ML19312E720

Informs NRC of Possible Defective Matl Shipment to Power Plant.Notification Was Received Per Encl Vendor 800402 Ltr

ML19312E720
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Site:	Grand Gulf
Issue date:	04/04/1980
From:	Reilly M LIBERTY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE)
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'. Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 1717 "H" Street N. W.

Washington, D. C. 20555 Gentlemen:

In compliance with 10 CFR, Part 21 (Paragraph 21.1), we are reporting an instance of possible defective material shipment to Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Station. Notification was received by Liberty Equipment on 2 April, 1979 (copy enclosed).

The material, possibly defective, consists of; 12 pcs. 4" Sch. 40 LRu90 Degree Elbows, SA234 WPB,Section III, Class 2, 1974 Edition, Sulmner 1975 Addenda, Manufactured by Tube Turns, Louis-ville, Kentucky 40232 Heat Code - W6719 The possible defect consists of a carbon content, beyond the range allowed by ASME SA234 WPB, possibly causing cracks to appear upon welding.

This material was purchased from Tube Turns by Liberty, on our Purchase Order 70005TR, and purchased from Liberty by

' Bechtel Power, Grand Gulf, on their Purchase Order 9645-F-24148, and shipped direct from Louisville to the jobsite, 1at Port Gibson, Mississippi.

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Bechtel Power has been notified of the possible defect:

Ron Barnett, Purchasing, Telecon 4-2-79 Jerry Calvey, Expediting, Telecon 4-2-79 R. L. Scott, Q/A, Telecon 4-4-79 It is our understanding,that Bechtel has instituted appro-

. priate action, and thattan evaluation of the possible defect will be made in the very near future.

Yours very Truly, N h Y. 's.

Michael K. Reilly General Manager Nuclear Division MKR/pim .

Enclosures:

Tube Turns Recall Notice (3-30-79) cc: Bechtel Power Corporation

$ P. O. Box 41 Port Gibson, Mississippi 39150 Attn: Ron Barnett

J. Calvey

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Liberty Equipment Attn: H. Lipsett, President

. R. Bainbridge, G/M Corp.

I B. Roy, Critical Products Manager D. Grazzini,-Q/C Manager Tube Turns Box 32160

! Louisville, Kentucky 40232 -

Attn: H. George, V. P. Engineering S. Wood I!

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Box 32160. Loutsvdle. f.emucky 40232 Telephone 502 774-6011 RECALL NOTICE March 30, 1979 Liberty Equipment 6 Supply Co.

P.O. Drawer S Kennewick, WA 99336 -

Attn: Mr. Mike Reilly It has just come to our attention that some Tube Turns Welding Fittings shipped to you during the period of February 1,1978 through March 21, 1979 may have been produced from a very high carbon steel. It has been determined that our steel supplier erroneously identified high carbon steel with the same marking as our regular caterial and mixed it with our regular material for these products prior to delivery to us. All products in question bear our Lot Number W6719.

We cannot determine which of the products nor the exact number of pieces that were produced fro = the high carbon steel but we do know the number of discrepant fittings in proportion to the total number of fittings produced is minimal. The high carbon material is classified as nonweld-able and cracks should occur when welding is attempted. However, it is conceivable that cracks could go undetected.

Our records indicate that certain of these fittings may have been shipped to you. These shipments are listed on the attached. Those shipments refer-encing ASME Section III Nuclear Power Plant Components and thos,e that insolve Title 10CFR Part 21 are identified.

In view of the circumstances you (and each of your customers, if the products have been resold) are advised to promptly return to us any loose fittings bearing our identification number V6719. You are urged to promptly notify your customers of this communication. Credit for material returned by you or your customer will be issued for the invoice value of the fittings or the fittings will be replaced as provided for in our General Terms and Conditions of Sale, at your discretion. Return shipments should be directed

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Tube Turns Division 718 South 28th Street Louisville, Kentucky 40211

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~2-Should the caterial be returned by a third party, please have them iden-tif y the shipment with your order number. .

'. Regarding products that have been installed, please advise the quantity, product, Eeographical location, accessibility, phone number and individual's name acquainted with location of the material and action vill be taken to determine disposition of this material.

, Ve request all information and/or inquiries pertaining to this Lot Nu=ber be ref erred, pref erably in writing, to:

, Mr. Sam Wood Tube Turns Division '

P.O. Box 32160 Louisville, Ky. 40232 Phone (502) 774-6457 (After 4/4/79)

Prior to 4/4/79 phone (502) 774-6252 Tube Turns regrets this unfortunate occurence. However, there was no practical way to detect the mixed steel. We appreciate your assistance in helping us resolve this problem.

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[ H.H. George Vice President, Engineering pyr-/'s js P.S. Those products identified as ASME Section III Nuclear Power Plant Components and those involving Title 10CFR Part 21 are to be tagged C-4042-N. All

'others are to be tagged C-4042 as indicated on page 1 of this letter.

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Mr. Harry Lipsett, Pres. l Liberty Equipment & Supply Co.

P.O. Box 24848 Seattle, WA 98134 l s'

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