ML033280523
| ML033280523 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Callaway  |
| Issue date: | 11/21/2003 |
| From: | Affolter R AmerenUE |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| ULNRC-04921 | |
| Download: ML033280523 (5) | |
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M1/12003 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center Event Report Page I Power Reactor Event #
40344 Site: CALLAWAY Notification Date ITime: 11/20/2003 12:11 (EST)
Unit: I Region: 4 State: MO EventDate/Time: 11/20/2003 10:20 (CST)
Reactor Type: [1] W-4-LP Last Modification: 11/20/2003 Containment Type: DRY AMB NRC Notified by: DAVID M EPPERSON Notifications: KRISS KENNEDY R4 HQ Ops Officer: JEFF ROTTON JACK FOSTER NRR Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY WILLIAM RULAND NRR 10 CFR Section:
BRIAN MCDERMOTT RI 21.21 UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH DAVID AYRES R2 CHRISTINE LIPA R3 UnitI Scram Code RX Critl InitPower Initial RX Mode Curr Power Current RX Mode 1
N Yes 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER DEFECT AND NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT Deviation related to upper stud assemblies for General Electric Nuclear AKR-30 low voltage circuit breakers. The deviation is specific to upper stud assemblies supplied under part number Q139C4632G1 and consist of an incorrect angle between the stud and pivot. Of the fifteen assemblies supplied with possible deviations to AmerenUE, five were returned and ten had been installed in Callaway Plant. The deviation will not prevent the circuit breakers from performing their design basis function at the Callaway Plant, however, the capability of the assemblies is indeterminate for severe faulted conditions. A circuit breaker could fail if an upper stud assembly with identified deviation was installed and the circuit breaker was called upon to interrupt a severe fault.
"Callaway has concluded that this deviation does not constitute a "defect" as defined in 1 OCFR Part 21 because the breakers would still perform their design basis requirements and would not create a substantial safety hazard.
However, Callaway can not determine if the potential for a significant safety hazard or exceeding of a technical specification safety limit could exist at another nuclear power plant" Received written documentation that the licensee has notified the NRC resident inspector.
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57n.676.456 tax November 20, 2003 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Mail Stop P1-137 Washington, DC 20555-0001 ULNRC-04921 W1AmerenUE Ladies and Gentlemen:
DOCKET NUMBER 50-483 CALL.JAWAY PLANT UNIT 1 UNION ELECTRIC CO.
FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NPF-30 10 CFR 21 notification for GE Nuclear AXR-30 low voltage circuit breaker upper stud assemblies, part number 0139C4632G1 This notice is being sent within the two day period to inform you of a deviation related to upper stud assemblies for General Electric Nuclear AKR-30 low voltage circuit breakers.
The concern is specific to upper stud assemblies supplied under part number Q139C4632G1. The deviation consists of an incorrect angle between the stud and pivot. Of the fifteen-assemblies supplied with possible deviations, to AmerenUE, five were returned and ten had been installed in Callaway Plant. The deviation will not prevent the circuit breakers from performing their design basis function at the Callaway Plant, however the capability of the assemblies is indeterminate for severe faulted conditions. A circuit breaker could fail if an upper stud assembly with the identified deviation was installed and the circuit breaker was called upon to interrupt a severe fault.
If you have any questions, please contact David M. Epperson at 5731676-4664 or via c-mail at dmeprnerson(.cal.ameren.com.
Very truly yours, Ronal Affolter Vice President, Nuclear RDAIJER/slk Enclosure a subaidiary.1Amiwon Corpar.ptido
NOV 20 '03 j0:21jPM CPLLPA1AY PLAINT OR P.3/4 ULNRC-04921 November 20, 2003 Page 2 cc: Mr. Bruce S. Mallet Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-4005 Senior Resident Inspector Callaway Resident Office U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 8201 NRC Road Steedman, MO 65077 Mr. Jack N. Donohew (2 copies)
Licensing Project Manager, Callaway Plant Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mail Stop 7E1 Washington, DC 20555-2738 Manager, Electric Department Missouri Public Service Commission PO Box 360 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Records Center Institute of Nuclear Power Operations 700 Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 11/20/2003 THU 11:08
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David M. Epperson (573) 676-4664 AmerenlUE P.O. Box 620 Fulton, MO 65251 G.E. Nuclear AKR-30 Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Upper Stud Assemblies, part number Q139C4632G1 General Electric Nuclear Energy The angle between the stud and pivot were less than indicated on the design drawing. This deviation results in an overlap between the moveable main and stationary arcing contacts which GE states is an untested and uncertified configuration. The assemblies will perform their design basis function however, the condition, function, operability, and capability of the assembly is indeterminate for severe faulted conditions.
09-24-2003 AmerenUE purchased 15 potentially defective assemblies. Five have been returned to GE. The remaining 10 assemblies have been installed in AKR-30 load center circuit breakers. GE states that AmerenUE/Callaway Plant is the only plant to receive defective upper stud assemblies. Callaway is not in the position to determine if similar assemblies with this defect have been supplied commercially, through third party dedication entities, or through GE overhaul facilities.
Five defective assemblies were returned to GE. The locations of 10 potentially defective assemblies have been determined. Work documents have been initiated to inspect and rework, as necessary, all breakers that could have defective assemblies.
Based on the information provided, Callaway has concluded that this deviation does not constitute a "defect" as defined in I OCFR Part 21 because the breakers would still perform their design basis requirements and would not create a substantial safety hazard. However, Callaway can not determine if the potential for a significant safety hazard or exceeding of a technical specification safety limit could exist at another nuclear power plant.
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