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Category:DEFICIENCY REPORTS (PER 10CFR50.55E & PART 21)
MONTHYEARML20217H8711997-10-15015 October 1997 Part 21 Rept Re Potential Safety Hazard for Some 3/4 Sch 40 Pipe Shipped to CP&L & VA Power Corp.Matl Has Been Found to Have Areas Where Wall Thickness Falls Below Minimum Allowed by SA 312 Specification.Customers Have Been Notified ML20211M6491997-10-0808 October 1997 Addenda 1 to Part 21 Rept Re Weldments on Opposed Piston & Coltec-Pielstick Emergency stand-by Diesel gen-set lube-oil & Jacket Water Piping Sys.Revised List of Potentially Affected Utils to Include Asterisked Utils,Submitted ML20211H7911997-09-30030 September 1997 Part 21 Rept Re Failure of Weldment Associated w/lube-oil Piping Sys on 970804 at Millstone,Unit 2.Root Cause Is Not Yet Known.Quality of Weldment Is Being Considered.Listed Util Sites Affected ML18153A1431997-06-10010 June 1997 Part 21 Rept Re Possible Machining Defect in Certain Stainless Steel Swagelok Tube Fitting Bodies.Facilities Have Been Notified About Possible Problem ML20140G4481997-05-0101 May 1997 Part 21 Rept Re Potential Defect in Component of Dsrv & Dsr Enterprise Standby Diesel Generator Sys.Recommends That Springs Be Inspected on Periodic Basis,Such as During Refueling Outages ML20115D2001996-07-0909 July 1996 Part 21 Rept Re Mfg Defect of Enterprise DSR-4 & DSRV-4 Edgs,Originally Mfg by Calcon Corp.Amot Control Corp Purchased Calcon Product Line & Maintains Design & Production.Valves Returned to Cooper Energy Svcs on 960131 ML18153B0841994-09-26026 September 1994 Suppl to 940902 Initial Part 21 Rept Re Defect W/Governor Valves Used in turbine-driven Pumps Mfg by Dresser-Rand to Formally Addresss Written 30 Day Rept Requirement of 10CFR21(c)(3)(ii) ML18153B0601994-09-0202 September 1994 Initial Part 21 Rept Re Steam Drive AFW Pump Governor Valve Mfg by Dresser-Rand.Maint Procedure to Stroke Governor Valve Stem Performed Weekly & Monitoring of Corrosion Build Up in Gland Seal Leakoff Area Performed Weekly ML20059H7721994-01-17017 January 1994 Part 21 Rept Re Virginia Power Notifying Fairbands Morse Via Failure Analysis Rept NESML-Q-058 of Defective Air Start Distributor cam,16104412 ML20059F2631994-01-0707 January 1994 Part 21 Rept Re Air Start Distributor Cam Mfg by Fairbanks Morse.Mfg Suggests That Site Referenced in Encl App I Inspect Air Start Distributor Cam as Soon as Practical ML20058K3841993-12-0909 December 1993 Part 21 Rept Re Potential Defect in Component of Dsrv & Dsr Enterprise Standby DG Sys,Regarding Potential Problem W/ Subcover Assembled Atop Power Head ML20044G5311993-05-26026 May 1993 Suppl to 921207 Part 21 Rept Re Declutch Sys Anomaly in Certain Types of Valve Actuators Supplied by Limitorque Corp.Limitorque Designed New Declutch Lever Which Will Be Available in First Quarter 1993 ML20044G5011993-05-26026 May 1993 Part 21 Rept Re Buffer Amplifier Modules Mfg by Bailey Controls Co Containing Suspect Negative Ref Power Supply Having Safety Implications.Caused by Design Error in Circuitry.Modules Would Not Result in Miscalibration ML20044G5431993-05-26026 May 1993 Part 21 Rept Re Rosemount Model 1154 Series H Pressure Transmitters W/Temp Performance Characteristics Not in Compliance W/Specs.Vendor in Process of Notifying Customers.Sample Notification Ltr to Util Encl ML20127H2301993-01-15015 January 1993 Part 21 Rept Re Potential Defeat in Component of Dsrv & Dsr Enterprise Standby DG Sys.Starting Air Distributor Housing Assemblies Installed as Replacement Parts at Listed Sites ML20126F8081992-12-22022 December 1992 Part 21 Rept Re Possible Condition of Gag Plug in Cap of Valves That Cause Valves Not to Lift to Requirement for Providing Full Capacity.Affected Customers Notified.Removal of Caps &/Or Gag Plugs Recommended ML20126B0421992-12-17017 December 1992 Final Part 21 Rept Re Potential Problem W/Steel Cylinder Heads.Initially Reported on 921125.Caused by Inadequate Cast Wall Thickness at 3/4-inch-10 Bolt Hole.Stud at Location Indicated on Encl Sketch Should Be Removed ML20126D7211992-12-16016 December 1992 Potential