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Category:LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (SEE ALSO AO
MONTHYEARML20046C3131993-07-28028 July 1993 LER 93-015-00:on 930630,HPCI Sys Declared Inoperable Due to Indicated Flow During Surveillance.Caused by Foreign Matl That Plugged Portion of Restricting Orifice.Restricting Orifice Removed,Cleaned & reinstalled.W/930728 Ltr ML20046B5241993-07-26026 July 1993 LER 93-007-01:on 930317,automatic Closing of RCIC Sys Turbine Steam Supply Isolation Valves Occurred Due to High Steam Flow Signal.Increased Frequency of Valve Testing from Monthly to weekly.W/930726 Ltr ML20045F8601993-06-30030 June 1993 LER 93-014-00:on 930531,automatic Scram Occurred,Resulting from Operation of Auxiliary Transformer Differential Relay During Power Ascension.Uat Phase B & C Differential Relays Left Interchanged as Investigative aid.W/930630 Ltr ML20045E2301993-06-25025 June 1993 LER 93-013-00:on 930530,RCIC Sys Declared Inoperable & 7 Day TS 3.5.D.2 LCO Entered Due to Speed Oscillations Which Occurred After Several Minutes of steady-state Operation. Caused by Actuator Failure.Actuator replaced.W/930625 Ltr ML20045E2251993-06-25025 June 1993 LER 93-012-00:on 930529,unplanned PCIS Group I Isolation Signal Occurred While Opening MSIV During Startup,Resulting in Automatic Closing of Related Valves.Caused by Licensed Operator Error.Group 1 Isolation reset.W/930625 Ltr ML20045D6941993-06-23023 June 1993 LER 93-011-00:on 930525,determined That Initial as-found Popping Pressures of Pilot Valves for Three Target Rock Main Steam Relief Valves Out of TS Tolerance.Caused by Setpoint Drift.Valves Reworked & Reassembled by Target Rock Corp ML20045D1861993-06-18018 June 1993 LER 93-010-00:on 930519,SUT Became de-energized During Planned Calibr of Turbine/Generator Relays Lockout Test While Shut Down.Caused by Personnel Error.Discussion Conducted W/Personnel Re Attention to detail.W/930618 Ltr ML20044H0441993-06-0202 June 1993 LER 93-009-00:on 930504,circuit Breaker Did Not Close During Planned Bus Transfer Due to Loose Control Circuit Wire.Lug Replaced & Reterminated on 930505 & Post Work Testing Completed W/Satisfactory results.W/930602 Ltr ML20024G7451991-04-24024 April 1991 LER 91-005-00:on 910325,diesel Generator Inoperable,Causing Loss of Ac Power to Train B Components of Safety Sys & Actuating Portions of Primary/Secondary Containment Sys. Caused by Voltage Regulator failure.W/910424 Ltr ML20029A6721991-02-25025 February 1991 LER 91-001-00:on 910125,automatic Primary Containment Isolation Control Sys Group 5 Actuation Occurred,Resulting in Closing of RCIC Turbine Steam Supply Isolation Valves. Caused by High Flow conditions.W/910225 Ltr ML20028G9731990-09-20020 September 1990 LER 89-036-01:on 891122,determined That HPCI Sys Inoperable Due to Inoperable Gland Seal Condenser Blower Motor.Caused by age-related Wear of Motor.Blower Motor Replaced & Blower Tested W/Satisfactory results.W/900920 Ltr ML20028G9121990-09-18018 September 1990 LER 89-037-01:on 891130,primary Containment/Traversing in-core Probe Ball Valve Discovered to Be Almost Full Open. Caused by Damage to Valve Stem Due to Manual Manipulation of Stem.Ball Valve & Solenoid Actuator replaced.W/900918 Ltr ML20043G3541990-06-12012 June 1990 LER 90-008-00:on 900513,automatic Scram Resulting from Load Rejection Occurred While at Full Power,Resulting in Trip of Generator Field Breakers.Caused by Fault on Offsite 345 Kv Transmission sys.Loss-of-field Relay replaced.W/900612 Ltr ML20043F8291990-06-0606 June 1990 LER 90-007-00:on 900507,discovered That Drywell to Suppression Chamber Vacuum Breaker Surveillance Not Performed Prior to Startup in 1988.Caused by Misunderstanding of requirements.W/900606 Ltr ML20042F5911990-04-30030 April 1990 LER 90-006-00:on 900330,determined That Position of Primary Containment Sys Isolation Valve Not Recorded Daily,Per Tech Specs.Review Performed to Determine If Other Problems Existed.Plant Shut Down & Review performed.W/900430 Ltr ML20012F5751990-04-0606 April 1990 LER 90-003-00:on 900311,automatic Actuation of Main Steam Sys Group 1 Portion of Primary Containment Isolation Control Sys Occurred.Caused by False High Reactor Vessel Water Level Signal.Procedure Developed Re backfill.W/900406 Ltr ML20012E9831990-03-30030 March 1990 LER 90-002-00:on 900228,determined That Max Fraction of Limiting Power Density Not Checked Daily During Reactor Power Operation,Per Tech Spec 4.1.B.On 900323,addl Tech Spec Issue Discovered.Tech Specs changed.W/900330 Ltr ML20012C4871990-03-12012 March 1990 LER 90-001-00:on 900209,24 H Limiting Condition