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| | issue date = 01/14/1981 | | | issue date = 01/14/1981 |
| | title = Interim Deficiency Rept Re Use of Improperly Grounded Flexible Conduit on safety-related Circuits,Initially Reported on 801210.Caused by Manufacturer Failure to Remove Paint from Termination Module.Next Rept by Apr 1981 | | | title = Interim Deficiency Rept Re Use of Improperly Grounded Flexible Conduit on safety-related Circuits,Initially Reported on 801210.Caused by Manufacturer Failure to Remove Paint from Termination Module.Next Rept by Apr 1981 |
| | author name = CURTIS N W | | | author name = Curtis N |
| | author affiliation = PENNSYLVANIA POWER & LIGHT CO. | | | author affiliation = PENNSYLVANIA POWER & LIGHT CO. |
| | addressee name = GRIER B H | | | addressee name = Grier B |
| | addressee affiliation = NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) | | | addressee affiliation = NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I) |
| | docket = 05000387, 05000388 | | | docket = 05000387, 05000388 |
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| {{#Wiki_filter:REGULAT~INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION TEr>>(RIDS)ACCESSION NBR:8101210362 DOC~DATE:81/Oi/14NOTARI7ED: | | {{#Wiki_filter:REGULAT~ INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION TEr>> (RIDS) |
| NOFACIL:g- 8Susquehanna SteamElectricStation<Unit' 1RPennsylva 0-. 388Susquehanna SteamElectricStation~ Unit2<Pennsylva A~ AUTHORAFFILIATION CURTISRN~< sPennsy'Ivania Power8, LightCo.RECIP~ NAMERECIPIENT AFFILIATION GRIERR8,H~ RegionlsPhiladelphiai OfficeoftheDirector | | ACCESSION NBR:8101210362 DOC ~ DATE: 81/Oi/14 NOTARI7ED: NO 00CKET FACIL:g - 8 Susquehanna Steam Electric Station< Unit '1R Pennsylva 05000387 0-.388 Susquehanna Steam Electric Station~ Unit 2< Pennsylva 05000388 A ~ AUTHOR AFFILIATION CURTISR N ~ <s Pennsy'Ivania Power 8, Light Co. |
| | RECIP ~ NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION GRIERR 8, H ~ Region ls Philadelphiai Office of the Director |
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| ==SUBJECT:== | | ==SUBJECT:== |
| Interimdefic>ency reptreuseofimproperly groundedflexibleconduitonsafety-related cir'cuitsEinitiallv reportedon801210~Causedbymanufacturer failuretoremovepaintfromtermination modulesNextreptbyApril1981'ISTRISUTIONCODE:SOILSCOPIESRECEIVED:LTR
| | Interim defic>ency rept re use of improperly grounded flexible conduit on safety-related cir'cuitsEinitiallv reported on 801210 Caused by manufacturer failure to remove |
| /ENCLSIZE:TITLE:ConstructionDeficiency Report(10CFR50,55E) | | ~ |
| NOTES:Send IEE3copiesFSARltallamends.SendILE3copiesFSARRallamends.00CKET05000387050003880500038705000388RECIPIENT IoCODE/Nar>>E ACTION;A/0LICENSNG04RUSHBROOKsr>> | | paint from termination modules Next rept by April 1981 |
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| LTTR~ENCL TWONORTHNINTHSTREET,ALLENTOWN, PA.18101PHONErt215)770-5151NORMANW.CURTISVicePresident'-Engineering ILConstruction-Nuclear 77D5381January14,1981Mr.BoyceH.GrierDirector, RegionIU.S.NuclearRegulatory Commission 631PakAvenueKingofPrussia,PA19406SUSQUEHANNA STEAMELECTRICSTATIONINTERIMREPORTOFADEFICIENCY RELATINGTOIMPROPERLY GROUNDEDFLEXIBLECONDUITER's100450/100508 FILE840-4PLA-613 | | 1 1 |
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| ==DearMr.Grier:== | | TWO NORTH NINTH STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA. 18101 PHONEr t215) 770-5151 NORMAN W. CURTIS Vice President'-Engineering IL Construction-Nuclear 77D5381 January 14, 1981 Mr. Boyce H. Grier Director, Region I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 631 Pa k Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION INTERIM REPORT OF A DEFICIENCY RELATING TO IMPROPERLY GROUNDED FLEXIBLE CONDUIT ER's 100450/100508 FILE 840-4 PLA-613 |
| Thisletterservestoconfirminformation providedbytelephone toNRCInspector, Mr.J.Mattia,byMr.A.R.SabolofPP&LonDecember10,1980.Duringthatconversations Mr.Mattiawasadvisedthatthesubjectcondition wasunderevaluation forreportability undertheprovisions of10CFR50.55(e).
