The following was received via email:
On Dresser-Rand Drawing 75439A part number 07 is identified as a Heim LSS-8 bearing that has an Aluminum Bronze insert to accommodate a non-lubricated application. Dresser-Rand shipped 10 bearings part number 75439A07 to Dominion Nuclear in 2006 that were Seal Master Com 8 bearings that do not have an Aluminum Bronze insert.
This bearing is used on turbines that have a PG type mechanical governor with the cam plate linkage. Extended operation without lubrication will result in the Seal Master Com 8 bearing seizing. The customer should visually inspect this bearing for the bronze insert. If no insert is visible then the bearing should be replaced at the first opportunity.
Licensees potentially affected (turbine serial numbers): Calvert Cliffs (T36674A, T36674B, T36674C, T36674D), DC Cook (T36700A, T36700B), Salem (T36988A, T36988B), Crystal River (T37009A), Davis Besse (T37686A, T37686B), Millstone (F37273A, T38587A), Summer (T38765A).
International sites potentially affected: Bugey (T38498A, T38498B, T38880A, T38880B).
- * * UPDATE AT 1102 EDT ON 04/17/14 FROM ED GRANDUSKY TO S. SANDIN VIA FAX * * *
Dresser-Rand submitted their final report of the defect. This report is Dresser-Rand number 47.
Notified R1DO (Burritt), R2DO (Blamey), R3DO (Hills) and
NRR Part 21 Group via email.