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==Dear Mr. Denton:== | ==Dear Mr. Denton:== | ||
In accordance with our responsibility pursuant to 10CFR50.54(f), I am submitting this letter and its associated attachment as our response to your August 14, 1985 letter (Log No. 1798) to Mr. Joe Williams , Jr. , | In accordance with our responsibility pursuant to 10CFR50.54(f), I am submitting this letter and its associated attachment as our response to your {{letter dated|date=August 14, 1985|text=August 14, 1985 letter}} (Log No. 1798) to Mr. Joe Williams , Jr. , | ||
Senior Vice President - Nuclear, Toledo Edison, concerning the June 9, 7S 1985 loss-of-feedwater event at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station. | Senior Vice President - Nuclear, Toledo Edison, concerning the June 9, 7S 1985 loss-of-feedwater event at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station. | ||
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While this event resulted in no impact on the health and safety of the public, or release of radioactivity, the number of equipment malfunctions and the implications associated is unacceptable to me. As you indicated in your letter it is essential that we identify and resolve any programmatic and management deficiencies that contributed as underlying causes to the June 9 event, and we are doing that. | While this event resulted in no impact on the health and safety of the public, or release of radioactivity, the number of equipment malfunctions and the implications associated is unacceptable to me. As you indicated in your letter it is essential that we identify and resolve any programmatic and management deficiencies that contributed as underlying causes to the June 9 event, and we are doing that. | ||
I believe you will find the attachment to this letter " Toledo Edison - | I believe you will find the attachment to this letter " Toledo Edison - | ||
Course of Action," explicitly addresses the concerns identified in your letter and the attachment thereto. As I stated in a February 4,1985 letter to Mr. Keppler, Davis-Besse is our responsibility and I have committed the company to a program that will lead the NRC to rate our operation of the Davis-Besse facility as one of superior quality. The June 9 event has caused me to further strengthen this commitment and to take actions to expedite all efforts in our pursuit of excellence. | Course of Action," explicitly addresses the concerns identified in your letter and the attachment thereto. As I stated in a {{letter dated|date=February 4, 1985|text=February 4,1985 letter}} to Mr. Keppler, Davis-Besse is our responsibility and I have committed the company to a program that will lead the NRC to rate our operation of the Davis-Besse facility as one of superior quality. The June 9 event has caused me to further strengthen this commitment and to take actions to expedite all efforts in our pursuit of excellence. | ||
In my previous letter to Mr. Keppler, I indicated our intent to provide the leadership and the resources necessary to elevate performance of our operation of Davis-Besse. This effort was well underway prior to the June 9 event. As you are aware, retired Admiral Joe Williams, Jr. has : | In my previous letter to Mr. Keppler, I indicated our intent to provide the leadership and the resources necessary to elevate performance of our operation of Davis-Besse. This effort was well underway prior to the June 9 event. As you are aware, retired Admiral Joe Williams, Jr. has : | ||
assumed the position of Senior Vice President - Nuclear at Toledo Edison. | assumed the position of Senior Vice President - Nuclear at Toledo Edison. | ||
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We are committed to assuring that all necessary improvements are in place to support restart of the Davis-Besse facility on or about November 1. | We are committed to assuring that all necessary improvements are in place to support restart of the Davis-Besse facility on or about November 1. | ||
Following restart of Davis-Besse, we will continue to take the actions j necessary to achieve and sustain the highest level of performance that both We and You expect. | Following restart of Davis-Besse, we will continue to take the actions j necessary to achieve and sustain the highest level of performance that both We and You expect. | ||
i I feel confident that you will find the attached document fully responsive i to your August 14, 1985 letter. I, Mr. Williams and any members of the Nuclear Mission Management are available to meet with you and your staff a | i I feel confident that you will find the attached document fully responsive i to your {{letter dated|date=August 14, 1985|text=August 14, 1985 letter}}. I, Mr. Williams and any members of the Nuclear Mission Management are available to meet with you and your staff a | ||
to discuss our Course of Action. | to discuss our Course of Action. | ||
i Very truly yours, | i Very truly yours, | ||
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==Dear Sir:== | ==Dear Sir:== | ||
Forwarded herewith is the Toledo Edison Company's Course of Action which is in response to the August 14, 1985 letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. | Forwarded herewith is the Toledo Edison Company's Course of Action which is in response to the {{letter dated|date=August 14, 1985|text=August 14, 1985 letter}} from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. | ||
It answers the questions posed and the concerns expressed in that letter and contains our commitments regarding the specifics of the June 9, 1985 event, and those necessary to upgrade Davis-Besse to the level of excellence addressed in your letter of February 4,1985 to the NRC. | It answers the questions posed and the concerns expressed in that letter and contains our commitments regarding the specifics of the June 9, 1985 event, and those necessary to upgrade Davis-Besse to the level of excellence addressed in your letter of February 4,1985 to the NRC. | ||
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a The fundamental NRC concerns were'already being addressed as part of a | a The fundamental NRC concerns were'already being addressed as part of a | ||
" Course of Action" that Mr. Williams was formulating prior to the June 9 event, or as part of the specific program that TED was implementing in response to the specifics of the June 9 event. The submission of this r document, " Davis-Besse Course of Action," reaffirms the commitment to s | " Course of Action" that Mr. Williams was formulating prior to the June 9 event, or as part of the specific program that TED was implementing in response to the specifics of the June 9 event. The submission of this r document, " Davis-Besse Course of Action," reaffirms the commitment to s | ||
achieve excellence expressed.by the Company in Mr. Williamsons' February 4, 1985 letter and attests to the aggressive and responsible pursuit of ful- | achieve excellence expressed.by the Company in Mr. Williamsons' {{letter dated|date=February 4, 1985|text=February 4, 1985 letter}} and attests to the aggressive and responsible pursuit of ful- | ||
- fillment of that commitment. As part of the development of this Course of Action, all of the ongoing performance improvement activities and SALP 4 | - fillment of that commitment. As part of the development of this Course of Action, all of the ongoing performance improvement activities and SALP 4 | ||
generated actions have been reassessed and TED's future commitment-in those | generated actions have been reassessed and TED's future commitment-in those | ||
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August 14, 1985 letter (Ref. 5) and also provides the basis for J restart of Davis-Besse on or about November 1, 1985. | {{letter dated|date=August 14, 1985|text=August 14, 1985 letter}} (Ref. 5) and also provides the basis for J restart of Davis-Besse on or about November 1, 1985. | ||
This document is organized as follows: | This document is organized as follows: | ||
Section I - Provides a brief introduction to the Davis-Besse Course of Action. | Section I - Provides a brief introduction to the Davis-Besse Course of Action. | ||
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' address the questions raised in the August 14, 1985 NRC letter and will provide sufficent detail to justify restart of Davis-Besse. The specific | ' address the questions raised in the August 14, 1985 NRC letter and will provide sufficent detail to justify restart of Davis-Besse. The specific | ||
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concerns identified by NRC's August 14, 1985 letter (Ref. 5) to Toledo i | concerns identified by NRC's {{letter dated|date=August 14, 1985|text=August 14, 1985 letter}} (Ref. 5) to Toledo i | ||
- Edison have been addressed in this Course of Action. Table I identi-I fies, for each concern of the NRC letter, the report section which addresses the concern. | - Edison have been addressed in this Course of Action. Table I identi-I fies, for each concern of the NRC letter, the report section which addresses the concern. | ||
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\s, The Findings, Corrective Actions, and Generic Implications Reports for equipment included on the Freeze List are contained in Appendices C.1.1 through C.1.3 to this report. For convenience, the Freeze List equipment has been grouped in a manner consistent with the concerns detailed in the enclosure to NRC's August 14, 1985 letter. Equipment items which are separately listed in the NRC letter are described in separate Appendices. | \s, The Findings, Corrective Actions, and Generic Implications Reports for equipment included on the Freeze List are contained in Appendices C.1.1 through C.1.3 to this report. For convenience, the Freeze List equipment has been grouped in a manner consistent with the concerns detailed in the enclosure to NRC's {{letter dated|date=August 14, 1985|text=August 14, 1985 letter}}. Equipment items which are separately listed in the NRC letter are described in separate Appendices. | ||
Thus, the Appendices cover: | Thus, the Appendices cover: | ||
Appendix C.I.1 Equipment Items in NUREG-1154 Table 5.1 not separately addressed (Item II.A.11 of the enclosure to NRC's August 14 letter) | Appendix C.I.1 Equipment Items in NUREG-1154 Table 5.1 not separately addressed (Item II.A.11 of the enclosure to NRC's August 14 letter) | ||
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II.C.3 Analysis Program Introduction Item II.A.1 of the enclosure ~to NRC's August 14, 1985 letter to Toledo Edison identifies a concern regarding "The adequacy of the analyses for loss of feedwater events, including time margins and consequences of alternative sequences." | II.C.3 Analysis Program Introduction Item II.A.1 of the enclosure ~to NRC's {{letter dated|date=August 14, 1985|text=August 14, 1985 letter}} to Toledo Edison identifies a concern regarding "The adequacy of the analyses for loss of feedwater events, including time margins and consequences of alternative sequences." | ||
In addition, item 5 of NRC's Confirmatory Action Letter to Toledo Edison, dated June 10, 1985, required in part: | In addition, item 5 of NRC's Confirmatory Action Letter to Toledo Edison, dated June 10, 1985, required in part: | ||
O "An evaluation of the thermal shock considerations for both Steam Generators" and "the maximum S/G shell differential temperature." | O "An evaluation of the thermal shock considerations for both Steam Generators" and "the maximum S/G shell differential temperature." | ||
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evaluations bound this concern. The specific FSAR discussion and questions relating to AFW and SFRCS would indicate that this need not be considered a single failure potential. | evaluations bound this concern. The specific FSAR discussion and questions relating to AFW and SFRCS would indicate that this need not be considered a single failure potential. | ||
1 Adequacy of Other Engineered Safety Feature Systems In light of the _ single failure vulnerability issue raised for SFRCS, Toeldo Edison is reviewing the Davis-Besse Reactor Protection and Engineered Safeguard Features Actuation System for similar suscepti-bilities. This action addresses Item II.B.4 of the enclosure to NRC's | 1 Adequacy of Other Engineered Safety Feature Systems In light of the _ single failure vulnerability issue raised for SFRCS, Toeldo Edison is reviewing the Davis-Besse Reactor Protection and Engineered Safeguard Features Actuation System for similar suscepti-bilities. This action addresses Item II.B.4 of the enclosure to NRC's | ||
. August 14, 1985 letter. The results are discussed in AppendixJC.3.3. | . {{letter dated|date=August 14, 1985|text=August 14, 1985 letter}}. The results are discussed in AppendixJC.3.3. | ||
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by either Emergency Diesel Generator following a loss of offsite power. l The restrictions which made it impossible to remotely start the present Startup Feedwater Pump (SUFP) from the control room during the June 9 event will therefore not be necessary. The new pump will be capable of | by either Emergency Diesel Generator following a loss of offsite power. l The restrictions which made it impossible to remotely start the present Startup Feedwater Pump (SUFP) from the control room during the June 9 event will therefore not be necessary. The new pump will be capable of | ||
! being started remotely from the control room, and the concern expressed in item II.A.10 of the enclosure to NRC's August 14, 1985 letter will thus be alleviated. The following specific features and lineups will apply to the new motor-driven feed pump: | ! being started remotely from the control room, and the concern expressed in item II.A.10 of the enclosure to NRC's {{letter dated|date=August 14, 1985|text=August 14, 1985 letter}} will thus be alleviated. The following specific features and lineups will apply to the new motor-driven feed pump: | ||
: 1. The Normal Alignment Will Be From the Condensate Storate Tank to the Auxiliary Feedwater System 4 | : 1. The Normal Alignment Will Be From the Condensate Storate Tank to the Auxiliary Feedwater System 4 | ||
-- This will permit the Motor Driven Feed Pump to act as a | -- This will permit the Motor Driven Feed Pump to act as a |
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TOLEDO EDIS0N COMPANY DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION COURSE OF ACTION REPORT SEPTEMBER 9, 1985 O
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%mm EDISON Docket No. 50-346 JCHN P. kVLUAMSON e- tw e. c.+w License No. NPF-3 W Suds u n Serial No. 1182 September 10, 1985 Mr. Harold R. Denton, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, D.C. 20555
Dear Mr. Denton:
In accordance with our responsibility pursuant to 10CFR50.54(f), I am submitting this letter and its associated attachment as our response to your August 14, 1985 letter (Log No. 1798) to Mr. Joe Williams , Jr. ,
Senior Vice President - Nuclear, Toledo Edison, concerning the June 9, 7S 1985 loss-of-feedwater event at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station.
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While this event resulted in no impact on the health and safety of the public, or release of radioactivity, the number of equipment malfunctions and the implications associated is unacceptable to me. As you indicated in your letter it is essential that we identify and resolve any programmatic and management deficiencies that contributed as underlying causes to the June 9 event, and we are doing that.
I believe you will find the attachment to this letter " Toledo Edison -
Course of Action," explicitly addresses the concerns identified in your letter and the attachment thereto. As I stated in a February 4,1985 letter to Mr. Keppler, Davis-Besse is our responsibility and I have committed the company to a program that will lead the NRC to rate our operation of the Davis-Besse facility as one of superior quality. The June 9 event has caused me to further strengthen this commitment and to take actions to expedite all efforts in our pursuit of excellence.
In my previous letter to Mr. Keppler, I indicated our intent to provide the leadership and the resources necessary to elevate performance of our operation of Davis-Besse. This effort was well underway prior to the June 9 event. As you are aware, retired Admiral Joe Williams, Jr. has :
assumed the position of Senior Vice President - Nuclear at Toledo Edison.
Mr. Williams was committed to join us prior to June 9 and has since assumed the leadership role in assuring we achieve the standards of i excellence that both he and I require.
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THE TCLECO EO. SON CCMPANY ECISCN PLAZA 300 MADISCN AVENUE TCLECO. CHto 43652 !
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s Page 2 Our investigation of the June 9 event and the definition of the Course of
, Action for achieving excellence have been performed under his direction and with the full commitment of Corporate Management. We have already
- significantly upgraded the experience level and capabilities of our l nuclear management staff and have reorganized and are staffing the Nuclear
' Mission to assure immediate improvements in the areas of maintenance, training, engineering, materials management, planning and plant management.
We have also performed a major review of our salary structure for the l Nuclear Mission and will be making any needed adjustments necessary to assure that Toledo Edison can successfully attract additional resources required to achieve our performance goals - and ensure stability of the 1
organization.
I believe the actions already taken have significantly upgraded our
, capability to perform, but I wish to reiterate that we will follow the l course of action necessary to achieve the desired standard of performance. >
] I intend to stay intimately involved as we move ahead and will assure that Mr. Williams is provided with the support he needs to accomplish our i common purpose.
We are committed to assuring that all necessary improvements are in place to support restart of the Davis-Besse facility on or about November 1.
Following restart of Davis-Besse, we will continue to take the actions j necessary to achieve and sustain the highest level of performance that both We and You expect.
i I feel confident that you will find the attached document fully responsive i to your August 14, 1985 letter. I, Mr. Williams and any members of the Nuclear Mission Management are available to meet with you and your staff a
to discuss our Course of Action.
i Very truly yours,
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\-- inteoo EDISON September 9, 1985 JOE VViLUAMS. JR Sewr vce pre cars-% sear (4191249 2300 (4191249 5723 Mr. John P. Williamson Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Toledo Edison Company 300 Madison Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43652
Dear Sir:
Forwarded herewith is the Toledo Edison Company's Course of Action which is in response to the August 14, 1985 letter from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
It answers the questions posed and the concerns expressed in that letter and contains our commitments regarding the specifics of the June 9, 1985 event, and those necessary to upgrade Davis-Besse to the level of excellence addressed in your letter of February 4,1985 to the NRC.
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Very truly yours, JA __ . _
J. Williams, Jr.
Senior Vice Presiden , Nuclear Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station JW/bec O
v THE TCLEDO ED!SCN COMPANY EDISCN PLtZA 300 MADISON AVENUE TOLECO. CHIO 43652
SUBMITTAL IN RESPONSE FOR DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR POWER STATION UNIT NO. 1 FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE NO. NPF-3 i
This letter is submitted in conformance with 10 CFR 50.54(f) in response to Mr. Harold Denton's letter of August 14, 1985. This presents Toledo Edison's Course of Action for restart of the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS r VOLUME 1 PAGE I. Introduction . ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 i
II. Toledo Edison's Course of Action I- A. Overview. ...........................9 B. Detailed Course of Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
- 1. Restructuring and Strengthening of the Nuclear Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Summary of Major Changes Within the Nuclear Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 New Organizational Structure of the Nuclear Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Key Management Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Consolidation and Redirection of Nuclear Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Centralization of all Planning Activities . . . . . . .25 Restructuring of Maintenance Organization . . . . . . .26 Training Program Enhancement. . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Additional Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Additional Responsibilities for the
/'~' Assistant V.P., Nuclear. . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
\ Improvement of Management Practices . . . . . . . . . .31 Reassessment of Existing Corrective Action Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
- 2. Incorporation of Existing Performance Improvement Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Performance Enhancement Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 37 SALP Improvement Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 I 3. Maintenance Improvement Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 i Reorganization of the Maintenance
! Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Administrative and Technical
- Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Training . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Spare Parts and Materials Control. . . . . . . . . . 43 1
Engineering Interface and Support. . . . . . . . . . . 44 Plant Cleanliness and Material
, Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 l Maintenance Facilities Improvement . . . . . . . . . . 45 n
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i TABLE OF CONTENTS-PAGE C. Actions Related to the June 9, 1985 Event. . . . . . .. . . . . 47 i
- 1. Event Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 47 i
Investigation and Troubleshooting. . . . . ... .. . 50 Root Cause Findings. . . . . . . . . .. ..... . . 54 Corrective Actions and Generic Implications . .. . . . . . . . . . .. ... . .. . 54 Summary of Actions Taken . . . . . .. . . ... . . . 55
- 2. Decay Heat Removal Reliability Improvement Program. . . . . 57 l Task Force objectives. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . 59 Task Force Approach. . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . Sa l Summary of Recommendations / Activities. . . ...
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- 3. Analysis Program .. . . . . . . . . . ... ..
Capability to Mitigate Loss of Feedwater Events . . . . .. . . .... . . . 65 Effect of the June 9 Event on Plant Components . . . . . . .. ... . . . . 66 l .
Single Failure Susceptibility of the AFW/SFRCS. . . . . . . . .. .... .. . 68
- 4. Review of Operations Procedures and Training . ... .. . 73
] 5. Control Room Improvement Program. . . . .. . . . .. . . . 75 i
l 6. Shift Technical Advisor . . . . . . . . ... .... . . 78 i
l' 7. System Review and Test Program. . . . ... . . .. . .. . 81 Program Objectives . . . . . . . . ... ... . .. .82
! Scope of Review . . . . . . . . .... . .. . . . . 83
- Program Approach . . . . . . . . . ... . .. . .. .86 Systee Performance Review . . . ... . ... . . . 87 Corrective Action Generation . . . . ..... .. . 89 Surveillance Test Review . . . . . .. . . . . .. . 90 Test Program. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .91 i
III. Conclusions. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .92 i
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O TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE VOLUME 2 IV. Appendices Appendix B.I.1 - Charts of Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I Appendix B.2.1 - Reassignment of Performance Enhancement Program (PEP) and SALP Improvement Program Activities. . . . .1
- Items which will be given high priority emphasis. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
- Items which will be completed as scheduled . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
- Items which will be integrated into the normal course of business. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .6 Appendix C.1.1 - NUREG 1154, Table 5.1 Equipment Deficiencies
- Index of Findings, Corrective Actions and Generic Implications Reports. ... . . . . . . . . . . .2 Appendix C.I.2 - Reliability of Safety Related Valves . . . . . . . .1 Appendix C.1.3 - Reliability of the PORV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 p Appendix C.1.4 - Confirmatory Testing . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .1 G Appendix C.2.1 - Actions to Improve Decay Heat Reliability
- Actions Relating to Auxiliary Feedwater Which Will Be Accomplished Prior To Startup. . . . . . 2 l - Actions Relating to Auxiliary Feedwater 1
System Which Are Longer Term . . . . . . . . . . .8
- Action Related to'the Auxiliary Steam System . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .8-
- Actions Related to the Motor-Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Appendix C.2.2 - Actions Related to SFRCS. ... . . . . . . . . . . .1 Appendix C.2.3 - Probabilistic Evaluation of AFWS Reliability. . . .1 r
Appendix C.3.1 - Transient Analysis Program Results. . . . . . . . .1 Appendix C.3.2 - Analyses of Event Effects on Equipment. . . . . . . .1 Appendix C.3.3 - Single Failure Evaluations. .. . . . . . . . . . . .1 l
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- Overall Findings. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 l' - Specific Findings . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . .9
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i Appendix C.7.1 - Safety Review & Test Program Results. . . . . . . . .1 Appendix III.1 - Actions to be Implemented by Toledo Edison. . . . . .1 4 Appendix III.2 - Schedule of Actions to be Implemented Prior to Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 i
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In a February 4,1985 ' letter (Ref.1) to the United States Nuclear l 4
Regulatory Commission (NRC), Mr. John P. Williamson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Toledo Edison Company (TED) formally responded to the most recent " Systema'tic Assessment of Licensee Performance" (SALP) report for the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station (Ref. 2). In the response Mr. Williamson indicated:
! j l "I am personally committing this Company to a program that will eventually lead the NRC to rate our operation of the Davis- l Besse facility as one of superior quality.
.i Recovery to a full state of excellence cannot occur in a few i ,
weeks or months. We recognize this and we are prepared for a i long term endeavor. We have made and will continue to make changes that will obviate or eliminate problems that are amenable to quick resolution. But we recognize that the real
- causes of our inability to achieve excellence are deeper-rooted and will take longer to id&ntify in detail and to
- remedy in full."
Based on Mr. Williamson's commitment to improve performance at Davis-Besse, a number of activities were initiated during the spring of -
1985. Paramount among these activities was an effort to fulfill.the commitment that "...We intend to provide the leadership and the O
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to a state of excellence...". A significant step was made in this
- t E direction,when, in May, retired Vice Admiral Joe Williams, Jr. accepted I J' .the position of Senior Vice President, Nuclear at Toledo Edison.
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. Prior to.the announcement of his appointment, Mr. Williams visited Davis-
!= Besse,' interviewed key personnel, reviewed relevant documents and reached initial conclusions confirming many of. the concerns expressed by the NRC.
j Based on this review,' Mr.LWilliams concluded that for Davis-Besse to
!, - achieve excellence in performance, actions had to be taken to increase 3
, the size and enhance the quality of the Nuclear Mission Staff; enhance the i
management experience in the areas of maintenance, engineering and station i
, , management; effectively plan and implement maintenance and modification t
l ~ activities; clarify responsibilities and establish accountability; expedite
! the implementation of TED's Configuration Management. Program; and establish ~
! within Toledo Edison an in-depth, in-house engineering capability.
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! On June 9,1985, subsequent .to Mr. . Williams decision to join Toledo, Edison, - ,
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V ' letter (Ref. 3) to the NRC. The specific goals of that program are summarized below:
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- To thoroughly analyze the sequence of events, including performing investigations of the various problems to
- identify root causes.
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- To analyze the results of the investigation to determine the l _ existence of potential safety questions.
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- To define and implement, prior to restart, any actions l
determined necessary to assure safe operation of Davis-Besse, and to determine those additional actions not necessary for restart that should be taken to further enhance re'11 ability and facilitate safe operation. In this latter case, definitive plans for their accomplish-i i ment will be identified.
- To identify and correct weaknesses in plant programs, such as maintenance, training, procedures and administrative controls. Both the necessary short term (i.e. pre-restart) and longer term corrective actions would be addressed.
- To assure a complete response to NRC identified concerns.
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results of this investigation were reported in NUREG-1154 " Loss of Main and Auxiliary Feedwater Event at the Davis-Besse Plant on June 9, 1985"
) (Ref. 4). LBy letter to Toledo Edison dated August 14,1985 (Ref. 5),
t the NRC enumerated their concerns relative to the specifics of the event i
1 and their concerns regarding the apparent existence of programmatic and j
l' management deficiencies.
a The fundamental NRC concerns were'already being addressed as part of a
" Course of Action" that Mr. Williams was formulating prior to the June 9 event, or as part of the specific program that TED was implementing in response to the specifics of the June 9 event. The submission of this r document, " Davis-Besse Course of Action," reaffirms the commitment to s
achieve excellence expressed.by the Company in Mr. Williamsons' February 4, 1985 letter and attests to the aggressive and responsible pursuit of ful-
- fillment of that commitment. As part of the development of this Course of Action, all of the ongoing performance improvement activities and SALP 4
generated actions have been reassessed and TED's future commitment-in those
- areas is as stated herein.
lutis document also presents the investigation and corrective action program that TED initiated to consider problems brought to
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August 14, 1985 letter (Ref. 5) and also provides the basis for J restart of Davis-Besse on or about November 1, 1985.
This document is organized as follows:
Section I - Provides a brief introduction to the Davis-Besse Course of Action.
Section II.A - Provides a brief overview of the management concepts that
- represent the foundation of TED's Course of Action.
Section II.B - Provides a detailed description of the Course of Action, including the actions related to:
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- Restructuring and strengthening of Nuclear Mission
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- Incorporating the activities of previously existing per-formance Laprovement programs (e.g. SALP and PEP activities.)
- Improving maintenance planning, procedures and practices.
'Section II.C - Provides the results of TED's investigation of the June 9 event including:
- The activities associated with completing.the event investi-gation.
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- The results of TED's review of the reliability of decay heat J removal systems, including improvements which will be made.
- The analyses performed by TED to assess the safety-related consequences of the June 9 event.
- The procedure and training related lessons learned from the review of operator activities during the June 9 event.
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- Control room improvements required based upon the June 9 i
event experience.
- Actions taken to improve the utilization of the Shift Technical s
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- TED's comprehensive review of the design, operating experience and testing practices for safety related systems.
i Section III - Presents conclusions and identifies the scheduled actions that will be taken prior to restart of Davis-Besse, as well as known I
longer term improvement activities.
l Section IV - Includes Appendices containing results of the evaluations.
The Appendices will be updated and revised, by future submittals, to reflect completion of additional evaluations and refinement of planned
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. Section II of this report provides details describing the course of action Toledo Edison is implementing to improve operation of Davis-Besse.
This includes actions to strengthen management structure and practices as well as actions taken in response to the June 9 event. Underlying the actions being taken to improve overall management of Davis-Besse is a recognition of the need to accomplish certain objectives. These include: i
- Provision of a functional organizational structure that further facilitates the control of, and enhances the quality and safety of operations, maintenance and support services (e.g., engineering) of Davis-Jesse.
- Sufficient staffing with competent personnel.
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- Clear articulation of responsibilities of personnel.
- Maximization of in-house capabilities and minimization of the use of contractors to provide higher quality support and increased accountability.
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- - Reorganization of engineering staff to provide increased emphasis on leadership with experience in plant operations
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- Relocation of most Nuclear Mission personnel presently located at the corporate headquarters to the Davis-Besse site. This includes personnel from Nuclear Facility
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- Establishment of a configuration management program that includes accurate equipment / system data and accurate i
documentation.
- Operation and maintenance of Davis-Besse in accordance
! with' appropriate operating / maintenance procedures which are established and maintained under the umbrella of site-wide Administrative Procedures.
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- Training of sufficient quality to ensure personnel are continually competent to discharge their duties.
- Enhanced awareness of industry practices and positions on major issues of interest.
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- Appropriate application of quality assurance / quality i control practices to the balance of plant.
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- The equipment / system failures are being investigated, causes of >
failures determined, corrective actions taken, and appropriate j confirmatory tests conducted.
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- NRC's letter of August 14, 1985 and Section III of the enclosure thereto a !
- identified NRC concerns as to programmatic and management issues that l 1 l I may have resulted in a decreasing level of performance at Davis-Besse.
Paragraph III. A of the enclosure to the letter raises a management and I i i programmatic concern regarding " adequacy of Management Practices..." and ;
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Toledo Edison has begun actions to restructure and strengthen the j Nuclear Mission, and to acquire the additional resources necessary to i assure the continued safe and reliable operation of Davis-Besse.
Consistent with the strengthening of the Nuclear Mission, major changes i
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Prior to the June 9 event, Toledo Edison had already set in motion several !
i activities directed at resolving deficiencies and implementing a program 4-j to improve performance. These included activities such as increasing ,
the staffing of the Training Department and implementing of a Manage- ;
i i ment by Objectives program. As stated previously, high on Mr. William- l son's list of priorities was the retention of an experienced manager to i
j function as Senior Vice President, Nuclear. Mr. Williamson initiated discussions with Vice Admiral Joe Williams, Jr., (U.S. Navy Retired) in April, 1985, about assuming the position. After visiting the plant and '
, i l interviewing key Nuclear Mission personnel, . Vice Admiral Williams accepted 1
j the position in May, 1985. Mr. Williams' appointment as Senior Vice [
J President, Nuclear, was announced on June 18, 1985. This action was the l first step in an aggressive program to expedite a restructured and
, strengthened management organization dedicated to the effective main-l tenance and operation of a safe and reliable nuclear power plant.
- Prior to Mr. Willissa joining Toledo Edison, the Company had already r.
l allocated significant resources to a number of important improvement projects as listed below:
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%J September 5,1985 and occupancy is scheduled for November,1986.
The facility will house 380 employees. The cost estimate for the facility is in excess of S15,000,000.
- A greatly expanded Training Facility (34,000 sq. ft exclusive of the simulator facility), which will include chemistry, health 1
physics, mechanical, and instrumentation & control laboratories.
l Part of this complex is currently in use and completion of the remainder will be accomplished by December,1985.
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) is being expedited with a scheduled operation date of December,1988.
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! project is currently scheduled for completion prior to startup.
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. the existing management programs and activities of the Nuclear Mission and has implemented, is iaplementing, or has obtained concurrence of the i Chairman of the Board and CEO, Mr. John P. Williamson to implement the following:
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- A new organizational structure for the Nuclear Mission. This has
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approximately 930.
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- Salary adjustments will be made to make TED truly competitive in recruiting talent and maintaining stability.
- A new highly experienced Plant Manager has assumed responsibility
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has assumed duties as head of the expanding Engineering Division.
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- The Assistant Vice President, Nuclear has been assigned to concen-l
\s trate his attention on Security, Personnel, and Administration. All 4
of these functions are provided by Toledo Edison organizations outside the Nuclear Mission, and active liaison by the Assistant Vice President, Nuclear will assure the Mission's needs are met.
- The position of Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance has been i
established and an experienced maintenance manager has been hired i for that position.
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- The Maintenance Department has been reorganized and expanded.
I Experienced personnel have been hired for key positions in the restructured organization.
- The Nuclear Engineering Division has been substantially enlarged, and is being staffed.
- The Training Director now reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Nuclear, rather than to the-Assistant Vice President, Nuclear.
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- Detailed position descriptions are being written, reviewed and i approved.
- Most Nuclear Mission and nuclear materials support personnel that were located at Corporate Headquarters are being moved to the site.
- New Organizational Structure of the Nuclear Mission 1
Toledo Edison has restructured its Nuclear Mission management organiza-tion as shown in Appendix B.1.1. The new organization reflects the following features and enhancements.
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- It facilitates the Chief Executive Officer's role and I
increases his degree of involvement in overseeing the direc- ;
tion being taken by the Nuclear Mission and in fulfilling his responsibilities to the general public, Toledo Edison shareholders and the Board of Directors.
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- This structure provides for clearly defined lines of authority and responsibility.
- This structure reflects an effective form of control and accountability, as well as assurance of direct involvement by the Senior Vice President, Nuclear in the decision-making 4
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knowledge will further enhance the effectiveness of the Nuclear Mission.
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- Senior Vice President, Nuclear Mr. Joe-Williams, Jr. has overall i
j - responsibility for Toledo Edison's nuclear program. A retired j U.S. Navy Vice Admiral, he served 37 years in the Navy, beginning as f -a Seaman Recruit. He graduated from the U.S. Naval War College in
! 1956. Admiral Williams commissioned and commanded two nuclear-powered .
1-Polaris ballistic missile submarines. He advanced to the rank of Vice
- Admiral,- serving as Commsader, Norfolk Naval Shipyard from 1973 to i 1974. 'He also held the position of Commander U.S. Submarine Force l J Atlantic Fleet.
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After leaving General Dynamics Co. he formed a consulting firm, Williams Research and Development Associates, where he gained consid-erable commercial nuclear power industry experience.
Prior to joining Toledo Edison, Mr. Williams was Senior Vice President -
Nuclear Operations, for Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company, during 1983 and 1984. Mr. Williams comes to Toledo Edison with the convic-tion that the successful management of a nuclear program requires both commitment to excellence in performance within the organization, and an equivalent degree of professionalism from contractors, vendors, and x other support organizations.
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- Plant Manager Louis F. Storz has worked, since 1983, as Assistant Plant Manager at the Waterford 3 Nuclear Steam Electric Station. Before that, he was Assistant Plant Manager, Operations, at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station for three years. From 1972 to 1979, Mr. Storz held various positions at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant, including that of Superintendent of Operations.
A graduate of the U.S. Navy's nuclear and electronics schools, Mr. Storz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State fx
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of Wisconsin. Mr. Storz earned Senior Reactor Operator licenses for both the Point Beach and Summer plants. Mr. Storz has completed extensive training on Davis-Besse, including simulator training.
Mr. Storz brings to the project a solid nuclear operations background and the commercial nuclear industry experience needed to achieve the improved performance desired at Davis-Besse.
- Superintendent of Planning Michael E. Schefers was previously Planning Superintendent at the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Units I and II, where he started as Chief Scheduler. Before that, he was Director of Site Data Base Management for Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company's Zimmer Nuclear Station.
O Mr. Schefers held increasingly responsible positions for General Dynamic's Electric Boat Division from 1973 to 1983.
Mr. Schefers brings to the project an extensive background in coordination of complex, technical projects. He has considerable experience in maintenance and outage planning and has established expertise in developing and implementing computer scheduling systems.
His recent experience with planning activities for operating nuclear power plants will contribtite significantly to improved planning and performance of work at Davis-Besse.
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- Maintenance Superintendent Stephen J. Smith was most recently a consultant specializing in nuclear plant maintenance. From 1978 to 1982, he worked at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station where he held the position of Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance.
Mr. Smith is a graduate of the Navy's nuclear and engineering labora-tory technician schools. He joined the commercial nuclear power industry as an Associate Engineer at the Babcock and Wilcox Company in 1977 following twelve years of service in the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine program. Mr. Smith's extensive experience in establishing and managing maintenance programs at nuclear power facilities will significantly strengthen Toledo Edison's capability in this critical area.
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- I&C Superintendent Carroll V. Phillips has more than 18 years of instrumentation and control (I&C) experience with both the military and the electric utility industry. Most recently, Mr. Phillips spent four years at the Waterford 3 Nuclear Steam Electric Station and also spent one year at TVA's Sequoyah Training Center. The designation of Mr. Phillips as a Superintendent demonstrates Toledo Edisons' recog-nition of the critical importance of the instrumentation and control function at Davis-Besse, which previously was directed at the Super-visor level. The combination of increased status in the management organization, coupled with the addition of Mr. Phillips, will signifi-cantly improve the contribution that the I&C group can make to the operation of Davis-Besse.
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I this position. Before joining Toledo Edison, Mr. Chiles was Materials ;
Manager at the Waterford 3 Nuclear Steam Electric Station, where he l
supervised personnel involved with the procurement of materials, f
computerized inventory control, expediters, and warehouse activities.
l Previously, he had been the Field Procurement Manager for Burns & Roe where he supervised the leasing and procurement of heavy equipment, piping, pumps, valves, motors, and generators for the Hanford II Nuclear Plant. He developed a set of traffic management procedures, ;
l purchasing procedures, expediting and material handling procedures f which were used as the basis of nationwide procedures by Burns & Roe.
Mr. Chiles bring extensive experience in both field and corporate l
material controls which will be a major asset to the Nuclear Mission in "
reaching its goal to have a procurement group which actively and effec- l r
tively supports the Station.
t Consolidation and Redirection of Nuclear Entineerins ;
The Mission's Nuclear Engineering Division has been consolidated and re-directed. Individuals with extensive operations experience have been inte- j grated into the engineering group. .The Engineering Division has been expanded from a single Division to four separate and expanded departments as r
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- Stephen M. Quennoz, formerly Plant Manager of Davis-Besse, has been appointed Group Director, Nuclear Engineering. He brings to this organization the necessary and relevant plant operational background, and the charter to focus engineering activities to clearly support the continued safe and reliable operation of the station.
- A new Nuclear Plant Systems Department has been established within the Nuclear Engineering Division. This Department will provide dedicated expertise in the support of modifications and maintenance of. plant systems. A cognizant engineer from this Department will be assigned to each system to handle maintenance problems (e.g. trouble-shooting, preventive maintenance (PN) program, vendor manuals, spare parts), regulatory concerns (e.g. NRC IE Bulletins / Notices, Noncom-pliances), quality problems (e.g. Nonconformances, Audit Finding Reports, Surveillance Reports,) conditions adverse to quality.(e.g. Deviation Reports,' Licensee Event Reports,) surveillance testing (e.g. perform-ance trending), and design modifications (e.g. Design Bases, Temporary Modification, System Descriptions, Test Procedures, Safety Evaluations).
The Nuclear Plant Systems Department is' separate from the design engineer-ins staff although both are part of the Nuclear Engineering Division.
The Nuclear Plant System Department will be headed by a manager who will interact with the Plant Manager's staff to support daily activities.
The Department is responsible for responding to plant problems, pro-viding design orientation information and oversight of all aspects of system operation and maintenance.
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highly qualified and accountable focal point for performing root-cause determinations for any equipment or system malfunctions. Such an .
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- The station Technical Section has been reassigned to the Nuclear Engi-l
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ment. This will allow the station staff to concentrate on operations, .
maintenance, and chemistry & health physics activities. Areas such as reliabilit.y and performance (Nuclear Plant Reliability Data System NPRDS), ASME Section X1 testing, turbine cycle code analysis, thermo-dynamic performance testing, computer applications (NSSS software support, SPDS development), reactor core follow (physics testings, fuel .
handling, reactor physics related codes), operational assessment (VETIP, INPO SOERS, root cause investigation, B&W transient assessment), and projects (DCRDR, AT0G integrated symptom oriented procedure maintenance) will now be the responsibility of the Engineering Division. This action is designed to bolster engineering input and ownership of responsibili-ties to support the station. The reassignment of the Technical Section f also places additional personnel with direct Davis-Besse operational experience in the Nuclear Engineering Division and, when coupled with the newly established Nuclear Plant Systems Department will signifi-cantly increase Tcledo Ediscn's capability for performing activities i
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l the entire Engineering Division. The Engineering Services Department is responsible for the control of. records, administrative processing of Facility Change Requests, drawing control, and distribution of vendor manuals. The Department is also responsible for implementation of a r configuration management program and will be significantly expanding over the next few years. By providing dedicated supervision to this l important area, it will also free up the Nuclear Facility Engineering-Department to concentrate on engineering evaluations and design modifi-cation activities.
- All members of the corporate engineering staff presently located at l Corporate Headquarters will be relocated to the site to facilitate communications and enhance the responsiveness of the nuclear facility.
engineering, design, system and operations engineering organizations.
O Centralization of All Planning Activities A major component of the Nuclear Mission restructuring is the creation of a centralized Planning Department within the station organization. Previously, planning and scheduling was included in the responsibilities of the Main-tenance Department. The creation of a central planning group, independent of the maintenance organization, and headed by a superintendent, will estab- l t
lish control, coordination and accountability of all activities within the protected area of the station. The planning group will assure that appro- :
priate work packages are prepared, spare parts are available, and plant conditions support conducting planned work. The Planning Department has O
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systems section, in addition to the staff that is assigned responsibility for the daily planning activities. It is expected that the establishment of this planning group will allow for more efficient planning and scheduling of maintenance work at Davis-Besse.
Restructurina of Maintenance Organization While Section II.B.3 discusses the maintenance program improvements in greater detail, it is noted here that the miintenance organization has been restructured to facilitate focusing the attention of maintenance on performing field work. In this regard and in addition to increasing the number of shop foremen, general foremen have been added to the electrical, mechanical and I&C areas (See Appendix B.I.1 for a Maintenance Department organization chart.)
I Previously, the need to perform a variety of administrative duties dimin-ished the time available for direct supervision of field work. The addition of several foremen per shop will result in more detailed super-vision of the work effort. Furthermore, one of the foremen in each shop will be assigned specific responsibilities with respect to training. This foreman will identify training needs, conduct on-the-job training as
! required, ensure that the apprentice training program progress is satisfac-tory, and work with the Nuclear Training Department to coordinate mainten-ance training efforts.
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solely in support of performing daily maintenance work. Previously, the maintenance staff was utilized to address all aspects of the work effort, I which included a significant administrative burden. Administrative duties reduced the time available for the staff to support field activities. The changes which have been made, including the new Nuclear Plant Systems '
- Department, and the' enlarged station Planning Department, will relieve the i pre-existant administrative burden associated with maintenance activities.
i I Training Program Enhancements
, In addition to the organizational structure changes, a new management approach to the training function will be implemented. Efforts are under-waytomoreclearlydefinethecompany'strainingpolicyinciddingthe O delineation of roles, responsibilities, interfaces and authorities of the Nuclear Training Division. The need was recognized to create a clear under-f standing between the Station and Training organizations with regard to l training responsibilities such'that qualification and training rests with l'
the line organization, whereas the responsibility for the development and implementation of training programs rests with the training organization.
! While Toledo Edison was oce of the last nuclear utilities to commit to INPO accreditation, it is now striving to establish high quality training programs worthy of accreditation prior to the NUMARC committed date of i
l December 1986. These performance-based programs are being designed to O
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(, 7 The commitment to improvement in training is further exemplified by the following:
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- New and expanded office and classroom facilities have recently been constructed which provide 26,000 sq. ft. of additional space and more than double the number of classrooms. These facilities and associated equipment significantly enhance the Toledo Edison Training Program capability.
- A major training laboratory construction project for Mechanical, b / / Electrical, Instrument & Control, Chemistry and Health Physics personnel has also begun. These laboratories will add approxi-asately 8000 sq. ft. for training and will aid in providing valuable hands-on equipment training and improve the ability to assess trainee skills. Completion is scheduled for December,1985.
- The construction of an on-site plant specific simulator modeling the Davis-Besse control room. Bid specifications are being devel-oped. The bid and review process is scheduled to result in contract signing in early 1986. The period from execution of the contract to simulator delivery is normally 32 to 36 months. TED will require as a contract conditon that the simulator be operational by December, 1988. The simulator will provide a greatly enhanced capability to 0q both train and evaluate operators in a control room environment.
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- The Nuclear Training Director will ensure policies, procedures, j and resources are in place to provide for the ongoing evaluation of TED training programs to assure that needed program improvements and updates are properly instituted.
- The Nuclear Mission organization supports those changes necessary to make the training organization a viable career option. These changes will serve to attract high caliber, experienced individuals to the training instructor position. The training staff will be of sufficient size to adequately fulfill training needs, consistent with the recently restructured organization.
Additional Staffing O
Additional resources are needed in order to make the Nuclear Mission more self-sufficient. Increased self-sufficiency will enhance accounta-bility, increase continuity and provide the increase in morale that results when an organization can address and solve its own problems with-out undue reliance on assistance from outside Toledo Edison. Furthermore, the additional resources will strengthen the quality of the organization by increasing the depth of experience and breadth of capabilities.
There are currently (as of August- 1, 1985) 699 approved positions-within the Nuclear Mission. Approximately 230 positions are being added to the site staff. 'Of these 230 positions, over 90 are identified positions for 29'
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,. the Nuclear Engineering Division. This represents a shift in company philosophy - a shift intended to strengthen internal engineering capabili-ties, reduce dependence on outside consultants, and thereby have engineers working on Davis-Besse problems who are an integral part of the organization and are inherently accountable. In addition to the major changes to the Engineering Division, other key staffing changes include:
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_ in the area of management and technicians. These staff additions will assure that C&HP can more effectively support shift coverage and outage activities without extensive reliance on contractor health physics personnel..
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O in order to man the fire brigade internally (i.e., eliminate the need to use Security personnel as part of the brigade) and increase the field support of plant operations.
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to improve the level of attention ~ provided to the assurance of quality for balance of plant systems.
- Toledo' Edison plans to have all of these positions filled with permanent l;
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(Q The goal for having the necessary contract personnel in place is December 1, 1985.
Add'itional Responsibilities for the Assistant Vice President, Nuclear As mentioned previously, the Assistant Vice President, Nuclear has been
, assigned additional responsibilities involving Personnel, Security, and Administration. These areas, are outside the direct control of the Nuclear Mission but are vital to its functioning. This assignment will provide a specific nuclear oriented senior management interface, resulting in increased support to the Nuclear Mission from these other organizations.
A Personnel Administrator has been assigned to the staff of the Assistant fg Vice President, Nuclear to provide liaison to the Corporate Planning and V Administration Mission on matters involving grievances, employment, '
- management training, benefits and salary. The Assistant Vice President, i Nuclear will also act as Chief of Staff to direct staff functions for
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the Senior Vice President, Nuclear and will function to ensure the mission directors are carrying out-the policy and direction established l-by the Senior Vice President, Nuclear. The assignment of the Assistant Vice President, Nuclear to represent the Nuclear Mission in administrative matters will allow the Senior Vice President, Nuclear to primarily direct his attention to line management activities.
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l Improvement Of Manaaement Practices In addition to taking the actions previously discussed in this Section, a number of new programs and practices were, or are being, instituted 5
to improve management effectiveness and Davis-Besse operating performance.
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- A program to write a definitive position description for each Toledo Edison employee associated with the Davis-Besse plant. The i effort will result in clear statements of responsibilities and accountabilities, and will provide the basis for assuring that 3 . .
specific individuals are responsible for performing the functions l required to safely and reliably operate Davis-Besse. These position descriptions are being written by supervisors in concert
! with the affected individuals and will include a description of exactly what work that person is responsible for performing. This effort has been initiated and is expected to be completed by 4
,. October 30, 1985.
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- The conduct of an extensive salary review. Once the Nuclear I Mission site reorganization was formulated and approved, a review
-l was undertaken to determine ~ site-wide uniformity of grade levels, grade level consistency with position descriptions, and actual pay I
levels within the grade. levels. All of these factors were then compared with a number of similarly structured operating nuclear b
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the need for a substantial increase in pay levels for most Positions throughout the site organization. The review has been presented to the CEO and to the President and the results have l received their concurrence. The Senior Vice President, Nuclear, has been instructed to submit a detailed plan for a phased adjust-1
, ment of the salaries of personnel in the organization and has the authority to use the adjusted levels in recruiting the additional !
j personnel required.
- *. A management style that promotes individual responsibility and i 4
I personal commitment to performance will be utilized. This ,
j involves a number of management practices, all of which contribute to improved personal accountability. For example, the Senior Vice President, Nuclear, conducts a weekly staff
.c meeting which includes all the key managers from the site including managers of contractor personnel. It' provides a forum for plant problems to be aired with support and engineering personnel.
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- Mission, an experienced manager has.been hired to work at the site and oversee this important area. Procedures employed in the site's
-materials management program will be revised to assure that site ,
needs have the highest priority.and that the responsible personnel are so instructed. This' effort will be' closely monitored by Senior-
-Management andiif the desired improvements are not demonstrated, additional actions will be taken.
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- A configuration management program to assure the effective manage-ment of plant changes at Davic-Besse will be established. The need for configuration management has been recognized for the past few years. However, an organized program for configuration management was not adopted. Portions of the concept, however, have been worked on as deficiencies were recognized. One example of this was in the l area of drawing control which has received specialized attention in the last few years. Toledo Edison recognizes that this must be an integrated effort to address the problem in a comprehensive, well executed manner. Details of the approach to implementing this 1 program are being reviewed at this time and a request for proposal
! will be issued by October 15, 1985.
Reassessment of Existing Corrective Action Programs l
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- One of the concerns expressed by the NRC with respect to Davis-Besse was the lack of progress in correcting deficiencies or weaknesses identified in earlier NRC reports or enforcement meetings. For example, there were some 175 items being tracked within TED's Performance Enhancement Program alone. As part of developing this Course of Action and including consideration of the resource needs associated with investigating the June 9 event, a reassessment was made of already i
initiated performance improvement activities to assure that the.
I appropriate resources and schedule commitments existed. This effort -
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Both the results of this reassessment and TED's review of the findings d
' contained in NUREG 1154 have been included in the development of the Course of j Action. The Senior Vice President, Nuclear and his management team are convinced that certain of the existing improvement efforts will contribute
,significantly towards supporting enhanced maintenance and safe operation and should be given greater emphasis and support.
As stated previously, continued and strengthened commitment is being made in the areas of configuration management, training program enhancements and l
maintenance program improvements. In addition to those critical activities, the "new" management team is also advocating greater emphasis to past TED commitments regarding the establishment of site-wide procedures, and the achievement of compliance with applicable Appendix R and other fire protection p requirements.
As discussed in Section II.B.2, all open PEP and SALP activities have been appropriately dispositioned.
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g-'g II.B.2. - Incorporation of Existing Performance Improvement Programs N- Y Introduction Item III.C of the enclosure to the NRC letter to Toledo Edison dated August 14, 1985 specified a concern regarding: " Adequacy of the implementation of the Performance Eahancement Program (PEP) and any other ongoing corrective action programs."
PEP consisted of interim or short-term actions, which are largely complete, and longer-term Action Plans. The other major corrective action program that Toledo Edison had substantially underway was a SALP improvement program, initiated in response to NRC's Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP) 4 Report.
