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BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT - INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000324/2022002 AND 05000325/2022002 | BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT - INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000324/2022002 AND 05000325/2022002 | ||
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This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding. | This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding. | ||
Sincerely, | Sincerely, Matthew S. Fannon, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 4 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos. 05000324 and 05000325 License Nos. DPR-62 and DPR-71 | ||
===Enclosure:=== | ===Enclosure:=== | ||
As stated | As stated | ||
==Inspection Report== | ==Inspection Report== | ||
Docket Numbers: 05000324 and 05000325 License Numbers: DPR-62 and DPR-71 Report Numbers: 05000324/2022002 and 05000325/2022002 Enterprise Identifier: I-2022-002-0016 Licensee: Duke Energy Progress, LLC Facility: Brunswick Steam Electric Plant Location: Southport, NC Inspection Dates: April 01, 2022 to June 30, 2022 Inspectors: C. Curran, Resident Inspector A. Rosebrook, Senior Reactor Analyst M. Schwieg, Senior Reactor Inspector J. Seat, Senior Project Engineer G. Smith, Senior Resident Inspector J. Steward, Senior Resident Inspector Approved By: Matthew S. Fannon, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 4 Division of Reactor Projects | Docket Numbers: | ||
05000324 and 05000325 | |||
License Numbers: | |||
DPR-62 and DPR-71 | |||
Report Numbers: | |||
05000324/2022002 and 05000325/2022002 | |||
Enterprise Identifier: | |||
I-2022-002-0016 | |||
Licensee: | |||
Duke Energy Progress, LLC | |||
Facility: | |||
Brunswick Steam Electric Plant | |||
Location: | |||
Southport, NC | |||
Inspection Dates: | |||
April 01, 2022 to June 30, 2022 | |||
Inspectors: | |||
C. Curran, Resident Inspector | |||
A. Rosebrook, Senior Reactor Analyst | |||
M. Schwieg, Senior Reactor Inspector | |||
J. Seat, Senior Project Engineer | |||
G. Smith, Senior Resident Inspector | |||
J. Steward, Senior Resident Inspector | |||
Approved By: | |||
Matthew S. Fannon, Chief | |||
Reactor Projects Branch 4 | |||
Division of Reactor Projects | |||
=SUMMARY= | =SUMMARY= | ||
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===List of Findings and Violations=== | ===List of Findings and Violations=== | ||
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified. | No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified. | ||
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==REACTOR SAFETY== | ==REACTOR SAFETY== | ||
==71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection== | ==71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection== | ||
===Seasonal Extreme Weather Sample (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)=== | ===Seasonal Extreme Weather Sample (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)=== | ||
: (1) From April 12 through April 14, 2022, the inspectors evaluated readiness for seasonal extreme weather conditions prior to the onset of seasonal high temperatures for the following systems: | : (1) From April 12 through April 14, 2022, the inspectors evaluated readiness for seasonal extreme weather conditions prior to the onset of seasonal high temperatures for the following systems: | ||
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==71111.04 - Equipment Alignment== | ==71111.04 - Equipment Alignment== | ||
===Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)=== | ===Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)=== | ||
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems/trains: | The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems/trains: | ||
(1)2C and 2E main control room (MCR) heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC)units while the 1D MCR HVAC unit was out-of-service (OOS) for replacement on April 26, 2022 | |||
: (2) Unit 2 high pressure coolant injection (HPCI) system while the Unit 2 reactor core isolation cooling system was OOS for planned maintenance on April 26, 2022 | : (2) Unit 2 high pressure coolant injection (HPCI) system while the Unit 2 reactor core isolation cooling system was OOS for planned maintenance on April 26, 2022 | ||
: (3) Unit 2 nuclear service water and conventional service water (CSW) while Unit 2 'B' CSW pump was OOS for planned maintenance on May 11, 2022 | : (3) Unit 2 nuclear service water and conventional service water (CSW) while Unit 2 'B' CSW pump was OOS for planned maintenance on May 11, 2022 | ||
: (4) Unit 2 B residual heat removal (RHR) train while A train was OOS for planned maintenance on May 25, 2022 | : (4) Unit 2 B residual heat removal (RHR) train while A train was OOS for planned maintenance on May 25, 2022 (5)emergency diesel generators (EDGs) -2, -3, and -4 while EDG-1 was OOS for a maintenance outage on June 22, 2022 | ||
==71111.05 - Fire Protection== | ==71111.05 - Fire Protection== | ||
===Fire Area Walkdown and Inspection Sample (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)=== | ===Fire Area Walkdown and Inspection Sample (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)=== | ||
The inspectors evaluated the implementation of the fire protection program by conducting a walkdown and performing a review to verify program compliance, equipment functionality, material condition, and operational readiness of the following fire areas: | The inspectors evaluated the implementation of the fire protection program by conducting a walkdown and performing a review to verify program compliance, equipment functionality, material condition, and operational readiness of the following fire areas: | ||
: (1) Fire area RB2-01-D in the Unit 2 southeast RHR room on April 14, 2022 | : (1) Fire area RB2-01-D in the Unit 2 southeast RHR room on April 14, 2022 | ||
: (2) Control building HVAC room on April 26, 2022 | : (2) Control building HVAC room on April 26, 2022 (3)1A, 1B, 2A, 2B battery rooms in the 23 elevation of the control building on May 5, 2022 | ||
: (4) Unit 1 reactor building -17 elevation on May 5, 2022 | : (4) Unit 1 reactor building -17 elevation on May 5, 2022 | ||
: (5) Service water building 20 and 4 elevations on May 10, 2022 | : (5) Service water building 20 and 4 elevations on May 10, 2022 | ||
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==71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures== | ==71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures== | ||
===Inspection Activities - Internal Flooding (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)=== | ===Inspection Activities - Internal Flooding (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)=== | ||
