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Category:LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (SEE ALSO AO
MONTHYEARML20029D6321994-05-0202 May 1994 LER 94-002-01:on 940115,centrifugal Charging Pump 1A Discharge Bypass Valve Found in Open Position Contrary to Requirements of TS 3.1.2.3.Caused by hydro-pneumatic Transient.Valves Labeled W/Caution statements.W/940502 Ltr ML20029D6351994-04-27027 April 1994 LER 94-006-01:on 940214,reactor Manually Tripped Following Unanticipated Test Results.Caused by Mod Which Failed post- Mod Test.Test Terminated & Solid State Rod Control Sys Returned to Original Design configuration.W/940427 Ltr ML20029C6951994-04-18018 April 1994 LER 94-011-00:on 940310,safety Injection Actuation Was Received on Trains A,B & C.Cause Was Failure to Adhere to Procedure.Corrective Actions:Restored Cooling Shutdown & Removed Personnel from watchbill.W/940418 Ltr ML17352B2581994-03-25025 March 1994 LER 94-007-00:on 940224,station Procedure for Testing Reactor Trip Bypass Breakers Did Not Satisfy Ts.Caused by Inadequate Procedure Preparation & Review.Surveillance Procedure Enhancement Program underway.W/940325 Ltr ML20046C5471993-08-0606 August 1993 LER 93-018-00:on 930707,discovered Remote Position Indication Verification Test for SI Sys Accumulator Vent & Header Valves Had Not Been Performed in 2 Yrs Due to Change to IST plan.W/930806 Ltr ML20046C4901993-08-0505 August 1993 LER 93-019-00:on 930709,determined That TS Requirement of MSIV Was Not Met Due to Inadequate Design of Field Change to Testing Function of Solid State Protection Sys.Corrected Missing Jumpers & Overlap Testing discrepancy.W/930805 Ltr ML20046B1291993-07-29029 July 1993 LER 93-012-00:on 930614,lost Spent Fuel Pool Cooling for Approx 13 Hours Due to Insufficient Control Board Awareness. Design Change to Install Annunciator in Control Room to Inform of Loss of Spent Fuel cooling.W/930729 Ltr ML20046A6791993-07-21021 July 1993 LER 93-011-00:on 930401,pressurizer Safety Valve Setpoints Found Outside Required TS Tolerance.Caused by Setpoint Drift Due to Inherent Valve Characteristics.Mod of Test Procedures Underway ML20046A6511993-07-20020 July 1993 LER 93-017-01:on 930527,concluded That,Based on 930521 Determination,That Feedwater Isolation Bypass Valves Inoperable Since Pneumatic Positioners & Solenoids Remained in Svc Beyond Qualified Life.Control Scheme Modified ML20045J0281993-07-15015 July 1993 LER 93-016-01:on 930503,TS Violations Occurred Due to Circuitry for SG Power Operated Relief Valves & Post Accident Monitoring Instruments Being Inoperable.Replaced Missing Screws from Unit 1 QDPS.W/930715 Ltr ML20045H9171993-07-14014 July 1993 LER 93-008-01:on 930505,discovered That RHR Pump Suction MOV Had Not Been Environ Qualified Since 901129 Because Replacement of Drain T Not Completed.Drain T Missing from RH-0060B Replaced & Bulletin Issued to Maint Dept ML20045H9881993-07-13013 July 1993 LER 93-012-01:on 930405,TS Violation Occurred Due to Incorrect Settings of Several Molded Case Circuit Breakers. Reset Affected Unit 1 Breakers to Correct Settings. W/930713 Ltr ML20045E1531993-06-25025 June 1993 LER 93-017-00:on 930527,determined That Feedwater Isolation Bypass Valves Inoperable Since Pneumatic Positioner & Solenoids Remained in Svc Beyond Qualified Life.Caused by Incorrect Interpretation of Design Documents.Mod Underway ML20045E1491993-06-25025 June 1993 LER 93-010-00:on 930526,discovered That Screen Drive Coupling on Essential Cooling Water Traveling Screen 2A Damaged.Caused by Aging of Elastomeric Element.Couplings Replaced & Preventive Maint initiated.W/930625 Ltr ML20045B2731993-06-0909 June 1993 LER-93-016-00:on 930503,TS Violation Occured Due to Circuitry for SG PORVs & RCS Subcooling Monitor Being Inoperable.Caused by Less than Adequate Work Practices. Screws Missings from Qdps Replaced & Walkdown Performed ML20045A3831993-06-0404 June 1993 LER 93-008-00:on 930505,heat Removal Motor Operated Valve Inoperable in Excess of Allowable Outage Time.Caused by Failure to Recognize Condition.Condition Corrected by Replacing T Drain ML20044G4301993-05-25025 May 1993 LER 93-009-00:on 930426,Tech Spec Violation Occurred Due to Use of Inappropriate Ref Value Data for RHR Pump Inservice Test.Surveillance Procedures Revised to Include Appropriate Ref values.W/930525 Ltr ML20044F6281993-05-21021 May 1993 LER 93-015-00:on 930423,plant Personnel Determined That May 1990 Control Room Makeup & Cleanup Filtration Sys Svc Time Exceeded.Caused by Failure to Develop Run H Tracking Method. Run Times for Cleanup & Makeup Fans monitored.W/930521 Ltr ML20044F1321993-05-20020 May 1993 LER 93-009-01:on 930217,TS 3.0.3 Entered Due to Potentially Undersized Fuses in Ssps.Caused by Random Age Related Failure of Ssps Fuse.Fuses in Selected Equipment Replaced During Fuse & Breaker Field Verification Effort ML20044E0371993-05-14014 May 1993 LER 93-005-01:on 930214,control Room Operator Left CR Unmanned During Mode 4 Operation for 41 S.Caused by Inappropriate Action by Unit Supervisor.Event Will Be Included in Licensed Operator Requalification Training ML20024H2571991-05-24024 May 1991 LER 91-014-00:on 910420,erratic Containment Extended Range Pressure Channel Output Occurred.Caused by Bad Control Card. Weekly Channel Checks Performed,Control Card Replaced & Channel calibrated.W/910524 Ltr ML20024H2081991-05-22022 May 1991 LER 91-015-00:on 910422,train C AFW Pump Inadvertently Started Due to Failure of Led in Sequencer Test Circuitry. Faulty Led Replaced & Blocking Circuit Satisfactorily tested.W/910522 Ltr ML20029C1221991-03-15015 March 1991 LER 91-004-00:on 910215,loss of Offsite Power Actuation Occurred During Routine Maint.Caused by Lack of Attention to Work Performance Methods.Training Conducted for Maintenance personnel.W/910315 Ltr ML20029B0421991-02-25025 February 1991 LER 91-002-00:on 