ML20054D275

RO Re Failure of Control Room Area Monitor (Channel R-1) of Radiation Monitoring Sys & Immediate & long-term Corrective Actions.Portable Radiation Monitor Placed in Control Room. Monthly Testing Performed

ML20054D275
Person / Time
Site:	Kewaunee
Issue date:	04/15/1982
From:	Mathews E WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE CORP.
To:	James Keppler NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
References
CON-NRC-82-57 NUDOCS 8204220508
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Operating License DPR-43 Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant 'D' Radiation Monitoring System - R-1 Failure This is to inform you of the failure of the Control Room Area Monitor (Channel R-1) of our radiation monitoring system and our immediate 'and long-term corrective actions. We consider the equipment failure significant, however, it is not reportable per Technical Specifications.

Upon indication of Channel R-1 failure, the Operations Staf f placed a portable radiation monitor in service in the Control Room. A check of this monitor was performed daily. Monthly testing was not performed as required by Technical Specifications (Table 4.1-1 Item 19) since no alarms were available on the portable instrument to test.

Replacement parts for R-1 were ordered and delivery is expected within six to nine months. Due to the long delivery time, an off-the-shelf area monitor (Dosimeter Corporation AM-2) with visibic and audible alarms was purchased, i calibrated, and placed in the Control Room. This monitor will be checked daily and tested monthly in accordance with Technical Specifications Table 4.1-1 until R-1 is repaired and placed in service.

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