LER 95-009-00:on 950728,discovered Lack of Procedural Guidance for Pump Repair Following Fire.Proposed Use of Power Supply Breaker Did Not Adequately Address Effect of Loss of Control Power.Performed Independent AssessmentML18065A065 |
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Category:LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (SEE ALSO AO
MONTHYEARML18066A6271999-09-0202 September 1999 LER 98-011-01:on 981217,inadequate Lube Oil Collection Sys for Primary Coolant Pumps Was Noted.Caused by Design Change Not Containing Appropriate Level of Rigor.Exemption from 10CFR50,App R Was Requested.With 990902 Ltr ML18066A6221999-08-20020 August 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990722,TS Surveillance Was Not Completed within Specified Frequency.Caused by Failure to Incorporate Revised Frequency Into Surveillance Schedule in Timely Manner.Verified Implementation.With 990820 Ltr ML18066A3781999-01-20020 January 1999 LER 98-013-00:on 981222,safeguards Transfer Tap Changer Failure Caused Inadvertant DG Start.Caused by Failed Motor Contactor.Contactor Was Replaced.With 990120 Ltr ML18068A4851998-10-29029 October 1998 LER 97-011-01:on 971012,starting of Primary Coolant Pump with SG Temps Greater than Cold Leg Temps Occurred.Caused by Inadequate Procedures & Operator Decision.Sop Used for Starting Primary Coolant Pump Enhanced ML18066A2831998-08-18018 August 1998 LER 98-010-00:on 980721,reactor Manually Tripped.Caused by Failure of Coupling Which Drives Feedwater Pump Main Lube Oil Pump.Main Lube Oil Pump Coupling & Associated Components Replaced & Satisfactorily Tested ML18066A2261998-06-30030 June 1998 LER 98-009-00:on 980531,small Pinhole Leak Found on One of Welds,During Leak Test Following Replacement of Pcs Sample Isolation Valves.Caused by Welder Error.Leaking Welds Repaired ML18066A1781998-06-0909 June 1998 LER 98-008-00:on 980511,noted That Procedure Did Not Fully Satisfy Requirement to Test High Startup Rate Trip Function. Caused by Misunderstanding of Testing Requirements.Revised TS Surveillance Test Procedure & Reviewed Other Procedures ML18065B2451998-05-13013 May 1998 LER 98-007-00:on 980413,HPIS Sys Was Noted Inoperable During TS Surveillance Test.Caused by Performance of Flawed Procedure.Operators & Engineers Will Be Trained to Improve Operational Decision Making Through Resources & Knowledge ML18065B1151997-12-0909 December 1997 LER 97-013-00:on 971110,failure to Closure Test Two Check Valves Resulted in Violation of TS 6.5.7 Occurred.Caused by Close Function for Check Valves.Check Valves Tested to Confirm Proper Closure Capability ML18067A7751997-11-11011 November 1997 LER 97-011-00:on 971012,primary Coolant Pump Was Started W/Sg Temperatures Greater than Cold Leg Temperature.Caused by Inadequate Procedures & Operator Decision Making.Critique of Event Conducted W/Operators Involved ML18067A7581997-10-30030 October 1997 LER 97-010-00:on 970930,determined That Inadequacy in App R Analysis Resulted in Condition Outside Design Basis of Plant.Caused by Missing Cable in Circuit & Raceway Schedule. Developed New Evaluation Re ASD Valves Validation ML18067A7461997-10-23023 October 1997 LER 97-009-00:on 970923,discovered Procedure Weakness Re Implementation of App R Shutdown Methodology.Caused by Human Error.Revised Off-Normal Procedure ONP-25.2, Alternate Safe Shutdown Procedure. ML18067A7191997-10-10010 October 1997 LER 97-008-00:on 970912,spurious Valve Operation Could Result in Loss of Shutdown Capabilities Per 10CFR50,App R, Section Iii.L,Was Discovered.Caused by Failure to Validate Info from App R.Design Bases for SW Backup Reviewed ML18067A6951997-09-24024 September 1997 LER 97-007-00:on 970826,discovered Inadequate Testing of DG Sequencer Control Relay Contacts.Caused by Oversight on Part of Personnel Involved in Installation of Facility Change FC-800.Tested 106D-1/XL & 106D-2/XL Relay Contacts ML18067A5651997-06-0303 June 1997 LER 96-013-01:on 961115,DC Breaker Failed During Testing for as-found Trip Setting.Failure Caused by Oversight within Preventive Maint Program.Breaker Was Replaced & Tested ML18067A5461997-05-12012 May 1997 LER 97-006-00:on 970412,overtime Limits Were Exceeded for Radiation Protection Technicians.Caused by Inadequate Design,Review & Proper Verifications of Overtime Work Schedule.Communicate Overtime Limitation Responsibilities ML18067A4431997-03-24024 March 1997 LER 97-004-00:on 970221,trip of High Pressure Safety Injection Pump Occurred While Filling Safety Injection Tank Resulting in TS Violation.Caused by Particle Lodged Between Surface of Indication disk.Y-phase Relay Was OOS ML18067A4391997-03-21021 March 1997 LER 97-005-00:on 961220,operation of Plant Outside Design Basis Occurred Due to an Unacceptable Repair on Main Steam Isolation Valves.Pipe Plugs Permanently Repaired ML18067A4401997-03-21021 March 1997 LER 97-003-00:on 961101,four Piping Lines Were Determined to Be Potentially Susceptible to Pressurization Due to Containment Temperature Increase During an Accident.Cac Discharge Piping Will Be verified.W/970321 Ltr ML18066A8931997-02-21021 February 1997 LER 97-002-00:on 970123,failure to Meet TSs 4.5.2d(1)(b) for Testing of Emergency Escape Airlock Occurred.Caused by Missed Surveillance.Emergency Escape Air Lock Testing Was Completed & Declared operable.W/970221 Ltr ML18066A8751997-02-0505 February 1997 LER 97-001-00:on 970106,TAVE Temp Dropped Below Minimum Temp for Criticality.Caused by Control Rod Withdrawal Rate to Increase Power Not Sufficient to Match Increase in Steam. Turbine Bypass Valve