ML15089A435
| ML15089A435 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Salem, Hope Creek  |
| Issue date: | 03/27/2015 |
| From: | Sanchez L United Controls International |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
| References | |
| 50935 | |
| Download: ML15089A435 (6) | |
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0312 712015U.S. Nuclear Regulatoty Commission Operations Center Event ReportPaee IPart 21 (PAR) Event# 50935Rep Org: UNITED CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL Notification Date I Time: 03/27/2015 17:33 (EDT)Supplier:
UNITED CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL Event Date / Time: 01/30/2015 (EDT)Last Modification:
03/27/2015 Region: 1 Docket #:City: NORCROSS Agreement State: YesCounty: License #:State: GANRC Notified by: LUIS SANCHEZ Notifications:
TODD JACKSON R1DOHQ Ops Officer:
MARK ABRAMOVITZ PART 21/50.55 REACTORS EMAILEmergency Class: NON EMERGENCY 10 CFR Section:21.21(a)(2)
INTERIM EVAL OF DEVIATION PART-21 NOTIFICATION
-SENSE AND TRANSFER MODULE RESISTIVE SHORTThe following excerpted report was received via e-mail:"Sense & Transfer Module (part number 41-09-339904) was provided to PSEG under purchase order4500726553.
The customer identified an abnormal curve trace (resistive short) on the integrated circuit installed at location IC825 pin 6 on this printed circuit board. The customer performed an evaluation which includeddissection of the subject IC [integrated circuit]
- however, this dissection provided inconclusive results as to thecause of the IC anomaly."At this time, UCI requires additional time to evaluate the results provided by PSEG and to work with themanufacturer in identifying the root cause. UCI currently considers this issue to be an isolated event as noprevious instances of this failure have been observed by UCI to date. PSEG has returned the item to UCI forevaluation and rework [received by UCI on 3/25/2015].
"If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter or this report, please contact:Wesley HickleProcurement Engineerwhickle@unitedcontrols.com 770-496-1406 x 165"Potentially affected plants are Salem and Hope Creek.**** ******* ***** * * ***********************
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HOO HocFrom: William Mallia <WMallia@unitedcontrols.com>
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 5:33 PMTo: HOO HocCc: Korina Looft; Divya Paidy; Luis Sanchez
Subject:
United Controls International
-Part 21 Interim Letter 32715Attachments:
Part 21 Interim Letter 32715.pdf To whom it may concern,Attached is a Part 21 Interim Letter from United Controls International.
Please confirm receipt of this email.William MalliaQuality Inspector United Controls International TrustUCI.com 205 Scientific DriveNorcross, GA 30092(770) 496-1406 ext. 148(770) 496-1422 FaxWmallia@unitedcontrols.com This e-mail, including all attachments, may contain information that is protected by law as privileged and/or confidential information to United Controls International (UCI). The information is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use,dissemination, copying or retention of this e-mail or the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
If you have received this e-mail in error, pleaseimmediately notify the sender by telephone or reply e-mail, and permanently delete this e-mail from your computer system along with any copy or printout thereof.Privacy is very important to UCI.1 UCIFAXTRANSMITTAL DATE: March 27, 2015TO: NRC OPERATIONS FROM: Korina Looft/UCI CENTERFAX/ 301-816-5151/
FAX: 770-496-1422 EMAIL: HOO.HOC@NRC.GOV TEL: 301-816-5100 TEL: 770-496-1406 cc: Interim letter PAGES: 4 Pages, Including thisI_ cover pageCOMMENTS:
I WILL FOLLOW UP AS DIRECTED TO MAKE SURE THE FAXTRANSMITTAL WAS RECEIVED.
THANK YOU,KORINA LOOFT UNITED CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL 10CFR21 INTERIM LETTERMarch 27, 2015U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Document Control DeskWashington D.C. 20555-0001
Subject:
1OCFR21 Interim Letter, UCI Not Capable to Complete Part 21 Evaluation WithinTimelineThe purpose of this letter is to provide the NRC with a report in general conformity of therequirements of 10CFR Part 21.21. On January 30, 2015 United Controls International issued aReturn Material Authorization (RMA) request to Public Service Electric
& Gas (PSEG). TheRMA was issued to request the return of a Sense & Transfer Module of part number 41-09-339904 that was provided to PSEG under purchase order 4500726553.
The customer identified an abnormal curve trace (resistive short) on the integrated circuit installed at location IC825 pin6 on this printed circuit board. The customer performed an evaluation which included dissection of the subject IC, however, this dissection provided inconclusive results as to the cause of the ICanomaly.At this time, UCI requires additional time to evaluate the results provided by PSEG and to workwith the manufacturer in identifying the root cause. UCI currently considers this issue to be anisolated event as no previous instances of this failure have been observed by UCI to date. PSEGhas returned the item to UCI for evaluation and rework.UCI notified PSEG on January 30, 2015 that the subject Sense & Transfer Module needed to bereturned.
Required information as per 1OCFR Part 21.21(d)(4) follows:(i) Name and Address of the individual or individuals informing the Commission Luis SanchezVice President United Controls International 205 Scientific DriveNorcross, GA 30092Page 1 of 3 UNITED CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL (ii) Identification of thefacility, the activity, or the basic component supplied forsuch facility or such activity within the United States which fails to comply orcontains a defect.Thomas & Betts Power Solutions/Cyberex Sense & Transfer Module of partnumber 41-09-339904 was found to have abnormal curve traces at pin 6 of theintegrated circuit installed at board location IC825. The item was supplied toPublic Service Electric
& Gas under Purchase Order 4500726553.
(iii) Identification of the frm constructing the facility or supplying the basiccomponent which fails to comply or contains a defectUnited Controls International 205 Scientific DriveNorcross, GA 30092(iv) Nature of the defect or failure to comply and the safety hazard which is createdor could be created by such defect or failure to comply.UCI requested the return of the subject Sense & Transfer Module from PSEG onJanuary 30, 2015. UCI received the subject item on March 25, 2015 and thus, hasnot had adequate time to coordinate efforts in evaluating the subject item with themanufacturer and customer.
(v) The date on which the information of such defect or failure to comply wasobtained.
January 30, 2015(vi) In the case of a basic component which contains a defect or fails to comply, thenumber and location of these components in use at, supplied for, being suppliedfor, or may be supplied for, manufactured or being manufactured for one ormore facilities or activities subject to the regulations in this PartPart Number Utility Purchase Order Quantity4500172211 14500377127 14500471119 541-09-339904 PSEG 4500518634 34500601554 24500670681 34500627273 14500726553 3Page 2 of 3 UNITED CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL (vii) The corrective action which has been, is being, or will be taken; the name of theindividual or organization responsible for the action; and the length of timethat has been or will be taken to complete the action.UCI has performed its own internal evaluation on the returned item, however,UCI does not have the capability to perform an evaluation of the operability of theitem because UCI does not have the system required for testing; hence, UCIrequested a date to perform testing of the subject board at the manufacturer facility to determine the condition of the returned item. UCI shall determine whether the component installed at board location IC825 is indeed the root causeof failure.
The manufacturer has been requested to provide the soonest available date for testing and is expected to be performed within the next two months.(viii) Any Advice related to the defect or failure to comply about the facility,
- activity, or basic component that has been, Is being, or will be given to purchasers orlicensees.
Not Applicable.
(ix) In the case of an early site permit, the entities to whom an early site permit wastransferred.
Not Applicable.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter or this report, please contact:Wesley HickleProcurement EngineerwhickleOunitedcontro1s.com 770-496-1406 x 165Sincerely, Luis SanchezVice President United Controls International Page 3 of 3