Part 21 Report - 1997-380

ACCESSION #: 9704010432 NOTE: This text document was processed from a scanned version or an electronic submittal and has been processed as received. Some tables, figures, strikeouts, redlines, and enclosures may not have been included with this submittal, or have been omitted due to ASCII text conversion limitations. In order to view this document in its entirety, you may wish to use the NUDOCS microfiche in addition to the electronic text. DRAGON VALVES, INC. 13457 EXCELSIOR DRIVE o P.O. BOX 489 - NORWALK, CALIFORNIA 90651 (310) 921-6605 o FAX: (310) 921-0200 March 26, 1997 Document Control U.S. Nuclear Regulatory commission Washington, DC 20555 Subject: 10CFR21 Evaluation of Quality Assurance Deviation Reference: Contract Numbers 88KNR-75062A & 92NNA-75604B Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Dragon Part Number 8N0516SED2 TVA Mark Number: 47W600-99 Gentlemen: It has been discovered that the tubing used on the above contracts was not properly certified by the Material Manufacturer. The tubing was purchased and shipped from an approved vendor (Tube Sales). But, we failed to notice that the CMTR did not contain a statement that the tubing, manufactured by Sandvick Steel Co., was produced under their QSC program. Sandvick is a Quality System Certificate holder, but this material was not certified under their QSC program. The tubing in question is 1" O.D. X 0.065 inch wall thickness, ASME SA213 TYPE 316. Tube stubs from this material were welded into our valve bodies. A Liquid Dye Penetrant examination was performed on the weld area, and a hydrostatic shell test and seat test was performed after assembly. The number of valves and their serial numbers are shown on the enclosed Code Data Reports. Since the tubing is certified to ASME SA213 TY 316 and the tests mentioned above were performed, Dragon Valves. Inc. does not consider this matter to be a substantial safety hazard. The Owners (TVA) have been notified of the defect, concurrent to your notification. Sincerely, DRAGON VALVES, INC. Robert Bond President REB:bb Enclosures (5): Certified Material Test Report & Code Data Reports MANUFACTURER OF VALVES FOR INDUSTRY SINCE 1945 Form "MATERIAL CERTIFICATE" omitted. Form "FORM NPV-1 CERTIFICATE HOLDERS' DATA REPORT FOR NUCLEAR PUMPS OR VALVES - As required by the Provisions of the SME Code, Section III, Div.," 8 Pages omitted. *** END OF DOCUMENT ***

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