Event Notification Report for September 02, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/01/2004 - 09/02/2004
EVENT NUMBERS
410114101241013410064100741034
General Information or Other
Event Number: 41011
Rep Org: NAK ENGINEERING INC
Licensee: NAK ENGINEERING INC
Region: 4
City: WINDSOR State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANDREW M. KATZIN
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Licensee: NAK ENGINEERING INC
Region: 4
City: WINDSOR State: CA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: ANDREW M. KATZIN
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 09/02/2004
Notification Time: 12:21 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 08:38 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2004
Notification Time: 12:21 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 08:38 [PDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
Person (Organization):
WILLIAM JONES (R4)
JOEL MUNDAY (R2)
VERN HODGE (NRR)
WILLIAM JONES (R4)
JOEL MUNDAY (R2)
VERN HODGE (NRR)
PART 21 REPORTING: HISTORY OF EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR PISTON DEFECT
The Nordberg single piece, ductile iron piston, a component of the Nordberg Diesel Engine (Model FS 1316HSC) Emergency Diesel Generator, has a history of sub-surface porosity problems in the upper ring belt area. This porosity has resulted in the initiation of cracks in the compression ring grooves and ultimately the separation of the piston crown from the piston skirt. Once the crown comes loose from the skirt, it can result in catastrophic damage to the cylinder head, cylinder liner, cylinder bock, connecting rod, and crankshaft. This damage can result in the loss of the safety function of the emergency diesel generator.
The plant affected is owned by Progress Energy, Brunswick Nuclear Project (CP&L), Brunswick, NC. The component serial number is 1030-1328/1331, model FS 1316HSC. The manufacturer has described in details the concerns, conclusions and corrective action recommendations made regarding the current pistons in use at the facility.
The Nordberg single piece, ductile iron piston, a component of the Nordberg Diesel Engine (Model FS 1316HSC) Emergency Diesel Generator, has a history of sub-surface porosity problems in the upper ring belt area. This porosity has resulted in the initiation of cracks in the compression ring grooves and ultimately the separation of the piston crown from the piston skirt. Once the crown comes loose from the skirt, it can result in catastrophic damage to the cylinder head, cylinder liner, cylinder bock, connecting rod, and crankshaft. This damage can result in the loss of the safety function of the emergency diesel generator.
The plant affected is owned by Progress Energy, Brunswick Nuclear Project (CP&L), Brunswick, NC. The component serial number is 1030-1328/1331, model FS 1316HSC. The manufacturer has described in details the concerns, conclusions and corrective action recommendations made regarding the current pistons in use at the facility.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41012
Facility: DUANE ARNOLD
Region: 3 State: IA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: EDWARD HARRISON
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Region: 3 State: IA
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: EDWARD HARRISON
HQ OPS Officer: ARLON COSTA
Notification Date: 09/02/2004
Notification Time: 15:52 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 14:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2004
Notification Time: 15:52 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 14:15 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2004
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):
JULIO LARA (R3)
JULIO LARA (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 93 | Power Operation | 93 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION REGARDING RELEASE OF OXIDANT
"On September 2, 2004 at 14:15 (CDT) the Duane Arnold Energy Center made notification to Mr. Mike Wade of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources regarding a release of free available oxidant (chlorine) to the Cedar River. Although, the initial indications show that this release did not exceed our NPDES discharge permit value, as stated by Mr. Wade of the IDNR, the notification to an outside government agency meets the criteria of a 4-hour notification to the NRC per 50.72(b)(2).(xi)."
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
"On September 2, 2004 at 14:15 (CDT) the Duane Arnold Energy Center made notification to Mr. Mike Wade of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources regarding a release of free available oxidant (chlorine) to the Cedar River. Although, the initial indications show that this release did not exceed our NPDES discharge permit value, as stated by Mr. Wade of the IDNR, the notification to an outside government agency meets the criteria of a 4-hour notification to the NRC per 50.72(b)(2).(xi)."
