Event Notification Report for June 22, 2017
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
06/21/2017 - 06/22/2017
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52821
Facility: LASALLE
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: DEBORAH MCBREEN
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: DEBORAH MCBREEN
HQ OPS Officer: DONG HWA PARK
Notification Date: 06/23/2017
Notification Time: 01:00 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2017
Event Time: 20:43 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/23/2017
Notification Time: 01:00 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2017
Event Time: 20:43 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 06/23/2017
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):
PATRICIA PELKE (R3DO)
PATRICIA PELKE (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
LOW PRESSURE CORE SPRAY DECLARED INOPERABLE DUE TO LOSS OF COOLING
"This report is being made pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) for an event or condition that could have prevented fulfillment of a safety function needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident. The Unit 1 Low Pressure Core Spray (LPCS) Pump Injection System was declared inoperable at 2043 [CDT] due to a loss of corner room area cooling and loss of motor cooling. The common diesel generator cooling water pump received an auto trip signal while being secured. The LPCS pump remained in standby during the event. This condition prevents LPCS, a single train safety system, from performing its design function. This is a reportable condition as an 8 hour ENS notification.
"The required action of Technical Specifications (TS) 3.5.1, 'ECCS - Operating,' was entered on June 22, 2017 at 2043 CDT when the condition was identified and the LPCS system was determined to be inoperable. Investigation into the cause of the condition is in progress."
The Low Pressure Core Spray (LPCS) Pump Injection System was declared operable, and the TS LCO was exited at 2112 CDT.
* * * UPDATE FROM RICHARD IMMKE TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1518 EDT ON 6/23/2017 * * *
"Update to previous ENS notification at 0100 EDT on 6/23/17. The last statement was revised to say the Low Pressure Core Spray System remains Inoperable."
"The Low Pressure Core Spray (LPCS) Injection System remains inoperable."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Pelke).
"This report is being made pursuant to 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D) for an event or condition that could have prevented fulfillment of a safety function needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident. The Unit 1 Low Pressure Core Spray (LPCS) Pump Injection System was declared inoperable at 2043 [CDT] due to a loss of corner room area cooling and loss of motor cooling. The common diesel generator cooling water pump received an auto trip signal while being secured. The LPCS pump remained in standby during the event. This condition prevents LPCS, a single train safety system, from performing its design function. This is a reportable condition as an 8 hour ENS notification.
"The required action of Technical Specifications (TS) 3.5.1, 'ECCS - Operating,' was entered on June 22, 2017 at 2043 CDT when the condition was identified and the LPCS system was determined to be inoperable. Investigation into the cause of the condition is in progress."
The Low Pressure Core Spray (LPCS) Pump Injection System was declared operable, and the TS LCO was exited at 2112 CDT.
* * * UPDATE FROM RICHARD IMMKE TO DONALD NORWOOD AT 1518 EDT ON 6/23/2017 * * *
"Update to previous ENS notification at 0100 EDT on 6/23/17. The last statement was revised to say the Low Pressure Core Spray System remains Inoperable."
"The Low Pressure Core Spray (LPCS) Injection System remains inoperable."
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Notified R3DO (Pelke).
Agreement State
Event Number: 52822
Rep Org: NC DIV OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Licensee: HOSPIRA, INC
Region: 1
City: ROCKY MOUNT State: NC
County:
License #: 064-0969-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TRAVIS CARTOSKI
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Licensee: HOSPIRA, INC
Region: 1
City: ROCKY MOUNT State: NC
County:
License #: 064-0969-1
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: TRAVIS CARTOSKI
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 06/23/2017
Notification Time: 11:37 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2017
Event Time: 11:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/02/2017
Notification Time: 11:37 [ET]
Event Date: 06/22/2017
Event Time: 11:30 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 08/02/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
FRANK ARNER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
FRANK ARNER (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - IRRADIATOR EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION
The following information was received from the State of North Carolina via email:
"On June 22, 2017 at [1130 EDT], North Carolina Radiation Protection Section (RPS) was informed by the Radiation Safety Officer for Hospira, Inc. (Pfizer), Rocky Mount, NC (License 064-0969-1) that they were experiencing an issue involving their Wet Shielded Irradiator (Nordion Model JS-8900, Serial Number IR-183, approved for 4,800,000.00 Ci of Co-60). RSO stated that during routine maintenance checks the Source 1 Rack of the irradiator would not trip the down switch to confirm the source rack was in the down position on the control panel and that they were following emergency procedures. Nordion was then contacted by the licensee to obtain assistance. RPS inspectors were immediately dispatched to the licensee's site.
