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#REDIRECT [[IR 05000456/2019002]]
{{Adams
| number = ML19210E060
| issue date = 07/26/2019
| title = Integrated Inspection Report 05000456/2019002 and 05000457/2019002
| author name = Peterson H
| author affiliation = NRC/RGN-III/DRP
| addressee name = Hanson B
| addressee affiliation = Exelon Generation Co, LLC, Exelon Nuclear
| docket = 05000456, 05000457
| license number = NPF-072, NPF-077
| contact person =
| document report number = IR 2019002
| document type = Inspection Report, Letter
| page count = 19
}}
See also: [[see also::IR 05000456/2019002]]
 
=Text=
{{#Wiki_filter:July 26, 2019
Mr. Bryan C. Hanson
Senior VP, Exelon Generation Company, LLC
President and CNO, Exelon Nuclear
4300 Winfield Road
Warrenville, IL 60555
SUBJECT:          BRAIDWOOD STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2INTEGRATED INSPECTION
                  REPORT 05000456/2019002 AND 05000457/2019002
Dear Mr. Hanson:
On June 30, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at
Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2. On July 2, 2019, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of
this inspection with Ms. M. Marchionda, Site Vice President, and other members of your staff.
The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more than minor significance.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection
and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document
Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for
Withholding.
                                              Sincerely,
                                              /RA/
                                              Hironori Peterson, Chief
                                              Branch 3
                                              Division of Reactor Projects
Docket Nos. 05000456 and 05000457
License Nos. NPF-72 and NPF-77
Enclosure:
  As stated
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OFFICE    RIII            RIII
NAME      NShah:bw        HPeterson
DATE      7/25/2019        7/26/2019
                                   
                          U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
                                          Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:        05000456 and 05000457
License Numbers:      NPF-72 and NPF-77
Report Numbers:        05000456/2019002 and 05000457/2019002
Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-002-0059
Licensee:              Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Facility:              Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2
Location:              Braceville, Illinois
Inspection Dates:      April 01, 2019 to June 30, 2019
Inspectors:            D. Kimble, Senior Resident Inspector
                      J. Robbins, Reactor Inspector
                      P. Smagacz, Resident Inspector
Approved By:          Hironori Peterson, Chief
                      Branch 3
                      Division of Reactor Projects
                                                            Enclosure
 
                                            SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees
performance by conducting an integrated inspection at Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2 in
accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs
program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to
https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
                                List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
                                    Additional Tracking Items
  Type      Issue Number              Title                            Report Section Status
  URI      05000456,05000457/2      Qualification of Conduit Seal    71111.21N      Closed
            018012-01                Removal for 2RY456 Limit
                                      Switch
                                                2
 
PLANT STATUS
Unit 1 began the inspection period operating at full power. With the exception of minor
reductions in power to support scheduled testing activities or small load changes requested by
the transmission system dispatcher, the unit remained operating at or near full power for the
entire inspection period.
Unit 2 began the inspection period operating at full power. With the exception of minor
reductions in power to support scheduled testing activities or small load changes requested by
the transmission system dispatcher, the unit remained operating at or near full power for the
entire inspection period.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in
effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with
their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-
rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared
complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met
consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection
Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors performed plant status activities described in
IMC 2515 Appendix D, Plant Status and conducted routine reviews using IP 71152, Problem
Identification and Resolution. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records,
observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance
with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
REACTOR SAFETY
71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection
Summer Readiness Sample (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
    (1)    The inspectors evaluated summer readiness of offsite and alternate alternating
            current (AC) power systems during the week ending June 22, 2019
71111.04 - Equipment Alignment
Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)
    The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial alignment verifications of the
    following systems/trains:
    (1)    1B Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) with 1A EDG out of service for maintenance
            during the week ending April 6, 2019
    (2)    1A Containment Spray (CS) with 1B CS out of service for planned maintenance
            during the week ending June 22, 2019
                                                  3
 
71111.05Q - Fire Protection
Quarterly Inspection (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)
    The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected
    areas:
    (1)    Fuel Handling Building, Fire Zone 12.1-0 during the week ending April 6, 2019
    (2)    2A Residual Heat Removal (RH) Pump Room, Fire Zone 11.2A-2 during the week
          ending April 27, 2019
    (3)    Unit 1 Containment Pipe Penetration Area, Fire Zone 11.3-1 during the week ending
          April 27, 2019
    (4)    2A EDG Room, Fire Zone 18.2-2 during the week ending June 22, 2019
71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures
Inspection Activities - Internal Flooding (IP Section 02.02a.) (1 Sample)
    The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation vulnerability and protection for the
    following plant area:
    (1)    Unit 2 'B' Essential Service Water (SX) Pump Room, Auxiliary Building Elevation 330'
          during the weeks ending May 18 through June 1, 2019
71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance
Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01)
(1 Sample)
    (1)    The inspectors conducted an evaluation of licensed operator performance in the
          Control Room during various observations of on-watch Operations shift crews during
          the weeks ending April 27 through June 29, 2019
Licensed Operator Requalification Training/Examinations (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
    (1)    The inspectors observed and evaluated a graded simulator scenario for a crew of
          licensed operators on June 25, 2019
71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness
Quality Control (IP Section 02.02) (1 Sample)
    The inspectors evaluated the licensee's maintenance and quality control activities
    associated with the following equipment performance issue:
    (1)    The failure of control power fuses for the 2A EDG as documented in Issue Report (IR)
          4252176 during the weeks ending June 8 through June 29, 2019
                                                  4
 
Routine Maintenance Effectiveness Inspection (IP Section 02.01) (2 Samples)
  The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated with
  the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:
  (1)    A 1B Auxiliary Feedwater (AF) Pump performance issue associated with diesel fuel
          oil seepage into the crankcase oil system as documented in IR 4238259 during the
          weeks ending April 20 through June 29, 2019
  (2)    An issue with the cubicle cooler fan motor bearing service life and run times for the
          chemical and volume control pump cubicle coolers as documented in IRs 4244994,
          4244974, and 4244975 during the weeks ending May 4 through June 29, 2019
71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)
  The inspectors evaluated the licensee's assessment of risk associated with the following
  planned and emergent work activities:
  (1)    Planned 2-year maintenance on the 1A EDG as document in Work Order (WO)
          4692594 during the week ending April 6, 2019
  (2)    Emergent maintenance on the 1B AF Pump as documented in WO 4908688 during
          the week ending April 13, 2019
  (3)    Starting battery capacity maintenance and testing for the 2B AF Pump as
          documented in WO 1836579 during the weeks ending April 20 through April 27, 2019
  (4)    Unit 1 System Auxiliary Transformer (SAT) 142-1 maintenance inspections as
          documented in WO 1945815 during the week ending May 11, 2019
  (5)    Ground isolation activities on direct current (DC) Bus 111 as documented in WO
          4920701 during the weeks ending May 18 through June 29, 2019
  (6)    Emergent maintenance activities surrounding the failure of DC control power fuses for
          the 2A EDG as documented in IR 4252176 during the week ending June 1, 2019
71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments
Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 02.02) (6 Samples)
  The inspectors performed evaluations of the following issues with respect to equipment
  operability and/or functionality:
  (1)    The licensee's decision to isolate primary water to the 1C Reactor Coolant Pump
          (RCP) seal package standpipe as documented in IR 4224618 during the weeks
          ending April 20 through April 27, 2019
  (2)    Evaluation of excessive run time hours for the bearings on the 1B CV Cubicle Cooler
          fan motor as documented in IR 4244994 during the weeks ending May 4 through
          June 29, 2019
  (3)    Evaluation of the minimum bus voltages for the Unit 1 SAT outage window as
          documented in IR 4247579 during the week ending May 11, 2019
  (4)    Evaluation of intermittent grounds on DC Bus 111 as documented in IR 4248185
          during the weeks ending May 18, 2019 through June 29, 2019
  (5)    Evaluation of degraded conditions for the valve 2AF005G manual loader (2HK-
          AF036B) as documented in IR 4249077 during the week ending May 18, 2019
                                                  5
 