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| Thedeficiency involvestheuseofimproperly groundedflexibleconduitinvarioussafetyrelatedcircuitsasreportedtotheNRCbyGeneralElectricundertheprovisions of10CFR21onDecember8,1980(LetterNo.MFN212-80)
| | ==Dear Mr. Grier:== |
| .PPaLhasevaluated thecondition anddetermined thatitisreportable under10CFR50.55(e). | | |
| Acompletedescription ofthecondition along-with itssafetyimplications andcorrective actionplannedisattachedtothisletter.Sincethedetailsofthisreportprovideinformation relevanttothereporting requirements of10CFR21,this.correspondence isconsidered toalsodischarge anyformalresponsibility PPaLmayhaveforreporting incompliance thereto.WeexpecttoprovideafinalreportpriortoApril,1981.8102220'3llt7tPENNSYLVANIA POWERILLIGHTCOMPANY Mr.BoyceH-.GriexJanuary14,1981Verytrulyyours,N.W.'CurtisVicePresident-Engineering 6Construction-Nucleax'LW:sab Attachment cc:Mr.VictorStello(15)Director-Office ofEnspection aEnforcement U.S.NuclearRegulatory Commission Washington, D.C.20555mcsghgmeOfficeofManagement Information aProgramControlU.S.NuclearRegulatory Commission Washington, D.C.20555Mr.RobertM.GalloU.S.NuclearRegulatory Commission P.'O.Box52Shickshinny, PA18655 INTERIMREPORT~sub'ec0:Improperly GroundedFlexibleConduitonSafety-Related FailSafeCirciMetallicflexibleconduitisutilizedtoencloseelectrical conductors invariousfail-safe (deenergize toperformthe'safetyfunction) safetyrelatedcircuits.
| | This letter serves to confirm information provided by telephone to NRC Inspector, Mr. J. Mattia, by Mr. A. R. Sabol of PP&L on December 10, 1980. |
| Thesefail-safe ci.rcuits, arepartoftheReactor.Protection System(RPS),NuclearSteamSupplyShut-Off'System (NSSS)andNeutronMonitoring System(NMS)logics.The'ail-safe designrequiresthat.theflexibleconduitprovidealowresistance pathtoground.topreventexternalvoltagesources,thatcouldoccurfromcertainshortcircuits, fromdefeating (deenergizing tooperate)fail-safe modeofthesesafetyrelatedcircuits.
| | During that conversations Mr. Mattia was advised that the subject condition was under evaluation for reportability under the provisions of 10CFR50.55(e). |
| Thepositivegroundpathassuresthattheupstreamprotective deviceswillsenseandinterrupt ashortcircuit,therebyeliminating thepossibility ofanexternalvoltagesourcedefeating thesafetyfunction.
| | The deficiency involves the use of improperly grounded flexible conduit in various safety related circuits as reported to the NRC by General Electric under the provisions of 10CFR 21 on December 8, 1980 (Letter No. |
| Flexibleconduiti:sutilizedforfail-safe circuitswithintheGE-supplied PowerGeneration ControlComplex(PGCC).Typically theflexibleconduitisroutedthroughthePGCCfloorsectionsfromthetermination cabinetstopanelsorfrompaneltopanel.Thedefectbeingreportedisthelackofpositivemetallicgrounding fortheflexibleconduiteitherattheterminati.on cabinetoratthepanel.Inatypicalterm@nation cabinetinstallation; theconduitisattachedwithalockingringtoatermination module.Thisisanacceptable groundconnecti.on; however,thetermination moduleisultimately mountedonapainted(highelectrical resistance) surface.Duringmanufacturing, therewasnoprocedure toassurepaintwasremovedpriortomountingthetermination module.Hence,apositivegroundpathwasnotprovided.