for Operation Entered When Two RCS Instrumentation Excess Flow Check Valves Inappropriately Verified Operable During Testing.Cause Undetermined.Two Valves replaced.W/900312 Ltr ML20005G0981990-01-0808 January 1990 LER 89-038-00:on 891208,unplanned Automatic Reactor Protection Sys Scram Signal & Reactor Scram Occurred.Caused by False Low Reactor Vessel Water Level Signal.Local Level Indicators Satisfactorily calibr.W/900108 Ltr ML20005F8481990-01-0808 January 1990 LER 89-039-00:on 891209,automatic Actuation of RHR Sys Portion of Primary Containment Isolation Control Sys Occurred.Caused by Hydrodynamic Transient That Actuated Protective High Pressure switches.W/900108 Ltr ML20005E8551989-12-30030 December 1989 LER 89-037-00:on 891130,discovered That Traversing in-core Probe Ball Valve,Mfg by Consolidated Controls,Inc,Closed,In Violation of Tech Specs.Caused by Damage to Valve Stem.Ball Valve & Actuator replaced.W/891230 Ltr ML20011D1361989-12-11011 December 1989 LER 89-035-00:on 891111,inadvertent Actuation of Portion of Secondary Containment Sys During Surveillance Testing Occurred.Caused by Location of Radiation Isolation Control Sys Channel a Logic Relay.Procedure revised.W/891211 Ltr ML20005D7421989-12-0606 December 1989 LER 89-033-00:on 891106,automatic Actuation of Group 1 Portion of Primary Containment Isolation Control Sys (PCIS) Occurred.Caused by High Reactor Vessel Water Level.Manual Valve Closed & PCIS Logic Circuitry reset.W/891206 Ltr ML19351A4581989-12-0606 December 1989 LER 89-034-00:on 891108,determined That Reactor Pressure Exceeded 150 Psig on 891107 W/O Performing Surveillance Procedure 8.5.4.4, HPCI Valve Operability Test. Caused by Personnel Error.Procedure initiated.W/891206 Ltr ML19332D1421989-11-22022 November 1989 LER 89-031-00:on 891024,closing Times for Two in-series Primary Containment Isolation Valves Exceeded Acceptance Criteria During Shutdown Testing.Cause Undetermined.Closing Time Retested W/Satisfactory results.W/891122 Ltr ML19332D6231989-11-20020 November 1989 LER 89-032-00:on 891020,pneumatic Pressure Drop for Two of Four Automatic Depressurization Sys Accumulators Discovered Greater than Max Acceptable Value.Caused by Leakage from Seat of Supply Check Valves.Seat replaced.W/891120 Ltr ML19324C3181989-11-0909 November 1989 LER 88-002-01:on 880117,full Reactor Protection Sys Scram Trip Signal Occurred During Surveillance Test,Resulting in Incomplete Actuations.Caused by Procedure Inadequacy.Logic Relay Replaced & Procedure revised.W/891109 Ltr ML19324B1131989-10-21021 October 1989 LER 89-030-00:on 890926,control Room High Efficiency Air Filtration Sys Flowrate non-conservative Due to Procedure Error.Caused by Transcription Error.Procedure Revised & Test Reperformed Using Corrected procedure.W/891021 Ltr ML19325D4681989-10-16016 October 1989 LER 89-029-00:on 890914,locked High Radiation Area Door Found to Have Been Unsecured Contrary to Tech Spec 6.13.2. Caused by Failure to Adhere to Approved Procedures. Training on Access Requirements initiated.W/891016 Ltr ML19325D1861989-10-10010 October 1989 LER 89-028-00:on 890907,HPCI Sys Declared Inoperable Because Mechanical Overspeed Trip Occurred During Surveillance Test. Caused by Failure of Ramp Generator Signal Converter Module. Module Removed & Sent to Mfg for exam.W/891010 Ltr ML17277B8221984-07-20020 July 1984 LER 82-049/01X-1:on 821102,main Steam Line Safety Valve a Set W/Nitrogen at Steam Relief Setting.Caused by Personnel Error.Valve Removed & Replaced W/Properly Set Spare Valve. Procedure revised.W/840720 Ltr ML20024C3231983-06-24024 June 1983 Updated LER 82-038/03X-1:on 820817,RCIC Steam Line High Differential Pressure Alarm Received.Caused by Air in Sensing Lines to Pressure Switches.Cross Threaded Cap Found on in-line Snubber.Snubber replaced.W/830624 Ltr ML20024C2211983-06-24024 June 1983 Updated LER 80-053/03X-1:on 800814,0907 & 14,HPCI Turbine Exhaust Line Snubber 23-3-36 Determined Inoperable.Caused by Transient Hydrodynamic Shock During Startup & Shutdown. Snubbers upgraded.W/830624 Ltr ML20024B8451983-06-24024 June 1983 LER 83-031/03L-0:on 830528,HPCI Sys Made Inoperable to Repair Steam Leak on AO 2301-31.Caused by Leaking Stem Packing.Packing Replaced.Valve Tested Satisfactorily.Sys Returned to svc.W/830624 Ltr ML20024B8321983-06-24024 June 1983 LER 83-030/03L-0:on 830527,both HPCI Area Smoke Detection Sys Alarmed in Main Control Room.Caused by Valve A02301-31 Steam Leak Causing False Indications.Valve repaired.W/830624 Ltr ML20024C3101983-06-21021 June 1983 Updated LER 79-007/03X-1:on 790212,while Performing Test 8.7.4.3,valves AO-5033A,CV-5065-10,15,16 & 17 Failed to Give Proper Position Indication When Cycled & to Close within Specified Tolerance.Cause Not stated.W/830621 Ltr ML20024A8861983-06-16016 June 1983 LER 83-027/03L-0:on 830518,during Routine Insp,Folding Fire Door Found Inoperable.Caused by Operating Cable Becoming Detached from Pulley Due to Slack.Cable Reattached & Operating Mechanism adjusted.W/830616 Ltr ML20023D1691983-05-0909 May 1983 Updated LER 82-008/01X-1:on 820331,HPCI Injection Valve MO-2301-8 Failed to Open in Required Manner.Caused by Missing Wire Jumper Intended to Bypass Motor Operator Torque Switch.Jumper Installed & Valve Tested Satisfactorily ML20023D0671983-05-0909 May 1983 LER 83-021/03L-0:on 830411,during Surveillance Test 8.7.4.3, Primary Containment Isolation Valve AO-5033B Failed to Meet 10-s Closing Time Requirements.Caused by Lubricant Infiltrating Solenoid Valve Components.Components Replaced ML20023D0181983-05-0404 May 1983 LER 83-022/03L-0:on 830413,overload on Valve Motor 1301-17 Resulted in Loss of High Pressure Core Cooling Backup Capability.Caused by Oxidation in Motor End Bell & Motor Brushes,Due to Humidity Caused by Leaking Valve Packing ML20028G1591983-01-28028 January 1983 LER 83-002/01T-0:on 830116,flow Ref off-normal Alarm Received.Average Power Range Monitor Flux Scram Trip Settings Affected.Cause Under Investigation.Flow Inputs Monitored & Amplifier B Recalibr ML20028F4121983-01-17017 January 1983 LER 83-002/01X-0:on 830116,while Clearing off-normal Alarm for Flow Comparators,Average Power Range Monitor Flux Scram Trip Settings Found in Nonconservative Direction.Caused by Drifting Proportional Amplifiers.Settings Checked Daily ML20028B0421982-11-16016 November 1982 LER 82-049/01T-0:on 821102,main Steam Line Safety Valve a Set W/Nitrogen at Steam Relief Setting of 1240 Psig, Exceeding Tech Specs.Caused by Personnel Error.Set Valve Removed,Procedure Adherence Stressed & Procedure Revised ML20027C9801982-10-20020 October 1982 LER 82-039/03L-0:on 820920,timing Tests of Three Reactor Water Cleanup Isolation Valves 1201-2,-5 & -80 Not Completed within Allowed Time.Caused by Operational Constraints Requiring Testing at Reduced Power ML20027C9941982-10-20020 October 1982 LER 82-040/03L-0:on 820920,found Reactor Protection Sys Initiation Function of Turbine Stop Valve Completed 1 Day Late.Caused by Decision to Defer Test Due to MSIV D Line Isolation.Tracking Sys Implemented to Prevent Recurrences ML20052B9141982-04-23023 April 1982 LER 82-010/03L-0:on 820326,during Review of Testing Requirements,Surveillance Test 8.I.4 Standby Liquid Control Sys Found Not Verified.Caused by Breakdown in Multidiscipline Review of Results ML20052F2071982-04-14014 April 1982 Updated LER 81-060/03X-1:on 811020,determined Potential Exists to Reduce Number of Operable APRM & IRM Instrument Channels in Rod Block Trip Sys to Below Tech Spec Min ML20050A6321982-03-19019 March 1982 Updated LER 82-055/01T-1:on 810926,during Shutdown,Yarway Level Indicators Started Oscillating.Drywell Temp Was 240 F at 81-ft W/Elevation Coolant Temp 220 F.Caused by Ineffective Drywell Cooling.Ventilation Returned to Svc ML20050A4521982-03-19019 March 1982 LER 82-006/01T-0:on 820304,while Performing Maint Re SIL 352 on Pressure Adjustment Mechanism HPCI Stop Valve,Three Broken cap-screws Found.No Cause Determined.Screws Examined, Replaced & Sys Returned to Svc ML20050A4331982-03-19019 March 1982 Updated LER 81-062/01X-1:on 811116,Wyle Labs Informed Util That Two Target Rock Safety Relief Valves Had Not Passed Setpoint Tests.Caused by Setpoint Shift Due to Changes to Designed Differential Forces from Excessive Pilot Leakage 1993-07-28
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MONTHYEARML20046C3131993-07-28028 July 1993 LER 93-015-00:on 930630,HPCI Sys Declared Inoperable Due to Indicated Flow During Surveillance.Caused by Foreign Matl That Plugged Portion of Restricting Orifice.Restricting Orifice Removed,Cleaned & reinstalled.W/930728 Ltr ML20046B5241993-07-26026 July 1993 LER 93-007-01:on 930317,automatic Closing of RCIC Sys Turbine Steam Supply Isolation Valves Occurred Due to High Steam Flow Signal.Increased Frequency of Valve Testing from Monthly to weekly.W/930726 Ltr ML20045F8601993-06-30030 June 1993 LER 93-014-00:on 930531,automatic Scram Occurred,Resulting from Operation of Auxiliary Transformer Differential Relay During Power Ascension.Uat Phase B & C Differential Relays Left Interchanged as Investigative aid.W/930630 Ltr ML20045E2301993-06-25025 June 1993 LER 93-013-00:on 930530,RCIC Sys Declared Inoperable & 7 Day TS 3.5.D.2 LCO Entered Due to Speed Oscillations