ENS Event | |
|---|---|
02:02 Mar 20, 2014 | |
| Title | Potential Leak Discovered Around Pressurizer Heater Bank |
| Event Description | This report is in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A).
During an inspection, a small amount of boric acid residue was noted in the vicinity of the Pressurizer heater components. Subsequent examination revealed a small flaw in Pressurizer Backup heater Bank B element 11. This component is part of the primary system boundary. Repair options are being evaluated. Currently, Unit 3 is in Mode 5 in preparation for refueling. The repair will be performed prior to restart. The NRC Resident Inspector has been informed. |
| Where | |
|---|---|
Turkey Point  Florida (NRC Region 2) | |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A), Seriously Degraded | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-1.55 h-0.0646 days <br />-0.00923 weeks <br />-0.00212 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Sean Bloom 00:29 Mar 20, 2014 |
| NRC Officer: | Charles Teal |
| Last Updated: | Mar 20, 2014 |
| 49933 - NRC Website
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Unit 3 | |
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| Reactor critical | Not Critical |
| Scram | No |
| Before | Cold Shutdown (0 %) |
| After | Cold Shutdown (0 %) |
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