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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION 1 License Nos: DPR-44 DPR-56 l | |||
Report Nos: 50-277/98-09 50-278/98-09 Docket No Licensee: PECO Energy Company Correspondence Control Desk | |||
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P.O. Box 195 Wayne, PA 19087-0195 Facility: Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Units 2 and 3 Inspection Period: November 16,1998 through Decernber 4,1998 Team Leader: A. Lohmeier, Senior Reactor Engineer inspectors: J. Yerokun, Senior Reactor Engineer B. Welling, Resident inspector R. Bhatia, Reactor Engineer ! | |||
L. James, Reactor Engineer B. Gupta, Contract Engineer Approved by: Glenn W. Meyer, Chief Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering Branch Division of Reactor Safety 9902090257 990201 PDR ADOCK 05000277 G PDR | |||
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE EXECUTIVE S U M MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lii lil . Enginee rin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 E1 Conduct of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 E Reactor Core isolation Cooling (RCIC) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 E1.2 4 Kv Electrical Distribution System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 | |||
E3 Engineering Procedures and Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 | |||
; E CFR 50.59 Safety Evaluation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 E Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59 Program ..................... . . . . 14 r | |||
j E5 Engineering Staff Training and Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 E CFR 50.59 Safety Evaluations Program Training and Qualifications . . . . 15 E7 Quality Assurance in Engineering Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 I | |||
E Effectiveness in identifying, Resolving, and Preventing Problems . . . . . . . 16 V. M anagement Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 X1 Exit Meeting Summary . . . . . . .... .... ........ ......... . ........ 18 l | |||
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Units 2 &3 NRC Inspection Report 50-277/98-09 & 50-278/98-09 During the period November 16 and December 4,1998, the NRC conducted an engineering team inspection of the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 & 3. The overall objective of the inspection was to assess the effectiveness on engineering in providing for safe operation of the plant. The inspection focused on the reactor core isolation cooling and 4kV electrical distribution systems' operation under normal and emergency operation conditions. The inspection also addressed the performance of engineering in support of the operations and ' | |||
maintenance functions, with emphasis on problem identification and corrective action implementation, and plant safety evaluations. Within the scope of the inspection, the team's conclusions are identified below: | |||
. The RCIC system was maintained operable and capable of performing its safety function. The existing procedures for operation, surveillance, and maintenance of system components were generally accurate and consistent with the licensing and design bases. However, weaknesses were found in dispositioning repetitive failures of primary containment isolation valve CHK-3-13C-38 without thorough documented engineering investigation. The failures remain a troubleshooting priority for the system manager. (E1.1) | |||
. The team identified two discrepancies involving the design basis stroke times for the l torus suction valves in procedure ST-0-013-301-2 and the design basis torus water temperature in procedure EOP T-102, which represented a violation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion ill, Design Control. PECO took appropriate actions to address the violation and also had ongoing actions, such as the calculation enhancement program, to address the problem. (E1.1) | |||
. The team concluded that the installed 4 KV electrical distribution system was consistent with the design basis, and that this system was capable of performing its design function during normal and abnormal operating conditions. Also, the existing procedures for operation, surveillance, and maintenance of system components were accurate and consistent with the licensing and design bases. (E1.2) : | |||
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. An analysis of degraded 4 Kv undervoltage relays was performed in 1996 and used to demonstrate that the plant was within the design basis, but was not independently reviewed and approved. The team reviewed the analysis and found it acceptable, and the analysis was subsequently reviewed and approved by engineering. (E1.2) | |||
* The procedures supporting the 10 CFR 50.59 and FSAR updating processes were acceptab'e, providing comprehensive guidance and detailed responsibilities for implemeating the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59 and 10 CFR 50.71(e). (E3.1) | |||
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The engineering staff training to support the 10 CFR 50.59 safety evaluation program l was acceptable. (E5.1) | |||
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l summaries, LERs, ISEG reports, and the EP&MC focus list were generally effectiv The timeliness and appropriateness of corrective actions for identified issues in the team's review were generally good. (E7.1) | |||
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Report Details Summarv of Plant Status Both Units 2 & 3 were at 100 percent power during the inspection period from November 16 through December 4,199 Ill. Enoineerina E1 Conduct of Engineering l E Reactor Core Isolation Coolina (RCIC) System Inspection Scope (IP 93809) | |||
j The team assessed the accuracy of design, testing, maintenance, and operational l information in support of reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC) system performance | |||
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Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) and Technical Specifications (TS), | |||
Design Basis Document (DBD), drawings, normal and emergency operating procedures, and inservice and surveillance procedures and results. The inspection also included a review of analysis and calculations that verified the accuracy of design assumptions of i support system modifications and system performance during normal and accident | |||
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conditions. The team conducted walkdowns of accessible portions of the system and held related technical discussions with system and design engineers, Observations and Findinas | |||
! System Desian l The RCIC system consists of a steam-driven turbine-driven pump unit with associated piping and valves designed to provide 600 gallons per minute (gpm) of water to the reactor vessel during a loss of feedwater event to keep the top of active fuel covere The system is normally aligned to take suction from the preferred but non-safety related l- condensate storage tank (CST), and it automatically transfers suction to the safety- l | |||
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related torus upon reaching a low level (5 feet) in the CST. The system design analysis shows that a system response within 15 minutes at a flow rate of 525 gpm is sufficient to replenish reactor inventory loss during a loss of feedwater. In an anticipated transient , | |||
without scram (ATWS) situation when boron dilution would be a concem, AlWS ! | |||
mitigation analysis shows that RCIC flow of 600-630 gpm would not cause excessive i dilution of Boro Based on a review of test data and pump performance curves, the team verified that the pump was capable of providing the required 600 gpm to the reactor vessel at up to a maximum discharge pressure of 1500 psig. In addition, the team verified that at the 3 required flow rates and operating conditions, adequate net positive suction head (NPSH) | |||
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The team reviewed some normal and emergency operating procedures (e.g., EOP T-100, Scram; and T-101, RPV Control) for the RCIC system and identified no concem The team observed the conduct of surveillance test RT-0-013-725-2, RCIC Response l Time Test, on Unit 2. This biannual test was conducted to verify that RCIC system will l produce rated flow and pressure within 30 seconds from a cold start. Although the test | |||
! was satisfactorily completed, the team observed a discrepancy with the RCIC pump j outboard bearing oiler level. The level indication was out-of-sight low following the test l run. When questioned by the team, maintenance personnel indicated that although the l lubrication for the outboard bearing was adequate, the out-of-site low level indication was i unexpected.' They therefore initiated an action request to investigate possible venting l problems with this oiler / bearing housing. The team found the PECO actions satisfactory, and had no other concems. | |||
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; verify that the safety functions of the valves were properly tested. The team reviewed | |||
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the acceptance criteria specified in ST-0-013-301-2, "RCIC Pump, Valve, Flow and Unit l | |||
Cooler Functional and in-Service Test." Two instances were noted that appeared to be l In conflict with design basis expectations. The torus suctior valves, MO-13-39 and l MO-13-41, were assigned limiting values of 39.5 and 40 semds. These were higher l l than the values of 33.5 and 35 seconds determined in Calculation 18247-M-016, RCIC j Pump Suction Transfer Timing, to be the limit that ensures adequate NPSH for the pump l during suction swap-over from the CST to the torus. The team found this to be an l example of where PECO had not properly translated design information into procedure j Meanwhile, PECO initiated actions to verify the IST stroke times specified in the ; | |||
calculation prior to revising those in the surveillance procedure. The team reviewed l previous test results, and was satisfied that the issue presented no immediate concem, since the valves have operated well within the appropriate times, and the referenced ISI ! | |||
time limit was within the design basis. Also, PECO indicated that their ongoing efforts to improve the control and implementation of calculations would adequately ensure that such problems were precluded from recurrin I The team reviewed the ongoing calculation improvement program and determined that it was comprehensive and appropriate. Nevertheless,10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion l | |||
