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| * Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bri(:Jge, New Jersey 08038. Salem Generating Station u. s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC. 20555
| | PS~G Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bri(:Jge, New Jersey 08038. |
| | Salem Generating Station May 28, 1992 |
| | : u. s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC. 20555 |
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| ==Dear -Sir:== | | ==Dear -Sir:== |
| SALEM GENERATING STATION LICENSE NO. DPR-75 DOCKET NO. 50-311 UNIT NO. 2 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT 92-008-00 May 28, 1992 This Licensee*Event Report is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of the Code of .Federal Reguiations lOCFR 50.73(a) (2)(iv). This report is required to be issued within thirty (30) days of event discovery. | | |
| MJP:pc .Distribution | | SALEM GENERATING STATION LICENSE NO. DPR-75 DOCKET NO. 50-311 UNIT NO. 2 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT 92-008-00 This Licensee*Event Report is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of the Code of .Federal Reguiations 10CFR 50.73(a) (2)(iv). This report is required to be issued within thirty (30) days of event discovery. |
| '? f" () () .-*. | | : c. A.* Vondra General Manager Salem Operations MJP:pc |
| *..,* '-' \._r I *b" U 9206120080 920528 PDR ADOCK 05000311 S PDR c. A.* Vondra General Manager Salem Operations 1/1)1 110M) 12-NRC FORM 366 16-89) U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION APPROVED OMB NO. 3150-0104 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) EXPIRES: 4/30/92 ESTIMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COMPLY WTH THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUEST: 50.0 HRS. FORWARD COMMENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIMATE TO THE RECORDS AND REPORTS MANAGEMENT BRANCH (P-5301. U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION, WASHINGTON. | | .Distribution |
| DC 20555, AND TO THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION PROJECT (3150-0104), OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, WASHINGTON, DC 20503. FACILITY NAME 111 l DOCKET NUMBER 121 I PAGE 131 Salem Generating Station -anit 2 o 15 I o 1 o I o I 31 11 l 1 loF a I 4 TITLE (41 ESF Main Steamline Isolation Signal -Channel Spike EVENT DATE (61 MONTH DAY a Is al1 OPERATING MODE (81 YEAR 9 2 LER NUMBER (61 REPORT DATE 171 OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED (Bl YEAR SEQUENTIAL REVISION MONTH DAY YEAR FACILITY NAMES DOCKET NUMBERISl NUMBER NUMBER Salem Unit 1 o 1s101010 1 21 71 2 912 -al a Is -al a Is 2js 91 2 a o1s1010101 I I THIS REPORT IS SUBMl.TTED PURSUANT TO THE OF 10 CFR §: (Chock on* or mor* of th* following) | | '? f" () () .-*. ~:;. |
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| | NRC FORM 366 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 16-89) APPROVED OMB NO. 3150-0104 EXPIRES: 4/30/92 ESTIMATED BURDEN PER RESPONSE TO COMPLY WTH THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUEST: 50.0 HRS. FORWARD LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) COMMENTS REGARDING BURDEN ESTIMATE TO THE RECORDS AND REPORTS MANAGEMENT BRANCH (P-5301. U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION, WASHINGTON. DC 20555, AND TO THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION PROJECT (3150-0104), OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, WASHINGTON, DC 20503. |
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| | l FACILITY NAME 111 DOCKET NUMBER 121 I PAGE 131 Salem Generating Station - anit 2 o 15 I o 1o I o I 31 11 l 1 loF a I 4 TITLE (41 ESF Signal*Actuation~ Main Steamline Isolation Signal - Channel Spike EVENT DATE (61 LER NUMBER (61 REPORT DATE 171 OTHER FACILITIES INVOLVED (Bl MONTH DAY YEAR YEAR :[~ff SEQUENTIAL NUMBER ~tt~ |
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| OTHER (S,,.cify in Ab1troct lllill11= | | - al a Is - al a a Is 2js 91 2 o1s1010101 I I THIS REPORT IS SUBMl.TTED PURSUANT TO THE R~OUIREMENTS OF 10 CFR §: (Chock on* or mor* of th* following) (111 OPERATING MODE (81 x I al a a l 20.402(bl 20.406(cl 60.73foll2llivl 73.71(b) |
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| 60.73(o)(2lliiil LICENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER (12.I NAME 60.73(o)(211vlll)(A) 60.73(olf211vliillBI | | ~'""''""'~"""~'""",.,,.._--I lllill11= : : : : : : . - |
| _60.73(olf2Hxl AREA CODE 366AI TELEPHONE NUMBER M. J. Pollack -LER Coordinator 6 1a I 9 3 13 I 91-I 2t a 12 I 2 COMPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT (131 CAUSE SYSTEM COMPONENT . I I I I I I I I MANUFAC* TUR ER I . I I I I I SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED (141 n YES (If yos, complete EXPECTED SUBMISSION DATE! lxl NO. (Limir ro 1400 spac6t, i.e., approximately fiftesn single-spactt rVpt1writt11n lines) 116) SYSTEM I I COMPONENT MANUFAC* TUR ER I I I 1 I I I I I I I I EXPECTED SUBMISSION DATE 1151 MONTH DAY YEAR I I I ori 5/1/92,.at 0410 hours,.a Main Steamline (MSL) isolation occurred on a low T v (< 543°F) coincident with high steamline flow signal following BF19 valve repairs (reference LER Jli/92-007-00). | | 60.73(o)(21(i) |
| The plant had entered Mode 4 at 0221 hours ori May 1, 1992. In Mode 4, Reactor Coolant. System Tavg ranges from 200°F to 350°F (actual temperature was approximately 250°F); therefore, the low T bistables are tripped providing half of the logic signal tor MSI .. The high stea.mline flow logic requires indication of high flow in 1 out of 2 channels per steam Generator (S/G) in 2 of the 4 S/Gs. The MSI occurred when the No. 22 Steam Generators (S/G) Steamline flow channel No. 1 and No. 24 S/G Steamline flow channel No. 1 bistables tripped. The root cause of this event is "Design, Manufacturing, Constructi,on/Installation inadequacy. | | IS0.73(olf21(iil 60.73(o)(2lliiil 60.73(o)(211vlll)(A) 60.73(olf211vliillBI |
| With the plant in Mode 4, condensation of steam occurs in the steamline flow reference legs resulting in channel spikes. This apparently occurred coincidently in the Nos. 22 and 24 S/G channels satisfying the logic for MSI. Assessment of this event, by Maintenance personnel, *was-that the false high steam flow signals were not caused by failed components. | | _60.73(olf2Hxl |
| The false signals cleared, on their own, after a .few hours. An in-depth study of main steamline flow instrumentation concerns was completed prior to this event. Engineering has initiated development of proposed design modifications to correct the main steamline flow sensing line concerns. | | '- b*low and in Taxt. NRC Form 366AI LICENSEE CONTACT FOR THIS LER (12.I NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER AREA CODE M. J. Pollack - LER Coordinator 6 1a I 9 3 13 I 91- I 2t a 12 I 2 COMPLETE ONE LINE FOR EACH COMPONENT FAILURE DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT (131 CAUSE SYSTEM MANUFAC* MANUFAC* |
| NRC Form 366 (6*891 | | COMPONENT SYSTEM COMPONENT TUR ER TUR ER |
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| | .I I I I I . I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT EXPECTED (141 MONTH DAY YEAR EXPECTED n YES (If yos, complete EXPECTED SUBMISSION DATE! |
| * LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) TEXT CONTINUATION
| | A~STRACT (Limir ro 1400 lxl NO. |
| *Sal.em Generating Station Unit 2 DOCKET NUMBER 5000311 PLANT AND SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION: | | spac6t, i.e., approximately fiftesn single-spactt rVpt1writt11n lines) 116) |
