ML14139A017
| ML14139A017 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Monticello, Indian Point  |
| Issue date: | 04/28/2014 |
| From: | Rheault C C & D Technologies |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| Download: ML14139A017 (4) | |
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1400 Union Meeting Road
__210 ____________Blue Bell, PA 19422 Power Solutions Phone: (215) 619-2700 Fax: (215) 619-7823 April 28, 2014 VIA FACSIMILE Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center 301-816-5151 VIA REGULAR MAIL Document Control Desk US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY US Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2746
Subject:
Updated Interim Report- Inability to Complete 10CFR Part 21 Evaluation regarding cracking in KCR-13 Standby Battery Jars As previously stated, C&D did not have access to the components of the allegedly defective battery, and a report had not yet been issued by Lucius Pitkin. C&D has recently received and is evaluating the report from Lucius Pitkin and will perform a root cause technical evaluation and affirm whether there is any defect in the component or manufacturing process, or whether the reported condition may have been due to user abuse of product, improper maintenance or other negligence or error. The planned final evaluation should be completed by May 31, 2014 at which time it is anticipated that a final report will be issued.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter or this report, please contact:
Robert Malley VP Quality and Process Engineering bmalley@cdtechno.com (215) 619-7830 Sincerely, Christian Rheault President and Chief Executive Officer C&D Technologies, Inc.
Attachment - Interim Report - Inability to Complete 10CFR Part 21 Evaluation regarding cracking in KCR-13 Standby Battery Jars, dated 12/20/13 Cc: D. Anderson J. Miller R. Malley S. DiMauro L. Carson J. Anderson J~I 9
C,,TTEHHNOLOGIES, INC.
Power Solutions 1400 Union Meeting Road Blue Bell, PA 19422 Phone: (215) 619-2700 Fax: (215) 619-7887 December 20, 2013 VIA FACSIMILE Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center 301-816-5151 VIA REGULAR MAIL Document Control Desk US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-001 VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY US Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852-2746
Subject:
Interim Report - Inability to Complete 10CFR Part 21 Evaluation regarding cracking in KCR-13 Standby Battery Jars The purpose of this letter is to provide the NRC a report in general conformity to the requirements of 10CFR Part 21.21 (a)(2). On October 22, 2013 C&D Technologies, Inc. ("C&D") was informed by Entergy Nuclear Northeast that a KCR-13 battery installed at the Indian Point Nuclear Energy Center had developed a small crack in the polycarbonate jar material. The jar is a safety related component with the primary function of containing electrolyte. C&D does not believe that significant quantity of electrolyte was lost through this crack, because there was a normal level of electrolyte in the battery. This unit has been replaced, and the unit was sent by Entergy to an outside lab, Lucius Pitkin ("LPI") of New York, NY, for analysis. As C&D did not have access to the components of the allegedly defective battery, and a report has not yet been issued by Lucius Pitkin, C&D cannot perform a root cause technical evaluation and affirm whether there is any defect in the component or manufacturing process, or whether the reported condition may have been due to user abuse of product, improper maintenance or other negligence or error. No formal report from Entergy or LPI is expected before the expiration of the 60 day limit from the date C&D was notified of the issue. Thus, C&D is submitting this interim report to the NRC and notifying C&D's customers that use C&D KCR-13 batteries of this Interim report, and is initiating an action plan to evaluate the reported potential defect and determine whether it could pose a substantial safety hazard for any U.S. licensee using such batteries.
Required information as per 10CFR Part 21.21(d)(4) follows:
(i) Name and Address of the individualor individuals informing the Commission Christian Rheault (or Designee)
President and Chief Executive Officer C&D Technologies, Inc.
1400 Union Meeting Road Blue Bell, PA 19422-0858
(ii) Identification of the facility, the activity, or the basic component supplied for such facility or such activity within the United States which fails to comply or containsa defect.
KCR-13 Batteries, manufactured in 2005, battery manufacturing date is on the label. Note: C&D has not completed its evaluation of the reported potential defect and whether it could pose a substantial safety hazard at any U.S. licensee using such batteries.
(iii) Identification of the firm constructing the facility or supplying the basic component which fails to comply or containsa defect C&D Technologies, Inc.
1400 Union Meeting Road Blue Bell, PA 19422-0858 (iv) Nature of the defect or failure to comply and the safety hazardwhich is createdor could be createdby such defect or failure to comply The cracked jar not been fully evaluated and may or may not indicate a potential defect which could create a substantial safety hazard (v) The date on which the information of such defect or failure to comply was obtained October 22, 2013 (vi) In the case of a basic component which contains a defect or fails to comply, the number and location of these components in use at, supplied for, being supplied for, or may be supplied for, manufactured or being manufactured for one or more facilities or activities subject to the regulations in this Part.
KCR-13 batteries used at Nuclear Plants in 1E applications made in 2005 Qty of Utility Plant Name Battery Model Batteries Entergy Indian Point KCR-13 NUC 72 Xcel. Energy Monticello KCR-13 NUC 62 (vii) The corrective action which has been, is being, or will be taken; the name of the individual or organizationresponsible for the action; and the length of time that has been or will be taken to complete the action.
Co-Current Actions underway to complete the evaluation:
a) On receipt of the final report by LPI/Indian Point by C&D, C&D shall evaluate the findings and the causes for failure. Maximum time 14 days from receipt of the report.
b) In conjunction with the licensees identified in section vi, C&D will recommend maintenance assessment of all KCR-13 batteries at these locations to determine their status, and specifically the presence of any evidence of potential defects via visual examination. For any cells exhibiting the presence of potential defect, C&D shall further recommend that they be returned for analysis. Estimated completion date of analysis is thirty (30) days from the receipt of the returned batteries.
(viii) Any advice related to the defect or failure to comply about the facility, activity, or basic component that has been, is being, or will be given to purchasersor licensees.
U.S. Licensees using batteries possibility containing the alleged defect have been notified of the filing of this interim report with recommendations that they examine their batteries for any signs of problems. See attached notification letter.
(ix) In the case of an early site permit, the entities to whom an early site permit was transferred.
Not applicable If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter or this report, please contact:
Robert Malley VP Quality and Process Engineering bmalley(ccdtechno.com (215) 619-7830 Sincerely, Christian Rheault President and Chief Executive Officer C&D Technologies, Inc.
Attachment - C&D Letter to Users of KCR-13 batteries entitled "Possible Problem - KCR-13", dated 12/20/13 Cc: D. Anderson J. Miller R. Malley S. DiMauro L. Carson J. Anderson