ENS 41396
ENS Event | |
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05:00 Feb 10, 2005 | |
| Title | Reportable Defect in Sis Control Wire |
| Event Description | The following information was received via facsimile:
Basic component which fails to comply or contains a defect: The component which is defective is a SIS Control Wire. Identification of the firm constructing the facility or supplying the basic component which fails to comply or contains a defect: Framatome ANP Nature of the defect: This issue concerns defective crimps associated with AMP Faston Flag Receptacles (with Tab-Lok features) utilized on SIS Control Wire which was supplied to STP [South Texas Project] Nuclear Operating Company. A failure of the crimp connection could cause an unwanted action or prevent a desired action that could affect the operation of a safety related system. A variety of safety related systems could be impacted depending on where the wires are used. This commercial grade product was manufactured/supplied by Eaton Electrical and dedicated/supplied by Framatome ANP for a safety-related application on DS Type Circuit Breakers. The defective wires were identified prior to installation in the plant. The date on which the information of such a defect or failure to comply was obtained: This issue was determined to be a deviation on February 8, 2005. In the case of a basic component which fails to comply, the number and the location of all such components in use at, supplied for, or being supplied for one or more facilities or activities subject to the regulations in this part: Framatome ANP supplied 50 SIS Control Wires to STP Nuclear Operating Company. The corrective action which has been, is being, or will be taken; the name of the individual or organization responsible for this action; and the length of time that has been or will be taken to complete the action: Framatome ANP contacted STP Nuclear Operating Company and requested that all 50 SIS Control Wires supplied by Framatome ANP be returned. To prevent further occurrence of this problem Framatome ANP has taken a number of corrective actions in conjunction with the company supplying the commercial grade product, including additional inspection requirements in the dedication process to ensure crimps meet the manufacturers requirements. |
| Where | |
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| Eaton Electrical Lynchburg, Virginia (NRC Region 1) | |
| Organization: | Framatome Anp |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 21.21 | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+4.75 h0.198 days <br />0.0283 weeks <br />0.00651 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Gayle Elliott 09:45 Feb 10, 2005 |
| NRC Officer: | Mike Ripley |
| Last Updated: | Feb 10, 2005 |
| 41396 - NRC Website | |
Eaton Electrical with 10 CFR 21.21, Notification of failure to comply or existence of a defect and its evaluation | |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 413962005-02-10T05:00:00010 February 2005 05:00:00
[Table view]10 CFR 21.21, Notification of failure to comply or existence of a defect and its evaluation Reportable Defect in Sis Control Wire 2005-02-10T05:00:00 | |