ENS Event | |
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13:30 Apr 15, 2007 | |
| Title | Safety System Actuation - Autoclave High Condensate Level Alarm Received During Heatup |
| Event Description | At 0930 hours0.0108 days <br />0.258 hours <br />0.00154 weeks <br />3.53865e-4 months <br />, Autoclave (AC) # 2 in the X-344 Facility experienced a Steam Shutdown due to high condensate level alarms (A) and (B) actuating. The AC was in applicable TSR Mode II 'Heating' for 45 minutes when the actuation occurred. This is considered a valid actuation of a 'Q' Safety System. The autoclave was placed in MODE IV 'Shutdown' and declared inoperable by the Plant Shift Superintended (PSS). An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the actuation. No release of radioactive material occurred as a result of the incident. This event is being reported in accordance with UE2-RA-RE1030 Appendix D. J. 2. Safety Equipment Actuation.
The NRC was notified of this by the licensee. |
| Where | |
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| Portsmouth Piketon, Ohio (NRC Region 2) | |
| License number: | GDP-2 |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 76.120(c)(2) | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+10 h0.417 days <br />0.0595 weeks <br />0.0137 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Eric R. Spaeth 23:30 Apr 15, 2007 |
| NRC Officer: | John Mackinnon |
| Last Updated: | Apr 16, 2007 |
| 43303 - NRC Website
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Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant with 10 CFR 76.120(c)(2) | |
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