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| ML20151L584 | |
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| Site: | Farley  |
| Issue date: | 07/21/1988 |
| From: | Bradford W, Dance H, Miller W NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
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| ML20151L545 | List: |
| References | |
| 50-348-88-23, 50-364-88-23, NUDOCS 8808040082 | |
| Download: ML20151L584 (8) | |
See also: IR 05000348/1988023
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Licensee: Alabama Power Company
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Docket.Nos.: 50-348/88-23 and 50-364/88-23 License Nos.: NPF-2 and NPF-8
Facility Name: Farley 1 and 2
Inspection Conducted: June 11 - July 10, 1988
Inspection at F riey site near Dothan, Alabama
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SUMMARY
Scope: This routine on-site inspection involved a review of monthly
surveillance observation, monthly maintenance observation,
operational safety verification, engineered safety system inspection,
radiological protection program and physical security program,
licensee event reports, and followup of events.
Results: Within the areas inspected, the following violation was identified:
Failure to remove charcoal filter units from Unit 2 penetration room
ventilation equipment room paragraph 4.c.
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1. Licensee Employees Contacted
D. N. Morey, General Plant Manager
W. D. Shipman, Assistant. General Plant Manager
R. D. Hill, Assistant General-Plant Manager
.J. K. Osterholtz, Operations Manager
.C. D. Nesbitt, Technical Manager
R. G. Berryhill, Systems Performance and Plancing Manager
J. J. Thomas, Maintenance Manaaer
J. K. Osterholtz, Unit _ Supervisor, Administrative
L. W. Enfinger, Administrative Manager
J. E. Odom, 0perations Unit Supervisor
B.11. Vanlandingham, Operations Unit Supervisor
T. H.- Esteve, Planning Supervisor
J. B. Hudspeth, Document Control Supervisor
L. K. Jones, Material Supervisor
R. H. Marlow, Technical Supervisor
L. M. Stinson, Plant Modification Manager
S. Fulmer, Supervisor, Safety Audit Engineering Review
Other. licensee employees contacted included, technicians, operation-
personnel, ' maintenance and I&C personnel, security force members, and
office personnel.
2. Monthly Surveillance Observation (61726)
The inspectors observed and reviewed Technical specification (TS) required
y surveillance testing and verified that testing was performed in accordance
with adequate procedures, test instrumentation was calibrated, limiting
conditions for operation (LCO) were met, test results met acceptance
criteria and were reviewed by personnel other than the individual
directing the test, deficiencies identified during the testing were
properly reviewed and resolved by appropriate management personnel, and
personnel conducting the test were qualified. Portions of the' following
test activities were observed or reviewed by the inspectors:
.1-STP-19.1 Reactor Cavity Hydrogen Dilution and Mixing System Train
A Operability Test.
0-STP-80.1 Diesel Generator 1-2A Operability Test.
0-STP-80.2 Diesel Generator 1C Operability Test.
1-STP-115.1 Reactor Coolant System Flow Measurement (Heat Balance
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2-STP-626.0 Pre-action Sprinkler System (18 month) Test - Systems )
2A-101 and 2A-118.
No violations or deviations were identified.
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3. Monthly' Maintenance Observation (62703) i
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Station maintenance activities of safety-related systems and compor,ents
were observed / reviewed to ascertain that they were conducted in accordance
with approved procedures, regulatory guides, industry codes and standards,
and were in conformance with TS. Items' considered during the review <
included: verification that limiting . conditions for operations were met "
while components or systems were - removed from service; approvals were
obtained prior to initiating the work; approved procedures were used;
completed work was inspected as applicable; functional testing and/or ]
calibrations were performed prior to returning components or systems to
service; quality control records were maintained; activities were
accomplished by qualified personnel; parts and materials were properly
certified; and, radiological and fire prevention controls were
implemented. Work requests were also reviewed to determine the status of
outstanding jobs to assure that priority was assigned to safety-related
equipment maintenance which may affect system performance. The following
maintenar activities were observed / reviewed:
1-M-014 Unit 1 Lubrication Manual
2-M-014 Unit 2 Lubrication Manual
0-MP-14.1 COLT Model PC-2V Diesel Engine 18 month inspection - Diesel
Generator 2B
2-GMP-52.2 Auxiliary Building monthly battery inspection
MWR 138285 Replace 2" and under service water piping to RHR Pump 2B
room cooler
MWR 146485 -Install stainless steel bolts and nuts on RHR room cooler
1A
MWR 170691 Replace Charcoal filter trays in Train 2A Penetration Room
Ventilation System
MWR 17843 Replace diaphram and reset automatic sprinkler system valve
1A 132
No violations or deviations were identified.
a. Lubrication Program
A review was made of the licensee's plant lubrication program for
safety related components. Procedure 0-AP-28, Plant Lubrication
Program describes the implementation of the plant lubrication
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program. This Lincludes the valves, pumps and motors which are
lubricated - by the operations group. A sample of components was
selected- by the inspectors and the vendor manual ~ for each component
was reviewed to verify that the lubricant and frequency specified by
the plant's "Lubrication Manuals" met the vendors recommendations.