Which Occurred After Several Minutes of steady-state Operation. Caused by Actuator Failure.Actuator replaced.W/930625 Ltr ML20045E2251993-06-25025 June 1993 LER 93-012-00:on 930529,unplanned PCIS Group I Isolation Signal Occurred While Opening MSIV During Startup,Resulting in Automatic Closing of Related Valves.Caused by Licensed Operator Error.Group 1 Isolation reset.W/930625 Ltr ML20045D6941993-06-23023 June 1993 LER 93-011-00:on 930525,determined That Initial as-found Popping Pressures of Pilot Valves for Three Target Rock Main Steam Relief Valves Out of TS Tolerance.Caused by Setpoint Drift.Valves Reworked & Reassembled by Target Rock Corp ML20045D1861993-06-18018 June 1993 LER 93-010-00:on 930519,SUT Became de-energized During Planned Calibr of Turbine/Generator Relays Lockout Test While Shut Down.Caused by Personnel Error.Discussion Conducted W/Personnel Re Attention to detail.W/930618 Ltr ML20044H0441993-06-0202 June 1993 LER 93-009-00:on 930504,circuit Breaker Did Not Close During Planned Bus Transfer Due to Loose Control Circuit Wire.Lug Replaced & Reterminated on 930505 & Post Work Testing Completed W/Satisfactory results.W/930602 Ltr ML20024G7451991-04-24024 April 1991 LER 91-005-00:on 910325,diesel Generator Inoperable,Causing Loss of Ac Power to Train B Components of Safety Sys & Actuating Portions of Primary/Secondary Containment Sys. Caused by Voltage Regulator failure.W/910424 Ltr ML20029A6721991-02-25025 February 1991 LER 91-001-00:on 910125,automatic Primary Containment Isolation Control Sys Group 5 Actuation Occurred,Resulting in Closing of RCIC Turbine Steam Supply Isolation Valves. Caused by High Flow conditions.W/910225 Ltr ML20028G9731990-09-20020 September 1990 LER 89-036-01:on 891122,determined That HPCI Sys Inoperable Due to Inoperable Gland Seal Condenser Blower Motor.Caused by age-related Wear of Motor.Blower Motor Replaced & Blower Tested W/Satisfactory results.W/900920 Ltr ML20028G9121990-09-18018 September 1990 LER 89-037-01:on 891130,primary Containment/Traversing in-core Probe Ball Valve Discovered to Be Almost Full Open. Caused by Damage to Valve Stem Due to Manual Manipulation of Stem.Ball Valve & Solenoid Actuator replaced.W/900918 Ltr ML20043G3541990-06-12012 June 1990 LER 90-008-00:on 900513,automatic Scram Resulting from Load Rejection Occurred While at Full Power,Resulting in Trip of Generator Field Breakers.Caused by Fault on Offsite 345 Kv Transmission sys.Loss-of-field Relay replaced.W/900612 Ltr ML20043F8291990-06-0606 June 1990 LER 90-007-00:on 900507,discovered That Drywell to Suppression Chamber Vacuum Breaker Surveillance Not Performed Prior to Startup in 1988.Caused by Misunderstanding of requirements.W/900606 Ltr ML20042F5911990-04-30030 April 1990 LER 90-006-00:on 900330,determined That Position of Primary Containment Sys Isolation Valve Not Recorded Daily,Per Tech Specs.Review Performed to Determine If Other Problems Existed.Plant Shut Down & Review performed.W/900430 Ltr ML20012F5751990-04-0606 April 1990 LER 90-003-00:on 900311,automatic Actuation of Main Steam Sys Group 1 Portion of Primary Containment Isolation Control Sys Occurred.Caused by False High Reactor Vessel Water Level Signal.Procedure Developed Re backfill.W/900406 Ltr ML20012E9831990-03-30030 March 1990 LER 90-002-00:on 900228,determined That Max Fraction of Limiting Power Density Not Checked Daily During Reactor Power Operation,Per Tech Spec 4.1.B.On 900323,addl Tech Spec Issue Discovered.Tech Specs changed.W/900330 Ltr ML20012C4871990-03-12012 March 1990 LER 90-001-00:on 900209,24 H Limiting Condition for Operation Entered When Two RCS Instrumentation Excess Flow Check Valves Inappropriately Verified Operable During Testing.Cause Undetermined.Two Valves replaced.W/900312 Ltr ML20005G0981990-01-0808 January 1990 LER 89-038-00:on 891208,unplanned Automatic Reactor Protection Sys Scram Signal & Reactor Scram Occurred.Caused by False Low Reactor Vessel Water Level Signal.Local Level Indicators Satisfactorily calibr.W/900108 Ltr ML20005F8481990-01-0808 January 1990 LER 89-039-00:on 891209,automatic Actuation of RHR Sys Portion of Primary Containment Isolation Control Sys Occurred.Caused by Hydrodynamic Transient That Actuated Protective High Pressure switches.W/900108 Ltr ML20005E8551989-12-30030 December 1989 LER 89-037-00:on 891130,discovered That Traversing in-core Probe Ball Valve,Mfg by Consolidated Controls,Inc,Closed,In Violation of Tech Specs.Caused by Damage to Valve Stem.Ball Valve & Actuator replaced.W/891230 Ltr ML20011D1361989-12-11011 December 1989 LER 89-035-00:on 891111,inadvertent Actuation of Portion of Secondary