ENS Event | |
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04:00 Jun 21, 2024 | |
| Title | Part 21 - Burnable Poison Rod Assembly Misload |
| Event Description | The following is a synopsis of information provided by Framatome, Inc. (Framatome) via email:
During startup testing at the affected plant, unexpected high reactor peaking factor readings resulted from an incorrect boron concentration of Al2O3-B4C pellets in two burnable poison rod assemblies (BPRAs). The cause of the issue was due to 0.2 percent boron concentration Al2O3-B4C pellets inadvertently combined with the intended 2.0 percent boron concentration Al2O3-B4C pellets, which were then placed back into inventory labeled as 2.0 percent. This issue was determined to be a 10 CFR 21 Defect on June 21, 2024. Corrective actions are that Framatome replaced the two affected BPRAs with BPRAs fabricated correctly and a root cause analysis has been initiated by Framatome which is scheduled for completion by July 31, 2024. The affected plant is Oconee Unit 3. The name and address of the individual reporting this information is: Gayle Elliott Director, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Framatome Inc. Office 434 832-3347 Mobile 434 841-0306 3315 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 gayle.elliott@framatome.com |
| Where | |
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| Framatome Anp Lynchburg, Virginia (NRC Region 1) | |
| Organization: | Framatome Anp |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i), Failure to Comply or Defect | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+28.03 h1.168 days <br />0.167 weeks <br />0.0384 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Gayle Elliott 08:02 Jun 22, 2024 |
| NRC Officer: | Tenisha Meadows |
| Last Updated: | Jun 22, 2024 |
| 57186 - NRC Website | |
Framatome Anp with 10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i), Failure to Comply or Defect | |
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