ML19241A366

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Interim Deficiency Rept 1 Re Problem W/Gross Failure Output Function of Master & Slave Trip Units.Plans to Submit Final Rept by 791116
ML19241A366
Person / Time
Site: Grand Gulf  Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 06/20/1979
From:
MISSISSIPPI POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:
Shared Package
ML19241A365 List:
References
FOIA-81-159 NUDOCS 7907190524
Download: ML19241A366 (2)


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INTERIM REPORT NO. 1 FOR REPORTA3LE DEFICIENCY No. 79/10 AS DEFINED IN 10 CFR 50.55(e)

1. Descriptioa of Deficiency:

Rosemount Incorporated has identified a problem with the gross failure output functior of both the Master and Slave Trip Units of the Rose-mount Model 510 DU Trip Calibration System. The problem identified is that when the gross failure output is energized'and the Trip Unit is opera-ted through the preset trip points, the gross failure output may inadver-tently reset.

During proper operation, the gross fail output will turn on when the transmitter current passes out of the normal transmitter current range (nor-mal range is 4 to 20mA). a gross fail indicator light will turn on and the gross fa41 output will remain on until the transmitter current returns to the normal current range and the reset button is manually deprecsed on the fl. t panel of the trip unit.

However, it was found that on some units, as the transmitter current changes f rom a gross fail condition to a normal condition and if the trip point is passed during this change, the transient fron the switching of the trip output load can reset the SCR (Silicon-Controlled Rectifier). For proper operation, only the reset button should reset the SCR.

II. Safety Implications The gross failure output is used to inform the operator of the bypass or crable status of the systems when the trip units are in the calibra-tion mode per NRC Regulatory Guide 1.47. T.f the g oss failure outputs are erroncously reset, it is conceivable that redundac.t trip units could 415 3L;8 790719694 -

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III. Cerrective Action Taken Remedial and prevent.1ve corrective actiori is expected to be cot.pleted by November 16, 1979, aid submicted 'o you in a final report.

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