The licensee notified the NRC resident inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41013
Facility: HADDAM NECK
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL BACCA
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MICHAEL BACCA
HQ OPS Officer: GERRY WAIG
Notification Date: 09/02/2004
Notification Time: 16:37 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 14:29 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2004
Notification Time: 16:37 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 14:29 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/02/2004
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):
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1)
PAMELA HENDERSON (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Decommissioned | 0 | Decommissioned |
DIESEL FUEL SPILL IN CONTAINMENT FROM OVERTURNED EXCAVATOR
Haddam Neck Plant reported that a 20 to 30 gallon diesel fuel oil spill occurred in the containment building from an overturned excavator performing decommissioning work in the containment building. The fuel oil has been contained using absorbent material and there was no release of fuel oil to the environment. No injuries occurred to any personnel. A recovery plan is being formulated by plant management at this time.
Haddam Neck reported this event to the State of Connecticut - Department of Environmental Protection and to NRC Region 1 (John Wray).
Haddam Neck Plant reported that a 20 to 30 gallon diesel fuel oil spill occurred in the containment building from an overturned excavator performing decommissioning work in the containment building. The fuel oil has been contained using absorbent material and there was no release of fuel oil to the environment. No injuries occurred to any personnel. A recovery plan is being formulated by plant management at this time.
Haddam Neck reported this event to the State of Connecticut - Department of Environmental Protection and to NRC Region 1 (John Wray).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41006
Facility: SAINT LUCIE
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: D. EMLING
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] CE,[2] CE
NRC Notified By: D. EMLING
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 09/02/2004
Notification Time: 11:09 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 10:43 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/05/2004
Notification Time: 11:09 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 10:43 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/05/2004
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):
JAY HENSON (R2)
TERRY REIS (NRR)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRD)
COSTELLO
KEVIN BISCOE (FEMA)
JAY HENSON (R2)
TERRY REIS (NRR)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRD)
COSTELLO
KEVIN BISCOE (FEMA)
| 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 |
NOTICE OF UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED
St. Lucie declared a Notification of Unusual Event due to hurricane warning in effect for the plant and surrounding areas.
The Licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 9/3/04 AT 2035 EDT FROM JAMES HURCHALLA TO GERRY WAIG * * *
"Unusual Event update to State Warning Point at 2000 EDT. Both unit 1 and unit 2 in unusual event due to hurricane warning in effect. Unit 1 [is] currently being down-powered off line, unit 2 will commence the downpower at approximately 2100 [EDT] in preparation for the storm. Both units [are] expected off line by 0000."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, state, and local officials.
Notified R2DO (Joel Munday).
* * * UPDATE ON 9/05/04 AT 1804 EDT FROM JAMES CONNOR TO JEFF ROTTON * * *
"As of 1720 the St. Lucie Station has terminated the Notification of Unusual Event for both units due to the downgrade of Hurricane Frances to a tropical storm warning for the local area. Both units are stable [Mode 3] and sustained no damage from the storm."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, State and local emergency response organizations.
Notified R2DO (Munday), NRREO (Case), IRD (Wessman), DHS (Livingston), FEMA (Eaches).
St. Lucie declared a Notification of Unusual Event due to hurricane warning in effect for the plant and surrounding areas.
The Licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE ON 9/3/04 AT 2035 EDT FROM JAMES HURCHALLA TO GERRY WAIG * * *
"Unusual Event update to State Warning Point at 2000 EDT. Both unit 1 and unit 2 in unusual event due to hurricane warning in effect. Unit 1 [is] currently being down-powered off line, unit 2 will commence the downpower at approximately 2100 [EDT] in preparation for the storm. Both units [are] expected off line by 0000."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, state, and local officials.
Notified R2DO (Joel Munday).
* * * UPDATE ON 9/05/04 AT 1804 EDT FROM JAMES CONNOR TO JEFF ROTTON * * *
"As of 1720 the St. Lucie Station has terminated the Notification of Unusual Event for both units due to the downgrade of Hurricane Frances to a tropical storm warning for the local area. Both units are stable [Mode 3] and sustained no damage from the storm."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, State and local emergency response organizations.