| Westinghouse | | SUBMISSION DATE 1151 I I I ori 5/1/92,.at 0410 hours,.a Main Steamline (MSL) isolation occurred on a low T v (< 543°F) coincident with high steamline flow signal during*~tartup following BF19 valve repairs (reference LER Jli/92-007-00). The plant had entered Mode 4 at 0221 hours ori May 1, 1992. In Mode 4, Reactor Coolant. System Tavg ranges from 200°F to 350°F (actual temperature was approximately 250°F); |
| -* Pressurized Water Reactor LER NUMBER 92-008-00 PAGE 2 of 4 Energy Industry Identification System (EIIS) codes are identified in the text as {xx} IDENTIFICATION OF OCCURRENCE: | | therefore, the low T bistables are tripped providing half of the logic signal require~v tor MSI .. The high stea.mline flow logic requires indication of high flow in 1 out of 2 channels per steam Generator (S/G) in 2 of the 4 S/Gs. The MSI occurred when the No. 22 Steam Generators (S/G) Steamline flow channel No. 1 and No. 24 S/G Steamline flow channel No. 1 bistables tripped. The root cause of this event is "Design, Manufacturing, Constructi,on/Installation inadequacy. With the plant in Mode 4, condensation of steam occurs in the steamline flow reference legs resulting in channel spikes. This apparently occurred coincidently in the Nos. 22 and 24 S/G channels satisfying the logic for MSI. Assessment of this event, by Maintenance personnel, *was-that the false high steam flow signals were not caused by failed components. The false signals cleared, on their own, after a .few hours. An in-depth study of main steamline flow instrumentation concerns was completed prior to this event. Engineering has initiated development of proposed design modifications to correct the main steamline flow sensing line concerns. |
| * Engineered Safety Feature signal actuatic:m; Main Steamline Isolation Event Date: 5/01/92 Report Date: 5/28/92 This report was initiated by Incident Report No. | | NRC Form 366 (6*891 |
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| | LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) TEXT CONTINUATION |
| | *Sal.em Generating Station DOCKET NUMBER LER NUMBER PAGE Unit 2 5000311 92-008-00 2 of 4 PLANT AND SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION: |
| | Westinghouse -* Pressurized Water Reactor Energy Industry Identification System (EIIS) codes are identified in the text as {xx} |
| | IDENTIFICATION OF OCCURRENCE: |
| | * Engineered Safety Feature signal actuatic:m; Main Steamline Isolation Event Date: 5/01/92 Report Date: 5/28/92 This report was initiated by Incident Report No. 92~288. |
| CONDITIONS PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE: | | CONDITIONS PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE: |
| Mode 4 (Hot Shutdown) | | Mode 4 (Hot Shutdown) |
| DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCE: | | DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCE: |
| On May 1, 1992, at 0410 hours, a Main Steamline (MSL) isolation occurred on a low T (< 543°F) coincident with high steamline flow signal during following BF19 valve repairs (reference LER 311/92-007-00). | | On May 1, 1992, at 0410 hours, a Main Steamline (MSL) isolation occurred on a low T (< 543°F) coincident with high steamline flow signal during ~t~rtup following BF19 valve repairs (reference LER 311/92-007-00). The plant had entered Mode 4 at 0221 hours on May 1, 1992. |
| The plant had entered Mode 4 at 0221 hours on May 1, 1992. In Mode 4, Reactor Coolant System T ranges from 200°F to 350°F (actual temperature was approximateiy 9 250°F); therefore, the low T bistables are.tripped providing half of the logic signal required MSI. The high steamline flow logic requires indication of high flow in one (1) out of two (2) channels per Steam Generator (S/G) in two (2) of the four (4) S/Gs. The MSI occurred when the No. 22 steam Generators (S/G) steamline flow channel No. 1 and No. 24 S/G Steamline flow channel No. 1 bistables tripped. MSI is an Engineered Safety Feature (ESF). Therefore, on May 1, 1992, at 0536 hours, this event was reported to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations lOCFR 50.72(b) (2) (ii). APPARENT CAUSE OF OCCURRENCE: | | In Mode 4, Reactor Coolant System T ranges from 200°F to 350°F 9 |
| | (actual temperature was approximateiy 250°F); therefore, the low T bistables are.tripped providing half of the logic signal required ibi:- |
| | MSI. The high steamline flow logic requires indication of high flow in one (1) out of two (2) channels per Steam Generator (S/G) in two (2) of the four (4) S/Gs. The MSI occurred when the No. 22 steam Generators (S/G) steamline flow channel No. 1 and No. 24 S/G Steamline flow channel No. 1 bistables tripped. |
| | MSI is an Engineered Safety Feature (ESF). Therefore, on May 1, 1992, at 0536 hours, this event was reported to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations 10CFR 50.72(b) (2) (ii). |
| | APPARENT CAUSE OF OCCURRENCE: |
| The root cause of this event is "Design, Manufacturing, Construction/ | | The root cause of this event is "Design, Manufacturing, Construction/ |
| Installation inadequacy. | | Installation inadequacy. With the plant in Mode 4, condensation of steam occurs in the steamline flow reference legs resulting in channel spikes. *This apparently occurr.ed coincidently in the Nos. 22 and 24 S/G channels satisfying th.e logic for MSI. Salem. Unit 1 has experienced similar MSI actuations (e.g., September 23, 1991; refeience LER 272/91-031-00)~ |
| With the plant in Mode 4, condensation of steam occurs in the steamline flow reference legs resulting in channel spikes. *This apparently occurr.ed coincidently in the Nos. 22 and 24 S/G channels satisfying th.e logic for MSI. Salem. Unit 1 has experienced similar MSI actuations (e.g., September 23, 1991; refeience LER . I | | |
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| | LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) TEXT CONTINUATION Sal.em Generating Station DOCKET NUMBER LER NUMBER PAGE Unit 2 5000311 92-008-00 3 of 4 APPARENT.CAUSE OF OCCURRENCE:' {cont'd) |
| * LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) TEXT CONTINUATION Sal.em Generating Station Unit 2 DOCKET NUMBER 5000311 APPARENT.CAUSE OF OCCURRENCE:'
| | Assessment of this event, by Maintenance personnel, was that the false high steam flow signals were not caused by failed components. The. |
| {cont'd) LER NUMBER 92-008-00 PAGE 3 of 4 Assessment of this event, by Maintenance personnel, was that the false high steam flow signals were not caused by failed components. | | false signals cleared, on their own, after a few hours. |
| The. false signals cleared, on their own, after a few hours. The Salem design arrangement for main flow differential pressure measurement includes two (2) taps (to provide.redundancy) on the high and* low pressure side of the main steamline venturi. | | The Salem design arrangement for main steamlin~ flow differential pressure measurement includes two (2) taps (to provide.redundancy) on the high and* low pressure side of the main steamline venturi. |
| * Attached.to the taps are 1 11 manual globe valves. Steam is through 1 11 pipe to.condensate pots *1ocated .near the high pressure tap. The condensate is then directed to a model 1153HD5 differential pressure transmitter via a 3/8" line. | | * Attached.to the taps are 1 11 manual globe valves. Steam is di~ected through 1 11 pipe to.condensate pots *1ocated .near the high pressure tap. The condensate is then directed to a Ros~mount model 1153HD5 differential pressure transmitter via a 3/8" line. |
