IR 05000261/2020002
| ML20205L435 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Robinson, 07200060  |
| Issue date: | 07/23/2020 |
| From: | Randy Musser Division Reactor Projects II |
| To: | Kapopoulos E Duke Energy Progress |
| References | |
| IR 2020001 | |
| Download: ML20205L435 (12) | |
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July 23, 2020
SUBJECT:
H. B. ROBINSON STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT - INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000261/2020002, AND INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION INSPECTION (ISFSI) REPORT 0720060/2020001
Dear Mr. Kapopoulos:
On June 30, 2020, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant. On July 15, 2020, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Randall A. Musser, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 3 Division of Reactor Projects
Docket No. 05000261, 07200060 License No. DPR-23
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000261, 07200060
License Number:
Report Number:
05000261/2020002, 07200060/2020001
Enterprise Identifier: I-2020-002-0061, I-2020-001-0107
Licensee:
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
Facility:
H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant
Location:
Hartsville, South Carolina
Inspection Dates:
April 01, 2020 to June 30, 2020
Inspectors:
A. Beasten, PhD, Resident Inspector
M. Fannon, Senior Resident Inspector
S. Sanchez, Senior Emergency Preparedness Inspector
J. Walker, Emergency Response Inspector
Approved By:
Randall A. Musser, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 3
Division of Reactor Projects
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees
performance by conducting an integrated inspection at H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, in
accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs
program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to
https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
PLANT STATUS
Unit 2 began the inspection period at rated thermal power. On May 20, 2020, the unit was down
powered to 54 percent for turbine valve testing. The unit was returned to rated thermal power on
May 20, 2020 and remained at or near rated thermal power for the remainder of the inspection
period.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in
effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with
their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-
rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared
complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met
consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection
Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records,
observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance
with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
Starting on March 20, 2020, in response to the National Emergency declared by the President
of the United States on the public health risks of the coronavirus (COVID-19), resident
inspectors were directed to begin telework and to remotely access licensee information using
available technology. During this time the resident inspectors performed periodic site visits
each week and during that time conducted plant status activities as described in IMC 2515,
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addition, resident and regional baseline inspections were evaluated to determine if all or portion
of the objectives and requirements stated in the IP could be performed remotely. If the
inspections could be performed remotely, they were conducted per the applicable IP. In some
cases, portions of an IP were completed remotely and on site. The inspections documented
below met the objectives and requirements for completion of the IP.
REACTOR SAFETY
71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection
Seasonal Extreme Weather Sample (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
(1)
The inspectors evaluated readiness for seasonal extreme weather on May 22, 2020.
External Flooding Sample (IP Section 03.03) (1 Sample)
(1)
The inspectors evaluated flood protection barriers, mitigation plans, procedures, and
equipment are consistent with the licensees design requirements and risk analysis
assumptions for coping with external flooding. The inspectors evaluated readiness to
cope with external flooding for the following areas on May 13, 2020:
- Condensate storage tank area
- Safety injection (SI) pump room
71111.04 - Equipment Alignment
Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following
systems/trains:
(1)
'A and B station batteries on April 9, 2020
(2)
A and B emergency diesel generator (EDG) starting air systems while cross-
connected for B EDG starting air compressor maintenance on April 13, 2020
(3)
'B' EDG following post maintenance testing on April 23, 2020
(4)
Steam driven auxiliary feedwater (SDAFW) pump while C auxiliary feedwater pump
out of service for planned maintenance on May 27, 2020
71111.05 - Fire Protection
Fire Area Walkdown and Inspection Sample (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the implementation of the fire protection program by conducting a
walkdown and performing a review to verify program compliance, equipment functionality,
material condition, and operational readiness of the following fire areas:
(1)
Fire Zone 16, 'A' and B battery room, on March 26, 2020
(2)
Fire Zone 1, B EDG room, on April 2, 2020
(3)
Fire Zone 50, Switchgear building, on April 20, 2020
(4)
Fire Zone 5, Component cooling water (CCW) pump room, on June 30, 2020
(5)
Fire Zone 4, Charging pump room, on June 30, 2020
71111.07A - Heat Sink Performance
Annual Review (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated readiness and performance of:
(1)
The inspectors evaluated the readiness and performance of the A and B
EDG jacket water heat exchanger.