| | MFN212-80) . PPaL has evaluated the condition and determined that it is reportable under 10CFR50.55(e). A complete description of the condition along-with its safety implications and corrective action planned is attached to this letter. |
| GEhasreportedthisdefecttotheNRCunder10CFR,Part21.AnalsisofSafetImlications Thedesignbasis,forsafety-related fail-safe circuitsoftheRPS,NSSSandNMSsystemsrequiresprotection againstthepossibility oflossofprotective functions fromexternalvoltagesources.Installation ofthesecircuitsin'positively groundedmetallicconduitisrequiredtomeetthisdesignbasis.'.Engineering considers theomissionofapositivegroundontheGEsuppliedflexiblemetal'lic conduittobeasignificant deficien'cy indesignandconstruction ofthePGCCsuchthatifitweretohaveremaineduncorrected, couldhaveadversely affectedthesafetyofoperation oftheplant.Therefore, thelackofgrounding onflexiblemetallicconduitcontaining safety-related fail-safe circuitswithinthePGCCisconsidered reportable under10CFR5e.55(e).Page1of2 Corrective Action:GEwi;11issueinstructions.
| | Since the details of this report provide information relevant to the reporting requirements of 10CFR 21, this. correspondence is considered to also discharge any formal responsibility PPaL may have for reporting in compliance thereto. |
| tofieldinvestigate installations offail-safe circuitsinflexibleconduit~foradequategrounding.
| | We expect to provide a final report prior to April, 1981. |
| Where'hegrounding is.foundtobeunacceptable, positivegrounding willbeinstalled. | | PENNSYLVANIA POWER IL LIGHT COMPANY 8 1 02 2 2 0 '3 llt7t |
| IBechtelhasbeeninstructed toreview'nstallations ofsafety-relatedfail-safe circuitswithin.theirdesignscopetoassurethatpositiveracewaygrounding hasbeenapplied.Afinalreportidentifying thetotalscopeoftheproblemandcorrective actionswillbeprovidedbyMarch31,1981.SBK/kesPage2of2}}
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| | Mr. Boyce H-. Griex January 14, 1981 Very truly yours, N. W. 'Curtis Vice President-Engineering 6 Construction-Nucleax'LW:sab Attachment cc: Mr. Victor Stello (15) |
| | Director-Office of Enspection a Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 mcsghgme Office of Management Information a Program Control U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Mr. Robert M. Gallo U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.'O. Box 52 Shickshinny, PA 18655 |
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| | INTERIM REPORT |
| | ~sub 'ec0: Improperly Grounded Flexible Conduit on Safety-Related Fail Safe Circi Metallic flexible conduit is utilized to enclose electrical conductors in various fail-safe (deenergize to perform the 'safety function) safety related circuits. These fail-safe ci.rcuits, are part of the Reactor . |
| | Protection System (RPS), Nuclear Steam Supply Shut-Off'System (NSSS) and Neutron Monitoring System (NMS) logics. The'ail-safe design requires that |
| | .the flexible conduit provide a low resistance path to ground .to prevent external voltage sources, that could occur from certain short circuits, from defeating (deenergizing to operate) fail-safe mode of these safety related circuits. The positive ground path assures that the upstream protective devices will sense and interrupt a short circuit, thereby eliminating the possibility of an external voltage source defeating the safety function. |
| | Flexible conduit i:s utilized for fail-safe circuits within the GE-supplied Power Generation Control Complex (PGCC). Typically the flexible conduit is routed through the PGCC floor sections from the termination cabinets to panels or from panel to panel. |