| * ANALYSIS OF OCCURRENCE: | | * ANALYSIS OF OCCURRENCE: |
| MSI protection is applicable in Mode 1 (Power Operation), Mode 2 (Startup), and Mode 3 (Hot Standby). | | MSI protection is applicable in Mode 1 (Power Operation), Mode 2 (Startup), and Mode 3 (Hot Standby). It is provided to mitigate the consequences of various design base accidents including main steamline rupture. and steam generator primary to se*condary tube rupture. |
| It is provided to mitigate the consequences of various design base accidents including main steamline rupture. and steam generator primary to se*condary tube rupture. In Mode 4, the reactor is subcritical with T between 200°F and 350°F. Decay* heat is removed the Residual Heat Removal system or steaming from* the steam generators. | | In Mode 4, the reactor is subcritical with T 9 between 200°F and 350°F. Decay* heat is removed eith~~ by the Residual Heat Removal system or steaming from* the steam generators. Makeup water to the S/Gs can be supplied by either a Condensate Pump or by an Auxiliary Feedwater Pump. In Mode 4, the Auxiliary Feedwater System |
| Makeup water to the S/Gs can be supplied by either a Condensate Pump or by an Auxiliary Feedwater Pump. In Mode 4, the Auxiliary Feedwater System {BA} is not required to be operable. | | {BA} is not required to be operable. |
| At the 'time of the actuation, decay heat removal was being accomplished using the Residual Heat Removal (RHR) System {BP}. All. valves which close on an MSI signal were already closed. Since the actuation was not the result of an actual plant need for Main Steam Isolation, this event did not affect the health or safety of the | | At the 'time of the actuation, decay heat removal was being accomplished using the Residual Heat Removal (RHR) System {BP}. All. |
| * public. | | valves which close on an MSI signal were already closed. Since the actuation was not the result of an actual plant need for Main Steam Isolation, this event did not affect the health or safety of the |
| since Main Steam Isolation is an ESF system, this event is reportable to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance | | * public. However~ since Main Steam Isolation is an ESF system, this event is reportable to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance |
| *with Code of Federal Regulations 10CFR50.73(a) | | *with Code of Federal Regulations 10CFR50.73(a) (2) (iv). |
| (2) (iv). After initiation of the MSI signal, Nos. 23 and 24 S/G main steamline isolation bezel and overhead'alarm indications were not received. | | After initiation of the MSI signal, Nos. 23 and 24 S/G main steamline isolation bezel and overhead'alarm indications were not received. |
| Investigation revealed one of the redundant position indication limit switches for the 23MS167 and 24MS167 valves required minor adjustment. | | Investigation revealed th~t one of the redundant position indication limit switches for the 23MS167 and 24MS167 valves required minor adjustment. The 23MS167 and 24MS167 valves were already closed* at the time of the event. All four MS167 valves were successfully |
| The 23MS167 and 24MS167 valves were already closed* at the time of the event. All four MS167 valves were successfully | | * functionally tested (i.e., stroked) after this event. |
| * functionally tested (i.e., stroked) after this event. CORRECTIVE ACTION: As identified by Salem Unit 1 LER 272/91-031-00, assessment of the ma1n steamline flow instrumentation has been on-going. | | CORRECTIVE ACTION: |
| An in-depth study was completed prior to this event. Engineering has initiated development of proposed design modifications to correct the main steamline flow sensing line concerns. , | | As identified by Salem Unit 1 LER 272/91-031-00, assessment of the ma1n steamline flow instrumentation has been on-going. An in-depth study was completed prior to this event. Engineering has initiated development of proposed design modifications to correct the main steamline flow sensing line concerns. , |
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| * LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) TEXT CONTINUATION°-
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| Salem Generating Station Unit 2 CORRECTIVE ACTION: (cont'd) DOCKET NUMBER 5000311 LER NUMBER 92-008-00 PAGE 4 of 4 The 23MS167 and 24MS167 valves limit switches were adjusted and the va.l ves were functionally tested (i.e. , stroked) | | Salem Generating Station DOCKET NUMBER LER NUMBER PAGE Unit 2 5000311 92-008-00 4 of 4 CORRECTIVE ACTION: (cont'd) |
| * MJP:pc SORC Mtg. 92-063 General Manager -Salem Operations}} | | The 23MS167 and 24MS167 valves limit switches were adjusted and the va.l ves were functionally tested (i.e. , stroked) |
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| | Salem Operations MJP:pc SORC Mtg. 92-063}} |
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Existing Procedures Will Be Evaluated.With 990602 Ltr ML18107A3541999-06-0101 June 1999 LER 99-006-00:on 990501,HHSI Flow Balance Discrepancy Was Noted During Surveillance.Caused by Sticking of Check Valve in SI Discharge Line to 21 Cold Leg.Valve 21SJ17,was Cut Out of Sys & Replaced.With 990601 Ltr ML18107A2931999-05-12012 May 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990413,determined That Number 12 Auxiliary Bldg Exhaust Fan Was Rotating Backwards.Caused by mis-wiring of Motor Due to Human Error by Maint technician.Mis-wiring Was Corrected & Fan Was Returned to Svc.With 990512 Ltr ML18107A2781999-05-10010 May 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990411,automatic Actuation of ESF Occurred During Reactor Vessel Head Removal in Support of Refueling Operations.Caused by High Radiation Condition.Containment Atmosphere Was Monitored.With 990505 Ltr ML18107A2791999-05-0404 May 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990406,all Salem Unit 2 Chillers Rendered Inoperable.Caused by Human Error.Lessons Learned from Event Were Communicated to All Operators by Including Them in Night Orders.With 990504 Ltr ML18107A2741999-05-0303 May 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990405,determined That Containment Isolation Valve Failed as Found Leakrate Test.Caused by Foreign Matl Blocking Valves from Closing.Check Valve Mechanically Agitated.With 990504 Ltr ML18107A2351999-04-23023 April 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990330,MSSV Failed Lift Set Test.Caused by Setpoint Variance Which Is Result of Aging.Valves Were Adjusted & Retested to Ensure TS Tolerance.With 990423 Ltr ML18106B1471999-03-29029 March 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990228,reactor Scram Was Noted as Result of Turbine Trip.Caused by Operator Error.Lesson Plans Revised to Explicitly Demonstrate Manner in Which Valve Functions. with 990329 Ltr ML18106B0701999-02-16016 February 1999 LER 98-015-00:on 981208,inadvertent Discharge Through RHR Relief Valve During Startup Was Noted.Caused by Operator Performing Too Many Tasks Simultaneously.Appropriate Actions Have Been Taken IAW Policies & Procedures.With 990216 Ltr ML18106B0491999-01-28028 January 1999 LER 98-007-01:on 980730,reactor Coolant Instrument Line through-wall Leak Was Noted.Caused by Transgranular Stress Corrosion Cracking.Replaced Affected Tubing.With 990128 Ltr ML18106B0401999-01-18018 January 1999 LER 98-016-00:on 981219,ECCS Leakage Was Outside of Design Value.Caused by Leakage Past Seat of 21RH34 Manual Drain. Valve 21RH34 Was Reseated.With 990118 Ltr ML18106B0081998-12-24024 December 1998 LER 97-001-01:on 970215,failure to Perform TS