ML19345C724
| ML19345C724 | |
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| Issue date: | 10/08/1980 |
| From: | Brown R, Whitesell D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| ML19345C721 | List: |
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| REF-QA-99900396 NUDOCS 8012080256 | |
| Download: ML19345C724 (6) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 0FFICE OF-INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT REGION IV Report No.
99900396/80-01 Program No. 51300 Company:
Clow Engineered Product Division Clow Corporation Westmont, Illinois Inspection Conducted:
Septem er 22-26, 1980 1/8d Inspectors:
w Ross L. Brown, Contractor Inspector Date ComponentsSection I, Vendor Inspection Branch Approved By:
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/# Fe D'.;E. Whitesell, Ch kf, Date ComponentsSection I, Vendor Inspection Branch Summary Inspection on September 22-26, 1980 (99900396/80-01).
Areas Inspected:
Initial management meeting and implementation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B including manufacturing process control.and audits.
The inspection involved thirty (30) inspector hours on-site by one NRC inspector.
Results:
In the three (3) areas inspected there was no deviation from commitment or unresolved items identified.
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DETAILS SECTION A.
Persons Contacted S. M. Maas, Quality-Assurance Assistant
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- M. L. Seshagiri, Quality Assurance Manager 7
- Attended Exit-Interview
. Initial Management Meeting B.
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Objectives i~
The objectives-of this meeting were to accomplish the following:
a.
To meet with the Clow Engineered Products Division (Clow) management 3
and those persons responsible _for_ administration of the company's i
QA program and to establish channels of communication.
b.
To _detennine the extent of company's involvement in the commercial nuclear business.
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To explain NRC direct inspection program including LCVIP organization, VIB inspection methods and documentation.
4-d.
To describe the NRC evaluation of the ASME inspection system.
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Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by a meeting with Mr. A. L.
McPherson and his staff. The following.is a summary of the meeting:
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The VIB organization was described and its relationship to NRC Region 1
a.
IV and the NRC Headquarters component of the Office of Inspection and Enforcement.
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The conduct of VIB inspections was described and how our inspections are-documented including the report, responses to reports, how pro-prietary information:is handled, the Public Document Room, and the White Book.
c.
The purpose, scope, and status of the NRC's evaluation of the ASME inspection _ system as an acceptable independent third party was dis-cussed.
-d.
The company's contribution to the nuclear industry was discussed including current and projected activity, stetus of ASME certifi-i cates of authorization _ and third party inspt: tion arrangements.
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Results.
- a. ~The inspector obtained the following information:
(1) Clow designs, manufacturer examines and tests, ASME Class 1, 2, and 3 Butterfly Valves and Check Valves for High Pressure and/or High Temperature applications.
(2) Clow performs all engineering functions related to their product except seismic, which -is subcontracted.
(3) Clow Personnel performs magnetic particle and liquid penetrant examinations only.
The remaining NDE and all Level III functions are subcontracted to Calumet Testing, East Chicago, Indiana.
L (4) Clow has a contract with the Allendale Mutual Insurance Compaoy, and Authorized Inspection Agency (Factory Mutual) to provide Authorized Nuclear Inspection to meet requirements of the Code.
(5) The ASME issued to Clow Certificate Numbers leC0 and 1561 to use the "N" and "NPT" symbols for Class 1, 2, and 3 Vaie9s, Valve Parts-and Appurtenances and Class 3 Pumps, Pump Parts Ond Appur-tenances, these authorizations expires on November 19, 1982.
(6) Clow has a contract for ASME Class 2 and 3 Butterfly Valves that extends through 1981.
b.
No deviations from commitment or unresolved items was identified in this area of the inspection.
C.
Manufacturing Process Control 4
1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that:
a.
The manufacturer operates under a controlled system using process sheets or equivalent for all operations including inspections per-tinent to component production.
b.
The system requires all processes and examination / tests to be performed by qualified personnel using qualified procedures.
