CCNPP [Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant] U2
CEA [Control Element Assembly] #27 fully inserted (
CEA dropped) into the core during testing per
STP 0-029-2.
Technical Specification 3.1.4, Action B was entered and required the
CEA to be realigned within
2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />. With this action not met
Technical Specification 3.1.4, Action C required the Unit be reduced to < 70% rated thermal power (achieved at 1308 [EDT]) and the
CEA to be realigned within
2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />.
With the CEA being unable to be realigned, Technical Specification 3.1.4.F was entered at 1314 [EDT] which requires the Unit to be placed in Mode 3 within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br />.
A plant shutdown has been initiated in accordance with this Technical Specification. Therefore, this is reportable under 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(i), 'Plant Shutdown Required by Technical Specifications.'
The licensee will notify the NRC Resident Inspector.