Surveillance of Component Cooling Water Sys Check Valves Occurred.Caused by Inadequate Communication Between EOP Group & IST Reviewers.Procedure Revised.With 981224 Ltr ML18106B0021998-12-17017 December 1998 LER 98-015-01:on 980924,improper Installation of Test Equipment to RPS Occurred.Caused by Inadequate 10CFR50.59 Applicability Reviews During Past Revs.Revised Procedures. with 981217 Ltr ML18106A9551998-11-0303 November 1998 LER 96-013-01:on 960711,concluded That Current Gain & Bias Settings Had Rendered Overtemperature Delta Temp Protection Channels Inoperable.Caused by Scaling Error.Licensee Will Revise Scaling Calculations.With 981105 Ltr ML18106A9451998-10-30030 October 1998 LER 97-004-01:on 970408,failure to Comply with TS Action Statement,Dg Start & Inadequate Surveillance Testing,Was Noted.Caused by Inadequate Tracking of Inoperable Equipment. Discussed Event & Lessons Learned.With 981022 Ltr ML18106A9491998-10-22022 October 1998 LER 98-015-00:on 980924,identified Improper Installation of Test Equipment to Rps.Cause Indeterminate.Procedures for Installation of Test Equipment for Collection of State Point Data Were Placed on Administrative Hold.With 981022 Ltr ML18106A9301998-10-21021 October 1998 LER 98-014-00:on 980725,noted Improper Calibr of Liquid Radwaste Effluent Line Radiation Monitor.Caused by Inattention to Detail by Maint Personnel.Channel Calibr Was Successfully Performed on 1R18 on 980821.With 981019 Ltr ML18106A9071998-10-0101 October 1998 LER 98-014-00:on 980918,discovered That Fire Barrier Matl for HVAC Ducts Does Not Meet Required Level of Fire Resistance.Cause Indeterminate.Established Appropriate Compensatory Actions for Fire Barriers.With 981001 Ltr ML18106A8951998-09-28028 September 1998 LER 98-012-01:on 980725,noted That Afs Was Operated with Less than Required Number of Operable AFW Pumps.Caused by Improper Procedure Implementation.Runout Protection Pressure Device for 22 AFW Pumps Was Returned to Svc.With 980928 Ltr ML18106A8821998-09-21021 September 1998 LER 98-013-00:on 980820,noted Surveillance of Containment Penetration Overcurrent Protection Devices Missed.Caused by Human Error.Satisfactorily Tested Apprpriate Breakers & Disciplined Involved Personnel.With 980921 Ltr ML18106A8791998-09-16016 September 1998 LER 96-006-01:on 960717,determined That non-radioactive Liquid Basin Radwaste Monitor Inoperable During Low Head Conditions.Caused by Inadequate Design Change Package.Design Change 1EC3663-01 Has Been Installed.With 980916 Ltr ML18106A8801998-09-0808 September 1998 LER 98-013-00:on 980806,operation with TS Required Equipment OOS Was Noted.Caused by Human Error.Reviewed Processes & Practices Re Safety Sys Status Control,Procedure Rev & Extra Training.With 980908 Ltr ML18106A8531998-08-27027 August 1998 LER 98-007-00:on 980730,reactor Coolant Instrument Line through-wall Leak Was Noted.Cause of Event Has Not Yet Been Determined.Assembled Root Cause Team & Replaced Affected tubing.W/980827 Ltr ML18106A8521998-08-27027 August 1998 LER 98-011-00:on 980803,ESFA During a 4KV Automatic Transfer Test Was Noted.Caused by Premature Release of Control Console Pushbutton Due to Inadequate Procedural Step.Revised procedure.W/980827 Ltr ML18106A8421998-08-24024 August 1998 LER 98-012-00:on 980725,discovered That Plant Had Operated in Modes 1 & 2 w/twenty-two AFW Pumps Inoperable.Caused by Failure to Restore Pump Runout Protection Pressure Device to Svc.Returned Subject Device to svc.W/980824 Ltr ML18106A8431998-08-24024 August 1998 LER 98-009-00:on 980810,failure to Post Continuous Firewatch as Required by Fire Protection Plan Noted.Caused by Failure to Recognize Concurrent Conditions.Continuous Firewatch Was Posted Immediately & Repaired Smoke detectors.W/980824 Ltr ML18106A8141998-08-13013 August 1998 LER 98-010-00:on 980714,determined That Leakage from Boron Injection Tank Exceeded Max Allowable ECCS Leakage from Sources Outside Containment.Caused by Leaking 2SJ404 Manual Sample valve.2SJ404 Valve repaired.W/980813 Ltr ML18106A8201998-08-13013 August 1998 LER 98-012-00:on 980715,potential to Exceed Rating of Piping Due to Isolation of Overpressure Protection Line Was Noted. Caused by Inadequate Procedural Guidance.Appropriate Operations Dept Procedures Have Been revised.W/980813 Ltr ML18106A6931998-06-29029 June 1998 LER 98-003-00:on 980122,inappropriate Plugging of Tubes R9C60 & R10C60 in Salem Unit 2 Sg,Was Performed.Caused by Failure of Qualification,Verification & Validation Process. Tubes Reviewed to Verify No Others Inappropriately Plugged ML18106A6471998-06-0404 June 1998 LER 98-011-00:on 980505,improper Isolation of Single Cell Battery Charger from 125 Vdc Battery Was Noted.Caused by Inadequate 10CFR50.59 Applicability Review.Placed Procedure SC.MD-CM.ZZ-0024(Q) on Administrative hold.W/980604 Ltr ML18106A6421998-06-0101 June 1998 LER 98-010-00:on 931019,reactor Pressure Vessel Insp Plugs Were Out of Configuration,Was Noted.Caused by Personnel Error.Proper Configuration Was Restored Shortly After Discovery Prior to Entering Mode 2.W/980601 Ltr ML18106A6431998-05-29029 May 1998 LER 98-006-01:on 980227,determined Incorrect Scaling Error of First Stage Pressure Transmitter Existed.Caused by Human Error.Revised Setpoint Calculation SC-MS002-01 & Revised Associated Instrument Calibr Database info.W/980529 Ltr ML18106A6141998-05-18018 May 1998 LER 98-008-00:on 970814,failure to Test 21 & 22 AF 40 Valves in Closed Direction as Required by TS 4.0.5 Was Noted.Caused by Inadequate Design Mod Process.Motor Driven 21/22 AF 40 Valves Were Tested IAW Revised procedure.W/980518 Ltr ML18106A5901998-05-0101 May 1998 LER 98-009-00:on 980405,epoxy Missing from Terminals of H Analyzer Was Noted.Caused by Inadequate Development of Procedure.H Analyzers Were Repaired & Review of Other Safety Related Equipment in Containment Was performed.W/980501 Ltr ML18106A5611998-04-20020 April 1998 LER 98-008-00:on 980323,inadequate Testing of Salem Unit 1 Containment Air Locks Resulted in Entering TS 3.0.3.Caused by less-than-adequate Work Practices During Replacement of Equalizing Valve.Salem Unit 2 Airlocks Were Inspected ML18106A6061998-04-0101 April 1998 Corrected LER 98-004-00:on 980302,failure to Comply W/Tss 4.11.1.1.2 & 3.3.3.8 Was Noted.Caused by Organizational Deficiency.Steps Have Been Taken to Correctly Document Safety Factors.Corrects Prior Similar Occurrences ML18106A4451998-04-0101 April 1998 LER 98-004-00:on 980302,failure to Perform TS 4.11.1.1.2 & 3.3.3.8 Was Noted.Caused by Organizational Deficiency.Steps Were Taken to Correctly Document Safety factors.W/980401 Ltr ML18106A4351998-03-30030 March 1998 LER 98-006-00:on 980227,incorrect Scaling of First Stage Turbine Impulse Pressure Transmitters Noted.Cause Indeterminate.Implemented Procedure Changes & re-scaled Affected Turbine Impulse Pressure transmitters.W/980330 Ltr ML18106A3961998-03-20020 March 1998 LER 98-005-00:on 980219,inoperability of Twelve EDG Fuel Oil Transfer Pump (FOTP) Noted.Caused by Installation of Incorrect Control Switch.Installed Correct off-auto-manual Switch & Verified Operability of Twelve FOTP.W/980320 Ltr ML18106A5781998-03-20020 March 1998 Corrected LER 98-005-00:on 980219,inoperability of 12 Fuel Oil Transfer Pump (Fotp),Noted.Caused by Installation of Incorrect Control Switch.Field Insp Performed to Verify Configuration of Switches for 11,21 & 22 FOTPs ML18106A4021998-03-20020 March 1998 LER 98-007-00:on 980218,failure to Establish Containment Integrity (Closure) Prior to Fuel Movement Was Noted.Caused by Failure to Identify & Include Condensate Pot Vent in Appropriate Valve Lineup.Valves identified.W/980320 Ltr ML18106A4031998-03-20020 March 1998 LER 98-006-00:on 980221,ESF Actuation of 11 & 12 Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps Occurred.Caused by Human Error.Operators Promptly Established Feedwater to All SG & Restored Proper Water levels.W/980320 Ltr 1999-08-26
