural frame is evaluated
as a self-weight excitation loading on the frame and the structures supporting the frame. The
same approach is used for pipe support miscellaneous steel, as described in
Subsection 4.3.5.

When the supported components or piping cannot be decoupled, they are included in the
analysis model of the structural frame. The interaction between the piping and the frame is
incorporated by including the appropriate stiffness and mass properties of the components,
piping, and frame in the coupled model.

4.35 Support Modeling

The stiffness of the pipe support miscellaneous steel is controlled by one of the following methods
so that component nozzle loads are not adversely affected by support deformation:

Pipe support miscellaneous steel deflections are limited for loading combinations associated with
Level D service limits to i/8 inch in each restrained direction. These deflections are defined with
respect to the structure to which the miscellaneous steel is attached. These deflection limits
provide adequate stiffness for seismic analysis and are small enough to ensure that nozzle loads
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and fabricated supports and vendor stiffness values are used for standard supports such as
snubbers, and rigid gapped supports. The mass of the pipe support miscellaneous steel is
evaluated as a self weight excitation loading on the steel and the structures supporting the steel.
The overall stiffness associated with the displacement limit of l/8 inch shall be equal to or larger
than the minimum stiffness defined as:

K _ 25(E) (1)
(L/2)3

where:

E = elastic modulus of pipe material

I = pipe moment of inertia

L = standard deadweight span, ASME Ill, Subsection NF

Alternatively, if the above deflection exceeds l/8 inch, the calculated stiffness value of the pipe
support and miscellaneous steel is included in the piping analysis. The as-built support design is
verified to have a stiffness value within + or - 20% of the as analyzed non-rigid stiffness value.
This corresponds to at most a 10% change in system frequency.

Rotational supports restrain the pipe cross-section in one or more rotational degrees of freedom.
An example is a six-way anchor support that restrains the pipe in three translational and three
rotational degrees of freedom. The calculated stiffness values for rotational supports are used in
the seismic analysis of the piping systems.

Support Mass Considerations

The piping system analysis model includes the effect of piping support mass when the contributory
mass of the support is greater than 10% of the total mass of the affected piping spans. The
contributory mass of the support is the portion of the support mass that is attached to the piping;
such as clamps, bolts, trunnions, struts, and snubbers. Supports that are not directly attached to
the piping, such as box frames, need not be considered for mass effects. The mass of the
applicable support will not affect the response of the system in the supported direction, therefore
only the unsupported direction needs to be considered. Based on this reasoning, the mass of full
(six-way) anchors can be neglected. The total mass of each affected piping span includes the
mass of the piping, fluid contents, insulation, and any concentrated masses (for example, valves
or flanges) between the adjacent supports in each unrestrained direction on both sides of the
applicable support. For example; the contributory mass of an X direction support must be
compared to the mass of the piping spans in the unrestrained Y and Z directions. A contributory
support mass that is less than 10% of the masses of the effected spans will have insignificant
effect on the response of the piping system and can be neglected.

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4.3.6 Multiple-Support Systems

There are two issues in the seismic analysis of multiple-support piping systems, seismic anchor
motions; and multiple input or envelope response spectra.

A. Seismic Anchor Motions

The response due to differential seismic anchor motions is calculated using static analysis
(without including dynamic load factor). In this analysis, the static model is identical to the
static portion of the dynamic model used to compute the seismic response due to inertial
loading. In particular, the structural system supports in the static model are identical to
those in the dynamic model. The effect of relative seismic anchor displacements are
obtained either by using the worst combination of the peak displacements or by proper
representation of the relative phasing characteristics associated with different support
inputs. For example, for components supported by the interior concrete building the
seismic motions at all elevations above the basemat are taken to be in phase.

The results of the modal spectra analysis (multiple input or envelope) are combined with
the results from seismic anchor motion by the square-root-sum-of-the-squares methods or
the absolute sum method. For components that behave as anchors to the piping system,
such as supports and equipment nozzles, the results are combined by absolute sum. For
other components, such as pipe, tees, and valves, the results are combined by square-
root-sum-of-the-squares.

B. Response Spectra Methods

The envelope uniform input response spectra can lead to excessive conservatisms and
unnecessary pipe supports.

The use of multiple input response spectra accounts for the phasing and interdependence
characteristics of the various support points. The following alternative methods are used
for the API000 plant. These are based on the guidelines provided by the PVRC Technical
Committee and Piping Systems (Subsection 2.2.4).

Envelope Uniform Response Spectra - Method A

The seismic response spectra which envelopes all the supports is used in place of the spectra at
each support in the envelope uniform response spectra. Also, the contribution from all of the
support points are assumed to be in phase and are added algebraically as follows:

qi = di ; Pii (1)
j=l

where symbols are defined in Subsection 1 .I 8

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independent Support Motion - Method B

When there is more than one supporting structure the independent support motion (ISM) method
for seismic response spectra may be used.

Each support point is considered to be in a random phase relationship to all the other supports.
The displacement response in the modal coordinate (equation (1) above) then becomes:

N 112

qi = C (PijDij12 (2)
j=l

The NRC has approved the combination method in equation (2) above in NUREG-1413
(Subsection 2.3.12).

