ML20108C616

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Interim Deficiency Rept (55(e)-84-41) Re Magnetrol Level Switches.Initially Reported on 840925.Switch Failure Could Result in Loss of safety-related Dc Power Supply. Investigation Continuing.Next Rept Expected by 850204
ML20108C616
Person / Time
Site: Nine Mile Point Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 10/25/1984
From: Mangan C
NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP.
To: Starostecki R
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
References
(55(E)-84-41), (NMP2L-0210), (NMP2L-210), NUDOCS 8411190009
Download: ML20108C616 (2)


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R uM06AWK NIAGARA ISONAWK POWER CORPORAT10N/300 ERIE BOULEVARD WEST, SYRACUSE. N.Y.13202/ TELEPHONE (315) 474-1511 October' 25,' 1984 (NMP2L 0210).

a Mr. 'R. W. Starostecki,L Director U.- S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission -

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Division of Project and Resident Programs 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 Re: Nine Mile Point - Unit 2 Docket No.-50-410

Dear Mr. Starostecki:

Enclosed is an interim report, in accordance with 10CFR50.55(e), for the problem concerning Magnetrol level switches.

This problem was reported via tel-con to S. Collins of your staff on September 25, 1984 1

Very truly yours, C. V. Mangan Vice President Nuclear Engineering'and Licensing CVM/GG/pbd xc: Director of Inspection and Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Comission

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NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION NINE MILE: POINT - UNIT 2 DOCKET N0; 50-410 Interim Report for a Problem Concerning Magnetrol-Level Switches (55(e)-84-41)

Description-of the Problem

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The problem pertains to C11-Magnetrol.751' level switches.

These switches aro manufactured by Magnetrol Company and are supplied to Nine Mile Point. Unit 2

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General. Electric's Early - Warning Notice No. 47 indicated that during a high energy line-break the switch gasket could. fail, thus resulting in a failure /short of the microswitch. - The failure of the switch could result in the loss of safety-related de power supply.

The subject switches are used in safety related systems.

The matter is still being investigated and a final report will-be submitted by February 4,1985 i

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