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| issue date = 12/08/1989
| issue date = 12/08/1989
| title = LER 89-017-01 on 891009,generator & Main Power Transformer Phase Differential Relay Tripped Lockout Relay.Caused by Multiple Ground Faults.Design Changes & Repairs Being Conducted While Plant Performs refueling.W/891208 Ltr
| title = LER 89-017-01 on 891009,generator & Main Power Transformer Phase Differential Relay Tripped Lockout Relay.Caused by Multiple Ground Faults.Design Changes & Repairs Being Conducted While Plant Performs refueling.W/891208 Ltr
| author name = HOWE A J, RICHEY R B
| author name = Howe A, Richey R
| author affiliation = CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO.
| author affiliation = CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO.
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{{#Wiki_filter:ACCELERATED DI<UTION DEMON 4TION SYSI"EI'.4i REGULATORY INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (RIDS)ACCESSION NBR:8912130259 DOC.DATE: 89/12/08 NOTARIZED:
{{#Wiki_filter:ACCELERATED DI<                       UTION DEMON                 4TION     SYSI"EI'.4i REGULATORY INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (RIDS)
NO FACIL:50-400 Shearon Harris Nuclear Power.Plant, Unit 1, Carolina AUTH.NAME.AUTHOR AFFILIATION HOWE,A.J.Carolina Power&Light Co.RICHEY,R.B.
ACCESSION NBR:8912130259             DOC.DATE: 89/12/08       NOTARIZED: NO           DOCKET FACIL:50-400 Shearon Harris Nuclear Power. Plant, Unit 1, Carolina                   05000400 AUTH. NAME         . AUTHOR AFFILIATION HOWE,A.J.             Carolina Power       &   Light Co.
Carolina Power&Light Co.RECIP.NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION DOCKET 05000400 05000400
RICHEY,R.B.           Carolina Power       &   Light Co.
RECIP.NAME           RECIPIENT AFFILIATION


==SUBJECT:==
==SUBJECT:==
LER 89-017-01 on 891009,electrical fault on main generator output bus causing plant trip&fire damage in turbine bldg.W/8 ltr.DISTRIBUTION CODE IE22T COPIES RECEIVED LTR ENCL SIZE TITLE: 50.73/50.9 Licensee Event Report (LER), Incident Rpt, etc.NOTES:Application for permit'enewal filed.RECIPIENT ID CODE/NAME PD2-1 LA BECKER,D COPIES LTTR ENCL 1 1 1 1 RECIPIENT ID CODE/NAME PD2-1 PD COPIES LTTR ENCL 1 1 INTERNAL: ACRS MICHELSON ACRS WYLIE AEOD/DS P/TPAB DEDRO NRR/DET/EMEB9H3 NRR/DLPQ/LHFB11 NRR/DOEA/OEAB11 NRR/DST/SELB 8D NRR/DST/SPLB8D1 NUDOCS-ABSTRACT RES/DSIR/EIB 1 1 ACRS MOELLER 1 1 AEOD/DOA 1 1 AEOD/ROAB/DSP 1 1 NRR/DET/ECMB 9H 1 1 NRR/DET/ESGB 8D 1.1 NRR/DLPQ/LPEB10 1 1 NRR/DREP/PRPB11 1 1.NRR/DST/SICB 7E 1 1 NRR/~DTJSRXB 8E 1 1 REG FIL~02 1 1 GN2~ILE 01 2 2 1~1 2 2 1 1 1 1.1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 EXTERNAL: EG&G WILLIAMS,S LPDR NSIC MAYS,G NUDOCS FULL TXT 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 L ST LOBBY WARD NRC PDR NSIC MURPHY,G.A 1 1 1 1 1 1 NOTE TO ALL"RIDS" RECIPIENTS:
LER   89-017-01 on 891009,electrical fault on main generator output bus causing plant trip & fire damage in turbine bldg.
PLEASE HELP US TO REDUCE WASTETH CONTACT THE DOCUMENT CONTROL DESK, ROOM Pl-37 (EXT.20079)TO ELIMINATE YOUR NAME FROM DISTRIBUTION LISIS FOR DOCUMENTS YOU DON'T NEEDl FULL TEXT CONVERSION REQUIRED TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES REQUIRED: LTTR 38 ENCL 38 0 Carojjna Power&Ught Company P.O.Box 165~New Hill~N.C.27562 R.B.RlCHEY Manager Hanta Nuclear Project OEC 0 8 1989 File Number.SHF/10-13510C Letter Number.'0-890135 (0)U.S.Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: NRC Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT UNIT 1 DOCKET NO.50-400 LICENSE NO.NPF-63 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT 89-017-01 Gentlemen'.
W/8       ltr.
In accordance with Title 10 to the Code of Fedeial Regulations, the enclosed Licensee Event Report is submitted.
DISTRIBUTION CODE IE22T COPIES RECEIVED LTR                   ENCL     SIZE TITLE: 50.73/50.9 Licensee Event Report (LER), Incident Rpt, etc.
The original report.fulfilled the requirement for a written report'ithin thirty (30)days of a reportable occurrence and is in accordance with the format set forth in NUREG-1022, September 1983.This supplemental report provides final conclusions as to the cause of the event from the long term investigation.
NOTES:Application for permit'enewal filed.                                           05000400 RECIPIENT              COPIES              RECIPIENT         COPIES ID  CODE/NAME            LTTR ENCL          ID CODE/NAME     LTTR ENCL PD2-1 LA                     1     1     PD2-1 PD               1    1 BECKER,D                    1     1 INTERNAL: ACRS MICHELSON               1    1      ACRS MOELLER          2    2 ACRS WYLIE                  1    1      AEOD/DOA              1 ~
RBR:djs Enclosure Very truly yours, cmH~~R.B.Richey, Manager Harris Nuclear Project cc: Mr.R.A.Becker (NRR)Mr.S.D.Ebneter (NRC-RII)Mr.J.E.Tedrow (NRC-SHNPP)8912130259 S91009 t='DR ADOCI<0=000400 PDC MEM/LER-017-01/1/OS1 NRC FORM 366 (649)U.S.NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION LICENSEE EVENT REPORT{LER)APPROVED OMB NO.31500104 EXPIRES'/30/92 ESTIMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COMPLY WTH THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUEST: 500 HRS.FORWARD COMMENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIMATE TO THE RECORDS AND REPORTS MANAGEMENT BRANCH (P430), U.S.NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION.
1 AEOD/DS P/TPAB               1    1      AEOD/ROAB/DSP          2    2 DEDRO                       1      1      NRR/DET/ECMB 9H        1    1 NRR/DET/EMEB9H3            1      1      NRR/DET/ESGB 8D       1    1.
WASHINGTON.
NRR/DLPQ/LHFB11            1   . 1       NRR/DLPQ/LPEB10        1   1 NRR/DOEA/OEAB11            1     1       NRR/DREP/PRPB11        2    2 NRR/DST/SELB 8D             1     1    . NRR/DST/SICB 7E        1   1 NRR/DST/SPLB8D1            1     1       NRR/~DTJSRXB 8E       1   1 NUDOCS-ABSTRACT RES/DSIR/EIB 1
DC 20555, AND TO THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION PRO/ECT (31500104), OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, WASHINGTON, OC 20503.FACILITY NAME (1I SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT DOCKET NUMBER l2)PA E 0 5 0 0 0 4 O O 1 OF O 8/VZkfRICAL FAULT ON HAIN GENERATOR OUTPUT BUS CAUSING PLANT TRIP AND FIRE DAMAGE IN EVENT DATE ISI LER NUMBER (6)REPORT DATE (7)OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED ISI MONTH DAY YEAR YEAR ec'2 SEQUENTIAL NVMSER'A'xc RNvtsr0rs ISVMSER MONTH OAY YEAR FACILITY NAMES DOCKET NUMBER(S)0 5 0 0 0 1 2 8 9 0 5 0 0 0 OPERATING MODE (9)POWER LEVEL (10)THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT 7 50.73(~)l2)(ivl 50.73(~l(2)hl 50.73(~)(2)(vN)20AOS(c)50.36(c)Ill 50.36(cl(2) 50.73(~l(2)(I)50,7 3(e I (2)IN)50.73(~)(2)IN(I 20A02(8)20A05(~)(1)IB 20A05(e)(1)
1 1       REG  FIL~
INI 20A05(~)(1)INI)20A05(e l(1)(N)20.i05(el(ll(vl 50,73N)(2)(vIII)(Al 50.7 3 I~)(2)(viN)(Bl 50,73 (e I (2)(el I.ICENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER 02I 0 THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR (I:/Check one or more ol the/ollow)np/
GN2~ILE 01 02      1   1 1                             1   1 EXTERNAL: EG&G WILLIAMS,S             4     4       L ST LOBBY  WARD      1   1 LPDR                        1     1       NRC PDR               1    1 NSIC MAYS,G                1      1      NSIC MURPHY,G.A       1   1 NUDOCS FULL TXT            1     1 NOTE TO ALL "RIDS" RECIPIENTS:
(11)73.71GII 73.71(cl QTHER/Speclly/n Atrstmct Oe/orv enrp/n Test, HI/C Forth 3SSAI NAME W.OW R.PECIALIST TELEPHONE NUMBER AREA CODE 91 9362-2 71 COMPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT (\3)CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT MANUFAC.TVRER*COMPONENT MANUFAC-TURER TO HPIIOS E L N/A C E X F M R W 1 2 0 N B E L C T W 1 2 0 N X B A T AC A12 3 Y Pc'c(S&#xc3;%%:':
PLEASE HELP US TO REDUCE WASTETH CONTACT THE DOCUMENT CONTROL DESK, ROOM Pl-37 (EXT. 20079) TO ELIMINATEYOUR NAME FROM DISTRIBUTION LISIS FOR DOCUMENTS YOU DON'T NEEDl FULL TEXT CONVERSION REQUIRED TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES REQUIRED: LTTR               38   ENCL   38
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED (1i)YF 5 III yes, complete EXPECTED SI/Eht/SSIDH DATE/NO ASSTRACT/Limit to tc00 sprees, I e., epprovlmcrcry I/lreen s/npleepece typevrrltten lintel I)8)EXPECTED SU 8 MI SS ION DATE R6I MONTH DAY YEAR On October 9, 1989, at 2305, a generator and main power transformer phase differential relay tripped the lockout relay of the main generator, tripping the generator and cnusing a turbine nnd reactor trip from 1004 power.The reactor was stabilized in hot standby at 557'on auxiliary feedwater and condenser steam dumps.Actuation of the generator and main power transformer differential relay and subsequent generator trip was caused by multiple ground faults.The ground faults destroyed the neutral grounding bus and caused three fires: an oil fire at the<<B'r main power transformer, a hydrogen fire underneath the main generator and a third small oil fire in the generator housing.An alert was declared, and the site" fire brigade responded to the fires, assisted Inter by off site fire departments, All fires appeared out by 0145, and the emergency condition was terminated at 0245.The initiator of the ground faults has been identified as aluminum debris in the isolated phase bus duct, which was deposited in the bus duct from previous failures of the duct cooling system dampers.Arcing from the aluminum debris in the bus led to a double phase to ground fault at the<<B<<main power transformer, Magnetic forces from this fault broke insulators in r'A'r phase and<<B'1 phase of the isolated phase bus duct.The<<A<<phase conductor contacted the bus enclosure creating another ground fault, These faults elevated the voltage at the generator neutral and led to another ground fault in the neutral grounding transformer cubicle, The turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater pump started after the reactor trip, but the pump tripped shortly thereafter', The cause of the trip is believed to be n spurious overspeed trip signal from the tachometer.
 