Notified R2DO (Munday), NRREO (Case), IRD (Wessman), DHS (Livingston), FEMA (Eaches).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41007
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JIM RUSSELL
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: JIM RUSSELL
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 09/02/2004
Notification Time: 11:20 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 10:56 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/05/2004
Notification Time: 11:20 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 10:56 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/05/2004
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):
JAY HENSON (R2)
TERRY REIS (NRR)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRD)
COSTELLO (dhs)
KEN SWEETSER (FEMA)
JAY HENSON (R2)
TERRY REIS (NRR)
RICHARD WESSMAN (IRD)
COSTELLO (dhs)
KEN SWEETSER (FEMA)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 4 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
NOTIFICATION OF UNUSUAL EVENT DECLARED
Turkey point entered EAL 12A based on a confirmed hurricane warning from the State of Florida State Warning Point.
The Licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM P. REIMERS TO W. GOTT AT 0611 ON 9/5/04 * * *
Hurricane Warning no longer in effect for the local area. Turkey Point no longer meets any Emergency Classification and is therefore deescalating from the Unusual Event.
Notified R2DO (Landis), NRREO (Case), IRD (Wessman), DHS (McKentry), FEMA (Kuzia).
Turkey point entered EAL 12A based on a confirmed hurricane warning from the State of Florida State Warning Point.
The Licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
* * * UPDATE FROM P. REIMERS TO W. GOTT AT 0611 ON 9/5/04 * * *
Hurricane Warning no longer in effect for the local area. Turkey Point no longer meets any Emergency Classification and is therefore deescalating from the Unusual Event.
Notified R2DO (Landis), NRREO (Case), IRD (Wessman), DHS (McKentry), FEMA (Kuzia).
General Information or Other
Event Number: 41034
Rep Org: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: L01886-000
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES OGDEN
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Licensee: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Region: 4
City: HOUSTON State: TX
County:
License #: L01886-000
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES OGDEN
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 09/10/2004
Notification Time: 15:55 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 11:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2004
Notification Time: 15:55 [ET]
Event Date: 09/02/2004
Event Time: 11:30 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/10/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GREG PICK (R4)
CHARLES MILLER (NMSS)
GREG PICK (R4)
CHARLES MILLER (NMSS)
UNPLANNED CONTAMINATION EVENT
Facility suffered a sewer blockage in the Waste Building on the morning of 09/02/2004. Soil waste removed to discover cause of blockage. It was immediately determined that the line was not connected to the sanitary sewer. The line has been in place for 12 years for the disposal of H-3 and C-14 waste. An estimated total of 100 millicuries of these radioactive materials have been disposed during the last 12 years. Maximum soil contamination discovered was measured at 0.1 millirem per hour. No workers or equipment were contaminated. The University immediately let a contract for cleanup of the contaminated soil and repair of the sewer line. The area was placed behind barrier tape and covered with plastic to prevent blowing or erosion. Initially, the soil was removed and barreled by a licensed Texas decontamination firm. A second break in the line was discovered near the building that may require soil removal by covered roll-off container.
Facility suffered a sewer blockage in the Waste Building on the morning of 09/02/2004. Soil waste removed to discover cause of blockage. It was immediately determined that the line was not connected to the sanitary sewer. The line has been in place for 12 years for the disposal of H-3 and C-14 waste. An estimated total of 100 millicuries of these radioactive materials have been disposed during the last 12 years. Maximum soil contamination discovered was measured at 0.1 millirem per hour. No workers or equipment were contaminated. The University immediately let a contract for cleanup of the contaminated soil and repair of the sewer line. The area was placed behind barrier tape and covered with plastic to prevent blowing or erosion. Initially, the soil was removed and barreled by a licensed Texas decontamination firm. A second break in the line was discovered near the building that may require soil removal by covered roll-off container.