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UNITED STATES

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 March 6, 1997 NRC INFORMATION NOTICE 97-07: PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED DURING GENERIC

LETTER 89-10 CLOSEOUT INSPECTIONS

Addressees

All holders of operating licenses or construction permits for nuclear power reactors.

Purpose

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this information notice to alert

addressees to the general conclusions derived from NRC inspections of programs developed

at nuclear power plants in response to Generic Letter (GL) 89-10, "Safety-Related Motor- Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance." It is expected that recipients will review the

information for applicability to their facilities and consider actions, as appropriate, to avoid

similar problems. However, suggestions contained in this information notice are not NRC

requirements; therefore, no specific action or written response is required.

Background

In response to operating events, research results, and the findings in NRC Bulletin 85-03,

"Motor-Operated Valve Common Mode Failures During Plant Transients due to Improper

Switch Settings," the NRC staff requested in GL 89-10 that holders of nuclear power plant

operating licenses and construction permits ensure the design-basis capability of their safety- related motor-operated valves (MOVs) by periodically reviewing MOV design bases, verifying

MOV switch settings, testing MOVs under design-basis conditions where practicable, improving evaluations and corrective actions associated with MOV failures, and determining

trends of MOV problems. The NRC staff issued seven supplements to GL 89-10 to provide

further guidance to the industry on implementation of the generic letter.

On September 18, 1996, the NRC staff issued GL 96-05, "Periodic Verification of Design- Basis Capability of Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valves." GL 96-05 contains detailed

guidance on the development of long-term programs to ensure the design-basis capability of

safety-related MOVs. It also includes updated information on long-term MOV performance.

In the area of MOV periodic verification, the recommendations of GL 96-05 supersede those

of GL 89-10.

Over a number of years, industry and NRC activities associated with GL 89-10 have

increased, reflecting both the evolution of technological development and experience gained

over time and the rising expectations of both the industry and the NRC staff. Activities have

included generic communications, workshops, MOV Users' Group meetings, symposia on

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Research Institute (EPRI). As a result, information on MOV performance has been widely

disseminated over the past few years.

Description of Circumstances

Most nuclear power plant licensees have notified the NRC that they consider their programs

to verify the design-basis capability of safety-related MOVs in response to GL 89-10 to be

complete. The NRC staff has been conducting inspections of the development, implementation, and completion of these programs. In performing the inspections, the NRC

staff has followed Temporary Instruction (TI) 2515/109, "Inspection Requirements for Generic

Letter 89-10, Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance." The NRC staff

recently updated this TI to provide guidance on GL 89-10 closeout inspections and on the

scope of GL 89-10 programs. The NRC staff plans to complete its review of the GL 89-10

programs at most nuclear plants in 1997.

Through MOV testing, analyses, and operational events over the past few years, the nuclear

industry and the NRC staff have identified weaknesses in the original design, manufacture, maintenance, and testing of safety-related MOVs. During inspections to review completion of

GL 89-10 programs, the NRC staff has found that some licensees have not fully verified the

design-basis capability of their safety-related MOVs. For example, the NRC staff has found

that little testing bases existed in support of original assumptions by some licensees (and

actuator and valve manufacturers) for friction coefficients and efficiencies affecting thrust and

torque requirements and actuator output when sizing and setting MOVs. As a result, licensees have had unexpected difficulty in demonstrating to the staff that they have

adequately completed their GL 89-10 programs.

When reviewing the development and implementation phases of the GL 89-10 programs, the

NRC inspectors identified specific items and concerns that needed attention before

completion of the programs. These items and concerns are discussed in the inspection

reports prepared by the NRC staff. During inspections to evaluate completion of the

GL 89-10 programs, the NRC staff found that some licensees had not resolved the items and

concerns identified in the previous inspection reports. In addition, some licensees had not

recognized that the MOV program has to be kept up to date on the basis of new information

on MOV performance.