Design changes nnd repairs are being conducted while the plant conducts a refueling outage.NRC Form 366 (669)  
0 Carojjna Power & Ught Company P. O. Box 165 ~ New Hill N. C. 27562
,NRC FORM 366A 1649)i U.S.NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION LICENSEE EVENT REPORT ILER)TEXT CONTINUATION t APPROVED OMB NO.31500104 EXPIRES: 4/30/92 ESTIMATED BUADEN PER RESPONSE TO COMPLY WTH THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUEST: 500 HRS.FORWARD COMMENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIMATE TO THE RECORDS AND REPORTS MANAGEMENT BRANCH IP430), U.S.NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, DC 20555, AND TO 1HE PAPERWORK REDUCTION PROJECT 13150d104), OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, WASHINGTON, DC 20503.FACILITY NAME I'I)DOCKET NUMBER (2)LER NUMBER PS)PAGE 13)SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT TEXT/I/mare 4/rece/4>>qu/rer/
                                                                  ~
u>>eddIo'onal HRC Farm Sr/MS/117)INITIAL CONDITIONS:
R. B. RlCHEY Manager Hanta Nuclear Project OEC 0 8 1989 File Number. SHF/10-13510C Letter Number.'0-890135 (0)
o s o o o 4 00 YEAR@c'.sEQUENTIAL Qa NUMSSR 017 REVISION NUMSSR 0 102 OF 0 8 The plant was operating at 100X power, 885 MWe net, on October 9, 1989.EVENT DESCRIPTION:
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN:     NRC Document Control Desk Washington,     DC   20555 SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT               UNIT 1 DOCKET NO. 50-400 LICENSE NO. NPF-63 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT 89-017-01 Gentlemen'.
At 2305, a generator and main power transformer differential relay trip caused a generator lockout relay trip, which resulted in the following:
In accordance with Title         10 to the Code of Fedeial Regulations, the enclosed       Licensee Event Report is submitted.                   The original report . fulfilled the requirement for a written report                       'ithin thirty (30) days of a reportable occurrence and is in accordance with the format set forth in NUREG-1022, September 1983.
(1)the main generator output breakers and the generator exciter breaker tripped, (2)on-site power transferred from the unit auxiliary transformers to the startup transformers, and (3)the turbine tripped.A reactor trip directly occurred on the turbine trip, with all rods inserting into the core.Response to the trip was as expected;the main feedwater pumps tripped during the transient and the auxiliary feedwater (AFW)system actuated properly, the main steam isolation valves were manually closed to limit the cooldown.The turbine-driven AFW pump tripped shortly after it started, but the two 100X capacity motor-driven AFW pumps were available throughout the event.The turbine-driven AFW pump was capable of manual restart from the control room, but it was not needed during the event.At 2309, the Control Room received reports of two flashes having'ccurred, one at the"B" main power transformer, and the other on the second level of the turbine deck underneath the main generator.
This supplemental report provides final conclusions                       as to the cause of the event from the long term investigation.
The site fire brigade was activated, and brigade personnel reported fires at the"B" main power transformer, at the main generator housing on the top level of the turbine deck, and a hydrogen fire on the second level of the turbine deck underneath the main generator.
Very cmH                 ~~
Off site fire departments were contacted to assist in the fire fighting efforts.At 2335, an alert was declared due to the release of flammable gas into the site protected area.At 2341, the state and local government emergency response officials were notified.Plant personnel were notified to activate the Technical Support Center (TSC).By 0013, the fire at the generator housing had been extinguished, the fire at the main power transformer was believed extinguished by actuation of the deluge system (a small oil fire was later determined to still be burning, and was extinguished using a dry chemical extinguisher), and the hydrogen fire underneath the generator was reported under control, with hydrogen to the main generator isolated.All visual flames at all three fire locations were extinguished by 0145.At 0245 when all fires were verified extinguished by walkdowns, fire watches were set, and the main generator was being purged with carbon dioxide, the alert was terminated.
truly yours, R. B. Richey, Manager Harris Nuclear Project RBR:djs Enclosure cc:     Mr. R. A. Becker (NRR)
NAC Form 366A)649)  
Mr. S. D. Ebneter (NRC RII)
,NRC FORM 368A (64)9)U.S.NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)TEXT CONTINUATION t APPROVED 0MB NO.31500104 E XP I R E S: 4/30/92 ESTIMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COMPLY WTH THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION REOUESTI 50.0 HRS.FORWARDCOMMENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIMATE TO THE RECORDS AND REPORTS MANAGEMENT BRANCH IP4)30), U.S.NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, DC 20555, AND TO THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION PROJECT (31504104).
Mr. J. E. Tedrow (NRC SHNPP) 8912130259 S91009 t='DR     ADOCI< 0=000400 PDC MEM/LER-017-01/1/OS1
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, WASHINGTON, DC 20503.FACILITY NAME u)DOCKET NUMBER (2)YEAR LER NUMBER (6)SEOUENTIAL NUMBER j~j1~'EVISION
 
