ML20010J087
| ML20010J087 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Hartsville, Phipps Bend  |
| Issue date: | 09/21/1981 |
| From: | Mills L TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY |
| To: | James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| References | |
| REF-PT21-81 10CFR-050.55E, 10CFR-50.55E, NUDOCS 8109290581 | |
| Download: ML20010J087 (2) | |
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Dear Mr. O'Reilly:
HARTSVILLE AND PHIPPS BEND NUCLEAR PLANTS - REPORTABLE DEFICIENCY -
INCORRECT TRANSMITTERS IN RPV WATER LEVEL SCRAM UNITS -
HTRD-50-518/81-23, -519/81-19, -520/81-21, -521/81-19, PBRD-50-553/81-25,
-554/81-19 The subject deficiencies were initially reported to NRC-0IE, Region II, Inspector P. A. Taylor on August 20, 1981 as PRC 81-23 In compliance with paragraph 50.55(e) of 10 CFR Part 50, we are enclosing the first interim report on the subject deficiency. TVA anticipates trans.uitting the next rcport on or before September 18, 1983 We consider 10 CFR Part 21 applicable to this nonconformance.
If you have any questions, please call Jim Domer at FTS 857-2014.
Very truly yours, TENNF MEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Y
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L. M. Mills, Manager Nuclear Regulation and Safety Enclosure cc:
Mr. Victor Stello, Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555 TbN di 8109290581 810921 3 PDR ADOCK 05000518 S
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ENCLOSURE HARTSVILLE AND PHIPPS BEND MUCLEAR PL.".!;TS INCORRECT TRANSMITTERS IN RPV WATER LEVEL SCRAM UNITS
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10CFR50.55(e) REPORT NO. 1 (INTERIM)
HTBD-50-518/81-25, -519/81-19, -520 /81-21, -521/81-19 PBRD-50-553/81-25, -554/81-19 Descrintion of Deficiency It has been determined that incorrect reactor vessel water level transmitters and trip units have been provided by General Electric Company, San Jose, California, to TVA for use at the Hartsville and Phipps Bend Nuclear Plants. Wide range transmitters have been installed instead of narrow range transmitters, as are required for the design.
Several master trip units are also the wrong instruments.
Corrective Actions Narrow range transmitters are required with compatible trip units. All incorrect transmitters and trip units will be replaced.
TVA will submit an additional report detailing the cause of this deficiency, actions to orevent recurrence, and the date by which corrective actions will be complete.
This report will be filed on or before September 18, 1083 l
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