Actuator repaired.W/970205 Ltr ML18066A8041996-12-23023 December 1996 LER 96-014-00:on 961124,class 1E Raychem Cable Splices Were Installed Incorrectly.Caused by Incorrectly Made Electrical Splices.Total of 270 Splices Have Been Replaced within Containment ML18066A7831996-12-16016 December 1996 LER 96-013-00:on 961115,DC Breaker Failure During Testing for as-found Trip Setting Occurred.Cause Under Investigation.All molded-case Circuit Breakers in DC Distribution Panels Were Replaced ML18065A9951996-10-0404 October 1996 LER 96-002-01:on 960116,initiated TS Required Shutdown Due to Safeguards Cable Fault.Both Sets (Six Cables) of Cables Were Replaced & Installed Through Turbine Generator Bldg ML18065A9171996-09-0909 September 1996 LER 95-012-00:on 960809,TS Violation Occurred,Due to No Senior Reactor Operator in Cr.Caused by Extensive Remodeling.Cr Remodeling completed.W/960909 Ltr ML18065A8961996-08-29029 August 1996 LER 96-011-00:on 960730,CR Continuous Air Monitor Alarm Setpoint Improperly Established.Caused by Failure to Utilize Mod Process in 1988 Leading to Failure to Properly Select & Calibrate Instruments ML18065A8811996-08-20020 August 1996 LER 96-005-01:on 960207,determined Fuse on Main Supply to Two Safety Related DC Panels & Panel Branch Circuit Breakers Not Properly Coordinated.Caused by Lack of Thorough Associated Circuits Analysis.Supply Fuse to Panels Replaced ML18065A8741996-08-16016 August 1996 LER 96-010-00:on 960717,high Pressure Safety Injection Pump Tripped While Filling Safety Injection Tank.Caused by Faulty 150/151Y-207 Time Overcurrent Relay.All Similar Relays in Time Overcurrent Application Have Been Inspected ML18065A8651996-08-12012 August 1996 LER 96-009-00:on 960712,identified Penetration Seal Deficiency on Fire Barriers Caused by Failure to Perform & Document Comprehensive Fire Barrier Evaluation.Developed Basis document.W/960812 Ltr ML18065A8601996-08-0202 August 1996 LER 96-006-01 on 960207,discovered Limits of Design Analysis Could Have Been Violated.Subsequent Tests & Analyses Facility Did Not Exceed Basis.Operating Procedures Have Been Revised to Treat 2530 Megawatts Limit as Absolute Limit ML18065A8321996-08-0101 August 1996 LER 96-003-01:on 960115,alternate Shutdown Panel Inverter Resulted in Unavailability of Panel.Replaced Defective Inverter Alarm Logic Board ML18065A7691996-06-12012 June 1996 LER 96-008-00:on 960513,fire Door Not Maintained Open in Accordance W/Design Basis.Cause Under Investigation. Engineering Evaluation Performed & Revised Documents, Surveillance & Test procedures.W/960612 Ltr ML18065A6901996-05-0101 May 1996 LER 95-001-01:on 950302,malfunction of Left Channel DBA Sequencer Resulted in Inadvertent Actuation of Left Channel Safeguards Equipment.Replaced microprocessor.W/960501 Ltr ML18065A6681996-04-22022 April 1996 LER 96-007-00:on 960321,inadequate Emergency Lighting & Ventilation in post-fire Safe Shutdown Areas.Caused by App R Program Documentation Insufficient to Demonstrate Regulatory Compliance.Lighting modified.W/960422 Ltr ML18065A5721996-03-11011 March 1996 LER 96-006-00:on 960207,average Reactor Power Level Exceeded License Limit Due to Insufficient Procedural Guidance. GOP-12 Revised to Treat 2,530 Mwt Limit as Absolute Limit Requiring Immediate Corrective Action If Exceeded ML18065A5261996-03-0101 March 1996 LER 96-005-00:on 960202,fuse on Main Supply to Two SR DC Panels & Panel Branch Circuit Breakers Not Properly Coordinated.Caused by Inadequate Electrical/App R Design Review.Implemented Hourly Fire tours.W/960301 Ltr ML18065A5111996-02-19019 February 1996 LER 94-012-02:on 940427,determined That Internal Ground in Thermal Margin Monitor Causes Nonconformance W/Rps Design Basis.Incorporated RPS Failure Modes & Effects Analysis in Plant DBD.W/960219 Ltr ML18065A5061996-02-19019 February 1996 LER 96-004-00:on 960118,SIS Disabled W/Primary Coolant Sys Greater than 300 F.Caused by Personnel Error.Permanent Maint Procedure to Disable/Enable SIS Actuation on Low Pressurizer Pressure Will Be Revised to Align W/Ts ML18065A5021996-02-15015 February 1996 LER 96-003-00:on 960115,technicians Found Low Voltage cut- Off for Alternate Shutdown Panel Inverter Set That Resulted in Unavailability of Panel.Caused by Inadequate Post Mod. Readjusted Set Point to Minimum setting.W/960215 Ltr ML18065A4581996-01-31031 January 1996 LER 96-001-00:on 960103,failed to Test Duplicate Equipment. Caused by STS No Longer Containing Requirement for cross- Train Testing of Duplicate Components.Will Submit Request to Delete Subj Requirements from TS.W/960131 Ltr ML18065A4421996-01-19019 January 1996 LER 95-016-00:on 951226,did Not Analyze Primary Coolant Samples within 72 H.Caused by Belief Acceptability to Save Pcs Samples for Choride Analysis Past 72 H.Counseled Chemistry Supervision.W/960119 Ltr ML18065A4041996-01-15015 January 1996 LER 95-014-00:on 950119,PCP Oil Collection Deficiencies Created by FC-860 Piping Mod.Caused by Inadequate DBD for Sys & Lack of Review by Experienced Fire Protection Personnel.Updated Design Basis documentation.W/960115 Ltr ML18065A3291995-12-0404 December 1995 LER 95-013-00:on 951103,circuit Fuse Coordination Deficiency Which Affects App R Safe Shutdown Equipment Noted.Design of Fuse Coordination in Potential Transformer Circuits Will Be Evaluated & Modified as required.W/951204 Ltr ML18065A2361995-11-0202 November 1995 LER 95-012-00:on 950701,discovered Unqualified Electrical Connection in Containment SW Outlet Valve Controller.Caused by Failure of Assigned Engineers to Available Info.Replaced Wire Nuts