'o:PJ NUMBER PAGE (3)SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT TEXT fit moro e>>oo ir roordrod.IIBB ddrS)lono//YRC Form 3554'4/(12)PLANT DBSIGM: o s o o o 4 o 017 0 1 0 3 pF0 8 The main generator is designed with the neutral of the wye grounded through a single phase transformer.
NRC FORM 366                                                                   U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION (649)                                                                                                                                               APPROVED OMB NO. 31500104 EXPIRES'/30/92 ESTIMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COMPLY WTH THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUEST: 500 HRS. FORWARD LICENSEE EVENT REPORT {LER)                                                              COMMENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIMATE TO THE RECORDS AND REPORTS MANAGEMENT BRANCH (P430), U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION. WASHINGTON. DC 20555, AND TO THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION PRO/ECT (31500104), OFFICE OF MANAGEMENTAND BUDGET, WASHINGTON, OC 20503.
The secondary side of this transformer is connected to a high resistance network.With this design, a single phase fault to ground of the main generator output results in a small current flow through the neutral grounding transformer and its high resistance bank.A ground detection relay will actuate to isolate the fault by tripping the main generator, exciter field breaker and the generator output breakers.CAUSE: The initiator of the event was multiple ground faults in the"delta" section of the isolated phase bus duct near the"B" phase main power transformer.
FACILITY NAME (1I                                                                                                                           DOCKET NUMBER l2)                               PA E SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT                                                                                                        0     5     0   0     0 4       O   O   1   OF O     8/
Refer to Attachment A,"Physical Layout of SHNPP Generator Output." These ground faults were apparently caused by aluminum debris carried down the bus~duct.by the forced air cooling system.The'aluminum debris entered the bus duct as a result of previous damper failures in the bus duct cooling system.These failures occurred on February 27, 1988, and in the summer of 1989.Arcing between the conductor and the enclosure occurred over a fifty (50)foot length of the"A".phase, bus immediately upstream of the"B" main power transformer.
VZkfRICAL FAULT                       ON HAIN GENERATOR OUTPUT BUS CAUSING PLANT TRIP AND                                                               FIRE       DAMAGE       IN EVENT DATE ISI                         LER NUMBER (6)                           REPORT DATE (7)                           OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED ISI ec'2 SEQUENTIAL   'A'xc RNvtsr0rs OAY   YEAR           FACILITYNAMES                                DOCKET NUMBER(S)
Ionization from this arcing reduced the dielectric strength of the cooling air, which,was carried into the bushing box of the HB" main power transformer.
MONTH        DAY      YEAR      YEAR            NVMSER          ISVMSER MONTH 0   5   0     0     0 1 2                 8 9                                                           0   5   0     0     0 OPERATING THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED PURSUANT 7 0 THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR (I: /Check one or more                    ol the  /ollow)np/ (11)
-This caused an"A" phase',,to ground flashover in the bushing box, which, immediately propagated
MODE (9)                      20A02(8)                                  20AOS(c)                           50.73( ~ ) l2) (ivl                                  73.71GII POWER                            20A05( ~ )(1)IB                            50.36(c)   Ill                     50.73( ~ l(2)hl                                      73.71(cl LEVEL (10)                             20A05(e)(1) INI                            50.36(cl(2)                       50.73( ~ )(2)(vN)                                   QTHER /Speclly /n Atrstmct Oe/orv enrp /n Test, HI/C Forth 20A05( ~ )(1)INI)                         50.73( ~ l(2)(I)                  50,73N) (2)(vIII)(Al                                3SSAI 20A05(e l(1) (N)                           50,7 3(e I (2) IN)                 50.7 3 I ~ ) (2)(viN ) (Bl 20.i05(el(ll(vl                            50.73( ~ ) (2) IN(I                50,73 (e I (2)(el I.ICENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER   02I NAME                                                                                                                                                              TELEPHONE NUMBER AREA CODE W      . OW      R.       PECIALIST                                                                                              91          9362 -2                      71 COMPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT                        (\3)
'to.the.".B"'phase bushing.The fault cracked both low voltage bushings, causing oil to'leak from the bushings, and ignited the'eaking oil.The fault at the HB" main power transformer creat'ed magnetic forces in the main section of the isolated phase bus that broke insulators (Original Manufacturer:
CAUSE    SYSTEM      COMPONENT            MANUFAC.                                                                                            MANUFAC-TVRER
Westinghouse; model 113C417A01, and 133C387A01; currently supplied by Delta Unibus)in"A" and"B" phase.The 23" diameter tubular conductor is suspended in the middle of the 41" diameter aluminum enclosure by the ceramic insulators.
* COMPONENT                      TURER            TO HPIIOS N/A E  L                                                                                      C  E    X      F M R                  W    1    2    0        N B        E  L          C   T      W       1    2   0        N                                    X  B  A T      AC                    A12              3        Y        Pc'c(S&#xc3;%%:':
In the"A" bus duct five insulators pulled apart, allowing the conductor to come in contact with the ,grounded enclosure, creating a phase-to-ground fault.The faults in the HB" main power transformer bushing box and the"A" bus duct elevated the voltage of the generator neutral.A curxent transformer used for the main generator radio frequency monitor (Manufacturer'.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED (1i)                                                                                         MONTH        DAY      YEAR EXPECTED SU 8 MISS ION DATE R6I YF 5 III yes, complete EXPECTED SI/Eht/SSIDH DATE/                                        NO ASSTRACT /Limit to tc00 sprees, I e., epprovlmcrcry I/lreen s/npleepece typevrrltten lintel I)8)
Westinghouse; model 608D56G01) is mounted around the neutral conductor inside the neutral grounding transformer enclosure.
On    October 9, 1989, at 2305, a generator and main power transformer phase differential relay tripped the lockout relay of the main generator, tripping the generator and cnusing a turbine nnd reactor trip from 1004 power. The reactor was stabilized in hot standby at 557' on auxiliary feedwater and condenser steam dumps.
The current transformer, which is at ground potential, is insulated from the neutral conductor by insulating tape wrapped around the neutral conductor.
Actuation of the generator                         and   main     power transformer                 differential relay               and       subsequent         generator         trip     was caused by           multiple ground faults.
When the voltage of the neutral became elevated, this tape failed to provide adequate insulation, and the neutral.faulted to ground.Axcing in the area burned holes in generator moisture N R 0 Form 368A (64)9)
The ground           faults destroyed the neutral grounding                                 bus and caused   three     fires: an oil fire at the <<B'r main power transformer,           a hydrogen       fire     underneath       the main generator               and a third small           oil fire in the generator housing.
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An   alert         was   declared,       and       the site"     fire       brigade responded to the fires, assisted Inter by off                                                 site fire departments,             All fires       appeared     out by 0145,             and the emergency condition was terminated at 0245.
DC 20503.FACILITY NAME (1)DOCKET NUMBER (2)LER NUMBER (6)YEAR@3 SEOUENTIAL gxQ'EVISION NUMSER.r>i NUMSER PAGE (3)SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT TExT///more eoece/4 n/Ir/rerL Iree I//oooo/HAc Form 36EAB/(12)CAUSE (continued) o s o o o 4 o 8 9 Ol 7 Ol 0 40F 0 8 detector piping located above the neutral grounding transformer cubicle.Hydrogen escaping from the piping was ignited by the arcing.This subsequently ignited an oil fire in the main generator housing above.The ceramic-insulators in the duct which support the bus conductor are located underneath the bus directly supporting it until the bus duct leaves the turbine'deck, after which the arrangement is inverted, so that the bus is suspended from the insulators.
The initiator of the ground faults has been identified as aluminum debris in the isolated phase bus duct, which was deposited               in the bus duct from previous failures of the duct cooling system dampers.                                                                   Arcing from the aluminum debris in the bus led to a double phase to ground fault at the <<B<< main power transformer,                                                                                     Magnetic forces from this fault broke insulators in r'A'r phase and <<B'1 phase of the isolated phase bus duct. The <<A<<
This is per design documents for all three bus ducts.Testing of the insulators removed from the bus duct confirmed their adequacy for this application.
phase conductor contacted the bus enclosure creating another ground fault, These faults elevated the voltage at the generator neutral and led to another ground fault in the neutral grounding transformer cubicle, The     turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater pump started after the reactor trip, but the pump tripped shortly thereafter', The cause of the trip is believed to be n spurious overspeed trip signal from the tachometer.
The current transformer for the radio frequency monitor was a vendor supplied modification to the neutral grounding network, and was properly installed per design.The bus duct cooling system dampers wer'e apparently undersized for their application.
Design changes nnd repairs are being conducted while the plant conducts                                               a     refueling outage.
Replacement dampers will be of more substantial construction.
NRC Form 366 (669)
Prompt response by site personnel and the early decision to obtain off site assistance is credited in limiting the potential damage to plant equipment.
 
