ET 05-0015, 60-Day Report for NRC Bulletin 2004-01, Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and Steam Space Piping Connections at Pressurized-Water Reactors

60-Day Report for NRC Bulletin 2004-01, Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and Steam Space Piping Connections at Pressurized-Water Reactors

ML052080155
Person / Time
Site:	Wolf Creek
Issue date:	07/14/2005
From:	Garrett T Wolf Creek
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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BL-04-001, ET 05-0015
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'NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION Terry J Garrett Vice President, Engineering July 14, 2005 ET 05-0015 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555

Subject:

Docket No. 50-482: 60-Day Report for NRC Bulletin 2004-01, Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and Steam Space Piping Connections at Pressurized-Water Reactors" Gentlemen:

This letter provides Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation's (WCNOC) report for the 60-day requirement of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Bulletin 2004-01, "Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and Steam Space Piping Connections at Pressurized-Water Reactors," dated May 28, 2004.

Paragraph (2)(a) of the Bulletin requires, within 60 days after plant restart following the next inspection of the Alloy 82/182/600 pressurizer penetrations and steam space piping connections, a description of the inspection and the results obtained. This information is provided in Attachment II. WCNOC completed an inspection of the pressurizer penetrations and steam space piping connections during refueling outage 14, which ended May 19, 2005.

No commitments are identified in this submittal. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at (620) 364-4084, or Mr. Kevin Moles at (620) 364-4126.

Very trulyyours,

-erry J. Garrett TJG/rlg Attachment l: Oath Attachment II: 60-Day Response cc: J. N. Donohew (NRC), w/a W. B. Jones (NRC), w/a B. S. Mallett (NRC), w/a Senior Resident Inspector (NRC), w/a RO. Box 411 / Burlington, KS 66839 1 Phone: (620) 364.8831 J)-p An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/HCNVET

Attachment I to ET 05-0015 Page 1 of 1 STATE OF KANSAS )

Ss COUNTY OF COFFEY )

Terry J. Garrett, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath says that he is Vice President Engineering of Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation; that he has read the foregoing document and knows the contents thereof; that he has executed the same for and on behalf of said Corporation with full power and authority to do so; and that the facts therein stated are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.

By >X7(?

Terry Garrett Vice President Engineering SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me this/44LL day offl-'y , 2005.

Notary Pu lic CINDY NOVINGER

.F M ,M APPL tEV Expiration Date _ _ _ _6

Attachment II to ET 05-0015 Page 1 of 1 Attachment II 60-Day Report for NRC Bulletin 2004-01: "Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and Steam Space Piping Connections at Pressurized-Water Reactors" Below is the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC) report for the 60-day request of Requested Information item (2)(a) of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Bulletin 2004-01: 'Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and Steam Space Piping Connections at Pressurized-Water Reactors," dated May 28, 2004. The bulletin's "Requested Information" is reproduced in bold.

Requested Information (2)(a) Submit a statement Indicating that the inspections described in response to item (1)(c) of this bulletin were completed and a description of the as-found condition of the pressurizer shell, any findings of relevant indications of through-wall leakage, follow-up NDE performed to characterize flaws in leaking penetrations or steam space piping connections, a summary of all relevant indications found by NDE, a summary of the disposition of any findings of boric acid, and any corrective actions taken and/or repairs made as a result of the indications found.

WCNOC Response During refueling outage 14, WCNOC performed a direct bare metal visual examination on all five steam space piping connections on the pressurizer. The inspections were documented in accordance with procedural guidance. Photographs were taken of each location.

No relevant indications of through-wall leakage were found on the pressurizer steam space piping connections. In the area of examination, the pressurizer shell was clean, with no indications of boric acid and no conditions present that would mask indications.

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'NUCLEAR OPERATING CORPORATION Terry J Garrett Vice President, Engineering July 14, 2005 ET 05-0015 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555

Subject:

Docket No. 50-482: 60-Day Report for NRC Bulletin 2004-01, Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and Steam Space Piping Connections at Pressurized-Water Reactors" Gentlemen:

This letter provides Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation's (WCNOC) report for the 60-day requirement of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Bulletin 2004-01, "Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and Steam Space Piping Connections at Pressurized-Water Reactors," dated May 28, 2004.

Paragraph (2)(a) of the Bulletin requires, within 60 days after plant restart following the next inspection of the Alloy 82/182/600 pressurizer penetrations and steam space piping connections, a description of the inspection and the results obtained. This information is provided in Attachment II. WCNOC completed an inspection of the pressurizer penetrations and steam space piping connections during refueling outage 14, which ended May 19, 2005.

No commitments are identified in this submittal. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at (620) 364-4084, or Mr. Kevin Moles at (620) 364-4126.

Very trulyyours,

-erry J. Garrett TJG/rlg Attachment l: Oath Attachment II: 60-Day Response cc: J. N. Donohew (NRC), w/a W. B. Jones (NRC), w/a B. S. Mallett (NRC), w/a Senior Resident Inspector (NRC), w/a RO. Box 411 / Burlington, KS 66839 1 Phone: (620) 364.8831 J)-p An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/HCNVET

Attachment I to ET 05-0015 Page 1 of 1 STATE OF KANSAS )

Ss COUNTY OF COFFEY )

Terry J. Garrett, of lawful age, being first duly sworn upon oath says that he is Vice President Engineering of Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation; that he has read the foregoing document and knows the contents thereof; that he has executed the same for and on behalf of said Corporation with full power and authority to do so; and that the facts therein stated are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.

By >X7(?

Terry Garrett Vice President Engineering SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me this/44LL day offl-'y , 2005.

Notary Pu lic CINDY NOVINGER

.F M ,M APPL tEV Expiration Date _ _ _ _6

Attachment II to ET 05-0015 Page 1 of 1 Attachment II 60-Day Report for NRC Bulletin 2004-01: "Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and Steam Space Piping Connections at Pressurized-Water Reactors" Below is the Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC) report for the 60-day request of Requested Information item (2)(a) of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Bulletin 2004-01: 'Inspection of Alloy 82/182/600 Materials Used in the Fabrication of Pressurizer Penetrations and Steam Space Piping Connections at Pressurized-Water Reactors," dated May 28, 2004. The bulletin's "Requested Information" is reproduced in bold.

Requested Information (2)(a) Submit a statement Indicating that the inspections described in response to item (1)(c) of this bulletin were completed and a description of the as-found condition of the pressurizer shell, any findings of relevant indications of through-wall leakage, follow-up NDE performed to characterize flaws in leaking penetrations or steam space piping connections, a summary of all relevant indications found by NDE, a summary of the disposition of any findings of boric acid, and any corrective actions taken and/or repairs made as a result of the indications found.

WCNOC Response During refueling outage 14, WCNOC performed a direct bare metal visual examination on all five steam space piping connections on the pressurizer. The inspections were documented in accordance with procedural guidance. Photographs were taken of each location.

No relevant indications of through-wall leakage were found on the pressurizer steam space piping connections. In the area of examination, the pressurizer shell was clean, with no indications of boric acid and no conditions present that would mask indications.

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