The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protections in the: | The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protections in the: | ||
(1)safety-related manholes (NS3, NS2, 5NW) on April 21, 2022 (2)emergency diesel generator building and 4-day fuel oil tank rooms on May 18, 2022 | |||
==71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance== | ==71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance== | ||
Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample) | Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample) | ||
: (1) The inspectors observed and evaluated licensed operator performance in the control room during Unit 1 reactor startup on April 2, 2022. | : (1) The inspectors observed and evaluated licensed operator performance in the control room during Unit 1 reactor startup on April 2, 2022. | ||
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==71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness== | ==71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness== | ||
===Maintenance Effectiveness (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)=== | ===Maintenance Effectiveness (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)=== | ||
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of maintenance to ensure the following structures, systems, and components (SSCs) remain capable of performing their intended function: | The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of maintenance to ensure the following structures, systems, and components (SSCs) remain capable of performing their intended function: | ||
(1)relay failure (high contact resistance) that resulted in a spurious partial Group 6 and secondary containment isolation (NCR 2410783) on January 4, 2022 | |||
: (2) EDG-1 maintenance outage conducted from June 20 through June 29, 2022 | : (2) EDG-1 maintenance outage conducted from June 20 through June 29, 2022 | ||
==71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control== | ==71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control== | ||
===Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)=== | ===Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)=== | ||
The inspectors evaluated the accuracy and completeness of risk assessments for the following planned and emergent work activities to ensure configuration changes and appropriate work controls were addressed: | The inspectors evaluated the accuracy and completeness of risk assessments for the following planned and emergent work activities to ensure configuration changes and appropriate work controls were addressed: | ||
(1)emergent failure of reactor building radiation monitor on April 14, 2022 (2)emergent steam leak in the Unit 2 main steam isolation valve (MSIV) pit discovered on May 8, 2022 (3)elevated risk due to 2B CSW pump strainer planned maintenance from May 9 through May 12, 2022 (4)emergent failure of 1C CSW pump strainer shear pin on May 11, 2022 (5)elevated risk due to Unit 1 A train RHR outage on May 25, 2022 (6)elevated risk due to EDG-1 maintenance outage on June 23, 2022 | |||
==71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments== | ==71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments== | ||
===Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)=== | ===Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)=== | ||
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's justifications and actions associated with the following operability determinations and functionality assessments: | The inspectors evaluated the licensee's justifications and actions associated with the following operability determinations and functionality assessments: | ||
(1)2-B32-F031B actuator rating exceeded (NCR 2414157) | |||
: (2) RHR valve weight analysis discrepancy (NCR 2417296) | : (2) RHR valve weight analysis discrepancy (NCR 2417296) | ||
(3)deterioration of concrete wall in Unit 2 reactor building (NCR 2305749) | |||
(4)reanalysis of HPCI pump time limit to rated speed and flow (NCR 2419332) | |||
==71111.18 - Plant Modifications== | ==71111.18 - Plant Modifications== | ||
Temporary Modifications and/or Permanent Modifications (IP Section 03.01 and/or 03.02) (1 Sample) | Temporary Modifications and/or Permanent Modifications (IP Section 03.01 and/or 03.02) (1 Sample) | ||
The inspectors evaluated the following temporary or permanent modifications: | The inspectors evaluated the following temporary or permanent modifications: | ||
(1)control building HVAC modification (Engineering Change 417875) completed on June 16, 2022 | |||
==71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing== | ==71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing== | ||
===Post-Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01) (7 Samples)=== | ===Post-Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01) (7 Samples)=== | ||
The inspectors evaluated the following post-maintenance testing activities to verify system operability and/or functionality: | The inspectors evaluated the following post-maintenance testing activities to verify system operability and/or functionality: | ||
(1)0PT-09.2 HPCI operability test after replacement of the flow controller FIC-R600 in accordance with (IAW) work order (WO) 20304709 (2)2B standby gas treatment system (SBGT) system following planned maintenance to replace drain piping IAW WO 20372477 (3)1A SBGT system following planned maintenance to recoat drain line piping IAW WO | |||
===20377862 | ===20377862 (4)2B CSW pump strainer planned maintenance and inspection IAW WO's 20399034 and 20412939 (5)0PT-09.2, HPCI operability test following replacement of the Unit 2 HPCI EGR servo motor IAW WO 20525661 | ||
: (6) G31-F001, reactor water cleanup (RWCU) inboard suction valve following valve replacement IAW WO 20377862 | : (6) G31-F001, reactor water cleanup (RWCU) inboard suction valve following valve replacement IAW WO 20377862 | ||
: (7) G31-F004, RWCU outboard suction valve following valve replacement IAW WO 20377862 | : (7) G31-F004, RWCU outboard suction valve following valve replacement IAW WO 20377862 | ||
==71111.20 - Refueling and Other Outage Activities== | ==71111.20 - Refueling and Other Outage Activities== | ||
Refueling/Other Outage Sample (IP Section 03.01)=== | |||
Refueling/Other Outage Sample (IP Section 03.01) === | |||
{{IP sample|IP=IP 20377|count=1}} | {{IP sample|IP=IP 20377|count=1}} | ||
: (1) The inspectors evaluated Unit 1 refueling outage (B1R24) activities from March 5, 2022 to April 4, 2022, when the main generator was synched to the grid. | : (1) The inspectors evaluated Unit 1 refueling outage (B1R24) activities from March 5, 2022 to April 4, 2022, when the main generator was synched to the grid. | ||
==71111.22 - Surveillance Testing== | ==71111.22 - Surveillance Testing== | ||