The damage to plant equipment was as follows: main generator:
,NRC FORM 366A 1649)
neutral bushings and current transformers, external housing, and the exciter end seal oil piping, generator moisture detection piping'"B" main power transformer'.
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bushings and connections to the isolated phase bus ducts"A" isolated phase bus duct neutral grounding transformer neutral grounding bus radio frequency monitor miscellaneous cabling and piping in the vicinity The cause of the TDAFW pump trip was investigated on the following day.A review of the data indicates no overspeed condition occurred when the pump*started.A test was performed to simultaneously start all three AFW pumps with steam generator pressure near the pressure existing immediately after the reactor trip', no overspeed trip occurred, and suction pressure on the header common to all three pumps did not decrease significantly.
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INITIALCONDITIONS:
The       plant     was       operating at             100X   power, 885       MWe   net, on October 9, 1989.
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
At 2305, a generator and main power transformer differential relay trip caused a generator lockout relay trip, which resulted in the following: (1) the main generator output breakers and the generator exciter breaker tripped, (2) on-site power transferred from the unit auxiliary transformers to the startup transformers, and (3) the turbine tripped. A reactor trip directly occurred on the turbine trip, with all rods inserting into the core.                                                   Response to the trip       was     as expected;                   the main     feedwater       pumps tripped during the transient and the auxiliary feedwater (AFW) system actuated properly, the main steam isolation valves were manually closed to limit the cooldown. The turbine-driven AFW pump tripped shortly after                                       it started, but the two 100X capacity motor-driven AFW pumps were available throughout the event.                                                         The turbine-driven AFW pump was capable of manual restart from the control room, but it was not needed during the event.
At 2309, the Control Room received reports of two flashes having'ccurred, one at the "B" main power transformer, and the other on the second level of the turbine deck underneath the main generator.                                               The site fire brigade was activated, and brigade personnel reported fires at the "B" main power transformer, at the main generator housing on the top level of the turbine deck, and a hydrogen fire on the second level of the turbine deck underneath the main generator. Off site fire departments were contacted to assist in the fire fighting efforts.
At 2335, an                 alert was declared due to the release of flammable gas into the site protected area.                               At 2341, the state and local government emergency response officials were notified. Plant personnel were notified to activate the Technical Support Center (TSC).
By 0013, the                 fire     at the generator housing had been extinguished, the fire at the main power                     transformer was believed extinguished by actuation of the deluge system (a small oil fire was later determined to still be burning, and was extinguished using a dry chemical extinguisher), and the hydrogen fire underneath the generator was reported under control, with hydrogen to the main generator isolated.
All visual               flames at           all     three     fire   locations were extinguished by 0145.                         At 0245 when           all fires           were       verified extinguished           by walkdowns,         fire     watches were set,       and     the main generator                   was     being purged with carbon dioxide, the                         alert was     terminated.
NAC Form 366A )649)
 
