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Unit 1 experienced an automatic reactor tr … Unit 1 experienced an automatic reactor trip at approximately 14:28 CDT as a result of a turbine trip. Initial indications are that the trip was associated with a lightning strike on site. Plant is stable in Mode 3. All control rods fully inserted and there are no offsite radiation releases. Anomalies noted are 'C' Main Phase Transformer Sudden Pressure Trip Alarm, Main Generator Output Breakers failed to automatically open and were subsequently manually opened, and 'B' Once Through Steam Generator (OTSG) main feedwater block valve failed to indicate closed which resulted in a low level condition on 'B' OTSG and subsequent automatic actuation of Emergency Feedwater (EFW). EFW is controlling both OTSG levels at low level limits.</br>A normal fast transfer to the Startup Transformer occurred following the trip and offsite power remains available. All EDGs are in standby, if needed. There is no safety related equipment out of service at this time. Decay heat is currently being removed via the steam dumps to the main condenser. The licensee will conduct an investigation into the equipment failures and determine if any plant equipment was damaged by the lightning strike.</br>The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.</br>* * * UPDATE AT 0144 EDT FROM HOGUE TO CROUCH * * *</br>This message is intended to provide clarifying information for Event Notification #40119. Unit 1 experienced an automatic reactor trip at approximately 14:28 CDT as a result of a turbine trip. Initial indications are that the trip was associated with a lightning strike on site. Plant is stable in Mode 3. All control rods fully inserted and there are no offsite radiation releases. The following anomalies were noted in conjunction with plant trip. A 'C' Main Phase Transformer Sudden Pressure Trip Alarm occurred as a result of an indication problem only. The Main Generator Output Breakers failed to automatically open and were subsequently manually opened. The 'B' Once Through Steam Generator (OTSG) main feedwater (MFW) block valve failed to fully close. Complications associated with manual control of feedwater flow when the MFW block valve failed to fully close resulted in a momentary low level in the 'B' OTSG and Emergency Feedwater (EFW) automatic actuation. EFW flow quickly restored the 'B' OTSG level to normal. Both MFW pumps remained operating throughout the transient, and MFW flow was never lost. The EFW System was allowed to recirc for approximately 2 hours. After the MFW block valve was manually closed, the auxiliary feedwater pump was placed in service and EFW and the MFW pumps were secured.</br>The licensee will be notifying the NRC Resident Inspector.</br>* * * UPDATE 2017 EDT ON 8/30/03 FROM RICHARD SCHEIDE TO S. SANDIN * * *</br>The following information was provided as an update:</br>This message is intended to update the information provided in previous notifications concerning Event Notification #40119. Based on subsequent investigation the automatic reactor trip which occurred at approximately 14:28 CDT on August 29, 2003, was a result of high reactor coolant system (RCS) pressure. The high RCS pressure resulted from the inadvertent closure of the main turbine governor valves. Although not conclusively determined, the closure of these valves is most likely due to a lightning strike on site. This automatic reactor trip also resulted in a main turbine trip. Anomalies associated with this event remain as previously reported.</br>The primary PORV (2450 psia) and Safeties (2500 psia) did not lift during the pressure excursion. The High RCS Pressure setpoint for RPS actuation is 2355 psia.</br>The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO(Runyan).esident Inspector. Notified R4DO(Runyan).
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Unit 1 experienced an automatic reactor tr … Unit 1 experienced an automatic reactor trip at approximately 14:28 CDT as a result of a turbine trip. Initial indications are that the trip was associated with a lightning strike on site. Plant is stable in Mode 3. All control rods fully inserted and there are no offsite radiation releases. Anomalies noted are 'C' Main Phase Transformer Sudden Pressure Trip Alarm, Main Generator Output Breakers failed to automatically open and were subsequently manually opened, and 'B' Once Through Steam Generator (OTSG) main feedwater block valve failed to indicate closed which resulted in a low level condition on 'B' OTSG and subsequent automatic actuation of Emergency Feedwater (EFW). EFW is controlling both OTSG levels at low level limits.</br>A normal fast transfer to the Startup Transformer occurred following the trip and offsite power remains available. All EDGs are in standby, if needed. There is no safety related equipment out of service at this time. Decay heat is currently being removed via the steam dumps to the main condenser. The licensee will conduct an investigation into the equipment failures and determine if any plant equipment was damaged by the lightning strike.</br>The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector.</br>* * * UPDATE AT 0144 EDT FROM HOGUE TO CROUCH * * *</br>This message is intended to provide clarifying information for Event Notification #40119. Unit 1 experienced an automatic reactor trip at approximately 14:28 CDT as a result of a turbine trip. Initial indications are that the trip was associated with a lightning strike on site. Plant is stable in Mode 3. All control rods fully inserted and there are no offsite radiation releases. The following anomalies were noted in conjunction with plant trip. A 'C' Main Phase Transformer Sudden Pressure Trip Alarm occurred as a result of an indication problem only. The Main Generator Output Breakers failed to automatically open and were subsequently manually opened. The 'B' Once Through Steam Generator (OTSG) main feedwater (MFW) block valve failed to fully close. Complications associated with manual control of feedwater flow when the MFW block valve failed to fully close resulted in a momentary low level in the 'B' OTSG and Emergency Feedwater (EFW) automatic actuation. EFW flow quickly restored the 'B' OTSG level to normal. Both MFW pumps remained operating throughout the transient, and MFW flow was never lost. The EFW System was allowed to recirc for approximately 2 hours. After the MFW block valve was manually closed, the auxiliary feedwater pump was placed in service and EFW and the MFW pumps were secured.</br>The licensee will be notifying the NRC Resident Inspector.</br>* * * UPDATE 2017 EDT ON 8/30/03 FROM RICHARD SCHEIDE TO S. SANDIN * * *</br>The following information was provided as an update:</br>This message is intended to update the information provided in previous notifications concerning Event Notification #40119. Based on subsequent investigation the automatic reactor trip which occurred at approximately 14:28 CDT on August 29, 2003, was a result of high reactor coolant system (RCS) pressure. The high RCS pressure resulted from the inadvertent closure of the main turbine governor valves. Although not conclusively determined, the closure of these valves is most likely due to a lightning strike on site. This automatic reactor trip also resulted in a main turbine trip. Anomalies associated with this event remain as previously reported.</br>The primary PORV (2450 psia) and Safeties (2500 psia) did not lift during the pressure excursion. The High RCS Pressure setpoint for RPS actuation is 2355 psia.</br>The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified R4DO(Runyan).esident Inspector. Notified R4DO(Runyan).
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