Event Notification Report for November 26, 2001
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/25/2001 - 11/26/2001
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38517
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: J. BRADY
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: J. BRADY
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 11/26/2001
Notification Time: 06:42 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2001
Event Time: 06:18 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/26/2001
Notification Time: 06:42 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2001
Event Time: 06:18 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/26/2001
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
CAUDLE JULIAN (R2)
JOE HOLONICH (IRO)
RENE ZAPATA (FEMA)
GENE IMBRO, EO (NRR)
CAUDLE JULIAN (R2)
JOE HOLONICH (IRO)
RENE ZAPATA (FEMA)
GENE IMBRO, EO (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | N | 0 | Hot Shutdown | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED DUE TO REACTOR COOLANT LEAKAGE GREATER THAN 10 GALLONS PER MINUTE, EMERGENCY ACTION LEVEL (EAL) 1A.
"Reactor Coolant System leakage greater than 10 gpm while placing the Shutdown Cooling System in service during a planned unit shutdown for refueling. Leak has been isolated. Event has been terminated.
"Relief valve 3483 lifted while placing the SDC system in service. Relief valve setpoint is 350 psia. RCS pressure at the time of event was 268 psia. Relief valve lifted when the Hot Leg Suction Valve from RCS to the SDC system was opened. Leak was isolated & event terminated by closing the Hot Leg Suction Valve. Leakage from the relief valve was directed to the Chemical & Volume Control System Hold Up Tank"
Unusual event was declared and terminated at the same time (0618). State and local officials were notified of this event by the licensee.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
"Reactor Coolant System leakage greater than 10 gpm while placing the Shutdown Cooling System in service during a planned unit shutdown for refueling. Leak has been isolated. Event has been terminated.
"Relief valve 3483 lifted while placing the SDC system in service. Relief valve setpoint is 350 psia. RCS pressure at the time of event was 268 psia. Relief valve lifted when the Hot Leg Suction Valve from RCS to the SDC system was opened. Leak was isolated & event terminated by closing the Hot Leg Suction Valve. Leakage from the relief valve was directed to the Chemical & Volume Control System Hold Up Tank"
Unusual event was declared and terminated at the same time (0618). State and local officials were notified of this event by the licensee.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38518
Facility: POINT BEACH
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: ROBERT ADAMS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP,[2] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: ROBERT ADAMS
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 11/26/2001
Notification Time: 13:37 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2001
Event Time: 12:32 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/01/2002
Notification Time: 13:37 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2001
Event Time: 12:32 [CST]
Last Update Date: 03/01/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
BRUCE JORGENSEN (R3)
BRUCE JORGENSEN (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
ERDS INOPERABLE DUE TO PLANNED OUTAGE OF THE PLANT PROCESS COMPUTER SYSTEM (PPCS)
AT 1232 CT, the Point Beach Nuclear Plant ERDS became inoperable as a result of modifications to change out the plant process computer system (PPCS). This is a planned evolution. ERDS will remain inoperable until approximately, December 18, 2001.
This information was verbally provided to a representative of NRR during the week of 10/15/2001. The senior resident inspector has also been briefed on the modifications and schedule. NMC to NRC letter (NRC 01-0080) dated 11/21/2001 stated we would be submitting this Non-Emergency report.
***** UPDATE FROM RICK ROBBINS TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 2006 EST ON 11/27/01 *****
The following additional information is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"As part of the PPCS modification, several inputs to the SPDS monitor were also made unavailable. Any out-of-service indications on the SPDS can be obtained by control room control board indications."
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector. The NRC operations center notified the R3DO (Bruce Jorgensen).
* * * UPDATE 1259EST ON 12/22/01 FROM RYAN RODE TO S. SANDIN * * *
The licensee provided the following information as an update:
"On 11/26/01 at 12:32, the PBNP ERDS and SPDS were declared out of service for the PPCS upgrade project. EN #38518 indicated to the NRC that the systems would remain unavailable until approximately December 18, 2001. Due to reliability issues with the newly installed PPCS, that expected date has been delayed to approximately January 3, 2002."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO(Phillips).
