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# 1 / 7nESI)ENGINE SYSTEMS, INC.175 Freight RoadRocky Mount, NC 27804Telephone:
nESI)        175 Freight Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Telephone: 2521977-2720 Fax: 252/446-1134 TELEFAX Date:                      November 13, 2013 Company:                   NRC Operations Center Fax Number:                 301/816-6151 Verification No.:           301/816-5100
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Report No. 10CFR21-0110, Rev. 0 From:                      Tom Homer Page:                      1 of 7


From:Page:NRC Operations Center301/816-6151 301/816-5100 Report No. 1OCFR21-0110, Rev. 0Tom Homer1 of 7
==Dear Sir:==
 
Following this cover is a copy of our report 10CFR21-0110, Rev. 0, for a 10CFR21 reportable notification on a CR7 diode wiring reversed on the automatic voltage regulator (AVR) panels for APS-Palo Verde, part number D72-12200-1 00-PVNGS.
A copy of this report will be mailed to the NRC Document Control Desk and to our affected nuclear customer.
Should you have questions, please let us know.
Sincerely, ENGINE SYSTEMS, INC.
Tom Homer Quality Assurance Manager Quality Performance With Pride
 
11-13-13;11 :33AM;                                                                                  # 2/ 7 (SI        ENGINE SYSTEMS, INC.
175 Freight Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804                        Telephone: 252/977-2720 Fax: 2521446-1134 Report No. 10CFR21-0110 Rev. 0:      11/12/13 10CFR21 REPORTING OF DEFECTS AND NON-COMPLIANCE COMPONENT:                CR7 diode wiring reversed AVR panels for APS-Palo Verde P/N: D72-12200-100-PVNGS SYSTEM:                  Emergency Diesel Generator (APS-Palo Verde)
CONCLUSION:              Reportable in Accordance With 10CFR21 Prepared By:                                                      Date:  ///_/ZA8 Engineering Manager Reviewed By:                                                      Date: 11-12-1%,
Quality Assurance Manager Quality Performance With Pride
 
11-13-13;11:33AM;                                                            #  3/  7 Report No.     10CFR21-01 10 Record of RevisiDns Page:          1 of 1 REV    DATE    PAGE                DESCRIPTION 0    11/12/13      Initial issue.