The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance testing activities to verify system operability and/or functionality: | The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance testing activities to verify system operability and/or functionality: | ||
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===RCS Leakage Detection Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)=== | ===RCS Leakage Detection Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)=== | ||
: (1) Unit 1 reactor coolant system (RCS) leakage IAW 0OI-02.3, "Drywell Leakage | : (1) Unit 1 reactor coolant system (RCS) leakage IAW 0OI-02.3, "Drywell Leakage Control," on June 30, 2022 | ||
==71114.06 - Drill Evaluation== | ==71114.06 - Drill Evaluation== | ||
===Drill/Training Evolution Observation (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)=== | ===Drill/Training Evolution Observation (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)=== | ||
The inspectors evaluated: | The inspectors evaluated: | ||
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==OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE== | ==OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE== | ||
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below: | ===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below: | ||
MS05: Safety System Functional Failures (SSFFs) Sample (IP Section 02.04) === | MS05: Safety System Functional Failures (SSFFs) Sample (IP Section 02.04)=== | ||
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71151|count=2}} | {{IP sample|IP=IP 71151|count=2}} | ||
: (1) Unit 1 (April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022) | : (1) Unit 1 (April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022) | ||
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: (2) Unit 2 (April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022) | : (2) Unit 2 (April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022) | ||
===71152A - Annual Follow-up Problem Identification and Resolution Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (Section 03.03) === | ===71152A - Annual Follow-up Problem Identification and Resolution Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (Section 03.03)=== | ||
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71152|count=1}} | {{IP sample|IP=IP 71152|count=1}} | ||
The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues: | The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues: | ||
: (1) NCR 2379462: Reactor recirculation pump seal premature failure | : (1) NCR 2379462: Reactor recirculation pump seal premature failure | ||
===71152S - Semiannual Trend Problem Identification and Resolution Semiannual Trend Review (Section 03.02) === | ===71152S - Semiannual Trend Problem Identification and Resolution Semiannual Trend Review (Section 03.02)=== | ||
{{IP sample|IP=IP 71152|count=1}} | {{IP sample|IP=IP 71152|count=1}} | ||
: (1) The inspectors reviewed the licensees corrective action program for potential adverse trends in operations and maintenance that might be indicative of a more significant safety issue. | : (1) The inspectors reviewed the licensees corrective action program for potential adverse trends in operations and maintenance that might be indicative of a more significant safety issue. | ||
==INSPECTION RESULTS== | ==INSPECTION RESULTS== | ||
Observation: Reactor Recirculation Pump Seal Premature Failure | Observation: Reactor Recirculation Pump Seal Premature Failure 71152A The inspectors conducted a detailed review of NCR 2379462, Reactor Recirculation Pump Seal Premature Failure. The inspectors chose this sample because it dealt with the barrier integrity cornerstone involving the recirculation pump seals. On February 15, 2021, the second stage seal of the Unit 2 'B' recirculation pump was noted to be degrading. Based on the rate of degradation, the decision was made to replace the seal package during the upcoming March 2021 refueling outage. Following replacement of both the 'A' and 'B' seal packages during the refueling outage, operators noted a similar degrading second stage seal on the Unit 1 'B' recirculation pump on April 19, 2021. The decision was made to enter a maintenance outage on April 30 as the rate of seal degradation was excessive and the seal would not last until the next refueling outage in March 2022. The recirculation pump seals have an expected life of six years, yet the inspectors observed that the seals are degrading prior to reaching the end of their expected life cycle. | ||
The licensee performed a detailed root cause analysis in order to understand the failure mechanism and develop corrective actions to address the deficiencies. The root cause was determined to be self-induced electro-corrosion of the second stage secondary seal. Several corrective actions have been implemented including the replacement of all 4 seals on both units. The inspectors noted that this will be a long-term effort as the design changes to address the direct cause of the electro-corrosion are still being developed. The inspectors determined that the licensees plan to address this issue was reasonably commensurate with the safety significance of the equipment that might be affected by this type of equipment failure. | The licensee performed a detailed root cause analysis in order to understand the failure mechanism and develop corrective actions to address the deficiencies. The root cause was determined to be self-induced electro-corrosion of the second stage secondary seal. Several corrective actions have been implemented including the replacement of all 4 seals on both units. The inspectors noted that this will be a long-term effort as the design changes to address the direct cause of the electro-corrosion are still being developed. The inspectors determined that the licensees plan to address this issue was reasonably commensurate with the safety significance of the equipment that might be affected by this type of equipment failure. | ||
Observation: Semi-Annual Trend Review | Observation: Semi-Annual Trend Review 71152S The inspectors performed a trend analysis on the licensees corrective action program to identify trends that could indicate the existence of a more significant safety issue. The inspectors focused their review on equipment performance trends, but also considered the results of inspector daily condition report screenings, licensee trending efforts, and licensee human performance results. The review nominally considered the 6-month period of January | ||
- June 2022, although some examples extended beyond those dates when the scope of the trend warranted. The inspectors compared their results with the licensees analysis of trends. | |||
