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{{#Wiki_filter:FLOWSERVENUCLEAR PRODUCTS OPERATIONS 2 June 2014Vernon Nuclear Pump Operations, Vernon, CA 90058FORMAL EVALUATION OF DEVIATIONS REPORTED -NOTIFICATION OF DEFECTTo: Document Control Desk, Nuclear Regulatory CommissionFrom: David P. Gobbi, Nuclear Quality Program Manager, Flowserve Nuclear Products Operations
{{#Wiki_filter:FLOWSERVE NUCLEAR PRODUCTS OPERATIONS 2 June 2014Vernon Nuclear Pump Operations, Vernon, CA 90058FORMAL EVALUATION OF DEVIATIONS REPORTED  
-NOTIFICATION OF DEFECTTo: Document Control Desk, Nuclear Regulatory Commission From: David P. Gobbi, Nuclear Quality Program Manager, Flowserve Nuclear Products Operations


==Reference:==
==Reference:==
IINTERIM REPORT dated 2 April 2014Date of Discovery by Owner ( Customer: 14 January 2014; recognized / re-evaluated as a trend 17 March 2014Original Date of Notification to Flowserve: 14 January 2014Internal  
 
IINTERIM REPORT dated 2 April 2014Date of Discovery by Owner ( Customer:
14 January 2014; recognized  
/ re-evaluated as a trend 17 March 2014Original Date of Notification to Flowserve:
14 January 2014Internal  


==Reference:==
==Reference:==
Flowserve Internal Corrective Action: 199892,dated 14Jan. thru- 205953 (most recent) dated 15 March
Flowserve Internal Corrective Action: 199892,dated 14Jan. thru- 205953 (most recent) dated 15 March


==Subject:==
==Subject:==
Final Evaluation of Deviations -Notification of Defect -Watts Bar IIPurpose: To provide the Commission with a Notification of a Defect as Pursuant to 10 CFR 21.21 (d) (1)This is to advise that a Final Formal Evaluation of the deviations involving equipment supplied to TVA Watts Bar byFlowserve Vernon during 2010 and 2011 has been conducted on May 30, 2014. This Final evaluation was conducted todetermine whether the deviations reported by the Licensee on (2) Centrifugal Charging Pumps and (2) Safety InjectionPumps during the Licensee installation phase presented a potential to impact safety.Descriptions of Reported Conditions: (Each of the 8 Conditions I Deviations were reported through established processesand entered into Flowserve's Internal Corrective Action System) The reported conditions were concerning the bearinghousing(s)1. Bearing Housing -including internal components -were supplied with dimensional, geometric and workmanship(assembly) deviations that affected: bearing housing machining; bearing anti-rotation and housing alignmentdowels; and deviations in assembly/installation of the bearing housing baffle locking features.Immediate Action: Hardware -Related1. Flowserve reacted to the Licensee reported conditions through on-site and off-site services by Management, FieldService, Engineering and Quality Assurance2. Flowserve conducted a Root Cause Analysis to identify anomalies and factors that would have contributed to thesedeviationsStatus of Delivered Equipment:1. All equipment has been rectified for use. Future recommended actions include on-site inspection and possiblereplacement of alignment dowels.2. Deviations concerning Safety have been rectified..Long Term Action:1. Each of the eight reported deviations have been evaluated for its respective impact to safety in accordance with theNPO Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual and its supporting proceduresFormal Evaluation


