IR 05000498/1990016
| ML20043C107 | |
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| Site: | South Texas  |
| Issue date: | 05/23/1990 |
| From: | Garrison D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| ML20043C106 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-498-90-16, 50-499-90-16, NUDOCS 9006040048 | |
| Download: ML20043C107 (7) | |
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APPENDIX
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
REGION IV
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NRC Inspection Report: 50-498/90-16 Operating Licenses: NPF-76 50-499/90-16 NPF-80
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Dockets:
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- Houston Lighting & Power Company (HL&P)
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P.O. Box 1700 Houston Texas 77251
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Facility Name: SouthTexasProject(STP)
Inspection At: STP, Matagorda County, Texas
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Inspection Conducted: May 7-11, 1990
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Inspector:-
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Inspection Summary i
Inspection Conducted May 7-11,1990'(Report 50-498/90-16; 50-499/90-16)
Areas Inspected: Routine, unannounced inspection of the quality assurance (QA)
l program for measuring and test equipment (H&TE).
L Results: The licensee was found to have established a comprehensive QA program
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L-for MATE which was well structured and provided excellent technical controls.
L Review of' licensee activities indicated that the program was being effectively l~
implemented with appropriate oversight being performed by the QA function.
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DETAILS 1.
Persons Contacted 1.1 HL&P W. Moran, Metrology Laboratory Manager
- W. Smith, Supervisor, Metrology Laboratory
- T. Jordan, General Manager, Nuclear Assurance J. Green, Manager Quality Inspection R.Gagluff,SeniorEngineer, Licensing
- A. Khosla Manager, Chemical Operations R. Beavers, Supervisor, Plant Engineering Department M. Carnley, Supervisor, Maintenance
- D. Hall, Group Vice President
- W. Kinsey, Plant Manager
- A. Harrison, Licensing Supervisor 1.2 NRC
- J. Tapia, Senior Resident Inspector The inspector also interviewed other licensee employees during the inspection.
- Denotes attendance at the exit interview on May 11, 1990.
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QualityAssurance(0A)Progrim-Measuringan4jestEauipment(M&TE)(35750)
The purpose of this inspection was to verify that:
(a)thelicenseehas developed and implemented an M&TE program that is in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 17.2.12.1 of the Updated Safety Analysis Report (USAR)
and 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix B; (b) the M&TE program contains appropriate provisions to assure that tools, gauges, and instruments are calibrated at appropriateintervalstoaspecifiedaccuracy;and(c)thereisanoversightQA function that verifies that the M&TE program is functioning in conformance with
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the procedural requirements.
2.1 ProcedurgReview
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The inspector reviewed the applicable documents listed in Attachment 1, which form the basis fo* the overall M&TE program. The procedures were noted to include the rationale for calibration requirements and to establish the recocnsibilities for erseeing that the M&TE program was properly implemented, managed, and contro11ai.
The procedures provided for requisitioning, purchasing, establishmg vf calibration tolerances and intervals, and equipment tagging in addition to establishing requirements for status, storage, history, records, recall, and evaluation of damaged or out.of-calibration equipment.
No violations or deviations were noted in this area.
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-3-2.2 Inspection of H&TE Equipment The inspector examined the 28 pieces of calibrated equipment which are listed in Attachment 2; these instruments were located in 11 different site areas.
The inspection focused on the condition of each instrument, including its cleanliness, serviceability, identification, calibration status and associated records. Additionally, the inspector witnessed the calibration of a digital pressure unit equipment No. 100-00058-06, in the Unit I hot tool room and the calibrationofacontinuousairmonitor,equipmentNo. 400 00015-22, in the Unit 2 hot tool room.
Each technician observed adhered to the procedure for calibrating the instruments.
The qualifications and training records for each individual were reviewed and found to be satisfactory. Each piece of equipment that was examined by the inspector appeared to be in working order, marked with a permanent identification number, and had an affixed calibration sticker. The calibration records were readily retrievable, identified the item, and contained the required as-found data results, calibration setpoints, accuracy requirements, and current calibration data.
No violations or deviations were noted in this area.
2.3 ChemicalOperations(M&TE)
The inspector found that procedural requirements had been established in Procedure OPGP03-ZE-0018, Revision 3. " Chemical Laboratory Instruments," for control of calibration activities for instruments utilized by the Chemical
.0perations group. The inspector noted that the procedure outlined the require-ments for M&TE control, calibration, f requencies, standards, and administrative functions. The inspector selected five laboratory instruments during the inspection and verified that each one had been entered in the data base, recalled on time, and calibrated to designated standards and that the records reflected all required data.
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No violations or deviations were noted in this area.
2.4 Instrument & Control M&TE (Radiation Monitors)
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Calibration of radiation monitors was found to be performed by two maintenance specialists in accordance with the requirements of Procedure OPC-P03-ZA-0078, Revision 1. " Administration of the Radiation Monitoring System." The two specialists maintained the preventive maintenance schedule and Technical Specification surveillance schedule. The specialists monitored the computer
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generated recall schedule and, when an instrument was due, prepared a schedule l
sheet which became part of a work package for calibration of the monitor. The l
technician drew from the issue room the necessary instruments to calibrate the l
instrument, changed the monitor with a new one, and recalibrated the removed I
monitor in either a separate onsite radiation laboratory or in the main l
radiation laboratory. Five instruments and monitors were inspected and reviewed with respect to the requirements of the procedure requirements.