==Dear Sir:==
11-13-13;11:33AM;                                                                                     # 4/ 7 Report No. 10CFR21-0110 Revision:      0 Date:         11/12/13 Page:         1 of 4 Component:
Following this cover is a copy of our report 1OCFR21-0110, Rev. 0, for a1OCFR21 reportable notification on a CR7 diode wiring reversed on theautomatic voltage regulator (AVR) panels for APS-Palo Verde, part numberD72-12200-1 00-PVNGS.
Diode CR7 wiring reversed: AVR panel P/N D72-12200-1 00-PVNGS Summary:
A copy of this report will be mailed to the NRC Document Control Desk and toour affected nuclear customer.
Engine Systems Inc. (ESI) began a 10CFR21 evaluation on 10/25/2013 after receiving notification from APS-Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station that diode CR7 on their automatic voltage regulator (AVR) panels had the wiring connections reversed. During installation of the AVA panels, generator output voltage buildup was observed to be longer than expected during fast start testing.
Should you have questions, please let us know.Sincerely, ENGINE SYSTEMS, INC.Tom HomerQuality Assurance ManagerQuality Performance With Pride 11-13-13;11  
The slow voltage buildup was determined to be caused by a lack of generator field flashing.
:33AM;(SI ENGINE SYSTEMS, INC.175 Freight Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804# 2/ 7Telephone:
252/977-2720 Fax: 2521446-1134 Report No. 1OCFR21-0110 Rev. 0: 11/12/1310CFR21 REPORTING OF DEFECTSAND NON-COMPLIANCE COMPONENT:
SYSTEM:CONCLUSION:
CR7 diode wiring reversedAVR panels for APS-Palo VerdeP/N: D72-12200-100-PVNGS Emergency Diesel Generator (APS-Palo Verde)Reportable in Accordance With 1 OCFR21Prepared By:Reviewed By:Engineering ManagerQuality Assurance ManagerDate: ///_/ZA8Date: 11-12-1%,
Quality Performance With Pride 11-13-13;11:33AM;
# 3/ 7Report No. 10CFR21-01 10Record of RevisiDns Page: 1 of 1REV DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION 0 11/12/13 Initial issue.
11-13-13;11:33AM;
# 4/ 7Report No. 10CFR21-0110 Revision:
0Date: 11/12/13Page: 1 of 4Component:
Diode CR7 wiring reversed:
AVR panel P/N D72-12200-1 00-PVNGSSummary:Engine Systems Inc. (ESI) began a 10CFR21 evaluation on 10/25/2013 after receiving notification from APS-Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station that diode CR7 on their automatic voltageregulator (AVR) panels had the wiring connections reversed.
During installation of the AVA panels,generator output voltage buildup was observed to be longer than expected during fast start testing.The slow voltage buildup was determined to be caused by a lack of generator field flashing.
Troubleshooting revealed that the field flash diode CR7 wiring was reversed.
Troubleshooting revealed that the field flash diode CR7 wiring was reversed.
The evaluation was concluded on 11/11/2013 and it was determined that this issue is a reportable defect as defined by 1OCFR21.
The evaluation was concluded on 11/11/2013 and it was determined that this issue is a reportable defect as defined by 10CFR21. The incorrect wiring of diode CR7 prevents field flashing of the generator. Lack of generator field flashing can result in failure of generator voltage buildup, or excessive voltage buildup time, during starting of the emergency diesel generator (EDG). This condition could therefore have impacted operability of the EDG and prevented it from performing its safety related function.
The incorrect wiring of diode CR7 prevents field flashing of thegenerator.
Lack of generator field flashing can result in failure of generator voltage buildup, orexcessive voltage buildup time, during starting of the emergency diesel generator (EDG). Thiscondition could therefore have impacted operability of the EDG and prevented it from performing itssafety related function.
Discussion:
Discussion:
The AVR panel, part number D72-12200-100-PVNGS, is part of the overall static excitation systemfor the Palo Verde EDGs. Diode CR7 is wired in series with the field flash resistor and a normallyopen contact from the field flash contactor (FFC) to the generator field (F+) connection.
The AVR panel, part number D72-12200-100-PVNGS, is part of the overall static excitation system for the Palo Verde EDGs. Diode CR7 is wired in series with the field flash resistor and a normally open contact from the field flash contactor (FFC) to the generator field (F+) connection. This circuit is only active during startup of the EDG as the generator field is flashed (via an external 125 VDC supply) to initiate generator voltage buildup. CR7 conducts in the forward direction during field flashing to excite the generator field and it prevents reverse current flow when the exciter output begins to increase as the generator comes up to nominal voltage. An electrical schematic of the field flash circuitry is shown below in Figure 1.
This circuitis only active during startup of the EDG as the generator field is flashed (via an external 125 VDCsupply) to initiate generator voltage buildup.
Figure 1 - Generator Field Flash Schematic
CR7 conducts in the forward direction during fieldflashing to excite the generator field and it prevents reverse current flow when the exciter outputbegins to increase as the generator comes up to nominal voltage.
 
An electrical schematic of thefield flash circuitry is shown below in Figure 1.Figure 1 -Generator Field Flash Schematic 11-13-13;11:33AM;  
11-13-13;11:33AM;                                                                                     # 5/ 7 Report No. 100FR21-0110 Revision:     0 Date:         11/12/13 Page:         2 of 4 APS-Palo Verde determined during installation testing of the AVR panel that the CR7 diode was installed incorrectly; specifically, the wiring to the anode and cathode was reversed. The CR7 diode assembly consists of a standard power diode (where the mounting stud is the cathode and the terminal end is the anode) mounted on a heat sink. With the diode mounted to the heat sink via the diode stud, the heat sink becomes the diode cathode. A screw installed in the heat sink provides a mounting stud for the CR7 cathode wiring connection(s). The diode anode is wired to another stud at the other end of the heat sink; this stud is electrically isolated from the heat sink and is utilized for the CR7 anode wiring connection(s). Location of CR7 on the AVR panel is shown below in Figure 2.
# 5/ 7Report No. 100FR21-0110 Revision:
Figure 2 - AVR Panel Component Layout
0Date: 11/12/13Page: 2 of 4APS-Palo Verde determined during installation testing of the AVR panel that the CR7 diode wasinstalled incorrectly; specifically, the wiring to the anode and cathode was reversed.
 
The CR7diode assembly consists of a standard power diode (where the mounting stud is the cathode andthe terminal end is the anode) mounted on a heat sink. With the diode mounted to the heat sinkvia the diode stud, the heat sink becomes the diode cathode.
11-13-13;11:33AM;                                                                                     # 6/ 7 Report No.     10CFR21-0110 Revision:       0 Date:           11/12/13 Page:           3 of 4 Root cause evaluation:
A screw installed in the heat sinkprovides a mounting stud for the CR7 cathode wiring connection(s).
The AVR panel layout drawing (8000654-01) conflicts with the AVR panel electrical schematic and wiring diagram. The layout drawing has CR7 oriented such that the anode connection is on the top and the cathode connection is on the bottom; both the electrical schematic (8000654-02) and the wiring diagram (8000654-11) show the CR7 anode wiring as the "bottom" and the cathode wiring as the "top". With the layout showing the anode at the top, the CR7 wiring was installed reversed.
The diode anode is wired toanother stud at the other end of the heat sink; this stud is electrically isolated from the heat sinkand is utilized for the CR7 anode wiring connection(s).
Functional test procedure 8000654-FTP-1 for the AVR panel verified operation of the field flash contactor FF but did not include checks to verity proper installation of diode CR7. The pre-operational tests of ESI field test procedure 8001720-TP should have discovered the reversed CR7 connections because it required verification of field flash voltage at AVR terminals TS3(F+) and TS3(F-); apparently these steps were not performed or were not performed correctly during the installation process.
Location of CR7 on the AVR panel isshown below in Figure 2.Figure 2 -AVR Panel Component Layout 11-13-13;11:33AM;
Evaluation of previous shipments:
# 6/ 7Report No. 10CFR21-0110 Revision:
Drawings for AVR panels supplied previously by ESI have been reviewed and the CR7 diode wiring has been verified to be correct. The CR7 reversed wiring condition only applies to the AVR panels (PIN D72-12200-100-PVNGS) shipped to Palo Verde.
0Date: 11/12/13Page: 3 of 4Root cause evaluation:
Affected Customers; APS-Palo Verde is the only affected customer. This reversed CR7 wiring condition only applies to the five (5) AVR panels (P/N D72-12200-1 00-PVNGS) shipped to Palo Verde on ESI sales order 8001720 (4 panels shipped in May 2013 and 1 panel shipped in June 2013).
The AVR panel layout drawing (8000654-01) conflicts with the AVR panel electrical schematic andwiring diagram.
 
The layout drawing has CR7 oriented such that the anode connection is on the topand the cathode connection is on the bottom; both the electrical schematic (8000654-02) and thewiring diagram (8000654-11) show the CR7 anode wiring as the "bottom" and the cathode wiringas the "top". With the layout showing the anode at the top, the CR7 wiring was installed reversed.
11-13-13;11:33AM;                                                                                       # 7/    7 Report No. 10CFR21 -0110 Revision;     0 Date:         11/12/13 Page:        4of4 Corrective Action:
Functional test procedure 8000654-FTP-1 for the AVR panel verified operation of the field flashcontactor FF but did not include checks to verity proper installation of diode CR7. The pre-operational tests of ESI field test procedure 8001720-TP should have discovered the reversed CR7connections because it required verification of field flash voltage at AVR terminals TS3(F+) andTS3(F-);
Diode assembly CR7 shall be removed from the AVR subpanel, rotated 180 degrees and re-installed using the same mounting holes and mounting hardware. The existing panel wiring to CR7 shall then be connected in the same physical location, thereby connecting wire F+ to the cathode and wire F7 to the anode as shown in the photographs below. This shall be performed on all five (5) AVR panels shipped to APS-Palo Verde (reference ESI sales order 8001720).
apparently these steps were not performed or were not performed correctly during theinstallation process.Evaluation of previous shipments:
wire F+wire                                         F+
Drawings for AVR panels supplied previously by ESI have been reviewed and the CR7 diodewiring has been verified to be correct.
cathode wire                                    ..- .7...
The CR7 reversed wiring condition only applies to the AVRpanels (PIN D72-12200-100-PVNGS) shipped to Palo Verde.Affected Customers; APS-Palo Verde is the only affected customer.
CR7 Diode Assembly- Not Correct                           CR7 Diode Assembly - Correct (as-shipped)                                           (rotated 180-)
This reversed CR7 wiring condition only applies tothe five (5) AVR panels (P/N D72-12200-1 00-PVNGS) shipped to Palo Verde on ESI sales order8001720 (4 panels shipped in May 2013 and 1 panel shipped in June 2013).
To prevent recurrence of this issue, the following is being implemented:
11-13-13;11:33AM; Report No.Revision; Date:Page:# 7/ 71OCFR21 -0110011/12/134of4Corrective Action:Diode assembly CR7 shall be removed from the AVR subpanel, rotated 180 degrees and re-installed using the same mounting holes and mounting hardware.
o   AVR panel layout drawing 8000654-01 has been revised to rotate diode CR7 180 degrees.
The existing panel wiring toCR7 shall then be connected in the same physical  
This will change the anode connection from the top to the bottom orientation.
: location, thereby connecting wire F+ to thecathode and wire F7 to the anode as shown in the photographs below. This shall be performed on all five (5) AVR panels shipped to APS-Palo Verde (reference ESI sales order 8001720).
o   The AVR panel factory test procedure 8000654-FTP-1 has been revised to include steps to verify proper connection of diode CR7 within the field flash circuitry.}}
wire F+wire F+cathodewire .. -.7...CR7 Diode Assembly-Not Correct CR7 Diode Assembly  
-Correct(as-shipped)  
(rotated 180-)To prevent recurrence of this issue, the following is being implemented:
o AVR panel layout drawing 8000654-01 has been revised to rotate diode CR7 180 degrees.This will change the anode connection from the top to the bottom orientation.
o The AVR panel factory test procedure 8000654-FTP-1 has been revised to include steps toverify proper connection of diode CR7 within the field flash circuitry.}}

