Event Notification Report for January 14, 2005
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/13/2005 - 01/14/2005
EVENT NUMBERS
413334133441335413364133841349
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41333
Facility: MILLSTONE
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SUNGYOUNG KWON
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Region: 1 State: CT
Unit: [] [2] []
RX Type: [1] GE-3,[2] CE,[3] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: SUNGYOUNG KWON
HQ OPS Officer: CHAUNCEY GOULD
Notification Date: 01/14/2005
Notification Time: 10:30 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 09:55 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2005
Notification Time: 10:30 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 09:55 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2005
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):
JOHN KINNEMAN (R1)
WILLIAM RULAND (NRR)
PETER WILSON (IRD)
MATTHEW HAHN (TAS)
ELBERT AUSTIN (FEMA)
JOHN KINNEMAN (R1)
WILLIAM RULAND (NRR)
PETER WILSON (IRD)
MATTHEW HAHN (TAS)
ELBERT AUSTIN (FEMA)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LICENSEE REPORTED A FIRE IN THE TURBINE BUILDING
The licensee reported that an NOUE was declared at 10:10 due to a fire in the Turbine Building. The fire started approximately at 09:55 and was extinguished at 10:16. The licensee has not yet assessed the damage to the equipment. Offsite assistance was requested but not used. No emergency equipment was affected and there was no adverse affect on plant operations. The cause of the fire was due to an electrical short.
The NRC resident Inspector was notified and state and local will be notified.
* * * UPDATE AT 1700 ON 01/14/05 FROM T. ARNETT TO W. GOTT * * *
At 1605, the licensee secured from the unusual event.
Notified R1DO (P. Krohn), IRD (P. Wilson), NRREO (W. Ruland) and TAS (Hahn).
The licensee reported that an NOUE was declared at 10:10 due to a fire in the Turbine Building. The fire started approximately at 09:55 and was extinguished at 10:16. The licensee has not yet assessed the damage to the equipment. Offsite assistance was requested but not used. No emergency equipment was affected and there was no adverse affect on plant operations. The cause of the fire was due to an electrical short.
The NRC resident Inspector was notified and state and local will be notified.
* * * UPDATE AT 1700 ON 01/14/05 FROM T. ARNETT TO W. GOTT * * *
At 1605, the licensee secured from the unusual event.
Notified R1DO (P. Krohn), IRD (P. Wilson), NRREO (W. Ruland) and TAS (Hahn).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41334
Facility: CLINTON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: JIM PETERSON
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-6
NRC Notified By: JIM PETERSON
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 01/14/2005
Notification Time: 12:24 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 01:39 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2005
Notification Time: 12:24 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 01:39 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(xiii) - LOSS COMM/ASMT/RESPONSE
Person (Organization):
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 92 | Power Operation | 92 | Power Operation |
LOSS OF SAFETY PARAMETER DISPLAY SYSTEM
On January 14, 2005 at 0139 hours, the Clinton Power Station balance-of-plant computer became inoperable and caused the loss of the Safety Parameter Display System. The computer was temporarily restored at 0608 but became inoperable again at 0615, and remains inoperable while troubleshooting and repairs are in progress. The event is reportable due to the major loss of emergency assessment capability per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM LICENSEE (SHEFFIELD) TO NRC (HUFFMAN) AT 20:20 EST ON 1/14/05 * * *
At 12:50 CST, repairs to the plant process computer were completed and the Safety Parameter Display System fully restored. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. R3DO (Phillips) was informed.
On January 14, 2005 at 0139 hours, the Clinton Power Station balance-of-plant computer became inoperable and caused the loss of the Safety Parameter Display System. The computer was temporarily restored at 0608 but became inoperable again at 0615, and remains inoperable while troubleshooting and repairs are in progress. The event is reportable due to the major loss of emergency assessment capability per 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii).
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
* * * UPDATE FROM LICENSEE (SHEFFIELD) TO NRC (HUFFMAN) AT 20:20 EST ON 1/14/05 * * *
At 12:50 CST, repairs to the plant process computer were completed and the Safety Parameter Display System fully restored. The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. R3DO (Phillips) was informed.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 41335
Rep Org: FRAMATOME ANP
Licensee: FRAMATOME ANP
Region: 4
City: RICHLAND State: WA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JERALD HOLM
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Licensee: FRAMATOME ANP
Region: 4
City: RICHLAND State: WA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JERALD HOLM
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 01/14/2005
Notification Time: 14:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2005
Notification Time: 14:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
10 CFR Section:
21.21 - UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH
Person (Organization):
RUSSELL BYWATER (R4)
VERN HODGE (FAXED) (NRR)
KERRY LANDIS (R2)
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
RUSSELL BYWATER (R4)
VERN HODGE (FAXED) (NRR)
KERRY LANDIS (R2)
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
PART 21 REPORT
The following information was provided by Framatome ANP
"The turbine generator load rejection with failure of the turbine bypass valves to open event (LRNB) is a potentially limiting anticipated operational occurrence (AOO) considered in establishing the MCPR operating limit and confirming that the linear heat generation rate (LHGR) limits are adequate. Framatome ANP analyses for the LRNB event assume that the load rejection will initiate a fast closure of the turbine control valves (TCV) at all power levels. Some plants have indicated that the fast closure of the TCV is not initiated below a plant specific power level. The fast closure of the TCV initiates a scram and minimizes turbine over speed. If a fast closure of the TCV does not occur, the TCV will close at a slower rate, scram will be delayed, and the turbine will over speed. This may increase the severity of the event. The turbine overspend may result in an increase in recirculation pump speed that will also increase the severity of the event."