| | The defect being reported is the lack of positive metallic grounding for the flexible conduit either at the terminati.on cabinet or at the panel. In a typical term@nation cabinet installation; the conduit is attached with a locking ring to a termination module. This is an acceptable ground connecti.on; however, the termination module is ultimately mounted on a painted (high electrical resistance) surface. During manufacturing, there was no procedure to assure paint was removed prior to mounting the termination module. Hence, a positive ground path was not provided. |
| | GE has reported this defect to the NRC under 10 CFR, Part 21. |
| | Anal sis of Safet Im lications The design basis, for safety-related fail-safe circuits of the RPS, NSSS and NMS systems requires protection against the possibility of loss of protective functions from external voltage sources. Installation of these circuits in 'positively grounded metallic conduit is required to meet this design basis.'. |
| | Engineering considers the omission of a positive ground on the GE supplied flexible metal'lic conduit to be a significant deficien'cy in design and construction of the PGCC such that if it were to have remained uncorrected, could have adversely affected the safety of operation of the plant. Therefore, the lack of grounding on flexible metallic conduit containing safety-related fail-safe circuits within the PGCC is considered reportable under 10 CFR 5e.55 (e). |
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| | Corrective Action: |
| | GE wi;11 issue instructions. to field investigate installations of fail-safe circuits in flexible conduit ~for adequate grounding. |
| | is. found to will be Where'he grounding be unacceptable, positive grounding installed. |
| | I Bechtel has been instructed to review'nstallations of safety-related fail-safe circuits within. their design scope to assure that positive raceway grounding has been applied. |
| | A final report identifying the total scope of the problem and corrective actions will be provided by March 31, 1981. |
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Interim Deficiency Rept Re GE Reactor Mode Switch.Proposed Redesign of Mode Switch by GE Rejected,Based on Results of Testing Conducted at Franklin Inst Research Lab.Alternate Switch Ordered Through Electroswitch.Final Rept by Apr 1984
PLA-2009, Final Deficiency Rept Re Standby Gas Treatment Sys (SGTS) Performance Not as Described in Fsar.Fsar Change Prepared to Indicate SGTS May Be Required to Maintain Secondary Containment Integrity1984-01-0909 January 1984
Final Deficiency Rept Re Standby Gas Treatment Sys (SGTS) Performance Not as Described in Fsar.Fsar Change Prepared to Indicate SGTS May Be Required to Maintain Secondary Containment Integrity
PLA-1990, Final Deficiency Rept Re Isolation of Nitrogen Makeup Sys. Permanent Mod Consists of Rerouting Drywell & Wetwell Nitrogen Makeup Lines to Spare Penetrations.Divisionalized Isolation Valves Will Be Installed1983-12-30030 December 1983
Final Deficiency Rept Re Isolation of Nitrogen Makeup Sys. Permanent Mod Consists of Rerouting Drywell & Wetwell Nitrogen Makeup Lines to Spare Penetrations.Divisionalized Isolation Valves Will Be Installed
PLA-1946, Interim Deficiency Rept Re Bechtel Failure to Accomplish Design Verification of safety-related Power & Control Cables.Bechtel Completed & Documented Required Cable Length Verification & Calculations1983-12-30030 December 1983
Interim Deficiency Rept Re Bechtel Failure to Accomplish Design Verification of safety-related Power & Control Cables.Bechtel Completed & Documented Required Cable Length Verification & Calculations
PLA-1991, Final Deficiency Rept Re Cracks in Pacific Scientific PSA-1 & PSA-3 Snubber Capstan Springs.Caused by Improper Spring Forming.Snubbers Will Be Corrected Prior to Completion of First Refueling Outage.Also Reported Per Part 211983-12-27027 December 1983
Final Deficiency Rept Re Cracks in Pacific Scientific PSA-1 & PSA-3 Snubber Capstan Springs.Caused by Improper Spring Forming.Snubbers Will Be Corrected Prior to Completion of First Refueling Outage.Also Reported Per Part 21