4.3.7 Combination of Earthquake Motions

The Seismic analysis of Piping Systems considers the combined effects of seismic loads occurring
in three mutually perpendicular directions, two in the horizontal direction and one in the vertical
direction. The total combined response (displacements, accelerations, stresses, and forces) due
to the three components of earthquake motion is obtained by using the following method.

l The peak responses due to the three earthquake components from the response
spectrum analyses are combined using the square-root-of-the-sum-of-squares
(SRSS) method.

The time-history safe shutdown earthquake analysis of a subsystem can be performed by


simultaneously applying the displacements and rotations at the interface point(s) between the
subsystem and the system. These displacements and rotations are the results obtained from a
model of a larger subsystem or a system that includes a simplified representation of the
subsystem. The time-history safe shutdown earthquake analysis of the system is performed by
applying three mutually orthogonal and statistically independent, artificial time histories.

4.3.8 Combinations for High Frequency Modes

This section describes alternative methods for accounting for high frequency modes in seismic
response spectra analysis.

A. Higher frequency modes can be excluded for the response calculation if the change in
response is less than or equal to 10%.

B. The method described in Appendix A of USNRC Standard Review Plan 3.7.2


(Subsection 3.1 .I) or equivalent may be used for combination of high frequency modes.

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Equivalent methods are available in PIPESTRESS (Reference 14) and GAPPIPE


(Reference 15) software.

4.3.9 Combination of Modal Responses

In the response spectrum method for seismic analysis, modal responses are combined by the
methods described in USNRC Regulatory Guide 1.92 (Subsection 2.1.2).

4.3.10 Equipment Interfaces

This section describes the piping system interface with valves and other equipment. Additional
requirements are provided in API000 Mechanical Design Criteria Document (Reference 7) and
API000 Auxiliary Equipment Allowable Nozzle Load Limits (Reference 19).

4.3.10.1 Valves

1. Valve nozzle load limits shall be established to meet operability and structural
integrity (pressure boundary) requirements.

2. For each valve, acceleration limits shall be specified to insure operability and
structural integrity requirements.

3. Valves with substantial extended structures may be supported from the building
structure. Valves should be designed to facilitate support attachment as close as
possible to the center of gravity of the valve.

4. Valve opening and closing times should be large enough to minimize the hydraulic
loadings on the piping system.

4.3.10.2 Equipment (other than valves)

1. The local flexibility of the nozzle-to-equipment junction should be included in the


piping model when significant.

2. The piping and/or equipment design specification shall specify the following:

a. Allowable nozzle loads


b. Allowable acceleration limits
c. Any other conditions imposed by the supplier.

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4.3.11 Seismic Response Spectra

The seismic floor response spectra are developed in accordance with the API 000 Seismic Design
Criteria (Reference 8). A single analysis shall be done using these broadened floor response
spectra.

4.3.12 As-Built Reconciliation of Piping Systems

The NRC Bulletin 79-14 (Subsection 2.1.3) and ASME Code Section Ill [Section NCA-35541 each
requires a reconciliation of the as-built installation of piping systems with the as-analyzed piping
systems. The NRC staff has reviewed EPRI Guidelines for Piping System Reconciliation
(NCIG-05, Revision 1) (Reference 3) and reported that this guideline offers a technically
acceptable method of performing reconciliation of the as-built installation of piping systems with
as-analyzed piping systems, provided the commitment to use NCIG-05 is documented in the
piping design specifications. For API 000, NCIG-05 shall be specified in piping design
specifications and used as the means of as-built piping reconciliation.

4.3.13 Boundary of Decoupled Model (Overlap Region)

The entire piping run from anchor to anchor cannot always be included in the dynamic analysis
model, due to the limited capacity of piping computer programs. The incorporation of additional
anchors to reduce the size of the model is undesirable, since it often results in higher thermal
stresses. In these cases, the entire piping system is subdivided into two or more portions. The
dynamic model for each portion extends into the other portions. These extensions are called the
overlap regions. When the overlap regions are sufficiently long, a reasonable design basis is
achieved. Use Appendix C for seismic decoupling.

4.3.14 Rigid Gapped Supports

Rigid gapped supports may be used to minimize snubbers and accommodate static and dynamic
loadings. The analysis consists of an iterative response spectrum analysis of the piping and
support system. The analysis is performed with the computer program GAPPIPE (Reference 15).

4.4 Other Dvnamic Events (non-seismic)

Besides the dynamic loading due to seismic effects, several other dynamic loading conditions of
non-seismic origin should be considered in the structural analysis of a piping system. Primary
non-seismic dynamic loading conditions are Water Hammer and Operational Pipe Vibration.

4.4.1 Water Hammer

While numerous (approx. 150) occurrences of water hammer in nuclear power plants have been
recorded during the last (20) years, only two incidents resulted in a breach of the pressure
boundary. Damage due to water hammer events, if any, primarily affects piping/equipment
supports.