910126,automatic Actuation of Safety Injection Sys Occurred in One of Three Train C Trains.Caused by Inadequate Work Instructions for Maint Activity.Training Bulletin Issued & Supervisors counseled.W/910225 Ltr ML20024F7451990-12-12012 December 1990 LER 90-017-00:on 901104,discovered That Train a of Class IE 120-volt Distribution Panel DP001 Energized from Alternate Power Supply.Caused by Less than Adequate Administrative Controls.Log Will Be utilized.W/901212 Ltr ML20044B1691990-07-0606 July 1990 LER 90-011-00:on 900612,chemical Technician Supervisor Discovered That No Sample Collected in Condenser Air Removal Sys Radiation Monitor Moisture Collection Tank. Caused by Inadequate procedure.W/900706 Ltr ML20043G2091990-06-14014 June 1990 LER 90-010-00:on 900515,determined That Leak & Contamination Test Interval for Some Radioactive Sources Exceeded Tech Specs.Caused by Insufficient Detail in Procedures.Test Program revised.W/900614 Ltr ML20043G5191990-06-14014 June 1990 LER 90-010-00:on 900515,unplanned Actuation of ESF Train C Standby Diesel Generator Occurred.Caused by Personnel Error. Training Bulletin Will Be Issued to Maint Personnel Re event.W/900613 Ltr ML20043G1791990-06-13013 June 1990 LER 90-009-00:on 900512,incorrect Wiring in Solid State Protection Sys Discovered.Caused by Inadvertent Installation of Extra Wire by Mfg.Extra Wire Removed & Sys Successfully tested.W/900613 Ltr ML20043G2101990-06-13013 June 1990 LER 90-009-00:on 900514,discovered That Printer for Toxic Gas Analyzer XE-9325 Was Not Updating & Surveillances for Toxic Gas Monitor XE-9325 Incorrectly Performed on 900511. Caused by Inadequate training.W/900613 Ltr ML20043G7681990-06-0808 June 1990 LER 90-008-00:on 900508,Tech Spec Required Shutdown Initiated Due to Primary Coolant Sys Leakage.Caused by High Cycle Fatigue Failure of Weld on Upstream Side of Drain Valve.Drain Valves replaced.W/900608 Ltr ML20043E7001990-06-0404 June 1990 LER 90-008-00:on 891007,Tech Spec Violation Occurred Due to Failure to Perform post-maint Testing.Caused by Incorrect Determination That No post-maint Testing Required.Personnel counseled.W/900604 Ltr ML20043C7401990-05-30030 May 1990 LER 90-007-00:on 900430,discovered That All Three Trains of ESFAS Placed in Test & Incapable of Actuating for Approx 35 Minutes.Caused by Inadequate Prerequisite Conditions in Maint Procedure.Procedure Being modified.W/900530 Ltr ML20043C4791990-05-29029 May 1990 LER 90-007-00:on 900426,standby Diesel Generator 22 Room High Sump Level Alarm Actuated in Control Room.Caused by Flooding & Inadequate Spec of Sealing & Testing Requirements.Seals on Removable Panels caulked.W/900529 Ltr ML20043B6611990-05-25025 May 1990 LER 90-006-00:on 900426,control Room Ventilation Sys Actuated to Recirculation Mode Due to High Level Trip of Vinyl Acetate Channel on Gas Analyzer.Caused by Failure of electro-mechanical Positioner.Part replaced.W/900525 Ltr ML20043A7811990-05-15015 May 1990 LER 90-005-00:on 900414,simultaneous Reactor & Turbine Trip Occurred Due to Failure of Main Turbine Electrohydraulic Control Line.Caused by Fatigue Stress of Weld.Valve Modified to Add anti-swirl Baffles & anti-rotation pins.W/900515 Ltr ML20042F2191990-05-0202 May 1990 LER 90-005-00:on 900329,feedwater Booster Pump 11 Tripped Upon Actuation of Ground Fault Relay & Standby Pump 13 Started But Did Not Deliver Sufficient Flow to Prevent Trip. Cause Not Found.Inlet Filters to Be cleaned.W/900502 Ltr ML20042E3561990-04-0505 April 1990 LER 89-015-01:on 890704,reactor Trip Occurred.Caused by Failure of Relay in Generator Breaker Trip Circuit.Relays in Generator Breaker Trip Circuits Replaced W/Correct Models & Checked to Ensure Proper rating.W/900405 Ltr ML20012C7211990-03-16016 March 1990 LER 90-003-00:on 900214,discovered That Train B Fuel Handling Bldg Exhaust Air Filter Outlet Damper Would Not Open.Caused by Wiring Error Due to Failure of Technicians to Follow Work Instructions.Technicians counseled.W/900316 Ltr ML20012B4381990-03-0101 March 1990 LER 90-002-00:on 900202,Train s Reactor Trip Breaker Opened, Initiating Turbine & Reactor Trip & Feedwater Isolation on Low Average RCS Temp.Cause Unknown.Universal Logic Cards Replaced & Monitoring Instruments installed.W/900301 Ltr ML20006E3781990-02-16016 February 1990 LER 90-001-00:on 900103,containment Ventilation Isolation Occurred Due to Loss of Power to Radiation Monitor Actuation Relay.Caused by Technician Lifting Power Lead. Technicians Trained & counseled.W/900216 Ltr ML20006E4001990-02-12012 February 1990 LER 90-001-00:on 900108,Train s Low Steam Line Pressure Blocking Switch Placed in Blocked Position,Causing Actuation of Safety Injection & ESF Sys.Caused by Lack of Instructions.Training Program modified.W/900212 Ltr ML20006D4231990-02-0202 February 1990 LER 90-002-00:on 900103,redundant Solenoid Valve Which Actuates Train C Feedwater Valve Failed.Caused by Excessive Particulate Buildup.Solenoids Cleaned & Hydraulic Oil Flushed & Filtered to Remove particulate.W/900202 Ltr ML20006D5591990-02-0202 February 1990 LER 89-023-01:on 891216,standby Diesel Generator 11 Failed Tech Spec Required Operability Test & Declared Inoperable. Caused by Contact Oxidation & Low Contact Pressure.Chiller Auxiliary Relay Cleaned & adjusted.W/900202 Ltr ML20006B4731990-01-25025 January 1990 LER 89-024-00:on 891226,required Sample from Safety Injection Accumulator 1C of Boron Concentration Not Taken. Caused by Insufficient Administrative Controls to Track Surveillance Tests.Bulletin Will Be issued.W/900125 Ltr ML20006B2551990-01-19019 January 1990 LER 89-022-00:on 891205,discovered That ASME Section XI Pressure Test of Train C of Component Cooling Water Sys Not Performed Prior to Returning Sys to Svc.Sys Inoperable from 890909-1206.Test Control Procedures revised.W/900119 Ltr ML20006B2221990-01-16016 January 1990 LER 89-023-00:on 891216,standby Diesel