Part 21 Report - 1997-333
ACCESSION #: 9709300293
LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)
FACILITY NAME: Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 PAGE: 1 OF 8
DOCKET NUMBER: 05000334
TITLE:
Inadvertent Operation of 345 KV Bus Backup Timer Relay
Results in Dual Unit Reactor Trips
EVENT DATE: 03/19/97 LER #: 97-005-02 REPORT DATE: 09/24/97
OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED: Beaver Valley Power DOCKET NO: 05000412
Station Unit 2
OPERATING MODE: 1 POWER LEVEL: 100%
THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR
SECTION: 50.73(a)(2)(i), 50.73(a)(2)(iv), & OTHER 10CFR Part 21
LICENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER:
NAME: R. D. Hart, Senior TELEPHONE: (412) 393-5284
Licensing Supervisor
COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIPTION:
CAUSE: B SYSTEM: BA COMPONENT: V MANUFACTURER: E334
REPORTABLE NPRDS: Y
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED: NO
ABSTRACT:
On March 19, 1997, at approximately 0606 hours, while operating at 100%
nominal power, Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Units 1 and 2
experienced simultaneous reactor trips due to the opening of the output
breakers for both units. The event was initiated by an inadvertent
operation of the Bus Backup Timer relay on the #3-345 KV bus in
response to a phase to ground fault which occurred on the Ohio Edison
system's Mansfield-Hoytsdale 345 KV line. An Emergency Notification
System (ENS) report was made pursuant to the requirements of
10CFR50.72(b)(2)(H) at 0922 hours on March 19, 1997. This event is
also reportable pursuant to the requirements of 10CFR50.73(a)(2)(i) and
10CFR50.73(a)(2)(iv).
Operations responded to the dual unit trip by entering the appropriate
plant Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs). Stabilization of Unit 1
was completed at approximately 0608 hours on March 19, 1997, with the
mitigating equipment operating in the expected manner to control the
transient. Unit 1 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) EE-EG-1 started due
to momentary undervoltage on 4 KV emergency bus AE, but was not
required to load, since bus AE did not lose power. Unit 1 EDG EE-EG-2
did not start and was conservatively declared inoperable as of 0606
hours on March 19, 1997, until testing was completed which demonstrated
that the undervoltage condition on bus DF was of insufficient duration
to start EDG EE-EG-2. Both Unit 1 EDGs functioned as designed.
Stabilization of Unit 2 was completed at approximately 0610 hours on
March 19, 1997, with the mitigating equipment operating in the expected
manner to control the transient with the exception of "B" Steam
Generator Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) flow indicating lower than normal.
Subsequent investigation indicated that this was due to the concurrent
event failure of a check valve in the "B" AFW injection header. The
"B" AFW injection header was declared inoperable at 1206 hours on March
19, 1997, and, pursuant to the requirements of Technical Specifications
(TS), Unit 2 commenced a boration and cooldown towards Mode 4 at 1731
hours on March 19, 1997. An update to the ENS notification pursuant to
the requirements of 10CFR50.72(b)(1)(i)(A) was made at 1302 hours.
Unit 2 entered Mode 4 at 1731 hours on March 19, 1997. An evaluation
of the AFW check valve failure pursuant to the requirements of 10CFR21
was completed April 24, 1997. ENS Notification of 10CFR21
reportability was made at 1403 hours.
The root cause of the dual unit trip event was inadequate
implementation of design specifications and design review which
resulted in incorrect wiring between the Unit 2 Static Breaker Failure
Unit Relay and its associated Static Relay Unit Bus Backup Timer. Both
units were safely shut down in accordance with the applicable
procedures. There were no implications to the health and safety of the
public as a result of this event.
END OF ABSTRACT
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PLANT AND SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
Westinghouse Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)
345 KV Switchyard Static Relay Unit (SRU) Bus Backup Timer Relay
62-J143 {FK/62/A500}
345 KV Switchyard Static Breaker Failure Unit (SBFU) Relay 50-J140
{FK/50/A500}
AFW to Steam Generator Nozzle Check Valves 2FWE-99, 2FWE-100, and
2FWE-101, Enertech Type DRV-Z {BA/V/E334}
Unit 1 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) EDG EG-EE-1 {EK/GEN/E147}
Unit 1 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) EDG EG-EE-2 {EK/GEN/E147}
* Energy Industry Identification System (EIIS), component function
identifier, and manufacturer codes appear in the text as
(SS/CCC/MMMM).