In GL 89-10, the NRC staff recommended that MOVs within the scope of the generic letter

be tested under design-basis conditions where practicable. In Supplement 6 to GL 89-10,

the NRC staff provided guidance for licensees on grouping MOVs that were not practicable to

test dynamically. Some licensees have also chosen to group MOVs to minimize the amount

of dynamic testing under their GL 89-10 programs. The MOV grouping guidelines

recommend that dynamic test data be obtained on a reasonable sample of MOVs and that

the resulting information be applied to the remaining MOVs in the group.

During GL 89-10 closeout inspections, the NRC staff found that some licensees provided

weak justification for the design-basis capability of MOVs that have not been dynamically

IN 97-07 March 6, 1997 tested. As stated in Supplement 6 to GL 89-10, the NRC staff considers plant-specific test

data to be the best source of information when attempting to justify the design-basis

capability of MOVs. The plant-specific test data would be obtained from the specific MOV

being evaluated or, if testing was not practicable, from other similar MOVs under similar fluid

conditions at the plant.

In developing the justification for the design-basis capability of MOVs that are not dynamically

tested, it is important to consider the extent and reliability of the information being applied to

the MOV under evaluation. For example, MOVs of similar manufacture and fluid conditions

have been found to have a range of performance characteristics. Therefore, reliance on data

from a few MOVs tested under industry programs or at other plants might be insufficient to

justify the design-basis capability of similar MOVs at a specific plant. Plant-specific testing

needs to be repeatable or at least validated through the performance of statistically valid

testing.

If MOV-specific data and plant-specific data for similar MOVs are not available, other sources

of information appropriate for the plant's MOVs must be found. In the search for this

information, the range of performance under similar fluid conditions needs to be considered.

For example, EPRI made significant efforts to predict bounding thrust requirements through

its program of separate effects tests, flow loop testing, and analytical methodology. In a

safety evaluation (SE) dated March 15, 1996 (Accession number 9608070280), the NRC staff

approved the EPRI MOV Performance Prediction Methodology (PPM) when used in

accordance with certain conditions and limitations. Selective application of the EPRI test data

or methodology might not be reliable without full consideration of the NRC staff SE on the

EPRI PPM. Further, the NRC staff has determined that it is difficult to select the specific

point of flow isolation of tested valves and to apply flow isolation data from one valve to

another.

Key parameters to be addressed in verifying the design-basis capability of MOVs are valve

friction coefficients (i.e., valve factor), stem friction coefficients, and load sensitive behavior

(i.e., rate-of-loading effects). During GL 89-10 closeout inspections, the NRC staff found that

some licensees were using qualitative arguments to justify assumptions for these quantitative

parameters. As discussed previously, MOVs that have not been dynamically tested need to

have adequate justification for their design-basis capability. The most reliable source of

information on valve friction coefficients, stem friction coefficients, and load sensitive behavior

is the specific licensee's plant. Licensees can best demonstrate the validity of their

assumptions for these parameters by ensuring that sufficient test data are available for their

specific plants and by analyzing the data for the plant- and valve-specific parameters.

Pressure locking and thermal binding of gate valves were particular MOV performance

problems identified in GL 89-10. To some extent, the NRC staff has addressed licensee

responses to this issue in GL 89-10 inspections. The NRC staff issued GL 95-07, "Pressure

Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves," to provide

specific recommendations to licensees and to request their responses in regard to pressure

locking and thermal binding of gate valves. GL 95-07 also requested that licensees submit

IN 97-07 March 6, 1997 their responses to this issue separate from their submittals on their GL 89-10 programs.

Nevertheless, the NRC staff may request information from licensees during GL 89-10

inspections regarding the operability of specific MOVs found to be susceptible to pressure

locking or thermal binding.

