ML20197D930
| ML20197D930 | |
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| Issue date: | 03/24/1986 |
| From: | Roy G NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III) |
| To: | Hind J, James Keppler, Norelius C NRC |
| Shared Package | |
| ML20197D935 | List: |
| References | |
| FOIA-86-262 IEIN-86-017, IEIN-86-17, NUDOCS 8605150106 | |
| Download: ML20197D930 (1) | |
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, p3aaru UNITED STATES p % NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMisslON
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g CLEN ELLYN. GLLlNOIS 60137 March 24, 1986 MEMORANDUM FOR: James G. Keppler, Regional Administrator Jack A. Hind, Director, Division of Radiation Safety and Safeguards .
Charles E. Morelius, Director, Division of Reactor Projects I; Carl, J. ?a'periello, Director, Division of Reactor Safety FROM: Gen W. Roy, Director, Division of Resource Management and Administration
SUBJECT:
IE INFORMATION NOTICE NO. 86-17 The attached IE Information Notice No. 86-17 is being issued out cf Headquarters on March 24, 1986.
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\ NUCLEAR REG'JLATQRY C0!ffl6SION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT eWASHINGTON, D.C. 20555 March 2, 1984 IE INFORMATION NOTICE NO. 84-16: FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER TO OPERATE Addressees:
All nuclear power reactor facilities holding an operating. license. (OL) or a construction permit (CP). *
Purpose:
This information notice provides notification of a problem involving the operational failure of deluge and pre-action fire protection water control valves, identified as Model C, manufactured by Automatic Sprinkler Corporation of America of Cleveland, Ohio. It is expected that recipients will review this information notice for, applicability to their facilities. No specific action or-response is required. ~
i Description of Circumstances:
On September 4, 1983, Mississippi Power and Light (MP&L) Company's Grand Gulf Unit I was performing an operational test of an emergency diesel generator when a fire involving the diesel engine occurred. The fire brigade arrived to find that the automatic deluge valve had not opened. The manual release failed to open the valve. A mechanic opened the actuator box cover and struck the actuation weight, forcing the clapper latch to release, permitting water spray from the sprinkler system to extinguish the fire. (See Attachment 1.) The valve was a_6-inch Model C, manufactured by Automatic Sprinkler Corporation of America of' Cleveland, Ohio.
(Reference LER 50-416/83-126.)
During subsequent testing and examination, excessive friction was noted between the weight and the weight guide rod; bowing (0.005-inch) was observed in the weight guide rod; evidence of scor2ng was found in two locations on the rod's surface; the weight's upper guide collar had an inside diameter (ID) of 0.637 inch rather than the manufacturer's recommended minimum of 0.647 inch; and scoring was noted on the enclosing box along the path that the weight guide bushing traces during actuation.
On December 5,1983, a Ifodel c =1ve for a pre-action sprinkler system cro-tecting a diesel generator room failed to operate during a test at Gran h ulf.
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The valve manufacturer has been notified of these failures and is evaluating this problem to determine the action required. .
The licensee's preliminary investigation indicates that these failures may be related to the surface condition of the latch which holds the water clapper in the normally closed position. If the mating surfaces of the latch and clapper are not smooth, the latch may fail to disengage when the actuation weight hits the latch arm. If the normal water system pressure applied to the clapper valve exceeds 140 psig, the problem becomes more acute. The water pressure at Grand Gulf is maintained at 140 psig.
MP&L has sanded and trued the guide rod; reworked the ID of the weight's upper guide collar; lubricated the rod, latch pin, clapper hinge pin, and the en-closed box along the path of the weight guide bushings; temporarily increased the testing frequency of the valves; and revised the surveillance procedures to visually verify that the clapper has lifted and locked open following the test under normal system pressure.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, contact the Regional Administrator of the appropriate NRC R'egional Office, or this office.
Edward L. Jordan, Director Division of Emergency Preparedness and Engineering Response Office of Inspection and Enforcement Technical
Contact:
M. S. k'egner, IE (301) 492-4511 Attachments:
- 1. Drawing of Automatic Model C Valve
- 2. List of Recently Issued IE Information Notices l
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Docket No. 50-255 :
Consumers Power Company ATTN: Mr. R. B. DeWitt Vice President - Nuclear Operations 212 West Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 Gentlemen:
This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted by Mr. B. L. Jorgensen of this office during April 16 through May 29, 1984, of activities at the Palisades Nuclear Generating Plant authorized by NRC Provisional Operating License No. DPR-20 and to the discussion of our findings with Mr. R. W.