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Letter from Tom Homer Notification of Part 21 Report on a CR7 Diode Wiring Reversed on the Automatic Voltage Regular (AVR) Panels for Palo Verde
ML13339A768
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Site: Palo Verde  Arizona Public Service icon.png
Issue date: 11/13/2013
From: Homer T
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11-13-13;11:33AM; # 1/ 7 ENGINE SYSTEMS, INC.

nESI) 175 Freight Road Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Telephone: 2521977-2720 Fax: 252/446-1134 TELEFAX Date: November 13, 2013 Company: NRC Operations Center Fax Number: 301/816-6151 Verification No.: 301/816-5100

Reference:

Report No. 10CFR21-0110, Rev. 0 From: Tom Homer Page: 1 of 7

Dear Sir:

Following this cover is a copy of our report 10CFR21-0110, Rev. 0, for a 10CFR21 reportable notification on a CR7 diode wiring reversed on the automatic voltage regulator (AVR) panels for APS-Palo Verde, part number D72-12200-1 00-PVNGS.

A copy of this report will be mailed to the NRC Document Control Desk and to our affected nuclear customer.

Should you have questions, please let us know.

Sincerely, ENGINE SYSTEMS, INC.

Tom Homer Quality Assurance Manager Quality Performance With Pride

11-13-13;11 :33AM; # 2/ 7 (SI ENGINE SYSTEMS, INC.

175 Freight Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Telephone: 252/977-2720 Fax: 2521446-1134 Report No. 10CFR21-0110 Rev. 0: 11/12/13 10CFR21 REPORTING OF DEFECTS AND NON-COMPLIANCE COMPONENT: CR7 diode wiring reversed AVR panels for APS-Palo Verde P/N: D72-12200-100-PVNGS SYSTEM: Emergency Diesel Generator (APS-Palo Verde)

CONCLUSION: Reportable in Accordance With 10CFR21 Prepared By: Date: ///_/ZA8 Engineering Manager Reviewed By: Date: 11-12-1%,

Quality Assurance Manager Quality Performance With Pride

11-13-13;11:33AM; # 3/ 7 Report No. 10CFR21-01 10 Record of RevisiDns Page: 1 of 1 REV DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION 0 11/12/13 Initial issue.

11-13-13;11:33AM; # 4/ 7 Report No. 10CFR21-0110 Revision: 0 Date: 11/12/13 Page: 1 of 4 Component:

Diode CR7 wiring reversed: AVR panel P/N D72-12200-1 00-PVNGS Summary:

Engine Systems Inc. (ESI) began a 10CFR21 evaluation on 10/25/2013 after receiving notification from APS-Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station that diode CR7 on their automatic voltage regulator (AVR) panels had the wiring connections reversed. During installation of the AVA panels, generator output voltage buildup was observed to be longer than expected during fast start testing.

The slow voltage buildup was determined to be caused by a lack of generator field flashing.

Troubleshooting revealed that the field flash diode CR7 wiring was reversed.