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MONTHYEARML18107A5031999-08-26026 August 1999 LER 99-006-00:on 990729,determined That SG Blowdown RMs Setpoint Was non-conservative.Caused by Inadequate ACs for Incorporating Original Plant Licensing Data Into Plant Procedures.Blowdown Will Be Restricted.With 990826 Ltr ML18107A4691999-07-28028 July 1999 LER 99-008-00:on 990714,determined That Limit Switch Cables Were Subject to Multiple Hot Shorts in Same Fire Area.Caused by Inadequate Original Post Fire Safe Shutdown Analysis.All Limit Switch Cables for MOVs Were Reviewed.With 990728 Ltr ML18107A4441999-07-0606 July 1999 LER 99-007-00:on 990605,surveillance for Quadrant Power Tilt Ratio (QPTR) Was Missed.Caused by Human Error.Qptr Calculation Was Performed & Personnel Involved Have Been Held Accountable IAW Pse&G Policies.With 990706 Ltr ML18107A4211999-07-0202 July 1999 LER 99-005-00:on 990605,11 Containment Declared Inoperable. Caused by Valves 11SW72 & 11SW223 Both Leaking.Procedure S1.OP-ST.SW-0010(Q) Was Enhanced to Provide Specific Instructions to Ensure Proper Sequencing.With 990702 Ltr ML18107A4321999-07-0101 July 1999 LER 99-006-01:on 990501,determined That There Was No Flow in One of Four Injection Legs.Caused by Sticking of Valve in Safety Injection Discharge Line to 21 Cold Leg.Valve Was Cut Out of Sys & Replaced.With 990701 Ltr ML18107A4331999-07-0101 July 1999 LER 99-002-01:on 990405,determined That 2SA118 Failed as Found Leakrate Test.Caused by Foreign Matl Found in 2SA118 valve.2SA118 Valve Was Cycled Several Times & Seat Area Was Air Blown in Order to Displace Foreign Matl.With 990701 Ltr ML18107A3951999-06-17017 June 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990520,reactor Tripped from 100% Power,Due to Negative Flux Trip Signal from Nuclear Instrumentation. Cause Has Not Been Determined.Discoloration Was Identified on One of Penetrations.With 990617 Ltr ML18107A3661999-06-0909 June 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990513,unplanned Entry Into TS 3.0.3 Was Made.Caused by Human error.Re-positioned Creacs Supply Fan Selector Switches & Revised Procedures S1 & S2.OP-ST.SSP-0001(Q).With 990609 Ltr ML18107A3551999-06-0202 June 1999 LER 99-005-00:on 990504,failure to Meet TS Action Statement Requirements for High Oxygen Concentration in Waste Gas Holdup Sys Occurred.Caused by Inability of Operators. Existing Procedures Will Be Evaluated.With 990602 Ltr ML18107A3541999-06-0101 June 1999 LER 99-006-00:on 990501,HHSI Flow Balance Discrepancy Was Noted During Surveillance.Caused by Sticking of Check Valve in SI Discharge Line to 21 Cold Leg.Valve 21SJ17,was Cut Out of Sys & Replaced.With 990601 Ltr ML18107A2931999-05-12012 May 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990413,determined That Number 12 Auxiliary Bldg Exhaust Fan Was Rotating Backwards.Caused by mis-wiring of Motor Due to Human Error by Maint technician.Mis-wiring Was Corrected & Fan Was Returned to Svc.With 990512 Ltr ML18107A2781999-05-10010 May 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990411,automatic Actuation of ESF Occurred During Reactor Vessel Head Removal in Support of Refueling Operations.Caused by High Radiation Condition.Containment Atmosphere Was Monitored.With 990505 Ltr ML18107A2791999-05-0404 May 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990406,all Salem Unit 2 Chillers Rendered Inoperable.Caused by Human Error.Lessons Learned from Event Were Communicated to All Operators by Including Them in Night Orders.With 990504 Ltr ML18107A2741999-05-0303 May 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990405,determined That Containment Isolation Valve Failed as Found Leakrate Test.Caused by Foreign Matl Blocking Valves from Closing.Check Valve Mechanically Agitated.With 990504 Ltr ML18107A2351999-04-23023 April 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990330,MSSV Failed Lift Set Test.Caused by Setpoint Variance Which Is Result of Aging.Valves Were Adjusted & Retested to Ensure TS Tolerance.With 990423 Ltr ML18106B1471999-03-29029 March 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990228,reactor Scram Was Noted as Result of Turbine Trip.Caused by Operator Error.Lesson Plans Revised to Explicitly Demonstrate Manner in Which Valve Functions. with 990329 Ltr ML18106B0701999-02-16016 February 1999 LER 98-015-00:on 981208,inadvertent Discharge Through RHR Relief Valve During Startup Was Noted.Caused by Operator Performing Too Many Tasks Simultaneously.Appropriate Actions Have Been Taken IAW Policies & Procedures.With 990216 Ltr ML18106B0491999-01-28028 January 1999 LER 98-007-01:on 980730,reactor Coolant Instrument Line through-wall Leak Was Noted.Caused by Transgranular Stress Corrosion Cracking.Replaced Affected Tubing.With 990128 Ltr ML18106B0401999-01-18018 January 1999 LER 98-016-00:on 981219,ECCS Leakage Was Outside of Design Value.Caused by Leakage Past Seat of 21RH34 Manual Drain. Valve 21RH34 Was Reseated.With 990118 Ltr ML18106B0081998-12-24024 December 1998 LER 97-001-01:on 970215,failure to Perform TS Surveillance of Component Cooling Water Sys Check Valves Occurred.Caused by Inadequate Communication Between EOP Group & IST Reviewers.Procedure Revised.With 981224 Ltr ML18106B0021998-12-17017 December 1998 LER 98-015-01:on 980924,improper Installation of Test Equipment to RPS Occurred.Caused by Inadequate 10CFR50.59 Applicability Reviews During Past Revs.Revised Procedures. with 981217 Ltr ML18106A9551998-11-0303 November 1998 LER 96-013-01:on 960711,concluded That Current Gain & Bias Settings Had Rendered Overtemperature Delta Temp Protection Channels Inoperable.Caused by Scaling Error.Licensee Will Revise Scaling Calculations.With 981105 Ltr ML18106A9451998-10-30030 October 1998 LER 97-004-01:on 970408,failure to Comply with TS Action Statement,Dg Start & Inadequate Surveillance Testing,Was Noted.Caused by Inadequate Tracking of Inoperable Equipment. Discussed Event & Lessons Learned.With 981022 Ltr ML18106A9491998-10-22022 October 1998 LER 98-015-00:on 980924,identified Improper Installation of Test Equipment to Rps.Cause Indeterminate.Procedures for Installation of Test Equipment for Collection of State Point Data Were Placed on Administrative Hold.With 981022 Ltr ML18106A9301998-10-21021 October 1998 LER 98-014-00:on 980725,noted Improper Calibr of Liquid Radwaste Effluent Line Radiation Monitor.Caused by Inattention to Detail by Maint Personnel.Channel Calibr Was Successfully Performed on 1R18 on 980821.With 981019 Ltr ML18106A9071998-10-0101 October 1998 LER 98-014-00:on 980918,discovered That Fire Barrier Matl for HVAC Ducts Does Not Meet Required Level of Fire Resistance.Cause Indeterminate.Established Appropriate Compensatory Actions for Fire Barriers.With 981001 Ltr ML18106A8951998-09-28028 September 1998 LER 98-012-01:on 980725,noted That Afs Was Operated with Less than Required Number of Operable AFW Pumps.Caused by Improper Procedure Implementation.Runout Protection Pressure Device for 22 AFW Pumps Was Returned to Svc.With 980928 Ltr ML18106A8821998-09-21021 September 1998 LER 98-013-00:on 980820,noted Surveillance of Containment Penetration Overcurrent Protection Devices Missed.Caused by Human Error.Satisfactorily Tested Apprpriate Breakers & Disciplined Involved