Montross an,d others of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.
The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during the' inspection. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records, observations, and -
interviews with personnel.
No items of noncompliance with NRC requirements were identified during the course of this inspection.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790(a), a copy of this letter and the enclosure (s) will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room unless you notify this office, by telephone, within ten days of the date of this letter and submit written application to withhold information contained therein within thirty days of the date of this letter. Such application must be consistent with the re-If we do not hear from you in this regard within quirements of 2.790(b)(1).the specified periods noted above, a copy of this let inspection report will be placed in the Public Document Room.
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"Originsi signed.by W. D. Shafer" jl W. D. Shafer, Chief Projects Branch 2 I
Enclosure:
Inspection Report .
- No. 50-255/84-04(DPRP)
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'b D. J. VandeWalle, Nuclear i- Licensing Administrator R. W. Montross, Manager b DMB/ Document Control Desk (RIDS)
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- 7. . Independent Inspection Activities
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'/ steam generator deflector plate. This inspection was conducted to ascertain if problems similar to those recently reported from other Inspection Combustion Engineering plants had developed at Palisades.
of both steam generators revealed no significant problems.
- b. A number of activities'were ongoing throughout the inspection relating When to the auxiliary feedwater system, which the inspector followed.
" cracks" or " pits" were observed in the steam generator auxiliary"A" feedwater nozzles, the inspector examined the indications in the steam generator nozzle and followed their removal by grinding outThe in accordance with criteria specifically developed for the repair.
inspector also followed progress on resolution of auxiliary feedwater sparger damage and piping deficiencies. This included attendance at a Plant Review Committee (PRC) meeting assembled to evaluate procedures At the and safety analyses for a proposed redesign of the sparger.
end of the inspection period, corrective actions for the identified A Licensee Event Report (LER) has been problems remained incomplete. issued on these matters, the items will Some concerns developed relating to PRC approvals
) out of the LER. These were resolved by the based on preliminary design information.
licensee's own determination not to proceed pending detailed design This was discussed at the management development and approval.
interview.
- c. The inspector observed activities relating to preparation and ship-ment of a Chem-Nuclear radwaste (resins) cask.
- d. A meeting of the licensee's Corrective Action Review Board (CARB)
, was attended, at which two rather routine " Deviation Reports" were evaluated. The inspector also independently reviewed each corrective j
action package developed at the " Event Report" level,
- e. Activities relating to "B" steam generator channel-head decontamina-tion were observed / reviewed. The program was conducted pursuant to ALARA considerations in support of tube plugging in the steam genera-tors, and utilized appropriate written and approved procedures.
Tube plugging activities were also reviewed and observations made at the CCTV control station covering appropriate use of approved written procedures for this program.
i tv Select;d activities relating to modifications supporting'improvedThesei L } f.
fire protection capabilities were examined.
tion of a reflective heat shield for fire pump P-41 and sprinkler system expansion in the charging pump bays.
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Northern States Power Company -
ATTN: Mr. C. E. Larson Director of Nuclear Generation .
414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 Gentlemen:
This refers to the routine safety inspection conducted by Mr. Joseph M. Ulie of this office on May 21-25, 1984, Plant authorized by NRC Operating License No. DPR-22 and to the discus ourthe of findings with Mr. k'ayne Shamla and others of your staff at the conclusion inspection. Additional information concerning this inspection was discussed on July 9,1984, during a telephone call between Mr. Ulfe and
- Mr. Iverson of your staff.
The enclosed copy of our inspection report identifies areas examined during the inspection.
( Within these areas, the inspection consisted of a selective examination of procedures and representative records, observations, and interviews with personnel.
Certain other activities, set forth in Appendix A to this letter, appear to be a deviation by from certain guides, codes and standards which have been endorsed the Commission.
Please advise us in writing within thirty days of the date of this letter of the corrective action you have taken or plan to take, showing the estimated date of completion with regard to this deviation.
