Event Notification Report for March 22, 2013
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/21/2013 - 03/22/2013
Part 21
Event Number: 48843
Rep Org: TOPWORX EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Licensee: TOPWORX EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Region: 1
City: LOUISVILLE State: KY
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRIAN HAMPTON
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: TOPWORX EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Region: 1
City: LOUISVILLE State: KY
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: BRIAN HAMPTON
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 03/22/2013
Notification Time: 16:29 [ET]
Event Date: 03/22/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2013
Notification Time: 16:29 [ET]
Event Date: 03/22/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2013
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):
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
DANIEL RICH (R2DO)
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
PART 21 REACTORS (EMAI)
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
DANIEL RICH (R2DO)
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
PART 21 REACTORS (EMAI)
INCORRECT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOPWORX GO SWITCH
"Applicability: This notice applies only to TopWorx GO switch models C7, C8, H7, H8, M7, M8, R7, and SV7.
"Purpose: The purpose on this TopWorx Information Notice (TIN) is to alert users of the GO Switch models listed above, that TopWorx was made aware of a situation which may affect the performance of the aforementioned equipment.
"We are informing you of this circumstance in accordance with Sections 21.21(b) and 50.55 (e) of 10CFR21.
"Discussion: Recently TopWorx has discovered that an incorrect 10M (Instructions & Operations Manual) for the above mentioned switches was available on the TopWorx website. Within that IOM it stated: 'Do not to use excessive force on external threads when installing, (36 in.-Ibs. max).' The correct value is 35 Ibs.-ft. max as stated in the current IOM.
"Actions Required: Verify the torque value used to install the switches is adequate for the application.
"10CFR21 Implications: TopWorx requests that the recipient of this notice review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10CFR21.
"From:
Brian Hampton
Vice President, Global Operations
TopWorx
3300 Fern Valley Road
Louisville, KY 40213
Fax: (502) 969-7315."
"Applicability: This notice applies only to TopWorx GO switch models C7, C8, H7, H8, M7, M8, R7, and SV7.
"Purpose: The purpose on this TopWorx Information Notice (TIN) is to alert users of the GO Switch models listed above, that TopWorx was made aware of a situation which may affect the performance of the aforementioned equipment.
"We are informing you of this circumstance in accordance with Sections 21.21(b) and 50.55 (e) of 10CFR21.
"Discussion: Recently TopWorx has discovered that an incorrect 10M (Instructions & Operations Manual) for the above mentioned switches was available on the TopWorx website. Within that IOM it stated: 'Do not to use excessive force on external threads when installing, (36 in.-Ibs. max).' The correct value is 35 Ibs.-ft. max as stated in the current IOM.
"Actions Required: Verify the torque value used to install the switches is adequate for the application.
"10CFR21 Implications: TopWorx requests that the recipient of this notice review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10CFR21.
"From:
Brian Hampton
Vice President, Global Operations
TopWorx
3300 Fern Valley Road
Louisville, KY 40213
Fax: (502) 969-7315."
Part 21
Event Number: 48844
Rep Org: TENNESSEE VALEY AUTHORITY
Licensee: ENGINE SYSTEMS, INC.
Region: 1
City: DECATUR State: AL
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: K J POLSON
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Licensee: ENGINE SYSTEMS, INC.
Region: 1
City: DECATUR State: AL
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: K J POLSON
HQ OPS Officer: PETE SNYDER
Notification Date: 03/22/2013
Notification Time: 17:06 [ET]
Event Date: 03/22/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2013
Notification Time: 17:06 [ET]
Event Date: 03/22/2013
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/22/2013
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
21.21(a)(2) - INTERIM EVAL OF DEVIATION
10 CFR Section:
21.21(a)(2) - INTERIM EVAL OF DEVIATION
Person (Organization):
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
DANIEL RICH (R2DO)
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
PART 21 REACTORS (EMAI)
JAMES TRAPP (R1DO)
DANIEL RICH (R2DO)
DAVE PASSEHL (R3DO)
GREG WERNER (R4DO)
PART 21 REACTORS (EMAI)
DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS FAILED A PRESSURE TEST
"The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently identified that three (3) fuel injectors that were to be used on the 3A Emergency Diesel Generator failed a pressure test. Corrective Action Program documents were written to document the failure of the fuel injectors to pass a pressure test and to require performance of an engineering evaluation of the condition. It was concluded that this condition has the potential to constitute a reportable condition pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 10 CFR 21, 'Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance,' and, as such, requires additional evaluation.
"The TVA is working with Engine Systems, Inc., to determine the cause of failure of the fuel injectors. At this time, the evaluation is not expected to be complete until May 31, 2013. Pursuant to the reporting requirements of 10 CFR 21.21(a)(2), if the evaluation of the deviation or failure to comply potentially associated with a substantial safety hazard cannot be completed within 60 days (i.e. by March 23, 2013), an interim report must be submitted to the NRC.
"Name and Address of the Individual Making the Interim Report:
Mr. K. J. Polson
Vice President
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
Post Office Box 2000
Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000.
"Identification of the firm supplying the basic component which fails to comply or contains a defect (under evaluation):
Engine Systems, Inc (ESI)
175 Freight Road
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804."
"The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently identified that three (3) fuel injectors that were to be used on the 3A Emergency Diesel Generator failed a pressure test. Corrective Action Program documents were written to document the failure of the fuel injectors to pass a pressure test and to require performance of an engineering evaluation of the condition. It was concluded that this condition has the potential to constitute a reportable condition pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 10 CFR 21, 'Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance,' and, as such, requires additional evaluation.
"The TVA is working with Engine Systems, Inc., to determine the cause of failure of the fuel injectors. At this time, the evaluation is not expected to be complete until May 31, 2013. Pursuant to the reporting requirements of 10 CFR 21.21(a)(2), if the evaluation of the deviation or failure to comply potentially associated with a substantial safety hazard cannot be completed within 60 days (i.e. by March 23, 2013), an interim report must be submitted to the NRC.
"Name and Address of the Individual Making the Interim Report:
Mr. K. J. Polson
Vice President
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
Tennessee Valley Authority
Post Office Box 2000
Decatur, Alabama 35609-2000.
"Identification of the firm supplying the basic component which fails to comply or contains a defect (under evaluation):
Engine Systems, Inc (ESI)
175 Freight Road
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804."