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The team reviewed the maintenance practices relative to RCIC system and noted that I preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) items were dewately l | |||
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switches PS-2-13-067 and PS-3-013-067 and identified no concern. The team also | |||
)i reviewed the instrument calibration sheets for PS-2-13-067, FS-2-13-057, pump discharge flow switch und LISL-2-13-170 and 171. The team verified that the prescribed | |||
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Preventive maintenance intervals for the RCIC turbine minor and major inspections were j based on the vendor's recommendations, although some re. commended periodic j maintenance items had not been adopted. For example, the recommended frequent | |||
; inspectica of the over-speed trip assembly was not adopted; this could have reduced the | |||
; Unit 3 RCIC system inoperability period in May/ June 1998. Nonetheless, no adverse j trends in system performance or maintenance trends could be attributed to the rejection | |||
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! The team reviewed selected calculations to ascertain that they supported the system's j design and licensing bases. The following calculations were reviewed: | |||
l 18247-M-001. Maximum Torus Temcerature for the ECCS. Revision 5 l | |||
l This cal <,ulation computed the suction piping head losses, NPSH, and maximum | |||
} torus temperature when RCIC and emergency cole cooling system (ECCS) | |||
j pumps are aligned to take suction from the torus. The team identified an | |||
: arithmetic error in the calculated piping head losses used for determining khe j ^ | |||
maximum torus water temperature for RCIC pump operation. This error resulted | |||
; in a higher than appropriate torus water temperature (200*F instead of 187'F) | |||
i being used in the '> asis for RCIC operation under emergency operating j procedure (EOP) conditions. The team brought the error to the attention of j- enginearing personnel, who initiated a non-corfcrmance report. Upon further j review, PECO determined that other calcuistions that used this calculation as an | |||
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; EOP T-102, Prirrary Ct,ntainment Control. Both the team and PECO verified that | |||
the error had no impact on RCIC acccmplishing its design function during a loss of feedwater event without a LOC Following this discovery, the team performed a limited extent-of-condition review of other portions of the 18247-M-001 calculation and found similar discrepancies t .. _ | |||
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in the high pressure coolant injection (HPCI) portion. PECO indicated that these errors would be addressed through a previously issued PEP report (#6493), | |||
which documented numerous weaknesses in the control of calculations performed years ago, i l | |||
The team determined that due to calculation errors, pen engineering failed to i asste that the design information for RCIC was correctly translated into procedures and instructions when the torus water temperature limitation for RCIC operation was incorrectly indicated in NPSH curves that are used in EOP T-102, ; | |||
Primary Containment Control, Step T/T-7. The team verified that the corrective i actiore, to immediately address this issue were adequate. The problem was entered in the corrective action process. and a temporary change was initiated to correct the temperature in the EOP. The team also agreed that PECO's ongoing efforts in the calculation improvement area would reasonably address any similar problem. This instance was, nevertheirw another example of a violation of 10 i CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion lil, Design Control. (VIO 50-277(278)/98-09-01) ! | |||
18247-M-016. RCIC Pumo Suction Transfer Timina. This calculation was performed to determine the acceptable maximum opening stroke times for the RCIC pump suction valves from the Torus (MO-13-39 and MO-13-41) that w ll ensure that the RCIC pump continues to have adequate NPSH as the suction swaps over from the CST to the torus. The conclusion was that the maximum ) | |||
allowable opening time for the Unit 2 valves was 37.75, while for the Unit 3 vaives i was approximately 66 second The team noted that the calculation included several conservative assumptions l such as assuming that there is no flow from the torus to the pump until the valves are completely open; and also assuming that the suction swap over is not initiated until the CST level is at the pump's suction outlet (below the actual swap-over setpoint of 5 feet). | |||
18247-M-032. RCIC System NPSH Followina LOCA 247 I i | |||
This calculation showed that adequate NPSH (> 20 feet) would be available in the torus following a LOCA (outside RCIC design basis) while not taking credit for containment over pressure. The calculated NPSHa were approximately 37 feet for an intermediate break LOCA (IBLOCA) situation and 30 feet for a small break LOCA (SBLOCA) | |||
ME-0695. Rev. O. Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) Limits for HPCI and RCIC Pumos for Peach Bottom Unit This calculation determined the emergency operating procedures' (EOPs) NPSH limit, which was defined as the highest torus temperature that provides adequate net positive suction head for the RCIC or HPCI pump taking suction on the toru The NPSH limit is a function of pump flow and suppression charnber over pressure, and is used to preclude RCIC or HPCI pump damage due to cavitatio W '; | |||
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the changes had been accomplished properly and did not create any negative impact on system functionality. The team's revieva found that the changss had been properly evaluated, as follows: | |||
l - ECR 94-11398. HPCl/RCIC Resoonse Time Chano This Engineering Change Request (ECR) addressed changing RCIC response time from 30 to 50 seconds. The change was made in order to establish a more realistic and less restrictive licensing basis for Peach Bottom. The change did i | |||
not involve any physical system change, and it was supported by a General | |||
- Electric (GE) analysis that the team reviewed. The amount of makeup water required after a reactor scram for the proposed rerate condition of 3,694 MWt | |||
, was approximately 525 gpm within 15 minutes of the scram.- The revised RCIC l flowrate of 600 gpm and response time of 50 seconds demonstrated that the | |||
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ECR 95-05469. HPCl/RCIC Room Cooler Operability This ECR addressed the adequacy of RCIC room temperature without the room cooler operating. Previously, via MOD 5346, PECO had removed one of the two coolers from service from the emergency service water system due to low flow , | |||
margins. Calculation PM-957, HPCl/RCIC Room Temperature Profiles for 95'F ! | |||
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small break LOCA with and without room coolers available. Without coolers, the I maximum temperature attained in the room would be 129'F. Since this was j acceptable for system operability, the change that was prev'ously made to ! | |||
disable one of the two coolers was bounded and a%a acceptable. The team ! | |||
verified that the initial room temperature used for the analysis was based on i expected design basis condition. During subsequent walk-downs of the RCIC pump room, the team verifieKi that there was no equipment in the room that could not function at elevated temperatures of up to 129'F. Most of the switches : | |||
associated with the pump were located outside the pump roo ECR 95-05169. RCIC Govemor Valve Stem ' | |||
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Miscellaneous Enaineerina Issues The team reviewed engineering staff performance for three selected issues as described in following sections: | |||
RCIC turbine covemor stem bindina: | |||
Peach Bottom engineering personnel took actions in response to industry information and NRC Information Notice 98-24, which discussed design oversights associated with replacement govemor stems, leading to instances of binding. Engineers examined design information for the installed governor stems and drafted an engineering change to replace the existing govemor assembly carbon spacers with new ones that provide a larger clearance area. The epacers were replaced on Unit 2 in October 1998, and Unit 3 ; | |||
spacers are scheduled for replacement in October 1999. Interim actions for Unit 3 l include: conducting an extended 2-hour confidence run and relying on previous verifications completed in October 1997. The team concluded that engineering personnel took prompt and reasonable actions in response to this issu Rooeat failures of Unit 3 RCIC barometric condenser vacuum Dumo check valve The team noted repetitive failures of the Unit 3 barometric condenser vacuum pump check valve, CHK-? 13C-38. This 2-inch lift check valve, which is upstream of the torus j and is a primary containment isolation valve (PCIV), was considered inoperable at the time of the inspection. Despite at least five valve failures or instances of sticking between 1990 and 1997, engineering personnel rejected a design change proposed by maintenance personnel in 1997. Engineering documented only limited justification, indicating that there was no problem with the type of valve, and a like-in-kind replacement with a cleanliness check of the barometric condenser would address the ! | |||
proble After replacement in October 1997, additional failures of the valve occurred in November 1997 and January 1998. In January 1998, maintenance again recommended a design i change. In October 1998, a design change was approved, and currently the failures remain a troubleshooting priority for the system manager. The team identified weaknesses in engineering performance regarding this issue. For example, engineering documentation for justifying rejecting the design change was limited and engineering did not have correct information on the intemal material of the valve. Also, despite numerous failures, engineering did not initiate a PEP corrective action document and maintenance, instead of engineering, conducted a PEP investigation into this matte The team concluded that repetitive failures of CHK-3-13C-38 were dispositioned without thorough, documented engineering investigation. Engineering support of plant operations and maintenance in resolving this primary containment isolation valve material probM was wea _ | |||
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, analysis for this condition, as documented la PEP # 8618. These problems caused the L inoperability period for the RCIC system to be extended. The team also noted that the engineering personnel were slow to investigate critical measurements associated with l the trip solenoid plunger travel. Although excessive arcing of the solenoid auxiliary. | |||
