ML16084A302

Emerson Process Management, LLC - Part 21 Report Regarding Groove Pin Dedication, Per Watts Bar

ML16084A302
Person / Time
Site:	Watts Bar
Issue date:	03/18/2016
From:	Engle C Emerson Process Management, Fisher Controls International
To:	Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
FIN 2016-03
Download: ML16084A302 (4)

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EMERSON .. Fisher Controls International LLC Process Management: 301 South First Ave P.O. Box 190 Marshalltown, Iowa 50158-0190 USA T (641) 754-3011 F (641) 754-2830.

Fisher Information Notice: FIN 2016-03 18 March 2016

Subject:

Groove Pin Dedication Equipment Affected by* this Information Notice:

Items subject to this Fisher Information Notice (FIN) were provided to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Watts Bar Nuclear Plant per TvA Order 702507 (Fisher Order Number 025 -

N230331922). Specifically, this FIN applies to a plug/stem assembly that Fisher Controls International LLC (Fisher) supplied to TVA, item number 15A2560X072 (Equipment). In this Equipment, the essential-to-function groove pin was erroneously *provided as commercial-grade.

Purpose:

The purpose of this FIN is to alert the customer that, as of 22 January 2016, Fisher became aware of a situation which may affect the p~rformance of the aforementioned Equipment, including its safety-related function.

Fisher is informing the customer of this circumstance in accordance with Section 21.21 (b) of 10 CFR21.

Applicability:

This FIN applies only to the Equipment supplied by Fisher to TVA Watts Bar via the aforementioned order.

Discussion:

Thi? supplied Equipment in question features a plug tip which is connected to the plug by a simple threaded joint. A groove pin is used to prevent the plug tip from unscrewing from the plug block (please see attached Item 1for pa~ identification). Because the threaded joint is not self-locking, the groove pin serves as a primary locking device. It is therefore considered essential-to-function and requires dedication per FMP2K27 (Control of Commercial Grade Items to be Dedicated for Use in Nuclear Safety-Related Applications). However, review of the documentation package reveals that the groove pin was not subjected to the requirements of FMP2K27; thus, the part was supplied as a commercial'-grade item.

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EMERSON .. Fisher Controls International LLC Process Management 301 South First Ave P.O. Box 190 Marshalltown, Iowa 50158-0190 USA T (641) 754-3011 F (641) 754-2830 Fisher has no reason to believe the groove pin supplied is defective, only that the part was not properly processed. Th~ part in question does not pose an inherent safety risk and there are no known field issues with the affected Equipment.

Action Required:

Fisher will provide TVA with a properly dedicated groove pin. In addition, a Corrective Action Request (CAR 1796) has been initiated by Fisher to prevent reoccurrence of this issue.

10 CFR 21 Implications:

Fisher requests that the recipient of this FIN review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10 CFR 21. If there are any technical questions* or concerns, please contact:

Ben Ahrens Quality Manager Emerson Process Management Fisher Controls International LLC 301 South First Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158 Phone: (641) 754-2249 Benjamin.ahrens@emerson.com

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Nuclear Business Unit Director Fisher Controls International LLC 301 South First Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158 Fax: (641) 754-2854

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Item 1 Part Identification Sketch Plug Block: ASME Code Part Part 16A2&80X072 Plug Tip: Dedicated Part TVA PO 702607 Soft Seats Dedicat ed Part Groove Pini Dedicated Part Stem Connection

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Soft Seat (Blue)

Plug Block Groove Pin (Orange)

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• NRC's Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001

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EMERSON .. Fisher Controls International LLC Process Management: 301 South First Ave P.O. Box 190 Marshalltown, Iowa 50158-0190 USA T (641) 754-3011 F (641) 754-2830.

Fisher Information Notice: FIN 2016-03 18 March 2016

Subject:

Groove Pin Dedication Equipment Affected by* this Information Notice:

Items subject to this Fisher Information Notice (FIN) were provided to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Watts Bar Nuclear Plant per TvA Order 702507 (Fisher Order Number 025 -

N230331922). Specifically, this FIN applies to a plug/stem assembly that Fisher Controls International LLC (Fisher) supplied to TVA, item number 15A2560X072 (Equipment). In this Equipment, the essential-to-function groove pin was erroneously *provided as commercial-grade.

Purpose:

The purpose of this FIN is to alert the customer that, as of 22 January 2016, Fisher became aware of a situation which may affect the p~rformance of the aforementioned Equipment, including its safety-related function.

Fisher is informing the customer of this circumstance in accordance with Section 21.21 (b) of 10 CFR21.

Applicability:

This FIN applies only to the Equipment supplied by Fisher to TVA Watts Bar via the aforementioned order.

Discussion:

Thi? supplied Equipment in question features a plug tip which is connected to the plug by a simple threaded joint. A groove pin is used to prevent the plug tip from unscrewing from the plug block (please see attached Item 1for pa~ identification). Because the threaded joint is not self-locking, the groove pin serves as a primary locking device. It is therefore considered essential-to-function and requires dedication per FMP2K27 (Control of Commercial Grade Items to be Dedicated for Use in Nuclear Safety-Related Applications). However, review of the documentation package reveals that the groove pin was not subjected to the requirements of FMP2K27; thus, the part was supplied as a commercial'-grade item.

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EMERSON .. Fisher Controls International LLC Process Management 301 South First Ave P.O. Box 190 Marshalltown, Iowa 50158-0190 USA T (641) 754-3011 F (641) 754-2830 Fisher has no reason to believe the groove pin supplied is defective, only that the part was not properly processed. Th~ part in question does not pose an inherent safety risk and there are no known field issues with the affected Equipment.

Action Required:

Fisher will provide TVA with a properly dedicated groove pin. In addition, a Corrective Action Request (CAR 1796) has been initiated by Fisher to prevent reoccurrence of this issue.

10 CFR 21 Implications:

Fisher requests that the recipient of this FIN review it and take appropriate action in accordance with 10 CFR 21. If there are any technical questions* or concerns, please contact:

Ben Ahrens Quality Manager Emerson Process Management Fisher Controls International LLC 301 South First Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158 Phone: (641) 754-2249 Benjamin.ahrens@emerson.com

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Nuclear Business Unit Director Fisher Controls International LLC 301 South First Avenue Marshalltown, IA 50158 Fax: (641) 754-2854

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Item 1 Part Identification Sketch Plug Block: ASME Code Part Part 16A2&80X072 Plug Tip: Dedicated Part TVA PO 702607 Soft Seats Dedicat ed Part Groove Pini Dedicated Part Stem Connection

\ _ Plug Tip (Green)

Soft Seat (Blue)

Plug Block Groove Pin (Orange)

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• NRC's Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001