Personnel.With 980921 Ltr ML18106A8791998-09-16016 September 1998 LER 96-006-01:on 960717,determined That non-radioactive Liquid Basin Radwaste Monitor Inoperable During Low Head Conditions.Caused by Inadequate Design Change Package.Design Change 1EC3663-01 Has Been Installed.With 980916 Ltr ML18106A8801998-09-0808 September 1998 LER 98-013-00:on 980806,operation with TS Required Equipment OOS Was Noted.Caused by Human Error.Reviewed Processes & Practices Re Safety Sys Status Control,Procedure Rev & Extra Training.With 980908 Ltr ML18106A8531998-08-27027 August 1998 LER 98-007-00:on 980730,reactor Coolant Instrument Line through-wall Leak Was Noted.Cause of Event Has Not Yet Been Determined.Assembled Root Cause Team & Replaced Affected tubing.W/980827 Ltr ML18106A8521998-08-27027 August 1998 LER 98-011-00:on 980803,ESFA During a 4KV Automatic Transfer Test Was Noted.Caused by Premature Release of Control Console Pushbutton Due to Inadequate Procedural Step.Revised procedure.W/980827 Ltr ML18106A8421998-08-24024 August 1998 LER 98-012-00:on 980725,discovered That Plant Had Operated in Modes 1 & 2 w/twenty-two AFW Pumps Inoperable.Caused by Failure to Restore Pump Runout Protection Pressure Device to Svc.Returned Subject Device to svc.W/980824 Ltr ML18106A8431998-08-24024 August 1998 LER 98-009-00:on 980810,failure to Post Continuous Firewatch as Required by Fire Protection Plan Noted.Caused by Failure to Recognize Concurrent Conditions.Continuous Firewatch Was Posted Immediately & Repaired Smoke detectors.W/980824 Ltr ML18106A8141998-08-13013 August 1998 LER 98-010-00:on 980714,determined That Leakage from Boron Injection Tank Exceeded Max Allowable ECCS Leakage from Sources Outside Containment.Caused by Leaking 2SJ404 Manual Sample valve.2SJ404 Valve repaired.W/980813 Ltr ML18106A8201998-08-13013 August 1998 LER 98-012-00:on 980715,potential to Exceed Rating of Piping Due to Isolation of Overpressure Protection Line Was Noted. Caused by Inadequate Procedural Guidance.Appropriate Operations Dept Procedures Have Been revised.W/980813 Ltr ML18106A6931998-06-29029 June 1998 LER 98-003-00:on 980122,inappropriate Plugging of Tubes R9C60 & R10C60 in Salem Unit 2 Sg,Was Performed.Caused by Failure of Qualification,Verification & Validation Process. Tubes Reviewed to Verify No Others Inappropriately Plugged ML18106A6471998-06-0404 June 1998 LER 98-011-00:on 980505,improper Isolation of Single Cell Battery Charger from 125 Vdc Battery Was Noted.Caused by Inadequate 10CFR50.59 Applicability Review.Placed Procedure SC.MD-CM.ZZ-0024(Q) on Administrative hold.W/980604 Ltr ML18106A6421998-06-0101 June 1998 LER 98-010-00:on 931019,reactor Pressure Vessel Insp Plugs Were Out of Configuration,Was Noted.Caused by Personnel Error.Proper Configuration Was Restored Shortly After Discovery Prior to Entering Mode 2.W/980601 Ltr ML18106A6431998-05-29029 May 1998 LER 98-006-01:on 980227,determined Incorrect Scaling Error of First Stage Pressure Transmitter Existed.Caused by Human Error.Revised Setpoint Calculation SC-MS002-01 & Revised Associated Instrument Calibr Database info.W/980529 Ltr ML18106A6141998-05-18018 May 1998 LER 98-008-00:on 970814,failure to Test 21 & 22 AF 40 Valves in Closed Direction as Required by TS 4.0.5 Was Noted.Caused by Inadequate Design Mod Process.Motor Driven 21/22 AF 40 Valves Were Tested IAW Revised procedure.W/980518 Ltr ML18106A5901998-05-0101 May 1998 LER 98-009-00:on 980405,epoxy Missing from Terminals of H Analyzer Was Noted.Caused by Inadequate Development of Procedure.H Analyzers Were Repaired & Review of Other Safety Related Equipment in Containment Was performed.W/980501 Ltr ML18106A5611998-04-20020 April 1998 LER 98-008-00:on 980323,inadequate Testing of Salem Unit 1 Containment Air Locks Resulted in Entering TS 3.0.3.Caused by less-than-adequate Work Practices During Replacement of Equalizing Valve.Salem Unit 2 Airlocks Were Inspected ML18106A6061998-04-0101 April 1998 Corrected LER 98-004-00:on 980302,failure to Comply W/Tss 4.11.1.1.2 & 3.3.3.8 Was Noted.Caused by Organizational Deficiency.Steps Have Been Taken to Correctly Document Safety Factors.Corrects Prior Similar Occurrences ML18106A4451998-04-0101 April 1998 LER 98-004-00:on 980302,failure to Perform TS 4.11.1.1.2 & 3.3.3.8 Was Noted.Caused by Organizational Deficiency.Steps Were Taken to Correctly Document Safety factors.W/980401 Ltr ML18106A4351998-03-30030 March 1998 LER 98-006-00:on 980227,incorrect Scaling of First Stage Turbine Impulse Pressure Transmitters Noted.Cause Indeterminate.Implemented Procedure Changes & re-scaled Affected Turbine Impulse Pressure transmitters.W/980330 Ltr ML18106A3961998-03-20020 March 1998 LER 98-005-00:on 980219,inoperability of Twelve EDG Fuel Oil Transfer Pump (FOTP) Noted.Caused by Installation of Incorrect Control Switch.Installed Correct off-auto-manual Switch & Verified Operability of Twelve FOTP.W/980320 Ltr ML18106A5781998-03-20020 March 1998 Corrected LER 98-005-00:on 980219,inoperability of 12 Fuel Oil Transfer Pump (Fotp),Noted.Caused by Installation of Incorrect Control Switch.Field Insp Performed to Verify Configuration of Switches for 11,21 & 22 FOTPs ML18106A4021998-03-20020 March 1998 LER 98-007-00:on 980218,failure to Establish Containment Integrity (Closure) Prior to Fuel Movement Was Noted.Caused by Failure to Identify & Include Condensate Pot Vent in Appropriate Valve Lineup.Valves identified.W/980320 Ltr ML18106A4031998-03-20020 March 1998 LER 98-006-00:on 980221,ESF Actuation of 11 & 12 Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps Occurred.Caused by Human Error.Operators Promptly Established Feedwater to All SG & Restored Proper Water levels.W/980320 Ltr 1999-08-26
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MONTHYEARML20217A9931999-09-30030 September 1999 NRC Regulatory Assessment & Oversight Pilot Program, Performance Indicator Data ML18107A5581999-09-30030 September 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Sept 1999 for Salem,Unit 2.With 991014 Ltr ML18107A5571999-09-30030 September 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Sept 1999 for Salem,Unit 1.With 991014 Ltr ML18107A5301999-08-31031 August 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Aug 1999 for Salem,Unit 2.With 990913 Ltr ML18107A5311999-08-31031 August 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Aug 1999 for Salem,Unit 1.With 990913 ML18107A5031999-08-26026 August 1999 LER 99-006-00:on 990729,determined That SG Blowdown RMs Setpoint Was non-conservative.Caused by Inadequate ACs for Incorporating Original Plant Licensing Data Into Plant Procedures.Blowdown Will Be Restricted.With 990826 Ltr ML18107A5201999-08-12012 August 1999 Rev 0 to Sgs Unit 2 ISI RFO Exam Results (S2RFO#9) Second Interval,Second Period, First Outage (96RF). ML18107A4811999-07-31031 July 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Salem,Unit 1.With 990813 Ltr ML18107A4821999-07-31031 July 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Salem,Unit 2.With 990813 Ltr ML18107A4691999-07-28028 July 1999 LER 99-008-00:on 990714,determined That Limit Switch Cables Were Subject to Multiple Hot Shorts in Same Fire Area.Caused by Inadequate Original Post Fire Safe Shutdown Analysis.All Limit Switch Cables for MOVs Were Reviewed.With 990728 Ltr ML18107A4441999-07-0606 July 1999 LER 99-007-00:on 990605,surveillance for Quadrant Power Tilt Ratio (QPTR) Was Missed.Caused by Human Error.Qptr Calculation Was Performed & Personnel Involved Have Been Held Accountable IAW Pse&G Policies.With 990706 Ltr ML18107A4211999-07-0202 July 1999 LER 99-005-00:on 