ML13099A238

Notification of Potential Part 21 Report Re Series 24 Csr Relays with Oversized Cam Drive Components

ML13099A238
Person / Time
Site:	Harris, Surry, Waterford
Issue date:	03/27/2013
From:	Friedman L Electroswitch
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
48851
Download: ML13099A238 (10)

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0312 712013 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Operations Center Event Report Part 21 (PAR)Event# 48851 Rep Org: ELECTROSWITCH Notification Date / Time: 03/26/2013 09:01 (EDT)Supplier:

ELECTROSWITCH Event Date / Time: 03/26/2013 (EDT)Last Modification:

03/26/2013 Region: 1 Docket #: City: WEYMOUTH Agreement State: Yes County: License #: State: MA NRC Notified by: LARRY FRIEDMAN Notifications:

GREG PICK R4DO HQ Ops Officer: JOHN SHOEMAKER DANIEL RICH R2DO Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY PART 21 REACTORS EMAIL 10 CFR Section: PAUL KROHN R1DO 21.21 (d)(3)(i)

DEFECTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE PART 21 -SERIES 24 CSR RELAYS WITH OVERSIZED CAM DRIVE COMPONENTS The following is a summary of a Part 21 report received from Electroswitch, via facsimile: "The root cause has been determined to be oversized OD dimension on the drive cam. This tight fit in the nylon bushing and mounting plate did not allow the drive cam to close when deenergized."NOTE: Any switches that have passed the bench test and/or are in operation will not degrade nor have the condition as found with the returned switches." Affected Facilities:

Waterford, Surry, and Harris.e I

'Received at: 03/26/2013 08:57 MAR/26/2013/TUE 09:04 AM ELECTROS'ITCH SALES FAX No, 781 335 4253 P. 001 S ELECTROSWITCH

• SWITCHES

& RELAYS uMNTOFELECTRO SWtTCH CORP 180 King Avenue Weymouth, MA 02188 Phone: 781-335-5200 Fax: 781-331-3798

-ý /Z-G (VZ Date: Attention:

JjSPQ 0 --Number of Pages: 9 (incl. cover)Company: C). !3 .k) C, (e- a r-~~qLJ /&brLi Q,~Asf~~Fax #: From: Larry Friedman, QA Manager-3 MAR/26/2013/TUE 09:04 AM ELECTROSWITCH SALES FAX No, 781 335 4253 P, 002 ELECTROSWITCH e SWITCHES & RELAYS (UNITOF ELECTRO SWITCH CORP.180 King Avenue

• Weymouth, MA 02188

• Phone 781-335-5200

• Fax 781-335-4253 March 25, 2013 U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRC Operations Center-Facsimile

1. 301-816-5151 I

Subject:

10 CFR Part21 Reporting of Defects and Noncompliance Electroswitch Report # 10CFR21-032513 Rev. 0 To whom it may concern: The enclosed report addresses a reportable notification on an Electroswitch Series 24 CSR Relay.ýsembly'.

copy of the report has been mailed to our affected nuclear customers.

• Please sign below, acknowledging receipt of this report, and return a copy to the attention of Larry Friedman, Quality Assurance Manager, at the above address or fax to 781-335-4253 within* .0 working days after receipt..incerely, ELECTROSWITCH Larry Friedman Quality Assurance Manager Please let us know if ANY of your mailing information changes -name of recipient, name of company/facility, address, etc. Mark the changes on this acknowledgement form and send to us by mail to the address above or by FAX to 781-335-4253.

RECEIVED: DATE:

MAR/26/2013/TUE 09:05 AM ELECTROSWITCH SALES FAX No. 781 335 4253 P.003 ELECTROSWITCH e SWITCHES & RELAYS UNITTOF ELECTRO SWITCH CORP.180 King Avenue e Weymouth, MA 02188

• Phone 781-335-5200

' Fax 781-335-4253 The following information is supplied in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part2 1.A. Name and address of individual informing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission:

Larry Friedman -Quality Assurance Manager Electroswitch 180 King Avenue Weymouth, MA 02188 B. Identification of the basic component supplied which has a deviation (departure

'from the technical requirements included in the procure document):

The Series 24 CSR Relay (Electroswitch part # 88901LA, 88901LB, 88902LA, 88902LB, 88903LB, 88903LD, 88903LE shipped to customers between January 16, 2006 and December 10, 2012.* C. Identification of the facility supplying the basic component which contains a deviation:

Electroswitch 18Q King Avenue* Weymouth, MA 02188 D. Nature of the deviation:

The drive cam component (Electroswitch part #246-132A revision B) used in.The above referenced Series 24 CSR Relays may potentially have an oversized OD dimension.

The drawing did not specify whether the OD dimension was a before or after plating condition.

