Part 21 Report - 1999-370
LICENSEE: CD TECHNOLOGIES
| SITE: | CD TECHNOLOGIES | | EN NUMBER: | 36073 |
| DOCKET: | | | EVENT DATE: | 08-25-99 |
| RX TYPE: | | | EVENT TIME: | |
| VENDORS: | | | NOTIFY DATE: | 08-25-99 |
| EMERGENCY CLASS: | N/A | REGION: 1 | STATE: PA | TIME: 18:00 |
| OPS OFFICER: | FANGIE JONES |
| 10 CFR SECTION: | CCCC UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH |
| 10CFR PART 21 REPORT DUE TO SAFETY RELATED LEAD ACID BATTERY CELL NONCONFORMANCE |
A nonconformance within LCR-25 safety related lead acid battery cells manufactured by C&D for Nebraska Public Power District's(NPPD's) Cooper Nuclear facility has been discovered. The cells were purchased by NPPD and they reported to C&D that they have seen growth in the positive plates within some cells and at least one cell was removed when a short developed. Analysis of the cells has been completed by C&D, in conjunction with NPPD personnel, showing nonconforming levels of calcium within the positive grid alloy.
To the best of C&D's knowledge, no other utility has been effected by this nonconformance besides NPPD.
A final evaluation will be delivered to the NRC and to effected utilities within 30 days.
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