W/Inline Butt connections.W/951102 Ltr ML18065A2051995-10-20020 October 1995 LER 95-008-01:on 950728,discovered That None of Four Containment High Pressure Channels Would Initiate Reactor Trip Due to Programmatic Deficiencies.Administrative Procedure (AP) 9.44,AP 9.45 & AP 10.44 Will Be Revised ML18065A0841995-09-18018 September 1995 LER 95-011-00:on 950817,CR 40 Withdrawal Occurred When Given Insertion Signal Due to skill-based Error in Crimping & Removing Foreign Matl from CRDM Motor Connection Box.Crd Package replaced.W/950918 Ltr ML18065A0681995-09-14014 September 1995 LER 95-010-00:on 950815,ESFA Resulted in Manual Rt Following Isolation of Pcs.Replaced Failed Instrument Line ML18065A0651995-09-0808 September 1995 LER 95-009-00:on 950728,discovered Lack of Procedural Guidance for Pump Repair Following Fire.Proposed Use of Power Supply Breaker Did Not Adequately Address Effect of Loss of Control Power.Performed Independent Assessment ML18064A8781995-08-28028 August 1995 LER 95-008-00:on 950728,discovered During Design Change Testing That None of Four Containment High Pressure Channels Would Initiate Rt.Caused by Programmatic Deficiencies. Reviewed Selected Tests & Mods from Recent Refueling Outage ML18064A8831995-08-21021 August 1995 LER 95-007-00:on 950720,discovered That 12 Instrument Loops Had V-bolted Type Qualified Cable Splices Connected to Wires W/Exposed Kapton Insulation.Caused by Human Error.All V- Bolted Splices Replaced w/in-line design.W/950821 Ltr 1999-09-02
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MONTHYEARML18066A6271999-09-0202 September 1999 LER 98-011-01:on 981217,inadequate Lube Oil Collection Sys for Primary Coolant Pumps Was Noted.Caused by Design Change Not Containing Appropriate Level of Rigor.Exemption from 10CFR50,App R Was Requested.With 990902 Ltr ML18066A6221999-08-20020 August 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990722,TS Surveillance Was Not Completed within Specified Frequency.Caused by Failure to Incorporate Revised Frequency Into Surveillance Schedule in Timely Manner.Verified Implementation.With 990820 Ltr ML18066A3781999-01-20020 January 1999 LER 98-013-00:on 981222,safeguards Transfer Tap Changer Failure Caused Inadvertant DG Start.Caused by Failed Motor Contactor.Contactor Was Replaced.With 990120 Ltr ML18068A4851998-10-29029 October 1998 LER 97-011-01:on 971012,starting of Primary Coolant Pump with SG Temps Greater than Cold Leg Temps Occurred.Caused by Inadequate Procedures & Operator Decision.Sop Used for Starting Primary Coolant Pump Enhanced ML18066A2831998-08-18018 August 1998 LER 98-010-00:on 980721,reactor Manually Tripped.Caused by Failure of Coupling Which Drives Feedwater Pump Main Lube Oil Pump.Main Lube Oil Pump Coupling & Associated Components Replaced & Satisfactorily Tested ML18066A2261998-06-30030 June 1998 LER 98-009-00:on 980531,small Pinhole Leak Found on One of Welds,During Leak Test Following Replacement of Pcs Sample Isolation Valves.Caused by Welder Error.Leaking Welds Repaired ML18066A1781998-06-0909 June 1998 LER 98-008-00:on 980511,noted That Procedure Did Not Fully Satisfy Requirement to Test High Startup Rate Trip Function. Caused by Misunderstanding of Testing Requirements.Revised TS Surveillance Test Procedure & Reviewed Other Procedures ML18065B2451998-05-13013 May 1998 LER 98-007-00:on 980413,HPIS Sys Was Noted Inoperable During TS Surveillance Test.Caused by Performance of Flawed Procedure.Operators & Engineers Will Be Trained to Improve Operational Decision Making Through Resources & Knowledge ML18065B1151997-12-0909 December 1997 LER 97-013-00:on 971110,failure to Closure Test Two Check Valves Resulted in Violation of TS 6.5.7 Occurred.Caused by Close Function for Check Valves.Check Valves Tested to Confirm Proper Closure Capability ML18067A7751997-11-11011 November 1997 LER 97-011-00:on 971012,primary Coolant Pump Was Started W/Sg Temperatures Greater than Cold Leg Temperature.Caused by Inadequate Procedures & Operator Decision Making.Critique of Event Conducted W/Operators Involved ML18067A7581997-10-30030 October 1997 LER 97-010-00:on 970930,determined That Inadequacy in App R Analysis Resulted in Condition Outside Design Basis of Plant.Caused by Missing Cable in Circuit & Raceway Schedule. Developed New Evaluation Re ASD Valves Validation ML18067A7461997-10-23023 October 1997 LER 97-009-00:on 970923,discovered Procedure Weakness Re Implementation of App R Shutdown Methodology.Caused by Human Error.Revised Off-Normal Procedure ONP-25.2, Alternate Safe Shutdown Procedure. ML18067A7191997-10-10010 October 1997 LER 97-008-00:on 970912,spurious Valve Operation Could Result in Loss of Shutdown Capabilities Per 10CFR50,App R, Section Iii.L,Was Discovered.Caused by Failure to Validate Info from App R.Design Bases for SW Backup Reviewed ML18067A6951997-09-24024 September 1997 LER 97-007-00:on 970826,discovered Inadequate Testing of DG Sequencer Control Relay Contacts.Caused by Oversight on Part of Personnel Involved in Installation of Facility Change FC-800.Tested 106D-1/XL & 106D-2/XL Relay Contacts ML18067A5651997-06-0303 June 1997 LER 96-013-01:on 961115,DC Breaker Failed During Testing for as-found Trip Setting.Failure Caused by Oversight within Preventive Maint Program.Breaker Was Replaced & Tested ML18067A5461997-05-12012 May 1997 LER 97-006-00:on 970412,overtime Limits Were Exceeded for Radiation Protection Technicians.Caused by Inadequate Design,Review & Proper Verifications of Overtime Work Schedule.Communicate Overtime Limitation Responsibilities ML18067A4431997-03-24024 