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The design specification or system criteria document for each system shall define potential water/
steam hammer events so that the system can be evaluated for them and designed to minimize the
potential consequences for that type of event.

4.4.2 Operational Steady State Pipe Vibrations

Operational fluid flow may induce cyclic vibratory loadings on the piping system. These effects
can be assessed by dynamic tests at plant startup time, reference USNRC SRP, Section 3.9.2.
The piping/system designer shall make adequate reference to the necessity for this type of testing
in the piping specification and system testing requirements. NUREG-I 061, Vol. 5 Section 7.0
(Reference 3) makes reference to acceptable analysis procedures for this phenomenon.
Operational steady state pipe vibrations can be assessed based on local measurements. An
acceptable criteria for the maximum amplitude is that it shall not induce stress in the piping greater
than one-half of the ASME Section Ill specified endurance limit. Additional information and
requirements for vibration testing of piping systems is given in ASMEIANSI-OM3 (Subsection 2.2.1).

4.5 lntearal Structural Attachments

The support members or connections associated with integral structural attachments to piping
systems should be designed such that failure from unanticipated loads does not occur in the pipe
pressure boundary. The stress evaluation for integral attachments to ASME Class 1, 2 and 3
piping shall be in accordance with ASME Code Cases N-122-2, N-391-2, N-318-5, and N-392-3.
For ASME/ANSI 631 .I piping, ASME Code Cases N-318-5 and N-392-3 may be used
(Subsection 2.2.1).

4.6 Pioe Break Codes and Standards

Pipe break protection will conform to the criteria in API 000 Pipe Rupture Protection Design
Criteria (Reference 5).

4.7 Thermal Cvclina and Stratification

The piping stress analysis shall consider the effects of thermal stratification and thermal cycling.
Thermal stratification may occur in ASME or non-ASME piping when there are low fluid flow rates
and inadequate mixing of hot and cold fluid. NRC Bulletin 88-11 (Subsection 2.1.3) describes
stratification in the ASME Class 1 surgeline piping. Thermal cycling may occur in piping
connected to the reactor coolant system due to leaking valves. NRC Bulletin 88-08
(Subsection 2.1.3) describes the thermal cycling stresses. See Reference 17.

4.8 Fracture Touahness Reauirements

The fracture toughness requirements of 10CFR50 Appendix G shall be satisfied


(Subsection 2.1.4).

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4.9 Seismic Desian of Cateaotv II and Seismicallv Suooorted Non-Seismic Pioinq

When required to prevent unacceptable seismic interaction with Seismic Category I systems,
structures and components, ASME/ANSI 831 .I is designated as either Seismic Category II piping
or seismically supported non-seismic piping. A detailed description is provided in Reference 6.
The methods for Seismic Category II and Seismically Supported Non-Seismic piping are
described below.

4.9.1 Seismic Input

The seismic input is either response spectra or equivalent static input (see Section 4.3.1).

4.9.2 Damping Values

Damping values are the same as Seismic Category I piping (see Section 4.3.2).

4.9.3 Earthquakes Smaller than SSE

Evaluation for earthquakes smaller than SSE is not required.

4.9.4 Modeling and Analysis

The modeling and analysis methods are provided in Reference 6.

4.9.5 Support Modeling

Support modeling is the same as Seismic Category I piping (see Section 4.3.5).

4.9.6 Multiple-Support Systems

Methods for multiple-support systems are the same as Seismic Category I piping (see
Section 4.3.6).

4.9.7 Combination of Earthquake Motions

Methods for combination of earthquake input motions are the same as Seismic Category I piping
(see Section 4.3.7).

4.9.8 Combination of High Frequency Modes

Methods of combination of high frequency modes are the same as Seismic Category I piping (see
Section 4.3.8).

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4.9.9 Combination of Modal Responses

Method of modal response combination is the same as Seismic Category I piping (see
Section 4.3.9).

4.9.10 Equipment Interfaces

This section describes the Seismic Category II piping system interface with non-ASME Ill valves
and equipment.

4.9.10.1 Valves

SSE acceleration limits shall be specified to assure structural integrity of the extended structures
for valves with diaphragm, hydraulic, motor, piston and solenoid operators.

4.9.10.2 Equipment (other than valves)

1. The equipment and/or equipment design specification shall specify the following:

a) Allowable nozzle loads for load combinations with SSE

b) SSE acceleration limits

c) Other conditions imposed by the supplier

2. The flexibility of the nozzle-to-equipment junction should be included in the piping


model when significant.

4.9.11 Seismic Response Spectra

The response spectra cases are the same as Seismic Category I piping (see Section 4.3.11).

4.9.12 As-built Reconciliation of Piping Systems

1. For Seismic Category II piping that is attached to Seismic Category I piping, the
as-built reconciliation is the same as Seismic Category I piping (see Section 4.3.12).

2. For Seismic Category II and Seismically Supported Non-Seismic piping that is


adjacent to Seismic Category I systems, structures, and components, a plant
walkdown should be performed as described in Reference 6.