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during subsequent testing, the solenoid manufacturer was not consulted until June 30, l- 199 Subsequently, in response to the engineering performance issues, engineering management took a positive, self-critical approach and initiated a number of corrective l- actions, including briefings and changes to procedures and the Design Change l . Handbook. The team concluded that although initial actions were weak, the completed l and planned additional actions were comprehensiv Uodated Final Safety Anpivsis Revievy i | |||
I The team reviewed applicable sections of the UFSAR to verify consistency between the UFSAR, Technical Specification, and design documentation. The team identified a | |||
- discrepancy between the RCIC turbine exhaust pressure band specified in the UFSAR and the actual and acceptable values listed in quarterly surveillance tests. UFSAR Table 4.7.1, Pump Design Data, listed the steam exhaust pressure range as 20 to 25 psi However, in surveillance procedure ST-O-013-301-2(3), , the acceptable pressure ranges are specified as < 20 psig (<34.7 psia). The recorded values in October 1998 - | |||
and Novonoer 1998 were 12 and 13 psig (26.7 and 27.7 psia) respectivel The discrepancy was that both the surveillance test acceptance range and the recorded values were higher than the pressure band listed in the UFSAR. PECO agreed that this was a non-conforming condition, since the UFSAR design data did not agree with plant operating data. Engineering management stated that this condition would be evalua'ed through the station non-conformance report process, which would include a 10 CFR 50.59 safety determination. Initial evaluations by engineering personnel concluded that RCIC operability was unaffecte The team independently verified that the discrepancy did not affect RCIC operability and concluded that this UFSAR discrepancy could reasonably be expected to be identified l through the PECO's ongoing UFSAR validation project. As such, the NRC is exercising | |||
;- enforcement discretion in accordance with Section Vll.B.3 of the NRC Enforcement l Policy and refraining from issuing a citation for this Severity Level IV vic!atio.n. | |||
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' The RCIC system was maintained operable and capable of performing its safety function. The existing procedures for operation, surveillance, and maintenance of system components were generally accurate and consistent with the licensing and design bases. However, weaknesses were found in dispositioning repetitive failures of primary containment isolation valve CHK-3-13C-38 without thorough documented l- engineering investigation. The failures remain a troubleshooting priority for the system | |||
. manage The team identified two discrepancies involving the design basis stroke times for the torus suction valves in procedure ST-0-013-301-2 and the design basis torus water temperature in procedure EOP T-102, which represented a violation of 10 CFR 50, 1 Appendix B, Criterian 111, Design Control. PECO took appropriate actions to address the violation and also had ongoing actions, such as the calculation enhancement program, to l address the proble E1.2 4 Kv Electrical Distribution System l l \ | |||
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. The team reviewed the design, operation, testing, and maintenance of the 4 Kv system of PBAPS Units 2 and 3 to ensure that power is delivered to those safety related ; | |||
components that are relied upon to remain functional during normal and abnormal plant ' ' | |||
operating conditions. The review included applicable sections of the UFSAR, Technical Specifications (TSs), the 4 Kv system Design Basis Document (DBD), electrical control l | |||
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and schematic drawings, calculations, operating procedures, and selected design change The inspection also included a review of anely6es regarding support systems during degraded voltage and accKient conditions, walk-down of accessible portions of the system, and discussions with cognizant system and design engineers to verify the appropriateness and correctness of design assumptions. Also, the team reviewed corrective actions regarding emergent system component issue Observation and Findinas System Desian i | |||
l The 4 Kv emergency auxiliary power system is designed to supply ac power to safely L shutdown the station from normal and abnormal operation. The 4 Kv system consists of eight emergency auxWy switchgear buses (four for each unit) with necessary l instrumentation and control and protective relay circuits to assure that the required | |||
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two original offsite sources is normally connected to a set of four buses (two in each unit) | |||
via an emergency auxiliary start-up transformer (OAX04 or OBXO4). The offsite source i which is not connected to the respective bus, acts as an attemate offsite power source to j the bus, in the event of a loss of pnmary offsite source or degraded voltage condition, j' protective relays detect this condition, and the attemate offsite power supply is | |||
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transferred over. In addition, each bus is also backed up with one of the four emergency diesel generator (EDG) dedicated to the bus upon loss of total offsite power. | |||
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capable of performing its intended design function as described in the UFSAR. The team noted that the interrupting and momentary fault rating of 4Kv breakers were within the rated capability of the breakers. The review of AC Short Circuit Calculation, PE-192, Revision 1, indicated that under the worst-case loading scenario, (assuming LOCA on Unit 2, with Unit 3 in long term shutdown, only one offsite source available, and an EDG under test in Unit 2,) the 4 Kv breakers would have adequate interrupting and momentary fault margins of 16.6% and 20.3 % respectivel The team notad that the EDG loading data as shown in the EDG loading Calculation, PE-0166, revision 3, was consistent with the UFSAR Tables 8.5.2C through 8.5. The team reviewed Calculations PE-0121, Revision 5 and E-10, Revision 0 (V:,ltage Regulation Study) used for degraded grid relay setpoints. These calculatione were acceptable and provided the voltage regulation basis for the 4 Kv emergency buses to support LOCA load sequencin The team reviewed 125 Vdc system calculation PE-0017 revision 7 and PE-182 Revision 4, and confirmed that adequate de system voltages were available to operate the 4 Kv feeder and load breakers and control circuit devices of EDGs upon demand during worst-case loading and all plant operating condition Desian Modifications The team reviewed the following two major modifications to assure that they did not | |||
. create any negative impact on the system functionality. The modifications were found adequately reflected on the controlled drawings and design was found consistent with the UFSAR, and DBD. The modifications reviewed were ap;ropriately supported by technically sound engineering analysis to improve the systea capabilit . _ _ _ _ . _ | |||
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; a LOCA sequencing condition similar to the concem identified at Hope Creek Nuclear Statio Modification No. 2254, Third Offsite Source added a third offsite source for Peach i | |||
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Bottom. In addition, this modification also readjusted the load tap changer values of 2SU and 2EA to optimize the voltages at 4 KV buse Ooerational Procedures Review l The team reviewed five system operating procedures to ensure that the 4 KV electrical l distribution system can be rearranged based on the availability of offsite power sources. | |||
l The team determined that the procedures had adequate instructions in place to enable reconfiguration of the 4Kv system as neede Maintenance and Surveillance Testina | |||
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The team reviewed the preventive maintenance (PM) and refurbishment program of 4 Kv l GE Magne-Blast circuit breakers and surveillance testing of undervoltage and degraded voltage protective relays, emergency auxiliary bus (EDG loads) sequential loading under LOCA and Loss of Offsite Power (LOOP) conditions to assure that all the critical components of the 4Kv system were appropriately maintained and tested in accordance j with manufacturer's recommendations and in accordoce with the TS requirement ' | |||
The team noted that an acceptable program existed to perform the routine preventive maintenance and refurbishment on all class 1E AKv breakers. The preventative maintenance was performed on each breaker every two years, and the refurbishment was performed at ten year interva The team reviewed the procedures for performing routine preventive maintenance inspection, and overhaul on 4 Kv and 13 Kv GE Magne-Blast circuit breakers. The team i found that sufficient details (such as acceptable clearances, tolerances and lubrication of l components) were included to satisfactorily conduct the above tasks. Review of the ; | |||
breaker performance records for the past two years found satisfactory performance. | |||
l The team reviewed the surveillance procedure and test results for the f Jnctional tests of L the 4 Kv emergency bus under-voltage relays and LOOP LOCA every 24-months for bus l E-22. The emergency transformer under-voltage relays, the emergency bus under- | |||
! voltage reisys, and the emergency bus sequential loading relays are tested by simulating i a loss of offsite power and LOCA condition. Although a setpoint calculation for the I I | |||
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relays associated with Technical Specification 3.3.8.1, Table 3.3.8.1-1 functions 3,4 and 5. On degraded bus voltages function 5 (98%), function 4 (89% with LOCA) and function 3 (89%), the bus is transferred from their normal supply source bus to the altemate supply source bus. If attemate supply bus voltage is not available, then EDGs are i signaled to start to supply the bu The team noted that as-found trip values for several of the function 3,4 and 5 relays l- ' were out of TS limits. LER 2-96-02 in January 96 had also reported the function 4 & 5 relays to be out of TS limits. Corrective actions had included (i) reducing test frequency from 18 months to 31 days and (ii) using high accuracy voltmeters (now i 0.02VAC j versus * 0.3 VAC previously). PECO also trended the instrument recalibration for the l degraded voltage relays. The team reviewed this recalibration trend and found that "as-l' found" degraded voltage trip values for several function 4 & 5 relays were outside of TS l limits. PECO had recalibrated these relays and "as-left" setpoints were brought within l required TS limit PECO initiated NCR PB 96-00403 on January 19,1996, which identified new degraded voltage limits (different than TS limits). These new limits were being used to detemiine | |||