March 1997 LER 97-004-00:on 970221,trip of High Pressure Safety Injection Pump Occurred While Filling Safety Injection Tank Resulting in TS Violation.Caused by Particle Lodged Between Surface of Indication disk.Y-phase Relay Was OOS ML18067A4391997-03-21021 March 1997 LER 97-005-00:on 961220,operation of Plant Outside Design Basis Occurred Due to an Unacceptable Repair on Main Steam Isolation Valves.Pipe Plugs Permanently Repaired ML18067A4401997-03-21021 March 1997 LER 97-003-00:on 961101,four Piping Lines Were Determined to Be Potentially Susceptible to Pressurization Due to Containment Temperature Increase During an Accident.Cac Discharge Piping Will Be verified.W/970321 Ltr ML18066A8931997-02-21021 February 1997 LER 97-002-00:on 970123,failure to Meet TSs 4.5.2d(1)(b) for Testing of Emergency Escape Airlock Occurred.Caused by Missed Surveillance.Emergency Escape Air Lock Testing Was Completed & Declared operable.W/970221 Ltr ML18066A8751997-02-0505 February 1997 LER 97-001-00:on 970106,TAVE Temp Dropped Below Minimum Temp for Criticality.Caused by Control Rod Withdrawal Rate to Increase Power Not Sufficient to Match Increase in Steam. Turbine Bypass Valve Actuator repaired.W/970205 Ltr ML18066A8041996-12-23023 December 1996 LER 96-014-00:on 961124,class 1E Raychem Cable Splices Were Installed Incorrectly.Caused by Incorrectly Made Electrical Splices.Total of 270 Splices Have Been Replaced within Containment ML18066A7831996-12-16016 December 1996 LER 96-013-00:on 961115,DC Breaker Failure During Testing for as-found Trip Setting Occurred.Cause Under Investigation.All molded-case Circuit Breakers in DC Distribution Panels Were Replaced ML18065A9951996-10-0404 October 1996 LER 96-002-01:on 960116,initiated TS Required Shutdown Due to Safeguards Cable Fault.Both Sets (Six Cables) of Cables Were Replaced & Installed Through Turbine Generator Bldg ML18065A9171996-09-0909 September 1996 LER 95-012-00:on 960809,TS Violation Occurred,Due to No Senior Reactor Operator in Cr.Caused by Extensive Remodeling.Cr Remodeling completed.W/960909 Ltr ML18065A8961996-08-29029 August 1996 LER 96-011-00:on 960730,CR Continuous Air Monitor Alarm Setpoint Improperly Established.Caused by Failure to Utilize Mod Process in 1988 Leading to Failure to Properly Select & Calibrate Instruments ML18065A8811996-08-20020 August 1996 LER 96-005-01:on 960207,determined Fuse on Main Supply to Two Safety Related DC Panels & Panel Branch Circuit Breakers Not Properly Coordinated.Caused by Lack of Thorough Associated Circuits Analysis.Supply Fuse to Panels Replaced ML18065A8741996-08-16016 August 1996 LER 96-010-00:on 960717,high Pressure Safety Injection Pump Tripped While Filling Safety Injection Tank.Caused by Faulty 150/151Y-207 Time Overcurrent Relay.All Similar Relays in Time Overcurrent Application Have Been Inspected ML18065A8651996-08-12012 August 1996 LER 96-009-00:on 960712,identified Penetration Seal Deficiency on Fire Barriers Caused by Failure to Perform & Document Comprehensive Fire Barrier Evaluation.Developed Basis document.W/960812 Ltr ML18065A8601996-08-0202 August 1996 LER 96-006-01 on 960207,discovered Limits of Design Analysis Could Have Been Violated.Subsequent Tests & Analyses Facility Did Not Exceed Basis.Operating Procedures Have Been Revised to Treat 2530 Megawatts Limit as Absolute Limit ML18065A8321996-08-0101 August 1996 LER 96-003-01:on 960115,alternate Shutdown Panel Inverter Resulted in Unavailability of Panel.Replaced Defective Inverter Alarm Logic Board ML18065A7691996-06-12012 June 1996 LER 96-008-00:on 960513,fire Door Not Maintained Open in Accordance W/Design Basis.Cause Under Investigation. Engineering Evaluation Performed & Revised Documents, Surveillance & Test procedures.W/960612 Ltr ML18065A6901996-05-0101 May 1996 LER 95-001-01:on 950302,malfunction of Left Channel DBA Sequencer Resulted in Inadvertent Actuation of Left Channel Safeguards Equipment.Replaced microprocessor.W/960501 Ltr ML18065A6681996-04-22022 April 1996 LER 96-007-00:on 960321,inadequate Emergency Lighting & Ventilation in post-fire Safe Shutdown Areas.Caused by App R Program Documentation Insufficient to Demonstrate Regulatory Compliance.Lighting modified.W/960422 Ltr ML18065A5721996-03-11011 March 1996 LER 96-006-00:on 960207,average Reactor Power Level Exceeded License Limit Due to Insufficient Procedural Guidance. GOP-12 Revised to Treat 2,530 Mwt Limit as Absolute Limit Requiring Immediate Corrective Action If Exceeded ML18065A5261996-03-0101 March 1996 LER 96-005-00:on 960202,fuse on Main Supply to Two SR DC Panels & Panel Branch Circuit Breakers Not Properly Coordinated.Caused by Inadequate Electrical/App R Design Review.Implemented Hourly Fire tours.W/960301 Ltr ML18065A5111996-02-19019 February 1996 LER 94-012-02:on 940427,determined That Internal Ground in Thermal Margin Monitor Causes Nonconformance W/Rps Design Basis.Incorporated RPS Failure Modes & Effects Analysis in Plant DBD.W/960219 Ltr ML18065A5061996-02-19019 February 1996 LER 96-004-00:on 960118,SIS Disabled W/Primary Coolant Sys Greater than 300 F.Caused by Personnel Error.Permanent Maint Procedure to Disable/Enable SIS Actuation on Low Pressurizer Pressure Will Be Revised to Align W/Ts ML18065A5021996-02-15015 February 1996 LER 96-003-00:on 960115,technicians Found Low Voltage cut- Off for Alternate Shutdown Panel Inverter Set That Resulted in Unavailability of Panel.Caused by Inadequate Post Mod. Readjusted Set Point to Minimum setting.W/960215 Ltr ML18065A4581996-01-31031 January 1996 LER 96-001-00:on 960103,failed to