E. The date on which the information of such deviation was determined:

On the basis of bur evaluation, it was determined on March 25, 2013 that Electroswitch does not have the capability to perform the evaluation to determine if a defect, which could create a substantial safety hazard, exists.F. The number and location of all basic components which may contain the deviation:

Refer to Appendix A of this notification report.

MAR/26/2013/TUE 09:05 AM ELECTROSWITCH SALES FAX No, 781 335 4253 P.004 ELECTROSWITCH

-SWITCHES & RELAYS UNIT OF ELECTRO SWITCH CORP.180 King Avenue 0 Weymouth, MA02188

• Phone 781-335-5200 Fax 781-335-4253 G. The evaluation and corrective action which has been taken to identify and correct the deviation:

Refer to Appendix B of this notification report.H. Any advice related to the identified deviation about the basic component that has* been, is being or will be given to purchasers:

.'Purchasers are being advised to perform testing to verify operation or return the product to Electroswitch.

The following personnel may be contacted regarding this notification:

Larry Friedman Quality Assurance Manager 781-607-3309 , Ed Reszenski Engineering Manager 781-607-3341 Sincerely, Larry Friedman Quality Assumace Manager cc: K. Lloyd E. Reszenski MAR/26/2013/TUE 09:05 AM ELECTROSWITCH SALES FAX No, 781 335 4253 P. 005 ELECTROSWITCH

• SWITCHES & RELAYS UNIT OF ELECTRO SWITCH CORP.180 King Avenue

• Weymouth, MA 02188 0 Phone 781-335-5200 0 Fax 781-335-4253 Appendix A: Customer7 Location Entergy Dominion Entergy Entergy Progress Energy Entergy Entergy Entergy Entergy Entergy Entergy Entergy Entergy Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Surry Pwr Plant, Su rry, VA Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Harris Nuclear, New Hill, NC Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Waterford Plant, Hahnville, LA Nuclear>:C:..Customer Electromitch.

Qty*(YAN).. .PO ... Order.: Shpd: Y 10106691 Co 359003 5 Y 45435289 CO 371488 2 Y 10140147 CO 381335 1 Y .10142747 CO 383077 3 Y 333606 CO 393964 2 Y 10178273 CO 401856 4 Y 10254506 CO 434993 1 Y 10257083 CO 435924 4 Y 10261733 CO 438037 4 Y 10278050 CO 444862 1 Y 10325098 CO 470712 1 1 Y 10325098 CO 475033 1 Y 10363312 CO 494372 1 Part#f 88901LA 88903LE 88903LB 88902LA 88903LD 88901LA 88902LB 88902LA 88901LA 88902LA 88902LA 88903LB 88902LA lteni descriptioon.

SERIES 24CSR RELAY SERIES 24CSR RELAY SERIES 24 CSR RELAY SERIES 24C5R RELAY SERIES 24 CSR RELAY SERIES 24CSR RELAY SERIES 24CSR RELAY SERIES 24CSR RELAY SERIES 24CSR RELAY SERIES 24CSR RELAY SERIES 24CSR RELAY SERIES 24 CSR RELAY SERIES 24CSR RELAY Shipment Note* .date ...1/16/2006 6/14/2006 1/9/2007 2/26/2007 10/12/2007 4/8/2008 1 relay returned on 12/12/12 12/2/2009 11/25/ZO09 I I relay returned 2/26/2010 .on 12/12/12 6/30/2010 10/17/2011 12/22/2011 12/10/2012 MAR/26/2013/TUE 09:05 AM ELECTROSWITCH SALES FAX No. 781 335 4253 P. 006 Rev: Document no: Electroswitch NON CONFORMANCE REPORT NONCON-1 CAR #13-002 APPENDIX B DATE: REF. #: INITIATED BY: 11/28/12 Entergy CAR #LO-CAR-2-12-00083 Larry Friedman*A ITEM: y 88901LA NONCONFORMANCE:

AREA: U Audit Customer compnlaint L 0 DESCRIPTION OF, NON CONFORMANCE: (ASWRITEN

'ON CUSTOMER CAR #LOO.R-2012-00083)

E A."Rlay SNI08-465410 failed, ai bench test with the foll6winj Contact 11/13 initially closed whenIrelay was e-energized; opened when energized but wouldnot lose again iwhen de-enrgized, noter relay failed in a similar manner. The two: relays were! quarantined by Watetford 3 and will e:bsent back toElectroswitch Under a ReturnMaterial AuthorizatiOn RA)." IMPEDIATE DISPOSITION/SHORT TERM FIX: (DUE WITHIN 10 WORKING DAYS OF FINDING)C 1. Immediate disposition once switch was returned on RA #4850: M 43r aV' Initial evaluationn::Performed bench test to see if problem, could be: replicated-.

Results: R ,Switches did -initially closew relay was 'de-energized, open whený energized

';and; close when de-energized.

