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| ENS 50291 | 21 July 2014 16:35:00 | The following is a synopsis of information received via facsimile: Brunswick Nuclear Plant ordered 10 (ten) 120VAC/60Hz valve solenoids on two purchase orders from Fisher Controls International LLC. In February, 2014, Fisher shipped six 125VDC solenoids to Brunswick. All six of those solenoids were identified as non-conforming prior to installation in the plant. The remaining 4 solenoids at Fisher are on a shipping hold. For technical questions or concerns contact: George Baitinger, Manager, Quality, Fisher Controls International LLC, 301 South 1st Ave, Marshalltown, IA 50158, Fax: (641) 754--2854, Phone: (641) 754-2026. Fisher Information Notice: FIN 2014-02 |
| ENS 49581 | 26 November 2013 12:20:00 | The following information was received via fax: Equipment affected by this information notice: Items subject to this Fisher Information Notice (FIN) were provided to Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (WEC) via Fisher Order Number 004-X012140579, Items 25, 25A, 25B, and 25C (Westinghouse PO# 4500280610). The valves included Type 657NS2 Size 80 Actuators (Equipment). The equipment is identified by Fisher Serial Numbers 19073487, 19073488, 19073489, and 19073490 (Westinghouse Tag Numbers APP-PXS-PL-V014A, APP-PXS-PL-V014B, APP-PXS-PL-V015A, and APP-PXS-PL-V015B). Purpose: The purpose of this FIN is to alert WEC that as of 07 November 2013, Fisher Controls International LLC (Fisher) became aware of a situation which may affect the performance of the Equipment, including their safety-related function. Fisher is informing WEC of this circumstance in accordance with Section 21.21 (b) of 10 CFR 21. Applicability: This FIN applies only to the subject equipment supplied by Fisher to WEC via the aforementioned order. Discussion: Fisher has determined that the subject valves were provided with actuator parts that had not been properly processed per active valve requirements. Specifically, Fisher provided commercial grade parts instead of commercial grade dedicated items. The parts are identified per Fisher Type III drawing GE40372, find numbers 118, 121, and 122. Action Required: Fisher will support WEC in performing the disassembly and replacement of these parts, at no cost to WEC, on the installed actuators. Arrangements will be made with WEC to retrofit the correctly processed and dedicated parts on the subject serial numbers. In addition, a Corrective Action Request (CAR 1661) has been initiated by Fisher to prevent reoccurrence of this issue. 10 CFR 21 Implications: Fisher requests that the recipient of this notice review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10 CFR 21. If there are any technical questions or concerns, please contact: George Baitinger Manager, Quality Fisher Controls International LLC 301 South First Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158 Fax: (641) 754-2854 Phone: (641) 754-2026 George.Baitinger@Emerson.com |
| ENS 48816 | 12 March 2013 17:10:00 | The following is a summary of information received from Fisher Control International, LLC. via facsimile: Equipment Affected By This Information Notice: Items provided to Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC on purchase order 4500325241. TAG# APP-PV-20-ZOD-101, Fisher Serial numbers 19447200 and 19451246. Purpose: The purpose of this Fisher Information Notice (FIN) is to alert Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC (WEC) that as of 1/30/2013, Fisher Controls International, LLC. (Fisher) became aware of the possibility of a situation which may affect the performance of the aforementioned equipment, including their safety-related function. We (Fisher) are informing WEC of this circumstance in accordance with Section 50.55(e) of 10CFR50. Applicability: This notice applies only to the subject equipment supplied by Fisher, identified above, that was provided to WEC. Discussion: It was determined that at least one of the proximity switch target magnet (find #203 on the drawing GE48644) installed on the subject equipment was loose when received by WEC. Therefore, the switch would not have been operable. Action Required: Fisher will perform the repair work on-site at Dockside Logistics. In addition, a Corrective Action Request (CAR) has been initiated by Fisher to prevent reoccurrence of this issue, mandating procedures to functionally test all accessories. 10CFR50.55 Implications: Fisher requests that the recipient of this notice review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10CFR50.55. If there are any technical questions or concerns, please contact: George Baitinger Manager, Quality Fisher Controls International, LLC 301 South First Avenue Marshalltown, IA. 50158 Fax: (641) 754-2854 Phone: (641) 754-2026 George.Baitinger@Emerson.com Fisher Information Notice FIN 2013-02. |
| ENS 48492 | 8 November 2012 10:11:00 | The following information was received by facsimile: While reviewing an order for a Type 9200 Butterfly Valve, it was discovered that some parts (shipped from Marshalltown, Iowa from 2009-present) had not been identified for Commercial Grade Dedication, These parts were considered Essential-to-Function and were needed for the valve assembly to perform its safety-related function(s). (The vendor) then extended its review to all safety-related orders going back to 2009. This review confirmed that the failure to dedicate was not confined to Type 9200 butterfly valves. The beginning of 2009 was selected because (an audit follow-up was) performed in January, 2009. A key point of emphasis during the audit was commercial grade dedication, with a recommended outcome being the addition of guidance on commercial grade dedication with all new quotations. Therefore, the 2009 audit brought clarity and consistency in approach, that was not always applied correctly between January, 2009 thru October, 2012. It is (vendor's) opinion that while the affected equipment identified as safety-related was not properly dedicated, the failure to dedicate does not appear to pose an inherent safety risk based on currently available Information. The reason being that much of the equipment affected by (the vendor's) error were items such as mounting kits, wherein (the vendor) failed to dedicate the hardware used to mount the instrument (i.e., the bracket and screws), but did properly dedicate the instrument. Additionally, in forming this opinion, (the vendor) has taken into account that there are no known field issues with the affected equipment and all such possibly non-dedicated equipment passed the required standard testing. U.S. nuclear plants affected include the following: D.C. Cook; Millstone; Surry; McGuire; San Onofre; Indian Point; Palisades; Clinton; Peach Bottom; Beaver Valley; Cooper; Palo Verde; Brunswick; Hope Creek/Salem and Watts Bar. It is noted that numerous foreign facilities are also affected. If there are any technical question, contact the Fisher Quality Manager (George Baitinger) : Fax: (641) 754-2854 or Phone: (641) 754-2026. |