Test Duplicate Equipment. Caused by STS No Longer Containing Requirement for cross- Train Testing of Duplicate Components.Will Submit Request to Delete Subj Requirements from TS.W/960131 Ltr ML18065A4421996-01-19019 January 1996 LER 95-016-00:on 951226,did Not Analyze Primary Coolant Samples within 72 H.Caused by Belief Acceptability to Save Pcs Samples for Choride Analysis Past 72 H.Counseled Chemistry Supervision.W/960119 Ltr ML18065A4041996-01-15015 January 1996 LER 95-014-00:on 950119,PCP Oil Collection Deficiencies Created by FC-860 Piping Mod.Caused by Inadequate DBD for Sys & Lack of Review by Experienced Fire Protection Personnel.Updated Design Basis documentation.W/960115 Ltr ML18065A3291995-12-0404 December 1995 LER 95-013-00:on 951103,circuit Fuse Coordination Deficiency Which Affects App R Safe Shutdown Equipment Noted.Design of Fuse Coordination in Potential Transformer Circuits Will Be Evaluated & Modified as required.W/951204 Ltr ML18065A2361995-11-0202 November 1995 LER 95-012-00:on 950701,discovered Unqualified Electrical Connection in Containment SW Outlet Valve Controller.Caused by Failure of Assigned Engineers to Available Info.Replaced Wire Nuts W/Inline Butt connections.W/951102 Ltr ML18065A2051995-10-20020 October 1995 LER 95-008-01:on 950728,discovered That None of Four Containment High Pressure Channels Would Initiate Reactor Trip Due to Programmatic Deficiencies.Administrative Procedure (AP) 9.44,AP 9.45 & AP 10.44 Will Be Revised ML18065A0841995-09-18018 September 1995 LER 95-011-00:on 950817,CR 40 Withdrawal Occurred When Given Insertion Signal Due to skill-based Error in Crimping & Removing Foreign Matl from CRDM Motor Connection Box.Crd Package replaced.W/950918 Ltr ML18065A0681995-09-14014 September 1995 LER 95-010-00:on 950815,ESFA Resulted in Manual Rt Following Isolation of Pcs.Replaced Failed Instrument Line ML18065A0651995-09-0808 September 1995 LER 95-009-00:on 950728,discovered Lack of Procedural Guidance for Pump Repair Following Fire.Proposed Use of Power Supply Breaker Did Not Adequately Address Effect of Loss of Control Power.Performed Independent Assessment ML18064A8781995-08-28028 August 1995 LER 95-008-00:on 950728,discovered During Design Change Testing That None of Four Containment High Pressure Channels Would Initiate Rt.Caused by Programmatic Deficiencies. Reviewed Selected Tests & Mods from Recent Refueling Outage ML18064A8831995-08-21021 August 1995 LER 95-007-00:on 950720,discovered That 12 Instrument Loops Had V-bolted Type Qualified Cable Splices Connected to Wires W/Exposed Kapton Insulation.Caused by Human Error.All V- Bolted Splices Replaced w/in-line design.W/950821 Ltr 1999-09-02
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MONTHYEARML18066A6901999-11-0101 November 1999 Rev 5 to Palisades Nuclear Plant Colr. ML18066A6761999-09-30030 September 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Sept 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18066A6271999-09-0202 September 1999 LER 98-011-01:on 981217,inadequate Lube Oil Collection Sys for Primary Coolant Pumps Was Noted.Caused by Design Change Not Containing Appropriate Level of Rigor.Exemption from 10CFR50,App R Was Requested.With 990902 Ltr ML18066A6351999-08-31031 August 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Aug 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18066A6771999-08-31031 August 1999 Operating Data Rept Page of MOR for Aug 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18066A6221999-08-20020 August 1999 LER 99-002-00:on 990722,TS Surveillance Was Not Completed within Specified Frequency.Caused by Failure to Incorporate Revised Frequency Into Surveillance Schedule in Timely Manner.Verified Implementation.With 990820 Ltr ML18066A6061999-07-31031 July 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for July 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.With 990803 Ltr ML18066A5201999-06-30030 June 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for June 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.With 990702 Ltr ML18066A4841999-05-31031 May 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for May 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.With 990603 Ltr ML18066A6371999-04-30030 April 1999 Revised Monthly Operating Rept for Apr 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18068A5941999-04-30030 April 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Apr 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.With 990503 Ltr ML18066A4161999-04-0101 April 1999 Rev 4 to COLR, for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18066A4501999-03-31031 March 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Mar 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.With 990402 Ltr ML18066A4671999-03-31031 March 1999 Rev 0 to SIR-99-032, Flaw Tolerance & Leakage Evaluation Spent Fuel Pool Heat Exchanger E-53B Nozzle Palisades Nuclear Plant. ML18068A5351999-02-28028 February 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Feb 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.With 990302 Ltr ML18066A3931999-01-31031 January 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for Jan 1999 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.With 990202 Ltr ML18066A3781999-01-20020 January 1999 LER 98-013-00:on 981222,safeguards Transfer Tap Changer Failure Caused Inadvertant DG Start.Caused by Failed Motor Contactor.Contactor Was Replaced.With 990120 Ltr ML20206F6131998-12-31031 December 1998 1998 Consumers Energy Co Annual Rept. with ML18066A3651998-12-31031 