IR 05000400/2021004
| ML22032A327 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Harris  |
| Issue date: | 02/04/2022 |
| From: | Stewart Bailey NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB4 |
| To: | Maza K Duke Energy Progress |
| References | |
| IR 2021004 | |
| Download: ML22032A327 (15) | |
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February 4, 2022
SUBJECT:
SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000400/2021004
Dear Ms. Maza:
On December 31, 2021, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant. On January 26, 2022, 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/
Stewart N. Bailey, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 4 Division of Reactor Projects Docket No. 05000400 License No. NPF-63
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Number:
05000400
License Number:
Report Number:
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2021-004-0014
Licensee:
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
Facility:
Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Location:
New Hill, NC 27562
Inspection Dates:
October 01, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Inspectors:
J. Zeiler, Senior Resident Inspector
C. Smith, Resident Inspector
M. Kennard, Senior Operations Engineer
N. Lacy, Operations Engineer
Approved By:
Stewart N. Bailey, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 4
Division of Reactor Projects
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an integrated inspection at Shearon Harris Nuclear Power 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 1 operated at or near rated thermal power for the entire 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 performed activities described in IMC 2515, Appendix D, Plant Status, conducted routine reviews using IP 71152, Problem Identification and Resolution, observed risk significant activities, and completed on-site portions of IPs. 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.
REACTOR SAFETY
71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection
Seasonal Extreme Weather Sample (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated licensee readiness for seasonal extreme weather conditions prior to the onset of seasonal cold temperatures on November 15, 2021.
71111.04 - Equipment Alignment
Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01) (3 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems/trains:
(1)
'A' motor-driven auxiliary feedwater (MDAFW) pump and turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater (TDAFW) pump while 'B' MDAFW pump was out-of-service for surveillance on October 5, 2021 (2)1&4A and 2&3A spent fuel cooling pumps and associated heat exchangers while protected on November 5, 2021
- (3) Motor driven fire pump while protected due to scheduled maintenance on the diesel driven fire pump on December 16, 2021.
Complete Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated system configurations during a complete walkdown of the essential services chilled water (ESCW) system on November 17 and 23, 2021.
71111.05 - Fire Protection
Fire Area Walkdown and Inspection Sample (IP Section 03.01) (4 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) Reactor auxiliary building (RAB) 236' elevation area hot machine shop (fire zone 1-A-3-COMC) on October 8, 2021
- (2) Fuel handling building (FHB) 236' elevation areas for spent fuel pool cooling pumps and heat exchangers (fire zones 5-F-2-FPC, 5-F-2-FPV1, and 5-F-2-FPV2) on November 3, 2021
- (3) RAB 261' elevation areas for 'A' and 'B' ESCW chillers (fire zone 1-A-4-CHLR) on November 10, 2021
- (4) RAB 216' elevation for east mechanical penetration area including containment spray additive tank and component cooling water drain tank and pumps (fire zone 1-A-2-MP) on November 30, 2021.
Fire Brigade Drill Performance Sample (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the onsite fire brigade training and performance during an unannounced fire drill on October 8, 2021.
71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures
Inspection Activities - Internal Flooding (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protections in the:
- (1) Steam tunnel on November 9, 2021.
71111.11A - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance
Requalification Examination Results (IP Section 03.03) (1 Sample)
- (1) The licensee completed the annual requalification operating examinations required to be administered to all licensed operators in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 55.59(a)(2), "Requalification Requirements," of the NRC's "Operator's Licenses." During the week of November 22, 2021, the inspector performed an in-office review of the overall pass/fail results of the individual operating examinations and the crew simulator operating examinations in accordance with Inspection Procedure (IP) 71111.11, "Licensed Operator Requalification Program." These results were compared to the thresholds established in Section 3.03, "Requalification Examination Results," of IP 71111.11.
The inspectors reviewed and evaluated the licensed operator examination failure rates for the requalification annual operating exam completed on October 28, 2021.
71111.11B - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance
Licensed Operator Requalification Program (IP Section 03.04) (1 Sample)
The inspectors reviewed the facility operating history and associated documents in preparation for this inspection. During the week of October 18 - 21, 2021, the inspectors reviewed documentation, interviewed licensee personnel, and observed the administration of operating tests associated with the licensees operator requalification program. Each of the activities performed by the inspectors was done to assess the effectiveness of the facility licensee in implementing requalification requirements identified in 10 CFR Part 55, Operators Licenses. The evaluations were also performed to determine if the licensee effectively implemented operator requalification guidelines established in NUREG-1021, Operator Licensing Examination Standards for Power Reactors, and Inspection Procedure
===71111.11, Licensed Operator Requalification Program. The inspectors also evaluated the licensees simulation facility for adequacy for use in operator licensing examinations using ANSI/ANS-3.5-2009, American National Standard for Nuclear Power Plant Simulators for use in Operator Training and Examination. The inspectors observed three crews during the performance of the operating tests. Documentation reviewed included written examinations, Job Performance Measures (JPMs), simulator scenarios, licensee procedures, on-shift records, simulator modification request records, simulator performance test records, operator feedback records, licensed operator qualification records, remediation plans, watchstanding records, and medical records. The records were inspected using the criteria listed in Inspection Procedure 71111.11.
