ML20030C231

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RO 50-259/8116:on 810501,while Performing post-mod Testing on Newly Installed Sprinkler Sys,Auto Start Initiation Logic for Fire Pumps Found Inoperable.Caused by Lifting of Power Supply.Relay Panel Rewired & Auto Start Verified
ML20030C231
Person / Time
Site: Browns Ferry Tennessee Valley Authority icon.png
Issue date: 05/04/1981
From: Abercrombie H
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
References
RO-50-259-8116, NUDOCS 8108250546
Download: ML20030C231 (1)


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Date of occurrence: 5/1/81 Time or occurrence; 1550 hours0.0179 days <br />0.431 hours <br />0.00256 weeks <br />5.89775e-4 months <br /> Unith1,2,&3 n chnical SpacLEleition Involw d-3.11.A.L.b l

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Unit 1 in refueling outage; unita 2 and 3 in nonnal operation, Identifica_ tion and Description of Occurrence ilhile attempting to perform post.eodification testing on a newly-installed sprinkler systems, it was found that the auto-start initiation logic for the fire pumps was inoperable.

Apparent Cause of Occurrence Discussions with personnel revealed that work activities were being performed Wort activities in the relay Panel associated with the auto-etatt power supply.

involwd preparation for wiring of the new 500-kV Iine relays and breaker, Apparently, the power supply was lifted at scene point during these work activities j

which began April 17, 1981.

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Other Related Events It has been determined that a fire pump has been operating continuously since April 17, 1981, due to other activities on the systese.

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The permanent wiring associated with the power supply to the auto-start logic was immediately replaced and auto-start verified.

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