ML20127J862
| ML20127J862 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Seabrook  |
| Issue date: | 06/11/1985 |
| From: | Devincentis J PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF NEW HAMPSHIRE |
| To: | Starostecki R NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| References | |
| SBN-821, NUDOCS 8506270154 | |
| Download: ML20127J862 (3) | |
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SEASADOK STATION WI W% Ofkw 1471 Wortener Road Fmminghom. MouocN m 01701 (4171 872 8100 Pub 6c Service of New HompsNro NEW HAMPSHIRE YANKEE DIVISION SBN-821 T.F. Q2.2.2 June 11, 1985 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region I 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 Attention:
Mr. Richard W. Starostecki, Director Division of Project and Resident Programs
References:
(a) Construc tion Permits CPPR-135 and CPPR-136, Docket Numbers 50-443 and 50-444 (b) GNB Batteries Inc. Letter, R. H. Desai (GNB) to S. W.
Eckrich (UE6C), dated March 27, 1985 (c) Telecon of May 8,1985 D. E. Groves /R. C. Jamison (YAEC) to J. Grant (Region 1)
Subject:
Interim 10CFR50.55(e) Report:
Inadequate Spacing Between Cells and Battery Rack
Dear Sir:
Reference (c) was a 10CFR50.55(e) potential deficiency report regarding the safety-related batteries at Seabrook which were manufac tured by GNB Batteries, Inc.
We have reviewed the problem further and conclude that it is reportable as a 10CFR50.55(e) deficiency. The following is our interim report on this subject.
Description of Deficiency We were notified by the manuf acturer [ Reference (b)] that our safety-related batteries may have been installed with inadequate spacing between the cells and the rack. Their maximum recommended spacing was 1/4 inch between the end cells and the end stringers in the rack and 3/8 inch between the side of the cells and the side stringers in the rack.
These spacings were the maximum values used during their seismic testing. Prior to the notification in Reference (b), GNB had not shown these spacing requirements in their drawings or qualification report. Field inspections showed that we had spacings in excess of these maximum values.
Safety Implications The ability of the safety-related batteries to supply de power during and af ter a seismic event may be degraded with a cell spacing in excess of that used during seismic testing.
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P ga 2 Mr. Richcrd W. Starostecki Corrective Action Correct spacing will be obtained by adding cell spacers or moving the rack stringers to reduce the gap.
The drawings or qualification report will also be revised to indicate the correct cell spacing. We will notify you when this corrective action is complete.
This letter is being filed pursuant to the interim reporting provisions of 10CFR50.55(e)(3).
Very truly yours, kJ John DeVincentis, Director Engineering and Licensing cc:
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