- (1) Biennial Requalification Written Examinations The inspectors evaluated the quality of the licensed operator biennial requalification written examination administered in 2020.
Annual Requalification Operating Tests The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of the facility licensees annual requalification operating test.
Administration of an Annual Requalification Operating Test The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of the facility licensee in administering requalification operating tests required by 10 CFR 55.59(a)(2) and that the facility licensee is effectively evaluating their licensed operators for mastery of training objectives.
Requalification Examination Security The inspectors evaluated the ability of the facility licensee to safeguard examination material, such that the examination is not compromised.
Remedial Training and Re-examinations The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of remedial training conducted by the licensee, and reviewed the adequacy of re-examinations for licensed operators who did not pass a required requalification examination.
Operator License Conditions The inspectors evaluated the licensees program for ensuring that licensed operators meet the conditions of their licenses.
Control Room Simulator The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of the facility licensees control room simulator in modeling the actual plant, and for meeting the requirements contained in 10 CFR 55.46.
Problem Identification and Resolution The inspectors evaluated the licensees ability to identify and resolve problems associated with licensed operator performance.
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 and evaluated licensed operator performance in the control room during performance of control rod exercising on November 2, 2021.
Licensed Operator Requalification Training/Examinations (IP Section 03.02)===
- (1) The inspectors observed and evaluated a simulator scenario for an operator annual requalification examination involving a steam generator tube rupture without reactor coolant system pressure control on October 27, 2021.
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)
'B' ESCW chiller tripped on low compressor oil pressure (Nuclear Condition Report (NCR) 02403733) on November 1, 2021.
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)
'B' emergency service water (ESW) booster pump motor breaker opened unexpectedly when securing the pump following successful surveillance testing (NCR
===02396682) on September 4, 2021.
71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01)===
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) Elevated (Green) risk during scheduled alternate seal injection (ASI) pump time delay relay replacement preventive maintenance on November 3, 2021
- (2) Elevated (Green) risk during scheduled maintenance associated with 'B' containment spray pump chemical additive supply valve 1CT-11 on November 30, 2021
- (3) Elevated (Green) risk during emergent problem with the 'C' charging and safety injection pump (CSIP) auxiliary bearing lube oil pump on December 3, 2021
- (4) Elevated (Green) risk during emergent troubleshooting and repair of 'B' ESCW chiller following chiller chill water outlet temperature found high out of specification on December 13, 2021.
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)
'A' component cooling water (CCW) pump breaker failed to open in test position from switch (NCR 02401267) on October 15, 2021 (2)
'B' ESCW chiller tripped on low compressor oil pressure (NCR 02403733) on November 1, 2021
- (3) Incorrect application of rod worth uncertainty used in calculating shutdown margin due to vendor supplied software errors (NCR 02405318) on November 11, 2021 (4)
'C' CSIP auxiliary bearing lube oil pump excessive cycling on/off with the CSIP in operation (WO 20505888) on December 3, 2021 (5)1AF-131, flow control valve from TDAFW pump to 'C' steam generator, failed stroke open time during TDAFW pump quarterly testing (NCR 02409759) on December 17, 2021.
71111.18 - Plant Modifications
Severe Accident Management Guidelines (SAMG) Update (IP Section 03.03) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors verified the site Severe Accident Management Guidelines were updated in accordance with the pressurized water reactor (PWR) generic sever accident technical guidelines and validated in accordance with NEI 14-01, Emergency Response Procedures and Guidelines for Beyond Design Basis Events and Severe Accidents, Revision 1.
