ML13261A151

Part 21 Report - Improper Dedication of Actuator Parts

ML13261A151
Person / Time
Site:	Palo Verde
Issue date:	09/10/2013
From:	Baitinger G Emerson Process Management
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
49337, FIN 2013-03
Download: ML13261A151 (3)

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09/10/2013 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center Event Report PaEne I Part 21 (PAR) Event# 49337 Rep Org: EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT Notification Date / Time: 09/10/2013 13:36 (EDT)

Supplier: FISHER CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL, LLC Event Date I Time: 08/02/2013 (CDT)

Last Modification: 09/10/2013 Region: 3 Docket #:

City: MARSHALLTOWN Agreement State: Yes County: License #:

State: IA NRC Notified by: GEORGE BAITINGER Notifications: CHRISTINE LIPA R3DO HQ Ops Officer: DONALD NORWOOD MICHAEL HAY R4DO Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY PART 21 GROUP E-MAIL 10 CFR Section:

21.21 (d)(3)(i) DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE PART 21 REPORT - IMPROPER DEDICATION OF ACTUATOR PARTS Fisher issued an information notice (FIN 2013-03) to alert Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station of an issue associated with two valve assemblies supplied to PVNGS by Fisher. Fisher determined that the valves were provided with actuator parts that were not properly processed per active valve requirements specified in the purchase order. Specifically, Fisher provided commercial grade parts instead of commercial grade dedicated items.

Arrangements have been made with PVNGS to retrofit the correctly processed parts on the subject valves.

09/11/2013 01:43am FISHER CONTROLS 6417542830 #551 Page 01/02 EMERSON. Fisher Controls Intenational LL0 Process IMfanrgement- 301 South Fist Ave.

P.O. Box 190 Marshalltow, Iowa 50158-0190 USA T (641) 754-3011 F (81) 754-2830 Fisher Information Notice: FIN 2013-03 22 August 2013 Subject Improper Dedication of Actuator Parts From:*..

Chad Engle Nuclear Business Unit Director Fisher Controls International LLC 301 South First Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158 Fax: (641) 754-2854 Equipment Affected By This Information Notice:

Items subject to this FisherInformation Notice (FIN) were provided to Arizona Public Service Company-Palo Verde NuclearGeneratingStation (APS/PVNGS) via FisherOrderNumber 019-F10051845,Items 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004,0005 and 0006 (Arizona Public Service PO# 500559374). This equipment included 4" CL900 FisherHPD valve assemblies with Type 667NS Size 70 Actuatorwith IntegralSide Mounted Handwheel, Type 67CFSR PressureRegulator,ASCO NP8316A55E Solenoids, and Topworx C8-24521-E3 Proximity Switches. The equipment is identified by FisherSerialNumbers 20417605, 20428975, 20428976, 20428977, 20428978, and20428979 (Arizona Public Service Company Tag Numbers IJSGEUVOI69, 2JSGEUVOI69, 3JSGEUVOI69 1JSGEUV0183, 2JSGEUV0183, and 3JSGEUVOI83).

Purpose:

The purpose of this FIN is to alert APS/PVNGS that as of 02 August 2013, Fisher Controls International LLC (Fisher) became aware of a situation which may affect the performance of the aforementioned equipment, including their safety-related function.

Fisher is informing APS/PVNGS of this circumstance in accordance with Section 21.21 (FISHER)

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09/11/2013 01:44am FISHER CONTROLS 6417542830 4551 Pase 02/02 Fisher Information Notice: FIN 2013-03 (b) of 10 CFR 21.

Applicability:

This FIN applies only to the subject equipment supplied by Fisher, identified above, that was provided to APSIPVNGS via Fisher Order Number 019-F1 0051845, Items 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004,0005 and 0006 (Arizona Public Service PO# 500559374).

Discussion:

Fisher has determined that the subject valves were provided with actuator parts that were not properly processed per active valve requirements specified by APS PO#

500559374. Specifically, Fisher provided oommercial grade parts instead of commercial grade dedicated items. The parts are identified per Fisher Type III drawing GE55059, find numbers 108, 116, and 139.

Action Required Fisher will perform the disassembly and replacement of theso parts, at no cost to APSIPVNGS, on Serial Number 20428976 and 20428979 (Tags 3JSGEUVO169 and 3JSGEUVO 183) and will support APS/PVNGS in performing a repair of affected, installed valves. Arrangements have been made with APS1PVNGS to retrofit the correctly processed parts on the subject serial numbers.

In addition, a Corrective Action Request (CAR) has been initiated by Fisher to prevent reoccurrence of this issue.

10 CFR 21 Implications:

Fisher requests that the recipient of this notice review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10 CFR 21 Ifthere are any technical questions or concerns, please contact:

George Baitinger Manager, Quality Fisher Controls International LLC 301 South First Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158 Fax: (641) 754-2854 Phone: (641) 754-2026 Georg e.B .aitinaerjEmers on.corn (Page 2 of 2