ENS 48612
ENS Event | |
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06:00 Nov 27, 2012 | |
| Title | Part 21 Report Involving Performance of Npt Stamped Cavitrol III Plugs at Catawba Nuclear Station |
| Event Description | The following report was received via fax:
Fisher Information Notice: FIN 2012-05 19 December, 2012 Subject: Instrument & Valve Services Company (Columbia, South Carolina location), Job 400000838 for Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Catawba Nuclear Station From: Chad Engle Nuclear Business Unit Director Fisher Controls International LLC 205 South Center Street Marshalltown, IA 50158 Fax: (641) 754-2854 Equipment Affected By This Information Notice: Items provided solely to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Catawba Nuclear Station per Instrument & Valve Services Company (Columbia; South Carolina location) Job 400000838 (Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Catawba Nuclear Station PO 00161159). Specifically, the affected parts are two hard faced NPT stamped Cavitrol III plugs, piece serial numbers 400838-1-2A and 400838-1-3A (part number 24A3784X152). Purpose: The purpose of this Fisher Information Notice (FIN) is to alert Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC Catawba Nuclear Station (Duke) that as of 27 November 2012, Fisher Controls International LLC (Fisher) became aware of the possibility of a situation which may affect the performance of the aforementioned equipment. Out of an abundance of caution, Fisher is informing you of this situation in accordance with Section 21.21 (b) of 10CFR21. Applicability: This FIN applies only to the subject equipment supplied by Fisher, as identified above, provided to Duke pursuant to PO 00161159 and affects no other materials provided to Duke or any other utility. Discussion: It was determined by Fisher that two hard faced NPT stamped Cavitrol III Plugs, piece serial numbers 400838-1-2A and 400838-1-3A, were delivered to Duke after being repaired by a welder that, at the time of shipment, was not qualified in accordance with ASME B&PVC Section IX for the base metal thickness welded to affect the repair. Upon discovery, Duke was notified and segregated the affected parts for return to the Instrument & Valve Services Company's Columbia, South Carolina location. Action Required: Duke has returned the parts to Instrument & Valve Services Company's Columbia, South Carolina location. The parts have been labeled as nonconforming and have been segregated. The welder involved has subsequently successfully completed a welding qualification test meeting the requirements of ASME B&PVC Section IX (such testing included the base metal thickness applicable to the affected equipment). The welder qualifications and the nonconformance report will be submitted to the ANI and to Duke for review and approval. Fisher is completing a Corrective Action Report to prevent a similar situation from reoccurring in the future. 10CFR21 Implications: Fisher requests that the recipient of this notice review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10CFR21. If there are any technical questions or concerns, please contact: Guy Scaggs Quality Manager Instrument & Valve Services Company 757 Old Clemson Road Columbia, SC 29229 Fax: (803) 736-3105 Phone: (803) 736-3101 Guy.Scaggs@emerson.com |
| Where | |
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| Fisher Division Marshalltown, Iowa (NRC Region 3) | |
| Organization: | Emerson Process Management |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i), Failure to Comply or Defect | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+556.28 h23.178 days <br />3.311 weeks <br />0.762 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Dennis Swanson 10:17 Dec 20, 2012 |
| NRC Officer: | Steve Sandin |
| Last Updated: | Dec 20, 2012 |
| 48612 - NRC Website | |
Fisher Division with 10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i), Failure to Comply or Defect | |
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[Table view]10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i), Failure to Comply or Defect Part 21 Report Involving Type 546Ns Transducers ENS 486122012-11-27T06:00:00027 November 2012 06:00:00 10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i), Failure to Comply or Defect Part 21 Report Involving Performance of Npt Stamped Cavitrol III Plugs at Catawba Nuclear Station 2013-01-11T06:00:00 | |