ML20039C419

Interim Deficiency Rept DER 81-39 Re Unit 1.Gas Stripper by C-E Has Undocumented Section of Pipe & Welds in Violation of ASME Code,Initially Reported 811112.Evaluation & Final Rept Expected by 820129

ML20039C419
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	12/09/1981
From:	Van Brunt E ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR
To:	Faulkenberry B NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
References
10CFR-050.55E, 10CFR-50.55E, ANPP-19646-GHD, TAC-42114, TAC-42115, NUDOCS 8112290331
Download: ML20039C419 (3)

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A 50.55(e) Potentially Reportable Deficiency Relating to Unit 1 Cas Stripper by CE Has Undocumented Section of Pipe and Welds In Violation of ASME Code File:

81-019-026 D.4.33.2

Reference:

Telephone Conversation between J. Eckhardt and G. Duckworth on November 12, 1981 Pear Sir:

The NRC was notified of the potentially reportable deficiency in the referenced telephone conversation. At that time, it was estimated that determination of reportability would be made within thirty (30) days.

Due to the extensive investigation and evaluation required, an Interim Report is attached.

It is now expected that this information will be finalized by January 29, 1982, at which time a complete report will be submitted.

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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Mr. B. H. Faulkenberry, Chief ANPP-19646-CHD/BSK December 9,1981 Page 2 cc:

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U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office of Inspection and Enforcement Washington, D. C.

20555 J. A. Roedel D. B. Fasnacht G. C. Andognini F. W. Hartley J. M. Allen A. C. Rogers B. S. Kaplan W. E. Ide J. Vorees J. A. Brand A. C. Gehr W. J. Stubblefield W. C. Bingham R. L. Patterson R. W. Welcher R. M. Grant D. R. Hawkinson L. E. Vorderbrueggen Ms. Patricia Lee Hourihan 6413 South 26th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85040 Mr. Charles Ferguson Combustion Engineering 1000 Prospect Hill Road Windsor, Connecticut 06095 l

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INTERIM REPORT - DER 81-39 POTENTIAL REPORTABLE DEFlcir.NCY ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY (APS)

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Potential Problem Bechtel Nonconformance Report N-A-558 was initiated to correct unacceptable welds on the Gas Stripper Unit supplied by Combustion Engineering. The defective welds were on a 2" pup piece between column nozzle and 4

to 3" reducer; however, when the N-5 Code Data Report was checked, it was discovered that the pup piece was not accounted for as material meeting the requirements of the ASME Code.

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Approach To and Status Of Proposed Resolution Bechtel has requested assistance from Combustion Engineering in evaluating and dispositioning this item.

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Projected Completion of Corrective Action and Submittal of the Final Report The evaluation and final report are forecast to be completed by January 29, 1982.

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