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Preliminary AO-73-21:on 730908,several Hydraulic Shock & Sway Arrestors on Piping Sys in Drywell Failed.Caused by Inoperable Snubbers Due to Hydraulic Fluid Loss.Hydraulic Shock & Sway Arrestors Replaced
ML20084J079
Person / Time
Site: Oyster Creek
Issue date: 09/10/1973
From: Carroll J
JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO.
To: James O'Reilly
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
References
AO-73-21, NUDOCS 8305100033
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Tot Jancs P. O'Rollly Directorato of Regulatory Operations Region I 631 Park Avenuo King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 19406 From Jerscy Central Power & Light Company Oyster Czcek Nuc1 car Generating Station Docket 150-219 Forked River, New Jctsey 08731

Subject:

Abnornal Occurrence Report 73-21 Following is a preliminary report being submitted in compliance with the Technical Specifications paragraph G.6.2.

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ABNOR!1\\L OCCURRENCE REPORT NO. 73-21

SUBJECT:

Failure of 21 liydraulic Shock and Sway Arrestors on piping systems in the Drywell, including units on both Core Spray and both Isolation Condenser loops.

O This event is considered to be an abnormal occurrence as defined in the Technical Specifications, paragraph 1.15.D.

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Operations, by telephone on Monday, September 10, 1973, at 12:45 p.m., and personally to Mr. E. Greeman on bbnday, September 10, 1973.

SITUATION:

The p1 ant was shutdown on September 8,1973 for the purpose of inspecting the llydraulic Shock and Sway Arrestors located on piping systens throughout the Drywell.

l CAUSE:

The snubbers were made inoperable due to a loss of hydraulic fluid.

REMEDIAL ACTION:

The failed Ilydrauli'c Shock and Sway Arrestors were replaced using snubbers ' rebuilt with seal kits supplied by the Bergen Paterson Pipe Support Company.

The new seals are of'a different type, which according to Bergen Paterson, will provide a longer seal life.

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The loss of snubber operability resulted in a reduction in the ability of the plant to safely survive a design bases carthquake.

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