The evaluation was concluded on 11/11/2013 and it was determined that this issue is a reportable defect as defined by 10CFR21. The incorrect wiring of diode CR7 prevents field flashing of the generator. Lack of generator field flashing can result in failure of generator voltage buildup, or excessive voltage buildup time, during starting of the emergency diesel generator (EDG). This condition could therefore have impacted operability of the EDG and prevented it from performing its safety related function.

Discussion:

The AVR panel, part number D72-12200-100-PVNGS, is part of the overall static excitation system for the Palo Verde EDGs. Diode CR7 is wired in series with the field flash resistor and a normally open contact from the field flash contactor (FFC) to the generator field (F+) connection. This circuit is only active during startup of the EDG as the generator field is flashed (via an external 125 VDC supply) to initiate generator voltage buildup. CR7 conducts in the forward direction during field flashing to excite the generator field and it prevents reverse current flow when the exciter output begins to increase as the generator comes up to nominal voltage. An electrical schematic of the field flash circuitry is shown below in Figure 1.

Figure 1 - Generator Field Flash Schematic

11-13-13;11:33AM; # 5/ 7 Report No. 100FR21-0110 Revision: 0 Date: 11/12/13 Page: 2 of 4 APS-Palo Verde determined during installation testing of the AVR panel that the CR7 diode was installed incorrectly; specifically, the wiring to the anode and cathode was reversed. The CR7 diode assembly consists of a standard power diode (where the mounting stud is the cathode and the terminal end is the anode) mounted on a heat sink. With the diode mounted to the heat sink via the diode stud, the heat sink becomes the diode cathode. A screw installed in the heat sink provides a mounting stud for the CR7 cathode wiring connection(s). The diode anode is wired to another stud at the other end of the heat sink; this stud is electrically isolated from the heat sink and is utilized for the CR7 anode wiring connection(s). Location of CR7 on the AVR panel is shown below in Figure 2.

Figure 2 - AVR Panel Component Layout

11-13-13;11:33AM; # 6/ 7 Report No. 10CFR21-0110 Revision: 0 Date: 11/12/13 Page: 3 of 4 Root cause evaluation:

The AVR panel layout drawing (8000654-01) conflicts with the AVR panel electrical schematic and wiring diagram. The layout drawing has CR7 oriented such that the anode connection is on the top and the cathode connection is on the bottom; both the electrical schematic (8000654-02) and the wiring diagram (8000654-11) show the CR7 anode wiring as the "bottom" and the cathode wiring as the "top". With the layout showing the anode at the top, the CR7 wiring was installed reversed.

Functional test procedure 8000654-FTP-1 for the AVR panel verified operation of the field flash contactor FF but did not include checks to verity proper installation of diode CR7. The pre-operational tests of ESI field test procedure 8001720-TP should have discovered the reversed CR7 connections because it required verification of field flash voltage at AVR terminals TS3(F+) and TS3(F-); apparently these steps were not performed or were not performed correctly during the installation process.

Evaluation of previous shipments:

Drawings for AVR panels supplied previously by ESI have been reviewed and the CR7 diode wiring has been verified to be correct. The CR7 reversed wiring condition only applies to the AVR panels (PIN D72-12200-100-PVNGS) shipped to Palo Verde.

Affected Customers; APS-Palo Verde is the only affected customer. This reversed CR7 wiring condition only applies to the five (5) AVR panels (P/N D72-12200-1 00-PVNGS) shipped to Palo Verde on ESI sales order 8001720 (4 panels shipped in May 2013 and 1 panel shipped in June 2013).

11-13-13;11:33AM; # 7/ 7 Report No. 10CFR21 -0110 Revision; 0 Date: 11/12/13 Page: 4of4 Corrective Action:

Diode assembly CR7 shall be removed from the AVR subpanel, rotated 180 degrees and re-installed using the same mounting holes and mounting hardware. The existing panel wiring to CR7 shall then be connected in the same physical location, thereby connecting wire F+ to the cathode and wire F7 to the anode as shown in the photographs below. This shall be performed on all five (5) AVR panels shipped to APS-Palo Verde (reference ESI sales order 8001720).

wire F+wire F+

cathode wire ..- .7...

CR7 Diode Assembly- Not Correct CR7 Diode Assembly - Correct (as-shipped) (rotated 180-)

To prevent recurrence of this issue, the following is being implemented:

o AVR panel layout drawing 8000654-01 has been revised to rotate diode CR7 180 degrees.

This will change the anode connection from the top to the bottom orientation.

o The AVR panel factory test procedure 8000654-FTP-1 has been revised to include steps to verify proper connection of diode CR7 within the field flash circuitry.

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