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 DiscussedML18038B966 |
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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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NRC FORM 366 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSiON APPROVED BY OMB No. 31504)104 (4-95) EXPIRES 04/30/98 ESllMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COMPLY WITH THIS MANDATORYINFORMATION COLLECllON REQUEST:
LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) 500 HRS. REPORTED LESSONS LEARNED ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE UCENSING PROCESS AND FED BACK TO INDUSTRY. FORWARD COMMENTS REGARDING (See reverse for required number of BURDEN ESTTMATE TO THE INFORMATIONAND RECORDS digitslcharacters for each block) MANAGEMENT BRANCH rrA F33), UA. NUCLEAR REGUlATORY COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, DC 205554)001, FACIUTY NAME II) DocKET NUMBER IT) Ia)
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN) Unit 3 05000296'ADEOF 8 1 TITLE H)
When a valve was malfunctioning, an LCO was not entered. The root cause for this event was that Operations crew acked a questioning attitude and,mindset. This LCO oversight is.prohibited'by technical specifications.
EVENT DATE 5) LER NUMBER 6 REPORT DATE (7) OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED 6 FACIUTY NAMF SEQUENBAL REVISION MONTH DAY YEAR MONTH DAY YEAR NUMBER NUMBER NIA FACIUTY NAMF 8 24 97 97 10 97 03 OPERATING THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT To THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR: (Chock ono or moro 11 MODE (9) N 20.2201(b) 20.2203(a)(2)(v) X 50.73(a)(2)(I) B 50.73(a) 20,2203(a)(1) 20.2203(a)(3)(l) 50.73(a)(2)(ii) 50.73(a)
POWER LEVEL (10) 100 20.2203(a)(2)(l) 20.2203(a)(3)(ii) 50.73(a)(2)(iii) 73.71 20.2203(a)(2)(ii) 20.2203(a)(4) 50.73(a)(2)(lv) OTHER 20.2203(a)(2)(iii) 50.36(c)(1) 50.73(a)(2)(v) s in 20.2203(a)(2)(iv) 50.36(c)(2) 50.73(a)(2)(vi)) below or In UCENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER (12)
TElEPHONE NUMBER (Iaerude Area Code)
James E. Wallace, Ucensing Engineer (205) 729-7874 COMPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT 13 CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT'ANUFACTURER REPORTABLE CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT MANUFACTURER REPORTABLE To NPRDS To NPRDS X VA FSV A610 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED (14) MONTH DAY YEAR EXPECTED YEs SUBMISSION, (lf yes, complete EXPECTED SUBMISSION DATE).
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ABSTRACT (Limit to 1400 spaces, l.e., approximately 15 slnple-spaced typewritten lines) (16)
On August 24, 1997, at 1945 hours0.0225 days <br />0.54 hours <br />0.00322 weeks <br />7.400725e-4 months <br />, Units 2 and 3 were approximately 100 and 96 percent power, respectively. Unit 1 was defueled. At that time, a primary containment isolation valve failed to close. Although a relay in its circuit was replaced five (5) days earlier, the replacement did not resolve the valve problem. Specifically, during the performance of a surveillance instruction (Sl) for testing the containment atmosphere dilution system valve operability, the primary containment isolation flow control valve failed to close. However, the limiting condition for operation (LCO) was not entered as required by the plant's technical specifications (TS). On September 5, 1997, after a review of these events, it was determined that an LCO should have been entered. The root cause for not entering an LCO was that the Operations crew lacked a questioning attitude; Senior Reactor Operators developed a mindset regarding the failure mechanism and did not fully assess new information for the effect on technical specifications. The immediate corrective actions included replacement of the solenoid valve. Corrective actions to preclude recurrence include the counseling of the involved Senior Reactor Operators. This report is submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 50.73 (a}(2)(i)(B) as any operation or condition prohibited by the plant's technical specifications. No previous LERs were identified where BFN personnel failed to enter an LCO.
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PLANT CONDZTZONS At the time of the discovery of the condition, Unit 2 and Unit 3 were approximately 100 and 96 percent power, respectively. Unit 1 was shutdown and defueled.
ZZ. DESCRZPTZON OF EVENT Event On August 24, 1997, at 1945 hours0.0225 days <br />0.54 hours <br />0.00322 weeks <br />7.400725e-4 months <br />, Central Daylight Time, one of Unit 3 primary containment isolation flow control valve (PCIFCV)
(3-FCV-64-34) [FCV] [VA] on the suppression pool ventilation line
-(See Figure 1) to the reactor building ventilation exhaust/standby gas treatment'system failed to close even though a relay (3-86 34) in its circuit was replaced five (5) days earlier (See simplified control logic on Figure 2). The relay replacement did not resolve a problem with the malfunctioning PCIFCV.
