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#REDIRECT [[05000278/LER-2015-001]]
| number = ML16057A011
| issue date = 02/26/2016
| title = LER 15-001-00 for Peach Bottom, Unit 3, Regarding Loss of High Pressure Coolant Injection System Function as a Result of Failed Flow Controller Signal Converter
| author name = Navin P D
| author affiliation = Exelon Generation Co, LLC
| addressee name =
| addressee affiliation = NRC/Document Control Desk, NRC/NRR
| docket = 05000278
| license number = DPR-056
| contact person =
| document report number = LER 15-001-00
| document type = Letter, Licensee Event Report (LER)
| page count = 4
}}
 
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{{#Wiki_filter:Exelon February 26, 2016 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission A TIN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
 
==Subject:==
 
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS) Unit 3 Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-56 NRC Docket No. 50-278 Licensee Event Report (LER) 3-15-001 10CFR 50.73 Enclosed is a Licensee Event Report concerning a loss of function of the High Pressure Coolant Injection System due to a failed signal converter associated with the system's flow controller.
In accordance with NEI 99-04, the regulatory commitment contained in this correspondence is to restore compliance with the regulations.
The specific methods that have been planned to restore and maintain compliance are discussed in the LER. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincef#-!J Patrick D. Navin Plant Manager Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station PDN/dnd/IR 2606215 Attachment cc: US NRC, Administrator, Region I US NRC, Senior Resident Inspector R. R. Janati, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania S. Gray, State of Maryland B. Watkins, PSE&G, Financial Controls and Co-owner Affairs CCN: 16-17 NRC FORM 366 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVED BY OMS: NO. 3150-0104 EXPIRES:
10/31/2018 (11-2015) LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) Estimated burden per response to comply with this mandatory collection request: 80 hours. Reported lessons learned are incorporated into the licensing process and fed back to industry. Send commenls regarding burden estimate to the FOIA, Privacy and Information Collections Branch (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001
, or by internet e-mail to lnfocollects
.Resoun:e@nrc
.gov, and to the Desk Officer, Office of Information and (See Page 2 for required number of Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-10202
, (3150-0104)
, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, digits/characters for each block) DC 20503. If a means used to impose an information collection does not display a currenUy valid OMB control number, the NRC may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, the information collection. 1. FACILITY NAME 2. DOCKET NUMBER 3. PAGE Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Unit 3 05000278 1 OF 3 4. TITLE Loss of High Pressure Coolant Injection System Function as a Result of Failed Flow Controller Signal Converter
: 5. EVENT DATE 6. LER NUMBER 7. REPORT DATE 8. OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED YEAR I SEQUENTIAL I REV FACILITY NAME DOCKET NUMBER MONTH DAY YEAR NUMBER NO. MONTH DAY YEAR FACILITY NAME DOCKET NUMBER 12 31 2015 2015 -001 -0 02 26 2016 9. OPERATING MODE 11. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITIED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR §: (Check all that apply) D 20.2201(bl D 20.2203(a)(3)(il 0 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(A) 0 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(A) 1 D 20.2201(ctl D 20.2203(a)(3)(iil 0 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(B) 0 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(B)
D 20.2203(a)(1 l D 20.2203(a)(4l D 50.13(a)(2)(iiil 0 50.73(a)(2)(ix)(A)
D 20.2203(a)(2)(il 0 50.36(c)(1
)(i)(A) 0 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) 0 50.73(a)(2)(x)
: 10. POWER LEVEL D 20.2203(a)(2)(iil 0 50.36(c)(1)(ii)(A)
D 50.73(a)(2)(v)(A)
D 13.11(a)(4l D 20.2203(a)(2)(iiil D 5o.3e(c)(2)
D 50.73(a)(2)(v)(B)
D 13.11(a)(5l D 20.2203(a)(2)(iv)
D 5o.4e(a)(3)(iil D 50.73(a)(2)(v
)(C) D 13.11(a)(1) 100% 0 20.2203(a)(2)(v)
D 50.73(a)(2)(i)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(v)(D)