December 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for Dec 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.With 990105 Ltr ML18066A3421998-11-30030 November 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for Nov 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.With 981202 Ltr ML18066A3301998-11-11011 November 1998 Part 21 Rept Re Potential Safety Hazard Associated with Wrist Pin Assemblies for FM-Alco 251 Engines at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant.Caused by Insufficient Friction Fit Between Pin & Sleeve.Supplier of Pin Will No Longer Be Used ML18068A4921998-10-31031 October 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for Oct 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.With 981103 Ltr ML18068A4851998-10-29029 October 1998 LER 97-011-01:on 971012,starting of Primary Coolant Pump with SG Temps Greater than Cold Leg Temps Occurred.Caused by Inadequate Procedures & Operator Decision.Sop Used for Starting Primary Coolant Pump Enhanced ML18066A3181998-09-30030 September 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for Sept 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18066A2901998-08-31031 August 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for Aug 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Power Plant.With 980903 Ltr ML18066A3191998-08-31031 August 1998 Revised Monthly Operating Rept Data for Aug 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18066A2831998-08-18018 August 1998 LER 98-010-00:on 980721,reactor Manually Tripped.Caused by Failure of Coupling Which Drives Feedwater Pump Main Lube Oil Pump.Main Lube Oil Pump Coupling & Associated Components Replaced & Satisfactorily Tested ML18066A2771998-08-13013 August 1998 Part 21 Rept Re Deficiency in CE Current Screening Methodology for Determining Limiting Fuel Assembly for Detailed PWR thermal-hydraulic Sa.Evaluations Were Performed for Affected Plants to Determine Effect of Deficiency ML20237E0301998-07-31031 July 1998 ISI Rept 3-3 ML18066A2701998-07-31031 July 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for July 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.W/980803 Ltr ML18066A2311998-06-30030 June 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for June 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18066A2261998-06-30030 June 1998 LER 98-009-00:on 980531,small Pinhole Leak Found on One of Welds,During Leak Test Following Replacement of Pcs Sample Isolation Valves.Caused by Welder Error.Leaking Welds Repaired ML18066A3061998-06-18018 June 1998 SG Tube Inservice Insp. ML20249C4951998-06-17017 June 1998 Rev 1 to EA-GEJ-98-01, Palisades Cycle 14 Disposition of Events Review ML18066A1781998-06-0909 June 1998 LER 98-008-00:on 980511,noted That Procedure Did Not Fully Satisfy Requirement to Test High Startup Rate Trip Function. Caused by Misunderstanding of Testing Requirements.Revised TS Surveillance Test Procedure & Reviewed Other Procedures ML18066A1711998-06-0101 June 1998 Part 21 Rept Re Impact of RELAP4 Excessive Variability on Palisades Large Break LOCA ECCS Results.Change in PCT Between Cycle 13 & Cycle 14 Does Not Constitute Significant Change Per 10CFR50.46 ML18066A1741998-05-31031 May 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for May 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.W/980601 Ltr ML18066A2321998-05-31031 May 1998 Revised MOR for May 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18068A4701998-05-31031 May 1998 Annual Rept of Changes in ECCS Models Per 10CFR50.46. ML18065B2451998-05-13013 May 1998 LER 98-007-00:on 980413,HPIS Sys Was Noted Inoperable During TS Surveillance Test.Caused by Performance of Flawed Procedure.Operators & Engineers Will Be Trained to Improve Operational Decision Making Through Resources & Knowledge ML18066A2331998-04-30030 April 1998 Revised MOR for Apr 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18068A3461998-04-30030 April 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for Apr 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.W/980501 Ltr ML18066A3411998-04-22022 April 1998 Rev 0 to EMF-98-013, Palisades Cycle 14:Disposition & Analysis of SRP Chapter 15 Events. ML18065B2071998-03-31031 March 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for Mar 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.W/980403 Ltr ML20217C2741998-03-31031 March 1998 Independent Review - Is Consumers Energy Method (W Method) of Determining Palisades Nuclear Plant Best Estimate Fluence by Combining Transport Calculation & Dosimetry Measurements Technically Sound & Does It Meet Intent of Pts ML18066A2341998-03-31031 March 1998 Revised MOR for Mar 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18068A3041998-02-28028 February 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for Feb 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.W/980302 Ltr ML18066A2351998-02-28028 February 1998 Revised MOR for Feb 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant ML18065B1641998-02-0505 February 1998 Rev 0 to Regression Analysis for Containment Prestressing Sys at 25th Year Surveillance. ML18067A8211998-01-31031 January 1998 Monthly Operating Rept for Jan 1998 for Palisades Nuclear Plant.W/980203 Ltr 1999-09-30
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FACILITY NAME.111 DOCKET NUMBER 121 PAGE 131 Palisades Plant 0 I I0 I I I I I 6
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- I I I-ABSTRACT (Ljmit ID l400 sp11ees, i.e., epproximete/y fifttten 'a;ngle-sp11ee typewritten lineal 118) , .