990605,11 Containment Declared Inoperable. Caused by Valves 11SW72 & 11SW223 Both Leaking.Procedure S1.OP-ST.SW-0010(Q) Was Enhanced to Provide Specific Instructions to Ensure Proper Sequencing.With 990702 Ltr ML18107A4331999-07-0101 July 1999 LER 99-002-01:on 990405,determined That 2SA118 Failed as Found Leakrate Test.Caused by Foreign Matl Found in 2SA118 valve.2SA118 Valve Was Cycled Several Times & Seat Area Was Air Blown in Order to Displace Foreign Matl.With 990701 Ltr ML18107A4321999-07-0101 July 1999 LER 99-006-01:on 990501,determined That There Was No Flow in One of Four Injection Legs.Caused by Sticking of Valve in Safety Injection Discharge Line to 21 Cold Leg.Valve Was Cut Out of Sys & Replaced.With 990701 Ltr ML18107A5211999-07-0101 July 1999 Rev 0 to Sgs Unit 2 ISI RFO Exam Results (S2RFO#10) Second Interval,Second Period,Second Outage (99RF). ML18107A4351999-06-30030 June 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for June 1999 for Salem,Unit 1.With 990713 Ltr ML18107A4341999-06-30030 June 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for June 1999 for Salem,Unit 2.With 990713 Ltr ML20196H8621999-06-30030 June 1999 NRC Regulatory Assessment & Oversight Pilot Program, Performance Indicator Data, June 1999 Rept ML18107A3951999-06-17017 June 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990520,reactor Tripped from 100% Power,Due to Negative Flux Trip Signal from Nuclear Instrumentation. Cause Has Not Been Determined.Discoloration Was Identified on One of Penetrations.With 990617 Ltr ML18107A3661999-06-0909 June 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990513,unplanned Entry Into TS 3.0.3 Was Made.Caused by Human error.Re-positioned Creacs Supply Fan Selector Switches & Revised Procedures S1 & S2.OP-ST.SSP-0001(Q).With 990609 Ltr ML18107A3551999-06-0202 June 1999 LER 99-005-00:on 990504,failure to Meet TS Action Statement Requirements for High Oxygen Concentration in Waste Gas Holdup Sys Occurred.Caused by Inability of Operators. Existing Procedures Will Be Evaluated.With 990602 Ltr ML18107A3441999-06-0101 June 1999 Interim Part 21 Rept Re Premature Over Voltage Protection Actuation in Circuit Specific Application in Dc Power Supply.Testing & Evaluation Activities Will Be Completed on 990716 ML18107A3541999-06-0101 June 1999 LER 99-006-00:on 990501,HHSI Flow Balance Discrepancy Was Noted During Surveillance.Caused by Sticking of Check Valve in SI Discharge Line to 21 Cold Leg.Valve 21SJ17,was Cut Out of Sys & Replaced.With 990601 Ltr ML18107A3681999-05-31031 May 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for May 1999 for Salem Generating Station,Unit 1.With 990611 Ltr ML18107A3721999-05-31031 May 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for May 1999 for Salem Generating Station,Unit 2.With 990611 Ltr ML18107A2931999-05-12012 May 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990413,determined That Number 12 Auxiliary Bldg Exhaust Fan Was Rotating Backwards.Caused by mis-wiring of Motor Due to Human Error by Maint technician.Mis-wiring Was Corrected & Fan Was Returned to Svc.With 990512 Ltr ML18107A2781999-05-10010 May 1999 LER 99-004-00:on 990411,automatic Actuation of ESF Occurred During Reactor Vessel Head Removal in Support of Refueling Operations.Caused by High Radiation Condition.Containment Atmosphere Was Monitored.With 990505 Ltr ML18107A2791999-05-0404 May 1999 LER 99-003-00:on 990406,all Salem Unit 2 Chillers Rendered Inoperable.Caused by Human Error.Lessons Learned from Event Were Communicated to All Operators by Including Them in Night Orders.With 990504 Ltr ML18107A2741999-05-0303 May 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990405,determined That Containment Isolation Valve Failed as Found Leakrate Test.Caused by Foreign Matl Blocking Valves from Closing.Check Valve Mechanically Agitated.With 990504 Ltr ML18107A3711999-04-30030 April 1999 Corrected Monthly Operating Rept for Apr 1999 for Salem Generating Station,Unit 1 ML18107A3151999-04-30030 April 1999 Submittal-Only Screening Review of Salem Generating Station Individual Plant Exam for External Events (Seismic Portion), Rev 1 ML18107A2991999-04-30030 April 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Apr 1999 for Salem Unit 1.With 990514 Ltr ML18107A2971999-04-30030 April 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Apr 1999 for Salem Unit 2.With 990514 Ltr ML18107A2351999-04-23023 April 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990330,MSSV Failed Lift Set Test.Caused by Setpoint Variance Which Is Result of Aging.Valves Were Adjusted & Retested to Ensure TS Tolerance.With 990423 Ltr ML18107A2881999-04-0707 April 1999 Rev 0 to NFS-0174, COLR for Salem Unit 2 Cycle 11. ML18107A1821999-03-31031 March 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Mar 1999 for Salem,Unit 1.With 990414 Ltr ML18107A1831999-03-31031 March 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Mar 1999 for Salem,Unit 2.With 990414 Ltr ML18106B1471999-03-29029 March 1999 LER 99-001-00:on 990228,reactor Scram Was Noted as Result of Turbine Trip.Caused by Operator Error.Lesson Plans Revised to Explicitly Demonstrate Manner in Which Valve Functions. with 990329 Ltr ML18106B1021999-02-28028 February 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Feb 1999 for Salem Unit 2.With 990315 Ltr ML18106B1011999-02-28028 February 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Feb 1999 for Salem Unit 1.With 990315 Ltr ML18106B0931999-02-25025 February 1999 Part 21 Rept Re Possible Defect in Swagelok Pipe Fitting Tee,Part Number SS-6-T.Caused by Crack Due to Improper Location of Heated Bar.Only One Part Out of 7396 Pieces in Forging Lot Was Found to Be Cracked.Affected Util,Notified ML18106B0701999-02-16016 February 1999 LER 98-015-00:on 981208,inadvertent Discharge Through RHR Relief Valve During Startup Was Noted.Caused by Operator Performing Too Many Tasks Simultaneously.Appropriate Actions Have Been Taken IAW Policies & Procedures.With 990216 Ltr ML18106B0551999-02-0101 February 1999 Part 21 Rept Re Possible Matl Defect in Swagelok Pipe Fitting Tee,Part Number SS-6-T.Defect Is Crack in Center of Forging.Analysis of Part Is Continuing & Further Details Will Be Provided IAW Ncr Timetables.Drawing of Part,Encl ML18106B0561999-01-31031 January 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Jan 1999 for Salem Generating Station,Unit 2.With 990212 Ltr ML18106B0571999-01-31031 January 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Jan 1999 for Salem Generating Station,Unit 1.With 990212 Ltr ML20205P1671999-01-31031 January 1999 a POST-PLUME Phase, Federal Participation Exercise ML18106B0441999-01-29029 January 1999 Part 21 Rept Re Possible Defect in Swagelok Pipe Fitting Tee Part Number SS-6-T.Caused by Crack in Center of Forging. Continuing Analysis of Part & Will Provide Details in Acoordance with NRC Timetables ML18106B0491999-01-28028 January 1999 LER 98-007-01:on 980730,reactor Coolant Instrument Line through-wall Leak Was Noted.Caused by Transgranular Stress Corrosion Cracking.Replaced Affected Tubing.With 990128 Ltr ML18106B0401999-01-18018 January 1999 LER 98-016-00:on 981219,ECCS Leakage Was Outside of Design Value.Caused by Leakage Past Seat of 21RH34 Manual Drain. Valve 21RH34 Was Reseated.With 990118 Ltr ML18106B0251998-12-31031 December 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for Dec 1998 for Salem Unit 2.With 990115 Ltr 1999-09-30
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PS~G Public Service Electric and Gas Company P.O. Box 236 Hancocks Bri(:Jge, New Jersey 08038.