D 73.77(a)(2)(il 0 20.2203(a)(2)(vi) 0 50.73(a)(2)(i)(B) 0 50.73(a)(2)(vii)
D 73.77(a)(2)(iil D so.73(a)(2)(i)(C) OTHER Specify in Abstract below or in NRC Form 366A 12. LICENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER LICENSEE CONTACT 'TELEPHONE NUMBER {Include Area Code) James Armstrong, Regulatory Assurance Manager 717-456-3351
: 13. COMPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT MANU-REPORTABLE CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT MANU-REPORTABLE FACTURER TOEPIX FACTURER TO EPIX B BJ FIC M422 y 14. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED 15.EXPECTED MONTH DAY YEAR 0 YES (If yes, complete
: 15. EXPECTED SUBMISSION DATE) SUBMISSION DATE ------ABSTRACT (Limit to 1400 spaces, i.e., approximately 15 single-spaced typewritten lines) On 12/31 /15, at approximately 0630 hours, during shift turnover panel walk-downs, a licensed operator identified that the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) flow controller output indication was showing zero percent.
The controller was in automatic with the set point at 5000 gpm, which would typically result in a controller output value of 100%. This condition would have prevented the HPCI system from performing its design function in the event of an accident.
The HPCI system was declared inoperable and the appropriate Technical Specification Action was entered.
Other standby systems (Reactor Core Isolation Cooling and low pressure emergency core cooling systems) remained operable.
Troubleshooting of the flow controller and related circuitry identified a failed signal converter.
The signal converter was replaced and the HPCI system was declared operable at approximately 2110 hours on 12/31/15. There were no actual safety consequences associated with this event. -. NRC FORM 366 (11-2015)
Page 2 of3 NRC FORM 366A (11-2015) U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVED BY OMB: NO. 3150-0104 EXPIRES:
10/31/2018 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) CONTINUATION SHEET Estimated burden per response lo comply with this mandatory collection request: 80 hours. Reported lessons learned are incorporated into the licensing process and fed back lo industry. Send comments regarding burden estimate lo the FOIA, Privacy and Information Collections Branch (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
, Washington, DC 20555-0001
, or by internet e-mail to lnfocollects
.Resource@nrc gov, and to the Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory
: Affairs, NEOB-10202
, (3150-0104)
, Office of Management and Budget, Washington
, DC 20503. If a means used to impose an information collection does not display a currently valid OMB control number, the NRG may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required lo respond to, the information collection
. 1. FACILITY NAME 2. DOCKET NUMBER 3. LER NUMBER Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Unit 3 05000278 YEAR SEQUENTIAL NUMBER REV NO. 2015 -001 NARRATIVE Unit Conditions Prior to the Event Unit 3 was in Mode 1 and operating at approximately 100% rated thermal power when the event occurred.
There were no structures, systems or components out of service that contributed to this event. Description of the Event On 12/31/15, at approximately 0630 hours, during shift turnover panel walk-downs, a licensed operator identified that the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) (EllS:BJ) flow controller (EllS:FIC) output indication was showing zero percent.
The controller was in automatic with the set point at 5000 gpm, which would typically result in a controller output value of 100%. This condition would have prevented the HPCI system from performing its design function in the event of an accident.
The HPCI system was declared inoperable and the appropriate Technical Specification Action was entered.
Other standby systems (Reactor Core Isolation Cooling and low pressure emergency core cooling systems) remained operable.
This condition was reported to the NRC on 12/31/15 at approximately 1315 hours pursuant to the requirements of 10CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D)
(Event Notification#
51630). Subsequent troubleshooting of the HPCI system determined that a signal converter in the HPCI control circuitry had failed, resulting in the HPCI system not being capable of providing a sufficient flow rate if it had been required for a design basis event. The signal converter was replaced.