    (6)    Evaluation of degraded performance associated with valve 2SX124A as documented
            in IR 4253330 during the weeks ending June 8 through June 15, 2019
71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing
Post Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)
    The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of the following post maintenance testing activities:
    (1)    Functional and operational testing for 1B SX Pump following planned oil cooler
            maintenance during the weeks ending May 18 through May 25, 2019
    (2)    Functional and operational testing for check valve 2CC070B following disassembly
            and inspection as documented in WO 1939834 during the weeks ending May 18
            through May 25, 2019
    (3)    Functional testing following investigation and repair of a high temperature connection
            associated with 1AP27E, Division 1, during the week ending May 25, 2019
    (4)    Functional testing following repairs on the cubicle cooler flow indicator sensing line for
            the 1B CS pump during the week ending June 22, 2019
71111.21N - Design Bases Assurance Inspection (Programs)
The inspectors conducted the following activities:
Select Sample Components to Review - Risk Significant/Low Design (Inside/Outside
Containment) (IP Section 02.01) (1 Partial)
    (1)    (Partial)
            The inspectors reviewed actions to close Unresolved Item
            05000456,05000457/2018012-01; "Qualification of Conduit Seal Removal for 2RY456
            Limit Switch." These reviews by the inspectors did not constitute a separate stand-
            alone inspection sample. Rather, they were an integral part of the original inspection
            sample for this previously documented item.
71111.22 - Surveillance Testing
The inspectors evaluated the performance and conduct of the following surveillance testing
activities:
Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01) (3 Samples)
    (1)    2BwOSR 3.8.1.2-1: 2A Diesel Generator Semiannual Operability Surveillance - Timed
            Fast Start during the week ending April 13, 2019
    (2)    1BwOS MS-Q1: Unit 1 Main Condenser Steam Dump Operability Surveillance -
            Timed Fast Opening during the week ending April 13, 2019
    (3)    2BwOSR5.5.8.SI-10B: Group A Inservice Test (IST) Requirements for 2B Safety
            Injection Pump during the week ending June 22, 2019
                                                  6
 
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
71151 - Performance Indicator Verification
The inspectors conducted a verification of the performance indicators listed below through a
sample of the licensee's submitted data:
MS05: Safety System Functional Failures (SSFFs) Sample (IP Section 02.04) (2 Samples)
    (1)  Unit 1 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)
    (2)  Unit 2 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)
MS06: Emergency AC Power Systems (IP Section 02.05) (2 Samples)
    (1)  Unit 1 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)
    (2)  Unit 2 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)
MS07: High Pressure Injection Systems (IP Section 02.06) (2 Samples)
    (1)  Unit 1 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)
    (2)  Unit 2 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)
71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution
Semiannual Trend Review (IP Section 02.02) (1 Sample)
    (1)  The inspectors reviewed the licensees corrective action program for potential
          adverse trends involving multiple issues with the loose parts monitoring systems on
          both units that might be indicative of a more significant safety issue during the weeks
          ending May 3, 2019, through June 29, 2019.
INSPECTION RESULTS
  Observation: Loose Parts Monitoring System Reliability                                  71152
  The inspectors performed a review of plant issues, particularly those entered into the
  licensees CAP, associated with issues and failures of the loose parts monitoring systems on
  both units. The loose parts monitoring system is described in Section 4.4.6.4 of the stations
  Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) as a system that detects and alarms upon
  sensing unusual noises that might indicate a metallic loose part within the reactor coolant
  system. Operability requirements for the system in operational Modes 1 and 2 are set forth in
  Section 3.3.d of the stations Technical Requirements Manual (TRM).
  During their review, the inspectors noted that there have been several loose parts monitoring
  system failures during the current operating cycles on both units. Currently, each unit has
  three (of a total of twelve available) loose parts monitoring system channels in a degraded
  and unavailable status, and due to accessibility issues with the equipment locations in
  containment each degraded channel will remain unavailable for the remainder of the units
  operating cycle. Given the systems overall significance, as indicated by its UFSAR and TRM
  descriptions and requirements, additional review of system maintenance practices may be
  warranted.
                                                  7
 
Additionally, during the course of the most recent inspection period, the inspectors noted that
a spurious Unit 1 loose parts monitoring system alarm was frequently being received at the
same time each morning on most days of the week over a several week period. Following
discussions with licensee management regarding the vulnerabilities associated with spurious
alarms causing the operating crews to become desensitized, this particular loose parts
monitoring system problem was traced to a computer coding issue within the systems
software and eliminated.
Unresolved Item        Qualification of Conduit Seal Removal for 2RY456 Limit        71111.21N
(Closed)              Switch
                      05000456,05000457/2018012-01
Description: The inspectors identified an unresolved Item concerning the removal of the
conduit seal of a NAMCO EA180 limit switch for the 2RY456 Pressurizer Power Operated
Relief Valve (PORV). Position indication of PORVs is a requirement outlined in NUREG-
0737, Clarification of TMI Action Plan Requirements, Enclosure 1, Post-TMI Requirements
for Operating Reactors, Item II.D.3, Valve Position Indication. These requirements were
incorporated prior to license issuance and are part of Braidwoods current licensing basis.
These switches are located in containment and could be exposed to a high temperature
steam environment during an accident. These switches were originally qualified for this
environment by Westinghouse. As documented in the Regulatory Guide 1.89 discussion in
UFSAR, Appendix A, (Page A1.89-1), For Westinghouse Nuclear Steam System Supplier
Class lE equipment, Westinghouse has met the requirements of IEEE-323-1974, IEEE
Standard for Qualifying Class lE Equipment for Nuclear Power Generating Stations including
the Nuclear Power Engineering Committee (NPEC) Position Statement of July 24, 1975, and
Regulatory Guide 1.89, Revision 0, by providing an appropriate combination of the following:
type testing, operating experience, qualification by analysis, and on-going qualification. This
commitment has been satisfied by NRC review and approval of Westinghouse Topical Report
WCAP-8587.
Subsequently, the licensee performed an analysis that supported the removal of seals
associated with the conduit attachment to the limit switch without affecting its environmental
qualification. The inspectors were concerned that the subsequent analysis did not align with
detailed guidance located within IEEE-323-1974.
Initially, the inspectors viewed this lack of alignment as a potential performance deficiency.
After discussions with NRR technical staff and legal staff, the inspectors determined that no
performance deficiency existed. The basis for this conclusion was that 10 CFR 50.49,
Environmental Qualification of Electric Equipment Important to Safety for Nuclear Power
Plants, does not currently invoke any specific standard. The information contained within the
licensee's UFSAR, when viewed as a historical reference, includes information about IEEE-
323-1974 because this information describes how equipment was originally qualified.
However, the requirements pertaining to IEEE-323-1974 were sunset upon the issuance of
the Final Rule, 50.49 (see Federal Register (FR), 48 FR 2733, Jan. 21, 1983, as amended at
49 FR 45576). As a result, no performance deficiency was identified.
Corrective Action Reference(s): AR 4120790 - NRC Question on Environment Qualification
Binder Evaluation of Limit Switches
                                                  8
 
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
  *  On July 2, 2019, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to
      Ms. M. Marchionda, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.
  *  On July 10, 2019, the inspectors presented the closure of Unresolved Item 2018012-01
      to Mr. S. MacArtney, General Design Engineering Manager, and other members of the
      licensee staff.
                                                9
 
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection Type      Designation    Description or Title                                      Revision or
Procedure                                                                                      Date
71111.01  Procedures 0BwOA ENV-1    Adverse Weather Conditions Unit 0                        124
                      OP-AA-102-102  General Area Checks and Operator Field Rounds            16
                      OP-AA-108-107- Station Response to Grid Capacity Conditions              7
                      1001
                      OP-AA-108-111- Sever Weather and Natural Disaster Guidelines            18
                      1001
                      OP-BR-102-102- Augmented Operator Field Rounds                          3
                      1001
                      WC-AA-107      Seasonal Readiness                                        21
71111.04              BwOP CS-E1    Electrical Lineup - Unit 1 Containment Spray system      4
                                      Electrical Lineup
                      BwOP CS-M1    Operating Mechanical Lineup Unit 1                        12
                      BwOP DG-E2    Electrical Lineup - Unit 1, 1B Diesel Generator          6
                      BwOP DG-M2    Operating Mechanical Lineup Unit 1, 1B Diesel Generator  17
71111.05A  Fire Plans No. 104; Fire  Auxiliary Building 364' Elevation RHR Pump 2A Room        1
                      Zone 11.2A-2
                      No. 114; Fire  Auxiliary Building 364' Elevation Unit 1 Containment Pipe 1
                      Zone 11.3-1    Penetration Area
71111.05Q            No. 104; Fire  Auxiliary Building 364' Elevation Residual Heat Removal  1
                      Zone 11.2A-2  Pump 2A Room
                      No. 114; Fire  Auxiliary Building 364' Elevation Unit 1 Containment Pipe 1
                      Zone 11/3-1    Penetration Area
                      No. 178; Fire  Fuel Handling Building 401' Elevation                    1
                      Zone 12.1-0
                      No. 179; Fire  Fuel Handling Building 426' Elevation                    1
                      Zone 12.1-0
                      No. 200; Fire  Auxiliary Building 401' Elevation Diesel Generator 2A &  0
                      Zone 18.2-2    Switchgear Room Air Shaft
            Procedures BwAP 1110-1    Fire Protection Program System Requirements              42
                      BwAP 1110-3    Plant Barrier Impairment program                          38
                      BwOP PBI-1    Plant Barrier Control program                            12
                      CC-AA-201      Plant Barrier Control Program                            12
                                                10
 
Inspection Type Designation    Description or Title                                          Revision or
Procedure                                                                                    Date
                ER-AA-600-1069 High Risk Fire Area Identification                            4
                ER-BR-600-1069 Site List of High Risk Fire Areas - Braidwood Unit 1 and Unit 0
                              2
                OP-AA-201-004  Fire Prevention for Hot Work                                  16
                OP-AA-201-007  Fire Protection System Impairment Control                    0
                OP-AA-201-009  Control of Transient Combustible Material                    23
71111.06        0BwOA PRI-8    Auxiliary Building Flooding Unit 0                            9
                BwAP 1110-3    Plant Barrier Impairment Program                              38
                BwOP PBI-1    Plant Barrier Impairment Program Pre-Evaluated Barrier        3
                              Matrix
                CC-AA-201      Plant Barrier Control Program                                12
71111.11Q      ER-AA-600      Risk Management                                              7
                OP-11-101-113- 4.0 Crew Critique Guidelines                                  10
                1006
                OP-AA-101-111- Operations Standards and Expectations                        22
                1001
                OP-AA-101-113  Operator Fundamentals                                        13
                OP-AA-103-102  Watch Standing Practices                                      18
                OP-AA-103-102- Strategies for Successful Transient Mitigation                2
                1001
                OP-AA-103-103  Operation of Plant Equipment                                  1
                OP-AA-104-101  Communications                                                4
                OP-AA-108-107- Interface Procedure Between BGE/COMED/PECO and                12
                1002          Exelon Generation (Nuclear/Power) for Transmission
                              Operations
                OP-AA-111-101  Operating Narrative Logs and Records                          15
                OP-AA-300      Reactivity Management                                        13
                TQ-AA-10      Systematic Approach to Training Process Description          5
                TQ-AA-150      Operator Training Programs                                    18
                TQ-AA-155      Conduct of Simulator Training and Evaluation                  9
                TQ-AA-201      Examination Security and Administration                      17
                TQ-AA-306      Simulator Management                                          9
                TQ-BR-201-0113 Braidwood Training Department Simulator Examination          22
                                          11
 
Inspection Type              Designation    Description or Title                                    Revision or
Procedure                                                                                          Date
                                            Security Actions
71111.12  Corrective Action 0881124        Long Range Planning for 1VA06CD Motor Refurbishment    02/16/2009
          Documents        4238259        1AF01PB Crankcase Oil Analysis Degrading Trend          04/10/2019
                            4244974        1VA06SA Vibration Reading Results                      04/30/2019
                            4244975        2VA06SA Vibration Reading Results                      04/302019
                            4244994        1VA06CD Exceeds Run Time Threshold for Motor Bearings  04/30/2019
          Procedures        ER-AA-310-1002 Maintenance Rule Functions - Safety Significant        3
                                            Classification
                            ER-AA-320      Maintenance Rule Implementation per NEI 18-10          0
                            ER-AA-320-1001 Maintenance Rule 18-10 - Scoping                        0
                            ER-AA-320-1004 Maintenance Rule 18-10 - Performance Monitoring and    1
                                            Dispositioning Between (a)(1) and (a)(2)
71111.13  Calculations      BRW-97-0340-E  Battery Duty Cycle and Sizing for the Braidwood Diesel  3
                                            Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps
          Corrective Action 2667064        Lessons Learned - Unit 1 System Auxiliary Transformer  05/09/2016
          Documents                        (SAT) Outage Temporary State Estimator Alarm Setpoint
                            4235979        Coating Repairs Needed for the 1DG01KA-X2 Lower        04/03/2019
                                            Stationary Head
                            4235981        Coating Repairs Needed for the 1DG01KA-X2 Lower Pact    04/03/2019
                                            End Channel Head
                            4235983        Coating Repairs Needed for the 1DG01KA-X1 Upper Pact    04/03/2019
                                            End Channel Head
                            4235987        Debris Found Inside Stationary Head and Tubesheet      04/03/2019
                                            1DG01KA-X2
                            4235988        Degradation Found During Inspection of 1DG01KA-X1      04/03/2019
                                            Upper Stationary Head
                            4236145        Significant Amount of Oil in Air Sensing Line          04/04/2019
                            4236908        1A Diesel Generator South Fuel Rack Positioner Cable    04/06/2019
                                            Broke
                            4236938        1A Diesel Generator Butterfly Valve Sticking            04/06/2019
                            4238259        1AF01PB Crankcase Oil Analysis Degrading Trend          04/10/2019
                            4240057        Battery Charger Lugs are Distorted on 2AF01EB-A Battery 04/16/2019
                            4247173        ACB 1441 Would Not Close Following SAT Restoration      05/02/2019
                                                      12
 
Inspection Type        Designation    Description or Title                                        Revision or
Procedure                                                                                          Date
                      4247555        Ground Connections Corroded                                  05/08/2019
                      4247567        Unit 1 SAT LCO 4.0 Critique                                  05/08/2019
                      4247579        Braidwood SAT Outage Restoration Delays                      05/08/2019
                      4248106        SAT 142-1 Received Unsatisfactory Doble Test on X3          05/10/2019
                                      Bushing
                      4248185        Direct Current Bus 111 Ground                                05/11/2019
          Engineering 620474        Evaluation of Single SAT Operation on Unit 1 for 2019        0
          Evaluations
          Procedures  1BwOSR 3.8.1.1 Unit 1 Offsite AC Power Availability Surveillance            5
                      2BwHS 384-6    24 Volt ESF Auxiliary Feed Diesel Battery BT2 and BT2        0
                                      Performance Test
                      2BwHSR 3.7.5-  2B Diesel Auxiliary Feed Pump Battery Bank B Battery A      3
                      BA            (2AF01EB-A) Capacity Test
                      2BwOS DC-Q4    24V DC Auxiliary Feed Pump 2B Battery Bank A and B          6
                                      Quarterly Surveillance
                      BwHP 4006-023  Bus Disconnect Link Relocation on 6900 V SAT Buses          8
                      BwHP 4006-059  Operation of the Biddle/AVO Ground Fault Tracer              3
                      BwHP 4006-066  DC Bus Ground Location Using the Multi-Amp Battery          1
                                      Ground-Fault Locator
                      BwHP 4006-074  Bus Disconnect Link Relocation on 4160 V SAT Buses          4
                      BwHS 4002-084  System Auxiliary Transformer Preventative Maintenance        15
                                      Inspection
                      BwMP 3100-022  Diesel Generator 2 Year Inspection                          38
                      BwMP 3200-014  Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Diesel Drive Unit Inspection and    22
                                      Maintenance
                      BwOP AP-15    Isolating System Auxiliary Transformer (SAT) 142-1 with Unit 27
                                      1 Unit Auxiliary Transformer (UAT) Energized
                      BwOP AP-20    Restoring System Auxiliary Transformer (SAT 142-2) with      21
                                      Unit 1 UAT Energized
                      BwOP AP-54    With SAT 142-1 Isolated, Isolate SAT 142-2 and Restore      11
                                      SAT 142-1 with Unit 1 UAT Energized
                      BwOP DC-E2    Electrical Lineup - Unit 1 Operating - 125 Vdc Division 11  9
                      ER-AA-330-009  ASME Section XI Repair/Replacement Program                  16
                      ER-AA-335-015- VT-2 Visual Examination in Accordance with ASME 2013        0
                                                13
 
