ML20063N954

Interim Deficiency Rept DER 82-43 Re Improperly Crimped Termination Lugs on Comsip Main Control Panels.Initially Reported on 820813.Extensive Investigation & Evaluation Underway.Final Rept Expected by 821212

ML20063N954
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	09/09/1982
From:	Van Brunt E ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. (FORMERLY ARIZONA NUCLEAR
To:	Sternberg D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
References
10CFR-050.55E, 10CFR-50.55E, ANPP-21792-GHD, DER-82-43, NUDOCS 8210070391
Download: ML20063N954 (3)

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September 9,1982 ANPP-21792-GHD/BSK U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region V Creekside Oaks Office Park 1450 Maria Lane - Suite 210 Walnut Creek, California 94596-5368 Attention: Mr. D. M. Sternberg, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 1

Subject:

Interim Report - DER 82-43 A 50.55(e) Potentially Reportable Deficiency Relating to Comsip Main Control Panels in Unit 1 ave Improperly Crimped Termination Lugs File: 82-019-026 D.4.33.2

Reference:

Telephone Conversation between G. Hernandez and G. Duckworth on August 13, 1982

Dear Sir:

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

Due to the extensive investigation and evaluation req ireW, an Interin Report is attached. It is now expected that this it. fort.auion will be finalized by December 12, 1982, at which time a complete report will be submitted.

Very truly yours,

. CLLL O t._UL P E_ r; Van Brunt, Jr.

APS Vice President Nuclear Projects Management ANPP Project Director EEVBJr/GHD:db Attachment cc: See Attached Page 2 l 8210070391 820909

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F U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission September 9, 1982 Attention: Mr. D. M. Sternberg, Chief ANPP-21792-GHD/BSK Page 2 cc: Richard DeYoung, Director Office of Inspection and Enforcement U. S._ Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D. C. 20555 T. G. Woods, Jr.

J. A. Roedel D. B. Fasnacht G. C. Andognini A. C. Rogers B. S. Kaplan W. E. Ide J. Vorees J. A. Brand A. C. Gehr W. J. Stubblefield W. G. Bingham I

R. L. Patterson R. W. Welcher R. M. Grant D. R. Hawkinson L. E. Vorderbrueggen G. A. Fiorelli Lynne Bernabei, Esq.

Harmon & Weiss 1725 "I" Street, NW Suite 506 Washington, D. C. 20006 R. L. Greenfield Assistant Attorney General' Bataan Memorial ~ Building Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503 i

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INTERIM REPORT - DER 82-43 POTENTIAL REPORTABLE DEFICIENCY ARIZONA PUBL'C SERVICE COMPANY (APS)

PVNGS UNIT 2 I. POTENTIAL PROBLEM QC surveillance and random inspection of Unit 2 main control boards indicated there may be deficiencies with the wiring terminations as supplied by Comsip, Incorporated. Inspection of the lug terminations completed by Comsip revealed the following visual items:

Paper insulation is visible around the conductor, inside lug barrel.

Conductor is not visible inside lug barrel.

Jumpers cut short, stress in lugs at termination points.

Lugs not fastened securely to terminal strip.

These conditions are not indicative of open circuits, but a review of the conditions is being made to evaluate compliance with applicable acceptance. requirements.

II. APPROACH TO AND STATUS OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION Bechtel is currently pursuing this matter with Comsip to establish appropriate inspection cri teria for crimped terminations, and to assist in dispositioning this situation.

III. PROJECTED COMPLETION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION AND SUBMITTAL OF THE FINAL REPORT Evaluation of this condition and submittal of the Final Report is forecast to be completed by December 12, 1982.

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