Part 21 Report - 1998-522
ACCESSION #: 9901130027
Telephone 630-226-4900
Fax: 630-226-4646
CRANE NUCLEAR
CRANE NUCLEAR, INC.
860 REMINGTON BOULEVARD
BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS
60440
December 31, 1998
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555
| Attention: | Document Control Desk |
| Subject: | Closure of 10CFR21 |
| Reference: | CNI letter to NRC dated |
Dear Sir or Madam:
This letter is to advise NRC that CRANE Nuclear, Inc. (CNI) considers actions associated with the Part 21 Notification made to NRC in October of 1998 as complete. A copy of the original notification letter is attached for your use.
Our evaluation revealed that only four customers that issued a purchase order to Crane-Aloyco for the valve in question were affected. Notification letters to the following customers were sent via certified mail.
| | GPU Nuclear, Inc. (see letter copy dated 10/9/98) |
| Westinghouse Electric Corporation (see letter copy dated 10/9/98) |
| Bechtel Power Corporation (see letter copy dated 10/23/98) |
| American Electric Power (see letter copy dated 10/28/98) |
Included with this letter are copies of the notification letters issued by CNI to the affected customers and a copy of the U.S. Post Office Certified Letter Receipts returned from those same companies.
CNI has responded to a limited number of inquiries from individuals at the notified companies or from individuals that became aware of the notification on the NRC web page. CNI will continue to respond to any questions associated with the notification.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact me by telephone at (630) 226-4940 or via E-mail at rosalie_hillis@cranevalve.com.
| Sincerely, CRANE Nuclear, Inc. Rosalie Hillis
Manager of Quality Assurance |
Telephone: 630-226-4900
Fax: 630-226-4646
CRANE NUCLEAR
CRANE NUCLEAR, INC.
860 REMINGTON BOULEVARD
BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS
60440
October 2, 1998
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555
| Attention: | Document Control Desk |
| Subject: | Discovery of a Defect as defined by 10CFR21 |
Dear Sir or Madam:
CRANE Nuclear Inc. has made a discovery of a condition or circumstance involving a basic component that could contribute to the exceeding of a safety limit.
During the manufacture of a replacement 10" figure N-2376 swing check valve, it was found that the weight of the replacement valve was significantly different from the value shown on the drawing for the original valve. The replacement valve weighs 490 lb., while the Aloyco drawing from 1970 shows the valve as 346 lb. The replacement valve did not ship to the intended customer because of this discrepancy.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the original weight value is not correct, and that the weight of the valve is close to that of the replacement. The weight of the valve from the drawing may have been used in the calculation of piping stresses or for other purposes by the utility. The discrepant weight is isolated to the 10" size of this figure number.
Crane Company acquired Aloyco in 1984. This is the first time a valve of this size and figure number has been manufactured by Crane Nuclear, Inc.
CRANE Nuclear Inc. is reviewing records to determine all customers that may be affected, and will send written notification to them in accordance with CNI procedure 15-100 and 10 CFR.Part 21.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact me by telephone at (630) 226-4940 or via E-mail at rosalie_hillis@cranevalve.com .
| Sincerely, CRANE Nuclear, Inc. Rosalie Hillis
Manager of Quality Assurance |
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| PS Form 3811, December 1994 | 102595-98-B-0229 Domestic |
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CRANE NUCLEAR
CRANE NUCLEAR, INC.
860 REMINGTON BOULEVARD
BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS
60440
October 9, 1998
GPU Nuclear, Inc.
TMI Nuclear Generation Station
Route 441 South
Middletown, PA 17057-0000
| Attention: | Manager of Quality Assurance |
| Subject: | 10 CFR Part 21 Notification |
Dear Sir or Madam:
CRANE Nuclear Inc. has made a discovery of a condition or circumstance involving a basic component that could contribute to the exceeding of a safety limit at your plant.
We have determined that Aloyco supplied 10" Figure N2376 Swing Check Valves for a purchase order issued by the Metropolitan Edison Company but was shipped to your plant, therefore, this notification is being sent to GPU Nuclear for the following:
Table of purchase orders omitted.
The weight shown on the Assembly Drawing D-46290 for the above valves may be inaccurate. The actual weight of a recently manufactured replacement valve weighs 490 lb., which is significantly different from the value shown on the original Aloyco valve drawing. The weight of the valve from the original Aloyo drawing may have been used in the calculation of piping stresses or for other purposes. The discrepant weight is isolated to the 10" size of this figure number.