"Once on site, RSO informed RPS that visual confirmation was made of source position via hydraulic cylinders that were fully extended, comparison of cable tightness on roof was observed, and that no indication of radiation in the vault was detected; all leading to the unconfirmed indication that the source rack had moved to the down position. With the assistance from Nordion, Hospira staff were able to initiate bypass procedures and gain access to the vault where confirmation was made that the source racks were in the down position.
"Nordion advised that a faulty down position switch was the cause for the failure. Switch was repaired on site by Hospira engineers, same day. Following repair, Hospira personnel cycled the sources which were brought up into position for one sterilization cycle and then the sources were brought down to test the position sensor. The test was successful, as indicated by the down position indicator lamps and screen on the operator's panel. Nordion staff was informed of the successful test and Hospira staff continued procedural tests to confirm full functionality. After confirming cycling up and down of the source racks, Hospira personnel performed full monthly QA check before resuming operations. 30-Day report is pending to RPS."
* * * UPDATE ON 8/2/2017 AT 1042 EDT FROM TRAVIS CARTOSKI TO DONG PARK * * *
The following information was received from the State of North Carolina via email:
"We have completed our investigation and have no further information to provide in this event report. We would like to request [NMED] Event 170315 be Closed & Complete."
Notified R1DO (Lilliendahl) and NMSS Events Notification via email.
The following information was received from the State of North Carolina via email:
"On June 22, 2017 at [1130 EDT], North Carolina Radiation Protection Section (RPS) was informed by the Radiation Safety Officer for Hospira, Inc. (Pfizer), Rocky Mount, NC (License 064-0969-1) that they were experiencing an issue involving their Wet Shielded Irradiator (Nordion Model JS-8900, Serial Number IR-183, approved for 4,800,000.00 Ci of Co-60). RSO stated that during routine maintenance checks the Source 1 Rack of the irradiator would not trip the down switch to confirm the source rack was in the down position on the control panel and that they were following emergency procedures. Nordion was then contacted by the licensee to obtain assistance. RPS inspectors were immediately dispatched to the licensee's site.
"Once on site, RSO informed RPS that visual confirmation was made of source position via hydraulic cylinders that were fully extended, comparison of cable tightness on roof was observed, and that no indication of radiation in the vault was detected; all leading to the unconfirmed indication that the source rack had moved to the down position. With the assistance from Nordion, Hospira staff were able to initiate bypass procedures and gain access to the vault where confirmation was made that the source racks were in the down position.
"Nordion advised that a faulty down position switch was the cause for the failure. Switch was repaired on site by Hospira engineers, same day. Following repair, Hospira personnel cycled the sources which were brought up into position for one sterilization cycle and then the sources were brought down to test the position sensor. The test was successful, as indicated by the down position indicator lamps and screen on the operator's panel. Nordion staff was informed of the successful test and Hospira staff continued procedural tests to confirm full functionality. After confirming cycling up and down of the source racks, Hospira personnel performed full monthly QA check before resuming operations. 30-Day report is pending to RPS."
* * * UPDATE ON 8/2/2017 AT 1042 EDT FROM TRAVIS CARTOSKI TO DONG PARK * * *
The following information was received from the State of North Carolina via email:
"We have completed our investigation and have no further information to provide in this event report. We would like to request [NMED] Event 170315 be Closed & Complete."
Notified R1DO (Lilliendahl) and NMSS Events Notification via email.