Generator 11 Failed Tech Spec Required Operability Test & Attempt to Secure Essential Chiller 12C Resulted in Trip.Caused by Failure of Voltage Regulator.Regulator Returned to mfg.W/900116 Ltr ML20005E2471989-12-29029 December 1989 LER 89-028-00:on 891130,control Room Ventilation Sys Actuated to Recirculation Mode as Result of Spurious Signal. Caused by Memory Error Causing Microprocessor to Energize Relay Incorrectly.Troubleshooting planned.W/891229 Ltr ML19332D7741989-11-24024 November 1989 LER 89-018-01:on 890922,discovered That Const Installation Procedure for Reg Guide 1.97,Rev 2 Instrumentation Did Not Include Details to Ensure Qualification Per 10CFR50.49 or IEEE 323-1974.Caused by Installation error.W/891124 Ltr ML19332C8661989-11-21021 November 1989 LER 89-027-00:on 891025,discovered That Closed Limit Switch on Main Turbine Throttle Valve 2 Disconnected.Caused by Failure of Limit Switch Linkage.Review to Be Performed of Limit Switch Linkage design.W/891122 Ltr 1994-05-02
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MONTHYEARML20029D6321994-05-0202 May 1994 LER 94-002-01:on 940115,centrifugal Charging Pump 1A Discharge Bypass Valve Found in Open Position Contrary to Requirements of TS 3.1.2.3.Caused by hydro-pneumatic Transient.Valves Labeled W/Caution statements.W/940502 Ltr ML20029D6351994-04-27027 April 1994 LER 94-006-01:on 940214,reactor Manually Tripped Following Unanticipated Test Results.Caused by Mod Which Failed post- Mod Test.Test Terminated & Solid State Rod Control Sys Returned to Original Design configuration.W/940427 Ltr ML20029C6951994-04-18018 April 1994 LER 94-011-00:on 940310,safety Injection Actuation Was Received on Trains A,B & C.Cause Was Failure to Adhere to Procedure.Corrective Actions:Restored Cooling Shutdown & Removed Personnel from watchbill.W/940418 Ltr ML17352B2581994-03-25025 March 1994 LER 94-007-00:on 940224,station Procedure for Testing Reactor Trip Bypass Breakers Did Not Satisfy Ts.Caused by Inadequate Procedure Preparation & Review.Surveillance Procedure Enhancement Program underway.W/940325 Ltr ML20046C5471993-08-0606 August 1993 LER 93-018-00:on 930707,discovered Remote Position Indication Verification Test for SI Sys Accumulator Vent & Header Valves Had Not Been Performed in 2 Yrs Due to Change to IST plan.W/930806 Ltr ML20046C4901993-08-0505 August 1993 LER 93-019-00:on 930709,determined That TS Requirement of MSIV Was Not Met Due to Inadequate Design of Field Change to Testing Function of Solid State Protection Sys.Corrected Missing Jumpers & Overlap Testing discrepancy.W/930805 Ltr ML20046B1291993-07-29029 July 1993 LER 93-012-00:on 930614,lost Spent Fuel Pool Cooling for Approx 13 Hours Due to Insufficient Control Board Awareness. Design Change to Install Annunciator in Control Room to Inform of Loss of Spent Fuel cooling.W/930729 Ltr ML20046A6791993-07-21021 July 1993 LER 93-011-00:on 930401,pressurizer Safety Valve Setpoints Found Outside Required TS Tolerance.Caused by Setpoint Drift Due to Inherent Valve Characteristics.Mod of Test Procedures Underway ML20046A6511993-07-20020 July 1993 LER 93-017-01:on 930527,concluded That,Based on 930521 Determination,That Feedwater Isolation Bypass Valves Inoperable Since Pneumatic Positioners & Solenoids Remained in Svc Beyond Qualified Life.Control Scheme Modified ML20045J0281993-07-15015 July 1993 LER 93-016-01:on 930503,TS Violations Occurred Due to Circuitry for SG Power Operated Relief Valves & Post Accident Monitoring Instruments Being Inoperable.Replaced Missing Screws from Unit 1 QDPS.W/930715 Ltr ML20045H9171993-07-14014 July 1993 LER 93-008-01:on 930505,discovered That RHR Pump Suction MOV Had Not Been Environ Qualified Since 901129 Because Replacement of Drain T Not Completed.Drain T Missing from RH-0060B Replaced & Bulletin Issued to Maint Dept ML20045H9881993-07-13013 July 1993 LER 93-012-01:on 930405,TS Violation Occurred Due to Incorrect Settings of Several Molded Case Circuit Breakers. Reset Affected Unit 1 Breakers to Correct Settings. W/930713 Ltr ML20045E1531993-06-25025 June 1993 LER 93-017-00:on 930527,determined That Feedwater Isolation Bypass Valves Inoperable Since Pneumatic Positioner & Solenoids Remained in Svc Beyond Qualified Life.Caused by Incorrect Interpretation of Design Documents.Mod Underway ML20045E1491993-06-25025 June 1993 LER 93-010-00:on 930526,discovered That Screen Drive Coupling on Essential Cooling Water Traveling Screen 2A Damaged.Caused by Aging of Elastomeric Element.Couplings Replaced & Preventive Maint initiated.W/930625 Ltr ML20045B2731993-06-0909 June 1993 LER-93-016-00:on 930503,TS Violation Occured Due to Circuitry for SG PORVs & RCS Subcooling Monitor Being Inoperable.Caused by Less than Adequate Work Practices. Screws Missings from Qdps Replaced & Walkdown Performed ML20045A3831993-06-0404 June 1993 LER 93-008-00:on 930505,heat Removal Motor Operated Valve Inoperable in Excess of Allowable Outage Time.Caused by Failure to Recognize Condition.Condition Corrected by Replacing T Drain ML20044G4301993-05-25025 May 1993 LER 93-009-00:on 930426,Tech Spec Violation Occurred Due to Use of Inappropriate Ref Value Data for RHR Pump Inservice Test.Surveillance Procedures Revised to Include Appropriate Ref values.W/930525 Ltr ML20044F6281993-05-21021 May 1993 LER 93-015-00:on 930423,plant Personnel Determined That May 1990 Control Room Makeup & Cleanup Filtration Sys Svc Time Exceeded.Caused by Failure to Develop Run H Tracking Method. Run Times for Cleanup & Makeup Fans monitored.W/930521 Ltr ML20044F1321993-05-20020 May 1993 LER 93-009-01:on 930217,TS 3.0.3 Entered Due to Potentially Undersized Fuses in Ssps.Caused by Random Age Related Failure of Ssps Fuse.Fuses in Selected Equipment Replaced During Fuse & Breaker Field Verification Effort ML20044E0371993-05-14014 May 1993 LER 93-005-01:on 930214,control Room Operator Left CR Unmanned