In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790(a), a copy of this letter and the enclosure (s) will be placed in the NRC Public Document Room unless you notify this office, by telephone, within ten days of the date of this letter and submit written application to withhold information contained therein within thirty days of the date of this letter. Such application must be consistent with the re-quirements of 2.790(b)(1). If we do not hear from you in this regard within the specified periods noted above, a copy of this letter, the enclosure (s), and your response to this letter will be placed in the Public Document Room.
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i The responses directed by this letter (and the accompanying Notice) are not subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, PL 96-511.
We will gladly discuss any questions you have concerning this inspection.
Sincerely, "Originct signed by R. L. Spessard'8 R. L. Spessard, Director Division of Reactor Safety
Enclosures:
- 1. Appendix A, Notice of Deviation
- 2. Inspection Report No. 50-263/84-11 cc w/encis:
W. A. Shamla, Plant Manager DMB/ Document Control Desk (RIDS)
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Afp Fire Zone 78 (Room 167b), EL. 928' - numbered FD 401, one li-hour rated damper located in the 250 Volt Battery Room, return duct.
1 All three dampers closed completely during the surveillance' test.
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The NRC issued Information ' Notice No. 83-69, regarding improperly installed fire dampers at nuclear power plants dated October 21, 1983
- Tnis information notice was provided as notification of, potentially generic problems involving the improper installation of fire dampers in safety-related ventilation ducts which penetrate fire barriers in areas.
During the performance of the fire damper surveillance tests, the inspector observed that the three ventilation duct fire dampers '
tested were installed within the ducts in the fire area and not
- g within the fire wall penetration as required by the design and installation code, National Fire Protection Association Standard 90A, Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems. These three imprcperly installed fire dampers could permit the passage of fire through to the two 125 Volt Battery Rooms, Fire Zones 7A and 7C, respectively, if a fire is postulated in the 250 Volt Battery Room, Fire rooms. Zone 7B, consequently losing the function of all three battery The Fire Hazards Analysis does not postulate the consequence of a fire in the 250 Volt Battery Room combined with the spread of i fire to the two adjacent 125 Volt Battery Rooms.
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> to obtain additional information regarding the applicability of the problem mentioned above on a plant-wide basis or the modifications planned for upgrading the present fire damper installations to meet Section III.G of Appendix R.
At the exit interview on May 25, 1984, the inspector requested the licensee to perform an analysis on the present condition.of all fire !-
dampers shutdown. located in safety-related areas and areas required for plant Further, an analysis should be submitted to the NRC on the modifications planned for upgrading the present fire damper installa- l
. tions to meet Section III.G of Appendix R. This is considered an open item (263/84-11-07(DRS)) pending submittal of the above men-tioned analyses and proper installation of the required fire dampers, t
-+ 6 . Surveillance Test nf Deluge Fire Suppression System a.
At the request of the inspector a surveillance test was performed on May 25, 1984, by the licensee on three (3) fire suppression systems to determine the operability of the suppression systems. ,
The tested fire suppression systems were: '
(1) Fire Zone 3A (Room 502), EL. 962' - performad sprinkler surveillance test procedure la. 0323, 0324 and 0325 on two ,
systems for this area. These sprinkler systems passed the surveillance test.
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(2) Fire Zone 138 (Space 10 and 11), EL. 911' - perfonned sprinkler ,
8(,j surveillance test procedure No. 0323, 0324, and 0325. This sprinkler system passed the surveillance test.
- b. The NRC issued Information Notice No. 84-16, regarding the failure of automatic sprinkler system valves to operate. This infonnation notice was provided as notification of a problem involving the operational failure of deluge and pre-action fire protection water .
control valves, identified as Model C, manufactured by Automatic Sprinkler Corporation of America of Cleveland, Ohio, dated March 2, 1984. During the performance of the sprinkler system surveillance tests, the inspector observed that the three deluge valves being used-in these sprinkler systems were 26-inch Model C valves manufactured by Automatic Sprinkler Corporation of America. The licensee had not completed their review of the information notice -
at the time of the inspection.
[ This is considered an open item (263/84-11-08(DRS)) pending the licensee's review of Infonnation Notice No. 84-16 and request by the inspector that this analysis be submitted to Region III.
