ML19347E076

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Second Interim Deficiency Rept Re Fillet Weld Misspec, Initially Submitted 801210.Design Review Reveals Deficiency Exists in Some Form at Every TVA Plant.Next Rept Scheduled for 810812
ML19347E076
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Site: Yellow Creek  Tennessee Valley Authority icon.png
Issue date: 04/08/1981
From: Mills L
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To: James O'Reilly
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
References
10CFR-050.55E, 10CFR-50.055E, 10CFR-50.55E, YCRD-50-566-81, YCRD-50-567-81, NUDOCS 8104150308
Download: ML19347E076 (2)


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Dear Mr. O'Reilly:

YELLOW CREEK NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1 AND 2 - FILLET WELD MISSPECIFICATION -

YCRD-50-566/81-01 AND YCRD-50-567/81 SECOND INTERIM REPORT The subject deficiency was initially reported to NRC-0IE Inspector R. W. Wright en December 10, 1980, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.55(e) as NCR YCN YCP 8006. This as followed by our first interim report dated January 9, 1981. Enclosed is our second interim report. We expect to submit our next report by August 12, 1981. This deficiency has also been reported for every TVA nuclear plant.

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please get in touch with D. L. Lambert ar, FIS 857-2581.

Very truly youre.,

TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY L. M. Mills, Manager Nuclear Regulation and Safety Enclosure /

cc: Mr. Victor Stello, Jr., Director (Enclosure)'[

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ENCLOSURE YELLOW CREEK NUCLEAR PLANT UNITS 1 AND 2 FILLET WELD MISSPECIFICATION YCRD-566/81-01 AND YCRD-567/81-01 10 CFR 50.55(e)

SECOND INTERIM REPORT Description of Deficiency In a number of TVA nuclear plant systems, fillet welds were specified in lieu of bevelad groove welds, to connect members whose angle of inter-section is, outside the limits for fillet weld application as stipulated in the American Institute of Steel Construction ( AISC) Standards. The AISC Standgrd states that the welds which are made joining members at an angle of 60 or less are to be defined as acute angle welds. Acute angle welds should be specified as beveled groove welds according to AISC.

Interim Progress A design review of the TVA nuclear facilities has revealed the above dis-crepancy exists in some form at every TVA plant. TVA will continue to evaluate and issue reports for each individual plant.

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