Event Notification Report for June 22, 2003
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/21/2003 - 06/22/2003
EVENT NUMBERS
39955
Power Reactor
Event Number: 39955
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ANDY BARTLIK
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [] [3] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: ANDY BARTLIK
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 06/22/2003
Notification Time: 21:18 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2003
Event Time: 17:42 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/22/2003
Notification Time: 21:18 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2003
Event Time: 17:42 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 06/22/2003
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
KENNETH JENISON (R1)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRO)
HERB BERKOW (NRR)
KENNETH JENISON (R1)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRO)
HERB BERKOW (NRR)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR TRIP WITH AFW ACTUATION
The following information was obtained from the licensee via facsimile:
"In order to support maintenance on feeder W-98 [Distribution Line], 345 KV Circuit Breaker #3 was opened. Indian Point 3 remained in service utilizing the feed via 345 KV Circuit Breaker #1. After Con Edison completed maintenance on W-98, at 17:42 [EDT] an attempt was made to close 345 KV Circuit Breaker #3. While attempting to close 345 KV Circuit Breaker #3, a fault occurred, resulting in an automatic Generator Trip, Reactor Trip and Turbine Trip.
"Automatic Safety Features operated as required, with all control rods inserting.
"Decay heat is being removed by the Steam Generators, with make up provided by Auxiliary Feedwater with steam being relieved to the Main Condenser.
"Off site power feeders remained available. Off Site power is currently stable and providing power to all 480 Volt Safeguards Buses. Automatic start and operation of the Emergency Diesel 'G' was not required."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
The following information was obtained from the licensee via facsimile:
"In order to support maintenance on feeder W-98 [Distribution Line], 345 KV Circuit Breaker #3 was opened. Indian Point 3 remained in service utilizing the feed via 345 KV Circuit Breaker #1. After Con Edison completed maintenance on W-98, at 17:42 [EDT] an attempt was made to close 345 KV Circuit Breaker #3. While attempting to close 345 KV Circuit Breaker #3, a fault occurred, resulting in an automatic Generator Trip, Reactor Trip and Turbine Trip.
"Automatic Safety Features operated as required, with all control rods inserting.
"Decay heat is being removed by the Steam Generators, with make up provided by Auxiliary Feedwater with steam being relieved to the Main Condenser.
"Off site power feeders remained available. Off Site power is currently stable and providing power to all 480 Volt Safeguards Buses. Automatic start and operation of the Emergency Diesel 'G' was not required."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.