ML19309G742

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Interim Deficiency Rept Re Limitorque Motor Operator Malfunctions.Findings Indicate Valve Steam Protectors for Motor Operator May Malfunction,Preventing Associated Valve from Opening.Final Rept to Be Forwarded by 800728
ML19309G742
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Site: Grand Gulf  Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 04/11/1980
From: Dale L
MISSISSIPPI POWER & LIGHT CO.
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NUDOCS 8005070485
Download: ML19309G742 (1)


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MISSISSIPPI POWER & LIGHT COMPANY Helping Build Mississippi P. O. B O X 16 4 0. J A C K S O N. MISSISSIPPI 39205 April 11, 1980 P ft O D U C T e O N O E P A fl 7 M E N T Office af Inspection & Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region Il 101 Marietta St., N.W., Suite 3100 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 e Attention: Mr. J. P. O'Reilly, Director

Dear Mr. O'Reilly:

SUBJECT:

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station Unit, 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-416/417 File 0272/15525/15526 PRD-80/08, Status Report, Limitorque Motor Operator Malfunctions AECM-80/74 On March 14, 1980, Mississippi Power & Light Company notified Mr. F. Cantrell of your office of a Potentially Reportable Deficiency (PRD) at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station construction site. The deficiency con-cerns malfunctions of Limitorque motor operators.

Our initial finc.ings indicate that the valve stem protectors caused the motor operator to 'nalfunction, preventing the associated valve f rom opening to its full position. The problem is apparently related to the excessive threading of the stem protector. ,

While this malfunction was noted during cesting of non-safety re-lated systems, this type operator (Limitorque Valve Operator, Type SMB) is employed in safety related systems. Our investigation into the safety implications of this deficiency is in progress and is being documented under Bechtel Management Corrective Aa. tion Report (MCAR)-GGNS No. 65.

We expect to provide to you our final report on this matter by July 28, 1980.

Yours truly,

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