ML20236T362

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Forwards Draft of Questions Re Use of A-286 & Inconel X-750 Fastener Matls in Plant Helium Circulator Repair.Document Already Provided to Util
ML20236T362
Person / Time
Site: Fort Saint Vrain Xcel Energy icon.png
Issue date: 11/27/1987
From: Heitner K
NRC
To:
NRC
References
NUDOCS 8712010179
Download: ML20236T362 (2)


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. QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE USE'0F A k6 AND

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The preload' stress a i

during assembly is an essential factor in 1

theavoidanceof1 tress' corr'bstoncracking(SCC);alsotheminimum preload. stress should exceed the value where fastener loosenino might'

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occur. What art the prtiAcad stressen that you intend to use on the A-286 'I and X-750 materials, compared to the specified yield and ultimate tensile strengths?

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The accuracy of preload stress depends on the tightening metMd chosen; turn of nut and mechanical torque wrench methods have low accuracies, 1

while the precision torque wrench and stretch measurements have http:er

<l accuracies. What method will be 'uset' in the repair of C219'L helium circulator?

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What heat-treatmentsf are to be. specified for eact o/ @e fastener I

materials; what is' thg specified hartfdQ4 after t r( heat-treatment?

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Manufacturincy, chemicals used for coolants during cutting opepted coc4 either initiate'or cause SCC if there is no thermally stable frAibitor(h or if the. coolants do not have compositional limits on sul h r, chlorine etc.

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fastener materials for the Fort St. Vrain circulator Yepair?-

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The Mo S or_ Molykqte is known as a detrimental. bolting ifNicant because Mp s

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indicate-that silicone-molykote (the lubricant specified for use in the Fort St. Vrain circulator repair) will be stable and compatible with the environment under circulator operation?

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What quality assurance procedures will be used to inspect the fasteners during manufacture in order to ensure a high quality 1dstener and avoid 7

manufacturing defects?

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The A-236 bolts are projected to have a service life equivalent to the

' initially installed bolts, which failed by SCC after 60,000 hours0 days <br />0 hours <br />0 weeks <br />0 months <br /> f

<% circulator operation.

In addition, these bolts are to be installed in captive location with respect to the rotating compopnts. Total bolt k

efeilure would/ result' only in loss of secondary intersppce pressurization.

Provide a description of the inservice.irppecQon/ p*/cgtam and/or procedures to be implemented to assure'contindmslbt;tgity of the fastener materials.

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Describe the process that will be used during refurbishing the 7

circulators to clean the bolt holes in which the new fasteners will be i placed.

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The circulators may be driven by reheat steam, plant water, and/or fire water. Provide the specification that will be implemented for eadh of the drive materials.

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