ML20086H046

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Telecopy AO 75-72:on 751126,core Spray Full Flow Test Valve MO-3-14-26A Failed to Close.Caused by Broken Wire on Closing Torque Switch in Valve Operator.Broken Wire Repaired & Proper Valve Operation Verified
ML20086H046
Person / Time
Site: Peach Bottom 
Issue date: 11/26/1975
From: Ullrich W
PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC
To: James O'Reilly
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML20086H045 List:
References
AO-75-72, NUDOCS 8401130370
Download: ML20086H046 (1)


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November 26, 1975

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Nove=ber 26, 1975

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MO-3-1t-26A, Core Spray yull Flow Test Valve failed to close-Oonditions Prior to Occurrence:

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Description of Occurrencer

.I During the perfor=ance of surveillance testing, MC-3-1L-26A failed tr j

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Designation of Apparent Cause of Occurretec:

Broken wire on the closing torque'svitch in the valve op e rat.6r -

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Analysis of Occurrence:

The subject. valve is only used during perro: =ance of the Core Opray surveillance test.

It is nor= ally closed when the cyste= is in standby.

This failure is only significant during surveillance testi; and was identified during the surveillanr e test.

I==ediate-repair of the deficiency =ini=ises the cafety si6nificance of this event.

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The broken wire was repaired and proper valve operation verifJc:1.

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