4.9.13 Boundary of Decoupled Model (Overlap Region)

The methods for decoupling in dynamic analysis are the same as Seismic Category I piping (see
Section 4.3.13).

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4.9.14 Rigid Gapped Supports

The methods for using rigid gapped supports are the same as Seismic Category I piping (see
Section 4.3.14).

4.10 Non-Seismic Pioinq

The following criteria applies to ASME/ANSI 631 .l piping.

4.10.1 Static Analysis Model

Separate decoupled static analysis models may be used for a large run pipe and a small branch
pipe when the following is satisfied. The ratio of the branch pipe moment of inertia to run pipe
moment of inertia is less than or equal to 0.06.

When the above ratio is not satisfied, a coupled static analysis model of the run and branch pipe
shall be used.

4.10.2 Wind, Ice, and Snow Loading

The methodology to be used for wind, ice, and snow loading in outdoor piping is presented in
Appendix D.

4.11 Seismicallv Analvzed Pioinq

Seismically Analyzed Piping is ASME/ANSI 831.1 piping that needs to function or maintain
pressure boundary integrity after the SSE. Examples of systems that contain Seismically
Analyzed Piping are the Fire Protection System and the Passive Containment Cooling System.
All of the requirements for Seismic Category II piping that are described in Section 4.9 are
applicable to Seismically Analyzed Piping.

4.12 Emeraencv Core Coolina Pioinq

The portions of the ASME Ill, Class 3 piping that provide emergency core cooling functions are
required to have radiography of a random sample of welds during construction. This includes the
following:

l Injection piping from the accumulators to the reactor coolant system isolation check
valves in the direct vessel injection line.

l Piping from the in-containment refueling water storage tank (IRWST) and recirculation
screens to the reactor coolant system isolation check valves in the direct vessel
injection line.

l Piping from the Stage 1, 2, and 3 automatic depressurization system valves to the
IRWST including the spargers.

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5.0 REFERENCES

1. NUREG-1061-Volume 4 - Report of USNRC Piping Review Committee - Evaluation


of Other Dynamic Loads and Load Combinations, December 1984.

2. NUREGICR-5347, Recommendations for Resolution of Public Comments on


USI A-40 Seismic Design Criteria, Brookhaven National Laboratory, June 1989.

3. NUREG-1061-Volume 5 - Summary - Piping Review Committee Conclusions and


Recommendations, 4185.

4. APlOOO Planf Design Criteria, APP-GW-Gl-001.

5. APlOOO Pipe Rupture Protection Design Criteria, APP-GW-Nl-001.

6. APlOOO Design Criteria Guidelines for Protection from Seismic Interaction,


APP-GW-Nl-005.

7. API000 Mechanical Design Criteria APP-G W-M l-00 1.

8. API000 Seismic Design Criteria APP-GW-Gl-003.

9. Deleted.

10. Deleted.

11. Deleted.

12. NUREG 1413 - Safety Evaluation Report Related to the Preliminary Design of the
Standard Nuclear Steam Supply Reference System RESAR SP/90, Docket
No. 50-601, Westinghouse Electric Corp.

13. Deleted.

14. PIPESTRESS Users Manual, DST Computer Services Systems.

15. Users Manual for GAPPIPE/GAPPOST Computer Program, RLCA.

16. API000 Governing Codes and lndustty Standards, APP-GW-G 1X-001.

17. EPRI Report TR-103581, Thermal Stratification, Cycling and Striping (TASCS),
Research Project 3153-02, March 1994.

18. Deleted.

19. APlOOO Auxiliary Equipment Allowable Nozzle Load Limits, APP-GW-MOR-001.

20. Design Guide for Wind and Tornado for API000 Structures, APP-G W-.51-004.

21. Piping Handbook, 6th Edition, M. L. Nayyer, McGraw-Hill.

22. API000 Civil/Structure Design Criteria, APP-G W-Cl-001.

23. Deleted.

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24. Deleted.

25. Functional Capability of Piping Systems, NUREG-1367, Nuclear Regulatory


Commission, November 1992.

Note: References identifed in italics are APlOOO specific documents which have not yet been
created. Equivalent AP6000 documents exist and will be revised to reflect APIOOO.

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Table 1 (Sheet 1 of 2)
Loadings for ASME Class 1,2, 3, and B31 .l Piping

Load Description

P Internal design pressure

PMAX Peak pressure

DW Dead weight

DML Design Mechanical Loads (other than DW). This includes Service Level A loads
and RVOS loads that are Service Level B

XL External Mechanical Loads, such as nozzle reactions associated with piping


systems, shall be combined with other loads in the loading combination
expressions

SSE Safe shutdown earthquake (inertia portion)

E Earthquake smaller than SSE (inertia portion)

FV Fast valve closure

RVC Relief/safety valve - closed system (transient)

RVOS Relief/safety valve - open system (sustained)

RVOT Relief/safety valve - open system (transient)

DY Dynamic load associated with various service conditions including FV, RVC, and
RVOT as applicable (transient)

DN Dynamic load associated with Level A (Normal) service conditions including FV,
RVC, and RVOT as applicable (transient)