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-4-2.5 Instrument & Control H&TE (Non-Radiation Equipment)
This group was responsible for repair of and maintaining the calibration of fixed pneumatic, electronic, and electrical instruments. All equipment needed by this group was drawn from the M&TE laboratory. The main functions of the group were found to be defined in Procedure OPGp03-ZA-0055. Revision 4. " Plant Surveillance Scheduling."
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(a)calibrationof computer listing of equipment in the program (c) gram, (b) maintaining a instruments under the Technical Specification pro calibration and repair of instruments.(d)maintainingappropriaterecords,and(d)updatingtherecall schedule. The schedule and several calibrations were reviewed by the inspector, i
i No violations or deviations were noted in this area.
2.6 M&TE Calibration Laboratory The main M&TE laboratory was composed of five sections; (i.e., records and administrative, common laboratory, electronic laboratory, physical / dimensional laboratory, and a separate radiological laboratory). Most of the transportable plant equipment requiring calibraticn was sent to the main lat, oratory and logged into the data base. Tbn following subjects were reviewed in the main laboratory:
The procedural listing of all calibration equipment;
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Criteria used in development of new procedures; The process used to evaluate and resolve cases where M&TE is found to be
out of calibration, lost, or stolen;
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The methods used to establish the accuracy of instruments, including
verification of use of standards of greater accuracy than devices being
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calibrated;
The process used for recall of equipment to assure each piece of equipment is calibrated by the required date, and
_ Traceability of three main standards used by the laboratory (e.g., proving
ring, platinum resistance thermocouple, and 400 curie source to national standards). The proving ring and thermocouple were found to be traceable to the National Bureau of Standards and the source isotope to its manufacturer.
Inspection of each laboratory indicated that appropriate housekeeping was being performed and that the facilities were maintained in an orderly manner.
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No violations or deviations were noted in this area.
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-5-2.7 Review of QA Audits and Surveillances (M&TE)
The inspector reviewed the applicable QA procedures for audit and surveillance activities. The procedures required the generation of a yearly audit schedule and a quarterly surveillance schedule. The inspector verified that the required audits and surveillances of the M&TE area were being performed by reviewing the schedules and the reports. One major audit and 12 surveillance reports in the M&TE area were reviewed, with each being found to appropriately addresstheactivityinspected, references,results,actiontaken(ifrieeded),
and approval.
It appeared that the QA audit and fsirveillance activities were being satisfactorily performed in accordance with Qe established procedures, with appropriate corrective actions taken in response to findings.
2.8 Sumary
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The inspector ascertained that the licensee has established a comprehensive M&TE program which is in conformance with USAR commitments. Review of licensee activities indicated that the program was being effectively implemented, with appropriate oversight being performed by the QA function.
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Exit Interview An exit interview was conducted on May 11, 1990, with those denoted in paragraph 1.
At this time, the inspection findings were summarized. The licensee did not identify, as proprietary, any of the information provided to or reviewed by the inspecto b-
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The inspector reviewed the following documents with regard to the M&TE program.
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Updated Safety Analysis Report, Chapter 17.2.12.1, " Calibration Program" l
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Quality Assurance Procedure, QAP-2.8, Revision 2. " Plant and Vendor l
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j Quality Assurance Procedure. QAP-2.9, Revision 6. " Plant Surveillances"
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U Interdepartmental Procedure, 1.P.-l.54Q, Revision 1
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t Interdepartmental Procedure, 1.P.-l.55Q, Revision 1. " Radiological
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NuclearEngineeringProcedure,NE-7.08Q, Revision 1."(QualityRelated)
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Nuclear Engineering Procedure, NE-7.02Q, Revision 2, " Radiological j
Instrument Calibration Program" j
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Nuclear Engineering Procedure, NE-7.010, Revision 1, " Measuring and Test i
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Manufacturer Equipment Equipment No.
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I Fluke Data Logging System 100-00914-01 Albener Engineering Battery capacity Testor 100-00423-01
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Ashcroft 0-5000 psi Gauge 100-00139-02
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Heise 0-5000 psi Precision Gauge 100-00015-8 i
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Weston 0-400'F Thermometer 100-00585-04
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Simpson Multimeter (volt-amp-ohm)
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Starrett 5-6" Micrometer 100-02277-01 i
Hewlett-Packard Digital Counter 100 01412-03
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Omega Digital Thermometer 100-00520-26 i
Fluke Thermocouple Probe 100-00523-05 Em)ro Precision Resistor 100-01224-01 HL;kP Custom Made Step Block 100-03504-17 I
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Krautkramer-Bransen Oscilloscope 100-01306-01 ITT-Barton 6" Water Column 100-00111-01 Heise 0-50" Water Column 100 00052-01
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Snap-on 0-100 ft/lb Torque Wrench 100-3129-17
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Snap-on Dial 0 600 ft/lb Torque Wrench 100-03116-05
Mensor Digital Pressure Gauge 100-00073-05 Perma-Cal 0-5000 psi Pressure Gauge 100 00126-02
Sorrento Radiation Monitor N2RA RE8069 Sorrento Steam Generator Monitor N2 RA-R1-8043 Leeds & Northrup P.H. Meter CP-27075-61 Orbisphere Oxygen Indicator CP-22606-62 Leeds & Northup Conductivity Meter CP-27082-60 i
Rosemount Differential Pressure Transmitter C-2CC-LT-4580 Temelee Background Counter
- CL-5100-2 Nuclear Data Unit Chemistry Detector CL-225-2
!TT Barton Readout and Flowmeter N2-BR-F1-1252
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