J As stated previously in section II.B.1 of this report, both of these programs (i.e. PEP and SALP).have been included in an overall reassessment of Toledo Edison's corrective action / performance improvement programs.
The reassessment was undertaken to:
- 1. Identify and describe all PEP and SALP concerns or commitments.
- 2. Reassess each item to determine its current applicability and priority for accomplishment.
- 3. Assure resources needed to accomplish the action exist.
- 4. Prepare a revised schedule for performance of the specific activities.
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zations for implementation as part of their normal operation. Appendix i
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determined to be nearing completion and would be completed as planned; 27 plans were determined to be the responsibility of line management organi-I zations and would be expected to be accomplished in the due course of business 1
! consistent with the new management program. Appendix B.2.1 identifies the 45 PEP Action Plans and how they have been dispositioned.
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-SALP Improvement Program Activities At the time the reassessment of the SALP activities was performed, 66 items were considered still open. Based upon the review of these items, it was-determined that 56 of.the activities were on the existing Licensing Commitment Tracking System, and will be completed per the existing schedule. j i Appendix B.2.1 identifies how the remaining 10 items will be dispositioned.
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- - ance is a .necessary prerequisite to achieving and sustaining excellent plant performance. Both TED and the NRC have identified the need to i
improve the maintenance program at Davis-Besse. TED is aggressively 4
. taking action .to improve performance in the area of maintenance. The a
maintenance improvement program represents a long-term commitment intended to assure increased reliability and improved performance of f the equipment at Davis-Besse. The improvement program is addressing i
- several broad ' areas as listed below
- Organization
- Administrative and Technical Procedures
- Training
- Preventive Maintenance
- ' Spare Parts and Materials Control
- Engineering Interface and Support ,
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- Facilities
' Item III.B. of the enclosure to the August 14, 1985 NRC letter identi-
, . fied a concern regarding:
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- backlog, maintenance procedures and training, vendor interface l and correction of identified deficiencies."
A review has been made of all open Maintenance Work Orders (MWO) resulting in all MWO's being scheduled according to their priority. As new MWO's are generated they are assigned a priority and included in the overall l
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Reorganization of Maintenance Department i
The Maintenance Department has been reorganized (see Appendix B.1.1) and personnel changes to strengthen its capability have been made. New senior management personnel with extensive maintenance management experience have
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!' Maintenance, Instrumentation and Controls Superintendent and Mechanical Maintenance General Foreman. These new individuals bring a broad background 4
of nuclear maintenance experience to Davis-Besse. The Maintenance Department has been restructured to bring increased supervisory attention to the perfor-mance of maintenance activities in the plant. Each discipline in the Department 39
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Previous supervision to craftsmen ratios averaged one supervisor to 23 mechanical craftsmen, one to 26 electrical and one to 19 I&C craftsmen.
In the new organization, the supervisor to craftsmen ratios have been improved to one supervisor to 10 mechanical craftsmen, one to six electri-cal and one to seven I&C craftsmen. A major objective of the reorganiua-1 tion is to assure that sufficient supervisory manpower is available to 4
manage the paperwork and still directly supervise plant maintenance activities.
To ensure that the benefits of this new organization are brought fully to i bear on maintenance of the plant and that sufficient communication occurs,
{aN) the Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance, meets regularly with all members 4 of the Maintenance staff; daily with Superintendents and General Foremen; monthly with the entire section of each discipline, and quarterly with the 1
entire Maintenance Department. The Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance, also i communicates daily with the Plant Manager and the Assistant Plant Manager, Operations.
Administrative and Technical Procedures l
Maintenance Department administrative and technical procedures will be subjected to a major upgrade program. This concentrated upgrade effort is scheduled to commence during September 1985 and will be completed by
['~ December, 1986. To expedite this effort, professional procedure develop-
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The major objectives of the procedure upgrade program will be to:
- Incorporate guidance in administrative procedures derived from-the NRC, INPO and other pertinent industry practiet a s
- Incorporate previous maintenance experience in technical procedures.
- Establish better defined administrative and work controls for plant maintenance activities.
- Assure that formalized feedback mechanisms are established that will improve the quality and accuracy of the technical proce-dures as more experience is gained.
O Currently, emphasis is being placed on the improvement of the quality of Maintenance Department technical procedures. The new maintenance organ-ization has established technical positions within each discipline that are directly responsible for the content and accuracy of these procedures.
Additionaliy, new procedures and revisions 'to existing procedures are being " walked through" by experienced craft personnel, prior to approval, to assure their useability. In those cases where vendor instruction manuals are being used directly to support maintenance activities, each manual must receive a technical review by' the discipline _ technical staff, aa.d be approved prior to each use. This activity is being documented in the work package for each activity. This procedure will be applied to vendor 41
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To assure that the Maintenance Department places increased emphasis on t
training, one foreman in each discipline has been designated as the
" Training Foreman." This foreman is responsible to assure that adequate i
training is provided, training schedules are developed.and adhered to, and that personnel are successfully participating in the training program.
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! time totally devoted to training. The schedule for having maintenance '
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training programs ready for INPO accreditation is being accelerated from
- the end of 1986 to as close to mid-1986 as possible. To assure that the 1 training program recognizes the needs of maintenance craft personnel, Training Councils have been formed in each discipline. The Training Council consists of craft representation, in a ratio of one craftsmen on i
the council to-lio craftsmen'in the discipline along with the Training Foreman i and the appropriate supervisor from the Training Department. -The Training i Council makes recommendations to the Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance and 1 -
the Training Director in all areas concerning the type of courses to be taught, r
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The program for Preventive Maintenance is being subjected to improvements a
from several perspectives. The newly formed Nuclear Plant Systems Department has been assigned responsibility for review of selectedplant p systems. Results of the review will be used to improve the quality and effectiveness of the preventive maintenance program. Ongoing reviews f
j of the results of testing, corrective maintenance, and preventive mainte-nance will provide additional information to upgrade the preventive maintenance program. To facilitate the incorporation of improvements to the Preventive Maintenance Program, the services of professional consul- ;
tant personnel are being obtained from B&W, Bechtel, and several other experienced organizations. As discussed previously, a central planning 1
.i organization independent of the maintenance organization has been established j to develop and implement an integrated plant maintenance and modifications schedule. In order to assure Preventive Maintenance is completed in a timely
) manner, the schedule will assign higher priorities to the performance of ,
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' Preventive Maintenance. The schedule-will also-ensure that a coordinated approach is used to complete preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Spare Parts and Materials Control A program for upgrading spare parts and materials control has been devel-oped and is,in the process of implementation. Specific aspects of the 4
program which deal with spare parts adequacy and the inventory control system are being expedited. Aggressive implementation of this program coupled with the hiring of the Materials Manager (see Section II.B.1) will 43
assure improved material resources are available to support plant mainte-nance activities.
Engineering Interface and Support To assure the adequacy of communications between the Engineering Division and the Maintenance Department, an administrative procedure has been developed which:
- Assures that identified concerns will be formally elevated to appropriate levels of engineering and management for resolution.
- Requires the integrated plant schedule to list all concerns with a required response date.
- Identifies the individual responsible to provide a resolution, and the individual responsible to implement the resolution.
1 This procedure is currently undergoing formal review and comment resolu-i tion with issuance scheduled for September 30, 1985. Implementation of this procedure will significantly enhance engineering support of maintenance.
Plant Cleanliness and Material Readiness
. A continuing program to improve plant cleanliness and material readiness has been established. This program has several features. The first is !
s a composite (mechanical, electrical, I&C) crew of maintenance craftsmen
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- dedicated cleaning staff assigned to the crew.
A second feature of the program has been the assignment of daily plant
, inspection responsibilities to each member. of the Maintenance Department management and staff. Each individual-has a specific area of the plant which he must inspect daily. Guidance has been provided to the individu-als-as to what specifically to inspect for. Essentially, each individual '
is looking for deficiencies related to his particular craft. Deficiencies. 1 are documented on Work Requests. Cleaning items are placed on punchlists -
which are routed to planning and scheduling, or;to the composite clean-up i
crew. Inspection schedules are being rotated on a monthly basis to assure that the entire plant is inspected in this manner every six months.
The requirements of the above programs are being incorporated into a new procedure entitled " Conduct of Maintenance," being developed by the Assistant Plant Manager, Maintenance. The procedure will formally estab-lish management policies concerning the duties and responsibilities of all Maintenance Department.pe .sonnel and give' specific guidance as to the
' overall goals and objective of the Maintenance Department. The current schedule for approval' and issuance of this procedure is October 15, 1985.
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/ Maintenance Facilities Improvements To enhance the performance of station personnel, a new Personnel Support
, Facility (PSF) is being constructed. The PSF provides 100,000 sq. ft. of shop and office space. The PSF incorporates the following features:
- State-of-the-art shop equipment which will significantly improve shop repair capabilities.
- A " functional" arrangement of organizations and. personnel to provide more efficient handling of Work Orders and Work Packag-es. This feature brings into close proximity the organizations
'Nt which require a high level of interface and direct communications.
This reduces time lag and promotes efficiency in the processing of all paperwork associated with operating and maintaining Davis-Besse.
- Improved working and office conditions for all staff personnel.
This feature will have a significant impact on raising the morale of plant personnel and will help to install a high sense of pride.in Davis-Besse and its equipment.
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Preliminary work is already underway to install underground piping i
and electrical systems and the current schedule requires-that the facility be ready for occupancy by November, 1986.
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Toledo Edison discuss, respectively, the need to complete.the investi-i . gation of equipment malfunctions and operator _ errors which' occurred during i
j the June 9, 1985 event, and the need to. determine the root causes of those i
j malfunctions and errors.
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by which root causes are-being determined and possible generic implications are being evaluated. The reports presenting Findings,LCorrective Actions and ,
! Generic Implications related to equipment involved in the June 9 event are.
f provided in the Appendices to this report. Appendix C.1.1 presents the
' reports for the items listed on Table 5.1 of NUREG-1154 (Item II.A.11 of i
- the enclosure to NRC's August 14 letter). . Appendices C.I.2 and C.1.3 l present, respectively, the reports relating to safety-related valves (NRC Item II.'A.5 ) and the reliability of the Pilot Operated ! Relief Valve l
(NRC Item II.A~.8). Appendix C.I.4 describes the planned confirmatory
! testing of specific equipment which malfunctioned during'the June 9 event.
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'Following the June 9 event, Toledo Edison initiated an investigation j to determine the cause of the equipment failures which occurred.
Toledo Edison committed the resources required to conduct a thorough investigation. This investigation was closely coordinated with the ,
. NRC Fact Finding Team's evaluation of the event and with NRC a
Region III personnel. (The NRC Confirmatory Action Letter issued on i June 10,1985 (Ref. 6) specified that work on the equipment involved I in the event be held in abeyance until the NRC investig'tive a team
- could evaluate the event and concur with the proposed actions.
i Subsequent correspondence (Ref. 7.& 8) clarified how information was
, to be provided for NRC review and how work was to be controlled). The Toledo Edison investigation has used.a four-step process to evaluate +
each individual instance of anomalous equipment peEformance. These steps are:
- 1. Preparation and implementation of an Investigation and i Troubleshooting Plan (" Action Plan");
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- 3. Establishment of Corrective Action and Assessment of Generic Implications
- 4. Final Resolution and Documentation of Readiness for Restart.
For each step in the process, a formal report (or revision) is prepared, which forms the basis for technical review and assessment of proposed action by Toledo Edison. All of the Investigation and Troubleshooting Action Plans (Step 1) were reviewed with the NRC Fact Finding Team prior to implementation. All of the Findings, Correc-tive Actions and Generic Implication Reports are included in Appen-dices C.1.1 through C.I.3 to this report which will be updated as new reports are issued.
The Toledo Edison investigation has been performed by specific Toledo Edison and contractor personnel assigned to Action Plan Teams for each piece of equipment which was involved in the event and which was included in a " Freeze List" agreed upon between Toledo Edison and the NRC Fact Finding Team. In addition, a specific team was assigned to investigate the operating procedures and operations-related activities associated with the event. (See Section II.C.4 for a discussion of this investgation and its findings.)
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j Table II.C.1.1 presents a list of- the equipment which failed or j operated in an anomalous fashion during the event. This-list repre-seats the " Freeze List" which was agreed upon between Toledo Edison i
1 and the NRC Fact Finding Team. Each equipment ites on this list was the subject of an Action Plan.
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of the equipment involved. Vend 3r engineering support was utilized where needed. From this effort, hypotheses for the root. causes of
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1D Auxiliary Feed Pump Turbines Overspeed Trip Throttle Valve Problems 10 5/6/7 Steam and Feedwater Rupture Control System -
Trip / Main Steam Isolation Valve Closure 2 j 8 Main Feed Pump Turbine Control System 1 1
! 9 Turbine Bypass Valve 2-2 (SP13A2) Problem Analysis 14 10 Review of Operation of the Pilot Operated. Relief Valve (PORV) 8 i
) 12 Auxiliary Feedwater System Valve Problem Analysis (AF-599 and i AF-608) 5 1
ISA&B Source Range Detectors NI-1.and NI-2 Inoperabilities. 7 i
! 16 Main Steam Header Pressure 3 l 18 Startup Feed Valve SP7A Problem Analysis 9 l 26 . Inadvertent Auxiliary Feedwater Pump No.1 Suction Supply
- Transfer From Condensate Storage Tank to the Service Water j Supply 11 27 Auxiliary Feed Pump Turbine Main Steam Inlet Valve MS-106.
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- Items 12, Turbine Turning Gear, and 13, Control Room HVAC, were not i included on the Equipment Freeze List, nor evaluated as part of the "
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- Only activities required by the reviewed and approved Action Plan can be conducted on Equipment Freeze List components unless
< such activities are: a) required for plant safety, or b) required
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- All Maintenance Work Orders . (MWO's) relating to the investigation.
are handled as Nuclear Safety Related. ,
- Troubleshooting activities and repair activities must be accomplished on separate NW0s.
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- All as-found conditions must be documented on the MWO. Visual inspec-tions must be conducted and the MWO must document any missing, loose or damaged components.
- When unexpected conditions are noted during the investigation, work must be stopped and the Action Item Lead Individual must be notified'.
Documentation of the deficiency is required. The Lead Individual must sign off on the discrepancy prior to continuing the investigation.
- The results of the investigation must be documented on the MWO.
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of Nuclear Facility Engineering and Quality Assurance.
- All failed or removed components / equipment are required to i be retained for ongoing review and examination. Complete trace-ability will be maintained.
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ud The results of investigation and troubleshooting activities are evaluated to determine whether the root cause of the failure or abnormal operation 4-can be definitively ascertained. Following this evaluation, a root cause 4
findings report is prepared. The root cause findings report documents analyses performed, field actions taken and significant findings.
If the investigation requires additional actions or testing, the planned additional activities are described in this report. When a root cause is identified, then a technical justification of findings is included.
4 Corrective Actions and Generic Implications i The Corrective Actions and Generic Implications are added to the root cause l Findings Reports to describe proposed corrective actions that are required to resolve the anomaly and have the equipment or system ready for return to operable status. Corrective actions can include repairs, modifications, procedure changes, training, testing and other necessary actions. Action plans are prepared to support implementation.of corrective actions. The generic implications of the findings to other similar equipment, systems or situations is documented for review, with detatis provided as to the scope of the equipment considered. Where generic corrective actions are i
known, such corrective actions are included in the report.
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\s, The Findings, Corrective Actions, and Generic Implications Reports for equipment included on the Freeze List are contained in Appendices C.1.1 through C.1.3 to this report. For convenience, the Freeze List equipment has been grouped in a manner consistent with the concerns detailed in the enclosure to NRC's August 14, 1985 letter. Equipment items which are separately listed in the NRC letter are described in separate Appendices.
Thus, the Appendices cover:
Appendix C.I.1 Equipment Items in NUREG-1154 Table 5.1 not separately addressed (Item II.A.11 of the enclosure to NRC's August 14 letter)
Appendix C.1.2 Reliability of AFW containment isolation valves i
1 O' .and other safety related valves (Item II.A.5).
Appendix C.I.3 Reliability of the PORV (Item II.A.8)
Revisions to the Appendices of this report will include new Findings, Corrective Actions and Generic Implications Reports as they are changed i
due to ongoing investigative activities.
Appendix C.I.4 describes the confirmatory test program that Toledo Ediscn f
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II.C.2 - Decay Heat Removal Reliability Improvement Program i
s Introduction i
i The June 9 event involved several systems whose safety function is to 1
remove decay heat. 'The importance of these issues led Toledo Edison to j
} immediately implement a program to improve the overall' reliability.of decay heat removal at Davis-Besse. A Decay Heat Removal Task Force (DERTF) j was assembled to review all the systems related to decay heat removal including,- but not limited to, those which were involved . in the event.
! The task force was chartered to recommend actions which .would improve the S
- .overall reliability of decay heat removal systems.
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! Ites I.C. of the enclosure to NRC's August 14, 1985- letter to Toledo l Edison identified the'need-for corrective actions to assure the reliability I of systems which can mitigate loss.of feedwater events. Several other. items i
- in the enclosure also address concerns related to decay heat removal.
i l These items and the' issues they relate to are: 'II.A.7, AFW system including the need for a diverse pump; II.A.10,~Startup Feed Pump (SUFP) Operating
} Restrictions; and II.B.3, Plans for installing a new pump to replace the i ,
i present SUFP. ;These concerns were addressed by TED's Decay Heat Removal Task Force.
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- Feedwater System, proposed Motor Driven Feed Pump, Steam Feedwater Rupture I Control System (SFRCS), and Primary System Feed and Bleed capabilities.
f The Task Force has recommended improvements to increase the reliability and operability of design' features used for decay heat removal at Davis-Besse. In addition, the Task Force provided recommendations for reducing the complexity of SFRCS and simplifying its operation.
The Task Force was comprised of Toledo Edison personnel with specific Davis- ,
.Besse engineering and operations experience, and included outside experts with l
a broad base of experience in nuclear plant, design, engineering, and opera-j -tions. The outside experts included representatives of NPR Associates,
, Babcock &'Wilcox, and Cygna. The Task Force.has completed its review and
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'in detail to determine if additional analyses are required and to identify -
- appropriate short and long-term actions. The actions that will be taken >
as a result of this effort to improve decay heat removal reliability and performance of SFRCS are contained in A'ppendices C.2.1 and C.2.2 respec-1 tively.
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- Reduce the frequency of demands for emergency methods of decay heat removal (i.e. , initiating of auxiliary feedwater flow) by assuring continued operation of the normal plant heat removal
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- Reduce the number of automatic system responses required to initiate emergency methods of decay heat removal.
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- Reduce the potential for common mode failures which could i ( disable means of decay heat removal.
- Evaluate diverse and redundant means of providing decay heat removal.
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, To achieve the above objectives, the following Davis-Besse plant design features for removing reactor decay heat at operating temperature and pressure were evaluated by the Task Force:
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- Decay Heat Removal via Steam Generators (Secondary System Cooling)
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The Task Force review was directed at ensuring a source of feed-3 water to the steam generator via the:
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- 3. Motor Driven Feed Pump This included identifying improvements to the Steam Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS) to reduce the frequency of main
- feedwater, auxiliary feedwater, and main steam isolation, and to reduce the overall SFRCS complexity.
- Feed and Bleed Cooling (Primary System Cooling)
This is a backup method of decay heat removal which includes heat removal from the reactor core using high pressure reactor coolant makeup (through high pressure injection or makeup pumps) with energy removal through the Pilot Operated Relief Valve or pressur-izer cade safety valves.
For each of the Task Force objectives, specific existing design features and capabilities were reviewed and alternative design approaches which T
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- Applicable plant operational experience. including the June 9 i
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- Interviews with senior plant operators regarding plant operation
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- Scoping calculations and design comparisons with other plants as i
j requ:. red to assess the feasibility and acceptability of alternatives i
- Reliability analyses to assess relative improvements expected to be achieved for design improvements specifically related to the auxiliary feedwater system. This was done using existing Probabil-
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- plant modifications and operational changes to improve the reliability c of decay heat removal which should'be pursued in the short term. This 1
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'tation_of the short term Task Force recommendations relating to-AFWS
! will result in an order of magnitude improvement in AFWS reliability.
. Additionally, the installation of the MDFP will improve AFWS reliability
, by another order of magnitude. Other additional modifications and operational changes have been identified for long term implementation.
i In determining this course of action,' current NRC requirements and i guidance, including the General' Design Criteria, Standard Review Plan, and applicable design standards, were considered. L t
The Task Force review resulted in specific recommendations for improve-ments to Davis-Besse systems. Recommendations relating to decay heat
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'are detailed in Appendix C.2.1. Recommendations relating to SFRCS which
) have been approved and scheduled are described separately in Appendix j C.2.2. This separate treatment is solely for convenience since SFRCS ,
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- August 14 letter (Item II.B.2). The SFRCS recommendations were arrived-i j at, reviewed, and approved in the same manner as those detailed in Appendix C.2.1.
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II.C.3 Analysis Program Introduction Item II.A.1 of the enclosure ~to NRC's August 14, 1985 letter to Toledo Edison identifies a concern regarding "The adequacy of the analyses for loss of feedwater events, including time margins and consequences of alternative sequences."
In addition, item 5 of NRC's Confirmatory Action Letter to Toledo Edison, dated June 10, 1985, required in part:
O "An evaluation of the thermal shock considerations for both Steam Generators" and "the maximum S/G shell differential temperature."
. Toledo Edison has instituted an analysis program which addresses these concerns. ' That program is discussed in this section. Items II.A.2 and II.B.4 of the enclosure to NRC's August. 14, 1985 letter to Toledo Edison also identified, in part, a concern regarding " single failures" as they might relate to the Steam Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS) and other safety systems. That concern is also addressed in this section.
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. (~'s Capability to Mitigate Loss of Feedwater Events Analyses performed by Toledo Edison in 1979 and 1981 verified the proce-dural adequacy of decay heat removal via the safety grade auxiliary feedwater system as well as by an " equivalent third pump" method. The latter utilized a combination of primary and secondary side cooling using the startup feedwater pump, one makeup pump and the Pilot Operated Relief Valve (PORV). These analyses formed the basis for the procedures used to successfully mitigate the June 9 event.
As a result of the June 9 event, Toledo Edison commenced additional analysis efforts. These analyses evaluated the ability to remove decay l heat from the reactor core via the secondary and/or primary systems.
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- Benchmarking of the anal'/tical code utilized.
- Evaluation of desirable system and procedural improvements.
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further described in Appendix C.3.1.
It should also be noted that the NRC Staff, in a presentation to the ECCS Subcommittee of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards on August 27, 1985, reported preliminary results of their own analytical work which agreed with TED's conclusions.
Effect of the June 9 Event on Plant Components Toledo Edison requested B&W to evaluate the effect of the June 9 4 transient on the Davis-Besse steam generators. This evaluation is reported in B&W Document Number 32-115858300 " Davis-Besse Transient (6/85) - OTSG Structural Integrity" which is provided in Appendix C.3.2 of this report. In examining the transient relative to structural adequacy of the Once-Through-Steam Generators, loads on the following portions of the OTSG were investigated:
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i The results of'this evaluation show that the June 9, 1985 transient had no adverse structural effect on the steam generators. The report of this 2 -
evaluation is included in Appendix C.3.2.
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I j The cooldown rate of 50' in six minutes that occurred during the June 9 event, is also bounded by the OTSG functional specification. The refill l transient analysis uses a 40' drop in one minute. The long . term cooldown i .
- cate on June 9 was within the specified 100'/ hour.
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i' NUREG 1154 (Ref 4) and item II.A.2 of the enclosure to NRC August 14 letter raised concerns regarding single failure protection of the AFW/SFRCS actions relating to the Auxiliary Feedwater Containment Isolation Valves (AF 599 and 608).
t The particular concern over single failure comes into play during a Main Steam Line Break situation upstream of one of the MSIVs (see Figure 1).
- This results in the unavailability of that steam generator for cooling.
. Both pumps are aligned by SFRCS to feed the intact steam generator.
However, if both generators depressurize below the SFRCS setpoint for
- , actuation on low steam generatwc pressure, the perception would be that i
l the AEW containment isolation valve to the intact generator (AF599 or 608) would go shut. It would then require reopening to provide auxiliary i
, feed to the steam generator. The failure of this one valve to reopen is then, the single failure in question.
j Specific analyses were run for Main Steam Line Break accidents asid docu-s
! mented in the Davis-Besse Final Safety Analysis Report. These include one analysis in section 15 4.4 of the body of the report as well as one t
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- single failure). Both of these analyses were completed prior to the end of 1975. To maximize offsite consequences of this event, assump-I tions and techniques utilized.in the simplified analyses were designed i to specifically challenge core thermal limits. This was done by maxi-mizing the amount and duration of the blowdown of the generators. This i
blow-down caused a high Reactor Coolant System cooldown rate which
] resulted in'the worst core thermal conditions. Single failures were j
discussed in this initial licensing activity that would worsen the core j thermal conditions and are basically inappropriate for the detailed 4
ft evaluation of the AFW system issue raised in NUREG.1154.
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, the issue is whether the affected steam generator will isolate before a ;
1 i Main Steam Line Break (MSLB) would depressurize the intact generator and t close its AFW containment isolation valve. .MSLB and AFW/SFRCS single !
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! ILait the effects of a steam line rupture if it occurs in the i
- auxiliary building or containment structure. During power operation l the weight of the valve discs is held open by steam flow.
j Upon loss of steam flow or flow reversal, the valve discs close i
rapidly. The closure of these valves and therefore the limiting i
of energy passing through thgp were given credit in this licensing I
process for compartment pressurization analyses.
- 3. Credit was given in the Steam Line Break case for the closure of 4 turbine stop valves (TSV) as a single failure option to the Main i Steam Isolation Valves. (NRC SER for Davis-Besse, NUREG-0136 4
(Ref. 9), Section 14.2.2, pg. 15-3. ) . The turbine stop valves f
j receive two trip signals. The first signal comes as a turbine trip following a reactor trip and originates from the Control Rod Drive Control System receiving a trip signal from the Reactor
{ Protection System. A later, second signal to the turbine stop valves is received from the steam generator low pressure trip of the SFRCS and also commands valve closure.
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Details of the analyses done throughout the FSAR had specific objectives and therefore specific assumptions and techniques for worsening the event. Credit was taken for several equipment components in different
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1 Adequacy of Other Engineered Safety Feature Systems In light of the _ single failure vulnerability issue raised for SFRCS, Toeldo Edison is reviewing the Davis-Besse Reactor Protection and Engineered Safeguard Features Actuation System for similar suscepti-bilities. This action addresses Item II.B.4 of the enclosure to NRC's
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-II.C.4. Review of Operations Procedures and Training-l f Introduction The review of the June 9 event indicated that operations personnel performed admirably. Difficulties were experienced, but they did not preclude the prompt restoration of auxiliary feedwater flow. These difficulties did, however, identify the need for an l
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4 concerns. These included Item II.A.3 regarding potential adverse effects of plant physica1' security and administrative features on operator actions; Item II.A.6 concerning the adequacy of procedures j and training for reporting events to the NRC Operations Center; Item i
II. A.12 concerning the adequacy of procedures including determination that provisions calling for " drastic" action are clear and precise; and, Item II.B.1 concerning the adequacy of procedures, equipment and training for starting or restarting equipment for mitigating a loss j of feedwater event.
Toledo Edison has conducted a review of the operational implications
- of the June 9 event, which included the considerations raised by the
! i e NRC. That review, and the resulting actions, are discussed in this section and Appendices C.4.1 and-C.4.2. Appendix C.4.1 discusses the i
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Toledo Edison's review was intended to determine whether operator actions taken during the event were in compliance with existing procedures. It also included verification that the procedures were technically consistent with the latest Babcock & Wilcox Abnormal Transient Operating Guidelines
. (ATOG). Where concerns were identified, the root cause was determined and recommendations were made to change procedures, hardware, training, j or administrative practices as necessary, to address the root cause.
An action plan committee, chaired by the Operations Superintendent, conducted the review. The committee included representatives from Operations, the Technical Section, and the Training Department.
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Q Introduction Item II.A.9 of the enclosure to NRC's letter to Toledo Edison dated August 14, 1985 identifies as a concern regarding "The adequacy of Control Room instrumentation and controls." This section describes what actions Toledo Edison has taken or will take to address this concern.
Background
i As a result of the accident at TMI-2, the NRC, in NUREG 0737, re-quired that all plants develop and implement a Detailed Control Room Design Review (DCRDR) program. Toledo Edison, with the assistance of i Impell Corporation and Essex Corporation, developed a DCRDR program plan which was submitted to the NRC on June 15, 1983 (Ref. 12).
Through the implementation of the program plan, a list of Human Engineering Deficiencies (HED's) was identified, classified and submitted as a summary report to the NRC on June 29, 1984 (Ref. 13).
Among the HED's classified as significant were the location and physical arrangement of the Steam Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS) manual actuation pushbuttons' and the location of the SFRCS trip reset pushbuttons for the Startup Feedwater Valves (SP7A, SP7B).
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had been previously identified in the DCRDR indicates that there is no apparent need to question the DCRDR evaluation process as a result of the June 9 event. The event does indicate, however, a need to reassess the priority and schedule for implementing corrective actions related to the significant EDs. This reassessment will be accomplished as part of the Systems Review and Test' Program described in Section II.C.7 of i this report.
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generic EDs will be considered as well as the specific HEDs related to systems being reviewed under the program. Each ED reviewed will be assessed to determine whether correction is required in the short-term, i.e. prior to restart, and these will be resolved. Remaining EDs, those i not requiring pre-startup resolution, will be addressed as part of i
the continuing implementation of the DCRDR program. ,
t With respect to the significant EDs which affected the course of the i June 9 event, appropriate compensatory or corrective actions will be l implemented' prior to restart. The SFRCS Manual actuation switches will be rearranged consistent with appropriate human factor considerations
, prior to restart. In addition, guards will be installed over the switches which are used most infrequently. The new arrangement has been t
reviewed for human factors considerations. In the new arrangement, low steam generator pressure actuation switches for a given channel will be i
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In the longer-term, changes to the SFRCS logic are expected to reduce the total number of switches to four, which will then be relocated to f the SFRCS panel.
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to the pushbutton arrangement for the startup feedwater valves used i '
when aligning the Startup Feedwater Pump. This problem is no longer considered relevant since the new motor-driven feed pump will be aligned differently and any operational considerations related to use of the new pump are being considered as part of the design process. ;
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II.C.6 Shift Technical Advisor Introduction Item II.A.4 of the Enclosure to NRC's letter to Toledo Edison dated August 14, 1985 identifies as a concern: "The availability of and roli?
for the Shift Technical Advisor assistance during complex operating events." This section describes changes which have been made to address this concern.
Background
Prior to and including June 9, 1985, Shift Technical Advisors (STAS) at Davis-Besse stood 24 hour2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> shif ts. For part of their shif t, t..e STAS used sleeping facilities in the Davis-Besse Administration Building (DBAB). The DBAB is located on the Davis-Besse site, but outside the protected area.. During the June 9, 1985 event, the STA had to drive approximately one-half mile to reach the plant. The STA arrived in the control room within 10 minutes of being notified of the trip.
Immediate Actions The rotation of STAS has been modified such that the duty is now
- carried out in 12 hour1.388889e-4 days <br />0.00333 hours <br />1.984127e-5 weeks <br />4.566e-6 months <br /> shifts rather than 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />. The STA now l spends his entire shift within the protected area and has an office I
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immediately available to the control room and would be immediately knowledgeable of plant conditions.
As part of the Performance Enhancement Program (PEP), STAS have been receiving training to give them the degree of knowledge which would be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the Emergency Duty Officer. The training will allow the STA to assist the Shift Super-visor in determining appropriate Emergency Action Levels and Protec-tive Action Guidelines. The STA will advise the Shif t Supervisor of these conditions; however, the Shift Supervisor will maintain the overall responsibility of Emergency Duty Officer. This training will be completed for all current STAS before restart.
- O Long-Ters Actions For the long-term, new STAS are being trained who will be assigned permanently to operating shif ts. These personnel, presently consid-ered Assistant STAS (ASTAs) were hired in early 1984. They are presently participating in an intensive training program. The program includes both classroom training and practical, on-shift, training in alter-nating blocks of six weeks each. The program is intended to qualify the ASTAs to take the NRC Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) exam.
Continued implementation of this program will include:
- Simulator training for all ASTAs to begin in early Septem-ber, 1985.
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O.. . II.C.7 System Review and Test Program Introduction Toledo Edison has established a program to review the history of systems important to the safe operation of the Davis-Besse Station.
This review will be performed under the auspices of the Nuclear Mission's Engineering Division. The review is intended to identify problems which may potentially impact the ability of those systems to perform the functions they must perform for safe operation of the plant, to identify the corrective actions necessary to resolve those prob-less, and to identify any special testing of the system that should be performed during restart power ascension. The program will also review the scope of surveillance testing conducted on those systems to assure they are properly tested.
Background
The June 9 event focused concern on equipment maintenance at Davis-Besse.
Equipment problems of a recurring nature contributed to the event. Toledo Edison shares the concern of the NRC regarding assurance of adequate maintenance of all systems and components and the proper identification of the root cause of any such failures. It was concluded, therefore, that it is necessary to evaluate past equipment history to identify significant or recurring equipment problems to assure that the root cause is identified and corrected.
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i assure that the systems will perform their design functions. Finally, 2 - the System Review and Test Program activity will also integrate the i generic implications information resulting from the event investigation L
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operations problems and propose corrective actions, where appropriate.
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Electrical 4.16 KV System (13.8/4.16 KV Transformers)
Electrical 480 V Distribution (Includes Inverters and Required Transformers)
Electrical 13.8 KV System (Includes Startup and Auxiliary Transformers)
Emeraency Diesel Generators (Includes "Q" Fuel Oil Tanks and Diesel Roon Ventilation)
Instrument AC Power (Includes Inverters and Required Transformers)
Group 3 Anticipatory Reactor Trip System Control Rod Drive Control System Incore !!onitoring (Includes Core Exit TC)
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Group 4 Control Room Normal and Emergency H&V Systems Station and Instrument Air Station Fire Protection Component Cooling Water System Service Water System Group 5 Auxiliary Feedwater System Main Steam Steam Generator System Main Feedwater System The system history review will apply to each of the above listed systems. Although surveillance testing, as required by Technical Specifications is not applicable to some of the above systems,
~ .peri odic testing requirements, as necessary to assure operability of those systems, will be reviewed.
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Five System Review Groups have been established to conduct this program.
Systems are assigned to each in accordance with the groupings indicated in Table II.C.7.1. The groups consist of Toledo Edison engi-neering personnel and experienced support personnel from the nuclear industry. For each system, the lead review responsibility will be as-signed to a specific Toledo Edison individual. The support personnel are highly qualified industry representatives experienced in system design, 3 operation, and testing.
I The groups will conduct a review of past system performance by selected review of available documentation and interviews of Station personnel
. experienced in the operation,. maintenance, and testing of the systems.
The review will identify known recurring problems, and the review groups will propose corrective actions as necessary, to resolve those problems.
The groups will also review surveillance. testing associated with each system to identify and resolve weaknesses in ,the program.
The results of these eff' orts will be documented by the' System Review Group and -then will be,' reviewed and approved by an Independent Process
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- Licensee Event Reports (LERs) and Deviation Reports (DVRs).
These provide information on the more significant system and component failures. The total number of LERs and DVRs is relatively small, and the information contained in the reports is generally concise.
- Nuclear Power Plant Reliability Data System (NPRDS) reports.
There are more of these, but they are somewhat less complete than the LERs and DVRs.
- Maintenance Work Orders (MW0s), the most voluminous source of available information. NW0s document all types of activities.
In addition to corrective actions, NW0s are used to document preventive maintenance and contain system modification work.
- - Outstanding Facility Change Requests (FCRs). These provide a convenient listing of identified problems and proposed correc- ,
tive actions. The total number of outstanding FCRs is relative-ly small, and the information is easily accessible.
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- Human Engineering Deficiencies (HEDs) which were developed as
(N part of the Detailed Control Room Design Review program. The HEDs document deficiencies related to the man-machine interface between the operator and control room indications and controls.
- Transient Analysis Program (TAP) Reports. These document the results of post-trip or transient reviews. These reports can be redundant with LERs and DVRs for systems covered by Technical Specifications, but are useful for problems related to systems not covered in Technical Specifications.
- Davis-Besse plant personnel experience is an additional signifi- ,
cant historical information resource. Davis-Besse's operating
/' history has been sufficiently short, and the Station staff has been sufficiently stable to provide reasonable assurance that plant personnel are aware of most significant and recurring equipment problems.
The system review program will, to varying degrees, take advantage of all of the above data sources. The information avaiiable in LERs and DVRs, outstanding FCRs, HEDs and TAP reports will be examined to identify F
known equipment problems. To the extent practical, MW0s and NPRDS data will also be reviewed. As a minimum, outstanding MW0s as well as Preventive Maintenance activities will be reviewed. The results of these reviews will provide a basis for questions to be asked during interviews of Station Operations and Maintenance personnel.
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t Corrective Action Generation Depending upon the significance of the problem, corrective actions may be either short term or long tern. The System Review Groups will evaluate each identified problem against an established set of criteria to determine the significance of the problem and whether short term or
) long term corrective action is required.
i 1 For those problems determined to require short term corre,ctive action, proposed resolutions will be developed by the System Review Groups.
( These actions will be completed prior to restart. Corrective actions for problems slated for long term resolution will be identified after startup.
) Short term corrective action may include hardware modifications or proce-dural changes. In cases where the corrective action'may require an
- unreasonably 1cng time to resolve, compensatory actions will be con-I sidered for interim use. Alternative corrective actions will be proposed, where feasible, to allow the most effective to be selected for implemen- -
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- proposed corrective actions. Upon approval by the IPRG, the chosen corrective
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Surveillance Test Review Prior to startup, the System Review Groups will evaluate the scope of surveillance testing that currently exists for their respective systems.
The groups will review the testing for completeness and adequacy of testing with respect to design basis conditions. Concerns identified by the group will be documented and proposed test outlines for newly required testing will be created. The results of each system testing review will be forwarded to the IPRG. The IPRG will review the identified concerns
! and concur. with the need for additional testing, if appropriate. The IPRG
- will evaluate the proposed test outline and conceptually approve the testing as appropriate.
After the newly generated test requirements are conceptually approved, the
. System Review Group will initiate the development of new or revised .;
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The new or revised surveillance tests, new test procedures, and other surveillance testing necessary to satisfy Technical Specification opera-fs bility requirements will be scheduled and conducted in accordance with existing plant testing programs. The results of tests performed on systems will be reviewed by the designated System Review Group. The System Review Group will assume the responsibility for resolution of any identified problems.
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I C' III. CONCLUSIONS Toledo Edison submits that the Course of Action presented in this document provides definitive evidence that corrective actions to resolve previous management and programmatic problems of Davis-Besse have been taken. The new Toledo Edison program assures that necessary management, staff resources, facilities, and management practices exist to establish Davis-Besse as an excellent operating facility.
Toledo Edison's management, both Corporate and Nuclear Mission, are fully committed to this Course of Action. This position, as stated by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in his transmittal letter, assures that all actions . required to fulfill the Course of Action will be accomplished.
As contained in this document, the results of Toledo Edison's investigation of the June 9 event coupled with the specific corrective actions being taken by Toledo Edison provides assurance
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- November 1, 1985. In addition,. the information presented in this
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i Appendix III-1 presents a summary of those actions Toledo Edison intends to take, as detailed in this report. The actions are identified as i
those which will be accomplished prior to restart and .those which are longer term.
Appendix III-2 presents the schedule for major activities to be accom-l plished prior to restart.
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i /~ REFERENCES C
- 1. Response to SALP 4 Report, TED to NRC, February 4, 1985 (Serial 1-497)
- 2. Inspection Report 84-11 (SALP 4 Report), NRC to TED, December 6, 1984 (1-1072)
- 3. Investigation of June 9 Event, TED to NRC, July 18, 1985 (Serial 1-553)
- 4. NUREG 1154, Loss of Main and Auxiliary 'Feedwater Event at the Davis-Besse Plant on June 9, 1985 (Generic Letter 85-13), NRC to TED, July 5, 1985 (1791)
- 5. NRC Areas of Concern Resulting from June 9 Event, NRC to TED, August 14
-1985 (1798)
- Steam Generator, NRC to TED, June 10, 1985 (1183)
- 7. TED Response to CAL 85-06, TED to NRC, July 1, 1985 (Serial 1-541)
- 8. Clarification of Item I in CAL 85-06, NRC to TED, August 14, 1985
. (1-1231)
- 9. NRC-SER NUREG 0136 (Section 15.2.2, P. 15-3), December 1976
- 10. NRC-SER NUREG 0136 Supplement 1 (Section 7.4.1, P. 7-5) April 1977
- 11. Davis-Besse Final Safety Analysis Report (Section 15.4.4, P.15-104)
- 12. Update on Detailed Control Room Design Review (DCRDR), TED to NRC, June 15, 1983 (Serial 958)
- 13. DCRDR Summary Report, TED to NRC, June 29, 1984 (Serial 1057) i l
ACRONYM GLOSSARY O'
abs Abnormal Procedures AFP Auxiliary Feedwater Pump AFPT Auxiliary Feed Pump Turbine AFW Auxiliary Feedwater ANS American Nuclear Society ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers I
ASTA Assistant Shift Technical Advisor ATOG Abnormal Transient Operational Guidelines B&W Babcock and Wilcox C&HP Chemistry and Health Physics CAGIR Corrective Action and Generic Implication Report CNRB Company Nuclear Review Board CST Condensate Storage Tank DADS Data Acquisition and Display System DB Davis-Besse DBAB Davis-Besse Administration Building DCRDR Detailed Control Room Design Review DHRTF Decay Heat Removal Task Force DVR Deviation Report EAL Emergency Action Level ECCS Emergency Core Cooling System EDO Emergency Duty Officer EP Emergency Procedure EPRI Electric Power Research Institute O,' ESFAS Emergency Safety Feature Actuator System FCR Facility Change Requests FSAR Final Safety Analysis Report HED Human Engineering Deficiencies HPI High Pressure Injection HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning I&C Instrumentation and Control ICS Integrated Control System IE Inspection and Enforcement INPO Institute of Nuclear Power Operations IPRG Independent Process Review Group IST Integrated System Test LER Licensee Event Report LOFW Loss of Feedwater LPI Low Pressure Injection HBO Management by Objectives MFP Main Feed Pump MFPT Main Feed Pump Turbine ,
MOVATS Motor Operated Valve Analysis and Test System l MP Maintenance Procedures MSIV Main Steam Isolation Valves MU Makeup _
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'9 NPRDS NRC Nuclear Plant Reliability Data System Nuclear Regulatory Commission NSSS Nuclear Steam Supply System NUMARC Nuclear Utility Management and Human Resources Committee OTIS Once Through Integrated System OTSG Once Through Steam Generator PAM Post-Accident Monitoring Panel PEP Performance Enhancement Program PM Preventive Maintenance PORV Pilot Operated Relief Valve PRA Probabilistic Risk Assessment PSF Personnel Support Facility PSI Pounds per Square Inch PSIA Pounds per Square Inch Absolute PSIG Pounds per Square Inch Gauge P-T Pressure-Temperature QA Quality Assurance QC Quality Control RCS Reactor Coolant System R0 Reactor Operator RPS Reactor Protection System SALP Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance SFAS Safety Features Actuation Signal SFRCS Steam Feedwater Rupture Control System SG, S/G Steam Generator f'~~)
SOERS Significant Operating Event Reports x_,/ SPDS Safety Parameter Display System SRB Station Review Board SR0 Senior Reactor Operator STA Shift Technical Advisor SUFP Startup Feed Pump SW Service Water TAP Transient Analysis Program TED Toledo Edison IMI Three Mile Island TP Test Procedure TSD Training Systematic Development TSV Turbine Stop Valves TVA Tennessee Val!ey Authority USAR Updated Safety Analysis Report sm c/13 l
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IV APPENDICES Detailed information regarding the results of efforts described in the Course of Action report are contained in these Appendices.
The number of each Appendix relates to the corresponding section of the main report. Appendices relating to a section of the Detailed Course of Action (Part II of the Course of Action Report) are numbered using the letter and number designation of the report section followed by a sequential appendix number. Thus, Appendices C.1.1, C.I.2, C.1.3 and C.I.4 all relate to section II.C.1, Event Investigation, of the Course of Action Report.
As noted in the Course of Action Report, these appendices will be 4
updated and reviewed by future submittal to raflect completion of additional evaluations and refinement of plataed changes.
For convenience, the Table of Contents for both Volumes of the i Course of Action Report is reproduced on the following pages.
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VOLUME 1 PAGE I. Introduction . . . . .... . . . . . .. . .. .. ........1 II. Toledo Edison's Course of Action e
1 A. Overview. ...........................9 B. Detailed Course of Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 r
i 1. Restructuring and Strengthening of the Nuclea r Mis sion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
- Summary of Major Changes Within the i Nuclear Mission. . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . 13 New Organizational Structure of the Nuclear Mission. .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . 16 i Key Management Appointments . ... . . . . . . . . 18 i Consolidation and Redirection l
of Nuclear Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
- Centralization of all Planning Activities . . . . . . 25 4 Restructuring of Maintenance Organization . . . . . . 26 l Training Program Enhancement. . ........... .27 i Additional Staffing . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 29 i Additional Responsibilities for the Assistant V.P., Nuclear. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 l
Improvement of Management Practices . . . . . . . . . 31 Reassessment of Existing Corrective Action Programs. .. .. . ... . . . . . . . . 34 3
- 2. Incorporation of Existing Performance Improvement Programs . .. . .... . . . . . . . . 36 1 Performance Enhancement Programs . . . . . . . . . . 37 SALP Improvement. Programs .. . .. . . . . . . . . 37 ,
- 3. NWintenance Improvement Program. .. . ........ . . 38 r Reorganization of the Maintenance ;
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- Engineering Interface and Support. . . . . . . . . . 44 Plant Cleanliness and Material i Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Maintenance Facilities Improvement . . . . . . . . . 45 l e
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PAGE C. Actions Related to the June 9, 1985 Event. .. . ... . . . . . 47
- 1. Event Investigation . . ... ...... . . .. . . . . . 47 Investigation and Troubleshooting. . . . .. . . . . . 50 Root Cause Findings. . . ...... . ..... . . . 54 Corrective Actiona and Generic
, Implications . . .......... . ... . . . . . 54 Summary of Actions Taken . .. ........... . 55 i
- 2. Decay Heat Removal Reliability Improvement Program. . . . . 57 Task Force Objectives. . ... ... . . . . . . . . . 59 Task Force Approach. . ........... . . . . . 59 Summary of Recommendations / Activities. .. . . . . . . 62
- 3. Analysis Program .. .. . ........ .... . . . . 64 Capability to Mitigate Loss I of Feedwater Events . ..... .... . . . . . 65 Effect of the June 9 Event on Plant Components . ..... . ... . . . . . 66 Single Failure Susceptibility of the AFW/SFRCS. . ...... . ... . . . . . 68
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- 7. System Review and Test Program. .......... . . . . 81 Program Objectives . . .............. . .82 Scope of Review .......... . .. . . . . . . 83 Program Approach .. . . ...... . .. . . . . . .86 System Performance Review ..... . ... . . . . . 87 i Corrective Action Generation . .... ... . . . . . 89 l Surveillance Test Review . ..... . .. . . . . . . 90 Test Program. . ... ........ ... . . . . . .91 11I. Conclusions. . . . . ......... ...... . ... . . . . . .92 References and Acronym Glossary l
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, Appendix B.2.1 - Reassignment of Performance Enhancement Program (PEP) and SALP Improvement Program Activities. ... 1
- Items which will be given high priority emphasis. ... . .. . . ........... 2
- Items which will be completed as scheduled . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 4
- - Items which will be integrated into the normal
- course of business. . . ..... ....... 6 Appendix C.1.1 - NUREG 1154, Table 5.1 Equipment Deficiencies
- Index of Findings, Corrective Actions and Generic Implications Reports. . ....... .... .2 Appendix C.1.2 - Reliability of Safety Related Valve: ....... 1 i
Appendix C.I.3 - Reliability of the PORV. . . ........... 1 Appendix C.I.4 - Confirmatory Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Appendix C.2.1 - Actions to Improve Decay Heat Reliability
- Actions Relating to Auxiliary Feedwater Which Will Be Accomplished Prior To Startup. . . . . . 2
- Actions Relating to Auxiliary Feedwater System Which Are Longer Tern . .........8
- Action Related to the Auxiliary Steam System . ...... . .... .........8
- Actions Related to the Motor-Driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pump . .. . .... .........8 ,
4 Appendix C.2.2 - Actions Related to SFRCS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,1 Appendix C.2.3 - Probabilistic Evaluation of AFWS Reliability. . . . 1 Appendix C.3.1 - Transiest Analysis Program Results. ........1 i
- Appendix C.3.2 - Analyses of Event Effects on Equipment. . .....1 I
-Appendix C.3.3 - Single Failure Evaluations. ... .........1
- Appendix C.4.1 - Actions Related to Operating Procedures and Training . . . . . .. . .. ..........1
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l APPENDIX B.2.1 REASSIGNMENT OF PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (PEP) AND SALP IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SALP) ACTIVITIES As stated in Section II.B.2, all of the open items in both the PEP and SALP programs were reassessed during July-August, 1985. As a result, the open PEP and SALP items have been grouped into three (3) priority rankings. These are:
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- Items which are high priority and will receive commensurate
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- Items which, while not high priority, are close to completion and will be completed as scheduled.