CONDITION PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE
Unit 1: Mode 1, 100% Reactor Power
Unit 2: Mode 1, 100% Reactor Power
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
On March 19, 1997, at approximately 0606 hours, while operating at 100%
nominal power, Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) Units 1 and 2
experienced simultaneous reactor trips due to the opening of the output
breakers for both units. The event was initiated by an inadvertent
operation of the Bus Backup Timer relay 62-J143 {FK/62/A500} on the
#3-345 KV bus. A phase to ground fault occurred on the Ohio Edison
system's Mansfield-Hoytsdale 345 KV line which was detected by the BVPS
switchyard protection equipment, and began shedding various loads
through the opening of line breakers. An Emergency Notification System
(ENS) report was made pursuant to the requirements of 10CFR50.72
(b)(2)(ii) at 0922 hours on March 19, 1997.
Operations responded to the dual unit trip by entering the appropriate
plant Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs). Stabilization of Unit 1
was completed at approximately 0608 hours on March 19, 1997, with the
mitigating equipment operating in the expected manner to control the
transient. Unit 4 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) EE-EG-1 (EK/GEN/E
1471 started due to momentary undervoltage on 4 KV emergency bus AE,
but was not required to load, since bus AE did not lose power. Unit 1
EDG EE-EG-2 (EK/GEN/E147) did not start and was conservatively declared
inoperable as of 0606 hours on March 19, 1997, until testing was
completed which demonstrated that the undervoltage condition on bus DF
was of insufficient duration to start EDG EE-EG-2. Both Unit 1 EDGs
functioned as designed.
Stabilization of Unit 2 was completed at approximately 0610 hours on
March 19, 1997, with the mitigating equipment operating in the expected
manner to control the transient with the exception of "B" Steam
Generator Auxiliary Feedwater (AFW) flow indicating lower than normal.
Subsequent investigation indicated that this was due to the concurrent
event failure of check valve 2FWE-100 {BA/V/E334} in the "B" AFW
injection header. A later inspection of the check valve revealed that
the seat ring had moved out of its design position, partially blocking
the flow stream. The "B" AFW injection header was declared inoperable
pursuant to the requirements of Technical Specification (TS) Limiting
Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.7.1.2.b at 1206 hours on March 19,
1997. The action statement for TS LCO 3.7.1.2.b requires that the
plant be in at least hot standby (Mode 3) within 6 hours and in hot
shutdown (Mode 4) within the following six hours. Hence Unit 2
commenced a boration and cooldown towards Mode 4 at 1210 hours on March
19, 1997. An update to the ENS notification was made at 1302 hours.
Unit 2 entered Mode 4 at 1731 hours on March 19, 1997.
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CAUSE OF EVENT
The root cause of the dual unit trip event was inadequate
implementation of design specifications and design review which
resulted in incorrect wiring between the Unit 2 Static Breaker Failure
Unit Relay and its associated Static Relay Unit Bus Backup Timer.
Evaluation of the Unit 1 Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) operation
during the event demonstrated that both diesel generators functioned as
designed. Due to design differences in autostart circuitry and the
difference in duration of the undervoltage signals on their respective
emergency buses, EDG #1 autostarted and EDG #2 was not required to
start.
The root cause of the reduced AFW flow in the "B" injection header was
a thermal gradient across the valve body experienced as relatively cold
AFW was injected into the system through the hot valve. This allowed
the scat ring to lose its interference fit within the valve body bore
and move into the flow stream, partially blocking AFW flow.
ANALYSIS OF EVENT
Dual Unit Trip
On March 19, 1997, the Vice-President of Nuclear Operations assigned an
Event Review Team (ERT) for each unit. Team members were assigned from
various departments to collect and review information and thoroughly
investigate this event in accordance with Site procedures. The Nuclear
Engineering Department (NED), with the support of the Relay Group,
evaluated the cause of the 345 KV system disturbance and performed the
associated root cause analysis. The following dual unit trip analysis
information was provided by the ERT Report.