During Mode 4 Operation for 41 S.Caused by Inappropriate Action by Unit Supervisor.Event Will Be Included in Licensed Operator Requalification Training ML20024H2571991-05-24024 May 1991 LER 91-014-00:on 910420,erratic Containment Extended Range Pressure Channel Output Occurred.Caused by Bad Control Card. Weekly Channel Checks Performed,Control Card Replaced & Channel calibrated.W/910524 Ltr ML20024H2081991-05-22022 May 1991 LER 91-015-00:on 910422,train C AFW Pump Inadvertently Started Due to Failure of Led in Sequencer Test Circuitry. Faulty Led Replaced & Blocking Circuit Satisfactorily tested.W/910522 Ltr ML20029C1221991-03-15015 March 1991 LER 91-004-00:on 910215,loss of Offsite Power Actuation Occurred During Routine Maint.Caused by Lack of Attention to Work Performance Methods.Training Conducted for Maintenance personnel.W/910315 Ltr ML20029B0421991-02-25025 February 1991 LER 91-002-00:on 910126,automatic Actuation of Safety Injection Sys Occurred in One of Three Train C Trains.Caused by Inadequate Work Instructions for Maint Activity.Training Bulletin Issued & Supervisors counseled.W/910225 Ltr ML20024F7451990-12-12012 December 1990 LER 90-017-00:on 901104,discovered That Train a of Class IE 120-volt Distribution Panel DP001 Energized from Alternate Power Supply.Caused by Less than Adequate Administrative Controls.Log Will Be utilized.W/901212 Ltr ML20044B1691990-07-0606 July 1990 LER 90-011-00:on 900612,chemical Technician Supervisor Discovered That No Sample Collected in Condenser Air Removal Sys Radiation Monitor Moisture Collection Tank. Caused by Inadequate procedure.W/900706 Ltr ML20043G2091990-06-14014 June 1990 LER 90-010-00:on 900515,determined That Leak & Contamination Test Interval for Some Radioactive Sources Exceeded Tech Specs.Caused by Insufficient Detail in Procedures.Test Program revised.W/900614 Ltr ML20043G5191990-06-14014 June 1990 LER 90-010-00:on 900515,unplanned Actuation of ESF Train C Standby Diesel Generator Occurred.Caused by Personnel Error. Training Bulletin Will Be Issued to Maint Personnel Re event.W/900613 Ltr ML20043G1791990-06-13013 June 1990 LER 90-009-00:on 900512,incorrect Wiring in Solid State Protection Sys Discovered.Caused by Inadvertent Installation of Extra Wire by Mfg.Extra Wire Removed & Sys Successfully tested.W/900613 Ltr ML20043G2101990-06-13013 June 1990 LER 90-009-00:on 900514,discovered That Printer for Toxic Gas Analyzer XE-9325 Was Not Updating & Surveillances for Toxic Gas Monitor XE-9325 Incorrectly Performed on 900511. Caused by Inadequate training.W/900613 Ltr ML20043G7681990-06-0808 June 1990 LER 90-008-00:on 900508,Tech Spec Required Shutdown Initiated Due to Primary Coolant Sys Leakage.Caused by High Cycle Fatigue Failure of Weld on Upstream Side of Drain Valve.Drain Valves replaced.W/900608 Ltr ML20043E7001990-06-0404 June 1990 LER 90-008-00:on 891007,Tech Spec Violation Occurred Due to Failure to Perform post-maint Testing.Caused by Incorrect Determination That No post-maint Testing Required.Personnel counseled.W/900604 Ltr ML20043C7401990-05-30030 May 1990 LER 90-007-00:on 900430,discovered That All Three Trains of ESFAS Placed in Test & Incapable of Actuating for Approx 35 Minutes.Caused by Inadequate Prerequisite Conditions in Maint Procedure.Procedure Being modified.W/900530 Ltr ML20043C4791990-05-29029 May 1990 LER 90-007-00:on 900426,standby Diesel Generator 22 Room High Sump Level Alarm Actuated in Control Room.Caused by Flooding & Inadequate Spec of Sealing & Testing Requirements.Seals on Removable Panels caulked.W/900529 Ltr ML20043B6611990-05-25025 May 1990 LER 90-006-00:on 900426,control Room Ventilation Sys Actuated to Recirculation Mode Due to High Level Trip of Vinyl Acetate Channel on Gas Analyzer.Caused by Failure of electro-mechanical Positioner.Part replaced.W/900525 Ltr ML20043A7811990-05-15015 May 1990 LER 90-005-00:on 900414,simultaneous Reactor & Turbine Trip Occurred Due to Failure of Main Turbine Electrohydraulic Control Line.Caused by Fatigue Stress of Weld.Valve Modified to Add anti-swirl Baffles & anti-rotation pins.W/900515 Ltr ML20042F2191990-05-0202 May 1990 LER 90-005-00:on 900329,feedwater Booster Pump 11 Tripped Upon Actuation of Ground Fault Relay & Standby Pump 13 Started But Did Not Deliver Sufficient Flow to Prevent Trip. Cause Not Found.Inlet Filters to Be cleaned.W/900502 Ltr ML20042E3561990-04-0505 April 1990 LER 89-015-01:on 890704,reactor Trip Occurred.Caused by Failure of Relay in Generator Breaker Trip Circuit.Relays in Generator Breaker Trip Circuits Replaced W/Correct Models & Checked to Ensure Proper rating.W/900405 Ltr ML20012C7211990-03-16016 March 1990 LER 90-003-00:on 900214,discovered That Train B Fuel Handling Bldg Exhaust Air Filter Outlet Damper Would Not Open.Caused by Wiring Error Due to Failure of Technicians to Follow Work Instructions.Technicians counseled.W/900316 Ltr ML20012B4381990-03-0101 March 1990 LER 90-002-00:on 900202,Train s Reactor Trip Breaker Opened, Initiating Turbine & Reactor Trip & Feedwater Isolation on Low Average RCS Temp.Cause Unknown.Universal Logic Cards Replaced & Monitoring Instruments installed.W/900301 Ltr ML20006E3781990-02-16016 February 1990 LER 90-001-00:on 900103,containment Ventilation Isolation Occurred Due to Loss of Power to Radiation Monitor Actuation Relay.Caused by Technician Lifting Power Lead. Technicians Trained & counseled.W/900216 Ltr ML20006E4001990-02-12012 February 1990 LER 90-001-00:on 900108,Train s Low Steam Line Pressure Blocking Switch Placed in Blocked Position,Causing Actuation of Safety Injection & ESF Sys.Caused by Lack of Instructions.Training Program modified.W/900212 Ltr ML20006D4231990-02-0202 February 1990 LER 90-002-00:on 900103,redundant Solenoid Valve Which Actuates Train C Feedwater Valve Failed.Caused by Excessive Particulate Buildup.Solenoids Cleaned & Hydraulic Oil Flushed & Filtered