ML19225B189
| ML19225B189 | |
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| Issue date: | 05/21/1979 |
| From: | Sutton J, Whitesell D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| REF-QA-99900307 NUDOCS 7907240265 | |
| Download: ML19225B189 (7) | |
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY C051rlISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEtfENT_
REGION IV Report No. 99900307/79-01 Prognim No. 51300 Company:
Contromatics Division Litton Industrial Products, Inc.
22 Roberts Street East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 Inspection Conducted:
Ap r ' 1 9-13, 1979 Inspect fd
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Sutton, Contrac:ir Inspector Date Vendor Inspection Branch
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Approved by.
{Cgdd OS.2/.Q D. E. Whitesell, Chief, ComponentsSection I, Date Vendor Inspection Branch Summary Inspection on April 9-13, 1979 Areas Inspected:
Implementation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B criteria and applicable codes and standards including:
vendors action on previous findings; calibration; testing of completed products; nondestructive exam-ination (NDE) personnel qualificatior.s; and review of vendors activities.
The inspection involved twenty-seven (27) inspector-hours on site by one (1) NRC inspector.
Results:
In the five (5) areas inspected, no deviations or unresolved items were identified in four (4) areas. The following was identified in the remaining one (1) area.
Deviations:
Calibration - (a) All tools, gages, and instruments used in manufacturing activities were not being calibrated, (b) Pressure gages were not being clearly marked to show preferable pressure reading.
Unresolved Items:
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2 Details A.
Persons Contacted Contromatics
- F.
Arn, Manager, Product dpgineering W. Cheney, Test Foreman R. Fries, Chief Inspector
- W.
H. Goldbach, President B. O'Neil, QC Inspector
- N. Panciera, QA manager
Peabody Testing Services F. Schmidt, Manager, Hartford Lab J. Gagon, MT&PT Supervisor
- Denotes those persons who attended the Exit Interview.
B.
Action on Previous Inspection Findings (Closed) Deviation (Report No. 77-01) QA Program does not clearly delineate the responsibilities, level of authority and lines of com-munication for various individuals and subcontractors.
The inspector verified that the QA Manual was revised on March 30, 1978, to reflect the required responsibility level of authority and lines of com-munication for individuals and subcontractors.
C.
Calibration 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that:
a.
Calibration activities are performed and controlled in accordance with the QA Manual commitments and the applicable NRC regulations and ASME Code requirements.
b.
A system has been established, and is maintained, to assure that tools, gages, instruments and other measuring devices used in activities affecting quality are properly calibrated 4 i 5, 176 and ad;usted at sPecified periods to maintain accurec7 within the specified limits.
3 c.
Calibration records are kept for each instrume.at indicating the calibration results.
d.
The calibration system is being properly implemented.
2.
Method of Acccmplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
a.
Review of the QA Manual, Section 13.0, Revision 1, dated March 30, 1978, titled " Tool, Gage, and Instrument Inspec-tion and Calibration," to verify that provisions have been established to assure that equipment requiring calibration had been identified, the calibration frequency is specified, the calibration standards are identified, the traceability of standards is required, and a recall system is in effect.
b.
Review of the Calibration Procedures Manual.
c.
Review of the calibration log books.
d.
Review of the working pressure gage log book.
e.
Review of the recall system.
f.
Review of the index system calibration record cards.
g.
Inspection of the calibration facilities for mechanical and instrument calibration.
h.
Review of certification for standards, gage blocks CC-MGB-050-4-1, CC-GB-050-4-3, CCCR-18-9-119.5.1; thread gage plug CCPTG-3/4-14-1; ring gage CC-RC-1.4000-1; height gage CC-HG-0-12-1; dial indicator CC-DC-0-30-10.
i.
Review of calibratio records for the following:
(1) The rmometer 39491-6.
(2) Haster pressure gages, CC-PGM-0-5000-2, CC-PGM-0-30-2, CC-PGM-0-1000-2, 0-400-2.
(3) Working pressure gages CC-PG-0-1000-2, 0-1000-1, 0-5000-3.
(4) Micrometers CC-HM-800-1000-1, CC-M-1-2-6, CC-DM-0-9-2, CC-MB-0-1-1-CCM-1-2-6.
(5) V Block CC.VB-2 7/8-4-3.
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4 (6) Dial calipers CC-DC-0-12-12.