Additionally, the inspectors reviewed the adequacy of corrective actions associated with a sample of the issues identified in the licensees trend reports. The inspectors also reviewed corrective action documents that were processed by the licensee to identify potential adverse trends in the condition of structures, systems, and/or components as evidenced by acceptance of long-standing non-conforming or degraded conditions. | Additionally, the inspectors reviewed the adequacy of corrective actions associated with a sample of the issues identified in the licensees trend reports. The inspectors also reviewed corrective action documents that were processed by the licensee to identify potential adverse trends in the condition of structures, systems, and/or components as evidenced by acceptance of long-standing non-conforming or degraded conditions. | ||
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=DOCUMENTS REVIEWED= | =DOCUMENTS REVIEWED= | ||
Inspection Type | Inspection | ||
Procedure | |||
Type | |||
Procedures | Designation | ||
Description or Title | |||
Revision or | |||
Date | |||
Miscellaneous | |||
SD-50 | |||
230 KV Electric Distribution System | |||
01/14/2020 | |||
71111.01 | |||
Procedures | |||
CSD-EG-ALL- | |||
2000.2 | 2000.2 | ||
Nuclear Switchyard Operating Guidelines | |||
08/30/2018 | |||
SD-37 | |||
Control Building Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning | |||
System | System | ||
SD-39 | Miscellaneous | ||
SD-39 | |||
0OP-39 | Emergency Diesel Generators | ||
2OP-17 | 0OP-37 | ||
2OP-19 | Control Building Ventilation System Operating Procedure | ||
0OP-39 | |||
Diesel Generator Operating Procedure | |||
198 | |||
2OP-17 | |||
Residual Heat Removal System Operating Procedure | |||
185 | |||
2OP-19 | |||
High Pressure Coolant Injection System Operating | |||
Procedure | Procedure | ||
2OP-43 | 147 | ||
SD-17 | 2OP-43 | ||
SD-19 | Service Water System Operating Procedure | ||
SD-43 | 175 | ||
SD-17 | |||
Residual Heat Removal System | |||
SD-19 | |||
High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) System | |||
71111.04 | |||
Procedures | |||
SD-43 | |||
Service Water System | |||
Engineering | |||
Changes | Changes | ||
Fire | 288259 | ||
Seismic Verification of Fire Protection Piping | |||
05/18/2022 | |||
CSD-BNP-PFP- | |||
0CB | 0CB | ||
CSD-BNP-PFP- | Control Building Pre-Fire Plans | ||
CSD-BNP-PFP- | |||
0MBPA | 0MBPA | ||
CSD-BNP-PFP- | Miscellaneous Buildings Pre-Fire Plans - Protected Area | ||
Fire Plans | |||
CSD-BNP-PFP- | |||
18-F-OS-01 | 0PBAA | ||
21-F-SB-01 | Power Block Auxiliary Areas Pre-Fire Plans (SW, RW, AOG, | ||
TY, EY, PDC, DGS, MCP) | |||
0FPP-031 | |||
Fire Brigade Staffing Roster and Equipment Requirements | |||
18-F-OS-01 | |||
Insulator Shop Fire Drill Scenario Guide | |||
05/18/2022 | |||
Miscellaneous | |||
21-F-SB-01 | |||
Service Building Air HVAC Room Fire Drill Scenario Guide | |||
05/18/2022 | |||
0AOP-13.0 | |||
Operation During Hurricane, Flood Conditions, Tornado, or | |||
Earthquake | Earthquake | ||
0PFP-013 | 0PFP-013 | ||
0PLP-01.2 | General Fire Plan | ||
0PLP-01.2 | |||
Fire Protection System Operability, Action, and Surveillance | |||
Requirements | Requirements | ||
AD-EG-ALL-1520 Transient Combustible Control | 71111.05 | ||
Inspection Type | Procedures | ||
AD-EG-ALL-1520 | |||
CSD-BNP-PFP- | Transient Combustible Control | ||
Inspection | |||
Procedure | |||
Type | |||
Designation | |||
Description or Title | |||
Revision or | |||
Date | |||
CSD-BNP-PFP- | |||
1RB | 1RB | ||
Reactor Building Prefire Plans | |||
Documents | 555550 | ||
Corrective Action | Fire Protection Piping Seismic Support Documentation | ||
05/17/2022 | |||
Corrective Action | |||
Documents | |||
AS 681677-05 | |||
Assignment Summary | |||
07/29/2019 | |||
Corrective Action | |||
Documents | Documents | ||
Resulting from | Resulting from | ||
Inspection | Inspection | ||
20537521 | |||
Evaluations | Work Order | ||
PS-FP-G008 | 05/19/2022 | ||
DBD-144 | |||
External and Internal Flooding Topical Design Basis | |||
Document | |||
Engineering | |||
Evaluations | |||
PS-FP-G008 | |||
Analysis to Seismically Qualify Select Fire Protection Pipe | |||
Supports in the Diesel Generator Building | Supports in the Diesel Generator Building | ||
BNP-12-0104 | |||
UFSAR section | Long Range Plan | ||
05/18/2022 | |||
Miscellaneous | |||
UFSAR section | |||
3.4.2.2 | 3.4.2.2 | ||
Diesel Generator Building Internal Flooding Protection | |||
20449286 02 | 20335906 02 | ||
BNP Man Hole Inspection AD-EG-ALL-1214 | |||
05/24/2021 | |||
20449286 02 | |||
(LR) FOUR YEAR MAN HOLE INSPECTION PER AD-EG- | |||
BNP-1214 | BNP-1214 | ||
20449286 02 | 20449286 02 | ||
INSPECT MAN HOLE, DOCUMENT EGR-NGGC-0351 | |||
INSPECTION | INSPECTION | ||
20449286 02 | 71111.06 | ||
Work Orders | |||
20449286 02 | |||
BNP Man Hole Inspection AD-EG-BNP-1214 | |||
10/11/2021 | |||
LORX-202 | |||
Simulator Guide - Recirculation Loop 'A' flow transmitter | |||
failure, RBCCW high radiation, LOOP, Small Break LOCA | failure, RBCCW high radiation, LOOP, Small Break LOCA | ||
Segment 22-1 | 10b | ||
Segment 22-1 | |||
Version A | Version A | ||
LOCT examination 2022 Cycle 1 | |||
01/13/22 | |||
Miscellaneous | |||
Segment 22-1 | |||
Version B | Version B | ||
Procedures | LOCT Examination 2022 Cycle 1 | ||
01/19/22 | |||
AD-WC-ALL- | 71111.11Q | ||
Procedures | |||
0GP-02 | |||
Approach to Criticality and Pressurization of the Reactor | |||
28 | |||
AD-EG-ALL-1210 | |||
Maintenance Rule Program | |||
AD-WC-ALL- | |||
200 | 200 | ||
AD-WC-ALL- | ON-LINE WORK MANAGMENT | ||
71111.12 | |||
Procedures | |||
AD-WC-ALL- | |||
250 | 250 | ||
71111.13 | WORK IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLETION | ||
Inspection Type | 71111.13 | ||
Corrective Action | |||
26363 | |||
Unit 2 MSIV Pit Steam Leak | |||
05/09/2022 | |||
Inspection | |||
Procedure | |||
Type | |||
Designation | |||
Description or Title | |||
Revision or | |||
Date | |||
Documents | Documents | ||
0AP-025 | |||
AD-OP-ALL-0201 | BNP Integrated Scheduling | ||
AD-WC-ALL- | AD-OP-ALL-0201 | ||
Protected Equipment | |||
AD-WC-ALL- | |||
200 | 200 | ||
AD-WC-ALL- | On-Line Work Management | ||
AD-WC-ALL- | |||
250 | 250 | ||
AD-WC-ALL- | Work Implementation and Completion | ||
Procedures | |||
AD-WC-ALL- | |||
0410 | 0410 | ||
Work Orders | Work Activity Integrated Risk Management | ||
Work Orders | |||
225913 | |||
2-MS-F038D-MO, Backseat Valve Potential MSIV Pit Steam | |||
Leak | Leak | ||
05/10/2022 | |||
Calculations | |||
Documents | 0HPCI-0011 | ||
Action Request: | HPCI RESPONSE TIME REQUIREMENT | ||
2 | |||
Action Request: | |||
2414157 | |||
2-B32-F031B Actuator Rating Exceeded | |||
01/31/2022 | |||
Corrective Action | |||
Documents | |||
Action Request: | |||
2417296 | 2417296 | ||
RHR Valve Weight Analysis Discrepancy | |||
2/23/2022 | |||
Resulting from | 226189 | ||
Work Request to drive repairs noted during inspection of the | |||
Unit 1 South Core Spray Room EL -17' | |||
05/12/2022 | |||
