ML20235U771
ML20235U771 | |
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Site: | Comanche Peak |
Issue date: | 02/28/1989 |
From: | Livermore H Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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ML20235U749 | List: |
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50-445-89-06, 50-445-89-6, 50-446-89-06, 50-446-89-6, NUDOCS 8903090367 | |
Download: ML20235U771 (24) | |
See also: IR 05000445/1989006
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i l 'i APPENDIX.B ^} U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY' COMMISSION OFFICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR REGULATION I NRC Inspection Report: 50-445/89-06 Permits: CPIR-126- 50-446/89-06 CPPR-127 ! ' Dockets: '50-445 Category: A2- , ~50-446 , Construction ~ Permit Expiration Dates: Unit-1: August.1, 1991 3 Unit 2: August 1, 1992 l 3 ! . Applicant: ' ' -TU' Electric
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Skyway Tower- 400 North Olive Street ,' Lock' Box 81 Dallas,aTexas 75201, ; ' Facility'Name: Comanche Peak Steam Electric ~Statich (CPSES), Units 1 & 2 Inspection At: Comanche Peak Site, Glen Rose, Texas ., Inspection Conducted: January 11 through February 7, 1989 Inspection conducted by NRC consultants: J. Dale - EG&G (paragraphs 2.a, 2.g, 3.b, 4.a, and 4 b) J.. Birmingham - Param5ter (paragraph 3.f) ; K. Graham - Parameter (paragraphs 2.b - 2.f,'3.c - 3.e, j 6.c, 7, and 8) ; P. Scanish - Parameter (paragraphs 2.h - 2.k, 3.a, 3.g, l 4.c - 4.g, 5, 6.a and 6.b) i ) ! I i ! 0903090367 890228 ??? ! PDR ADOCK 05000445 ' i ; G PNU ;" ! ! - _ _ _ _ _ _ . .. _ _ - _ _ _ . _ - - _ _ _ - _ _ _ . O
_ _ _ - _ _ * 4 . . 2 Reviewed by: NEOL L A~~S-BS H. H. Livermore, Lead Senior Inspector Date Inspection Summary: Inspection Conducted: January 11 through February 7, 1989 (Report 50-445/89-06; 50-446/89-06 Areas Inspected: Unannounced, resident safety inspection of applicant's actions on previous inspection findings, follow-up on violations / deviations, action on 10 CFR Part 50.55(e) deficiencies identified by the applicant, management meetings, Corrective Action Program (CAP), NRC Bulletins, and general plant areas (tours). Results: Within the areas inspected no significant strengths were noted; however, a weakness was identified that was due to repetitive violations identified for configuration control of commodities after QC completion. One violation for failure to follow procedures (paragraph 8) and one open item for a misaligned pipe clamp (paragraph 6.b) were identified. 1
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3 DETAILS l 1. Persons Contacted *R. W. Ackley, Jr., Director, CECO *M. Alexander, Manager of Materials Management, TU Electric *J. L. Barker, Manager, Engineering Assurance, TU Electric *D. P. Barry, Sr., Manager, Engineering, Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation, (SWEC) *J. W. Beck, Vice President, Nuclear Engineering, TU Electric *H. D. Bruner, Senior Vice President, TU Electric *J. Buck, Senior Review Team *W. J. Cahill, Executive Vice President, Nuclear, TU Electric *J. T. Conly, APE-Licensing, SWEC *W. G. Counsil, Vice Chairman, Nuclear, TU Electric *C. G. Creamer, Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineering Manager, TU Electric *G. G. Davis, Nuclear Operations Inspection Report Item Coordinator, TU Electric *D. E. Deviney, Deputy Director, Quality Assurance (QA), TU Electric *J. C. Finneran, Jr., Acting Manager, Civil Engineering, TU Electric *C. A. Fonseca, Deputy Director, CECO *W. G. Guldemond, Manager of Site Licensing, TU Electric *T. L. Heatherly, Licensing Compliance Engineer, TU Electric *J. C. Hicks, Licensing Compliance Manager, TU Electric *C. B. Hogg, Engineering Manager, TU Electric *S. D. Karpyak, Nuclear Engineering, TU Electric *J. J. Kelley, Manager, Plant Operations, TU Electric *J. J. LaMarca, Electrical Engineering Manager, TU Electric *0. W. Lowe, Director of Engineering, TU Electric *J. W. Muffett, Manager of Engineering, TU Electric *W. E. Nyer, Consultant, TU Electric *E. F. Ottney, Program Manager, CASE *S.'S. Palmer, Project Manager, TU Electric *W. J. Parker, Project Engineering Manager, SWEC/ CECO *A. Pereira, Assistant to Deputy Director, QA, Ebasco *D. M. Reynerson, Director of Construction, TU Electric *A. B. Scott, Vice President, Nuclear Operations, TU Electric *C. E. Scott, Manager, Startup, TU Elwatric *J. C. Smith, Plant Operations Staff, TU Electric *C. L. Terry, Unit 1 Project Manager, TU Electric *R. G. Withrow, EA Systems Manager, TU Electric *D. R. Woodlan, Docket Licensing Manager, TU Electric The NRC inspectors also interviewed other applicant employees during this inspection period. * Denotes personnel present at the February 7, 1989, exit meeting. .. - - - - - - - - - _ - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - * . . . 4 2. Applicant Action on Previous Inspection Findings (92701) a. (Closed) Open Item (445/8513-0-17): While performing a reinspection, the ERC inspector identified an undersize companion angle and several undersize welds. These discrepancies were documented on ERC Deviation Reports (DRs) I-M-DUPL-019-DR2 and DR3 and subsequently on nonconformance report (NCR) M-86-100414 SX. However, during a recent reevaluation performed on or about February 23, 1988, this duct segment was reclassified nonnuclear safety and is now being tracked by TU Electric on Non-Quality Deviation Report U1-00155. The NRC inspector reviewed the drawings and engineering evaluation and agrees with the reclassification. This open item is closed. b. (Closed) Open Item (445/8513-0-46): During CPRT reinspection, ERC identified the following conditions to the NRC inspector as subject to evaluation as potential deviations for sample I-S-LBSK-047: (1) inadequate thread engagement for a Richmond insert, (2) undersize fillet weld, and (3) cotter pin not properly installed. The NRC inspector verified by review of NCR-M-23190 that all conditions identified by ERC were va]idated with ERC deviation reports and subsequently documented with the NCR. For conditions (1) and (3), TU Electric issued the applicable documentation to Ic.mrk the Richmond insert
