ML100960449
| ML100960449 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Susquehanna, Columbia, River Bend, LaSalle  |
| Issue date: | 04/02/2010 |
| From: | Thibault D Tyco Valves & Controls, LP |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 45809 | |
| Download: ML100960449 (4) | |
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0410212010 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center Event Report General Information or Other (PAR)
Event#
45809 Rep Org: TYCO FLOW CONTROL Notification Date / Time: 04/02/2010 17:12 (EDT)
Supplier: CROSBY VALVE AND GAGE Event Date / Time: 04/02/2010 (EDT)
Last Modification: 04/02/2010 Region:
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City: WRENTHAM Agreement State:
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MA NRC Notified by: DAVID THIBAULT Notifications:
PAUL KROHN R1DO HQ Ops Officer: DONG HWA PARK MICHAEL KUNOWSKI R3DO Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY NEIL OKEEFE R4DO 10 CFR Section:
PART 21 GROUP EMAIL 21.21 UNSPECIFIED PARAGRAPH POSSIBLE FAILURE OF SOLENOID VALVES WITH DUAL FUNCTION MAIN STEAM SAFETY VALVES The following information was received via facsimile:
"Tyco Valves & Controls LP (TVC), a business unit of Tyco Flow Control, is a contractor to certain NRC licensees, and on behalf of itself and certain of its affiliates, hereby submits information in response to notification requirements of 10 CFR Part 21. TVC manufactures, sells, and services Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs) to NRC licensees for use in NRC licensed facilities.
"On February 4, 2010, EPRI issued a notification of a potential 10 CFR Part 21 defect for Main Steam Safety Valves manufactured by Crosby Valve & Gage (Crosby). Crosby became a brand of TVC when they were purchased by them in 1998. The reported problem stems from an issue with the solenoid valve that controls the pneumatic actuator on certain main steam safety valves that were supplied during the early 1980's.
"Following is a list of U.S. plants that may have been affected by this issue:
"Utility "PA Power & Light "Exelon "Energy NW "Entergy Unit Susquehanna 1 & 2
.LaSalle I & 2 Columbia Riverbend Start Up 1983 & 1985 1984 1984 1986 "TVC continues to investigate the reported problem, but is requesting a 30 day extension to complete the evaluation due to the complexity of the situation."
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04/02/2010 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center Event Report General Information or Other (PAR)
Event#
45809
Apr, 2, 2010 5:12PM N o. 2 13 0 P - I tqco/ Flow Control Tyco Flow Control 43 kendrlck Street WPrentham, MA 02093 U.S.A.
Tele: 508-384-3121 Fax: 508-384-8675 April 2, 2010 Via facsimile (301)-816-5 151 Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C 20555 Re:
Subject:
Tyco Valves & Controls; Notification of Potential 10CFR Part 21 Defect Failure of a Solenoid Valve supplied with Crosby dual function Main Steam Safety Valves in Service at Ibeudrola - Cofrentes Nuclear Power Plant
Dear Sir or Madam:
Tyco Valves & Controls LP ("TVC"), a business unit of Tyco Flow Control, is a contractor to certain NRC licensees, and on behalf of itself and certain of its affiliates, herby submits information in response to notification requirements of 10 CF.R. Part 21, TVC manufactures, sells and services Pressure Relief Valves ("PRVs") to NRC licensees for use in NRC-Licensed facilities.
On February 4, 2010, EPRI issued a notification of a potential 10CFR Part 21 defect for Main Steam Safety Valves manufactured by Crosby Valve & Gage ("Crosby"). Crosby became a brand of TVC when they were purchased by them in 1998. The reported problem stems from an issue with the solenoid valve that controls the pneumatic actuator on certain main steam safety valves, that were supplied during the early 1980's.
Following is a list of U.S. plants that may have been affected by this issue:
Utility PA Power & Light Exelon Energy NW Entergy Unit Susquehanna 1 & 2 LaSalle 1 & 2 Columbia Riverbend "Start U 1983 & 1985 1984 1984 1986
Apr, 2, 2010 5:12PM No. 2130 P. 2 TVC continues to investigate the reported problem, but is requesting a 30 day extension to complete the evaluation due to the complexity of the situation. You may contact the undersigned directly with any questions you may have regarding this matter.
Very truly yours, David G Thibault General Manager Tyco Valves & Controls LP Nuclear Products.
Office; (508)384-4557 Cell: (508)294-2062 DGT:kab