ENS 52646
ENS Event | |
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00:57 Mar 29, 2017 | |
| Title | Unanalyzed Condition for a Postulated Moderate Energy Line Break |
| Event Description | On March 28, 2017 at approximately 1957 CDT, a condition was discovered whereby a postulated moderate-energy line break (MELB) involving three fire protection (FP) pipe segments in the Safeguards Building did not contain MELB shielding. It was subsequently determined a postulated crack in one of the affected FP piping sections could adversely affect circuitry associated with the cooling support system for the train A RHR [Residual Heat Removal] pump room, potentially causing the ventilation system to be unavailable to support operation of the train A RHR pump. This condition is not consistent with the CPNPP licensing basis for the protection of essential safe shutdown RHR equipment.
At approximately 1957 CDT train A RHR was declared inoperable but available and the unit entered a seventy-two hour LCO [Limiting Condition for Operation] Action Statement per Technical Specification 3.5.2 B pending completion of mitigative actions. Since Unit 1 train B RHR system components and related supporting equipment have been periodically declared inoperable at various times in the last three years for surveillance testing or maintenance, given the MELB condition, both trains of RHR and or support equipment could have been inoperable and this represents an unanalyzed condition per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B). At the time of discovery, train B RHR and support equipment were operable. Therefore, the identified condition is not reportable as a loss of safety function per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v). The Senior NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Compensatory actions will include installing a spray shield on the affected cable trays.
On 03/29/2017 Comanche Peak reported an ENS Report (no. 52646) related to the identification of potential moderate-energy line break (MELB) considerations in the Safeguards Building and the potential for adverse interaction with specified Unit 1 electrical equipment. The specific interactions of concern were related to ventilation equipment which would support operation of the Unit 1 A RHR train and several segments of fire protection piping. Subsequent investigations by Engineering have determined: (1) all but one of the suspected potential interactions were determined to not be credible, i.e., the potential MELB would not result in an adverse interaction with the 'target' equipment, and (2) for the remaining potential interaction, an assessment of piping stresses determined there was not a credible MELB source in the affected piping segment and therefore there was not a potential for adverse interaction with the ventilation support equipment. Based on the above, the condition described in ENS 52646 is not considered to be an un-analyzed condition as described in 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B). The licensee informed the NRC Resident Inspector. Notified the R4DO (Groom). |
| Where | |
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Comanche Peak  Texas (NRC Region 4) | |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(B), Unanalyzed Condition | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+2.52 h0.105 days <br />0.015 weeks <br />0.00345 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Raul Martinez 03:28 Mar 29, 2017 |
| NRC Officer: | Mark Abramovitz |
| Last Updated: | May 23, 2017 |
| 52646 - NRC Website
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Unit 1 | |
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| Reactor critical | Critical |
| Scram | No |
| Before | Power Operation (100 %) |
| After | Power Operation (100 %) |
WEEKMONTHYEARENS 528172017-06-21T15:00:00021 June 2017 15:00:00
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