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At 1731 (EST) on December 5, 2015, Indian … At 1731 (EST) on December 5, 2015, Indian Point Unit 2 Control Room operators initiated a Manual Reactor Trip due to indications of multiple dropped Control Rods. The initiating event was a smoldering Motor Control Center (MCC) cubicle in the Turbine Building that supplies power to the Rod Control System. The unit is stable in Mode 3 with heat sink provided by Auxiliary Feedwater and decay heat removal is via the steam dumps to the condenser. Offsite Power remains in service.</br>The smoldering MCC cubicle had power removed from it when 24 MCC breaker tripped on overcurrent. The affected cubicle has ceased smoldering and is being monitored by on-site Fire Brigade trained personnel. The trip of 24 MCC removed power to 22 Battery Charger, 22 DC Bus remained powered from the 22 Battery without interruption, and 22 Battery Charger was subsequently repowered.</br>The cause of the smoldering MCC is being investigated and a post reactor trip evaluation is being conducted by the licensee. There was no impact on Unit 3, which continues to operate at 100% power. </br>The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and appropriate State and Local authorities.d appropriate State and Local authorities. +
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At 1731 (EST) on December 5, 2015, Indian … At 1731 (EST) on December 5, 2015, Indian Point Unit 2 Control Room operators initiated a Manual Reactor Trip due to indications of multiple dropped Control Rods. The initiating event was a smoldering Motor Control Center (MCC) cubicle in the Turbine Building that supplies power to the Rod Control System. The unit is stable in Mode 3 with heat sink provided by Auxiliary Feedwater and decay heat removal is via the steam dumps to the condenser. Offsite Power remains in service.</br>The smoldering MCC cubicle had power removed from it when 24 MCC breaker tripped on overcurrent. The affected cubicle has ceased smoldering and is being monitored by on-site Fire Brigade trained personnel. The trip of 24 MCC removed power to 22 Battery Charger, 22 DC Bus remained powered from the 22 Battery without interruption, and 22 Battery Charger was subsequently repowered.</br>The cause of the smoldering MCC is being investigated and a post reactor trip evaluation is being conducted by the licensee. There was no impact on Unit 3, which continues to operate at 100% power. </br>The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector and appropriate State and Local authorities.d appropriate State and Local authorities. +
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