PLA-2000, Interim Deficiency Rept Re Electrical Sys Separation in Multiple Div Pull & Junction Boxes.One Box Identified Containing Redundant Channel C & D Circuits Insufficiently Separated by Approved Barrier1983-12-27027 December 1983
Interim Deficiency Rept Re Electrical Sys Separation in Multiple Div Pull & Junction Boxes.One Box Identified Containing Redundant Channel C & D Circuits Insufficiently Separated by Approved Barrier
PLA-2006, Interim Part 21 Rept Re Improper Relief Valve Settings & Design Pressures & Temps Found in Hpci,Rcic,Rhr,Core Spray & Essential Svc Water Sys.Initially Reported on 831118. Hydrotests Performed1983-12-20020 December 1983
Interim Part 21 Rept Re Improper Relief Valve Settings & Design Pressures & Temps Found in Hpci,Rcic,Rhr,Core Spray & Essential Svc Water Sys.Initially Reported on 831118. Hydrotests Performed
PLA-1987, Updated Interim Deficiency Rept Re Scram Discharge Vol Vent & Drain Valve Waterhammer.Testing & Subsequent Analysis Will Be Completed in Mar 1984.Util Will Submit Final Rept by Apr 19841983-12-14014 December 1983
Updated Interim Deficiency Rept Re Scram Discharge Vol Vent & Drain Valve Waterhammer.Testing & Subsequent Analysis Will Be Completed in Mar 1984.Util Will Submit Final Rept by Apr 1984
PLA-1967, Final Deficiency Rept Re Suppression Pool Temp Monitoring Sys (Spotmos).Initially Reported on 821015.Modified Installation Configuration Tested.Review of Test Results Will Be Completed by End of Mar 19841983-12-13013 December 1983
Final Deficiency Rept Re Suppression Pool Temp Monitoring Sys (Spotmos).Initially Reported on 821015.Modified Installation Configuration Tested.Review of Test Results Will Be Completed by End of Mar 1984
PLA-1968, Final Deficiency & Part 21 Repts Re Final Design of GE 7700 Series 250-volt Dc Control Ctrs.Plant Operating Procedures Revised to Include Methods of Clearing Obstructions as Provided by GE & Exam & Reforming of Draw Out Contacts1983-12-0505 December 1983
Final Deficiency & Part 21 Repts Re Final Design of GE 7700 Series 250-volt Dc Control Ctrs.Plant Operating Procedures Revised to Include Methods of Clearing Obstructions as Provided by GE & Exam & Reforming of Draw Out Contacts
1998-07-09
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MONTHYEARML20217A9931999-09-30030 September 1999
NRC Regulatory Assessment & Oversight Pilot Program, Performance Indicator Data
ML17146B1741999-08-0303 August 1999
GL 96-06 Risk Assessment for Sses.
ML20206D3331999-04-27027 April 1999
SER of Individual Plant Examination of External Events Submittal on Susquehanna Steam Electric Station,Units 1 & 2. Staff Notes That Licensee IPEEE Complete with Regard to Info Requested by Suppl 4 to GL 88-20
ML20195B2381999-03-31031 March 1999
Redacted Version for 10CFR2.790 Request for Decommissioning Status Rept for Sses,Units 1 & 2
ML17164A8451998-10-31031 October 1998
SSES Unit 1 Tenth Refueling & Insp Outage ISI Outage Summary Rept.
ML20236N6751998-07-0909 July 1998
Part 21 & Deficiency Rept Re Notification of Potential Safety Hazard from Breakage of Cast Iron Suction Heads in Apkd Type Pumps.Caused by Migration of Suction Head Journal Sleeve Along Lower End of Pump Shaft.Will Inspect Pumps
ML20217Q4891998-04-21021 April 1998
Rev 1 to Draft LDCN 2482, FSAR Chapter 13.4 & FSAR Chapter 17.2 Changes to Support ITS Implementation
ML18026A4931998-03-30030 March 1998
LER 97-007-01:on 971017,entry Into TS 3.0.3 Occurred to Allow Completion of Surveillance Testing of One Channel of Rbm.Caused by Failure of Components in LPRM Output to Rbm. Submitted TS Change Request to Extend LCO Action Statement
ML18026A5401998-02-28028 February 1998
Monthly Operating Repts for Feb 1998 for Susquehanna Steam Electric Station.W/980313 Ltr
ML18026A4891997-11-17017 November 1997
LER 97-007-00:on 971017,TS 3.0.3 Entry Voluntarily Made. Caused by Inadequate Post Maint Testing Following Earlier Work Associated W/Components.Failed Components Repaired, Replaced & Testing Completed