Part 21 Rept Re Actual Performance of Rosemount Supplied Bailey Bq Differential Pressure Transmitters Differing from Rosemount Original Spec.Bailey Controls Encl.Evaluation Not Yet Performed ML20118B4391992-09-11011 September 1992 Part 21 Rept Re Degradation in Abb Type 27N Undervoltage Relays Used in Electrical Switchgear.Recommends That Users Review Applications Requiring Exposures Greater than 1E03 Rads TID W/Time Delay Function Option ML18153D0811992-08-0303 August 1992 Interim Part 21 Rept Re Analysis of Klockner-Moeller Model NZM6-63,480 Volt Circuit Breakers.Initially Reported on 920701.Lever Fracture Should Be Examined to Determine If Any Cleaning Sprays or Purifying Agents Have Been Used ML20101L9661992-07-0101 July 1992 Part 21 Rept Re Discovery of Klockner-Moeller 480-volt Breaker in Tripped Condition Due to Fracture of Plastic Arm within Breaker.Two of Three Failed Breakers Sent to Mfg for Analysis.Results Expected by End of Jul 1992 ML20059M1751990-09-24024 September 1990 Supplemental Part 21 Rept 1 Re Defect in Coltec Industries, Inc Connecting Rod Assemblies Nuts/Bolts on Model 38TD8-1/8 Emergency Generators.Initially Reported on 851120.Nuts/bolts for Assemblies at Stated Plants Inspected & Replaced ML20012C1051990-03-0707 March 1990 Part 21 Rept Re Several Failures of Fairbanks Morse Engine Div Piston Pins/Bushings on Upper Pistons.Caused by Incorrect Surface Pattern on Piston Pins.Piston Pins Under Listed Purchase Orders to Be Removed & Replaced ML18153C1011990-02-0202 February 1990 Part 21 Rept Re Two of Three Pc Cards in GE Type SLV11A1 Over/Undervoltage Relays Failing to Produce Output.Short Between Leads Would Result in Damage to Component 1C5. Sketch of Threshold Detection Board Encl ML20248E0121989-09-13013 September 1989 Supplemental Part 21 Rept Re Potential Problem W/Six Specific Engine Control Devices in Air Start,Lube Oil, Jacket Water & Crankcase Sys.Initially Reported on 890429. California Controls Co Will Redesign Valve Seating ML20247D3011989-07-12012 July 1989 Part 21 Rept 10CFR21-0047 Re Control Wiring Insulation of Inner Jacket Used on General Motors Diesel Generator Sets Identified as 999 or MP Series.Encl List of Owners of Units Notified ML20246K7401989-04-26026 April 1989 Part 21 Rept Re Incorrectly Stamped Name Plates on Certain Asco Nuclear Qualified Valves.Vendor Will Contact Each Affected Facility & Furnish Correctly Stamped Plates & in Near Future Discontinue Sale of Rebuild Kits for Valves ML20205F3211988-10-10010 October 1988 Part 21 Rept Re Potential Deviation from Tech Spec Concerning Ry Indicators Due to Operating Temp Effect on Analog Meter Movement.Initially Reported on 881006.Customers Verbally Notified on 881006-07 ML20207P0451988-10-0505 October 1988 Part 21 Rept 146 Re Defect in Left Intercooler Inlet Adapter on Standby Diesel Engine Generator.Recommends Utils Inspect Left Intake Manifold Drain as Part of Operating Plan.Addl Info Expected by 881015 ML20153F4151988-08-12012 August 1988 Part 21 Rept Re Procurement of Heat Tracing Matls from Nelson Electric Corp Not Meeting 10CFR21 Requirements. Initially Reported on 880810.Nelson Electric Corp Removed from Approved safety-related Vendor List ML20154J4101988-05-12012 May 1988 Addendum 1 to Supplemental Part 21 Rept 145 Re Potential Problem w/F-573-156 Pressure Sensor/Lube Oil Trip.Initially Reported on 880429.Addl 1-1/8-inch Diameter W/Deep Counterbone in Pressure Head Added to Activate Valve ML20153B6191988-04-29029 April 1988 Part 21 Rept Re Potential Defect in Component of Dsr or Dsrv Standby Diesel Generators Supplied to Utils.Recommends Return of Subj Components in Onsite Warehouse Storage & Suggests Surveillance of Devices Already Installed ML20235U0271987-10-0707 October 1987 Part 21 Rept Re Westinghouse Plant Steam Generator Tubes Susceptible to High Cycle Fatigue Failure Similar to 870715 Event at North Anna Unit 1.Caused by Mean Stress in Tube & Superimposed Alternating Stress ML20215G2441987-06-16016 June 1987 Part 21 Rept Re Failure of Load Sequencing Equipment Supplied in Aug 1977 During Scheduled Testing.Caused by Open