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ML20024E79319 August 1983LER 83-029/03L-0:on 830720,analysis of Central Control Room Air Filtration Sys Charcoal Filters Indicated Absorption Efficiencies for methyl-iodine of 92.9% & 95%.Cause of Inefficiencies Unknown.Charcoal replaced.W/830819 Ltr
ML19277C59126 June 1983LER 83-024/03L-0:on 830527,during Normal Operation,Boron Injection Tank Level Channel 944F Became Inoperable.Caused by Erroneous Level Indication Due to Solidification of Boric Acid in Instrument Line.Affected Line cleared.W/830626 LtrBoric Acid
ML20024A38427 May 1983LER 83-015/03L-0:on 830427,shutdown Initiated When Containment Spray Pump 21 Did Not Meet Operability Criteria. Repairs Not Completed within Allowable Time Period.Caused by High Vibrations.Pump replaced.W/830527 Ltr
ML20024A37922 May 1983LER 83-017/03L-0:on 830422,leak Observed in Isolation Valve Seal Water Sys.Caused by Damage to 3/8-inch Stainless Steel Weld Connection FW10016.Weld repaired.W/830522 Ltr
ML20024A38322 May 1983LER 83-021/03L-0:on 830422,analysis Revealed Adsorption Efficiency for Methyl Iodine of 82.2%.Cause Under Investigation.Charcoal Filters replaced.W/830522 Ltr
ML20024A42022 May 1983LER 83-019/03L-0:on 830422,valve 743,nonautomatic Containment Isolation Valves in RHR Pump Miniflow Line Would Not Operate.Cause Not Stated.Reach Rods Disconnected & Valve Stem & Universal Joints Cleaned & lubricated.W/830522 Ltr
ML20024A51722 May 1983LER 83-016/03L-0:on 830422,boron Injection Tank Level Channel 944F Became Inoperable.Caused by Erroneous Level Indication Due to Boric Acid Solidification in Instrument Impulse Line.Affected Impulse Line cleaned.W/830522 LtrBoric Acid
ML20024A52922 May 1983LER 83-018/03L-0:on 830422,plant Shutdown Commenced When Binding of Valve 1870 Could Not Be Corrected within Tech Spec Time Period.Cause Not Stated.Binding Alleviated by Lubricating Valve Stem & Universal joints.W/830522 Ltr
ML20024A34621 May 1983LER 83-014/03L-0:on 830421,charging Pump 21 Developed Leak & Declared Inoperable.Caused by Defective Head Gasket on Cylinder Head 4.Gasket Replaced
ML20024A45620 May 1983LER 83-020/03L-0:on 830420,high Steam Flow Bistable FC449A Setpoint Found Higher than Tech Spec Limit.Caused by Defective Internal Dc Power Supply Board.Board Replaced & Bistable Reset
ML20024A52420 May 1983LER 83-013/03L-0:on 830420,during Surveillance Testing of Containment Isolation Valves,Valve 1702 Did Not Fully Close. Cause Not Stated.Shaft & Inside of Actuator Cleaned.Air Motor Diaphragm Replaced as Preventive measure.W/830520 Ltr
ML20024A53519 May 1983LER 83-012/03L-0:on 830419,reactor Cavity Continuous Sump Level Monitor LI-3302 Indicated Above 20-ft,but Independent Cavity Level Alarm Did Not Annunciate.Reactor Cavity Found Dry.Caused by Instrument drift.W/830519 Ltr
ML20027B90716 September 1982LER 82-037/99X-0:on 820902,svc Water Leak Identified on Reactor Containment Fan Cooler Unit 22.Cause Under Investigation.Leakage Will Be Closely Monitored & Failed Tubes Examined During Upcoming Refueling Outage
ML20052B86319 April 1982LER 82-014/03L-0:on 820320,valve 267A Found Leaking.Two Boric Acid Transfer Pumps & Boric Acid Storage Sys Isolated in Order to Isolate Valve for Repairs.Caused by Diaphragm Failure.Valve RepairedBoric Acid
ML20050D52526 March 1982LER 82-008/03L-0:on 820224,during Routine Insp,Three Lines in Rack 15 of Weld Channel & Containment Penetration Sys Were Isolated.Cause Not Stated.Affected Lines Promptly Returned to Svc & Sys Checked to Assure Proper line-ups
ML20050C08224 March 1982LER 82-010/01T-0:on 820310,determined That Existing Operating Procedures Required Necessary Safeguards Equipment to Be Operable Prior to Bringing Reactor Critical But Did Not Establish Specific Requirements in Hot Shutdown
