Event Notification Report for November 26, 2004
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/25/2004 - 11/26/2004
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41226
Facility: KEWAUNEE
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: ETHAN TREPTOW
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: ETHAN TREPTOW
HQ OPS Officer: JOHN MacKINNON
Notification Date: 11/26/2004
Notification Time: 03:22 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2004
Event Time: 00:25 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/26/2004
Notification Time: 03:22 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2004
Event Time: 00:25 [CST]
Last Update Date: 11/26/2004
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) - ACCIDENT MITIGATION
Person (Organization):
DAVE PASSEHL (R3)
DAVE PASSEHL (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Intermediate Shutdown | 0 | Intermediate Shutdown |
SAFETY INJECTION ACCUMULATOR ISOLATION VALVES FOUND CLOSED AND THEIR BREAKERS LOCKED OFF.
"During plant startup following a Refueling Outage, the Reactor Coolant System was pressurized greater than 1000 psig with the Safety Injection Accumulator Isolation Valves (SI-20A and SI-20B) closed and their breakers locked off. This is contrary to the plant Technical Specification requirement to open the valves and lock out their breakers prior to the Reactor Coolant System exceeding 1000 psig. The Safety Injection Accumulators are required to inject into the Reactor Coolant System to mitigate the consequences to a LOCA. This is conservatively being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as "Any event or condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of structures or systems that are needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident."
"At the time of discovery, Reactor Coolant System pressure was approximately 1090 psig and Reactor Coolant System temperature was approximately 440 deg. Fahrenheit. Approximately three minutes after the condition was discovered, the SI Accumulator Isolation Valves were opened and their power breakers were locked out."
The STA discovered the problem while reviewing Technical Specification's and Plant Conditions.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
"During plant startup following a Refueling Outage, the Reactor Coolant System was pressurized greater than 1000 psig with the Safety Injection Accumulator Isolation Valves (SI-20A and SI-20B) closed and their breakers locked off. This is contrary to the plant Technical Specification requirement to open the valves and lock out their breakers prior to the Reactor Coolant System exceeding 1000 psig. The Safety Injection Accumulators are required to inject into the Reactor Coolant System to mitigate the consequences to a LOCA. This is conservatively being reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) as "Any event or condition that at the time of discovery could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of structures or systems that are needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident."
"At the time of discovery, Reactor Coolant System pressure was approximately 1090 psig and Reactor Coolant System temperature was approximately 440 deg. Fahrenheit. Approximately three minutes after the condition was discovered, the SI Accumulator Isolation Valves were opened and their power breakers were locked out."
The STA discovered the problem while reviewing Technical Specification's and Plant Conditions.
The NRC Resident Inspector was notified of this event by the licensee.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41227
Facility: INDIAN POINT
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAN LYON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 1 State: NY
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-4-LP,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: DAN LYON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 11/26/2004
Notification Time: 14:29 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2004
Event Time: 13:22 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/26/2004
Notification Time: 14:29 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2004
Event Time: 13:22 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/26/2004
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):
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1)
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | A/R | Y | 92 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
RPS ACTUATION DUE TO TURBINE TRIP CAUSED BY LOSS OF STATOR COOLING WATER
At 1322 EST on 11/26/04, the Indian Point Unit 2 Reactor automatically shutdown due to a turbine generator trip resulting from a loss of stator cooling water. All systems responded as expected, no PORV's opened. The reactor is currently shutdown with all control rods inserted. Temperature is being maintained in Mode 3 with the steam dumps. AFW was initiated and is being used to maintain SG levels. Investigation into the loss of stator cooling water is ongoing.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
At 1322 EST on 11/26/04, the Indian Point Unit 2 Reactor automatically shutdown due to a turbine generator trip resulting from a loss of stator cooling water. All systems responded as expected, no PORV's opened. The reactor is currently shutdown with all control rods inserted. Temperature is being maintained in Mode 3 with the steam dumps. AFW was initiated and is being used to maintain SG levels. Investigation into the loss of stator cooling water is ongoing.
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41228
Facility: HADDAM NECK
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE HEYL
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE HEYL
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 11/26/2004
Notification Time: 15:59 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2004
Event Time: 13:56 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/27/2004
Notification Time: 15:59 [ET]
Event Date: 11/26/2004
Event Time: 13:56 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/27/2004
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):
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1)
ANTHONY DIMITRIADIS (R1)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Decommissioned | 0 | Decommissioned |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
At 1356 on 11/26/04, after conducting an inspection of a chemical storage room, two personnel reported feeling ill (headache, stomachache) while reporting a condition of haze and fumes in the chemical storage room to the Control Room. The personnel were transported to an onsite facility, evaluated by the Haddam Neck EMT and transported to the local hospital. The licensee notified the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The Haddam Neck Fire Department is awaiting the Connecticut DEP personnel arrival prior to entering the storage room for an assessment of the condition.
The licensee is also preparing a Press Release for later today.
The licensee is notifying NRC Region 1 personnel.
* * * UPDATE FROM K SMITH TO KNOKE AT 1830 ON 11/26/04 * * *
At 18:03 on 11/26/04, the licensee reported that the chemical fumes in the chemical storage room were determined to be from a toilet bowl cleaning solution. One of the chemicals that made up this cleaner was hydrochloric acid, which leeched out into some surrounding papers, and started to fume. The HAZMAT personnel from Connecticut DEP neutralized the chemical spill and licensee terminated the event at 17:30.
PA Region 1 Duty Officer (Neil Sheehan) was contacted and informed of the update.
At 1356 on 11/26/04, after conducting an inspection of a chemical storage room, two personnel reported feeling ill (headache, stomachache) while reporting a condition of haze and fumes in the chemical storage room to the Control Room. The personnel were transported to an onsite facility, evaluated by the Haddam Neck EMT and transported to the local hospital. The licensee notified the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The Haddam Neck Fire Department is awaiting the Connecticut DEP personnel arrival prior to entering the storage room for an assessment of the condition.
The licensee is also preparing a Press Release for later today.
The licensee is notifying NRC Region 1 personnel.
* * * UPDATE FROM K SMITH TO KNOKE AT 1830 ON 11/26/04 * * *
At 18:03 on 11/26/04, the licensee reported that the chemical fumes in the chemical storage room were determined to be from a toilet bowl cleaning solution. One of the chemicals that made up this cleaner was hydrochloric acid, which leeched out into some surrounding papers, and started to fume. The HAZMAT personnel from Connecticut DEP neutralized the chemical spill and licensee terminated the event at 17:30.
PA Region 1 Duty Officer (Neil Sheehan) was contacted and informed of the update.