; the 4Kv within the design basis with the relays being in the degraded condition. The j additional maigins in the NCR were based on an informal analysis performed by PECO , | |||
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PE-0121. The team reviewed the calculations and found them to be accurat Nonetheless, the team noted that the calculations had not been independently reviewed , | |||
and approved, a poor practice given the significance of the calculation. However, NRC ! | |||
Generic Letter 91-18 allows the licensee to determine operability based on analysis, test, : | |||
experience, engineering judgement, or a combination of these factors, taking into < | |||
consideration equipment functional requirements. Subsequent to the inspection, the team reviewed the calculation and found that PECO had performed suitable independent reviews and approval to confirm the calculation's accurac : | |||
The team noted that 7 - 9 % of the relays' "as-found" trip values were out of TS limit The degraded voltage relay recalibration trend data also revealed the fact that on occasions each Peach Bottom unit had degraded voltage relay trip va!ues drifting out of TS limits on more than one bus same time. For example, Unit 3 had Function 4 relays trip values out of TS limits on buses E13 (relay 127Y-1501) and E33 (relay 127Y-1701). | |||
The team also noted that PECO prepared a TS amendment and backup documents for | |||
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The team noted that PECO identified a hardened grease problem in the 4Kv breaker in , | |||
1994, when one of the EDG output breaker failed. As a result of assessment of this I breaker concern, PECO determined this concem to be a generic issue at Peach Botto ; | |||
Based on discussion with the industry and manufacturer, PECO corrected the grease l hardening problem by completing the preventive maintenance on all breakers and l enhancing the preventive maintenance (PM) procedure to reflect the effect. Per discussion with PECO's system manger and review of the last two years failure history, the team determined that this grease hardening issue was properly addressed at Peach l Botto Another 4Kv system related component issue identified by PECO in 1995 (PEP l-0004530) was a concem with the calibration of loss of voltage relays on 4Kv buses (GE type HGA14 relay). The function of this relay is to detect a loss of voltage and shed load on bus and transfer to another source. The team noted that PECO had revised the calibration method to test these relays and provided training to the staff about the i sensitivity of testing associated with armature force measurement during test. PECO was planning to replace these relays with a more suitable type for this application in their long term action plan. The team found the corrective action satisfactorily addressed this issu The team reviewed the corrective actions associated with the Agastat relay replacement program and deiermined that PECO had replaced all the defective relays in the statio The concem with this relay was initially identified in a 10 CFR Part 21, dated l January 21,1998, when an insufficient solder was found on an Agastat relay at other plant. In addition, the team verified that similar relays were also being replaced on routine basis that were only qualified for ten years. The data search of work orders j indicated that PECO was appropriately replacing the relays prior to the end of life of i these relay The team also reviewed the concem identified with the start-up transformer load tap changer that affect the voltage on the 4Kv buses. As documented ir. LER 2-98-004, on June 22,1998, PECO found that the load tap changer on the 3 Startup (3SU) | |||
transformer had not operated properly. Investigation revealed that the surge protective i devices (varistors) on the voltage regulating relay ground connections were shorted to ground. The source fuses were blown, disabling the control circuit, and therefore, the j tap changer was not capable of performing its function. PECO found the probable cause i | |||
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Bottom units were in the run mode at the time of this event. With the 3SU tap changer unable to perform automatic tap changes, Technical Specification (TS) 3.8.1.a was not mot and the offsite source was declared inoperabl The 3 SU tap changer circuitry was repaired, tested and returned to service. The associated electronic round sheets were revised to ensure positive verification of tap ; | |||
changer operation during normal system alignment. In addition, the system operating ' | |||
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The team concluded that PECO's reporting and corrective actions for the event l addressed by the LER were satisfactor System Walkdowns The team did a plant walkdown on November 17,1998, to inspect the 4 Kv safety related i supply system and associated equipment to verify that the equipment, protective relays, and control equipment were calibrated and maintained in acceptable condition and consistent with design document The team concluded that the 4 Kv system equipment and associated equipment was in good condition and was being maintained appropriatel c. Conclusions | |||
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consistent with the licensing and design base An analysis of degraded 4 Kv was performed in 1996 and used to demonstrate that the plant was within the design basis, but was not independently reviewed and approve The team reviewed the analysis and found it acceptable, and it was subsequently reviewed and approved by engineering management. (E1.2) | |||
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' The team reviewed selected procedures and interviewed PECO representatives to verify l that: (1) proper procedural guidance had been established for implementing the | |||
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including safety evaluations (SEs); and (2) procedural guidance had been established for updating the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), as required by 10 CFR 50.71(e). Observations and Findinas The team reviewed 15 administrative, modification, and licensing procedures, that provided guidance and responsibilities related to 10 CFR 50.59 and 10 CFR 50.71(e) | |||
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" Reviews and LR-CG-13,"" Performing 10 CFR 50.59 Reviews," were acceptable and corrent with regards to regulatory guidance. These procedures adequately delineated responsibilities for the various individuals who prepare, process and approve SEs, and provided proper guidance for determining when SEs are required to be completed and the process for preparing and approving determinations and SEs. The team further verified that the procedures for completing permanent modifications, temporary plant alterations, and procedures changes made reference to the 10 CFR 50.59 progra The team verified that procedure LR-C-09, " Control of Changes to the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report," provided guidelines and references for updating the FSA Conclusions The procedures supporting the 10 CFR 50.59 and FSAR updating processes were acceptable, providing comprehensive guidance and detailed responsibilities for implementing the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59 and 10 CFR 50.71(e). | |||
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The team examined the quality of safety evaluations (SEs) for 10 CFR 50.59 changes to determine if SEs for permanent plant' modifications, temporary plant alterations, and procedure changes addressed all safety issues pertinent to the associated CTE. The team also verified that the changes described in the SEs had been appropriately incorporated into the FSAR pursuant to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.71(e) or were being processed forincorporatio . - - - - . - - - - - .- | |||
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determinations were made in accordance with 50.59 procedures and controls. In general, the applicability determinations were of sufficient detail to support the no SE conclusion and the team did not identify specific instances where SEs should have been j completed. | |||
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The team reviewed training material to determine the quality of training and evaluate the qualification status of 50.59 preparers and peer reviewers. In addition, the team attended a 50.59 training session, Observations and Findinas The team verified that training and qualification met commitments established in the oporational quality assurance program and were consistent with current 50.59 procedure guidance through review of initial and continuous training materials for 10 CFR 50.59 preparers and reviewers. The !ssson plans, classroom handouts, and classroom | |||
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program had been incorporated into required continuous training sessions. The team reviewed the training records of select reviewers and preparers and verified that 50.59 program updates were part of the continuous training program five times in the last seven year ; Conclusions The training to support the 10 CFR 50.59 safety evaluation program was acceptabl I I | |||
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l inspection Scope (IP40500) j The team evaluated the effectiveness of PECO's controls for identifying, resolving, and preventing issues that could affect the quality of plant operations or safety. The team reviewed the monthly performance indicator summary, licensee event reports (LERs), | |||
independent safety engineering group (ISEG) reports, and the equipment performance and material condition (EP&MC) focus list used in identifying and monitoring plant issues. The team also assessed the timeliness and appropriateness of corrective ; | |||
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impacts on safety. In some cases, the diagnosis was not immediately successful in l determining root causes, but engineering ultimately determined the causes and ' | |||
corrective actions were implemented. Included in the Monthly Uposte r Report / Performance Indicator Summary are indicators of emergency core cooling system (ECCS) and emergency ac power system unavailability. These performance ) | |||
