ML19341A925

Responds to IE Bulletin 80-13, Cracking in Core Spray Spargers. No Cracking of Core Spray Spargers or Piping Between Inlet Nozzle & Vessel Shroud Was Identified in Unit 2.Insp for Unit 1 Scheduled During Winter 1981

ML19341A925
Person / Time
Site:	Hatch
Issue date:	01/13/1981
From:	Widner W GEORGIA POWER CO.
To:	James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
References
IEB-80-13, NUDOCS 8101290385
Download: ML19341A925 (1)

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L W. A. Wsdner January 13, 1981 Georgia Power e s :v e cc wer United States Nuclear Regulatory Con 5Ys'si c3 Q

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I&E Bulletin G

80-13 Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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ATTENTION:

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In response to I&E Bulletin 80-13 "Cr ~ c"I ore Spray Spargers,"

a visual inspection of the Hatch Unit 2 core spray spargers and associated piping was completed during the current refueling outage.

Remote Urder-water television cameras were utilized for the examination and provided the required viewing in situ of.001 inch fine wire.

No cracking of the core spray spargers or the segment of piping between the inlet nozzle and the vessel shroud was identified.

Visual inspection of the Unit 1 core spray spargers and associated piping is scheduled for examination during the Winter 1981 refueling outage scheduled to begin in February.

A written report will be submitted within thirty (30) days after completion of examination per bulletin requirements.

If you have any questions in this regard, please contact my office.

Sincerely yours, f

Sy W. A. Widner JAE/mt xc:

M. Manry R. F. Rogers, III Director, Office of Inspection and Enforcement, Division of Reactor Operations Inspection 0120 0@b g 31