ML20050B34323 March 1982LER 82-013/03L-0:on 820221,during Normal Operational Testing,Number 23 Svc Water Pump Indicated Vibration of 4.6 Mils.Caused by High Vibration in Pump Gland Seal Area. Packing & Latern Ring Removed,Inspected & Pump Repacked
ML20050B31419 March 1982LER 82-007/03L-0:on 820217,during Visual Insp of Number 21 Battery Cell,Number 31 Cell Found Leaking & Exhibiting Low Electrolyte Level.Caused by Cell Casing Crack Due to Expansion of Positive Plates.Cell Replaced
ML20050B29919 March 1982LER 82-009/01T-0:on 820305,during Power Operation,Nitrogen Pressure Reduction Required Corrective Measures to Prevent Operation in Manner Less Conservative than Assumed in Fsar. Caused by Malfunction of Nitrogen Regulator ValvesBoric Acid
ML20042A6839 March 1982LER 82-006/03L-0:on 820207,power Range Nuclear Instrumentation Channel N 43 Indicated High & Then Became Erratic.Cause Not Given.Channel Returned to Normal During Operation.Instrumentation to Be Closely Monitored
ML20042A2468 March 1982LER 82-005/03L-0:on 820206,main Steam Isolation Valve Dwg 20728-B for Loop 23 Failed to Close During Isolation of Secondary Plant for Maint.Caused by Insufficient Packing Lubrication.Packing Lubricated & Valve Stroked
ML20041E20224 February 1982Updated LER 81-003/03L-1:on 810119,during Surveillance Test PT-R35 Shutoff Valve 822B in Component Cooling Water Return Line 21 for RHR Heat Exchange Would Not Open.Caused by Loose Torque Switch.Switch Tightened
ML20041E39524 February 1982LER 82-004/03L-0:on 820125,charging Pump 22 Declared Inoperable Due to Excessive Plunger Seal Leakage.Caused by Normal Wear.Seal Packing Replaced
ML20041E20624 February 1982Updated LER 81-004/03L-1:on 810119,during Surveillance Test PT-R35 Opening Time for One of Two Power Operated Relief Valves (PCV-456) Was 2.5-s Longer than Permitted.Caused by Nitrogen Supply Valve Inadvertently Closed.Valve Reopened
ML20041D61418 February 1982LER 82-003/03L-0:on 820119,containment Fan Cooler Condensate Flow Monitoring Sys Failed to Operate.Caused by Dry Air Pump,Model 6 Sfcw for Process Radiation Monitors R-11 & 12. Pump Replaced & Returned to Svc
ML20041B2329 February 1982LER 82-002/03L-0:on 820110,during Full Power Operation,Weld Channel & Penetration Pressurization Sys Air Consumption Exceeded Tech Spec Limits.Caused by Excessive Seat Leakage in Fischer Valve 1192.Valve Removed & Seat Replaced
ML20041A6055 February 1982LER 82-001/03L-0:on 820106,steam Generator 23 Level Channel 437B Was Found Drifting in High Level Direction.Caused by Blockage in Impulse Lines to Foxboro Level Transmitter 437B. Lines Blown Out
ML20040E43121 January 1982LER 81-031/03L-0:on 811223,during Surveillance Test PT-MI/PC-MI at 100% Power,Value for Q (Upper) on Channel N44 Was Found Incorrect.Caused by Transcription Error.Channel Recalibr & Retested Satisfactorily
ML20040E42021 January 1982LER 81-032/03L-0:on 811222,during Testing,Containment Isolation Valve 1723 Found Binding in Midstroke Position. Caused by Binding of Mechanical Linkage Between Grinnell Diaphragm Valve.Linkage Lubricated
ML20040D67718 January 1982LER 81-033/03L-0:on 811217,containment Air Lock Type B Test PT-SA 10 Was Performed 7 Days Late.Cause Not Stated. Followup Sys Revised to Preclude Recurrence
ML20039D89422 December 1981LER 81-010/01T-0:on 811208,leak of Approx 1 Pint Per Minute Identified in Fan Cooler Unit 34.Caused by Leak in Tube of Cooling Coils for Motor Cooler.Tube Repaired
ML20039D91221 December 1981LER 81-029/03L-0:on 811119,during Test Run of Safety Injection Pump,Motor Emitted Smoke & Did Not Turn.Caused by Frozen Shaft Bushings on Pump Rotating Elements.Pump Replaced
ML20039D90821 December 1981LER 81-028/03L-0:on 811120,pressurizer Safety Valve PCV-464 Found to Actuate Approx 4% Below Tech Spec Min.Cause Unknown.Valve Readjusted & Retested
