ML20212P622

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Forwards Insp Rept 99900276/86-01 on 860728-30.Corrective Actions to Reduce High Rate of Capacitor Failures in Static Uninterruptible Power Supplies Mfg After 1984 Adequate
ML20212P622
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Issue date: 08/29/1986
From: Heishman R
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE)
To: Cassidy R
SOLIDSTATE CONTROLS, INC.
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August 29, 1986 D:cket No. 99900276/.86-01 Solid State Controls, Incorporated ATTN: Mr. R. F. Cassidy President 875 Dearborn Drive P.O. Box 1216 Columbus, Ohio 43216 Gentlemen:

This refers to the inspection conducted by Mr. K. R. Naidu of this office on July 28-30, 1986, of your facility at Columbus, Ohio and to the discussions of our findings with Mr. W. G. Hampton and members of your staff at the conclusion of the inspection.

Th'e purpose of this inspection was to review the extent of the problems related to capacitor failures in static uninterruptable power supplies (SUPS) manufactured and supplied by you to nuclear power plants and to verify the implementation of your quality assurance program in selected areas. Areas examined during the inspection and our findings are discussed in the enclosed report. Within these areas, the inspection consisted of an examination of procedures and representative records, interviews with personnel, and observations by the inspector.

The results of this inspection indicate that you have taken adequate corrective action to reduce the high rate of capacitor failures in the SUPS manufactured by you af ter 1984.

In accordance with 10 CFR 2.790 of the Commission's regulations, a copy of this letter and the enclosed inspection report will be placed in the NRC's Public Document Room.

Should you have any questions concerning this inspection, we will be pleased to discuss them with you.

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