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Records were reviewe'd to ascertain .if the ' lubrication of 'the
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components .was up to date. _ Lubr,1 cation of chargina pump 2A was
witnessed. The components reviewed were as_follows:
RHR Pumps 18 and 28
CTMT Spray Pumps 1A and 2A
HHSI/CVCS Pumps 1A and 2A
Boric Acid Pumps 1A and 2A
Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps 1A and 2A
Reactor Makeup Water Pumps 1A and 2A
Service Water Pumps 1C and 2C
Component Cooling Water Pumps 1A and 2A
MOV 8000 B from pressurizer - Units.1 and 2
MOV 8702A from RCS to RHR - Units 1 and 2
MOV 8809B RWST to RHR - Units 1 and-2
MOV 8820A CTMT Spray Pump Discharge - Units 1 and 2
MOV 8808A Accumulator Tank Discharge - Units 1 and 2
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MOV 37664B Auxiliary Feedwater Discharge - Units 1 and 2
MOV Service Water "B" Train strainer
Inlet Isolation - Units 1 and 2
MOV 3185A CCW Valve Control - Units 1 and 2
The lubricant for a number of the motor operated valves (MOV) is
required to be Exxon Nebular EPO. However, another lubricant has
previously been used in these M0V's. This problem is addressed in
NRC report' Nos. 348,364/87-15 and 87-20. Subsequently, the licensee
has initiated an evaluation to determine which MOV's. should use 'the
Nebular type lubricants. The results of the licensee's evaluation
will be used to determine the' type lubrication to be used in the
remaining MOVs. The NRC is to be advised of the results of this
evaluation.
Presently, the Lubrication Manuals require a 300 SSU at 100 F
lubricant (Regal R&O 68) for the charging pump (HHSI/CVCS) radial and
thrust bearings. But, the vendor's manual (Pacific Pumps) recommends
the use of a 150 SSU at 100 F (Regal R&O 32) lubriedant. The
licensee evaluated this discrepancy and contacted the vendor to
determine the type lubricant that should be used. The vendor advised
the licensee by letter dated July 12, 1988 that the lubricant
presently being used was satisfactory for this application.
L Therefore, the inspectors had no further questions on this item.
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b. Repairs to Unit 1 RHR Room Cooler IA
On April 14, 1988 RHR room cooler 1A was removed from service by MWR
146485 to replace existing staybolts and nuts with stainless steel
bolts and nuts. This rework required removal and replacement of
portions of ' the piping and the cooler cover plate. Upon completion
of' this work, on April 18, 1988 the system was required to be
hydrostatically tested. However, this requirement was not listed on
the MWR and the system was not hydrostatically tested. On July 5,
1988, during a mechanical maintenance review of MWR 146485, this
discrepancy was identified by the licensee. The Room Cooler was
declared inoperative and the system was hydrrstatically tested and
restored to service on July 7. Since this protdem was identified by
the licensee and corrective action promptly initiated, in accordance
with 10 CFR 2, Appendix C no violation is being cited.
4. Operational Safety Verification (71707)
The inspectors observed control room operations, reviewed applicable logs
and conducted discussions with control room operators during the report
period. Also, the operability of selected emergency systems was verified,
tagout records were reviewed and proper return to service of affected
components was verified. Tours of the auxiliary building, diesel
building, turbine building and service water structure were conducted to
observe plant equipment conditions, including fluid leaks and excessive ,
vibrations and general housekeeping ef forts. The inspectors verified
compliance with selected limiting condition for operation (LCO) and
results of selected surveillance tests. The verifications were
accomplished by direct observation of monitoring instrumentation, valve
positions, switch positions, accessible hydraulic snubbers, and review of
completed logs, records, and chemistry results. The licensee's compliance
with LCO action statements was reviewed as events occurred.
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The inspectors routinely attended meetings with certain licensee
l. management and observed various shift turnovers between shift supervisor, l shift foremen and licensed operators. These meetings and discussions '
provided a daily status of plant operations, maintenance, and testing
activities in progress, as well as discussions of significant problems.
a. Document and Drawing Control
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The inspectors reviewed 12 controlled drawings in two system
operators' office spaces on the 100' and 121' elevations of the
radiation area of the auxiliary building and six drawings in the
system operator's office space in the diesel generator building. The
drawings in the diesel building were up to date but one drawing in
each auxiliary building office space was not up to date. When told
of this problem the licensee immediately conducted an audit of all
drawings, procedures and manuals assigned to the operations group.
Several additional discrepancies were identified. All out of date
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-drawings, procedures and manuals were_ brought up to date.
Appropriate action is being initiated to . assure that controlled
documents will be maintained.
This problem is considered another example of violation 348,
364/88-05-01 to which the licensee responded on June 15, 1988.
Corrective action is scheduled to be. completed by November 1,1988.
Therefore, another violation is not being issued.
b. Fire Protection Tanks Fill Valves
During a tour of the fire protection pump house the inspectors noted
that the valves on the fill pipes to the fire protection storage
tanks were open with the locks and chains removed from the valves.