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1 In this instance, specific " products", such as a statement on managerial style" committed as part of PEP Action Item A-4, will 1 not be produced. Rather, the new management team will assure that the underlying concept becomes an integral part of the way work is accomplished at Toledo Edison.
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is made to its source. For PEP items which were interim actions, ,
. original classification was by a scheme using two numbers separated by a dash (e.g., 08-1(17)). PEP Action Plans are identified by a letter I
combination and number (e.g., D/P-1). SALP improvement _ items were not s numbered in either scheme and are simply labeled "SALP".
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I. Emphasis and Resources will be applied to the following PEP Implemen-D tation Plans Interim Actions and SALP Items On A Priority Basis
- Prepare detailed position descriptions for all personnel positions in the new organization (B-3). This action will be completed by October 30, 1985.
- Management by Objectives (A-2 and E/SP-9) - An integrated approach to goals, objectives and strategic planning within the nuclear mission. This is ongoing and will be a continuous process.
- Management Training (A-3) - Establish a core of management training programs to present basic management skills. Actions q are in progress to hire a supervisor who will be responsible V for this effort.
- Merit Review & Salary Administration (B-1 and B-2) - Implement a merit review system to reflect performance and maintain a salary administration program to attract and retain key experienced quality personnel. This will be completed b;r November 1, 1985.
- Configuration Management (C/CM-1) - Implementation of tha program to establish a data base for equipment and systems, provide system descriptions, and ensure accurate documentation of administrative systems and procedures. Includes PEP Interim Appendix B.2.1 2
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Actions on System Auxiliary Diagrams (06-1(04)), Alpha Drawing Logs (12-1(02)), Drawing Control Project (12-1(09)), and Drawing Log (12-1(18)). . The Request for Proposal (RFP) for this multi-million dollar effort is in final draft form.
- Fire Protection (D/FP-1) - Provide cost-effective fire protection improvements and decreased regulatory exposure, including protection of employees and capital investment.
Includes PEP Interim Action 14-1(03). All high priority modi-fications will be completed before the start of Cycle 6.
- Nuclear Mission Procedures (D/P-1) - Provide a means to generate and maintain nuclear program procedures necessary to control inter-divisional nuclear program activities. This O . activity is scheduled for completion by June, 1986.
- QA Awareness Program (D/QA-1) - Identify and document individuals' responsibilities for adherence to the QA program and train personnel on these roles. Initial training of TED personnel will be accceplished by September, 1986.
training to allcw Shift Technical Advisor to assist the Shift Supervisor in performing the interim Emergency Duty Officer Function. This training will be completed prior to startup.
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- Fill 13 positions' in Nuclear Training (08-1(17)) - A priority with the new management. All but five are filled; the remainder i
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- Fill 10 positions in Licensing - (10-3(04)) - Five positions have been filled. Filling the remaining five open positions is
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II. The followins are well along and will be completed as now scheduled.
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- Personnel Division Resources Support (B-5) - Increase manning of Personnel to support the needs of the Nuclear Mission. Actions are ongoing as described in Section II.B.1 of the Course of
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- Records Management System Enhancements (C/RM-1&2) - Addresses activities needed to ensure that the Nuclear Mission can effectively use the Records Management System and the hardware
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' This effort should be completed by the end of the year.
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- Improve Performance of Security Detection Equipment (E/SP-14) -
Upgrade of the perimeter detection system has just been completed.
- Improve the Integrated Living Schedule Program (F/TS-4) -
- Educate Toledo Edison personnel on the ILSP plan to ensure it is used appropriately in the planning, scheduling and budgeting
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- Commence implementation of a balance of plant quality program fi (SALP). This will occur during September, 1985.
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- Human Resource Planning & Career Pathing (B-4) - Implement a Human Resource Planning Program that identifies resource needs i
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- Stress Management-(B-7) - Educate Davis-Besse employees on ways to reduce stress in the work environment.
- Employee Involvenent & Communication Program (B-8) - Develop an operational, phased program to imprnve the level of participation, involvement and communication at Davis-Besse.
- Increase TED Awareness of Fire Protection (D/FP-2) - Iacrease personnel and plant safety through awareness of the risks associated with fire hazards. ,
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- QA Procedures Review Group (D/QA-2) - Define the duties /
responsibilities and staff the QA Procedures Review Group.
- Action Plan for Safety Evaluations (D/SM-1) - Improve the quality of safety reviews,. safety evaluations and their
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- SRB Performance Criteria (D/SM-2) - Provide criteria for reviews by and conduct of the Station Review Board.
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- CNRB Subcommittee for Screening Documents-(D/SM-5) - Enhance i the revdew and partidipation by CNRB naembers by allowing for subcommittee review 5f' routine documents.
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- Program for Safety Management Improvements (D/SM-11) - Evaluate the present Safety Management program and develop improvements where needed.
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- Failure Analysis Program (E/SP-4) - Develop a program to identify recurring equipment. problems.
- Station Procedure Error Reduction Plan (E/SP-5) - Reduce the number of errors in plant procedures.
- Improve the FCR Process (F/TS-1) - Ensure better design work packages in a shorter time frame.
- Establish Realistic Schedules and Priorities (F/TS-3) - Enhance existing resources within the Nuclear Mission in complying with Integrated Living Schedule Program commitments.
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- . Complete a Review of Procedures and correlate them with the USAR (06-1(01)). To be included in annual USAR review.
- = Nuclear Safety to monitor C&HP Projects (06-2(01)) - ALARA FCRs will be addressed by Prioritization Subcommittee of the Davis-2 Besse Work Scope Committee (DBWSC).
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- Define Role of Maintenance Planning Group (07-1(05)) - Addressed by the new organization.
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- The emergency planning activity scheduling system will be formally implemented for all future commitments (SALP).
- Nuisance alarm reduction program is supported by quarterly review of control room annunciator alarms in the " ALARMED" condition (SALP).
- When an alarm is classified as a nuisance alarm, corrective action is undertaken to eliminate distraction to control room operator (SALP).
- Corrective action will be undertaken to extinguish alarms caused by failure / malfunction and repair of the failure is known to be delayed for a significant period of time (SALP).
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- Division directors will receive monthly commitment reports of the 1 emergency planning activity scheduling system (SALP).
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Introduction This Appendix contains the Findings, Corrective Actions and Generic Implications Reports generated as a result of the investigations into the equipment failures (or in some cases perceived failures) which occurred during the June 9, 1985 event. The equipment investigations cover the P
" Freeze List" equipment identified through discussions between Toledo Edison and the-NRC Fact Finding Team.
An index of the reports is provided in Table C.1.1.1 which provides the Toledo Edison Action Plan Number, the latest revision, and a' descriptive f
title. Reports which are still prelin.f nary are so indicated in the title.
- f- A preliminary status means the report has not yet proceeded to definition
\'-'/ of Corrective Actions and Generic Implications or that additional information is expected to be provided in a later revision. AlthouFh further change is j expected, preliminary reports have received Task Force review as described in Section II.C.1 of the Course of Action report prior to publication.
i Reports not identified as preliminary are considered complete at this point. No substantive changes are expected to these reports, based on presently available information. Subsequent reviews or findings of additional relevant information, however, may lead to unanticipated revisions to these reports prior to restart of the unit.
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TABLE C.1.1.1 l INDEX OF FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND GENERIC l
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i 1A, IB, 1C 1 Auxiliary Feed Pumps Overspeed Trips -
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- Preliminary 5, 6, 7 2 SFRCS Trip /MSIV Closure
- 8 2 Davis-Besse Main Feed Pump Turbine and Control System Failures - Preliminary i 9A, 9B 2 Davis-Besse Turbine Bypass Valve
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OF TROUBIISH00 TING AND INVESTIGATIVE ACTIONS 4 A. Change Analysis 4 B. Data Search 5
- 1. Investigation of Other Utility Experience With Overspeed Trips 5
- 2. Vendor Experience 7
- 3. Toledo Edison Experience 8 C. Field Actions 8 D. Analysis 9 l 1. Aacunt of Water Available 9 3
- 2. Transient Flow Analysis 10 IV. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS OF FINDINGS 10 A. Direct and Root Cause 10 B. Disproved Hypotheses 10 V. TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION OF FINDLNGS 11 VI. PLANNED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS 12
- VII. PLANNED ADDITIONAL ACTIONS 13 VIII. GENERIC IMPLICATIONS 14 II. REFERENCES 14 FIGURES
- 1. Schematic Representation of AFPT Steam Piping Syste:n 15
- 2. Typical Speed Graph of AFPT Start With Cold Piping 16
- 3. Typical Speed Graph of AFPT Start With Hot Piping 17
- 4. Computer Model of AFPT #1 Parameters on 6/9/85 18
- 5. Computer Model of AFPT #2 Parameters on 6/9/85 19
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\ A. Purcose This report documents the troubleshooting and investigative actions performed to identify the root cause of the overspeed trips of the Auxiliary Feed Pump Turbines (AFPTs) at Davis-Besse on 6/9/85. Also presented in this report are the proposed corrective actions to eliminate the cause of the overspeed trips and a summary of the proposed confirmatory testing to ensure proper system operation.
Mode 3 testing which attempts to recreate the overspeed conditions is no longer considered to be necessar/ or advisable. This conclusion is based on several factors:
- 1) Induction of water can be definid as root cause. Discussions
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with the vendor and the expertence at other plants utilizing Terry Turbines provide confidence in the root cause identifica-tion. Several other plants have experienced similar problems with AFPT overspeed and have i=plemented corrective actions to eliminate water induction.
- 2) Possible eouipment damage. Prior to 6/9/85, Toledo Edison discovered damage to pipe supports on the steam inlet lines to the AFPTs which was attributed to the water slugs created by steam condensation in the lines. Recreation of y 1 the 6/9/85 overspeed has the potent'ial of damaging compone.sts, piping, and/or supports. Also, overspeed of the AFPTs could result in equipment damage or personal injury if the overspeed protection were to fail.
, 3) The uncertainty of event recreation. Analysis by Toledo Edison personnel and consultant engineer
- has concluded that the dynamic situation that resulted .a AFPT overspeed is sensitive to many different variables. Exact duplication of the 6/9/85 event will not be possible. Therefore, the i
probability that AFPT cverspeed could be achieved during Mode 3 testing is not certain.
B. Event Descriotion On Sunday, June 9, 1985, normal feedwater flow to the steam generators was interrupted. The reactor was automatically shutdown and reactor heat was removed via steaming through the main steam safety valves and the atmospheric vent valves. The water level in the steam generators was decreasing and at 1:41:03 a Steam and Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS) full trip was initiated on Channel 1 due to a low water level in Steam Generator #1 (SG #1). This SFRCS actuation attempted to initiate auxiliary feedwater flow by opening the steam supply valve, MS 106, from SG #1 to auxiliary feedwater pump turbine (AFPT) #1 (See Figure 1). Five seconds after the initial SFRCS actuation (1:41:08) the reactor operator inadvertently initiated l Q 1
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. 4 an SFRCS low pressure trip on both channels and both steam generators. This low pressure trip of SFRCS is intended to respond to a steam line break or other equipment failure resulting in depressurizing a steam generator. The manual low pressure SERCS trip initiated the following, as designed:
- 1. Sent a close signal to MS 106 (which had an open signal at the time) and MS 107 (which was closed at the time).
- 2. Sent a close signal to AF 608 and AF 599, containment isolation valves on auxilisry feedwater path to steam generator #1 and #2, respectively.
- 3. Sent an open signal to MS 106A (steam supply for AFPT #1 from steam generator #2) and MS 107A (steam supply for AFPT
- 2 from steam generator #1) in an attempt to operate both AFPTs on opposite SGs.
, Each AFFT tripped on overspeed (4500 RPM) approximately 25 seconda 4
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, V II. BASIC OPERATION OF OPERATION
- The Auxiliary Feedwater System (AFWS) is required to provide feedwater flow to the steen generators (SGs) upon loss of the main feedwater pumps or upon loss of all normal or reserve electric power to remove decay heat and/or promote natural circulation.
The AFW system consists of two separate pumps and turbine drivers.
The turbines receive main steam from either steam generator, depending
- on the emergency actuation signal supplied by STRCS. The normal steam supply paths are; SG #1 supplying steam to AFPT #1 through MS 106 and SG #2 supplying steam to AFPT #2 through MS 107. In the case of a low pressure condition in a steam generator, the system is ,
l realigned to isolate the bad generator and the good generator will supply steam to either AFPT through the cross connect valves (MS 106A
- and MS 107A).
! The AFPTs at Davis-Besse are Terry Steam Turbines. The #1 AFPT was equipped with a Woodward model PG-PL governor and the #2 AFPT was equipped with a Woodward model PGG governor.
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OF TROUBIESH00 TING AND INVESTIGATIVE ACTIONS I
A. Channe Analysis In order to determine the reasons for the 6/9/85 overspeed trips
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, The one difference that was found was that the 6/9/85 plant trip [
] was the first time that the ATPTs were run solely on the cross j connect steam supply lines. Also, 6/9/85 was the only actual overspeed trip of the ATPTs at Davis-Besse. -
During the change analysis phase, maintenance and modification l records were checked to determine whether there was any work performed prior to 6/9/85 that could have caused an overspeed to j occur. This review did not reveal any evidence that could p' j support the overspeed trips.
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! three plants which have been attributed to condensation in
- the steam supply lines to the turbines. The major features-l of these incidents as documented by NPE are discussed in
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! In addition to the incidents which were directly attributed- !
j to condensation, there are other instances of actual -
- trips). These are generally attributed to governor valve j
eslfunctions or improper adjustment. In most cases, these a
incidents appear to have been the result of specific- i l malfunctions of the governor such as clogged or dirty oil, '
i miscalibration, corrosion, or faulty electronics. It !
- cannot be established whether condensate or condensation f l during startup may have also had some effect on these other incidents. 'i j Plant #1 1 i
! In June of 1977, the turbine drive auxiliary feed pump !
(EFF-2) tripped on overspeed upon initial start in a j surveillance test. A new governor was installed; however, the probles persisted. The cause of the problem was then I,
attributed to condensation in the steam line. Modifications
( were made to the drain system to increase its capacity.
l -Subsequent multiple starts from cold conditions showed that
. the problem had apparently been corrected. However, on l July 17, 1977, the main feed pumps tripped and upon auto start of the auxiliary feed pump ETP-2, that pump tripped
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h on overspeed. The turbine was reset and the immediate restart was successful. Subsequent first start overspeed j trips were experienced on July 22, 23, 25, and August 1.
h cause was determined to be condensation buildup in the steam inlet lines. In addition to the previous modifications j of the drain system, a bypass valve was installed to
- prevent condensate buildup. Satisfactory operation of the .
turbine was demonstrated. ,
j Plant #2 i
- In July of 1979, the turbine for auxiliary feed pump 2P7A tripped when it was started sutomatically by an Engineered j Safeguards Features Actuation System (ESTAS) signal. It is
- stated that the overspeed trip was due to water in the
- steam supply line. Water was blown from the line and the turbine was successfully started three times. In September of 1979, the turbine for auxiliary feed pump 2P7A was manually started and the turbine tripped on overspeed. h turbine was then restarted three times to verify its operability. N apparent cause was' stated as water in the steam supply header. Additional drains were installed.
- h se additional drains were evidently not completely j successful since in April, 1980, the turbine for feed pump i 2P7A again tripped when it was started in response to an i ESTAS actuation. h turbine was successfully restarted on three successive starts after the overspeed.
j However, on October 11, 1981, steam driven emergency j feedwater pump 2P7A tripped on overspeed following a manual
- start during a unit trip recovery. This overspeed trip was i attributed to condensation in the steam lines which resulted j froe insulation not being reinstalled and a steam trap .
remaining isolated after a maintenance activity. h .
insulation was replaced and the trap was placed back in l
- service. Also, the trap bypasses were opened to ensure !
- that condensation would not occur in the lines. Pump 2P7A l was tested, found operable, and returned to service.
Plant #3 ;
On August 25, 1982, it was found that the drive turbine for 1
auxiliary feed pump 2P-140 was tripping on overspeed during i starting. It is stated that the tripping was caused by condensate in the steam supply header and throttle valve.
Some drains were modified to improve their effectiveness.
Although the investigations by other plants into similar
- problems with overspeed of Terry Turbines uper. startup have l j not been definitive as to the mechanism by which water i causes the turbine to overspeed, they appear to strongly a indicate that condensate in the steam lines is detrimental
- to turbine operation. h ir approaches to corrective i action have been to reduce the amount of condensate and in t
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s some cases to keep the lines hot by bypasses or repeated starting of the pumps.
- 2. Vendor Experience I
. j Discussion between MPR Associates and Terry Steam Turbine I (the turbine supplier) have revealed that water induction to the turbine can indeed cause an overspeed condition.
h relationship to overspeed is based on Terry Turbine's
, knowledge of turbine design as well as some testing performed l in 1969. N testing involved injecting quantities of I water into the turbine to verify the turbine's ability to withstand the water. One of the observations during testing was that turbine speed increased after the water ,
1 had cleared the governor valve. Although no testing data is available, the information below describes the testing based on discussions with Terry Turbine personnel involved with the test, j h' initial set of tests involved operating the turbine on
! steam, injecting cold water into the pipe upstress of the
! turbine, and observing the turbine response. The-amount of
- water was varied between 50 and 600 gallons. During the
] transient, turbine speed and governor valve position were
- measured. h turbine behavior is described below
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i As the slug came through, the turbine speed began to i fall. h turbine control, or governor, began to j develop an error signal due to the speed decrease and I
- attempted to further open the governor valve. However, apparently because of the effect-of water flowing through the valve, the valve was not able to respond to the control signal. Terry refers to this as
{ "waterlock" of the valve. Speed continued to fall j until the slug was cleared, at which point steam was j applied to the turbine and the valve con W respond.
i Since an error signal was present, the valve opened j causing a rapid acceleration of the turbine. Terry said that the turbine speed would increase quickly and overshoot before settling back to the demanded speed.
! The overspeed trip in these tests was set higher than normal, so they observed no overspeed tripping of the turbine. But they did see large overshoots in speed as the water slus cleared.
h final set of tests involved quick starting the turbine with 600 gallons of water initially in the inlet lines. A i valve was opened to admit high pressure steam behind the wa .ar slug to force the slug throus;h the turbine. It is not known whether the governor valve started fully open or.
i was opened simultaneously with the steam supply valve.
i Turbine response is described below:
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h turbine accelerated as the water was forced through the machine. The governor gained control of the acceleration. When the water was expelled and steam was applied to the turbine, there was an increase in turbine speed but the governor was able to maintain control.
h Terry Turbine Company representative has said that the governor valve used in the testing was not the same design used at Davis-Besse. The valve in the tests is thought to
, have been more susceptible to being affected by hydraulic 1 forces due to water flow. However, the Davis-Besse governor l valve cannot be guaranteed not to lock up due to water flow because it was designed to run with steam.
Terry Turbine has also stated that water could also cause a 1
turbine overspeed by flashing through the turbine nozzles
! and thereby, due to the increased mass flow, impart more energy to the turbine wheel and potentially cause an overspeed.
j 3. Toledo Edison Experience 4
To further support the root cause of water causing the overspeed trips, a review of past AFPT quick starts was performed. This review involved analyzing the plots of i turbine speed versus time during the starting transient.
l h review clearly showed a difference in stability of the 1 turbines (especially AFP #1) when run on cold supply lines versus hot supply lines. When the turbines are started ,
- with cold steam supply lines, the turbine speed is very '
J erratic during acceleration to rated speed. However, when l the turbines are started with hot steam supply lines, the J
speed graphs are very smooth with a constant acceleration
! to rated speed. (See Figures 2 and 3 for typical AFPT speed graphs of cold versus hot lines.) ,
j h erratic turbine speed is attributed to the formation of i water slugs when the steam is introduced into the cold supply lines.
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! C. Field Actions Two " hands on" investigations were performed to eliminate other possible causes. h first was performed on 6/9/85 at approximately 1:00 p.m. (about 10 hours1.157407e-4 days <br />0.00278 hours <br />1.653439e-5 weeks <br />3.805e-6 months <br /> after the unit was stable). h AFFTs were " quick-started" on the normal steam supply paths via MS 106 and MS 107. h pump discharge path during this testing was through the ain-recirc line only, just as it was during the overspeed trips of 6/9/85. The piping was still hot at this time and both AFPTs started without any erratic control. The governors functioned properly and accelerated both units to rated speed within 40 seconds as designed. This testing indicates t
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The second investigation was a visual inspection of both governors by a Woodward Governor Representative to verify that the governors were in proper order. The inspections were performed under Maintenance Work Orders (MW0s) 1-85-2131-00 and 1-85-2132-00.
The visual inspection identified that both governors contained no deficiencies that would impair proper operation.
1 D. Analysis To better define the possibility of condensate in the steam supply causing the overspeed trips, analyses were performed to determine the amount of water available due to steam condensing in the cold steam supply piping and to simulate the transient formation and transport of condensation in these lines.
- 1. Amount of Water Available Initial calculations were performed by MPR Associates Inc.
to determine the mass of water condensed as a result of heating the AFPT steam piping from 70*F to 535'F. These calculations were intended to give " ball park" numbers and
, - therefore the assumptions were made that the entire pipe heats up from room temperature (70'F) to the nominal SG
, temperature (535'F) and that all the heat given up by the condensing steam goes to heating the pipe. The results are shown in Table 1, values are pounds of water generated.
- The actual values will be less due to the real parameters
[ involved, (i.e. , the effect of piping insulation, the effect of flow on heat transfer, the time required to heat the pipe, etc.).
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These results show that large quantities of water can be generated in the steam supply lines. Also the cross i connect lines are capable of generating more water than the normal supply paths. This is due to the increased length of cold horizontal piping when the system is run on the cross connect lines. '
l When comparing the amount of water generated from MS 106 to AFPT #1 to the amount of water generated from MS 107A to AFFT #2 it is not evident why AFPT #1 has never tripped on l
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,,) drawing of these two routings shows that the MS 107A line is comprised of long horizontal runs and a vertical rise which tends to more easily cause a slug formation when compared to the MS 106 piping which is comprised of a series of shorter horizontal runs and vertical drops. This tendency against slug formation is postulated to be the .
- reason why AFPT #1 had never oversped La the past. It also points to the complexity of the phenomenon.
, 2. Transient Flow Analysis A transient flow atalysis was performed by MPR Associates Inc. to simulate the effects of the 6/9/85 transient. The computer model used solves the mass, momentum, and energy conservation for the piping system including the effects of the heat transfer to the pipe wall.
. The results of the transient flow analysis indicate that a i
significant amount of water is formed in the steam supply l piping to the AFPTs as a result of the sequence of events
- which occurred on 6/9/85. Within 30 seconds after the
- initial opening of valve MS 106, the analysis indicates j that the pipe immediately upstress of ATPI #1 is completely filled with water. Also, the pipe directly upstream of 4
AFPT #2 is calculated to be about half full of water at the same time. This is shown in Figures 4 and 5.
! ( ) This transient analysis substantiates the fact that large c amounts of water can be generated when steam is initiated l .'
into the long cold piping. In addition, it shows that the condensate can be expected to reach the turbines in approximately the time frame required to support the observed overspeed , ,
trips of the AFPTs (25-30 seconds). '
IV. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS OF FINDINGS b 1 A. Direct and Root Cause 4
, The direct and root cause is judged to be Hypothesis A of the 4
original troubleshooting report (Reference #4).
Eypothesis A:
Water slums in steam pipins to the turbine due to residual condensation or rapid condensation of steam while heatins
- lona, cold steam supply path to AFPTs caused the overspeed trips.
l B. Disproved Hypotheses l As part of the original troubleshooting report, four (4) other
- possible causes for the ATPT overspeeds were developed. Of i those four, two were eliminated in the original report based on
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Hypothesis C:
Sudden decrease in pump load due to a sudden flow reduction when pump discharge flow is abruptiv stopped at the closed valves AF 599 and AF 608.
Hypothesis E:
Loss of pump suction source resulting in no pump load.
A third hypothesis was disproved by the 6/9/85 testing and the governor inspections performed by a Woodward representative. It was Hypothesis D of the original troubleshooting report.
Hypothesis D:
Governor problems had caused the overspeed trips.
The final hypothesis was Hypothesis B.
Hypothesis B:
3 AfPT 41 rolling on steam from MS 106 prior to receiving steam flow from crossover (Double Start).
'; This is highly unlikely to have occurred based on an ex==ination of the sequence-of-events log which suggests that steam flow would not have been interrupted. This judgement is based on the timing of the cycling of valves MS 106 and MS 106A. This hypothesis also does not explain the overspeed trip of AFPT #2 because it was run on steam from MS 107A only.
V. TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION OF FINDINGS The basis for the diract and root cause determination is:
- 1. Other utilities have experienced overspeed trips of similar turbines due to water in the steam supply.
- 2. Toledo Edison experience shows that when the steam supply lines are hot (i.e., small amounts of water generated), the AFPTs accelerate to rated speed without any erratic behavior.
j 4. Analysis has shown that the existing piping configuration will generate significant amounts of water due to condensation and 1 that this water will reach the turbine during the initial starting transient.
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- 1. Governor valve becomes " water-locked" and is open too far when
, water clears, therefore allowing too much steam to flow into the turbine which leads to an overspeed.
- 2. Water entering the turbine flashes through the turbine nozzles thereby releasing more energy than required and the turbine accelerates to the overspeed setpoint.
- 3. Water entering the turbine slows the turbine down. The governor tries to maintain turbine speed by opening the governor valve further. When the water clears, the valve is open too far to be able to control turbine speed below the overspeed setpoint.
Even though the method is uncertain, it is apparent that the water is the cause of the overspeed trips of the AFPTs that occurred at Davis-Besse on 6/9/85.
VI. PLANNED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS To eliminate the water which is judged to have caused the overspeed trips, Toledo Edison has decided to reconfigure the steam supply system to the AFPTs. The new configuration would provide the ability
- to sustain the steam piping in a hot and pressurized condition whenever the AFPTs are required to be operable. By keeping the O. piping hot, the amount of water delivered to the turbines during a start would be reduced to a negligible quantity. The system change is highlighted below
o Valves MS 729 and MS 730 (turbine inlet isolation valves located I
approximately ten (10) feet from the turbines) will be replaced with pneumatically operated control valves.
1 l o Valve opening time will be adjustable to allow control of steam flow during initial stages of turbine starting. This flexibility will alleviate the possibility of overspeeding the turbine when opening a supply valve near the turbine as has been experienced i at several other power plants, i
o Valves MS 106, 106A, 107, and 107A will be normally open to pressurize the supply lines up to the new control valves. These valves will retain their close signals to act as containment and steam generator (SG) isolation valves.
$ o Steam trap capacity of the supply lines will be reviewed for adequacy. New traps will be added as required.
o Steam supply lines to the AFPTs will be analyzed as high energy j lines. Support, whip restraint, impingment barrier, and environ-
- sental qualification modifications will be performed as required.
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o In addition to the piping changes, the existing Woodward model
- PG-PL governor on AFPT #1 will be changed to a Woodward model
! PGG governor to increase governor reliability. This change-out was originally planned for the 1986 refueling outage.
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, These modifications or other alternatives to keep the piping hot and i
pressurized will be performed prior to restart of the Davis-Besse !
! unit. After the modifications are performed, Toledo Edison will !
a perform a series of tests to confirm that the new system configuration '
will operate as designed. l
!- VII. PI.ANNED ADDITIONAI, ACTIONS The new auxiliary feed pump steam supply system modifications will be i tested after implementation is complete. The testing will consist of the following: ,
- 1. Several quick starts of both AFPTs to verify that the units
, accelerate to rated speed without any erratic behavior. This i testing will also verify that the turbines reach rated speed in j less than 40 seconds as required by Davis-Besse Technical Specifications. During these quick starts the following data will be collected:
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i o Governor valve position will be monitored to verify proper governor operation.
f a Turbine speed versus time will be recorded to verify a j smooth acceleration ramp.
- 2. AFPT stability will be checked. This will be done by momentarily increasing turbine speed by using the overspeed test device. l
- -Turbine speed will be plotted to verify that the governor '
, resumes control after the instability input is removed.
- 3. All steam traps on the steam supply piping will be checked for
- l operability and adequate removal capacity during the steady
, state condition (i.e., lines pressurized with turbine stopped). -l l This testing will ensure that condensation will not accumulate in the piping during the long periods when the AFFTs are idle.
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- 4. Testing will be performed to verify the hypothesis of Action i
Plan IC. (Hypothesis - Trip throttle valves being only partially open limited steam flow and thus limited RPM. This was perceived
- as not being able to control ATPT speed from the control roos.)
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! All of these modifications and testing will combine to assure Toledo Edison that the Auxiliary Feed Water System is functional to perform its intended safety function at any time as required.
VIII. GENERIC IMPI.ICATIONS The design of the Davis-Besse Plant utilizes only two quick start steam driven turbines (AFPT di and #2) to supply motive power to equipment. Therefore, there are no generic implications beyond the two AFPTs.
II. REFERENCES
- 1. Telephone conversation documentation between MPR and Terry Steam Turbine Company, (7/2/85).
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- 2. Steam condensation calculations by MPR, (4/5/85).
- 4. Action Plan IA & 13 Investigation & Troubleshooting Report, Rev.
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PRELIMINARY l FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, AND GENERIC IMPLICATIONS REPORT TITLE: AFPT OVERSPEED TRIP THROTTLE VALVE PROBLEM PREPARED BY: R. J. Gradomski PLAN NO. ID DATE PREPARED: August 9, 1985 PAGE 1 of 34 4
REV. DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY TASE FORCE 0 8/9/85 Initial Issue R. Gradoeski- 3. Beyer 1 8/19/85 Add Corrective Actions R. Gesdomski L. Grise [ '
2 8/30/85 General Corrections R. Gradomski _
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Pa. ggt I. ISSUE / CONCERN 3
! II . BASIC PRINCIPAL OF OPERATION 3 III.
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OF TROUBLESHOOTING AND INVESTIGATION 5 IV. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS OF FINDINGS 8 A. Direct Cause of Problems 8 B. Root Cause of Problems 9 C. Disproved Hypotheses 9 j V. PLANNED ADDITION ACTIONS 11 l . VI . TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION OF FINDINGS 12 VII. SPECIFIC CORMCTIVE ACTIONS 13 f
m VIII. GENERIC IMPLICATIONS 18 ATTACHMENTS:
! 1. Chrcoology of Events Related to Restart After Overspeed Trip 21
- 2. Inspection of Condition and Operation of Overspeed Trip and Valve Latch Mechanisms 25 j 3. Resulta of Operator Interviews, Procedural and Training Reviews 29
- 4. Affected Procedures 32
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- 2. Auxiliary Feed Pump Turbine Overspeed Trip Linkage 34 f
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I. ISSUE / CONCERN During the reactor transient of June 9, 1985, the Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Turbines (AFPT 1-1 and 1-2) were started and then automatically tripped on overspeed. Equipment Operators (EOs) were dispatched to determine the problem and restart the AFPTs.
While attempting the restart, the operators experienced difficulty in relatching and opening the trip throttle (T&T) valves. The EOs were successful in their attempts to relatch and o' pen the T&T valves after several minutes and the AFPTs were restarted. This findings report addresses only the problem with relatching of the T&T valve. The report will be revised to cover the problem with TET valve opening after further scheduled testing is completed.
4 II. BASIC PRINCIPAL OF OPERATION The following is a description of the operation of the overspeed trip mechanism (OTM) in tripping the T&T valve: ,
(Refer to Figure 1 for the location of each component.)
- 1. A spring loaded weight is attached to the turbine shaft. As the speed of the rotating shaft increases, centrifugal force on the weight overcomes the force of the spring causing the weight to extend out from the shaft. 1
- 2. At 4500 RPM, sufficient outward movement of the weight causes the weight to strike the leaf spring.
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- 3. The leaf spring and connected tappet move upward. (The manual trip lever provides this upward movement when manually tripping the OTM.)
- 4. As the tappet moves upward, it removes the interference and allows the head lever to move toward the turbine.
- 5. The head lever and attached connecting rod are pulled by spring force in the trip direction. The limit switch operated by the head lever changes state to show " trip" on the control room annunciator and alarm printer.
- 6. As the connecting rod moves in the trip direction, it applies a "h===*r blow" through the slotted link connection ie./the trip crank to the trip hook.
- 7. The trip hook disengages from the T&T valve latch-up lever allowing the T&T valve closure spring to drive the valve stem and disc to the closed position. The limit switch on the T&T valve changes state to show "not fully open" on=the computer alarm printer.
From Figure 1 the relatching of the valve trip mechanism involves two actions: first, the trip tappet must be reset, and second, the trip hook must be engaged with the latch-up lever so that the valve stem can be raised.
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The resetting of the tappet can be achieved by pulling the connecting rod toward the valve. This moves the head lever so that the tappet spring can force the tappet down into the reset position. When the tappet is down, the head lever and connecting rod are positioned toward the valve. The head lever limit switch changes state to show
" norm" on the computer alarm.
The valve can be latched by turning the valve handwheel in a direction which would close the valve. Although the valve is already closed, 9
it is necessary to rotate the handwheel in the CLOSE direction in order to raise the nut attached to the latch-up lever to a position where the trip hook and latch-up lever can be engaged. When the latch-up lever reaches the top of its travel, the trip hook engages.
After the hook is engaged, the valve is latched and rotation of the valve handwheel in the OPEN direction raises the valve stem to open the T&T valve. When the valve is fully open, the T&T valve limit switch changes state to show " full open" cn the computer alarm printer.
III. SLMfARY OF TROUBLESHOOTING AND INVESTIGATION The troubleshooting and investigation involved the following major elements:
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C o. The plant records, specifically the station alarm printout, the Data Acquisition and Display System (DADS) output, and the security alaen printouts, were evaluated to determine a chronology of events associated with the trip and restart of the AFPTs.
4 This detailed chronology is presented as Attachment 1 to this report.
- o. The physical condition of the OTMs and T&T valve latching mechanisms was inspected and the operation of the linkages was
! checked. The results of these inspections are summarized in Attachment 2 to this report.
- o. The operators were interviewed as to their actions relative to
() relatching the valves. The guidance in existing plant procedures and the training received by the operators on the relatching operation were also reviewed. The specific items of significance from these interviews and reviews are presented in Attachment 3 to this report. Attachment 1 (the chronology) also reflects the results of the operator interviews.
The major conclusions from these investigations are summarized below:
l l o. The chronology shows that the OTH for AFPT 1-2 was reset very -
soon after the EOs entered the room -- within about a minute.
Evidently, there were no serious prob'lems with reset of this turbine. However, there were problems with opening the T&T O
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- o. The chronology shows that the T&T valve for AFPT 1-1 was evidently opened without resetting the OTH. Turbine AFPT 1-1 was started; i
however, it tripped about two and a half minutes later while a manual speed change was in process, but not as a result of overspeed. The OTM was reset very shortly after the mechanism's spurious trip (less than a minute) and the turbine successfully restarted.
- o. The physical inspections and operational checks of the OTM l linkage and the T&T valve latch mechanisms showed some abnormal conditions. These conditions may have contributed to the difficulty in resetting the OTM or to the spurious trip of AFPT 1-1. However, the mechanisms on both turbines were shown to be capable of being reset when properly operated. Therefore, these conditions did not prevent resetting the OTM and relatching the valve. It was also demonstrated that it was possible to latch the valve and open it without resetting the OTM. In that condition the valve is not positively latched -- it is prevented from tripping only by friction on the latch faces.
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that the valve relatching'also required the OTM' tappet to be reset. The training on the relatching operation included little hands-on operation'of the mechanisms.
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IV. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS OF FINDINGS A. Direct Cause of Problems The most probable cause of the spurious trip of AFPT 1-1 was the operator's failure to reset its OTM prior to latching and opening its T&T valve. The investigations showed that it was possible to open a T&T valve without resetting of the OTM and that this would result in the valve latch mechanism being in a metastable condition from which it could spuriously trip. .
The reported difficulty of relatching the T&T valve was probably a direct result of the operator's attempts to latch the valve t without resetting the OTM. Investigations showed that opening the T&T valve without resetting the OTM requires the latch parts (trip hook and latch-up lever) to be held engaged while the valve is opened and until they are loaded sufficiently for friction to hold the latch parts engaged.
The investigations show that the OTM could have been reset and the T&T valve relatched, had the operators involved been more familiar with the required manipulations of the linkage. That is, the trip and latching mechanisms, even though they are not simple and straight forward to operate, were apparently not
, defective and were capable of being reset as was demonstrated by l
the successful relatching of AFPT 1-2. Note, however, that if
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B. Root Causes of Problems l
A number of significant root causes for the apparent failure of I l
the operator to reset the OTM before latching the T&T calve were identified:
- 1. The reset or tripped condition of the OTM is difficult for the operators to determine. The design of the linkage does not include any labels, operator aides, or easily identified position indication.
- 2. The procedural instructions for relatching the T&T valves i
are incomplete and if strictly followed would not assure a properly reset mechanism.
- 3. The training given to the operators did not provide for adequate hands-on experience for a specialized operation which would have to be performed under stress.
l C. Disproved Hypotheses The investigations evaluated four previously identified hypotheses and another potential cause. These are discussed below:
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rod was pulled to its reset position. The leaf spring that provides the return force to the tappet was functional. The tappet was not bound and moved freely. Since the control room alarm printout did not indicate that the head lever actuated the limit switch, the linkage of AFPT 1-1 was evidently not moved far enough to allow the tappet to drop to the reset position.
Hypothesis 2. The spring that provides the relatching force for the trip hook is defective or inadequate. It was determined that the spring provided adequate force to latch the trip hook when the OTM was properly reset. The spring condition was satisfactory.
Hypothesis 3. The pivot point of the trip hook is not ,
sufficiently free to assure proper enassement of the trip hook to latch-up lever. It was demonstrated that the trip hook was sufficiently free to engage the lever when a proper reset and latching sequence was used; however, some misalignment of the i
parts was noted and is discussed in Attachment 2. The pivot point of the trip hook was well lubricated.
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It should be noted that the linkage operated as expected to trip the turbine during the initial overspeed conditions. -
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In the process'of investigating the operation of the OTM linkage, it was found that a force on the connecting rod in the trip direction would sometimes dislodge the tappet from the reset to the tripped position. Although there is some possibility that
- this could have been the cause of the spurious trip of AFPT 1-1, the force required is large and no mechanism to get such a force has been identified during the June 9, 1985 event. "
It is also possible that an operator, by forcing the connecting rod in the trip direction after resetting the OTM mechanism (as an attempt to assure that the OTM had reset), could inadvertently trip the OTM. This apparently did not occur since it would have led to multiple indications of operation of the head lever limit switch on the alarm printout. These were not present.
V. PLANNED ADDITIONAL ACTIONS No further investigations are planned. The direct and root causes of the spurious trip of AFPT 1-1 T&T valve have been identified.
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The direct cause of the difficulty in latching and the spurious trip of AFPT 1-1 has been established as the failure of the operator to properly reset the OTM prior to latching and opening the T&T valve.
The root causes have been identified as: 1) lack of consideration of human factors in the liskage design so that a clear indication of the OTM position was not available to the opeEator, 2) procedures which did not adequately define the actual actions required to reset the OTM and relatch the T&T valve, and 3) training which did not adequately prepare the operators for performing the relatching activity under stress. Accordingly, the overspeed trip mechanism linkage should be
-removed from the freeze list so that corrective action may begin.
However, the T&T valve, exclusive of the trip linkage, should remain on the freeze list until the testing on the v11ve opening force is completed and this finding report is revised to cover the difficulty in opening the T&T valve which occurred on AFPT 1-2. ;
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VII. SPECIFIC CORRECTIVE ACTIONS A. Required Corrective Action:
The following actions have been identified to correct existing deficiencies related to the identified root causes and prevent j similar problems associated with the AFPT OTM.
Human Factors Considerations
- 1. Design and install local indication (trip / reset) of the OTM. Additionally, supply simplified local operating instructions. This item is to be completed prior to plant restart.
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- 2. Paint the yoke of the T&T valve, the latch-up lever, trip hook, and connecting rod (unthreaded portion), for both AFPTs, a yellow color to distinguish this equipment as important in the operation of the overspeed trip. Addi-tionally, the manual trip lever should be painted red.
h This item is to be completed prior to plant restart.
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installed prior to plant restart.
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EOs in both pump rooms should be able to communicate simultaneously with each other and the control room while 4
operating the AFPTs. This item is to be completed prior to plant restart.
1 Procedural Considerations
- 5. Modify the affected procedures (reference Attachment 4) to reflect the proper reset sequence for the OTM and to also j check that alarm points S007 and S017 reflect the reset i
condition on the control room alarm printer and annunciator.
This modification is to be completed prior to plant restart.
O 6. Modify ST 5071.04 to ensure that the T&T valve and OTM are properly reset after the completion of testing. This modification is to be completed prior to plant restart.
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- 7. Operators will receive instruction on the theory of operation for the OTM and T&T valve. This instruction is to be completed prior to plant restart and will include all physical and procedure changes made as a result of this report. This instruction will also be incorporated in operator annual requalification.
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the plant in Mode 3 during restart. This training will j also become a requirement for operator qualification. l l
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) 1. Install "no step" indication on the handwheel of both T&T valves. These are to be installed prior to plant restart.
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- 2. Install "no step" indication on the connecting rod of each j OTH. These are to be installed prior to plant restart.
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guides of the T&T valve, and 4) lubrication of all other ' l pivot points and sliding' surfaces of the OTM excluding the i
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the tightness of the connecting rod adjustment lock nut, overspeed trip device hold down screws, and the proper adjustment and alignment of the OTH. Also, to determine the need for touch-up painting on identified surfaces.
This item is to be created and completed prior to plant restart.
- 2) confion proper adjustment of the tappet, 3) perform dimensional inspection of the tappet nut and head lever, connecting rod to trip hook lever, and trip hook to latch-up lever mating surfaces. This iter to be completed prior to the next refueling outage.
- 5. Replace the trip spring for the T&T valve on both AFPT's.
, Reference Terry Turbine letter to T. D. Murray of February l'
3, 1984. The springs will be replaced prior to plant restart.
- 6. Institute a new surveillance test, or equivalent, to exercise the T&T valves weekly while in plant modes 1,2 or 3 by turning the handwheel in the closing direction through the distance equal to % of the total lift of the valve.
This item will fulfill a manufacturers recommendation.
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- 7. Straighten the bowed connecting rod and ensure that the connecting rod adjustment lock nut is tight on the AFPT 1-2 OTM. Reference Non Conformance Report (NCR) 85-0114. This correction must be completed prior to plant restart.
, 8. Replace the connecting rod socket on the head lever for the OTM on AFPT 1-2. Reference NCR 85-0114. This item must be l l
replaced prior to plant restart.
- 9. Retighten the hold down screws for the OTM on AFPT 1-1.
Reference NCR 85-0113. This action must be completed prior to Action Plan lA/lB cesting. l2
- 10. Adjust the trip hook crank to obtain perpendicular alignment between the connecting rod and the trip hook pivot shaft for both AFPT OTMs. Reference NCR 85-0114. This alignment
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must be completed prior to plant restart.
- 11. Replace the head lever and tappet nut for both AFPT OTMs.
Refrence NCR 84-0114. This item is to be completed prior to plant restart. ,
The following are actions that are being considered to enhance
.i performance with respect to the operation of the AFPT's.
- 12. Investigate means to enhance the local manual control of the AFPT's. This will include, but not limited to local l
indication of steam generator level and manual control of the auxiliary feedwater pumps using the T&T valve. Appropriate training in the manual operation will have to be provided.
- 13. Investigate means to provide for remote reset of the AFPTs, if they trip on overspeed. This would include:
- a. The addition of an electric trip solenoid and
- b. A motor operator on the T&T valve.
O Consideration will be given to whether the additional complexity created by the above modifications will, in 1
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VIII. GENERIC IMPLICATIONS A. Significance There are no other Terry Turbines like the AFPT at Davis-Besse and consequently there are no generic implications for many of the identified problems. There are, however, some broad impli-cations of the root causes of the problems with the reset of the AFPT's. These are:
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stress which are not straightforward and for which the equipment human factors could be significantly improved.
- 2. There may be other inplant operations for which the exist-ing procedures are inadequate or incorrect.
- 3. There may be other operations for which specific hands-on-training is needed to assure that the operations will be correctly performed in times of stress. This issue is specifically addressed in the final report for Action Plan 4
3, Operator Actions and Procedural Adequacy, Item III. A 6.
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discussed previously, there may be generic implications of two other conditions which were observed in the investigations.
Specifically:
- 1. Equipment was found to have been damaged by being used to support personnel (by being stepped on).
- 2. Temporary scaffolding was placed in locations which reduced the access to critical equipment and communications.
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The potential generic problems described above may also be factors in some of the other events on June 9, 1985. Determi-nation of whether these potential problems are present elsewhere at Davis-Besse is beyond the scope of the investigation of the AFPT overspeed trip and reset prcblems. As a result, selection I
of specific corrective action ,s not appropriate in this report.
However, to assure that the observations are addressed, action plans for each of the identified items will be prepared.
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recorded event. 'These comments are based on the investigations conducted to date and interviews of the operators. (See also Attachments 2 and 3.)
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, 1:41:31 S007/Z001 AFPT-1 overspeed trip /stop (T&T) valve j started to close.
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- The AFPT tripped at its j correct setpoint and the T&T valve closure is instantaneous. These events are confirmed by the AFPT speed data.
1:41:44 S017/Z002 AFPT-2 overspeed trip /stop (T&T) valve 4
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I correct setpoint and the T&T valve closure is instantaneous. These 4
events are confirmed by the AFPT speed data.
1:45 Security Hatch to AFPT l-2 room open.
4 Computer 1:45:50 S017 AFPT-2 overspeed trip reset.
Comment: The EO had successfully reset the OTH. On July 5, 1985, it was noted that the OTH must be
, in its full reset position before the switch associated with the alarm point changes state. There j were no additional trip alarms throughout the event which means that the OTM was properly holding in the reset position. The EO began to open the T&T valve, hand-wheel rotated in the counterclock-wise direction, until the " free play" was removed. At that time, O
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1:46 Security The door to AFPT 1-1 was opened.
Computer 1:46:33 S008 AFPT-1 showing speed increase.
Comment: During these 33 seconds, the E0 stated that he had tried to reset the OTM. The computer alarm printer, by absence of reset printout, indicates that the OTM was not moved a sufficient distance to cause the switch for alarm point S007 to change state. The limited movement would not allow the tappet to reset. On July 5, 1985, this EO had demonstrated the amount of movement applied on June 9, 1985. His understanding of the operation of the OTM had him pull the connecting rod until the trip hook met with the latch-up lever. It is noted that the connect-ing rod to trip hook is a slotted connection that allows additional movement of the connecting rod to O reset the OTM. The appearance of the trip hook meeting with the latch-up lever does not mean that the OTM was pulled sufficiently to allow reset. It was demonstrated on July 5,1985 that the movement on June 9, 1985 would cause neither: 1) the tappet to reset, nor 2) the switch to change state.-
The E0 at this time during the June 9 event, physically held the ,
trip hook to the latch-up lever and cracked open the T&T valve.
The OTM was not reset. This evolution was shown possible on June 29, 1985 and July 5,1985.
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hook could be held on the lever, the T&T valve opened, the OTM not reset and the switch not change state. The OTM for AFPT 1-1 was not reset until 1:58:57.
1:52 Security A third E0 logged into the AFPT rooms.
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Comment: The third E0, after viewing that the OTM was reset,
. realized that the T&T valve needed additional force to move the disc from its seat. At that time, he applied a valve wrench to the hand-wheel and partially opened the T&T valve.
1:52:53 ZOO 2 AFPT-2 T&T va'Ive fully open.
Comment: The pump speed was 2,433 RPM at this time and increased slowly to 3,752 RPM at 1:53:51.
The third E0 stated that after moving the T&T valve disc from its seat, that the T&T valve became
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1:53:51 2002 AFPT-2 T&T valve not fully open.
Comment: Believing that the AFPT governor was not controlling properly, the E0 took control of
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1:56:08 Z001 AFPT-1 T&T valve fully open.
Comment: Pump speed is approximately 3500 RPM. The E0 was apparently controlling pump speed locally using the T&T valve.
1:58:39 2001 AFPT-1 T&T valve not fully open and turbine speed dropping rapidly.
Comment: The third EO, controlling the pump locally, had attempted to reduce the pump speed by placing the valve wrench on the handwheel and closing the valve. During this process, the trip hook dis-engaged from the latch-up lever and the T&T valve slammed shut.
It is noted that there was no indication of OTM reset. It was shown that engagement without the OTM being reset is unstable due to the connecting rod / springs providing a constant force in the disengagement direction. A review of pump speed data confirms the E0's statement that the T&T' valve
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s 1:58:57 S007 AFPT-1 overspeed trip reset.
Comment: After the T&T valve slammed shut, the third E0 properly reset the OTM.
1:59:02 S008 AFPT-1 showing speed increase. i Comment: The third E0, after resetting'the OTM, began to open the T&T valve. AFPT-1 was con-trolled locally via the T&T valve for the remainder of the event with no further problems associated with the T&T valve or OTM.
2:01:58 Z002 AFPT-2 T&T valve fully open.
Comment: Previous to this, attempts were made to place control of the pump in automatic from the control room (2:01:11). At 2:01:24, the pump control was placed in manual from the control room and it was realized that the T&T valve must be fully open so that the governor throttle valve could function. The pump was then manually controlled from the control room for the re-(N
(,,) mainder of the event with no further problems.
- Times are Modcoup time. 6 seconds have been added to DADS time.
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INSPECTION OF CONDITION AND OPERATION OF OVERSPEED TRIP AND VALVE LATCH MECHANISMS 1-This attachment summarizes the results of the investigations performed to
. verify the physical condition of the mechansias and confirm their operability.