to Remove particulate.W/900202 Ltr ML20006D5591990-02-0202 February 1990 LER 89-023-01:on 891216,standby Diesel Generator 11 Failed Tech Spec Required Operability Test & Declared Inoperable. Caused by Contact Oxidation & Low Contact Pressure.Chiller Auxiliary Relay Cleaned & adjusted.W/900202 Ltr ML20006B4731990-01-25025 January 1990 LER 89-024-00:on 891226,required Sample from Safety Injection Accumulator 1C of Boron Concentration Not Taken. Caused by Insufficient Administrative Controls to Track Surveillance Tests.Bulletin Will Be issued.W/900125 Ltr ML20006B2551990-01-19019 January 1990 LER 89-022-00:on 891205,discovered That ASME Section XI Pressure Test of Train C of Component Cooling Water Sys Not Performed Prior to Returning Sys to Svc.Sys Inoperable from 890909-1206.Test Control Procedures revised.W/900119 Ltr ML20006B2221990-01-16016 January 1990 LER 89-023-00:on 891216,standby Diesel Generator 11 Failed Tech Spec Required Operability Test & Attempt to Secure Essential Chiller 12C Resulted in Trip.Caused by Failure of Voltage Regulator.Regulator Returned to mfg.W/900116 Ltr ML20005E2471989-12-29029 December 1989 LER 89-028-00:on 891130,control Room Ventilation Sys Actuated to Recirculation Mode as Result of Spurious Signal. Caused by Memory Error Causing Microprocessor to Energize Relay Incorrectly.Troubleshooting planned.W/891229 Ltr ML19332D7741989-11-24024 November 1989 LER 89-018-01:on 890922,discovered That Const Installation Procedure for Reg Guide 1.97,Rev 2 Instrumentation Did Not Include Details to Ensure Qualification Per 10CFR50.49 or IEEE 323-1974.Caused by Installation error.W/891124 Ltr ML19332C8661989-11-21021 November 1989 LER 89-027-00:on 891025,discovered That Closed Limit Switch on Main Turbine Throttle Valve 2 Disconnected.Caused by Failure of Limit Switch Linkage.Review to Be Performed of Limit Switch Linkage design.W/891122 Ltr 1994-05-02
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MONTHYEARML20217K9441999-10-15015 October 1999 SER Accepting Util Alternative Proposed Relief Request RR-ENG-2-4 for Second 10-year ISI Interval at Stp,Units 1 & 2 Pursuant to 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) ML20217K9151999-10-15015 October 1999 SER Authorizing Util Relief Request RR-ENG-2-3 for Second 10-year ISI Interval of Stp,Units 1 & 2 Pursuant to 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) NOC-AE-000676, Monthly Operating Repts for Sept 1999 for South Texas Project,Units 1 & 2.With1999-09-30030 September 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Sept 1999 for South Texas Project,Units 1 & 2.With ML20217D0531999-09-30030 September 1999 Rev 1 to STP Electric Generating Station Unit 2 Cycle 7 Colr ML20217D0481999-09-30030 September 1999 Rev 1 to STP Electric Generating Station Unit 1 Cycle 9 Colr ML20211P8411999-09-0909 September 1999 Safety Evaluation Supporting Alternative Proposed by Licensee to Surface Exam to Perform Boroscopic VT-1 Visual Exam of Pump Casing Welds within Pump Pits for Welds Covered by Relief Request RR-ENG-24 ML20211P7811999-09-0909 September 1999 SER Approving Second 10-year Interval Inservice Insp Program Plan Relief Request RR-ENG-2-8 (to Use Code Case N-491-2) for South Texas Project,Units 1 & 2 ML20211Q6731999-09-0909 September 1999 Safety Evaluation Accepting First 10-yr Interval ISI Program Plan Request for Relief from ASME Code Case N-498 NOC-AE-000643, Monthly Operating Repts for Aug 1999 for South Texas Project,Units 1 & 2.With1999-08-31031 August 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Aug 1999 for South Texas Project,Units 1 & 2.With ML20212E5191999-08-31031 August 1999 Rev 3 to SG-99-04-005, STP 1RE08 Outage Condition Monitoring Rept & Final Operational Assessment ML20211F4531999-08-24024 August 1999 Safety Evaluation Supporting Licensee Proposed Alternative to Defer Partial First Period Exams of flange-to-shell Weld to Third Period & Perform Required Ultrasonic Exams,Both Manual & Automated,During Third Period ML20211F5111999-08-23023 August 1999 Safety Evaluation Supporting Licensee Proposed Alternative Contained in Request for Relief RR-ENG-30 ML20210C9411999-07-31031 July 1999 Rev 1 to SG-99-07-002, South Tx,Unit 1 Cycle 9 Voltage- Based Repair Criteria 90-Day Rept, Jul 1999 ML20210R3631999-07-31031 July 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for July 1999 for South Tx Project, Units 1 & 2.With ML20210D9161999-07-23023 July 1999 Safety Evaluation Accepting Inservice Testing Relief Request RR-56 Re Component Cooling Water & Safety Injection Sys Containment Isolation Check Valve Closure Test Frequency ML20210D4821999-07-21021 July 1999 1RE08 ISI Summary Rept for Steam Generator Tubing of South Texas Project Electric Generating Station Unit 1 ML20210D4491999-07-21021 July 1999 Revised Chapters to Operations QA Plan, Including Rev 9 to Chapter 1.0, Organization & Rev 6 to Chapter 16.0, Independent Technical Review NOC-AE-000583, LER 99-S03-00:on 990619,failure to Revitalize Sdg Number 11 Was Noted.Caused by Failure to Communicate Status of Sdg. Subject Sdg Revitalized on 990619 & Licensee Will Develop Security Force Instruction Re Sdgs.With1999-07-15015 July 1999 LER 99-S03-00:on 990619,failure to Revitalize Sdg Number 11 Was Noted.Caused by Failure to Communicate Status of Sdg. Subject Sdg Revitalized on 990619 & Licensee Will Develop Security Force Instruction Re Sdgs.With ML20207H6361999-07-0808 July 1999 Safety Evaluation Approving 2nd 10 Yr Interval ISI Program Plan Request to Use ASME Section XI Code Case N-546 for Licenses NPF-76 & NPF-80,respectively ML20216D7481999-07-0707 July 1999 1RE08 ISI Summary Rept for Welds & Component Supports of STP Electric Generating Station,Unit 1 NOC-AE-000593, Monthly Operating Repts for June 1999 for Stp,Units 1 & 2. with1999-06-30030 June 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for June 