ML17333A044

Interim Deficiency Rept Re ASME Section XI Ultrasonic Preservice Exams Revealing Indications in Pullman Power Spool Elbows,Initially Reported on 810109.Analysis Will Determine Safety Significance.Final Rept by 810501

ML17333A044
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	02/06/1981
From:	Van Brunt E ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR
To:	Spencer G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
References
10CFR-050.55E, 10CFR-50.55E, ANPP-17244-BSK, NUDOCS 8102180483
Download: ML17333A044 (8)

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ACCESSION NUR:81 02180483 DOC, DATE: 81/02/06 NOTARIZED: NO FACIL:50 528 Palo Verde Nuclear Stationi Unit ii Arizona Public 050005 50-529 BYNAME Palo Verde Nuclear Stationi Unit 2i Arizona Publice 6 29 50-530 Palo Verde Nuclear Stationi Un-it Oi Arizona Public 05000530 AUTH AUTHOR 'AFFILIATION VAN BRUNTiE ~ E. Arizona Public Service Co.

REC IP. NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION SPENCERiG ~ 8, Pegion 5i San Franciscoi Reactor Cons'truction- L Engineer

SUBJECT:

Interim deficiency rept re ASME Section XI ultrasonic preservice exams revealing indications in Pullman Power spool elbowsiinitially reported on 810109 'nalysis will determine safety significance'inal rept by 810501.

DISTRIBUTION CODE: B019S COPIES RECEIVED:LTR /ENCL g TITLE: Construction Deficiency Report (10CFR50.55E)

NOTES:Standardized Plant. 05000528 Standardized PlarIt, 05000529 Standardized Plant. 05000530 RECIPIENT COPIES 'ECIPIENT COPIES ID CODE/NAME LTTR ENCL ID CODE/NAME LTTR ENCL

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EXTERNALS ACRS 16 16 16 LPDR 03 1 1 NSIC 08 1 1

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CdHMR (Q IRUIIKHEI KNEPXIIR aZIKM'P P. O. BOX 2I666 ~ PHOENIX, ARIZONA 65036 February 6, 1981 ANPP-17244-BSK-JAR U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region V Walnut Creek Plaza Suite 202 1990 North California Boulevard Hf(f(fg ~

Walnut Creek, California 54596 I'EIIl0'ION~ Ij Attention: Mr. G. S. Spencer, Chief "RPN+"'""

Reactor Construction and Engineering Support Branch

Subject:

Interim Report A 50.55(e) Potentially Reportable Deficiency Relating to ASME Section XI Ultrasonic Pre-Service Examinations Revealing Indications in Pullman Power Elbows File: 80-019-026

Reference:

Telephone Conversation between J. Eckhardt and B. S.

Kaplan on January 9, 1981 (DER 80-46)

Dear Sir:

The NRC was notified of a potentially. reportable deficiency in the referenced telephone conversation. At that time, it was estimated that a determination of reportability would be made within thirty (30) days.

Due to the extensive investigation and evaluation required, an interim report is attached. It is now expected that this information will be finalized by May 1, 1981, at which time a complete report will be sub-mitted.

Very truly yours,

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E. E. Van Brunt, Jr.

APS Vice President Nuclear Projects ANPP Project Director EEVBJr/BSK:skc Attachment

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U. S. Nuclear Regula ry Commission Attention: Mr. G. S. Spencer, Chief ANPP-17244-BSK/JAR February 6, 1981 Page 2 ceo <Victor Stello, Jr., Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 A. C. Gehr Snell & Wilmer R. L. Robb D. B. Fasnacht W. E. Ide J. M. Allen A. C. Rogers J. A. Brand W. H. Wilson W. G. Bingham W. J. Stubblefield R. L. Patterson R. W. Welcher D. R. Hawkinson

0 INTERIM REPORT POTENTIAL REPORTABLE DEFICIENCY ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY (APS)

PVNGS UNIT it/1 I. Potential Problem While performing ultrasonic pre-service examinations in accordance with ASME Section XI on 'the Safety Injection System, a large indi-cation was found in a 16" thin. wall 32 elbow identified as Spool 1-SI-194-003. This indication is 11.5" long, O.l" wide, and O.l" deep, and is attributed to lack of fusion. Documentation at PVNGS site for this spool, furnished by Pullman Power Products, indicates that the subject elbow was purchased from the Stainless & Alloy Division of Gulf & Western Manufacturing, Energy Products Group, and was previously accepted by radiographic examination. Reexami-nation by Bechtel Construction using radiographic examination con-firmed the same acceptable results as indicated by the documenta-tion provided through Pullman.

II. A roach To and Status Of Pro osed Resolution Since discovery of the noted deficiency,'everal other similar indications have been recorded by the pre-service examination personnel. A definitive analysis to determine if these indications represent a safety significant condition is currently being per-formed. The purchase order requirements of the product apparently have been met.

III. Pro'ected Com letion of Corrective Action and Submittal Date of the Final'Re 'ort The actions necessary to perform the required evaluation will be completed within sixty (60) days. A final report will be completed and issued by May 1, 1981.

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