These investigations were performed without steam and without disassembly.
4 In accordance with the " Guidelines to Follow When Troubleshooting or
- Performing Investigative Actions Into the Root Cause Surrounding the June i 9, 1985, Reactor Trip, Rev. 4", Maintenance Work Orders (MWO's) were prepared. Activities associated with MWO 1-85-2063-00 (AFPT 1-1) and MWO 1-85-2065-00 (AFPT 1-2) were conducted on June 29, 1985.
4 Both MWO's required the performance of Steps 1, 2, and 3 of Action Plan ID. Representatives of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Messrs. W.
Rogers and N. Choules), Terry Turbine Co. (Mr. J. Kregel), and MPR Associates, Inc. (Mr. T. Clark) were present during investigative actions conducted on 4 June 29,1985.- Additional investigations associated with Rev. 01 of the aforementioned MWO's were conducted on July 5, 1985.
! The specific observations considered to be potentially important either in i
this problem or to be potential future problems are discussed below:
- 1. Exercise of the OTM Linkage All checks associated with Step 3 of Action Plan ID were completed.
. All items performed their respective functions. The " exercises" were performed using the sequence for manually tripping and resetting the
- OTM, as stated in Section II of this report, were successful. ,
However, incomplete engagement of the trip hook to latch-up lever was noted on AFPT 1-1 when latching of the valve was attempted without resetting the tappet in the OTM.
The EO involved with AFPT 1-1 on June 9, 1985 demonstrated how he had attempted to reset the OTM. His understanding of the operation of the OTM had his pull the cennecting rod until the trip hook met with the latch-up lever. The movement of the OTM so that the trip hook met with the latch-up lever was not sufficient to allow either the turbine end of the OTM to reset or the limit switch to change state.
- 2. Ennatement of Latch Without Tappet Reset i
4 During the performance of Action Plan 1D, Step 3, it was noted that Section 6.11 of Surveillance Test (ST) 5071.01.26 (Attachment 3) did not provide adequate direction for resetting the OTM. The purpose of the surveillance test is to exercise the OTM and is not primarily
- intended to train operators. The wording of the ST places secondary
! importance in resetting the OTM with the primary emphasis on engagement of the trip hook to latch-up lever. During the exercising, it was l shown possible to engage the trip hook with the latch-up lever
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! condition, the spring forces would be acting to disengage the hook.
Note that in this condition:
< a. The valve was metastable and could trip without any action of the overspeed mechanism.
! b. The turbine would have had no overspeed trip protection even j though it could have run.
- 3. AFPT 1-1 and 1-2 OTM Reset Stability i It was demonstrated that the OTM could be tripped when the connecting rod was pulled hard in the trip direction, particularly when done repeatedly. This should not occur. One experienced E0 stated that in order to determine if the OTM has reset, he pulls in the connecting a
rod in the trip direction. This action could result in the retripping of the OTM. The retripping is attributed to a worn tappet and head lever that would not allow the proper interference between parts when the OTM was reset.
l 4. Alarm Indications On July 5, 1985 additional-investigations were conducted under revision 1 to the previously listed MWO's. The purpose of the
, additional investigations was to correlate the computer alarm printer data from 1:41:31 to 2:01:58 on June 9,1985 with reported E0 actions.
It was observed, from the June 9,1985 computer alarm printer data, that there was one trip and one reset for each of the AFPT OTM's. !
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) a. It was noted that OTM must be in its full reset position before the limit switch, which indicates head lever position, changes state. This shows that if the OTM were not moved far enough to allow the tappet *to return to its normal position,- then the switch would not change state. An associated test showed that if the OTH were repeatedly moved from the tripped to reset ,
position, with the tappet manually prevented from resetting, 4 then multiple trips and resets were recorded on the alarm printer. This test demonstrates that the computer alara printer would indicate if the OTM were being moved sufficiently but failed to reset.
f b. It was demonstrated that the trip hook could be manually held i engaged with the latch-up lever and that T&T valve fully opened without resetting the OTM. This action would not result in an
] overspeed trip " norm" (reset) on the computer alarm printer.
The " norm" indication would only be received when the OTM was moved far enough to allow reset of the mechanism.
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_5. AFPT 1-2 Connectina Rod AFPT 1-2 OTH was noted to have a " bowed" connecting rod and loose
, lock nuts (Figure 1). Although these conditions existed, the OTM was within adjustment. The connect'ing rod provides the mechanical connection between the turbine trip mechanism (device) and the T&T l valve. Proper adjustment is verified by assuring that the gap i between the connecting rod link pin and the front edge of the slot is
, not less than.1/4" (see Figure 1, Detail A) in the reset position.
- Improper adjustment of the connecting rod could cause either 1)
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caused the problems with the OTM.
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- 6. AFPT 1-1 Hold Down Screws
, Two of the AFPT 1-1 turbine trip device hold down screws were noted '
p to be loose. There are three screws that hold the device to the
- turbine shaft casing. Although two screws were loose, the third was !
l tight preventing rotational or vertical movement and maintaining the position of the device.
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i j 7. AFPT 1-1 and 1-2 Leaf Sprinas Attempts were made to view the leaf springs for both AFPT's from the '
i overspeed trip adjustment port. Direct and fiberscopic (AFPT 1-2 only) er==inations to the extent possible without disassembly, did i not detect any unusual conditions. As discussed, spring integrity
] was verified by exercising and confirming the free motion of the
!. tappet.
- 8. AFPT 1-1 Trip Device Cleanliness .
There was some build-up of dirt on the mechanisms. However, based
- upon the exercising of the mechanism, particularly the tappet and
{ leaf spring, it was concluded that the observed grime build-up on the
! overspeed trip device would not, by itself, cause the tappet not to return to its normal position during proper relatching of the OTH.
The connected leaf spring appears to provide positive return force to the tappet as discussed in Section IV.
- 9. AFPT 1-2 Connectina Rod t'o Head Lever Ball Joint
- A ball and socket is provided as the connection of the connecting rod
-to the turbine trip device head lever. The socket on the AFPT 1-2 linkage appeared to be oblong versus a normally round geometry. -This was shown not to cause binding of the OTM and the ball moved freely
- in the socket.
- 10. AFPT 1-2 Pump Room Environment
, The auxiliary feed pump rooms are congested, particularly the room for AFPT 1-1 which contained scaffolding. It was noted by both E0's i l 1
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It was found that the communications were not adequate to permit the E0 to communicate with the control room while he was in a position to operate the OTM linkage or the T&T valve.
The pump rooms are not particularly well lighted in the area of the T&T valves and the OTM linkage. The E0's indicated that some light bulbs may have been burned out on June 9,1985.
- 11. Lateral Alignment of Linkage Inspection of the linkage showed that the connecting rod is slightly non perpendicular to the axis of the trip hook pivot shaft in the horizontal plane. This results in a slight misalignment between the clevis at the end of the connecting rod and the trip crank. This may lead to some resistance to movement.at this joint in the linkage.
This appeared to have contributed to less than complete engagement of the trip hook with the latch-up lever on some occasions. However, a small force manually applied to the trip hook was sufficient to bring the hook and the latch-up lever into full engagement in all cases.
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ATTACHMENT 3 RESULTS OF OPERATOR INTERVIEWS, PROCEDURAL AND TRAINING REVIEWS i
A. Operator Interviews The operators involved in the June 9, 1985 attempts to restart the AFPT's were interviewed and asked to demonstrate and recall their actions at that time. The significant items from those interviews are as follows:
- 1. The E0 involved with AFPT 1-1 on June 9, 1985, demonstrated how he had attempted to reset the OTM. His understanding of the
- operation of the OTM had him pull the connecting rod until the trip hook met with the latch-up lever. The movement of the OTM so that the trip hook met with the latch-up lever was not sufficient to allow either the turbine end of the OTM to reset' or the limit switch to change state.
- 2. The E0's involved on June 9 were interviewed on June 15. In that interview, the E0 involved with AFPT 1-1 used the palm of
- his hand to show how he attempted to keep the trip hook engaged to latch-up lever. This action would be required if the OTM were not reset since manual force would have been necessary to overcome the spring force holding the'OTH in the tripped direction.
It was demonstrated that with sufficient force on the trip hook, O. the hook could be engaged with'the latch-up lever without resetting the OTM. This engagement was unstable and could be disengaged with slight disturbances of the mechanism such as T&T valve operation or mechanical shock. If engagement was maintained, the T&T valve could be opened.
In addition to the items noted above, the operator interviews were used in preparing the comments in the chronology of events presented in Attachment 1. /
B. Procedures for Reset and Latchina l
Typical of plant procedures which include instructions for reset and relatching of the trip and throttle' valve is Section 6.11 of Surveillance e Test (ST) 5071.01.06. This procedure states the following:
, "6.11 Perform the following to exercise the overspeed trip mechanism:
6.11.1 Using the manual trip lever, manually trip the trip throttle valve.
6.11.2 Turn the trip throttle valve handwheel clockwise until the sliding nut rises and engages the latch up lever to the trip hook.
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6.11.4 Turn the trip throttle' valve handwheel counterclockwise until the trip throttle valve is fully open.
6.11.5 Turn the trip throttle valve handwheel 1/4 turn .
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- 6.11.7 Verify computer point Z001 (2002) AFPT 1 (2) Stop a Valve reads "0 PEN".
1 6.11.8 Verify the red IL ICS 38E (38J) AFPT 1 (2) Governor Valve fully open light is on."
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the trip tappet, head lever, connecting rod, and alarm indication of l reset in the control room. As was verified in the inspections, unless the connecting rod is pulled in the reset direction,-the tappet will not, reset. That is, simply engaging the latch hook with the latch-up lever will not move the head lever enough to allow the j i! tappet to drop to the reset position. Consequently, this procedure
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C. Operator Trainina e Discussions were held with the training staff to ascertain the depth of the information provided to the E0's. The discussions centered around the hands-on training conducted on November 2, 1983 and l actions taken by the Training Department as a result of the Institute i
for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) Significant Operating Experience Report (SOER) 82-8, dated August 4, 1982.
As a result of the normal Toledo Edison (TED) review process for INPO SOER's, SOER 82-08 was transmitted to the training department with the recommendation to include the SOER in Reactor Operator / Senior
,I Reactor Operator required reading and non-licensed operator requalifica-
' tion training. The SOER did not indicate potential problems with the operability of the 0TN. The SOER was primarily intended to warn of a deficiency in the verification of OTM reset: It was noted at other
. plants utilizing Terry Turbines that the OTM could be in the tripped j condition and without control room indication, these pumps would then not be available for operation. Toledo Edison reviewed this SOER and determined that Davis-Besse did in fact have control room indication of the condition of the OTM. According to training personnel, the O i information of the SOER was given to the operators. It is noted that i 't (
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The E0 training conducted on November 2, ~ 1983, was a 20 minute session conducted in-the AFPT pump room. There were seven operators and one instructor. Of those seven operators, the three principal operators involved in the AFPT restart of June 9,1985 were preseat.
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PRELIMINARY FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND GENERIC IMPLICATIONS REPORT TITLE: TOLEDO EDISON - SFRCS TRIP /MSIV CLOSURE REPORT BY: L. C. STALTER (TED) PLAN NO. 5, 6 & 7 S. C. JAIN (TED)
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WRITTEN APPROVED REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY- BY L. Stalter O O 1
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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Issue / Concern 3 II. Basic Principle of Operation 3 III. Summary of Troubleshooting and Investigation 5 A. Field Actions Performed 5 i B. Analysis Performed 7 C. Significance of Findings 10 4
IV. Results/ Conclusions of Findings ,
10 A. Direct Causes 10 B. Root Causes 10
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VI. Generic Implications 12 A. Significance 12 B. Planned Actions 13 Figures 2
- 1. Arrangement of OTSG Level Transmitter 14
- 2. MSIV Control Air Diagram 15 i 3. Turbine Auxiliaries - SFRCS Full Trip Alarm 16
- 4. Davis-Besse 75% Turbine Trip Test Data 17
- 5. Davis-Besse 75% Turbine Trip Test Data 18 <
6 Level Oscillations seen at other nuclear power plants 19-22 l 10. SFRCS Equipment Timing Diagram 23
- 11. Simplified SFRCS Logic Diagram 24
- 12. SFRCS Level Logic 25 O
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~ /T I. Issue Of Concern U This report is intended to summarize the results of troubleshooting performed in relation to the inadvertent trip of the Steam and Feedwater Rupture Control System and spurious closure of the Main Steam Line Isolation valves.
On June 9, 1985 a low Steam Generator (SG) level full trip of the Steam and Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS) occurred immedi-ately following the main turbine trip and closure of associated stop valves. This was observed from the alarm log of the event. Closure of both Main Steam Isolation Valves (MSIV) followed approximately 5 seconds after the SERCS full trip. Additionally, other valves which normally would have actuated, given a full SFRCS trip, did not actuate. No previous spurious low SG 1evel trips of the SFRCS have been observed at Davis-Besse (DB) prior to the 1984 Refueling Outage.
Although occurrence of a (spurious) full trip of SFRCS during the June 9,1985 trip is evidenced by computer alarm Q963, there is a 2 question regarding its validity because of the observed inadequate performance of this alarm function in the recent past. This report aims at the issues of the occurrence of spurious SFRCS trip, the SFRCS full trip, the SFRCS full trip alarm function and the closure of MSIVs without actuation of other SFRCS associated valves.
II. Basic Principle Of Operation h N s/ The Davis-Besse SERCS is an instrumentation system designed to provide the following:
- 1. Initiation of auxiliary feedwater (AFW).
- 2. Signals for isolation of main feedwater and main steam lines under all trip conditions except a loss of four reactor coolant pumps.
- 3. The selection and isolation of appropriate steam generator (s) to ensure AFW supply only to a " good" (pressurized above 600 PSI) steam generator.
The first two functions ar'e provided when the following sensed parameters exceed the predetermined setpoints. The last function is provided only for a steam generator low pressure condition. A
, simplified logic diagram for the SFRCS is shown on Figure 11.
- Steam generator low level
- Steam generator high level
- - Steam generator-main feedwater high differential pressure
- Steam generator low pressure
- Loss of all four reactor coolant pumps The SFRCS utilizes 'a one-out-of-two taken twice logic and is divided into.four logic channels. Logic channels 1 and 3 form Actuation i channel 1 and logic channels 2 and 4 form Actuation channel 2. One
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Of particular interest to this report is the steam generator level input to the SFRCS. Each SFRCS logic channel receives signals from two differential pressure level transmitters, one on each steam generator. The steam generator level instrumentation utilizes a composite high and low level bistable which provides input to the SFRCS logic for protective function. Referring to Figure 1, the two level transmitters . associated with an actuation channel of SFRCS (D1
& El or D2 & E2) share the level sensing taps with another level transmitter which is used for controlling steam generator level with auxiliary feedwater (C1 or C2). Since each steam generator level is monitored by both actuation channels (all four logic ' channels), each steam generator has two sets of level sensing taps.
The function of the MSIVs is to isolate the steam generators from a 1
main steam line break and to preserve steam supply to provide motive steam to run the auxiliary feedwater pump turbines. This isolation
(~') is initiated by the SFRCS on all parameters listed above except the
\s_/ loss of all four reactor coolant pumps. The MSIVs are also closed on a Safety Features Actuation System (SEAS) initiation on high-high containment vessel pressure (38.4 PSIA).
The MSIVs are air operated, balanced-disk stop valves. A spring actuator is provided for rapid closure of the valves. The valves are held open by air operators. A nitrogen accumulator is provided for each valve in case of loss of plant air. The MSIVs are controlled using solenoid valves and pneumatic pilot valves which are configured as shown in attached Figure 2.
An annunciator alarm and " sequence-of-events" computer alarm is provided for the SERCS full trip. This full trip alarm is activated when an actuation channel of the SFRCS (both logic halves) has tripped on any one or more of the five SFRCS initiating parameters.
The alarm function utilizes a time delay relay which provides a nominal delay of approximately two (2) seconds to prevent the alarm from resetting prior to being sensed by the computer. Receipt of the full trip alarm provides indication of a full trip of an actuation channel of the SFRCS. See attached Figure 3 for the alarm control t
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t III. Summary of Troubleshooting and Investigation Following is a suanary of troubleshooting and investigation performed for the spurious SFRCS trip and MSIV closure. The summary directly correlates with the action plan steps provided in the SFRCS/MSIV closure action-plan. For ease of reference, the action plan step is
, reiterated and details-of troubleshooting activities age listed ;
thereafter.
A. Field Actions performed.
Action Plan Step 2A
" Perform a test by injecting an analog signal or signals at the 3
input to the Steam Generator Level Instrument Cabinets to verify that, for a " full SFRCS trip" of short time duration, the SFRCS 4
output corresponds to that which occurred on 6/9/85."
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' Maintenance work order (MWO) 1-85-2235-08 verified that the minimum time required to generate a close signal for an MSIV
. was 7.5 milliseconds.
i Maintenance Work Order 1-85-2235-13 established that the minimum time required to generate a close signal for a startup i , feedwater control valve to actuate was 26.7 milliseconds.
NOTE: This was Action Plan Step 14.
Data from Westinghouse indicates that the pickup time for a i starter is approximately 66 milliseconds for AC starters and 25 i to 75 milliseconds for DC starters. Verification of actual time response for these remaining items is pending.
l1 During the testing, it was noticed that SFRCS I,ogic Channel 2 was
! providing a spurious one half trip due to power supply noise.
The power supply was replaced to allow testing to continue. The
! remaining channels were checked to ensure they did not have the
, same type of failure. None did. This was added to the action i
plan as Steps 12A (MWO 1-85-2235-12) and 13 (MWO 1-85-2235-11).
Action Plan Step 3A q " Test the time delay relay (shown on TED drawins E-42B, sheet
- 54) in the SFRCJ
- full trip" reset lonic to verify the total time the SFRCS full trip was in effect."
Maintenance Work Order 1-85-2235-01 measured this time delay relay response. It reset in 1.084 and 1.096 seconds, and i
tripped in 0.024 seconds both times.
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" Visually inspect each steam generator starting level transmit ter for loose connections, cleanliness."
i This inspection for loose connections and a check of cleanliness l was done under MWO 1-85-2235-02. The result was that all trans-
- mitters were found to be clean, and only one (1) connection was i deemed to be "slightly loose". It was noted that this connection still appeared to make good contact and was not considered to 1 contribute to the spurious SFRCS actuation.
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transmitter in both increasina and decreasins direction." i
. Maintenance Work Order-1-85-2235-02 verified the response times i
of each transmitter for a step change from the full output down -
to 63% of full scale and from 150" to 285" increasing (normal j operating level up to above the trip setpoint).
- The response times ranged from 148 to 288 milliseconds in the
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' increasing direction.
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i Maintenance Work Order 1-85-2235-02 was conducted which
- verified that all steam generator startup level transmitters listed above were in calibration with the exception of I LTSP989 which would cause the bistable to trip 20 inches above the normal trip setpoint.
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" Perform response time testina on the old and new bistable
! modules (both trip and reset times) to evaluate its overall
- impact on SFRCS response characteristics."
1 Mai'tenance n Work Order 1-85-2235-06 tested the response time
! (step change) of the old (original) analog modules and j bistables (installed prior to the 1984 refueling' outage.)
Maintenance Work Order 85-2235-03 was performed to obtain the response time of the new analog / bistable units which were l1 installed in the 1984 outage and were in place June 9, 1985.
i The response time of the new Analog / Bistable Units was deter-I mined to be 2 to 9 milliseconds slower than the old analog i modules and bistable modules combined.
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" Energize the turbine trip circuits and monitor each SFRCS channel power supply output to determine existence of power signal inter i ference and/or cross-channeling of signals."
Maintenance Work Order 1-85-2235-04 was performed which monitored the SFRCS while deenergizing the turbine trip circuits. The results showed no interference and. cross channeling.
Action Plan Step 10
" Conduct a test to determine no inadvertent ties exist between the outputs of the power supplies for the two half channels in an actuation channel."
This test was conducted and determined that no ties exist between the power supplies of the SFRCS channels (MWO-1-85-2235-10).
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" Prior to and during Mode 1 operation, perform testing on steam generator startup range level instrumentation supplying the -
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and/or electronic noise as sensed by this instrumentation."
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B. Analysis Performed Two activities have been completed to support Action Plan Steps 1A and 5. Step 1A relates to analysis of available data from Davis-Besse and other operating Nuclear Power Plants to determine effects of sudden turbine stop valve closure on level sensing instrumentation.
Step 5 relates to analysis of the present level transmitter configuration as compared to the transmitter configuration in place prior to the 1984 Refueling Outage.
- 1. Review of available data A review of past pre-operational testing at Davis-Besse has revealed oscillations in indicated startup range level following a turbine stop valve closure. Only one occasion was encountered when such data was recorded with high enough frequency to exhibit drastic oscillations in level transmitter output. 'This data was taken for a turbine trip from 75% full power and was logged every 200 milliseconds.
The data showed that level transmitter output can change by as much as 60 inches following a turbine trip (see attached Figures 4 and 5). It is noted that this behavior is O
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exhibited by a Bailey BY transmitter and a Rosemount 1153 3 transmitter is considerably more responsive as discussed l- later in this section.
i A review of transient reports from three other units all L L reveal oscillatory behavior in the level transmitter output l following reactor / turbine trips apparently due to pressure '
- oscillations in the steam line following valve closure.-
F This behavior is evident from the attached Figures 6
} through 9. It is concluded from the above review that
- significant fluctuations in level transmitter output are expected to occur following a turbine trip or load rejec-i tion. These fluctuations can, therefore,' result in spurious-l actions by control systems (e.g., SFRCS) which sense such. '
oscillatory behavior. The frequency and magnitude of these oscillations has the potential of resulting in several somentary trips of the protection system.
i 2. Analysis of Responsiveness of Level Transmitter Confiturations a
To evaluate and compare the relative responsiveness of the '
level transmitter configurations prior to and after the *'
- 1984 Refueling Outage, an analysis was conducted to study i such response of the level instrumentation to rapid steam i
1 flow and a pressure transient produced by a turbine trip.
Analysis was conducted by MPR Associates and preliminary results are summarized below.
i Per the analysis, the maximum amplitude of main steam I pressure disturbance produced by a turbine trip is calcu-l lated to be approximately 70 PSI, though the amplitude of l pressure pulse resching the steam generator may be smaller I (e.g., 40 PSI). The frequency of pressure disturbance is '
estimated to be 1.25 Hertz.
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frequency-(indicative'of the pass band) of the startup range level system hydraulics was increased by the change from about 0.6 ha.' to about 2\ Hz. The damping of the j
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Prior to the 1984 outage pressure disturbances produced by the turbine trip -- which are characterized by a frequency of about 1.25 Hz., were attenuated by the level sensing system by a factor of roughly 6. After the 1984 outage, j when the BY transmitters were replaced, the level sensing system attenuated the pressure disturbance by no more than ,
a factor of 2.
Prior to the outage, the maxist.m apparent level swing following a turbine trip would have been no more than 12 feet and is expected to be around 5 to 6 feet in Channel 2 and 4 to 7 feet in Channel 1. However, since the 1984 outage at Davis-Besse, the amplitude of the level swings "seen" by the SFRCS level switches may be as much as
! 30 feet on Channel 2 and 20 feet on Channel 1. The actual l amplitudes are probably less than these figures because of the attenuation of the pressure wave in the steam pipe and the " mixing" of the tube bundle pressure and annulus pressure to determine the response of the reference leg.
- 3. Analysis of SFRCS Actuation Times 1
I The attached Figure 10 pictorially describes the postulated phenomenon which is considered to have resulted in partial actuation of the STRCS. As noted earlier, the SFRCS actuates several different types of components including AC and DC motor-operated valves and solenoid-operated valves.
2 There are three types of solenoid valves actuated by the i
SFRCS. One type utilizes a single solenoid (e.g. the Main l Feedwater Control Valves SP6A and SP6B). The second type i utilizes a combination of solenoid valves and a set of l auxiliary relays (e.g. the Startup Control Valves SP7A and
- SP7B). Yet another type employs a combination of solenoid valves and pneumatic pilot valves (e.g. the Main Steam Line Isolation Valves. The relative SFRCS actuation times for each of the above type valves is depicted on the attached figure. Manufacturer-supplied data is utilized where such data has not yet been measured in the field. Once such field verification is completed, it may be concluded that multiple SFRCS trips of very short durations may have re-sulted in partial actuation of SFRCS and closure of the MSIV's. The acaentary trips, in turn, may have been caused by oscillations in steam generator level transmitter outputs resulting from turbine stop valve closure.
From the above analysis, it is concluded that the spurious SFRCS
- trip on June 9, 1985 did occur because of the above phenomenon
- which is prevalent following a main turbine trip. The frequency
- of such trips may have resulted in several "somentary" SFRCS i
trips especially in Actuation Channel 2 because such effects are
- more pronounced for the Channel 2 level transmitter configuration.
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The troubleshooting and investigative activities and the analytical efforts completed to date strengthen the support i for hypothesis 1 as a dominant cause for the spurious full !
trip of.SFRCS trip and MSIV closure. However, confirmatory tests as outlined in the existing action plan are ongoing and need to be completed prior to establishment of a definite
! root cause. This findings report will be revised accordingly once results from these tests are available.
IV. Results/ Conclusions of Findings A. Direct Causes None were found.
i B. Root Causes Root cause is deemed to be Hypothesis 1. 2 C. Disproved Hypothesis a
Hvpothesis-2 (SFRCS Trip) l The spurious full trip of SFRCS may have been caused by, some 4
cross-talk between two logic channels of a given actuation channel. It is noted that the SFRCS contains two actuation i channels. Each actuation channel consists of two logic channels (half channels). It may be hypothesized that cross-talk between the two half channels may cause spurious computer alarms (and closure of both MSIV's). Such spurious cross-talk may also be hypothesized to cause full SFRCS trips due to associated power supply failures or an electrical transient that may occur on a turbine generator trip.
j Possibility of the above hypothesis is, however, considered i
remote since the two logic channel halves of each actuation channel of the Davis-Besse SFRCS are electrically redundant and separate. The SFRCS does not utilize shared power supply commons (as is the case for the Safety Features Actuation System). Thus a path for this cross-talk is not considered possible. Moreover, one logic half of an actuation channel is AC powered and the other is DC powered. This provides addition-l al redundancy and diversity. Further, the main turbine trip circuits are powered from non-1E power sources separate from those that power the SFRCS channels.
Based on the above it is concluded that spurious cross-talk between the two halves of an actuation chanael or between the s
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j Hypothesis-3 (SFRCS Trip)
Because of several modifications (See Section III) made either to the SFRCS logic (FCRs81-178, Rev. O, and Rev. A) or to the associated analog bistable circuitry (FCRs80-110, Rev. O and j Rev. A) in the 1984 refueling outage, it may be postulated that 1
a logic malfunction or an SFRCS circuitry misoperation may 4
result in inadvertent operation of an actuation channel. The i j
observed SG low level full trip may be hypothesized to be i i associated with either the revised (then subsequently "re-j stored") logic boards or the modified analog bistable circuitry. .
The above hypothesis is again only remotely possible since the j integrated SFRCS test (ST 5031.18) conducted following the
- completion of TCRs80-110 Rev. O, Rev. A and 81-178 Rev. 0 verified proper operation of both the systes logic and the SFRCS i
functions associated with a low level condition in either steam
{ generator. This test did not identify any malfunctions in j system logic and function negating the hypothesis that the
! spurious trip may have been caused by a malfunction of SFRCS j logic. However, the attached action plan addresses a review of the SFRCS surveillance test program to determine whether the system logie design is adequately tested and that the logic I
operation is in compliance with the design.
, Action Plan Step 7 (yet to be completed). ;
t j Hypothesis-6 (MSIV Closure) I 3 Independent of the SFRCS, it may be postulated that the MSIV closure was caused by a malfunction within the MSIV closure i circuitry which includes the solenoid valves and air operated .j
- i. pilot. valves. Although the probability of such a malfunction, i
' action plan provides for testing of this logic circuitry to I verify proper-operation.
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- 1. System induced spurious signals during a transient follow-ing a turbine trip need to be filtered out to prevent SFRCS
, actuation which causes the MSIV's to close and other SFRCS equipment to act actuate. It has been determined that a filter having a band pass from 0.0 Hz to 0.1 Hz will provide the necessary signal rejection capability yet still provide i systes response necessary to meet the requirements of the Davis-Besse technical specifications. This filter will be installed (FCR 85-161) at the input to the SFRCS Low and High Level trip bistables.
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- 2. Testing as described in the Action Plan Step 11 will be performed.
" Prior to and during Mode 1 operation, perform testing on steam generator startup range level instrumentation supply-ing the SFRCS to determine the magnitude and frequency of hydraulic and/or electronic noise as sensed by this instru-mentation."
This monitoring will remain in place until the adequacy of the corrective actions can be verified.
- 3. Other corrective actions to be determined. 1 B. Planned Additional Action
- 1. During the testing, it was noticed that SFRCS Channel 2 was providing a spurious one half trip due to power supply noise.
The power supply was replaced to allow testing to continue. The remaining channels were checked to ensure they did not have the same type of failure. None did.
Toledo Edison had prepared a Facility Change Request (FCR 84-102) to install a cabinet cooling system (fans and filters). This FCR has been elevated in priority to provide the engineering and equipment necessary to Laplement additional cooling capability to the SFRCS cabinets. This will be implemented as soon as it l is possible.
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- 2. System modifications will be performed to ensure complete actuation of SFRCS on genuine input trip parameter condi-tions.
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VI. Generic Implications A. Significance The timing problem identified in this action plan is not consid-ered to have generic implications for other systems at Davis- l 4
Besse. It is only associated with the SFRCS.
The increased response capabilities due to the installation of more sensitive transmitters could effect other systems. Systems which operated with large displacement bellows are more respoc-sive to normal fluctuations which occur and could cause undesirable responses.
1 B. Planned Actions The increased response capability as a result of installing more sensitive transmitters was also addressed in the Reactor Protec-tion System. FCR 85-103 was in the implementation stage when the June 9 event interrupted the work. We plan to complete the
, implementation of this FCR prior to entering Mode 1.
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FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND GENERIC IMPLICATIONS REPORT
' );r~ ; i TITLE: TOLEDO. EDISON - FEED PUMP TURBINE & CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE i ' REPORT BY: J. BLAY (TED) PLAN NO. 8-4e A. TOPOR (TED)
PAGE 1 0F 16 , i WRITTEN APPROVED REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY BY J. Blay [' 0 8/16/85 Initial Issue A. Topor L. Grime 1 ( . J. Blay i 1 8/22/85 Corrective Action Added A. Topor L. Grime
- J. Blay 1 _2, - 8/30/85 Title Chante A. Topor -
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m TABLE OF CONTENTS P,,a ge I. Issue / Concern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 II. Basic Principles of Operation. . . ............ 3 III. Summary of Troubleshooting and Investigation . .... .. 4 A. Field Actions Performed . . . .......... .. 4 B. Analysis Performed ... . . . ........... 6 C. Significance of Findings. . . . ......... .. 8 IV. Results/ Conclusions of Findings. . . ........... 8 A. Direct Cause ........ . ........... 8 i j B. Root Cause ......... . ........... 8 C. Disproved Hypotheses ... . . ........... 8 V. Technical Justification of Findings. . . ......... 8 VI. Specific Corrective Action . . . . . ........... 9 A. Required Corrective Action . .. .......... 9 ] B. Additional Planned Action . . . ........... 9
- 1. Field Actions .. . . . . ........... 9 '
- 2. Issues To Be Resolved . . ........... 9 VII. Generic Implications . . . . . . . . ........... 10 VIII. References . .. . ..... . . . . ........... 10 IX. Attachments 1 - MDT 20 Control System Block Diagram 2 - Block Diagram for F/V Converter Model 4702
-3 - Charge Dispensing Capacitor Input & Output Wave Forms 4 - Testing and Reliability Summary 5 - MDT 20 Reliability Data s
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l 1 1 i I. ISSUE / CONCERN This report addresses the troubleshooting performed and the findings concerning the overspeed trip of Main Feed Pump Turbine (MFPT) 1-1 i which was the initiating event of the June 9, 1985 reactor trip. 4 II. BASIC PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Main feed pump turbine speed is controlled by an electronic hydrau-lic control system called the MDT 20 Electronic Governing System. ' The circuitry of interest consists of the following (refer to Attachment 1): i 1. Signal Converter Circuitry - This circuitry accepts a speed l setpoint signal and processes this signal to produce a speed j reference signal.
- ' 2. Redundant Speed Pickup Feedback Circuitry - This circuitry selects the frequency output from one speed pickup for a measured turbine. speed signal.
- 3. Speed Summation and Valve Lift Reference Circuitry - This >
} circuitry converts the frequency output speed signal from the Redundant Speed Pickup Feedback Circuitry to a voltage speed , signal. This circuitry also produces the speed error signal j t and the valve lift reference signal. F
- 4. Operator / Pilot Valve Position Feedback and Servo Amplifier i
Circuitry - This circuitry suas the valve position feedback l signals from the pilot valve and operating cylinder with the
- valve lift reference signal to generate a valve position error-i rignal. This signal drives the servo valve to change the
] position of the pilot valve and operating cylinder. ! q Two separate shaft speed pickups provide simultaneous speed signals. i a If a speed pickup should fail the remaining pickup automatically , j assumes control. The speed pickups generate a frequency signal by j means of a toothed wheel on the turbine shaft. The frequency signal i is converted to a voltage corresponding to actual turbine speed by the frequency to voltage (F/V) converter. 1 i A speed refere.nce signal is generated in the signal converter circuitry which corresponds to demanded'feedwater flow. 8 j The speed reference signal is summed with the turbine speed signal
-in the Speed Summation and Valve Lift Reference Circuitry. Any -
difference between the signals is represented as-a speed error signal. This error signal goes through an integrating amplifier and
- compensation network to insure stable operation of the turbine over _
! the specified speed, load, and inlet steam' conditions. The resul-tant signal represents a valve lift. reference signal which is
- applied to a summing amplifier that compares the valve lift refer- '
, ence signal with the actual position of the pilot valve and operat-ing cylinder'in the Servo Amplifier Circuitry. The-resultant valve l t
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0) ( position error signal is amplified by the servo amplifier and transmitted to the servo valve. The servo valve controls the flow of oil to the pilot valve which controls the flow of oil to the operating cylinder. This positions the control valves to obtain the demanded turbine speed. III.
SUMMARY
OF TROUBLESHOOTING AND INVESTIGATION A. Field Actions Performed
- 1. NWO 1-85-1997-01
- a. Performed a visual inspection on MFPT 1-1.
- b. Performed electronic checks on the MDT 20 circuitry for MFPT 1-1.
- c. Cycled the control valves for MFPT 1-1 to:
- 1. Check the hydraulic response
- 11. Further check various electronic circuitry The following tasks were placed in the Action Plan to allow this work to be performed on the equipment since the MFPTs were on the Equipment Freeze List. These steps are not related to the failure hypotheses for MFPT 1-1.
( 2. NWO 1-85-1997-02
- a. Determined the computer calibration of MFPT 1-1 speed signal.
- b. Took resistance readings on position 7 board for the circuitry being used for the computer speed input.
- 3. NWO 1-85-1997-03
- a. Determined the computer calibration of MFPT 1-2 speed signal.
- b. Took resistance readings on position 7 board for the circuitry being used for the computer speed input.
- 4. NWO 1-85-1997-04
- a. Performed a visual inspection on MFPT 1-2.
- b. Performed electronic checks on the MDT 20 circuitry for MFPT 1-2.
- c. Cycled the control valves for MFPT 1-2 to:
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- i. Check the hydraulic response-
[v )~ ii. Further check various electronic circuits
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- a. Performed an inspection on the main oil pump dis- l charge check valves and the pressure regulating '
valves (PRV) for Unit 2.
- 6. MWO 1-85-1997-06
- a. Performed an inspection on the main oil pump dis-charge check valves and the PRV's for Unit 1.
- 7. MWO 1-85-1997-07
- a. Performed an inspection for oil leaks on Unit 1.
- 8. NWD 1-85-1997-08 4
- a. Performed an inspection for oil leaks on Unit 2.
- 9. MWO 1-85-1997-09
- a. Replaced thermocouple TC4 in MFPT lube oil tank 1-2.
- 10. MWO 1-85-1997 a. Repaired the adjusting screw disc on PRV 1 and PRV 2 for Unit 1.
- 11. NWO 1-85-1997-11
- a. Repaired the adjusting screw disc on PRV 1 and PRV 2 for Unit 2.
- 12. NWO 1-85-1997-12 L 1
- a. Fabricated a cover cap for PRV 3 which was missing on Unit 2.
1 During the circuit board checks on the MDT 20 system for MFPT 1-1-(MWO 1-85-1997-01) a failure was identified in the position 4 circuit board. The F/V converter in the speed summation circuitry indicated 0.0 volts output for a varied input frequency signal. Further testing was performed by General Electric factory in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to identify if the circuit board or the F/V converter was faulty. The test performed identified the failure to be the F/V converter itself. L 'The F/V . converter was tested at Teledyne Philbrick in Dedham, ' Massachusetts, to further analyze the failure. This testing identified that the charge dispensing capacitor had failed open. The testing also indicated that the other components O within the F/V converter were functioning properly.
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F 6-During the inspection of the PRV's it was found that the
- adjusting screws for PRV 1 and PRV 2 on both units were backed off such that the adjusting screw disc was pulled away from the stem. This anomaly had no affect on the operation of the PRV to control downstream oil pressure at the proper preset value.
Sample history of the MFPT lube oil prior to and just after the June 9, 1985 trip indicated that the oil was within specified acceptable limits. B. Analysis Performed (Refer to Attachment 2) d
- 1. The output circuitry of the F/V converter was analyzed in i
a test fixture to determine if the output inverter, buffer transistor, and associated passive components were func-tioning properly. The testing performed proved the output circuitry was functioning properly. ,
- 2. The middle section of the F/V converter, consisting of a diode and two transistors, was removed from the test fixture and analyzed for the proper output signal. This testing proved that these components in the signal path to the output inverter were functioning properly.
- 3. The input comparator section of the F/V converter was Q analyzed in the test fixture. This test proved that the input comparator circuitry was functioning properly.
- 4. The two remaining points of interest in the signal flowpath could not be tested frw the external pins of the F/V '
converter. The top corner of the converter was milled to expose the printed circuit board lands where the capacitor leads and solder joints were located. The converter was then analyzed in the test fixture to determine if the junction at the charge dispensing capacitor and tne diode bridge showed a square waveform with the desired voltage level. The desired waveform and voltage were observed indicating the circuitry was functioning properly.
- 5. The output of the charge dispensing capacitor was checked to determine if the output was a ramping wave pattern (refer to Attachment 3). When the capacitor output was tested, a constant 0.6 VDC output appeared without the ramping wave pattern. The absence of the ramping wave pattern indicated that the capacitor was not functioning.
A new capacitor of the same type was held to the exposed leads of the non-functioning capacitor. The output of the capacitor was checked and the expected waveform was observed. After bridging the new capacitor across the exposed leads, the F/V converter was tested for proper I
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- 6. The printed circuit board land points, which were exposed l on the F/V converter during testing, were examined under magnification. This examination showed a good connection between the capacitor leads and the printed circuit board land runs where the leads were wave soldered. Therefore, the internal charge dispensing capacitor is most likely open within the envelope of the capacitor itself.
Further analysis of the capacitor could not be performed due to the epoxy potting compound which encapsulated the circuit board of the F/V converter. Attempting to remove this epoxy potting compound would destroy the capacitor, resulting in a loss of any information which could be obtained if the capacitor was accessible. It is unlikely that the wire leads of the capacitor opened because of their relatively large wire diameter. It is also unlikely that the plates of the capacitor opened because of the relatively large surface area associated with the plates. The most likely open circuit point is the weld or solder connection associated with the leads of the capacitor to
's the plates of the capacitor.
- 7. The electronic circuitry associated with the MDT 20 control system was designed to withstand vibration effects such that the circuitry could be installed locally at the turbine. With the electronic circuitry installed in the cabinet room where vibrational effects are minimal, it is unlikely that fatigue due to vibration caused the capacitor to fail.
- 8. The specified rated temperature range for the F/V convert-er and the failed capacitor are as follows:
F/V Converter 32*F to 158'F Capacitor -67'F to 257*F With the electronics associated with the MDT20 control systca mounted in a temperature controlled environment at 70*F nominal. It is unlikely that the surrounding envi-ronmental conditions caused the capacitor to fail.
- 9. The testing performed at Teledyne Philbrick proved that the electronic circuitry within the F/V converter, exclud-ing the charge dispensing capacitor, functioned properly.
As shown in Attachment 2, all connections to the charge dispensing capacitor outside of the module are also connected to the input of solid state devices. These
' devices are generally susceptible to damage from high l
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() voltage surges. Therefore a voltage surge that could damage the charge dispensing capa itor would most likely damage these solid state devices also. However, these i l components functioned properly when they were tested. ! ) ! C. Significance of Findings i' A loss of measured turbine speed due to the failure of the F/V I converter generated a speed error signal. This error signal caused the control valves to open, therefore, increasing the 4 turbine speed. Under normal conditions the speed error signal goes to zero as the actual (measured) and the demanded turbine speed become equal. With the F/V ccnverters output failed at a fixed output value of 0.0 volts the speed error signal caused the turbine speed to increase until the emergency overspeed governor tripped the turbine. - Conditions which could have adversely effected the electrical components were investigated. These conditions revealed no direct relationship to the failure of the capacitor.
! IV. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS OF FINDINGS
] A. Direct Cause i The F/V converter in the speed summation circuitry failed with an output fixed at 0.0 volts. B. Root Cause A capacitor in the circuitry of the F/V converter failed in the open position causing the output voltage of the converter to be 0.0 volts. There are no positive indications that the capacitor failure was influenced by any external sources, therefore, it has been judged as a premature component failure. r C. Disproved Hypotheses 1
- 1. Loose Connections - no loose connections were found during l l the visual inspection. '
- 2. Hydraulic / Mechanical Control Problem - the control valves were stroked and the system responded as expected.
V. TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION OF FINDINGS _ i l Based on the investigation discussed in this report, it is concluded that the overspeed trip of HFPT 1-1 was caused by a failed open capacitor internal to the F/V converter. The data collected from the test performed on the F/V converter supports this conclusion. The failure which initiated the overspeed trip of MFPT 1-1 has been identified, therefore, both MFPT systems should be removed from the Equipment Freeze List. l l 1
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VI. SPECIFIC CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Required Corrective Action The high reliability record of the MDT 20 control system has been proven to be adequate. The reliability of the components associated with the control system is assured by extensive production reliability testing. The test program consists of a visual inspection, temperature cycling, printed circuit board testing, subsystem performaoce testing, a 200 hour burn-in of the electronic components and a final electronic test. Refer to Attachment 4 and 5 for further information concerning testing and reliability. Therefore the speed Summation and Valve Lift Reference Circuit Board will be replaced and calibrated to return the MDT 20 control system associated with MFPT 1-1 to an operational condition. B. Additional Planned Action
- 1. Field Actions
- a. The bolts securing the cover plate for the solenoid valves will be replaced with shorter bolts. This will eliminate the possibility that the two bolts
N that were touching wires at the terminal block could wear the insulation due to vibration, therefore, grounding the wire.
- b. Oil leaks which are determined to warrant repairs will be repaired.
- 2. Issues to 't Resolved
- a. Evaluate modifications to the hydraulic system to
- elimina6e the aucomatic starting of the standby main oil pump when the control valves are moved.
- b. The MDT 20 speed input interface with the computer should be corrected so that the computer indicates turbine speed more accurately.
- c. The computer time scan rate for turbine speed and MFP discharge pressure should be increased.
- d. The theory associated with the MFPT trips of April 24, 1985, and June 2, 1985, as discussed in Action Plan 8, concerns the Rapid Feedwater Reduction System and the high discharge pressure trip switches.
Therefore, the Rapid Feedwater Reduction System and
O ' the high discharge pressure trip switches should be analyzed for possible modifications to improve their performance. Possible modifications concerning the trip switches ., which may be considered are: 4 1. Eliminate the pressure switches. This may require the installation of pressure relief valves.
, ii. Installing a time delay to prevent the turbines from tripping due to a short duration pressure spike, iii. Raising the trip setpoint. ; e. Evaluate the need for checking the Rapid Feedwater Reduction target speed setpoint calibration once every refueling outage.
- f. Analyze the feasibility of installing monitoring equipment to record MFPT operating parameters.
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- g. Analyze the control system for possible .
modifications.
- h. Terminate the unused wires on SV-12 and remove the wiring for PL29 which is no longer used.
- i. Evaluate the need to install a drain line for the valve actuator cabinet.
VII. GENERIC IMPLICATION , There are no generic implications. VIII. REFERENCES
- 1. General Electric Steam Turbine Feed Pump Drive Instruction Manual GEK83602 and associated approved General Electric drawings
- 2. Action Plan #8, Action Plan For Main Feed Pump Control System
- 3. Letter from David C. Hollocher, Senior Project Ea.gineer,
_ Teledyne Philbrick to Jeff Blay, Operations Engineer, Toledo Edison, dated August 15, 1985;
Subject:
Summary and Failure j Analysis of Type 4702 F/V Converter l '4. Letter from D. R. Pfitzennaier, Service Supervisor Fossil Plant
. Services, General Electric to John K. Wood, General Supervisor Facility Engineering, Toledo Edison dated August 1, 1985.
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- 6. Teledyne Philbrick Purchase Specifications for the Ceramic Charge Dispensing Capacitor
- 7. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-01
- 8. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-02
- 9. Toledo Edison' Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-03
- 10. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-04
- 11. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-05
- 12. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-06
- 13. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-07 i 14. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-08
- 15. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-09
- 16. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-10
- 17. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-11
- 18. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 1-85-1997-12 l
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TESTING AND RELIABILITY
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All new and replacement circuit boards are visually inspected to insure proper component placement and workmanship. The printed circuit boards are also subjected to temperature cycles with soaks at both hot and cold extremes to search for any mechanical weaknesses in the hardware. Each circuit board must pass a complete functional test performed in accordance with formal test procedures. Other subsystems such as power supplies and monitoring panels are similarly tested. The electronics muat also suc-cessfully complete a 200 hour burn-in test with all circuits energized and functioning prior to a iinal electronic test. The high reliability record of the MDT-20 control system indicates that this has been an adequate screening process for infant mortality of the electronic components. Field experience has shown this to be an effective method for insuring maximum reliability of the components placed in-service. The accumulated operating service data obtained from the General Electric Power Makers
, Service Call System demonstrates the high reliability of.the MDT 20 control system (refer to Attachment 5). This data indicates there have been no reported in-service failures of a F/V converter during the 837,712 service hours for 1981, 1982, and 1983. General Electric has informed Toledo Edison that they are aware of one in-service failure of a F/V converter which was not reported to the Power Makers Service Call System.
A failure analysis was not performed on this component because it was not sent to General Electric for testing. Teledyne Philbrick's published technical data on the F/V converter specifies a value of > 400,000 hours Mean Time Between Failure per MIL j. Randbook 217A. ; a l () bj d/13 Attachment 4 l 1
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- YEAR SERVICE HOURS CONTROL ELECTRONIC CONT's0L CONTROL FORCED CONTROL FORCED OUTAGE LON UNITS WITH INCIDENTS BOX INCIDENTS OUTAGE HOURS RATE PER CENT HDT-20 CONTROL 1981 222266 2 1 17 .00764 1982 308570 7 0 44 .01425 1983 306876 12 0 56.6 .01844 TOTAL 837712 21 1 117.6 .01403
- NOTE: 1. This data is summarized from information provided by utility companies for our Powermakers Service Call System. s, 1 2. No incidents reported in this data were related to failures i of the F/V component.
- 3. Hours accumulated against controls also include hardware external of the MDT-20 control box. These include speed pickups, servosotors, LVDTs and panel components.
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FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND GENERIC IMPLICATIONS REPORT I TITLE: TOLEDO EDISON - DAVIS-BESSE TURBINE BYPASS VALVE ACTUATOR l FAILURE REPORT BY: M. RAYNES (TED) PLAN NO.' 9A/9B f B. CARRICK (MPR) PAGE 1 of 30 i WRITTEN APPROVED O REV 0 DATE 8/11/85 REASON FOR REVISION Initial Issue BY M. Faynes BY B. Beyer Corrective Actions and 1 8/17/85 Generic Implications M. Raynes L. Grime 2 8/29/85 Heading Change M. Raynes , M O
TABLE OF CONTENTS M I. Issue / Concern 4 II. Basic Principles of Operation 4 III. Summary of Troubleshooting and Investigations 12 A. Field Actions Performed 12
- 1. Sequence of Events Preceding Valve Failure 12
- 2. Initial Visual Examinations 19
- 3. Action Plan 21
- 4. Valve and Actuator Disassembly and Internals Inspections 21
- 5. Examination of Associated Piping 22
- 6. Examination of Other Turbine Bypass Valves 23 B. Analysis Performed 23
- 1. Origin of Impulse Load 24
- 2. Loading Sequence 25 C. Significance of Findings 25
- 1. Loss of Cotter Pin, Heavy Hex Nut, and Pilot Plug Disc and Washer from Bottom of Valve Stem 25 1 2. Poor Impact- Properties of the Valve Actuator 26
- 3. Condensate in the Turbine Bypass Header And/or Main Steam Lines 26
- 4. Improper Assembly of Valve Limiting Stem Travel 26
- 5. Positioner Operation 27 IV. Results/ Conclusions of Findings 27 j A. Direct Causes 27 B. Root Causes 27 t w '
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- IX. References 29 4
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4 4 I. ISSUE / CONCERN l This document:
- Describes the failure of the SP13A2 turbine bypass valve actuator which occurred during reactor cooldown to cold
] shutdoun following the plant transient of June 9,1985.
