ML17317A645

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Describes Abnormal Environ Occurrence of 780923,when Chlorine Residuals Taken of Condenser Outlet Showed Greater than 0.10PPM,due to Slip of Clutch on Feed Rate Control Motor.Clutch Tension Has Been Adjusted
ML17317A645
Person / Time
Site: Cook American Electric Power icon.png
Issue date: 10/02/1978
From: Shaller D
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO.
To: James Keppler
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
References
AEO-78-04-04X-0, AEO-78-4-4X, NUDOCS 7810100024
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~y INDIANAO IIEICNIGANPOWER CORI N

DONALDC. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT P.O. Box 468, Bridgman, Michigan 49106 (616) 465-6901 Oct. 2, 1978 Ooerating License OPR-58 Oocket 850-315 AEO 04/04X-0 Mr. J.

G. Keppler, Regional Oirector Office of Inspection and Enforcement United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region III 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 KIIlNM7PtIt,'Kg Fl((IPy

Dear Mr. Keppler:

This report is submitted as requi red by Appendix B, Technical Specifications, Section 5.4.2. 1 in relation to the abnormal envi ron-mental occurrence on September 23, 1978.

Chlorine residuals taken of the condenser outlet showed analytical results greater than 0. 10 PPM as specified by Appendix B Technical Soecifications 2.2. 1.2.

The Circulating water chlorination system had been in operation chlorinating automatically twice a day for several months.

Chlorine residuals had been averaging 0.04 ppm to 0.06 ppm during this interval.

Ouring the chlorination cycle on September 23, 1978 the technician analyzing chlorine residual at the condenser outlet recorded results of 0. 10, O. 11, 0. 12 PPM chlorine residual for the samoles correspondinq to 1010, 1012 and 1015 respectively.

Chlorination was secured until September 26, 1978 when automatic chlorination was re-established using a different chlorinator.

Investigation immediately after the incident showed the chlorine feed rate had increased from 750 lbs

. per 24 hrs

. to 1100 lbs

. per 24 hrs. for no apoarent reason.

Investigation and repair of the chlorinator in service during the time of the incident revealed that the clutch on the feed rate control motor was slipping.

This clutch slippage caused the chlorinator feed rate to stick at a chlorine feed

. ate hi gher than desired.

The clutch tension has been adjusted and the chlorinator tested to verify prooer operation.

As the indicated chlorine residual was only slightly above technical specifications for a brief period of time, it is felt that no adverse environmental impact,vill occur.

Very truly yours,

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V. Shaller Plant Manager

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