An investigation was made to determine if the valves were required to
be locked in the open position. This investigation revealed that
these valves were not listed on a surveillance procedure to . verify
correct alignment. The licensee promptly revised procedure
0-SOP-60.1 to include these valves. These valves are not included in
the TS, but the available tank instrumentation and alarms should have
prevented the water level in the tanks from reaching the TS action
statements. Therefore, this discrepency has little safety concern
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and no violation is being issued.
c. Combustible Storage in Penetration Room Filtration Filter Room
On June 17, 1988 during a routine inspection of the auxiliary
building a total of 18 charcoal filter elements were found stored in
the penetration room filtration room. Subsequent investigation
indicated that these filters had been removed from the ventilation
system on April 22, 1988 but had not been removed from the ~ building
as required by procedure 0-AP-35, General Housekeeping and
Cleanliness Control, Section 5.1. Procedure 0-AP-52, Equipment
Status Control and Maintenance Authorization, Section 7.5.6 requires
that a work sequence with appropriate delineation of the work
activities to be performed be included on the maintenance work
request (MWR). This includes special housekeeping items. MWR 170691
required that the charcoal filters in the Unit 2 penetration room
filtration system be replaced but did not specify that the old
filters were to be removed and that special housekeeping requirements
were applicable. The failure to specify the special housekeeping
requirements and promptly remove these filter units is identified as
Violation 364/88-23-01.
5. Radiological Protection Program (71709)
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Selected activities of the licensee's Radiological Protection Program were
reviewed by the inspectors to verify conformance with plant procedures and
NRC regulatory requirement. The areas reviewed included: organization
and management of the plant's health physics staff, "ALARA"
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-implementation, Radiation Work Permits (RWP's) for compliance to plant
procedures, personnel exposure records, observation of work and personnel
in radiation areas to verify compliance to radiation protection
procedures, and control of radioactive materials.
No violations or deviations were identified.
6. Physical Security Program (71881)
Licensee's compliance to the approved security plan was reviewed by the
inspectors. The inspectors verified by observation and interviews with
security force members that measures taken to assure the physical
protection of the facility met current requirements. Areas inspected
included: organization of the security force, establishment and
. maintenance of gates, doors, isolation zones, access control, and
badging procedures.
No violations or deviations were identified.
7. Licensee Event Reports (92700)
The following Licensee Event Report (LER) was reviewed for potential
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generic problems to determ'.ne trends, to determine whether information
included in the report meets the NRC reporting requirements and to
consider whether the corrective action discussed in the report appears
appropriate. The Licensee action was reviewed to verify that the event
has been reviewed and evaluated by the licensee es required by the
Technical Specifications; that corrective action was taken by the
licensee; and that safety limits, limiting safety setting and LCOs were
not exceeded. The inspector examined the incident report, logs and
records, and interviewed selected personnel . The following report is
considered closed:
Unit 1 (348)
88-16 Special Report: Fire Door Inoperative for More Than Seven Days.
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No violations or deviations were identified.
8. Engineered Safety Systems Inspections (71710)
The inspectors performed various system inspections during the inspection
period. Overall plant conditions were assessed with particular attention
to equipment condition, radiological controls, security, safety, adherence
to technical specification requirements, systems valve alignment, and
locked valve verification. Major components were checked for leakage and
any general conditions that would degrade performance or prevent
fulfillment of functional requirements. The inspectors verified that
approved procedures and up-to-date drawings were used. The systems were
assessed to be cperable in accordance with technical specifications,
appropriate drawings, procedures, and the Final Safety Analysis Report.
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Portions of .the following systems were observed for proper operations,
valve alignment and valve verification.
' Auxiliary Feedwater Systems
-Chemical Volume Control Systems
Service Water. Systems-
Beric' Acid Transfer Systems
Containment Spray System Including Chemical Additive _ System-
Residual Heat Removal-System
No. violations or deviations were identified.
9. On-site Followup of Events _(93702) Reactor Coolant System Leak
On June 20, 1988 the Unit 1 generator was taken off line at 12:44 a.m. to
repair a reactor coolant system leak from a flow orifice flange, F0 2877A,
on _ the "A" loop resistance temperature detector manifold located inside
containment. The flange gaskets were replaced and the unit was returned
to power on June 20, 1988.
No violations or deviations were identified.
1,0. Exit Interview
The inspection- scope and findings were summarized during management
interviews throughout the report period and on July 12, 1988, with the
plant manager and selected members of his staff. The inspection findings
were discussed in detail. The licensee acknowledged the inspection
findings and did not~ identify as proprietary any material reviewed by the
inspection during this inspection.
Licensee was informed that the item discussed in paragraph 7 was closed.
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION AND REFERENCE
364/88-23-01 Violation: Failure to remove charcoal
filter units from Unit 2 penetration
ventilation equipment room paragraph
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N/A Licensee Identified Violation: Failure to
corjuct hydrostatic test on service water
piping to RHA 1A room cooler following
repairs paragraph 3.b.
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