== Conclusion:==
Final Evaluation of Deviations
: 1. The dimensional and geometric deviations found within the bearing housing, if operable through the commissioningphase, would have resulted in either a reduced operating life, or would not be operable. Either situation has beendetermined to present a potential substantial safety hazard.Ik61' Page 2 of 2FORMAL EVALUATION OF DEVIATIONS REPORTED -NOTIFICATION OF DEFECT(continued)Extent of Condition Execution:1. A thorough review of historical data representing performance indicators from a timeline of 2010 and 2011 hadbeen completed.2. The data was obtained from customer complaint logs, internal CARs and similar job histories that shared commonfactors, including personnelExtent of Condition
-Notification of Defect -Watts Bar IIPurpose:
To provide the Commission with a Notification of a Defect as Pursuant to 10 CFR 21.21 (d) (1)This is to advise that a Final Formal Evaluation of the deviations involving equipment supplied to TVA Watts Bar byFlowserve Vernon during 2010 and 2011 has been conducted on May 30, 2014. This Final evaluation was conducted todetermine whether the deviations reported by the Licensee on (2) Centrifugal Charging Pumps and (2) Safety Injection Pumps during the Licensee installation phase presented a potential to impact safety.Descriptions of Reported Conditions:
(Each of the 8 Conditions I Deviations were reported through established processes and entered into Flowserve's Internal Corrective Action System) The reported conditions were concerning the bearinghousing(s)
: 1. Bearing Housing -including internal components
-were supplied with dimensional, geometric and workmanship (assembly) deviations that affected:
bearing housing machining; bearing anti-rotation and housing alignment dowels; and deviations in assembly/installation of the bearing housing baffle locking features.
Immediate Action: Hardware
-Related1. Flowserve reacted to the Licensee reported conditions through on-site and off-site services by Management, FieldService, Engineering and Quality Assurance
: 2. Flowserve conducted a Root Cause Analysis to identify anomalies and factors that would have contributed to thesedeviations Status of Delivered Equipment:
: 1. All equipment has been rectified for use. Future recommended actions include on-site inspection and possiblereplacement of alignment dowels.2. Deviations concerning Safety have been rectified..
Long Term Action:1. Each of the eight reported deviations have been evaluated for its respective impact to safety in accordance with theNPO Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual and its supporting procedures Formal Evaluation
 
==
Conclusion:==
: 1. The dimensional and geometric deviations found within the bearing housing, if operable through the commissioning phase, would have resulted in either a reduced operating life, or would not be operable.
Either situation has beendetermined to present a potential substantial safety hazard.Ik61' Page 2 of 2FORMAL EVALUATION OF DEVIATIONS REPORTED  
-NOTIFICATION OF DEFECT(continued)
Extent of Condition Execution:
: 1. A thorough review of historical data representing performance indicators from a timeline of 2010 and 2011 hadbeen completed.
: 2. The data was obtained from customer complaint logs, internal CARs and similar job histories that shared commonfactors, including personnel Extent of Condition  


== Conclusion:==
==
: 1. While the RCA exposed certain areas for improvement, there was no evidence that the reported conditions weresystemic, thus supporting the conclusion that these deviations were of an isolated case2. As this evaluation and its subject deviations are of an isolated, job-specific nature, there is no immediaterecommended action to be conducted by other Licensee locationsCorrective Measures:1. Flowserve has since engaged in programs instituting Operational Excellence which incurs the Human PerformanceTools2. Areas that have been addressed through the Root Cause Analysis have been and continue to be incorporatedwithin the Vernon Operation to reinforce a culture of continuous improvement and emphasizes the use of humanperformance toolsI may be reached at 980-722-6770 or by email, at dgobbi@flowserve.com.Cc: Ed Villalva, Facility Quality Manager, Vernon NPOMike Eftychiou, Manager NPO EngineeringRonak Upadhyaya, Manager, NPO Analytical EngineeringIhab Botros, General Manager, Vernon OperationsSteven Hoisington, Vice President, Quality, Flowserve CorporationDavid P. Gobbi,Nuclear Quality Program ManagerNuclear Products OperationsFlowserve Corporationit-D- 2 (i464cv( ~ vP4 r- R "ý ?_ 1 5 qy4Gordtwýr}}
Conclusion:==
: 1. While the RCA exposed certain areas for improvement, there was no evidence that the reported conditions weresystemic, thus supporting the conclusion that these deviations were of an isolated case2. As this evaluation and its subject deviations are of an isolated, job-specific nature, there is no immediate recommended action to be conducted by other Licensee locations Corrective Measures:
: 1. Flowserve has since engaged in programs instituting Operational Excellence which incurs the Human Performance Tools2. Areas that have been addressed through the Root Cause Analysis have been and continue to be incorporated within the Vernon Operation to reinforce a culture of continuous improvement and emphasizes the use of humanperformance toolsI may be reached at 980-722-6770 or by email, at dgobbi@flowserve.com.
Cc: Ed Villalva, Facility Quality Manager, Vernon NPOMike Eftychiou, Manager NPO Engineering Ronak Upadhyaya,  
: Manager, NPO Analytical Engineering Ihab Botros, General Manager, Vernon Operations Steven Hoisington, Vice President,  
: Quality, Flowserve Corporation David P. Gobbi,Nuclear Quality Program ManagerNuclear Products Operations Flowserve Corporation it-D- 2 (i464cv(  
~ vP4 r- R "ý ?_ 1 5 qy4Gordtwýr}}