ML18017A2921997-10-28028 October 1997
1997 Nrc/Fema Observed Exercise.
ML17158C1861997-06-0505 June 1997
Proceedings of Intl Topical Meeting on Advanced Reactors Safety Vol II, on 970601-05
ML20140A9661997-05-29029 May 1997
Part 21 Rept Re Ksv Emergency Diesel Generator Power Piston Failure.Caused by Jacket Water in Combustion Chamber. Recommends That Users Verify That Crown Thickness at Valve Cutout Be 100 Minimum
ML18026A4781997-03-28028 March 1997
Rev 1 to Application of Anfb to ATRIUM-10 for Susquehanna Reloads.
ML20137G6261997-03-25025 March 1997
Svcs Part 21 Rept Re Emergency Generators Installed at Zion Station Which Developed Significant Drop in Crankcase Lube Oil Level.Caused by Crack in Liner Wall,Allowing Jacket Water to Enter Chamber
ML20155F7661996-07-25025 July 1996
Partially Deleted Job Number 739619-96, Investigation of E Diesel Breaker Misalignment
ML20155F7491996-07-24024 July 1996
Independent Safety Evaluation Svcs Project Rept 3-96, Investigation of E Diesel Generator In-Operability Event
ML20117G4641996-05-14014 May 1996
Part 21 Rept Re Cooper Bessemer Reciprocating Products,Div of Cooper Cameron Corp,Issued Ltr to Define Utils/Plants Containing Similar Equipment as Supplied on Cooper Bessemer Ksv & Enterprise Dsr EDGs
ML18026A5961996-01-0202 January 1996
LER 95-013-00:on 951119,thermally Induced Pressure Locking of HPCI Valve Occurred Under Bonnet Pressure of 3,000-7,000 Psig.Damaged HPCI Injection Valve repaired.W/960102 Ltr
ML18017A0511995-11-30030 November 1995
Monthly Operating Repts for Nov 1995 for SSES Units 1 & 2. W/951215 Ltr
ML20092H7641995-08-31031 August 1995
Monthly Operating Repts for Aug 1995 for Susquehanna Ses
ML17158A8771995-08-15015 August 1995
Exercise Manual.
ML17158A8061995-07-14014 July 1995
Books 1 & 2 of ISI Outage Summary Rept SSES Unit 1 8th Refuel Outage.
ML18017A0461995-07-0707 July 1995
LER 95-008-00:on 950609,shift Average Licensed Core Thermal Power Was Exceeded.Caused by Failed Instrumentation Drift. Repaired & Recalibrated Subject Instrumentation
ML17164A6631995-04-11011 April 1995
Impact of Extending T-10 AOT from 3 to 7 Days.
ML17164A5871995-01-31031 January 1995
Monthly Operating Repts for Jan 1995 for Susquehanna Ses
ML18026A5351994-10-31031 October 1994
SSES Unit 1 & 2 MSIV Leakage Alternate Treatment Method Seismic Evaluation. W/One Oversize Drawing
ML17158A4821994-08-23023 August 1994
ISI Outage Summary Rept Unit 2 6th Refueling Outage, Books 1 & 2 of 2
ML17158A2391994-04-0505 April 1994
Books 1 & 2 of SSES Unit 1 Seventh Refueling & Insp Outage ISI Outage Summary Rept.
ML18017A2701993-12-31031 December 1993
PP&L Annual Rept 1993.
ML17158A2651993-12-31031 December 1993
Allegheny Electric Cooperative,Inc Annual Rept 1993.
ML17158A1631993-12-0909 December 1993
Remote Indication of Spent Fuel Pool Level & Temperature.
ML18026A4281993-08-16016 August 1993
PP&L Response to NRC Concerns Re Loss of Spent Fuel Pool Cooling Following Loca,Sses,Units 1 & 2.
