ML052630168

E-Mail from M. Ferdas of USNRC to G. Meyer and M. Gray of USNRC, Regarding Alleger'S Concerns

ML052630168
Person / Time
Site:	Hope Creek
Issue date:	03/29/2004
From:	Marc Ferdas NRC Region 1
To:	Mel Gray, Meyer G NRC Region 1
References
FOIA/PA-2004-0314
Download: ML052630168 (2)

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[i.-,Aueger's Concerns ?? Pg From: Marc FerdasI To: Glenn Meyer; Mel Gray Date: 3/29/04 4:06PM

Subject:

Alleger's Concerns ??

I think this is the issue that the alleger was referring to. Arrival of parts will take several weeks.

During the 10 year oil tank inspection of the HC 13KV 9-1 0 breaker, PSEG found all 6 bushings degraded.

Each bushing had visible pitting and burns.

The bushings are constructed of a plastic/polymer material made by Westinghouse Inthe late 70's.

According to PSEG, HO is the only place using these type of bushings. These type of bushings are very expensive compared to the standard bushings made of porcelain. The bushings have been inservice the life of the breaker and manufactured in 1982.

Power factor testing results indicated results were over the established thresehold rating of .55. PSEG has identified that the acceptance criteria being used don't apply to the type of bushings HO has. HO has contacted Doble Engineering to get additional information on what isan acceptable power factor. Doble engineering has provided historical performance data, but is not willing to formally establish an acceptance criteria. PSEG review of the data is leaning toward an acceptance range of 1-2% (HO is reviewing previous power factor data and taking some new data and has established an acceptance criteria of 1.5%. Doble Engineering is not aware of any failures of the type of bushings at HO.

The current status of the breakers:

9-10 Breaker <1.5%

7-8 Breaker <1.5% - Looks to be in worse condition 1-2 & 6-7 Breaker (non 1E) <1.5% based on 2003 & 2003 data K> 4-5 Breaker (non 1E) <1.5% based on 1998 data PSEG is looking to purchase bushings of each of the 6 breakers (each breaker consists of 6 bushings).

PSEG is estimating that the first bushings would be available in 10 weeks.

This item is being considered a restart item, and will require SORC approval.

As new information is gathered I will keep the region informed. I am hoping to get my hands on a "white paper" late tommorrow which better summarizes the issue. At that time I would like to get someone in DRS electrical branch to take a look at it.

Thanks Marc S. Ferdas Resident Inspector - HO CC: A. Randolph Blough

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Creation Date: 3/29/04 4:06PM From: Marc Ferdas Created By: MSF2@nrc.eov Recipients kpl-po.KP.DO ARB CC (A. Randolph Blough)

GWM (Glenn Meyer)

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