ML13261A151

Part 21 Report - Improper Dedication of Actuator Parts

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

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

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

09/10/2013 Region: 3 Docket #:City: MARSHALLTOWN Agreement State: YesCounty: License #:State: IANRC Notified by: GEORGE BAITINGER Notifications:

CHRISTINE LIPA R3DOHQ Ops Officer:

DONALD NORWOOD MICHAEL HAY R4DOEmergency Class: NON EMERGENCY PART 21 GROUP E-MAIL10 CFR Section:21.21 (d)(3)(i)

DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE PART 21 REPORT -IMPROPER DEDICATION OF ACTUATOR PARTSFisher issued an information notice (FIN 2013-03) to alert Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station of an issueassociated with two valve assemblies supplied to PVNGS by Fisher. Fisher determined that the valves wereprovided with actuator parts that were not properly processed per active valve requirements specified in thepurchase order. Specifically, Fisher provided commercial grade parts instead of commercial grade dedicated items.Arrangements have been made with PVNGS to retrofit the correctly processed parts on the subject valves.

09/11/2013 01:43am FISHER CONTROLS 6417542830

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Fisher Controls Intenational LL0Process IMfanrgement-301 South Fist Ave.P.O. Box 190Marshalltow, Iowa 50158-0190 USAT (641) 754-3011F (81) 754-2830Fisher Information Notice: FIN 2013-0322 August 2013Subject Improper Dedication of Actuator PartsChad EngleNuclear Business Unit DirectorFisher Controls International LLC301 South First AvenueMarshalltown, IA 50158Fax: (641) 754-2854Equipment Affected By This Information Notice:Items subject to this Fisher Information Notice (FIN) were provided to ArizonaPublic Service Company-Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (APS/PVNGS) viaFisher Order Number 019-F10051845, Items 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004,0005 and 0006(Arizona Public Service PO# 500559374).

This equipment included 4" CL900Fisher HPD valve assemblies with Type 667NS Size 70 Actuator with Integral SideMounted Handwheel, Type 67CFSR Pressure Regulator, ASCO NP8316A55E Solenoids, and Topworx C8-24521-E3 Proximity Switches.

The equipment isidentified by Fisher Serial Numbers 20417605,

20428975, 20428976,

20428977, 20428978, and 20428979 (Arizona Public Service Company Tag NumbersIJSGEUVOI69, 2JSGEUVOI69, 3JSGEUVOI69 1JSGEUV0183, 2JSGEUV0183, and3JSGEUVOI83).

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

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

Page 1 of 2 09/11/2013 01:44am FISHER CONTROLS 6417542830 4551 Pase 02/02Fisher Information Notice: FIN 2013-03(b) of 10 CFR 21.Applicability:

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

Discussion:

Fisher has determined that the subject valves were provided with actuator parts thatwere not properly processed per active valve requirements specified by APS PO#500559374.

Specifically, Fisher provided oommercial grade parts instead ofcommercial grade dedicated items. The parts are identified per Fisher Type III drawingGE55059, find numbers 108, 116, and 139.Action RequiredFisher will perform the disassembly and replacement of theso parts, at no cost toAPSIPVNGS, on Serial Number 20428976 and 20428979 (Tags 3JSGEUVO169 and3JSGEUVO 183) and will support APS/PVNGS in performing a repair of affected, installed valves. Arrangements have been made with APS1PVNGS to retrofit thecorrectly processed parts on the subject serial numbers.In addition, a Corrective Action Request (CAR) has been initiated by Fisher to preventreoccurrence of this issue.10 CFR 21 Implications:

Fisher requests that the recipient of this notice review it and take appropriate action inaccordance with 10 CFR 21 If there are any technical questions or concerns, pleasecontact:George Baitinger

Manager, QualityFisher Controls International LLC301 South First AvenueMarshalltown, IA 50158Fax: (641) 754-2854Phone: (641) 754-2026Georg e.B .aitinae rjEmers on.corn(Page 2 of 2