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and to replace the broken cotter ,,in. For condition (2) confirmatory inspection of the welu ng revealed that the i weld was undersize by 1/16-inch, but m nly in an area 5/8-inch long. The total length of the wsld is 9-inches long. The undersize area is less than 10% of the total weld length and therefore is not a nonconforming l condition in accordance with ASME Section III, l Subsection NF.
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nonconforming conditions and concludes that those actions l are in compliance with applicable procedures. This open i item is closed.
I [ c. (Closed) Open Item (445/8513-O-53)- During CPRT 4 '
reinspection of Verification Package I-S-LINR-06, ERC identified excessive weld reinforcement to the NRC i inspector as subject to evaluation as a potential deviation.
1 ( The potential deviation was documented on DR-I-S-LINR- ' 06-DR1 was validated by ERC, and NCR M-85-101324 was i
issued by TU Electric. Subsequently, ERC invalidated the
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_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ , a4 . . 5 , ~ DR based upon a review of the containment steel liner specification (SS-14). Weld seam reinforcement criteria is applicable to weld joints tested by radiography. For other weld seams, where no radiographic test was performed, this attribute of the specification does not apply. As a result of invalidation of the ERC deviation, , NCR M-85-101324 was dispositioned "use-as-is." The NRC inspector concurs with the NCR disposition. This item is closed. d. (Closed) open Item (445/8513-0-54): During CPRT reinspection of Verification Package I-S-LINR-013, ERC identified excessive weld reinforcement to the NRC inspector as subject to evaluation as a potential ! 1 deviation. The potential deviation was documented on a DR, was validated by ERC, and NCR M-85-101324 was issued by TU Electric. The above DR was written against attribute A.3.c of QI-031, Revision 0 checklist. The attribute requires that the weld seam reinforcement shall not be greater '! than 3/32 inch. During the reinspection, a high-low gage l was utilized to measure the reinforcement because an adequate measuring technique was not provided in the Quality Instruction. However, in Revision 2 of QI-031 and Change Notice 001, appropriate measuring techniques were provided utilizing a weld contour gage to measure weld seam reinforcement. Reinspection of weld seam reinforcement was performed per QI-031, Revision 2, and CN-001, and the reinforcement in
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acceptable. Therefore, DRs written per QI-031,
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! Revision 0, were considered invalid. As a result of invalidation of the ERC deviation, NCR M-85-101324 was dispositioned use-as-is. The NRC inspector concurs with 4 the NCR disposition. This item is closed. e. tClosed) Open Item (445/8513-O-55): During CPRT j reinspection of Verification Package I-S-LINR-51, ERC identified unacceptable weld seam surface to the NRC inspector as subject to evaluntion as a potential deviation. ] "he potential deviation was validated by ERC and . NCR M-85-101324 was issued by TU Electric. The unacceptable weld seam surface related to the presence of
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o,' .. ., . . 6 c ,U- the weld surface was a prerequisite for radiography,Jand the radiography was performed satisfactorily, then thei irregular weld surface is now moot and is therefore considered acceptable. The NRC inspector concurs with the use-as-is disposition assigned to the NCR. This item is closed. f. (Closed) Open Item (445/8513-O-56): During CPRT reinspection of Verification Package I-S-LINR-055. ERC identified excessive weld undercut to the NRC-inspector as subject to evaluation as a potential deviation. The- potential deviation was validated by ERC and NCR 89-00862 was issued by TU-Electric to disposition the deviation. Exploratory. investigation of the NCR condition was initiated by engineering which consisted of removing paint'from the area in question. ' Reexamination by QC concluded that the undercut was less than 1/32 inch which is acceptable in accordance with the containment steel * liner specification-(SS-14).. Therefore,- the NCR was dispositioned use-as-is by engineering. The NRC inspector.has reviewed QC inspection results and concurs with the NCR disposition. This item is closed. 19. . (Closed) Open Item (445/8514-0-25): The ERC inspector identified four bolts attaching an actuator to the mounting. bracket that did not have full thread. engagement. This-item was documented on ERC out-of-scope 1292 and subsequently on NCR CM-87-8897X. The disposition to this NCR was use-as-is with the following engineering justification: Since the length of. thread engagement is greater than one bolt diameter and the maximum height of a typical heavy hex nut is equal to one bolt diameter (reference AISC 7t~h Edition, Section 4-21), the as-built engagement is- ' sufficient to ensure that the structural integrity of the actuator mounting is acceptable. The NRC inspector has reviewed both the actuatur and the AISC code reference and agrees with the engineering justification. This open item is closed. h. (Closed) Open Item (445/8514-0-36): ERC reinspection of