The affected plants LaSalle Unit 2 Cycle 10 and Browns Ferry Unit 3 Cycle 12 have been notified. A set of revised operating limits, which are appropriate for the conditions when a fast closure of the TCV does not occur, have been provided to the affected plants.
The following information was provided by Framatome ANP
"The turbine generator load rejection with failure of the turbine bypass valves to open event (LRNB) is a potentially limiting anticipated operational occurrence (AOO) considered in establishing the MCPR operating limit and confirming that the linear heat generation rate (LHGR) limits are adequate. Framatome ANP analyses for the LRNB event assume that the load rejection will initiate a fast closure of the turbine control valves (TCV) at all power levels. Some plants have indicated that the fast closure of the TCV is not initiated below a plant specific power level. The fast closure of the TCV initiates a scram and minimizes turbine over speed. If a fast closure of the TCV does not occur, the TCV will close at a slower rate, scram will be delayed, and the turbine will over speed. This may increase the severity of the event. The turbine overspend may result in an increase in recirculation pump speed that will also increase the severity of the event."
The affected plants LaSalle Unit 2 Cycle 10 and Browns Ferry Unit 3 Cycle 12 have been notified. A set of revised operating limits, which are appropriate for the conditions when a fast closure of the TCV does not occur, have been provided to the affected plants.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41336
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: SUSAN FERRELL
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: SUSAN FERRELL
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 01/14/2005
Notification Time: 16:30 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 13:57 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2005
Notification Time: 16:30 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 13:57 [CST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
KERRY LANDIS (R2)
KERRY LANDIS (R2)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Refueling | 0 | Refueling |
CONFIRMED POSITIVE FITNESS FOR DUTY TEST
The licensee reported a confirmed positive fitness for duty test of a contractor foreman working at unit 1. The test was for cause. The individual's plant access has been terminated. A work performance investigation is in progress.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
The licensee reported a confirmed positive fitness for duty test of a contractor foreman working at unit 1. The test was for cause. The individual's plant access has been terminated. A work performance investigation is in progress.
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 41338
Facility: COOK
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BRADDOCK LEWIS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Region: 3 State: MI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: BRADDOCK LEWIS
HQ OPS Officer: BILL GOTT
Notification Date: 01/14/2005
Notification Time: 18:58 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 10:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2005
Notification Time: 18:58 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 10:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/14/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.73 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
MONTE PHILLIPS (R3)
MONTE PHILLIPS (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 |
FITNESS FOR DUTY
A non-licensed employee was determined to be under the influence of illegal drugs during a random test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
A non-licensed employee was determined to be under the influence of illegal drugs during a random test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated. Contact the Headquarters Operations Officer for additional details.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
General Information or Other
Event Number: 41349
Rep Org: CALIFORNIA RADIATION CONTROL PRGM
Licensee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY
Region: 4
City: TAFT State: CA
County:
License #: 0144-15
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: C. J. SALGADO
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Licensee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY
Region: 4
City: TAFT State: CA
County:
License #: 0144-15
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: C. J. SALGADO
HQ OPS Officer: MIKE RIPLEY
Notification Date: 01/21/2005
Notification Time: 20:15 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/24/2005
Notification Time: 20:15 [ET]
Event Date: 01/14/2005
Event Time: 00:00 [PST]
Last Update Date: 01/24/2005
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
JEFFERY CLARK (R4)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
JEFFERY CLARK (R4)
E. WILLIAM BRACH (NMSS)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - WELL LOGGING SOURCES STUCK IN WELL BORE
"Licensee reported to Radiologic Health Branch-Granada Hills (RHB-GH) that on 1/14/05 two well-logging sealed sources became stuck in a well bore at a depth below 5,800 feet. The sources involved are a 1.7 Curie Cs-137, GSR-J, source and a 16 Curie Am-241/Be, NSR-F, source. For the last week the 'fishing' company, Baker Hughes, has been attempting to retrieve the sources. They will continue to do so over the weekend but, if [this is] not successful, the sources will be deemed irretrievable. This occurred on the 'Oxy Elk Hills' well site, about 10-15 miles northeast of Taft, CA, North of Hwy 119. The well is designated '16A-32SRD1.' The rig is designated 'Nabors 472.' If deemed irretrievable the well will likely be sealed in place with a cement plug. Licensee will provide update after weekend and follow with written report."
* * * UPDATE FROM SALGADO TO RIPLEY 1355 ET 01/24/05 VIA FACSIMILE * * *
The correct well designation is 316A-32S RD-1.
Notified R4 DO (Runyan) and NMSS EO (Gersey).
"Licensee reported to Radiologic Health Branch-Granada Hills (RHB-GH) that on 1/14/05 two well-logging sealed sources became stuck in a well bore at a depth below 5,800 feet. The sources involved are a 1.7 Curie Cs-137, GSR-J, source and a 16 Curie Am-241/Be, NSR-F, source. For the last week the 'fishing' company, Baker Hughes, has been attempting to retrieve the sources. They will continue to do so over the weekend but, if [this is] not successful, the sources will be deemed irretrievable. This occurred on the 'Oxy Elk Hills' well site, about 10-15 miles northeast of Taft, CA, North of Hwy 119. The well is designated '16A-32SRD1.' The rig is designated 'Nabors 472.' If deemed irretrievable the well will likely be sealed in place with a cement plug. Licensee will provide update after weekend and follow with written report."
* * * UPDATE FROM SALGADO TO RIPLEY 1355 ET 01/24/05 VIA FACSIMILE * * *
The correct well designation is 316A-32S RD-1.
Notified R4 DO (Runyan) and NMSS EO (Gersey).