Event Notification Report for January 28, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
01/27/2013 - 01/28/2013
Part 21
Event Number: 48850
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: DONALD NORWOOD
Licensee: FAIRBANKS MORSE
Region: 3
City: BELOIT State: WI
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DOMINIC DEDOLPH
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 03/25/2013
Notification Time: 19:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/28/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/25/2013
Notification Time: 19:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/28/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/25/2013
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):
JULIO LARA (R3DO)
PART 21 GROUP (EMAI)
JULIO LARA (R3DO)
PART 21 GROUP (EMAI)
PART 21 REPORT - FOREIGN MATERIAL INSIDE EDG AIR START PIPING
Facility Affected:
Xcel Energy - Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP).
Component Affected:
OP Engine- Air Start Piping Assemble (p/n 11879060*00) shipped after October 23, 2012.
Supplier:
Fairbanks Morse Engine, 701 White Ave., Beloit, WI 53511.
Nature of Defect:
During a routine emergency diesel generator (EDG) test on 1/28/2013, one of the two redundant air start systems was isolated from the other and the single air start system failed to start the EDG due to the foreign material in the solenoid valve. The foreign material removed from the solenoid valve during failure analysis appears to be liquid pipe sealant used to seal threaded pipe joints during assembly.
Safety Hazard Which Could Be Created By Such Defect:
Foreign material within both of the redundant air start piping systems could become lodged in both of the solenoid valves. Simultaneous failure of the two solenoid valves would prevent the emergency diesel generator from starting.
Corrective Action:
PINGP has completed disassembly and cleaning of both piping systems to ensure no foreign material remains within the piping system.
FM will create a workmanship standard for pipe sealing, hydrostatic testing, and pressure testing that will include a foreign material exclusion program to ensure cleanliness of assemblies. This will be completed by June 30, 2013. FM has issued Corrective Action No. 2609 in its Quality Assurance Program.
Facility Affected:
Xcel Energy - Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant (PINGP).
Component Affected:
OP Engine- Air Start Piping Assemble (p/n 11879060*00) shipped after October 23, 2012.
Supplier:
Fairbanks Morse Engine, 701 White Ave., Beloit, WI 53511.
Nature of Defect:
During a routine emergency diesel generator (EDG) test on 1/28/2013, one of the two redundant air start systems was isolated from the other and the single air start system failed to start the EDG due to the foreign material in the solenoid valve. The foreign material removed from the solenoid valve during failure analysis appears to be liquid pipe sealant used to seal threaded pipe joints during assembly.
Safety Hazard Which Could Be Created By Such Defect:
Foreign material within both of the redundant air start piping systems could become lodged in both of the solenoid valves. Simultaneous failure of the two solenoid valves would prevent the emergency diesel generator from starting.
Corrective Action:
PINGP has completed disassembly and cleaning of both piping systems to ensure no foreign material remains within the piping system.
FM will create a workmanship standard for pipe sealing, hydrostatic testing, and pressure testing that will include a foreign material exclusion program to ensure cleanliness of assemblies. This will be completed by June 30, 2013. FM has issued Corrective Action No. 2609 in its Quality Assurance Program.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 48703
Facility: MCGUIRE
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MARVIN GOLD
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: MARVIN GOLD
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 01/28/2013
Notification Time: 17:38 [ET]
Event Date: 01/28/2013
Event Time: 16:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/28/2013
Notification Time: 17:38 [ET]
Event Date: 01/28/2013
Event Time: 16:20 [EST]
Last Update Date: 01/28/2013
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):
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
EUGENE GUTHRIE (R2DO)
| 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 |
FIRE IN STORAGE BUILDING IN OWNER CONTROLLED AREA
"A fire was reported within the Owner Controlled Area but outside the Protected Area. The fire was located in an air conditioning unit for a small building. The fire was extinguished within 15 minutes by the offsite fire department. The plant did not sustain any damage."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
"A fire was reported within the Owner Controlled Area but outside the Protected Area. The fire was located in an air conditioning unit for a small building. The fire was extinguished within 15 minutes by the offsite fire department. The plant did not sustain any damage."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
Agreement State
Event Number: 48728
Rep Org: MA RADIATION CONTROL PROGRAM
Licensee: UNKNOWN
Region: 1
City: MAYNARD State: MA
County:
License #: GENERAL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOHN SUMARES
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Licensee: UNKNOWN
Region: 1
City: MAYNARD State: MA
County:
License #: GENERAL
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JOHN SUMARES
HQ OPS Officer: BILL HUFFMAN
Notification Date: 02/07/2013
Notification Time: 14:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/28/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2013
Notification Time: 14:10 [ET]
Event Date: 01/28/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/07/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAY POWELL (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (E-MA)
RAY POWELL (R1DO)
FSME EVENTS RESOURCE (E-MA)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - SMOKE DETECTORS FOUND AT SCRAP METAL RECYCLING FACILITY
The following report was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Radiation Control Program via facsimile:
"On 1/28/13, the radiation monitors at `Schnitzer Steel', a scrap metal dealer, detected radiation coming from an incoming truck loaded with scrap metal for disposal. The measured radiation level was 5.3 uR/hr with a background of 3.1 uR/hr. The load was rejected. The MA Radiation Control Program issued a 'DOT-SP 10656 shipment approval form' in order for the truck to return to 'Testa Corporation' [originator of the scrap shipment] of Maynard, MA. At the Maynard site, a consultant unloaded the scrap onto the ground and discovered 21 old smoke detectors. The smoke detector label identified the manufacturer as `Kiddie Corporation, Ashland, MA' and stated the smoke detector contained 1 uCi of Ra-226. The consultant secured all of the smoke detectors from unauthorized removal and is arranging for disposal via a licensed radioactive materials (RAM) waste broker."
Massachusetts Report Number: 13-0592
The following report was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Radiation Control Program via facsimile:
"On 1/28/13, the radiation monitors at `Schnitzer Steel', a scrap metal dealer, detected radiation coming from an incoming truck loaded with scrap metal for disposal. The measured radiation level was 5.3 uR/hr with a background of 3.1 uR/hr. The load was rejected. The MA Radiation Control Program issued a 'DOT-SP 10656 shipment approval form' in order for the truck to return to 'Testa Corporation' [originator of the scrap shipment] of Maynard, MA. At the Maynard site, a consultant unloaded the scrap onto the ground and discovered 21 old smoke detectors. The smoke detector label identified the manufacturer as `Kiddie Corporation, Ashland, MA' and stated the smoke detector contained 1 uCi of Ra-226. The consultant secured all of the smoke detectors from unauthorized removal and is arranging for disposal via a licensed radioactive materials (RAM) waste broker."
Massachusetts Report Number: 13-0592