Electrical Connection on One Crimp Lug.Since 1978,insulated Lugs Used on All Equipment ML20216E4721987-05-28028 May 1987 Part 21 Rept 140 Re Potential Defect in Air Pressure Regulators Mfg by Bellofram.Dripwell Gasket May Fail Due to Mismachining of Gasket Seating Surface Causing Loss of Control Air & Starting Air Pressure ML20207R7031987-03-11011 March 1987 Part 21 Rept Re Potential Defect in Static Exciter Voltage Regulator (Sevr) Reset Design.Recommends Mod to Control Circuits to Energize Sevr Upon Receipt of Emergency Start Signal.Mods Will Be Completed by 870331 ML20211P7211987-02-23023 February 1987 Part 21 Rept Re Rockbestos Coaxial Cable Used in Sorrento Electronics Digital & Analog high-range Radiation Monitor. Insulation Resistance at High Temp Not High Enough for Ion Chamber & Associated Electronics to Operate Properly ML20207T8061987-02-20020 February 1987 Part 21 & Deficiency Rept Re Defect in Recirculation Spray Hxs.Initially Reported on 870218.Original HX Design Did Not Consider External Pressurization of Diaphragm Seal Plate W/O Presence of Internal Pressure as Balance.Mods Scheduled ML20210S3151987-02-0404 February 1987 Revised Final Deficiency Rept Re Unsuccessful Attempt to Synchronize Diesel Generator W/Sys.Initially Reported on 860730.Generator Endturns Cleaned & Greased Before Repairs Made.Permissive Sychronization Relay Scheme Installed ML20211E1661987-01-28028 January 1987 Part 21 & Deficiency Rept Re Rockwell Engineering Co Steel Columns W/Laminations in Web.Initially Reported on 861112. Ultrasonic Testing of Suspect Matls Completed.Action Plan to Replace 13 Defective Columns Summarized ML20207Q6461987-01-21021 January 1987 Forwards Two Lists Revising Commitment Completion Dates for Final Deficiency Repts.Encl 1 Lists Items to Be Completed at Least 6 Months Prior to Fuel Load.Encl 2 Lists Items Scheduled to Undergo Peer Review ML20207Q6601987-01-21021 January 1987 Final Part 21 & Deficiency Rept Re Misinterpretation of Pipe Movement Data for Itt Grinnell Designed Pipe Supports. Initially Reported on 840208.Pipe Support Detail Sheet Reviewed & Incorrect Drawings Revised ML20214K5271986-11-17017 November 1986 First Interim Deficiency Rept Re Missing Internal Lockwelds on Anchor Darling swing-check Valves.Initially Reported on 861016.Two Subj Valves Found Thus Far Inspected & Found Acceptable.Final Rept to Be Submitted 1 Yr Before Fuel Load ML20214H7521986-11-12012 November 1986 Part 21 Rept Re Potential Defect in New Svc Water Spray Array Support Sys Mfg by Inland Steel Co.Initially Reported on 861107.Positive Identification & Ultrasonic Testing of Suspect Matls Will Be Completed by 861201 ML20214G0191986-11-10010 November 1986 Revised Final Deficiency Rept Re Target Rock Solenoid Valves on post-accident Sampling Facility Not Meeting Backpressure Requirements.Corrective Action Will Not Be Complete Until 6 Months Before Fuel Load ML20214F9771986-11-0707 November 1986 Part 21 Rept Re New Svc Water Spray Array Sys Supports Supplied by Inland Steel Co.Util Will Provide Positive Identification & Ultrasonic Testing Results of Suspect Matl. Identification Process Will Be Complete by 861201 ML20215G5351986-10-10010 October 1986 Part 21 Rept Re Vendor Tests of air-operated Diaphragm Valves Revealing Natural Frequencies Less than Required Values of 33 Hz.Initially Reported on 841227.No Adverse Effects Noted During Testing ML20215G6801986-10-10010 October 1986 Part 21 Rept Re Vendor Tests of air-operated Diaphragm Valves Revealing Natural Frequencies Less than Required Values of 33 Hz.Initially Reported on 841227.No Adverse Effects Noted During Testing ML20215F3461986-10-0606 October 1986 Final Part 21 & Deficiency Rept Re Failure to Adequately Disposition Reportable Nonconformances in Divs of Nuclear Engineering & Nuclear Const.Initially Reported on 860224. Changes to Corrective Action Program Listed ML20210L7071986-09-22022 September 1986 Interim Deficiency Rept SCR Bln 4949 Re Use of Long Slotted Holes W/O Plate Washers.Initially Reported on 860822. Investigation of Reactor Bldgs & Pipe Support Connections Required to Determine If Corrective Action Needed 1997-09-30
