ML19318C496

LER 80-078/03L-0:on 800526,during Mode 4 Operation,Boron Concentration in RWST Measured 2124 Ppm.Caused by Boron Concentration Makeup Being Too High.Boron Diluted to Proper Concentration

ML19318C496
Person / Time
Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	06/24/1980
From:	Record D TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML19318C487	List: ML19318C486 ML19318C496
References
LER-80-078-03L, LER-80-78-3L, NUDOCS 8007010532
Download: ML19318C496 (2)

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.3;qusyth Nucitar Pirnt LER SUPPLEMENTAL'INFORMATION SQRO-50-327/ 8078 Technical Specification Involved 3.1.2.6 Reported Under Technical Specification 6.9.1.13.b Date of Occurrence: 5/26/80. 1710 CDT Icentification and Description ot Occurrence:

The boron concentration in the RWST was measured to be 2124 ppm.

Conditions Prior to Occurrence:

Unit 1 in Mode 4 Apparent Cause of Occurrence:

Evidently, the makeup to the RWST had too high of a boron concentration.

This caused the RWST boron concentration to go a*save the allowed Mode 4 limit of 2100 ppm.

Analysis of Occurrence:

There was no danger to the health and safety oi the public.

Corrective Action:

Instructed operators to reduce makeup concentration, had valve alignment -

rechecked to eliminate possi'ility of boric acid in leakage. Reviewed blending procedure for flow settings, had flow instruments checked.

Failure Data:

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