ML20245C144
| ML20245C144 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 04/14/1989 |
| From: | Rouse L NRC OFFICE OF NUCLEAR MATERIAL SAFETY & SAFEGUARDS (NMSS) |
| To: | Dyer B ENERGY, DEPT. OF |
| References | |
| NUDOCS 8904270026 | |
| Download: ML20245C144 (4) | |
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Mr. Bob Dyer i
Safety and Health Division Oak Ridge Operations Office Department of Energy P. O. Box E Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Dear Mr. Dyer:
In accordance with our telephone conversation on April 12, 1989, regarding the status of actions by the Department of Energy (DOE) on Superior v'alve lots 17-22, enclosed is a copy of a letter faxed to us by Mr. W. " Bud" Allen of Superior Valve Company. Mr. Allen reported thtt a copy of this form letter was sent to lic.ensed f acilities of. the Nucles, Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other various cus,tomers of Superior Valve.
On the basis of this letter and our conversation, it is iny understanding that:
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DOE continues in its position that use of Superior Valves from heat lots 17 22 poses an unacceptable risk and that DOE will not accept from customers or use at DOE facilities cylinders fitted with valves from lots 17 22; and 2.
The studies and investigations by DOE's contractor, Martin Marietta Energy Systems, have not been successful in developing a cost-effective, nondestructive method that would distinguish acceptable valves from rejectable valves, and that no further efforts are planned in this regard.
As I indicated to you, the NRC Order of August 19, 1987, as modified September 25, 1987, which prohibits ARC licensees from using Superior valves from lots 17 22, remains in effect. Because of recent inquiries, it is necessary for us to update the status of this matter. Accordingly, please confirm the above points or provide the present DOE position and actions related to these Superior valve lots.
Sincerely, Or%M1Sistd8 Leland C. Rouse, Chief Fuel Cycle Safety Branch Division of Industrial and Medical Nuclear Safety, NHSS
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Subjoots One Inch Ur6 cylinder valves atodel 95654X1 Manufactured by $ 1_rior Valve Co.
Dear Mr.
4 of one inch uranium hmmailuoride cylinder valves Model 65554x1 heats 17 through 22 hba been established.
A tentative agreement has been reached with Martin Marietta Energy systems tacting on behalf of the Department of Energy) for the refurbishment' of uraniam hexafluoride cylinder valves that are considered to have "possible defpetive valve body material".
This valvh refurbishment program will include replacement of the valvo body and bonnet nut oh those valves in heats 17-22 The refurbishment will be done in accordance with Maktin Marietta Energy Systems and Superior Valve Company's current specification for the manufacture of one inch UF6 cylinder valves.
We are of,tering this refur.)ishment program to all customers that pur-chased valves in heath 17-22.
The ccat of these refurbished valves will be $170.06 each not.
Superior Valve company has also entered into an agre$ ment with Martin Marietta to manu.facture a quantity of new one inch UF6 cylinScr valves.
In addition to the refurbish:sent program we are now in a position to accept orders for now valves for your futurb requirements. The following are the current selling prices for new valves:
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$339.48 LOO 499
$308.62 B00 - 999
$282.90 2000 up
$261.14 These prices rofloct an increase of approximately 454 in material costs due to dramatic increases in the brass and copper market indexes.
Also new and extensive testing, certification procedures and fabrication costs as required by the latest specification contribute to the above new prices.
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February 27, 1989 Page 2 At this time we need to establish a total requirement tor new J valves to meet supp1ders cut off date of March 31st.
To order raw material from our forging and parts suppliers.
mined based on custeener participation in the refurbishment program an advised at a later date.
Ifyouaheinterostedinpurchasingnewvalvesorparticipatingin the refurbishment program, please contact me by March 31st for order placement If you have an' y questions regarding placement of new orders or the refurbishment program, please' also contact me.
My phone number is 412-225-8000 or FAX me.
Our number le 412-225-6188.
Very truly yours, Walter " Bud" Allen Export & Governmont Services Manager WA/ces 3
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