Event Notification Report for October 18, 2023
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
10/17/2023 - 10/18/2023
EVENT NUMBERS
56802
56802
Power Reactor
Event Number: 56802
Facility: McGuire
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Tim Johnson
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Region: 2 State: NC
Unit: [1] [] []
RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP
NRC Notified By: Tim Johnson
HQ OPS Officer: Kerby Scales
Notification Date: 10/18/2023
Notification Time: 15:18 [ET]
Event Date: 10/18/2023
Event Time: 11:16 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/18/2023
Notification Time: 15:18 [ET]
Event Date: 10/18/2023
Event Time: 11:16 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 10/18/2023
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):
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
Miller, Mark (R2DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | N | 0 | Cold Shutdown | 0 | Cold Shutdown |
AUTOMATIC ACTUATION OF AUXILIARY FEEDWATER SYSTEM
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"On October 18, 2023, at 1116 [EDT], with Unit 1 in Mode 5, an automatic actuation of the 1A auxiliary feedwater motor driven pump occurred when an incorrect action resulted in an automatic start signal. This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) as an event that results in a valid actuation of the auxiliary feedwater system.
"Feedwater is not needed for plant conditions, and the 1A auxiliary feedwater pump did not feed the steam generators. There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."
The following information was provided by the licensee via email:
"On October 18, 2023, at 1116 [EDT], with Unit 1 in Mode 5, an automatic actuation of the 1A auxiliary feedwater motor driven pump occurred when an incorrect action resulted in an automatic start signal. This event is being reported in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A) as an event that results in a valid actuation of the auxiliary feedwater system.
"Feedwater is not needed for plant conditions, and the 1A auxiliary feedwater pump did not feed the steam generators. There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified."