ENS Event | |
|---|---|
19:33 Jan 18, 2019 | |
| Title | Reactor Coolant System Weld Does Not Meet Acceptance Criteria |
| Event Description | This is a non-emergency notification from Waterford 3.
On January 18, 2019, a relevant indication was detected in the performance of Phased Array Ultrasonic Examinations of A600 Dissimilar Metal Piping Welds during planned inspections. The indication was observed during the analysis of data recorded of the Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Loop 2A Reactor Coolant Pump Suction Drain Nozzle to Safe-End Butt Weld (11-007). This indication does not meet applicable acceptance criteria under American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section XI. The plant was in Mode 6 (Refueling) at 0 percent power for a planned refueling outage at the time of discovery. The condition will be resolved prior to plant startup. This condition has no impact to the health and safety of the public. This report is being made in accordance with 10 CFR 50 .72(b)(3)(ii)(A), 'Any event or condition that results in: (A) The condition of the nuclear power plant, including its principal safety barriers, being seriously degraded,' because an indication was found that did not meet acceptance criteria referenced in ASME Section XI , IWB-3514-2 and Code Case N-770-2, 3132. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified. Reference: CR-WF3-2019-01041" |
| Where | |
|---|---|
Waterford  Louisiana (NRC Region 4) | |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(ii)(A), Seriously Degraded | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-2.5 h-0.104 days <br />-0.0149 weeks <br />-0.00342 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Jerry Brown 17:03 Jan 18, 2019 |
| NRC Officer: | Jeffrey Whited |
| Last Updated: | Jan 18, 2019 |
| 53837 - NRC Website | |
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