Event Notification Report for March 19, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/18/2014 - 03/19/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
49929499334993450017
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49929
Facility: KEWAUNEE
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK LINDAHL
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 3 State: WI
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-2-LP
NRC Notified By: MARK LINDAHL
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 03/19/2014
Notification Time: 09:36 [ET]
Event Date: 03/19/2014
Event Time: 07:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/19/2014
Notification Time: 09:36 [ET]
Event Date: 03/19/2014
Event Time: 07:45 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/19/2014
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):
JULIO LARA (R3DO)
JULIO LARA (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Defueled | 0 | Defueled |
RADIATION MONITOR TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR PLANNED MAINTENANCE
"On March 19th, 2014, at 0745 hours CST Kewaunee Power Station rendered the Auxiliary Building Service Water Return Monitor (R-20) non-functional for planned maintenance. R-20 is used for Emergency Action Level (EAL) classifications of an unplanned release of liquid radioactivity to the environment that would result in an Alert or Unusual Event and is being conservatively reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a loss of emergency assessment capability.
"R-20 is planned to be restored to functional by 1230 CST today 03-19-2014.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
"On March 19th, 2014, at 0745 hours CST Kewaunee Power Station rendered the Auxiliary Building Service Water Return Monitor (R-20) non-functional for planned maintenance. R-20 is used for Emergency Action Level (EAL) classifications of an unplanned release of liquid radioactivity to the environment that would result in an Alert or Unusual Event and is being conservatively reported under 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(xiii) as a loss of emergency assessment capability.
"R-20 is planned to be restored to functional by 1230 CST today 03-19-2014.
"The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49933
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: SEAN BLOOM
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [3] [] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: SEAN BLOOM
HQ OPS Officer: CHARLES TEAL
Notification Date: 03/20/2014
Notification Time: 00:29 [ET]
Event Date: 03/19/2014
Event Time: 22:02 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/20/2014
Notification Time: 00:29 [ET]
Event Date: 03/19/2014
Event Time: 22:02 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/20/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - DEGRADED CONDITION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A) - DEGRADED CONDITION
Person (Organization):
SCOTT SHAEFFER (R2DO)
SCOTT SHAEFFER (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
POTENTIAL LEAK DISCOVERED AROUND PRESSURIZER HEATER BANK
"This report is in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A).
"During an inspection, a small amount of boric acid residue was noted in the vicinity of the Pressurizer heater components. Subsequent examination revealed a small flaw in Pressurizer Backup heater Bank B element 11. This component is part of the primary system boundary. Repair options are being evaluated. Currently, Unit 3 is in Mode 5 in preparation for refueling. The repair will be performed prior to restart."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
"This report is in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A).
"During an inspection, a small amount of boric acid residue was noted in the vicinity of the Pressurizer heater components. Subsequent examination revealed a small flaw in Pressurizer Backup heater Bank B element 11. This component is part of the primary system boundary. Repair options are being evaluated. Currently, Unit 3 is in Mode 5 in preparation for refueling. The repair will be performed prior to restart."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed.
Power Reactor
Event Number: 49934
Facility: VERMONT YANKEE
Region: 1 State: VT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JONATHAN PICARD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Region: 1 State: VT
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4
NRC Notified By: JONATHAN PICARD
HQ OPS Officer: VINCE KLCO
Notification Date: 03/20/2014
Notification Time: 08:50 [ET]
Event Date: 03/19/2014
Event Time: 10:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/20/2014
Notification Time: 08:50 [ET]
Event Date: 03/19/2014
Event Time: 10:10 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 03/20/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
10 CFR Section:
26.719 - FITNESS FOR DUTY
Person (Organization):
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
BLAKE WELLING (R1DO)
| 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 REPORT INVOLVING A NON-LICENSED SUPERVISOR
A non-licensed contract employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
A non-licensed contract employee supervisor had a confirmed positive for alcohol during a random fitness-for-duty test. The employee's access to the plant has been terminated.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Part 21
Event Number: 50017
Rep Org: BALDOR ELECTRIC CO.
Licensee: BALDOR ELECTRIC CO.
Region: 1
City: FLOWERY BRANCH State: GA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES THIGPEN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: BALDOR ELECTRIC CO.