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f implementation of solutions to these problems was systematically monitored with a j reasonable time scal The team reviewed the NMCA project, an initiative to inject platinum (Pt) and rhodium l (Rh) into the reactor vessel to provide a surface coating to curtail intergranular stress I corrosion cracking (IGSCC). The team reviewed the extensive background to the J procedure and the 10 CFR 50.59 review of the project, and determined that the initiative had been comprehensively implemente Enaineerina Resource Utilization and Communication The team attended meetings including the daily leadership meeting, engineering leadership meeting, plant operations review committee (PORC) meetings, and NRB Meetings. The team observed that all meetings involved participation and/or representatior: of all plant functions. The daily leadership meeting informed all plant functions of issues as they arose, allowing cross-functional discussion of the implications of each issue and directing the use of resources to resolve the problems. The engineering leadership meeting monitored the EP&MC list of plant issues, with the othcr i functions represented for cross-functional discussion. The team judged that open discussion of issues existed at severallevels of management and enabled plant issue resolution, particularly regarding engineerin Self-Assessment by Enaineerina The team reviewed an engineering branch self-assessment which was self- critical, identified areas needing performance improvement, and provided a plan for improvement. | |||
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Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station i M. Alderfor Senior Manager- Plant Engineering l | |||
, M. ChoKran Manager- Reactor Engineering | |||
; S. Danehower Manager - High Pressure Coolant injection System P. Davison Senior Manager, Plant Engineering M. DeLowery Manager, Civil / Structural Design J. Doering Vice President, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station | |||
: T. Geyer Manager, Plant Engineering M. Hammond Manager, Component Engineering | |||
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C. Kerr Engineer, Nuclear Engineering Division, Electrical Engineering J. Kozakowski Engineer, Nuclear Steam Supply Systems | |||
. G.Lengyel Manager, Experience Assessment O. Limpias Senior Manager, P' ant Engineering | |||
; W. Nelle Lead Assessment, Nuclear Quality Atsurance T. Powell | |||
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J. Zardus Engineer, Plant Engineering United States Nu.glear Reoulatory Commission | |||
A. McMurtray Senior Resident inspector i G. Meyer Chief, Civil, Mechanical, and Metallurgical Branch J. Wiggins Director, Division of Reactor Safety I | |||
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION 1 License Nos: DPR-44 DPR-56 l
Report Nos: 50-277/98-09 50-278/98-09 Docket No Licensee: PECO Energy Company Correspondence Control Desk
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P.O. Box 195 Wayne, PA 19087-0195 Facility: Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Units 2 and 3 Inspection Period: November 16,1998 through Decernber 4,1998 Team Leader: A. Lohmeier, Senior Reactor Engineer inspectors: J. Yerokun, Senior Reactor Engineer B. Welling, Resident inspector R. Bhatia, Reactor Engineer !
L. James, Reactor Engineer B. Gupta, Contract Engineer Approved by: Glenn W. Meyer, Chief Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering Branch Division of Reactor Safety 9902090257 990201 PDR ADOCK 05000277 G PDR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE EXECUTIVE S U M MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lii lil . Enginee rin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 E1 Conduct of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 E Reactor Core isolation Cooling (RCIC) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 E1.2 4 Kv Electrical Distribution System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
E3 Engineering Procedures and Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
- E CFR 50.59 Safety Evaluation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 E Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59 Program ..................... . . . . 14 r
j E5 Engineering Staff Training and Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 E CFR 50.59 Safety Evaluations Program Training and Qualifications . . . . 15 E7 Quality Assurance in Engineering Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 I
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Units 2 &3 NRC Inspection Report 50-277/98-09 & 50-278/98-09 During the period November 16 and December 4,1998, the NRC conducted an engineering team inspection of the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 & 3. The overall objective of the inspection was to assess the effectiveness on engineering in providing for safe operation of the plant. The inspection focused on the reactor core isolation cooling and 4kV electrical distribution systems' operation under normal and emergency operation conditions. The inspection also addressed the performance of engineering in support of the operations and '
maintenance functions, with emphasis on problem identification and corrective action implementation, and plant safety evaluations. Within the scope of the inspection, the team's conclusions are identified below:
. The RCIC system was maintained operable and capable of performing its safety function. The existing procedures for operation, surveillance, and maintenance of system components were generally accurate and consistent with the licensing and design bases. However, weaknesses were found in dispositioning repetitive failures of primary containment isolation valve CHK-3-13C-38 without thorough documented engineering investigation. The failures remain a troubleshooting priority for the system manager. (E1.1)
. The team identified two discrepancies involving the design basis stroke times for the l torus suction valves in procedure ST-0-013-301-2 and the design basis torus water temperature in procedure EOP T-102, which represented a violation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion ill, Design Control. PECO took appropriate actions to address the violation and also had ongoing actions, such as the calculation enhancement program, to address the problem. (E1.1)
. The team concluded that the installed 4 KV electrical distribution system was consistent with the design basis, and that this system was capable of performing its design function during normal and abnormal operating conditions. Also, the existing procedures for operation, surveillance, and maintenance of system components were accurate and consistent with the licensing and design bases. (E1.2) :
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. An analysis of degraded 4 Kv undervoltage relays was performed in 1996 and used to demonstrate that the plant was within the design basis, but was not independently reviewed and approved. The team reviewed the analysis and found it acceptable, and the analysis was subsequently reviewed and approved by engineering. (E1.2)
- The procedures supporting the 10 CFR 50.59 and FSAR updating processes were acceptab'e, providing comprehensive guidance and detailed responsibilities for implemeating the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59 and 10 CFR 50.71(e). (E3.1)
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Report Details Summarv of Plant Status Both Units 2 & 3 were at 100 percent power during the inspection period from November 16 through December 4,199 Ill. Enoineerina E1 Conduct of Engineering l E Reactor Core Isolation Coolina (RCIC) System Inspection Scope (IP 93809)
j The team assessed the accuracy of design, testing, maintenance, and operational l information in support of reactor core isolation cooling (RCIC) system performance
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Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) and Technical Specifications (TS),
Design Basis Document (DBD), drawings, normal and emergency operating procedures, and inservice and surveillance procedures and results. The inspection also included a review of analysis and calculations that verified the accuracy of design assumptions of i support system modifications and system performance during normal and accident
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conditions. The team conducted walkdowns of accessible portions of the system and held related technical discussions with system and design engineers, Observations and Findinas
! System Desian l The RCIC system consists of a steam-driven turbine-driven pump unit with associated piping and valves designed to provide 600 gallons per minute (gpm) of water to the reactor vessel during a loss of feedwater event to keep the top of active fuel covere The system is normally aligned to take suction from the preferred but non-safety related l- condensate storage tank (CST), and it automatically transfers suction to the safety- l
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related torus upon reaching a low level (5 feet) in the CST. The system design analysis shows that a system response within 15 minutes at a flow rate of 525 gpm is sufficient to replenish reactor inventory loss during a loss of feedwater. In an anticipated transient ,
without scram (ATWS) situation when boron dilution would be a concem, AlWS !
mitigation analysis shows that RCIC flow of 600-630 gpm would not cause excessive i dilution of Boro Based on a review of test data and pump performance curves, the team verified that the pump was capable of providing the required 600 gpm to the reactor vessel at up to a maximum discharge pressure of 1500 psig. In addition, the team verified that at the 3 required flow rates and operating conditions, adequate net positive suction head (NPSH)
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The team reviewed some normal and emergency operating procedures (e.g., EOP T-100, Scram; and T-101, RPV Control) for the RCIC system and identified no concem The team observed the conduct of surveillance test RT-0-013-725-2, RCIC Response l Time Test, on Unit 2. This biannual test was conducted to verify that RCIC system will l produce rated flow and pressure within 30 seconds from a cold start. Although the test
! was satisfactorily completed, the team observed a discrepancy with the RCIC pump j outboard bearing oiler level. The level indication was out-of-sight low following the test l run. When questioned by the team, maintenance personnel indicated that although the l lubrication for the outboard bearing was adequate, the out-of-site low level indication was i unexpected.' They therefore initiated an action request to investigate possible venting l problems with this oiler / bearing housing. The team found the PECO actions satisfactory, and had no other concems.
