Event Notification Report for November 30, 2014
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
11/29/2014 - 11/30/2014
EVENT NUMBERS
50645
50645
Power Reactor
Event Number: 50645
Facility: TURKEY POINT
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DIRK DRINKARD
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Region: 2 State: FL
Unit: [] [4] []
RX Type: [3] W-3-LP,[4] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: DIRK DRINKARD
HQ OPS Officer: DANIEL MILLS
Notification Date: 11/30/2014
Notification Time: 17:26 [ET]
Event Date: 11/30/2014
Event Time: 13:54 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/30/2014
Notification Time: 17:26 [ET]
Event Date: 11/30/2014
Event Time: 13:54 [EST]
Last Update Date: 11/30/2014
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
MIKE ERNSTES (R2DO)
MIKE ERNSTES (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | N | Y | 23 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Standby |
AUTOMATIC AUXILIARY FEEDWATER ACTUATION DUE TO PLANNED REACTOR TRIP
"This is an non-emergency event notification to the NRCOC [NRC Operations Center] in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) due to preplanned manual actuation of Reactor Protection System and auto-initiation of AFW due to beginning of cycle operating conditions, IAW 4-GOP-103 (General Operating Procedure).
"On 11/30/14 at 1354 EST, Unit 4 reactor power was reduced to approximately 23% and manually tripped as a pre-planned evolution to facilitate repairs to an unidentified steam leak on Unit 4 High Pressure Turbine. All systems and components operated as designed. Unit 4 is currently stable in Mode 3, AFW has been secured."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector
"This is an non-emergency event notification to the NRCOC [NRC Operations Center] in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) due to preplanned manual actuation of Reactor Protection System and auto-initiation of AFW due to beginning of cycle operating conditions, IAW 4-GOP-103 (General Operating Procedure).
"On 11/30/14 at 1354 EST, Unit 4 reactor power was reduced to approximately 23% and manually tripped as a pre-planned evolution to facilitate repairs to an unidentified steam leak on Unit 4 High Pressure Turbine. All systems and components operated as designed. Unit 4 is currently stable in Mode 3, AFW has been secured."
The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector