ML12283A245

Part 21 - Defective Masoneilan Transducer Model 8005N

ML12283A245
Person / Time
Site:	Waterford
Issue date:	09/28/2012
From:	Hardin W Entergy Operations
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
48357
Download: ML12283A245 (1)

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0912812012 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center Event Report Paze I Power Reactor Event# 48357 Site: WATERFORD Notification Date/ Time: 09/28/2012 17:49 (EDT)

Unit: 3 Region: 4 State : LA Event Date / Time: 09/28/2012 14:10 (CDT)

Reactor Type: [3] CE Last Modification: 09/28/2012 Containment Type: DRY AMB NRC Notified by: WILLIAM HARDIN Notifications: NEIL OKEEFE R4DO HQ Ops Officer: PETE SNYDER PART 21 GROUP EMAIL Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section:

21.21 (d)(3)(i) DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE Unit Scram Code RX Crit InitPower Initial RX Mode Curr Power Current RX Mode 3 N Yes 100 Power Operation 100 Power Operation PART 21 - DEFECTIVE MASONEILAN TRANSDUCER MODEL 8005N "This message is notification to the NRC, pursuant to 10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i) requirements, that the Vice President Operations at Waterford 3 was notified on September 28, 2012 at 14:10 CDT of a condition which will be conservatively reported as a defect under the rule. A written report to the NRC will follow within 30 days.

"The basic component that is subject to reporting is the Masoneilan I/P (current to pneumatic) Transducer Model 8005N. These transducers are utilized in safety related applications at Waterford 3. This condition has been corrected in the plant."

Waterford has identified that the subject transducer fails to calibrate at the high end of its span. No defective components are currently installed.

"Waterford 3 is operating normally at 100% power. This identified condition caused no loss of safety function and had no impact on public health and safety."

The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.