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Category:LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (SEE ALSO AO
MONTHYEARML18039A9041999-10-15015 October 1999 LER 99-010-00:on 990917,automatic Reactor Scram on Turbine Stop Valve Closure Occurred.Caused by High Water Level in Main Steam Moisture Separator 2C2.Unit 2C2 Reservoir Level Transmitter & Relays Were Replaced & Tested Satisfactorily ML18039A8981999-10-14014 October 1999 LER 99-009-00:on 990915,manual Reactor Scram Was Noted Due to EHC Leak.Caused by Failure of Stainles Steel Tubing Connection.Removed Damaged Tubing & Connection Plug ML18039A8951999-10-0808 October 1999 LER 99-008-00:on 990905,HPCI Was Inoperable Due to Failed Flow Controller.Caused by Premature Failure of Capacitor 2C3.Replaced Controller & HPCI Sys Was Run IAW Sys Operating Instructions ML18039A8751999-09-30030 September 1999 LER 99-005-00:on 990901,SR for Standby Liquid Control Sampling Was Not Met.Caused by Deficient Procedure for Chemical Addition to Standby Liquid Control.Revised Procedure.With 990930 Ltr ML18039A8201999-07-26026 July 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990625,facility Core Spray Divisions I & II Inoperable at Same Time Due to Personnel Error.Electrical Supply Breaker to Core Spray Division II Pump 3B Returned to Normal Racked in Position ML18039A8171999-07-20020 July 1999 LER 99-007-00:on 990623,discovered That SR for Monitoring of Primary Containment Oxygen Concentration Had Not Been Met. Caused by Failure of Operators to Adequately Communicate. Required Surveillances Were Performed.With 990720 Ltr ML18039A8161999-07-19019 July 1999 LER 99-006-00:on 990618,noted That Main Steam SRV Exceeded TS Setpoint Tolerance.Caused by Pilot Vlve disc-seat Bonding.Util Replaced All 13 SRV Pilot Cartridges with Cartridges Certified to Be Witin +/-1%.With 990719 Ltr ML18039A8121999-07-12012 July 1999 LER 99-005-00:on 990617,ESF Actuation & HPCI Declared Inoperable.Caused by Personnel Error.Reset HPCI & Returned Sys to Operable Status with 25 Minutes.With 990712 Ltr ML18039A8101999-06-28028 June 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990530,safety Features Sys Actuations Occurred Due to RPS Trip.Caused by Failure of MG Set AC Drive Motor Starter Contractor Coil.Licensee Placed 2B RPS Bus on Alternate Feed & Half Scram Was Reset ML18039A8011999-06-14014 June 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990515,automatic Reactor Scram Occurred Due to Tt.Caused by Failure of Mechanical Trip Cylinder to Latch When Hydraulically Reset.Operations Crew Stabilized Reactor Following Scram.With 990614 Ltr ML18039A8021999-06-14014 June 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990501,SRs for Single CR Withdrawal During Cold SD Were Not Adequately Implemented.Caused by Procedural Inadequacy.Revised Applicable Plant Surveillances.With 990614 Ltr ML18039A8071999-06-14014 June 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990515,automatic Reactor Scram Due to Turbine Trip Was Noted.Caused by Failure of Mechanical Trip Cylinder to Latch When Hydraulically Reset.Operations Crew Stabilized Reactor Following Scram ML18039A7791999-05-0606 May 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990408,declared Plant HPCI Sys Inoperable Due to Loose Wire.Caused by Failure to Properly Tighten Screw at Some Time in Past.Loose Wire Was Tightened ML18039A7461999-04-0707 April 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990308,determined That Two Trains of Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) Were Inoperable.Caused by Trip C SGT Blower Motor Breaker.Initiated Shutdown of Plant,Reset C SGT Blower Motor Breaker & Declared Train Operable ML18039A6951999-02-19019 February 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990122,LCO Was Not Entered During Calibration Testing of 3D 480 Volt Rmov Board.Caused by Personnel Error.Tva Has Briefed Operations Personnel to Preclude Recurrence of Event.With 990219 Ltr ML18039A6871999-02-12012 February 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990114,Unit 3 HPCI Was Noted Inoperable. Caused by Oil Leak on Stop Valve.Corrective Maint Was Performed to Repair Oil Leak.With 990212 Ltr ML18039A6671998-12-31031 December 1998 LER 98-004-00:on 981202,SR Intent Was Not Adequately Implemented.Caused by Procedural Inadequacy.Revised Procedures to Provide Proper SR Implementation.With 981231 Ltr ML18039A6471998-12-15015 December 1998 LER 98-007-00:on 981116,unplanned ESF Following Loss of 4kV Unit Board 3B Occurred.Caused by Temporary Energization of Lockout Relay on 4kV Unit Board 3B When Resistor on Relay Monitoring Lamp Circuit Shorted.Replaced Resistor ML18039A6371998-12-0707 December 1998 LER 98-006-00:on 981116,MSSR Valves Exceeded TS Setpoint Tolerance.Caused by Pilot Valve Disc/Seat Bonding. Installed SRV Pressure Switches During Unit 3,cycle 8 Outage.With 981207 Ltr ML18039A6071998-11-12012 November 1998 LER 98-005-00:on 981014,mode Changes Not Allowed by TS 3.0.4 Were Made During Reactor Startup.Caused by TS LCO 3.0.4 Not Being Properly Applied.Training Info Memo Re Proper Application for TS LCO 3.0.4 Was Prepared.With 981112 Ltr ML18039A6031998-11-0404 November 1998 LER 98-004-00:on 981007,primary Containment Allowable Leak Rate Was Exceeded.Caused by Failure of Check Valve to Fully Seat Following Shutdown of Rbbccw Sys for Llrt.Valve Was Retested During Next Refueling Outage.With 981104 Ltr ML18039A5971998-10-28028 October 1998 LER 98-003-00:on 981001,Unit 2 Received Full Automatic Scram from 100% Reactor Power.Caused by Failure of Normally Open Isolation Valve Which Blocked Flow of Stator Cooling Water Through Associated Heat Exchangers.Replaced Failed Valve ML18039A5171998-09-15015 September 1998 LER 98-002-00:on 980816,personnel Observed Both Channels of Rod Block Monitor Sys Bypassed for Cr.Caused by Failure of Gene to Properly Document & Specify Adjustments.Will Implement Necessary Procedure Controls ML18039A3311998-05-0404 May 1998 LER 98-003-00:on 980407,reactor Manually Scrammed to Prevent thermal-hydraulic Instability After Recirculation Pump Runback.Caused by Human Error.Strengthened Controls Associated W/Walkdowns in NEDP-11 ML18039A3141998-04-0909 April 1998 LER 98-002-00:on 980310,ESF Actuation Occurred Due to Failure of Alternate Feeder Breaker Position Switch.Will Continue Testing & Visual Insps on Addl Breaker Position Switches & Will Revise Applicable Maint Instructions ML18039A3101998-04-0707 April 1998 LER 98-001-00:on 980308,ESF Actuations Occurred When 2B RPS Bus Was Transferred to de-energized Source.Caused by Failure of Preparing Clearance to Exercise Proper Attention. 