ML16152A111

Mary Lampert Email Violation of the SSW Pump Bearings (Pilgrim)

ML16152A111
Person / Time
Site:	Pilgrim
Issue date:	05/26/2016
From:	Lampert M Pilgrim Watch
To:	Arthur Burritt, Bill Dean Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, NRC/RGN-I/DRP/PB5
References
IR 2016009
Download: ML16152A111 (1)

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ML16152A111 From: Mary Lampert Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 11:16 AM To: Dean, Bill <Bill.Dean@nrc.gov>; Burritt, Arthur <Arthur.Burritt@nrc.gov>

Cc: Michal Freedhoff <michal_freedhoff@markey.senate.gov>; michael.jackman@mail.house.gov; Dave Lochbaum <dlochbaum@ucsusa.org>

Subject:

[External_Sender] violation of the SSW pump bearings William Dean Arthur Burritt Via Email May 26, 2016 Hello:

Inspection Report 05000293/2016009; 04/04/2016 - 04/08/2016; Pilgrim; Supplemental Inspection - Inspection Procedure (IP) 95003.

Two questions regarding the violation of the SSW pump bearings:

1. Testing Protocol: I understand that when an SSW pump is declared inoperable and removed from service Tech Specs require that the other pumps and some other equipment be tested ASAP. If the testing fails the plant must be shutdown in 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. If the testing is OK the plant can continue to run and the pumps must be tested daily.

a. Did Entergy follow the testing protocol? Did NRC check? If Entergy did not follow the protocol, what was NRCs response?

b. We understand that the testing is a challenge to the plant equipment; is this correct and if so what follow up is required to assure the testing did not cause a problem?

2. Selector Switch: There is a selector switch in the control room that sets which loop of SSW the C SSW pump will then go to in the event of a loss of plant power.

a. Is it in Pilgrims procedure for loss of an SSW pump? If it is not in the procedure, why not and will NRC require it to be put into Pilgrims procedures?

Thank you and enjoy the holiday week-end.

Mary Lampert Pilgrim Watch/Town of Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee Tel. 781.934.0389

ML16152A111 From: Mary Lampert Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 11:16 AM To: Dean, Bill <Bill.Dean@nrc.gov>; Burritt, Arthur <Arthur.Burritt@nrc.gov>

Cc: Michal Freedhoff <michal_freedhoff@markey.senate.gov>; michael.jackman@mail.house.gov; Dave Lochbaum <dlochbaum@ucsusa.org>

Subject:

[External_Sender] violation of the SSW pump bearings William Dean Arthur Burritt Via Email May 26, 2016 Hello:

Inspection Report 05000293/2016009; 04/04/2016 - 04/08/2016; Pilgrim; Supplemental Inspection - Inspection Procedure (IP) 95003.

Two questions regarding the violation of the SSW pump bearings:

1. Testing Protocol: I understand that when an SSW pump is declared inoperable and removed from service Tech Specs require that the other pumps and some other equipment be tested ASAP. If the testing fails the plant must be shutdown in 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. If the testing is OK the plant can continue to run and the pumps must be tested daily.

a. Did Entergy follow the testing protocol? Did NRC check? If Entergy did not follow the protocol, what was NRCs response?

b. We understand that the testing is a challenge to the plant equipment; is this correct and if so what follow up is required to assure the testing did not cause a problem?

2. Selector Switch: There is a selector switch in the control room that sets which loop of SSW the C SSW pump will then go to in the event of a loss of plant power.

a. Is it in Pilgrims procedure for loss of an SSW pump? If it is not in the procedure, why not and will NRC require it to be put into Pilgrims procedures?

Thank you and enjoy the holiday week-end.

Mary Lampert Pilgrim Watch/Town of Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee Tel. 781.934.0389