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FLOWSERVE NUCLEAR PRODUCTS OPERATIONS 2 June 2014Vernon Nuclear Pump Operations, Vernon, CA 90058FORMAL EVALUATION OF DEVIATIONS REPORTED

-NOTIFICATION OF DEFECTTo: Document Control Desk, Nuclear Regulatory Commission From: David P. Gobbi, Nuclear Quality Program Manager, Flowserve Nuclear Products Operations

Reference:

IINTERIM REPORT dated 2 April 2014Date of Discovery by Owner ( Customer:

14 January 2014; recognized

/ re-evaluated as a trend 17 March 2014Original Date of Notification to Flowserve:

14 January 2014Internal

Reference:

Flowserve Internal Corrective Action: 199892,dated 14Jan. thru- 205953 (most recent) dated 15 March

Subject:

Final Evaluation of Deviations

-Notification of Defect -Watts Bar IIPurpose:

To provide the Commission with a Notification of a Defect as Pursuant to 10 CFR 21.21 (d) (1)This is to advise that a Final Formal Evaluation of the deviations involving equipment supplied to TVA Watts Bar byFlowserve Vernon during 2010 and 2011 has been conducted on May 30, 2014. This Final evaluation was conducted todetermine whether the deviations reported by the Licensee on (2) Centrifugal Charging Pumps and (2) Safety Injection Pumps during the Licensee installation phase presented a potential to impact safety.Descriptions of Reported Conditions:

(Each of the 8 Conditions I Deviations were reported through established processes and entered into Flowserve's Internal Corrective Action System) The reported conditions were concerning the bearinghousing(s)

1. Bearing Housing -including internal components

-were supplied with dimensional, geometric and workmanship (assembly) deviations that affected:

bearing housing machining; bearing anti-rotation and housing alignment dowels; and deviations in assembly/installation of the bearing housing baffle locking features.

Immediate Action: Hardware

-Related1. Flowserve reacted to the Licensee reported conditions through on-site and off-site services by Management, FieldService, Engineering and Quality Assurance

2. Flowserve conducted a Root Cause Analysis to identify anomalies and factors that would have contributed to thesedeviations Status of Delivered Equipment:
1. All equipment has been rectified for use. Future recommended actions include on-site inspection and possiblereplacement of alignment dowels.2. Deviations concerning Safety have been rectified..

Long Term Action:1. Each of the eight reported deviations have been evaluated for its respective impact to safety in accordance with theNPO Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual and its supporting procedures Formal Evaluation

==

Conclusion:==

1. The dimensional and geometric deviations found within the bearing housing, if operable through the commissioning phase, would have resulted in either a reduced operating life, or would not be operable.

Either situation has beendetermined to present a potential substantial safety hazard.Ik61' Page 2 of 2FORMAL EVALUATION OF DEVIATIONS REPORTED

-NOTIFICATION OF DEFECT(continued)

Extent of Condition Execution:

1. A thorough review of historical data representing performance indicators from a timeline of 2010 and 2011 hadbeen completed.
2. The data was obtained from customer complaint logs, internal CARs and similar job histories that shared commonfactors, including personnel Extent of Condition

==

Conclusion:==

1. While the RCA exposed certain areas for improvement, there was no evidence that the reported conditions weresystemic, thus supporting the conclusion that these deviations were of an isolated case2. As this evaluation and its subject deviations are of an isolated, job-specific nature, there is no immediate recommended action to be conducted by other Licensee locations Corrective Measures:
1. Flowserve has since engaged in programs instituting Operational Excellence which incurs the Human Performance Tools2. Areas that have been addressed through the Root Cause Analysis have been and continue to be incorporated within the Vernon Operation to reinforce a culture of continuous improvement and emphasizes the use of humanperformance toolsI may be reached at 980-722-6770 or by email, at dgobbi@flowserve.com.

Cc: Ed Villalva, Facility Quality Manager, Vernon NPOMike Eftychiou, Manager NPO Engineering Ronak Upadhyaya,

Manager, NPO Analytical Engineering Ihab Botros, General Manager, Vernon Operations Steven Hoisington, Vice President,
Quality, Flowserve Corporation David P. Gobbi,Nuclear Quality Program ManagerNuclear Products Operations Flowserve Corporation it-D- 2 (i464cv(

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