* * * UPDATE ON 01/03/02 @1430 BY MEYER TO GOULD * * *
During the installation of the new PPCS, issues were identified which need to be resolved to allow SPDS and ERDS to be placed back in service fully. Currently, the new PPCS is only partially operable. Work is continuing on the new PPCS to allow full operability. The current estimate for return to service of SPDS and ERDS is 01/19/02. This date may need to be extended again due to parts availability.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Notified Reg 3 RDO(Shear)
* * * UPDATE ON 1/17/02 @ 1855 BY HARRSCH TO GOULD * * *
Update to 1/3/02 update (see below). Work continues on the Plant Process Computer System (PPCS) to allow full operability. The Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) is still out of service, however the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) is now available. As mentioned in the 1/3/02 update, parts availability has been a problem and the date for returning SPDS to service is now estimated to be 2/16/02.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Reg 3 RDO(Vegel) was informed
***UPDATE ON 2/15/02 @ 1323 EST BY ADAMS TO NORRIS***
Update to 1/17/02 update. Work continues on the Plant Process Computer System (PPCS) to allow full operability. The Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) is still out of service. Due to parts availabilty, the date for returning SPDS to service is now estimated to be 3/09/02.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Reg 3 RDO(Vegel) was informed.
***UPDATE ON 3/1/02 @ 1145 EST BY MILLEN TO NORRIS***
Update to 1/17/02 event notification. As part of the upgade to the Plant Process Comuter System (PPCS), the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) has been accepted for use and is considered fully operational.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Reg 3 RDO (Lipa) was informed.
AT 1232 CT, the Point Beach Nuclear Plant ERDS became inoperable as a result of modifications to change out the plant process computer system (PPCS). This is a planned evolution. ERDS will remain inoperable until approximately, December 18, 2001.
This information was verbally provided to a representative of NRR during the week of 10/15/2001. The senior resident inspector has also been briefed on the modifications and schedule. NMC to NRC letter (NRC 01-0080) dated 11/21/2001 stated we would be submitting this Non-Emergency report.
***** UPDATE FROM RICK ROBBINS TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 2006 EST ON 11/27/01 *****
The following additional information is a portion of a facsimile received from the licensee:
"As part of the PPCS modification, several inputs to the SPDS monitor were also made unavailable. Any out-of-service indications on the SPDS can be obtained by control room control board indications."
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector. The NRC operations center notified the R3DO (Bruce Jorgensen).
* * * UPDATE 1259EST ON 12/22/01 FROM RYAN RODE TO S. SANDIN * * *
The licensee provided the following information as an update:
"On 11/26/01 at 12:32, the PBNP ERDS and SPDS were declared out of service for the PPCS upgrade project. EN #38518 indicated to the NRC that the systems would remain unavailable until approximately December 18, 2001. Due to reliability issues with the newly installed PPCS, that expected date has been delayed to approximately January 3, 2002."
The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R3DO(Phillips).
* * * UPDATE ON 01/03/02 @1430 BY MEYER TO GOULD * * *
During the installation of the new PPCS, issues were identified which need to be resolved to allow SPDS and ERDS to be placed back in service fully. Currently, the new PPCS is only partially operable. Work is continuing on the new PPCS to allow full operability. The current estimate for return to service of SPDS and ERDS is 01/19/02. This date may need to be extended again due to parts availability.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Notified Reg 3 RDO(Shear)
* * * UPDATE ON 1/17/02 @ 1855 BY HARRSCH TO GOULD * * *
Update to 1/3/02 update (see below). Work continues on the Plant Process Computer System (PPCS) to allow full operability. The Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) is still out of service, however the Emergency Response Data System (ERDS) is now available. As mentioned in the 1/3/02 update, parts availability has been a problem and the date for returning SPDS to service is now estimated to be 2/16/02.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Reg 3 RDO(Vegel) was informed
***UPDATE ON 2/15/02 @ 1323 EST BY ADAMS TO NORRIS***
Update to 1/17/02 update. Work continues on the Plant Process Computer System (PPCS) to allow full operability. The Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) is still out of service. Due to parts availabilty, the date for returning SPDS to service is now estimated to be 3/09/02.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Reg 3 RDO(Vegel) was informed.