Inspection Type              Designation    Description or Title                                    Revision or
Procedure                                                                                            Date
                            2013
                            ER-AA-600-1042 On-Line Risk Management                                  11
                            MA-AA-716-230- Lubricant Sampling Guideline                            5
                            1004
                            MA-BR-EM-4-    Diesel Generator Electrical Inspection                  16
                            09070
                            OP-AA-108-117  Protected Equipment Program                              5
                            WC-AA-101-1006 On-Line Risk Management and Assessment                  2
                            WC-AA-104      Integrated Risk Management                              25
          Work Orders      1836579        24 Volt Auxiliary Feed Battery Bank Capacity Test        04/15/2019
                                            (2AF01EB)
                            1945815        1AP02E: Preventative Maintenance Inspection of SAT 142-1 05/07/2019
                            4692594        1DG01KA: 24 Month Inspection of the Diesel Generator    04/01/2019
                            4693700        1DG01EA: Diesel Generator Exciter Inspection (1A EDG)    04/01/2019
                            4908688        1AF01PB Crank Case Oil and Filter Change                04/12/2019
                            4920701        DC Bus 111 Ground                                        05/13/2019
71111.15  Corrective Action 2667064        Lessons Learned - Unit 1 SAT Outage Temporary State      09/09/2016
          Documents                        Estimator Alarm Setpoint
                            4194175        1PL01J Alarms Generate DC Bus 111 Ground Alarm          11/12/2018
                            4209879        DC Bus 111 Ground Coming in with 1PL01J Panel Check      01/10/2019
                            4223051        1RF008 Flowrate Trend Anomaly                            02/24/2019
                            4224618        1CV179 Cycling Excessively                              02/28/2019
                            4228652        1RF009 Elevated Reading                                  03/12/2019
                            4229675        Unit 1 Floor Drain Sump Channel A Failed - PC002        03/15/2019
                            4244974        1VA06SA Vibration Reading Results                        04/30/2019
                            4244975        2VA06SA Vibration Reading Results                        04/30/2019
                            4244994        1VA06CD Exceeds Run Time Threshold for Motor Bearings    04/30/2019
                            4247579        Braidwood SAT Outage Restoration Delays                  05/08/2019
                            4248185        DC Bus 111 Ground                                        05/22/2019
                            4249077        2HK-AF036B: Manual Loader for 2AF005G Failed - WO        05/15/2019
                                            1893938
                            4253330        2SX124A is Very Difficult to Operate                    05/31/2019
                            4254702        Erratic 2A CV Pump Cubicle Cooler SX Flow Rate          06/05/2019
                                                      14
 
Inspection Type              Designation    Description or Title                                    Revision or
Procedure                                                                                            Date
          Engineering      EC 628126      Performance of Cubicle Coolers 1VA06SA and 2VA06SA      0
          Changes                          with One or Two Fans in Operation
          Procedures        1BwOS DC-1a    AAR-125 Vdc ESF Bus Ground                              8
                            BwOL 3.8.4    DC Sources - Operating Technical Specification LCO 3.8.4 8
                            LCOAR
                            BwOP DC-23-111 125 Vdc Bus 111/113 Ground Detection                    4
                            ER-AA-321      Administrative Requirements for Inservice Testing        13
                            ER-AA-600-1012 Risk Management Documentation                            14
                            ER-AA-600-1045 Risk Assessments of Missed or Deficient Surveillances    7
                            OP-AA-106-101- Operational Decision Making Process                      21
                            1006
                            OP-AA-108-111  Adverse Condition Monitoring and Contingency Planning    13
                            OP-AA-108-115  Operability Determinations (CM-1)                        21
71111.19  Corrective Action 4257536        2SI8804B Mechanical and Grease Inspection                06/17/2019
          Documents        4257539        2SI8912B has Inactive Packing Leak                      06/17/2019
          Procedures        2BwOSR        Group A IST Requirements for 2B Safety Injection Pump    10
                            5.5.8.SI-10B  (2SI01PB)
                            BwOP SX-1      Essential Service Water Pump Startup                    23
                            BwOP SX-7      Swapping Essential Service Water Pumps                  27
                            ER-AA-330-001  Section XI Pressure Testing                              16
                            ER-AA-335-015- VT-2 Visual Examination in Accordance with ASME 2013    0
                            2013
          Work Orders      1938834        Disassemble and Inspect 2CC070B                          05/14/2019
                            1939833        2CC9520B Disassemble and Inspect                        05/14/2019
                            1955970        EQ Motor Containment Spray Pump 1B                      06/18/2019
                            4615529        1SX01AB Cooler Inspection and Cleaning                  05/16/2019
                            4838800        Flow Indicator Containment Spray Pump Room Cooler 1B    06/18/2019
                                            Outlet
                            4889939        ESF Switchgear Room Division 12 Ventilation System Vent  05/22/2019
                                            Fan Motor
                            4906923        IST for 1CS003B/11B - ASME Surveillance Requirements    06/18/2019
                                            for 1CS01PB & Check Valves
71111.22  Corrective Action 4238267        Valve Handle Not Moving Valve Stem Properly              04/10/2019
                                                      15
 
Inspection Type              Designation    Description or Title                                      Revision or
Procedure                                                                                              Date
          Documents        4238279        Fuel Oil Leak From Left Bank Fuel Rail                    04/10/2019
                            4238284        2PI-DG030A Turbo Air Inlet Pressure Indication is Suspect 04/10/2019
                            4238291        2A EDG Fuel Rack Trip Level Pushbutton Fell off During    04/10/2019
                                            EDG Run
          Procedures        1BwOS MS-Q1    Main Steam Dump Valve Stroke Surveillance                11
                            2BwOSR 3.8.1.2- 2A Diesel Generator Operability Surveillance              47
                            1
                            BwOP DG-1      Diesel Generator Alignment to Standby Condition          30
                            BwOP DG-11      Diesel Generator Startup and Operation                    51
                            BwOP DG-12      Diesel Generator Shutdown                                30
          Work Orders      4836509        2A Diesel Generator Operability Semi-Annual Surveillance  04/10/2019
                            4876995        Unit 1 Steam Dump Valve Quarterly Surveillance (Tave      04/11/2019
                                            Mode and Above P-8)
                            4898251        2A Diesel Generator Operability Monthly Surveillance      04/10/2019
71151      Corrective Action 4236155        Unexpected Unit 2 Loose Parts Alarm                      04/04/2019
          Documents
          Miscellaneous                    NRC Performance Indicator Data; Mitigating Systems -      04/01/2018 -
                                            Safety System Functional Failures                        03/31/2019
                                            NRC Performance Indicator Data; Mitigating Systems -      04/01/2018 -
                                            Mitigating System Performance Index for Emergency        03/31/2019
                                            Alternating Current Power
                                            NRC Performance Indicator Data; Mitigating Systems -      04/01/2018 -
                                            Mitigating System Performance Index for High Pressure    03/31/2019
                                            Injection
          Procedures        LS-AA-2001      Collecting and Reporting of NRC Performance Indicator    15
                                            Data
                            LS-AA-2080      Monthly Data Elements for NRC Safety System Functional    7
                                            Failures
                            LS-AA-2200      Mitigating System Performance Index date Acquisition and  6
                                            Reporting
71152      Corrective Action 4209142        Unit 2 Loose Parts Alarm                                  01/08/2019
          Documents        4210587        Unexpected Alarm, Loose Parts                            01/14/2019
                            4211151        Trend in Loose Parts Monitoring Issues                    07/15/2019
                            4212438        Unexpected Annunciator 2-13-E9, Loose Parts Monitoring    01/20/2019
                                                      16
 
Inspection Type          Designation    Description or Title                                      Revision or
Procedure                                                                                          Date
                                        System Trouble
                        4213338        Received Unexpected Annunciator 2-13-E9, Loose Parts      01/23/2019
                        4216074        Unit 2 Loose Parts Alarm                                  01/31/2019
                        4217622        Unit 1 Loose Parts Alarm                                  02/05/2019
                        4219216        Unexpected Annunciator: 2-13-E9                          02/12/2019
                        4227893        Unit 2 Loose Parts Monitoring System Impact Noise Alarm  03/08/2019
                                        Channel 4
                        4228922        Loose Parts Alarm - Channel 1, 3, 14 - No Abnormal Noises 03/13/2019
                        4232957        Metallic Noise Unit 1 Loose Parts Monitoring System at 1C 03/25/2019
                                        SC Lower Narrow Range Level Tap
                        4233318        Reactor Vessel Head Loose Parts Monitoring System Alarm  03/26/2019
                                        Disabled 2VE-LM002
                        4236155        Unexpected Unit 2 Loose Parts Alarm                      04/04/2019
                        4236932        Unexpected Annunciator: 2-13-EP                          04/06/2019
                        4237724        Unexpected Unit 1 Loose Parts Alarm                      04/09/2019
                        4242027        Unexpected Unit 2 Loose Parts Alarm                      04/22/2019
                        4245172        Unexpected Annunciator 1-13-E9                            05/01/2019
                        4248952        Need Work Request to Troubleshoot Unit 1 Loose Parts      05/14/2019
                                        Monitoring System Channel 1
                        4250626        Re-Evaluate Loose Parts Monitoring System Oversight      05/21/2019
          Miscellaneous ER-AA-320-1003  Maintenance Rule 18-10 - Failure Definitions              0
          Procedures    BwOP LM-10      Loose Parts Monitoring System Operation and Alarm        4
                                        Response
                        BwOP LM-10A1    Loose Parts Monitoring System Alignment                  3
                        NO-AA-10        Quality Assurance Topical Report (QATR)                  7
                        OP-AA-108-117  Protected Equipment Program                              5
                        OP-AA-201-008  Pre-Fire Plan Manual                                      4
                        PI-AA-=125-1001 Root Cause Analysis Manual                                3
                        PI-AA-120      Issue Identification and Screening Process                8
                        PI-AA-125      Corrective Action Program (CAP) Procedure                6
                        PI-AA-125-1003  Corrective Action Program Evaluation Manual              4
                                                  17
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Integrated Inspection Report 05000456/2019002 and 05000457/2019002
ML19210E060
Person / Time
Site: Braidwood  Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 07/26/2019
From: Hironori Peterson
Division Reactor Projects III
To: Bryan Hanson
Exelon Generation Co, Exelon Nuclear
References
IR 2019002
Download: ML19210E060 (19)


See also: IR 05000456/2019002

Text

July 26, 2019

Mr. Bryan C. Hanson

Senior VP, Exelon Generation Company, LLC

President and CNO, Exelon Nuclear

4300 Winfield Road

Warrenville, IL 60555

SUBJECT: BRAIDWOOD STATION, UNITS 1 AND 2INTEGRATED INSPECTION

REPORT 05000456/2019002 AND 05000457/2019002

Dear Mr. Hanson:

On June 30, 2019, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at

Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2. On July 2, 2019, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of

this inspection with Ms. M. Marchionda, Site Vice President, and other members of your staff.

The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.

The NRC inspectors did not identify any finding or violation of more than minor significance.

This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection

and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document

Room in accordance with 10 CFR 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for

Withholding.

Sincerely,

/RA/

Hironori Peterson, Chief

Branch 3

Division of Reactor Projects

Docket Nos. 05000456 and 05000457

License Nos. NPF-72 and NPF-77

Enclosure:

As stated

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OFFICE RIII RIII

NAME NShah:bw HPeterson

DATE 7/25/2019 7/26/2019

U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Inspection Report

Docket Numbers: 05000456 and 05000457

License Numbers: NPF-72 and NPF-77

Report Numbers: 05000456/2019002 and 05000457/2019002

Enterprise Identifier: I-2019-002-0059

Licensee: Exelon Generation Company, LLC

Facility: Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2

Location: Braceville, Illinois

Inspection Dates: April 01, 2019 to June 30, 2019

Inspectors: D. Kimble, Senior Resident Inspector

J. Robbins, Reactor Inspector

P. Smagacz, Resident Inspector

Approved By: Hironori Peterson, Chief

Branch 3

Division of Reactor Projects

Enclosure

SUMMARY

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees

performance by conducting an integrated inspection at Braidwood Station, Units 1 and 2 in

accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs

program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to

https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.

List of Findings and Violations

No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.

Additional Tracking Items

Type Issue Number Title Report Section Status

URI 05000456,05000457/2 Qualification of Conduit Seal 71111.21N Closed

018012-01 Removal for 2RY456 Limit

Switch

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PLANT STATUS

Unit 1 began the inspection period operating at full power. With the exception of minor

reductions in power to support scheduled testing activities or small load changes requested by

the transmission system dispatcher, the unit remained operating at or near full power for the

entire inspection period.

Unit 2 began the inspection period operating at full power. With the exception of minor

reductions in power to support scheduled testing activities or small load changes requested by

the transmission system dispatcher, the unit remained operating at or near full power for the

entire inspection period.

INSPECTION SCOPES

Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in

effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with

their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-

rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared

complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met

consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection

Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors performed plant status activities described in

IMC 2515 Appendix D, Plant Status and conducted routine reviews using IP 71152, Problem

Identification and Resolution. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records,

observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance

with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.

REACTOR SAFETY

71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection

Summer Readiness Sample (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors evaluated summer readiness of offsite and alternate alternating

current (AC) power systems during the week ending June 22, 2019

71111.04 - Equipment Alignment

Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial alignment verifications of the

following systems/trains:

(1) 1B Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) with 1A EDG out of service for maintenance

during the week ending April 6, 2019

(2) 1A Containment Spray (CS) with 1B CS out of service for planned maintenance

during the week ending June 22, 2019

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71111.05Q - Fire Protection

Quarterly Inspection (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated fire protection program implementation in the following selected

areas:

(1) Fuel Handling Building, Fire Zone 12.1-0 during the week ending April 6, 2019

(2) 2A Residual Heat Removal (RH) Pump Room, Fire Zone 11.2A-2 during the week

ending April 27, 2019

(3) Unit 1 Containment Pipe Penetration Area, Fire Zone 11.3-1 during the week ending

April 27, 2019

(4) 2A EDG Room, Fire Zone 18.2-2 during the week ending June 22, 2019

71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures

Inspection Activities - Internal Flooding (IP Section 02.02a.) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation vulnerability and protection for the

following plant area:

(1) Unit 2 'B' Essential Service Water (SX) Pump Room, Auxiliary Building Elevation 330'

during the weeks ending May 18 through June 1, 2019

71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance

Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01)

(1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors conducted an evaluation of licensed operator performance in the

Control Room during various observations of on-watch Operations shift crews during

the weeks ending April 27 through June 29, 2019

Licensed Operator Requalification Training/Examinations (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors observed and evaluated a graded simulator scenario for a crew of

licensed operators on June 25, 2019

71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness

Quality Control (IP Section 02.02) (1 Sample)

The inspectors evaluated the licensee's maintenance and quality control activities

associated with the following equipment performance issue:

(1) The failure of control power fuses for the 2A EDG as documented in Issue Report (IR)

4252176 during the weeks ending June 8 through June 29, 2019

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Routine Maintenance Effectiveness Inspection (IP Section 02.01) (2 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of routine maintenance activities associated with

the following equipment and/or safety significant functions:

(1) A 1B Auxiliary Feedwater (AF) Pump performance issue associated with diesel fuel

oil seepage into the crankcase oil system as documented in IR 4238259 during the

weeks ending April 20 through June 29, 2019

(2) An issue with the cubicle cooler fan motor bearing service life and run times for the

chemical and volume control pump cubicle coolers as documented in IRs 4244994,

4244974, and 4244975 during the weeks ending May 4 through June 29, 2019

71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control

Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the licensee's assessment of risk associated with the following

planned and emergent work activities:

(1) Planned 2-year maintenance on the 1A EDG as document in Work Order (WO)

4692594 during the week ending April 6, 2019

(2) Emergent maintenance on the 1B AF Pump as documented in WO 4908688 during

the week ending April 13, 2019

(3) Starting battery capacity maintenance and testing for the 2B AF Pump as

documented in WO 1836579 during the weeks ending April 20 through April 27, 2019

(4) Unit 1 System Auxiliary Transformer (SAT) 142-1 maintenance inspections as

documented in WO 1945815 during the week ending May 11, 2019

(5) Ground isolation activities on direct current (DC) Bus 111 as documented in WO 4920701 during the weeks ending May 18 through June 29, 2019

(6) Emergent maintenance activities surrounding the failure of DC control power fuses for

the 2A EDG as documented in IR 4252176 during the week ending June 1, 2019

71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments

Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 02.02) (6 Samples)

The inspectors performed evaluations of the following issues with respect to equipment

operability and/or functionality:

(1) The licensee's decision to isolate primary water to the 1C Reactor Coolant Pump

(RCP) seal package standpipe as documented in IR 4224618 during the weeks

ending April 20 through April 27, 2019

(2) Evaluation of excessive run time hours for the bearings on the 1B CV Cubicle Cooler

fan motor as documented in IR 4244994 during the weeks ending May 4 through

June 29, 2019

(3) Evaluation of the minimum bus voltages for the Unit 1 SAT outage window as

documented in IR 4247579 during the week ending May 11, 2019

(4) Evaluation of intermittent grounds on DC Bus 111 as documented in IR 4248185

during the weeks ending May 18, 2019 through June 29, 2019

(5) Evaluation of degraded conditions for the valve 2AF005G manual loader (2HK-

AF036B) as documented in IR 4249077 during the week ending May 18, 2019

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(6) Evaluation of degraded performance associated with valve 2SX124A as documented

in IR 4253330 during the weeks ending June 8 through June 15, 2019

71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing

Post Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)

The inspectors evaluated the adequacy of the following post maintenance testing activities:

(1) Functional and operational testing for 1B SX Pump following planned oil cooler

maintenance during the weeks ending May 18 through May 25, 2019

(2) Functional and operational testing for check valve 2CC070B following disassembly

and inspection as documented in WO 1939834 during the weeks ending May 18

through May 25, 2019

(3) Functional testing following investigation and repair of a high temperature connection

associated with 1AP27E, Division 1, during the week ending May 25, 2019

(4) Functional testing following repairs on the cubicle cooler flow indicator sensing line for

the 1B CS pump during the week ending June 22, 2019

71111.21N - Design Bases Assurance Inspection (Programs)

The inspectors conducted the following activities:

Select Sample Components to Review - Risk Significant/Low Design (Inside/Outside

Containment) (IP Section 02.01) (1 Partial)

(1) (Partial)

The inspectors reviewed actions to close Unresolved Item

05000456,05000457/2018012-01; "Qualification of Conduit Seal Removal for 2RY456

Limit Switch." These reviews by the inspectors did not constitute a separate stand-

alone inspection sample. Rather, they were an integral part of the original inspection

sample for this previously documented item.

71111.22 - Surveillance Testing

The inspectors evaluated the performance and conduct of the following surveillance testing

activities:

Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01) (3 Samples)

(1) 2BwOSR 3.8.1.2-1: 2A Diesel Generator Semiannual Operability Surveillance - Timed

Fast Start during the week ending April 13, 2019

(2) 1BwOS MS-Q1: Unit 1 Main Condenser Steam Dump Operability Surveillance -

Timed Fast Opening during the week ending April 13, 2019

(3) 2BwOSR5.5.8.SI-10B: Group A Inservice Test (IST) Requirements for 2B Safety

Injection Pump during the week ending June 22, 2019

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OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE

71151 - Performance Indicator Verification

The inspectors conducted a verification of the performance indicators listed below through a

sample of the licensee's submitted data:

MS05: Safety System Functional Failures (SSFFs) Sample (IP Section 02.04) (2 Samples)

(1) Unit 1 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)

(2) Unit 2 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)

MS06: Emergency AC Power Systems (IP Section 02.05) (2 Samples)

(1) Unit 1 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)

(2) Unit 2 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)

MS07: High Pressure Injection Systems (IP Section 02.06) (2 Samples)

(1) Unit 1 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)

(2) Unit 2 (April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019)

71152 - Problem Identification and Resolution

Semiannual Trend Review (IP Section 02.02) (1 Sample)

(1) The inspectors reviewed the licensees corrective action program for potential

adverse trends involving multiple issues with the loose parts monitoring systems on

both units that might be indicative of a more significant safety issue during the weeks

ending May 3, 2019, through June 29, 2019.

INSPECTION RESULTS

Observation: Loose Parts Monitoring System Reliability 71152

The inspectors performed a review of plant issues, particularly those entered into the

licensees CAP, associated with issues and failures of the loose parts monitoring systems on

both units. The loose parts monitoring system is described in Section 4.4.6.4 of the stations

Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) as a system that detects and alarms upon

sensing unusual noises that might indicate a metallic loose part within the reactor coolant

system. Operability requirements for the system in operational Modes 1 and 2 are set forth in

Section 3.3.d of the stations Technical Requirements Manual (TRM).

During their review, the inspectors noted that there have been several loose parts monitoring

system failures during the current operating cycles on both units. Currently, each unit has

three (of a total of twelve available) loose parts monitoring system channels in a degraded

and unavailable status, and due to accessibility issues with the equipment locations in

containment each degraded channel will remain unavailable for the remainder of the units

operating cycle. Given the systems overall significance, as indicated by its UFSAR and TRM

descriptions and requirements, additional review of system maintenance practices may be

warranted.

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Additionally, during the course of the most recent inspection period, the inspectors noted that

a spurious Unit 1 loose parts monitoring system alarm was frequently being received at the

same time each morning on most days of the week over a several week period. Following

discussions with licensee management regarding the vulnerabilities associated with spurious

alarms causing the operating crews to become desensitized, this particular loose parts

monitoring system problem was traced to a computer coding issue within the systems

software and eliminated.

Unresolved Item Qualification of Conduit Seal Removal for 2RY456 Limit 71111.21N

(Closed) Switch

05000456,05000457/2018012-01

Description: The inspectors identified an unresolved Item concerning the removal of the

conduit seal of a NAMCO EA180 limit switch for the 2RY456 Pressurizer Power Operated

Relief Valve (PORV). Position indication of PORVs is a requirement outlined in NUREG-

0737, Clarification of TMI Action Plan Requirements, Enclosure 1, Post-TMI Requirements

for Operating Reactors, Item II.D.3, Valve Position Indication. These requirements were

incorporated prior to license issuance and are part of Braidwoods current licensing basis.

These switches are located in containment and could be exposed to a high temperature

steam environment during an accident. These switches were originally qualified for this

environment by Westinghouse. As documented in the Regulatory Guide 1.89 discussion in

UFSAR, Appendix A, (Page A1.89-1), For Westinghouse Nuclear Steam System Supplier

Class lE equipment, Westinghouse has met the requirements of IEEE-323-1974, IEEE

Standard for Qualifying Class lE Equipment for Nuclear Power Generating Stations including

the Nuclear Power Engineering Committee (NPEC) Position Statement of July 24, 1975, and

Regulatory Guide 1.89, Revision 0, by providing an appropriate combination of the following:

type testing, operating experience, qualification by analysis, and on-going qualification. This

commitment has been satisfied by NRC review and approval of Westinghouse Topical Report

WCAP-8587.

Subsequently, the licensee performed an analysis that supported the removal of seals

associated with the conduit attachment to the limit switch without affecting its environmental

qualification. The inspectors were concerned that the subsequent analysis did not align with

detailed guidance located within IEEE-323-1974.

Initially, the inspectors viewed this lack of alignment as a potential performance deficiency.

After discussions with NRR technical staff and legal staff, the inspectors determined that no

performance deficiency existed. The basis for this conclusion was that 10 CFR 50.49,

Environmental Qualification of Electric Equipment Important to Safety for Nuclear Power

Plants, does not currently invoke any specific standard. The information contained within the

licensee's UFSAR, when viewed as a historical reference, includes information about IEEE- 323-1974 because this information describes how equipment was originally qualified.

However, the requirements pertaining to IEEE-323-1974 were sunset upon the issuance of

the Final Rule, 50.49 (see Federal Register (FR), 48 FR 2733, Jan. 21, 1983, as amended at

49 FR 45576). As a result, no performance deficiency was identified.

Corrective Action Reference(s): AR 4120790 - NRC Question on Environment Qualification

Binder Evaluation of Limit Switches

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EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS

The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.

  • On July 2, 2019, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to

Ms. M. Marchionda, Site Vice President, and other members of the licensee staff.

  • On July 10, 2019, the inspectors presented the closure of Unresolved Item 2018012-01

to Mr. S. MacArtney, General Design Engineering Manager, and other members of the

licensee staff.

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DOCUMENTS REVIEWED

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

71111.01 Procedures 0BwOA ENV-1 Adverse Weather Conditions Unit 0 124

OP-AA-102-102 General Area Checks and Operator Field Rounds 16

OP-AA-108-107- Station Response to Grid Capacity Conditions 7

1001

OP-AA-108-111- Sever Weather and Natural Disaster Guidelines 18

1001

OP-BR-102-102- Augmented Operator Field Rounds 3

1001

WC-AA-107 Seasonal Readiness 21

71111.04 BwOP CS-E1 Electrical Lineup - Unit 1 Containment Spray system 4

Electrical Lineup

BwOP CS-M1 Operating Mechanical Lineup Unit 1 12

BwOP DG-E2 Electrical Lineup - Unit 1, 1B Diesel Generator 6

BwOP DG-M2 Operating Mechanical Lineup Unit 1, 1B Diesel Generator 17

71111.05A Fire Plans No. 104; Fire Auxiliary Building 364' Elevation RHR Pump 2A Room 1

Zone 11.2A-2

No. 114; Fire Auxiliary Building 364' Elevation Unit 1 Containment Pipe 1

Zone 11.3-1 Penetration Area

71111.05Q No. 104; Fire Auxiliary Building 364' Elevation Residual Heat Removal 1

Zone 11.2A-2 Pump 2A Room

No. 114; Fire Auxiliary Building 364' Elevation Unit 1 Containment Pipe 1

Zone 11/3-1 Penetration Area

No. 178; Fire Fuel Handling Building 401' Elevation 1

Zone 12.1-0

No. 179; Fire Fuel Handling Building 426' Elevation 1

Zone 12.1-0

No. 200; Fire Auxiliary Building 401' Elevation Diesel Generator 2A & 0

Zone 18.2-2 Switchgear Room Air Shaft

Procedures BwAP 1110-1 Fire Protection Program System Requirements 42

BwAP 1110-3 Plant Barrier Impairment program 38

BwOP PBI-1 Plant Barrier Control program 12

CC-AA-201 Plant Barrier Control Program 12

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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

ER-AA-600-1069 High Risk Fire Area Identification 4

ER-BR-600-1069 Site List of High Risk Fire Areas - Braidwood Unit 1 and Unit 0

2

OP-AA-201-004 Fire Prevention for Hot Work 16

OP-AA-201-007 Fire Protection System Impairment Control 0

OP-AA-201-009 Control of Transient Combustible Material 23

71111.06 0BwOA PRI-8 Auxiliary Building Flooding Unit 0 9

BwAP 1110-3 Plant Barrier Impairment Program 38

BwOP PBI-1 Plant Barrier Impairment Program Pre-Evaluated Barrier 3

Matrix

CC-AA-201 Plant Barrier Control Program 12

71111.11Q ER-AA-600 Risk Management 7

OP-11-101-113- 4.0 Crew Critique Guidelines 10

1006

OP-AA-101-111- Operations Standards and Expectations 22

1001

OP-AA-101-113 Operator Fundamentals 13

OP-AA-103-102 Watch Standing Practices 18

OP-AA-103-102- Strategies for Successful Transient Mitigation 2

1001

OP-AA-103-103 Operation of Plant Equipment 1

OP-AA-104-101 Communications 4

OP-AA-108-107- Interface Procedure Between BGE/COMED/PECO and 12

1002 Exelon Generation (Nuclear/Power) for Transmission

Operations

OP-AA-111-101 Operating Narrative Logs and Records 15

OP-AA-300 Reactivity Management 13

TQ-AA-10 Systematic Approach to Training Process Description 5

TQ-AA-150 Operator Training Programs 18

TQ-AA-155 Conduct of Simulator Training and Evaluation 9

TQ-AA-201 Examination Security and Administration 17

TQ-AA-306 Simulator Management 9

TQ-BR-201-0113 Braidwood Training Department Simulator Examination 22

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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Security Actions

71111.12 Corrective Action 0881124 Long Range Planning for 1VA06CD Motor Refurbishment 02/16/2009

Documents 4238259 1AF01PB Crankcase Oil Analysis Degrading Trend 04/10/2019

4244974 1VA06SA Vibration Reading Results 04/30/2019

4244975 2VA06SA Vibration Reading Results 04/302019

4244994 1VA06CD Exceeds Run Time Threshold for Motor Bearings 04/30/2019

Procedures ER-AA-310-1002 Maintenance Rule Functions - Safety Significant 3

Classification

ER-AA-320 Maintenance Rule Implementation per NEI 18-10 0

ER-AA-320-1001 Maintenance Rule 18-10 - Scoping 0

ER-AA-320-1004 Maintenance Rule 18-10 - Performance Monitoring and 1

Dispositioning Between (a)(1) and (a)(2)

71111.13 Calculations BRW-97-0340-E Battery Duty Cycle and Sizing for the Braidwood Diesel 3

Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps

Corrective Action 2667064 Lessons Learned - Unit 1 System Auxiliary Transformer 05/09/2016

Documents (SAT) Outage Temporary State Estimator Alarm Setpoint

4235979 Coating Repairs Needed for the 1DG01KA-X2 Lower 04/03/2019

Stationary Head

4235981 Coating Repairs Needed for the 1DG01KA-X2 Lower Pact 04/03/2019

End Channel Head

4235983 Coating Repairs Needed for the 1DG01KA-X1 Upper Pact 04/03/2019

End Channel Head

4235987 Debris Found Inside Stationary Head and Tubesheet 04/03/2019

1DG01KA-X2

4235988 Degradation Found During Inspection of 1DG01KA-X1 04/03/2019

Upper Stationary Head

4236145 Significant Amount of Oil in Air Sensing Line 04/04/2019

4236908 1A Diesel Generator South Fuel Rack Positioner Cable 04/06/2019

Broke

4236938 1A Diesel Generator Butterfly Valve Sticking 04/06/2019

4238259 1AF01PB Crankcase Oil Analysis Degrading Trend 04/10/2019

4240057 Battery Charger Lugs are Distorted on 2AF01EB-A Battery 04/16/2019

4247173 ACB 1441 Would Not Close Following SAT Restoration 05/02/2019

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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

4247555 Ground Connections Corroded 05/08/2019

4247567 Unit 1 SAT LCO 4.0 Critique 05/08/2019

4247579 Braidwood SAT Outage Restoration Delays 05/08/2019

4248106 SAT 142-1 Received Unsatisfactory Doble Test on X3 05/10/2019

Bushing

4248185 Direct Current Bus 111 Ground 05/11/2019

Engineering 620474 Evaluation of Single SAT Operation on Unit 1 for 2019 0

Evaluations

Procedures 1BwOSR 3.8.1.1 Unit 1 Offsite AC Power Availability Surveillance 5

2BwHS 384-6 24 Volt ESF Auxiliary Feed Diesel Battery BT2 and BT2 0

Performance Test

2BwHSR 3.7.5- 2B Diesel Auxiliary Feed Pump Battery Bank B Battery A 3

BA (2AF01EB-A) Capacity Test

2BwOS DC-Q4 24V DC Auxiliary Feed Pump 2B Battery Bank A and B 6

Quarterly Surveillance

BwHP 4006-023 Bus Disconnect Link Relocation on 6900 V SAT Buses 8

BwHP 4006-059 Operation of the Biddle/AVO Ground Fault Tracer 3

BwHP 4006-066 DC Bus Ground Location Using the Multi-Amp Battery 1

Ground-Fault Locator

BwHP 4006-074 Bus Disconnect Link Relocation on 4160 V SAT Buses 4

BwHS 4002-084 System Auxiliary Transformer Preventative Maintenance 15

Inspection

BwMP 3100-022 Diesel Generator 2 Year Inspection 38

BwMP 3200-014 Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Diesel Drive Unit Inspection and 22

Maintenance

BwOP AP-15 Isolating System Auxiliary Transformer (SAT) 142-1 with Unit 27

1 Unit Auxiliary Transformer (UAT) Energized

BwOP AP-20 Restoring System Auxiliary Transformer (SAT 142-2) with 21

Unit 1 UAT Energized

BwOP AP-54 With SAT 142-1 Isolated, Isolate SAT 142-2 and Restore 11

SAT 142-1 with Unit 1 UAT Energized

BwOP DC-E2 Electrical Lineup - Unit 1 Operating - 125 Vdc Division 11 9

ER-AA-330-009 ASME Section XI Repair/Replacement Program 16

ER-AA-335-015- VT-2 Visual Examination in Accordance with ASME 2013 0

13

Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

2013

ER-AA-600-1042 On-Line Risk Management 11

MA-AA-716-230- Lubricant Sampling Guideline 5

1004

MA-BR-EM-4- Diesel Generator Electrical Inspection 16

09070

OP-AA-108-117 Protected Equipment Program 5

WC-AA-101-1006 On-Line Risk Management and Assessment 2

WC-AA-104 Integrated Risk Management 25

Work Orders 1836579 24 Volt Auxiliary Feed Battery Bank Capacity Test 04/15/2019

(2AF01EB)

