Event Notification Report for March 03, 2002
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/02/2002 - 03/03/2002
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38746
Facility: SALEM
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: VAN FORD
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 1 State: NJ
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: VAN FORD
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 03/03/2002
Notification Time: 04:25 [ET]
Event Date: 03/03/2002
Event Time: 02:18 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/03/2002
Notification Time: 04:25 [ET]
Event Date: 03/03/2002
Event Time: 02:18 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/03/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 45 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO OIL SPILL INTO DELAWARE RIVER
"On March 3, 2002 at 0218 a cooling line to 12B circulating water pump upper motor bearing ruptured inside the upper oil reservoir. Oil was displaced from the oil reservoir and approximately 50 gallons of oil entered the Delaware River. 12B circulating water pump was removed from service and the leak was terminated. Cleanup efforts by onsite personnel are in progress. A 15 minute report was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. A two hour report was made to the National Response Center in accordance with the site spill plan.
Salem Unit 1 was initially at 100% power with 13B circulating water pump out of service for scheduled maintenance. Power reduction is currently in progress in response to the loss of 12B circulating water pump with a target power level of 40%."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
"On March 3, 2002 at 0218 a cooling line to 12B circulating water pump upper motor bearing ruptured inside the upper oil reservoir. Oil was displaced from the oil reservoir and approximately 50 gallons of oil entered the Delaware River. 12B circulating water pump was removed from service and the leak was terminated. Cleanup efforts by onsite personnel are in progress. A 15 minute report was made to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. A two hour report was made to the National Response Center in accordance with the site spill plan.
Salem Unit 1 was initially at 100% power with 13B circulating water pump out of service for scheduled maintenance. Power reduction is currently in progress in response to the loss of 12B circulating water pump with a target power level of 40%."
The NRC resident inspector has been informed of this notification by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 38747
Facility: SUSQUEHANNA
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GORDON ROBINSON
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4
NRC Notified By: GORDON ROBINSON
HQ OPS Officer: BOB STRANSKY
Notification Date: 03/03/2002
Notification Time: 06:04 [ET]
Event Date: 03/03/2002
Event Time: 03:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/03/2002
Notification Time: 06:04 [ET]
Event Date: 03/03/2002
Event Time: 03:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 03/03/2002
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - DEGRADED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - DEGRADED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
JAMES LINVILLE (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
MSIV LEAKAGE EXCEEDS ALLOWABLE LIMIT
"Leak Rate Testing on Unit 1 Main Steam Isolation Valves has identified that the total minimum pathway leak rate exceeds the required limit of 300 scfh. The MSIV pathway combined leak rate was 1051 scfh. The identified degraded condition is reportable as a condition of the nuclear power plant, including its principal safety barriers being seriously degraded per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(ii)."
The NRC resident inspector will be informed of this notification by the licensee.
"Leak Rate Testing on Unit 1 Main Steam Isolation Valves has identified that the total minimum pathway leak rate exceeds the required limit of 300 scfh. The MSIV pathway combined leak rate was 1051 scfh. The identified degraded condition is reportable as a condition of the nuclear power plant, including its principal safety barriers being seriously degraded per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(ii)."
The NRC resident inspector will be informed of this notification by the licensee.