Containment Sys During Surveillance Testing Occurred.Caused by Location of Radiation Isolation Control Sys Channel a Logic Relay.Procedure revised.W/891211 Ltr ML20005D7421989-12-0606 December 1989 LER 89-033-00:on 891106,automatic Actuation of Group 1 Portion of Primary Containment Isolation Control Sys (PCIS) Occurred.Caused by High Reactor Vessel Water Level.Manual Valve Closed & PCIS Logic Circuitry reset.W/891206 Ltr ML19351A4581989-12-0606 December 1989 LER 89-034-00:on 891108,determined That Reactor Pressure Exceeded 150 Psig on 891107 W/O Performing Surveillance Procedure 8.5.4.4, HPCI Valve Operability Test. Caused by Personnel Error.Procedure initiated.W/891206 Ltr ML19332D1421989-11-22022 November 1989 LER 89-031-00:on 891024,closing Times for Two in-series Primary Containment Isolation Valves Exceeded Acceptance Criteria During Shutdown Testing.Cause Undetermined.Closing Time Retested W/Satisfactory results.W/891122 Ltr ML19332D6231989-11-20020 November 1989 LER 89-032-00:on 891020,pneumatic Pressure Drop for Two of Four Automatic Depressurization Sys Accumulators Discovered Greater than Max Acceptable Value.Caused by Leakage from Seat of Supply Check Valves.Seat replaced.W/891120 Ltr ML19324C3181989-11-0909 November 1989 LER 88-002-01:on 880117,full Reactor Protection Sys Scram Trip Signal Occurred During Surveillance Test,Resulting in Incomplete Actuations.Caused by Procedure Inadequacy.Logic Relay Replaced & Procedure revised.W/891109 Ltr ML19324B1131989-10-21021 October 1989 LER 89-030-00:on 890926,control Room High Efficiency Air Filtration Sys Flowrate non-conservative Due to Procedure Error.Caused by Transcription Error.Procedure Revised & Test Reperformed Using Corrected procedure.W/891021 Ltr ML19325D4681989-10-16016 October 1989 LER 89-029-00:on 890914,locked High Radiation Area Door Found to Have Been Unsecured Contrary to Tech Spec 6.13.2. Caused by Failure to Adhere to Approved Procedures. Training on Access Requirements initiated.W/891016 Ltr ML19325D1861989-10-10010 October 1989 LER 89-028-00:on 890907,HPCI Sys Declared Inoperable Because Mechanical Overspeed Trip Occurred During Surveillance Test. Caused by Failure of Ramp Generator Signal Converter Module. Module Removed & Sent to Mfg for exam.W/891010 Ltr ML17277B8221984-07-20020 July 1984 LER 82-049/01X-1:on 821102,main Steam Line Safety Valve a Set W/Nitrogen at Steam Relief Setting.Caused by Personnel Error.Valve Removed & Replaced W/Properly Set Spare Valve. Procedure revised.W/840720 Ltr ML20024C3231983-06-24024 June 1983 Updated LER 82-038/03X-1:on 820817,RCIC Steam Line High Differential Pressure Alarm Received.Caused by Air in Sensing Lines to Pressure Switches.Cross Threaded Cap Found on in-line Snubber.Snubber replaced.W/830624 Ltr ML20024C2211983-06-24024 June 1983 Updated LER 80-053/03X-1:on 800814,0907 & 14,HPCI Turbine Exhaust Line Snubber 23-3-36 Determined Inoperable.Caused by Transient Hydrodynamic Shock During Startup & Shutdown. Snubbers upgraded.W/830624 Ltr ML20024B8451983-06-24024 June 1983 LER 83-031/03L-0:on 830528,HPCI Sys Made Inoperable to Repair Steam Leak on AO 2301-31.Caused by Leaking Stem Packing.Packing Replaced.Valve Tested Satisfactorily.Sys Returned to svc.W/830624 Ltr ML20024B8321983-06-24024 June 1983 LER 83-030/03L-0:on 830527,both HPCI Area Smoke Detection Sys Alarmed in Main Control Room.Caused by Valve A02301-31 Steam Leak Causing False Indications.Valve repaired.W/830624 Ltr ML20024C3101983-06-21021 June 1983 Updated LER 79-007/03X-1:on 790212,while Performing Test 8.7.4.3,valves AO-5033A,CV-5065-10,15,16 & 17 Failed to Give Proper Position Indication When Cycled & to Close within Specified Tolerance.Cause Not stated.W/830621 Ltr ML20024A8861983-06-16016 June 1983 LER 83-027/03L-0:on 830518,during Routine Insp,Folding Fire Door Found Inoperable.Caused by Operating Cable Becoming Detached from Pulley Due to Slack.Cable Reattached & Operating Mechanism adjusted.W/830616 Ltr ML20023D1691983-05-0909 May 1983 Updated LER 82-008/01X-1:on 820331,HPCI Injection Valve MO-2301-8 Failed to Open in Required Manner.Caused by Missing Wire Jumper Intended to Bypass Motor Operator Torque Switch.Jumper Installed & Valve Tested Satisfactorily ML20023D0671983-05-0909 May 1983 LER 83-021/03L-0:on 830411,during Surveillance Test 8.7.4.3, Primary Containment Isolation Valve AO-5033B Failed to Meet 10-s Closing Time Requirements.Caused by Lubricant Infiltrating Solenoid Valve Components.Components Replaced ML20023D0181983-05-0404 May 1983 LER 83-022/03L-0:on 830413,overload on Valve Motor 1301-17 Resulted in Loss of High Pressure Core Cooling