2B RPS Bus Restored to Transformer Source ML18039A3051998-04-0101 April 1998 LER 96-001-00:on 980121,determined That Temp Sensors for Certain HELB May Not Detect All Possible Break Locations. Caused by Differences in Computer Codes Rather than Actual Response.Computer Code Correctly Utilized ML18039A2041997-12-0303 December 1997 LER 97-008-00:on 971104,main Steam Safety/Relief Valves Exceeded TS Setpoint Limit.Caused by Pilot Valve Disc/Seat Bonding.Replaced All 13 Unit 2 Main Steam SRV Pilot Cartridges ML18038B9961997-11-25025 November 1997 LER 97-007-00:on 971028,Unit 2 Automatically Scrammed.Caused by Momentary Pressure Drop in electro-hydraulic Control Sys at Turbine Control Valves.Scram Contactor Replaced ML18038B9931997-11-18018 November 1997 LER 97-006-00:on 971019,declared Unit 2 Hpcis Inoperable. Caused by High Condensate Level in HPCI Turbine Inlet Steam Line Drain Pot.Work Request Initiated ML18038B9861997-11-10010 November 1997 LER 97-005-00:on 971012,ESF Components Were Actuated.Caused by Inadequate Procedure.Cs Pumps Were Secured & Injection Valves Were Closed & Refueling Floor Activities Were Stopped ML18038B9701997-10-0909 October 1997 LER 97-004-00:on 970909,TS Surveillances Were Not Performed During Refueling Outage Timeframe.Caused by Personnel Error. Incorporated Missed Snubber & Vacuum Breaker Surveillances Into Refueling Outage Schedule ML18038B9661997-10-0303 October 1997 LER 97-005-00:on 970824,LCO Was Not Entered When Valve Was Malfunctioning.Caused by Lack of Questioning Attitude by Operations Crew.Involved SROs Were Counseled & Problem Evaluation Rept Will Be Discussed ML18038B9321997-08-0707 August 1997 LER 97-003-00:on 970711,determined That HPCI Turbine Speed Lower than Indicated.Caused by Improper Evaluation of Valve Leak.Work Orders to Troubleshoot HPCI Initiated ML18038B9231997-07-25025 July 1997 LER 97-002-00:on 970626,discovered That Four Surveillance Instructions (Sis) Did Not Fully Test All Relay Logic Combinations.Caused by Personnel Error.Verified Relay Contacts Operable & Revised Applicable SIs.W/970725 Ltr ML18038B8811997-05-14014 May 1997 LER 97-004-00:on 970414,unplanned Manual Start of EDG During Scheduled Redundant Start Test Occurred.Caused by Personnel Error.Edg 3D Shutdown & Returned to pre-event Configuration. W/970514 Ltr ML18038B8801997-05-0808 May 1997 LER 97-002-00:on 970410,HPCI Declared Inoperable.Caused by Personnel Error.Operations Personnel Stopped Instrument Mechanics Testing & Returned HPCI to Standby Readiness. W/970508 Ltr ML18038B8701997-04-29029 April 1997 LER 96-004-02:on 960717,loss of ECCS Division I & Division II Instrumentation Renders ECCS Equipment Inoperable.Caused by Loss of Inverter Output.Failed Components Replaced in Atu Inverter Circuitry & Instrumentation Logic Restored ML18038B8521997-04-0909 April 1997 LER 97-003-00:on 970314,Unit 3 Main Steam SRVs Pilot Cartridges Failed Setpoint Tolerance Bench Tests.Caused by Corrosion Bonding of SRV Pilot Disc/Seat Interface Resulting in Drifting.Main Steam SRV Pilot replaced.W/970409 Ltr ML18038B8511997-04-0909 April 1997 LER 95-003-02:on 950301,Unit 2 Main Steam SRVs Failed Setpoint Acceptance Tests.Caused by Corrosion Bonding of SRV Pilot Disc/Seat Interface Resulting in Upward Setpoint Drift.Valves Currently Being Retested & Recertified ML18038B8481997-04-0909 April 1997 LER 96-004-01:on 960425,Unit 2 SRV Pilot Cartridges Failed Setpoint Acceptance Tests.Caused by SRV Pilot Disc/Seat Bonding Resulting in SRV Setpoints Deviating.Valves Currently Being Retested & Recertified ML18038B8451997-04-0909 April 1997 LER 96-008-01:on 961101,Unit 2 Main Steam SRV Pilot Cartridges Failed Setpoint Tolerence Bench Tests.Caused by SRV Pilot Disc/Seat Bonding Resulting in SRV Setpoints.Srv Pilot Cartridges replaced.W/970409 Ltr ML18038B8551997-04-0404 April 1997 LER 97-001-00:on 970305,loss of Offsite Power on Unit 3 During Refueling Outage Resulted from Shorted Component. Replaced Relays Involved in Event W/Less Sensitive Relays ML18038B8441997-03-26026 March 1997 LER 95-001-02:on 950123,DG Turbocharger Failure Resulted in Noncompliance W/Ts Lco.Instituted Vibration Monitoring Program for EDG Turbochargers ML18038B8071997-01-15015 January 1997 LER 96-008-00:on 961217,loss of ECCS Division II Instrumentation Caused ECCS Equipment to Be Inoperable. Replaced Cleared Fuse & Shorted SCR ML18038B8041997-01-13013 January 1997 LER 96-007-00 on 961213,engineered Safety Feature Actuations Resulting from Inadequate Planning of step-text Work Order Occurred.Tripped Breaker Reset & LCO Condition Exited ML18038B7931996-12-0404 December 1996 LER 96-006-00:on 961106,loss of ECCS Div 1 Instrumentation Rendered ECCS Equipment Inoperable.Caused by Cleared Fuse in ECCS Div.Fuse Replaced & Addl Testing to Challenge Replacement Fuse performed.W/961204 Ltr ML18038B7921996-11-27027 November 1996 LER 96-008-00:on 961101,MS SR Valves Exceeded TS Required Setpoint Limit as Result of Disc/Seat Bonding.Caused by Corrosion Bonding of SRV Pilot Interface.Replaced All Thirteen Ms SR Valve Pilot cartridges.W/961127 Ltr ML18038B7911996-11-27027 November 1996 LER 96-007-00:on 961029,Unit 2 Scram on Turbine Control Valve Fast Closure Occurred Due to Loss of Excitation to Main Generator.Exciter Brushes Inspected & Replaced & Procedures Revised ML18038B7741996-10-15015 October 1996 LER 96-005-03:on 960915,reactor Scrammed as Required by TSs Due to Trip of Reactor Recirculation Motor Generator Set 3A. Caused by Bus Bar in Generator Armature Circuit Failing. Collector Rings Were replaced.W/961015 Ltr 1999-09-30
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MONTHYEARML18039A9041999-10-15015 October 1999 LER 99-010-00:on 990917,automatic Reactor Scram on Turbine Stop Valve Closure Occurred.Caused by High Water Level in Main Steam Moisture Separator 2C2.Unit 2C2 Reservoir Level Transmitter & Relays Were Replaced & Tested Satisfactorily ML18039A8981999-10-14014 October 1999 LER 99-009-00:on 990915,manual Reactor Scram Was Noted Due to EHC Leak.Caused by Failure of Stainles Steel Tubing Connection.Removed Damaged Tubing & Connection Plug ML18039A8951999-10-0808 October 1999 LER 99-008-00:on 990905,HPCI Was Inoperable Due to Failed Flow Controller.Caused by Premature Failure of Capacitor 2C3.Replaced Controller & HPCI Sys Was Run IAW Sys Operating Instructions ML18039A8751999-09-30030 September 1999 LER 99-005-00:on 990901,SR for Standby Liquid Control Sampling Was Not Met.Caused by Deficient Procedure for Chemical Addition to Standby Liquid Control.Revised Procedure.With 990930 Ltr ML18039A8201999-07-26026 July 