Event Notification Report for September 28, 2012
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
09/27/2012 - 09/28/2012
Part 21
Event Number: 48359
Rep Org: FAIRBANKS MORSE
Licensee: FAIRBANKS MORSE
Region: 3
City: BELOIT State: WI
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DOMINIC DEDOLPH
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: FAIRBANKS MORSE
Region: 3
City: BELOIT State: WI
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DOMINIC DEDOLPH
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 09/28/2012
Notification Time: 21:03 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2012
Notification Time: 21:03 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2012
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
Person (Organization):
RONALD BELLAMY (R1DO)
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
PART 21 GROUP (EMAI)
RONALD BELLAMY (R1DO)
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
CHRISTINE LIPA (R3DO)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
PART 21 GROUP (EMAI)
PART 21 - FAIRBANKS MORSE OPPOSED PISTON EDG FUEL OIL PUMP LEAK
The following information was received via fax and email:
"Utilities operating Fairbanks Morse (FM) Opposed Piston (OP) Emergency Diesel Generators (EDG) are as follows:
"Constellation Energy - Calvert Cliffs;
"Dominion - North Anna, Millstone;
"DTE - Fermi II;
"Entergy - Vermont Yankee; Arkansas Nuclear One;
"Exelon - Limerick, Peach Bottom, Three Mile Island;
"Next Era Energy - Duane Arnold;
"Progress Energy - H.B. Robinson, Crystal River 3;
"Southern Company - Georgia Power (Plant Hatch), Alabama Power (Plant Farley);
"Xcel Energy - Prairie Island.
"The defect is a significant oil leak from the fuel oil pump shaft. Leakage will occur if the mechanical seal area within the pump is displaced by an impact to the pump shaft during shipment and handling.
"Even with a significant leak the pump has sufficient capacity to provide the proper operating pressure and volume of fuel oil to start the engine / EDG within the design specifications and continue operating the EDG at 100% load. However, the significant amount of fuel oil leaking while the system is under pressure, during standby and operating conditions, could potentially result in having an inadequate volume of stored fuel for the EDG to fulfill the seven day operating mission.
"FM has instituted the following corrective actions which will be effective on all shipments after September 28, 2012:
"1. Hydrostatic testing will be performed at FM during the dedication.
"2. Outgoing shipments will be packaged in accordance with a new packaging procedure which requires the pump be secured to a piece of wood or directly to a skid, thus prevents an impact to the shaft during shipment.
"Customers should perform a visual inspection after installation to ensure the fuel pump has no leaks. Defective pumps will have an immediate and significant leak.
"All installed pumps that are free of leaks are acceptable for continued operation."
Fairbanks Morse Report Number 12-01 - Issued Sept 28, 2012
The following information was received via fax and email:
"Utilities operating Fairbanks Morse (FM) Opposed Piston (OP) Emergency Diesel Generators (EDG) are as follows:
"Constellation Energy - Calvert Cliffs;
"Dominion - North Anna, Millstone;
"DTE - Fermi II;
"Entergy - Vermont Yankee; Arkansas Nuclear One;
"Exelon - Limerick, Peach Bottom, Three Mile Island;
"Next Era Energy - Duane Arnold;
"Progress Energy - H.B. Robinson, Crystal River 3;
"Southern Company - Georgia Power (Plant Hatch), Alabama Power (Plant Farley);
"Xcel Energy - Prairie Island.
"The defect is a significant oil leak from the fuel oil pump shaft. Leakage will occur if the mechanical seal area within the pump is displaced by an impact to the pump shaft during shipment and handling.
"Even with a significant leak the pump has sufficient capacity to provide the proper operating pressure and volume of fuel oil to start the engine / EDG within the design specifications and continue operating the EDG at 100% load. However, the significant amount of fuel oil leaking while the system is under pressure, during standby and operating conditions, could potentially result in having an inadequate volume of stored fuel for the EDG to fulfill the seven day operating mission.
"FM has instituted the following corrective actions which will be effective on all shipments after September 28, 2012:
"1. Hydrostatic testing will be performed at FM during the dedication.
"2. Outgoing shipments will be packaged in accordance with a new packaging procedure which requires the pump be secured to a piece of wood or directly to a skid, thus prevents an impact to the shaft during shipment.
"Customers should perform a visual inspection after installation to ensure the fuel pump has no leaks. Defective pumps will have an immediate and significant leak.
"All installed pumps that are free of leaks are acceptable for continued operation."
Fairbanks Morse Report Number 12-01 - Issued Sept 28, 2012
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48354
Facility: ROBINSON
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MARTIN ARNOLD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 2 State: SC
Unit: [2] [] []
RX Type: [2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MARTIN ARNOLD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 09/28/2012
Notification Time: 09:00 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2012
Event Time: 08:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2012
Notification Time: 09:00 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2012
Event Time: 08:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2012
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):
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
PLANNED EMERGENCY OFFSITE FACILITY/TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER VENTILATION MAINTENANCE
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability.