Backup Capability.Caused by Oxidation in Motor End Bell & Motor Brushes,Due to Humidity Caused by Leaking Valve Packing ML20028G1591983-01-28028 January 1983 LER 83-002/01T-0:on 830116,flow Ref off-normal Alarm Received.Average Power Range Monitor Flux Scram Trip Settings Affected.Cause Under Investigation.Flow Inputs Monitored & Amplifier B Recalibr ML20028F4121983-01-17017 January 1983 LER 83-002/01X-0:on 830116,while Clearing off-normal Alarm for Flow Comparators,Average Power Range Monitor Flux Scram Trip Settings Found in Nonconservative Direction.Caused by Drifting Proportional Amplifiers.Settings Checked Daily ML20028B0421982-11-16016 November 1982 LER 82-049/01T-0:on 821102,main Steam Line Safety Valve a Set W/Nitrogen at Steam Relief Setting of 1240 Psig, Exceeding Tech Specs.Caused by Personnel Error.Set Valve Removed,Procedure Adherence Stressed & Procedure Revised ML20027C9801982-10-20020 October 1982 LER 82-039/03L-0:on 820920,timing Tests of Three Reactor Water Cleanup Isolation Valves 1201-2,-5 & -80 Not Completed within Allowed Time.Caused by Operational Constraints Requiring Testing at Reduced Power ML20027C9941982-10-20020 October 1982 LER 82-040/03L-0:on 820920,found Reactor Protection Sys Initiation Function of Turbine Stop Valve Completed 1 Day Late.Caused by Decision to Defer Test Due to MSIV D Line Isolation.Tracking Sys Implemented to Prevent Recurrences ML20052B9141982-04-23023 April 1982 LER 82-010/03L-0:on 820326,during Review of Testing Requirements,Surveillance Test 8.I.4 Standby Liquid Control Sys Found Not Verified.Caused by Breakdown in Multidiscipline Review of Results ML20052F2071982-04-14014 April 1982 Updated LER 81-060/03X-1:on 811020,determined Potential Exists to Reduce Number of Operable APRM & IRM Instrument Channels in Rod Block Trip Sys to Below Tech Spec Min ML20050A6321982-03-19019 March 1982 Updated LER 82-055/01T-1:on 810926,during Shutdown,Yarway Level Indicators Started Oscillating.Drywell Temp Was 240 F at 81-ft W/Elevation Coolant Temp 220 F.Caused by Ineffective Drywell Cooling.Ventilation Returned to Svc ML20050A4521982-03-19019 March 1982 LER 82-006/01T-0:on 820304,while Performing Maint Re SIL 352 on Pressure Adjustment Mechanism HPCI Stop Valve,Three Broken cap-screws Found.No Cause Determined.Screws Examined, Replaced & Sys Returned to Svc ML20050A4331982-03-19019 March 1982 Updated LER 81-062/01X-1:on 811116,Wyle Labs Informed Util That Two Target Rock Safety Relief Valves Had Not Passed Setpoint Tests.Caused by Setpoint Shift Due to Changes to Designed Differential Forces from Excessive Pilot Leakage 1993-07-28
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MONTHYEARML20217E3021999-09-30030 September 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Sept 1999 for Pilgrim Nuclear Station.With ML20212C2921999-09-16016 September 1999 SER Accepting Licensee Request for Relief from ASME Code Section XI Requirements as Endorsed by 10CFR50.55a for Containment Insp for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station ML20216F3511999-09-0808 September 1999 ISI Summary Rept for Refuel Outage 12 at Pnps ML20216E6881999-08-31031 August 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Aug 1999 for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.With ML20210R3401999-07-31031 July 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.With ML20209C4731999-07-0707 July 1999 Addendum to SE on Proposed Transfer of Operating License & Matls License from Boston Edison Co to Entergy Nuclear Generation Co ML20209H8251999-07-0101 July 1999 Provides Commission with Evaluation of & Recommendations for Improvement in Processes Used in Staff Review & Approval of Applications for Transfer of Operating Licenses of 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, ' Pilgrim' Nuclear Power Staton Rocky Hill Road Ptymouth, Massachusetts 02360 E. T. Boulette, PhD
' Sinior Vee President-Nuclear June 25 , 1993 BECo Ltr. 93- 81 V' S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attn: Document Control Desk Washington, D.C. 20555 Docket No. 50-293 License No. DPR-35 The enclosed Licensee Event Report (LER) 93-013-00, " Reactor Core Isolation Cooling System Declared. Inoperable Due to Turbine Speed Oscillations During Surveillance Testing", is-submitted in accordance with 10 CFR Part 50.73.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if th are any questions regarding this- '
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Enclosure:
LER 93-013-00 cci Mr. Thomas T, Martin Regional Administrator, Region I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 475 Allendale Rd.