On July 28, 1995 .at 12:35 p.m., with the plant in cold shutdown, it was determined that circuits for the Low Pressure Safety Injection (LPSI) pumps (P-67 A and P-678) were not adequ.ately separated to meet 10 CFR. 50, Appendix R, Section 111.G requirements. The LPSI pumps are part of the plant shutdown cooling system and are required to go to cold shutdown. *A circuit for one LPSI pump suction pre~sure interlock, which may disable that pump due to fire damage, is routed in three fire areas where a single fi(e would result in the loss of both LPSI pumps. *This condition had been previously identified and was thought to have been resolved by determining that manual control of one of the LPSI pumps could be regained by* s~arting and stopping the pump from its ,
power supply breaker. Our reviews have now determined that manual operation of each pump's power supply breaker requires that the breaker have control power which is also defeated by the pump suction pressure interlock circuit failure. Therefore, the pump cannot be started locally from
.. its power breaker without preplanned repairs, and the existing procedures do not address the
- repairs needed to restore at least one LPSI pump to operation in order to achieve cold shutdown after a fire in the three affected areas. This was later identified as a condition outside of the plant design basis. Appropriate fire tours were established in the three affected areas.
This condition was identified as part. of the Palisades Plant Appendix R Enhancement Program. The Appendix R Enhancement Program process is re-assessing compliance strategies for a fire in each fire area and verifying adequacy of the existing procedural guidance ..
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On July 28, 1995 at 12:35 p.m., with the plant in cold shutdown, it was determined that .
cir'c!Jits .for the Low Pressure Safety Injection (LPSI) pumps (P-67 A and P-678) were not ..
adequately separated to meet 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Secti_on 111.G requirements.* The _
appropriate fire watches were established .. No other immediate actions were required as the plant was in cold shutdown. nearing the end of a refueling O!JtagEf. -. .*
- The LPS,1 pumps are part of the plant shutdown cooling system and are needed to go to cold shutdown. A circuit for the B LPSI pump suction pressure interlock, which may disable that pump due to fire damage, is routed in three fire areas where; 1) the redundant A LPSI pump is located (Fire Area 10), 2) the redundant A LPSI pump suction pressure interlock circuit *is .
located (Fire Area 13),and 3) a power supply cable for the redundant A LPSI pump is located (Fire Area 20). This condition of common fire areas for redundant equipment had been -
previously identified and thought to have been resolved by determining that manual control of one of the LPSI pumps could be regained by starting and stopping the pump from its power
.supply breaker. * '
- Our reviews have now determined t-hat manual operation of each pump's power supply breaker
.requires* that the breaker have control power which is also defeated by the pump suction pressure .permissive circuit failure. Therefore, the existing procedures do not address ~he repairs needed to restore at least one LPSI pump to op.eration _in order to achieve cold shutdown after a fire in the three identified areas. This results-in a condition outside of the plant design basis'.
This condition was identified as part of the Palisades Plant *Appendix R Enhan~ement Program.
The Appendix R Enhancement Program process is re-assessing compliance strategies for a fire in each fir_e area and yerifying adequacy of the existing procedural guidance.
This condition is reportable in accordance with 10 CFR 50. 73(a)(2)(ii)(B) as a condition outside the plant design basis.
CAUSE OF THE EVENT The proposed use of the power supply breaker. as a local manual operation to provide one train of LPSI for cold shutdown operation did not adequately address the effect of a loss of control power on the breaker function. The prior Appendix R review was not rigorously performed nor documented well enough to identify the condition described above.
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- . EXPIRES: B/31 /85 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LERI TEXT CONTINUATION FACILITY NAME i1l DOCKET NUMBER (2) LER NUMBER (31 PAGE (41 SEQUENTIAL REVISION YEAR NUMBER NUMBER Palisades Plant o* *s o *o. o 2 5 5 9 5 - o o 9 - o o o 3 oF o 5 ANALYSIS OF THE EVENT .
Appendix R requires that eq*uipment needed for hot shutdown be protected so that one train
- remains tree of fire damage for a fire in* any area of. the plant. Fire damage .lirT'lits for * *
- components needed to reach cold shutdown are less* stringent than for hot shutdown -**.
- components .. Specifically, the fire may damage both trains of equipment needed for cold.
shutdown as fang as one train can be repaired or made operable wit_hin 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br /> using on~site capability. Generic Letter 86-10, "Implementation of Fire Protection Requirements",. also requires
.that procedures be in place to cover alternative shutdown methods and any repair activities needed based* on the maximum level of fire damage that_ is* expected.
Since the LPSI pumps are used for cold shutdown only_, both trains could be damaged by a single fire as long as repair procedures and material needed for the repair are maintained onsite . 'l and could be completed within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />.
- J Under the Palisades* Appendix R Enhancement Program, a comprehensive review is being implemented to document the acceptability of Palisades provisions for safe shutdown in the.
event of a fire. During this review it was confirmed that. the LPSI pumps would require* local manual breaker operation for a .fire in the three areas identified due to a lack of fire barrier separation between redundant Circuits for each train. In the three fire areas the A LPSI pump *
-could be lost due to; 1) its physical location in the fire area (East Engineered Safeguards Room -
Fire Area 10), 2) loss of the pump's control power du*e to a fault in-the *pump suction pressure interlock circuits (590 Corridor Auxiliary Building - Fire Area 13) or, 3) loss of power supply to the* pump (Spent Fuel Pool Equipment Room - Fire Area 20). Concurrently, the remaining B LPS_I pump could also lose the control power from a fire in any one of the three areas due to a fault on the pump suction pressure interlock circuit. The Appendix R Enhancement program review determin.ed that the original solutio.n to this problem was identified as regaining operation. of one of the LPSI pumps by_ locally operating the pump's power supply breaker.
