ENS 55856
ENS Event | |
|---|---|
06:24 Apr 23, 2022 | |
| Title | Manual Reactor Trip During Control Rod Testing |
| Event Description | The following information was provided by the licensee via fax or email:
On April 23, 2022, at 0224 [EDT] hours, with Unit 2 in Mode 1 at 100 percent power, two control rods dropped during control rod testing resulting in misalignment, which required a manual reactor trip in accordance with plant procedure. All safety systems functioned as expected. The Auxiliary Feedwater system actuated as designed to provide makeup flow to the steam generators. Operations responded and stabilized the plant. Decay heat is being removed by the steam generator power operated relief valves. Due to the Reactor Protection System actuation while critical, this event is being reported as a four-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B). The automatic start of the Auxiliary Feedwater system is being reported as an eight-hour, non-emergency notification per 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A). The cause of the dropped rods is being investigated. Unit 1 is not affected. There was no impact on the health and safety of the public or plant personnel. The NRC Resident Inspector has been notified." The following additional information was obtained from the licensee in accordance with Headquarters Operations Officers Report Guidance: Electrical power is in normal off-site arrangement. All emergency electrical supplies are available. |
| Where | |
|---|---|
Catawba  South Carolina (NRC Region 2) | |
| Reporting | |
| 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B), RPS Actuation | |
| Time - Person (Reporting Time:+-0.33 h-0.0138 days <br />-0.00196 weeks <br />-4.52034e-4 months <br />) | |
| Opened: | Wil Fowler 06:04 Apr 23, 2022 |
| NRC Officer: | Thomas Herrity |
| Last Updated: | Apr 23, 2022 |
| 55856 - NRC Website | |
Unit 2 | |
|---|---|
| Reactor critical | Critical |
| Scram | Yes, Manual Scram |
| Before | Power Operation (100 %) |
| After | Hot Standby (0 %) |
Catawba with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(iv)(B), RPS System Actuation, 10 CFR 50.72(b)(3)(iv)(A), System Actuation | |
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