HPCI was satisfactorily tested and returned to an operable status on 12/31 /15 at approximately 2110 hours. The elapsed time from discovery to the time when the system was returned to service was approximately 14 hours and 40 minutes.
Analysis of the Event The HPCI system is part of the Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) network that provides cooling water to the reactor vessel for certain design basis events. The HPCI system uses a turbine driven pump that is designed to provide core cooling for a wide range of reactor pressures.
As a result of this failure, upon receipt of an initiation signal, the HPCI turbine would have started, but the flow controller would have provided a flow demand of 0%. This would cause the governor control valve to close, stopping the turbine shortly after receiving the initiation signal. A documented walk down of this panel on 12/30/15 at approximately 2200 hours shows that the flow controller indicated 100% at that time. In addition, the operator also observed the controller at 100% at approximately 0400 on 12/31/15.
It was observed during shift turnover walk downs at approximately 0630 hours to be at 0%. Therefore, the duration of inoperability prior to discovering the condition was at most approximately 2-1/2 hours. During the inoperability time period, other core cooling systems (Automatic Depressurization System (ADS) {EllS: RV), Core Spray (EllS: BM) and Low Pressure Coolant Injection (EllS: BO)) were operable and could have adequately NRC FORM 366A (11-2015) 0 Page 3 of3 NRC FORM 366A (11-2015) U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVED BY OMB: NO. 3150-0104 EXPIRES:
10/31/2018 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) CONTINUATION SHEET Estimated burden per response to comply with this mandatory collection request:
80 hours. Reported lessons learned are incorporated into the licensing process and fed back to industry.
Send comments regarding burden estimate to the FOIA, Privacy and Information Collections Branch (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or by internet e-mail to lnfocollects Resourte@nrc.gov, and to the Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory
: Affairs, NEOB-10202, (3150-0104),
Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. If a means used to impose an information collection does not display a currently valid OMB control number, the NRG may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, the information collection.
: 1. FACILITY NAME 2. DOCKET NUMBER 3. LER NUMBER Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Unit 3 05000278 YEAR SEQUENTIAL NUMBER REV NO. 2015 -001 NARRATIVE responded to a design basis event to maintain the plant in a safe condition.
The Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) system (EllS: BN) was also operable during this time period. This event is not considered to be risk significant.
There were no actual safety consequences associated with this event. This event is being reported in accordance with 10CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v)(D),
as a condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of a system needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident.
This LER also satisfies the reporting obligations of 1 OCFR Part 21, as stated in 10CFR 21.2(c).
Cause of the Event Troubleshooting of the HPCI system determined that a signal converter in the HPCI control circuitry had failed. The signal converter converts the HPCI Flow Controller 4-20 mA output to a 10-50 mA signal that is required by the HPCI Electronic Governor Module. The signal converter is manufactured by Moore Industries, Model #SCT/4-20MA/10-50MA and supplied by Nutherm International.
The signal converter had been installed and tested in October 2015 during the recent refueling outage. Following its failure on 12/31/15, it was sent off site for failure analysis.
A failed transistor in the signal converter was identified.
When replaced with a new transistor, the new transistor also failed during functional tests, suggesting it was the result of another sub-component within the signal converter.
Additional testing and analysis could not determine what other sub-component had failed. Corrective Actions The signal converter was replaced.
HPCI was satisfactorily tested and returned to an operable status on 12/31/15 at approximately 2110 hours. The failure has been classified as a latent manufacturing issue resulting in an infant mortality of the device. Similar installed equipment has been in operation for a period of time adequate for identifying this type of failure.
The replacement signal converter has been in-service since 12/31/15 with satisfactory performance.
Additional corrective actions are being evaluated in accordance with the corrective action program.