***UPDATE ON 3/1/02 @ 1145 EST BY MILLEN TO NORRIS***
Update to 1/17/02 event notification. As part of the upgade to the Plant Process Comuter System (PPCS), the Safety Parameter Display System (SPDS) has been accepted for use and is considered fully operational.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified.
Reg 3 RDO (Lipa) was informed.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38519
Facility: MAINE YANKEE
Region: 1 State: ME
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: RONALD HOWARD
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Region: 1 State: ME
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] CE
NRC Notified By: RONALD HOWARD
HQ OPS Officer: LEIGH TROCINE
Notification Date: 11/26/2001
Notification Time: 18:43 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2001
Event Time: 18:15 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/26/2001
Notification Time: 18:43 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2001
Event Time: 18:15 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/26/2001
Emergency Class: UNUSUAL EVENT
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
10 CFR Section:
50.72(a) (1) (i) - EMERGENCY DECLARED
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM RULAND (R1)
ELINOR ADENSAM (NRR)
NADER MAMISH (IRO)
GENE KANUPP (FEMA)
WILLIAM RULAND (R1)
ELINOR ADENSAM (NRR)
NADER MAMISH (IRO)
GENE KANUPP (FEMA)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Decommissioned | 0 | Decommissioned |
UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED DUE TO A SMALL FIRE LASTING GREATER THAN 15 MINUTES
At approximately 1745, the control room was notified of heavy smoke. At 1815, the licensee declared an Unusual Event based on a small fire in the industrial area of the plant lasting greater than 15 minutes. Preliminary indications revealed that the incident may have been related to an electrical fire involving the heating element or switch of a drum dryer located in the old chemistry lab. There was no release of radiological or hazardous materials, and there were no personnel injuries.
The Fire Department is currently on site, and the fire is believed to be under control. The control room is currently waiting for confirmation that the fire is out in order to terminate the Unusual Event.
The licensee notified the State Police and Fire Department.
***** UPDATE FROM RONALD HOWARD TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 1918 ON 11/26/01 *****
The licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 1900. The fire is out, and it is currently believed that the fire was cause by a short in the drum dryer's electrical system.
The licensee notified the State Police and plans to notify the Fire Department. The NRC operations officer notified the R1DO (Ruland), NRR EO (Adensam), IRO (Mamish), and FEMA (Gene Kanupp).
At approximately 1745, the control room was notified of heavy smoke. At 1815, the licensee declared an Unusual Event based on a small fire in the industrial area of the plant lasting greater than 15 minutes. Preliminary indications revealed that the incident may have been related to an electrical fire involving the heating element or switch of a drum dryer located in the old chemistry lab. There was no release of radiological or hazardous materials, and there were no personnel injuries.
The Fire Department is currently on site, and the fire is believed to be under control. The control room is currently waiting for confirmation that the fire is out in order to terminate the Unusual Event.
The licensee notified the State Police and Fire Department.
***** UPDATE FROM RONALD HOWARD TO LEIGH TROCINE AT 1918 ON 11/26/01 *****
The licensee terminated the Unusual Event at 1900. The fire is out, and it is currently believed that the fire was cause by a short in the drum dryer's electrical system.
The licensee notified the State Police and plans to notify the Fire Department. The NRC operations officer notified the R1DO (Ruland), NRR EO (Adensam), IRO (Mamish), and FEMA (Gene Kanupp).