Event Notification Report for February 13, 2017
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
02/12/2017 - 02/13/2017
Power Reactor
Event Number: 52547
Facility: LASALLE
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: WAYNE CLAYTON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Region: 3 State: IL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-5,[2] GE-5
NRC Notified By: WAYNE CLAYTON
HQ OPS Officer: JEFF ROTTON
Notification Date: 02/14/2017
Notification Time: 02:40 [ET]
Event Date: 02/13/2017
Event Time: 23:09 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2017
Notification Time: 02:40 [ET]
Event Date: 02/13/2017
Event Time: 23:09 [CST]
Last Update Date: 02/14/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL
Person (Organization):
PATRICIA PELKE (R3DO)
PATRICIA PELKE (R3DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A/R | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 0 | Hot Shutdown |
UNIT 1 AUTOMATIC REACTOR SCRAM DUE TO MAIN GENERATOR TRIP ON DIFFERENTIAL CURRENT
"This notification is being provided in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B).
"On February 13, 2017 at 2309 CST, a Unit 1 Reactor Automatic Scram signal was received due to Turbine Control Valve Fast Closure. The turbine trip was due to the main generator trip on Differential Current. The 'U' safety relief valve actuated in the relief mode on the turbine trip, and has subsequently reset with tailpipe temperature returning to normal. The plant is in a stable condition with reactor pressure being maintained by the Turbine Bypass valves. Reactor water level is being controlled with feedwater. Investigation into the cause of the event is in progress."
All control rods fully inserted on the scram. Unit 1 is in a normal shutdown electric plant alignment. Unit 2 was not affected.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
"This notification is being provided in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B).
"On February 13, 2017 at 2309 CST, a Unit 1 Reactor Automatic Scram signal was received due to Turbine Control Valve Fast Closure. The turbine trip was due to the main generator trip on Differential Current. The 'U' safety relief valve actuated in the relief mode on the turbine trip, and has subsequently reset with tailpipe temperature returning to normal. The plant is in a stable condition with reactor pressure being maintained by the Turbine Bypass valves. Reactor water level is being controlled with feedwater. Investigation into the cause of the event is in progress."
All control rods fully inserted on the scram. Unit 1 is in a normal shutdown electric plant alignment. Unit 2 was not affected.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
Agreement State
Event Number: 52561
Rep Org: NEW YORK STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH
Licensee: GLOBAL FOUNDRIES
Region: 1
City: MALTA State: NY
County:
License #: G5498
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DANIEL J. SAMSON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Licensee: GLOBAL FOUNDRIES
Region: 1
City: MALTA State: NY
County:
License #: G5498
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: DANIEL J. SAMSON
HQ OPS Officer: STEVE SANDIN
Notification Date: 02/17/2017
Notification Time: 14:40 [ET]
Event Date: 02/13/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/17/2017
Notification Time: 14:40 [ET]
Event Date: 02/13/2017
Event Time: 00:00 [EST]
Last Update Date: 02/17/2017
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
RAY MCKINLEY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
RAY MCKINLEY (R1DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFIC (EMAI)
AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - LEAKING NICKEL-63 SOURCES
The following information was provided from the State of NY via email:
"License No.: G5498
"Licensee: Global Foundries
"Event date and time: 2/13/2017
"Event location: 400 Stone Break Road Extension, Malta, NY 12020
"Event type: Leaking Nickel-63 sources
"Event description: Global Foundries reported that leak testing of three (3) Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Products Inc., model NER-004R, 10-millicurie Nickel-63 sources indicated removable contamination in excess of 0.005 microCuries. Test results of serial no. 89051 vacuum measured 0.406 microCuries contamination, serial no. 87622 vacuum measured 3.12 microCuries contamination, and serial no.88706 vacuum measured 4.32 microCuries contamination. Initial testing was performed on February 8, 2017, by Jay R. Dockendorff of RSA laboratories, Connecticut License No. 06-300007-01. The report to the NYS Department of Health stated that the sources were isolated and the licensee has contacted the manufacturer for return instructions. Retesting has been arranged with the samples collected February 15, 2017. They were requested to provide the retesting results to the NYS DOH along with the receipt when the sources are returned to the vendor/manufacturer.
"Event Report ID No.: NYDOH - NY-17-03"
The following information was provided from the State of NY via email:
"License No.: G5498
"Licensee: Global Foundries
"Event date and time: 2/13/2017
"Event location: 400 Stone Break Road Extension, Malta, NY 12020
"Event type: Leaking Nickel-63 sources
"Event description: Global Foundries reported that leak testing of three (3) Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Products Inc., model NER-004R, 10-millicurie Nickel-63 sources indicated removable contamination in excess of 0.005 microCuries. Test results of serial no. 89051 vacuum measured 0.406 microCuries contamination, serial no. 87622 vacuum measured 3.12 microCuries contamination, and serial no.88706 vacuum measured 4.32 microCuries contamination. Initial testing was performed on February 8, 2017, by Jay R. Dockendorff of RSA laboratories, Connecticut License No. 06-300007-01. The report to the NYS Department of Health stated that the sources were isolated and the licensee has contacted the manufacturer for return instructions. Retesting has been arranged with the samples collected February 15, 2017. They were requested to provide the retesting results to the NYS DOH along with the receipt when the sources are returned to the vendor/manufacturer.
"Event Report ID No.: NYDOH - NY-17-03"