DU Dynamic load associated with Level B (Upset) service conditions including FV,
RVC, and RVOT as applicable (transient)

DE Dynamic load associated with Level C (Emergency) service conditions including


FV, RVC, and RVOT as applicable (transient)

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Table 1 (Sheet 2 of 2)
Loadings for ASME Class 1,2,3, and 831 .l Piping

Load Description

DF Transient Dynamic event associated with Level D (Faulted) service conditions


during which, or following which, the piping system being evaluated must remain
intact including FV, RVC, and RVOT as applicable. This includes postulated pipe
rupture events. (transient)

SSES Seismic anchor motion portion of SSE

ES Seismic anchor motion of earthquake smaller than SSE

TH Thermal loads for various service conditions

TNU Service Level A and B (normal and upset) plant condition thermal loads; including
thermal stratification and thermal cycling

TN Service Level A (normal) plant condition thermal loads

TU Service Level B [upset) plant condition thermal loads

TE Service Level C (emergency) plant condition thermal loads

TF Service Level D (faulted) plant condition thermal loads

SCVNU Static displacement of steel containment vessel - normal and upset conditions

SCVE Static displacement of steel containment vessel - emergency condition

SCVF Static displacement of steel containment vessel - faulted condition

HTDW Hydrostatic test dead weight

DBPB Design basis pipe break, includes LOCA and non-LOCA (Transient)

LOCA Loss-of-coolant accident

DYS Dynamic load associated with various service conditions (sustained)

Building structure motions due to automatic depressurization system sparger


discharge

DBPBS Design basis pipe break (sustained)

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Table 2 (Sheet 1 of 2)
Minimum Design Loading
Combinations for ASME Class 1,2, and 3 Piping

Condition Design Loading Combinations(4)(g)

Design P + DW + DML + XL@)

Level A Service PMAX() + DW + XL()


PMAX + DW + DN + XL@)

Level B Service PMAX + DW + DU + XL@)

Level C Service PMAX + DW + DE + XL(7)@)


PMAX + DW + DY + HYDSP + XL()

Level D Service PMAX + DW + DF + XL@)


PMAX + DW + SRSS(2) ((SSE + SSES) + DBPB) + XL()(6)(3)
PMAX + DW + RVOS + SRSS (SSE + SSES) + XL()(12)
PMAX + DW + DYS + DBPBS +
SRSS ((SSE + SSES)() + DY + HYDSP) + XL()

(1) The values of PMAX in the load combinations may be different for different levels of service
conditions as provided in the design transients. For earthquake loadings, PMAX is equal to
normal operating pressure at 100% power.

(2) SRSS equals the square-root-of-the-sum-of-the-squares.

(3) (Deleted)

(4) Appropriate loads due to static displacements of the steel containment vessel and building
settlement should be added to the loading combinations expressions for ASME Code,
Section Ill, Class 2 and 3 systems.

(5) (Deleted)

(6) In combining loads, the timing and causal relationships that exist between PMAX, XL, DN,
DU, DE, DF and DBPB are considered for determination of the appropriate load
combinations.

(7) The pressurizer safety valve discharge is a Level C service condition.

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Table 2 (Sheet 2 of 2)
Minimum Design Loading
Combinations for ASME Class 1,2, and 3 Piping
(8) (Deleted)

(9) See Table 1 for description of loads.

(10) For components that behave as anchors to the piping system, such as equipment nozzles,
SSE and SSES are combined by absolute sum. For other components, such as straight
pipe, tees, and valves, SSE and SSES are combined by SRSS method.

(11) In combining loads, the timing and causal relationships that exist between PMAX, DY,
HYDSP, and XL are considered for determination of the appropriate load combinations.

(12) In combining loads, the timing and causal relationships that exist between PMAX, RVOS,
and XL are considered for determination of the appropriate load combinations.

(13) The combination of DBPB/DBPBS with SSE and other occasional loads is evaluated for the
intact portions of the piping systems that are needed to mitigate the consequences of the
postulated pipe break.

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Table 3
Additional Load Combinations and
Stress Limits for AMSE Class 1 Piping
Equation
Condition Loadsm (NB3650) Stress Limit
Level A/B PMAX(), TNU, E, ES, RVC, DN, IO 3.0 s,
DU, SCVNU(4)(5), RVOS() 11,14 CUF=i .O

TNU, SCVNU 12 3.0 s,

PMAX + DW + DU 13 3.0 s,

PMAX + DW + RVOS(*) 13 3.0 s,


Level C TE + SCVE Note (3) Note (3)
Level D(s) SSES h4hh4(6 1.0s

TF + SCVF Note (3) Note (3)

TNU + SSES C,D, (Ml + M2)/2l@) 6.OS,

(1) The values of PMAX in the load combinations may be different for different levels of service
conditions. For earthquake loading, PMAX is equal to normal operating pressure at 100%
power.
(2) Pressurizer safety valve discharge is classified as a Level C event.
(3) See Table 6 for functional capability requirements.
(4) The earthquake loads are assumed to occur at normal 100 percent power operation for the
purposes of determining the total moment ranges.
(5) Square-root-sum-of-the-squares (SRSS) combination is used for ES, E, and other transient
loads.
(6) F,, is amplitude of axial force for SSES; AM is nominal pipe metal area.
(7) See Table 1 for description of loads.
(8) Where: Ml is range of moments for TNU, M2 is one half the range of SSES moments,
Ml + M2 is larger of Ml plus one half the range of SSES, or full range of SSES
C2, Do, I based on ASME Ill.