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the acceptance criteria specified in ST-0-013-301-2, "RCIC Pump, Valve, Flow and Unit l
Cooler Functional and in-Service Test." Two instances were noted that appeared to be l In conflict with design basis expectations. The torus suctior valves, MO-13-39 and l MO-13-41, were assigned limiting values of 39.5 and 40 semds. These were higher l l than the values of 33.5 and 35 seconds determined in Calculation 18247-M-016, RCIC j Pump Suction Transfer Timing, to be the limit that ensures adequate NPSH for the pump l during suction swap-over from the CST to the torus. The team found this to be an l example of where PECO had not properly translated design information into procedure j Meanwhile, PECO initiated actions to verify the IST stroke times specified in the ;
calculation prior to revising those in the surveillance procedure. The team reviewed l previous test results, and was satisfied that the issue presented no immediate concem, since the valves have operated well within the appropriate times, and the referenced ISI !
time limit was within the design basis. Also, PECO indicated that their ongoing efforts to improve the control and implementation of calculations would adequately ensure that such problems were precluded from recurrin I The team reviewed the ongoing calculation improvement program and determined that it was comprehensive and appropriate. Nevertheless,10 CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion l
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switches PS-2-13-067 and PS-3-013-067 and identified no concern. The team also
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Preventive maintenance intervals for the RCIC turbine minor and major inspections were j based on the vendor's recommendations, although some re. commended periodic j maintenance items had not been adopted. For example, the recommended frequent
- inspectica of the over-speed trip assembly was not adopted; this could have reduced the
- Unit 3 RCIC system inoperability period in May/ June 1998. Nonetheless, no adverse j trends in system performance or maintenance trends could be attributed to the rejection
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The team conducted a walk-down of the accessible areas of the system including the f RCIC pump room, control room and the attemate shutdown panel areas, and did not
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Cabulations
! The team reviewed selected calculations to ascertain that they supported the system's j design and licensing bases. The following calculations were reviewed:
l 18247-M-001. Maximum Torus Temcerature for the ECCS. Revision 5 l
l This cal <,ulation computed the suction piping head losses, NPSH, and maximum
} torus temperature when RCIC and emergency cole cooling system (ECCS)
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maximum torus water temperature for RCIC pump operation. This error resulted
- in a higher than appropriate torus water temperature (200*F instead of 187'F)
i being used in the '> asis for RCIC operation under emergency operating j procedure (EOP) conditions. The team brought the error to the attention of j- enginearing personnel, who initiated a non-corfcrmance report. Upon further j review, PECO determined that other calcuistions that used this calculation as an
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Primary Containment Control, Step T/T-7. The team verified that the corrective i actiore, to immediately address this issue were adequate. The problem was entered in the corrective action process. and a temporary change was initiated to correct the temperature in the EOP. The team also agreed that PECO's ongoing efforts in the calculation improvement area would reasonably address any similar problem. This instance was, nevertheirw another example of a violation of 10 i CFR 50, Appendix B, Criterion lil, Design Control. (VIO 50-277(278)/98-09-01) !
18247-M-016. RCIC Pumo Suction Transfer Timina. This calculation was performed to determine the acceptable maximum opening stroke times for the RCIC pump suction valves from the Torus (MO-13-39 and MO-13-41) that w ll ensure that the RCIC pump continues to have adequate NPSH as the suction swaps over from the CST to the torus. The conclusion was that the maximum )
allowable opening time for the Unit 2 valves was 37.75, while for the Unit 3 vaives i was approximately 66 second The team noted that the calculation included several conservative assumptions l such as assuming that there is no flow from the torus to the pump until the valves are completely open; and also assuming that the suction swap over is not initiated until the CST level is at the pump's suction outlet (below the actual swap-over setpoint of 5 feet).
18247-M-032. RCIC System NPSH Followina LOCA 247 I i
This calculation showed that adequate NPSH (> 20 feet) would be available in the torus following a LOCA (outside RCIC design basis) while not taking credit for containment over pressure. The calculated NPSHa were approximately 37 feet for an intermediate break LOCA (IBLOCA) situation and 30 feet for a small break LOCA (SBLOCA)
ME-0695. Rev. O. Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) Limits for HPCI and RCIC Pumos for Peach Bottom Unit This calculation determined the emergency operating procedures' (EOPs) NPSH limit, which was defined as the highest torus temperature that provides adequate net positive suction head for the RCIC or HPCI pump taking suction on the toru The NPSH limit is a function of pump flow and suppression charnber over pressure, and is used to preclude RCIC or HPCI pump damage due to cavitatio W ';
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l - ECR 94-11398. HPCl/RCIC Resoonse Time Chano This Engineering Change Request (ECR) addressed changing RCIC response time from 30 to 50 seconds. The change was made in order to establish a more realistic and less restrictive licensing basis for Peach Bottom. The change did i
not involve any physical system change, and it was supported by a General
- Electric (GE) analysis that the team reviewed. The amount of makeup water required after a reactor scram for the proposed rerate condition of 3,694 MWt
, was approximately 525 gpm within 15 minutes of the scram.- The revised RCIC l flowrate of 600 gpm and response time of 50 seconds demonstrated that the
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margins. Calculation PM-957, HPCl/RCIC Room Temperature Profiles for 95'F !
River Temperature, showed the temperature profile for the RCIC room following a !
small break LOCA with and without room coolers available. Without coolers, the I maximum temperature attained in the room would be 129'F. Since this was j acceptable for system operability, the change that was prev'ously made to !
disable one of the two coolers was bounded and a%a acceptable. The team !
verified that the initial room temperature used for the analysis was based on i expected design basis condition. During subsequent walk-downs of the RCIC pump room, the team verifieKi that there was no equipment in the room that could not function at elevated temperatures of up to 129'F. Most of the switches :
associated with the pump were located outside the pump roo ECR 95-05169. RCIC Govemor Valve Stem '
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RCIC turbine covemor stem bindina:
Peach Bottom engineering personnel took actions in response to industry information and NRC Information Notice 98-24, which discussed design oversights associated with replacement govemor stems, leading to instances of binding. Engineers examined design information for the installed governor stems and drafted an engineering change to replace the existing govemor assembly carbon spacers with new ones that provide a larger clearance area. The epacers were replaced on Unit 2 in October 1998, and Unit 3 ;
spacers are scheduled for replacement in October 1999. Interim actions for Unit 3 l include: conducting an extended 2-hour confidence run and relying on previous verifications completed in October 1997. The team concluded that engineering personnel took prompt and reasonable actions in response to this issu Rooeat failures of Unit 3 RCIC barometric condenser vacuum Dumo check valve The team noted repetitive failures of the Unit 3 barometric condenser vacuum pump check valve, CHK-? 13C-38. This 2-inch lift check valve, which is upstream of the torus j and is a primary containment isolation valve (PCIV), was considered inoperable at the time of the inspection. Despite at least five valve failures or instances of sticking between 1990 and 1997, engineering personnel rejected a design change proposed by maintenance personnel in 1997. Engineering documented only limited justification, indicating that there was no problem with the type of valve, and a like-in-kind replacement with a cleanliness check of the barometric condenser would address the !
proble After replacement in October 1997, additional failures of the valve occurred in November 1997 and January 1998. In January 1998, maintenance again recommended a design i change. In October 1998, a design change was approved, and currently the failures remain a troubleshooting priority for the system manager. The team identified weaknesses in engineering performance regarding this issue. For example, engineering documentation for justifying rejecting the design change was limited and engineering did not have correct information on the intemal material of the valve. Also, despite numerous failures, engineering did not initiate a PEP corrective action document and maintenance, instead of engineering, conducted a PEP investigation into this matte The team concluded that repetitive failures of CHK-3-13C-38 were dispositioned without thorough, documented engineering investigation. Engineering support of plant operations and maintenance in resolving this primary containment isolation valve material probM was wea _
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, analysis for this condition, as documented la PEP # 8618. These problems caused the L inoperability period for the RCIC system to be extended. The team also noted that the engineering personnel were slow to investigate critical measurements associated with l the trip solenoid plunger travel. Although excessive arcing of the solenoid auxiliary.
