ENS Event | |
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06:49 Mar 13, 2013 | |
| Title | Unusual Event Declared Due to Inoperable Emergency Diesel Generators |
| Event Description | At 0149 CDT on 3/13/2013, Wolf Creek declared an Unusual Event due to inoperability of both on-site emergency diesel generators. While the A-EDG (Emergency Diesel Generator) was out of service due to planned maintenance, the B-EDG experienced a loss of control power. The cause is currently under investigation. Offsite power is available and providing electrical power to the Unit.
The licensee notified state and local agencies and the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified DHS, FEMA, DHS NICC and NuclearSSA (email).
Repairs are complete on the 'B' EDG (Emergency Diesel Generator). The 'B' EDG has been tested and restored to operable status at 0221 [CDT] on 03/14/2013. The 'A' EDG remains out of service for scheduled maintenance. NUE (Notification of Unusual Event) terminated at 0239 CDT on 03/14/2013. The licensee notified state and local agencies and will notify the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R4DO (Powers), IRD (Grant) and NRR (Lubinski). Notified DHS, FEMA, DHS NICC and Nuclear SSA (email). |
| Where | |
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Wolf Creek  Kansas (NRC Region 4) | |
| Reporting | |
| Emergency class: | Unusual Event |
| 10 CFR 50.72(a) (1) (i), Emergency Class Declaration | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-3.63 h-0.151 days <br />-0.0216 weeks <br />-0.00497 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Edward Winn 03:11 Mar 13, 2013 |
| NRC Officer: | Vince Klco |
| Last Updated: | Mar 14, 2013 |
| 48820 - NRC Website
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