- 7. Fire Detection System
.. Control Room Fire Detection System Paragraph E.1.(a) of Appendix A to BTP APCSB 9.5-1 requires fire detection systems as a minimum to comply with NFPA 720-1975, t " Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Proprietary Protective Signaling Systems." Paragraph 2431 of NFPA 72D-1975, I states in part, "The electrical supervision shall also include all circuits for signals initiated by the operation of... fire detectors...."
Section 10.3.1.3.1 of the FSAR dated October, 1983, states that all fire protection circuits are supervised and that the installation meets the requirements of NFPA 720. .
. By letter dated December 27, 1979, the licensee proposed to install battery powered ionization detectors in the control room in areas
.not visible from the front of the console. By letter dated July 18, 1980, the licensee committed to test and inspect the detectors weekly. However, the licensees submittal did not identify that the proposed control room fire detection system deviated from NFPA 720.
By letter dated February 12, 1981, NRR accepted the fire detection system for the control room; however, the Fire Protection SER did not exempt the control room from meeting the requirements of NFPA 720.
During a plant tour of the control room on May 23, 1984, the inspec-tor examined the installation of the fire detectors located in the control room and also reviewed surveillance test procedures numbered 1222 and 1223 for the years 1982 and 1983. All surveillance tests
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GthtR AL Of flCES C04PORAf80m 0F AMERICA PO$f 0FFICE 805180 IS40 E Ast EDGE RT04 RO AD CL E VE L AND. 0MID 44147 PMONE. 216 526 9900 TELER: 0986406 December 12, 1985
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DELUGE, PRE-ACTION AND POAM-WATER DELUGE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: MODEL C DELUGE VALVES Gentlemen:
We have become aware of a potential problem which may affect the fire protection sprinkler system in your building or property.
I f the problem exists, IT MAY PREVENT ' DIE SPRINKLER SYSTEM FFI!1 OPERATING IN Tile EVEtTT OF A FIRE. The following outlines:
A. The nature of the problem, B. Ilow to identify whether your system is a ffected, C. Required course of action. -
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THE NATURE OF Tile PROBLE We have discovered several 6" valves that failed to trip properly even a fter being serviced within the last six to twelve months.
The valve.s stuck inside where the latch touches the valve clapper.
the problem.
We believe that the following factors contributed to
- 1. Relatively high water pressure, (over 100 psi),
- 2. Corrosive atmosphere,
- 3. Inadequate trip test procedures.
Please note that we may have previously notified you late last year or early this year about this valve. At that time we recommended inadequate.
a maintenance procedure which has since proven I f your system is of the serial numbers re ferenced g below, follow this new procedure, s.
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( The corrective action provided by this letter is regarded as a Tf24PORARY SOLUTION, but one which should be implemented IMntEDIATELY.
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We are preparing a final solution and will noti fy you when it is available.
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and 6 we are applying this corrective action to both the 2-1/2" g The valves by this letterinvolved are thosein the manuimmediate facturedcorrective action recommended since 1973. g
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- 3. IIOW TO IDENTIFY WilETifER YOUR MODEL C SYSTEM MAY f$E AFFECTED Moriel C deluge valves are installed in Rate-of-Rise Sprinkler Systems an,1 in Pilot IIead Sprinkler Systems. The systens are further s ub<li v ide t into Deluge Sprinkler Systems, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems or Foam-Water Deluge Sprinkler Systems.
The valves are also identi fied as " Deluge", "Suprotex",
" Pre-Action", "Suprotex-Deluge", and "Suprotex/ Pre-Action". In Foam-Water deluge systems, both the water deluge valve and the foam deluge valve may be Model C deluge va lve s .
The Model C deluge valve has also been installed by Grinnell under the name "Multitrol".
Serial numbers a f fected are:
2-1/2" Model C Deluge Valve : _S/N S4,026 through S10,250 (Excluding SN S10244, 310245, and S10246) 6" Model C Deluge Valve: S/N S6,024 through S12,350 Each Model C valve is identified by a serial number stamped into the front edge of the upper flange and by the lettering "Model C" cast in raised letters on the back of the valve.
