The following is a summary of information provided by the Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division via email:
QualTech NP discovered the presence of a programmable logic device (a flash-based CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) microcontroller) in the timing relays that was not previously identified for this family of relays. The only affected facility is Perry Nuclear Plant. This could potentially lead to unevaluated electromagnetic interference or radiofrequency interference issues when installed in the plant.
For questions concerning this potential 10 CFR 21 issue, please contact:
Tim Franchuk
Quality Assurance Director
QualTech NP, Curtiss-Wright Nuclear Division
(513) 528-7900, ext. 176
- * * UPDATE ON 02/06/23 AT 1051 EST FROM MARGIE HOVER TO KERBY SCALES * * *
QualTech NP provided an update identifying other facilities that are affected by the Eaton TMR5 timing relays. The other affected facilities are Calvert Cliffs, Beaver Valley, Diablo Canyon, Arkansas Nuclear One, and Comanche Peak.
Notified R1DO (Cahill), R4DO (Gaddy), R3DO (Szwarc) via phone and the Part 21 group via email.