ENS Event | |
|---|---|
18:30 Apr 11, 2018 | |
| Title | Degraded Condition Due to Indication During Ultrasonic Examination of Reactor Nozzle Penetration |
| Event Description | On April 11, 2018, while the Harris Nuclear Plant was shut down for a scheduled refueling outage, the reactor vessel head penetrations were being examined in accordance with the lnservice Inspection Program. Ultrasonic examinations identified a flaw in the head penetration nozzle number 33. The unit is in a safe and stable condition. The flaw will be repaired prior to startup from the refueling outage.
The flaw and repair have no impact on the health and safety of the public or station employees. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. |
| Where | |
|---|---|
Harris  North Carolina (NRC Region 2) | |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A), Seriously Degraded | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+2.43 h0.101 days <br />0.0145 weeks <br />0.00333 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Sarah Mcdaniel 20:56 Apr 11, 2018 |
| NRC Officer: | Howie Crouch |
| Last Updated: | Apr 11, 2018 |
| 53326 - NRC Website
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