C. REOUIRED COURSE OF ACTION Your present inspection procedure may not detect a potential mal function; there fore, we strongly recommend that you have a competent tecnnician fbilow the procedure given below. '
At the earliest possible opportunity, the following procedure chsuld be performed on the 2-1/2" and 6" valves in the serial ,
number rangen given above. l A molybdenum disul fide lubricant, 813MS, is required by this procedure. It can be obtained at no charge by calling the Quality Annurance Manager, " Automatic" Sprinkler Corporation at (216) 526-9900 or 1-800-ASCOA US or your local " Automatic" Sprinkler O f fice (see attached phone list). You may also obtain this lubricant by sending a telex request (telex no. 822054) giving the name and address of the location and the name of the person to Whom the lubricant is to be sent.
Please provide the serial numbers of the valves at your facilities a f fected by this letter.
When each valve is serviced in accordance with the procedures given below, please observe appropriate precautions with respect to any electrical devices connected to the system. Make sure tha t the valve under test will not trip other valves.
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DELUGE, PRE-ACTION AND MAM-WATER DELUGE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS:
MODEL C DELUGE VALVES November 15, 1985 i Page 3 l i
- 1. Use a competent technician. These systems require specialized knowledge and should not be tampered I with by inexperienced personnel.
- 2. Shut off the OS & Y control valve and open the main drain valve to remove any pressure from the under-side of the clapper. Release the weight by pulling the manual release mechanism. Remove the hand hole l cover. Remove the clapper. 1
- 3. Inspect the clapper and latch mating sur faces.
These sur faces must be smooth. Refinish the sur faces using 220 grit sandpaper fbilowed by crocus cloth to obtain a smooth finish on both sur faces . j i
- 4. Clean the two surfaces with lacquer thinner and I allow the surfaces to dry.
- 5. Apply a thin coating of 813MS lubricant to both the clapper and latch surfaces.
- 6. Inspect the clapper facing , seat ring and valve interior in accordance with applicable Care and Maintenance Instructions.
- 7. Reassemble the valve, reset the weight, then replace the hand hole oover. Slowly open the OS & Y control valve until water begins to flow from the main drain. Slowly close the drain.
- 8. Open the OS & Y control valve completely.
I f the protected facility can safely conduct a partial flow test, it is recommended that a partial flow test be performed as follows : i 9.' Adjust the OS & Y control valve to the nearly closed position (open about 1 turn from fully closed). Release the weight by pulling on the l manual release handle. The clapper, 'under ' full I water pressure, should open. Iemediately close the OS & Y control valve. Open the drain valve to drain the system piping.
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November 15, 1985 Page 4 I 10.
I f the system fails to trip, please notify Manager Quality Assurance at " Automatic" Sprinkler Corp. of America at (216) 526-9900 or 1-800 ASCOA US.
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- 11. If the valve tripped, reset the valve in l accordance with steps 2 through 8 above.
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Fully open the OS & Y control valve so that the system is in the ready condition.
We believe it problem. is our obligation to notify you of this potential Conducting this maintenance procedure is your choice.
We strongly recommend that you do so.
Very truly yours,
" Automatic" Sprinkler Corporation of America a division of Figgie International Inc.
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Replacement Parts for all Model C Valves Data Page G-14 2.
List of our District offices and Phone Numbers
PROCEDURE FOR LOW AIR PRESSURE TEST OF SUPROTEX-DELUGE VALVE *
- 1. Select a convenient H.A.D., remove the Test 4. Close the Quick Opening Valve.
Plug, and note the time in seconds for the Teouble 5. Allow sufficient time for the supervisory air Alarm to sound. pressure to build up in the Thermo. Pneumatic
- 2. Replace the Test Plug. The Trouble Alarm Signal system and the Release Enclosing Box.
should be salenced in a short period of time. 6. Rm the Rh by pulling out on the Rm
- CAUTION On SUPROTEX-Deluge Valves equipped Handle and raise the Weight into the " set" witt a double acting Release. Valve position.
will tnp from loss of supervisory air 7. Close the Mam Drain Valve.
pressure in H.A.D.'s Valves equipped 8. Open the Controlling Gate Valve.
with double acting diaphragm have a (This will silence the Trouble Horn.)
Wdrning sign installed on front of Release Enclosing Box.
