ML19209C453

LER 79-114/03L-0:on 790912,temp at Top Corner of Steam Generator Support Exceeded Tech Spec Limit.Caused by Heaters Being Left on Too Long When Control Resistance Temp Detector Failed to Cycle Heaters Automatically

ML19209C453
Person / Time
Site:	North Anna
Issue date:	10/12/1979
From:	Cartwright W VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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References
LER-79-114-03L, LER-79-114-3L, NUDOCS 7910150583
Download: ML19209C453 (2)

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Page 1 of 1 Report No. LER 79-114/03L-0 Description of Event On September 12, 1979, during steady state o sration e at 69% power, the temperature at the top level corner of a steam generator support exceeded 355"F which is contrary to T.S. 3.4.10.2.b.

Probable Consequences of Occurrence The consequences of this event were minimal because the f.emperature of the steam generator support was returned to below 355'F within the time limit allowed by the ACTION statement. As a result, the health and safety of the general public were not affected by this event.

Cause of Occurrence The high steam generator support temperature was caused by the support heaters being lef t on for too long a time. This resulted from the control RTD's failing to cycle the heaters automatically.

Immediate Corrective Action The support heaters were turned of f until the teraperature of the steam generator support return (d to acceptable limits.

Scheduled Corrective Action A design change will be implemented to replace the defective RTD's during the current refueling outage.

Acticas Taken to Prevent Recurrence Operations personnel were instructed to check for trends while taking logs.

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