Crane Company acquired Aloyco in 1984. This is the first time a valve of this size and figure number has been manufactured by Crane Nuclear, Inc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact me by telephone at (630) 226-4940 or via E-mail at rosalie_hillis@cranevalve.com.
| Sincerely, CRANE Nuclear, Inc. Rosalie Hillis
Manager of Quality Assurance |
Is your RETURN ADDRESS completed on the reverse side?
SENDER:
- Complete 1 and/or 2 for additional services
- Complete items 3, 4a, and 4b
- Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this card to you.
- Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not permit.
- Write "Return Receipt Requested" on the Mailpiece below the article number.
- The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered.
| I also wish to receive the following services (for an extra fee): |
| 1. | [ ] Addressee's Address |
| 2. | [ ] Restricted Delivery Consult postmaster for fee. |
| 3. | Article Addressed to:1 |
| | GPU Nuclear, Inc.
TMI Nuclear Generation Station
Route 441
Middletown, PA 17057-0000 |
| 4a. | Article Number |
| 4b. | Service Type |
| | [ ] Registered
[ ] Express Mail
[ ] Return Receipt for Merchandise
[ ] Certified
[ ] Insured
[ ] COD |
| 5. | Received By: (Print Name) |
| 6. | Signature: (Addressee or Agent) |
| 7. | Date of Delivery |
| 8. | Addressee's Address (Only if requested and fee is paid) |
| PS Form 3811, December 1994 | 102595-98-B-0229 Domestic |
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Telephone: 630-226-4900
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CRANE NUCLEAR
CRANE NUCLEAR, INC.
860 REMINGTON BOULEVARD
BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS
60440
October 9, 1998
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
P.O. Box 355
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
| Attention: | Manager of Quality Assurance |
| Subject: | 10 CFR Part 21 Notification |
Dear Sir or Madam:
CRANE Nuclear Inc. has made a discovery of a condition or circumstance involving a basic component that could contribute to the exceeding of a safety limit at your plant.
We have determined that Aloyco supplied 10" Figure N2376 Swing Check Valves against the following purchase orders:
Table of purchase orders omitted.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
October 9, 1998
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Table of purchase orders omitted.
The weight shown on the Assembly Drawings D-44547 and D47413 for the above valves may be inaccurate. The actual weight of a recently manufactured replacement valve weighs 490 lb., which is significantly different from the value shown on the original Aloyco valve drawings. The weight of the valve from the original Aloyo drawing or may have been used in the calculation of piping stresses or for other purposes. The discrepant weight is isolated to the 10" valve size of this figure number.
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
October 9, 1998
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Crane Company acquired Aloyco in 1984. This is the first time a valve of this size and figure number has been manufactured by Crane Nuclear, Inc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact me by telephone at (630) 226-4940 or via E-mail at rosalie_hillis@cranevalve.com .
| Sincerely, CRANE Nuclear, Inc. Rosalie Hillis
Manager of Quality Assurance |
Is your RETURN ADDRESS completed on the reverse side?
SENDER:
- Complete 1 and/or 2 for additional services
- Complete items 3, 4a, and 4b
- Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this card to you.
- Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not permit.
- Write "Return Receipt Requested" on the Mailpiece below the article number.
- The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered.
I also wish to receive the following services (for an extra fee): | 1. | [ ] Addressee's Address |
| 2. | [ ] Restricted Delivery Consult postmaster for fee. |
| 3. | Article Addressed to: |
| | Westinghouse Electric Corporation
P.O. Box 355
Pittsburgh, PA 15230 |
| 4a. | Article Number |
| 4b. | Service Type |
| | [ ] Registered
[ ] Express Mail
[ ] Return Receipt for Merchandise
[ ] Certified
[ ] Insured
[ ] COD |
| 5. | Received By: (Print Name) |
| 6. | Signature: (Addressee or Agent) |
| 7. | Date of Delivery |
| 8. | Addressee's Address (Only if requested and fee is paid) |
| PS Form 3811, December 1994 | 102595-98-B-0229 Domestic |
Thank you for using Return Receipt Service.
Telephone: 630-226-4900
Fax: 630-226-4646
CRANE NUCLEAR
CRANE NUCLEAR, INC.
860 REMINGTON BOULEVARD
BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS
60440
October 23, 1998
Bechtel Power Corporation
9801 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5356
| Attention: | Manager of Quality Assurance |
| Subject: | 10 CFR Part 21 Notification |
Dear Sir or Madam:
CRANE Nuclear Inc. has made a discovery of a condition or circumstance involving a basic component that could contribute to the exceeding of a safety limit at your plant. We have determined that Aloyco supplied 10" Figure N2376 Swing Check Valves against the following purchase orders:
Table of purchase orders omitted.