1999 for Stp,Units 1 & 2. with NOC-AE-000570, LER 99-S01-00:on 990527,discovered That Unescorted Access Had Been Inappropriately Granted.Caused by Failure to Follow Procedure.Util Verified That Individual Did Not Have Current Unescorted Access at STP or Any Other Util.With1999-06-28028 June 1999 LER 99-S01-00:on 990527,discovered That Unescorted Access Had Been Inappropriately Granted.Caused by Failure to Follow Procedure.Util Verified That Individual Did Not Have Current Unescorted Access at STP or Any Other Util.With ML20196G5821999-06-23023 June 1999 LER 99-S02-00:on 990601,failure to Maintain Positive Control of Vital Area Security Key Was Noted.Caused by Lack of Attention to Detail.Discussed Event with Operator Involved IAW Constructive Discipline Program ML20195J6871999-06-17017 June 1999 Safety Evaluation Supporting Proposed Alternative Contained in RR-ENG-2-5.Proposed Alternative Authorized Per 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) for 2nd ISI Interval ML20196A2391999-06-15015 June 1999 Change QA-042 to Rev 13 of Operations QAP, Reflecting Current Organizational Alignment for South Texas Project & Culminating Organizational Realigment That Has Been Taking Place During Past Several Months NOC-AE-000563, Monthly Operating Repts for May 1999 for Stp,Units 1 & 2. with1999-05-31031 May 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for May 1999 for Stp,Units 1 & 2. with ML20206U5411999-05-18018 May 1999 Non-proprietary Errata Pages for Rev 2,Addendum 1 to WCAP-13699, Laser Welded Sleeves for 3/4 Inch Diamete Tube Feedring Type & W Preheater SGs Generic Sleeving Rept ML20206A7721999-04-30030 April 1999 STP Electric Generating Station Unit 1 Cycle 9 Colr NOC-AE-000543, Monthly Operating Repts for Apr 1999 for Stp,Units 1 & 2. with1999-04-30030 April 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Apr 1999 for Stp,Units 1 & 2. with ML20205H0321999-03-31031 March 1999 Change QA-040 to Rev 13 of Operations QA Plan NOC-AE-000507, Monthly Operating Repts for Mar 1999 for Stp,Units 1 & 2. with1999-03-31031 March 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Mar 1999 for Stp,Units 1 & 2. with ML20205A3781999-03-22022 March 1999 STP Electric Generating Station Simulator Certification Four Yr Rept for Units 1 & 2 ML20204B2711999-03-15015 March 1999 Safety Evaluation Authorizing 990201 Request to Authorize Alternative to Regulations Per 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(i) That Would Revise Start of Second 120-month IST Interval to No Later than 011201 ML20207M9231999-03-12012 March 1999 Amended Part 21 Rept Re Cooper-Bessemer Ksv EDG Power Piston Failure.Total of 198 or More Pistons Have Been Measured at Seven Different Sites.All Potentially Defective Pistons Have Been Removed from Svc Based on Encl Results NOC-AE-000468, Monthly Operating Repts for Feb 1999 for South Texas Project Electric Generating Station.With1999-02-28028 February 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Feb 1999 for South Texas Project Electric Generating Station.With ML20207D1101999-02-24024 February 1999 Change QA-039 to Rev 13 of Operations QA Plan, for STP ML20203H8361999-02-17017 February 1999 Safety Evaluation Supporting Request for Relief from ASME Code Requirements for Class 3 Piping for Plant ML20202H9621999-02-0303 February 1999 SER Accepting Change to EALs Used in Classification of Emergency Conditions ML20202E8471999-01-31031 January 1999 2RE06 ISI Summary Rept for SG Tubing of STP Electric Generating Station,Unit 2 ML20216G2011999-01-31031 January 1999 City Public Svc of San Antonio Annual Rept 1998-1999 ML20199G5961999-01-31031 January 1999 Cycle 7 Voltage-Based Repair Criteria Rept for Jan 1999 ML20199K7711999-01-21021 January 1999 Safety Evaluation Accepting ISI Program Request for Relief for ASME Cose Repair Requirements for Code Class 3 Piping ML20199G8161999-01-19019 January 1999 SER Accepting Util 970707 Response to NRC 970509 RAI Re GL 92-08, Thermo-Lag 330-1 Fire Barriers. NRC Finds No Significant Safety Hazards Based on Application of Util Ampacity Derating Methodology ML20199H4981999-01-11011 January 1999 2RE06 ISI Summary Rept for Welds & Component Supports of Stp,Unit 2 ML20206Q3751999-01-0404 January 1999 2RE06 ISI Summary Rept for Sys Pressure Tests (Class 1 & 2) ML20206Q3721999-01-0404 January 1999 2RE06 ISI Summary Rept for Repairs & Replacements ML20216G2171998-12-31031 December 1998 Houston Industries 1998 Annual Rept. App a 1998 Financial Statements & Us Securities & Exchange Commission Form 10-K Encl NOC-AE-000403, Monthly Operating Repts for Dec 1998 for South Texas Project Unit 1 & 2.With1998-12-31031 December 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Dec 1998 for South Texas Project Unit 1 & 2.With ML20216G1521998-12-31031 December 1998 Central & South West Corp 1998 Summary Annual Rept & Securities & Exchange Commission Form 10-K ML20198M3431998-12-28028 December 1998 SER Accepting Util Request for Relief from ASME Code Repair Requirements for ASME Code Class 3 Piping for South Texas Project,Unit 2 1999-09-09
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. The Light c o mp a ny S uth Texas Project Electric Generating P. O.Station Box 289 Wadsworth, Texas 77483 htm @% & P-l July 13, 1993 ST-HL-AE-4514 l File No.: G26 10CFR50.73 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Attention: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 South Texas Project Unit 1 Docket No. STN 50-498 Revision 1 to Voluntary Licensee Event Report 93-012 i Technical Specification Violation due to Incorrect Settings of Several Molded Case Circuit Breakers Pursuant to 10CFR50.73, Houston Lighting & Power (HL&P) submits the attached revision to Unit 1 Voluntary Licensee Event Report (LER)93-012 regarding a Technical Specification violation due to incorrect settings of several molded case circuit breakers.