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Table 4
Additional Load Combinations and
Stress Limits for AMSE Class 2,3 Piping
Equation
Condition Loadst3) (NCIND3650) Stress Limit

Level A/B PMAX(), DW + TNU + SCVNUc4) 11 Sh+SA

Building Settlement 10a 3.0 s,


Level C TE + SCVEt4) Note (6) Note (6)
Level D TNU + SSES i (Ml + M2)/Z(*) 3.0 S,,

SSES FAdA,(5) l.OSh

TF + SCVFt4) Note (6) Note (6)

m:

(1) The values of PMAX in the load combinations may be different for different levels of service
conditions. For earthquake loading, PMAX is equal to normal operating pressure at 100%
power.

(2) Where: Ml is range of moments for TNU, M2 is one half the range of SSES moments,
Ml + M2 is larger of Ml plus one half the range of SSES, or full range of SSES.

(3) See Table 1 for description of loads.

(4) The timing and causal relationships among TNU, TE, TF, SCVNE, and SCVF are considered
to determine appropriate load combinations.

(5) FA, is amplitude of axial force for SSES; A, is nominal pipe metal area.

63) See Table 6 for functional capability requirements.

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Table 5
ASME Section Ill Service Limits
for Various Plant Conditions and Nuclear Safety Functions (1) (9)
(Reference: ANSI/ANS 51.1)

Nuclear Safety Function (2)

Dimensional
Pressure Stability (3)
Retaining Active and Support
Plant State Service Loading Integrity Function Stability

Normal Level A Service A A A

Upset Level B Service B B B


Emergency Level c Service C B (6) c (7)
Faulted Level D Service (5) D B (3) D (7)

Notes:

1) Does not apply to primary containment

2) There shall be no loss of nuclear safety function for any Normal, Upset, Emergency, or
Faulted Event. For pipe rupture loadings the nuclear safety functions of each piping system
are those functions required to bring the plant to a safe shutdown condition.

3) Dimensional Stability - Maintenance of component configuration within limits that do not


preclude the performance of the components intended nuclear safety function.

4) Active Function is a nuclear safety function which requires a mechanical motion for
component operability. Not applicable to piping components.

5) SSE loads shall be considered as Faulted.

6) Service Limit C or D shall be permitted provided that an operability assurance program


demonstrates functional capability under service loads.

7) More restrictive service limits should be used only if necessary to insure performance of
nuclear safety function.

8) (Deleted)

9) This table is also applicable to ASME/ANSI 831 .l piping that is connected to Seismic
Category I piping.

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Table 6
Piping Functional Capability -
ASME Class 1,2 and 3(l)

Wall Thickness: Do/t 5 50, where Do, t are per ASME ill

Service Level D Conditions Equation 9 5 smaller of 2.0 S, and 3.0 S,(2,4~5)


Equation 9 5 smaller of 2.0 S,, and 3.0 Sh(3p4s)

External Pressure: P external 5 Pintemal

TE + SCVE C2*M*DrJ21 < 6.0 S,(*) (NB-3650)


Equation 10a (NC3653.2) 5 3.0 SJ3)

TF + SCVF C2*M*Do21 5 6.0 S,(*) (NB-3650)


Equation 10a (NC3653.2) 5 3.0 S,t3)

(1) Applicable to Level C or Level D plant events for which the piping system must maintain an
adequate fluid flow path.

(2) Applicable to ASME Code Class 1 piping.

(3) Applicable to ASME Code Class 2 and 3 piping.

(4) Applicable to ASME Code Class 1, 2, and 3 piping when the following limitations are met:

4.1 Dynamic loads are reversing (slug-flow water hammer loads are non-reversing).

4.2 Slug-flow water-hammer loads are combined with other design basis loads (for example:
SSE, pipe break loads).

4.3 Steady-state bending stress from deadweight loads does not exceed:

B2; M 5 0.25 S,

4.4 When elastic response spectrum analysis is used, dynamic moments are calculated
using 15% peak broadening and not more than 5% damping.

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5. For Class 1 piping, when slug-flow water hammer loads are only combined with pressure,
weight and other sustained mechanical loads, the Equation 9 stress does not exceed the
smaller of 1.8 Sy and 2.25 Sm.

6. For Class 2 and 3 piping, when slug-flow water hammer loads are only combined with
pressure, weight and other sustained mechanical loads, the Equation 9 stress does not
exceed the smaller of 1.8 Sy and 2.25 Sh.