Corrective Action | |||
Documents | |||
Resulting from | |||
Inspection | |||
27216 | |||
1-RB1-BLG-EL-17-1 Cosmetic Defect on Unit 1 SCE | |||
Concrete Columns | |||
05/12/2022 | |||
27-F-02501 | |||
Unit 1 Reactor Building Plan Below Grade EL (-) 17' - 0" | |||
General Arrangement | General Arrangement | ||
F-01230 | Drawings | ||
F-01230 | |||
Unit 2 Reactor Building Concrete Plan EL 20' - 0" - West | |||
A/R 02423550 | |||
50.59 Screen to Extend HPCI Response Time | |||
Rev 00 | |||
Engineering | |||
Evaluations | Evaluations | ||
Inspection Type | A/R 02423553 | ||
CFR 50.59 Evaluation to extend HPCI response time | |||
Procedures | Rev 00 | ||
2305749 | |||
Repair Cosmetic Defect Void in Unit 2 Drywell Exterior Wall | |||
05/12/2022 | |||
Operability | |||
Evaluations | |||
AD-OP-ALL-0105 | |||
OPERABILITY DETERMINATIONS | |||
0SPP-CEM500 | |||
Installation of Concrete and Grout | |||
71111.15 | |||
Procedures | |||
AD-OP-ALL-0105 | |||
Operability Determinations | |||
EC 417875 | |||
50.59 Screen for EC 417875 | |||
Rev 00 | |||
Engineering | |||
Changes | |||
EC 417875 | |||
CB HVAC Condensing Unit 1D Replacement | |||
Rev 015 | |||
71111.18 | |||
Engineering | |||
Evaluations | |||
A/R 2391929 | |||
50.59 Screen for EC 417875 | |||
Rev 00 | |||
Inspection | |||
Procedure | |||
Type | |||
Designation | |||
Description or Title | |||
Revision or | |||
Date | |||
Procedures | |||
PD-EG-ALL-1130 | |||
Engineering Change Program | |||
Rev 1 | |||
Corrective Action | |||
Documents | Documents | ||
Resulting from | Resulting from | ||
Inspection | Inspection | ||
26126 | |||
0PM-STR500 | 1-E41-V6 Flow Inst Connection Spraying Leak | ||
: [[contact::R.P. Adams Self-Cleaning Strainers]], Model VWS 10 through | 05/05/2022 | ||
0PT-09.2 | 0PLP-20 | ||
Post-Maintenance Testing Program | |||
0PM-STR500 | |||
: [[contact::R.P. Adams Self-Cleaning Strainers]], Model VWS 10 through | |||
Procedures | |||
0PT-09.2 | |||
HPCI System Operability Test | |||
153 | |||
20304709 | |||
1-E41-FIC-R600, Replace Controller, HPCI Turb Flo Ind | |||
Controller | Controller | ||
20372477 | 05/03/2022 | ||
20377862 | 20372477 | ||
20399034, | 2B SBGT Drain Line Repairs | ||
05/16/2022 | |||
20377862 | |||
Recoat 1A SBGT Drain Line Piping | |||
05/20/2022 | |||
20399034, | |||
20412939 | 20412939 | ||
20525661-06 | 2B CSW Strainer maintenance | ||
05/20/2022 | |||
0GP-03 | 71111.19 | ||
0GP-04 | Work Orders | ||
20525661-06 | |||
0PT-08.2.2B | Unit 2 HPCI Servo Replacement | ||
0PT-12.1A | 3/12/22 | ||
0GP-02 | |||
Approach to Criticality and Pressurization of the Reactor | |||
28 | |||
0GP-03 | |||
Unit Startup and Synchronization | |||
71111.20 | |||
Procedures | |||
0GP-04 | |||
Increasing Turbine Load to Rated Power | |||
2 | |||
0OI-02.3 | |||
Drywell Leakage Control | |||
0PT-08.2.2B | |||
LPCI/RHR SYSTEM OPERABILTIY TEST - LOOP B | |||
110 | |||
71111.22 | |||
Procedures | |||
0PT-12.1A | |||
No.1 Emergency Diesel Generator LOOP/LOCA Loading | |||
Test | Test | ||
AD-EP-ALL-002 | |||
NRC Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator | |||
Guideline Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone | Guideline Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone | ||
AD-EP-ALL-0101 Emergency Classification | AD-EP-ALL-0101 | ||
CSD-EP-BNP- | Emergency Classification | ||
71114.06 | |||
Procedures | |||
CSD-EP-BNP- | |||
0101-02 | 0101-02 | ||
EAL Wallchart (Both Hot and Cold) | |||
Evaluations | BNP-MECH- | ||
BNP-PSA-069 | MSPI | ||
BNP Mitigating System Performance Index Plant Basis | |||
Document | |||
71151 | |||
Engineering | |||
Evaluations | |||
BNP-PSA-069 | |||
NRC Mitigating System Performance Index (MSPI) PRA | |||
Input Document | Input Document | ||
71152A | 71152A | ||
71152S | Procedures | ||
AD-PI-ALL-0100 | |||
Corrective Action Program | |||
71152S | |||
Procedures | |||
AD-PI-ALL-0100 | |||
Corrective Action Program | |||
14 | 14 | ||
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| ML22216A254 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Brunswick |
| Issue date: | 08/05/2022 |
| From: | Matthew Fannon NRC/RGN-II/DRP/RPB4 |
| To: | Krakuszeski J Duke Energy Progress |
| References | |
| IR 2022002 | |
| Download: ML22216A254 (16) | |
Text
SUBJECT:
BRUNSWICK STEAM ELECTRIC PLANT - INTEGRATED INSPECTION REPORT 05000324/2022002 AND 05000325/2022002
Dear Mr. Krakuszeski:
On June 30, 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Brunswick Steam Electric Plant. On July 20, 2022, the NRC inspectors discussed the results of this inspection with you and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Matthew S. Fannon, Chief Reactor Projects Branch 4 Division of Reactor Projects Docket Nos. 05000324 and 05000325 License Nos. DPR-62 and DPR-71
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000324 and 05000325
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000324/2022002 and 05000325/2022002
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2022-002-0016
Licensee:
Duke Energy Progress, LLC
Facility:
Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
Location:
Southport, NC
Inspection Dates:
April 01, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Inspectors:
C. Curran, Resident Inspector
A. Rosebrook, Senior Reactor Analyst
M. Schwieg, Senior Reactor Inspector
J. Seat, Senior Project Engineer
G. Smith, Senior Resident Inspector
J. Steward, Senior Resident Inspector
Approved By:
Matthew S. Fannon, Chief
Reactor Projects Branch 4
Division of Reactor Projects
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting an integrated inspection at Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
PLANT STATUS
Unit 1 began the period shutdown for a refueling outage. On April 2, 2022, the reactor was taken critical and a plant startup was commenced. On April 4, the main generator output breaker was closed and a power ascension was commenced. On April 5, power was stabilized at 30 percent rated thermal power (RTP) in order to perform condenser dimple plug testing to locate leaking water-box tubes. Following completion of dimple plug testing, a power ascension was commenced and Unit 1 reached 100 percent (full) RTP on April 15 following two rod improvements. Unit 1 continued to operate at full RTP until April 19 when power was reduced to 96 percent RTP due to a failure of a cell in the variable frequency drive (VFD) associated with the 'B' recirculation pump motor. Following the bypass of the 1B2 cell in the 'B' VFD, Unit 1 was restored to full RTP on the same day and continued to operate there until May 19 when power was reduced to 80 percent RTP due to a loss of one of the four Unit 1 off-site power lines (Weatherspoon). Following repairs to the Weatherspoon line, Unit 1 was restored to full RTP on May 21 and continued to operate at or near full RTP for the remainder of the inspection period.
