ML19289A041
| ML19289A041 | |
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| Issue date: | 11/28/1978 |
| From: | Hunter V, Kelly W, Whitesell D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| ML19289A040 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99900048 99900048-78-2, NUDOCS 7901020161 | |
| Download: ML19289A041 (11) | |
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/c,,sc.s jp D. E. Whi tesell, Cnief, ComponentsSection I, Date Vendor Inspection Branch Summarv inspection on November 13-16, 1978 (99900033/70-02)
Areas Insoected:
Implementation of 10 CFR 50, Accendix B and apolicable caces en st3Mards including, design docurent control, control of scacial processes-wela neat treatment & special welcing, in:;pection and test-testing of completed products, and audits; also, review of previous inspection findings.
The inspection involved fifty-two (52) inspector-hours on site by two (2)
NRC inspectors.
Results:
In the six (6) areas inspected, no apparent deviations or unresolved items were identified.
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. audit personnel cualifications and training, and that the audits are performed by qualified parsonnel.
Also, to verify that the essential eleirents of the audit system is established, d.
Review of the audit schetules to assure that the audits of quality activities during design, procurement and manufactura are planned, documented, and conducted in the prescribed manner, and assures coverage of all aspects of the QA program.
e.
Review of selective audit reports to verify that they include provisions for written plans, team selection, team orie1tation, audit notifications, pre-audit conferences, audit performances, and post-audit conferences.
f.
Review of selective audit reports to verify that they are properly distributed to management and the audited organization, and that follow-up audits to verify ccrrective action is required.
g.
Review of selective internal and external audit reports to verify the applicable procedures were available to the audit team personnel, and tnat the audit procedures were properly and effectively implemented.
3.
Findings a.
The inspector verified tnat vendor had prepared and coproved procedures that prescribed a system for auditing which is consistent with NRC rules and regulations, ASME Code requirements, and his commitments in the ASME accepted QA Manual.
b.
The inspector noted that the Authorized Inspection Agency's Specialist had identified in his audit that ADVC-H had not performed their internal audit at the frequency prescribed in the ASME accepted QA Manual.
ADVC-H has revised their QA Manual (Revision 15) and submitted it to the Authorized Inspection Agency for acceptance and the revised QA Manual has increased tho internal audit frequency to quarterly, c.
Within this area of the inspection no deviations or unresolved items were identified.
E.
Exit Interviel At the conclusion of the inspection on November 16, 1978, the inspector met with the company's management, identified in paragraph A, for the
2.
Me thod _o_f Acconcli sh er.t The objectives of this area of the inspection vere accomolished by:
a.
Revie>; of the AEME 3;cepted OA Manual, Revision 14:
(1) Section 2.0 Organizatien and Responsibilitie; (2)
Section 3.0 Design Control, to verify that the vendor had established procedures to prescribe a systan for design document control, b.
Reviewed the following AD'!C-H Standards:
(1) NEN-002, Revision C, Preparation, Distribution 3 Control of Prod;ction a Engineering Drawings (2) NEN-004, Pevision C, Precaration, Distribution & Design Hold-up Orders (3) NEN-005, Revision C, Preparation, Use and Control of Engineering Change Notice, to verify that they had been prepared by the designated authority, approved by management, and reviewed by QA.
c.
Review of ADVC-H Standard No. NCM-001, Revision G, Engineering Work Order, to verify that it provided for identification of personnel responsible for preparing, reviewing, approving, and issuing design documents; and that the review and approval of significant changes were performed by the same personnel.
Also to ascertain wnether minor changes to design documents, that do not require review and approval, are identified, d.
Review of ADVC-H Standard No. NEN-C01, Revision B, Preparation and Use of Special Order Instructions, to verify tnat the distribution lists are current and that the proper documents are identified, accessible, and are being used, e.
Interviewed cersonnel to verify whether they were knowledgeable in the procedures applicable to design document control.
3.
Findings
. DetailsSection I (Precared by William D. Kelley)
A.