The process sheets are required to be prepared including document c.
number and revisions to which production and examinations must be performed.
d.
The process sheets include-provisions for the identification of 1.
hold / witness points and signoff and date.
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Method of Accmuplishment The preceding objectives were accomplishe,' by a detailed review of the foilowing:
a.
Clow Quality Assurance Manual Revisica D, date July 11, 1980 (QAM)
Section 5
" Manufacturing Control."
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Traveler files for Clow Job No.'s 76-1495(N), 76-1510(N) and 76-1542(N).
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Customer Shipping Releases for the valves manufactured under the above job numbers.
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Findinos a.
The inspector verified the following information:
(1) The QAM - Section 5 described the manufacturing sy_;3m to be followed to assure that the processes, inspections, examinations, and tests specified are performed by qualified personnel using approved procedures.
This section-also requires a Traveler that includes for the pro-cessing and sequences inspections / examinations as required, these controlled documents are reviewed and approved by QA and signed by the ANI indicating acceptance.
The section f','ther requires the traveler sequence to be signed-off by the appropriate personnel when the operation is completed.
(2) The travelers include; the operational sequences reference of appropriate drawing and procedures, required hold / witness points and appropriate signatures.
(3) The Customer Shipping Releases identifies the serial numbers of released valves, applicable change notices and other pertinent specifications requirements.
b.
No deviations from commitment or unresolved items were identified in this area of the inspection.
D.
Audits 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that the following items were controlled in accordance with the QA Manual and
. applicable NRC and ASME Code requirements:
a.
A written system has been established to assure that audits are per-formed and controlled in accordance with applicable codes to verify compliance with all auditable aspects.of ths QA program.
b.
Planned and periodic audits are performed in accordance with written procedures or checklists by qualified personnel not having direct responsibilities in the areas being audited.
c.
Audit results are documented and reviewed by management having respon-sibility in the area audited.
d.
Followup action, including reaudit of deficient areas, is taken where indicated.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
a.
Review of QAM - Section ll, " Internal Audits,"
b.
Review of five (5) internal audit reports, c.
Review of two (2) management audit reports, d.
Review of three (3) followup audit reports, e.
Review of six (6) auditor qualification records, f.
Review of audit schedule dated July 7,1980.
3.
Findings a.
The inspector verified the following information:
(1) QAM Section 11 requires an audit of each department to be
. conducted annually, as a minimum, by trained personnel using a prepared check list.
Management audits by a committee selected by the General Manager-shall be conducted annually to evaluate the OA Program and the Controlled Manufacturing System.
The QAM Section also requires that copies of the completed audit reports to be sent to the Division General Manager, and they shall
- also be made available to the ANI for review.
(2) The qualification records identifies the applicable training of each auditor.
., (3) The audit schedule indicates that all plant departments shall be audited at least once before December 1, 1980 and it also assigns the auditor for each audit.
(4) The audit reports (item D. 2.(4)) includes the audit check list '
signed by the lead auditor and QA Manager.
The check list identi-fies the pertinent paragraph of the QAM Section to be audited, objective evidence, compliance and any appropriate comments.
If deficiencies are identified, the appropriate correct actic :
and completion date is assigned:
b.
No deviation or unresolved items were identified in this area of he inspection.
E. Exit Interview The inspectors conducted an exit meeting.with the Clow management representa-tives at the conclusion of the inspection.
Those persons indicated by an asterisk in Paragraph A. above were in attendance.
In addition, the follow-ing were present:
I. S. Hukvari, Technical Director A. L. McPherson, Vice President General Manager E. Pollastrini, Controller / Material Manager D. R. Sutton, Plant L' rintendent The inspector discussed the scope of the inspection and the details of the finding identified during the inspection.
i The inspector also discussed the NRC method of reporting and informed those present that they will receive a copy of the inspection report for their review for any proprietary information.
The Clow management comments were clarification only.
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