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Table 7
Stress Limits for ASME/ANSI-B31.1 Piping()

Loads Load Combination Stress Limits


Sustained Loads PMAX + DW + DML Section 104.8.1, 831.1
Occasional Loads a) P+DW Section 104.8.2, 831 .I
b) PMAX + DW + DY
Thermal Loads a) TNU Section 104.8.3, 831 .I
b) TF, TE(*) Based on Equation IOa,
ASME III, NC 3653.2

(1) Additional requirements apply for Seismic Category II piping (Subsection 4.1 and Table 8).

(2) Applicable to level C or level D plant events for which the piping system must maintain an
adequate fluid flow path.

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Table 8
Additional Stress Limits for Seismic Category II and
Seismically Supported Non-Seismic Piping

Load Combination Stress Equation Stress Limit

PMAX + DW + SSE ASME III, ND-3653, Equation 9 Smaller of (4.5 Sh and 3.0 Sy)
PMAX + DW + SSE ASME III, ND-3858 Per 1989 Addenda of
ASME Ill

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APPENDIX A
STRESS INTENSIFICATION FACTORS FOR GIRTH FILLET WELDS

The criteria below are used in place of those in paragraph NB-3883.4(c)(l) and Footnote 11 to
Figures NC/ND-3673.2(b)-1 of the 1989 Addenda to the 1989 Edition of ASME Code, Section Ill.
This criteria is based on the criteria included in the 1989 Edition of the ASME Code, Section Ill.

For girth fillet welds between the piping and socket welded fittings, valves and flanges, and slip on
flanges in ASME Ill Class 1, 2, and 3 piping, the primary stress indices and stress intensification
factors are as follows:

Primary Stress Indices

B, = 0.75

l3,= 1.5

Stress Intensification Factor

i= 2.1(tr&), but not less than 1.3

C, = fillet weld leg length based on ASME Ill 1989 Edition, Figures NC/ND-4427-i) sketches
(c-l), (c-2), and (c-3). For unequal leg length, use smaller leg length for C,

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APPENDIX B
SEISMIC INTEGRITY OF THE CVS SYSTEM INSIDE CONTAINMENT

Seismic Integrity of the CVS System Inside Containment

To provide for the seismic integrity and pressure boundary integrity of the nonsafety-related
(831 .I, Piping Class D) CVS piping located inside containment and designated as reactor coolant
pressure boundary, a seismic analysis will be performed with a faulted stress limit equal to the
smaller of 4.5 Sh and 3.0 S, and based on the following additional criteria:

Additional loading combinations and stress limits for nonsafety-related chemical and volume
control system piping systems and components inside containment

Equation
Condition Loading Combination(3) (ND3650) Stress Limit

Level D PMAXf) + DW + SSE + SSES 9 Smaller of 4.5 Sh or


3.0 s,

SSES FAr,JA,t4) 1.0s))


TNU + SSES i (Ml + M2)/Z(*) 3.0 Sh

1. For earthquake loading, PMAX is equal to normal operating pressure at 100% power.

2. Where: Ml is range of moments for TNU, M2 is one half the range of SSES moments,
Ml + M2 is larger of Ml plus one half the range of SSES, or full range of SSES.

3. See Table 1 for description of loads.

4. F,, is amplitude of axial force for SSES; AM is nominal pipe metal area.

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APPENDIX C
SEISMIC DECOUPLING OF PIPING SYSTEMS

1 .O BACKGROUND

In obtaining proper loads of a piping system, analysts often face the question of whether to
include or to eliminate a portion of the piping in the model. Such a question arises in
situations where a system has large and small size pipes, scope boundary between two
engineering organizations, and too big a mathematical model for computer analysis.
Therefore, decoupling methods and criteria are specified for consistency and uniform
application among various piping analysts.

2.0 POSITION

Seismic decoupling may be necessary when a piping system has an analysis jurisdictional
boundary or a system has too big a mathematical model for computer analysis. In order to
achieve such decoupling, appropriate boundary conditions, modeling extension, and/or
overlapping may be required in the analysis of the system. The following sections present
the API000 position for seismic analysis of piping systems.

2.1 MODEL EXTENSION

Model extension is applicable to the analysis of small size pipes that are connected to large
size pipes (Section 4.3.4.2A - Method 2). The size of this fully coupled model may be
reduced, if necessary, due to program limitations by using the overlap method (Section 2.2).

The boundary point is the branch connection to the larger size pipe. The model of the
smaller pipe is extended to a minimum of four x, y, and z seismic restraints, or the equivalent,
beyond the boundary point. At the last x, y, or z restraint, the pipe segment is terminated
and a hinged condition is assumed for all x, y, and z directions. The response of the larger
size pipe is NOT obtained from this model. See Figure C-l for illustration. The model
extension is used to reduce the size of the model that represents the larger size pipe.

2.2 OVERLAP

Overlap is applicable to the analysis of small or large size pipes (Section 4.3.4). The overlap
method is used to reduce the size of the piping system model.

The overlap region begins at a restraint in the x, y or z direction and ends at another restraint
in the x, y, or z direction. The overlap region contains at least four restraints in each of the
x, y and z directions, including the restraints at each end of the region. The overlap method
divides the piping system into two separate systems. Each system includes the overlap
region which is terminated by an assumed hinge condition in the x, y, and z directions. See
Figure C-2 for illustration. The response of the system in the overlap region is taken as
1 .l times the envelope of the responses of the two systems.