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I The team reviewed applicable sections of the UFSAR to verify consistency between the UFSAR, Technical Specification, and design documentation. The team identified a
- discrepancy between the RCIC turbine exhaust pressure band specified in the UFSAR and the actual and acceptable values listed in quarterly surveillance tests. UFSAR Table 4.7.1, Pump Design Data, listed the steam exhaust pressure range as 20 to 25 psi However, in surveillance procedure ST-O-013-301-2(3), , the acceptable pressure ranges are specified as < 20 psig (<34.7 psia). The recorded values in October 1998 -
and Novonoer 1998 were 12 and 13 psig (26.7 and 27.7 psia) respectivel The discrepancy was that both the surveillance test acceptance range and the recorded values were higher than the pressure band listed in the UFSAR. PECO agreed that this was a non-conforming condition, since the UFSAR design data did not agree with plant operating data. Engineering management stated that this condition would be evalua'ed through the station non-conformance report process, which would include a 10 CFR 50.59 safety determination. Initial evaluations by engineering personnel concluded that RCIC operability was unaffecte The team independently verified that the discrepancy did not affect RCIC operability and concluded that this UFSAR discrepancy could reasonably be expected to be identified l through the PECO's ongoing UFSAR validation project. As such, the NRC is exercising
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' The RCIC system was maintained operable and capable of performing its safety function. The existing procedures for operation, surveillance, and maintenance of system components were generally accurate and consistent with the licensing and design bases. However, weaknesses were found in dispositioning repetitive failures of primary containment isolation valve CHK-3-13C-38 without thorough documented l- engineering investigation. The failures remain a troubleshooting priority for the system
. manage The team identified two discrepancies involving the design basis stroke times for the torus suction valves in procedure ST-0-013-301-2 and the design basis torus water temperature in procedure EOP T-102, which represented a violation of 10 CFR 50, 1 Appendix B, Criterian 111, Design Control. PECO took appropriate actions to address the violation and also had ongoing actions, such as the calculation enhancement program, to l address the proble E1.2 4 Kv Electrical Distribution System l l \
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. The team reviewed the design, operation, testing, and maintenance of the 4 Kv system of PBAPS Units 2 and 3 to ensure that power is delivered to those safety related ;
components that are relied upon to remain functional during normal and abnormal plant ' '
operating conditions. The review included applicable sections of the UFSAR, Technical Specifications (TSs), the 4 Kv system Design Basis Document (DBD), electrical control l
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l The 4 Kv emergency auxiliary power system is designed to supply ac power to safely L shutdown the station from normal and abnormal operation. The 4 Kv system consists of eight emergency auxWy switchgear buses (four for each unit) with necessary l instrumentation and control and protective relay circuits to assure that the required
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two original offsite sources is normally connected to a set of four buses (two in each unit)
via an emergency auxiliary start-up transformer (OAX04 or OBXO4). The offsite source i which is not connected to the respective bus, acts as an attemate offsite power source to j the bus, in the event of a loss of pnmary offsite source or degraded voltage condition, j' protective relays detect this condition, and the attemate offsite power supply is
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The team reviewed and verified the design of E12 emergency auxiliary switchgear
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capable of performing its intended design function as described in the UFSAR. The team noted that the interrupting and momentary fault rating of 4Kv breakers were within the rated capability of the breakers. The review of AC Short Circuit Calculation, PE-192, Revision 1, indicated that under the worst-case loading scenario, (assuming LOCA on Unit 2, with Unit 3 in long term shutdown, only one offsite source available, and an EDG under test in Unit 2,) the 4 Kv breakers would have adequate interrupting and momentary fault margins of 16.6% and 20.3 % respectivel The team notad that the EDG loading data as shown in the EDG loading Calculation, PE-0166, revision 3, was consistent with the UFSAR Tables 8.5.2C through 8.5. The team reviewed Calculations PE-0121, Revision 5 and E-10, Revision 0 (V:,ltage Regulation Study) used for degraded grid relay setpoints. These calculatione were acceptable and provided the voltage regulation basis for the 4 Kv emergency buses to support LOCA load sequencin The team reviewed 125 Vdc system calculation PE-0017 revision 7 and PE-182 Revision 4, and confirmed that adequate de system voltages were available to operate the 4 Kv feeder and load breakers and control circuit devices of EDGs upon demand during worst-case loading and all plant operating condition Desian Modifications The team reviewed the following two major modifications to assure that they did not
. create any negative impact on the system functionality. The modifications were found adequately reflected on the controlled drawings and design was found consistent with the UFSAR, and DBD. The modifications reviewed were ap;ropriately supported by technically sound engineering analysis to improve the systea capabilit . _ _ _ _ . _
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Bottom. In addition, this modification also readjusted the load tap changer values of 2SU and 2EA to optimize the voltages at 4 KV buse Ooerational Procedures Review l The team reviewed five system operating procedures to ensure that the 4 KV electrical l distribution system can be rearranged based on the availability of offsite power sources.
l The team determined that the procedures had adequate instructions in place to enable reconfiguration of the 4Kv system as neede Maintenance and Surveillance Testina
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The team noted that an acceptable program existed to perform the routine preventive maintenance and refurbishment on all class 1E AKv breakers. The preventative maintenance was performed on each breaker every two years, and the refurbishment was performed at ten year interva The team reviewed the procedures for performing routine preventive maintenance inspection, and overhaul on 4 Kv and 13 Kv GE Magne-Blast circuit breakers. The team i found that sufficient details (such as acceptable clearances, tolerances and lubrication of l components) were included to satisfactorily conduct the above tasks. Review of the ;
breaker performance records for the past two years found satisfactory performance.
l The team reviewed the surveillance procedure and test results for the f Jnctional tests of L the 4 Kv emergency bus under-voltage relays and LOOP LOCA every 24-months for bus l E-22. The emergency transformer under-voltage relays, the emergency bus under-
! voltage reisys, and the emergency bus sequential loading relays are tested by simulating i a loss of offsite power and LOCA condition. Although a setpoint calculation for the I I
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relays associated with Technical Specification 3.3.8.1, Table 3.3.8.1-1 functions 3,4 and 5. On degraded bus voltages function 5 (98%), function 4 (89% with LOCA) and function 3 (89%), the bus is transferred from their normal supply source bus to the altemate supply source bus. If attemate supply bus voltage is not available, then EDGs are i signaled to start to supply the bu The team noted that as-found trip values for several of the function 3,4 and 5 relays l- ' were out of TS limits. LER 2-96-02 in January 96 had also reported the function 4 & 5 relays to be out of TS limits. Corrective actions had included (i) reducing test frequency from 18 months to 31 days and (ii) using high accuracy voltmeters (now i 0.02VAC j versus * 0.3 VAC previously). PECO also trended the instrument recalibration for the l degraded voltage relays. The team reviewed this recalibration trend and found that "as-l' found" degraded voltage trip values for several function 4 & 5 relays were outside of TS l limits. PECO had recalibrated these relays and "as-left" setpoints were brought within l required TS limit PECO initiated NCR PB 96-00403 on January 19,1996, which identified new degraded voltage limits (different than TS limits). These new limits were being used to detemiine
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engineering and were stipulated based on the existing system calculations E-10 and !
PE-0121. The team reviewed the calculations and found them to be accurat Nonetheless, the team noted that the calculations had not been independently reviewed ,
and approved, a poor practice given the significance of the calculation. However, NRC !
Generic Letter 91-18 allows the licensee to determine operability based on analysis, test, :
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consideration equipment functional requirements. Subsequent to the inspection, the team reviewed the calculation and found that PECO had performed suitable independent reviews and approval to confirm the calculation's accurac :
The team noted that 7 - 9 % of the relays' "as-found" trip values were out of TS limit The degraded voltage relay recalibration trend data also revealed the fact that on occasions each Peach Bottom unit had degraded voltage relay trip va!ues drifting out of TS limits on more than one bus same time. For example, Unit 3 had Function 4 relays trip values out of TS limits on buses E13 (relay 127Y-1501) and E33 (relay 127Y-1701).