"On September 28, 2012, the EOF/TSC air handler chiller unit was removed from service to perform planned maintenance. This maintenance activity will not affect the air filtration portion of the system and these facilities remain available for use during an emergency. This maintenance activity will be performed in a manner to minimize the time that the air handler chiller is out of service. This maintenance activity impacts the ability to maintain ambient air temperature in the facilities. The [estimated] duration of this activity is planned to be 4 hours.
"If an emergency condition occurs that requires activation of the emergency response facilities, the EOF and TSC will be utilized. The Emergency Response Organization team members have the ability to relocate to alternate locations in accordance with emergency implementing procedures based on conditions. Alternate emergency response facilities will remain available in the event that relocation is necessary. This report is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), which is any event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability, offsite response capability, or offsite communications capability. An update message will be provided when the emergency response facilities are restored."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, the State of South Carolina and the local counties of Lee, Chesterfield and Darlington.
* * * UPDATE FROM ARNOLD TO KLCO ON 9/28/12 AT 1125 EDT * * *
"The EOF/TSC Chiller is back in service as of 1102 [EDT] on 9/28/12. The ability to maintain ambient air temperature in the EOF/TSC facilities has been restored."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R2DO (Nease).
"This is a non-emergency eight hour notification for a loss of Emergency Assessment Capability.
"On September 28, 2012, the EOF/TSC air handler chiller unit was removed from service to perform planned maintenance. This maintenance activity will not affect the air filtration portion of the system and these facilities remain available for use during an emergency. This maintenance activity will be performed in a manner to minimize the time that the air handler chiller is out of service. This maintenance activity impacts the ability to maintain ambient air temperature in the facilities. The [estimated] duration of this activity is planned to be 4 hours.
"If an emergency condition occurs that requires activation of the emergency response facilities, the EOF and TSC will be utilized. The Emergency Response Organization team members have the ability to relocate to alternate locations in accordance with emergency implementing procedures based on conditions. Alternate emergency response facilities will remain available in the event that relocation is necessary. This report is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(xiii), which is any event that results in a major loss of emergency assessment capability, offsite response capability, or offsite communications capability. An update message will be provided when the emergency response facilities are restored."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector, the State of South Carolina and the local counties of Lee, Chesterfield and Darlington.
* * * UPDATE FROM ARNOLD TO KLCO ON 9/28/12 AT 1125 EDT * * *
"The EOF/TSC Chiller is back in service as of 1102 [EDT] on 9/28/12. The ability to maintain ambient air temperature in the EOF/TSC facilities has been restored."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R2DO (Nease).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48357
Facility: WATERFORD
Region: 4 State: LA
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] CE
NRC Notified By: WILLIAM HARDIN
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Region: 4 State: LA
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] CE
NRC Notified By: WILLIAM HARDIN
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 09/28/2012
Notification Time: 17:49 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2012
Event Time: 14:10 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2012
Notification Time: 17:49 [ET]
Event Date: 09/28/2012
Event Time: 14:10 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 09/28/2012
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
10 CFR Section:
21.21(d)(3)(i) - DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE
Person (Organization):
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
PART 21 GROUP (EMAI)
NEIL OKEEFE (R4DO)
PART 21 GROUP (EMAI)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
PART 21 - DEFECTIVE MASONEILAN TRANSDUCER MODEL 8005N
"This message is notification to the NRC, pursuant to 10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i) requirements, that the Vice President Operations at Waterford 3 was notified on September 28, 2012 at 14:10 CDT of a condition which will be conservatively reported as a defect under the rule. A written report to the NRC will follow within 30 days.
"The basic component that is subject to reporting is the Masoneilan I/P (current to pneumatic) Transducer Model 8005N. These transducers are utilized in safety related applications at Waterford 3. This condition has been corrected in the plant."
Waterford has identified that the subject transducer fails to calibrate at the high end of its span. No defective components are currently installed.
"Waterford 3 is operating normally at 100% power. This identified condition caused no loss of safety function and had no impact on public health and safety."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This message is notification to the NRC, pursuant to 10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i) requirements, that the Vice President Operations at Waterford 3 was notified on September 28, 2012 at 14:10 CDT of a condition which will be conservatively reported as a defect under the rule. A written report to the NRC will follow within 30 days.
"The basic component that is subject to reporting is the Masoneilan I/P (current to pneumatic) Transducer Model 8005N. These transducers are utilized in safety related applications at Waterford 3. This condition has been corrected in the plant."
Waterford has identified that the subject transducer fails to calibrate at the high end of its span. No defective components are currently installed.
"Waterford 3 is operating normally at 100% power. This identified condition caused no loss of safety function and had no impact on public health and safety."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.