- Documents and describes the investigations and evaluations
, conducted to determine the cause of the failure.
Several hours after the June 9,1985 transient at Davis-Besse, the
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actuator on one of the six turbine bypass valves failed. The failure occurred as plant operators attempted to realign the main steam piping valve line-up in order to cooldown the plant via the turbine bypass valves, which is the normal procedure. Until the 2 realignment, plant cooldown was being controlled via the atmo - i spheric vent valves. The turbine bypass valves are non-safety related equipment and not essential to cooldown of the plant. They are normally used to minimize loss of inventory from the steam and feedwater systems by venting to the main condenser rather than to
, the atmosphere. The turbine bypass valve actuator failure did not j significantly affect plant operations or recovery from the plant trip. The main steam pressure boundary was not affected.
$ II. Basic Principles of Operation i l The turbine bypass system is functionally part of the main steam l system. It consists of six pneumatically operated control valves along with associated isolation and bypass valves and piping. There are three control valves on each of two headers off of the main steam lines to the turbine. The control valves are used to
- throttle the flow of main steam directly to the condenser as j described below. Simplified schematic and isometric sketches of
- the portion of the main steam piping which includes the turbine l bypass system are presented as Figures 1 and 2 respectively. Note i
from the sketches that the steam headers to the turbine bypass valves are equipped with drain valves and steam traps. Steam traps (see Figure 3) are intended to drain condensate preferentially, not steam, from the piping while-it is pressurized. l The turbine bypass syst a functions along with the main steam
-safety valves and atmospheric vent valves to control main steam and steam generator shell side pressure during plant startup, cooldown,-
and following a turbine trip. The turbine bypass valves can be , controlled either by'the plant integrated control system to a i selected pressure setpoint or manually by the operators in the control room. The turbine bypass valves are Fisher Controls Company 6-inch valves; Type VFJ454RX Style C060WX (see Figures 4 and 5). They are ANSI-600-S-valves rated for a maximum shutoff pressure of 1065 psia at 600*F. They are single port, cage-guided globe valves with an internal pilot valve to assist in positive shutoff against full-
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- design pressure while minimizing op'erating forces required to unseat the valve disc. Except for the locking device used to secure the heavy hex nut threaded onto the bottom of the valve stem, all turbine bypass valves are the same design. As discussed in Section III.A.6 below, the design of this locking device was different on the SP13A2 valve (whose actuator failed) from that on the other turbine bypass valves. Each turbine bypass valve is equipped with a Fisher Controls pneumatic actuator; Type 476D
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l i III. Summary of Troubleshootina and Investinations A. Field Actions Performed
- 1. Sequence of Events Precedina Valve Actuator Failure A detailed sequence of the events just prior to failure of the turbine bypass valve actuator failure was devel-oped based on review of plant logs, instrument data, and discussions with plant personnel.
- Following the initial plant transient of June 9, 1985, the reactor plant had been stabilized at hot shutdown
- conditions (Mode 3) with decay heat removed via the steam i generators and the main steam atmospheric vent valves.
The main steam isolation valves (MSIVs) were closed, isolating the main steam lines. The main steam lines
- downstreas of the MSIVs had depressurized to less than 600 psi and were slowly cooling, j With the plant in a stable condition, operators began to realign the main steam system so that the plant could be l cooled down following standard shutdown procedures. This required
- Heating and pressurizing of the main steam line 7
j downstream of the MVISs I
- Opening of the MSIVs ,
- Switching steam generator pressure control from the
- atmospheric vent valves to the turbine bypass valves l The plant operators proceeded as prescribed below in accordance with plant procedures for trip recovery (Reference 1). (Refer to Figures 1 and 2 for discussion
- below):
05:40 Turbine bypass valve header ~ isolation valves (Approx). .(MS-709 and MS-710) were closed along with the
-main steam line steam traps to minimize steam i leakage and speed main steam line heatup. ' (Note that differences in heat loss and valve l leakage had resulted in a difference in cooldown i rate between the two lines and consequently a difference'in measured temperature. This is i not unexpected and did not affect valve actua-tor failure.)
05:43 The 1-inch MSIV bypass valves (MS-100A and
- MS-101A) were opened to heatup and begin pressurization of the main steam lines.
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l l l l 13-Exact Once temperature and pressure began to rise in (m\~ e) Time the main steam lines, the 1-inch bypass valves Unknown)' around turbine bypass header isolation valves, (MS-709A and MS-710A) were opened to begin heatup and pressurization of the turbine bypass valve headers. 06:42 The MSIVs were opened to completely pressurize the main steam lines. 4
- I Exact Turbine bypass valve header isolation valves I Time -MS-709 and MS-710 were opened to pressurize Unknown) the turbine bypass valve headers. Also, -turbine bypass shutoff valves MS-711, MS-713, MS-714, and MS-716 were closed to isolate 2
turbine bypass valves SP13A1, SP13A3, SP13B1, . and SP13B3. The shutoff valves were closed at the request of the control room operators. Experience had shown that, for cooldown, more stable pressure control could be achieved using only one turbine bypass valve'per header. At this time also, steam traps on the main steam line downstream of the MSIVs, including those on turbine bypass valve headers, should have been reopened. As discussed below, it appears that not all steam traps were operating and
- properly aligned at this time.
NOTE: All of the above actions are manaal operations which must be performed in the Lunediate vicinity of the turbine bypass valve actuator which eventual-ly failed. The failure, when it did occur, was obvious by casual visual inspection. Hence, there is reason-able assurance that the valve had not failed prior to this time. 06:54 Turbine bypass valves on the "B" header (valves SP13B1, SP13B2 and SP13B3) were opened. With l shutoff _ valve MS-714 and MS-716 closed, only turbine bypass valve SP13B2 was actually passing flow to the condenser. (This was as requested by the control room operators as discussed abovo.) 06:55:40 Turbine bypass valves on the "A" header (valves SP13A1, SP13A2, and SP13A3) were opened. With
- shutoff valves MS-711 and MS-713 closed, only' turbine bypass valve SP13A2 was actually passing flow to the condenser. (This was as requested by the control room operators as discussed above.) Signals.in the control room indicated that turbine bypass valve SP13A2 1
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) rapidly cycled open, closed, open, and finally closed. (Note that in the as-found condition, the position indicator was damaged and, there-fore, the indicated position did not necessar-ily correspond to actual valve stem position.)
At about the same time, several of the opera-tors in the control room indicated that they heard a loud cracking sound which, they be-lieved - at the time, indicated waterhammer. Exact Within about 10 minutes, a walkdown of the main Time steam line to look for waterhammer damage found Unknown) the SP13A2 turbine bypass valve actuator
; damaged as described below. There was no evidence of steam leaks or of damage to the pressure boundary. The turbine bypass valve shutoff valve (MS-712) was closed to stop flow through the turbine bypass valve. Shutoff valve MS-716 was opened and cooldown proceeded normally using turbine bypass valves SP13B-2 and SP13B-3 on the "B" header.
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- 2. Initial Visual Examinations Initial visual examinations (Reference 2) found that the SP13A2 turbine bypass valve actuator had failed in two places (see Figure 11):
- The cylinder adaptor had fractured through-wall, 360* around. The crack had propagated through the-cap screw holes in the adaptor in two places so that the adaptor lower flange was in two pieces and separated from the rest of the adaptor.
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- The yoke had fractured through both riser pieces very near to the upper flange plate.
i Also, the valve positioner wire had broken loose from the stem connector assembly (Part 6 - Figure 6). Visual examinations (Reference 3) of attached piping, piping supports, piping insulation, and the other turbine bypass valves indicated no other signs of damage. However, comparing the six turbine. bypass valves; specif-ically comparing thread showing on the upper valve stem (Figure 6) indicated that almost twice the length of thread was visible on the failed turbine bypass valve as on the others. As a result, it was suspected that the failed valve might not have been assembled correctly. (Subsequent measuremente by the valve original equipment manufacturer (Reference 1) indicated that there was only a minor deviation from design conditions.) Subsequent analysis, discussed below, confirmed that this did not significantly affect valve actuator failure. l i 4 l l l r l {
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- 3. Action Plan s
l Based on initial visual examinations above. an Action Plan (#9A/9B) was developed (Reference 5) to determine i the cause of the turbine bypass valve failure. The plan , hypothesized that possible causes of the valve failure were: l , 1. Waterhammer ' i 4
- 2. Valve internals not assembled in normal arrangement t
- 3. Valve positioner malfunction i
! With the most likely cause being a combination of water-hammer and valve assembly problems. The plan set out the following action steps to test these hypotheses:
- Dissemble and inspect valve and actuator
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- Test and/or calibrate positioner r
The results of these action steps are documented in } Reference 6 through 9 and are summarized below.
- 4. Valve and Actuator Disassembly and Internale Inspections
! The valve and actuator were disassembled and inspected. The major findings were as follows: ' I'
- Travel of the valve stem was measured to be about
! 1-9/32 inches. Normal valve travel is 1.64 inches. l (Note: Subsequent measurement by the valve manufac-l turer (Reference 9) indicated actual travel was j shout 1-1/2 inches.) The cause of the restricted travel (and also the atypical length of thread showing on the upper valve i stem as noted above) was an'old sheared-off positioner connecting rod piece which had been left in the stem
- connector assembly. The sheared-off4 rod piece i fouled the inner threads and prevented proper, l seating of the upper valve stem in the connector assembly.
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- Except'for the fractured adaptor and yoke, actuator internals and parts were in satisfactory condition.
- Examination of the valve internals (see Figure 5) showed that the valve plug assembly had become
, disassembled in the valve. The pilot plus disc and l washer, heavy hex nut, and cotter pin were all j missing from the bottom of the pilot plug and stem assembly. Threads for the heavy hex nut on the I e f I
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i' 4 ('- pilot plug and stem assembly were well-formed with no signs of distortion or abuse. As a result, it is concluded that the main valve disc was free of the shaft prior to failure of the actuator. The main disc was restrained laterally by the valve cage. l
- The Belleville spring pack (stacked springs and i spring spacers - Figure 5) was examined. A set of l
) two washers and a spacer were tilted and lodged on the pilot plug and stem assembly. The other two sets wers resting on the main disc. The upper, inner spacer ring for the spring pack was fractured.
- The valve's positioner was examined and found to,be
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- in satisfactory condition, although the connecting rod to the valve stem had apparently been overloaded- 1 and failed by the rapid stem motion that caused the l failure of the valve actuator.
i The valve and actuator were subsequently sent to Fisher Controls, the original equipment manufacturer, for closer examination and destructive metallurgical analysis, a Their report (Reference 9) confirmed the above findings. Their metallurgical tests indicate that the cast aluminum + rdaptor was of lower strength than specified for the material (20 kai vs. 30 kai ultimate tensile stress) and O very brittle, as is typical of this material. The ( ,/ analysis discovered no flaws in either the cast aluminum adaptor or the cast iron yoke. Their examination re-vealed some evidence that a cotter pin may have been installed.
- 5. Examination of Associated Pipina l The piping associated with the turbine bypass valves was
! examined (References 3 and 4). No evidence of damage, distress, or overload was found. Insulation, hangers, and snubbers were all satisfactory with no signs of recent overload. Steam traps on the turbine bypass valve headers were disassembled and examined. The results indicated that:
- On the "A" Header -- One steam trap was filled with debris (apparently leak sealant or valve packing material) and likely could not pass flow in service.
- The other trap had its internals distorted so that it was stuck open.
- Common Drain Line -- The isolation valve in the common drain line for all of the turbine bypass valve header steam traps was found in the closed l position on 7/16/85. Based on conversations with station operators, it appears this valve may have
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been closed at the time of the turbine bypass valve actuator failure. With this valve closed, conden-sate could not drain from the turbine bypass valve
- headers.
- 6. Examination of Other Turbine Bypass Valves The five remaining turbine bypass valves were disassen-
. bled and examined. They were found in satisfactory condition. There were no indications of cracking in the actuator adaptor or yoke castings and no loose pieces. !
(The valve disc seating surfaces were worn from service. This is a common problem which can result in valve leakage. The undamaged valves will receive normal maintenance and refurbishment including reconditioning of their seating surfaces.) Inspection of the remaining five turbine bypass valves identified that the design of the valve whose actuator failed was slightly different from that of the other turbine bypass valves. Specifically, the lower valve stem of the valve whose actuator failed had a small hole drilled through near the bottom for a cotter pin. The cotter pin was intended as a locking device for the heavy I hex nut and pilot plus disc and washer which retain the main disc to the stem assembly, (see Figure 5). (As noted above, the cotter pin, nut, and disc washers were i missing from the failed valve. Since the threads on the i stem assembly showed no distress, the missing pie:es apparently came loose prior to the valve failure possibly due to flow-induced vibration. As a result, it is concluded that the main disc was not attached to the valve stem assembly at the time of the actuator failure.) The other five turbine bypass valves were of an earlier design which used a star washer with deformable locking tabs as the locking device. As noted above, these valves were all in satisfactory condition. A revie of valve 4 maintenance histories confirmed that the lower valve stem of the valve whose actuator failed was replaced in.
- June, 1982. The maintenance records indicate that lower valve stems for the other trrbine bypass valves have not been replaced.
B. Analyses Performed Analysis of the data gathered and discussed above indicates
- that the turbine valve actuator failed due to overload of non-ductile, cast valve actuator components. The overload was
- caused by an impact or impulse force imparted to the valve I stem by fluid forces acting on the valve disc. The impulse force resulted from the condition of the valve plug interna?.s; specifically from the fact that the main valve plug was not
-~g attzched to the valve stem. Waterh===*r in the header and ) piping upstream of the turbine bypass valves may also have , _ , - , _ . . _ . _y , . _ , . ,-..m.,--... , , _ _ . , _ , . . ..v._,7 .
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- contributed to the failure. Details of the suspected failure ;
sequence are discussed below:
- . 1. Origin of Impulse Load It appears that the cotter pin, heavy hex nut, and pilot plus disc and washer which normally cause the main valve plug to lift with the valve stem assembly were missing prior to valve actuator failure. When pressure in the header increased, the automatic controller started to open the valve to reduce pressure to the setpoint valve.
The pilot valve opened causing some small steam flow. However, the main plug remained seated. Attempting to increase flow, the control system attempted to open the 3 valve main disc i.e., it raised the valve stem by in-creasing air pressure below the actuator piston. Howev-er, the main disc remained seated since it was not i attached to the stem assembly and no increased flow occurred. The valve stem was raised to the top of its travel while the main disc remained seated with a small differential pressure force due to the flow through the
- pilot vent holes. The position of the main disc was very l uns table. Any leakage under the main disc seat, or any impulse which might partially unseat the main disc would
, allow upstream pressure to build up below the main disc. j This high pressure would cause the main disc to lift j rapidly, which apparently occurred. The main disc was 1 accelerated upward through about 1\ inches of free travel until it collided with the pilot valve and valve stem assembly. Analysis indicates that upstream pressure alone could l impart a large impulse to the plug. It is estimated that i the impact velocity of the main plug on the pilot valve / valve stem could have been on the order of 100 ft/sec,
- assuming only systream pressure as the motive force.
l Moreover, the initial rush of steam flow through the j suddenly opening valve could have caused condensate ! accumulated in the bottom of the upsteam header to build ! up a water slug in the piping immediately upstream of the j valve. .Because of the short time during which the header , was pressurized and heated and because the surface layer
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j ! of water in the stagnant header acts as an insulator, the i bulk of this condensate would have been subcooled. The l plug of subcooled water would rapidly decompress the volume upstream of the valve by condensing the steam in s the space. The water plus would be accelerated rapidly l _ down the pipe and collide with the opening valve main disc. The resulting waterhammer load could vary greatly depending upon the exact conditions in the pipe. Howev-er scoping calculations indicate a short-lived impulse
- force with a peak pressure of 4000-7000 psi could have
! been applied to the valve main disc by such a waterhammer
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- 2. Loadina Sequence With the valve stem assembly at the top of its travel, an
- upward impulse load on the valve stem due to impact by the main disc would be transferred to the actuator by bearing of the valve piston against the top of the pneumatic operator (see Figure 6). This would place the actuator assembly in tension. The cylinder adaptor is I the weakest component in the actuator assembly. It has the thinnest wall and is cast aluminum; a brittle materi-
- al with little energy absorbing capacity. Hence, upon
. impact of the main plus with the pilot valve / valve stem,
- the cylinder adaptor failed. With sufficient energy stored in the upward motion of the valve main disc, the valve stem assembly would move upward once the cylinder adaptor had failed since there would be no opposing
! restraining force. As the stem assembly moved upwards, I the stem connector.(Item 6 - Figure 6) would collide with l ,
the bottom of the gear rack sleeve (Item 488 - Figure 6)
- of the rack and pinion hand wheel assembly. Load would then be transferred through the rack and pinion gears and place the lower actuator assembly in tension again. The weakest member in the remaining actuator assembly under this tensile load is the valve yoke (Part 1 - Figure 6).
The yoke is cast iron., Like the cast aluminum, the cast iron is a brittle material with little energy absorbing capacity. Hence, upon impact of the stem connector with
- the gear rack sleeve, the valve yoke failed. Estimates of the energy required to fail both the cylinder adt.ptor and yoke indicate that the initial impact velocity of the
; main disc with the pilot valve and stem assembly would
! have had to be on the order of 85-110 ft/sec. To accel-erste the main valve disc to these velocities would require pressures acting on the plug on the order of 700-1100 psi for about 2.0 sec. These are comparable to those estimated based on the expected dynamic behavior of the valve main disc in the fluid flow as discussed above. C. Sianificance of Findinas l t Based on the data accumulated and on the failure analysis described above, the following conditions appear to have l directly or indirectly contributed to failure of the SP13A2
' turbine bypass valve actuator. '
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- 1. Loss of Cotter Pin. Heavy Hex Nut, and Pilot Plus Disc and Washer from Bottom of Valve Stem
. This allowed the main valve disc to move freely within ' the valve. As a result, the valve stem was moved to the top of its travel by the controller which was unsuccess- , fully attempting to lift the main valve disc. A large amount of kinetic energy, estimated to be sufficient to fail the actuator components, could be stored'in the main
t j A ( valve disc since its vertical motion was unrestrained. Finally, loss of these parts resulted in a sequence of events such that the valve opened suddenly and complete-ly. This may have helped to induce a waterhammer event in the upstream piping. The parts could have been lost either because of improper assembly of the valve or because the modified locking design using a cotter pin is less satisfactory for the specific service condition than is the original locking design using a deformed star .,' washer. Note, however, that the valve did function satisfactorily for three years prior to failure of its actuator.
- 2. Poor Impact Properties of the Valve Actuator The components which failed are cast aluminum and cast -
iron. Both have extremely poor impact and energy absorb-ing properties. Henea, al?. hough the actuator is satis- ' factory for design statis laading, it has little tolerance for unexpected impa-t loadings. In contrast, the valve internals are of more ductile materials (stain-less and cast steels). These suffered little damage.
- 3. Condensate in the Turbine Bypass Header And/Or Main Steam Lines This may have resulted in waterhammer loading of the valve internals much greater than would be expected based
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only on upstream steam pressure. The presence of conden-sate in the piping upstream of the turbine bypass valves could have resulted from a combination of any of the following:
- The relatively long cooldown time prior to pressur-I ization of the piping (about 4-5 hours) and the l'
subsequent, relatively short pressurization and heatup time for the turbine bypass headers (less than 15 minutes).
- Possible misalignment of main steam piping steam
. traps and downstream isolation valves may have resulted in inadequate drainage of condensate fron l the piping and especially from the turbine bypass headers.
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- The condition of the steam traps may have interfered I with proper draining of condensate from the piping.
- 4. Improper Assembly of Valve Limiting Stem Travel Although this condition should be corrected, it appears to have had little effect on the valve's failure. As discussed above, the controller would likely have moved the valve stem to the top of its travel in any case in fh O
its attempt to open the main valve disc. (The main disc
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could not be opened by the controller since, at the time, 4 \- it was disconnected from the valve stem.)
- 5. Positioner Operation i
Inspection of the valve's. positioner found no evidence that the positioner's operation had affected failure of the valve actuator. IV. Results/ Conclusions of Finds A. Direct Causes The SP13A2 turbine bypass valve actuator failure was caused by
. overload of cast aluminum and cast iron components of the actuator. The actuator was subjected to a large Lupulse load which resulted when the main valve disc, which had become disconnected from the valve stem, was accelerated upward from its seated position to its full-opened position.
l B. Root Causes
- 1. Condition of Turbine Bypass Valve Internals Prior to Failure i
; Failure of the SP13A2 turbine bypass valve actuator can be traced to the condition of the valve internals just prior to the actuator failure i.e., the main valve disc had become disconnected from the valve stem. The valve internal's condition resulted from loss of the cotter pin d
locking device intended to keep the fastener assembly for-the main disc in place. Of the six turbine bypasses, only the turbine bypass whose actuator failed employed a cotter pin as a locking device. Hence, it appears that j loss of the cotter pin resulted either from mis-assembly of the valve internals or from the cotter pin locking device design being somewhat less durable under the , demanding conditions of service to which it was exposed than'the design used on the other turbine bypass valves. Note, however, that the valve did function properly for . I three years prior to the failure of its actuator.
- 2. Waterhammer
- Estimates of the energy required to cause the actuator
- failure indicate that actuator failure could have been caused by the condition of the valve internals prior to 1 actuator failure alone. However, there is some evidence l
< that waterha===r in the piping upstream of'the turbine l
- bypass valves may have contributed to the failure of the actuator. Specifically, investigations indicate that condensate may have accumulated in the piping upstream of
- the turbine bypass valves because of the relatively short
, heatup time for the piping and the condition of the steam traps for the piping. However, there are no indications 1
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s 4 v . 4 28-1 of damage or abnormal pipe motion to confirm that water-hammer did occur. f C. Disproved Hypothesis-4 Reference 5 represents three hypotheses for failure-of j the SP13A2 turbine bypass valve failure. Two of these; (1) valve internals assembled in a fashion to inhibit ! ) proper operation and (2) waterhammer, are discussed above ' l as root causes of the failure. The third; valve positioner l
! malfunction, was disproved by the results of the'investi- !
gations and analyses performed. Specifically, inspection of the positioner following failure of the actuator and analysis of the actuator failure indicate that the valve , positioner did not aalfunction to cause the valve actua-tor to fail. The positioner linkage apparently failed due to the violent motion of the valve stem when the main disc collided with the valve stem. 1 V. Technical Justification of Findings j Based on the investigation and analyses discussed herein, it is concluded that the SP13A2 turbine bypass valve actuator failed due i -to overload of the cast aluminum and cost iron components. Over-1 load resulted from an impact load on the valve stem caused by the I disconnected main ' valve plus and possibly made worse by waterhammer i [ in'the upstream piping. Data gathered from field inspection of the j failed valve and actuator, of the remaining unaffected valve, and i of the associated piping systems, as well as from the vendor's and destructive examination of the valve and actuator components, all support the above conclusion. Analyses of the actuator failure
, established the loading sequence for the failure and also indicated I
that acceleration of the main valve disc by the upstress pressure (and possibly waterhammer) could transfer sufficient energy to the j aain disc to fail the actuator. The' investigations and analyses ! covered all associated equipment and components and suggest no j other obvious failure mechanism. On this basis,'it is concluded l that the causes of the SP13A2 turbine bypass valve actuator failure ! of June 9,1985, have been positively established. Therefore, the l turbine bypass valve and actuator and associated valves '(MS-737, ' MS-739, MS-2575. ST-3 and ST-3A) should be removed from the Equip-ment Freeze List. l VI. Specific Corrective Actions l' l. Develop a Preventative Maintenance Program to Insure Proper Assembly of Valves !. A Preventative Maintenance Program will be written to inspect l all six turbine bypass valves during the next two refueling ' outages to insure they are assembled properly. The Preventa-tive Maintenance Program may be modified based on the data t e, -~ , , - , , - , _ , , - , , --v - ~ ~ , . r__, ...~.._.-----+_,5----. .a-.__ w - __ ,.-m_.,,_, m-,--+ -,---%,.,- _ %- e~ ~ . , .. . , _ <-
T received from the first two inspections. All valve rework will be done by a vendor qualified by the valve manufacturer. l , VII. Planned Additional Action l l
- 1. Repair Failed Valve Actuator i c'
The failed valve actuator and the associated turbine bypass valve will be repaired and returned to service. The valve vendor has identified the replacement parts that are required. l Undamaged parts will be refurbished and reused. This will be done prior to plant startup.
- 2. Replace Steam Traps and Drain Valve Header Install new Steam traps at locations ST 3 ST 3A, and new drain valves at locations MS 737, MS 739, and MS 2575. This will be done prior to plant startup.
l 3. Revision of Plant Operating Procedures i i Revisions will be made to plant procedures to minimize the potential for waterhammer. The revisions include; insuring , opening of GS 14 for proper drainage of turbine bypass valve Laaders, specifying a minimum of time for heatup between ! initial pressurization of the main steam line and turbine bypass header; and the opening of the turbine bypass valves. i Os The revised procedure will also require documentation of
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changes made to steam trap valve alignments during the heacup period. Finally, the revised procedure will require that the turbine bypass header drains (Valves HV-2572 and HV-2575) be temporarily opened prior to use of the turbine bypass valves for plant startup or cooldown. This will be done prior to plant startup. VIII. Generic Implications Items VII-1 and VIII-3 apply to both turbine bypass valve headers. There are no other generic implications. IV. References l 1. Plant Procedure PP 1102-03 Trip Recovery,
- 2. Memo Dated June 11, 1985; Summary of 6/11/85 Walkdown of 1
Turbine Bypass Valve PV-SP13A2; R. A..Ackerman, et. al.
- 3. Memo Dated June 13, 1985; SP13A2 and Associated Piping Walkdown 6/13/85 at 0930; M. Raynes, et. al.
- 4. Bechtel Inspection Report - Turbine Bypass Valve Failure From i J. W. Fay to J. K. Wood (TED) Dated Juni 28, 1985.
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- 5. Toledo Edison Corrective Action Plan 9A/9B; To Determine The
\ Cause of Turbine Bypass Valve 2-2 (SP13A2) Failure.
- 6. . Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 083-01-1942-03; Valve Actuator Disassembly.
- 7. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 083-01-85-1942-04; Valve Disassembly.
- 8. Toledo Edison Maintenance Work Order 083-01-85-1942-02; Steam Trap and Header Drain Valve Disassembly.
- 9. Fisher Controls Report - Turbine Bypass Valve (SP13A2) From R. Micheel to M. Raynes (TED) Dated July 17, 1985.
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l PRELIMINARY FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND GENERIC IMPLICATIONS REPORT O
Title:
Toledo Edison - Main Steam Header Pressure i Report By: Larry Huston (TED) Plan No. 16 Nick Moisidis (CYGNA) PAGE 1 of 38 j WRITTEN APPROVED REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY BY 0 8/27/85 Initial Issue N. Moisidis L. Huston L. Grime 1 8/30/85 Incorporate Sections VI, VII N. Moisidis and VIII and Revised Plan L. Huston . Additional Actions C and E , , W l 2 9/6/85 Additional Findings & Trouble- N. Moisidis C, shooting Results Incorporated L. Huston 4 i 4 i O 1
I TABLE OF CONTENTS o i I. ISSUE / CONCERN 4 II. BASIC PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 6 III.
SUMMARY
OF TROUBLESHOOTING AND INVESTIGATION 10 A. Field Actions Performed 11 B. Analysis Performed 13 C. Significance of Findings 19 . IV. RESULTS/ CONCLUSION OF FINDINGS 24 A. Direct Causes 24 B. Root Causes 26 2 C. Disapproved Hypotheses 27 i D. New Hypotheses 27 i
, V. PLANNED ADDITIONAL ACTIONS 27 C1. Investigate Limit Switch Operation 28 C2. Perform ICS String Checks 28 C3. Determine Cause of Switch Corrosion 29 C4. , Perform Further Analysis and Testing to Evaluate 29 MSIV Leakage E1. Perform MSSV Full Flow Steam Testing 29 .
E2. Perform Selection and Internal Inspection of MSSVs 30 i E3, Confira Proper Setpoint Pressures for the Remaining 31 MSSVs During Next Plant Start-Up e E4. Review Fluid Transient Load Generation 31 ES. Review MSSV Data From Other Plants 31 F. Develop Program for Direct Causes 31
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TABLE OF CONTENTS VI. TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION OF FINDINGS' 32 l j VII. SPECIFIC CORRECTIVE ACTIONS 35 i 2 VIII. GENERIC IMPLICATIONS 37 l 1 ] FIGURE 1 - Simplified Schematic of Module 4-3-4 38 - i t i 4 1 i 4 l i i l i 1 e i F I i i l . r l l l r t k I i e e E h
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I. ISSUE / CONCERN l Following the plant trip on June 9, 1985, there were several periods 1 l during which steam header pressura dropped below the expected i control pressure of either the atmospheric vent valves (AVVs) or the
- main steam safety valves (MSSVs). At one point the pressure de-creased by approximately 150 psi on Steam Generator one (SG-1) header. Such a large pressure swing is unexpected. More impor-tant, if pressure swings were the result of equipment malfunctions that could cause depressurization of the steam generators, they could cause a trip of the main feedwater pumps (MFPs), followed by a
- loss of steam generator inventory, and potentially loss of the ability to drive the steam-driven auxiliary feedwater pumps (AFPs).
O An examination of the plant instrument pressure plots for both steam headers following the June 9th event revealed five instances when pressure decreased in an unexpected fashion. These are described below: A. Issue No. 1: During the period between 1:41:11 and 1:41:25, pressure in the
- header from SG-1 dropped from 942.4 psig to 924.5 psig while f
pressure in header from Steam Generator two (SG-2) dropped from 1001.0 psig to 973.2 psig. ) t
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B. Issue No. 2: During the period between 1:50:13 and 1:51:55, pressure in the header from SG-1 dropped froa 934.7 psig to 749.6 psig. l C. Issue No. 3: 1 4 During the period between 1:36:09 and 1:38:54, pressure in the header from SG-2 dropped from 994.6 psig to 960.3 psig. ) D. Issue No. 4: l 1 I l During the period between 1:48:44 and 1:49:27, pressure in the ( header from SG-2 dropped from 980.0 psig to 927.5 psig. i i E. Issue No. 5: J ! The steam pressure trends in SG-1 between 1:48:33 and 1:50:13 i
- . and in SG-2 between 1
- 46:43 and 1:48:44 are considered i
f abnormal. I i F. Other Concerns: Examination of the pressure plots for both steam headers also revealed several instances in which the MSSVs did not operate as expected. In some cases, the indicated pressure at which 2 the valves opened was as much as 3.7% below the expected set-I s ,_,.__~,f.. ,. ,
-A-pressure. Specifications for new valves call for a 1% tolerance O on set pressure. In other cases, the steam pressure data indicate that blowdown following valve opening was possibly as little as 1.5% of the opening pressure. The expected blowdown is 3%. Finally, in SG-2 header there were some rapid pressere oscillations subsequent to valve closure. In all instances, 2 the MSSVs performed their required function in that they limited steam pressure to below system design pressure, and in all cases the MSSVs reclosed as required. In no case were i
these anomalies a cause of steam generator depressurization. i 3 Therefore, they were not potential threats to the operation of the main or auxiliary feedwater pumps. These unexpected trends ) are being investigated, and their significance to long-term i operation will be assessed. II. BASIC PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION i l The basic purpose of the main steam system is to direct the steaa j produced by the once through steam generators to the turbine through i the main steam piping. Steam produced in the steam tenerators removes heat from the reactor coolant system. The main steam lines can be isolated (except for steam inlets to the l auxiliary feedwater pump turbines) by closing the main steam isola-tion valves (MSIVs).
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s Following a turbine trip and closure of the MSIVs, eighteen spring f loaded safety valves (nine per steam generator) will relieve steam . j' to the atmosphere if steam pressure exceeds their setpoints. These .
' i valves'are passive in that no automatic control functions nor !
operator actions are required for the valves to release steam and 7
- prevent overpressurization of the main steam system. The first bank t
- of MSSVs is set to open at 1050 psig. Additional safety valve banks ;
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- are set to open at pressures up to 1100 psig. The pressure relief I
! capacity is such that the energy generated at the reactor high-i power-level trip setting can be dissipated through this system. * ? i i The Integrated Control System (ICS) is a coordinated control system that develops parallel demands to the reactor, steam generator 4
- feedwater control, turbine control, and steam bypass system.
The steam bypass system automatically controls the steam to the i ) condenser during startup while the turbine is being brought in i_ service, and it provides dump capability to the condenser during i minor steam transients at any power level. The steam bypass system is also capable of manual control at any load. The steam bypass system incorporates the turbine bypass valves and one AVV on each ? steam generator header. i 1 l Following a turbine trip or NSIV closure, header pressure control is ! maintained by modulation of either the AVVs if the MSIVs are closed l l ! or the turbine bypass valves if the MSIVs are open. The AVVs J I l ! l !f ?
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i l relieve to the atmosphere and the turbine bypass valves relieve to O the condenser.
- The ICS is a combination of electric and electronically-operated devices designed to produce process variable. outputs in accordance with desired or set point conditions. The system includes the following major components
- Measuring element and signal conversion means
- Hand-automatic selector stations
- Action unit controllers
- Power operators
- Valve or drive positioning systems The system uses a standard signal range of -10 to +10 volts DC throughout. All measuring elements and signal conversion means are
- local. The Hand-Automatic selector stations are on the operator's control board. Power operators are mounted at the valve or damper to be controlled. Signal converters to convert the -10 to +10 volt signal range to the pneumatic signal of the power operators are mounted near the pneumatic power operators. The controllers, signal !
manipulation devices, and alarm monitors are in the control I cabinets. I The Hand-Automatic transfer station and its associated circuitry allows the operator to transfer either from " automatic to hand" or from " hand to automatic" at any time simply by depressing the
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correct pushbutton on-the selector station. No balancing of the selector station is required. However, when transferring to auto-matic control, it is necessary for the operator to insure that the automatic signal to which he is about to transfer is at the correct level since the automatic system will, as soon as the transfer is made, begin to correct the position of the final control element as directed by the automatic signal. a The controllers are of a modular design and are identified as action a units capable of producing one of the following control actions: i 3 derivative, integral, proportional, summing, subtracting, etc. Each action unit is a plug-in device, which can be easily removed from J the cabinet. J i O The electric pneumatic converter is a force-balance device in which t the electric signal moves a pressure sensitive vane by means of an i electric coil. The resulting change in pressure is fed'back through a booster relay to reposition the vane and change the output pres-sure signal of the electric pneumatic converter. The pressure signal is then transmitted to a conventional pneumatic operator. 1
- The ranging and biasing components provide, in addition to gain f adjustment, changes to the 110 volts DC signal range.
i a l The AVVs are equipped with Fisher type electro-pneumatic transducers I which receive a milliampere DC current electrical signal and trans-I sit a proportional pneumatic output pressure to the AVV. An i\ l d
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increase in the DC milliampere signal to the transducer coils increases the output pressure to the AW and vice versa. The AWs have also positioners equipped with an input capsule that serves'as a force-balance member to match the valve / stem position to the control signal. An increase in the control pressure produces an increase in air pressure to the top of the actuator and a decrease of the pressure at the bottom of the actuator. This difference in pressure will drive the piston downward stretching a range spring until the spring tension opposes exactly the force resulting from the control pressure signal. 1 III.
SUMMARY
OF TROUBLESHOOTING AND INVESTIGATION O This section provides a summary of the troubleshooting and investi-gation af the large pressure swings experienced on both steam headers following the June 9, 1985 reactor trip. Action Plan No. 16 provides some of the maintenance and surveillance and testing histcry of the AWs and MSSVs prior to the June 9,1985 trip. Also, included in this report are the hypotheses determined to be the probable causes of the large pressure swings of both steam headers during the June 9, 1985 trip. b v
1 A. Field Actions Performed Of the eight steps listed in Action Plan No. 16 report, the following have been performed:
- 1. Step Number 4: Maintenance Work Orders 1-85-2190-00, 1-85-2344-00 and 1-85-2345-00 provided string checks of
- the Integrated Control System (ICS) modules which provide automatic control of the AVVs.
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, The testing was done in accordance with a specially developed guideline for testing of the AVV controls. This guideline closely simulates the actual conditions under which the AVVs operate. For the voltages specified on ICS Modules 4-3-8 4 (AVV-1) and 4-3-9 (AVV-2), all recorded voltages on the AVV l control string 7 were as expected.
1 The operational check of the HS-SP12A and HS-SP12B hand / auto stations was performed by energizing and de-energizing the component modules and verifying the voltage difference across , the pins. The results of this check indicated that the sta-d tions were functioning properly. Bench testing was performed on each module in the AVV ICS channel. All modules, except Module 4-3-4 sum-plus-integral, were found to function proper-l ly. Module 4-3-4 was found to give anomalous readings and had ,
- an improper gain. This module was sent to Bailey Controls for '
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further troubleshooting (see item 2 below). The remaining modules were reinstalled in the ICS. Operability and calibration checks of the steam header pressure transmitters were performed in accor?ance with the instructions for Surveillance Test 5036.03 (Section 6.1 only) for steam generator outlet pressure instrument strings SP12A1 and SP12B1. The output from the current buffers and voltage buffers were found to exceed the required tolerances of 30 av and 120 av respectively. However, the actuation pressures from both the pressure indicators and the computer printout were within the tolerances for both instrument strings.
- 2. Step Number 8: As mentioned above, during the ICS module string test, Module 4-3-4 (Bailey Catalog Number 6624151AIC) was found to give anomalous readings and to have an improper gain and was sent to Bailey Controls Company for
.l i testing. The testing included checks of the following: i
- a. Physical appearance
- b. Power supplies
- c. Calibration and adjustment
- d. Heat test The schematic of the Bailey module is illustrated in Figure 1.
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The vr.rification was performed in accordance with Bailey Product Instructions Section E92-60-2. The findings were:
- The S3, S4, and S5 switches were corroded and very difficult to operate.
- Resistances of 1.5-2.0 ohns were found across the closed contacts of switches S3, S4 and SS. Contact resistance of 0.0 ohns was expected.
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- Bias voltage was found to be at the saturation level of the amplifier (output = +15.1 V as compared to an expected value of 10.0 volts).
i B. Analysis Performed
- 1. A review of the Data Acquisition Display System (DADS) and j Sequence of Events Monitor (SEM) computer printouts for j the operation of AW's indicated that daring the period following the June 9th trip, the AW's were open as i
indicated in the table below: l 4 O
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14 AW-1 AW-2 O Position Pressure Position Pressure Time (2961) (P932) (2969) (P936) 1:35:37 Open 1072.8 1:40:18 Close 970.0 1:40:23 Open 989.3 1:41:04 Close 912.8 1:46:29 Open 1033.3 1:48:01 Close 945.3 1:50:13 Open 934.7 1:53:58 Open 976.4 1:58:28 Close 916.6 t 1:59:35 Close 892.0 2:03:06 Open 970.5 2:03:15 Open 972.0 2:03:23 Close 966.7 Close 973.5 2:03:31 Open 978.2 Open 981.4 The data above indicate that AW-2 did not open prior to 1:53:58; however, there were indications from the steam pressure traces that AW-2 did operate prior to this time. To verify this fact, data from the AW exhaust stack temperature monitors were reviewed'for the period immedi-
- ately following the June 9 plant trip. These data clearly
! indicate that AW-2 was open from approximately 1:48:20 to approximately 1:49:20 (data points were recorded only every 30 seconds). The data also indicate that AW-2 was leaking from a point immediately following the trip 2 (approximately 1:34:50) until the valve was opened at approximately 1:48:20. This fact is indicated by a slowly rising exhaust stack temperature on AW-2 during this t!ae period. It is also clear that the leskage through AW-2 started as a result of the plant trip because the exhaust stack temperature data for both AWs are essentially identical prior to the plant trip. It can be concluded
from the above information that the SEh limit switches I d intended to detect operating of AW-2 did not operate 2 l properly. 'This will be investigated. ' In addition, a review of the computer data indicated that AFP turbine trip throttle valves were open as indicated below: 1 Time AFP-1 AFP-2 1:46:27 Open Close 1:52:15 open Open l 1:58:33 Close Open 1:58:56 Open Open Information from operators on shift on June 9th and the computer
- alarm logs indicate that all four AFP turbine steam admission valves (MS-106, MS-106A, MS-107, and MS-107A) were open through-out the time shown above. Therefore, steam to drive the AFP
.: turbines was being taken from both steam generators after 1:46:27. NOTE: The opening times in the table above are inferred from an indication of AFP speed; therefore, they may not be an exact measure of valve opening time. The closing time is based on indications from the " valve full open" limit switch on the ATP turbine trip throttle valve. Also, during periods when the valves were open, thty were being controlled locally by the equipment operators. 1 i I
16-J l l Additionally, the transcripts from the interviews conducted by the NRC following the June 9th event, indicate that operators were at times manually controlling the AWs.
- 2. The following data were extracted from the review of the sequence of events:
! At 1:41:11 the Steam and Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS) Steam Generator No. 1 (SG-1) low level trip caused . the Auxiliary Feedwater Pump (AFP) No. I to be aligned to draw steam from and provide feed to SG-1. Four seconds later the incorrect actuation of the SFRCS on low steam pressure isolated both Steam Generators preventing the auxiliary feed flow from reaching either Steam Generator. I The immediate effect of steam flow to the AFPTs is a slight l drop in header pressure. This was actually observed between 1:41:11 and 1:41:25 in both steam headers. i
- 3. Calculations have been performed to explain the trend of
! the pressure transient from time 1:50:13 (AW-1 open) to 1:58:28 (AW-1 close). The calculations indicate that the , pressure profile for SG-1 header can be obtained by consid-ering that an AW relief remained open (as indicated by the
, data in Section III B.1) while the steam generator was
] partially refilled by the Start Up Feedwater Pump (SUFP)
- (flow for approximately 3.5 minutes at a capacity of approximately 150 spa). The secondary syste
- s operator
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stated in his interview with the NRC that he reclosed AVV-1 when the steam generator pressure was dropping rather rapidly and unexpectedly during the time when SUFP flow was initially being added to SG-1. However, the SEM computer data indicate that the valve remained open until 1:58:28. This implies that the operator reduced the AVV-1 flow but did not completely close the valve. This action combined
; with the added flow from the SUFP would cause the repres-surization of SG-1. After the SUFP flow stopped, the j pressure in SG-1 started to decrease again until AVV-1 l completely closed at 1:58:28.
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- 4. The temperature downstream of the MSIV in steam line two was found to be consistently higher than the temperature j downstream of the MSIV in steam line one. A comparison of i
j temperature and pressure data in steam line two indicates that the steam in this line was superheated from approxi-l mately 1:45 a.m. until approximately 6:00 a.m. Therefore 1 i it can be concluded that there was some leakage through l either the MSIV or the MSIV bypass valve from SG-2. i
- The magnitude of MSIV leakage is difficult to assess 1
- accurately. However, two actions were taken to determine 2 4 if the leakage was significant. First, a nitrogen leak test of the valve was conducted according to Davis-Besse l System Procedure SP-1106.08. The test indicated that valve leakage is within specifications with the valve in its
! current cold condition. Second, Davis-Besse piping _ . _ _ . _ . , , _ . . _ - - . . . , . _ . , . _ _ , , _ _ - . , , , - . _ _ - . - , - _ . . - , - . . .- -.- .. -- , - . . _ , - , - . . . - - - - _ - .---y-, - - .
1 4 drawings were reviewed to determine if there are pathways s- for large amounts of steam to be remov.d from steam line number two downstream of the MSIV. Only a 3/8" sample line and a supply line to the low pressure gland steam header 2 i were found. The supply line to the gland steam header contains a pressure reducing control valve which limits flow to the low pressure header. The sample line is normally isolated during operation.
- 5. The operation of the MSSVs is dependent on the piping e
! system natural frequency of vibration during a transient t ! event. Following the plant trip on June 9, 1985, the steaa headers can be expected to have experienced combined 2 acoustic and frictional pressure fluctuations caused by the i 1 fast traveling waves. Preliminary evaluation indicates that the fluid transient loads and the structural system I response and support reactions on the steam headers may 2 4 1 cause poor resesting of the MSSVs, valve opening pressures lower than valve set pressures and lower steam blowdown than expected. The analysis of the steam headers from both
- steam generators shows the following
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j a. While the configuration of the steam headers is almost j identical, the pipe support configuration between the two anchors enclosing the MSSVs and the MSIV is i different. The header from SG-1 was provided with a lateral snubber (SR-47) as a result of an incorrect 4 3
stress intensification factor that had been used in the seismic piping analysis for that header. The 2 header from SG-2 has lower seismic loading and does not have this lateral snubber,
- b. The Davis-Besse MSSV header design incorporates a non-symmetrical arrangement of valve exhausts. In addition, there are no supports provided to withstand thrust loading on the exhaust elbow. The combined effects of this design with the valve reaction forces during operation may contribute to valve fluttering. 2 It should be noted that the team investigating operator actions following the June 9th trip have indicated that safety valve chattering has been noted as a problem by the operators. Preliminary indications are that, in order to assure proper resesting of the MSSVs, operators have 2 developed the practice of manually reducing header pressure subsequent to trips by using the AWs.
C. Sianificance of yindinas
- 1. Issue No. It The findings relative to the drop in steam pressure in 50-1 & 2 headers at 1:41:11 indicate that this pressure drop was the result of steam flow out of SG-1 & 2 to the
I 4 i- l 1 i i i AFPs following the SFRCS actuation. The pressure drop t i i lasted only for fourteen seconds and is thought to repre- i t i . sent the time required to pressurize the AFP steam supply i , line. A detailed thermal-hydraulic analysis indicates that !} l' , the pressure drop in the AFFT steam supply lines last-l
- approsimately 15 to 16 seconds when both admission lines f 1 !
are opened. ! 4 I f 1 ! j 2. Issue No. 2: [ i t a i The findings relative to the drop in header pressure from I ] SG-1 during the period between 1:50:13 and 1:51:55 indicate 4 that this pressure drop was the result of:
- s. Prolossed assual control of the AW-1 by the reactor !
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- b. To a ses11 degree to the steam flow being provided to f I
AFP turbines subsequent to 1:46:27. ; r i ! i ! 1 The repressurisation beginning at 1:51:55 was due to water ; l f
- being added to SG-1 by the SUFF, as well as a manual (
i reduction of AW flow by the operator. After SUFF flow was f I ! stopped, pressure in SG-1 header once again began to ! i l decrease because the AW was still open. The decrease in f i i
- header pressure ended at 1:58:28 when the AW was closed. j f
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A 3. Issue No. 3: Steam leakage through either the MSIV or the MSIV bypass ! valve from SG-2 would contribute to the pressure drop during the period between 1:36:09 and 1:38:54 as well as during other time periods. However, this effect is thought to be small since there are no significant steam leakage paths downstream of MSIV-2, and the pressure in the steam line dropped and stayed below 600 psis for several hours j after the plant trip. Additional, perfonsance testing
- indicates that valve leakage is currently within specifi-i cations, and the valve has not been operated since it was tripped closed on June 9.
, The bypass valves around both MSIVs were opened several i hours after the June 9 trip in order to heat the steam i lines and operate the turbine bypass valves. The rapid i
, increase in steam line pressure when these valves were opened provides further indication that leakage through MSIV-2 or its bypass valve was saa11. The bypass valves are 1" valves and are installed in 3/4" lines around each 4
MSIV. Therefore, the flow through these lines is small. However, the steam pressure data indicate that when the valves were opened, pressure downstress of the MSIVs increased at rates of 15-20 psi / min. Since pressure in 4 steam line two had remained below 600 psig for several hours prior to opening of the bypass valves, it can be 1 i I
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concluded that leakage through either MSIV-2 or its bypass O' was very much smaller than flow through the 3/4" bypass 2 lines when the bypass valves were opened, i . In addition, the anomalous readings found from Module 4-3-4 appeared to be the result of switch corrosion. As seen from Figure 1, corrosion on Switches S3, S4 and S5 could lead to both improper gain and unstable integration by the amplifier.' These effects could have produced poor modula-4 l tion of the AVV on SG-2 header and could have contributed to the pressure drop during the period between 1:36:09 and
; 1:38:54. Further ICS tests will be performed.
Finally, leakage through AVV-2, as indicated by rising temperature in the exhaust stack, would have contributed to l , decreasing pressure in SG-2 header during this time period. f i Because the AVV was not leaking before the plant trip, the j leakage is judged to be the result of poor reseating of the t i valve following its initial operation in response to the 1 j plant trip. i 2 i i The small out-of-tolerance conditions of the current and 1 j voltage buffers in the steam header pressure transducers were judged to have an insignificant effect on AVV pressure , j modulation since the actuation pressures from both pressure indicators and the computer printout were found to be I b l
within the tolerances for both instrument strings (SP12A L i' and SP12B1). i i
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- 4. Issue No. 5:
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j The opening times of both the AWs and the AFPT trip
- throttle valves indicate that.the pressure trends in SG-1 1
header between 1:48:33 and 1:50:13 and in SG-2 header
! between 1:46:43 and 1:48:44 were a result of steam flow being provided to the AFP turbines. The trip throttle
- l l valve to AFP-1 was opened at 1
- 46:27 and steam from both
- i j steam generators was supplied to AFPT-1. At this time
. AW-1 was also open and pressure in SG-1 header was de-1 ) creasing. At 1:48:01 the AW was closed; however, AFP-1 ! t l continued to run and take steam from both SGs. The com- l 1 bined effects of steam flow to the AFP turbine and the decreasing water inventory in SG-1 caused tt.e observed 1 pressure trend in SG-1. A similar effect can be seen in i the pressure trend in SG-2 header. The only difference is !j that AW-2 was not open when AFP-1 was started, and there- ; fore, the effects of the steam flow on SG-2 pressure can be l observed very shortly after AFP-1 was started (: 16 sec.). , ,- r i I l l i
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l i j !. l i IV. RESULTS/CONCI.USION OF FLVDINGS i A. Direct Causes l 1. Issue No. 1: l i , The direct cause of the drop in steam header pressure, on i both steam generators, between 1:41:11 and 1:41:25 was the i result of steam flow from both steam generators to the AFP turbines following SFRCS actuation. The drop in pressure 4 and subsequent recovery are attributed to the transient l pressurization of the AFP turbine steam lines. 4 i j 2. Issue No. 2: 1 f The direct causes of the large pressure swing between 1:50:13 and 1:58:28 are: t ! a. Prolonged relief through AW-1 due to operator action; ' i ' s . E j b. To a lesser degree the effects of steam being provided I i to the AFP turbine; , t
- c. To the water supplied to the SG-1 by the SUFP which caused the repressurization starting at 1:51:55.