  ,NRC FORM 368A (64)9)
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PLANT DBSIGM:
The main generator is designed with the                                   neutral of the wye grounded through a single phase transformer. The secondary                                   side of this transformer is connected to   a high         resistance network.
With this design, a single phase fault to ground of the main generator output results in a small current flow through the neutral grounding transformer and its high resistance bank. A ground detection relay will actuate to isolate the fault by tripping the main generator, exciter field breaker and the generator output breakers.
CAUSE:
The     initiator of the event was multiple ground faults in the "delta" section of the isolated phase bus duct near the "B" phase main power transformer.
Refer to Attachment A, "Physical Layout of SHNPP Generator Output." These ground faults were apparently caused by aluminum debris carried down the bus
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duct. by the forced air cooling system.                                     The'aluminum debris entered the bus duct as a result of previous damper failures in the bus duct cooling system.
These failures occurred on February 27, 1988, and in the summer of 1989.
Arcing between the conductor and the enclosure occurred over a fifty (50) foot length of the "A". phase, bus immediately upstream of the "B" main power transformer.                     Ionization from this arcing reduced the dielectric strength of the cooling air, which,was carried into the bushing box of the HB" main power transformer. This caused an "A" phase',,to ground flashover in the bushing box, which, immediately propagated 'to. the.".B"'phase bushing. The fault cracked both low voltage bushings, causing oil to 'leak from the bushings, and ignited oil.                                                                                                                  the'eaking The     fault at the                   HB" main power           transformer creat'ed magnetic forces in the main         section of the isolated phase bus that broke insulators (Original Manufacturer:                       Westinghouse;         model 113C417A01, and 133C387A01; currently supplied by Delta Unibus) in "A" and "B" phase.                                             The 23" diameter tubular conductor is suspended in the middle of the 41" diameter aluminum enclosure by the ceramic insulators.                               In the "A" bus duct five insulators pulled apart, allowing the conductor to come in contact with the ,grounded enclosure, creating a phase-to-ground fault.
The     faults in the HB" main power transformer bushing box and the "A" bus duct elevated the voltage of the generator neutral. A curxent transformer used for the main generator radio frequency monitor (Manufacturer'.                                                     Westinghouse; model 608D56G01) is mounted around the neutral conductor inside the neutral grounding transformer enclosure.                                 The current transformer, which is at ground potential, is insulated from the neutral conductor by insulating tape wrapped around the neutral conductor.                                     When the voltage of the neutral                                 became elevated, this tape failed to provide adequate insulation, and the neutral
                .faulted to ground. Axcing in the area burned holes in generator moisture N R 0 Form 368A (64)9)
 
NRC FORM 366A
  '(64)9)
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FACILITY NAME (1)                                                                 DOCKET NUMBER (2)
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CAUSE         (continued) detector                piping located                  above the neutral grounding transformer cubicle.
Hydrogen                 escaping             from the piping was ignited by the arcing.                                           This subsequently ignited an oil fire in the main generator housing above.
The ceramic- insulators in the duct which support the bus conductor are located underneath the bus directly supporting turbine 'deck, after which the arrangement is inverted, so that the bus is it    until the bus duct leaves the suspended from the insulators.                                 This is per design documents for all three bus ducts. Testing of the insulators removed from the bus duct confirmed their adequacy               for this application.
The current transformer for the radio frequency monitor was a vendor supplied modification to the neutral grounding network, and was properly installed per design.
The       bus           duct cooling system                   dampers wer'e apparently undersized for their application.                     Replacement           dampers will be of more substantial construction.
Prompt response                       by site personnel and the early decision to obtain off site assistance                   is credited in limiting the potential damage to plant equipment.
The damage                  to plant equipment was as follows:
main            generator:                neutral bushings and current transformers,                              external housing,                and      the      exciter end seal oil piping, generator                                moisture detection piping
                        '"B"           main power             transformer'.           bushings       and connections         to the isolated phase bus ducts "A" isolated phase bus duct neutral grounding transformer neutral grounding                       bus radio frequency monitor miscellaneous                   cabling and piping in the                 vicinity The cause                 of the TDAFW pump                 trip     was investigated on           the following day. A review of the data indicates                                 no overspeed condition               occurred when the pump started.                   A test was performed to simultaneously start all three AFW pumps with steam generator pressure near the pressure existing immediately after the reactor trip', no overspeed trip occurred, and suction pressure on the header common to all three pumps did not decrease significantly.
NRC Form 366A (64)9)
NRC Form 366A (64)9)
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CAUSE (continued)
'(649)
DOCKET NUMBER (2)o s o o o 4 YEAR 8 9 LER NUMBER (8)EEOUENTIAL NUMBER 0 1 7 REvr$roN NUMBER 0 1 PAGE (3)0 5 OF 0 8 Based on recent experience during testing of the pump, it is believed that the tachometer (Manufacturer'.
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Airpax', model 080-321-3X10) which actuates the electrical overspeed trip of the TDAFW pump may be providing spurious trip signals.The design of the tachometer provides two separate outputs, such that the channel experiencing spiking could trip the pump, while the other channel providing indication would show no malfunction..
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CAUSE       (continued)
Based on recent experience                       during testing of the pump,               it   is believed that the tachometer             (Manufacturer'.             Airpax', model 080-321-3X10) which actuates the electrical overspeed trip of the TDAFW pump may be providing spurious trip signals.             The design of the tachometer provides two separate outputs, such that the channel experiencing spiking could trip the pump, while the other channel providing indication would show no malfunction..
SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE:
SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE:
The plant response to the generator trip was as expected, wi.th the reactor stabilized in hot standby on AFW and condenser steam dumps.The unavailability of the TDAFW pump did not compromise safety since the motor-driven AFW pumps were available and operated throughout the event.The fires and the related damage were limited to the non-safety portions of the plant.No injuries occurred due to the fires.No previous fires within the protected area have occurred.Pr'eviously reported trips of the TDAFW pump had been attributed to moisture accumulation in the steam supply lines.Based on recent testing and data collection from this event, as well as the testing performed following this event, moisture accumulation is no longer believed to be the cause of the trips.The data shows that the actual speeds of the turbine may have exceeded the previous setpoint of the electrical overspeed trip in effect during previous events.The trip which occurred for this event was not an actual turbine overspeed as shown by the data.This event is reported under 10CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv) as an actuation of engineered safety features, and under 10CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv) due to the fire and release of hydrogen gas.CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: 1.The main power transformers were inspected and tested, and no significant damage, other than to the bushings and connections of the"B" transformer, was found.2.The generator has been fully tested and repairs are being made as necessary prior to generator restart.Inspections and testing have revealed no significant damage to the generator.
The     plant response to the generator trip was as expected, wi.th the reactor stabilized in hot standby on AFW and condenser steam dumps.                                                                     The unavailability of the TDAFW pump did not compromise safety since the motor-driven AFW pumps were available and operated throughout the event.
3.All other damaged components will be repaired prior to generator restart during the current refueling outage.NRC Form 388A (689)
The     fires         and     the related damage were limited to the non-safety portions of the plant.             No   injuries occurred due to the fires.
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No   previous           fires within the protected                 area have occurred.
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Pr'eviously reported trips of the TDAFW pump had been attributed to moisture accumulation in the steam supply lines.                                     Based on recent testing and data collection from this event, as well as the testing performed following this event, moisture accumulation is no longer believed to be the cause of the trips. The data shows that the actual speeds of the turbine may have exceeded the previous setpoint of the electrical overspeed trip in effect during previous events.                   The trip which occurred for this event was not an actual turbine overspeed as shown by the data.
%%dnn 35543/(IT)CORRECTIVE ACTIONS (continued) o s o o o 4 00 89 0 17 0 1 06 QF 0 8 4.The design of the isolated phase bus duct bus supports has been evaluated and found to be adequate.However, the sections in which the conductor supports failed has been-rotated 180'o place the supports underneath the conductor as a prudent design measure.The damaged duct has been replaced.5.The design of the radio frequency monitor current transformer has been revised to ensure it'an withstand expected conditions under ground faults, and it will be replaced.6.The design of the isolated phase bus duct cooling system has been evaluated and revised to preclude debris intrusion into the ducts.7.The TDAFW pump tachometer electronic trip function was evaluated as unnecessary to protect against overspeed and its trip function will be deleted.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE: This event was declared an alert by the Shift Foreman, and the Technical Support Center (TSC)was required to be activated.
This event is reported under 10CFR                                     50.73(a)(2)(iv) as             an actuation               of engineered safety features, and under                                 10CFR   50.73(a)(2)(iv)         due to the             fire and release of hydrogen gas.
Certain specific requirements for achieving augmentation of the plant staff detailed in the Emergency Plan were not met.In particular, the Accident Assessment Team and Damage Control Team are required to meet certain staffing levels at a 45 minute elapsed time and a 75 minute elapsed time, following activation.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
Initial activation of the pagers for TSC members was delayed due to the pre-planned absence of the on shift clerk, who normally performs this duty.Alternative personnel were not as familiar with the pager procedures.
: 1.       The main power             transformers were inspected and tested, and no significant damage,           other       than to the bushings                   and connections             of the "B" transformer, was found.
The Accident Assessment Team leader did not hear his pager, and additional time was spent to contact backup individuals.
: 2.       The       generator         has     been   fully       tested     and   repairs       are     being     made       as necessary prior to generator restart.                                   Inspections       and   testing           have revealed no significant damage to the generator.
The Damage Control Team leader did not contact additional personnel for the team prior to his reporting to the TSC.The following corrective actions will be taken to correct these deficiencies:
: 3.       All other           damaged       components     will be     repaired prior to generator restart during the current refueling outage.
1.Additional training on pager activation will be provided to appropriate shift personnel.
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2.Additional instructions will be given to all personnel carrying pagers who must in turn call additional personnel.
 
