ML18024A982

LER 79-018/03L-0 on 790727:indicating Lights Failed for Reactor Bldg to Torus Vacuum Breaker,Fcv 2-64-21.Valve Inoperative Contrary to Tech Specs.Caused by Control Circuit Fuse Blowing Due to Failure of Coil for Relay 16A-K40

ML18024A982
Person / Time
Site:	Browns Ferry
Issue date:	08/24/1979
From:	TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML18024A983	List: 05000260/LER-1979-018, Forwards LER 79-018/03L-0 05000260/LER-1979-018-03, /03L-0 on 790727:indicating Lights Failed for Reactor Bldg to Torus Vacuum Breaker,Fcv 2-64-21.Valve Inoperative Contrary to Tech Specs.Caused by Control Circuit Fuse Blowing Due to Failure of Coil for Relay 16A-K40
References
LER-79-018-03L, LER-79-18-3L, NUDOCS 7908280742
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Dear Mr. O'Reialy:

F TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY BROWNS FERRY NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 2 - DOCKET NO. 50-260 - FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE DPR-52 - REPORTABLE OCCURRENCE REPORT BFRO-50-260/7918 The enclosed report provides details concerning a loss of indicating lights for FCV 2-64>>21, reactor building to torus vacuum breaker, during normal operation. This report is submitted in accordance with Browne Ferry unit 2 Technical Specification 6.7.2.b.2.

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LER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BFRO 260 / 7918 Technical Specification Involved 3. 7.A. 3.a and b Reported Under Technical Specification 6.7.2.b.2 Date of Occurrence 7/27/79 Time of Occurrence 1800 Unit 2 Identification and Descri tion'of Occurrence:

Operator observed that there was a loss of indicator lights for FCV 2-64-21.

Conditions Prior to Occurrence:

Unit at full load and normal operation.

Action specified in the Technical Specification Surveillance Requirements met due to ino erable e ui ment. Describe.

Tech. Spec. 3.7.A.3.b allowed seven-day continued operation. Valve repaired in less than three hours.

~A ~arear Cause of Occurrence:

Coil for relay 16A-K40 failed resulting in the control fuse for FCV 2-64 blowing.

N/A Corr ective Action:

Relay coil and fuse replaced.

Failure Data:

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