Unit 2 began the period at full RTP and operated there until May 7, when power was reduced to 70 percent RTP in order to insert a second suppression rod due to an existing fuel leak. Following insertion of a second suppression rod, Unit 2 was restored to full power on May 8 and continued to operate there until May 20 when power was reduced to 70 percent RTP for the purpose of performing a control rod sequence exchange as well as insert a third suppression rod. Following the sequence exchange and suppression rod insertion, Unit 2 was restored to full RTP on May 25 following one rod improvement. Unit 2 continued to operate at or near full RTP for the remainder of the inspection period.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2515, Light-Water Reactor Inspection Program - Operations Phase. The inspectors performed activities described in IMC 2515, Appendix D, Plant Status, observed risk significant activities, and completed on-site portions of IPs. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
REACTOR SAFETY
71111.01 - Adverse Weather Protection
Seasonal Extreme Weather Sample (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) From April 12 through April 14, 2022, the inspectors evaluated readiness for seasonal extreme weather conditions prior to the onset of seasonal high temperatures for the following systems:
offsite AC power systems and onsite alternate AC systems, including the switchyard and transformers
71111.04 - Equipment Alignment
Partial Walkdown Sample (IP Section 03.01) (5 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated system configurations during partial walkdowns of the following systems/trains:
(1)2C and 2E main control room (MCR) heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC)units while the 1D MCR HVAC unit was out-of-service (OOS) for replacement on April 26, 2022
- (2) Unit 2 high pressure coolant injection (HPCI) system while the Unit 2 reactor core isolation cooling system was OOS for planned maintenance on April 26, 2022
- (3) Unit 2 nuclear service water and conventional service water (CSW) while Unit 2 'B' CSW pump was OOS for planned maintenance on May 11, 2022
- (4) Unit 2 B residual heat removal (RHR) train while A train was OOS for planned maintenance on May 25, 2022 (5)emergency diesel generators (EDGs) -2, -3, and -4 while EDG-1 was OOS for a maintenance outage on June 22, 2022
71111.05 - Fire Protection
Fire Area Walkdown and Inspection Sample (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the implementation of the fire protection program by conducting a walkdown and performing a review to verify program compliance, equipment functionality, material condition, and operational readiness of the following fire areas:
- (1) Fire area RB2-01-D in the Unit 2 southeast RHR room on April 14, 2022
- (2) Control building HVAC room on April 26, 2022 (3)1A, 1B, 2A, 2B battery rooms in the 23 elevation of the control building on May 5, 2022
- (4) Unit 1 reactor building -17 elevation on May 5, 2022
- (5) Service water building 20 and 4 elevations on May 10, 2022
- (6) Unit 1 reactor building 20 elevation on May 11, 2022
Fire Brigade Drill Performance Sample (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors evaluated the onsite fire brigade training and performance during announced fire drills conducted on May 18, 2022, in the service building HVAC room and on May 24, 2022, in the insulator shop (yard area).
71111.06 - Flood Protection Measures
Inspection Activities - Internal Flooding (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated internal flooding mitigation protections in the:
(1)safety-related manholes (NS3, NS2, 5NW) on April 21, 2022 (2)emergency diesel generator building and 4-day fuel oil tank rooms on May 18, 2022
71111.11Q - Licensed Operator Requalification Program and Licensed Operator Performance
Licensed Operator Performance in the Actual Plant/Main Control Room (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) The inspectors observed and evaluated licensed operator performance in the control room during Unit 1 reactor startup on April 2, 2022.
Licensed Operator Requalification Training/Examinations (IP Section 03.02) (2 Samples)
- (1) The inspectors observed and evaluated two operating crews during a simulator exam on April 21, 2022. The simulator exam was part of the licensed operator continuing training cycle 2. The scenario consisted of a recirculation loop flow transmitter failure, a reactor building closed cooling water heat exchanger leak, a loss of off-site power, and a small break loss of coolant accident.
- (2) On May 19, 2022, the inspectors completed a review and evaluation of a written exam given in licensed operator continuing training cycle 1 conducted during the first quarter of 2022.
71111.12 - Maintenance Effectiveness
Maintenance Effectiveness (IP Section 03.01) (2 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the effectiveness of maintenance to ensure the following structures, systems, and components (SSCs) remain capable of performing their intended function:
(1)relay failure (high contact resistance) that resulted in a spurious partial Group 6 and secondary containment isolation (NCR 2410783) on January 4, 2022
- (2) EDG-1 maintenance outage conducted from June 20 through June 29, 2022
71111.13 - Maintenance Risk Assessments and Emergent Work Control
Risk Assessment and Management Sample (IP Section 03.01) (6 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the accuracy and completeness of risk assessments for the following planned and emergent work activities to ensure configuration changes and appropriate work controls were addressed:
(1)emergent failure of reactor building radiation monitor on April 14, 2022 (2)emergent steam leak in the Unit 2 main steam isolation valve (MSIV) pit discovered on May 8, 2022 (3)elevated risk due to 2B CSW pump strainer planned maintenance from May 9 through May 12, 2022 (4)emergent failure of 1C CSW pump strainer shear pin on May 11, 2022 (5)elevated risk due to Unit 1 A train RHR outage on May 25, 2022 (6)elevated risk due to EDG-1 maintenance outage on June 23, 2022
71111.15 - Operability Determinations and Functionality Assessments
Operability Determination or Functionality Assessment (IP Section 03.01) (4 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the licensee's justifications and actions associated with the following operability determinations and functionality assessments:
(1)2-B32-F031B actuator rating exceeded (NCR 2414157)
(3)deterioration of concrete wall in Unit 2 reactor building (NCR 2305749)
(4)reanalysis of HPCI pump time limit to rated speed and flow (NCR 2419332)
71111.18 - Plant Modifications
Temporary Modifications and/or Permanent Modifications (IP Section 03.01 and/or 03.02) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated the following temporary or permanent modifications:
(1)control building HVAC modification (Engineering Change 417875) completed on June 16, 2022
71111.19 - Post-Maintenance Testing
Post-Maintenance Test Sample (IP Section 03.01) (7 Samples)
The inspectors evaluated the following post-maintenance testing activities to verify system operability and/or functionality:
(1)0PT-09.2 HPCI operability test after replacement of the flow controller FIC-R600 in accordance with (IAW) work order (WO) 20304709 (2)2B standby gas treatment system (SBGT) system following planned maintenance to replace drain piping IAW WO 20372477 (3)1A SBGT system following planned maintenance to recoat drain line piping IAW WO
===20377862 (4)2B CSW pump strainer planned maintenance and inspection IAW WO's 20399034 and 20412939 (5)0PT-09.2, HPCI operability test following replacement of the Unit 2 HPCI EGR servo motor IAW WO 20525661
- (6) G31-F001, reactor water cleanup (RWCU) inboard suction valve following valve replacement IAW WO 20377862
- (7) G31-F004, RWCU outboard suction valve following valve replacement IAW WO 20377862
71111.20 - Refueling and Other Outage Activities
Refueling/Other Outage Sample (IP Section 03.01)===
- (1) The inspectors evaluated Unit 1 refueling outage (B1R24) activities from March 5, 2022 to April 4, 2022, when the main generator was synched to the grid.