3.An unannounced augmentation drill will be conducted to verify the effectiveness of the above corrective actions.NRC Form 388A (M9)
NRC FORM 388A (6 J)9)
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LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)
PHYSICAL LAYOUT OF SHNPP GENERATOR OUTPUT TURBINE FIRE ALSO IN GENERATOR HOUSING 6 GENERATOR EL.514'A'HASE BUS CCtmUCTOR CONTACTS DUCT, SHORTING.TO GROUND DEBRIS IS CARRIED D9&#xc3;N BUS DUCT BY COOLING AIR FLOW CAUSING t1ULTIPLE GROUND FAULTS TOUAT's IONIZED AIR FROt1 DUCT FAULT SHORTS 8'RANSFORtIER CONNECTORS TO GROUND IGNITIHG ANOILFIRE 0 0 0 2 OOOO OOOO FAILURE OF PIPING FRO1 ARCING IGNITES HYDROGEN F IRE WDER GENERATOR CT IN NEUTRAL GROUNDING 4 TRANSFCRt1ER SHCRTS TO GROUND.GROLNDIHG NEUTRAL BUS AND INITIATING HIGH FAULT CURRENTS.NEUTRAL BUS BUS DUCT EL.286'EUTRAL GRCUNDING TRANSFORt1ER GROUND LEVEL EL 261'UPPORTS (TYPICAL)00 0 000 0 0 0 0 OOOO 000 HAIN TRANSFORMERS 00 IS 00 00 M I 0 O'4 Co I}}
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FACILITY NAME (I)                                                               DOCKET NUMBER (2)                     LER NUMBER (8)                    PAGE (3) yEAR ~~@'EQVENTrAL NVMSErr
                                                                                                                                        ~'VSN J>~C NUMBErl SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT                                         o  s  o  o  o  4  00 89            0    17          0      1  06    QF  0 8 TEXT ///moro <<>>co/r Jo//r'orL rrro or/r//bono/HRC %%dnn 35543/ (IT)
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS                         (continued)
: 4.       The design               of the isolated phase bus duct bus supports has been evaluated and found               to be adequate.                 However, the sections in which the conductor supports failed has                         been- rotated 180'o place the supports underneath the conductor as                         a prudent design measure.                 The damaged         duct has been replaced.
: 5.       The       design of the radio frequency monitor current transformer has been revised             to ensure             it 'an withstand expected conditions under ground faults,           and     it will be replaced.
: 6.       The         design of the isolated phase bus duct cooling system has                                                         been evaluated and revised to preclude debris intrusion into the ducts.
: 7.         The       TDAFW         pump         tachometer         electronic trip function                 was     evaluated         as unnecessary               to protect against overspeed                     and     its trip function will                   be deleted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE:
This event was declared an alert by the Shift Foreman, and the Technical Support Center (TSC) was required to be activated.                                                             Certain specific requirements for achieving augmentation of the plant staff detailed in the Emergency Plan were not met.                                 In particular, the Accident Assessment Team and Damage Control Team are required to meet certain staffing levels at a 45 minute elapsed time and a 75 minute elapsed time, following activation.
Initial activation of                             the pagers       for   TSC members was delayed due                   to the pre-planned             absence           of the         on   shift clerk,           who normally performs                 this duty.
Alternative personnel were not as familiar with the pager procedures.
The     Accident Assessment Team leader did not hear his pager, and additional time     was spent to contact backup individuals.                                     The Damage Control Team leader did not contact additional personnel for the team prior to his reporting to the TSC.
The     following corrective actions                             will be     taken to correct these deficiencies:
: 1.       Additional training                         on pager       activation will         be   provided to appropriate shift personnel.
: 2.         Additional instructions will be given to                                     all     personnel       carrying pagers who must in turn call additional personnel.
: 3.         An       unannounced                 augmentation         drill will         be     conducted         to verify the effectiveness of the above corrective actions.
NRC Form 388A (M9)
 
NRC FORM 366A
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FACILITY NAME Ol                                                           DOCKET NUMBER (2)                   LER NUMBER (6)                   PAGE (31 YEAR      SEQUENTIAL       REVISION NUMBER       NUMBER SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT                                   0  s  o  o  p  4  008        9      0  l    7      0      1  0  7 pF      0  8 TEXT illmare <<reae /4 nrtu/rerL uee er///haarre/NRC Farm 35649/ (IT)
HZIS       CODES:
Main Generator                                                       TB Generator Mater Detector                                 TL Neutral Grounding Transformer                           EL:XFMR Radio Frequency Monitor Current Transformer                                     EL:XCT Electrical Support Isolated               Phase     Bus Ducts               EL:BDUC Main Transformers                                        EL:XFMR Startup Transformers                                     FK'XFMR Unit Auxiliary Transformers                               FK:XFMR Main Feedwater                                                       SJ Auxiliary Feedwater                                                   BA TDAFW Pump               Tachometer                     BA TAC Main Steam                 Isolation Valves                         SJ:ISV NRC Farm 366A (669)
 
