IR 05000369/2013301
| ML14028A208 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | McGuire, Mcguire  |
| Issue date: | 01/23/2014 |
| From: | Widmann M Division of Reactor Safety II |
| To: | Capps S Duke Energy Corp |
| References | |
| ER-13-301 | |
| Download: ML14028A208 (9) | |
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January 23, 2014
SUBJECT:
MCGUIRE NUCLEAR PLANT - NRC OPERATOR LICENSE EXAMINATION
REPORT 05000369/2013301 AND 05000370/2013301
Dear Mr. Capps:
During the period December 2 - 6, 2013, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
administered operating tests to employees of your company who had applied for licenses to operate the McGuire Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2. At the conclusion of the tests, the examiners discussed preliminary findings related to the operating tests and the written examination submittal with those members of your staff identified in the enclosed report. The written examination was administered by your staff on December 12, 2013.
All applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. There were no post-administration comments. A Simulator Fidelity Report is included in this report as Enclosure 2.
The initial examination submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination. All examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and your staff were made according to NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, Revision 9, Supplement 1.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.390 of the NRCs Rules of Practice, a copy of this letter and its enclosures will be available electronically for public inspection in the NRC Public Document Room or from the Publicly Available Records (PARS) component of the NRCs document system (ADAMS). ADAMS is accessible from the NRC Website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm.adams.html (the Public Electronic Reading Room). If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (404) 997-4550.
Sincerely,
/RA/
Malcolm T. Widmann, Chief
Operations Branch 1
Division of Reactor Safety
Docket No.: 50-369, 50-370 License No.: NPF-9, NPF-17
Enclosures:
1. Report Details 2. Simulator Fidelity Report
REGION II==
Docket No.:
50-369, 50-370
License No.:
Report No.:
05000369/2013301 and 05000370/2013301
Licensee:
Duke Power
Facility:
McGuire Nuclear Plant, Units 1 & 2
Location:
Huntersville, NC 28078
Dates:
Operating Test - December 2 - 6, 2013
Written Examination - December 12, 2013
Examiners:
G. Laska, Chief Examiner, Senior Operations Examiner
A. Goldau, Operations Engineer
N. Lacy, Operations Engineer
J. DeMarshall, Operations Engineer, NRO
Approved by:
Malcolm T. Widmann, Chief
Operations Branch 1
Division of Reactor Safety
SUMMARY
ER 05000369/2013301, 05000370/2013301; December 2 - 6, 2013 & December 12, 2013; McGuire Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, Operator License Examinations.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) examiners conducted an initial examination in accordance with the guidelines in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." This examination implemented the operator licensing requirements identified in 10 CFR §55.41, §55.43, and §55.45, as applicable.
Members of the McGuire Nuclear Plant staff developed both the operating tests and the written examination.
The NRC administered the operating tests during the period December 2 - 6, 2013. Members of the McGuire Nuclear Plant training staff administered the written examination on December 12, 2013. All applicants passed both the operating test and written examination. Ten applicants were issued licenses commensurate with the level of examination administered.
There were no post-examination comments.
No findings were identified.
REPORT DETAILS
4.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
4OA5 Operator Licensing Examinations
a.
Inspection Scope
Members of the McGuire Nuclear Plant staff developed both the operating tests and the written examination. All examination material was developed in accordance with the guidelines contained in Revision 9, Supplement 1, of NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors." The NRC examination team reviewed the proposed examination. Examination changes agreed upon between the NRC and the licensee were made per NUREG-1021 and incorporated into the final version of the examination materials.
The NRC reviewed the licensees examination security measures while preparing and administering the examinations in order to ensure compliance with 10 CFR §55.49, Integrity of examinations and tests.
The NRC examiners evaluated five Reactor Operator (RO) and five Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) applicants using the guidelines contained in NUREG-1021. The examiners administered the operating tests during the period December 2 - 6, 2013.
Members of the McGuire Nuclear Plant training staff administered the written examination on December 12, 2013. Evaluations of applicants and reviews of associated documentation were performed to determine if the applicants, who applied for licenses to operate the McGuire Nuclear Plant, met the requirements specified in 10 CFR Part 55, Operators Licenses.
b.
Findings
No findings were identified.
The NRC determined, using NUREG-1021, that the licensees initial examination submittal was within the range of acceptability expected for a proposed examination.
Copies of all individual examination reports were sent to the facility Training Manager for evaluation of weaknesses and determination of appropriate remedial training.
The licensee did not submit any post-examination comments. A copy of the final written examinations and answer keys, with all changes incorporated, may be accessed not earlier than December 14, 2015, in the ADAMS system (ADAMS Accession Number(s)
ML14014A062 and ML14014A063).
4OA6 Meetings, Including Exit
Exit Meeting Summary
On December 6, 2013, the NRC examination team discussed generic issues associated with the operating test with Mr. C. Morris, Plant Manager, and members of the McGuire Nuclear Plant staff. The examiners asked the licensee if any of the examination material was proprietary. No proprietary information was identified.
KEY POINTS OF CONTACT
Licensee personnel
C. Morris, Plant Manager P. Schuerger, Training Manager B. Anderson, Operations Manager R. Pope, Operations Training Manager W. Killette, Operations Exam Team Supervisor C. Cornwell, Assistant Operations Manager-Shift W. Hoyle, Assistant Operations Manager-Training S. Helms, Initial Licensed Operator Training Supervisor S. Mosteller, Operations Training Exam Team C. Fletcher, Operations Training Exam Team Lead
NRC personnel
J. Zeiler, Senior Resident Inspector
Enclosure 2
SIMULATOR FIDELITY REPORT
Facility Licensee: McGuire Nuclear Plant
Facility Docket No.: 05000369/2013301 and 05000370/2013301
Operating Test Administered: December 2-6, 2013.
This form is to be used only to report observations. These observations do not constitute audit or inspection findings and, without further verification and review in accordance with Inspection Procedure 71111.11 are not indicative of noncompliance with 10 CFR 55.46. No licensee action is required in response to these observations.
While conducting the simulator portion of the operating test, examiners observed the following:
Item Description
Digital Output Card 01-4-14 DO failed
During a simulator examination scenario digital output card 01-4-14DO failed. This caused a loss of the Rod Motion Display Recorder, Main Generator MW and MVAR displays. SDR-914 was written to address the issue. This failure was also documented in PIP M-13-10977.
Digital Output Card 01-4-06 DO failed
During a simulator examination scenario digital output card 01-4-06DO failed. This caused a loss of the Rods In Motion light, Rods Out Motion light, DCS alarm horn, 1A, 1B, and1C CRD Vent fan on and off lights. SDR-915 was written to address the issue. This failure was also documented in PIP M-13-10977.
TDCA pump Tripped unexpectedly
During one of the exam scenarios the TDCA pump tripped unexpectedly. This same scenario was used two additional times without duplicating the pump trip. SDR-917 was written to address the issue. This failure was also documented in PIP M-13-10977.
The OAC program MONL did not function as expected.
During JPM development and JPM validation the OAC MONL program did not function as expected. SDR-916 was written to address the issue. This failure was also documented in PIP M-13-10977.
1CF Pump Suction Meter stayed at mid-scale
During an examination JPM 1CF Pump Suction meter 1CMP-5970 would not move from mid-scale. It did not appear to be mechanically bound. SDR-913 was written to address the issue.
This failure was also documented in PIP M-13-10977.
Upper Surge Tank level decreased with make-up aligned
During an exam scenario Upper Surge Tank level continued to decrease even after make-up was aligned SDR-832 was written to address the issue. This failure was also documented in PIP M-13-10977.