ML19290E953

LER 80-025/03L-0:on 800215,channel III Steamline Pressure Protection Bistable for P2 Greater than P1 Safety Injection Initiation Tripped at Unacceptable Setpoint.Caused by Setpoint Drift in Signal Comparator Card Circuitry

ML19290E953
Person / Time
Site:	North Anna
Issue date:	03/14/1980
From:	Cartwright W VIRGINIA POWER (VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO.)
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML19290E951	List: ML19290E950 ML19290E953
References
LER-80-025-03L, LER-80-25-3L, NUDOCS 8003170375
Download: ML19290E953 (2)

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, 'W Virginia Electric and Power Company North Anna Power Station, Unit #1 Attachment : Page 1 of 1 Docket No. 50-338 Report No. LER 80-25/03L-0 Description of Event On February 15, 1980, the P2 greater than F1 SI initiation bistable for Steam 1Lne Pressure Protection Channel III tripped at a pressure differential setpoint which was higher than acceptable during the perf ormance of the nonthly channel functional test. The comparator tripped at a dif ferential pressure of 141 psi as compared to the maximum allowable trip setpoint of 112 psi. The af fected channel was lef t in the tripped condition and declared inoperable. This event is contrary to T.S.

3.3.2.1 and reportable pursuant to T.S. 6. 9 .1. 9 . b .

Probable Consequences of Occurrence The consequences of this event were limited because redundant Steamline Pressure Protection Channels II and IV remained operabic to initiate a safety injection on a high differential pressure between steamlines 1 and 2 (P2 greater than P1) if required. As a result, the health and safety of the general public were not af fected by this occurrence. This event has no generic implications af fecting Unit 1 and Unit 2 process instrumentation.

Cause of Event The steamline differential pressure histable tripped at too high a setpoint because of setpoint drift in the loop's NAL card circuitry.

Immediate Corrective Action The signal comparator (NAL) card was replaced and the new card was cali-brated in accordance with applicable calibration procedures. The periodic functional test was then satisfactorily ceperformed and the protection channel was returned to its normal operating condition.

Scheduled Corrective Action No scheduled corrective action is required.

Actions Taken to Prevent Recurrence No further actions are required.