71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance
Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01) (1
Sample)
(1)
The inspectors observed a planned downpower and turbine valve testing on May 20,
2020
Licensed Operator Requalification Training/Examinations (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
(1)
The inspectors observed and evaluated an annual licensed operator training
examination on June 23, 2020
71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness
Maintenance Effectiveness (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of maintenance to ensure the following
structures, systems, and components (SSCs) remain capable of performing their intended
function:
(1)
Nuclear condition report (NCR) 2327596, B service water (SW) pump failed to start
on May 6, 2020
Quality Control (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of maintenance and quality control activities to
ensure the following SSC remains capable of performing its intended function:
(1)
Engineering change (EC) 417412, Commercial grade dedication of replacement
switch for 'B' EDG fuel oil transfer pump level switch
71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the accuracy and completeness of risk assessments for the
following planned and emergent work activities to ensure configuration changes and
appropriate work controls were addressed:
(1)
'B' SI pump maintenance and testing activities on June 15, 2020
(2)
B EDG day tank level switch replacement on June 17, 2020
71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments
Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's justifications and actions associated with the
following operability determinations and functionality assessments:
(1)
NCR 2315828, SDAFW calculation errors
(2)
NCR 2323914, 'A' EDG cubicle loose bolts
(3)
NCR 2326398, Hot spot on 52-9 Unit disconnect switch A-Phase
(4)
NCR 2327803, 'A' battery charger preventive maintenance (PM) could not be fully
completed
(5)
NCR 2326615, High vibrations on 'B' EDG fuel oil transfer pump motor
71111.18 - Plant Modifications
Temporary Modifications and/or Permanent Modifications (IP Section 03.01 and/or 03.02) (2
Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following temporary or permanent modifications:
(1)
EC 417357, Replace 'B' EDG day tank level control switches
(2)
EC 417010, Temporarily rewire direct current control power for 52/17, 52/19, 52/23,
52/24, 52/25, 52/26 & 52/28
71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing
Post-Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01) (3 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following post maintenance test activities to verify system
operability and functionality:
(1)
Work order (WO) 20392763, B EDG standby lube oil pump replacement on April 22,
2020
(2)
WO 20389448, B SI pump maintenance activities on June 15, 2020
(3)
WO 20400788, B EDG day tank level switch replacement on June 17, 2020
71111.22 - Surveillance Testing
The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests:
Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)
(1)
MST-015, Turbine first stage pressure protection channel testing on April 30, 2020
(2)
MST-I-RCS-FLW-CH-I, Reactor coolant system flow channel operational test on May
14, 2020
(3)
OST-409-1, A EDG fast speed start testing on June 3, 2020
(4)
MST-016, Containment pressure protection channel testing, on June 22, 2020
Inservice Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
(1)
OST-908-3, 'B' CCW pump test on April 27, 2020
71114.02 - Alert and Notification System Testing
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.04) (1 Sample)
(1)
The inspectors evaluated the maintenance and testing of the alert and notification
system during the week of April 27, 2020.
71114.03 - Emergency Response Organization Staffing and Augmentation System
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.02)
The inspectors evaluated the readiness of the Emergency Response Organization
(ERO) during the week of April 27, 2020. However, the inspectors were unable to complete
this inspection procedure (IP) in its entirety. The aspect that remains to be inspected is the
verification of a sample of key ERO personnels training qualifications and response times
from home to the site. The necessary documentation used by the inspectors to verify this
information is considered personally identifiable information, which the inspectors chose not
to handle while performing this inspection remotely. Completion of the remainder of this IP is
to be determined at a later date.
71114.04 - Emergency Action Level and Emergency Plan Changes
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01-02.03) (1 Sample)
(1)
The inspectors evaluated submitted Emergency Action Level, Emergency Plan, and
Emergency Plan Implementing Procedure changes during the week of April 27,
2020. This evaluation does not constitute NRC approval.
71114.05 - Maintenance of Emergency Preparedness
Inspection Review (IP Section 02.01 - 02.11)
The inspectors evaluated the maintenance of the emergency preparedness program during
the week of April 27, 2020. However, the inspectors were unable to complete this IP in its
entirety. The aspects that remains to be inspected are the verification of radiation monitors
used in the emergency action levels to ensure proper scale readout of the instrumentation,
emergency response facilitys readiness, including field monitoring team vehicles and go-kits
used for emergencies. Completion of the remainder of this IP will be determined at a later
date.
71114.06 - Drill Evaluation
Select Emergency Preparedness Drills and/or Training for Observation (IP Section 03.01) (1
Sample)
(1)
The inspectors evaluated the conduct of a routine emergency planning scenario on
June 23, 2020. The scenario involved a startup transformer failure, loss of instrument
air, stuck open pressurizer spray valve, and an anticipated transient without scram.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
EP01: Drill/Exercise Performance (IP Section 02.12)
EP01: Drill & Exercise Performance for the period April 1, 2019, through December 31,
2019. This inspection procedure was not completed. The completion of the remaining
portion is to be determined at a later date.
EP02: ERO Drill Participation (IP Section 02.13) (1 Sample)
(1)
EP02: Emergency Response Organization Drill Participation for the period April 1,
2019, through December 31, 2019.
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability (IP Section 02.14) (1 Sample)
(1)
EP03: Alert & Notification System Reliability for the period April 1, 2019, through
December 31, 2019.