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- d. Action by the operator at about 1:51:30 to reduce AW-1 flow.
- 3. Issue No. 3:
The direct cause of the pressure drop in the SG-2 header between 1:36:09 and 1:38:54 is still being investigated. However, preliminary results indicate that this is due to the effects of poor automatic control of the AWs by the ICS, leakage through AW-2 immediately after the plant 2 trip, and possibly due to either MSIV or MSIV bypass valve leakage. It still remains to be determined why the comput-er alarm points do not indicate operation of AW-2 prior to 1:53:58.
- 4. Issue No. 4:
The pressure drop in SG-2 header between 1:48:44 and
! 1:49:27 was due to operation of AW-2. Temperatures in the exhaust stack confirm this. However, computer logs from the limit switches that indicate AW-2 position did not 2 show the valve to be opened during this-time. Therefore, further investigation of the ICS and limit switch indica-tions will be performed to determine the cause of this
. discrepancy. O V _ _ - . __. _ _ . _ _ __ . . _ _ . _ _ . . _ _ ~ _ , _ _. ._ . . _ _ .
1 4 J s 5. Issue No. 5: 4 The direct cause of the unexpected pressure respcase of ' I SG-1 header between 1:48:33 and 1:50:13 and SG-2 header l between 1:46:43 and 1:48:44 are due to steam flow being i h I provided to the AFP turbines. ! i t I
- 6. Other Concerns:
i i The direct causes of the set pressure variations, steam i blowdown variations and rapid pressure oscillations associ-
! ated with the MSSVs are as yet unknown. However, the i
1-structural evaluation performed on the MSSV headers indi-I cate that these pressure oscillations could be the result of MSSV flutter. Additionally, poor automatic control of i 4 the AVVs by the ICS could contribute to the rapid pressure i
! oscillations.
l l B. Root Causes The root causes for issues number 1, 2, 4 and 5 are the same as ' i ! the direct causes indicated above. Root causes for other issues 2 ! l are still under investigation. I i i I l l I r
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Action Plan No.16 dismissed the hypothesis that pressure drops in the steam headers were due to steam flow past the MSIVs (Hypothesis No. 4). At present there are data which indicate that there is NSIV leakage. Therefore this hypothesis deserves further investigation. D. New Hypotheses j
- 1. Hypothesis No. 4 from Action Plan No. 16 report has been revised as follows:
i Pressure drops in the steam headers are due to MSIV ] leakage . i
- 2. Some of the unexpected pressure trends in the steam headers following the June 9th trip were the result of steam flow J to the AFP turbines.
- V. Planned Additional Actions 1
i The following additional actions are planned in order to continue the l direct / root cause determination. 1
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No further actions are planned. 1 i B. Issue No. 2: i 1 No further actious are planned. l i l C. Issues No. 3 and 4: 2 . l I i ]
- 1. Proper functioning of the alare points Z961 and 2969 that l provide position status of AVV's will be ensured. Other 4
lheit switches which may affect AVV operation will be l determined. To ascertain proper operation of this equip- , 1 meat, investigation and troubleshooting will be performed. ! i including disassembly if required (see Step No. 3 from i j Action Plan No. 16 report). ' I 2. A string check of the following ICS modules which provide r j l automatic control of the AVVs will be performed: 1 l a. E/I converter (modules 4-4-3 and 4-4-12). I } b. Hand / auto stations ICS 11A-NCS and ICS 118-NCS. l
- c. I/P converters FY-ICS11A and FY-ICS118.
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- 3. An investigation is presently underway at NALCO Chemicals to determine the cause of the corrosion of the switches in
- Module 4-3-4. If the results of the investigation indicate that the corrosion process of the switches cannot be i alleviated, a minimum time for the replacement of the i switches will be established and documentel in a preventive Maintenance Work Order (MWO).
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- 4. If necessary, further evaluation of MISV or MSIV bypass 2 valve leakage will be performed.
I J l D. Issue No. 5: 1 No further actions are planned.
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E. Other Concerns: i i
- 1. The four MSSVs set to actuate at 1050 pois and the four 2 j NSSVs set to actuate at 1070 peig will be removed from 4
their headers and sent to an outside laboratory for test- .f ing. These valves were selected because they experience the most demanding operational duty, i.e., their lower i setpoints cause them to be opened more often and to stay open longer than valves with higher set pressures. There- 2 fore, these valves are expected to provide conservative f indication of any valve degradation that may have occurred. 1bO 1 i:' I'
1 i O The valves will be subjected to full flow steam testing in
- V order to determine the following:
- a. Actual Valve Setpoint
; b. Steam Blowdown
- c. Steam Leakage Before Opening and After Reseating i
1 These determinations will be made for at least three 2 consecutive lifts of each valve with a minimum waiting time j, } . of ten minutes between lifts. The test results will be t corrected to appropriate Davis-Besse system conditions as 2 necessary. All valves will be inspected externally for any dassse that might occur during testing and the results recorded in the final report.
; 2. Toledo Edison will select MSSVs for internal inspection based on the test results from Ites 1 above. The testing ,
i l laboratory will perform the internal inspection. Inspec-tion will be done in the presence of representatives from 1 both Toledo Edison and Dresser and will include visual .
- inspection dimensional check and adjustment of parts. Any 1
necessary repairs will include correction or replacement of ' j deteriorated parts. Final adjustments will include setpoint, 4 4 l ring settings and valve blowdown. The need to test addi- ' tional valves will be determined based on the results of these inspections. i l l ,
I 3. Proper settings of setpoint pressures of the remaining 2 MSSVs will be confirmed by performing Surveillance Test Procedure ST 0570.01 during the next plant startup. 2
- 4. A review of the fluid transient loads following a turbine trip event and the structural system response and support.
reactions will be performed. The effects of piping feed-back forces on main steam safety valve operability during valve actuation will be assessed. For this review, both
, reports (thermal-hydraulics and steam line piping analyses) i j and additional material such as piping modeling, assump-i tions made and fluid transient and structural dynamics
- computer analyses will be needed. This review may also 2 1
identify causes for MS1V leakage from SG-2 header. f 5. A review of the operability data of spring-loaded self-3 actuating MSSVs used for overpressure protection in other nuclear plants will be conducted. The review will focus , on: l ! a. set pressure tolerance
- b. blowdown
, c. leakage i j F. If the actions noted above indicate a need for additional information, a program for monitoring and analyzing operating 2 conditions which could contribute to degradation of the ICS and
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MSSVs will be' developed (See Step No. 7 from Action Plan No. 16 l report). I - In addition, if necessary, a transient thermal-hydraulic analy- 2 sis for the secondary system (up to che nain steam non-return
; valves) will be performed. This analysis will simulate the 1
conditions that occurred during the June 9, 1985, reactor trip l as closely as possible. The details about system nodeling,.
; boundary conditions, sequence of events, components operability, I
and transient duration will be established later should this 1 j analysis be done. 2 i i 1 l VI. Technical Justification of Findinas !O l. A. Issue No. 1 i l Steam flow to the AFFTs is physically similar to operation of a j pressure control device such as an AVV or MSSV. Steam exiting
- the SGs to pressurize the AFPT steam lines and drive the tur-
) bines will carase pressure in the SGs to decrease. This is particularly true when the SG water level is low and limits the 4 ;
l amount of steam that can be generated via energy extractio'n from [ the reactor coolant system. Theresi-hydraulic calculations f using detailed computer models indicate that startup of a l Davis-Besse AFPT in the configuration that occurred ~on June 9 should cause a pressure decrease lasting approximately 15-16 i seconds. This decrease-is followed by a pressure recovery as 1
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/ actual time seen in the pressure trends on June 9 was approxi-mately 14 seconds. Therefore, it can be concluded that this trend is the transient effect of AFPT startup-B. Issue No. 2:
The interviews with the operator that were held immediately following the June 9 trip revealed that AVVs were being con-trolled manually during the period between 1:50:13 and 1:51:55. Moreover, the computer logs indicate that AVV-1 was open from
- 1:50:13 until 1:58:28. The operator on shift also stated that i
he closed AVV-1 when he saw SG-1 pressure dropping very low. While these actions were occurring, the water level in SG-1 was very low indicating a dry or nearly dry unit. Additionally, during this period flow from the SUFP was added to SG-1. 4 Calculations confirm that the water added to a dry or nearly dry i steam generator in conjunction with reduction in flow through AVV-1 can account for the repressurization of SG-1 that occurred at approximately 1:51:30. Thus, it may be concluded that the combined effects of AVV operation under manual control and the { addition of water to a dry or nearly dry SG explains the large pressure swing in SG-1 header from 1:50:13 until 1:58:28. f l ,O l i
A C. Issue No. 4 j k As.noted above, operators were manually controlling the AVVs i { shortly after the plant trip on June 9. Although limit switch position indication on AVV-2 did not show AVV-2 to be open i between 1:48:44 and 1:49:27, the exhaust stack temperature ] clearly indicates the valve was relieving significant amounts'of 2 !
; steam during this time. Additionally, the pressure trend shows j characteristics that are essentially identical to other periods t
of decreasing steam pressure when the AVVs are clearly indicated as being open both by exhaust stack temperature and limit switch ,
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j position indication. Thus, it may be concluded that this pressure trend was the result of manual operation of AVV-2 by j 1
- the operators. l 1 6 i
D. Issue No. 5 i, . i r Information compiled about operation of the AFPTs following the
- June 9 trip indicates that steam was supplied to the AFPTs from !
j both SGs starting at 1:46:27. Subsequent to this time, the , l measured water level in each SG indicated that the units were [ { dry or nearly so. Thus, there was limited capability to main-i tain steam pressure in either unit at any time when steam was i being extracted. The trends between 1:48:33 and 1:50:13 in SG-1 header and between 1:46:43 and 1:48:44 in SG-2 header illustrate { this effect as a result of steam being supplied to the ATPTs. ; , l i I __ _ _ ~ .. _ _ . _ - - _ _ . , _ _ _ _ _ - _ . . _ - _ . . . _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ . , . , _ . _ . . .
I The causes for several of the steam header pressure anomalies
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x observed on June 9 have been positively established. Others remain to be resolved. VII. Specific Corrective Actions A. Required Corrective Actions
- 1. Issue No. 1 No corrective action is necessary. The steam header
! pressure trends between 1:41:11 and 1:41:25 are normal for i
the conditions that existed during that time. 1 T
- 2. Issue No. 2 f
4 4 No corrective action is necessary. However, operator ! practices relative to manual AVV control following plant trips are being reviewed. Operator training will reinforce 1 the proper actions and acceptability of manual pressure control post-trip. This is being done as part of Action Plan 3. i
- 3. Issue No. 3 ,
i i 1 i Module 4-3-4 in the ICS string controlling AVV-2 will be replaced. l t t I i _ __ _ . _ _ _ . . ~ - . . , , _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ . _ , - . . - , . . _ . _ . . _ , - , _ _ . _
Other corrective actions are not yet determined.
- 4. Issue No. 4 No corrective action is necessary. However, operator practices relative to manual AVV control following plant trips are being reviewed. Operator training will reinforce 2 i
the proper actions and acceptability of manual pressure control post-trip. This is being done as part of Action Plan 3.
- 5. Issue No. 5
-- No corrective actions are necessary. The steam header pressure trends between 1:48:33 and 1:50:13 in SG-1 and between 1:46:43 and 1:48:44 in SG-2 are normal for the conditions existing during those times.
- 6. Other Issues Corrective actions, if needed, will be defined after the evaluations described in Section V.E. are completed.
B. Additional Planned Actions i Preventive maintenance procedures or corrective actions to 7 control corrosion of components in the AVV control strings will x
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; controls, may also effect other control modules.
B. Planned Actions 4 O , The results of the investigation of the contact corrosion will be evaluated to determine if corrective actions or preventive maintenance procedures should be applied to other control equipment. 1 Other generic implications will be defined as the remaining root-cause evaluations are completed. 't i bj c/18
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i l l l 4 FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND GENERIC IMPLICAt' IONS REPORT
Title:
Toledo Edison - Startup Feedwater Valve SP-7A Problem Analysis Report By: Tom Gulvas, James Tabbert Plan: 18 s Page 1 of 9 l I i 4 l 4 t l 1 WRITTEN APPROVED
- REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY BY
- J. Tabbert 0 8/17/85 Initial Issue T. Gulvas L. Grime i
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2-i TABLE OF CONTENTS gage I. Issue / Concern 3 II. Basic Principle of Operation 3 III. Summary of Troubleshooting and Investigation 4 A. Field Actions Performed 4 B. Analysis Performed 6 C. Significance of Findings 6 l IV. Results/Couclusions of Findings 7 A. Direct Causes 7 , B. Root Cause 7 C. Disproved Hypotheses 7 V. Technical Justification of Finding 8 ; VI. Specific Corrective Action 9 t A. Required Corrective Action 9 B. Additional. Planned Action 9 VII. Generic Implications 9 i e e o 1 i i h I J l t r l Q l
3_- I. Issue / Concern: v To investigate and evaluate indicated malfunctions of SP-7A and SP-7A controls during the June 9 transient. During the June 9 transient, the startup feedwater valve SP-7A for #2 OTSG was closed automatically by the activation of Steam and Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS) trip. After SP-7A was closed, the operator blocked the SFRCS signal to SP-7A and reset SP-7A, to return control of SP-7A to the control room hand / auto station. Channel 4 of SFRCS did not indicate SP-7A reset. The operator requested the bulb in the reset indicator be checked. A technician, to save time, removed a bulb from a SFRCS Channel I reset indicator and installed the bulb in Channel 4 reset indicator for SP-7A. The bulb failed f immediately. During the investigation of SP-7A, data was discovered that indicated flow through SP-7A when SP-7A was indicated closed. The indicated ( flow was approximately 1 percent of the normal startup feedwater flow to #2 OTSG. The data also shows that the indicated values did not hold steady but instead showed a decreasing trend with respect to time. 1 - II. Basic Principle of Operation The startup feedwater valves, SP-7A and SP-7B are used to control feedwater flow from 0 to 15 percent reactor power. Above 15% the startup feedwater valves are full open. The startup feedwater valves are closed automatically by SFRCS actuation. The SFRCS signal to the startup feedwater valves can be blocked and the logic reset to allow . control of the startup feedwater valves from their hand / auto stations. SFRCS consists of two identical, redundant, and independent actuation channels. Each actuation channel consists of one AC supplied logic train and one DC supplied logic train. Logic trains commonly referred I to as SFRCS channels 1 and 2 are AC supplied. Logic trains commonly
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I _4.' O d referred to as SFRCS channels 3 and 4 are DC supplied. SFRCS Channels 1 and 3 make up actuation channel 1 and SFRCS channels 2 and 4 make up actuation channel 2. III. Summary of Troubleshooting and Investigation: a A. Field Actions Performed Initial investigation on June 9 revealed that the bulb used in SFRCS Channel I reset indicator for SP-7A is rated at 6 volts, and the bulb in SFRCS Channel 4 reset indicator for SP-7A is rated at 120 volts. The use of the 6 volt bulb in a 120 volt application was the direct cause of the replacement bulb fail-ure. The correct rated bulbs were installed in both Channel 1 and 4 reset indicators. To verify the operation of SP-7A, !NO 1-85-2113-00 was imple-mented in conjunction with !WO 1-85-2235-01, SFRCS Response Time ! Testing. SP-7A was opened from the hand / auto station in the Control Room. i Channels 2 and 4 of SFRCS were tripped. SP-7A closed as per design. The operator blocked the SFRCS signal to SP-7A and reset the SFRCS logic for SP-7A. The Channel 4 reset light came i on and SP-7A opened to the set demand as per design. The power to the reset light in Channel 4 was monitored for voltage surges. The preceding sequence was repeated. SP-7A and the logic reset indication responded as per design. No voltage spikes at the reset indicators were found. Investigation of the Data Acquisition and Display System (DADS) printout and the alarms printout showed that SP-7A responded as per design during the June 9 transient. It also can be assured that SFRCS channel 4 logic for SP-7A had reset (by voltage at the reset indicator) shown by the insediate failure of the
, replacement bulb.
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Inspection of SP-7A valve and actuator revealed an air leak between the top of the actuator cover and the actuation cylin-
- der. MWO 1-85-2228-01 was implemented to investigate th-effects of the air leak on the operation of SP-7A.
A pressure gage was installed to measure the pressure at the top of the actuator piston. SP-7A was closed. The pressure at the top of the actuator piston was equal to the plant alr system ! pressure and hence, the air leak had no effect on the operation of SP-7A. The actuator on SP-7A was able to provide sufficient } downward force to provide tight shutoff of SP-7A. To investigate the controls of SP-7A, MWO 1-85-2112-00 and j 1-85-2228-00 were implemented. MWO 1-85-2112-00 checked the instrumentation string that controls SP-7A. MWO 1-85-2228-00 checked SP-7A positioner and position indicator. SP-7A valve positioner and SP-7A position indicator were in tolerance with ! no significant findings. The remaining part of the instrument string, the flow transmitter FT-SP3A, was found to be slightly
- out of tolerance by approximately +0.36% of full scale. FT-SP3A j was recalibrated to within 10.25%.
i MWO 1-85-2411-00 was written to investigate the possibility of , an internal valve anomaly in SP-7A. SP-7A was disassembled. ! The valve internals were inspected by Toledo Edison Quality Control and a Fisher Valve factory representative. The inspec-tion found no evidence that SP-7A valve interals would prevent a tight shutoff. MWO 1-85-2476-00 checked the instrument lines which supply FT-SP3A. FT-SP3A provides the SP-7A flow indication. There were no indications of blockage or obstructions in the instru-ment lines. I f U i.
l' , 6' [ MWO 1-85-2488-00 investigated the ambient temperature effects on
- l FT-C?3A. FT-SP3A was heated by a portable heater and the output was monitored. It was found that FT-SP3A was effected by heating by indicating a higher output. A consultant from l Quality Services International estimated the effects of heating FT-SP3A to be approximately +0.13% of full scale for approximately 20*F rise of the flow transmitt-r and hence, well within the tolerance of the instrument.
B. Analysis Performed ! It has also been determined from the DADS printout that during i the time that SP-7A was closed and a small indication of flow j was present on FT-SP3A, the steam generator pressure was such
; greater than the oatput pressure of the feedwater system.
Therefore, no possible flow through SP-7A could occur. i C. Significance of Findings ! j t i ~ The finding of a failed bulb in SFRCS channel 4 logic reset indicator for SP-7A has been attributed to normal or randos end of service life of the bulb. The reset indication informs the i operator that the STRCS signal has been blocked, the trip logic t 1 for SP-7A has been reset, and control of SP-7A has been returned j
- to the haed/ auto station. With the bulb failure of the reset 1
indication, the operator was unable to determine if SP-7A trip j logic had been reset at SFRCS Channel 4. i i l From the findings of MW0s 1-85-2488-00, 1-85-2411-00 and 1-85-2476, l it has been determined that there was no flow through SP-7A when i SP-7A was closed. The indicated flow was within the tolerance of ! the instrument. The out of calibration and the ambient tempera-ture effects biased the readings high. The temperature effects due ! to the cooldown of the nearby plant equipment explains the de-creasing flow readings with respect to time. Additionally, the ]
. feedwater system did not develop enough pressure to provide flow- ,
to the steam generator.
p IV. V) ( Results/ Conclusions of Findings: A. Direct Causes The direct cause of the failure of the reset indication for SP-7A in Channel 4 of SFRCS was a failed bulb in the reset , indicator. It has been shown by field investigation that there was no system anomaly which caused the failure (i.e., it was a random or normal end of service life failure of the bulb). B. Root Cause The direct and root cause are the same. C. Disproved Hypotheses ! Hypothesis 1 is: [ Startup feed value SP-7A did function properly. The operator had no indication of proper reset function due to the reset indicating lamp failure. The lamp failure was due to random or normal end of bulb life, or to a voltage spike in the reset circuit. t It has been shown that the bulb failure was not due to a voltage spike in the Channel 4 reset indication. However, the rest of i hypothesis one is true. Hypothesis 2 is: SP-7A did not respond correctly. Hypothesis 2 has been disproved by field investigation and June 9 transient computer data reduction. SP-7A did respond to the STRCS trip, logic reset, and control functions as designed. It s has been shown that the indicated flow through SP-7A was due to s.- out of calibration and ambient temperature effects on the flow
j ' s . transmitter. The combined effects of these two errors were J estimated to represent approximately 80% of the nagnitude of i-i the anomalous flow indication seen on June 9, 1985. There was t
!- no flow through SP-7A when it was closed.
Hypothesis 3 is: 1 i SP-7A did not close fully due to an air leak between the actua- ] tor cylinder and the cylinder cover. 4 ) Hypothesis 3 has been disproved by field investigation. There was sufficient air pressure on the actuator piston to provide 1 i the closing force required for SP-7A. 4 1 J Rypothesis 4 is: FT-SP3A including sensing lines, did not respond correctly. j Rypothesis 4 has been disproved by field investigation. When j tested, FT-SP3A responded as per design. t , I l l V. Technical Justification of Findina 1 ' i a Action Plan 18 addresses the concerns of: 1) no reset indication on ! i j SFRCS channel 4 for SP-7A after the STRCS signal was blocked and the ' logic reset and 2) an indicated flow through SP-7A when SP-7A indicated ' I i closed. 1 It has been shown that the failed SFRCS channel 4 reset indication f for SP-7A was due to a random or normal end of service life of the , bulb and not to a system anomaly, i It has been shown by a valve internals inspection and verifying the a operability of the valve actuator that SP-7A was capable of providing , 1 a tight shutoff during the June 9 transient. i I' b e
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P () It has been shown by field testing and investigation that SP-7A responded as per design to the June 9 transient. The causes for the anomaly observed on June 9, 1985 associated with the Startup Feedvater Valve SP-7A have been positively , established. SP-7A should be removed from the freeze list. VI. Specific Corrective Action A. Required Corrective Action None, the failed bulb has been replaced and the start-up i 2 feedwater valve, control system, and instruments functioned properly during the event. B. Additional Planned Action I ' Information concerning the different power supplies to the 1 (,,j SFRCS will be provided to operators and technicians to insure j that they are aware of the varying bulb and indicator requirements of the system. i VII. Generic Implications None - there were no significant findings. i t na d/4 w
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND GENERIC IMPLICATIONS REPORT 1 TITLE: TOLEDO EDISON - SERVICE WATER TRANSFER REPORT BY: TIMOTHY C2UBA (TED) PLAN NO. ~~ 26 BRUCE HICKMAN (TED)
- JAMES TABBERT (TED)
PAGE 1 of 14 l. I WRITTEN APPROVED . i REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY BY ! j Tabbert Czuba ' b* 0#I** 8/17/85 0 Initial Issue B. Hickman Tabbert Czuba . 1 8/23/85 Corrective Actions Added B. Hickman L. Grime Tabbert Czuba . 2 8/29/85 Testing Clarification B. Hickman L. Grime l l Updated Root Cause and ' 3 9/9/85 Technical Justification L. Grime h n__ 1 I l 1 I i l J v
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j C. New Hypotheses 10 j V. Planned Additional Actions 10
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1,I VII. Specific Corrective Action 11 l } I i VIII. Generic Implications and Corrective Actions 13 l Figure 1 14 l 2 : ). i i d ! I ' 4 i l ) I I i i L .i ; i L i i - t s l I 4
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l hV O I. ISSUES / CONCERN: . ' i ! i During the June 9 transient, an inadvertent automatic transfer of the t suction of Auxiliary Feed Pump 1-1 (AFP 1-1) from the condensate
- storage tanks to the service water system was actuated.
The automatic transfer of auxiliary feed pump suction from the 1 j condensate storage tanks to the service water system occurred prior ' i j to the actual loss or low water level in the condensate storage l ? i tanks. Service water will allow the auxiliary feed water pumps to . i
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! water which is chemically undesirable for use in the steam generator. f , 1 l II. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION l 1 ! I j ! j In the event of loss of the water supply from the condensate storage ! 2 ! tanks, an automatic backup is provided from the service water system. 3
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] Two independent low pressure switches provided on the auxiliary l l l 2 feedwater pump suction line, upon both sensing low pressure, will ! l automatically close the valve from the condensate storage tanks and I l open the valve from the service water system. Each auxiliary feed- , 1 { water pump has an independent set of pressure switches, supply valve ! {- from the condensate storage tank, and supply valve from the service {
- water system. These components function independently with their l j respective auxiliary feed pumps. See Figure 1. ;
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i A. Field Actions Performed I i MWO 1-85-2130-00 and 1-85-2133-00 checked the time response, calibration, condition of the switch, and wiring of PSL 4928A, PSL 4928B, PSL 503, PSL 4929A, PSL 49298, and PSL 507. PSL 507 was found to actuate at 9.36 PSIG. The setpoint for PSL t l 507 is 11 PSIG. PSL 507 monitors the auxiliary feed pump 1-2 suction pressure downstream from the strainer S206. PSL 507 provides an alarm indication in the control room, but no control } i function, f i s PSL 4928A was found to have a loose terminal connection. It was determined the connection was making contact and had no effect j on the operation of PSL 4928A. Review of the circuit diagram , shows the loose wire would not affect the actuation of the automatic transfer. j i i l MWO 1-85-2146-00 verified there were no obstructions in strain-i l ers S201, S206, or S257. The strainers were disassembled and no ' l l obstructions were found. 1 l MWO 1-85-2144-00 verified that upon sensing low pressure at PSL t 4928A and PSL 4928B, the suction to auxiliary feedwater pump 1-1 i would transfer from the condensate storage tanks to the service
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water system. Low pressure was applied to PSL 4928A and PSL (} 4928B simultaneously and the suction transferred correctly. , B. Analysis Performed The effects of vibration on PSL 4928A and PSL 4928B was investi-gated. The evaluation concluded that vibration was not a credible cause of inadvertent actuation of PSL 4928A and PSL 4928B. The conclusion was based on vibration analysis of the supports and switches. Another study investigated the cause of the automatic transfer of auxiliary feed pump suction from the condensate storage tanks to the service water system. The study concluded the conical strainer S257 may be responsible for the automatic transfer. Calculations show that conical strainer, S257, is expected to 3 have a higher pressure drop than originally specified. This will reduce the steady state suction pressure thus increasing the probability of a suction pressure fluctuation dropping below the setpoints of the pressure switches PSL 4928A and PSL 4928B, activating the automatic transfer. 3 i A study was conducted to verify the circuitry for the automatic transfer of the auxiliary feedwater pump suction was of correct design and logic configuration. The study concluded: O
i i 1 I i The circuitry will provide the automatic transfer of the i auxiliary feedwater pump suction upon sensing low pressure
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p . No single failure or inadvertent actuation of any single 1 device will cause the automatic transfer of the auxiliary l ll feedwater pump suction. The automatic transfer requires l two (2) out of two (2) actuation of the low pressure switches. Barring the supposition of multiple or common mode failure i
- of the pressure switches, actuation of the automatic transfer of the auxiliary feedwater pump 1-1 suction was
! caused by a real or artificial sensing of low pressure by ! PSL 4928A and PSL 4928B. 1 l
- Investigation of June 9 and previous documented auxiliary feed i
i pump suction automatic transfer from condensate storage tanks to i i the service water system has shown: i . The automatic transfer has occurred four (4) times.. Three 4 (3)-times on train 1 and once on train 2. i I -
'All transfers occurred after the addition of strainer S257.
All transfers occurred during or shortly after a large
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C. Significance of Findinas I Investigations have shown that the automatic transfer of the 4 auxiliary feedwater pump suction was not due to a mechanical or
- electrical malfunction of PSL 4928A or PSL 4928B. PSL 4928A and
, PSL 4928B are mechanically and electrically independent. An automatic transfer of the auxiliary feedwater pump suction r caused by 'a malfunction of PSL 4928A and PSL 4928B would require both to fail at the same time.' Therefore, a transfer of the e auxiliary feedwater pump suction by a malfunction of PSL 4928A and PSL 4928B is not credible. I + Review of historical data has shown the automatic transfers of i j auxiliary feedwater pump suction have occurred after the instal-1 % , lation of strainer S257. i i Review of June 9 transient and historical data has shown the 4 l 4 automatic transfer of the auxiliary feedwater pump suction has occurred during or shortly after large flow changes in the auxiliary feedwater pump suction header. t Analyses have been performed which indicate that the larger than - 3 I l
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8- ! IV. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS OF FINDINGS 4 A. Direct and Root Causes + , Investigation and analysis have found evidence that automatic ! transfer of the auxiliary feedwater pump suction resulted 3 because the available suction pressure in the auxiliary feed-water pump suction header is less than intended by design. l B. Disproved Hypotheses 1 i j Hypothesis #1: Suction header pressure switches PSL 4928A and i 1 PSL 4928B setpoints are out of specification. Hypothesis I was disproved by NWO 1-85-2130-00. j Both PSL 4928A and PSL 9428B setpoints were found i i i to be within tolerance. i f Hypothesis #2: The low suction pressure alare pressure switch PSL 503 is out of specification and failed to i alarm on an actual low suction pressure condi-tion. Hypothesis 2 was disproved by MWO 1-85-2130-00, i PSL 503 setpoint was found to be within tolerance. ! Hypothesis #3: Pressure switches PSL 4928A and PSL 4928B were inadvertently actuated by vibration. Hypothesis 3 was disproved by vibration analysis. Actuation , by vibration is not credible due to the indepen-e i 1 {
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1 . dent mounting of the switches, and both switches are required for the automatic transfer. ' i l 'l Hypothesis #4: Nomentary loss of power to motor operated valves i AF 786 and SW 1382 and their control circuits. l
, Hypothesis 4 was disproved by review of the l
control circuit diagram. Upon loss of power to I I AF 786 and SW 1382 or their controls, the valves i 1 will not automatically open or close, but remain l in their initial position. 1 Hypothesis #5: Operators may have manually transferred suction f supply to service water after seeing the low l 1
- suction pressure alare. Hypothesis 5 was dis-proved by discussions with the operator on duty I
and reviewing los entries. There is no evidence to support this hypothesis. Also inadvertent i manual actuation of the valves would not cause
- the automatic transfer alarms to occur.
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- Inlet strainer S201 was clogged during the [
j transient and caused inadvertent transfer of [ j auxiliary feedpump #1 suction transfer. f' i Hypothesis 6 was disproved by NWO 1-85-2146-00 : l and by review of the piping isometrics. NWO t 1-85-2146-00 checked the strainer and found it j clear. The piping isometrics show that PSL 4928A 1 i r i
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and PSL 4928B are located upstream of the strain-( er S201 and would not respond to the pressure drop caused by a clogged strainer. t l + 3 C. New Hypotheses i 1 r ~ Based on investigation, the following hypothesis has been { developed. I
- Hypothesis 7
- Hydraulic ch,aracteristics of the auxiliary j feedwater pump suction header may cause a momen-tary suction pressure drop below the setpoint of PSL 4928A and PSL 4928B, causing the automatic transfer of the auxiliary feedwater pump suction l( from the condensate storage tank to the service water system.
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Hypothesis 7 is to be investigated. VI. TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION OF TINDINGS
- t A review of data associated with the June 9, 1985 automatic transfer 3 and previous transfers revealed that:
1 () 1. They all occurred after the installation of strainer S257.
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- 2. They occurred during or shortly after large flow changes in the 3
(\--'/) l auxiliary feedwater pump suction header. J Analyses have been performed which indicate that the larger than originally specified pressure drop across strainer S257 results in a lower suction pressure such that the system responds to momentary pressure fluctuations (e.g., due to pump speed changes) that would not have occurred prior to the strainer installation. The pressare switches PSL 4928A and PSL 4928B can respond to short duration low pressure conditions. The conclusion that the transfer is cuased by the less than intended suction pressure available in the auxiliary feedwater pump suction header is justified. VII. SPECIFIC CORRECTIVE ACTION A. Required Corrective Action l The followins are the proposed corrective actions. One, 3 all, or a combination thereof are expected to be required to correct this automatic suction transfer issue 1 Lower the current setpoints for PSL 4928A, PSL 4928B, PSL 4929A and PSL 4929B. The actual setpoint is to be deter-
/~'} mined by Mode 3 testing. Analysis has shown pressure drops
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i associated with the strainer S257 may be making the pressure switches respond to suction pressure fluctuations. 3 i Lowering the setpoint would increase the margin between the actuation of the transfer of the auxiliary feedwater pump suction and system hydraulic characteristics.
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Install a time delay in the circuit for the automatic 4 1 4 transfer of the auxiliary feedwater pump suction. The time j delay would prevent the automatic transfer of the auxiliary j feedwater pump suction due to short term pressure fluctu-
! ations, but would provide the transfer upon authentic loss of suction supply, i ,
i Provide a coarser mesh strainer in S257. All automatic t j transfers of the auxiliary feedwater pumps have occurred
! after the installation of S257. Analysis has shown, S257 l produces a sizeable pressure drop. Making the strainer
! coarser will reduce the pressure drop on the suction of the auxiliary feedwater pumps, making the switches less suscept-ible to pressure fluctuations. Remove the strainers S201 and S206. The strainers may not be required due to strainer S257. i 8. Additional Planned Action - None at this time. ] \
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PRELIMINARY FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND GENERIC IMPLICATIONS REPORT TITLE; TOLEDO EDISON - MAIN STEAM SYSTEM VALVE MS-106 REPORT BY: NEAL BONNER (TED) PLAN NO. 27 ROBERT C. ELFSTROM (BABC0CK & WILCOX) PAGE 1 0F 12 CHAIRMAN REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY TASK FORCE N. Bonner O O 1 8/15/85 8/20/85 Initial Issue Preliminary Corrective Actions Added R. Elfstrom N. Bonner R. Elfstros L. Grime L. Grime i Testing Clarification N. Bonner 2 8/29/85 and Heading Change R. Elfstrom L. Grime m 3 9/9/85 General Update J. Wood- f2. Efavn O
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i O TABLE OF CONTENTS V i Pate Issue / Concern
-I. 3 1 II. Basic Principles of Motor Actuator 3
} III. Summary of Troubleshooting and Investigation 5 i t
! A. Field Actions Performed 5
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- C. Significance of Findings 7 1
. IV. Results/ Conclusion of Findings 8 l A. Direct Causes 8
[ B. Root Causes 9 { C. Disapproved Hypotheses 9 i D. Planned Actions 9 l V. Technical Justification of Finding 10 e ] VI. Specific Corrective Action 10 , i j A. Required Corrective Action 10 J B. Additional Planned Action 11 VII. Generic Implications
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s (J) I. ISSUE / CONCERN During the June 9, 19S5 reactor trip, the Main Steam Isolation Valve MS-106 to turbine dri.ven Auxiliary Feed Pump Turbine (AFPT) 1-1 received an open signal from the Steam and Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS). . Subsequently, Control Room operator action replaced the open signal to MS-106 with a close signal. The proper response of MS-106 to this initiation sequence would have been to go fully open; and once fully open, to return to the closed position; The indicated operation, however, was for the valve to leave its closed position, indicate it was mid-positioned, then return closed. Position indicating data shows that the open/close sequence occurred in approximately 30% of the time expected for the valve to stroke full open, then stroke full closed. II. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION OF MOTOR ACTUATOR L Switen Assembly \ Torque h Switenes l M " " . Wcrm g i (n*) m T , o () /
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Worm Gear v"' 6 * wgsto Rotate Stem Nut Stem Nut The actor rotates the worm through a gear train. The worm gear rotates the stem nut, which raises or lowers the threaded valve stem. When the worm gear can no longer turn (valve closed, open, or ob-structed), the worm then moves axially along its splined shaft compressing a Belleville spring pack. The: axial movement operates the torque switch and stops the motor. The torque setting is related directly to the amount of spring pack compression. When the motor is reversed, a loss of motion must be taken up until the worm gear lugs ! [. T engage the stem nut. This motion permits the motor to reach; full ! (_) speed while unloaded, and then apply a hammer blow to the valve stem l , I 1 i i >
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4- [N-d') to unscat the valve. The limit assembly is directly driven by the gear train and can be adjusted to operate at any point of valve travel. The torque switch assembly basically performs the following functions:
- 1. It deenergizes the motor in rising stem valves when the valve seats in the~ closing direction.
- 2. It protects against mechanical overloads anywhere between full open and full closed position of the valve, except when bypassed in the opening direction.
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- 3. In the opening direction, the torque switch is wired in series with the geared limit switch, and as such, acts as backup to prevent damage to the valve's back seat.
A simplified electrical schematic of the torque switch contacts is shown below: OPEN Torque Switch l - o Power Torque Switch Motor Supply Bypass Contacts CLOSE Torque Switch During the opening sequence of wedge type gate or globe valves, such as MS-106, a high torque is required to unseat the valve disc. Typically, this high torque is required for 50 to 2000 milliseconds, after which torque requirements to continue opening the valve drop by 60% to 80%. Contacts on the geared limit switch bypass the "open" torque switch during this "high torque" period to prevent torque switch actuation from stopping valve motion. After the valve is unseated, this bypass opens, returning the torque switch to the circuit. This sequence allows the actuator to deliver the high torque necessary to unseat the valve, while providing conservative mechanical overload protection during the majority of the valve ! ,, travel.
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OF TROUBLESHOOTING AND INVESTIGATION A. Field Actions Performed
- 1. Maintenance Work Order 1-85-2105-00 was written to test and inspect the valve MS-106 and its starter D135.
- 2. A visual inspection was made of the MS-106 valve and operator. There were no significant deficiencies noted.
- 3. The torque switch was verified to be set in accordance with Drawing E-15.
- 4. The wiring of the electrical compartment for MS-106 was checked against the associated drawing. Several deficien- ~
cies were noted:
- The wire designated as CLI of limit switch contact #7 3
was loose. This wire provides connection for the computer indication for valve closed /not closed alarm. 1 This connection was " wiggled" to determine if it would j have given a false indication to the computer. The alarm did not come and go as this was done.
- Connection jumpers for the compartment space heaters were not connected in accordance with the wiring diagram. The manner in which the heaters were con-O_-
s nected was electrically correct and would not have interfered with the operation of the valve or the { heaters.
- 5. A wiring check of the starter D135 in Motor Control Center
! DINA was performed using the associated wiring drawings. Several deficiencies were noted:
- The line side interconnecting jumpers for the open and i s
close motor contactors were not installed in accor-dance with the Westinghouse internal wiring drawings. Comparing the wiring with the Bechtel elementary
- diagram, it was determined that the starter contactors
- would still electrically operate properly.
- The wiring check of the coil connections to the starter contactors revealed interconnecting jumpers not installed in accordance with the Westinghouse internal wiring diagrams. Comparing the wiring with the Bechtel elementary diagram, it was determined that the starter contactors would still electrically operate properly.
- Westinghouse internal wiring connections to terminal block points 28, 29, 30, and 31 were lifted. These wires were traced to _ unused auxiliary contacts on one N-- of the starter contactors. These internal wires were
J h apparently lifted to accommodate external wiring [/
\-- required by the Bechtel wiring diagram. No drawing update was performed to reflect this change. Since these auxiliary contacts are not required for the electrical operation of this starter, there was no i
impact on the operation of this starter. )
- The four (4) control circuit fuses were checked for i proper asperage rating. One (1) of the four was found to have a 15 amp rating. The remaining three (3) fuses were of the proper rating of 10 amps. This 4 would not have affected the opening or closing time of the valve. *
- One set of unused (spare) auxiliary contacts on one of the starter contactors was mislabeled. This was determined by tracing out the wi.es to the respective i terminal block points. Since the contacts were spare, I this would not have affected the operation of this ,
i starter. I
- 6. A wiring check, calibration, and functional operation check of PSL4930A was performed. PSL4930A is a loss of suction i pressure switch (for Auxiliary Feed Pump 1) which provides
- an interlock with the valve control circuit for MS-106. These checks revealed no discrepancies either in the way the pressure switch was wirei or the way the switch operat-O ed. This would not have affected the operation of the valve during the June 9, 1985 transient. I 4 t
- 7. A wiring check of cable ICD 135G in C5762A was performed.
This cable provides SFRCS contacts to the control circuit of MS-106. No discrepancies were found between the cable wiring and the connection diagram. i j
- 8. Testing of MS-106 was performed utilizing Davis-Besse
, procedures and MOVATS (Motor Operated Valve Analysis and j Test System). This equipment is a totally portable system
! designed for field use. This system is capable of acquir-ing, storing, and analyzing the following critical valve,
{ operator, control circuit, and motor parameters during actual valve operation: 1 Actual valve stem thrust i Time of actuation of all control switches Dynamic motor current Actual operator output torque i' The following testing was performed:
- a. With no differential pressure across the valve seat,
- MS-106 opened successfully. However, the limit switch i bypass opened prior to valve fully unseating. Ad- l3 ditionally, a gap in the spring pack caused the torque
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switch to trip in the closing direction at a lower (Vp) thrust value than its setting would normally produce.
- b. Based on analysis of the first M0 VATS testing, there were indications that MS-106 never fully unseated. l3 To test this hypothesis, MOVATS testing was again performed under the following conditions:
To prevent the valve from unseating, a temporary restraint was located in such a manner as to limit stem movement. Restraint was such that the limit switch would trip but.the valve would not be fully unseated. Upon initiation of the open signal, the valve operator opened the limit switch contacts placing the torque switch in the circuit and sending a valve "not closed" signal to the computer. Upon encountering the re-straint, the valve operator deenergized due to torque switch actuation. The spring pack then relaxed allowing the torque switch contacts to reclose and reenergize the operator, which deenergized again as the torque switch actuated. This evolution continued until at 4.0 seconds after the original open signal, a closed signal was initiated. O V The next torque switch trip in the open direction allowed the closed circuit to energize, and the valve attempted to reverse the direction of the stem. The gap in the spring pack, resulting in a low closed thrust value, allowed the torque switch to trip prior to the limit switch sending a " closed" signal, so the closed signal was sealed in. When the spring pack relaxed, the operator reenergized in the closed direction and continued this cycle until the stem moved enough to allow the limit switch to reset and send a " valve closed" signal to the computer. This sequence took approximately 9 seconds from open initiation to valve closed indication. B. Analysis Performed Calculations have been performed to verify that the motor horsepower and the actuator sizes are correct. Stem stresses have been checked to verify that they do not exceed ASME design values. C. Significance of Findings
- 1. The second phase of MOVATS testing demonstrated the condi-tions that show the sequence of events which could give indications of MS-106 stroking open and closed in 19 seconds (G) versus its normal 50 second stroke time. Since this
( testing was accomplished with no differential pressure
's across the valve, the normal operating differential pres-sure of 1000 psig would increase the seating forces to be overcome and increase the time this sequence would required.
- 2. A correctly adjusted limit cwitch bypass contact allows sufficient torque to be applied to the valve to unseat it.
With this contact misadjusted, the torque switch was put in the circuit before the valve fully unseated. Successful operation of the valve on previous occasions with normal operating differential pressure across the valve seat indicates that a condition increasing the amount of closing thrust occurred between these previous operations and its response during the June 9, 1985 event. The condition of increased closing thrust would result in higher unseating forces required which would cause the torque switch to actuate, preventing initially the valve 3 from fully opening on June 9,1985. The valve later in the event was opened successfully, however, this occurred with MS 106A already open which could have decreased the differential pressure across MS 106. This would have reduced the torque requirements and thus would have allowed MS 106 to open even with the torque switch in the circuit.
/\~')' 3. This mode of failure of Limitorque operators applies only to wedge-seating gate or globe valves.
IV. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS OF FINDINGS A. Direct Cause
- 1. The limit switch bypass contacts opened prior to the valve unseating. This placed the torque switch back in the circuit during the period when the torque being generated was greater than the torque switch setpoint. This coupled with SFRCS " seal in" signals produced the anomalous indica-tion of a 19 second stroke time.
- 2. An undetermined event caused the valve to require more unseating force than was previously required during perfor-mance of the surveillance procedure. The most probable cause of this increased force would be due to manual closure of the valve. Another probable cause would be foreign material trapped between the disc and seat (rust, scale, etc.). However, if the limit switch bypass contacts had been adjusted correctly, the unseating force would have had to be greater than the unseating force generated by the motor in the locked rotor condition versus unseating force required to activate the torque switch. This would have greatly increased the probability of the valve opening.
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9-B. Root Causes. ,
- 1. Ambiguous Torrey Pines Information The procedure, as supplied by Torrey Pines Technology, for setting the position of the bypass contacts gave ambiguous instructions. The procedure called for setting the con-tacts based on-a percentage of valve stem movement. The
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- 1. An open in the field circuit to the compound wound de motor driving the operator of MS-106.
A cher.k of the motor revealed no open field circuit. ,
- 2. An open or misoperation in the 42a/0 contact seal in circuit.
A detailed examination of electrical wiring and circuitry , revealed no deficiencies that would affect the operation of ! the seal in circuit. This was further verified during operation of the valve during MOVATS testing. >
- 3. Improper operation of MS-106 valve operator open and close circuitry due to possible wiring errors of SFRCS contacts into valve control circuitry.
A wiring check of cabling from the SFRCS contacts to the , control circuitry of MS-106 revealed no discrepancies.
- 4. Improper operation of pressure switch PSL4930A and/or its !
auxiliary relay PSL4930X1 which provides a permissive for , both the SFRCS open. initiation and the 42a/0 seal'in ' contact. A wiring check, calibration, and functional operation check of PSL4930A were performed. All checks were satisfactory. !
- 5. Improper operation (opening) of the torque switch due to improper setting of the torque switch 33/t0.
The torque switch was found to be set properly in accor-dance with Drawing E-15. D. Planned Actions All other hypotheses have been disproved. Further troubleshoot-ing is planned to provide further substantiation of the hypothesis. , , ~ _ , _ . - - . - , , . . . _ , . , . - - - ,..,-.,_y_..,,,,w.y..m,-my__,.,m y.._,,, , , , , .~., ,,,,gg ,,, 9 ,, . . .. , , , , . , .,,.y,.
t V. TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION OF FINDINGS { The troubleshooting and investigation evaluated the valve and the !
; operator in detail for causes that would have produced the anomaly i i observed on June 9, 1985. The Action Plan was developed to investi- .
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. observed anomaly. The failure mode of the valve was reproduced by t simulation of the conditions using MOVATS testing. The assumption
. . that seating force was increased by either manual operation or j foreign material is valid based on all testing and inspections.
These activities substantiate that the cause for failure has been correctly identified. ; VI. SPECIFIC CORRECTIVE ACTION ,1 1 Although additional testing and inspections will be performed on 3 , j- MS-106 enough information exists to warrant stating corrective i actions and generic implications at this time. Additional corrective
! action or generic implications subsequently brought to light will be , , included in the final issue of this report.
A. Required Corrective Action I' i The following actions have been identified to correct existing { f deficiencies and prevent future problems with the Limitorque ! l operator on MS-106. l - l 1. Maintenance Procedures i r Issue Maintenance Procedures (MP) to provide pro'er in- l structions for corrective maintenance, setting 'imit and i torque switches on type SMB Limitorque valve operators, and i to test Limitorque operators using the Motor Operated Valve Analysis and Testing System (MOVATS). L This action completed on. August 7, 1985 upon issue of MP 1410.32,.Rev. 3 and MP 1411.05,-Rev. O. 2.' Limit Switch Bypass Contacts Setpoint } Adjust the limit switch bypass setting (closed rotor) of. j MS-106 to a value of 20*. of full stroke in the open direc-l- tion as measured from the point of valve disc movement. This will ensure the torque switch is not placed in the
! open circuit prior to the valve fully unseating. Adj ust-i ments to be performed per the current revision of MP 1410.32 4 and MP 1411.05. .
i j This ites to be completed prior to plant start-up. ! ! 3. Torque Switch Setpoint Adjust the torque switch setpoint in the open direction to { b/h the maximum value that will still preclude valve damage, i I ,
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O' per FCR 85-134. This setting will act as a back-up to the bypass setting and will give increased confidence of proper valve operation. Adjustments to be performed per the current revision of MP 1410.32 and MP 1411.05. This ites to be completed prior to plant start-up. B. Additional Planned Action
- 1. Preventive Maintenance Procedures (PM)
Prepare and issue procedures to provide instruction for preventive maintenance on Limitorque operated valves.
- 2. Training Institute a formal training program for personnel perform-ing maintenance on Limitorque valve operators and personnel operating and analyzing data from NOVATS test equipment.