Because:the

'results did not replicate failure 'mode at ciustomer, bengineering wvas brought into evaluation.

Engineering evaluation:

Performedl bench test again. Results: Failure: mode could be replicated when switch was kept energized for a short period of time (10 seconds).c. Based upon the results, Engineering had, recommended the drive cam portion of the drive ,assembly be checked for movement.

Refer to picture #I and #2 on page 2 of'report.

Drive cam should move i freely, (rotate"and return to position), but will hang up.Pictur #Pi All blocks to be completed and legible -no pencil MAR/26/2013/TUE 09:06 AM ELECTROSWITCH SALES FAX No.781 335 4253 P. 007 Drjvle cam:.4385 dimensionl referenc,6ed

'.ini ta'ble, WeOW is the OD'.,,..: d.Measured the tiree comp onents which make:up the drive cam assembly.Component Dimension specificAtion Actual dimension

.Drive, cam (after .43 85 +.0000/-.0005

.4388-plating)

.4392 Drive cam (before -.4380 +.0000/1-.0005

.4381-plating)

,_ae________0__.0 0-00 ___ .43 85 Nylon bushing .4385, +.001/-.000

.4390 Mounting late .5000 +.O000/-.0005

.5000 I 2.,:Resear ched shipment history. Found 3 shipments since 2008.7 Cuastomer P:O:. # Electroswitch:Order

1. . Quantity ShipSdate 10178273, 40.1856 4 4/8/08 1026173'31 438037 ' 4: 2/26/10 a.Tese retuined.

switches accounted for- 1' swvitch fromn each of the, above slhipmnents.:ý.

If there are aniy switchs~ih Ente gy's inventory that .aveyriot been placed itn operation, Eectiosv'itch will~takeJheni backto re-inspect anid re-test., 3. Detailed review of the three compon1ent drawings is being performed by Engineering; RESPONDED DATE: 1/7/13 DISPOSiTIONED BY: LARRY FRIEDMAN* All blocks to be completed and legible -no pencil MAR/26/2013/TUE 09:07 AM ELECTROSWITCH SALES FAX No. 781 335 4253 P. 008 D E P A R T M-E N T M G R WHAT CAUSED THE NONCONFORMANCE? (ROOT CAUSE): The root-cause has been determined to be oversized OD dimension on the drive carnm. This tight fit in the: nylon bushing and, mounting :,plate did not allow the drive cam to close whende-energized.

It-was found, during the evaluation, that the. drive cam drawing was not clear with respect to the OD dimension being suchbefore or after plating./__NOT:._y that have passed the beheh'test;and/or are i not dged nor::t-( hae wh6ridifion3 afouind wit th~retumred witches.SIGNATURE:

LARRY FRIEDMAN ACTIONSTO PREVENT RECURRENCE (CORRECTIVE ACTION): 1. Engineering-will be revisingsthe drive cam drawing (see table below): a.-ý TheOD specification on the drive eam will berevised.:, b. The plating specification on, the drive cam will be revised.i. The Dlating secification.ehanted:from.0004 max-t-o.0003-max.-

)Component Originald i .gm- ension Revised, dimension:

.______ _ :?.specification..

specificatiobi.Drive: cam (after. .4385,+0000/-.0005

.4386max:plating)

... .... : .., .l :: : " : ' [; :i [ .. :: .i .: ./ .: " Driv.ecam.. (befoire .4380 +.0000/_.0005

.4380"+.0000/-.0002 Nylon bushing .4385 +.001:/-000 Same.Mounting plate ' .-5000 +/-.0000/-.0005 Same c. With these changes, the-stack up tolerance, movement,-

will be eliminated..

which may have caused a 'restriction, in 2. Test procedure will be revised to keep switch energized for 10 seconds Preventive Action Report Reference#i (Where Applicable):

ASSIGNED TO:

• Larry Friedman / Al MacLean DUE DATE: 1/24/13 SIGNATURE AT COMPLETION:

LARRY FRIEDMAN I AL MACLEAN DATE: 1124113** All blocks to be completed and legible -no pencil MAR/26/2013/TUE 09:08 AM ELECTROSWITCH SALES FAX No. 781 335 4253 P. 009 A N Y CLOSE OUT DETAILS (REVIEW EFFECTIVENESS OF ACTIONS TAKEN): 1.WQuality wlmo auiim itor fut ure. prod uctionru'.n of this switch. to :..ensure ths: pe. of:: dscrepancy doe o reoccr 2. ,ývECN #30431 :w.hich. revises.driveam.r specificati-ons,;.

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DATE: Larry Friedman 2/26/13 COMMENTS: It is'noted at'Electroswith doe -not have"the t pbo in...e...

e... .. t defet eiktý:ahd' A~cr ýwtc'WJZ wlino thpirch~a r§. eemiei Ul*All blo'cks to be completed and legible -no pencil