(7) Vernier CC-V-0-24-1.
(8) Height gage CC-HG-0-24-2.
j.
Discussion with shop personnel 3.
Findings a.
Deviations See Notice of Deviatioa, enclosure.
b.
Unresolved Items None.
D.
Testing of Completed Products 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that:
a.
Testing activities are controlled in accordance with the QA Manual commitments and applicable NRC regulations and the ASME Code requirements.
b.
Products are assembled in accordance with approved procedures and materials comply with approved specification.
c.
Functional tests of products are performed in accordance with approved test documents.
d.
That the system is being properly implemented.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
a.
Review of the QA Manual:
(1) Section 12.0, dated August 31, 1977, titled " Final Inspection."
(2) Section 9.0, dated August 31, 1977, titled "In process Inspection." Subparagraph 9.2.3.
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5 b.
Review of hydrostatic test procedure 94939.77-3, Revision A.
c.
Review of the minimum valve wall test procedure and inspec-tion forms.
d.
Witness testing of three (3) 12" butterfly valves, Class 2, Numbers 84939-10-1, 10-2, and 10-3.
e.
Review of Drawing 2498-12-07, Revision D, bills of materials, water and cleaning requirements, Specification 9779-40, and manufacturing data sheets for the above valves.
f.
Review of the nuclear' material traceability 1cg.
g.
Witness final inspection, Job No. NP7587-9, Seri ' :.'o.
245290, Shaft tad Disc 24" butterfly valve.
h.
Review of Drawing No. 024-98-24-0015 for above shaf t and disc.
i.
Inspection of the test equipment and certification of gages and instrunents.
j.
Review of test reports to verify that test results are within the specified acceptance limits and are properly documented, and that the procedures are being properly implemented.
k.
Observation of shop activities.
2.
Findings a.
Deviations None.
b.
Unresolved Items
.None.
E.
Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Personnel Qualifications 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that Contromatics had developed and implemented detailed proce-dures for the qualification and certification of NDE personnel, in accordance with the QA Manual commitments and applicable NRC regulations and ASME Code requirements.
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6 2.
Method of Accou:plis!tment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
a.
Review of the QA Manual, Section 11.0, Revision 1, dated October 11, 1978, titled "Non-destructive Examination."
b.
Review of ten (10) NDE personnel qualification and pbysical records.
c.
Review of SNT-TC-1A 1975, " Personnel Qualifications and Certification in Nondestructive Testing."
d.
Review of audits performed for suppliers of subcontracted NDE work.
e.
Review of P.T Procedure No. 13, Revision F, addenda 1.
f.
Review of RT Procedure No. 3.20AS, dated March 18, 1976.
g.
Review of RT film for Part No. 724-01-06-0160.
h.
Review of calibration records and certification for NDE equipment.
i.
Discussion with the Level III Examiners.
3.
Findings 3.
Deviations None.
b.
Unresolved Itens None.
c.
The documents reviewed demonstrated that the special processes are being performed by qualified personnel, using qualified procedures, consistent uiht the regulations, ASME Code and contract commitments.
F.
Review of Vendor's Activities 1.
Objectives The objectives of t'ais area of the inspection were:
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7 a.
To review the nuclear activity and work load to assess their impact on future NRC inspection.
b.
To evaluate the vendor's fabrication / manufacturing equip-ment and capabilities.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The foregoing objectives were accomplished by observing the manufacturing / fabrication in progress, and discussions with the cognizant vendor personnel.
3.
Findings The vendor has capability to design, manufacture, and test ASHE Code Class 2 and 3 nuclear valves of the ball and butterfly type -
ball valves from 3/4" to 6",
butterfly valves from 3" to 24".
The vendor is capable of providing both manual and automatic machinery of valves from casting, forgings, and bar stock.
He presently subcontracts all NDE activities. Welding and and heat treating, if required, are performed by subcon-tractors.
The vendor holds valid ASME Certificate of Authorization No. 1934 for use of the ASME "N" stamp for Class 2 and 3 valves and Certif-icate N1935 for Class 2 and 3 valve parts. The current active nuclear contracts being processed represent approximately 15 per cent of the present workload.
F.
Exit Interview The inspector met with management representatives (denoted in para-graph A) at the conclusion of the inspection.
The inspector summarized the scope and findings of the inspection. The management representa-tives had no comment in response to the items discussed by the inspec-tor.
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