71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing
Post-Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01) (7 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following post-maintenance test activities to verify system operability and functionality:
- (1) Operation Surveillance Test (OST)-1216, Component Cooling Water System Operability (A-SA and B-SB Pumps in Service) Quarterly Interval Modes 1-4, following restoration of 'A' CCW pump tagout for deferred seal replacement maintenance on October 14, 2021
- (2) Operations Periodic Test (OPT)-1532, ASI Squib Valves Fire Test 54 Month Interval Modes 1-4, following scheduled ASI squib valve time delay relay replacement on November 3, 2021
- (3) OST-1840, Steam Generator Blowdown Sample Valve Position Indication Test 2 Year Interval Modes 1-4, following solenoid replacement on 'B' steam generator sample containment isolation valve 1SP-222 on November 9, 2021
- (4) Operations Reliability Test (ORT)-1417, Normal Service Water Pump Performance Test, following scheduled maintenance on the 'A' normal service water pump on November 23, 2021
- (5) OST-1119, Containment Spray Operability Train 'B' Quarterly Interval Modes 1-4, following motor operated valve preventive maintenance of chemical addition supply valve 1CT-11 on November 30, 2021
- (6) Fire Protection Periodic Test (FPT)-3010, Engine Driven Main Fire Pump Functionality Test Monthly Interval Modes: ALL, following scheduled maintenance of the diesel driven fire pump on December 17, 2021
- (7) OPT-1512, Essential Chilled Water Turbopak Units Quarterly Inspection/Checks Modes 1-6, following emergent repair of the 'B' ESCW chiller on December 17, 2021.
71111.22 - Surveillance Testing
The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance tests:
Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01)
- (1) OST-1005, Control Rod and Rod Position Indicator Exercise Quarterly Interval Modes 1-3, on November 2, 2021
- (2) OST-1010A, 'A' Train Containment Cooling System Operability Test Monthly Interval Modes 1-4, on December 21, 2021.
Inservice Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) OST-1211, Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 1A-SA Operability Test Quarterly Interval Modes 1-4, on November 16, 2021.
71114.06 - Drill Evaluation
Drill/Training Evolution Observation (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated:
- (1) A simulator-based licensed operator training evolution involving a steam generator tube rupture event on October 27,
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
MS08: Heat Removal Systems (IP Section 02.07)===
- (1) Unit 1 (October 2020 - September 2021)
MS10: Cooling Water Support Systems (IP Section 02.09) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit 1 (October 2020 - September 2021)
71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution (PI&R)
Semiannual Trend Review (IP Section 02.02) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors reviewed the licensees corrective action program for potential adverse trends in equipment and human performance that might be indicative of a more significant safety issue.
Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (IP Section 02.03) (1 Sample)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues:
- (1) Broken bolt on the air intake manifold for the 'A' emergency diesel generator (EDG)on September 18, 2021 (NCR 02398237).
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On January 26, 2022, the inspectors presented the Integrated Inspection results to Kim Maza and other members of the licensee staff.
On October 21, 2021, the inspectors presented the Licensed Operator Requalification Inspection results to Kim Maza and other members of the licensee staff.
THIRD PARTY REVIEWS Inspectors reviewed Institute on Nuclear Power Operations' reports that were issued during the inspection period.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Procedures
AP-301
Seasonal Weather Preparations and Monitoring
Rev. 87
Self-Assessments Action Request
Cold weather assessment
5-S-0805
Simplified Flow Diagram Fuel Pools Cooling System Unit 1
014
5-S-0807
Simplified Flow Diagram Fuel Pools Cooling System Unit 2
009
5-S-0998 S02
SFD HVAC Essential Serv Chilled Water Cond Unit 1-SA
Rev. 029
Drawings
5-S-0999 S02
Simplified Flow Diagram HVAC - Essential Services Chilled
Water - Condenser Unit 1-SB
Rev. 032
Procedures
Essential Services Chilled Water System
Rev. 83