Bechtel Power Corporation
October 23, 1998
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The weight shown on the Assembly Drawing D-52009 for the above valves may be inaccurate. The actual weight of a recently manufactured replacement valve weighs 490 lb., which is significantly different from the value shown on the original Aloyco valve drawing. Assembly Drawing D-45053 does not indicate a weight. The weight of the valve from the original Aloyo drawing may have been used in the calculation of piping stresses or for other purposes. The discrepant weight is isolated to the 10" size of this figure number.
Crane Company acquired Aloyco in 1984. This is the first time a valve of this size and figure number has been manufactured by Crane Nuclear, Inc. If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact me by telephone at (630) 226-4940 or via E-mail at rosalie_hillis@cranevalve.com.
| Sincerely, CRANE Nuclear, Inc. Rosalie Hillis
Manager of Quality Assurance |
Is your RETURN ADDRESS completed on the reverse side?
SENDER:
I also wish to receive the following services (for an extra fee):
- Complete 1 and/or 2 for additional services
- Complete items 3, 4a, and 4b
- Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this card to you.
- Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not permit.
- Write "Return Receipt Requested" on the mailpiece below the article number.
- The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered.
| 1. | [ ] Addressee's Address |
| 2. | [ ] Restricted Delivery Consult postmaster for fee. |
| 3. | Article Addressed to:
|
| 4a. | Article Number |
| 4b. | Service Type |
| | [ ] Registered
[ ] Express Mail
[ ] Return Receipt for Merchandise
[ ] Certified
[ ] Insured
[ ] COD |
| 5. | Received By: (Print Name) |
| 6. | Signature: (Addressee or Agent) |
| 7. | Date of Delivery |
| 8. | Addressee's Address (Only if requested and fee is paid) |
| PS Form 3811, December 1994 | 102595-98-B-0229 Domestic |
Return Receipt
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Telephone: 630-226-4900
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CRANE NUCLEAR
CRANE NUCLEAR, INC.
860 REMINGTON BOULEVARD
BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS
October 28, 1998
American Electric Power
Indiana Michigan Power Company
1 Cook Place
Bridgman, Michigan 49106-0458
| Attention: | Manager of Quality Assurance |
| Subject: | 10 CFR Part 21 Notification |
Dear Sir or Madam:
CRANE Nuclear Inc. has made a discovery of a condition or circumstance involving a basic component that could contribute to the exceeding of a safety limit at your plant.
We have determined that Aloyco supplied 10" Figure N2376 Swing Check Valve against the following purchase order:
Table of purchase orders omitted.
The weight shown on the Assembly Drawing D-48389, for these valves may be inaccurate. The actual weight of a recently manufactured replacement valve weighs 490 lb., which is significantly different from the value shown on the original Aloyco valve drawing. The weight of the valve from the original Aloyo drawing may have been used in the calculation of piping stresses or for other purposes. The discrepant weight is isolated to the 10" size of this figure number.
Crane Company acquired Aloyco in 1984. This is the first time a valve of this size and figure number has been manufactured by Crane Nuclear, Inc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact me by telephone at (630) 226-4940 or via E-mail at rosalie_hillis@cranevalve.com.
| Sincerely, CRANE Nuclear, Inc. Rosalie Hillis
Manager of Quality Assurance |
Is your RETURN ADDRESS completed on the reverse side?
SENDER:
I also wish to receive the following services (for an extra fee):
- Complete 1 and/or 2 for additional services
- Complete items 3, 4a, and 4b
- Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this card to you.
- Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not permit.
- Write "Return Receipt Requested" on the mailpiece below the article number.
- The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered.
| 1. | [ ] Addressee's Address |
| 2. | [ ] Restricted Delivery Consult postmaster for fee. |
| 3. | Article Addressed to: |
| | Attn: Mgr. of QA
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO.
1 COOK PLACE
BRIDGMAN, WI 49106-0458 |
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[ ] Express Mail
[ ] Return Receipt for Merchandise
[ ] Certified
[ ] Insured
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| 5. | Received By: (Print Name) |
| 6. | Signature: (Addressee or Agent) |
| 7. | Date of Delivery |
| 8. | Addressee's Address (Only if requested and fee is paid) |
| PS Form 3811, December 1994 | 102595-98-B-0229 Domestic |
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