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Mr.-R. B. Eaton Div. of Reactor Projects I/II Office of NRR.- USNRC
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FACILITY NAME (1) DOCKET NUMBER (2) PAGE (3)
PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION 05000 -293 1 of 4 TITLE (4)
Reactor Core isolation Cooling System Declared inoperable Due to Turbine Speed Oscillations During Surveillance Testing EVENT DATE (5) LER NUMBER (6) REPORT DATE (7) OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED (8)
SEQUENTIAL REVISION FACfUTY NAME DUCKET NUMBErg MONTH DAY YEAR YEAR NUMBER NUMBER MONTH DAY YEAR N/A 05000 FACILfTY NAME DOCKET NUMBET1 05 30 93 93 013 00 06 25 93 N/A 05000 OPERATING THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUAf fT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR 6: (Check one or rriore)(11)
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LICENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER (12)
NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code)
Robert A. Gay - Senior Cornpliance Engineer (508) 747-8047 COMPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT (13)
CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT MANUFACTUHER PRDS CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT MANUFACTURER S X BN 65 W290 Y SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED (14) " '
EXPECTED YES X NO SUBMISSION tw yea, compieie EXPECTED SUBMISSION DATE)
DATE (15)
ABSTRACT (16)
On May 30,1993, at 1820 hours0.0211 days <br />0.506 hours <br />0.00301 weeks <br />6.9251e-4 months <br />, the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) System was declared inoperable and a seven day Technical Specification (3.5.D.2) Limiting Condition i for Operation (LCO) was entered. The RCIC System was declared inoperable during a '
scheduled surveillance test. The RCIC System was returned to normal standby service during subsequent investigative and corrective action activities.
The RCIC turbine was declared in0perable due to speed oscillations that occurred after several minutes of steady operation. The cause of the oscillations is believed to be a mechanical failure of the speed control system hydraulic actuator (EG-R). The actuator was manufactured by Woodward Governor Company, part number A9903-026. The actuator was removed from service and a replacement EG-R was installed and calibrated. The RCIC System was inoperable when an unplanned reactor scram occurred on May 31, 1993, at 1921 hours0.0222 days <br />0.534 hours <br />0.00318 weeks <br />7.309405e-4 months <br />.
The RCIC System was tested with satisfactory results, after restart from the scram, and declared operable on June 4, 1993, at 0618 hours0.00715 days <br />0.172 hours <br />0.00102 weeks <br />2.35149e-4 months <br />. While the RCIC System was inoperable, the High Pressure Coolant Injection System was verified to be operable as required by Technical Specifications.
The event occurred during power ascension. The reactor mode selector switch was in the RUN position. The reactor power level was approximately 19 percent. The Reactor Vessel (RV) pressure was 939 psig and the RV temperature was approximately 538 degrees Fahrenheit. This report is submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v)(D). This event posed no threat to the public health and safety.
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EVENT DESCRIPTION On May 30,1993, at 1820 hours0.0211 days <br />0.506 hours <br />0.00301 weeks <br />6.9251e-4 months <br />, the Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) System was ;
declared inoperable and a seven day Technical Specification (3.5.D.2)'Li_miting Condition: s; for Operation (LC0) was entered. .The RCIC System was being surveillance tested in-accordance with Procedure 8.5.5.1;(Rev. 35),. "RCIC Pump Operability Flow Rate and Valve Test at Approximately 1000 psig". The system was declared inoperable when turbine speed.
oscillations were observed and the turbine was manually tripped. Following initial -
investigation, Maintenance Request 19302307 was issued. I Prior to the event, the'RCIC turbine operated for approximately thirteen minutes with no identified oscillation problems. In' addition, surveillance. Procedures 8.5.5.3 (Rev. 21), .
"RCIC Flow Rate Test at 150 psig" and 8.5.5.8 (Rev. 6), "RCIC 0verspeed Trip Test" had
.been satisfactorily performed on May 29, 1993.
After the RCIC System.was declared inoperable, operability of the High Pressure Coolant-Injection (HPCI) System was verified as required by Technical Specifications.