ML20039D90021 December 1981LER 81-030/99X-0:on 811111,seal Return Flow from RCP Increased to Greater than 5 Gpm.Caused by anti-rotation Pin Failure or Seal Failure.New Seals & Pin of Modified Design Installed
ML20039B59710 December 1981LER 81-027/03L-0:on 811110,primary Heat Trace Circuit for Balance Leakoff Line of Safety Injection Pump 23 Failed. Caused by Burned & Broken Connection at Chromalox Strip Heater Element for Thrust Balance Line
ML20039B15810 December 1981LER 81-009/03L-0:on 811110,battery Charger 31 Tripped.Cause Not specified.Delta-P Air Flow Sensing Switch Replaced
ML20038B81424 November 1981LER 81-026/03L-0:on 811029,reduction Observed in Delta & Average Temp on Loop 23.Caused by Defect in Hot Leg Model 176JA Resistance Temp Detector Circuit.Resistance Temp Element Replaced
ML20011A67716 October 1981LER 81-022/03L-0:on 810916,during Normal Operation W/Reactor at 100% Power,Lubricating Oil of Diesel Generator 21 Had Unusual Appearance.Caused by Leaking Water Into Lube Oil. Cooler Tube Bundle Replaced & Generator Returned to Svc
ML20049A80721 September 1981LER 81-020/03L-0:on 810821,during Normal Operation,Control Rod G-3 Dropped Into Core,Initiating Turbine Runback.Caused by Spray from Leaking Plug Needle Valve on Control Rod H-2, Causing Coil Stack Connector to Fault.Connector Repaired
ML20010H75314 September 1981LER 81-021/99X-0:on 810829,pinhole Leak Discovered in Elbow on 2-inch Svc Water Outlet Line.Caused by Erosion of Pipe Matl.Elbow & Pipe Replaced
ML20010G0163 September 1981LER 81-006/03L-0:on 810706,battery Charger 32 Discovered in Tripped Position.Caused by Faulty delta-P Air Flow Sensing Switch.Switch Replaced
ML20010C61710 August 1981LER 81-018/03L-0:on 810710,during Attempt to Automatically Start,Diesel Generator 21 Shut Down.Caused by Over Crank Due to Incorrectly Set Timer Relays.Relays Reset
ML20010B3324 August 1981LER 81-016/03L-0:on 810705,during Routine Check of Diesel Generator 23,water Found in Crankcase.Caused by Water Leaking from Lube Oil Cooler Into Lube Oil.Leaking Tube Plugged & Oil Changed
ML20009H54430 July 1981LER 81-017/03L-0:on 810630,feed Breaker for 480-volt Bus 5A Opened & Associated Lockout Relay Actuated.Caused by Defective Westinghouse DB-75 Breaker Tripping Device. Device Replaced
ML19350E68312 June 1981LER 81-014/03L-0:on 810517,one Sensing Device Found Not Operating on Level Transmitters LT-940 & LT-941.Caused by Foreign Matl Buildup on Instrument Stalks of Gem Level Transmitters.Matl Removed & Transmitter Tested
ML20004F63412 June 1981LER 81-015/03L-0:on 810528,during Low Power Operation, Control Room Instrumentation Indicated Control Rod in Inserted Position.Cause Undetermined.Control Rod Returned to Bank Position.Subsequent Tests Satisfactory
ML20004E9293 June 1981LER 81-013/01T-0:on 810520,low Flow from Two Motor Driven Auxiliary Boiler Feed Pumps at Hot Shutdown Discovered During Surveillance Testing.Caused by New Trim in Generator Level Control Valves Restricting Auxiliary Feedwater Flow
ML20004E18822 May 1981LER 81-012/01T-0:on 810511,3/4-inch Swagelok Union in Remote Reactor Head Vent Line Parted During Test to Assure Operability of Low Power Injection/Rhr Check Valves Prior to Restart.Caused by Improper Installation.Valve Closed
ML20004F37422 May 1981LER 81-011/01T-0:on 810508,pits Observed on Exterior Surface of Svc Water Pump Discharge Piping.Caused by External Corrosion,Resulting in Local Areas Below Min Wall Thickness. Areas Sand Blasted,Patch Welded & Repainted
ML19259D69312 October 1979LER 79-022/03L-0:on 790913,amount of Water in Condensate Storage Tank Was 60,000 Gallons Below Tech Spec Requirement. Caused by Efforts to Reduce High Sodium Concentration in Hot Well