Prior to the event on March 19, 1997, BVPS Units 1 and 2 were operating
at 100% nominal power supplying power to the 345 KV electrical grid.
The outputs of 345 KV buses #3 and #4 were connected to buses #5 and
#6, respectively, which is the normal configuration. The primary line
protection for the Mansfield Substation that includes the Mansfield-
Hoytdale 345 KV line was out of service due to a communications
difficulty. The substation's secondary line protection was in service.
At 0606 hours, a phase to ground fault occurred on the Ohio Edison
system, Mansfield-Hoytdale 345 KV line. The fault was detected by BVPS
switchyard protection equipment which began shedding various loads
through the opening of line breakers. During the 13.5 cycle time that
the fault was detected, the following eight (8) BVPS switchyard 345 KV
breakers opened:
PCB-341 PCB-331 PCB-362 PCB-333
PCB-366 OCB-93 PCB-346 PCB-352
The opening of Unit 1 and 2 output breakers PCB-331, PCB-341, PCB-352
and PCB-362 resulted in the concurrent unit trips.
The BVPS bus protection scheme consists of differential relays, Static
Breaker Failure Unit (SBFU) relays and Static Relay Unit (SRU) timers.
The SBFU relays and SRU timers are used as part of a backup protection
scheme and are designed to operate on the detection of a stuck (failed)
breaker. This combination of relays and timers serves as a backup to
the various bus differential relays. Normally, the bus differential
relays operate for a fault on the affected bus by clearing (opening)
breakers that feed the affected bus. However, if any of the breakers
fail to trip, the breaker failure scheme with SBFU relays and SRU
timers is used.
The breaker failure scheme assumes one breaker that feeds the affected
bus has failed to clear. If so, it then trips the next breaker(s) in
the circuit in a continuing attempt to isolate the fault from the bus.
The backup protection scheme operates with a time delay following bus
differential relay initiation. The SRU timer is automatically reset if
the detected fault is cleared within the established time delay period.
The breaker failure scheme consists of one SBFU relay for each breaker
on the bus and one SRU Bus Backup Timer for the entire bus. The SRU
Bus Backup Timer has two (2) inputs for each breaker on the bus as
sensed through each individual SBFU relay. These inputs consist of a
differential relay operation and a breaker overcurrent condition. If
the SRU timer times out and the fault has not yet been cleared by the
differential relays, then the timer will operate.
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Operation of the timer will, in turn, trip the next breaker(s) in the
circuit for any of the lines on the bus that are indicating an
overcurrent condition in an attempt to isolate the fault and an
apparent stuck breaker.
Various sequence of events logs were reviewed by the ERT to determine
if unexpected conditions existed prior to, or in response to, the plant
trips at Units 1 and 2. In addition, the Relay Group performed an
investigation which included the switchyard fault recorder and
conducted equipment tests to determine the reasons for the
unanticipated switchyard breaker and relay actuations.
The investigation identified a wiring discrepancy with the current
interlock of the 43-345 KV Bus Backup Timer. This discrepancy involved
the incorrect wiring between the Unit 2 SBFU current interlock relay
(50-J140) {FK/50/A500} for PCB-352 and its associated SRU timer (62-
J143). Two (2) outputs of the SBFU were cross-connected. This
cross-connection resulted in a current interlock inputting into the
relay portion of the timer. The relay output of this SBFU relay was
connected to the current input of the SRU timer and the current output
of the SBFU relay was connected to the relay input of the SRU timer.
With the SRU timer scheme wired with these SBFU outputs reversed, two
(2) conditions were needed for the timer to operate. First, there
needed to be a current condition greater than the setpoint of the SBFU
relay (providing a false differential input to the SRU timer). Second,
a sufficient fault current duration was needed to operate the timer.
The ground interlock setting of the SBFU relay was set for 400 amps.
The measured ground current on the Mansfield-Hoytdale line at the time
of the fault was approximately 2800 amps. The SRU timer was set for
eight (8) cycles. With a fault duration of 13.5 cycles, both
conditions were met for the timer to operate.