! VII GENERIC IMPLICATIONS j A. Significance
] There are 232 Limitorque operated valves at Davis-Besse. Not all of these are wedge-seating. There are generic implications ,
- I' specifically for wedge-seating valves and generic implications that apply to all Limitorque operated valves. The significance j and planned actions are separated into these categories. '
i } 1. Limitorque Operators on Wedge-Seating Valves [
- a. Based on procedures existing at the time, all of these valves can be assumed to need readjustment of the limit switch bypass contacts to ensure proper j operation.
- b. Increase the torque switch setpoint to maximum for the open cycle, on all safety-related valves.
- 2. All Limitorque Operators at Davis-Besse
- a. Adequate procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance apply to all Limitorque operators at Davis-Besse.
- b. All Limitorque valve operators at Davis-Besse require trained personnel for corrective maintenance and testing.
- 3. There may be other types of valve actuators using the same basic principles as Limitorque operators whose torque-sensing
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- 1. Limitorque Operators on Wedge-Seating Valves
- a. Adjust the limit switch bypass contacts to a value of l' I 20% of full open stroke as measured from the point of valve disc movement. ' '
- b. For all safety-related valves, set the torque switch t
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- 2. All Limitorque Operators at Davis-Besse
- a. Issue maintenance procedures to provide instruction
, for corrective maintenance and testing of Limitorque operators,
- b. Review the preventive maintenance program for Limitorque operated valves.
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APPENDIX C.1.2 - RELIABILITY OF SAFETY RELATED VALVES Presented on the following pages is the Findings, Corrective Actions and Generic Implications Report related to Action Plan Number 12, Auxiliary Feedwater System Valves AF599 and AF608. This report is presented separately, rather than being included in Appendix C.1.1, because it i i reports actions related to a specific concern identified in the enclosure e to NRC's letter of August 14, 1985 (Item II.A.5.). l I i 1 t i i
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i FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND GENERIC IMPLICATIONS REPORT TITLEt Toledo Edison - Auxiliary Feedwater System Valves AF 599 . and AF 608 l l REPORT BY: James W. Long (TED) PLAN NO.t 12 3 Robert C. Elfstros (Babcock & Wilcox) ! I PACE 1 0F 17 4 , 1 i l l 1 i I ! l 4 i 1 I r f CHAIRMAN ! REY DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY TASK FORCE i I R. C. Elfstrom 0 8/11/85 Initial Issue J. W. Lona B. R. Beyer j R. C. Elfstros 1 8/19/85 Added Corrective Actions J. W. Long L. A. Crime i Heading and R. C. Elfstros N /* , j 2 8/29/85 Title Channe J. W. Lona ( * . N i . 9 < i i l 4 t t 4 4 1
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t -2a i l TABLE OF CONTENTS I 4 E111 l i I. Issue / Concern 3 1 II. Basic Principles of Motor Actuator ' 3 2 III. Summary of Troubleshooting and Investigation 5 ' i i A. Field Actions Performed 5 B. Analysis Performed 8 l i C. Significance of Findings 9 1 + IV. Results/ Conclusion of Findings 9
! A. Direct Causes 9 i
1 B. Root Causes 10 i C. Disapproved Hypotheses 10 l V. Technical Justification of Finding 11 { VI. Specific Corrective Action 12 A. Required Corrective Action 12 B. Additional Planned Action 14 1 -.. VII. Generic Implications 15 1 l A. Significance 15 i B. Planned Actions 16 1 l l i f i I i 4 a _ _ . . _ _ _ _ _ . , _ . .__ . - _ . , _ . . . _ _ _ _ _ . ~ . _ _ _ . . . _ . _ . _ , _ . _ _ _ . . . , _ _ . _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , . _ . . _ _ _ _ _ . . . , _ . . _ _ .
a L J I. Issue / Concern During the June 9,1985 reactor trip. Auxiliary Teodwater (ATk') to Steam Generator (SG) actor operated isolation valves. AF $99 and i AF 608 closed on a demand from Steam Teodwater Rupture Control System (STRCS), However, when the STRCS was reset, both valves failed to re-open on demand. The cause of the failure of the motor operated valves to re-open was determined to be a combination of a high differential pressure and an improperly set torque switch bypass i limit switch. This finding was based upon actual tests following the plant transient. An action plan (Plan #12) was formulated to confira l these findings and also to determine any other possible cause which may have contributed to the failure of the valves to re-open. This report provides the summary of troubleshooting and investigations. II. Basic Principle of Operation of Motor Actuator L Switen
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s u - rg2 :mmmum i Gear Motor Trsen h $oheed Shaft O Wofm Gear Lugs to I'" N"I Rotate Stem Nut l The actor rotates the worn through a gear train. The wors gear rotates the seem nut, which raises or lowers the threaded valve stem. k' hen the vots gear can no longer turn (valve closed, open, or de se e 94 _ egne
4 1 i f obstructed) the worn then =cves axially along its splined shaf t compressing a 3ellev111e spring pack. This axial anvenent operates the torque switch and stops the notor. The torque setting is related directly to the amount of spring pack compression. When the motor is reversed, a loss of action must be taken up until the worm gear lugs engage the stem nut. This socion permits the motor to reach full speed while unloaded and then apply a hammer blow to the valve stem to unseat the valve. The limit asseshly is directly driven by the gear i train and can be adjusted to operate at any point of valve travel. i
; The torque switch assembly basically performs the following functions:
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- 1) It de-energizes the noter in rising stes valves when the valve l seats in the closing direction.
) ! 11) It protects against sechanical overloads anywhere between full g open and full closed position of the valve, except when bypassed
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j 1 't - I iii) in the opening direction the torque switch is wired in series i {
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{ prevent damage to the valve's back seat. i l l A stay 1fied electrical schematic of the torque switch contacts is . r j shown below: , optN Torque Switch f o
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During the opening sequence of wedge type gate or globe valves, such as AF $99 and AF 608, a high torque is required to unseat the valve disc. Typically, this high torque is required for 50 to 2000 milli-l seconds, after which torque requirements to continue opening the valve dri,p by 60% to 80%. Contacts on the geared limit switch bypass the "open" torque switch during this "high torque" period, to prevent torque switch actuation from stopping valve motion. After the valve is unseated, this bypass opens, returning the torque switch to the l circuit. This sequence allows the actuator to deliver the high torque necessary to unseat the valve while providing conservative mechanical overload protection during the majority of the valve travel. III. Summary of Troubleshooting and Investigation l A. Field Actions Performed l
- 1. Maintenance Work Orders 1-85-1941-01 & 02 and 1-185-1945-01
& 02 were written calling for inspection and testing of valves AF 599 and AF 608, respectively.
- 2. A visual inspection was made of the valves and operators.
l There were no significant deficiencies noted. l
- 3. The torque switch settings were verified to be as specified per TCR No. 84-039 and Torrey Pines Technology study of all Davis-Besse Motor Operated Valves (MOV).
- 4. Testing of AF 599 and AF 608 was performed utilizing Davis-Besse procedures to examine and analyze valve opera-bility. Additionally, these valves were also tested using l MOVATs (Motor Operated Valve Analysis and Test System).
This equipment is a totally portable system designed for field use. This system is capable of acquiring, storing, l and analyzing the following critical valve, operator. control circuit and motor parameters during actual valve V operations
) Actual valve stem thru'st 4 Time of actuation of all control switches Dynamic motor current Actual operator output torque 1
The following tests were performed:
- 1) Both valves were tested without differential pressure across the valve disc using MOVATS. The results indicated that the "open" torque switch bypass con-tacts opened prior to actual unseating of the valve.
This allowed the torque switch to be re-enabled prematurely, but since the torque switch setting was above the torque required to unseat the valves, they operated satisfactorily. ii) Both valves were again tested with a differential pressure of 1050 psi across the valve dise without l \s utilizing MOVATS. Each valve was operated three ! times. Valve' AF 599 failed to open in all three operations. In every operation it was observed that the "open" torque switch bypass contacts opened prior to actual unseating of the valve and caused premature torque switch trip. Valve AF 608 failed to open one time out of three tests using 1050 psi differential pressure across the valve disc. Again it was observed that the "open" torques switch bypass contacts opened and placed the torque switch in the circuit prior to the unseating of the valve. iii) The valves were retested with differential pressure across the valve using MOVATS. t A. AF 599 was tested three times with a differential pressure of 1050 psig across the valve. The valve actuator was de-energized by the torque 4 i
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( ) switch prior to the valve unseating in all three tests. B. AF 608 was tested two times with a differential pressure of 1050 psig across the valve. The valve opened successfully in both tests. Howev-er, the torque switch trip setting was very close to its trip point. g Two additional tests were performed with a differential pressure of 1095 and 1100 psig, respectively, across the valve. In both tests. - the valve actuator was de-energized by the torque switch prior to the valve unseating. C. As in previous tests, the open limit switch bypass contacts opened and placed the torque switch back in the circuit prior to the valve , O- unseating.
- 5. The valves were operated manually to determine the setting
] of the bypass contacts. The contacts on both valves opened 1 prior to the sten moving 5% of the full travel as specified in procedure MP 1410.32 which reflected the information contained in the Torrey Pines study.
- 6. The spring packs were inspected. The locknut on AF 599 was found to be installed backward and without a setscrew.
This discrepancy did not affect operation of the valve. When AF 608 was tested, the preload on the spring pack was found to be slightly lower than expected. This would have caused the valve to torque out at a slightly lower value. 4 l 1 4 l s j i i
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- 1. Calculations have been performed to verify that the motor horse power and the actuator sizes are correct. I
- 2. Sten stresses have been checked to verify that they do not exceed ASME design values.
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- 3. The present torque switch settings of both valves were
- j. checked and were found to be in accordance with settings required per FCR No. 84-039 dated March 4, 1984 and are reproduced below:
6 j open dial torque switch = 1.5 1 close dial torque switch = 1.0 l The FCR was issued to change the torque switch setting in the closed direction because AF 599 torqued out while j attempting to open during an earlier plant shutdown. The new setting was based on design information from a Torrey l Pines Technology study of Davis-Besse MOVs. i A subsequent review of the March 1984 Installation of FCR No. 84-039 discovered that the stes diameter, thread pitch and thread Isad information given to Torrey Pines for , valves 599 and 608 was incorrect. Field measurements of these dimensions made in June 1984, indicate that the l "open" torque switch should have been set at 2.0, using the I procedures defined in the Torrey Pines study. i i 4. Calculations have been performed based on the plant condi-j tions during the event of June 9,1985, and indicate the actual differential pressure across the valve for AF 599 and AF 608 was higher than 1050 psig. l l' f____ . _ _ _ _ _ . _ , _ _ . , . _ . ___ . . __. _ . . _ . . . _ _ _ _ - _ . _ _ _ .
4 f C. Significance of Findings 1-4 1. A correctly adjusted limit switch bypass contact allows l d sufficient torque to be applied to the valve to unseat it. l
'With this contact misadjusted, the torque switch was put in l the circuit before the valve fully unseated. This prema-l turely tripped the motor on June 9, 1985. With the exist-4 ing torque switch setting, the valve operator was not j allowed to deliver required thrust.
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- 2. -Post maintenance and surveillance testing were performed j with 0 pois differential pressure across the valve which j l required much lower unseating torque than required with the
{ differential pressure existing on June 9, 1985. This 4 testing was inadequate to reveal the fact that the limit switch bypass was set improperly and put the torque switch } in the circuit prior to valve unseating. i j 3. This mode of failure of Limitorque operators applies only l to wedge-seating gate or glove valves.
] IV. Results/ Conclusions of Findings I
i A. Direct Cause i 1 1 The limit switch bypass contacts opened prior to the valves { unseating. This placed the torque switch back in the circuit j during the period when the torque generated by, the actuator was l higher than the torque switch setpoint, causing the actuator to ' j de-energize prior to unseating the valves. i l' Proper setting of the torque switch trip point and correct adjustment of spring pack pre-load can increase the probability I of the valves opening with a misadjusted limit switch bypass, however, this does not appear to have been the case during the
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i ! t ! l 1 i i ! B. Root Causes ; a , i There are several factors that contributed to the failure of ! i j valves AF 599 and AF 608 to re-open. 1 j
- 1. Ambiguous Torrey Fines Information i
The procedure as supplied by Torrey Pines Technology for !v j setting the position of the bypass contacts gave ambiguous [ { instructions. The procedure called for setting the !
- i j contacts based on a percentage of valve stem movement. The j j intent, as indicated by Torrey Pines representatives, of
{ j the procedure was to set the contacts based on a percentage i l > of valve disc movement. l 4 i ! j 2. Incorrect Dimensional Information Supplied to Torrey Pines f I i j Torrey Pines Technology conducted a study of Davis-Besse l t NOVs. They used design information froa vendor valve drawings to calculate torque switch settings. The actual , j asasured dimensions were different than the design informa- [ )!. Aon supplied to Torrey Fines. I
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; C. . Disproved Rypotheses , < t i l I 1. Insroser Toreue Switch Settina - The torque switches were I
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- 2. Wrona or Imoronerly Adjusted Sprina Pack - Both spring packs were verified to have the correct size and number of washers. The spri.is pack shoulder nut installed backwards on AF 599 did not contribute to the failure of AF 599. The .
spring pack on AF 60s was s11shely out of adjustment, but was not a direct cause of the failure of the valve to open.
- 3. Failure of Motor grake to Release When Eneraised or gnasse When Deeneraised - Brake operation was observed on both valves and both beskes vera fmmd en be operating correctly.
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- 4. Imoroner Tortue Switch Installation - Both torque switches were verified to be installed correctly.
O 5. Valve Operator Canability to Mandle Hiah Differential Pg,eggggg, e - As stated earlier, both valves were tested with a differential pressure of 10$0 poi across the valve seat. Even though they failed to open against this differential pressure, the reason for the failure was found to be incorrect setting of the limit switch bypass contact. liith the proper switch settings, the valve operators are capable of handling 1050 pai differential p'ressure. V. Technical Justification of Findings I The troubleshooting and investigation evaluated the valve and opera-tor in detail for causes that would have prevented the valves from opening. Reports from the Equipment Operators that were dispatched to manually open the valves, indicated that the valves torqued out. The Action Plan was developed to investigste any component in the operator that could have caused the observed snomaly.
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The failure of the valves wee reproduced by simulating the transient conditions. M0 VATS testing and the inspection of the valve operatore j substantiate that the cause of failure has been correctly identified. ; l The causes for the aseesty observed on June 9, 1985 associated with j AF 599 and AF 604 have been peettively established. The, equipment ! 4 should be removed free the freese list. ,
- VI. Specific Corrective Acties I
j A. Required Corrective Action i l The following actions have been identified to correct estettag i deficioactes and prevent future problems with the Limitorque i ! operators on AF=599 and AF-604. i l 1 ! l . 1. Meistemaste Precedures ' i
,, Zeeue Metatenesco Frecedures (MP) to provide proper l tastruettene for corrective asistenance, for setting limit !
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) and torque switches en type Sie Limitorque valve operatore, l and to test Lietterque operatore using the Motor Operated l Valve Analysis and Teettag System (M0 VATS). ,
l ! This acties was completed on August 7,1985 utes tesue of ! j MF 1410.32 Rev. 3 and MF 1411.05, Rev. O. l j f 2. Mgt Switch twease contacts Setseint I F Adjust the liett switch bypase setting (closed roter) of j AF 599 and AF 600 to a value of 20% et full otroke in the I opea directies se secoured free the pelat of velve disc ! sovement. This will ensure the torque switch is set placed i la the spea circuit prior to the valve fully unseating. 4 4 Adjusteente to be perfereed per the current revistoa of ' lh I Q MF 1410.32 and MF 1411.05. i 1 .
1. l ( This ites to be complete prior to plant Mode 3.
- 3. Torque Switch Setpoint Adjust the torque switch setpoint in the opea direction to l the seminum value that will still preclude valve damage, '
per FCA 35-134. This setting will act as a back-up to the bypass setting and will sive increased confidence of ptoper valve operation. Adjustments to be performed per the current revistom of MP 1410.32 and MP 1411.05. This ites to be completed prior to plant Nede 3. !
- 4. Verificettoa of Valve Data Used for Stress Calculations Verify that valve data and measurmseats used for strees and uneesting torque calculations are correct based on field measurements of valve dimensions used in calculations.
1 This action was completed July 7, 1935. I
- 5. Valve Oserater Testina l Verify the adequacy of limit switch and torque switch adjustments during valve operation. This will be accoe.
plished by teettaa AF 599 and AF 60s with a differeattel pressure of 1050 pois across the valve, using the current revision of NF 1410.32 testing of Limitorque motor operated valves ustas MOVATS. ! This itse to be completed prior to plant Mode 3. l l 6. liiff cac ial ernsurt l l Review system destga and operating parameters to ensure that a design differeattal pressure.of 1050 peig te l l
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t adequate to ensure proper operation of AF 599 and M 608 upea activation by a Steas Feedwater Rupture Control Systes ; (SFRCS) eignal. ; This ites to be completed prior to plant Mode 3. l B. Additieaal Planned Actica ,i
- 1. Preventive Meistenance Precedures (PN) i Prepare and issue precedures to provide instructions for -
[ preventive estatsaance en Limitorque operated valves. ( ; f 2. Review of Surveillance and Post-Neistessace Testing : Precedures 1 l i noview surveillance and post-metatenance test precedures to detereise if this teettas or portiese thereof can be perfereed at espected operatieaal differential pressures. [
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tag estatessace on Limiterque valve operators and perseasel f operating and analystas data free MOVATS test equipeest. f f 4 Maintensace Precedures I
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VII. Generic Implications A. Significance t i !j N re are 232 Limitorque onorated valves at Davis-Besse. Not e i all of these are wedge-seating. N re are seneric implicatiosa ;
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j that apply to all Limitorque operated valves. N significance : l and planned actions are separated into these categories. I t i
- 1. Limitorque Operators on Wedge-Sesting Valves ,
- s. Based on procedures existing at the time, all of these valves can be assumed to need readjustment of the ,
j limit switch bypass contacts to ensure proper opera-tion. l
- b. All safety-related valves need to have the torque
{ switch setpeint increased to maximum for the opea j cycle. '
- i j 2. All Limiterque Operators at Davis-Besse -
4 f a. Nre may be additional cases of vender drawings set reflecting as-built dimension which can produce ,
. incorrect values for settings of torque switches.
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, esistenance apply to all Limitorque operators at Davis Besse. I
- c. N re may be other cases where pest metatenance and i surveillance testing does not adequately ensure proper i valve operation under operating conditions.
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and testing of Limitorque operators is required for all Limitorque operators at Davis-lesse. l I j 3. There may be other types of valve actuators using the same l
' ' basic princtyles as Limitorque operators whose torque-sensing [
protection could cause similar problems. l l' i B. planaed Actions ' I i , f J j
- 1. Limitorque Operators en Wedge-Seating Valves 1
l l .; s.! Adjust the limit switch bypass contacts to a value of I { , 20% of full open stroke as asesured from the point of I valve disc movement. < 3 b. For all safety-related valves, set the torque switch to the mestaua in the opea direction. l 1 !; 2. All Limiterque Operated Valves at. Dav'te-Besse i ; $ a. Issue esistenance procedures to provide tastructions i j for corrective metatemance and teattag of all Limitorque
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T APPENDIX C.I.3'- RELIABILITY OF THE PORV T 1 Presented on the,following pages is the Findings, Corrective Actions and Generic Implication's Tieport related to Action Plan Number 10, Pilot OperatedRelibfValve(PORV) Operation. This report is presented separately, rather than being included in Appendix C.I.1, because it reports actions related to a specific concern identified insthe enclosure to NRC's letter of August 14, 1985 (Item II.A.8.) I c
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FINDINGS, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS AND GENERIC IMPLICATIONS TITLE: TOLEDO EDISON - PILOT GPERATED RELIEF VALVE (PORV) OPERATION-REPORT BY: TOM ISLEY (TED) PLAN NO. 10 WM. McCURDY (MPR ASSOC.) [ PAGE 1 of 20 4 WRITTEN APPROVED REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY BY T. Isley 0 8/6/85 Initial Issue W. McCurdy B. Beyer
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h 2 8/23 85 Failure of PORV to Pass Leakane Test M O-ys M. Foust . 4EI% 9 4 O E
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i 2-s TABLE OF CONTENTS P, age I. Issue / Concern 3 II. Basic Principle of Operation 3 III. Summary of Troubleshooting and Investigation 6 A. Field Actions Performed 6
- 8. Analysis Performed 8 C. Significance of Findings 9 IV. Results/ Conclusions of Findings 9 4
A. Direct Causes 9 B. Root Causes 10 C. Disproved Hypotheses 10 i V. Technical Justification of Findings 12 VI. Specific Ccerective Actions 13 i VII. Generic Implications 18 i VIII. Generic Corrective Actions 18 4 1 FIGURES i 1. Assembly of Pressurmatic Valve Style HPV-SN 19
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i i I. ISSUE / CONCERN i During the transient on 6/9/85, the PORV cycled three (3) times. The , j first time the PORV opened for 3 seconds and then closed at the proper setpoint. The second time the PORV opened at the proper j setpoint for 3 seconds and then closed approximately 25 psi below the
; required setpoint. The third time the valve opened at the proper
- . setpoint but did not resent at the proper pressure. The operator 4
manually closed the PORV block valve. RCS pressure stopped decreas-I
-l ing at approximately 2075 PSIG. The block valve was reopened 2 min.
13 sec. later and the PORV appeared to hold RC pressure. When the, PORV failed to close, the operator noticed that the close light was lit indicating the control circuit worked properly, deenergizing the PORV solenoid. 2 It should be noted the PORV block valve stroke time is approximately
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nine (9) seconds. The acoustical monitor indicated that flow stopped
! in approximately seven (7) seconds after the block valve started to
( nove to the close position. The exact time at which flow stopped is i uncertain because the acoustical monitors are not designed to indi-cate accurately at low flow rates. Therefore, it cannot be positive-ly identified if the PORV reset (at approximately 300 psi below the required setpoint) or the block valve closed which stopped the flow
- through the PORV.
l II. BASIC PRINCIPI.E OF OPERATION A. PORV Location and Function The pilot-operated relief valve (PORV) and its associated upstream block valve are connected to the top of the reactor coolant system pressurizer by way of a section of inlet piping. This inlet piping is configured such that it provides a loop i i seal which contains water (at a temperature of approximately l 450*F) during normal reactor operation. ! l i I
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f~hj g The PORV is a Crosby Style HPV-SN pressure relief valve which is . t m./ opened or closed by a solenoid-actuated pilot valve. The controls for the PORV provide for automatic or manual operation of the valve. To open the PORV, a control relay is energi:ed which in turn energizes the PORV solenoid. In automatic opera-tion, the bistable in the reactor coolant pressure channel closes one set of contacts above the high pressure setpoint (2425 psig) and closes another set of contacts below the low pressure setpoint (2375 psig). When the high pressure setpoint is rer.ched, the control relay is energized and an electrical seal-in circuit is energized. When the low pressure setpoint is reached, an auxiliary relay is actuated which in turn interrupts the seal-in circuit. An acoustic monitor is provided to give an indication of the , flow rate through the PORV. This monitor consists of redundant accelerometer transducers which provide signals to drive the PORV position meter on the post-accident monitoring (PAM) panel and to drive the PORV open/ closed lights on the PAM panel. This latter circuit is adjusted such that the PORV open light is energized if the signal magnitude is greater than 22% of the signal magnitude at full valve flow. In addition, an indication of PORV solenoid position is provided by open/ closed lights on the PORV control panel. These lights are controlled by a limit switch which is mounted on the PORV solenoid and senses the position of the solenoid plunger. B. Valve Construction
- 1. Figure 1 is an illustration of the Crosby Style HPV-SN Pressure Relief Valve. Part numbers in parenthesis in the following refer to parts in Figure 1.
- 2. Inside the main valve body (1) is housed the lower portion of the nozzle (2), disc (3), guide (5) and spring (4).
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() 3. The pilot valve body is a part of the main valve body (1). The nozzle (15) is retained between the pilot valve body (1) and the bonnet (20) by the bonnet studs (12) and nuts
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- 4. Housed in the nozzle (15) and bonnet (20) is the disc (14),
spring (21), spring washer (23) and retaining ring (22). Also contained within the bonnet by the bellows top adapter (18) is the bellows (17) and the disc actuator (19). 5
- 5. Attached to the main valve body (1) by the bracket studs (27) and nuts (26) is the solenoid bracket (28), to which the solenoid (35) and solenoid cover (38) is attached.
- 6. The adjusting bolt (31) is threaded into the lever (33) and held in place by the adjusting bolt lock nut (32). The link (29) connects the lever (33) and solenoid (35).
C. Valve Operation (See Fiaure 1)
- 1. Under normal operating conditions, the Inlet Port "A", the Cavities "B" and "C", and the Pilot Valve Connecting Cavity
- "D" are at the same fluid pressure. The disc (main valve)
(3) seats against the nozzle (2) seat since the pressure in Cavity "C" is greater than the pressure in Discharge Port "E". The disc (pilot valve) (14) seats against the nozzle f (pilot valve) (15) seat since the pressure in the Connect-ing Cavity "D" is greater than the pressure in the Pilot Valve Discharge Port "F". l 1.1 When the solenoid (35) is energized, the solenoid plunger actuates the lever (solenoid) (33) causing the adjusting bolt (31) to strike the end of the disc actuator (pilot valve) (19). This action unseats the disc (pilot valve) (14) and allows steam to pass l
l I l 6-l through the vent holes in the nozzle (pilot valve) (15) to the Pilot Valve Discharge Port "F". 1.2 When the pilot valve opens, pressure in Cavity "C" is reduced and the greater pressure in Cavity "B" causes > the disc (main valve) (3) to open. 1.3 When the solenoid (35) is deenergized, the solenoid plunger returns to the original free position. The pilot valve closes causing pressure to again build up in Cavities "D" and "C", thereby closing the disc
, (main valve) (3).
III.
SUMMARY
OF TROUBLESHOOTING AND INVESTIGATION A. Field Actions Performed
- 1. Valve Inspections (MWO No. 1-85-2049-00) A visual inspec-
) tion of the PORV and associated linkage was performed in order to check for broken or missing parts, boric acid buildup, or other abnormalities. This inspection was performed by Davis-Besse Maintenance and Crosby Field Service personnel. The results of this inspection are as follows. None of the inspection results indicated any 4
abnormalities which could have any effect on the operabil-ity of the PORV.
- a. Three (3) of the eight (8) nuts on the PORV inlet flange were found to be hand-tight (not torqued to the specified preload). However, no evidence of leakage was found from a visual examination. Also, the valve is adequately supported with no pre-load on the inlet flange nuts, and the lack of pre-load would have no effect on valve operability.
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- b. The adjusting bolt locking nut was found to be loose (Item 32 in Figure 1). However, the cotter pin '
holding the adjusting bolt (Item 40 in Figure 1) was in place such that no movement of the adjusting bolt could have occurred.
- c. All other inspection results indicated nominal condition.
The PORV was then disassembled and a complete visual, functional, and dimensional inspection of the internal parts was performed using a detailed checklist which was prepared by Crosby personnel. Again, the inspection was performed by Davis-Besse and Crosby Field personnel. The results of this inspection are as follows:
- a. Minor steam cutting had occurred on the pilot seat and disc.
- b. There were minor wear marks on the guide lands for the main disc.
- c. A brown substance (possibly boric acid) was found o:s the valve body in the vicinity of the pilot valve..
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- d. A sliver of metal (from flexitallic gasket) and a small gouge was found on the outside edge of the bellows housing gasket surface.
- e. All other inspection results indicated normal condition.
- 2. The PORV failed to pass its leakage test specified in Corrective Action Plan #10-1. Demineralized water was then' 2 flushed through the PORV's pilot valve while moving the solenoid lever. The discharge contained foreign material.
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. .. . . l The PORV then successfully passed its leakage test. A new hypothesis has been developed to address this failure. 2
- 3. Actuation Circuit Inspections (MWO No. 1-85-2049-01) An inspection of the PORV actuation circuitry was performed by Davis-Besse Maintenance personnel using a detailed check-i list. Results of this inspection are as follows. None of the inspection results indicated any abnormalities which could have acy effect on the operability of the PORV.
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- a. All checks showed proper performance of the control circuits. When checking the actuation circuits, it was noted that the PORV solenoid was actuated before the bistable indicated a trip. However, the differ-ence between energizing the solenoid and the trip
, indication is only 4 psi, which is not significant.
l l b. All other inspection results indicated nominal condi- ! tion and function of the actuation circuitry. J J B. Analysis Performed Based on a review of the conditions during the PORV actuation i transient and discussion with Crosby and Babcock & WilcoK 8" engineering personnel, it was identified that differential i erpansion of the valve internal parts might occur such that free motion of the pilot and main discs could be impeded. Therefore, an analysis was performed to determine the amount of clearance required between the discs.and their guiding surfaces in order to prevent interference from resulting. Note that a valve temperature increase from an initial value of approximately 470*F to close to 650*F could have occurred during the tran-sient. This analysis determined the maximum relative thermal ! expansion by assuming the temperature of the discs (main or pilot) increased to 650*F while the temperature of the guides ;
- was maintained at the initial temperature _of-470*F. This N. -
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calculation indicated that the measured clearances between the valve disks and their guides were sufficient to accommodate the differential expansions which could have occurred during the valve actuation transient. The measured clearances would be adequate for loop seal temperatures as low as about 300*F. Therefore, it is concluded that sticking of the valve parts as a result of differential thermal expansion did not occur during the actuation transient. C. Sianificance Of Findinas Based on the results of the inspections and analyses discussed in Sections III.A. and III.B. above, it is concluded that no mechanical or electrical abnormalities or off-nominal conditions existed in the PORV or its actuation circuitry that would explain its failure to reclose during the June 9, 1985 transient. , IV. RESULTS/ CONCLUSIONS OF FINDINGS A. Direct Cause Based on the results of the inspections and analyses which were performed of the PORY and its actuation circuitry, it is con-cluded that the direct cause for the PORV maloperation (failure to reclose) has not been identified. However, it is possible ' that the following sequence of events occurred:
- 1. During the extended period since the last valve actuation (on September 1, 1982), foreign material could have accumu-lated within the internal chambers of the valve. During the PORV actuations in the June 9, 1985 transient, the foreign material could have been transported under the-
{ action of the fluid hydraulic forces to critical locations within the valve. t i y - g-, --a
1 1 For example, a piece of foreign material could become lodged between the pilot disk and its guiding surfaces or between the pilot disc and its seat, thereby preventing the pilot disc from reseating properly. As a result, the build-up of pressure in the region under the main disc (Cavity "C" in Figure 1) required to seat the main disc I would not occur. 1
- 2. Eventually, this foreign material could be dislodged as a result of the internal valve fluid forces, permitting the pilot and main valve discs to move to the closed position.
B. Root Cause Again, the root cause for the PORV maloperation has not been identified. C. Dis roved Hypotheses Hypotheses listed in the Investigation and Troubleshooting Report which have been disproved by the inspections and analyses are as follows:
- 1. Hypothesis i The PORV stuck open due to differential expansion of the valve disc and body which caused the valve to fail to close as a result of interference between internal parts.
Findina 'l l I Differential thermal expansion of the valve parts could ' I have occurred as a result of non-uniform heating. However, the clearances between the internal moving parts (e.g., between the main disc and its guide and between the pilot disc and its guide) were adequate to accommodate the s l l
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maximum differential expansion that could have occurred during the June 9, 1985 transient. It is noted that in the EPRI Safety and Relief Valve Test Program, two of the PORVs (Dresser and Target Rock) failed to close during a test transient which imposed a large thermal transient on the valves. In both of these cases, interference of internal valve parts as a result of differ-ential thermal expansion was suspected, but post-test examination was not conclusive in identifying this as the cause. However, the Crosby test valve (similar in design to the Davis-Besse PORV) opened and closed on demand during a similar EPRI test. ,
- 2. Hypothesis The valve mechanically malfunctioned causing it to not close during the transient.
t O Findina The results of the valve inspection discussed in Section III.A. above indicate the mechanical function of the valve and the condition of the valve parts were nominal.
- 3. Hypothesis The solenoid coil l!.nkage could be broken or have corrosion build-up causing faulty operation.
Finding The results of the valve inspection indicate that the condition of the solenoid coil linkage is normal.
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[b\ 4 Hypothesis A control circuit malfunction caused the PORV to remain open. Finding The results of the PORV actuation circuitry checks dis-cussed in Section III.A. indicate that the function of the actuation circuit is normal. D. New Hypotheses . The following hypotheses is presented to suggest a reason for the inability of the PORV to pass the criteria of MP 1402.08 (Rev. 3) for leakage: 2 Foreign material was lodged on the seating area of the pilot valve, preventing good seating contact and allowing the valve to leak. j V. TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION OF FINDINGS l Detailed inspections of the condition and function of the PORV parts and actuation circuitry have been completed. The results of these inspections indicate that the PORV and its actuation circuitry a re in - normal condition. As discussed'in Section IV.A. above, it is possible that the failure of the PORV to reclose during its third actuation in the June 9, 1985 transient was a result of interference between internal parts caused by the presence of a foreign substance. If this happened, this substance was subsequently dislodged by the fluid hydraulic forces thereby allowing the valve to later reclose. It is noted that relatively close clearances between moving parts is an inherent feature of a valve of this type and that occasional service failures O
_ _ . _ . ___.. . _ . _ _ ._ _. __ _ _ . ~ _ . . __ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ __ . .., ___. l j 3 4 (-s are expected. Also, it is noted that the failure rate experienced to date with the Davis-Besse PORV (3 failures in 111 actuations) is consistent with the industry-wide failure rate of 0.02 per challenge for this type of valve (see NUREG-0560, Pg. 3-14). Further, it is i noted that a block valve is provided upstream of the PORV to permit i isolation in the event of a failure of the PORV to close on demand. This block valve was properly used by plant operators to provide isolation of the PORV during the June 9,1985 transient as well as during previous plant transients (as required). Therefore, it is concluded that all appropriate troubleshooting and ; investigative activities necessary to confirm the structural, mechan-ical, and electrical integrity of the PORV and its actuating circuit are complete. Confirmatory testing to verify the operability of the PORV will be performed prior to startup of Davis-Besse. The nature of these tests as well as future corrective actions to be taken are , to be covered in a corrective actions report. Based on completed investigations and planned operability testing, we recommend the PORY I D be removed from the equipment freeze list, the valve he refurbished
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VI. SPECITIC CORRECTIVE ACTIONS i A. REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
- 1. Channe in PORV Position Indication Currently, an acoustic monitor is used to provide indica-tion of the PORV flow rate. This flow indication is provided by PORV open/ closed lights and position / flow meter
- on the PAM panel. The open light is energized if the signal magnitude is greater than 22% of the signal magni- _
i tude at full valve flow. In addition, an indication of PORV solenoid position is provided by open/ closed lights on j the PORV control panel. The concern is that the PORV
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(as occurred during the June 9, 1985 transient). As a result, the plant operator is provided with an ambiguous t indication of PORV position. To eliminate this concern, the following modifications will be made. Acoustic monitor PORV flow indication lights will be e added to the PORV control panel and will be identified ] as PORV position. l - The PORV solenoid position indicator will be identi-l fied as PORV solenoid position indication. 2 , f The PORV annunciator will be changed from white to red j lighted.
- 2. Confirmation of valve Operability i
j Confirmation of PORV oper-ability will be accomplished by I actuating it at reduced and full reactor coolant system ] pressure. These actuations are identifie'd as follows: I
- At Reduced Pressure (Nominally 700 psia) 2 4
With a loop seal temperature of about 450-500*F, act- l uste the PORY eight (8) times. The valve should
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remain open approximately five (5) seconds during each actuation and the time between actuations should be about thirty (30) seconds.
- At Full Pressure (Nominally 2155 psia)
With a loop seal temperature of 450-500'F, actuate the ! PORY three (3) times. The valve should remain open approximately five (5) seconds during each actuation 1 I i 4
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( and the time between actuations should be approximately thirty (30) seconds. l During future plant operation, the PORV will be exercised as follows:
, The PORV will be exercised at reduced pressure during plant shutdowns at the following frequency:
For operating intervals of three (3) months or longer, exercise during each shutdown. l For intervals less than three (3) months, exer-cising of the PORV is not required unless three (3) months have passed since last shutdown exercise. If the PORV was actuated in the course of plant operation at a frequency which satisfies the above requirements, additional exercising during plant shutdown is not required. The PORY disk movement will be confirmed by exercising the valve while observing the PORV solenoid position and flow indicators.
- 3. PORV Control Circuit Repair l
l During the troubleshooting inspections, it was found that l the PORV solenoid was actuated before the bistable indicat-ed a trip. To correct this problem, the signal monitor in the PORV control circuit will be replaced. ,
16-4. ( Loose Nuts on the PORV Inlet Flange The procedure used in torquing the PORV's inlet flange nuts 2 will be reviewed to determine if it is adequate.
- B. ADDITIONAL PLANNED ACTIONS A program will be pursued to identify, procure, and eval 4 ate the potential benefits of an alternative PORV. This program will include the following activities
- 1. Procurement of Alternative PORV Candidate alternative PORVs are as follows:
- Crosby KPV-SN 4 These PORVs were tested in the EPRI Safety and Relief O)
( Valve Test Program and found to perform without failure to open or close on demand under steam and water flow conditions.
- Tarset Rock Pilot-Operated i
A version of this PORV design was tested in the EPRI Program and fpund to perform without failure under saturated steam and water flow conditions. i
- Garrett Pilot-Operated A version of this PORV design was tested in the EPRI Program and found to perform without failure under steam and water flow conditions.
() 2. Qualification Testina of Alternative PORV Alternative PORVs will be qualified by testing them under i steam and water flow conditions. Test facilities which could be utilized for this testing are as follows:
- Marshall (Duke Power) Facility I
This is one of the facilities which was used in the EPRI Program. Capabilities of this facility are: Repeated valve actuations (unlimited number) with saturated steam flow at 2400 psia. Maximum flow capacity of about 250,000 LB/HR. { Wyle (NORCO) Facility ! Again, this is one of the facilities which was used in the EPRI Program. Capabilities of this facility are: Few valve actuations with saturated or subcooled water at 2000 - 2400 psia. Maximum flow capacity of about 250,000 LB/HR. 4 This facility uses accumulators which are charged - prior to a test. As the test proceeds, the accumula-tor pressures drop from their initial values. Accord-ingly, the total test duration is dependent on the valve flow capscity.
- 3. Other Modifications Investigate other modifications to the PORV or associated O piping which could Leprove the operability of the valve.
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VII. GENERIC IMPLICATIONS There is only a single PORV installed on the pressurizer and there are no valves of similar design in any other Davis-Besse plant systems. Therefore, there are no generic implications resulting from the PORV troubleshooting and investigation findings. i VIII. GENERIC CORRECTIVE ACTIONS i Since there are no generic implications of the PORV troubleshooting and investigation findings as discussed in Section II above, no generic corrective actions are~ required. i i l l 4 ) i I f _ , , ~ , ,,, -, ,-,--,,e--, ' - - - - e -
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No. Name of Part No. Name of Part 1 Body 22 Retaining Ring 2 Nozzle 23 Spring Washer 1 3 Disc (Main Valve) 24 Gasket (Pilot Valve 1 4 Disc Spring (Main Valve) Adapter Flange) 5 Guide (Main Valve) 25 Gasket (Pilot Valve Nozzle) 6 Seal Ring 26 Nut (Solenoid Bracket) 7 Gasket (Nozzle) 27 Stud (Solenoid Bracket) 8 Outlet Flange Gasket 28 Solenoid Bracket (Not Furnished) 29 Link (Solenoid) 9 ,0utlet Flange Nuts 30 Link Pins (Solenoid) 10 Outlet Flange 31 Adjusting Bolt (Not Furnished) 32 Adjusting Bolt Locknut 11 Outlet Flange Studs 33 Lever (Solenoid) 12 Stud (Pilot Valve) 34 Lever Pin (Solenoid) 13 Nut (Pilot Valve) 35 Solenoid 14 Disc (Pilot Valve) 36 Bolt (']s, 15 Nozzle (Pilot Valve) 37 Lockwasher 16 Seal Ring (Pilot Valve) 38 Solenoid Cover 17 Bellows (Pilot Valve) 33 Cover Screw 40 Cotter Pins
. 18 Bellows Top Adapter (Pilot Valve) 41 Drain (Main Valve) 19 Disc Actuator (Pilot Valve) 42 Drain & Vent (Pilot Valve) 20 Bonnet (Pilot Valve) 43 Name Plate and Data Plate 21 Spring (Pilot Valve) 44 Drive Screws O
! i APPENDIX C.I.4 CONFIRMATORY TESTING O i i
- Toledo Edison will perform confirmatory testing to demonstrate the 1
2 successful performance of all equipment which was subjected to corrective actions as a result of TED's investigation of the June 9 event. This. t j ' testing will be performed as part of the startup from the current ! -outage. The testing in some cases requires the plant at full temperature and 4 , f pressure (Mode 3), and would involve normal surveillance tests to document operability. In certain cases, however, TED has decided to - 1 i ! perform special confirmatory tests in additica to the normal surveillance tests. The specific. equipment which will be subjected to special ^ confirmatory testing is listed below': I-I i b . , i
- Auxiliary Feedwater System Pump Turbines j
- Pilot Operated Relief Valve 1 1 4
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- Atmospheric' Vent Valves '
i i i 1 In addition to the testing identified above, at power (Mode 1) the Main Feedwater Pump turbines and controls will also be tested.
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.. root-cause finding investigation and corrective action program. This is particularly true for the overspeed of the Auxiliary Feedwater Pump ,
l Turbines. Results of our investigation clearly show that condensation in i t
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i j the cold pipeline and its subsequent passage through the turbine is the i primary cause of the overspeed problem. This conclusion is based on other industry experience as well as Davis-Besse specific experience and analytical i i ! calculations related to the problem. The number of factors affecting our l l ability to reproduce the conditions which led to the overspeed conditions makes it likely that reproducing the failure during testing could not be i { reliably accomplished. In addition, intentionally driving large slugs i
! of condensate at high velocities through the steam piping could result in ? f i
further hanger piping and component damage. For these reasons, the . l earlier planned testing will not be performed. i j j t i 4 I 4 ) .i I I 1
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APPENDIX C.2.1 ACTIONS TO IMPROVE DECAY HEAT REMOVAL RELIABILITY ; The Decay Heat Removal Task Force review described in section II.C.2 of the Course of Action report resulted in a number of recommended improvements. These reconsendations are being evaluated individually to determine whether there are additional factors which must be addressed prior to implementation. Described below are the recommendations which are in the process of being + implemented. Detailed confirmatory analyses are being performed where required and will be completed prior to modifying the systems. Approved recommendations which reflect changes to be made to the Steam Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS) are described separately in Appendix C.2.2. Additional upgrades to the Decay Heat removal capability will continue [ to be evaluated. Among them are: O
- PORV reliability improvements.
e Augmented High Pressure Injection capability, e.g. installation of ; a high head HPI pump.
- Alternative RCS Pressure reduction devices, e.g. installation of additional PORVs off of the pressurizer code safety valve nozzles.
i As viable Decay Heat Removal improvements are identified, they will be j implemented. l i i i Appendix C.2.1 1 1
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Actions Relatina to Auxiliary Feedwater Systen Which Will Be Accomplished Prior to Startup
- 1. Keep the Steam Inlet Lines to the Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Turbines at a Hot and Pressurized Condition The steam inlet lines to the auxiliary feedwater pump turbines need to be kept hot and pressurized to preclude formation of large amounts of condensate. This condensate is considered to be the cause of the overspeed trips of both auxiliary feedwater pump turbines on June 9, 1985 and of the steam piping hanger support damage experienced previously. Two parallel approaches to maintaining these steam lines hot and pressurized are being pursued in the short term. Both are considered technically achievable; however, the first is the preferred approach. The latter approach would be utilized only if the preferred approach cannot be implemented in the short term. Both of these approaches are summarized below:
- a. Install One Remotely Operable Valve in the Steam Inlet Line Near Each Auxiliary Feedwater Fump Turbine with Additional Condensate Drains as necessary These valves would be opened on a signal from the STRCS. All four of the existing steam admission valves (MS106, MS106A, i
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MS107 and MS107A) which are located at a distance from the turbine, would be maintained open during normal plant operation. This will ensure that all steam supply piping is hot and pressurized. The ability to automatically close the appropriate existing steam admission valves individually in the event of a steam line break would be maintained.
; b. Continuously Run both Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Turbines i
1 The turbine and pump vendors (Terry Turbine and Byron
! Jackson, respectively) have concurred that continuous operation of the auxiliary feedwater pump turbines is ! acceptable from an equipment standpoint. Coctinuous l
operation of the auxiliary feedwater pump turbines rep-resents the alternative approach to preventing the rapid i ' l formation of condensate during a cold startup. i
! In both approaches, analyses of the steam inlet-lines to the auxiliary feedwater pump turbines to demonstrate acceptability ;
as high energy lines is required. This analysis is in process i and necessary changes including pipe whip restraints and jet impinsement barriers and environmental qualification upgrades are being identified for implementation prior to restart. Design and material procurement are in process. i l Appendix C.2.1 3 I
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t l' i i 2. Replace the Woodward PG-PL Governor on Auxiliary Feedwater Pump i Turbine No.'I with a Woodward PGG Governor l N PG-PL Governor has proven insufficiently reliable in operation. I- - N PGG governor, one of which is currently installed on Auxiliary 6 Feedwater Pump Turbine No. 2 is an improved design and has shown i favorable results from test data supplied by Woodward. i i
- 3. Revise the Pressure Switch Setpoints for Auto-Transfer to Service l
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! i j h current setpoint of the auxiliary feedwater pumps' suction line '
! pressure switches has resulted in several spurious transfers of the I t suction source.from the condensate storage tank to the service water ; i , ' ' l system. Calcul'ations indicate that the current setpoint (2 pois) is I .- close to the nominal minimum operating pressure in the suction ! 7 portion of the system. The pressure setpoint needs to be reduced to as low as practical. In addition, a time delay relay'will be utilized [ i j to further minimize occurrence of a spurious auto-transfer.
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! 4'. Remove Control Power From Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Suction [
r t i i j Valves FW 786 and FW 790 i 4 1 l This modification will preclude spurious closure of these valves I which would lead to loss of the preferred water source (condensate i storage tank) to the auxiliary feedwater pumps, and could prevent i' transfer to the safety grade service water source. 1
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- 5. Provide Coarser Mesh Strainer (S257) in the Suction Line fron
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consultation with the pump vendor, a coarse strainer size will be ; I
! determined and the existing strainer will be replaced with this coarser I f j mesh strainer.
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I j 6. Procedurally Direct Manual Control of Steam Generator Level Once [ i - j i Automatic Control Has Established a Suitable Level Usina Auxiliary , i t
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1 1 l This action will formalize by procedure what is generally current l practice. The existing water level control system results in intermittent flow to the steam generators and large level swings. Placing the system into manual control state should prevent the i ! intermittent flow to the steam generator which can result in t l fatigue cycles on the steam generator, and erratic reactor coolant pressure control water supply. [ i l 1 i 1 I ( h l Appendix C.2.1 5 I t i.
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- 7. Remove AFP Suction Strainer Baskets (S201 and S206)
The strainers in the suction of each Auxiliary;Feedwater Pump have the potential to cause unnecessary pump trips. These I strainers are redundant to strainers in the condensate storage tank suction line and the service water system. The strainer i baskets will be removed following confirmation from the pump vendor that the strainers at the service water pumps are an acceptable size.
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- 8. Align AFP Normal Discharge Valves AF3870 and AF3872 to be Normally Open i
i These valves currently open on demand for auxiliary feedwater. O Maintaining the valves open will reduce the number of automatic I actuations required to initiate auxiliary feedwater. Currently i . installed and redundant check valves will enstre against steam ! binding of the auxiliary feedwater pumps. This modification 1 i will be completed prior to beginning of Cycle 6. r t t
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t' Actions Relating to Auxiliary Feedwater System Which Are Longer Term t
- 1. Remove Interlock on Steam Inlet Valve to the Auxiliary Feedwater Pump Turbine Which Secures Turbine on Low Suction Pressure l Automatically securing an auxiliary feedwater pump turbine on low pump suction pressure is overly protective and may result in unnecessary loss of auxiliary feedwater. Prolonged loss of suction (a few minutes) is acceptable based on vendor (Byron Jackson) correspondence. A low suction precsure alarm will 4
continue to be available to the operator and operator action to secure the pump is considered to be acceptable. A Technical Specification change will be required to implement this ites. A change request will be submitted to NRC in time to support making this change prior to beginning of Cycle 6. l
- 2. Delete Automatic Operation of Steam Generator Auxiliary Feedwater Isolation Valves AF599 and AF608 from the SFRCS The automatic closure signals for valves AF599 and AF608 will be removed from the SFRCS. This will minimize the probability of complete isolation of AFW from a steam generator. Confirming analyses are in progress to demonstrate that automatic closure of these two valves is not necessary for containment over-pressure protection or for core protection. An open signal from the valve control circuitry will be provided to these valves
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l to prevent inadvertent closure. Remote manual operation of these valves will be retained in the event a cont.rol room operator must close these valves. The change, if found acceptable by the l analyses, will be implemented prior to the beginning of Cycle 6. Action Related to the Auxiliary Steam System: Provide Turbine Gland Seal and Air Ejector Motive Steam from Both Main Steam Headers a This change will preclude the loss of condenser vacuum and resultant loss of both main feed pumps, in the event of closure of one Main Steam Isolation Valve. This modification will be installed prior to the beginning of Cycle 6. 1 J O Actions Related to the Motor-Driven Feed Pump (MDFP) s A new motor-driven feed pump will be installed. Installation of this pump was a previous ccsusitment and is a condition of the Davis-Besse j operating license which must be accomplished prior to the beginning of Cycle 6. This activity will be accelerated, and the pump will be installed prior to startup from the present outage. (Note: the existing startup feedwater pump will be retired in place following installation of the MOFP). The new pump will provide flow to the steam generator equal to the flow provided by one of the present steam-driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps. The new pump will be located outside the O d 1 Appendix C.2.1 8
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Auxiliary Feedwater Pump rooms and will be capable of being supplied
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by either Emergency Diesel Generator following a loss of offsite power. l The restrictions which made it impossible to remotely start the present Startup Feedwater Pump (SUFP) from the control room during the June 9 event will therefore not be necessary. The new pump will be capable of ! being started remotely from the control room, and the concern expressed in item II.A.10 of the enclosure to NRC's August 14, 1985 letter will thus be alleviated. The following specific features and lineups will apply to the new motor-driven feed pump:
- 1. The Normal Alignment Will Be From the Condensate Storate Tank to the Auxiliary Feedwater System 4
-- This will permit the Motor Driven Feed Pump to act as a '# " backup," diversely powered Auxiliary Feedwater Pump that can be i
started from the control room. It will thus provide an additional auxiliary feedwater source in the event that the steam driven Auxiliary Fe Tdwater Pumps are not available. During operation at low power levels (less than approximately 30% full power) the pump discharge will be aligned to the main feedwater j system, taking suction from the deaerator storage tanks. At these power levels, steam generator level is maintained at a low level (35") and therefore challenges to AFWS are more frequent. The use of the Motor Driven Feed Pump will provide an improved ability to control level and should reduce the number of actuations of the steam Appendix C.2.1 9
{ turbine driven Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps during such operation. Following start-up operations, at approximately 30% power, the MDFP will be re-aligned to feed the Auxiliary Feedwater header, taking suction from the condensate storage tank. In the event auxiliary feedwater is not available from the current steam turbine driven pumps when operating at less than 30% power and when aligned to the main feedwater system, the MDFP will be capable of being locally realigned to provide feedwater from the condensate storage tank or deaerator storage tank to the auxiliary feedwater nozzles of either steam generator.