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990625,facility Core Spray Divisions I & II Inoperable at Same Time Due to Personnel Error.Electrical Supply Breaker to Core Spray Division II Pump 3B Returned to Normal Racked in Position ML18039A8171999-07-20020 July 1999 LER 99-007-00:on 990623,discovered That SR for Monitoring of Primary Containment Oxygen Concentration Had Not Been Met. Caused by Failure of Operators to Adequately Communicate. Required Surveillances Were Performed.With 990720 Ltr ML18039A8161999-07-19019 July 1999 LER 99-006-00:on 990618,noted That Main Steam SRV Exceeded TS Setpoint Tolerance.Caused by Pilot Vlve disc-seat Bonding.Util Replaced All 13 SRV Pilot Cartridges with Cartridges Certified to Be Witin +/-1%.With 990719 Ltr ML18039A8121999-07-12012 July 1999 LER 99-005-00:on 990617,ESF Actuation & HPCI Declared Inoperable.Caused by Personnel Error.Reset HPCI & Returned Sys to Operable Status with 25 Minutes.With 990712 Ltr ML18039A8101999-06-28028 June 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990530,safety Features Sys Actuations Occurred Due to RPS Trip.Caused by Failure of MG Set AC Drive Motor Starter Contractor Coil.Licensee Placed 2B RPS Bus on Alternate Feed & Half Scram Was Reset ML18039A8011999-06-14014 June 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990515,automatic Reactor Scram Occurred Due to Tt.Caused by Failure of Mechanical Trip Cylinder to Latch When Hydraulically Reset.Operations Crew Stabilized Reactor Following Scram.With 990614 Ltr ML18039A8021999-06-14014 June 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990501,SRs for Single CR Withdrawal During Cold SD Were Not Adequately Implemented.Caused by Procedural Inadequacy.Revised Applicable Plant Surveillances.With 990614 Ltr ML18039A8071999-06-14014 June 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990515,automatic Reactor Scram Due to Turbine Trip Was Noted.Caused by Failure of Mechanical Trip Cylinder to Latch When Hydraulically Reset.Operations Crew Stabilized Reactor Following Scram ML18039A7791999-05-0606 May 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990408,declared Plant HPCI Sys Inoperable Due to Loose Wire.Caused by Failure to Properly Tighten Screw at Some Time in Past.Loose Wire Was Tightened ML18039A7461999-04-0707 April 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990308,determined That Two Trains of Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) Were Inoperable.Caused by Trip C SGT Blower Motor Breaker.Initiated Shutdown of Plant,Reset C SGT Blower Motor Breaker & Declared Train Operable ML18039A6951999-02-19019 February 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990122,LCO Was Not Entered During Calibration Testing of 3D 480 Volt Rmov Board.Caused by Personnel Error.Tva Has Briefed Operations Personnel to Preclude Recurrence of Event.With 990219 Ltr ML18039A6871999-02-12012 February 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990114,Unit 3 HPCI Was Noted Inoperable. Caused by Oil Leak on Stop Valve.Corrective Maint Was Performed to Repair Oil Leak.With 990212 Ltr ML18039A6671998-12-31031 December 1998 LER 98-004-00:on 981202,SR Intent Was Not Adequately Implemented.Caused by Procedural Inadequacy.Revised Procedures to Provide Proper SR Implementation.With 981231 Ltr ML18039A6471998-12-15015 December 1998 LER 98-007-00:on 981116,unplanned ESF Following Loss of 4kV Unit Board 3B Occurred.Caused by Temporary Energization of Lockout Relay on 4kV Unit Board 3B When Resistor on Relay Monitoring Lamp Circuit Shorted.Replaced Resistor ML18039A6371998-12-0707 December 1998 LER 98-006-00:on 981116,MSSR Valves Exceeded TS Setpoint Tolerance.Caused by Pilot Valve Disc/Seat Bonding. Installed SRV Pressure Switches During Unit 3,cycle 8 Outage.With 981207 Ltr ML18039A6071998-11-12012 November 1998 LER 98-005-00:on 981014,mode Changes Not Allowed by TS 3.0.4 Were Made During Reactor Startup.Caused by TS LCO 3.0.4 Not Being Properly Applied.Training Info Memo Re Proper Application for TS LCO 3.0.4 Was Prepared.With 981112 Ltr ML18039A6031998-11-0404 November 1998 LER 98-004-00:on 981007,primary Containment Allowable Leak Rate Was Exceeded.Caused by Failure of Check Valve to Fully Seat Following Shutdown of Rbbccw Sys for Llrt.Valve Was Retested During Next Refueling Outage.With 981104 Ltr ML18039A5971998-10-28028 October 1998 LER 98-003-00:on 981001,Unit 2 Received Full Automatic Scram from 100% Reactor Power.Caused by Failure of Normally Open Isolation Valve Which Blocked Flow of Stator Cooling Water Through Associated Heat Exchangers.Replaced Failed Valve ML18039A5171998-09-15015 September 1998 LER 98-002-00:on 980816,personnel Observed Both Channels of Rod Block Monitor Sys Bypassed for Cr.Caused by Failure of Gene to Properly Document & Specify Adjustments.Will Implement Necessary Procedure Controls ML18039A3311998-05-0404 May 1998 LER 98-003-00:on 980407,reactor Manually Scrammed to Prevent thermal-hydraulic Instability After Recirculation Pump Runback.Caused by Human Error.Strengthened Controls Associated W/Walkdowns in NEDP-11 ML18039A3141998-04-0909 April 1998 LER 98-002-00:on 980310,ESF Actuation Occurred Due to Failure of Alternate Feeder Breaker Position Switch.Will Continue Testing & Visual Insps on Addl Breaker Position Switches & Will Revise Applicable Maint Instructions ML18039A3101998-04-0707 April 1998 LER 98-001-00:on 980308,ESF Actuations Occurred When 2B RPS Bus Was Transferred to de-energized Source.Caused by Failure of Preparing Clearance to Exercise Proper Attention. 2B RPS Bus Restored to Transformer Source ML18039A3051998-04-0101 April 1998 LER 96-001-00:on 980121,determined That Temp Sensors for Certain HELB May Not Detect All Possible Break Locations. Caused by Differences in Computer Codes Rather than Actual Response.Computer Code Correctly Utilized ML18039A2041997-12-0303 December 1997 LER 97-008-00:on 971104,main Steam Safety/Relief Valves Exceeded TS Setpoint Limit.Caused by Pilot Valve Disc/Seat Bonding.Replaced All 13 Unit 2 Main Steam SRV Pilot Cartridges ML18038B9961997-11-25025 November 1997 LER 97-007-00:on 971028,Unit 2 Automatically Scrammed.Caused by Momentary Pressure Drop in electro-hydraulic Control Sys at Turbine Control Valves.Scram Contactor Replaced ML18038B9931997-11-18018 November 1997 LER 97-006-00:on 971019,declared Unit 2 Hpcis Inoperable. Caused by High Condensate Level in HPCI Turbine Inlet Steam Line Drain Pot.Work Request Initiated ML18038B9861997-11-10010 November 1997 LER 97-005-00:on 971012,ESF Components Were Actuated.Caused by Inadequate Procedure.Cs Pumps Were Secured & Injection Valves Were