The backup protection scheme for Unit 2 was wired in accordance with
wiring diagrams that were issued in 1984. The scheme was checked
satisfactorily when testing each breaker's interlock individually,
which is the typical testing mode for both trip checking and for
routine relay calibration. Based on the results of the reviews and
investigative efforts completed, the functions of the protection scheme
operated during the event as would be expected, based upon the
identified (incorrectly) as-installed wiring configuration.
As described above, when the fault on the Mansfield-Hoytdale line
occurred, the primary line protection for the Mansfield Substation was
out of service due to line communications difficulties. The secondary
line protection was in service. The 13.5 cycle fault duration was the
normal secondary line clearing time. Even with this line protection
scheme, BVPS should not have tripped any of the eight (8) breakers.
The 345 KV bus backup protection scheme, as identified on the
electrical schematic diagram, correctly identified the SBFU relay and
SRU wiring connections. However, this wiring was not properly
reflected in the associated electrical wiring diagram. The as-
installed wiring configuration for the Unit 2, PCB-352 SBFU relay and
SRU timer matched the (incorrect) wiring diagram. The design review
process in effect at the time of installation did not detect the design
errors between these two (2) diagrams.
Unit 1 Emergency Diesel Generator Operation
During the Unit 1 trip, EDG EE-EG-1 autostarted but EDG EE-EG-2 did not
autostart. Subsequent review of the Sequence of Events Recorder (SER)
showed an undervoltage diesel generator start permissive existed for
0.200 seconds on 4 KV bus AE (EDG EE-EG-1) and O.166 seconds on 4 K V
bus DF (EDG EE-EG-2). EDG EE-EG-2 was declared inoperable as of 0606
hours on March 19, 1997, because it appeared the EDG had failed to
autostart.
The SER printout indicated that the undervoltage start permissive for
EE-EG-2 did actuate, but for a very short period of time. The most
probable cause for the diesel generator not to autostart, was that the
start permissive actuated for too short a period of time, which did not
allow all of the relays in the auto start circuit to actuate. In order
to prove this hypothesis, functional testing of EDG EE-EG-2
undervoltage autostart circuit was performed on March 20, 1997.
The testing demonstrated that the start actuate time for EDG EE-EG-2 on
Start Circuit No. 1 was 0.198 seconds and 0.194 seconds on Start
Circuit No. 2. The 4 KV Bus DF undervoltage diesel generator start
signal which existed during the plant trip on March 19, 1997, was 0.166
seconds. Based on the measured start actuate times being longer than
the start signal which existed during
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the plant trip, EDG EE-EG-2 should not have autostarted, and responded
as designed in response to the plant conditions that existed during the
plant trip transient.
Undervoltage autostart testing was also performed on EDG EE-EG-1 on
March 22, 1997. The start actuate time for EDG EE-EG-1 on Start
Circuit No. 1 was 0.170 seconds. The 4 KV Bus AE undervoltage diesel
generator start signal which existed during the plant trip was 0.200
seconds. The start actuate time for EDG EE-EG-1 is faster than that of
EDG EE-EG-2, due to one less relay in the start circuit. An
interposing relay for Appendix R separation is used on EDG EE-EG-2 and
not used on EDG EE-EG-1. Based on the measured start actuate time
being less than the duration of the start signal which existed during
the plant trip, EDG EE-EG-1 started, as designed, in response to the
plant conditions that existed during the plant trip transient.
Unit 2 Auxiliary Feedwater Low Flow to "B" Steam Generator
Automatic AFW actuation occurred at Unit 2 due to the trip. Computer
data showed that AFW flow to the "B" steam generator increased to at
least 244 GPM initially and then decreased to 150 GPM with no changes
in system controls. This low flow ultimately led to declaring the "B"
AFW injection line inoperable and entry into Technical Specification
3.7.1.2.b at 1206 hours on March 19, 1997. The action statement for TS
LCO 3.7.1.2.b requires that the plant be in at least hot standby (Mode
3) within 6 hours and in hot shutdown (Mode 4) within the following six
hours. Unit 2 commenced a boration and cooldown towards Mode 4 at 1210
hours on March 19, 1997. One steam generator and one motor-driven AFW
pump were sufficient to meet the decay heat removal requirements for
the reactor trip event.
