ML20127G603

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RO:721011,standby Liquid Control Pump Slow in Reaching Full Discharge Pressure While Recirculating Stated Water to Sys Test Tank.No Abnormalities Discovered.Pump Reassembled & Tested
ML20127G603
Person / Time
Site: Monticello Xcel Energy icon.png
Issue date: 11/09/1972
From: Mayer L
NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.
To: Giambusso A
US ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (AEC)
References
NUDOCS 9211170389
Download: ML20127G603 (1)


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Dear Mr. Giambusso:

MONTICELLO NUCLEAR GENERATING PLANT Docket No. 50-263 License No. DPR-22 Standby Liquid Control System Surveillance Test Inadequacy A condition occurred at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant which we are reporting to your of fice in accordance with Section 6.6.C.1 of the Technical Specifications of Provisional Operating License LPR-22.

On October 11, 1972, during routine surveillance testing, the No.12 Standby Liquid Control Pump was slow in reaching full discharge pressure while l recirculating demin water to the system test tank. The pump was disassembled t

and inspected on October 12, 1972. No abnormali ties were discovered. The pump was reassembled and tested on October 13, 1972 and again displayed slow l pressure response. Investigation revealed that the suction header _was becoming I

air bound while performing the valve operations to line up the system to take

' suction from the system test tank. Proper venting and filling of the suction piping resulted in correct performance. The pump was then stopped and restarted several times; proper operation was observed in each instance. This problem is encountered only during the testinE Process since the system is returned to standby readiness with the suction piping full of demin water. ihe test procedure has been modified to include a step for purging the pump suction with demin water when performing the recirculation test.

A Significant Operating Event report is being prepared for this occurrence and will be available at the site for the Regulatory Operations inspectors.

Respectful 1y submiited, h.

L. O. Mayer, PE Director of Nuclear Support Services LOWkik j cc: Boyce Grier o

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