ENS 52244
ENS Event | |
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20:40 Sep 15, 2016 | |
| Title | Potential Degradation of Eccs Pump Pressure Indicators |
| Event Description | During a review of commercial grade dedication records for a Unit 1 [Emergency Core Cooling System ECCS] Centrifugal Charging Pump discharge pressure gauge, it was identified that the process side of the diaphragm seal utilizes a Teflon (PTFE) gasket. Further review found Teflon (PTFE) to be installed in the pressure gauge seal assembly for all four of the Centrifugal Charging Pumps and both of the Positive Displacement Charging Pumps on Units 1 and 2.
Teflon (PTFE) is a restricted material normally prohibited from use in contact with reactor coolant or in radiation environments. Teflon (PTFE) is not radiation tolerant and significantly degrades in a radiation environment. The Teflon (PTFE) used in these pressure gauges could fail during a LOCA [Loss of Coolant Accident] which could cause the [ECCS] Centrifugal Charging Pumps and both of the Positive Displacement Charging Pumps on Units 1 and 2 to be inoperable, and exceed system leakage limits. Excessive leakage from systems which would contain post-LOCA recirculation fluid would challenge onsite and offsite dose estimates and in-plant post-accident accessibility. This represents an unanalyzed condition. Currently, the pressure gauges for all four of the [ECCS] Centrifugal Charging Pumps and both of the Positive Displacement Charging Pumps on Units 1 and 2 have been isolated until this issue can be further evaluated. Luminant Power believes that the Teflon (PTFE) has existed in the pressure gauges since initial plant licensing. Luminant Power is currently investigating the extent of the condition and repair techniques. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified.
On 09/16/2016, Comanche Peak reported an ENS Report (no. 52244) related to the identification of teflon-containing pressure-seal assemblies installed on the suction and discharge sides of the centrifugal charging pumps and on the suction side of the positive displacement pump. The technical concern was the potential for the teflon-containing assemblies to leak if subjected to post-LOCA recirculation fluid and associated radiation levels. Subsequent investigations by Engineering have determined: (1) the centrifugal charging pumps were operable for all postulated non-LOCA design bases events which required their operation and (2) for postulated LOCA scenarios which would involve radiation levels sufficient as to call into question the ability of the teflon-containing assemblies to maintain system pressure boundary, the ECCS function would be fulfilled in the event one or all of the charging pumps had to be removed from service (due to system leakage) and limiting (control room) doses would have remained below applicable regulatory limits. Based on the above, the condition described in ENS 52244 is not considered to be an un-analyzed condition as described in10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B), nor is it considered to be a condition which could have led to a potential uncontrolled radiation release per 10CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), nor is it considered to be a condition which could have prevented fulfillment of a safety function under 10 CFR 50.72.(b)(3)(v)(D). The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Notified the R4DO (Azua). |
| Where | |
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Comanche Peak  Texas (NRC Region 4) | |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B), Unanalyzed Condition 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive Material 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an Accident | |
| LER: | 05000445/LER-2017-001 Regarding Unanalyzed Condition Involving Teflon Installed in Containment Spray Pump Diaphragm Seal Assemblies |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+3.57 h0.149 days <br />0.0212 weeks <br />0.00489 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Timothy Bennett 00:14 Sep 16, 2016 |
| NRC Officer: | John Shoemaker |
| Last Updated: | Nov 14, 2016 |
| 52244 - NRC Website
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Unit 1 | |
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| Reactor critical | Critical |
| Scram | No |
| Before | Power Operation (100 %) |
| After | Power Operation (100 %) |
Unit 2 | |
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| Reactor critical | Critical |
| Scram | No |
| Before | Power Operation (100 %) |
| After | Power Operation (100 %) |
Comanche Peak with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an Accident, 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B), Unanalyzed Condition, 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(C), Loss of Safety Function - Release of Radioactive Material | |
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