Closed & Refueling Floor Activities Were Stopped ML18038B9701997-10-0909 October 1997 LER 97-004-00:on 970909,TS Surveillances Were Not Performed During Refueling Outage Timeframe.Caused by Personnel Error. Incorporated Missed Snubber & Vacuum Breaker Surveillances Into Refueling Outage Schedule ML18038B9661997-10-0303 October 1997 LER 97-005-00:on 970824,LCO Was Not Entered When Valve Was Malfunctioning.Caused by Lack of Questioning Attitude by Operations Crew.Involved SROs Were Counseled & Problem Evaluation Rept Will Be Discussed ML18038B9321997-08-0707 August 1997 LER 97-003-00:on 970711,determined That HPCI Turbine Speed Lower than Indicated.Caused by Improper Evaluation of Valve Leak.Work Orders to Troubleshoot HPCI Initiated ML18038B9231997-07-25025 July 1997 LER 97-002-00:on 970626,discovered That Four Surveillance Instructions (Sis) Did Not Fully Test All Relay Logic Combinations.Caused by Personnel Error.Verified Relay Contacts Operable & Revised Applicable SIs.W/970725 Ltr ML18038B8811997-05-14014 May 1997 LER 97-004-00:on 970414,unplanned Manual Start of EDG During Scheduled Redundant Start Test Occurred.Caused by Personnel Error.Edg 3D Shutdown & Returned to pre-event Configuration. W/970514 Ltr ML18038B8801997-05-0808 May 1997 LER 97-002-00:on 970410,HPCI Declared Inoperable.Caused by Personnel Error.Operations Personnel Stopped Instrument Mechanics Testing & Returned HPCI to Standby Readiness. W/970508 Ltr ML18038B8701997-04-29029 April 1997 LER 96-004-02:on 960717,loss of ECCS Division I & Division II Instrumentation Renders ECCS Equipment Inoperable.Caused by Loss of Inverter Output.Failed Components Replaced in Atu Inverter Circuitry & Instrumentation Logic Restored ML18038B8521997-04-0909 April 1997 LER 97-003-00:on 970314,Unit 3 Main Steam SRVs Pilot Cartridges Failed Setpoint Tolerance Bench Tests.Caused by Corrosion Bonding of SRV Pilot Disc/Seat Interface Resulting in Drifting.Main Steam SRV Pilot replaced.W/970409 Ltr ML18038B8511997-04-0909 April 1997 LER 95-003-02:on 950301,Unit 2 Main Steam SRVs Failed Setpoint Acceptance Tests.Caused by Corrosion Bonding of SRV Pilot Disc/Seat Interface Resulting in Upward Setpoint Drift.Valves Currently Being Retested & Recertified ML18038B8481997-04-0909 April 1997 LER 96-004-01:on 960425,Unit 2 SRV Pilot Cartridges Failed Setpoint Acceptance Tests.Caused by SRV Pilot Disc/Seat Bonding Resulting in SRV Setpoints Deviating.Valves Currently Being Retested & Recertified ML18038B8451997-04-0909 April 1997 LER 96-008-01:on 961101,Unit 2 Main Steam SRV Pilot Cartridges Failed Setpoint Tolerence Bench Tests.Caused by SRV Pilot Disc/Seat Bonding Resulting in SRV Setpoints.Srv Pilot Cartridges replaced.W/970409 Ltr ML18038B8551997-04-0404 April 1997 LER 97-001-00:on 970305,loss of Offsite Power on Unit 3 During Refueling Outage Resulted from Shorted Component. Replaced Relays Involved in Event W/Less Sensitive Relays ML18038B8441997-03-26026 March 1997 LER 95-001-02:on 950123,DG Turbocharger Failure Resulted in Noncompliance W/Ts Lco.Instituted Vibration Monitoring Program for EDG Turbochargers ML18038B8071997-01-15015 January 1997 LER 96-008-00:on 961217,loss of ECCS Division II Instrumentation Caused ECCS Equipment to Be Inoperable. Replaced Cleared Fuse & Shorted SCR ML18038B8041997-01-13013 January 1997 LER 96-007-00 on 961213,engineered Safety Feature Actuations Resulting from Inadequate Planning of step-text Work Order Occurred.Tripped Breaker Reset & LCO Condition Exited ML18038B7931996-12-0404 December 1996 LER 96-006-00:on 961106,loss of ECCS Div 1 Instrumentation Rendered ECCS Equipment Inoperable.Caused by Cleared Fuse in ECCS Div.Fuse Replaced & Addl Testing to Challenge Replacement Fuse performed.W/961204 Ltr ML18038B7921996-11-27027 November 1996 LER 96-008-00:on 961101,MS SR Valves Exceeded TS Required Setpoint Limit as Result of Disc/Seat Bonding.Caused by Corrosion Bonding of SRV Pilot Interface.Replaced All Thirteen Ms SR Valve Pilot cartridges.W/961127 Ltr ML18038B7911996-11-27027 November 1996 LER 96-007-00:on 961029,Unit 2 Scram on Turbine Control Valve Fast Closure Occurred Due to Loss of Excitation to Main Generator.Exciter Brushes Inspected & Replaced & Procedures Revised ML18038B7741996-10-15015 October 1996 LER 96-005-03:on 960915,reactor Scrammed as Required by TSs Due to Trip of Reactor Recirculation Motor Generator Set 3A. Caused by Bus Bar in Generator Armature Circuit Failing. Collector Rings Were replaced.W/961015 Ltr 1999-09-30
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MONTHYEARML18039A9041999-10-15015 October 1999 LER 99-010-00:on 990917,automatic Reactor Scram on Turbine Stop Valve Closure Occurred.Caused by High Water Level in Main Steam Moisture Separator 2C2.Unit 2C2 Reservoir Level Transmitter & Relays Were Replaced & Tested Satisfactorily ML18039A8981999-10-14014 October 1999 LER 99-009-00:on 990915,manual Reactor Scram Was Noted Due to EHC Leak.Caused by Failure of Stainles Steel Tubing Connection.Removed Damaged Tubing & Connection Plug ML18039A8951999-10-0808 October 1999 LER 99-008-00:on 990905,HPCI Was Inoperable Due to Failed Flow Controller.Caused by Premature Failure of Capacitor 2C3.Replaced Controller & HPCI Sys Was Run IAW Sys Operating Instructions ML18039A8751999-09-30030 September 1999 LER 99-005-00:on 990901,SR for Standby Liquid Control Sampling Was Not Met.Caused by Deficient Procedure for Chemical Addition to Standby Liquid Control.Revised Procedure.With 990930 Ltr ML20217F9671999-09-30030 September 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Sept 1999 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant,Units 1,2 & 3.With ML20212E6341999-09-23023 September 1999 Suppl to SE Resolving Error in Original 990802 Se,Clarifying Fact That Licensee Has Not Committed to Retain Those Specific Compensatory Measures That Were Applied to one-time Extension ML20212D3831999-09-20020 September 1999 Safety Evaluation Supporting Proposed Rev to Withdrawal Schedule for First & Third Surveillance Capsules for BFN-3 RPV ML20212B8561999-08-31031 August 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Aug 1999 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.With ML18039A8821999-08-31031 August 1999 Increased MSIV Leakage Tech Spec Change Submittal - Seismic Evaluation Rept. ML18039A8391999-08-0606 August 1999 BFN Unit 2 Cycle 10 ASME Section XI NIS-1 & NIS-2 Data Repts. ML20210N1221999-08-0202 August 1999 Safety Evaluation Accepting Licensee Request for Relief from ASME B&PV Code,Section XI Requirements.Request 3-ISI-7, Pertains to Second 10-year Interval ISI for Plant,Unit 3 ML20210R0931999-07-31031 