On February 28, 1992, the NRC staff issued NRC Information Notice (IN) 92-18, "Potential for

Loss of Remote Shutdown Capability During a Control Room Fire." In that IN, the NRC staff

alerted licensees to conditions (sometimes referred to as "hot shorts") found at several plants

that could result in the loss of capability to maintain the reactor in a safe shutdown condition

in the unlikely event that a control room fire forced reactor operators to evacuate the control

room. During NRC inspections of MOV programs and other licensee activities, the NRC staff

has identified weaknesses in the responses of some licensees to potential short-circuiting of

MOV control circuitry in the event of a plant fire.

Attachment 1 to this information notice contains examples of licensee problems in supporting

specific aspects of their bases for stating GL 89-10 actions have been completed. Attach- ment 2 contains a list of recently issued NRC information notices.

Related Generic Communications

BL 85-03 "Motor-Operated Valve Common Mode Failures During Plant Transients Due to

Improper Switch Settings," dated November 15, 1985 GL 89-10 "Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance," dated

June 28, 1989 GL 89-10 "Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance," dated

Sup. 1 June 13, 1990

GL 89-10 "Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance," dated

Sup. 2 August 3, 1990

GL 89-10 "Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance," dated

Sup. 3 October 25, 1990

GL 89-10 "Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance," dated

Sup. 4 February 12, 1992

GL 89-10 "Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance," dated

Sup. 5 June 28, 1993 GL 89-10 "Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance," dated

Sup. 6 March 8, 1994 GL 89-10 "Safety-Related Motor-Operated Valve Testing and Surveillance," dated

Sup. 7 January 24, 1996

IN 97-07 March 6, 1997 GL 95-07 "Pressure Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated

Gate Valves," dated August 17, 1995 GL 96-05 "Periodic Verification of Design-Basis Capability of Safety-Related Motor- Operated Valves," dated September 18, 1996 IN 92-17 "NRC Inspections of Programs Being Developed at Nuclear Power Plants in

Response to Generic Letter 89-10," dated February 26, 1992 IN 92-18 "Potential for Loss of Remote Shutdown Capability during a Control Room

Fire," dated February 28, 1992 IN 96-48 "Motor-Operated Valve Performance Issues," dated August 21, 1996 This information notice requires no specific action or written response. If you have any

questions about the information in this notice, please contact one of the technical contacts

listed below or the appropriate Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) project manager.

Thomas T. Martin, Director

Division of Reactor Program Management

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical contacts: Thomas Scarbrough, NRR

(301) 415-2794 E-mail: tgs@nrc.gov

William Burton, NRR

(301) 415-2853 E-mail: wfb@nrc.gov

Attachments:

1. Examples of Problems Identified During GL 89-10

Closeout Inspections

2. List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

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Attachment 1 IN 97-07 March 6, 1997 EXAMPLES OF PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED DURING GL 89-10 CLOSEOUT INSPECTIONS

Thrust and Torque Requirements for Non-Dynamically Tested Motor-Operated Valves

(MOVs)

Some licensees had made general assumptions regarding the reduction in valve factor that

were based on increasing valve size, differential pressure, or fluid temperature without

sufficient test data to justify these assumptions quantitatively. In addition, some licensees

have had difficulty in justifying the capability of certain MOVs that have been sized and set on

the basis of unsupported assumptions for thrust or torque requirements. Licensees typically

predict the thrust required to operate gate and globe valves from the sum of (1) the product

of a valve factor, differential pressure across the valve, and the area of the valve disk; (2) the

product of the system pressure and the stem cross-sectional area; and (3) the drag of the

valve packing material on the valve stem. Some licensees assumed a generic valve factor of

0.5 (or less) in predicting the thrust required to operate non-dynamically tested gate valves

on the basis of their assumption that the selected valve factor was conservative. However, industry and plant-specific gate valve testing has revealed thrust requirements can exceed

that predicted by a 0.5 valve factor. Similarly, industry and plant-specific globe valve testing

has revealed that a valve factor of 1.1 to predict the thrust requirements might not be

adequate for all globe valves. With respect to butterfly valves, industry and plant-specific

testing has revealed that vendor calculations might not adequately predict the torque required

to operate some butterfly valves. On the basis of industry testing and analyses, the Electric

Power Research Institute (EPRI) is revising its application guide for predicting MOV thrust

and torque requirements.