Reviews completed as a result of this discovery determined that the failure of either pump's suction pressure interlock circuit causes a fuse to blow in the breaker control circuitry. Since local manual actuation of the breaker requires this control circuitry to be energized, the pump cannot be started without preplanned repairs (i.e. the fault circuit isolated. and the fuse
- replaced). The previou~* analysis for post-fire safe shutdown did not recognize that the breakers require control power to be manually closed and therefore, the procedures, as written, do not adequately address actions needed to reach cold shutdown.
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The lack of adequate circuit separation for redundant safe shutdown components coupled with appropriate repair pro.cedures in place, results in the plant being outside the design basis for meeting 10 CFR 50, Appendix R, Section 111.G, as the existing plant operating procedures do not adequately compensate for this condition to allow repair within 72 hours8.333333e-4 days <br />0.02 hours <br />1.190476e-4 weeks <br />2.7396e-5 months <br />. An hourly fire tour was established as a compensatory measure for the three affected fire areas.
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. . EXPIRES: 8/31/86 LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (Lf~RI TEXT CONTINUATION FACILITY NAME 111 . DOCKET NUMBER 121 LER NUMBER 131 PAGE 141 SEQUENTIAL REVISION YEAR NUMBER NUMBER Palisades Plant 0 5 0 0 0 2 5 5 9 5 - 0 0 9 - 0 0 Q 4 OF Q 5 This GOndition however has existed since initial operation of the plant and documentation of fire watches for this extended period of time in. the affected areas cannot be provided. Therefore*,
- this condition is being reported per- 10 CFR 50. ?3(a)(2)(ii)(B) as a condition outside the design basis during previous plant operation. Although the situation was identified .on July 28, 199J5, the condition w.as not finally determined to be reportable un~il a formal' evaluation of the * .
situatio11 was completed.* The.condition was determined to be reportable fo'llowing disclosure of the evaluation resLJlts at a* plant management revie_w meeting on August 9,, 1995 .. A report of .
this condition is beirig made within 30 days from the nianagement meetiflg. . . .
- SAFETY SIGNIFICANCE Besides functioning as the pumps for low pressure safety injection in the event of a plant LOCA, the LPSI pumps are part of the plant shutdown *cooling system and are needed to bring the plant to cold shutdown. The post-fire safe shutdown requirements require that except for the. loss of off-site power, no other equipment failures need to be assumed. Therefore,_ the loss of the LPSI pumps is limite_d to that caused by a fire and their function in the safe shutdown analysis is sole_ly to bring the plant to cold shutdown.
Following the theoretical Appendix R fire, the plant would be put into hot shutdown over a period of several hours. After this time had passed the plant would ready the shutdown cooling
. system and the LPSI pumps would be required to go to cold shutdown. Once it was determined
- that the plant could not go to cold shutdown because either of the LPSI pumps were not * ._ .*
available; the plant cou.ld be* held at hot shutdown until the pumps could be returned. to service with no safety implications. *While the plant was jn hot sh*utdovvn, the plant operations .
personnel would have considerable time to diagnose the problem and call in off-site support personnel. This deviation from the design basis has minimal safety implications because of the plants ability to remain in hot Sh\,Jtdown for an extended period.
CORRECTIVE ACTIO~
In June 1994 an independent assessment of the Palisades Appendix R Program was performed.
The assessment was initiated by plant management because of concerns over the state of compliance to the requirements of 10 CFR 50, Appendix R. *The overall conclusion of the independent assessment was that the e~isting Appendix R documentation was insufficient in certain areas to demonstrate regulatory compliance .. Analyses were not well documented and in many cases were not being maintained current with changes to the plant. The team further concluded that the Appendix R Program was not being given the priority required to effectively establish and maintain the program in today's regulatory environment. Numerous weaknesses identified during the assessment were recurring problems from previous NRC and consultant audits. In summary, the compliance status of some aspects of the Appendix R program were not readily verifiable because of a lack of auditable documentation:
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. LICENSEE EVENT REPORT (LERJ TEXT CONTINUATION FACILITY NAME 11 I DOCKET NUMBER 121 LER NUMBER 131 PAGE 141 SEQUENTIAL REVISION NUMBER NUMBER Palisades Plant 0 5 0 0 0 2 6 6 9 5 - 0 .0 9 - 0. 0 Q 5 OF Q 5 As: a res~lt of the* June 1994 asse*ssment, plans to upgrade the progra*m were accelerated; Additional management attention was also placed on ensuring timely identification and .
resolution of Appendix R deficiencies.
The: ongoing Appehdix R Enhancement Program is systematical.ly. perfprmi~g a re-evaluation of .
the safe shutdown equipment needed ~nd* complete circuit*analysis,* evaluating appropri~te .
compliance ~trategies for potential fire d~mage. in each area, and documenting the basis _for the *
- . new analysis. -Duri.rig the reviews performed as part of this Appe-ndfx R Enhancement Program this issue was identified. Currently, the Appendix R Enhancement Program is expected to be completed in mid l996:
- lmm~diate Corrective Action
- An .hourly fire tour was either verified to already be in plar;e or one wa*s establist:ied for the three affected fire areas to c<;>mpensate for the lack of adequate separation b~tween redundant safe shutdown cJrcuits. * * * . *.. -* *
- Corrective: Actions to Avoid Recurrence*
- 1. . The inability to manually operate the power supply breakers for the LPSI pumps (P-67 A and
- . P-67.B) will be resolved or ~dequate separation _between the red1:mc;tant circuits will ~e *
- 2. An h9urly fire tour in the three affected fire areas will be maintaine*d until a permanent resolution is provided for the lack of Appendix R circuit separatiqn.
- 3. Th.e ongoing Appendix R enhancement program is systematically performing a complete circuit analysis, performing circuit walkdowns and re-evaluating fire zones to validat~* the .* **
earlier Appendix R work. Completion of the Appendix R Enhancement Program will assure that any *additional areas of Appendix R cable routing .
non-compliance are identified. .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LER 95-004, Which was recently submitted, covered the discovery that redundant diesel
- generator circuits were not separated per Appendix R requirements. *