Consequently, during the performance of the surveillance instruction (SI) for testing the containment atmosphere dilution system valve operability, the PCIFCV failed to close within the time frame specified in the SI acceptance criteria. At, that time, a Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) (Utility, licensed) made a cognitive error by failing to recognize the true nature of the event in that the plant did not enter a Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) as required by the plant's technical specifications (TS) s.
On July 26, 1997 at 1000 hours0.0116 days <br />0.278 hours <br />0.00165 weeks <br />3.805e-4 months <br />, the PCIFCV failed to close on its first attempt. After troubleshooting, the handswitch was cycled several times, and the valve eventually closed. Based on field investigations, it was concluded that this failure did not affect the PCIS function of the PCIFCV. A Work request (WR 385493) was initiated to troubleshoot relay contacts which may not have opened as required. Operations decided that the PCIFCV was to be cycled every four hours until the WR was completed. On July 29, 1997, a Technical Operability Evaluation (TOE) was performed. The TOE documented that PCIFCV's PCIS function was not affected by a malfunction of the relay. The TOE recommended that the control relay [RLY] be replaced as soon as the schedule allowed (This WR could not be immediately implemented because a design change notice w'as required to replace the relay due to obsolete parts.
Additionally, it was a high risk activity). In addition, the TOE recommended that the need to cycle of the valve every four (4) hours was no longer required. On August 14, 1997, at 2305 hours0.0267 days <br />0.64 hours <br />0.00381 weeks <br />8.770525e-4 months <br />, the isolation PCIFCV failed to close when venting the drywell.
After the handswitch was cycled several times, the valve closed.
On six additional attempts, the valve closed within the SI time requirement. Based on the venting problem, a decision was made to NRC FORM 366A (445)
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TEXT CONTINUATION FACILITY NAME DOCKET LER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER Browns Ferry Unit 3 05000296 3 of 8 97 .005 -- 00 TEXT ( moro space is reqinr, use a rriona copies o orm (17I resume cycling the valve every four. hours. On August 15r 1997r at 0912 hours0.0106 days <br />0.253 hours <br />0.00151 weeks <br />3.47016e-4 months <br />, the Shift Manager, a SRO, (Utility, Licensed) was informed to discontinue the cycling of the valve. On August 19, 1997, at 1119 hours0.013 days <br />0.311 hours <br />0.00185 weeks <br />4.257795e-4 months <br />, the work order to replace the relay was completed.
AUGUST 24 1997 On August 24, 1997, at 1945 hours0.0225 days <br />0.54 hours <br />0.00322 weeks <br />7.400725e-4 months <br />, TVA performed surveillance instruction SI-4.7.G.a-1 for testing the containment atmosphere dilution system valve operability. Again, the PCIFCV failed to close on the first attempt. The handswitch and valve was cycled two more times, and the PCIFCV closed each time. Four-hour cycling of the PCIFCV was resumed. In a telephone conversation, an Engineer representative (Utility, Non-licensed) reassured the Shift Manager that the TOE still applied (no PCIS operability concern).
The SI was completed with a noted test discrepancy; namely, the PCIFCV did not close as required. On August 28, 1997, 1255 hours0.0145 days <br />0.349 hours <br />0.00208 weeks <br />4.775275e-4 months <br />, the 'PCIFCV was cycled and declared inoperable due to a slow closure time. The solenoid valve was subsequently found sticking.. A four-hour Limiting Condition for Operation (LCO) 3.7.D.2 was entered to repair or isolate the affected line using an operable upstream valve in the deactivated position. The, PCIFCV. solenoid valve [SOL) was deenergized. The solenoi:d valve was replaced, and the PCIFCV was satisfactorily tested. At 1515 hours0.0175 days <br />0.421 hours <br />0.0025 weeks <br />5.764575e-4 months <br />, the PCIFCV was declared
.operable and'he LCO was exited.
The failure to enter the LCO existed for 3 days, 19 hours2.199074e-4 days <br />0.00528 hours <br />3.141534e-5 weeks <br />7.2295e-6 months <br />, and 30 minutes, from August 24, 1997, at 1945 hours0.0225 days <br />0.54 hours <br />0.00322 weeks <br />7.400725e-4 months <br /> until A'ugust 28, 1997, at 1515 hours0.0175 days <br />0.421 hours <br />0.0025 weeks <br />5.764575e-4 months <br />. At that time, further review of the series of PCIFCV failures in this event revealed a need to document a licensee reportable event determination (LRED) for failure to implement LCO actions required by Technical Specification 3.7.D.2 on August 24, 1997, at 1945 hours0.0225 days <br />0.54 hours <br />0.00322 weeks <br />7.400725e-4 months <br />..
