ML14079A353

Notification of Part 21 Re Bearing Defect

ML14079A353
Person / Time
Site:	Millstone, Calvert Cliffs, Davis Besse, Salem, Summer, Crystal River, Cook
Issue date:	03/17/2014
From:	Grandusky E Dresser-Rand Co
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
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Download: ML14079A353 (5)

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I----. Cepnter Event Rennrt Paon I Part 21 (PAR) Event # 49923 Rep Org: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY Notification Date I Time: 03/17/2014 13:53 (EDT)

Supplier: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY Event Date I Time: 02/17/2014 (EDT)

Last Modification: 03/17/2014 Region: 1 Docket #:

City: WELLSVILLE Agreement State: Yes County: License #:

State: NY NRC Notified by: ED GRANDUSKY Notifications: BLAKE WELLING R1DO HQ Ops Officer: DANIEL MILLS KATHLEEN O'DONOHUE R2DO Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY JULIO LARA R3DO 10 CFR Section: PART 21 GROUP EMAIL 21.21 (d)(3)(i) DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE PART 21 - BEARING DEFECT The following was received via email:

"On Dresser-Rand Drawing 75439A part number 07 is identified as a Heim LSS-8 bearing that has an Aluminum Bronze insert to accommodate a non-lubricated application. Dresser-Rand shipped 10 bearings part number 75439A07 to Dominion Nuclear in 2006 that were Seal Master Com 8 bearings that do not have an Aluminum Bronze insert.

"This bearing is used on turbines that have a PG type mechanical governor with the cam plate linkage. Extended operation without lubrication will result in the Seal Master Com 8 bearing seizing. The customer should visually inspect this bearing for the bronze insert. If no insert is visible then the bearing should be replaced at the first opportunity."

Licensees potentially affected (turbine serial numbers): Calvert Cliffs (T36674A, T36674B, T36674C, T36674D),

DC Cook (T36700A, T36700B), Salem (T36988A, T36988B), Crystal River (T37009A), Davis Besse (T37686A, T37686B), Millstone (F37273A, T38587A), Summer (T38765A).

International sites potentially affected: Bugey (T38498A, T38498B, T38880A, T38880B).

I Mar. 17. 2014 1:48PM No. 0649 P. 1 DRESSER-RAND COMPANY DRESSER RAND 37 Coats Street Wellsville, NY 14895-0592 Phone (716) 596-3631 Fax (7161 593-3369 March 17, 2014 Fax#: 301-816-5151 Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Subject:

10CFR50art 21 Reporting of defects Find attached an initial report of defect.

Please call if additional information is required Ed Grandusky Manager Gov't Aftermarket Engineering (585) 596-3631 Office (716) 498-7522 Cell

Mar. 17. 2014 1:48PM No. 0649 P. 2 INITIAL REPORT I0CFR PART 21 REPORT OF A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD Report No. 46 Page l of 3 PREPARED BY: Ronald Burdick Date: 02/17/2014 File No: See page 2 TITLE: Nuclear Quality Specialist Serial No: See page 2 Type: GS-2 PART NAME: Spherical Bearing Part No: 75439A07 Dwg. No: 75439A Rev. Level: B DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:

On Dresser-Rand Drawing 75439A part number 07 is identified as a Heim LSS-8 bearing that has an Aluminum Bronze insert to accommodate a non- lubricated application. Dresser-Rand shipped 10 bearings part number 75439A07 to Dominion Nuclear in 2006 that were Seal Master Com 8 bearings that do not have an Aluminum Bronze insert.

ENGINEERING EVALUATION & RECOMMENDATIONS:

This bearing is used on the turbines listed on page 2 that have a PG type mechanical governor with the cam plate linkage (See sketch on page 3). Extended operation without lubrication will result in the Seal Master Com 8 bearing seizing The customer should visually inspect this bearing for the bronze insert. Ifno insert is visible then the bearing should be replaced at the first opportunity.

Evaluation/Recommendation Prepared By: Ronald Burdick

Title:

Nuclear Quality Specialist Date: 03/312014 Approved By: Ed Grandusky

Title:

Navy Nuclear Enqineering Manager Date: 03111/2014 DISPOSITION, CHECK ONE:

IFIX Yes, this constitutes a safety hazard and requires a Final Report be prepared L-I No, this does not constitute a safety hazard and does not require any further reporting.

Reviewed by D-R Wellsville Responsible. OffMp-,

Signature:

Title:

Director Government Business Unit Date:

II RETURN TO MANAGER NUCLEAR PRODUCT ENGINEERING I

EF-065 (Initial Report.10 CFR Part 21 Report of a Potential Safety Hazard), REV. E, 16MAY01

I Mar. 17. 2014 1:48PM No. 0649 P. 3 INITIAL REPORT 10CFR PART 21 REPORT OF A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD Report No. 46 Page 2of3 Turbine S/N Site T36674A CALVERT CLIFFS T36674B CALVERT CLIFFS T36674C CALVERT CLIFFS T36674D CALVERT CLIFFS T36700A D.C.COOK 1 T36700B D.C.COOK 2 T36988A. SALEM 1 T36988B SALEM 2 T37009A CRYSTAL RIVER T37686A DAVIS BESSE F37273A MILLSTONE 2 T37686B DAVIS BESSE T38498A BUGEY T38498B BUGEY T38587A MILLSTONE 3 T38765A SUMMER 1 T38880A BUGEY T38880B BUGEY EF-065 (Initial Report 10 CFR Part 21 Report of a Potential Safety Hazard), REV. E, 16MAY01

Mar. 17. 2014 1:48PM No. 0649 P. 4 INITIAL REPORT 10CFR PART 21 REPORT OF A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD Report No. 46.

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