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Problem Report 93.9282 was written to document the event. The NRC Operations Center was l notified in accordance with~10 CFR 50.72 on May 30, 1993,-at 1844 hours0.0213 days <br />0.512 hours <br />0.00305 weeks <br />7.01642e-4 months <br />. r
.The event occurred during power ascension. The reactor mode selector switch wasLin the-
.RUN position. The Reactor Vessel (RV) pressure was 939 psig with.the.RV water temperature at approximately 538 degrees Fahrenheit. ,
CAUSE l The direct cause of the turbine speed oscillations was th'e ' failure of the speed control system hydraulic actuator (EG-R). During performance of surveillanco Procedure 8.5.5.1, with the turbine speed controller in the automatic position, speed. oscillations ~were '
observed. The oscillations occurred after approximately thirteen minutes of steady' operation at rated pump flow conditions. .The turbine. speed oscillations prompted i operators to manually trip the RCIC turbine and declare the system inoperable. i
'l Troubleshooting of the turbine speed control system was performed in'accordance with Procedure 3.M.1-34 (Rev. 7),'" Generic Troubleshooting and.Maintena'nce' Procedure". Results = 1
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-confirmed the flow controller, signal converter and the speed control electric governor
. (EG-M) were functioning properly. The troubleshooting also indicated the speed 9 oscillations were likely caused by a mechanical failure of the speed control system-hydraulic actuator,(EG-R).
Based on examination of the failed EG-R by Systems Engineering personnel when this report.
was prepared, the root cause of the EG-R failure was most likely due to the amount and
. size of ' grit' discovered inside the failed'EG-R, which caused mechanical: binding-and wear of the pilot plunger assembly. An investigation to identify the source of the-grit is being conducted. -The EG-R was manufactured by the Woodward Governor Company-(part number -
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The failed EG-R was the same unit (Serial No. 2277086) that failed on August 15, 1991 (LER 91-020-00). The cause of the failure at that time was determined to be excessive wear of the pilot plunger assembly. The EG-R was refurbished by Woodward Governor Company and returned to . stock.
CORRECTIVE ACTION The speed control system hydraulic actuator (EG-R) was replaced.
Prior to the event, the oil supplied to the EG-R was flushed and refilled in accordance with Procedure 3.M.4-17.4 (Rev. 12), " Lubrication Sampling and Change Procedure". The oil filter was inspected and determined to be clean.
The turbine speed control system, including the new EG-R, was adjusted and calibrated in accordance with Procedure 8.E.13.1 (Rev. 3), "RCIC Turbine Speed Control System Calibration" with satisfactory results. The RCIC System was then retested satisfactorily in accordance with Procedure 8.5.5.1 (Rev. 35) and declared operable on June 4,1993, at 0618 hours0.00715 days <br />0.172 hours <br />0.00102 weeks <br />2.35149e-4 months <br />.
An analysis of the RCIC oil filter will be performed to verify its ability to consistently capture the type of grit material found inside the failed EG-R.
Samples of the EG-R oil were taken and sent offsite to be tested for impurities.
This report will be updated if significant new corrective action are necessary as a result of Systems Engineering findings that had not been finalized when this report was prepared.
SAFETY CONSE0VENCES This event posed no threat to the public health and safety.
During the period the RCIC System was inoperable, operability of HPCI was verified as required by Technical Specifications. The Automatic Depressurization System was also available to reduce Reactor Vessel pressure for low pressure cooling that is'provided independently by the Core Spray System and the Low Pressure Coolant injection mode of the Residual Heat Removal System.
This report is s emitted in accordance with 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v)(D) because the RCIC System was declared inoperable.
SIMILARITY TO PREVIOUS EVENTS A review was conducted of Pilgrim Station Licensee Event Reports (LERs) submitted since January 1984. The review focused on LERs submitted in accordance with 10 CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v) that involved RCIC/HPCI turbine trips due to problems with the turbine speed control hydraulic actuator (EG-R). The review identified related events reported in LERs 50-293/90-013-00, 90-017-00 and 91-020-00.
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For LER 90-013-00, overspeed trips of both the RCIC and HPCI System turbines occurred. .i The RCIC turbine trips were attributed to an-improper manual start sequence specified in;
- the operating procedure and/or looseness of the mechanical overspeed trip linkage. The procedure was revised and adjustments were made to the overspeed trip linkage. Regarding 1 the HPCI overspeed trips, it was determined that the EG-R needle valve needed adjustment." ,
.In addition, the RCIC/HPCI turbine oil contained impurities and a significant amount of-water. The system was flushed and the oil was changed. j for LER 90-017-00,- the HPCI turbine tripped on overspeed during a scheduled surveillance _
test. The cause was determined to be a stiff pilot relay valve spring and misalignment-o.f the pilot relay valve oil porting holes. The pilot relay valve is part of the turbine's- -
governor control system. The concerns identified with this valve resulted in an inherent. '
slow response of the control valves to the electronic control signal, and subsequent ;
overspeed trips. Corrective actions taken included replacement of-the EG-R and pilot ;
relay valve spring. The pilot relay valve oil ports were also realigned.
For LER 91-020-00, the RCIC turbine was manually tripped due to speed oscillations that l occurred after approximately twelve minutes of steady operation. The cause of the i oscillations is believed to be a mechanical failure of the speed control system hydraulic -i actuator (EG-R). Corrective actions taken included replacement of the (EG-R) and the ;
removed actuator was sent to the manufacturer for testing and examination. 'The EG-R was i refurbished by the manufacturer and returned to stock. The oil supplied to the EG-R.was r tested, flushed and refilled. Analysis of the oil sample indicates the oil was in satisfactory condition. :
't MERGY INDUSTRY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (EIIS) CODES
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COMPONENTS CODES Control, Speed SC Governor 65 SYSTEMS .
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