July 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for July 1999 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant,Units 1,2 & 3.With ML18039A8201999-07-26026 July 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990625,facility Core Spray Divisions I & II Inoperable at Same Time Due to Personnel Error.Electrical Supply Breaker to Core Spray Division II Pump 3B Returned to Normal Racked in Position ML18039A8171999-07-20020 July 1999 LER 99-007-00:on 990623,discovered That SR for Monitoring of Primary Containment Oxygen Concentration Had Not Been Met. Caused by Failure of Operators to Adequately Communicate. Required Surveillances Were Performed.With 990720 Ltr ML18039A8161999-07-19019 July 1999 LER 99-006-00:on 990618,noted That Main Steam SRV Exceeded TS Setpoint Tolerance.Caused by Pilot Vlve disc-seat Bonding.Util Replaced All 13 SRV Pilot Cartridges with Cartridges Certified to Be Witin +/-1%.With 990719 Ltr ML20209J0771999-07-16016 July 1999 Safety Evaluation Concluding That Licensee Provided Adequate Information to Resolve ampacity-related Points of Concern Raised in GL 92-08 for BFN & That No Outstanding Issues Re GL 92-08 Ampacity Issues for Browns Ferry NPP Exist ML18039A8121999-07-12012 July 1999 LER 99-005-00:on 990617,ESF Actuation & HPCI Declared Inoperable.Caused by Personnel Error.Reset HPCI & Returned Sys to Operable Status with 25 Minutes.With 990712 Ltr ML20209H4381999-06-30030 June 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for June 1999 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant,Units 1,2 & 3.With ML18039A8101999-06-28028 June 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990530,safety Features Sys Actuations Occurred Due to RPS Trip.Caused by Failure of MG Set AC Drive Motor Starter Contractor Coil.Licensee Placed 2B RPS Bus on Alternate Feed & Half Scram Was Reset ML20196F8811999-06-23023 June 1999 Safety Evaluation Accepting GL 95-07, Pressure Locking & Thermal Binding of Safety-Related Power Operated Gate Valves ML18039A8071999-06-14014 June 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990515,automatic Reactor Scram Due to Turbine Trip Was Noted.Caused by Failure of Mechanical Trip Cylinder to Latch When Hydraulically Reset.Operations Crew Stabilized Reactor Following Scram ML18039A8021999-06-14014 June 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990501,SRs for Single CR Withdrawal During Cold SD Were Not Adequately Implemented.Caused by Procedural Inadequacy.Revised Applicable Plant Surveillances.With 990614 Ltr ML18039A8011999-06-14014 June 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990515,automatic Reactor Scram Occurred Due to Tt.Caused by Failure of Mechanical Trip Cylinder to Latch When Hydraulically Reset.Operations Crew Stabilized Reactor Following Scram.With 990614 Ltr ML20196B8051999-05-31031 May 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for May 1999 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant,Units 1,2 & 3.With ML18039A7791999-05-0606 May 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990408,declared Plant HPCI Sys Inoperable Due to Loose Wire.Caused by Failure to Properly Tighten Screw at Some Time in Past.Loose Wire Was Tightened ML18039A7761999-04-30030 April 1999 Revised Surveillance Specimen Program Evaluation for TVA Browns Ferry Unit 3. ML20206R0731999-04-30030 April 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Apr 1999 for Bfnp.With ML18039A7561999-04-23023 April 1999 Bfnp Risk-Informed Inservice Insp (RI-ISI) Program Submittal. ML18039A7671999-04-0808 April 1999 Rev 0 to TVA-COLR-BF2C11, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Cycle 11 Colr. ML18039A7461999-04-0707 April 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990308,determined That Two Trains of Standby Gas Treatment (SGT) Were Inoperable.Caused by Trip C SGT Blower Motor Breaker.Initiated Shutdown of Plant,Reset C SGT Blower Motor Breaker & Declared Train Operable ML20205N8341999-04-0101 April 1999 Part 21 Rept Re Automatic Switch Co Nuclear Grade Series X206380 & X206832 Solenoid Valves Ordered Without Lubricants That Were Shipped with Std Lubrication to PECO & Tva.Affected Plants Were Notified ML20205F9341999-04-0101 April 1999 Safety Evaluation Authorizing Licensee 990108 Relief Request PV-38,from Requirements of ASME BPV Code Section XI IST Testing,Valve Program for Plant,Units 1,2 & 3 ML20205T5441999-03-31031 March 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Mar 1999 for Bfnp.With ML20205S0601999-03-31031 March 1999 Rept on Status of Public Petitions Under 10CFR2.206 with Status Change from Previous Update,990331 ML20205S0661999-03-31031 March 1999 Rept on Status of Public Petitions Under 10CFR2.206 with No Status Change from Previous Update,990331, Atlas Corp ML18039A7361999-03-11011 March 1999 Rev 4 to TVA-COLR-BF2C10, Bfnp,Unit 2,Cycle 10 Colr. ML20204C7891999-02-28028 February 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Feb 1999 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant,Units 1,2 & 3.With ML18039A6951999-02-19019 February 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990122,LCO Was Not Entered During Calibration Testing of 3D 480 Volt Rmov Board.Caused by Personnel Error.Tva Has Briefed Operations Personnel to Preclude Recurrence of Event.With 990219 Ltr ML18039A6871999-02-12012 February 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990114,Unit 3 HPCI Was Noted Inoperable. Caused by Oil Leak on Stop Valve.Corrective Maint Was Performed to Repair Oil Leak.With 990212 Ltr ML18039A6931999-02-0303 February 1999 Rev 3 to TVA-COLR-BF2C10, Bfnp Unit 2 Cycle 10 Colr. ML18039A6941999-02-0303 February 1999 Rev 1 to TVA-COLR-BF3C9, Bfnp Unit 3 Cycle 9 Colr. ML18039A6671998-12-31031 December 1998 LER 98-004-00:on 981202,SR Intent Was Not Adequately Implemented.Caused by Procedural Inadequacy.Revised Procedures to Provide Proper SR Implementation.With 981231 Ltr ML18039A6661998-12-31031 December 1998 Ro:On 981215,HRPCRM 2-RM-90-273C Was Declared Inoperable. Caused by Downscale Indication.Containment RM Will Be Utilized as Planned Alternate Method of Monitoring Until Hrpcrm 2-RM-90-273C Can Be Returned to Operable Status ML20199K8951998-12-31031 December 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Dec 1998 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.With ML20199F2721998-12-31031 December 1998 ISI Summary Rept (NIS-1), for BFN Unit 3,Cycle 8 Operation ML18039A6471998-12-15015 December 1998 LER 98-007-00:on 981116,unplanned ESF Following Loss of 4kV Unit Board 3B Occurred.Caused by Temporary Energization of Lockout Relay on 4kV Unit Board 3B When Resistor on Relay Monitoring Lamp Circuit Shorted.Replaced Resistor ML18039A6371998-12-0707 December 1998 LER 98-006-00:on 981116,MSSR Valves Exceeded TS Setpoint Tolerance.Caused by Pilot Valve Disc/Seat Bonding. Installed SRV Pressure Switches During Unit 3,cycle 8 Outage.With 981207 Ltr ML20199F2791998-12-0303 December 1998 Bfnp Unit 3 Cycle 8 ASME Section XI NIS-2 Data Rept ML20198D9621998-11-30030 November 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Nov 1998 for Bfn,Units 1,2 & 3. with ML18039A6071998-11-12012 November 1998 LER 98-005-00:on 981014,mode Changes Not Allowed by TS 3.0.4 Were Made During Reactor Startup.Caused by TS LCO 3.0.4 Not Being Properly Applied.Training Info Memo Re Proper Application for TS LCO 3.0.4 Was Prepared.With 981112 Ltr 1999-09-30