ML18026A4261993-06-0909 June 1993
LER 90-007-01:on 900705,primary Power Supply to RPS a Power Distribution Panel Lost When One Electrical Protection Assembly (EPA) Breaker Tripped.Epa Logic Cards Reviewed & RPS Power Supply Will Be redesigned.W/930609 Ltr
ML17157C2441993-02-28028 February 1993
Monthly Operating Rept for Feb 1993 for Susquehanna Steam Electric Station,Units 1 & 2
ML18017A2031993-02-0101 February 1993
Books 1 & 2 of Unit 2 Fifth Refueling & Insp Outage,Isi Outage Summary Rept.
ML20044C2741993-01-31031 January 1993
Corrected Monthly Operating Rept for Jan 1993 for Susquehanna Steam Electric Station,Unit 2,consisting of Info on Unit Shutdowns & Power Reductions
ML17157C3691992-12-31031 December 1992
PP&L Annual Rept 1992.
ML20056C3941992-12-31031 December 1992
Allegheny Electric Cooperative,Inc Annual Rept 1992
ML18017A0421992-12-14014 December 1992
Suppl to 921127 Part 21 Rept Re High Air Concentration in Reactor Bldg Making Area Uninhabitable for Retrieving Air Filters,Per NUREG-0737,Item II.F.1.Util Current Position Re Fuel Pool Cooling Issues Contrary to Reg Guide 1.3
ML18026A2481992-11-27027 November 1992
Part 21 Rept Re Substantial Safety Hazard in Design of Facility for Loss of Normal Spent Fuel Pool Cooling
ML18026A4231992-11-17017 November 1992
LER 92-016-00:on 920416,discovered That Existing Analysis for Two Spent Fuel Storage Pools Did Not Reflect Current Fuel Design & Plant Operation.Caused by Failure to Modify FSAR Analysis.Fsar Will Be revised.W/921117 Ltr
ML17157C1421992-10-21021 October 1992
Engineering Assessment of Fuel Pool Cooling Piping EDR-G20020.
ML17157C1411992-08-31031 August 1992
Loss of Fuel Pool Cooling Event Evaluation.
ML17157C1401992-08-31031 August 1992
Review of Fuel Pool Cooling During Postulated Off-Normal & Accident Events SSES Units 1 & 2.
ML20082C4941992-08-14014 August 1992
Evaluation of Unit 1 & Unit 2 Derating of Power Cables in Raceways Wrapped W/Thermo-Lag Matl
ML17157C1381992-07-27027 July 1992
Safety Consequences of Boiling Spent Fuel Pool at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station.
ML17157B9331992-07-24024 July 1992
Sixth Refueling & Insp Outage Inservice Insp Outage Summary Rept, Books 1 & 2
ML20097D4681991-12-31031 December 1991
Pennsylvania Power & Light Company,1991 Annual Rept
ML18017A0391991-07-26026 July 1991
LER 91-010-00:on 910628,RWCU Isolated on Two Occassions Due to Actuations of Steam Leak Detection Instrumentation. Caused by Design Deficiency & Elevated Ambient Penetration Room Temps.Temp Modules replaced.W/910726 Ltr
1999-09-30
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ACCESSION NBR:8101210362 DOC ~ DATE: 81/Oi/14 NOTARI7ED: NO 00CKET FACIL:g - 8 Susquehanna Steam Electric Station< Unit '1R Pennsylva 05000387 0-.388 Susquehanna Steam Electric Station~ Unit 2< Pennsylva 05000388 A ~ AUTHOR AFFILIATION CURTISR N ~ ency rept re use of improperly grounded flexible conduit on safety-related cir'cuitsEinitiallv reported on 801210 Caused by manufacturer failure to remove
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TWO NORTH NINTH STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA. 18101 PHONEr t215) 770-5151 NORMAN W. CURTIS Vice President'-Engineering IL Construction-Nuclear 77D5381 January 14, 1981 Mr. Boyce H. Grier Director, Region I U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 631 Pa k Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 SUSQUEHANNA STEAM ELECTRIC STATION INTERIM REPORT OF A DEFICIENCY RELATING TO IMPROPERLY GROUNDED FLEXIBLE CONDUIT ER's 100450/100508 FILE 840-4 PLA-613
Dear Mr. Grier:
This letter serves to confirm information provided by telephone to NRC Inspector, Mr. J. Mattia, by Mr. A. R. Sabol of PP&L on December 10, 1980.
