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CNL-20-058, Tennessee Valley Authority, Application to Modify the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 1 and Unit 2 Technical Specifications for Function 6.e of Table 3.3.2-1, Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System Instrumentation (WBN-TS-19-27)Watts Bar27 August 2020Tennessee Valley Authority, Application to Modify the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 1 and Unit 2 Technical Specifications for Function 6.e of Table 3.3.2-1, Engineered Safety Feature Actuation System Instrumentation (WBN-TS-19-27)
ML20153A362Watts Bar22 June 2020Summary of May 27, 2020, Teleconference Call with Tennessee Valley Authority Regarding a Planned License Amendment Request for Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2
ML20148M145Watts Bar27 May 2020(Wbn)Proposed License Approach Regarding a Change for the WBN Units 1& 2 Technical Specification (TS) 3.3.2 Table 1 Function 6.e Auxiliary Feedwater Auto-Start from Loss of Main Feedwater Pumps
ML18029A643Millstone27 November 2017Final Written Examination with Answer Key (401-5 Format) (Folder 2)
ML17334A157Watts Bar2 November 2017Amendment 1 to Updated Safety Analysis Report, Chapter 10, Main Steam and Power Conversion Systems
ML18074A364Millstone7 September 2017Draft Written Exam (Folder 2)
05000391/LER-2017-003Watts Bar23 March 2017
22 May 2017
Automatic Start of Auxiliary Feedwater System Due to Main Condenser Failure
LER 17-003-00 for Watts Bar, Unit 2, Regarding Automatic Start of Auxiliary Feedwater System Due to Main Condenser Failure

On March 23, 2017, at 0014 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 2 experienced an unplanned trip condition of both Turbine Driven Main Feed Pumps (TDMFPs) following a loss of Main Condenser Vacuum. The trip of both TDMFPs caused an automatic start of both Motor Driven Auxiliary Feed Water Pumps and the Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feed Water Pump as designed.

The plant was performing a normal startup, and had just synchronized the main generator to the grid. Subsequent to the event, the plant was transitioned to Mode 3 by inserting all control rods with a manual trip. All plant safety systems operated as expected.

The loss of condenser vacuum was the result of a significant breach of the Unit 2 main condenser - B zone. This failure is attributed to the main condenser neck support structural design being inadequate to maintain integrity within specification. Repairs to the condenser will be completed prior to Unit 2 returning to service.

ENS 52630Watts Bar23 March 2017 04:14:00Automatic Start of Auxiliary Feed WaterOn March 23, 2017, at 0014 EDT, Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Unit 2 (WBN2) experienced an unplanned trip of both Turbine Driven Main Feed Pumps (TDMFP) following a loss of Main Condenser Vacuum. The trip of both TDMFPs caused an automatic start of both Motor Driven Auxiliary Feed Water Pumps and the Turbine Driven Auxiliary Feed Water Pump. (The) cause of the loss of Main Condenser Vacuum is currently under investigation. The plant was performing a normal startup, and had just synced the main generator to the grid. Subsequent to the event, the plant was transitioned to Mode 3. All rods are fully inserted. Decay heat is being removed via the atmospheric relief valves. Unit 1 remains in Mode 5 for a refueling outage. The licensee has notified the NRC Resident Inspector.
ML16257A721Watts Bar13 September 2016Initial Exam 2016-301 Final SRO Written Exam - Delay Release 2 Years
IR 05000336/2016001Millstone4 May 2016Integrated Inspection Report 05000336/2016001 and 05000423/2016001, and Notice of Violation, 01/01/2016 - 03/31/2016