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Figure C-l
Model Extension

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Figure C-2
Overlap

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APPENDIX D
EVALUATION OF WIND, SNOW AND ICE LOADS

EVALUATION OF WIND LOADS

All outdoor piping must be evaluated for the effects of Wind Loadings. Wind load is a uniformly
distributed load which acts along the entire length or portion of the exposed piping, and can be
applied in any arbitrary horizontal direction.

Wind loads are calculated based on the basic wind speed which is presumed to occur less than
2% of the time.

Calculation of Wind Pressure Load

Per Program PIPESTRESS

P = (O.O032)(C,)(V*)

Where: P = Wind Pressure (Lb/Ftz)


c, = Shape Factor
v = Wind Velocity (mph)

This equation is simplified from ANSI A58.1 - 1982, assuming a value of 1 .OOfor the product of
1 .OOfor exposure type B, and importance factor of 1 .ll.

From APP-GW-Sl-004 (Design Guide for Wind and Tornado) - Reference 20, the following will be
considered:

Wind Speed = 110 mph


Importance Factor = 1 .I1 Seismic Category I Piping
1 .OO Seismic Category II & Non-Seismic Piping

Therefore per PIPESTRESS

P = (0.0032)(0.60)(110*) = 23.23 Lb/Ft*

Analvsis of Wind Loads

Wind loads will be evaluated separately for both horizontal directions (i.e., X, Y). Results from the
two individual cases will then be maximized to obtain the resultant wind load case.

LCAS 71: Wind Load X


LCAS 72: Wind Load Y
CCAS 70: Maximum Wind Load

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Evaluation of Wind Loads is performed by Program PIPESTRESS using a WIND Card. The
appropriate Wind Pressure and direction cosine are included on this card. The defined wind load
will be applied on all member cards following the WIND card until another WIND card for the same
load case is encountered.

Piping stresses resulting from the wind loads are to be evaluated as an occasional load based on
Equation 12Af) from the 831 .I Code as follows:

Where: MA = Deadweight
Ma = Maximum Wind Load + Snow / Ice Loadf*)
k = 1.15 for occasional loads acting less than 10% of the time

Notes: [I] Assumes that all outdoor piping is 831 .l


[2] See section on Snow/Ice Loads for procedure on evaluation of this type of load

EVALUATION OF SNOW/ICE LOADS

All outdoor piping must be evaluated for the effects of Snow/Ice Loadings. Snow/Ice loads are
uniformly distributed loads which act along the entire length or portion of the exposed piping, and
are applied in the downward direction (-Z). Note that this is in addition to the normal deadweight
evaluation of the piping, its contents, and any insulation.

Snow/Ice loads are occasional loads which are presumed to occur less than 2% of the time.

Calculation of Snow/Ice Loads

Per Piping Handbook 6th Edition (Mohinder L. Nayyar, McGraw Hill) - Reference 21

Ws = (0.5)(Do)(S)
Snow Loads

ws = Resulting snow load (Lb/Ft)


Do = Outside diameter of pipe including insulation (Ft)
S = Snow Loading (Lb/Ft*)
Assuming S = 75 Lb/Ft*

Per (APP-GW-Cl-001) Civil/Structural Design Criteria - Reference 22. Table 1 Site Interface
Parameters, page 50 of 60.
W, = (37.5)(Do)

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Ice Loads

W/L = (1 .36)(t)(D0 + t)

W/L = Resulting ice load (LblFt)


Do = Outside diameter of pipe including insulation (in)
t = Assumed thickness of ice (in)

Assuming t = 2 inches

Per Piping Handbook 6th Edition (Mohinder L. Nayyar, McGraw Hill).

W/L = (1.36)(2)(Do + 2)

Calculate both the snow load and the ice load for the applicable size piping and use the maximum
value for the evaluation of the snow/ice loads.

Analvsis of Snow/Ice Loads

Snow and ice loads are evaluated by applying equivalent static forces to the exposed piping in the
downward (-2) directions utilizing FORC cards in program PIPESTRESS.

LCAS 75: Snow/Ice Load

Equivalent static forces should be calculated and applied as follows:

Horizontal spans of piping

Equivalent force is calculated for each span of piping either between vertical supports,
between elbows, or between vertical support and elbow and applied at the center of
each span.

Vertical spans of piping

Equivalent force is calculated for the entire length of vertical piping and applied at the
approximate center location of the span.

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Piping stresses resulting from the snow/ice loads are to be evaluated as an occasional load based
on Equation 12A form the 831 .l Code as follows:

Where: MA = Deadweight
Ma = Maximum Wind Load + Snow I Ice Loadt]
k = 1 .I 5 for occasional loads acting less than 10% of the timef)

Notes: [I] Both snow and ice are not assumed to occur simultaneously.
[2] Based on the 2% occurrence criteria, design is based on the maximum of snow
or ice load.

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