PNO-IV-86-023A, on 860708,gasket Failure Resulted in Steam Leak That Led to Reactor Scram.Caused by Inappropriate Gasket Matl & Improper Torque.Moisture Separator Reheater Drain Tank Manway Gaskets Replaced

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PNO-IV-86-023A:on 860708,gasket Failure Resulted in Steam Leak That Led to Reactor Scram.Caused by Inappropriate Gasket Matl & Improper Torque.Moisture Separator Reheater Drain Tank Manway Gaskets Replaced
ML20207B459
Person / Time
Site: River Bend Entergy icon.png
Issue date: 07/10/1986
From: Constable G
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
To:
References
PNO-IV-86-023A, PNO-IV-86-23A, NUDOCS 8607180043
Download: ML20207B459 (1)


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July 10, 1986 PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION OF EVENT OR UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE -- PNO-IV-86-23A This preliminary notification constitutes EARLY notice of events of POSSIBLE safety or public interest significance. The information is as initially received without verification or evaluation, and is basically all that is known by the Region IV staff on this date.

FACILITY: Gulf States Utilities Licensee Emergency Classification:

River Bend Station Notification of Unusual Event St. Francisville, Louisiana Alert DN: 50-458 Site Area Emergency General Emergency X Not Applicable

SUBJECT:

MAJOR STEAM LEAK RESULTING IN PLANT SHUTDOWN (UPDATE)

The NRC resident inspectors have monitored licensee corrective actions relative to the gasket failure which resulted in a steam leak that led to a reactor scram ,

on July 8, 1986. The licensee has determined that inappropriate gasket material may have been used on the moisture seperator reheater drain tank manway cover and that improper torque was applied to the manway bolts following gasket replacement.on June 29, 1986. The licensee has replaced the "A" and "B" moisture separator reheater drain tank manway gaskets and they are investigating all high pressure 4

maintenance work, for the past two outages, for proper gasket and torquing applications. The licensee is formulating an action plan for corrective and preventive actions prior to restart of the unit and plans to issue a report to the NRC describing their findings and corrective actions. The resident inspectors will continue to monitor the licensee's actions.

No further updates are planned.

CONTACT: G. L. Constable (FTS 728-8151)

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