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, instrument pipe / tube supports for Verification Package I I-S-INSP-017, which was witnessed by the NRC inspector, identified the following as subject to evaluation as { potential deviations: {
j (1) Support:170 had one bolt without the requir ed one l
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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _- " yl :.1 7 (2) Supports 17I, 17K, 17L, 17M,.17N, and 17Q'had bolts without the minimum 70% of specified_ torque. (3) Support 17K did not have.the serrated groove of the spring nut aligned with the channel ridge.- (4) Supports 17A, 17J, and 17K had different type instrument tubing clamps than specified on the drawing. The conditions identified were documented on DRs I-S-INSP-017-DR-2, 3, 5 through 10, 15, and 16. These DRs-were later transferred to NCRs I-86-102060X, Revision 1, and I-86-100315SX, Revision 1. .These NCRs were dispositioned.in accordance with the rework.being performed in response to Design Change Authorization (DCA) 70624. The NRC inspector reviewed the DCA to ensure that all the identified items had been adequately ' addressed. .Further the NRC inspector' reviewed the construction travelers and inspection reports, as well as. performed a physical inspection, to ensure that the- necessary rework-had been satisfactorily perf(rmed.- Based on the. efforts outlined above, the NRC inspectorc concurs that this issue is satisfactorily resolved. This: . item is closed. 1. (Closed) Open Item (445/8516-O-15): During the reinspection of Verification Package I-S-PS42-25 for pipe support CT-1-013-11-S22R, ERC identified the following as subject to evaluation as potential deviations: no locking devices on clamp bolts and'the location of a bolt hole in relation to the baseplate edge was incorrect. The lack of locking devices was documented on DR I-S-PS42-25-DR-1 which was transferred to NCR 23450N. This NCR was dispositioned as not a nonconforming condition based on a Code interpretation that an anaerobic adhesive (paint) is an acceptable locking device. Subsequent to this, DR C-87-2692 was issued to supersede NCRs dispositioned in accordance with this Code interpretation and stated the hardware validation program would " . . . assure that all supports exhibit the correct locking device . . . , " this was implemented through DCA 31900, Revision 1._ The
i NRC inspector reviewed the Hardware Valfdation Pipe-Clamp L Checklist for this support, which doctments that the
locking devices'for the clamp bolts on the subject support are satisfactory. The resclution for the bolt hole location discrepancy _is documented in DCA 35259, Revision 1. The NRC inspector reviewed this DCl. and concurs that the baseplate analyzed as part of the pipe support calculation is the same as I d' . _________________._._._..__._______________~___.______..m._____.___.__.m.__._________m. .___.m.___m.___m__ _ .__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ . . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
- , ' j 't! ., , ' . , 8 the one that was reported to exist as part of the as-built inspection. Further, the NRC inspector performed an independent inspection to ensure that the as-built inspection had adequately documented the attributes in question. Based on this' inspection and review of the, documents listed above,.the NRC inspector concurs that these items have ~ been adequately resolved. This item is closed. j. . (Closed) Open Item (445/8725-0-02): While performing a walkdown of Impell's work performed for Train C conduit and; supports in Room 130, the NRC inspector identified a discrepancy in the span length reported by Impell between supportsL2-23955 and 2-23956. Impell had recordedithis span length as 40 inches and the NRC inspector measured it to be 47 1/2 inches.. Subsequently, Impell stated that the Level 6 interaction evaluation. determined that there were no. safety-related equipment, systems or components in the room. Accordingly, no interactions (either acceptable or unacceptable) will occur in this room and ~ the conclusions initially arrived at would not be affected. .In order.to assess the potential impact of - other walkdown' discrepancies that may' exist, Impell performed additional walkdowns on previously completed work. The-results of these walkdowns are documented in Impell Report 01-0210-1656 entitled " Accuracy and Adequacy of Walkdown Information for Train C Conduits (2 inches and less)." The summary of this report shows the error rate found to be relatively low (1.9%). Further, when the errors are factored in the analyses, the resultant stresses do not exceed allowable values; therefore,.there will be no safety impact due to the small nmnber of walkdown errors. The NRC inspector has reviewed this report and concurs with the conclusion.
