ML20126C223
| ML20126C223 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Monticello  |
| Issue date: | 04/08/1976 |
| From: | Jordan E NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Seyfrit K NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE) |
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| NUDOCS 9212220426 | |
| Download: ML20126C223 (1) | |
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April 8, 1976 K. V. Seyfrit Chief, Reactor Technical Assistance Branch Office of Inspection and Enforcement, llcadquarters TilRUy.S< Fiore111, Chief, Reactor Operations and f D Nucicar Support Branch NORTilERN STATES POWER (MONTICELLO)
DOCKETNO.40_-$33 BWR REFUELING BRIDGE The attached memorandum from Mr. Ilunter of this office identifics a potential for fuci damage by operator error in either the reactor cavity or fuel pool (.f CE BWRo.
I_n the specific instance identified,-a new fuel assembly was damaged, therefore, there were no radiological consequences.
It is recognized that the consequences of fuct damage resulting from-excessive movement of the refueling bridge and/or trolley while withdrawing or inserting an irradiated fuel assembly are within the refueling accident-analys!s. Our concern is that the probability ot damage due to operator error may be higher than we should accept.
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drives in Westinghouse plants are interlocked to reduce the probability of fuel _ damage due.to operator error.
As discussed with you by telecon on April 7. 1976, we request a review of this matter cc appropriate.
Mr. Hunter and others of this offico can be made available for detailed discussion of refueling practices, experiences and interlock functions.
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Memo,11unter to Jordan, dtd 3/25/76 i
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-R. F. Warnick Regional ^ Coordinator IE Files-j_
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J.-G._Keppler, Regional Director--
l R. C. Knop, IE III l
W. S. Little, IE III' l
N. C. Chou 3cs. IE III l
D. R. Ilunter, IE:III I
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