PHYSICAL LAYOUT OF SHNPP GENERATOR OUTPUT TURBINE GENERATOR                                                                               DEBRIS IS CARRIED D9&#xc3;N BUS DUCT BY COOLING AIR FLOW CAUSING t1ULTIPLE GROUND FAULTS FIRE ALSO IN GENERATOR TOUAT's HOUSING 6                                                                                                                                        AIR FROt1 IONIZED EL.
DUCT FAULT SHORTS 8'RANSFORtIER 514'A'HASE CONNECTORS TO GROUND BUS CCtmUCTOR CONTACTS                                                        IGNITIHG ANOILFIRE   0 00 DUCT, SHORTING. TO GROUND                                                          2                   OOOO OOOO NEUTRAL BUS                                                                                                        0 0 FAILURE OF PIPING                                                                                                                                 OOOO FRO1 ARCING IGNITES HYDROGEN F IRE BUS DUCT 000 WDER GENERATOR                               EL.
261'UPPORTS                            (TYPICAL)                      00 0 000 286'EUTRAL CT IN NEUTRAL GROUNDING 4 TRANSFCRt1ER SHCRTS TO GRCUNDING TRANSFORt1ER  GROUND LEVEL EL 0        0 GROUND. GROLNDIHG NEUTRAL BUS AND INITIATINGHIGH FAULT CURRENTS.                                                                                                                                     HAIN TRANSFORMERS 00 IS 00 00 M I
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LER 89-017-01 on 891009,generator & Main Power Transformer Phase Differential Relay Tripped Lockout Relay.Caused by Multiple Ground Faults.Design Changes & Repairs Being Conducted While Plant Performs refueling.W/891208 Ltr
ML18009A292
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Issue date: 12/08/1989
From: Howe A, Richey R
CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO.
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NRC OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IRM)
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ACCESSION NBR:8912130259 DOC.DATE: 89/12/08 NOTARIZED: NO DOCKET FACIL:50-400 Shearon Harris Nuclear Power. Plant, Unit 1, Carolina 05000400 AUTH. NAME . AUTHOR AFFILIATION HOWE,A.J. Carolina Power & Light Co.

RICHEY,R.B. Carolina Power & Light Co.

RECIP.NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION

SUBJECT:

LER 89-017-01 on 891009,electrical fault on main generator output bus causing plant trip & fire damage in turbine bldg.

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0 Carojjna Power & Ught Company P. O. Box 165 ~ New Hill N. C. 27562

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R. B. RlCHEY Manager Hanta Nuclear Project OEC 0 8 1989 File Number. SHF/10-13510C Letter Number.'0-890135 (0)

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ATTN: NRC Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555 SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR POWER PLANT UNIT 1 DOCKET NO. 50-400 LICENSE NO. NPF-63 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT 89-017-01 Gentlemen'.

In accordance with Title 10 to the Code of Fedeial Regulations, the enclosed Licensee Event Report is submitted. The original report . fulfilled the requirement for a written report 'ithin thirty (30) days of a reportable occurrence and is in accordance with the format set forth in NUREG-1022, September 1983.

This supplemental report provides final conclusions as to the cause of the event from the long term investigation.

Very cmH ~~

truly yours, R. B. Richey, Manager Harris Nuclear Project RBR:djs Enclosure cc: Mr. R. A. Becker (NRR)

Mr. S. D. Ebneter (NRC RII)

Mr. J. E. Tedrow (NRC SHNPP) 8912130259 S91009 t='DR ADOCI< 0=000400 PDC MEM/LER-017-01/1/OS1

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On October 9, 1989, at 2305, a generator and main power transformer phase differential relay tripped the lockout relay of the main generator, tripping the generator and cnusing a turbine nnd reactor trip from 1004 power. The reactor was stabilized in hot standby at 557' on auxiliary feedwater and condenser steam dumps.

Actuation of the generator and main power transformer differential relay and subsequent generator trip was caused by multiple ground faults.

The ground faults destroyed the neutral grounding bus and caused three fires: an oil fire at the <<B'r main power transformer, a hydrogen fire underneath the main generator and a third small oil fire in the generator housing.

An alert was declared, and the site" fire brigade responded to the fires, assisted Inter by off site fire departments, All fires appeared out by 0145, and the emergency condition was terminated at 0245.

The initiator of the ground faults has been identified as aluminum debris in the isolated phase bus duct, which was deposited in the bus duct from previous failures of the duct cooling system dampers. Arcing from the aluminum debris in the bus led to a double phase to ground fault at the <<B<< main power transformer, Magnetic forces from this fault broke insulators in r'A'r phase and <<B'1 phase of the isolated phase bus duct. The <<A<<

phase conductor contacted the bus enclosure creating another ground fault, These faults elevated the voltage at the generator neutral and led to another ground fault in the neutral grounding transformer cubicle, The turbine-driven auxiliary feedwater pump started after the reactor trip, but the pump tripped shortly thereafter', The cause of the trip is believed to be n spurious overspeed trip signal from the tachometer.

Design changes nnd repairs are being conducted while the plant conducts a refueling outage.

NRC Form 366 (669)

,NRC FORM 366A 1649)

LICENSEE EVENT REPORT ILER)

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FACILITY NAME I'I) DOCKET NUMBER (2)

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INITIALCONDITIONS:

The plant was operating at 100X power, 885 MWe net, on October 9, 1989.

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

At 2305, a generator and main power transformer differential relay trip caused a generator lockout relay trip, which resulted in the following: (1) the main generator output breakers and the generator exciter breaker tripped, (2) on-site power transferred from the unit auxiliary transformers to the startup transformers, and (3) the turbine tripped. A reactor trip directly occurred on the turbine trip, with all rods inserting into the core. Response to the trip was as expected; the main feedwater pumps tripped during the transient and the auxiliary feedwater (AFW) system actuated properly, the main steam isolation valves were manually closed to limit the cooldown. The turbine-driven AFW pump tripped shortly after it started, but the two 100X capacity motor-driven AFW pumps were available throughout the event. The turbine-driven AFW pump was capable of manual restart from the control room, but it was not needed during the event.

At 2309, the Control Room received reports of two flashes having'ccurred, one at the "B" main power transformer, and the other on the second level of the turbine deck underneath the main generator. The site fire brigade was activated, and brigade personnel reported fires at the "B" main power transformer, at the main generator housing on the top level of the turbine deck, and a hydrogen fire on the second level of the turbine deck underneath the main generator. Off site fire departments were contacted to assist in the fire fighting efforts.

At 2335, an alert was declared due to the release of flammable gas into the site protected area. At 2341, the state and local government emergency response officials were notified. Plant personnel were notified to activate the Technical Support Center (TSC).

By 0013, the fire at the generator housing had been extinguished, the fire at the main power transformer was believed extinguished by actuation of the deluge system (a small oil fire was later determined to still be burning, and was extinguished using a dry chemical extinguisher), and the hydrogen fire underneath the generator was reported under control, with hydrogen to the main generator isolated.

All visual flames at all three fire locations were extinguished by 0145. At 0245 when all fires were verified extinguished by walkdowns, fire watches were set, and the main generator was being purged with carbon dioxide, the alert was terminated.

NAC Form 366A )649)

,NRC FORM 368A (64)9)

LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)

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PLANT DBSIGM:

The main generator is designed with the neutral of the wye grounded through a single phase transformer. The secondary side of this transformer is connected to a high resistance network.

