ENS 41463
ENS Event | |
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20:00 Mar 6, 2005 | |
| Title | Post-Accident Monitoring Instrumentation Inoperable |
| Event Description | The following information was provided by the licensee via facsimile (licensee text in quotes):
At 1500, on March 6, 2005, the Control Room declared both required divisions for three functions (Primary Containment Pressure, Primary Containment Hydrogen and Oxygen Analyzer, and Drywell Atmosphere Temperature) of Post Accident Monitoring Instrumentation (a Safety System) inoperable. The control room was notified of 'Non Quality' (non-Q) parts installed in both required divisions of a Post Accident Monitoring Instrumentation Recorder. The appropriate LCO Conditions were entered for one or more functions with two required channels inoperable. This equipment has passed all surveillance requirements and has been functional since installation. Plans are being developed to replace the non-qualified parts. This is being reported as an event or condition that could have prevented fulfillment of a safety function required to mitigate the consequences of an accident in accordance with 10CFR50.72(b)(3)(v)(D). The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
The following information was provided by the licensee via facsimile (licensee text in quotes): On March 6, 2005, PPL Susquehanna, LLC reported a perceived loss of safety function for three functions of Post Accident Monitoring Instrumentation on Unit 1. The notification was made pursuant to the reporting requirements of 10CFR50,72(b)(3)(v)(d). Engineering analysis has subsequently determined that the use of non-Q fuse holders in the Quality application did not adversely affect the safety-related functions which they supported. The fuse holders were removed, subjected to testing, and determined to be electrically and functionally equivalent 'to Quality fuse holders maintained at the station. This analysis conclusion provides the basis for retraction of the ENS report of March 6. The NRC Resident Inspector was notified. The Reg 1 RDO (Jim Trapp) was informed. |
| Where | |
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Susquehanna  Pennsylvania (NRC Region 1) | |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(v)(D), Loss of Safety Function - Mitigate the Consequences of an Accident | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-4.58 h-0.191 days <br />-0.0273 weeks <br />-0.00627 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Grant Fernsler 15:25 Mar 6, 2005 |
| NRC Officer: | Mike Ripley |
| Last Updated: | Mar 30, 2005 |
| 41463 - NRC Website | |
Unit 1 | |
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| Reactor critical | Critical |
| Scram | No |
| Before | Power Operation (100 %) |
| After | Power Operation (100 %) |