ML20211L278

Partially Withheld Memo Re 860108 Telcon W/Alleger Concerning Feedwater Pump/Turbine Failure.Published Reasons for Failure Incorrect.Failure Allegedly Due to Inadequate Turbine Erection/Assembly Procedure Used by Bechtel

ML20211L278
Person / Time
Site:	Fermi
Issue date:	01/10/1986
From:	Tambling T NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
To:	Weil C NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
Shared Package
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References
FOIA-86-244, FOIA-86-245, FOIA-86-A-144, FOIA-86-A-145 NUDOCS 8612150415
Download: ML20211L278 (2)

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Charles H. Weil, Investigation and CNnpliance Specialist FROM:

T. N. Tambling, Director Enforcement and Investigation Coordination Staff

SUBJECT:

ALLEGATION - FERMI FEEDWATER PUMP / TURBINE FAILURE Alleger:

1 The individual called January 8,1986, to state that he was directly involved in the installation / erection of the operating equipment including the Main Feedwater pump / turbine at Fenni during the construction phase. Based upon 1

information in the paper and other contacts, he heard that the Main Feedwater pump had failed. He stated that the published reasons for the failure are incorrect and if this is the same infonnation being furnished to the NRC, it too is incorrect.

i First the problem had to be in the turbine .tnd not the pump as indicated in

- the paper. The problem goes back to the erection / assembly procedure used by Bechtel and the incompetency of those planning, supervising, and doing the work on the turbine. Based upon his observations, he recomended a takedown of the turbine to ensure that it was properly assembled, i

' There were many other examples of Bechtel's incompetencies and operator errors that resulted in damage to equipment and its misoperations. These included recirculations and RHR pumps.

i Similar incompetencies were evidenced in the erection / assembly of the main turbine.

One indication of Bechtel management was the fact a supervisor was fired for taking kickbacks on handing out foreman jobs.

Names of parties and certoln other Identifying detalls have h.c... -

ru:v:3 in order to prevent a steerly unarrcnter! Inv::clen of the privecy of the Individnis..Involvede' personal 8612150415 061209 TE A-144 PDR g 8(o- S - d O O 6 engt 4.L5

Charles H. Weil -

2 December 10, 1986 The individual indicated a willingness to be recontacted either by phone or in person to cover specific details on the turbine failure. He is available the i

week of January 13-17, 1986.

T. M .

T. N. Tambling Director Enforcement ard Investigation Coordination Staff l

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