Region: 1
City: FLOWERY BRANCH State: GA
County:
License #:
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: JAMES THIGPEN
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 04/09/2014
Notification Time: 15:19 [ET]
Event Date: 03/19/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/09/2014
Notification Time: 15:19 [ET]
Event Date: 03/19/2014
Event Time: 00:00 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 04/09/2014
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):
MALCOLM WIDMANN (R2DO)
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
NRR PART 21 GROUP (EMAI)
MALCOLM WIDMANN (R2DO)
PATTY PELKE (R3DO)
NRR PART 21 GROUP (EMAI)
PART 21 - POTENTIAL DEFECT IN MOTORS SHIPPED TO DTE ELECTRIC COMPANY
The following is excerpted from a report received by fax:
"NUCLEAR NONCONFORMANCE REPORT
"1. CUSTOMER: DTE Electric Company, P.O. BOX 44440, DETROIT Ml 48244
"2. PURCHASE ORDER: 4700670925 - QTY 2
"3. PART/COMPONENT NAME: AC MOTORS
"4. PART/COMPONENT#: B1038686-010 T1/DTE P/N 100309425 and B1038686-010 T2/DTE P/N 100309425
"5. QUANTITY ON HAND - 1 SHIPPED- 2
"6. LOCATION OF ALL UNITS: Motor in service at DTE, Enrico Fermi Power Plant 2 (Qty 1) and at Baldor Gainesville Motor Plant (Qty 1)
"7. DATE NONCONFORMANCE ASCERTAINED: March 13, 2014
"8. DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT/NONCONFORMANCE: This is a reportable 10CFR21 notification because we believe it is possible that the B1038686-010 T1, 1E motor shipped by Baldor Electric, contains a design where the shaft journal is not long enough to allow the proper fit between the motor shaft and the o-ring of the inpro seal rotating element.
"The motor (Bl038686-010 T2) returned for evaluation under RA310488951 was in response to the inpro seal separating. Upon inspection Baldor has determined the shaft journal is not long enough to allow the proper fit between the motor shaft and the o-ring of the in pro seal rotating clement.
"9. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: Baldor has notified DTE Electric Company's Quality Assurance of our findings. Through them we have initiated replacement of the motor identified as located at DTE, Enrico Fermi Power Plant 2.
"A review was completed by design engineering to determine this design issue has only occurred for the Specification ID B1038686, of which Baldor has only shipped the 2 motors identified above. The design of the shaft/inpro seal fit has been completed to correct the issue.
"10. ANY ADVICE RELATED TO DEFECT/NONCONFORMANCE: Separation of the rotating element from the in pro seal obviously reduces the full effectiveness of the in pro seal. However, if this were to occur, the motor is still functional. Baldor has confirmed the motor with a failed inpro seal as received is still equivalent to IP55. Grease from the DE bearing will still be retained as intended, and water ingress into the motor would only occur if sprayed directly. Baldor recommends continued use of B1038686-010T1 until the next outage unless direct spray is expected. B1038686-010T2, which is currently in Baldor's possession, will be repaired by changing the rotating assembly. Baldor has notified DTE that we will be manufacturing a complete motor per the revised bill of material to replace B1038686-010T1 which is currently in service.
"11. INDIVIDUAL COMPLETING THIS REPORT: James Thigpen, QA Manager, Baldor Electric, Gainesville, GA 30506, April 09, 2014"
The following is excerpted from a report received by fax:
"NUCLEAR NONCONFORMANCE REPORT
"1. CUSTOMER: DTE Electric Company, P.O. BOX 44440, DETROIT Ml 48244
"2. PURCHASE ORDER: 4700670925 - QTY 2
"3. PART/COMPONENT NAME: AC MOTORS
"4. PART/COMPONENT#: B1038686-010 T1/DTE P/N 100309425 and B1038686-010 T2/DTE P/N 100309425
"5. QUANTITY ON HAND - 1 SHIPPED- 2
"6. LOCATION OF ALL UNITS: Motor in service at DTE, Enrico Fermi Power Plant 2 (Qty 1) and at Baldor Gainesville Motor Plant (Qty 1)
"7. DATE NONCONFORMANCE ASCERTAINED: March 13, 2014
"8. DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT/NONCONFORMANCE: This is a reportable 10CFR21 notification because we believe it is possible that the B1038686-010 T1, 1E motor shipped by Baldor Electric, contains a design where the shaft journal is not long enough to allow the proper fit between the motor shaft and the o-ring of the inpro seal rotating element.
"The motor (Bl038686-010 T2) returned for evaluation under RA310488951 was in response to the inpro seal separating. Upon inspection Baldor has determined the shaft journal is not long enough to allow the proper fit between the motor shaft and the o-ring of the in pro seal rotating clement.
"9. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: Baldor has notified DTE Electric Company's Quality Assurance of our findings. Through them we have initiated replacement of the motor identified as located at DTE, Enrico Fermi Power Plant 2.
"A review was completed by design engineering to determine this design issue has only occurred for the Specification ID B1038686, of which Baldor has only shipped the 2 motors identified above. The design of the shaft/inpro seal fit has been completed to correct the issue.
"10. ANY ADVICE RELATED TO DEFECT/NONCONFORMANCE: Separation of the rotating element from the in pro seal obviously reduces the full effectiveness of the in pro seal. However, if this were to occur, the motor is still functional. Baldor has confirmed the motor with a failed inpro seal as received is still equivalent to IP55. Grease from the DE bearing will still be retained as intended, and water ingress into the motor would only occur if sprayed directly. Baldor recommends continued use of B1038686-010T1 until the next outage unless direct spray is expected. B1038686-010T2, which is currently in Baldor's possession, will be repaired by changing the rotating assembly. Baldor has notified DTE that we will be manufacturing a complete motor per the revised bill of material to replace B1038686-010T1 which is currently in service.
"11. INDIVIDUAL COMPLETING THIS REPORT: James Thigpen, QA Manager, Baldor Electric, Gainesville, GA 30506, April 09, 2014"