Salem Generating Station May 28, 1992
- u. s. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control Desk Washington, DC. 20555
Dear -Sir:
SALEM GENERATING STATION LICENSE NO. DPR-75 DOCKET NO. 50-311 UNIT NO. 2 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT 92-008-00 This Licensee*Event Report is being submitted pursuant to the requirements of the Code of .Federal Reguiations 10CFR 50.73(a) (2)(iv). This report is required to be issued within thirty (30) days of event discovery.
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SUBMISSION DATE 1151 I I I ori 5/1/92,.at 0410 hours0.00475 days <br />0.114 hours <br />6.779101e-4 weeks <br />1.56005e-4 months <br />,.a Main Steamline (MSL) isolation occurred on a low T v (< 543°F) coincident with high steamline flow signal during*~tartup following BF19 valve repairs (reference LER Jli/92-007-00). The plant had entered Mode 4 at 0221 hours0.00256 days <br />0.0614 hours <br />3.654101e-4 weeks <br />8.40905e-5 months <br /> ori May 1, 1992. In Mode 4, Reactor Coolant. System Tavg ranges from 200°F to 350°F (actual temperature was approximately 250°F);
therefore, the low T bistables are tripped providing half of the logic signal require~v tor MSI .. The high stea.mline flow logic requires indication of high flow in 1 out of 2 channels per steam Generator (S/G) in 2 of the 4 S/Gs. The MSI occurred when the No. 22 Steam Generators (S/G) Steamline flow channel No. 1 and No. 24 S/G Steamline flow channel No. 1 bistables tripped. The root cause of this event is "Design, Manufacturing, Constructi,on/Installation inadequacy. With the plant in Mode 4, condensation of steam occurs in the steamline flow reference legs resulting in channel spikes. This apparently occurred coincidently in the Nos. 22 and 24 S/G channels satisfying the logic for MSI. Assessment of this event, by Maintenance personnel, *was-that the false high steam flow signals were not caused by failed components. The false signals cleared, on their own, after a .few hours. An in-depth study of main steamline flow instrumentation concerns was completed prior to this event. Engineering has initiated development of proposed design modifications to correct the main steamline flow sensing line concerns.
NRC Form 366 (6*891
LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) TEXT CONTINUATION
- Sal.em Generating Station DOCKET NUMBER LER NUMBER PAGE Unit 2 5000311 92-008-00 2 of 4 PLANT AND SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION:
Westinghouse -* Pressurized Water Reactor Energy Industry Identification System (EIIS) codes are identified in the text as {xx}
IDENTIFICATION OF OCCURRENCE:
- Engineered Safety Feature signal actuatic:m; Main Steamline Isolation Event Date: 5/01/92 Report Date: 5/28/92 This report was initiated by Incident Report No. 92~288.
CONDITIONS PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE:
Mode 4 (Hot Shutdown)
DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCE:
On May 1, 1992, at 0410 hours0.00475 days <br />0.114 hours <br />6.779101e-4 weeks <br />1.56005e-4 months <br />, a Main Steamline (MSL) isolation occurred on a low T (< 543°F) coincident with high steamline flow signal during ~t~rtup following BF19 valve repairs (reference LER 311/92-007-00). The plant had entered Mode 4 at 0221 hours0.00256 days <br />0.0614 hours <br />3.654101e-4 weeks <br />8.40905e-5 months <br /> on May 1, 1992.
In Mode 4, Reactor Coolant System T ranges from 200°F to 350°F 9
(actual temperature was approximateiy 250°F); therefore, the low T bistables are.tripped providing half of the logic signal required ibi:-
MSI. The high steamline flow logic requires indication of high flow in one (1) out of two (2) channels per Steam Generator (S/G) in two (2) of the four (4) S/Gs. The MSI occurred when the No. 22 steam Generators (S/G) steamline flow channel No. 1 and No. 24 S/G Steamline flow channel No. 1 bistables tripped.
MSI is an Engineered Safety Feature (ESF). Therefore, on May 1, 1992, at 0536 hours0.0062 days <br />0.149 hours <br />8.862434e-4 weeks <br />2.03948e-4 months <br />, this event was reported to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations 10CFR 50.72(b) (2) (ii).
APPARENT CAUSE OF OCCURRENCE:
The root cause of this event is "Design, Manufacturing, Construction/
Installation inadequacy. With the plant in Mode 4, condensation of steam occurs in the steamline flow reference legs resulting in channel spikes. *This apparently occurr.ed coincidently in the Nos. 22 and 24 S/G channels satisfying th.e logic for MSI. Salem. Unit 1 has experienced similar MSI actuations (e.g., September 23, 1991; refeience LER 272/91-031-00)~
LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) TEXT CONTINUATION Sal.em Generating Station DOCKET NUMBER LER NUMBER PAGE Unit 2 5000311 92-008-00 3 of 4 APPARENT.CAUSE OF OCCURRENCE:' {cont'd)
Assessment of this event, by Maintenance personnel, was that the false high steam flow signals were not caused by failed components. The.
false signals cleared, on their own, after a few hours.
The Salem design arrangement for main steamlin~ flow differential pressure measurement includes two (2) taps (to provide.redundancy) on the high and* low pressure side of the main steamline venturi.
- Attached.to the taps are 1 11 manual globe valves. Steam is di~ected through 1 11 pipe to.condensate pots *1ocated .near the high pressure tap. The condensate is then directed to a Ros~mount model 1153HD5 differential pressure transmitter via a 3/8" line.
MSI protection is applicable in Mode 1 (Power Operation), Mode 2 (Startup), and Mode 3 (Hot Standby). It is provided to mitigate the consequences of various design base accidents including main steamline rupture. and steam generator primary to se*condary tube rupture.
In Mode 4, the reactor is subcritical with T 9 between 200°F and 350°F. Decay* heat is removed eith~~ by the Residual Heat Removal system or steaming from* the steam generators. Makeup water to the S/Gs can be supplied by either a Condensate Pump or by an Auxiliary Feedwater Pump. In Mode 4, the Auxiliary Feedwater System
{BA} is not required to be operable.
At the 'time of the actuation, decay heat removal was being accomplished using the Residual Heat Removal (RHR) System {BP}. All.
valves which close on an MSI signal were already closed. Since the actuation was not the result of an actual plant need for Main Steam Isolation, this event did not affect the health or safety of the
- public. However~ since Main Steam Isolation is an ESF system, this event is reportable to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance
After initiation of the MSI signal, Nos. 23 and 24 S/G main steamline isolation bezel and overhead'alarm indications were not received.
Investigation revealed th~t one of the redundant position indication limit switches for the 23MS167 and 24MS167 valves required minor adjustment. The 23MS167 and 24MS167 valves were already closed* at the time of the event. All four MS167 valves were successfully
- functionally tested (i.e., stroked) after this event.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
As identified by Salem Unit 1 LER 272/91-031-00, assessment of the ma1n steamline flow instrumentation has been on-going. An in-depth study was completed prior to this event. Engineering has initiated development of proposed design modifications to correct the main steamline flow sensing line concerns. ,
LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LER) TEXT CONTINUATION°-
Salem Generating Station DOCKET NUMBER LER NUMBER PAGE Unit 2 5000311 92-008-00 4 of 4 CORRECTIVE ACTION: (cont'd)
The 23MS167 and 24MS167 valves limit switches were adjusted and the va.l ves were functionally tested (i.e. , stroked)
Salem Operations MJP:pc SORC Mtg.92-063