Use of Industry Valve Information

Some licensees have found that testing of certain MOVs under dynamic conditions is

impracticable and that sufficient test information on similar MOVs at their plants is not

available. Consequently, these licensees have obtained MOV performance information from

other licensee or industry test programs and the MOV Performance Prediction Methodology

(PPM) developed by EPRI. In comparing test data from other sources, it is important to

understand the similarity of the valves; test conditions of differential pressure, temperature, and flow; diagnostic equipment and uncertainty; evaluation of the data and any anomalies

(such as high static seating loads); and calculation of valve factor (including flow area

assumptions). In addition, sufficient data need to be obtained to account for the variability in

thrust requirements for similar valves under applicable conditions. EPRI tested a sample of

valves of varying manufacture, type and size to validate a bounding methodology for

predicting thrust requirements for a wide variety of valves. The NRC staff identified concerns

regarding certain specific MOV tests by EPRI during its review of the methodology. These

concerns were resolved with respect to the bounding nature of the EPRI methodology in

developing the NRC staff safety evaluation.

Some licensees were not addressing the results of the EPRI methodology that predicted

potential valve damage and unpredictable thrust requirements for specific valves, and some

Attachment 1 IN 97-07 March 6, 1997 licensees did not address the limitations on the applicability of the EPRI methodology (such

as limitations due to the specific valve manufacturer).

Justification for Stem Friction Coefficient and Load Sensitive Behavior Assumptions

The efficiency of the conversion of actuator output torque to stem thrust is a function of the

stem friction coefficient and the dimensions of the valve stem and its thread. Load sensitive

behavior relates to the change in this efficiency when different thrust levels are exerted

through the stem. Typically, as the thrust level increases, the stem friction coefficient

increases and the thrust delivered at the torque switch trip decreases (referred to as a "rate- of-loading" effect). Some licensees initially assumed a stem friction coefficient of 0.15 (or

less) or rate-of-loading effect of 15 percent (or less) and planned to justify these assumptions

as part of their dynamic testing under GL 89-10. However, in some cases, insufficient data

or higher-than-expected values obtained during the MOV testing caused the staff to question

the licensee's initial assumptions when the data were evaluated in a statistically valid

manner. For example, one licensee may have to revise the initial assumption for rate-of- loading effects up to 25 percent. Stem friction coefficient and rate-of-loading effects may

vary between MOVs because of factors such as stem lubricant, lubrication frequency, environmental conditions, and manufacturing tolerances of the stem and stem nut.

Therefore, i is difficult to apply information on stem friction coefficient and rate-of-loading

effects from sources other than the licensee's testing program. EPRI developed bounding

values for load sensitive behavior associated with gate valves as part of its MOV PPM. The

NRC staff discusses conditions and limitations of the EPRI methodology in a safety

evaluation dated March 15, 1996. Also, some licensees have improperly considered load

sensitive behavior (or rate-of-loading effects) to be a random uncertainty, rather than a bias

error or a bias/random combination error.

GrouDing of MOVs

In GL 89-10, the NRC staff recommended that licensees test their safety-related MOVs under

design-basis conditions where practicable. In Supplement 6 to GL 89-10, the NRC staff

reiterated that recommendation but provided information on grouping MOVs in situations

where a licensee either is not able to test some MOVs under design-basis conditions or

chooses not to dynamically test some MOVs. For example, the NRC staff considered it

important to (1) assess, when grouping MOVs, such similarities as valve manufacturer, model

and size, valve flow, temperature, pressure, installation configuration, valve materials and

condition, seatlguide stresses, and performance during testing; (2) test a representative

sample of MOVs in each group (nominally 30 percent and no less than 2 MOVs); (3)test

each MOV in a group with diagnostics under static conditions; and (4) evaluate any adverse

information from individual MOV testing and determine its applicability to the entire group.