INSTALLATION CAUTION One Deluge Valve should not supply open P3CCEDURE FOR TESTING sprinklers or nonles in different buildmos or in CUICK OPENING VALVE defferent stories of one building except under con-
- 1. Close Controlling Gate Valve. sdered condetions. The operation of such a system (This will sound Trouble Horn.) wm Me aroes h h th had by M.
he O ek Valve. Opening the WATER PROOFING Ouick Opening Valve exhausts the supervisory Proper waterproofing and drainage is required to air pressure in the Release Enclosing Box which carry off the discharge from the Deluge System. See causes the Release to operate resulting in the latest N.F.P.A. pamphlet No.13 " Installation of dropping of the Weight and unlatching of the Sprinkler Systems" for detailed information.
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October 1985 "AUT(asTIC" Spill 10Gt DIVl51(3d EASTERN REGION Saltianre A.D. (Art) 0'Nell 301/393-3292 1 Por tl and A.C. (All Sands 207/767-2166 5 h ston W.E. (Bill) No.el l 617/337-7574
- > P,enil ortn E.G. (Ed) Fee 101/245-3725 t Pn i l adelph i a J . S. (Joe) Klczek 215/277-1190 9 Pattimore J.J. ( Joh n) O' Mal ley 301/391-7010 40 Richanno G.L. (Garyl Johnson 604/264-2548 42 Creon:b oro J. (Joel Retcliff 919/852-4110 h San Juan E. JElletti Berreros 809/7S3-0740 CENTRAL REGION Y 70 __..- W.E. (3lll) Blad l- ---
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, IN 86-17 UNITED" STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, DC 20555 March 24, 1986 IE INFORMATION NOTICE NO. 86-17: UPDATE OF FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM VALVES TO OPERATE Addressees:
All nuclear power reactor facilities holding an operating license (OL) or a '
construction permit (CP).
Purpose:
This is a notice of the continuing problems of the operational failure of 6-inch deluge and pre-action fire protection water control valves, identified as Model C, manufactured by Automatic Sprinkler Corporation of America (ASC0A) of Cleveland, Ohio. This notice supplements information contained in Information Notice (IN) 84-16, issued on March 2, 1984.
It is expected that recipients will review the information for applicability to their facilities and consider actions, if appropriate, to preclude similar problems from occurring at their facilities. However, suggestions contained in i this infomation notice do not constitute NRC requirements; therefore, no 42 specific action or written response is required.
Description of Circumstances: .
The NRC received a copy of a notification from ASC0A in January of 1986 stating that previous instructions issued to customers in late 1984 or early 1985 concerning maintenance to the 6-inch Model C deluge and pre-action valve was inadequate to prevent the failure-to-actuate problems that had been experienced.
In September of 1983, Mississippi Power and Light reported the failure of one i of these valves to actuate during a fire in the emergency diesel / generator and the failures of two other identical valves to actuate during tests. These events and subsequent licensee findings are detailed in IN 84-16. That information notice stated that ASC0A was evaluating the failures.
) In June of 1984, ASC0A concluded in a letter to NRC that the Grand Gulf events j were plant unique. In November of 1984, ASC0A infomed the NRC that three
- separate reports of the 6-inch Model C valve failing to actuate under certain t
circumstances had caused them to re-evaluate their previous conclusion. They provided NRC with an advanced copy of instructions to customers on the nature of the problem, identification of affected systems, and a recommended course of '
l action to be taken to correct the problem. ASC0A stated this notification would be sent to all their nuclear customers.
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', Page 2 of 2 The most recent ASC0A instructions (circa January 1986) supersede the previous instructions and state that the previously recommended maintenance procedure is inadequate. These instructions provide what is termed a " temporary solution."
A tentative date for availability of a permanent solution, additional information for identification of affected valves, and a course of action described by ASC0A as " required" for the elimination of the problem are also given. However, it is not clear that this notification has been sent to all nuclear customers.
Licensees who have not received this communication from ASC0A are encouraged to contact their ASC0A representative for this important information.
No specific action or written response is required by this notice. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact the Regional Administrator of -
the appropriate regional office or this office.
Edward L. Jordan, Director Division of Emergency Preparedness and Engineering Response Office of Inspection and Enforcement Technical
Contact:
Mary S. Wegner, IE 301-492-4511
Attachment:
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