71111.22 - Surveillance Testing
The inspectors evaluated the following surveillance testing activities to verify system operability and/or functionality:
Surveillance Tests (other) (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) Loss of offsite power/loss of coolant accident (LOOP/LOCA) test on April 7, 2022
Inservice Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit 2 'B' RHR quarterly surveillance on June 4, 2022
RCS Leakage Detection Testing (IP Section 03.01) (1 Sample)
- (1) Unit 1 reactor coolant system (RCS) leakage IAW 0OI-02.3, "Drywell Leakage Control," on June 30, 2022
71114.06 - Drill Evaluation
Drill/Training Evolution Observation (IP Section 03.02) (1 Sample)
The inspectors evaluated:
- (1) A simulator examination (training evolution) given to two separate operating crews on April 22, 2022. The simulator examination included a drill/exercise performance opportunity.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - BASELINE
===71151 - Performance Indicator Verification The inspectors verified licensee performance indicators submittals listed below:
MS05: Safety System Functional Failures (SSFFs) Sample (IP Section 02.04)===
- (1) Unit 1 (April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022)
- (2) Unit 2 (April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022)
MS06: Emergency AC Power Systems (IP Section 02.05) (2 Samples)
- (1) Unit 1 (April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022)
- (2) Unit 2 (April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022)
MS10: Cooling Water Support Systems (IP Section 02.09) (2 Samples)
- (1) Unit 1 (April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022)
- (2) Unit 2 (April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022)
71152A - Annual Follow-up Problem Identification and Resolution Annual Follow-up of Selected Issues (Section 03.03)
The inspectors reviewed the licensees implementation of its corrective action program related to the following issues:
- (1) NCR 2379462: Reactor recirculation pump seal premature failure
71152S - Semiannual Trend Problem Identification and Resolution Semiannual Trend Review (Section 03.02)
- (1) The inspectors reviewed the licensees corrective action program for potential adverse trends in operations and maintenance that might be indicative of a more significant safety issue.
INSPECTION RESULTS
Observation: Reactor Recirculation Pump Seal Premature Failure 71152A The inspectors conducted a detailed review of NCR 2379462, Reactor Recirculation Pump Seal Premature Failure. The inspectors chose this sample because it dealt with the barrier integrity cornerstone involving the recirculation pump seals. On February 15, 2021, the second stage seal of the Unit 2 'B' recirculation pump was noted to be degrading. Based on the rate of degradation, the decision was made to replace the seal package during the upcoming March 2021 refueling outage. Following replacement of both the 'A' and 'B' seal packages during the refueling outage, operators noted a similar degrading second stage seal on the Unit 1 'B' recirculation pump on April 19, 2021. The decision was made to enter a maintenance outage on April 30 as the rate of seal degradation was excessive and the seal would not last until the next refueling outage in March 2022. The recirculation pump seals have an expected life of six years, yet the inspectors observed that the seals are degrading prior to reaching the end of their expected life cycle.
The licensee performed a detailed root cause analysis in order to understand the failure mechanism and develop corrective actions to address the deficiencies. The root cause was determined to be self-induced electro-corrosion of the second stage secondary seal. Several corrective actions have been implemented including the replacement of all 4 seals on both units. The inspectors noted that this will be a long-term effort as the design changes to address the direct cause of the electro-corrosion are still being developed. The inspectors determined that the licensees plan to address this issue was reasonably commensurate with the safety significance of the equipment that might be affected by this type of equipment failure.
Observation: Semi-Annual Trend Review 71152S The inspectors performed a trend analysis on the licensees corrective action program to identify trends that could indicate the existence of a more significant safety issue. The inspectors focused their review on equipment performance trends, but also considered the results of inspector daily condition report screenings, licensee trending efforts, and licensee human performance results. The review nominally considered the 6-month period of January
- June 2022, although some examples extended beyond those dates when the scope of the trend warranted. The inspectors compared their results with the licensees analysis of trends.
Additionally, the inspectors reviewed the adequacy of corrective actions associated with a sample of the issues identified in the licensees trend reports. The inspectors also reviewed corrective action documents that were processed by the licensee to identify potential adverse trends in the condition of structures, systems, and/or components as evidenced by acceptance of long-standing non-conforming or degraded conditions.
During this review, the inspectors noted the reemergence of a negative trend with respect to reactor fuel performance. In Brunswick inspection report 05000324/2019002 and 05000325/2019002 (ADAMS Accession No. ML19221B744), the inspectors noted a negative trend based on three separate fuel cycles experiencing fuel failures. Following these failures, the licensee aggressively addressed the failures by performing detailed root cause evaluations. No definitive cause was noted. However, some of the failures were attributed to potential negative effects from foreign material. Additionally, one failure was attributed to a manufacturing defect. In order to address the foreign material, the license chose to clean all fuel assemblies during the upcoming refueling outages as well as perform a foreign object search and retrieval (FOSAR) activity. As of June 30, 2022, the fuel cleaning and FOSAR activities have been completed on both Unit 1 and Unit 2 during the most recent refueling outages. Since the initial determination of a negative trend in 2019, the inspectors noted two more cycles (Unit 1 in 2020 and Unit 2 in 2022) where fuel failures were encountered.
Despite the fuel cleaning and FOSAR efforts, Unit 2 recently experienced another fuel failure in April 2022 which necessitated flux suppression. Even given the flux suppression, the Unit 2 reactor coolant system activity has remained elevated. In summary, the condition reports (CRs) noted below document that five of the past seven fuel cycles on Unit 1 and Unit 2 experienced fuel leaks. Fuels leaks typically drive the licensee to suppress the neutron flux of the affected fuel assembly by inserting control rod(s) in the vicinity of the fuel leak. The inserted control rod can result in reduction of margin to thermal limits, limit rates of power increase, and increase the number of rod programming changes. The inspectors discussed this negative trend with the licensee.
- CR 2416401 (Unit 2, 2022)
- CR 2323829 (Unit 1, 2020)
- CR 2276790 (Unit 1, 2019)
- CR 2176522 (Unit 2, 2018)
- CR 2078244 (Unit 1, 2016)
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
On July 20, 2022, the inspectors presented the integrated inspection results to John A.
