ML20084H736

Final Deficiency Rept Re Failure of Torus Spray Header Supports.Initially Reported on 740514.Corrective Action Completed for Unit 2

ML20084H736
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	06/14/1974
From:	Gilleland J TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	Knuth D US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (AEC)
Shared Package
ML20084H730	List: ML20084H728 ML20084H736 ML20084H740
References
10CFR-050.55E, 10CFR-50.55E, NUDOCS 8305040797
Download: ML20084H736 (1)

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U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Washington, DC 20545

Dear Mr. Knuth:

j As a result of an apparent failure of the torus spray header supports on Browns Ferry unit 1, an initial report of a potential design deficiency covering units 2 and 3 was reported to Region II R0 Office, May 14, 1974, in accordance with paragraph 50.55(e) of 10 CFR 50. With respect to our 30 day report in accordance with paragraph 50.55(e) of 10 CFR 50, we wish to reference Abnormal Occurrence Report No. BFAO-7431W submitted by our letter, E. F. Thomas'to John F. O' Leary, dated May 24, 1974. The corrective action for unit 1 also applies to units 2 and 3.

It has been completed on unit 2 and will be completed on unit 3 before fuel loading.

In conformance with paragraph 50.55(e) of 10 CFR 50, this is submitted as a final report involving the torus spray header i support failure.

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- y1 J. E. Gilleland Assistant to the Manager of Power

, CC: Mr. Norman C. Moseley, Director Directorate of Regulatory Operations i

U.S. Atomic Energy Commission

, Region II - Suite 818 230 Peachtree Street, NW.

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