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ACCESSION NBR:9411090409 DOC ~ DATE: 94/10/31 NOTARIZED: NO DOCKET FACIL:50-260 Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Station, Unit 2, Tennessee 05000260 AUTH. NAME AUTHOR AFFILIATION AUSTIN,S. Tennessee Valley Authority MACHON,R.D. Tennessee Valley Authority RECIP.NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION
SUBJECT:
LER 94-007-02:on 940929,discovered that condition involving noncompliance w/10CFR50 App R,criterion III.L.2.d existed.
Caused by failures to correctly interpret/implement requirements of caculations.Rept initiated.W/941031 ltr.
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0 Tennessee vasey Authority. post onice Box 2000. Decatu.. Ataharna 35609 2000 R. D. (Rick) Machon Vice President, Browns Ferry Huctear Pfant October 31, 1994 U.S. Regulatory Commission 10 CFR 50.73 ATTN: Document Control Desk Washingtoni D AC 20555 r
Dear Sir:
BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR .PLANT (BFN) - 'UNITS 1g2g AND 3 DOCKET NOS ~ 50-259~ 50-260~ AND 296 - FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE DPR-33'2'ND 68 - LICENSEE EVENT 'REPORT 50-260/94007 The enclosed report provides details concerning a noncompliance with Appendix R resulting in Unit 2 being in a condition that was outside its design basis and in a condition not covered by the plant's operating instructions.
This report is being submitted in accordance with 10 .CFR
- 50. 73 (a) (2) (ii) .
Sincerely, R. D. achon.
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American Nucl'ear Insurers Town. Center, 'Suite 300S 29 South Main Street West Hartford, Connecticut 06107 NRC Resident Inspector Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Route 12, Box 637 Athens, A'labama 35611 Regional Administrator U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region 101 II Marietta Street, NW, Suite 2900 Atlanta, Georgia 30323 Mr. J. F. Williams, Project Manager U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission One White Flint, North 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852
Ol 0 I' NRC FORH 366 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY CDNIISSION APPROVED BY INIB NO. 3150-0104 (5-92) EXPIRES 5/31/95 ESTIMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INFORMATION COLLECTIOH REQUEST: 50.0 HRS.
LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) FORWARD COMHENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIMATE TO THE INFORMATION AND RECORDS HANAGEMENT BRANCH (HNBB 7714), U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMHISSION, (See reverse for required number of digits/characters for each block) WASHINGTON, DC 20555-0001 AND TO THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION PROJECT (3140-0104), OFFICE OF MANAGEHENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON DC 20503.
FACILITY NAME (1) DOCKET NIMSER (2) PAGE (3)
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Unit 2 05000260 1 OF 7 TITLE (4)Noncompli.ance With 10 CFR 50 Appendix R Results in Unit 2 Being Outside Its Design Basis And Zn a Condition Not Covered By The Plants Operating Instructions EVENT DATE 5 LER NINBER 6 REPORT DATE 7 OTHER . FACILITIES INVOLVED 8 SEQUENTIAL REVISION FACILITY NAME DOCKET NUMBER HONTH DAY YEAR YEAR MONTH DAY YEAR NA HUHBER NUMBER FACILITY NAME DOCKET NUHBER 09 29 94 94 007 00 NA OPERATING THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR : Check ono or mor e 11 INX)E (9)
N '0.402(b) 20.405(c) 50 '3(a)(2)(iv) 73.71(b)
POWER 20.405(a)(1)(i) 50.36(c)(1) 50.73(a)(2)(v) 73.71 (c)
LEVEL (10) 73 20.405(a)(1)(ii) 50.36(c)(2) 50.73(a)(2)(vii) OTHER 20.405(a)(1)(iii) 50.73(a)(2)(i) 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(A) (Specify in 20.405(a)(1)(iv) X 50.73(a)(2)(ii) 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(B) Abstract below and in Text, 20.405(a)(1)(v) 50.73(a)(2)(iii) 50.73(a)(2)(x) NRC Form 366A LICENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER 12 NAME TELEPHONE NUHBER (Include Area Code)
Steve Austin, Compliance Licensing Engineer (205)729-2070 C(NPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH C(NPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT 13 REPORTABLE REPORTABLE CAUSE SYSTEH COMPONENT HANUFACTURER CAUSE SYSTEH COHPONENT MANUFACTURER TO NPRDS TO NPRDS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED 14 EXPECTED MONTH DAY YEAR YES SUSHI SS ION (lf yes, complete EXPECTED SUBHISSION DATE).
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On September 29, 1994, at approximately 1300 hours0.015 days <br />0.361 hours <br />0.00215 weeks <br />4.9465e-4 months <br /> TVA discovered that a condition involving noncompliance with 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix R, Criterion ZZZ.L.2.d. existed.
Specifically, TVA discovered that the Unit 2 suppression pool level indication was not available due to a loss of the .supporti.ng power supply, which is fed from 480V Shutdown Board 2B. Additionally, the Appendix R Safe Shutdown Program did not require compensatory measures for Fire Area 18. This event is reportable pursuant to 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(B) as a conditi.on outside the design basis, of the plant, and 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(C) as a condition not covered by the plant's operating and emergency instructions. This event resulted from failures to correctly interpret/implement the applicable requirements of the calculations and/or design criteria used during the initial development of the Unit 2 Appendix R program.
TVA will revise the Safe Shutdown Program along with appropriate procedures and calculations. Finally, TVA will perform a comparative review of the Required Equipment Calculation against the Browns Ferry Unit 2 Safe Shutdown Program.