During that conversations Mr. Mattia was advised that the subject condition was under evaluation for reportability under the provisions of 10CFR50.55(e).
The deficiency involves the use of improperly grounded flexible conduit in various safety related circuits as reported to the NRC by General Electric under the provisions of 10CFR 21 on December 8, 1980 (Letter No.
MFN212-80) . PPaL has evaluated the condition and determined that it is reportable under 10CFR50.55(e). A complete description of the condition along-with its safety implications and corrective action planned is attached to this letter.
Since the details of this report provide information relevant to the reporting requirements of 10CFR 21, this. correspondence is considered to also discharge any formal responsibility PPaL may have for reporting in compliance thereto.
We expect to provide a final report prior to April, 1981.
PENNSYLVANIA POWER IL LIGHT COMPANY 8 1 02 2 2 0 '3 llt7t
Mr. Boyce H-. Griex January 14, 1981 Very truly yours, N. W. 'Curtis Vice President-Engineering 6 Construction-Nucleax'LW:sab Attachment cc: Mr. Victor Stello (15)
Director-Office of Enspection a Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 mcsghgme Office of Management Information a Program Control U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555 Mr. Robert M. Gallo U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.'O. Box 52 Shickshinny, PA 18655
INTERIM REPORT
~sub 'ec0: Improperly Grounded Flexible Conduit on Safety-Related Fail Safe Circi Metallic flexible conduit is utilized to enclose electrical conductors in various fail-safe (deenergize to perform the 'safety function) safety related circuits. These fail-safe ci.rcuits, are part of the Reactor .
Protection System (RPS), Nuclear Steam Supply Shut-Off'System (NSSS) and Neutron Monitoring System (NMS) logics. The'ail-safe design requires that
.the flexible conduit provide a low resistance path to ground .to prevent external voltage sources, that could occur from certain short circuits, from defeating (deenergizing to operate) fail-safe mode of these safety related circuits. The positive ground path assures that the upstream protective devices will sense and interrupt a short circuit, thereby eliminating the possibility of an external voltage source defeating the safety function.
Flexible conduit i:s utilized for fail-safe circuits within the GE-supplied Power Generation Control Complex (PGCC). Typically the flexible conduit is routed through the PGCC floor sections from the termination cabinets to panels or from panel to panel.
The defect being reported is the lack of positive metallic grounding for the flexible conduit either at the terminati.on cabinet or at the panel. In a typical term@nation cabinet installation; the conduit is attached with a locking ring to a termination module. This is an acceptable ground connecti.on; however, the termination module is ultimately mounted on a painted (high electrical resistance) surface. During manufacturing, there was no procedure to assure paint was removed prior to mounting the termination module. Hence, a positive ground path was not provided.
GE has reported this defect to the NRC under 10 CFR, Part 21.
Anal sis of Safet Im lications The design basis, for safety-related fail-safe circuits of the RPS, NSSS and NMS systems requires protection against the possibility of loss of protective functions from external voltage sources. Installation of these circuits in 'positively grounded metallic conduit is required to meet this design basis.'.
Engineering considers the omission of a positive ground on the GE supplied flexible metal'lic conduit to be a significant deficien'cy in design and construction of the PGCC such that if it were to have remained uncorrected, could have adversely affected the safety of operation of the plant. Therefore, the lack of grounding on flexible metallic conduit containing safety-related fail-safe circuits within the PGCC is considered reportable under 10 CFR 5e.55 (e).
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Corrective Action:
GE wi;11 issue instructions. to field investigate installations of fail-safe circuits in flexible conduit ~for adequate grounding.
is. found to will be Where'he grounding be unacceptable, positive grounding installed.
I Bechtel has been instructed to review'nstallations of safety-related fail-safe circuits within. their design scope to assure that positive raceway grounding has been applied.
A final report identifying the total scope of the problem and corrective actions will be provided by March 31, 1981.
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