Therefore, this report is submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 50.73 (a)(2)(i)(B) as any operation or condition prohibited by the plant's technical specifications'.
Ino erable Structures Co onents or S stems that Contributed to the Event:
American .Switch Company (ASCO) is the manufacturer of the solenoid.
valve. This valve was model number 206380-7F.
C. Dates and A roximate Times of Ma or Occurrences:
July 26, 1997 During an SI, the PCIFCV failed to at 1000 Hours CDT close on its first attempt. Four-NRC FORM 366A (4 95)
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July 29, 1997 TOE was subsequently prepared, and at 0859 Hours CDT concluded that PCIFCV's PCIS function not affected.
August 14, 1997 The PCIFCV failed again to close at 2305 Hours CDT when venting drywell. WR to replace the control relay was written. WR was delayed. This was a high risk activity.
August 19, 1997 Control relay was replaced, and at 1119 Hours CDT .PCIFCV was successfully tested.
August 24, 1997 The PCIFCV failed to close again on at 1945 hours0.0225 days <br />0.54 hours <br />0.00322 weeks <br />7.400725e-4 months <br /> CDT its first attempt.
August 28, 1997 Operations cycled the PCIFCV.
at 1225 Hours CDT Closure time was greater than allowed. Valve declared inoperable and LCO entered. Solenoid valve was identified as sticking. Solenoid valve was replaced, tested and declared operable.
September 5, 1997 After a review of the PCIFCV at 1223 Hours CDT failures in this event, an LRED was written for failure to implement the LCO remedial actions.
D. Other S stems or Seconda Functions Affected:
None.
Method of Discove BFN management reviewed the circumstances of the PCIFCV failures and concluded that the SROs should have entered an LCO.
erator Actions:
Operator actions are described in Section II.A, above.
G.. Safet S stem Res onses:
None.
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CAUSE OF THE EVENT A. Immediate Cause:
The immediate cause of the condition was that the SROs did not correctly determine that an LCO should be entered when the PCIFCV failed on its first attempt on August 24, 1997 at 1945 hours.
B. Root Cause:
The root cause of this event was that the Operations crew lacked a questioning attitude. SROs developed a mindset regarding the failure mechanism and did not fully assess new information for the effect on technical speci'fications.
C. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR There were four contributing factors to this event:
(1) A mind set was established- that the valve's PCIS function was not affected based on an evaluation and consultation with System Engineering.
(2) inadequate troubleshooting and diagnosis of problem which provided an incorrect assumption on which the evaluation was based.
(3) 'A presumption .that successful four-hour cycling of the valve ensured operability.
(4) Management did not adequately monitor, assess, and intervene in a timely manner.
IV. ANALYSIS OF THE EVENT The inboard and outboard isolation valves are redundant for primary containment purposes. For the events described in this LER, the outboard isolation valve was operable and would have mitigated the radiological impact of a design basis accident, if required.
Although the SROs did not enter the LCO condition at the proper time, no plant conditions were identified that would have resulted in the release of radioactive material, nor would any release of radioactive material release have happened had a design basis accident occurred.
Therefore, this event did'ot adversely affect plant personnel, or the public.
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TEXT CONTINUATION FACILITY NAME I DOCKET NUMBER NUMBER Browns Ferry Unit 3 05000296 6 of 8 97 -- 005 -- 00 TEX mora space is requir ~ usa e ruona copies o oim (1 I CORRECTZVE ACTZONS A. Zrmnediate Corrective Actions:
None.
B. Corrective Actions to Prevent Recurrence:
The involved SROs were counseled. This action was completed on September 15, 1997.
The details of the problem evaluation report (PER) associated with, this LER will be discussed during Operator requalification ~
training.'ystem Engineers will be briefed on the details of the associated PER.1 Training will be conducted to sensitize Operations SROs on LCO entries and, methodology during troubleshooting activities for TS or other safety-related equipment.'
management review of this PER, it's ramifications and how meticulous management oversight, could have prevented this event will be discussed at the Management Review Committee.'Z'.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A. Failed Co onents:
American Switch Company (ASCO) is the, manufacturer of the solenoid valve. This valve was model number 206380-7F.
B. Previous LERs on Similar Events:
No previous LER were written for a failure to enter an LCO.
VZI. COhkfIGRENTS None.
Energy Industry Identification System (EIIS) system and component codes are identified in the text with brackets (e.g., [XX)).
- 1. These actions are being tracked by TVA's corrective action program and are not considered regulatory commitments, NRC FORM 366A (445),
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