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k. (Open) Unresolved Item (445/8856-U-05; 446/8852-U-02): -This item documented three examples of deviations from the requirements of the applicable weld procedure ' specification (WPS). Two examples had unconsumed filler material and one had an excessively large fit-up gap. The applicant initiated an evaluation of the extent of this condition and its safety significance under Corrective Action Request (CAR) 88-028. In this report i period,-the applicant presented the engineering and i
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. ' f ._ t - 3 ... i 9 i + seven NCRs were issued to document joints with fit-up gaps in excess of 1/16 inch without a corresponding documented increase in their fillet weld leg size as l required by the WPS. . This was out of a' sample of 60 ' joints-inspected. An engineering evaluation was performed on each joint that was documented on an NCR. For the most part, the i
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conservatism. However, in order to show no reduction-in j
b a design margin, which would impact the. conclusions of- j
Issue-specific Action Plan (ISAP) V.a, credit was taken i for the amount.of penetration of weld metal into the ' fit-up gap. A physical-test had been performed on e. previously sectioned sample, and.this test was being used as the basis for validating this analysis approach. , 1 l When-this analysis approach was initially discussed, the NRC inspectors were presented with the test specimen used. It was noted on the sectioned sexple that determining the actual minimum throat dimension could be i accomplished easily. However, on an installed tubular l joint which is welded all around, it was not clear how~ ! the throat dimensions could be determined. The NRC ; inspector questioned the QC personnel who were involved i in these weld penetration measurements. They advised ! that the measurements provided were basically estimates j of the amount of weld metal that existed in the fit-up j gap.- The method used to arrive at the' estimates was to 1 insert a weld rod into the back of the weld joint through- I the inspection access hole that had been drilled for the -initial evaluation. Then, using a boroscope to ensure that the weld rod was contacting weld metal, QC estimated the amount of penetration into the fit-up gap. To evaluate if this method of measurement provided , meaningful data, the NRC inspectors reviewed several 1 I sectioned samples of tubular joints. This review indicated that there was a considerable amount of slag at the root of the joint which may not be detectable using ; the measurement method outlined above. The existence of 1 slag in the joint would lead to significantly j - ' 'unconservative estimates of weld offective throat using i the measurement techniques presented. This could have a l significantly adverse impact on the previous conclasion j that the installed conditions will not reduce the design ; margin determined and based on the initial design ! calculations. Furthermore, if there is an adverse impact son the design margin, the conclusions previously established in IFAP V.a vill be affected. f
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10 , : Further, in the meeting held-on January 20, 1989, to , ' discuss this proposed response, additional concerns were raised by the NRC: (1) with such a significant number of deviations from the WPS (excessively large fit-up gaps), the NRC felt that the sample size should have been ' increased; (2) the fact that reanalysis could prove that a safety significant defect did not exist in the sample. surveyed did not alter the fact that there is a significant weld quality problem as far as fit-up is concerned which should be addressed; (3) the sample selected, due to its random nature, may not have been ideal for resolving these concerns. This was based on NRC surveillance of the reinspection efforts in response to this CAR. As preventive action, the engineering report proposed ! retraining ASME welders and welding supervisors in adherence to procedural requirements, and revising Specification 2323-MS-100 to provide for documented fit-up surveillance inspection. The NRC reaction to these proposed actions was that in light of the significant fit-up problem discovered, that QA surveillance was not sufficient to resolve this concern. Subsequent to this meeting, the applicant presented additional details on future actions they intended to pursue in an effort to resolve the NRC concerns. Their proposed actions included inspection of twenty additional joints biased toward joints which would be more representative of difficult fit-up conditions. Further, that the NRC inspectors could assist in the selection of the joint to be inspected. Also, to validate their . measurement and analysis technique, they would review the j seven joints which exhibited excessively la'rge fit-up gaps and determine which of these required that they take credit for weld metal penetration into the gap to maintain design margin. Then they would identify the " worst case" example and remove the joint from the support for inspection. This inspection would be performed by sectioning the joint to determine if the measurement technique used had provided accurate data in i I light of the NRC concerns. They also committed that, if necessary, cdditional testing would be performed. The NRC staff reaction to this proposal was acceptable; however, it was stated that the size of the additional sample may not be sufficient to completely resolve the issue. Additional sampling should be based on results found. On January 30, 1989, the NRC inspectors, SWEC, and a QC inspector identified 22 joints from which the _ -_ _ _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _L