- 2. The Common Suction Line Strainer will be Eliminated The strainer will be used for initial testing of the motor driven i pump train, but subsequently removed. This filter is con-sidered an unnecessary potential obstruction to flow.
- 3. Quality, Seismic, and Environmental Aspects i
TED has undertaken an effort to provide a subsystem which is as near to safety grade as practicable, and to clearly define areas where requirements for a safety-related system are not met. The only practical location for the new system is in the turbine 1 building - a building which was not required to be designed to i Appendix C.2.1 10
withstand the extremely low probability seismic disturbances l O required by NRC standards for safety-grade buildings and systems.
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l This is not to say that the system in the chosen location would not survive a severe earthquake. The Motor Driven Feed Pump l i will provide a reliable source of feedwater under all probable conditions of operation. These conditions include the survival , of the system in plausible earthquakes of limited magnitude, and
! other plausible off-normal situations in which it may be required to function (such as a fluid system line break in its vicinity).
TED intends to perform engineering analyses which will consider
! seismic and other safety-grade related requirements. While the ,
intent is not to fully qualify the system as safety grade, reasonable and cost-effective upgrades will be considered for i O implementation in the longer-term.
- 4. The following longer-term changes are planned for the Motor-Driven Feed Pump train:
i j a. Capability to remotely operate the pump discharge valves to the Auxiliary Feedwater Pump headers from the Control Room will be provided prior to the beginning of Cycle 6. This will permit realignment when below 30% power, if necessary, 4 to be accomplished remotely from the control room. i
- b. To enhance reliability during loss of offsite power events, a DC lube oil pump which will be installed as a backup to O
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\) pump will be supplied by an Emergency Diesel Generator following i a loss of offsite power. The selected alternatives will be completed prior to the beginning of Cycle 6.
Long Tern Action Related To Existing Startup Feedwater Pump (SUFP) Because of a lack of spare 4160V electrical switchgear to be used for the new Motor Driven Feed Pump, the existing startup feedwater pump is being electrically disabled. Hardware modifications will be provided in the l longer teon to restore the power supply to the SUFP. This is intended to facilitate manual initiation in the event of a loss of all feedwater from the main feedwater system, steam turbine driven auxiliary feedwater system and the Motor Driven Feed Pump. The restrictions presently Os contained in the Davis-Besse Operating License related to operation of the SUFP will continue to be observed. These restrictions will have minimal impact on operations since the new Motor Driven Feed Pump' will be i used for all routine operations which presently utilize the SUFP. l lO Appendix C.2.1 12
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4 O APPENDIX C.2.2 ACTIONS RELATED TO SFRCS Item II.A.2 of the enclosure to the NRC's letter to Toledo Edison of August 14, 1985 identified as a concern:
"The adequacy of the design and operation of the SFRCS, includ-ing spurious actuations, seal-in features for SFRCS-actuated equipment, and single failures."
The Steam Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS) was considered as part of the Decay Heat Removal Task Force review. The changes to be made to SFRCS as a result of this review are described in this section. Additional Task Force recommendations are under consideration and may result in additional changes being made.
- 1. Filter Existing Steam Generator Water Level Signals This filtering will minimize spurious responses of the SFRCS due to transient pressure impulses (e.g., due to turbine trips; water level
' manometer effects) which are not indicative of inventory changes.
This problem occurred during the June 9 event and resulted in MSIV closure with the consequential loss of main feedwater. Filtering will thus improve the reliability of main feedwater. Filtering will be provided prior to restart. Appendix C.2.2 .
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- 2. Provide Seal-In and Manual Reset for the SFRCS Full Trip Annunciator b Alarm Short duration SFRCS trips which may actuate or isolate plant equip- ,
ment may not be detectable by the operator via the existing alarm. I The system presently seals in the full trip alarm for two seconds, after i which the alarm _is automatically reset. A seal-in feature with manual reset will be provided prior to plant startup. , 3. Correct SFRCS Power Supply Problems 1 Long-standing problems with overheating, and AC ripple on the 125 VDC bus can lead to malfunction of the electronic power supplies and spurious operation of the SFRCS. Additional cooling will be provided for the SFRCS cabinets prior to restart. Additional corrective i actions, if necessary, will be identified following completion of
- investigative activities.
- 4. Increase the Marain Between the SFRCS Low Level Trip Setpoint i
and the Integrated Control System (ICS) Low Level Timit This will minimize inadvertent SFRCS trips during operation at the ICS steam generator low level limit (normal low power operation, , reactor trip, or unit runbacks) and thus improve main feedwater availability. Confirmatory analyses to justify lowering the SFRCS low l level trip setpoint are being performed. Those analyses will be i completed and changes, if found acceptable, will be implemented prior to U the beginning of Cycle 6. Appendix C.2.2 _
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4 1 E r-wg 5. Modify SFRCS Low Steam Generator Level Trip Logic to Delete the Isolation-of Main Steam and Main Feedwater Flow Paths i 1
~ On low steam generator level, no isolation of the main steam or main feedwater lines should occur. This will permit continued main feedwater flow to the steam generators and heat removal via the condenser. Confirming analyses are in progress to verify adequate steam inventory and compliance with accident analysis acceptance ; criteria for loss of feedwater and loss of offsite power events.
These analyses will be completed, and if found acceptable, logic ] changes will.be made prior to restart. 1 t
- 6. Modify SFRCS Low Steam Generator Pressure Trip Logic to Prevent Isolation of Auxiliary Feedwater to Both Steam Generators i-i For low pressure in one steam generator, both Auxiliary Feedwater Pumps are aligned to feed the second steam generator. If pressure
[ in the second steam generator subsequently falls below the trip l setpoint, the logic change will assure that both AFP's continue to i { feed the second steam generator. The existing SFRCS low pressure
! logic isolates auxiliary feedwater flow to both steam generators in this' event. This logic change will be accomplished prior to restart. i i
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- 7. Delete the Pneumatic Relays in the Main Steam Isolation Valves
, \ . Control Circuits i i l I l These relays are not testable and their failure is not readily i
- detectable. These relays will be removed and the existing solenoid 1
valves will be replaced with larger solenoid valves containing position t
- switches. This modification will be completed prior to beginning Cycle 6.
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U gm APPENDIX C.3.1 - TRANSIENT ANALYSIS PROGRAM RESULTS To calculate a "best estimate" response for a LOFW event, the RELAPS/ MOD 2 computer program was used for all ECCS analyses. These analyses were f performed by Babcock & Wilcox. The RELAPS model developed for Davis-Besse I is shown in Figure C.3.1.1. The acceptability of using the RELAP5/ MOD 2 program and of the modeling techniques utilized for the ECCS analyses was established by successfully benchmarking RELAPS results to Integral System Test (IST) Program experimental results from Once Through Integrated System (OTIS) Test 230299. It is noted that the use of systems to support the makeup /HPI cooling mode depends upon the use of RCS code safety valves, the PORV, and high point and q f"'N pressurizer vents. These systems are safety related except for the PORV
\# l (the PORV block valve is safety related). For injection capability at RCS operating pressure, the makeup system is utilized. Although not originally classified as a safety grade system, the quality attributes of the system and its support systems compare well with other safety grade systems.
The required continuous service of one pump at all times, coupled with the procedural immediate action of starting the second pump following a reactor trip results in a high system reliability. The operability of both makeup pumps is required in the Technical Specifications. All analyses performed incorporated the following set of assumptions. These analyses confirm that the June 9 conditions would not have resulted in core uncovery given initiation of feed and bleed within the first 30
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- Reactor at 102". of full power prior to LOW
- LOW initiated by 5 second ramp down to main feedwater flow
- Realistic decay heat based upon 1979 ANS 5.1 Standard e
- Reactor trips on high RCS pressure of 2300 psig by RPS. .
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- Main Steam Line pressure controlled at 1050 psig by safety ;
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- PORV capacity of 226,000 lb/hr steam @2500 psia based upon EPRI test data. !
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- Letdown flow isolated throughout the transient !
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- AW System unavailable throughout the transient
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- Start-Up Feed Pump unavailable throughout the transient I, Additionally, based upon the present Davis-Besse ATOG Procedures, all
] analyses assume the following operator actions upon determination 3 . : that both lack of heat transfer and lack of of feedwater conditions t exist. 1 j
- Open PORV and PORV block Valve
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- Actuate both Make-Up Pumps
- Align HPI Pumps in piggyback mode i !
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i l^ These assumptions conservatively bound the actual plant response to a total loss of feedwater. In particular, they provide for no decay i heat removal other than that provided by operator actions. For example, 1 ! letdown flow would probably not be isolated and would provide some heat I removal capability. I l The following cases were analyzed to investigate the effect that the time of operator manual actuation has upon the transient response of the Reactor Coolant System (RCS): Case A - Operator action 5 minutes after RCS hot leg temperature reaches 610*F - l Case B - Operator action 10 minutes af ter RCS hot leg temperature l reaches 610'F , Case C - Operator action 20 minutes after Reactor Trip Case D - June 9 transient with no recovery of Secondary Feedwater. ; Makeup /MPI cooling is initiated 30 minutes after Reactor Trip. , 1 The results for the four cases are summarized on the following pages and are reflected in " collapsed" water level above the core. This ! level determination is therefore conservative in core cooling consider-i ations. ; I - l l l l Appendix C.3.1 3 !
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- CASE DESCRIPTION (Refer to Figures C.3.1.2 to C.3.1.5) i TITLE
- 100% Power with New Procedures
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! Loss of Feedwater. No Auxiliary Feedwater. No startup [ ] Feedwater. Operator initiation of makeup /HPI cooling 5 minutes , , 1 ! after RCS Hot les temperature reaches 610*F. I i { INITIAL CONDITION: Power = 102% of 2772 MWg ! 1 i : t .t l KEY ASSUMPTIONS:
- Decay heat = 1.0 x 1979 ANS i
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- High point vents, PORV and make up flow 4 ,
initiated 5 minutes after T = 610*F l 4 hot I PORV: 1.D. = 1.54 in. , flow set to 226,000 lb/hr steam @ 2500 I e i psia 1 } MU: 2 pumps I l I HPIs 2 trains in piggy-back l i I i 3 !~ Appendix C.3.1- 4 ;
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4 4 ! 512 sec Operator initiated makeup /HPI cooling. ., (8.5 min) Hot leg reactor coolant system temperature ~630*F. j .- j Reactor coolant system pressurizes. 1700 see Reactor Coolant System Pressurizes to 2400-2500 psi. 1 (28.5 min) ' 4 r i 2700 see Depressurization of the Reactor Coolant System (45 min) begins. l
! 3500 see Minimum Reactor Vessel collapsed water level l i (58 min) reached is 1.5 feet above the top of the core.
i i j RESULTS: No core uncovery. i
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', CASE DESCRIPTION (Refer to Figures C.3.1.6 to C.3.1.9)
I , i i TITLE: 100% power. Loss of Feedwater. Operator initiation 10 i' minutes after hot leg reactor coolant system temperature reaches 610*F. i I INITIAL CONDITION: 102% of 2772 MWt i
! KEY ASSUMPTIONS:
- Decay heat = 1.0 x 1979 ANS
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- High point vents, PORV, and make up flow i
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! HPI: 2 trains in piggy-back J
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- RESULTS: No core uncovery t
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OF RESULTS FOR CASE C l l i & i CASE DESCRIPTION (Refer to Figures C.3.1.10 to C.3.1.13) i j TITLE: 100% Power Case , ! t i 2 Loss of Feedwater, No Auxiliary Feedwater. Operator Initi-l ation of makeup /HPI cooling at 20 minuses after reactor trip. t i I I 4 l INITIAL CONDITION: 102% of 2772 MW t 4 i l KEY ASSUMPTIONS:
- Decay heat = 1.0 x 1979 ANS
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{ 20 minutes after reactor trip. 4 1 } PORV: I.D. = 1.54 in., flow set to 226,000 lb/hr steam @ 2500 psia 4 i I [ MU: 2 pumps at 20 minutes ! 1 . i HPI: 2 trains in piggy-back i 3 4. t 1 i ! 4 4 i L-t i
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(20 min)' ) t 4 2400 see Reactor coolant system depressurization begins. . j .(40 min) t i l 3200 see Minimum Reactor Vessel level occurs at 1/2 foot i i (53.3 min)- below the top of the core. i i 3600 see Reactor coolant system pressure 2050 psia and i (60 min.) decreasing. i j f f COMMENTS: u j . Collapsed core liquid level only 1/2 foot below top of 1 j core. Minor acceptable fuel temperature excursion projected. I 1 a i i a l 4 i 4 t i a 2 e i
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4 i TITLE: June 9,1985 Transient without Recovery of Secondary Side i
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! INITIAL CONDITION: Power - 90% of 2772 NWg 1 KEY ASSUMPTIONS:
- DECAY HEAT = 0.9 x 1979 ANS
- Main Feedwater available for 4\ minutes i
- ICS controls SG Water Level @35" for 4\ minutes
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i 1800sec Operator initiates makeup /HPI cooling. 1 i - (30 min)
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APPENDIX C.3.2 - ANALYSES OF EVENT EFFECTS ON EQUIPMENT O Presented on the following pages is the report of the Babcock & Wilcox evaluation of the effect of the June 9,1985 event on the Once Through Steam Generators. An evaluation of the effects of the June 9 event on the Reactor Vessel is currently in process and will be completed prior to restart. The results of this evaluation will be included in this Appendix following completion. O O Appendix C.3.2 1
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4 July 16, 1985 Lyneneurs. vA 24501 1 SGBM-85-531 (so4) s47 370o Mr. Frank Y. Chen Nuclear Systems & Analysis i Toledo Edison Company Edison Plaza i 300 Madison Avenue , ) Toledo, CH 43652 i
Subject:
Transmittal of Revised B&W Document Number 32-1158583-00 Entitled " Davis-Besse Transient l (6/85) - OTSG Structural Integrity" J j
Reference:
T. E. Smith to F. Y. Chen, " Engineering Evalua-
- tion of the Davis-Besse Steam Generators
- Following the June 9, 1985, Loss of Feedwater j Transient," dated June 20, 1985.
Dear Mr. Chen:
i. The attached Engineering Document has been prepared by Babcock & Wilcox to evaluate the effect of the 6/85 transient on the Davis-Besse steam generators. This document O* originally sta:nped " Preliminary" and submitted to you as an attachment to the above referenced letter has now been l finalized. Conclusions and recommendations as noted in the above referenced letter remain unchanged. l Please feel free to call either myself (804) 847-3741 or , Mr. J. C. Brown (804) 847-3358 if you have any questions on I the analysis or if we can be of some further assistance. Technical Concurrence: b C- '
- J .u C . Brown l Steam Generator Engineering i
j Sincerely,
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l T. E.~ Smith Product Manager i ess/ll-5 Attachment cc JR Albert EJ Domaleski ! WR Smith JK Wood l l
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1 1 BWNP-30210- 3 (1-83) CALCULATION DATA / TRANSMITTAL SHErr CEC. 32 - 1158583 - 00 C.C. 308 TRANS. 86 - - REF. PG(s) 85 l TTPE: _ _assrama a omumarr .,__sarrrr anu.rsts wour _ soc. ser. terr _osstas norr. ,x,,_astcu m2r. m sn TITLECavis Besse Jrynsjont (6/p5) - OTSG Structural Integrity PREPARZD BY DYE. C /H. REVIEWED BY J.F. SHEPARD TITLE M/tM< 77~ ' fGf 7T DATE LM-#fTmE ' 4.F5 W DArE Wu.ar PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of the Davis Besse I transient of June 9,1985 on the structural integrity of the OTSG. l
SUMMARY
OF RESULTS (INCLUDE DOC. ID'S OF PREVIOUS TRANSMITTES & SOURCE CECULATICNAL l } PACKAGES FOR THIS TRANSMITTE)
- 1) The structural integrity of the OTSG has not been impaired as a result of the June 9, 1985 transient.
- 2) It is recorr:nended that the outer tubes of OTSG #2 be inspected during the next scheduled inspection of OTSG
#2 for any indications near the 1st or 15th tube support plate.
Note: Pages 34-85 (Attachments 1 & 2) consists of References 9 & 10. These documents contain proprietary information and are not for release outside the Babcock & Wilcox Co. DISTRI3UTIoM Page ! o f 35"'
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O Nuclear Power Division ooc. i.o. 31- M ME3 -0 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS l 1 Page No. INTRODUCTION 3 CONCLUSION 4 SUMERIES AFW Nozzle 6 MFW Nozzle 7 Tube Thermal Shock 8 Axial Load in Tubes 9 Tubesheet 10 CALCULATIONS e-AFW Nozzle 11 MFW Nozzle 14 i Tube Thermal Shock 17 Tube Axial Load 19 Tubesheet 27 REFERENCES 33 Il i
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Through Steam Generators (OTSG). The loads on the following portions of the OTSG were investigated. Auxiliary Feedwater Nozzle Main Feedwater Nozzle AFW Jet Impingement Tube Stress Thermal Shock on Lower Tubesheet i Axial Compressive Load in Tubes Due to Shell to Tube j Temperature Difference I l 1
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1 O'- Nuclear Power Division Doc. i.0. U~ U N ~00 Auriliarv Feedwater NoTTle The stresses in this nozzle have been reviewed because of the large temperature difference imposed on the nozzle by AFW initiation. The stress and fatigue analysis of the nozzle is contained in Document 32-1134736 '00, " Auxiliary Feedwater Bolted Nozzle Analysis" (Ref. 3). A review of this analysis shows that the analyzed transient is more severe ( h,T between shell and AFW = 5300 F) than the transient , experienced on June 9, 1985, (6T = 501 0F). From the report, the fatigue usage factor is.0.55 (<1.0 allowable); this covers all specified design transients, but is in fact due solely to , e-AFW initiation. ~~ Due to the high stresses that result from the injection of cold
- AFW into the hot nozzle, the f atigue life of the AFW Nozzle is limited to 875 AFW initiations; this is specified in Field Change-Authorizations 04-3783-05 and 04-3784-05 (Ref. 2).
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Main Feedwater Nozzle The stresses in this nozzle have been reviewed because of the large temperature difference imposed on the nozzle by feedwater sctivation. The stress and fatigue analysis is contained in the original stress report, Stress Report # 7, Contract 620-0014-55, " Stress Analysis of Feedwater Nozzle." In the original stress report a case was considered where 90 0F feedwater is injected into a nozzle at 5350 F; the A T is therefore l ! 535 - 90 = 445 0F. The fatigue usage factor for the nozzle is j 0.4, which is less than the allowable valize of 1.0. , .I Based on data from the event of June 9, 1985, the shell temperature prior to MFW initiation is' conservatively assumed to be 572.5 0F; the nozzle temperature is assumed to be equal to the shell temperature. The 'feedwater temperature at initiation is 411 0F. The A T' for this case is then 572.5 - 411 = 1620F. {- l Since the analyzed A,T (445 0F)is greater than the actual 4.T (1620 F), it is concluded that the event of June 9, 1985 is conservatively covered by the stress repor;. The effect of this transient on l the fatigue usage factor is negligible. O PetPAAto BY O Af t
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POS 21036 3 (9-84 same.em a wne= GENERAL CALCULATIONS O Nuclear Power Division o c c. i.o. 3 2~ IIF 3'OO Tmeincoment of Aurillarv FW on OTSG Tubes Stresses resulting f rom impingement of cold AFw on hot OTSG tubes have been reviewed because of the large 6T involved.
- These stresses are calculated in tne document 32-1147666-00, "TECO I AFW Jet Impingement Tube Stress" (Ref. 5). i l
i In the calculation, it was assumed that 40 0F auxiliary feedwater impinges on a tube at 626 0F. Based on 29,400 cycles, a fatigue i usage factor equal to 0.33 was calculated for AFW impingement alone. The combined usage factor for all transients is 0.39, which is well below the allowable value of 1.0. During the event on June 9, 1985, the primary fluid temperature prior to AFW initiation was 592.5 0F (Ref.1) . Based on thermocouple data, the AFW temperature was about 70 0F (Ref. 1). The AT was therefore 522.50 F, which is less than the 4.T analyzed. j ........ ., 9( ..n M-Ar stvitwt0 .Y
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32.- l15752 3 - M O .. Nuclear Power Division occ ' o-Arial Comeressive Load in Tubes Due to the axial restraint imposed on the OTSG tubes by the two tubesheets, a temperature difference between the tubes and the shell induces an axial load in the tubes. This load is tensile when the shell temperature is greater than the tube temperature and compressive when the tubes are hotter than the shell. A b.P across the tubesheet and tubes also induces axial loads inthe tubes. Both A.T and AP must be considered when evaluating the final tube load. Temperature data from the event of June 9, 1985 (Ref. 1) shows that in this case, the tube temperature (assumed equal to the average reactor coolant temperature) is higher than the average shell temperature (based on thermocouple readings). The shell and tube temperatures for the two generators are: SG 1 SG 2 T(shell) 5330F 5210F T(tube) 5930F 593.5 0 F Based on these temperatures and the corresponding pressures, the compressive tube loads for SG 1 and SG 2 are 751 lbs, and 994 lbs., respectively. i f The effect on the usage factor of the load discussed above is I l Zero. l O PtEPAstD SY w Daft w ,- etvitWED SY L DATE C P AGE No.
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" Stress Analysis of Upper and Lower Tubesheets," contract 620-0014-55, 2
Report # 4. The analysis resulted in a fatigue usage factor in the tubesheet
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Reference 10 reports on tests made on several OTSG tubes with tube spans corresponding to the NA design. Lateral tube deflections were m'asured e for various compressive loads and it was determined that elastic buckling occurs ~at about 700 lbs; this is in agreement C( with Ref erence 9. up to a load of 1300 lbs. In this test, deflections were also measured Also, the lateral permanent set was measured after the load was removed. In this test, the tubes were loaded above 700 lbs by heating the, tubes (displacement. controlled test), which is realistic; in Reference 9, the load was applied with a hydraulic cylinder (load controlled test) , which does not correspond to the actual loading conditions in an OTSG. 91nce Reference 10 contains considerably more data than Reference 9, it would be desirable to use the former to draw conclusions concerning tube behav.ior in the Davis-Besse OTSG. Before this can be done, how eve r , the question of the longer tube spans at Davis-Besse must be discussed. The tube spans adjacent to the tubesheets are about 46' in the Davis-Besse OTSG; the corresponding spans used in the tests reported on in Reference 10 are 22 3/4 and 29 1/2. With these exceptions, the Davis-Besse tubes spans agree closely with those reported in Reference 10 (mostly in the 38"-40" range). Since the maximum tube deflections occur in the intermediate spans , near the midpoint of the tube where the effect of the end conditions is minimal the test results of Reference 10 can reasonably be applied to Davis-Besse intermediate tube spans. End span dif f erences can be resolved as follows: O _ l 'f / & ~V
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- 1. B&W Occument 32-1158582-00, " Plant Parameter Data for 6/85 Davis Besse-1 Transient." (NSS 14)
- 2. PE Certification Sheets, Field Change Authorization (FCA)
Nos. 04-3783-05 & 04-3784-05. (NSS 14)
- 3. B&W Occument 32-1134736-00, " Auxiliary Feedwater Bolted Nozzle Analysis. (NSS 14)
- 4. B&W Stress Report of OTSG Toledo Edison Co., Contract 610-0014-55, Vol. 1-3, Report No. 7. NPGD Microfilm Roll Nos. 80-15 & 80-16. Feedwater Nozzle (NSS 14)
- 5. B&W Occument 32-1147666-00, "TECO AFW Jet Impingement Stress." (NSS 14)
- 6. B&W Stress Report, Vol .1-3, Report #4, NPG0 Microfilm Roll Nos. 7-80-15 & 80-16. Tubesheet Analysis (NSS 14)
- 7. B&W Tcpical Report BAW-1583r Determination of Minimum Required Wall Thickness of 177-FA Once Througn Steam Generator, April,1980.
- 8. ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Appendices, 1980 Edition.
- 9. B&W Research Report No. 6830, " Vibration and Buckling Char-acteristics of a Sample Tube from the Once Through Steam Generator",' February 16,1968 (B&W Proprietary Information).
- 10. B&W Letter Report LR:74:2162-70:01 "0TSG Tube Buckling Test,"
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i 4-i t APPENDIX C.3.3 - ENGINEERED SAFEGUARD SYSTEM j Evaluations of the Reactor Protection System (RPS) and Engineered Safety , t ,
- Features Actuation System (ESFAS) are in progress. The results of these l evaluations will be included in this Appendix following completion.
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1 /; p APPENDIX C.4.1 - ACTIONS REI.ATED TO OPERATING PROCEDURES'AND TRAINING
- d As discussed in Section II.C.4 of the Course of Action report, a review of l P
operational implications of the June 9, 1985 event was conducted. The I review was made by an action plan committee chaired by the Operations Superintendent and including representation from Operations, the Technical Section, and the Training Department. The committee identified " Findings" which defined the operational-related problems experienced during the I event. An overall assessment also identified findings related generically , I to Operations activities. This Appendix reports those findings and the conclusions reached in + evaluating each problem. The conclusions include the corrective actions i ,
- to be taken and their schedule. The findings are discussed in two
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- Overall Findings - Relating to management of the operations function i
and general procedural issues. , l
- Specific Findings - Relating to specific problems encountered during i e
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- Separate from the Action Plan committee review, an assessment was also
, made into the circumstances involved in classifying and reporting this i j event. The results of this assessment are reported at the end of this ! section. IO j V Appendix C.4.1- 1 ; l~ l
Overall Findings NJ
- 1. ' Manual vs. Automatic Safety System Actuation During the June 9 event, operators anticipated automatic operation of ,
the Steam Feedwater Rupture Control System (SFRCS) and manually actuated the system. The desirability of such manual initiation was evaluated. Finding: Manual actuation of the SFRCS played a key role in the June 9 event. An operator error in carrying out this actuation ultimately caused the loss of all feedwater. The operators were responding to the V apparently inadvertent closure of the main steam isolation valves and the resultirg coastdown of the remaining main feedpump. It was their intent to aanually actuate the system in anticipation of the forth-coming icw level and the realization that the MSIVs were closed. The Reactor Operator (RO) consulted with the Shift Supervisor and re-ceived his concurrence prior to the manual actuation.
Conclusion:
The licensed operators have a responsibility to manually actuate safety systems. Some procedures also direct manual actuation during deteriorating plant conditions; e.g., loss of instrument air. The committee did not consider it prudent to attempt to provide specific { ! v Appendix C.4.1 2 r
4 case-by-case guidance for when it is appropriate to manually actuate f ( ~g)'
the various safety systems. The operators must evaluate all condi-tions present at the moment, then make the decision for manual actuation. The Reactor Operator should not be required to obtain specific permission from the Control Room Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) prior to taking manual actions if he deems them necessary.
However, if the SRO is in the Control-Room panel area at the time, the RO must commun-icate his intent to manually actuate a safety
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system. At that point, the SRO may choose to direct that the action not be taken. All operations personnel will be advised of this
! conclusion prior to startup. The simulator training program has been revised to ircorporate this philosophy.
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- 2. SRO's Absence from Control Room during Emergency Procedure Use i
- ; Both SRO Licensed Operators were outside Control Room Panel Area
! while Emergency Procedure EP 1202.01, "RPS, SFAS, STRCS Trip or Steam Generator Tube Rupture Emergency Procedure" was in use. J i Finding: For a very brief period during the event, both SRO licensed personnel l left the Control Room panel area. The Assistant Shift Supervisor
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left to lineup the startup feedpump; the Shift Supervisor left to l obtain keys. This condition caused a delay in assessing the course i of action in EP 1202.01 since the Shift Supervisor had to backtrack u b G 1 Appendix C.4.1 3
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Once EP 1202.01 has'been entered and the control room SRO has assumed
; the duties of procedure director, the SRO will be required to remain in the Control Room directing the Reactor Operators until properly i
relieved by another SRO. The emergency procedure was developed and ) training was conducted based upon a team concept, with the SRO' J directing the actions of the reactor operators. The procedure was
, written and structured with this team effort in mind and the June 9, l 1985 event demonstrates the need to maintain this structure. .(It j should also be noted that the provision of an emergency key locker in i
the Control Room, as discussed in Appendix C.4.2 directly address the f
- reason the Shift Supervisor left the Control Room during this event).
- 3. Role of Interim Emeraency Duty Officer (EDO) i l
The Shift Supervisor is procedurally required to assume the responsi- ) bilities of the Energency Duty Office'r whenever an Emergency situa-
, t tion exists. Hisiability to fulfill these responsibilities, in
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! Operations personnel, was reviewed. l' i f i i I 4 a Appendix C.4.1 4
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t 4 U Finding: Although the Shift Supervisor is capable of performing his plant responsibilities and those of Interim EDO, it is difficult to assume both roles simultaneously. During the event, conditions existed for a short period of time (approximately 12 minutes) which would consti-tute a Site Area Emergency. The Shift Supervisor was heavily in- ! volved in resolving the numerous equipment malfunctions to mitigate the loss of feedwater. Although it was recognized that Emergency Action Level (EAL) conditions existed for which it was appropriate to declare a Site Area Emergency, immediate efforts were appropriately directed towards stabilizing the plant. Implementing the emergency
, plan was of secondary priority. This is consistent with guidance and I !'-
l training provided in the Emergency Plan. l l
Conclusion:
The current STAS are in training to assume the role as Interim EDO (see Section II.C.6 of the Course of Action Report). This training will be completed prior to returning the unit to power operation so that the STA will be able to advise the Shif t Supervisor on Emergency Action Levels. The STA will assist the Shift Supervisor in making l Emergency Plan determinations. The Shift Supervisor will maintain l l ultimate responsibility for event classification, i t O I v Appendix C.4.1 5
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- 4. Operator Performance of " Drastic Actions" k
Item II.A.12 of the enclosure to NRC's August 14, 1985 to Toledo Edison identified, in part, a concern regarding whether plant procedures requiring " drastic" action are sufficiently precise and clear to assure timely implementation. Finding: A reluctance to initiate drastic actions, by itself, is not consid-ered inappropriate. Operations persocnel are expected to be aware of the potential consequences of their actions. On the other hand, knowingly exceeding strict procedural action points because of a
~s perception.that more margin actually exists would be unacceptable.
t The review committee determined that the latter case did not occur in this event. Key decision points are defined in' emergency procedures based upon much analysis and forethought by the preparer of the
. procedure. The operator must not assume anything beyond the defined conditions set forth in the procedure.
Conclusion:
1 The Operations Superintendent will-reinforce to all plant operators the philosophy that actions explicitly required by procedures must be taken when called for by the procedure. In particular, it will be noted-that it is imperative that the operators perform the actions f' s outlined in EP 1202.01 without question. The analysis and decision U Appendix C.4.1. 6
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T- steps are all based on these actions. In addition, EP 1202.01 will
[O t be reviewed to assure that all cases where drastic actions are called for are explicit and clear and that plant parameters used to initiate these actions are clearly distinguished to the operators. These actions will be completed prior to startup.
- 5. Other Infrequent, Difficult or Critical Operator Actions i
l .- Several of the operator actions which were required to be performed during the June 9, 1985 event'were actions performed by operators only infrequently. In some cases, difficulties were experienced. , Finding: w
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The Training Department has utilized an INPO Training Systematic Development Process to support of Toledo Edison's program to obtain INPO accreditation of training programs. This process is being used
! .to identify critical and difficult tasks that require training.
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Conclusion:
Specific operator tasks involving infrequent operations will be reviewed to identify those of " highest priority" in terms of diffi-culty, frequency of performance, and importance of proper-performance to safety. 'These tasks will be compared to the plant 9 Appendix C.4.1 7
l emergency / alarmed procedures for required actions. Specific training {} will be conducted for all operators on these tasks prior to restart. In the longer term, the performance-based training process will provide assurance that high priority tasks are included in the training program. +
- 6. Lack of a Complete Understanding of the loss of Feedwater Event Analysis.
Proper actions were taken by Operations personnel to recover auxiliary feedwater flow as rapidly as possible. Interviews following the June 9 event, however, raised some questions regarding the understanding-of the loss of feedwater analyses. Finding: 4 1 The prompt actions of operations personnel during the June 9 event i demonstrated an understanding of the severity of a total loss of feedwater. Some confusion exists, however, over what specific time frames and equipment. configurations were assumed in the analysis. 4
Conclusion:
1-All licensed and non-licensed operators will receive training on the results of the loss of feedwater analyses presently being conducted
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training will include assumptions, specific results, and how the f% a analysis relates to EP 1202.01, especially that section dealing with the lack of heat transfer. EP 1202.01 may be revised as a result of the new analyses and training will include any changes. This train-ing will be completed prior to startup. Specific Findings
- 1. Resetting of Auxiliary Feedpump Turbine Trip Throttle Valve Investigations into the causes of the inability to restart and 1
control the Auxiliary Feedwater Turbines after the overspeed trips identified that equipment operators had not properly reset the overspeed trip mechanism. (/} Finding:
- The Equipment Operators were not fully aware of the correct actions required to reset both the Trip Throttle Valve and the associated turbine overspeed mechanism. Training previously conducted, along with procedural guidance, placed the primary emphasis on the trip hook mechanism and not the overspeed mechanism tappet. In addition, operators rarely would have had to reset an actual overspeed trip, which is not exactly the same as a manual trip. Large steam differ-ential pressures exist during an actual overspeed condition. This causes difficulty in handwheel operation not normally encountered by the operator during routine surveillance testing.
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Conclusion:
( Each plant operator, licensed and non-licensed, along with non-shift staff licensed personnel, will be required to reset the trip throttle
- valve and turbine overspeed mechanism from a tripped condition. In order to best simulate the differential steam pressure conditions as I
close as possible to an actual event, this training session will be-done with full hot standby steam pressure available at the trip throttle valve and the auxiliary feedpump lined up for full flow on the test header. During this training, the overspeed trip mechanism tappet operation will be discussed as this cannot be simulated without an actual overspeed trip. This training will be conducted after any hardware modifications which might be required are complet-ed (as may be identified as part of Action Plan Id). The training will be completed prior to startup.
- 2. AF-599/608, Auxiliary Feedwater Containment Isolation 4
Valves Operating Logic During the June 9 event, operators experienced difficulty in taking i the actions necessary to reopen AF 599 and AF.608 from the Control Room. Operation of these valves is different from other plant valves. . Finding: Without regard to the equipment failure associated with AF-599/608, (
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logic circuitry and control room switches for these valves. The Control Room operators attempted to reposition the valves following failure of the automatic signals from the SFRCS. In addition, unnecessary actions were taken to place the SFRCS in the blocked condition for low steam pressure by using the " Initial Bypass" and
" Block" pushbuttons. Although this action did not prevent or hinder proper valve response, it demonstrated a lack of understanding of the logic schemes by the operators.
Conclusion:
Operators will receive training regarding the specific control logic for AF-599/608. This training will include not only the specific control switch functions, but also the dual electrical controllers associated with the valves. The training will not be conducted until after any physical changes which may be made as a result of the investigation are implemented to ensure the operators are instructed on the system actually in place when the unit is restarted. This training will be completed prior to restart.
- 3. Improper Manual SFRCS Actuation The principal operator error involved in the June 9 event was the improper manual actuation of SFRCS, In addition to the generic issues regarding manus.1 actuation (discussed above), the circumstanc-es involved in this specific error were evaluated.
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^v Finding:
V l In reviewing the event leading up to the improper SFRCS actuation, several factors have been identified as the root causes for the operator error. i
- A human engineering design deficiency related to the control switch layout.
- Insufficient training regarding potential consequences of improper manual actuation of the SFRCS.
- Infrequent opportunities to actually perform the operation and inability to perform the operation on the simulator.
The operator did, in fact, initiate the SFRCS improperly by manually depressing the wrong buttons; however, the operator quickly recog-nized his error based upon unexpected response of the AFW system. Prompt action was taken to remedy the error by the operator, however, an equipeent m31 function prevented proper system realignment. These actions indicate the ability of the operators to analyze abnormal conditions, thus indicating a good understanding of the system. The improper control switch selection indicates a need to practice in a simulated emergency situation and a need to change the switch configuration. O Appendix C.4.1 12
Conclusion:
3 SFRCS has been reviewed as part of the Decay Heat Removal Task Force efforts (see Section II.C.2 of the Course of Action Report). In addition to the changes which may result from the review, the follow-ing actions will be completed:
- Licensed personnel will receive training regarding manual actuation of the SFRCS. All combinations of actuations will be addressed in this training, including the negative consequences of improper actuation. This training will be completed prior to startup.
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- Simulator training, which began August 26, 1985, will include use of the magnetic Control Room mock-up switches for SFRCS.
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- 4. Performance of Manual Pressure-Temperature Plotting when the SPDS is not Functioning Plant procedures require that operators manually plot reactor coolant system pressure and temperature when SPDS 'is not functioning during transients. That action was not taken on June 9. The need for such i action was reevaluated. ,
Finding: t During normal ~ station operation, the SPDS provides the Control Room 4 . operator a. graphic display and trend of key parameters. This plot Appendix C.4.1 13
allows the operator to readily determine the key symptom which must be remedied to stabilize the plant. The plant symptom-based emergen-cy procedure, EP 1201.01, was developed with the premise that opera-tors are able to recognize Lack of Heat Transfer, Excessive Heat Transfer, and Loss of Subcooling Margin based upon Pressure-Temperature (P-T) displays or plots. For this event, the operators were correctly able to recognize the appropriate symptom without the P-T display. The operators did not perform manual plotting, as they were trained to do, during the the June 9, 1985 event.
Conclusion:
The events of June 9, were recognized to be extremely serious and the pace of the events was quite fast to mitigate the abnormal heat D transfer symptom. However, during events of longer duration involv-ing multiple symptoms, it is important to track the event for chang-ing symptoms and correlation to the procedure. The SPDS may not always be available to the operator. The following actions will be taken: i
- During the 1985 simulator training at least one day of the training will include an inoperable SPDS display screen. This will require manual P-T plotting. The plot should be perfomed by the primary side Reactor Operator since the parameters are most readily available at that location.
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- A laminated or plastic covered P-T graph and writing device (e.g. , a grease pencil) will be provided on the operator console in the control room to be used in the event that the SPDS is unavailable.
- 5. Premature Operator Actions to Control Header Pressure on a Reactor Trip Davis-Besse operators manually reduce steam header pressure after most reactor trips. During the June 9 event, difficulties were experienced in controlling header pressure. The efficiency of the standard practice was evaluated.
O Finding: Davis-Besse Operations personnel have developed a normal practice of manually reducing steam header pressure following most reactor trips. This practice results from experienced problems with steam generator safety valve operation including a failure of one valve to rescat on j March 2, 1984. Reducing header pressure serves to help assure that l the safety valves rescat.
Conclusion:
Training of the operatore prior to startup will reinforce that it is not necessary to.immediately lower the header pressure setpoint. O Appendix C.4.1 15
This training will include calculations correlating the effects of ("~} .; %) J reducing secondary side pressure prematurely to reactor coolant i inventory and subsequent loss of pressurizer level. Training will also reinforce the acceptability to take actions if a valve is truly malfunctioning. I
- 6. Recognition of Steam Generator Dryout Conditions Steam Generator dryout conditions existed on June 9 for which Emer-gency Procedure EP 1202.01 required initiation of feed and bleed i
! cooling. Such actions were not taken. The reasons for not taking these actions were evaluated. O Finding: EP 1202.01 specifies conditions defining steam generator dryout after a lack of primary to secondary heat transfer exists. The specified j conditions are both steam generator pressures less than 960 psig or I , both SG levels less than 8 inches indicated level. When both SGs are
" dry" the procedure directs establishing NU/HPI cooling (feed and bleed). AtthetimedryoutconditionswerereachedduringtheJbne 9,1985 event, no one in the control room had the procedu:e open to
! the page where these conditions are defined. The Assistant Shift 4 Supervisor, who had initially been reading EP 1202.01 to the Reactor j- . Operators, had left the Control Room prior to dryout conditions being reached to line up the startup feedpump. The Shift Supervisor left at the same time, momentarily, to obtain a set of locked valve keys Appendix C.4.1 16 f
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to give to the equipment operators for opening AF-599/608. Upon
, returning to the Control Room, the Shift Supervisor backtracked to an earlier procedure section to verify conditions. As a result, there was a delay in identifying the steam generator dryout.
Conclusion:
- If the SRO performing the task of reading the steps of EP 1202.01 must leave the Control Room, he will be required to clearly explain to his relief what step in the procedure the operators are currently 4
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- Turnover of this task will be practiced during 1985 simulator exercises.
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- EP 1202.01 will be modified based on the new B&W loss of feedwater analysis to provide definitive criteria for lack of heat transfer requiring initiation of MU/HPI cooling. This criteria will be added to the Actions side of the page.
i NOTE: The need for keys which caused the Shift Supervisor to leave the Control Room is being directly addressed by installation of an ' emergency key locker in the Control Room (see Appendix C.4.2) l l Appendix C.4.1 17 l \
fm 7. SFRCS Table in EP 1202.01 Contained Errors During review of EP 1202.01, errors were found in the table the operators use to verify SFRCS response. Finding: The table used to verify proper SFRCS response during a trip condi-tion was not correct. The table included the steam generator drain valves under the respective channel half trip conditions but not under the full trip conditions, and the startup feedwater valves were not properly designated as closing from a full trip in either actua-tion channel. 2
Conclusion:
The procedure will reflect the actual SFRCS response prior to startup. Procedure revisions will be made, as necessary, whenever changes to SFRCS are implemented.
- 8. Adequacy of Control Room Instruments to Support Decision Steps in EP 1202.01 The operators failure to identify steam generator dryout conditions i (6. above) was also reviewed from the perspective of adequacy of available instrumentation.
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Finding: I A decision-step to initiate feed and bleed cooling was missed by the plant operators. Although the root cause was not specifically found to be the instrumentation, the committee determined a generic concern that sections of EP 1202.01 and plant abnormal procedures require use of instrumentation that may not be able to be read to the required accuracy to support the decision step of the procedure. It should be noted that the DCRDR previously identified many of these concerns. t
Conclusion:
- EP 1202.01 and all Abnormal Procedures (abs) will be reviewed and compared to existing Control Room instruments prior to restart.
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- If deemed necessary, instruments will be color coded to denote very j important values to support significant actions of EP 1202.01 and other abnormal procedures (abs).
i ! 9. Operation of AF-599/608 not in System Procedure l .. As noted in Specific Finding No. 2 above, the operatica of AF599 and AF608 is different than other plant valves. System procedures were , i reviewed to' determine if this difference was adequately described.
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The operation of AF-599/608 open/close/ reset pushbuttons are not. Appendix.C.4.1 19 1 l
11 1. similar to other valves in the plant. These have a unique logic and (-s) operation. A review of the system operating procedure, SP 1106.06, r revealed no guidance on the specific operation of these valves. l
Conclusion:
The discussion section in the procedure will be revised to include an explanation of AF 599/608. Procedural changes will not be made until l! changes to the operating logic, presently under consideration as a result of the review of SFRCS, are implemented. At the time of startup, however, the procedure will discuss the system then in place. !! t
- 10. Realignment of Auxiliary Feedpump Minimum Recirculation Flowpath O ,
Closure of the Auxiliary Feedwater Containment Isolation Valves meant that all AFW was via a recirculation flowpath to floor drains. The need for this lineup, considering the resulting loss in available inventory, was evaluated. Finding: i During the June 9 Event, the Condensate Storage Tanks (CST) reached a minimum level of approximately 25 feet. One contribut-ing factor was that the minimum recirculation flowpath for the auxiliary feedpump is i normally aligned to the CST overflow line and floor drain. This O Appendix C.4.1 20 s
prevents inadvertent contamination of the CST, however, the lineup also allows a significant amount of available water to be dumped needlessly down the floor drains.
Conclusion:
i A step will be added to EP 1202.01 in the section for response to SFRCS actuations to provide for realignment of the mini-recirculation line to the CST. This will be completed prior to restart.
- 11. Auxiliary Feedpump Suction Transfer to Service Water During the June 9 event, Auxiliary Feedwater Pump #1 automatically
' transferred its suction source from the condensate Storage Tank to 4 Service Water as a result of low suction pressure. The procedural implications of this occurrence were evaluated. Finding: l No procedural guidance exists to provide instructions as to when it is appropriate to transfer the AFP suction back to the CST from Service Water. i i ( i Appendix C.4.1 21 I
s Conclusion l (-sJ 4 Procedure changes will be made to include specific criteria to be satisfied prior to allowing suction transfer from Service Water to the CST. These changes will be in place prior to startup.
- 12. MSIV Status 1
MSIVs closed during the June 9 event resulting in the loss of both main feedwater pumps. , Finding: The operators did not recognize the closure of the MSIVs until several minutes into the event. There are no specific procedure requirements to verify MSIV status as one of the supplementary operator actions.
Conclusion:
MSIV status verification will be added to EP 1202.01 Supplementary Actions, prior to startup.
- 13. Piggyback Operations of HPI High Pressure Injection at Davis-Besse has a shutoff head of j 1600 psi. Under certain conditions, however, a " piggyback" lineup is Appendix C.4.1 22
, used in which t'e discharge of LPI is directed to the suction of the High Pressure Injection (HPI) pumps to produce a lineup which can inject against a pressure of 1730 psi. This lineup was used during the June 9 event. Finding: During both the June 9, 1985 and June 2, 1985 events, the operators used the option to piggyback LPI to HPI. EP 1202.01, Specific Rules, allows the operator this option if deemed necessary to control inventory in the reactor coolant system. During the June 9, 1985 event, with the pressurizer nearly full and a large reduction in inventory forthcoming from the restoration of feedwater to the steam generators, it was appropriate to line up the system for piggyback. O On the other hand, the actions taken by the operators on the June 2, 1985 reactor trip were found to be premature and not appropriate. f
. The specific rule was not intended to allow indiscriminate use of HPI piggyback operation since excessive use will cause unnecessary stress on the thermal sleeves because it is common after a reactor trip for RCS pressure to drcp below the shutoff head of a piggyback HPI pump.
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Conclusion:
- The Operations Superintendent will reinforce to the licensed opera-tors the specific rule and basis for its use prior to restart.
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Classification and Reportina of Events 1 l Separate from the Committee review of operations during the event, the classification of the event in accordance with the Emergency Plan was reviewed. Total loss of feedwater.is an event which should clearly be { classified as a Site-Area Emergency. The Emergency Plan does not directly address, however, classification of dynamic events in which conditions a change rapidly. . I
- Davis-Besse procedures specify that actions which are necessary for safety i
(i.e., to return the plant to a stable condition) should be taken immedi-i ately. Classification of the event is performed after plant stabiliza-I
; tion, followed by reporting to NRC.
i ) During the June 9 event, the immediate actions taken restored auxiliary feedwater flow and returned the plant to a stable condition, which would no longer be classified as a Site Area Emergency. Thus, at the point when formal classification was made, the plant conditions no longer correspond- , ed to an emergency event classification. An Unusual Event was declared as
- a precaution and to assure that additional personnel would be made avail- ,
i i l able at the plant to aid in evaluating the event and to maintain stable conditions. It is therefore concluded that the classification of the June 9 event was appropriate and not inconsistent with procedures. t i ( Appendix C.4.1 24' i
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I s Reporting of the event to NRC, however, was incomplete. The person making the initial notification to the NRC Operations Center was not familiar with the information which would be required by the NRC duty officer. To preclude this problem from recurring, the following actions will be taken:
- A checklist covering the information which must be provided during emergency notifications will be located near the red phone in the Control Room. This checklist will be in place prior to startup.
- Personnel who may make emergency notification calls will receive training to assure they are familiar with the information which must be provided. This training will also emphasize that the person making a notification must be familiar with the current plant status and with the major events which have occurred. This training will be completed prior to startup. ,
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