Low flow to "B" steam generator was indicated on two separate flow
indicators (same flow element with different taps). The first computer
data point for the "A" and "C" AFW lines was approximately 245 GPM, but
then increased (as expected) to 280 GPM. All three AFW lines should
indicate similar flows when all of the throttle valves (2FWE-HCV100A-F)
are open. All AFW throttle valves were open during at least the first
nine (9) minutes after AFW actuation. Control Room benchboard
indication and local valve position indication verified the "B" steam
generator throttle valves (2FWE-HCV100C and D) to be fully open, while
"B" steam generator post-trip level recovery lagged behind the "A" and
"C" steam generators. This indicated a possible flow restriction
downstream of the junction of the "A" and "B" AFW headers.
A calibration check of one of the two flow instruments for the "B" AFW
line was performed with satisfactory results, indicating that the flow
instruments were accurate in indicating reduced flow. Reverse flow
leakage was measured on AFW check valves 2FWE-99, 100, and 101 with
satisfactory results. Flow elements 2FWE-FE100B and 2FWE-FE101B and
adjacent piping were inspected for foreign material with a horoscope.
No foreign material was identified, indicating that the obstruction was
not in the flow elements or adjacent piping. Test pressure gauges were
installed at key locations throughout the "B" AFW lines and the Motor
Driven AFW Pump Full Flow Test was performed to determine the location
of the restriction. This test indicated a high differential pressure
between flow element 2FWE-FE101B and 2FWE-100 with flow of 180 GPM
through the line. The test data pointed to 2FWE-100 as the likely
cause of the flow restriction. Valve 2FWE-100 was removed from the
system and inspected. The seat ring was observed to have backed out of
its position approximately 9/16". The total travel of the disc and
stem is 5/8". The backing out of the seat ring pushed the disc back
90% of its travel. Approximately 1/16" of disc travel was observed
when stroked by hand indicating that the seat and disc were not bonded.
Check valves 2FWE-99 and 2FWE-101 were also removed from their
respective lines and inspected. No significant anomalies were noted
for these valves.
All three AFW check valves were sent to the vendor (Enertech) for
farther analysis and corrective modifications. Examination by Enertech
confirmed that the seat for valve 2FWE-100 had moved out of its body
position by 9/16". A 1/16" to 1/8" band was observed around the seat
ring. This indicated that the seat ring may have moved out 1/16"-1/8",
possibly as a result of the Unit 2 trip on January 61 1997, which was
the last time the AFW lines experienced flow. High magnification using
microscopy (400X) indicated damage (spalling) to the seat ring, with
the seating surface found to be work hardened. It is postulated that
the disk experienced chatter after the March 19, 1997 trip when the
seat moved the additional 7/16". The cycling of the disk work hardened
the seat ring. This would also explain the spalling noted under high
magnification. No anomalies were noted for 2FWE-99 and 2FWE-101.
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Analysis by Enertech concluded that thermal gradient conditions created
by introducing low temperature AFW through the hot va 2FWE-100 caused
rapid cooling of the seat ring, allowing it to displace. The thermal
gradient is established as follows. 2FWE-100 is 20.25 inches from the
Main Feedwater (MFW) pipe in the horizontal direction, whereas 2FWE-99
and 2FWE-101 are a much greater distance from their respective MFW
lines. 2FWE-100 is exposed to 430 Degrees F MFW on the downstream side
which thermal expands the body, including the seat ring. The
temperature of AFW flowing into the valve is significantly lower.
After the trip indicated AFW temperature was 60 Degrees F. The
as-found body/seat ring interference for valve 2FWE-100 was 0.006".
Calculations show a differential temperature ("delta-T") of
approximately 370 Degrees F is necessary to free the scat ring, which
corresponds to the delta T observed for 2FWE-100.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Completed Corrective Actions:
Dual Unit Trip
1. On March 19, 1997, the Vice-President of Nuclear Operations
assigned an Event Review Team (ERT) for each unit. members were
assigned from various departments to collect and review
information and thoroughly investigate this event in accordance
with Site procedures.
2. A modification was completed to resolve the incorrect wiring
between the Unit 2 SBFU current interlock relay for PCB-352 and
its associated SRU timer, including field proof testing, on March
22, 1997.
