Event Notification Report for March 18, 2018
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
03/17/2018 - 03/18/2018
EVENT NUMBERS
53269
53269
Power Reactor
Event Number: 53269
Facility: BROWNS FERRY
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ANGEL YARBROUGH
HQ OPS Officer: DAVID AIRD
Region: 2 State: AL
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] GE-4,[2] GE-4,[3] GE-4
NRC Notified By: ANGEL YARBROUGH
HQ OPS Officer: DAVID AIRD
Notification Date: 03/18/2018
Notification Time: 16:16 [ET]
Event Date: 03/18/2018
Event Time: 11:58 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/18/2018
Notification Time: 16:16 [ET]
Event Date: 03/18/2018
Event Time: 11:58 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 03/18/2018
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) - RPS ACTUATION - CRITICAL 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) - VALID SPECIF SYS ACTUATION
Person (Organization):
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
REBECCA NEASE (R2DO)
| 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 |
AUTOMATIC REACTOR SCRAM DUE TO TURBINE CONTROL VALVE CLOSURE
"At 1158 CDT on March 18, 2018, the Unit 1 reactor automatically scrammed due to a Reactor Protection System (RPS) signal generated from High Reactor Steam Dome Pressure in response to Turbine Control Valve Closure. The reactor had been operating at 100 percent power. Investigation is in progress.
"All control rods fully inserted into the core. Main Steam Isolation Valves remained open with Main Steam Relief Valves (MSRVs) operating on the initial transient as expected. Main Turbine Bypass Valves are currently controlling reactor pressure. Reactor Feedwater pumps remained in service to control reactor water level.
"Primary Containment Isolation Signals Groups 2, 3, 6, and 8 containment isolation and initiation signals were received. Upon receipt of these signals all required components actuated as required. All safety system operated as expected. At no time was public health and safety at risk.
"This event is reportable within 4 hours per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) 'any event or condition that results in actuation of the Reactor Protection System (RPS) when the reactor is critical except when the actuation results from and is part of a pre-planned sequence during testing or reactor operation.' It is also reportable within 8 hours per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) 'any event or condition that results in valid actuation of any of the systems listed in paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(B) of this section, except when the actuation results from and is part of a pre-planned sequence during testing or reactor operation' and requires an LER within 60 days per 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A)."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
"At 1158 CDT on March 18, 2018, the Unit 1 reactor automatically scrammed due to a Reactor Protection System (RPS) signal generated from High Reactor Steam Dome Pressure in response to Turbine Control Valve Closure. The reactor had been operating at 100 percent power. Investigation is in progress.
"All control rods fully inserted into the core. Main Steam Isolation Valves remained open with Main Steam Relief Valves (MSRVs) operating on the initial transient as expected. Main Turbine Bypass Valves are currently controlling reactor pressure. Reactor Feedwater pumps remained in service to control reactor water level.
"Primary Containment Isolation Signals Groups 2, 3, 6, and 8 containment isolation and initiation signals were received. Upon receipt of these signals all required components actuated as required. All safety system operated as expected. At no time was public health and safety at risk.
"This event is reportable within 4 hours per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B) 'any event or condition that results in actuation of the Reactor Protection System (RPS) when the reactor is critical except when the actuation results from and is part of a pre-planned sequence during testing or reactor operation.' It is also reportable within 8 hours per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) 'any event or condition that results in valid actuation of any of the systems listed in paragraph (b)(3)(iv)(B) of this section, except when the actuation results from and is part of a pre-planned sequence during testing or reactor operation' and requires an LER within 60 days per 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A)."
The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.