ML19325D595

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Special Rept Spr 89-009:on 890927,diesel Fire Pump Remained Inoperable in Excess of 7 Days.Caused by Defective Cooling Water Pump.Replacement of Pump & post-maint Testing Completed
ML19325D595
Person / Time
Site: Summer 
Issue date: 10/17/1989
From: Bradham O
SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC & GAS CO.
To: Ebneter S
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
References
SPR-89-009, SPR-89-9, NUDOCS 8910250107
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Special Report (SPR 89-009)

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Technical Specification 3.7.9, " Fire Suppression System," in that the Diesel t

Fire Pump remained inoperable in excess of seven days.

t L0n September 27, 1989, the Diesel Fire Pump was removed from service for surveillance testing. The initial flow rate was less than the 2500 gpm as required by the surveillance. Adjustments were made to the discharge relief e

valve and a satisfactory flow rate was obtained on October 4.

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test run, an engine cooling problem developed and investigation itantified a defective cooling water pump. Replacement of the cooling water pu.np and satisfactory post maintenance testing was completed with the unit.being declared operable at 0615 hours0.00712 days <br />0.171 hours <br />0.00102 weeks <br />2.340075e-4 months <br /> on October 5, 1989.

The. Licensee plans no corrective action as a result of this event.

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