3. DLC Substations Department completed an investigation of
operations of the SBFU relays versus measured fault currents and
rechecked the calibration of the fault recorder on March 25, 1997.
4. The Nuclear Engineering Department (NED), with the support of the
Relay Group, evaluated the cause of the 345 KV system disturbance
that initiated the relay protective actuation that initiated the
event and completed the root cause analysis, March 25, 1997.
5. The ERT Reports were completed and presented to the Nuclear Safety
Review Board (NSRB) on March 26-27, 1997.
6. DLC Substations Department completed testing of the 345 KV Bus
Backup Timer relays, including tests of the SRU timers with
multiple inputs, on March 31, 1997.
7. A review of BVPS switchyard protection drawings to determine if
additional discrepancies between elementary diagrams and wiring
diagrams exist was completed March 31, 1997. Identified
discrepancies are addressed below under additional corrective
actions.
Unit 1 EDG Operations
1. Functional testing of EDG EE-EG-2 undervoltage auto start circuit
was performed on March 20, 1997.
2. Functional testing of EDG EE-EG-1 undervoltage auto start circuit
was performed on March 22, 1997.
3. An evaluation of the EDG test data and the March 19, 1997 response
to the trip was finalized March 24, 1997.
Unit 2 AFW Low Flow to "B" Steam Generator
1. A calibration check of flow instrument 2FWE-FE100B for the "B" AFW
line was performed on March 19, 1997.
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2. Reverse flow leakage was measured on AFW check valves 2FWE-99,
100, and 101 on March 20, 1997.
3. Flow elements 2FWE-FE100B and 2FWE-FE101B and adjacent piping were
inspected for foreign material with a horoscope on March 21, 1997.
4. Test pressure gauges were installed at key locations throughout
the "B" AFW lines and the Motor Driven AFW Pump Full Flow Test was
performed to determine the location of the restriction on March
22, 1997.
5. AFW check valves 2FWE-100, 2FWE-99 and 2FWE-101 were sent to the
Enertech for further analysis and corrective modifications on
March 23, 1997.
6. Enertech-modified AFW check valves 2FWE-100, 2FWE-99 and 2FWE-101
were reinstalled March 27, 1997.
Additional Corrective Actions:
1. DLC Substations Department tested the 138 KV Bus Backup Timer
relays, including tests of the SRU timers with multiple
inputs, at 100% power for both units. This was completed by
May 29, 1997.
2. BVPS NED, DLC Power Delivery Support Services Department, and DLC
Substations Department will review, and, if necessary, revise, the
post-modification testing practices to ensure that future
modifications are adequately tested for proper operation by
December 31, 1997.
3. BVPS NED will review the current switchyard modification and work
processes to ensure that adequate requirements and design controls
are in place by December 31, 1997, to prevent a similar design
event recurrence.
4. DLC Substations Department provided documentation to BVPS of their
current training requirements for conducting switchyard work
activities at BVPS. An evaluation of this information was
conducted by BVPS management and the Training Department to
determine whether the level and control of training was adequate
for BVPS switchyard workers by April 30, 1997. The results of the
review indicated that adequate technical training of Substations
Department personnel has been conducted. Review of initial
training for switchyard access indicated that the course technical
information remains accurate and no additional changes are
required.
5. Resolution of identified drawing discrepancies (Dual Unit Trip
item 7, above) will be tracked via the Condition Report process.
REPORTABILITY
An Emergency Notification System (ENS) report was made pursuant to the
requirements of 10CFR50.72(b)(2)(ii), "Any event or condition that
results in manual or automatic actuation of any Engineered Safety
Feature (ESF) including the Reactor Protection System (RPS)..." at 0922
hours on March 19, 1997. An update to the ENS notification pursuant to
the requirements of 10CFR50.72(b)(1)(i)(A), "The initiation of any
nuclear plant shutdown required by the plant's Technical
Specifications," was made at 1302 hours on March 19, 1997. This event
is also being reported herein pursuant to the requirements of
10CFR50.73(a)(2)(iv) as "Any event or condition that resulted in a
manual or automatic actuation of any Engineered Safety Feature (ESF)
including the Reactor Protection System (RPS)..." and 10CFR50.73
(a)(2)(i)(A), "The completion of any nuclear plant shutdown required by
the plant's Technical Specifications."