Previous Similar Occurrences LERs 3-04-001 and 3-05-001 both reported a failure of a HPCI flow controller due to failure of an internal power supply. The corrective actions taken for the previous events would not have been expected to prevent this recent event. NRC FORM 366A (11-2015) 0 Exelon February 26, 2016 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission A TIN: Document Control Desk Washington, DC 20555-0001
 
==Subject:==
 
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS) Unit 3 Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-56 NRC Docket No. 50-278 Licensee Event Report (LER) 3-15-001 10CFR 50.73 Enclosed is a Licensee Event Report concerning a loss of function of the High Pressure Coolant Injection System due to a failed signal converter associated with the system's flow controller.
In accordance with NEI 99-04, the regulatory commitment contained in this correspondence is to restore compliance with the regulations.
The specific methods that have been planned to restore and maintain compliance are discussed in the LER. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincef#-!J Patrick D. Navin Plant Manager Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station PDN/dnd/IR 2606215 Attachment cc: US NRC, Administrator, Region I US NRC, Senior Resident Inspector R. R. Janati, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania S. Gray, State of Maryland B. Watkins, PSE&G, Financial Controls and Co-owner Affairs CCN: 16-17 NRC FORM 366 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVED BY OMS: NO. 3150-0104 EXPIRES:
10/31/2018 (11-2015) LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) Estimated burden per response to comply with this mandatory collection request: 80 hours. Reported lessons learned are incorporated into the licensing process and fed back to industry. Send commenls regarding burden estimate to the FOIA, Privacy and Information Collections Branch (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001
, or by internet e-mail to lnfocollects
.Resoun:e@nrc
.gov, and to the Desk Officer, Office of Information and (See Page 2 for required number of Regulatory Affairs, NEOB-10202
, (3150-0104)
, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, digits/characters for each block) DC 20503. If a means used to impose an information collection does not display a currenUy valid OMB control number, the NRC may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, the information collection. 1. FACILITY NAME 2. DOCKET NUMBER 3. PAGE Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Unit 3 05000278 1 OF 3 4. TITLE Loss of High Pressure Coolant Injection System Function as a Result of Failed Flow Controller Signal Converter
: 5. EVENT DATE 6. LER NUMBER 7. REPORT DATE 8. OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED YEAR I SEQUENTIAL I REV FACILITY NAME DOCKET NUMBER MONTH DAY YEAR NUMBER NO. MONTH DAY YEAR FACILITY NAME DOCKET NUMBER 12 31 2015 2015 -001 -0 02 26 2016 9. OPERATING MODE 11. THIS REPORT IS SUBMITIED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR §: (Check all that apply) D 20.2201(bl D 20.2203(a)(3)(il 0 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(A) 0 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(A) 1 D 20.2201(ctl D 20.2203(a)(3)(iil 0 50.73(a)(2)(ii)(B) 0 50.73(a)(2)(viii)(B)
D 20.2203(a)(1 l D 20.2203(a)(4l D 50.13(a)(2)(iiil 0 50.73(a)(2)(ix)(A)
D 20.2203(a)(2)(il 0 50.36(c)(1
)(i)(A) 0 50.73(a)(2)(iv)(A) 0 50.73(a)(2)(x)
: 10. POWER LEVEL D 20.2203(a)(2)(iil 0 50.36(c)(1)(ii)(A)
D 50.73(a)(2)(v)(A)
D 13.11(a)(4l D 20.2203(a)(2)(iiil D 5o.3e(c)(2)
D 50.73(a)(2)(v)(B)
D 13.11(a)(5l D 20.2203(a)(2)(iv)
D 5o.4e(a)(3)(iil D 50.73(a)(2)(v
)(C) D 13.11(a)(1) 100% 0 20.2203(a)(2)(v)
D 50.73(a)(2)(i)(A) 50.73(a)(2)(v)(D)
D 73.77(a)(2)(il 0 20.2203(a)(2)(vi) 0 50.73(a)(2)(i)(B) 0 50.73(a)(2)(vii)
D 73.77(a)(2)(iil D so.73(a)(2)(i)(C) OTHER Specify in Abstract below or in NRC Form 366A 12. LICENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER LICENSEE CONTACT 'TELEPHONE NUMBER {Include Area Code) James Armstrong, Regulatory Assurance Manager 717-456-3351
: 13. COMPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT MANU-REPORTABLE CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT MANU-REPORTABLE FACTURER TOEPIX FACTURER TO EPIX B BJ FIC M422 y 14. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED 15.EXPECTED MONTH DAY YEAR 0 YES (If yes, complete
: 15. EXPECTED SUBMISSION DATE) SUBMISSION DATE ------ABSTRACT (Limit to 1400 spaces, i.e., approximately 15 single-spaced typewritten lines) On 12/31 /15, at approximately 0630 hours, during shift turnover panel walk-downs, a licensed operator identified that the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) flow controller output indication was showing zero percent.
The controller was in automatic with the set point at 5000 gpm, which would typically result in a controller output value of 100%. This condition would have prevented the HPCI system from performing its design function in the event of an accident.
The HPCI system was declared inoperable and the appropriate Technical Specification Action was entered.
Other standby systems (Reactor Core Isolation Cooling and low pressure emergency core cooling systems) remained operable.
Troubleshooting of the flow controller and related circuitry identified a failed signal converter.
The signal converter was replaced and the HPCI system was declared operable at approximately 2110 hours on 12/31/15. There were no actual safety consequences associated with this event. -. NRC FORM 366 (11-2015)
Page 2 of3 NRC FORM 366A (11-2015) U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVED BY OMB: NO. 3150-0104 EXPIRES:
10/31/2018 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) CONTINUATION SHEET Estimated burden per response lo comply with this mandatory collection request: 80 hours. Reported lessons learned are incorporated into the licensing process and fed back lo industry. Send comments regarding burden estimate lo the FOIA, Privacy and Information Collections Branch (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
, Washington, DC 20555-0001
, or by internet e-mail to lnfocollects
.Resource@nrc gov, and to the Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory
: Affairs, NEOB-10202
, (3150-0104)
, Office of Management and Budget, Washington
, DC 20503. If a means used to impose an information collection does not display a currently valid OMB control number, the NRG may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required lo respond to, the information collection
. 1. FACILITY NAME 2. DOCKET NUMBER 3. LER NUMBER Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Unit 3 05000278 YEAR SEQUENTIAL NUMBER REV NO. 2015 -001 NARRATIVE Unit Conditions Prior to the Event Unit 3 was in Mode 1 and operating at approximately 100% rated thermal power when the event occurred.
There were no structures, systems or components out of service that contributed to this event. Description of the Event On 12/31/15, at approximately 0630 hours, during shift turnover panel walk-downs, a licensed operator identified that the High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) (EllS:BJ) flow controller (EllS:FIC) output indication was showing zero percent.
The controller was in automatic with the set point at 5000 gpm, which would typically result in a controller output value of 100%. This condition would have prevented the HPCI system from performing its design function in the event of an accident.
The HPCI system was declared inoperable and the appropriate Technical Specification Action was entered.
Other standby systems (Reactor Core Isolation Cooling and low pressure emergency core cooling systems) remained operable.
This condition was reported to the NRC on 12/31/15 at approximately 1315 hours pursuant to the requirements of 10CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D)
(Event Notification#
51630). Subsequent troubleshooting of the HPCI system determined that a signal converter in the HPCI control circuitry had failed, resulting in the HPCI system not being capable of providing a sufficient flow rate if it had been required for a design basis event. The signal converter was replaced.
HPCI was satisfactorily tested and returned to an operable status on 12/31 /15 at approximately 2110 hours. The elapsed time from discovery to the time when the system was returned to service was approximately 14 hours and 40 minutes.