_ Person-Contacted Anchar-Darline Valve Comoany (ADVC-M)
'L. A. Battaglia - Engineering Managar "C. P. Gilbert - Manufacturing Manager T..'ohansing - Project Enoineer
- J. W. Marlatt - General Nareger
- F. '<l. Parter - Quality Assurance Manager
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. Rose - Pa:erials Pana;2r
- E. P. Storman - Contracts Manager D. Tapia - Project Engineer J. Smith - Quality Assurance Engineer seroer Insurance Companv Lumberman Mutual Insurance Comoany J. J. Carroll, Authorized Nuclear Insoector
- Denotes those persons who attended Exit Interview (See paragraph E.)
5.
Action on Previous Findinas (Closed) Deviation (Report No. 78-01) Contrary to Criterion IX of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 and paragraph NCA-4134.9 of Section III to the ASME Code the ASME accepted Quality Assurance Manual does not adcress heat treatment performed at ADVC-H plant.
The inspector verified that sections 10 & 11 of the ASME accepted Quali*y Assurance Maruni has been revised (?evision 15) to include the heat treatment performed at ADVC-H plant and the revision has been presented to the Authorized Inspection Agency for acceptance.
(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 78-01) Contrary to Criterion IX of Aopendix B to 10 CFR 50 and paragraph MCA-4134.9 of Section III, and the ASME accepted Quality Assurance Manual the welding procedures were developed and approved only by the quality assurance engineer.
The inspector verified that all special process procedures had been reviewed and approved by the Quality Assurance Department; also, all
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Five welders qualifications per paragraph QW-301,Section IX,1974 ASME Code.
(6) Welder Continuity log.
to verify that the special requirements governing special welding application procedures and performance cualification, imposed by ASME Code regarding test samole si e, examination of test sample, and special essential variables are satisfied, c.
Interviews with personnel to verify that they were knowl-edgeable in the procedures applicable to welding.
3.
Findings There were no deviations or unresolved items identified.
C.
Control of Soecial Processes - Weld Heat Treatment 1.
Objective The objective of this area of the inspection was to verify that the heat treatment related to welding is specified and performed in accordance with the vendor's Quality Assurance Program and the applicable ASME Code requirements, and NRC regulations.
2.
Method of Accomolishment The objective of this area of the inspection was accomplished by:
a.
Review of the ASME accepted Quality Assurance Manual, Sections 6.0, 7.0, and 12.0, to verify that the vendor had established procedures to prescribe a system for weld heat treatment, b.
Review of the following procedures:
(1)
STD-NCA-001, Revision E, titled "Recieving Inspection" (2)
STD-NPR-003, Revision C, titled " Welding Filler Material Control Procedure" ano (3) Weld procedure No. 1509-1, Revision C, to verify they have been approved and qualified in accordance with contract requirements, and QA Program commitments.
c.
Reviewed the following documents:
(1) Tool and Gage Control Procedure
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Checklist for furnace operation (3)
Post Weld Heat Treat orecedure ib.1372-1, Revision C (4) Heat treat furnace Certifications dated September 12, 1978 (5)
Heat treat Charts, to verify tnat the heat treatment of welds were performed in accordance with the procedures, i.e, the heat-up, cool-down rate and time-at-temperature was met.
d.
Observed weld heat treatment to verify that weldments are properly instrumented, tne furnace atmoschere is controllad, temperature variations does not exceed ASME Code recuirements, and measures are taken to avoid sensitization of austenitic stainless steel, Interviews with personnel to verify that they are knowledgeable e.
in the procedures applicable to weld heat treatment.
3.
Findings There were no deviations or unresolvec items identified.
D.
Testina of Comoleted Products 1.
Objectives, The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that products are assembled in accordance with aporoved procedures and drawings, all material complied with the specifications and the functional test of the products were performed.
2.
Method of Accomolishment The objectives of this area of the inspection were accomplished by:
a.
The review of test documentation to verify that; (1) Test procedures and/or instructions were available at the test station and had been approved by engineering and quality assurance.
(2) The test had been performed in accordance with the procedures and/or instructions.