Additional Information Pursuant to 10CFR Part 21 Reportability
An evaluation of this event, completed on April 24, 1997, has
determined that a substantial safety hazard could be created as the
result of the identified valve defect and that it is, therefore,
reportable pursuant to the requirements of 10CFR Part 21. ENS
Notification of 10CFR21 reportability was made on April 24, 1997 at
1403 hours.
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A similar failure of AFW check valve 2FWE-100 would have resulted in a
reduction of AFW flow to the "B" steam generator during a postulated
design basis accident (DBA). The reduction in flow caused by the
defect would have resulted in AFW flows less than analyzed for the Unit
2 Accident Analysis. Therefore, for the postulated DBAs, the ability
to provide adequate AFW cooling would be adversely affected and the
system may not have performed its safety function.
Component Description:
The component is a nozzle check valve intended for use with water
service.
Supplier:
Enertech
(BW/IP)
2950 Birch Street
Brea, CA 92621
Type:
Enertech "4" Nozzle Check Valve, ANSI Class 600, Type DRV-Z
Valve Body - Dwg. #PD96227, ASME SA105
Seat - Dwg. #PB96233, ASTM A479 Type 316
Location and Number of Additional Enertech Nozzle Check Valves in Use
at BVPS Unit 2:
An extent of condition evaluation completed March 28, 1997, has shown
that the nine other Enertech nozzle check valves of this design in
service at Unit 2 (listed below) are not subject to thermal gradients
of the type or of sufficient magnitude to induce the condition observed
for 2FWE-100. Unit 1 does not have Enertech nozzle check valves.
Main Steam Residual Heat Release Check Valves 2SVS-80, 81, and 82
{BA/V/E334} - Enertech Type DRV-Z, 6 inch - Main Steam Valve Room
Auxiliary Feedwater Check Valves 2FWE-42A, 42B, 43A, 43B, 44A and 44B
{BA/V/E334} - Enertech Type DRV-Z, 6 inch - Safeguards Building
SAFETY IMPLICATIONS
Both Units were safely shut down in accordance with applicable
procedures. Adequate decay heat removal capability was afforded by
both AFW systems during the event. There were no implications to the
health and safety of the public as a result of this event.
SIMILAR EVENTS
LER 2-97-001-00, "Reactor Trip Due to Main Transformer Ground
Protection Relay," dated February 3, 1997.
ATTACHMENT TO 9709300293 PAGE 1 OF 2
Duquesne Light Company Beaver Valley Power Station
P.O. Box 4
Shippingport, PA 15077-0004
SUSHIL C. JAIN (412) 393-5512
Division Vice President Fax (412) 643-8069
Nuclear Services
Nuclear Power Division September 24, 1997
L-97-036
Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit No. 1
Docket No. 50-334 License No. DPR-66
LER 97-005-02
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Document Control Desk
Washington, DC 20555
In accordance with Appendix A, Beaver Valley Technical
Specifications, the following Licensee Event Report is submitted:
LER 97-005-02, 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(i) and 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv),
"Inadvertent Operation of 345 KV Bus Backup Timer Relay Results in
Dual Unit Reactor Trip"
Sushil C. Jain
LB/bls
Attachment
ATTACHMENT TO 9709300293 PAGE 2 OF 2
September 24, 1997
L-97-036
Page 2
cc: Mr. H. J. Miller, Regional Administrator
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Region 1
475 Allendale Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Mr. D. S. Brinkman
BVPS Licensing Project Manager
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555
Mr. David Kern
BVPS Senior Resident Inspector
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Mr. J. A. Hultz
Ohio Edison Company
76 S. Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
Mr. Steven Dumek
Centerior Energy Corporation
6670 Beta Drive
Mayfield Valley, OH 44143
INPO Records Center
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Atlanta, GA 30339-5957
Mr. Michael P. Murphy
Bureau of Radiation Protection
Department of Environmental Protection
RCSOB-13th Floor
P.O. Box 8469
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8469
Director, Safety Evaluation & Control
Virginia Electric & Power Company
5000 Dominion Blvd.
Innsbrook Tech. Center
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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