Analysis of the Event The HPCI system is part of the Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS) network that provides cooling water to the reactor vessel for certain design basis events. The HPCI system uses a turbine driven pump that is designed to provide core cooling for a wide range of reactor pressures.
As a result of this failure, upon receipt of an initiation signal, the HPCI turbine would have started, but the flow controller would have provided a flow demand of 0%. This would cause the governor control valve to close, stopping the turbine shortly after receiving the initiation signal. A documented walk down of this panel on 12/30/15 at approximately 2200 hours shows that the flow controller indicated 100% at that time. In addition, the operator also observed the controller at 100% at approximately 0400 on 12/31/15.
It was observed during shift turnover walk downs at approximately 0630 hours to be at 0%. Therefore, the duration of inoperability prior to discovering the condition was at most approximately 2-1/2 hours. During the inoperability time period, other core cooling systems (Automatic Depressurization System (ADS) {EllS: RV), Core Spray (EllS: BM) and Low Pressure Coolant Injection (EllS: BO)) were operable and could have adequately NRC FORM 366A (11-2015) 0 Page 3 of3 NRC FORM 366A (11-2015) U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVED BY OMB: NO. 3150-0104 EXPIRES:
10/31/2018 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) CONTINUATION SHEET Estimated burden per response to comply with this mandatory collection request:
80 hours. Reported lessons learned are incorporated into the licensing process and fed back to industry.
Send comments regarding burden estimate to the FOIA, Privacy and Information Collections Branch (T-5 F53), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, or by internet e-mail to lnfocollects Resourte@nrc.gov, and to the Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory
: Affairs, NEOB-10202, (3150-0104),
Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. If a means used to impose an information collection does not display a currently valid OMB control number, the NRG may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, the information collection.
: 1. FACILITY NAME 2. DOCKET NUMBER 3. LER NUMBER Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Unit 3 05000278 YEAR SEQUENTIAL NUMBER REV NO. 2015 -001 NARRATIVE responded to a design basis event to maintain the plant in a safe condition.
The Reactor Core Isolation Cooling (RCIC) system (EllS: BN) was also operable during this time period. This event is not considered to be risk significant.
There were no actual safety consequences associated with this event. This event is being reported in accordance with 10CFR 50.73(a)(2)(v)(D),
as a condition that could have prevented the fulfillment of the safety function of a system needed to mitigate the consequences of an accident.
This LER also satisfies the reporting obligations of 1 OCFR Part 21, as stated in 10CFR 21.2(c).
Cause of the Event Troubleshooting of the HPCI system determined that a signal converter in the HPCI control circuitry had failed. The signal converter converts the HPCI Flow Controller 4-20 mA output to a 10-50 mA signal that is required by the HPCI Electronic Governor Module. The signal converter is manufactured by Moore Industries, Model #SCT/4-20MA/10-50MA and supplied by Nutherm International.
The signal converter had been installed and tested in October 2015 during the recent refueling outage. Following its failure on 12/31/15, it was sent off site for failure analysis.
A failed transistor in the signal converter was identified.
When replaced with a new transistor, the new transistor also failed during functional tests, suggesting it was the result of another sub-component within the signal converter.
Additional testing and analysis could not determine what other sub-component had failed. Corrective Actions The signal converter was replaced.
HPCI was satisfactorily tested and returned to an operable status on 12/31/15 at approximately 2110 hours. The failure has been classified as a latent manufacturing issue resulting in an infant mortality of the device. Similar installed equipment has been in operation for a period of time adequate for identifying this type of failure.
The replacement signal converter has been in-service since 12/31/15 with satisfactory performance.
Additional corrective actions are being evaluated in accordance with the corrective action program.
Previous Similar Occurrences LERs 3-04-001 and 3-05-001 both reported a failure of a HPCI flow controller due to failure of an internal power supply. The corrective actions taken for the previous events would not have been expected to prevent this recent event. NRC FORM 366A (11-2015) 0}}

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