Krakuszeski and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
SD-50
230 KV Electric Distribution System
01/14/2020
Procedures
CSD-EG-ALL-
2000.2
Nuclear Switchyard Operating Guidelines
08/30/2018
SD-37
Control Building Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning
System
Miscellaneous
SD-39
Control Building Ventilation System Operating Procedure
Diesel Generator Operating Procedure
198
Residual Heat Removal System Operating Procedure
185
High Pressure Coolant Injection System Operating
Procedure
147
Service Water System Operating Procedure
175
SD-17
Residual Heat Removal System
SD-19
High Pressure Coolant Injection (HPCI) System
Procedures
SD-43
Service Water System
Engineering
Changes
288259
Seismic Verification of Fire Protection Piping
05/18/2022
CSD-BNP-PFP-
0CB
Control Building Pre-Fire Plans
CSD-BNP-PFP-
0MBPA
Miscellaneous Buildings Pre-Fire Plans - Protected Area
Fire Plans
CSD-BNP-PFP-
0PBAA
Power Block Auxiliary Areas Pre-Fire Plans (SW, RW, AOG,
Fire Brigade Staffing Roster and Equipment Requirements
18-F-OS-01
Insulator Shop Fire Drill Scenario Guide
05/18/2022
Miscellaneous
21-F-SB-01
Service Building Air HVAC Room Fire Drill Scenario Guide
05/18/2022
0AOP-13.0
Operation During Hurricane, Flood Conditions, Tornado, or
General Fire Plan
0PLP-01.2
Fire Protection System Operability, Action, and Surveillance
Requirements
Procedures
AD-EG-ALL-1520
Transient Combustible Control
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
CSD-BNP-PFP-
1RB
Reactor Building Prefire Plans
555550
Fire Protection Piping Seismic Support Documentation
05/17/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
AS 681677-05
Assignment Summary
07/29/2019
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
20537521
Work Order
05/19/2022
External and Internal Flooding Topical Design Basis
Document
Engineering
Evaluations
PS-FP-G008
Analysis to Seismically Qualify Select Fire Protection Pipe
Supports in the Diesel Generator Building
BNP-12-0104
Long Range Plan
05/18/2022
Miscellaneous
Diesel Generator Building Internal Flooding Protection
20335906 02
BNP Man Hole Inspection AD-EG-ALL-1214
05/24/2021
20449286 02
(LR) FOUR YEAR MAN HOLE INSPECTION PER AD-EG-
BNP-1214
20449286 02
INSPECT MAN HOLE, DOCUMENT EGR-NGGC-0351
INSPECTION
Work Orders
20449286 02
BNP Man Hole Inspection AD-EG-BNP-1214
10/11/2021
LORX-202
Simulator Guide - Recirculation Loop 'A' flow transmitter
failure, RBCCW high radiation, LOOP, Small Break LOCA
10b
Segment 22-1
Version A
LOCT examination 2022 Cycle 1
01/13/22
Miscellaneous
Segment 22-1
Version B
LOCT Examination 2022 Cycle 1
01/19/22
Procedures
Approach to Criticality and Pressurization of the Reactor
28
AD-EG-ALL-1210
AD-WC-ALL-
200
ON-LINE WORK MANAGMENT
Procedures
AD-WC-ALL-
250
WORK IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLETION
Corrective Action
26363
Unit 2 MSIV Pit Steam Leak
05/09/2022
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Documents
BNP Integrated Scheduling
AD-OP-ALL-0201
Protected Equipment
AD-WC-ALL-
200
On-Line Work Management
AD-WC-ALL-
250
Work Implementation and Completion
Procedures
AD-WC-ALL-
0410
Work Activity Integrated Risk Management
Work Orders
225913
2-MS-F038D-MO, Backseat Valve Potential MSIV Pit Steam
Leak
05/10/2022
Calculations
HPCI RESPONSE TIME REQUIREMENT
2
Action Request:
2414157
2-B32-F031B Actuator Rating Exceeded
01/31/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
Action Request:
2417296
RHR Valve Weight Analysis Discrepancy
2/23/2022
226189
Work Request to drive repairs noted during inspection of the
Unit 1 South Core Spray Room EL -17'
05/12/2022
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
27216
1-RB1-BLG-EL-17-1 Cosmetic Defect on Unit 1 SCE
Concrete Columns
05/12/2022
27-F-02501
Unit 1 Reactor Building Plan Below Grade EL (-) 17' - 0"
General Arrangement
Drawings
F-01230
Unit 2 Reactor Building Concrete Plan EL 20' - 0" - West
50.59 Screen to Extend HPCI Response Time
Rev 00
Engineering
Evaluations
CFR 50.59 Evaluation to extend HPCI response time
Rev 00
2305749
Repair Cosmetic Defect Void in Unit 2 Drywell Exterior Wall
05/12/2022
Operability
Evaluations
AD-OP-ALL-0105
Installation of Concrete and Grout
Procedures
AD-OP-ALL-0105
50.59 Screen for EC 417875
Rev 00
Engineering
Changes
CB HVAC Condensing Unit 1D Replacement
Rev 015
Engineering
Evaluations
50.59 Screen for EC 417875
Rev 00
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Procedures
PD-EG-ALL-1130
Engineering Change Program
Rev 1
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
26126
1-E41-V6 Flow Inst Connection Spraying Leak
05/05/2022
Post-Maintenance Testing Program
- R.P. Adams Self-Cleaning Strainers, Model VWS 10 through
Procedures
0PT-09.2
HPCI System Operability Test
153
20304709
1-E41-FIC-R600, Replace Controller, HPCI Turb Flo Ind
Controller
05/03/2022
20372477
2B SBGT Drain Line Repairs
05/16/2022
20377862
Recoat 1A SBGT Drain Line Piping
05/20/2022
20399034,
20412939
2B CSW Strainer maintenance
05/20/2022
Work Orders
20525661-06
Unit 2 HPCI Servo Replacement
3/12/22
Approach to Criticality and Pressurization of the Reactor
28
Unit Startup and Synchronization
Procedures
Increasing Turbine Load to Rated Power
2
0OI-02.3
Drywell Leakage Control
0PT-08.2.2B
LPCI/RHR SYSTEM OPERABILTIY TEST - LOOP B
110
Procedures
0PT-12.1A
No.1 Emergency Diesel Generator LOOP/LOCA Loading
Test
AD-EP-ALL-002
NRC Regulatory Assessment Performance Indicator
Guideline Emergency Preparedness Cornerstone
AD-EP-ALL-0101
Emergency Classification
Procedures
CSD-EP-BNP-
0101-02
EAL Wallchart (Both Hot and Cold)
BNP-MECH-
BNP Mitigating System Performance Index Plant Basis
Document
71151
Engineering
Evaluations
BNP-PSA-069
NRC Mitigating System Performance Index (MSPI) PRA
Input Document
Procedures
AD-PI-ALL-0100
Corrective Action Program
Procedures
AD-PI-ALL-0100
Corrective Action Program
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