NRC FORH 366 (5-92)
41 NRC FORM 366A U S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY CONIISSIDN APPROVED BY NNI NO. 3150-0104 (5-92) EXPIRES 5/31/95 ESTIMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COMPLY illTH THIS INFORHATION COLLECTION REQUEST: 50.0 HRS. FORUARD COHHENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIHATE TO THE INFORHATION AND RECORDS MANAGEHENT LICENSEE EVENT REPORT BRANCH (MNBB 7714), U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COHHISSION, TEXT CONTINUATZON NASHINGTON, DC 20555-0001, AND TO THE PAPERNORK REDUCTION PROJECT (3150-0'l04), OFFICE OF HANAGEHEHT AND BUDGETS llASHINGTON, DC 20503 FACILITY NAME (1) DOCKET NNIBER (2) LER NNIBER (6) PAGE (3)
YEAR SEQUENTIAL REVISION NUMBER NUMBER Browne Ferry Unit 2 05000260 94 07 00 2 of 7 TEXT lf more s ace is r uired use additional co ies of NRC Form 3 66A (17)
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Unit 2 was at 2333 megawatts thermal or approximately 73 percent power. Units 1 and 3 were defueled.
II DESCRIPTION OF EVENT Event:
On September 29, 1994, at approximately 1300 hours0.015 days <br />0.361 hours <br />0.00215 weeks <br />4.9465e-4 months <br />, during development of the Unit 3 Appendix R program, TVA discovered that a condition involving noncompliance with 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix R, Criterion IIZ.L.2.d, existed in that Unit 2 suppression pool level indication [LI] was not available for a loss of the supporting power supply in Fire Area 18.
Specifically, the list of fire areas in which compensatory measures are required for a loss of Instrument and Control Bus (Z&C) 2B [EF] contained in the Browne Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Safe Shutdown Program was not complete. During a review of Unit 2 Appendix R calculations, TVA determined that compensatory measures were not required by the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 2 Safe Shutdown Program for a loss of Instrument and Control Bus 2B in the Unit 2 Battery Board Room portion of Fire Area 18. Fire Area 18 consists of the Unit 2 Battery [BTRY] and Battery Board Room located in the Control Building [NA].
Additionally, it was determined that IEC Bus 2B is not available for providing power to the suppression pool level indicator during an Appendix R fire in Fire Area 18. A postulated failure of cables in the normal supply power to the bus, 480V Shutdown Board 2B [EB], in conjunction with a current procedural requirement to de-energize the alternate source of power to IGC Bus 2B, 480V Shutdown Board 1B, will take the suppression pool indicator out of service.
Upon discovery of this event, TVA entered a Unit 2 Appendix R Limiting Condition of Operation which established compensatory measures as required by the Unit 2 Appendix R Safe Shutdown Program.
This condition has existed since Unit 2 returned to service in May 1991.
This event is reportable pursuant to 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(B),
as a condition that was outside the design basis of the plant in that the suppression level monitoring capability was not available because of a potential loss of the supporting power supply in Fire Area 18. Additionally, because the procedural
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NRC FORK 366A U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY CQIIISSI ON APPROVED BY (HS NO. 3150-0104 (5-92) EXPIRES 5/31/95 ESTIHATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COHPLY WITH THIS INFORHATION COLLECTION REQUEST: 50.0 HRS. FORWARD COHNEHTS REGARDING BURDEN EST INATE TO THE INFORHATION AND RECORDS NANAGEHENT LICENSEE EVENT REPORT BRANCH (HNBB 7714), U.S ~ NUCLEAR REGULATORY COHNISS ION ~
TEXT CONTINUATION WASHINGTON, DC 20555-0001, AND TO THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION PROJECT (3150-0104), OFFICE OF HANAGENENT AND BUDGET,
'WASHINGTON, DC 20503 FACILITY RANE (1) DOCKEI'OIBER (2) LER NOSER (6) PAGE (3)
YEAR SEQUEHTIAL REVISION NUHBER NUHBER Browns Ferry Unit 2 05000260 94 07 00 3 of 7 TEXT If more s ce is r uired use sdditionst co ies of NRC Form 366A ('l7) recyxirements did not take into account for the loss of I&C Bus 2B, TVA reports this event pursuant to 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(C), as a condition not covered by the plant's operating and emergency procedures.
B Ino erable Structures Com onents or S stems that Contributed to the Event:
None.
C Dates and A roximate Times of Ma'or Occurrencest September 29, 1994 at 1300 CST TVA identified noncompliance with 10 CFR Appendix R. A compensatory action firewatch in accordance with the Unit 2 Appendix R Safe Shutdown Program was established.
September 29, 1994't 1353 CST A one hour nonemergency notification was made in accordance with 10 CFR 50.72.(b)(1)(ii).
D~ Other S stems or Seconda Function Affected:
None.
Method of Discove I The condition of noncompliance with the requirement of Appendix R was identified during the development of the Unit 3 Appendix R Program.
Fo 0 erator Actionst None.
G. Safet S stem Res onses:
None.
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NRC FORH 366A U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATCHIY CWISSION APPROVED BY CHHI NO. 3150-0104 (5-92) EXPIRES 5/31/95 ESTIHATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COHPLY IIITH THIS INFORHATION COLLECTION REQUEST: 50.0 BR'ORIIARD COHHENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIHATE TO THE INFORMATION AND RECORDS HANAGEHENT LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (HNBB 7714), U.ST NUCLEAR REGULATORY COHHISSION>> 'RANCH TEXT CONTINUATION l!ASHINGTOH, DC 20555-0001, AND TO THE PAPERNORK REDUCTION PROJECT (3150-0104), OFFICE OF HANAGEHENT AND BUDGET, IIASNINGTON, DC 20503 FACILITY HAHE (1) DOCKET imIER C2) LER lmIER C6) PAGE C3)
YEAR SEQUENTIAL REVISION NUHBER NUHBER Browns Ferry Unit 2 05000260 94 07 00 4 of 7 TEXT If more s ce is r uired use edditionet co ies of NRC Form 366A (17)
III'AUSE OF THE EVENT A. Immediate Cause:
Noncompliance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix R.
B>> Root Cause:
The event resulted from failures to correctly interpret/implement the applicable requirements of the calculations and/of design criteria used during the initial development of the Unit 2 Appendix R program. Specifically, the personnel involved in the development of the Unit 2 program failed to recognize that the normal feed to IEC Bus 2B was not available during an Appendix R fire in Fire Area 18.
C. Contributin Factors:
None.
IV>> ANALYSIS OF THE EVENT The Unit 2 Appendix R Safe Shutdown Program requires torus level monitoring from the main control room and the remote shutdown stations.
An Appendix R event in Fire Area 18 could result in loss of the power supply to the Suppression Pool Level Indicator. As noted in the Safe Shutdown Analysis, suppression pool water level instrumentation aids the operator in confirmation of the suppression pool as at heat sink.
Additionally, the suppression pool level indicator could be used to ensure that adequate suppression pool level would be available for Reactor Pressure Vessel [RCT] Main Steam Relief Valve (MSRV)[SB] steam suppression and for Residual Heat Removal [BO] system pump net positive head. Furthermore, level indication would prevent overfill of the suppression pool.