_ _ _ , ' .. . 11 20 additional samples would be selected. This item will remain open pending the completion of the proposed actions and NRC review and acceptance. 3. Follow-up on Violations / Deviations (92702) a. (Closed) Violation (EA-86-09, Appendix A, Item I.B.6): ASME Section III NF-4725 requires that threaded fasteners, except high strength bolts, be provided with locking devices to prevent loosening during service'. Brown and Root (B&R) Instruction QI-QAP-11.1-28, Revision 25 in Section 3.7.1 requires that exposed threads be free of extraneous material. Contrary to the above, measures were not established to ensure that the standards for locking devices were specified and included in design documents. TU Electric issued a memorandum (CPPA 38997) that approved paint as a locking device. They reasoned that paint when applied to Unit 1 component supports, including fasteners; and when set and hardened, would act on bolt and nut threads to prevent the nut from loosening. In addition, NRC stated .that suitability testing did not justify the use of paint as a substitute locking device per the ASME code. In response to the violation, the applicant stated that- ' . when it was identified that threaded fasteners had not been locked as required and that they had already been coated, based on their experience, it was decided that the coating had already accomplished the locking function in compliance with the ASME code. Further, extensive testing was performed which revealed that the epoxy coating process used resists breakaway torque as well as or better than upsetting threads. Also, the use of coating as a locking device was not incorporated into the design specifications because it was only intended to justify not doing a backfit mechanical locking effort on Unit 1 and was not intended to be generically applicable to Unit 2. To resolve the issue, the applicant has committed to mechanically lock all threaded fasteners on component supports as part of the actions in response to CAR 066X. The NRC inspector has reviewed the CAR and its description of the problem and its justification for closure which states that Specification 2323-MS-100 was revised to specify the requirements for locking devices and that Construction Procedure CP-CPM-9.10A and QC , Procedure QI-QAP-ll.1-28 were revised to incorporate the j engineering requirements as specified in 2323-MS-100. Based on review of the revised procedures including PCHVP jnspection checklist, which requires verification that
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b. (closed) violation (445/8805-V-02): The NRC inspector identified a depression in a section of 16 gauge duct that appeared to have been caused by grinding. This depression exceeded 1/32-inch in depth and was, therefore, a minimal wall violation per Specification 2323-MS-85. This condition was subsequently rechecked and verified again by the NRC inspector and TU Electric's Level III welding engineer. TU Electric attributed this violation to the failure of the QC inspector to identify the depression as unacceptable. The QC inspector was
I subsequently informed of this discrepancy and counseled
on the significance. NCR M-88-03838 was generated which required the removal and replacement of the discrepant section of duct. The NRC inspector has reviewed the QC inspectors record, reviewed the NCR (M-88-03838) and reinspected the section of duct replacement and believes that this concern has been adequately addressed. This violation is closed. c. (Closed) Violation (445/8820-V-01; 446/8817-V-01): Ultrasonic digital thickness (UT/DT) measurements of site fabricated pipe bends to verify acceptable post-bend wall
I thickness, a Corrective Action program commitment, were ,
performed through protective coatings (primer and paint) without consideration of the impact of protective
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CAR 88-019 dated March 25, 1988, was issued to document and resolve the issue of UT/DT through coated carbon steel pipe surfaces. The disposition of CAR 88-019 requires that carbon steel pipe bends evaluated under PCHVP prior to March 25, 1988, be reexamined for pipe wall thickness with protective coatings (primer and paint) removed. The NRC inspector has reviewed the closed CAR. As a result of the NOV, a total of 204 carbon steel pipe bends were reexamined after removal of protective coatings. Eight bends were acceptable per initial UT inspection, but rejectable after protective
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inspection and were subsequently found to be thinner after coating removal. These discrepancies were documented in accordance with NEO 3.05, " Reporting of ; I Nonconformances." The NRC inspector concludes that corrective actions are adequate. AQP-10.9 " Ultrasonic Digital Thickness Measurement," has been revised to preclude recurrence of this violation.