This event did not have an adverse effect on the health and safety of the public.
This revision documents the result of the final operability determination of the affected loads for both units and the effect on the safety analysis. The results of the breaker testing of the 12 originally declared inoperable loads fed by improperly set breakers determined that these Motor Operated Valve (MOV) loads i were actually operable following analysis of the as-found breaker I settings. Based on these results, the event described in this LER would not be considered reportable per 10CFR50.73, and as such, this LER has been changed to a Voluntary LER. Changes are indicated by revision bars.
If you should have any questions on this matter, please contact Mr. J. M. Pinzon at (512) 972-8027 rmme at (512) 972-8664.
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On April 5, 1993, at 1100 hours0.0127 days <br />0.306 hours <br />0.00182 weeks <br />4.1855e-4 months <br />, Unit 1 was in Mode 5 at 0% power and Unit 2 was defueled while in a refueling outage. Plant personnel determined that a reportable condition existed because the setpoints of the Class 1E 480 VAC magnetic adjustable molded case circuit breakers were incorrect which could cause potentially unexpected breaker trips. Unit 1 had five loads which were declared inoperable until breaker testing could confirm otherwise. Unit 2 had seven loads declared inoperable. These loads are safety-related motor operated valves (MOVs) in various systems. The cause of this event was that the instructions for setting circuit breaker magnetic adjustable elements did not provide sufficient clarity to ensure consistent application. Corrective actions include revising the test procedure to clarify the methodology used to establish the breaker setpoints and conducting training on the procedure and test methodology. l Analysis of safety-related molded case circuit breakers was performed to i determine if the loads were, in fact, actually inoperable. The results of !
the breaker testing of the 12 originally declared inoperable loads fed by improperly set breakers determined that these MOV loads were actually operable following analysis of the as-found breaker settings.
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DESCRIPTION OF EVENT:
On April 5, 1993, at 1100 hours0.0127 days <br />0.306 hours <br />0.00182 weeks <br />4.1855e-4 months <br />, Unit 1 was in Mode 5 at 0% power and Unit 2 was defueled while in a refueling outage. Upon completion of reportability review, plant personnel determined that a Technical Specification violation had occurred due to the fact that setpoints of the Class 1E 480 VAC magnetic adjustable molded case circuit breakers were incorrect which could cause potentially unexpected breaker trips. This rendered several Unit 1 and Unit 2 loads, all safety-related Motor Operated Valves (MOVs) in various systems, inoperable.
On March 23, 1993, at 1655 hours0.0192 days <br />0.46 hours <br />0.00274 weeks <br />6.297275e-4 months <br />, station personnel identified the possibility j of a potential misapplication of the instructions contained in the Electrical i Setpoint Index. These instructions establish the setpoint for the calibration )
of the Class 1E 480 VAC magnetic adjustable molded case circuit breakers.
Operability and reportability reviews were initiated per procedure. A ;
walkdown of all Class 1E 480 VAC motor control center breakers was performed 1 1
to determine the existing trip setpoints. This walkdown was completed on March 30, 1993, for Unit 1 and March 31, 1993, for Unit 2.
At 1100 hours0.0127 days <br />0.306 hours <br />0.00182 weeks <br />4.1855e-4 months <br />, on April 5, 1993, plant personnel determined, based on the i reportability review, that incorrect breaker setpoints did exist and could l cause potentially unexpected breaker trips. l Unit 1 contained seven Class 1E breakers with setpoints below the required setting, four Class 1E penetration breakers above the required setting and three Class 1E non-penetration breakers above the required setting. Of these 14 breakers, five of the associated loads (5 of 7 breakers below the required l settings) were declared inoperable. I Unit 2 contained seven Class 1E breakers with setpoints below the required setting, one Class 1E penetration breaker above the required setting, and one Class 1E non-penetration breaker above the required setting. Of these nine breakers, seven of the associated loads (all breakers below the required setting) were declared inoperable.
Therefore, a total of 12 loads fed by improperly set breakers were de.-lared inoperable, until breaker testing could confirm otherwise. The 12 b: kers involved are of a population of 562 breakers. All of the inoperable 1c ,are MOVs in various safety-related systems.
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DESCRIPTION OF EVENT (Cont'd)
! Unit 1 MOVs affected are: ,
Supplemental Containment Purge Supply Isolation (MOV0003)
L Auxiliary Feedwater to Steam Generator 1B Isolation ~(MOV0065).
L Containment Normal Purge Isolation (MOV0010) l Fire Protection Containment Isolation-(MOV0756).
Accumulator 1C Discharge Isolation'.(MOV0039C) ,
The Unit 2 MOVs affected'are: ,
I Residual Heat Removal' Inlet Isolation.(MOV0060A) l RCFC Chilled Water (MOV0070,'MOV0137)- '
Accumulator 2B Discharge Isolation.'(MOV0039B)
Component Cooling Water RCDT Heat. Exchanger Isolation-(MOV0392)- I
, Fire Protection Containment Isolation (MOV0756)-
l Component Cooling Water' Containment Isolation ~(MOV0404)
The USNRC was notified on April 6, 1993, at approximately 0955 hours0.0111 days <br />0.265 hours <br />0.00158 weeks <br />3.633775e-4 months <br />.
CAUSE OF EVENT:
I The cause of this event was that the instructions for setting circuit breaker magnetic adjustable elements did not provide sufficient clarity to' ensure consistent application. At some point during the maintenance history of these circuit breakers the trip setpoints were incorrectly set based on this misapplication. A contributing cause was that training materials'are not clear relative to this matter.
ANALYSIS OF EVENT:
l The utilization of different methodologies for the determination of magnetic i
adjustable molded case circuit breaker instantaneous overcurrent setpoints resulted in several suspect safety-related breaker setpoints. . As -a conservative measure the connected ' breaker loads were considered - to be inoperable. Determination of the time the setpoint changes occurred revealed that certain breaker loads, if in fact inoperable, would have resulted in failure to comply with the associated Technical Specification action statement and be reportable pursuant to 10CFR50.73 (a)'(2) (i) (B) . However, since none of the twelve MOV loads were actually inoperable, 'this condition. is not reportable per 10CFR50.73 and as such this LER is being submitted as a Voluntary LER.