Some licensees have used approaches for grouping and testing MOVs other than those

described in Supplement 6 to GL 89-10. The NRC staff has found that some licensees have

not adequately justified testing only one MOV in a group, or a very small sample of MOVs in

the group. Also, some licensees have selected a valve factor based on a sample of tests

that does not accommodate reasonable variation in the valve factor for other MOVs in the

Attachment 1 IN 97-07 March 6, 1997 group (for example, the bounds on the valve factor for a group of valves was not always

appropriate for the scatter observed in the data). Although some licensees have grouped

MOVs in ways that could not be justified, some other licensees have established such a large

number of groups (as many as 50) that it is difficult to have sufficient test data for each

group. Some licensees have adequately justified including MOVs with small variations in size

into the same group in order to minimize the number of groups and allow sufficient data to be

obtained for each group.

De-raded Voltage Calculations

The NRC staff discussed in Supplements 1 and 6 to GL 89-10 determination of the voltage

assumed at MOVs for design-basis conditions. Various methods are used by licensees to

determine the reduction in voltage from the grid lo the MOV being evaluated. During

GL 89-10 closeout inspections, the NRC staff found that some licensees had not fully justified

their assumptions for the grid voltage assumed in their MOV calculations. For example, some licensees assumed full grid voltage as the starting point for calculations, rather than the

degraded grid relay setpoint.

Justification for Weak Link Analyses

In Information Notice 96-48, "Motor-Operated Valve Performance Issues," the NRC staff

discussed recent failures of MOV keys. Some licensees have also identified cracks in motor

shafts for some MOVs. Further, missing bolts or incorrect bolting material has been found in

some MOVs. These problems could be related to inadequate justification of the weak link

components in MOV analyses. For example, replacement of a motor pinion key with a key of

stronger material could cause the weak link to shift to another internal part, such as the

motor shaft.

Analytical Evaluation of Potential Pressure Lockinq of Gate Valves

In Supplement 6 to GL 89-10, the NRC staff provided one acceptable approach for

addressing potential pressure locking and thermal binding of MOVs. In GL 95-07, "Pressure

Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated Gate Valves," the NRC staff

gave more detailed information and recommendations to address potential pressure locking

and thermal binding of gate valves.

During recent GL 89-10 inspections, the NRC staff identified weaknesses in some

approaches used by licensees to evaluate the effects of pressure locking of MOVs. Some

licensees are relying on analytical approaches (without test-based justification) to provide

confidence that the motor actuator can overcome the thrust resulting from pressure locking of

its valve. The NRC staff found that some licensees assumed overly optimistic actuator

efficiencies in predicting the thrust delivered by the motor actuator under pressure locking

conditions. In addition, the staff found that some licensees have insufficient justification for

assumptions of significant leakage from the valve bonnet over a short period, and of a very

low increase in bonnet pressure with rising temperature.

Attachment 1 IN 97-07 March 7, 1997 Evaluation of Test Data

Some licensees have not thoroughly evaluated test data to ensure that the results are

reliable. For example, an abnormally low thrust requirement or a back-calculated valve factor

might indicate that the design-basis differential pressure and flow were not achieved during

the test. Further, anomalies in the data traces could reveal valve or actuator damage. Some

licensees have not justified extrapolation of test data based on percentage of design-basis

differential pressure and absolute value of differential pressure as discussed in the EPRI

MOV program.

Trackina and Trendinq of MOV Problems

Tracking and trending are important aspects of a licensee's periodic verification program.

The NRC staff provided comments on MOV tracking and trending methods in initial reports of

GL 89-10 inspections. It also identified weaknesses in the development of MOV tracking and

trending methods at some nuclear plants. During GL 89-10 closeout inspections, the NRC

staff found that some licensees have not fulfilled their plans to develop MOV tracking and

trending methods and that some licensees have highly informal methods without specific

guidelines or schedules.