1945815 1AP02E: Preventative Maintenance Inspection of SAT 142-1 05/07/2019

4692594 1DG01KA: 24 Month Inspection of the Diesel Generator 04/01/2019

4693700 1DG01EA: Diesel Generator Exciter Inspection (1A EDG) 04/01/2019

4908688 1AF01PB Crank Case Oil and Filter Change 04/12/2019

4920701 DC Bus 111 Ground 05/13/2019

71111.15 Corrective Action 2667064 Lessons Learned - Unit 1 SAT Outage Temporary State 09/09/2016

Documents Estimator Alarm Setpoint

4194175 1PL01J Alarms Generate DC Bus 111 Ground Alarm 11/12/2018

4209879 DC Bus 111 Ground Coming in with 1PL01J Panel Check 01/10/2019

4223051 1RF008 Flowrate Trend Anomaly 02/24/2019

4224618 1CV179 Cycling Excessively 02/28/2019

4228652 1RF009 Elevated Reading 03/12/2019

4229675 Unit 1 Floor Drain Sump Channel A Failed - PC002 03/15/2019

4244974 1VA06SA Vibration Reading Results 04/30/2019

4244975 2VA06SA Vibration Reading Results 04/30/2019

4244994 1VA06CD Exceeds Run Time Threshold for Motor Bearings 04/30/2019

4247579 Braidwood SAT Outage Restoration Delays 05/08/2019

4248185 DC Bus 111 Ground 05/22/2019

4249077 2HK-AF036B: Manual Loader for 2AF005G Failed - WO 05/15/2019

1893938

4253330 2SX124A is Very Difficult to Operate 05/31/2019

4254702 Erratic 2A CV Pump Cubicle Cooler SX Flow Rate 06/05/2019

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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Engineering EC 628126 Performance of Cubicle Coolers 1VA06SA and 2VA06SA 0

Changes with One or Two Fans in Operation

Procedures 1BwOS DC-1a AAR-125 Vdc ESF Bus Ground 8

BwOL 3.8.4 DC Sources - Operating Technical Specification LCO 3.8.4 8

LCOAR

BwOP DC-23-111 125 Vdc Bus 111/113 Ground Detection 4

ER-AA-321 Administrative Requirements for Inservice Testing 13

ER-AA-600-1012 Risk Management Documentation 14

ER-AA-600-1045 Risk Assessments of Missed or Deficient Surveillances 7

OP-AA-106-101- Operational Decision Making Process 21

1006

OP-AA-108-111 Adverse Condition Monitoring and Contingency Planning 13

OP-AA-108-115 Operability Determinations (CM-1) 21

71111.19 Corrective Action 4257536 2SI8804B Mechanical and Grease Inspection 06/17/2019

Documents 4257539 2SI8912B has Inactive Packing Leak 06/17/2019

Procedures 2BwOSR Group A IST Requirements for 2B Safety Injection Pump 10

5.5.8.SI-10B (2SI01PB)

BwOP SX-1 Essential Service Water Pump Startup 23

BwOP SX-7 Swapping Essential Service Water Pumps 27

ER-AA-330-001 Section XI Pressure Testing 16

ER-AA-335-015- VT-2 Visual Examination in Accordance with ASME 2013 0

2013

Work Orders 1938834 Disassemble and Inspect 2CC070B 05/14/2019

1939833 2CC9520B Disassemble and Inspect 05/14/2019

1955970 EQ Motor Containment Spray Pump 1B 06/18/2019

4615529 1SX01AB Cooler Inspection and Cleaning 05/16/2019

4838800 Flow Indicator Containment Spray Pump Room Cooler 1B 06/18/2019

Outlet

4889939 ESF Switchgear Room Division 12 Ventilation System Vent 05/22/2019

Fan Motor

4906923 IST for 1CS003B/11B - ASME Surveillance Requirements 06/18/2019

for 1CS01PB & Check Valves

71111.22 Corrective Action 4238267 Valve Handle Not Moving Valve Stem Properly 04/10/2019

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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

Documents 4238279 Fuel Oil Leak From Left Bank Fuel Rail 04/10/2019

4238284 2PI-DG030A Turbo Air Inlet Pressure Indication is Suspect 04/10/2019

4238291 2A EDG Fuel Rack Trip Level Pushbutton Fell off During 04/10/2019

EDG Run

Procedures 1BwOS MS-Q1 Main Steam Dump Valve Stroke Surveillance 11

2BwOSR 3.8.1.2- 2A Diesel Generator Operability Surveillance 47

1

BwOP DG-1 Diesel Generator Alignment to Standby Condition 30

BwOP DG-11 Diesel Generator Startup and Operation 51

BwOP DG-12 Diesel Generator Shutdown 30

Work Orders 4836509 2A Diesel Generator Operability Semi-Annual Surveillance 04/10/2019

4876995 Unit 1 Steam Dump Valve Quarterly Surveillance (Tave 04/11/2019

Mode and Above P-8)

4898251 2A Diesel Generator Operability Monthly Surveillance 04/10/2019

71151 Corrective Action 4236155 Unexpected Unit 2 Loose Parts Alarm 04/04/2019

Documents

Miscellaneous NRC Performance Indicator Data; Mitigating Systems - 04/01/2018 -

Safety System Functional Failures 03/31/2019

NRC Performance Indicator Data; Mitigating Systems - 04/01/2018 -

Mitigating System Performance Index for Emergency 03/31/2019

Alternating Current Power

NRC Performance Indicator Data; Mitigating Systems - 04/01/2018 -

Mitigating System Performance Index for High Pressure 03/31/2019

Injection

Procedures LS-AA-2001 Collecting and Reporting of NRC Performance Indicator 15

Data

LS-AA-2080 Monthly Data Elements for NRC Safety System Functional 7

Failures

LS-AA-2200 Mitigating System Performance Index date Acquisition and 6

Reporting

71152 Corrective Action 4209142 Unit 2 Loose Parts Alarm 01/08/2019

Documents 4210587 Unexpected Alarm, Loose Parts 01/14/2019

4211151 Trend in Loose Parts Monitoring Issues 07/15/2019

4212438 Unexpected Annunciator 2-13-E9, Loose Parts Monitoring 01/20/2019

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Inspection Type Designation Description or Title Revision or

Procedure Date

System Trouble

4213338 Received Unexpected Annunciator 2-13-E9, Loose Parts 01/23/2019

4216074 Unit 2 Loose Parts Alarm 01/31/2019

4217622 Unit 1 Loose Parts Alarm 02/05/2019

4219216 Unexpected Annunciator: 2-13-E9 02/12/2019

4227893 Unit 2 Loose Parts Monitoring System Impact Noise Alarm 03/08/2019

Channel 4

4228922 Loose Parts Alarm - Channel 1, 3, 14 - No Abnormal Noises 03/13/2019

4232957 Metallic Noise Unit 1 Loose Parts Monitoring System at 1C 03/25/2019

SC Lower Narrow Range Level Tap

4233318 Reactor Vessel Head Loose Parts Monitoring System Alarm 03/26/2019

Disabled 2VE-LM002

4236155 Unexpected Unit 2 Loose Parts Alarm 04/04/2019

4236932 Unexpected Annunciator: 2-13-EP 04/06/2019

4237724 Unexpected Unit 1 Loose Parts Alarm 04/09/2019

4242027 Unexpected Unit 2 Loose Parts Alarm 04/22/2019

4245172 Unexpected Annunciator 1-13-E9 05/01/2019

4248952 Need Work Request to Troubleshoot Unit 1 Loose Parts 05/14/2019

Monitoring System Channel 1

4250626 Re-Evaluate Loose Parts Monitoring System Oversight 05/21/2019

Miscellaneous ER-AA-320-1003 Maintenance Rule 18-10 - Failure Definitions 0

Procedures BwOP LM-10 Loose Parts Monitoring System Operation and Alarm 4

Response

BwOP LM-10A1 Loose Parts Monitoring System Alignment 3

NO-AA-10 Quality Assurance Topical Report (QATR) 7

OP-AA-108-117 Protected Equipment Program 5

OP-AA-201-008 Pre-Fire Plan Manual 4

PI-AA-=125-1001 Root Cause Analysis Manual 3

PI-AA-120 Issue Identification and Screening Process 8

PI-AA-125 Corrective Action Program (CAP) Procedure 6

PI-AA-125-1003 Corrective Action Program Evaluation Manual 4

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