With this design, a single phase fault to ground of the main generator output results in a small current flow through the neutral grounding transformer and its high resistance bank. A ground detection relay will actuate to isolate the fault by tripping the main generator, exciter field breaker and the generator output breakers.

CAUSE:

The initiator of the event was multiple ground faults in the "delta" section of the isolated phase bus duct near the "B" phase main power transformer.

Refer to Attachment A, "Physical Layout of SHNPP Generator Output." These ground faults were apparently caused by aluminum debris carried down the bus

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duct. by the forced air cooling system. The'aluminum debris entered the bus duct as a result of previous damper failures in the bus duct cooling system.

These failures occurred on February 27, 1988, and in the summer of 1989.

Arcing between the conductor and the enclosure occurred over a fifty (50) foot length of the "A". phase, bus immediately upstream of the "B" main power transformer. Ionization from this arcing reduced the dielectric strength of the cooling air, which,was carried into the bushing box of the HB" main power transformer. This caused an "A" phase',,to ground flashover in the bushing box, which, immediately propagated 'to. the.".B"'phase bushing. The fault cracked both low voltage bushings, causing oil to 'leak from the bushings, and ignited oil. the'eaking The fault at the HB" main power transformer creat'ed magnetic forces in the main section of the isolated phase bus that broke insulators (Original Manufacturer: Westinghouse; model 113C417A01, and 133C387A01; currently supplied by Delta Unibus) in "A" and "B" phase. The 23" diameter tubular conductor is suspended in the middle of the 41" diameter aluminum enclosure by the ceramic insulators. In the "A" bus duct five insulators pulled apart, allowing the conductor to come in contact with the ,grounded enclosure, creating a phase-to-ground fault.

The faults in the HB" main power transformer bushing box and the "A" bus duct elevated the voltage of the generator neutral. A curxent transformer used for the main generator radio frequency monitor (Manufacturer'. Westinghouse; model 608D56G01) is mounted around the neutral conductor inside the neutral grounding transformer enclosure. The current transformer, which is at ground potential, is insulated from the neutral conductor by insulating tape wrapped around the neutral conductor. When the voltage of the neutral became elevated, this tape failed to provide adequate insulation, and the neutral

.faulted to ground. Axcing in the area burned holes in generator moisture N R 0 Form 368A (64)9)

NRC FORM 366A

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CAUSE (continued) detector piping located above the neutral grounding transformer cubicle.

Hydrogen escaping from the piping was ignited by the arcing. This subsequently ignited an oil fire in the main generator housing above.

The ceramic- insulators in the duct which support the bus conductor are located underneath the bus directly supporting turbine 'deck, after which the arrangement is inverted, so that the bus is it until the bus duct leaves the suspended from the insulators. This is per design documents for all three bus ducts. Testing of the insulators removed from the bus duct confirmed their adequacy for this application.

The current transformer for the radio frequency monitor was a vendor supplied modification to the neutral grounding network, and was properly installed per design.

The bus duct cooling system dampers wer'e apparently undersized for their application. Replacement dampers will be of more substantial construction.

Prompt response by site personnel and the early decision to obtain off site assistance is credited in limiting the potential damage to plant equipment.

The damage to plant equipment was as follows:

main generator: neutral bushings and current transformers, external housing, and the exciter end seal oil piping, generator moisture detection piping

'"B" main power transformer'. bushings and connections to the isolated phase bus ducts "A" isolated phase bus duct neutral grounding transformer neutral grounding bus radio frequency monitor miscellaneous cabling and piping in the vicinity The cause of the TDAFW pump trip was investigated on the following day. A review of the data indicates no overspeed condition occurred when the pump started. A test was performed to simultaneously start all three AFW pumps with steam generator pressure near the pressure existing immediately after the reactor trip', no overspeed trip occurred, and suction pressure on the header common to all three pumps did not decrease significantly.

NRC Form 366A (64)9)

NRC FORM 386A

'(649)

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CAUSE (continued)

Based on recent experience during testing of the pump, it is believed that the tachometer (Manufacturer'. Airpax', model 080-321-3X10) which actuates the electrical overspeed trip of the TDAFW pump may be providing spurious trip signals. The design of the tachometer provides two separate outputs, such that the channel experiencing spiking could trip the pump, while the other channel providing indication would show no malfunction..

SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE:

The plant response to the generator trip was as expected, wi.th the reactor stabilized in hot standby on AFW and condenser steam dumps. The unavailability of the TDAFW pump did not compromise safety since the motor-driven AFW pumps were available and operated throughout the event.

The fires and the related damage were limited to the non-safety portions of the plant. No injuries occurred due to the fires.

No previous fires within the protected area have occurred.

Pr'eviously reported trips of the TDAFW pump had been attributed to moisture accumulation in the steam supply lines. Based on recent testing and data collection from this event, as well as the testing performed following this event, moisture accumulation is no longer believed to be the cause of the trips. The data shows that the actual speeds of the turbine may have exceeded the previous setpoint of the electrical overspeed trip in effect during previous events. The trip which occurred for this event was not an actual turbine overspeed as shown by the data.

This event is reported under 10CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv) as an actuation of engineered safety features, and under 10CFR 50.73(a)(2)(iv) due to the fire and release of hydrogen gas.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

1. The main power transformers were inspected and tested, and no significant damage, other than to the bushings and connections of the "B" transformer, was found.
2. The generator has been fully tested and repairs are being made as necessary prior to generator restart. Inspections and testing have revealed no significant damage to the generator.
3. All other damaged components will be repaired prior to generator restart during the current refueling outage.

NRC Form 388A (689)

NRC FORM 388A (6 J)9)

LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)

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CORRECTIVE ACTIONS (continued)

4. The design of the isolated phase bus duct bus supports has been evaluated and found to be adequate. However, the sections in which the conductor supports failed has been- rotated 180'o place the supports underneath the conductor as a prudent design measure. The damaged duct has been replaced.
5. The design of the radio frequency monitor current transformer has been revised to ensure it 'an withstand expected conditions under ground faults, and it will be replaced.
6. The design of the isolated phase bus duct cooling system has been evaluated and revised to preclude debris intrusion into the ducts.
7. The TDAFW pump tachometer electronic trip function was evaluated as unnecessary to protect against overspeed and its trip function will be deleted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE:

This event was declared an alert by the Shift Foreman, and the Technical Support Center (TSC) was required to be activated. Certain specific requirements for achieving augmentation of the plant staff detailed in the Emergency Plan were not met. In particular, the Accident Assessment Team and Damage Control Team are required to meet certain staffing levels at a 45 minute elapsed time and a 75 minute elapsed time, following activation.

Initial activation of the pagers for TSC members was delayed due to the pre-planned absence of the on shift clerk, who normally performs this duty.

Alternative personnel were not as familiar with the pager procedures.

The Accident Assessment Team leader did not hear his pager, and additional time was spent to contact backup individuals. The Damage Control Team leader did not contact additional personnel for the team prior to his reporting to the TSC.

The following corrective actions will be taken to correct these deficiencies:

1. Additional training on pager activation will be provided to appropriate shift personnel.
2. Additional instructions will be given to all personnel carrying pagers who must in turn call additional personnel.
3. An unannounced augmentation drill will be conducted to verify the effectiveness of the above corrective actions.

NRC Form 388A (M9)

NRC FORM 366A

'(64)9)

LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER)

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