ML20137Q677

Forwards Insp Repts 50-334/97-01 & 50-412/97-01 on 970209-0315.No Violations Noted

ML20137Q677
Person / Time
Site:	Beaver Valley
Issue date:	04/07/1997
From:	Eselgroth P NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
To:	Cross J DUQUESNE LIGHT CO.
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ML20137Q681	List: ML20137Q677 ML20137Q685
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NUDOCS 9704110071
Download: ML20137Q677 (3)

See also: IR 05000334/1997001

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April 7, 1997

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Mr. J. E. Cross

President ,

a Generation Group

Duquesne Light Company (DLC)

Post Office Box 4

Shippingport, Pennsylvania 15077

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SUBJECT: NRC INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 50-334/97-01 AND 50-412/97-01 l

Dear Mr. Cross: '

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The NRC conducted an inspection of the Beaver Valley Power Station (BVPS) facilities from

February 9 to March 15,1997. The enclosed report presents the results of that >

inspection.

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During the 5-week period covered by this inspection period, your operations personnel ,

performed well when challenged by equipment failure or unexpected occurrences during

planned evolutions. Examples ncluded prompt Unit 2 operator response to a failed l

secondary process rack power supply and to an unexpected reactor coolant system (RCS)

boration during a degas evolution. Further, a Unit 1 shift supervisor identified an

inadequate containmant hydrogen recombiner surveillance test in sufficient time to

preclude a reactor shutdown. Your Quality Services Unit has been proactive and provided

valuable independent oversight for station activities. Recent engineering audit and

technical specification surveillance testing audit findings were noteworthy.

Notwithstanding, our inspectors noted several examples of poor performance. Insufficient

planning and system knowledge during troubleshooting on a Unit 2 secondary process rack

unexpectedly caused two atmospheric steam dump valves to open. An unrepresentative

chemistry sample resulted in an unanticipated boration of the RCS. Post maintenance

testing was performed on service water system valves without proper authorization. Each

of these activities unnecessarily challenged plant operation. Further, weaknesses in

surveillance test scheduling and failure to account for instrument accuracies placed the

units in shutdown action statements on two occasions. Your continued attention to these i

issues is warranted. I

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In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the NRC's " Rules of Practice," a copy of this letter l

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and its enclosures will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room (PDR).

} No reply to this letter is necessary. Your cooperation is appreciated.  ;

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Sincerely,

Original Signed By:

Peter W. Eselgroth, Chief '

Projects Branch No. 7  :

Division of Reactor Projects i

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Docket Nos. : 50-334, 50-412 l'

License Nos.: DPR-66, NPF-73

Enclosure: Inspection Report 50-334/97-01, 50-412/97-01

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S. Jain, Vice President, Nuclear Services

R. LeGrand, Vice President, Nuclear Operations ,

L. Freeland, Manager, Nuclear Engineering Department  !

B. Tuite, General Manager, Nuclear Operations Unit

K. Ostrowski, Manager, Quality Services Unit 3

J. Arias, Director, Safety & Licensing Department  ;

M. Clancy, Mayor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

State of Ohio  ;

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Nuclear Safety Information Center (NSIC)

NRC Resident inspector

D. Screnci, PAO

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W. Axelson, DRA

P. Eselgroth, DRP

D. Haverkamp, DRP

J. Nick, DRP

C. O'Daniell, DRP

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D. Taylor, NRR

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