The team also noted that PECO prepared a TS amendment and backup documents for
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The team noted that PECO identified a hardened grease problem in the 4Kv breaker in ,
1994, when one of the EDG output breaker failed. As a result of assessment of this I breaker concern, PECO determined this concem to be a generic issue at Peach Botto ;
Based on discussion with the industry and manufacturer, PECO corrected the grease l hardening problem by completing the preventive maintenance on all breakers and l enhancing the preventive maintenance (PM) procedure to reflect the effect. Per discussion with PECO's system manger and review of the last two years failure history, the team determined that this grease hardening issue was properly addressed at Peach l Botto Another 4Kv system related component issue identified by PECO in 1995 (PEP l-0004530) was a concem with the calibration of loss of voltage relays on 4Kv buses (GE type HGA14 relay). The function of this relay is to detect a loss of voltage and shed load on bus and transfer to another source. The team noted that PECO had revised the calibration method to test these relays and provided training to the staff about the i sensitivity of testing associated with armature force measurement during test. PECO was planning to replace these relays with a more suitable type for this application in their long term action plan. The team found the corrective action satisfactorily addressed this issu The team reviewed the corrective actions associated with the Agastat relay replacement program and deiermined that PECO had replaced all the defective relays in the statio The concem with this relay was initially identified in a 10 CFR Part 21, dated l January 21,1998, when an insufficient solder was found on an Agastat relay at other plant. In addition, the team verified that similar relays were also being replaced on routine basis that were only qualified for ten years. The data search of work orders j indicated that PECO was appropriately replacing the relays prior to the end of life of i these relay The team also reviewed the concem identified with the start-up transformer load tap changer that affect the voltage on the 4Kv buses. As documented ir. LER 2-98-004, on June 22,1998, PECO found that the load tap changer on the 3 Startup (3SU)
transformer had not operated properly. Investigation revealed that the surge protective i devices (varistors) on the voltage regulating relay ground connections were shorted to ground. The source fuses were blown, disabling the control circuit, and therefore, the j tap changer was not capable of performing its function. PECO found the probable cause i
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changer operation during normal system alignment. In addition, the system operating '
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The team concluded that PECO's reporting and corrective actions for the event l addressed by the LER were satisfactor System Walkdowns The team did a plant walkdown on November 17,1998, to inspect the 4 Kv safety related i supply system and associated equipment to verify that the equipment, protective relays, and control equipment were calibrated and maintained in acceptable condition and consistent with design document The team concluded that the 4 Kv system equipment and associated equipment was in good condition and was being maintained appropriatel c. Conclusions
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including safety evaluations (SEs); and (2) procedural guidance had been established for updating the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), as required by 10 CFR 50.71(e). Observations and Findinas The team reviewed 15 administrative, modification, and licensing procedures, that provided guidance and responsibilities related to 10 CFR 50.59 and 10 CFR 50.71(e)
- requirements. The team determined that program procedures, LR-C-13,10 CFR 50.59,
" Reviews and LR-CG-13,"" Performing 10 CFR 50.59 Reviews," were acceptable and corrent with regards to regulatory guidance. These procedures adequately delineated responsibilities for the various individuals who prepare, process and approve SEs, and provided proper guidance for determining when SEs are required to be completed and the process for preparing and approving determinations and SEs. The team further verified that the procedures for completing permanent modifications, temporary plant alterations, and procedures changes made reference to the 10 CFR 50.59 progra The team verified that procedure LR-C-09, " Control of Changes to the Updated Final Safety Analysis Report," provided guidelines and references for updating the FSA Conclusions The procedures supporting the 10 CFR 50.59 and FSAR updating processes were acceptable, providing comprehensive guidance and detailed responsibilities for implementing the requirements of 10 CFR 50.59 and 10 CFR 50.71(e).
E3.2 Implementation of 10 CFR 50.59 Proaram inspection Scope (37001)
The team examined the quality of safety evaluations (SEs) for 10 CFR 50.59 changes to determine if SEs for permanent plant' modifications, temporary plant alterations, and procedure changes addressed all safety issues pertinent to the associated CTE. The team also verified that the changes described in the SEs had been appropriately incorporated into the FSAR pursuant to the requirements of 10 CFR 50.71(e) or were being processed forincorporatio . - - - - . - - - - - .-
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which 50.59 safety evaluations were not performed and verified that the applicability
determinations were made in accordance with 50.59 procedures and controls. In general, the applicability determinations were of sufficient detail to support the no SE conclusion and the team did not identify specific instances where SEs should have been j completed.
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The team reviewed training material to determine the quality of training and evaluate the qualification status of 50.59 preparers and peer reviewers. In addition, the team attended a 50.59 training session, Observations and Findinas The team verified that training and qualification met commitments established in the oporational quality assurance program and were consistent with current 50.59 procedure guidance through review of initial and continuous training materials for 10 CFR 50.59 preparers and reviewers. The !ssson plans, classroom handouts, and classroom
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l inspection Scope (IP40500) j The team evaluated the effectiveness of PECO's controls for identifying, resolving, and preventing issues that could affect the quality of plant operations or safety. The team reviewed the monthly performance indicator summary, licensee event reports (LERs),
independent safety engineering group (ISEG) reports, and the equipment performance and material condition (EP&MC) focus list used in identifying and monitoring plant issues. The team also assessed the timeliness and appropriateness of corrective ;
actions taken for the identified issues, and engineering resource utilization and :
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The team reviewed the Monthly Update Report / Performance Indicator Summary for both i units and found 15 instances of power reductions over the period November 1997 through October 1998 due to equipment deficiencies requiring repair. The causes of the
. equipment deficiencies were identified and repairs made such that there were no :
impacts on safety. In some cases, the diagnosis was not immediately successful in l determining root causes, but engineering ultimately determined the causes and '
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technically sound and indicative of careful investigation. The team found evidence that ,
recommendations resulted in action requests that were systematically tracked within the !
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f implementation of solutions to these problems was systematically monitored with a j reasonable time scal The team reviewed the NMCA project, an initiative to inject platinum (Pt) and rhodium l (Rh) into the reactor vessel to provide a surface coating to curtail intergranular stress I corrosion cracking (IGSCC). The team reviewed the extensive background to the J procedure and the 10 CFR 50.59 review of the project, and determined that the initiative had been comprehensively implemente Enaineerina Resource Utilization and Communication The team attended meetings including the daily leadership meeting, engineering leadership meeting, plant operations review committee (PORC) meetings, and NRB Meetings. The team observed that all meetings involved participation and/or representatior: of all plant functions. The daily leadership meeting informed all plant functions of issues as they arose, allowing cross-functional discussion of the implications of each issue and directing the use of resources to resolve the problems. The engineering leadership meeting monitored the EP&MC list of plant issues, with the othcr i functions represented for cross-functional discussion. The team judged that open discussion of issues existed at severallevels of management and enabled plant issue resolution, particularly regarding engineerin Self-Assessment by Enaineerina The team reviewed an engineering branch self-assessment which was self- critical, identified areas needing performance improvement, and provided a plan for improvement.
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Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station i M. Alderfor Senior Manager- Plant Engineering l
, M. ChoKran Manager- Reactor Engineering
- S. Danehower Manager - High Pressure Coolant injection System P. Davison Senior Manager, Plant Engineering M. DeLowery Manager, Civil / Structural Design J. Doering Vice President, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station
- T. Geyer Manager, Plant Engineering M. Hammond Manager, Component Engineering
J. Heam Manager, Design Changes
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C. Kerr Engineer, Nuclear Engineering Division, Electrical Engineering J. Kozakowski Engineer, Nuclear Steam Supply Systems
. G.Lengyel Manager, Experience Assessment O. Limpias Senior Manager, P' ant Engineering
- W. Nelle Lead Assessment, Nuclear Quality Atsurance T. Powell
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]' M. Warner Plant Manager ;
C. Wiedersum Manager, Engineering Training !
J. Zardus Engineer, Plant Engineering United States Nu.glear Reoulatory Commission
A. McMurtray Senior Resident inspector i G. Meyer Chief, Civil, Mechanical, and Metallurgical Branch J. Wiggins Director, Division of Reactor Safety I
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lP 37001 10 CFR 50.59 Safety Evaluation Program IP 40500 Effectiveness of Licensee Controls in identifying, Resolving, and Preventing Problems l lP 93809 Safety System Engineering Inspection (SSEI)
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l VIO 50-277(278)/98-09-01 Failure to translate design basis information into l procedures for the RCIC system (E1.1)
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