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MONTHYEARML20217N9281999-10-20020 October 1999 Special Rept:On 991003,PZR PORV Actuation Mitigated RCS low- Temp Overpressure Transient.Caused by a RCP Facilitating Sweeping of Entrained Air Out of RCS Loops.Operating Procedure 2-OP-5.1 Will Be Revised ML20217H3631999-10-14014 October 1999 Rev 0 to COLR for North Anna 2 Cycle 14 Pattern Su ML18152A2811999-10-12012 October 1999 Technical Basis for Elimination of Nozzle Inner Radius Insps (for Nozzles Other than Reactor Vessel),Technical Basis for ASME Section XI Code Case N-619. ML20212J9251999-10-0101 October 1999 Safety Evaluation Accepting Licensee Relief Request IWE-3 for Second 10-year ISI for Plant ML20217D6851999-09-30030 September 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Sept 1999 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2.With ML20211N2611999-09-0808 September 1999 Safety Evaluation Concluding That Proposed Irradiation of Fuel Rods Beyond Current Lead Rod Burnup Limit & Clarification of Terminology with Respect to Reconstituted Fuel Assemblies Acceptable ML20216E5011999-08-31031 August 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Aug 1999 for Naps,Units 1 & 2. with ML20211J2561999-08-31031 August 1999 Safety Evaluation Accepting Elimination of Augmented ISI Program for Pressurizer Spray Lines at North Anna Unit 2 ML20211J2421999-08-31031 August 1999 Safety Evaluation Supporting Removal of Augmented Insp Program on RCS Bypass Lines from Licensing Basis of North Anna,Units 1 & 2 ML20210T0791999-08-13013 August 1999 Safety Evaluation Concluding That Revised Withdrawal Schedules for North Anna Units 1 & 2 Satisfy Requirements of App H to 10CFR50 & Therefore Acceptable ML20210Q9931999-07-31031 July 1999 Rev 1 to COLR for North Anna Power Station,Unit 2 Cycle 13 Pattern Ud ML20210S1411999-07-31031 July 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for July 1999 for North Anna Power Station.With ML20209E5641999-06-30030 June 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for June 1999 for North Anna Power Stations,Units 1 & 2.With ML20195G1901999-05-31031 May 1999 Monthly Operating Rept for May 1999 for NAPS Units 1 & 2. with ML20206L4831999-05-10010 May 1999 SER Accepting Request to Delay Submitting Plant,Unit 1 Class 1 Piping ISI Program for Third Insp Interval Until 010430, to Permit Development of Risk Informed ISI Program for Class 1 Piping ML20206Q6671999-04-30030 April 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Apr 1999 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2.With ML20205S0391999-04-21021 April 1999 SER Accepting Request for Relief IWE5,per 10CFR50.55a(a)(3) & Proposed Alternatives for IWE2,IWE4,IWE6 & IWL2 Authorized Per 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(ii) ML20205K3041999-03-31031 March 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Mar 1999 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2.With ML20207K5921999-02-28028 February 1999 Monthly Operating Repts for Feb 1999 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2.With ML20207E1731999-02-18018 February 1999 Informs Commission of Status of Preparations of IAEA Osart Mission to North Anna Nuclear Power Plant Early Next Year ML20205A0241998-12-31031 December 1998 Summary of Facility Changes,Tests & Experiments,Including Summary of SEs Implemented at Plant During 1998,per 10CFR50.59(b)(2).With ML20199C8781998-12-31031 December 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Dec 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2.With ML20198J5561998-12-0303 December 1998 ISI Summary Rept for North Anna Power Station,Unit 1 1998 Refueling Outage Owner Rept for Inservice Insps ML20198H9541998-12-0303 December 1998 Safety Evaluation Authorizing Proposed Alternative for Remainder of Second 10-yr Insp Interval for Plant ML20197G8551998-11-30030 November 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Nov 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2.With ML20196G1381998-11-0303 November 1998 Safety