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Attachment 2 IN 97-07 March 6, 1997 LIST OF RECENTLY ISSUED

NRC INFORMATION NOTICES

Information Date of

Notice No. Subject Issuance Issued to

97-06 Weaknesses in Plant- 03/04/97 All holders of OLs

Specific Emergency or CPs for nuclear

Operating Procedures power reactors with

for Refilling the with once-through

Secondary Side of Dry steam generators

Once-Through Steam

Generators

91-85, Potential Failures of 02/27/97 All holders of OLs

Rev. 1 Thermostatic Control or CPs for nuclear

Valves or Diesel power reactors

Generator Jacket

Cooling Water

97-05 Offsite Notification 02/27/97 All holders of OLs

Capabilities or CPs for nuclear

power reactors and

test and research

reactors

97-04 Implementation of a New 02/24/97 All materials, fuel

Constraint on Radioactive cycle, and non-power

Air Effluents reactor licensees

97-03 Defacing of Labels to 02/20/97 All material licensees

Comply with 10 CFR involved with disposal

20.1904(b) of medical waste

OL = Operating License

CP = Construction Permit

IN 97-07 March 6, 1997 GL 95-07 "Pressure Locking and Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power-Operated

Gate Valves," dated August 17, 1995 GL 96-05 "Periodic Verification of Design-Basis Capability of Safety-Related Motor- Operated Valves," dated September 18, 1996 IN 92-17 "NRC Inspections of Programs Being Developed at Nuclear Power Plants in

Response to Generic Letter 89-10," dated February 26, 1992 IN 92-18 "Potential for Loss of Remote Shutdown Capability during a Control Room

Fire," dated February 28, 1992 IN 96-48 "Motor-Operated Valve Performance Issues," dated August 21, 1996 This information notice requires no specific action or written response. If you have any

questions about the information in this notice, please contact one of the technical contacts

listed below or the appropriate Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) project manager.

original signed by

Thomas T. Martin, Director

Division of Reactor Program Management

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical contacts: Thomas Scarbrough, NRR

(301) 415-2794 E-mail: tgs@nrc.gov

William Burton, NRR

(301) 415-2853 E-mail: wfb@nrc.gov

Attachments: Tech Editor has reviewed and concurred on 11/27/96

1. Examples of Problems Identified During GL 89-10

Closeout Inspections

2. List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

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Gate Valves," dated August 17, 1995 GL 96-05 "Periodic Verification of Design-Basis Capability of Safety elated Motor- Operated Valves," dated September 18, 1996 IN 92-17 "NRC Inspections of Programs Being Developed a Nuclear Power Plants in

Response to Generic Letter 89-10," dated Febrdry 26, 1992 IN 92-18 "Potential for Loss of Remote Sutdown Capability during a Control Room

Fire," dated February 28, 1992 IN 96-48 "Motor-Operated Valve Perforpiance Issues," dated August 21, 1996 This information notice requires no specific action, or written response. If you have any

questions about the information in this notice, please contact one of the technical contacts

listed below or the appropriate Office of Nuclear Reactor-Regulation (NRR) project manager.

Thomas T. Martin, Director

Division of Reactor Program Management

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical contacts: Thomas Scarbrough, NRR

(301) 415-2794 E-mail: tgsenrc.gov

William Burton, NRR

(301) 415-2853 E-mail: wfb@nrc.gov

Attachments: Tech Editor has reviewed and concurred on 11/27/96

1. Examples of Problems Identified During GL 89-10

Closeout Inspections

2. List of Recently Issued NRC Information Notices

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Division of Reactor Program Management

Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

Technical Contacts: Thomas Scarbrough, NRR William Burton, NRR

(301) 415-2794 (301) 415-2853 E-mail: tgsenrc.gov E-mail: wfb@nrc.gov

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