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implement commodity clearance requirements for plant systems. Specification CPSES-S-1021 " Commodity Clearance" was developed to provide a clear and consistent statement of these requirements. Commodity clearance requirements were removed from other existing installation specifications, refined, and consolidated in CPSES-S-1021. Using the guidance provided by CPSES-S-1021, an engineering walkdown will be performed l l _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ . _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ . _ _ _ _ _ . . _ . . . _ _ _ _ _ . _
, t ., , . 14 to systematically evaluate and correct, as necessary, existing commodity clearance conditions. Upon completion .of the walkdown, the commodity clearance aspects of future construction activities are to be controlled by CPSES-S-1021 or its equivalent. The NRC inspector verified that NCR 88-11764 was issued to replace previously dispositioned and closed NCR CM-87-6087, Revision 1. The NRC inspector has reviewed CPSES-S-1021 and concludes that a method for procedurally controlling commodity clearance violations has been established. NRC inspection of the commodity clearance program will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. This violation is closed. f. (closed) Deviation (445/8513-D-03): During performance of Reinspection Package I-S-LBSR-047, the CPRT inspector failed to identify and document the existence of four drilled holes. The holes were approximately 9/16-inch diameter and were found in Item 2, the M 4 x 13 I-Beam of ASME pipe support CT-1-053-436-C52R. The four holes were not required by the design drawing and should have been documented as an out-of-scope observation. The NRC inspector reviewed the following actions performed by the CPRT and the applicant in response to this deviation. The responsible inspector prepared out-of-scope observation No. 126 to document the four unspecified holes. The project prepared NCR M-23190N to replace the M 4 x 13 I-Beam. The NCR was verified and closed December 30, 1988. The CPRT has recognized the importance of identifying and documenting observations of out-of-scope deficiencies. In order to provide the proper control of out-of-scope observations, the CPRT issued CPRT Project Procedure CPP-020, "Out-of-Scope Observations." Additionally, the
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The NRC inspector determined that the actions performed to correct the identified deficiency and to preclude recurrence were appropriate. Nonetheless, proper
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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,-t. 2 :.- 15 supports in Verification Package I-S-INSP-033 the NRC inspector noted that the serrated groves of the spring nut on support 33A did not align with the channel clamping ridge as required by attribute 4.5 of QI-055. However, the ERC inspector signed off the attribute as being acceptable. In response to this deviation, the applicant stated that a general training session on spring nut inspection was given to all inspectors involved in the reinspection of this attribute. Also, that an overview inspection program was implemented on a sample of each inspector's work and the results of these overviews would identify the need for additional formal training of inspectors. In addition, that corrective action would be complete with the final disposition of CAR 72X. The NRC finding was documented on DR I-S-INSP-033-DR2 which was transferred to NCR I-86-100071SX and dispositioned to be reworked in accordance with the design drawing. The NRC inspector reviewed the QC inspection report associated with the required rework and performed an independent inspection to ensure that the rework had been completed. The NRC inspector also reviewed the training records, overview inspection reports and their conclusions relative to inspector error, as well as the CAR and its justification for closure and concurs that this deviation has been adequately resolved. This deviation is closed. 4. Action on 10 CFR Part 50.55(e) Deficiencies Identified by the Applicant (92700)
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a. (Open) Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-82-02): This item involved several horizontal fire-dampers that failed
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it has been incorporated into SDAR-CP-84-008 (see letter TXX-6584 and TXX-88352 dated August 17, 1987, and March 30, 1988) which also deal with fire dampers. This item will remain open pending a satisfactory disposition and resolution of SDAR-CP-84-008. b. (Open) Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-83-15): This item concerned the attachment of the cable tray to supports with high strength (ASTM-A325) bolts and the
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t -, . . 16 that in some cases mild steel bolts (ASTM-A307) were used for bolting. This type of bolting (ASTM-A307) is not acceptable per the design and detail arrangements. Design calculations indicate that high strength bolting material is required for some heavy duty cable tray clamps. However, due to further design problems related to " Cable Tray Hanger Design," this SDAR problem has been incorporated into and will be tracked by SDAR-CP-85-35 which also deals, in part, with bolting. This item will remain open pending a satisfactory disposition and closure of SDAR-CP-85-35. c. (Closed) Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-85-41): Errors had been identified in a computer program used in the analysis of cable tray and conduit supports. The program, P-Delta STRUDL, Version 0385, had been observed to contain errors in the code checking routines involving the allowable stress factor for axial allowable stresses and the combination of bending stresses for tubes (structural tubing). This program was being used in the analysis of cable trays and conduit supports for Unit 2. In response to this concern, the applicant performed a review of the affected calculations. This review included rerunning the computer routines for 1000 out of 3800 affected analyses on the corrected computer program. There were no failures detected in the 1000 examples run; , therefore, it was concluded that this item was not
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documentation associated with this construction deficiency and concurs that there is little probability of a safety significant condition existing due to the identified computer program error. This construction deficiency is closed.
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design, the weight of the fire protection was assumed considering a round configuration of thermolag material surrounding the conduits. However, to facilitate construction, thermolag in square configurations had been substituted in some locations. Engineering evaluation of this configuration was not performed to verify if the design assumptions had been violated. Upon review, it was determined that the shapes used for the thermolag could have an adverse effect on the qualification of the conduit and supports; therefore, it was determined that this issue was reportable.