The only sources of water that have the potential to overfill the suppression pool are the Condensate Storage Tank (CST) [KA] system, Wheeler Reservoir [BS], and the other Units'uppression pools. The interties between these have been evaluated and a single spurious operation will not result in overfill of the suppression pool.
El 0 NRC FORK 366A U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COHISSION APPROVED BY QIB NO. 3150-0104 (5-92) EXPIRES '/31/95 ESTIMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COHPLY MITH THIS IHFORHATIOH COLLECTIOH REQUEST: 50.0 HRS ~ FORllARD COMMENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIMATE TO THE INFORMATION AMD RECORDS NAMAGEHENT LICENSEE EVENT REPORT BRANCH (HNBB 7714), U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONS TEXT CONTINUATION llASHINGTOH, DC 20555-0001, AND TO THE PAPERMORK REDUCTION PROJECT (3150-0104), OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AMD BUDGET/
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YEAR SEQUENTIAL REVISION NUMBER NUMBER
'Browns Ferry Unit 2 05000260 94 07 00 5 of 7 TEXT If more s ce is re uired use additions( co ies of NRC Form 366A (17)
Additionally, the only connections from the CST to the suppression pool 'depending on electrically operated valves are the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCZ) [BG] system and Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) [BN] system minimum flow lines. If these systems are actuated, a 4 inch rise in suppression water level in three hours can be expected.
Draining of the torus level is not of a concern because the connections are either manually isolated or pump operation is required to affect the level. HPCZ , RCZC, Residual Heat Removal system, and the Core Spray [BM] system all take suction from the suppression pool.
A single spurious operation of the HPCZ or RCIC will not cause the system to remove water to the CST. Also, RPV by one of these systems, it if water is pumped into the will eventually be returned to the suppressi.on pool through the MSRVs.
Fire Area 18 has a combined combustible loading of 39000 BTU/fts with a fire severity of 29 minutes. The area is provi.ded with an addressable area wide coverage smoke detection system. Additionally, the area is protected by a manually actuated sprinkler system. Fire hose stations and fire extinguishers are available in the general area to support manual suppression activities. The detection system provides an early warning in order to manually actuate .the sprinkler system. Furthermore, TVA's administrative controls will limit hot work activiti.es and limit the amount of combustibles allowed in the area.
A highly unlikely chain of events would have to take place in order to have a fire of the magnitude that would di.sable the normal feed and require the operator to trip the alternate feed to the suppression pool level indicator. Additionally, existing analysis indicates that
.suppression pool level is not si.gnificantly changed during emergency shutdown conditions.'herefore, TVA concludes that the condition described above did not jeopardize the public health and safety.
NRC Generic Letter 86-10, Implementation of Fi.re Protection Requirements, Enclosure 2, Page 24, Appendix R Questions and Answers paragraph 5.3.7 Torus Level Indication
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NRC FORH 366A U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY CQtlISSION APPROVED BY QNI NO. 3150-0104 (5-92) EXPIRES 5/31/95 ESTIHATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COHPLY MITH THIS INFORHATION COLLECTION REQUEST: 50.0 NRS. FORNARD COHHENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIHATE TO THE INFORHATION AND RECORDS HANAGEHENT LICENSEE EVENT REPORT BRANCH (HNBB 7714), U.ST NUCLEAR REGULATORY COHHISSION, TEXT CONTINUATION llASHINGTON, DC 20555-0001, AND TO THE PAPERNORK REDUCTION PROJECT (3150-0104), OFFICE OF HANAGEHENT AND BUDGET, IJASHINGTON, DC 20503 FACILITY NAHE (1) DOCKET NWBER (2) LER Nil(BER (6) PAGE (3)
YEAR SEQUENTIAL REVISION NUHBER NUHBER Browns Ferry Unit 2 05000260 94 07 00 6 of 7 TEXT tf more s ace is r ired use additional co ies of NRC Form 366A (17)
V. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS A. Immediate Corrective Actions<
A Problem Evaluation Report was initiated in accordance with the TVA Corrective Action Program.
TVA established compensatory actions in accordance with the BFN Unit 2 Appendix R Safe Shutdown Program.
B. Corrective Actions to Prevent Recurrencet TVA will revise the Safe Shutdown Program to show compensatory measures for Fire Area 18. Additionally, TVA will revise applicable calculations to show that the alternate feed to ZGC Bus is available for Fire Area 18 and delete the manual action to deenergize the alternate power source for ZGC Bus 2B for Fire Area 18.
TVA will revise the Safe Shutdown Instruction for Fire Area 18 to support the alternate alignment for Fire Area 18 (480V Shutdown Board 1B).
TVA will perform a comparative review of the Required Equipment Calculation against the Browns Ferry Unit 2 Safe Shutdown Program to ascertain if any other technical inadequacies similar to the ones described in this report are present.
VI ~ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Ao Failed Com onents:
None.
Bo Previous LERs on Similar Events:
LER 260/94002 was issued for an event involving noncompliance with Appendix R that resulted from individuals failing to correctly interpret/implement the applicable requirements of the calculation and/or design criteria used during the original development of the Unit 2 Appendix R'rogram. The corrective actions identified by this LER would not have prevented this event.
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NRC FORM 366A U.S NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVED BY (N(B NO. 3150-0104 (5-92) EXPIRES 5/31/95 ESTIMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COHPLY WITH THIS INFORHATION COLLECTION REQUEST: 50.0 HRS ~ FORWARD COHHENTS REGARDING BURDEN'STIMATE TO THE INFORHATION AND RECORDS HANAGEMENT, LICENSEE EVENT REPORT BRANCH (MNBB 7714), U.S ~ NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION, TEXT CONTINUATZON WASHINGTON, DC 20555-0001, AND TO THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION PROJECT (3150-0104), OFF ICE OF HANAGEMENT AND BUDGET t WASHINGTON, DC 20503 FACILITY NAME (1) DOCKET NUMBER (2) LER NUMBER (6) PAGE (3)
YEAR SEQUENTIAL REVISION NUHBER NUMBER Browns Ferry Unit 2 05000260 94 07 00 7 of 7 TEXT If more s ce is r uired use additional co ies of NRC Form 366A (17)
VZZ. Commitments 1., TVA will revise the Safe Shutdown Program to show compensatory measures for Fire Area 18. The revision will be completed by January 5, 1995.
2 ~ TVA will revise applicable calculations to show that the
,alternate feed to Z&C Bus is available for Fire Area 18 and delete the manual action to de-energize the alternate power source for Z&C Bus 2B for Fire Area 18. The revisions will be completed by December 16, 1994.
3 ~ TVA will perform a comparative review of the Required Equipment Calculation against the Browns Ferry .Unit 2 Safe Shutdown Program to ascertain if any other technical inadequacies similar to the ones described in this report are present. This evaluation will be completed by December 16, 1994.
4~ TVA will revise the Safe Shutdown Instruction for fire area 18 to support the alternate alignment for Fire Area 18. The revision will be completed'y December 30, 1994.
'Energy Industry Identification System (EZZS) system,and component codes are identified in the text with brackets (e.g., [XX]).
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