CSD-HNP-PFP-
FHB
Fuel Handling Building Pre-Fire Plan
Rev. 1
CSD-HNP-PFP-
RAB-190-216
Reactor Auxiliary Building Elevations 190 and 216 Pre-Fire
Plan
Rev. 1
CSD-HNP-PFP-
RAB-236
Reactor Auxiliary Building Elevation 236 Pre-Fire Plan
Rev. 2
Fire Plans
CSD-HNP-PFP-
RAB-261
Reactor Auxiliary Building Elevation 261 Pre-Fire Plan
Rev. 1
Miscellaneous
Fire Drill Scenario for RAB 236' Hot Machine Shop
10/6/2021
AD-EG-ALL-1520
Transient Combustible Control
Rev. 14
AD-OP-ALL-0207
Fire Brigade Administrative Controls
Rev. 4
Fire Protection Program Manual
Rev. 44
Fire Emergency
Rev. 46
Fire Protection - Minimum Requirements, Mitigating Actions
and Surveillance Requirements
Rev. 110
Procedures
OMM-001
Operations Administrative Requirements
Rev. 124
PRA-F-E-0001
Steam Tunnel Volumes for Subcompartment Pressure
Analysis
Rev. 1
Calculations
PRA-F-E-0002
Steam Tunnel Flooding Analysis
Rev. 5
Biennial Written Exam 2020 LOCT Week 1, SRO and RO
Medical Records for 5 licensed operators
Miscellaneous
Training Attendance records from Segment 19-03 through
21-04
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Remediation records for 19-05 BRE and 20-05 AOE
2019-2021 License Maintenance Hours spreadsheets
JPMs ADM-056, ADM-065, ADM-310, ADM-311, CR-038,
CR-310, IP-004, IP-167, IP-277, and IP-299
Simulator scenarios DSS-004 - MS Break, DSS-005 -
SBLOCA, DSS-027 - SBLOCA, DSS-038 - Loss of Heat Sink
Simulator Fidelity Testing records 2019-2021
AD-OP-ALL-0107
Maintenance of RO and SRO Licenses
Rev 2
AD-OP-ALL-1000
Conduct of Operations
Rev 15
AD-TQ-ALL-0068
Licensed Operator Continuing Training Program
Rev 11
AD-TQ-ALL-0101
Conduct of the Systematic Approach to Training
Rev 9
AD-TQ-ALL-0230
Licensed Operator Requalification Annual and Biennial
Exam Development
Rev 10
AD-TQ-ALL-0320
Development of Simulator Training and Evaluation Guides
Rev 8
AD-TQ-ALL-0420
Conduct of Simulator Training and Evaluation
Rev 18
AD-TQ-ALL-0425
Simulator Scenario Based Testing
AD-TQ-ALL-0430
Development and Administration of JPMs
Rev 3
Procedures
OMM-001
Operations Administrative Requirements
Rev 114
AD-OP-ALL-1000
Conduct of Operations
Rev. 18
Feedwater Malfunctions
Rev. 41
Excessive Primary Plant Leakage
Rev. 59
Reactor Trip or Safety Injection
Rev. 15
Steam Generator Tube Rupture
Rev. 7
SGTR Without Pressurizer Pressure Control
Rev. 5
Procedures
OST-1005
Control Rod and Rod Position Indicator Exercise Quarterly
Interval Modes 1-3
Rev. 30
Corrective Action
Documents
Siemens refurbished RLN 480-volt breaker replacement
project issues
8/25/2021
Procedures
AD-EG-ALL-1210
Rev. 3
Preventive maintenance replacement of 'B' ESW booster
pump motor breaker on September 1, 2021
9/1/2021
Work Orders
Troubleshoot/repair 'B' ESW booster pump loss of breaker
indication
9/4/2021
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Troubleshoot/repair 'B' ESCW chiller trip on low compressor
oil pressure
11/1/2021
AD-NF-ALL-0501
Electronic Risk Assessment Tool (ERAT)
Rev. 5
AD-WC-ALL-
240
On-Line Risk Management Process
Rev. 3
AD-WC-ALL-
0410
Work Activity Integrated Risk Management
Rev. 12
Procedures
AD-WC-ALL-200
On-line Risk Management
Rev. 20
MOV preventive maintenance on spray additive tank supply
valve 1CT-11
11/30/2021
Replace ASI squib valve time delay relay
11/3/2021
Troubleshooting 'B' ESCW chiller chill water outlet high
temperature
2/13/2021
Work Orders
WOs 20505888
Adjust lube oil relief valve setting and calibrate pressure
switch on 'C' CSIP
2/3/2021
Procedures
AD-OP-ALL-0105
Rev. 6
FPT-3010
Engine Driven Main Fire Pump Functionality Test Monthly
Interval Modes: All
Rev. 19
ORT-1402
Normal Service Water Pump Functionality Test
Rev. 11
Procedures
ORT-1417
Normal Service Water Pump Performance Test
Rev. 0
Replace solenoid on 'B' steam generator sample valve 1SP-
2
11/9/2021
Troubleshoot 'B' ESCW chiller trip on compressor low oil
pressure
11/1/2021
Work Orders
Troubleshoot/repair 'B' ESCW chiller high chill water
temperature
2/14/2021
Drawings
CPL-2165-S-
0544
Simplified Flow Diagram Feedwater System - Unit 1
Rev. 46
Procedures
OST-1211
Auxiliary Feedwater Pump 1A-SA Operability Test Quarterly
Interval Modes 1-4
Rev. 27
Miscellaneous
Operator Log Entries between 2020 - 2021
71151
Procedures
AD-PI-ALL-0700
Performance Indicators
Rev. 4
Engineering
Changes
A EDG Intake Bolt Broken
Rev. 0
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
AD-PI-ALL-0100
Corrective Action Program
Rev. 25
Procedures
AD-PI-ALL-0106
Cause Investigation Checklists
Rev. 6