Evaluation Authorizing Rev to Relief Request NDE-32 for Remainder of Second 10-yr Insp Interval for Each Unit ML20195D0571998-10-31031 October 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Oct 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2.With ML20154L0691998-10-14014 October 1998 COLR for North Anna Power Station Unit 1 Cycle 14 Pattern Xy ML20155J6911998-10-0909 October 1998 Staff Response to Tasking Memorandum & Stakeholder Concerns ML20154H4001998-09-30030 September 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Sept 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2.With ML20151X8011998-09-10010 September 1998 Special Rept:On 980622,groundwater Level at Piezometer P-22 Was Again Noted to Be Above Max Water Level by 0.71 Feet. Increased Frequency of Piezometer Monitoring & Installed Addl Piezometers at Toe of Slope Along Southwest Section ML20151W4711998-08-31031 August 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Aug 1998 for North Anna Power Station Units 1 & 2.With ML20237A4341998-07-31031 July 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for July 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20236V1251998-07-14014 July 1998 ISI Summary Rept for Naps,Unit 2,1998 Refueling Outage Owners Rept of Isis ML20236K5531998-07-0707 July 1998 SER Accepting Request for Change in ISI Commitment on Protection Against Pipe Breaks Outside Containment ML20236M3381998-06-30030 June 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for June 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20248M1011998-05-31031 May 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for May 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20248C8831998-05-29029 May 1998 SER Accepting Alternatives Proposed by Licensee for Use of Code Case N-535,pursuant to 10CFRa(a)(3)(i) in ASME Section XI Inservice Insp Program ML20247K9281998-05-15015 May 1998 Special Rept:On 980428,letdown PCV Exhibited Slow Response When C RCP Was Started.Cause to Be Determined.Review of Operating Procedure Will Be Performed to Determine If Enhancements Are Necessary ML20216A8971998-05-0606 May 1998 Rev 0 to Cycle 13 Pattern Ud COLR for North Anna Unit 2 ML20247F4441998-04-30030 April 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Apr 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20217B5321998-04-20020 April 1998 Safety Evaluation Supporting Proposed Alternative to ASME Code for Surface Exam of Seal Welds on Threaded Caps for Plant Reactor Vessel Head Penetrations for part-length CRDMs ML20217H9611998-04-0707 April 1998 Special Rept:On 980216,groundwater Level at Piezometer P-22, Again Noted to Be Above Max Water Level by 0.41 Feet.Design Package for Installation of Addl Standpipe Piezometers at Toe of Slope Southeast Section,Developed ML20216B1891998-03-31031 March 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Mar 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20216E8801998-03-0606 March 1998 Safety Evaluation Authorizing Licensee Request for Relief from ASME Code Requirements,Paragraph IWA-2400(c) (Summer Edition W/Summer 1983 Addenda),For Upcoming Naps,Unit 1 Outage,Per 10CFR50.55a(a)(3)(ii) ML20216E2561998-02-28028 February 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Feb 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20199J6431998-02-0202 February 1998 Safety Evaluation Approving Request for Approval to Repair Flaws in Accordance W/Gl 90-05 for ASME Code Class 3 SW Piping for North Anna,Unit 1,as Submitted in ISI Relief Request NDE-46 on 971218 ML20202D5811998-01-31031 January 1998 Monthly Operating Repts for Jan 1998 for North Anna Power Station,Units 1 & 2 ML20198S7571998-01-15015 January 1998 Safety Evaluation Accepting Licensee Request for Approval to Repair Flaws IAW GL-90-05 for ASME Code Class 3 Svc Water Piping ML20217A1191997-12-31031 December 1997 Summary Description of Facility Changes,Tests & Experiments, Including Summary of Ses,Conducted During 1997 1999-09-08
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Pursuant to the recuirer.0nts of 10 CFR 21, BD! made a telephone !