IE04: Unplanned Scrams with Complications (USwC) Sample (IP Section 02.03) (1 Sample)
(1)
Unplanned scrams with complications (IE04) from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020
MS05: Safety System Functional Failures (SSFFs) Sample (IP Section 02.04) (1 Sample)
(1)
Safety system functional failures (MS05) from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020
MS06: Emergency AC Power Systems (IP Section 02.05) (1 Sample)
(1)
Emergency AC power systems (MS06) from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020
71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution
Semiannual Trend Review (IP Section 02.02) (1 Sample)
(1)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees corrective action program for potential
adverse trends that might be indicative of a more significant safety issue.
Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (IP Section 02.03) (3 Samples)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program
related to the following issues:
(1)
NCR 2327596, B SW pump failed to start following maintenance
(2)
NCR 2321523, B EDG fuel oil day tank high level switch failure
(3)
NCR 2282000, B Tainter gate did not operate electrically
NCR 2313626, Control to lower 'B' Tainter gate electronically not functional
NCR 2323048, 'B' Tainter gate B would not open or move
NCR 2327844, 'B' Tainter gate motor brake will not release
OTHER ACTIVITIES - TEMPORARY INSTRUCTIONS, INFREQUENT AND ABNORMAL
60855.1 - Operation of an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation at Operating Plants (1
sample)
(1)
The inspectors evaluated the licensees activities related to long-term operation and
monitoring of their independent spent fuel storage installation.
INSPECTION RESULTS
Observation: 71152 Semiannual Trend Review
From January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2020, the inspectors noticed a potential adverse
trend in circuit breaker maintenance and operation. During this timeframe, NRC inspectors
noted that seven NCRs had been initiated against breaker operation and/or maintenance:
On January 9, 2020, during planned cleaning/maintenance of the A spent fuel pit
(SFP) cooling pump breaker, the breaker was found with the manual closing roller
return spring disconnected on one end. Binding was observed inside the operating
mechanism when the breaker was manually closed. The breaker was able to be
closed and opened both electrically and mechanically. The SFP cooling pump breaker
was replaced and the old breaker has been sent to the vendor for further
investigation. NCR 2309950 was initiated to track this issue.
On January 20, 2020, NCR 2311714 was initiated for the B circulating water pump
when the pump breaker did not pass the PM criteria for the anti-pumping feature on
the breaker due to a legacy wiring issue within the switchgear that was introduced
when a portion of the 4 kilo-volt (kV) switchgear was replaced in 2010. There was no
impact to the anti-pump feature until new breakers were installed in 2016. When an
extent of condition was performed, the condition was found in other 4kV bus tie
breakers. The licensee is correcting the wiring issue under EC 417010. There is no
safety concern associated with this issue.
On January 27, 2020, following completion of planned maintenance on the A EDG,
the A EDG breaker failed to close while operators were attempting to parallel the A
EDG to the grid during post-maintenance test runs. The licensee determined that the
secondary contacts in the breaker cubicle were damaged due to a misalignment of the
breaker contacts while the breaker was being racked in. The licensee entered this
issue into the corrective action program (CAP) as NCR 2239741.
On January 30, 2020, during performance of planned maintenance on the A CCW
pump breaker, it was discovered that the undervoltage trip attachment (UVTA) did not
consistently perform its intended function during maintenance testing. The first UVTA
test was successful, and subsequent tests produced varied results. The licensee
determined that reasonable assurance existed for the breaker to provide power to the
A CCW pump. The UVTA was replaced and the breaker tested satisfactory. The
licensee entered this into the CAP under NCR 2313436.
On April 28, 2020, following maintenance, the B SW pump failed to start. When the
switch was taken to start, there was no change in light indication, nor any change in
pump status locally. Troubleshooting determined that the manual trip button on the
breaker was found to be sticking due to bent breaker lockout tabs. The licensee
determined that the breaker lockout tabs were damaged during the hanging of the
clearance, when tie wraps were installed as a locking device and tightened to the
point where the lockout tabs became slightly deformed. The breaker lockout tabs were
adjusted to prevent them from binding and the 'B' SW pump was returned to
service. The licensee entered this into their CAP as NCRs 2327596 and 2327630.
On June 16, 2020, during performance of OST-101-3, while operators were
energizing the pressurizer heaters, the light indication failed to work locally at the
breaker and in the control room for back up group heater B. It was determined that
the control fuses for the breaker failed open. The fuses were replaced, and the
breaker was returned to service. The fuses had functioned without issue since 2009,
and the licensee determined that a component in the breaker is sporadically causing
the control fuses to open. The licensee will replace the breaker with a spare and send
the original to the vendor for refurbishment.
None of the breaker issues mentioned above resulted in a safety or operability concern,
however most of the issues seem to stem from errors in operation or potential inadequate
preventative maintenance.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On July 15, 2020, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to Mr. E.
Kapopoulos Jr. and other members of the licensee staff.
On May 20, 2020, the inspectors presented the Emergency Preparedness Program
inspection results to Mr. Jr. and other members of the licensee staff.