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ANALYSIS OF EVENT: (Cont'd) 5 In the cases where the breakers supply MOVs, the low as-found trip settings .
could potentially result in a breaker trip _during normal: valve operations. .
Whether the subject MOV breakers will trip under these conditions was unknown,
- until the actual as-found trip current was established ~ through breaker tests.
Therefore, the MOVs served by the-breakers were considered.to.be inoperable j until testing confirms otherwise. In the cases where the breakers supply-fan ;
motors or traveling screen motors,'the as-found trip. settings are high enough i to preclude inadvertent breaker trips on motor starting current. This was !
verified by an actual start of these loads from the~ Unit 1 Control Room on ,
March 31, 1993. The as-found trip settings'are.also.high enough that the j current required to trip the breakers'would only'be present during actual !
fault conditions. Therefore, the fan motors and traveling screen. motors loads ,
were considered operable.
In the cases where the breakers were set high, a review of appropriate design and vendor documents indicated that.the higher as-found trip settings for the ,
penetration breakers do not.present a detrimental condition L af fecting r the i operability of the loads, and therefore do not render the' associated' loads .!
inoperable. At the higher trip settings, the loads will continue:to function :
as per design. The higher settings of-the subj.ect circuit breakers are well within the limits established by the penetration : calculation and by the i penetration breaker thermal magnetic breaker surveillance test program. These limits and the backup thermal magnetic trips ensure' that- the associated .
penetration conductors are protected. l s
Therefore, it is determined that the loads associated with the Class 1E penetration breakers which were set high remained operable. The molded case i magnetic adjustable circuit breakers provide protection to the-feeder cables !
for high current faults. The setting and function of the overcurrent thermal relays and backup thermal magnetic breakers are not affected by the increase in the primary breaker trip settings.
The non-penetrat ' ton magnetic adjustable circuit breakers provide protection to feeder cables under instantaneous current conditions. Raising the trip l settings for the Class 1E non-penetration breakers does not impact the ;
operability of the associated loads. At the higher setting, the breakers I continue to allow for the starting surge of motors and motor operated valves.
A higher current is required to trip the breakers at this setting.than what would be required with the optimum trip settings.. These loads will thus perform their safety-related shutdown functions. Based on this' reasoning, the ;
loads associated with the Class 1E non-penetration breakers were determined to remain operable.
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ANALYSIS OF EVENT: (Cont'd)
A total of 12 safety-related loads were initially found to be inoperable. The 12 breakers involved are of a population of 562 breakers. Analysis of safety-related molded case circuit breakers was performed to determine if the loads were, in fact, actually inoperable. The results of the breaker testing and/or analysis of the 12 loads fed by improperly set breakers is described below.
The five Unit 1 MOVs affected are:
Supplemental Containment Purge Supply Isolation (MOV0003)
Auxiliary Feedwater to Steam Generator 1B Isolation (MOV0065)
Containment Normal Purge Isolation (MOV0010)
Fire Protection Containment Isolation (MOV0756)
Accumulator 1C Discharge Isolation (MOV0039C)
A review of breaker information for MOV0756 determined that this breaker was originally set correctly. The Electrical Setpoint Index contained a typographical error which stated the subject breaker to be a 3-amp unit.
However, following review of the associated single line diagram and verification of the installed field condition, the breaker was verified as a l 5-amp unit. The previous operability determination was based on the breaker i setting marks for a 3-amp unit. The as-found setting-marks based on the l correct 5-amp breaker are properly selected for the associated load. Thus, i this safety-related MOV load was operable. This same error occurred on the j Unit 2 breaker. These errors in the Electrical Setpoint Index have been l corrected. l The four remaining MOV loads are also considered operable following analysis of the as-found breaker settings. It was found that there is a substantial margin between the breaker settings and locked rotor currents of the ;
associated loads. It has been documented that there is a minimum of 32%
margin between the minimum as-found breaker trip settings and the nominal i locked rotor currents of the four associated loads. This is considered to be acceptable margin to justify that these safety-related MOV loads were operable. .
The seven Unit 2 MOVs affected are:
1 Residual Heat Removal Inlet Isolation (MOV0060A)
RCFC Chilled Water (MOV0070, MOV0137)
Accumulator 2B Discharge Isolation (MOV0039B)
Component Cooling Water RCDT Heat Exchanger Isolation (MOV0392) l Fire Protection Containment Isolation (MOV0756) (See above) l Component Cooling Water Containment Isolation (MOV0404)
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ANALYSIS OF EVENT: (Cont'd)-
These six MOV loads are considered operable following analysis of the as-found breaker settings. It was found that there is a substantial margin between the breaker settings and locked rotor currents of the associated loads. It has been documented that there is a minimum of 44% ma.rgin between the minimum as-found breaker trip settings and the nominal locked rotor currents of the four associated loads. This is considered to be acceptable margin to justify that these safety-related MOV loads were operable.
Based on the fact the MOV loads were, in fact, operable, there was no safety significance of this event.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
- 1. The affected Unit 1 breakers have been reset to the correct settings.
The Unit 2 breakers will be reset prior to Mode 4 entry. l
- 2. HL&P will revise the test procedure to clarify the methodology used to establish the molded case circuit breaker setpoints. The revised procedure will be in effect by August 30, 1993.
- 3. Interim guidance has been provided to Electrical Maintenance on the proper use of the Electrical Setpoint Index.
- 4. HL&P will conduct training on the test methodology used to establish the molded case circuit breaker setpoints. This training will be completed by July 23, 1993.
- 5. A review of the circuit breaker maintenance qualification training has been performed to identify any enhancements which should be made to this training. The maintenance qualification training was enhanced.
- 6. Analysis of safety-related molded case circuit breakers has been performed to determine if the breakers were, in fact, actually inoperable. The results of the breaker testing of the 12 originally i declared inoperable loads fed by improperly set breakers determined that these MOV loads were actually operable following analysis of the as-found breaker settings. Results are occumented in the Analysis 'of Event.
- 7. HL&P will revise the Electrical Setpoint Index to clarify the adjustable l magnetic breaker trip setting criteria. This action will be completed by August 26, 1993. l I
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FACILITY NAMF (1) DOCKFT NtMBER (?) LFR WlMBER (6'l PAM (3)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
During the past two years there have been no events reported to the NRC which involved insufficient clarity of circuit breaker setpoint selection guidelines.
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