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concerning a defect reportable under 10 CFR 21. The deie:t concerns -
potentially overstressed supports on reactor cociant let-dcrin. coolers ,
at the Bcilefonte, North Ar.na and Midland Units undcr constructicn by Dcl. The responsible officer in BM', Mr. J. H. MacMillan, Vice-P.resid2nt, l'PG3, was informed of this reportable defect on February 26, 1980. -
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Report on Safety Concern RE: ' Letdown Cooler Supports -
Introduction -
This report evaluates the concern that supports for letdown coolers
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the support designs at Batl plants was available only to complete the .
cvaluation for the t.'llP-1 and 4 Units of I.'PPSS and a determination was made that the supports for those coolers was inadequate and that the condition was reportable under the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55 (e). In due course, H'P PSS was nott fled of the deficiency and they, i,n turn, notified the NRC. ..
l Eorrective action has now been completed for these units, t Investigation of the remaining DSW plants utilizing this type of
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~ i, completed and it is concluded that a reportable defect as defined by I 10 CFR 21 exists for the Bellefonte Units 1 and 2 of TVA, for the North i Anna Units 3 and 4 of VEPCo and for the Midland Units 1 and 2 of Consumers.
Description of Concern .
There are two letdown coolers in the Makeup and Purification System, both in service urder normal operation. Reactor coolant letdown is cooled by these coolers prior to leaving the containment. Ilhile designing the support !
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Atlas and Dynatech (who perfoms stress anaivsis for c .tias), . r+ it ua ;
agrLu oy all parties that the combination of the A C'3 ap;.Ori. platform l and the cooler's support bracket would result in an overstressed condition in the lowest of the three cooler supports. The safety implication of this -
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There are three support brackets on each cooler, each of which is attached to a corresponding support platform provided by the customer. When the coolers are installed vertically, the upper two bracket-platform combinations 'are sliding supports to allow for thermal expansion and the axial load is therefore restrained entirely by the 3rd or lowest support. The customer's support platform does not fully contact the cooler support, thereby making the cooler support bracket a cantilevered beam required to sustain moments in excess of the cooler support design; this condition is shoyn in the attached figure, In some installations, the' coolers are installed horizontally; however, the overstressed conditicn en the 3rd bracket also exists in this configuration since the major load on the bracket is from nozzle forces for both the vertical and horizontal arrangements.
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Plant stressed lower support and a reportable safety concern exists. VEPC0 has reported this. condition to the f;RC
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Rep'ortabil ity .
The inadequate supports for the coolers at Bellefonte Units 1 and 2, the North Anna Units 3 and 4 and the Midland Units 1 and 2 constitute a defect within the i
meaning of 10 CFR 21 since the letdown coolers and the connecting piping are basic s
components that assure the integrity of the reactor coolant pressure boundary and the deviation in design has the potential for creating a substantial safety hazard. [
!!ote that the defect at the UNP Units 1 and 4'has been previously reported to the ,
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as given in 10 CFR 21, and furth. r, the condition satisfies the definition of a re-portable defect under 10 CFR 21. .-
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- 1. Corrective action taken for the UN. Units 1 and 4 consisted of havine.the customer re-design the customer-supplied support stand for the lowest cooler bracket.
The new design eliminates the moment by providing support for the lower support
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'. 20ntal bearing; the only revision needed to .the cooler brachet is the drilling of
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. 2. Blal has recommended to the Bellefonte 1 and 4 units the same corrective action as described above_for the Wi:P units.
- 3. A course of corre'ctive action has not yet been agreed upon for the Midland Units. At this time efforts are underway to obtain the calculated nor:le load on the coolers and determine whether they are within the design values.
- 4. B&W has proposed to VEPC0 the same corrective action as taken for the UltP units. However, in the letter to the ilRC of January 4,1980 reporting the con- ;
dition under the requirements of 10 CFR 21, VEPC0 states that "VEPCO has undertahen '
a study of the feasibility of utilizing the existing !? orth Anna 3 and 4 equipment and ,
- 3tructures in the design and construction of coal units. In the event that we decide :
to continue with the construction of the !! orth Anna Units 3 and 4 as nuclear units, i we will modify the. current support ' design to eliminate the overstressed condition."
S. For the Pebble Springs 1 and 2 Units, B&W intends to provide the A/E with
.an updatcJsupport des.ign as was used in the WiiP units.. .
- 6. For the Erie, PASNY and DavisI B esse 2 and 3 units, the contracts to construct t
- these units ihas been cancelled and no corrective action is required'. _
- 7. To preclude future problems of the type described in triis report, the cooler drawings will henceforth shcw the required support arrangement to be provided by the A/E. *
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