ML19254D741

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Confirms 791017 Discussions Between Util & NRC Re Reactor Trip & Loss of Offsite Power on 791015.Util Will Determine Cause of Failure & Identify Corrective Actions Before Unit Is Allowed to Proceed to Mode 2
ML19254D741
Person / Time
Site: Davis Besse Cleveland Electric icon.png
Issue date: 10/17/1979
From: James Keppler
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To: Crouse R
TOLEDO EDISON CO.
References
NUDOCS 7910300036
Download: ML19254D741 (1)


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7 GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS 60137 Docket No. 50-346 00T 171979 Toledo Edison Company ATTN:

Mr. Richard P. Crouse Vice President - Energy Supply Edison Plaza 300 Madison Avenue Toledo, OH 43652 Gentlemen:

This refers to the discussions between Mr. Crouse and Mr. Murray and other members of your organizdtion and Messrs. Warnick, Reyes and Smith of this office on October 17, 1979, regarding the reactor trip and loss of offsite power that occurred on October 15, 1979.

With regard to the matters discussed, we understand that you will determine the cauce of failure and identify the corrective actions to prevent recurrence of the following:

1.

Initiating cause of the reactor trip.

2.

Failure of Breakerc HXO2A and HX02B to close on the initial attempt.

3.

Muffler failures on 345 KV breakers.

4.

Inability to start RCP's on the first attempt because of CCW interlock.

5.

Failure of the CCW 2 Pump and the SW 3 Pump to be automatically sequenced during the loading of emergency diesel generator 2.

Further, it is our understanding that these actions will be completed by your staff and reviewed by the NRC onsite representatives before the Davis-Besse Nuclear Station is allowed to proceed to Mode 2.

If these understandings are incorrect, please notify this office immediately.

Sincerely, 4 b.

James G. Keppler Director cc:

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LLU tic Harold W. Kohn, Power Siting Commission Helen W. Evans, State of' Ohio 79103 00'O 3 b N ATE ACTlON LETTER