ML18030A344

Advises That Util Response to IE Bulletin 79-15, Deep Draft Pump Deficiencies, Is Inadequate to Demonstrate & Assure long-term Operability of Pumps.Addl Detailed Info Should Be Provided within 60 Days.Guidelines Encl

ML18030A344
Person / Time
Site:	Susquehanna
Issue date:	08/13/1981
From:	Tedesco R Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Curtis N PENNSYLVANIA POWER & LIGHT CO.
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IEB-79-15, NUDOCS 8109030304
Download: ML18030A344 (8)

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fQ AUG X 3 f885 Docket Nos. 50-387 and 50-388 l1r. Norman W. Curtis Vice President - Engineering and Construction Pennsylvania Power and Light Company 2 North Ninth Street Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101

Subject:

Long Term Operability of Deep Draft Pumps

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r IE Bulletin 79-15, dated July 11, 1979, was issued to all licensees and holders of construction permits as a result of deep draft pump deficiencies that were identified at, facilities both operating and under construction.

In your response to the bulletin you identified deep draft pumps as being utilized at your facility.

However, your response to the bulletin did not include enough information to demonstrate and assure the long term operability of these pumps.

Enclosed is a document entitled, "Guidelines for Demonstration of Operability of Deep Draft Pumps."

Within 60 days from the issuance date of this leter, you should, provide information on all the deep draft pumps identified in your bulletin response and describe the extent to which your deep draft pump long term operability assurance program conforms. to the various por tions of these Guidelines.

Emphasis should be placed on (1) the establishment of installation procedures that are followed each time these pumps are disassembled and reinstalled, and (2) the testing requirements and bearing wear criteria.

The instrumentation called for in the. Guidelines should not be considered a

requirement.

These Guidelines establish an acceptable method of assuring long term operability of deep draft pumps.

They do not, necessarily constitute the only method for demonstrating long term operability.

The staff will review the information you submit to determine whether your long term operability assurance program for deep draft pumps is in sufficient conformance with these Guidelines to assure long term operability. If not, the staff <<ill determine whether you have established and utilized other methods and procedures, preferably with the assistance of the pump manufacturer, that also demonstrate and"assure that these pumps will perform their intended function for the length of time required.

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If you liave any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Licensing Project thanager.

Sincerely,

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Mr.'Norman W. Curtis Vice President - Engineering and Construction Pennsylvania Power and Light Company 2 North Ninth Street Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101 CC:

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