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thermolag, was revised to require engineering evaluation for deviations from typical details. In addition, ECC 10.07 was revised to require engineering release of
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e. (Closed). Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-85-48): An internal part in the intake silencer of the diesel generator may not have been welded in place by the manufacturer. If the part had in fact not been welded, it is possible for it to be ingested into the engine on ' start-up. This condition was identified by American Air Filter (AAF), the manufacturer of the intake silencer, in a 10 CFR Part 21 report. They recommended that a physical inspection be made of the interior of the AAF silencers. In response to the Part 21 notification, the applicant issued NCR M-19303 through 19306 and 19652 through 19654 to inspect and document the weld configuration for the end caps in question. The results of the weld inspection indicated that, while all the end caps were welded in ; place, the welds found on the end caps did not conform to i the manufacturer's design drawing. This inspection information was forwarded to AAF who advised that this item is not highly stressed and that the as-found condition was acceptable. Therefore, the applicant determined that if this condition had gone undetected, no condition adverse to safety would have existed. The NRC inspector has reviewed the NCRs, the drawings, and l __.
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correspondence from the vendor and concurs with'the applicant's assessment. This construction' deficiency is closed. f. (Closed): Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-86-05): During an unrelated review:by the site Civil Engineering Group, a safety class pipe support was observed mounted.to a -nonsafety-related embedded' plate. Further evaluation identified three additional supports mounted.in a similar
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three of the systems involved no adverse condition existed. For the remaining support, a physical test of the embedded plate was required. The results of this ~ test showed that the embedded plate was capable of carrying two times the. anticipated Level C load on the hanger. The NRC inspector reviewed the analyses and test results. generated in. response to this construction deficiency and concurs that this issue has been fully evaluated and that no condition adverse to safety exists. This construction deficiency is closed. g. (Closed) Construction Deficiency (SDAR-CP-86-73): Rear brackets supplied by NPSI on ASME snubbers have the potential for restricted movement and binding-due to: the use of the wrong bracket, faulty welding, and/or fabrication tolerances. Based on a. review performed by Stone and' Webster it was determined that this was a reportable issue. As corrective action, 1063 snubbers were identified as having rear brackets with attributes that could cause restricted movement and/or binding of the snubbers. A field inspection-combined with an engineering review ~ eliminated all but 165 supports. Further evaluation identified specific causes for the deficiencies: (1) assumption of interchangeability of parts may not have been valid due to manufacturers design changes, (2) forward brackets for size 3 (SMF) snubbers that are fabricated;at the minimum specified "c-c" dimension do not have the' full required 5 degree swing angle when pinned:to a rear bracket, and (3) size 10 snubbers, depending on which revision of rear bracket was used and which fabrication tolerances were used, may not have the full required plus or minus 5 degree swing. Rework on the affected supports has been accomplished. In response to this SDAR and the evaluations performed, the minimum "c-c" dimensions for size 3 and 10 snubbar forward brackets were revised. Specification 2323-MS-100 and Construction Procedures CP-CPM-9.10A and ACP-11.5
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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - . , 7. o l '. 20 On January 19, 1989, the NRC inspector attended two of SWEC's training programs associated with the enhancements of their review process. The first session was for the supervisors. In this session, the changes in the work flow that affected how reviews were to be performed were discussed. The need for supervisory input to the review process was emphasized. Also discussed was the new form that must accompany all safety-related calculations documenting the method used to perform'the review. This form has a requirement that if less than a line by line review is performed then a written justification must be added to the review form. This session also emphasized the need for quality, professionalism, and pride in one's work. The second session attended by the NRC inspector was for calculation preparers. In this session, the specific errors found in the sample reviewed by the NRC were
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stressed that the preparer was responsible for the quality of his work and that it was his responsibility to check his own work before turning it in to his supervisor for review. In the opinion of the NRC inspector, these two training sessions
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the applicant's actions and implementation actions by the NRC inspector. 6. Corrective Action Program (CAP) a. Commodity Clearance Program (FVM-068) (50073, 50071) on January 20, 1989, the NRC inspector attended one of the weekly training sessions held by SWEC's group that will be performing the engineering walkdowns and evaluations for the Commodity Clearance Program. The walkdowns for this effort, because of schedule considerations, are planned to be done in two steps. The first effort will be to walkdown all necessary piping systems to identify any clearance problems and rework that could impact hot functional testing. Subsequent to this walkdown, each individual room would be revisited to effect a complete commodity clearance review. The training sessicn attended by the NRC inspector covered the types of clearance violations being encountered, proposed methods of resolution, methodology for performing data collection, etc. This session seemed to be an effective means of sharing experiences and promoting an efficient method of processing the required work. As part of the overview of this program, the NRC inspector accompanied a group of engineers to review the _ _ - _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _
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data collected in their performance of the walkdowns for 'FVM-068:in the diesel generator room. The walkdown- engineers explained the process they used to perform the work, the types of clearance violations'found and the- proposed resolutions. They also explained the rational for not considering certain items as potential violations. The NRC inspector believes that this program is:well defined and the NRC inspector will' review implementation of'the complete program when the effort for individual roomslis~ underway. No violations or deviations were identified. b. . Piping ^and Pipe Supports (50090) On a plant tour, the NRC inspector identified a pipe . clamp that was rotated on the pipe so'that it was no longer parallel with the: sway strut. The clamp in question was.part of the support VA-X-004-704-A73R.' The concern was because the clamp was not properly aligned that a potential exists for the clamp to bind on the paddle end of the sway strut due to thermal and/or seismic movement. Review of the documentation for this support revealed that it had-been accepted by QC and the fact that the alignment of'the clamp was out-of-tolerance had not been documented. This condition was. reviewed by SWEC and they determined that had this condition gone- undetected the anticipated movement of the piping would not have caused a binding condition. SWEC also issued unsatisfactory inspection report (IR) 1979 to document the out-of-tolerance installation. This will be an open - item pending NRC review of the disposition of.the IR (445/8906-o-01). c. Onsite Design Activities (37055) The purpose of this inspection was to evaluate onsite design activity and preparation and control of construction travelers used to implement design changes. Control of the design change process relative to the following was reviewed: 'l . Drawings and revisions . Specifications and revisions . Codes and standards . Design verification DCA 62122, Revision 15, and DCA 62123, Revision 15, were reviewed by the NRC inspector. These DCAs dealt with the removal of piping from portions of the component cooling ] q water system and the replacement of that piping with i , _ _ _ - - _ - _ - - - - _ _ . _ - - _ _ _ _ - . _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ . . . _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
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flexible hose installations. For each DCA nine different spool sections were modified. The design changes resulted from a SWEC piping stress requalification effort. The design changes were processed as " confirmation required" DCAs. The NRC inspector questioned design personnel as to why such a large number of revisions (15 each) were required for these DCAs. Engineering personnel responded that this occurred due to nine spool pieces being modified by a single DCA, the difficulty in achieving a configuration compatible with the close proximity of other components, and the flex hose vendors stringent installation requirements. As a result of the approach used, each of the rine spool piece modifications resulted in approximately 100 pages of documentation after installation, that is approximately 900 pages per construction complete DCA. , Discussions with the design engineers and review of documentation supporting the DCAs revealed that the > vendor was actively involved in resolution of clearance problems associated with installation of the flex hoses. NRC inspection concluded that the person performing the design review of the DCAs was independent from the individual who originated the design change. These design changes were issued with confirmation required. At the time of NRC review, confirmation had been obtained and approved in accordance with site procedures. The DCAs were reviewed for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications. No discrepancies were.noted. The NRC inspector reviewed the construction travelers used to implement the design changes to evaluate: . Adequacy of documentation and document control. ! . Adequacy and clarity of installation instructions. . Compliance with QA program requirements. NRC inspection concluded that the travelers were properly j ' prepared, reviewed prior to issue, contained adequate instruction to craft personnel, and that appropriate quality holdpoints had been established and completed. With respect to the large amount of documentation required for each DCA, the NRC inspector concludes that TU Electric methodology for implementing these design changes created an unnecessary amount of documentation and placed an unnecessary burden on craft and QC personnel who must interpret those documentation _ _ ___- - __ ____ __ _____-_
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identified. 7. NRC Bulletins (92703) NRC Bulletin 88-05: Nonconforming Materials Supplied by Piping Supplies, Inc., at Folsom, New Jersey, and West Jersey Manufacturing Company at Williamstown, New Jersey NRC inspectors and the Chief Inspector, Department of Labor and Standards, State of Texas, met with TU Electric management on January 13, 1989, to discuss the subject bulletin. The inspectors were presented with an overview of TU Electric activities and conclusions with respect to material received from these vendors. TU Electric letter TXX-89005 provides the applicant's official response and conclusions. At the end of this inspection period, the NRC inspection staff had not reviewed TXX-89005. Action on this Bulletin remains open. 8. Plant Tours (50090) The NRC inspector performed a field tour to evaluate the status and completion of construction activities in Unit 1 and common areas. The NRC inspector observed that jam nuts on a i ' U-Bolt which is part of pipe support CS-1-AB-238-010-2 were loose. Further inspection revealed that the U-Bolt (Bill of Material Item No. 4) was not properly adjusted to allow free axial movement of the chemical and volume control system piping. QC personnel were contacted to determine the inspection status of the pipe support. This pipe support was statused as inspection complete and acceptable under the Post-Construction Hardware Validation Program. Installation and inspection instructions require that pipe clearances within a U-Bolt shall not be less than 1/32-inch for the subject pipe support design and that jam nuts be snug tight. It was apparent that the U-bolt had been tightened down on the pipe thereby negating any clearances and also loosening the jam nuts. The lack of configuration control ! (clearance) could impair the pipe support design functions. 1 The NRC inspector concluded that either unauthorized work or l inadequate inspection resulted in the observed condition. NRC ; Inspection Reports 50-445/88-65, 50-446/88-61 and 50-445/87-16, 50-446/87-13 document similar violations of configuration control requirements. The example described above is a violation of Criterion V (445/8906-V-02). 9. Open Items open items are matters which have been discussed with the applicant, which will be reviewed further by the inspector, 1 _ _ - _ - _ - - _ _ _ - _
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