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IE Insp Rept 50-219/78-26 on 780926-29 & 1023-27.No
noncompliance noted.Major areas inspected:inservice insp program
& activities associated w/core spray sparger repair.Region
I.
Licensee: Jersey Central Power and Licht Comoany
Madison Avenue at Punch Bowl Road .
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Facility Name: Oyster Creek
Inspection conducted.; September 26-29 and October 23-27, 1978
Ins pe:: tors : _pa yc.Oid > t M d 74'/2). /77[ E. Jdrnigan, Rdactor Inspector date signed
O S. D. Ebneter, Chief, Engineering Support bection No. 2, RC6t5 brancn date signed
date signed
N/gg/76Approved by: ' /'/ ' - -
S. D. Ebneter, Chief, Engineering Support date sf gried Section No.1, RC&ES Branch
Inspection Summary:
Inspection on September 26-29 and October 23-27,1978 (Recort No. 50-219/78-26) Areas Inspected: Routine, unannounced inspection by a regional based inspector of the licensee's inservice inspection program and activities associated with core spray sparger repair. The inspection involved 62 inspector-hours on site by one NRC regional based inspector and one supervisor. Results: Of the two areas inspected, no items of noncompliance were identifiid.
Region I Form 12 (Rev. April 77) 79011102.23
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Jersey Central Power and Light Company
*J. Carroll, Jr. , Station Superintendent *J. Sullivan, Chief Engineer *R. Dube, Site Quality Assurance Supervisor
- J. Behm, Quality Assurance Specialist **D. Ross, Manager, Generating Stations - Nuclear
P. Moor, Engineer S. Fuller, Assistant Quality Assurance Supervisor D. Gaines, Manager, Operational Quality Assurance W. Morrey, Nondestructive Technical Specialist
General Electric Company
T. Higgins, Engineer
Universal Testing Laboratories (UTL)
W. Johnson, NDE Level III N. Goodenough, Director of Training NDZ Level III M. Kozak, NDE Level III
Hartfora Steam Boiler Inspection and Insur. e Company
*K. Russell, Authcrized Inspector W. Ruggler, Supervising Inspector
denotes those present at the exit interview*
via telephone** ,
a. ISI Program
This is the second inspection of the final third of the first inspection interval (10-year) of the ISI Program.
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The inspector held discussions with licensee personnel and audit =c' documentation associated with the ISI Program, which included:
-- Oyster Creek Technical Specification 4.3, Reactor Coolant System Surveillance
-- Specification QA-1000, dated September 21, 1977, titled, " Nondestructive Examination Services"
-- Specification No. 60-74-3, Revision 1, titled, " Inservice Inspection for 1977-1979 Outage" including attachment 1.16, Revision 1, dated August 23, 1978
,
-- Universal Testing Laboratories (UTL's) Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Training and Qualification Manual, dated July 20, 1976
The above listed documentation contain provisions and require- ments for the administration and execution of the examinations scheduled to be performed during the current refueling outage.
No items of noncompliance with regulatory requirements were identified.
b. NDE Imolementing Procedures
UTL-J"".-UT-02, dated September 29, 1978, titled, " Procedure--
for uitrasonic Examination of Reactor Pressure Vessel Fer- ritic Welds in Excess of One Inch Thickness"
-- UTL-JCPL-UT-01, dated June 13, 1978, titled, " Ultrasonic Weld Inspection"
UTL-JCPL-PT-02, dated June 7,1978, titled, " Liquid Pene---
trant: Visible Dye, Solvent Removal Method"
,
a. Liquid penetrant Techniques
1) The examination method is consistent with the ASME Code requirements.
2) Surface preparation requirements are specified.
3) The method of penetrant application and dwell times are specified.
4) Component temperature is stipulated.
5) Evaluation and acceptance criteria are pecified and are consistent with applicable ASME Code requirements
b. Ultrasonic Examination Technique
1) The type of apparatus, including frequency range, is specified.
2) Examination coverage, beam angle and tr.msducer size are specified.
3) Calibration is accomplished on side drilled holes and scanning sensitivity is defined and is consistent with ASME Code requirements.
4) Evaluation, recording and acceptance standards for flow indications are specified and consistent with the applicable ASME Code requirements.
No items of noncompliance with regulatory requirements were identified.
c. NDE Data Review
The inspector audited preliminary data sheets to ascertain: 1) performance of examinations by properly certified person- nel; 2) equipment calibration / checks performed periodically; 3) use of specified equipment / procedures; 4) recorded test data sufficient to provide basis for evaluation; and, 5) evaluation and dispositioning of inspection findings. Re- corded results of visual, surface and volumetric examinations
were audited and included the following wolds:
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The records indicated that examinations had been conducted in accordance with procedural requirements. Examination results were documented sufficiently to provide a basis for proper evaluation.
No items of noncompliance with regulatory requirements were identified.
d. Material /Eauipment Certifications
The inspector audited the calibration records associated with UT equipment used to volumetrically examine material / piping welds. Records of equipment identified with serial number 040-974 and transducers numbers CM-0216, CM-026 and P651 were reviewed. The records indicated that this equipment had been checked for amplitude, linearity, sensitivity and resolution and records were signed by certified personnel. Additionally, frequency spectrum and waveform analysis records were checked for the UT transducers. Also, the inspector audited design drawings / associated data for UT calibration standards. These data indicated that the materials of con- struction and design were consistent with the ISI Program requirements. The inspector also audited material certifi- cates for penetra:.t examination materials for batch numbers 7C-035, 7C-0051 and 01030. These records indicated that materials were tested for residual halogens / sulphur and had met ASME Code requirements.
No items of noncompliance with regulatory requirements were identified.
.
The inspector reviewed the UTL's NDE Personnel Training and Qualification Manual, and the licensee's Specification QA-1000, Revision 4, titled, " Nondestructive Examination Services" for compliance with the requirements of SNT-TC-1A, (the applicable document).
Requirements that must be met by NDE contractors are stipu- lated in QA-1000. The contractors (UTL's) Training and Qualification Manual specifies the amount and type of training an individual receives prior to certification and requirements an individual must meet before he is certified.
Records of certified examiners were audited by the inspector, and were found to meet the requirements of the beforementioned documents.
No items of noncompliance with regulatory requirements were identified.
3. Licensee Event No. 78-21/IP
The licensee reported this occurrence (crack in the core spray sparger) to the NRC on October 18, 1978. The inspector reviewed results of the sparger inspection which were recorded on video tape. The inspection disclosed a crack in the core spray sparger piping of system II. The crack is at an azimuth location of 2080 in the reactor vessel. The crack appears to extend, at least,1800 circumferentially around the pipe on the inlet side of the sparger support bracket. Inaccessibility precludes a complete peripheral inspection of the sparger in the area of the crack. However, tests confirmed that a portion of the crack extended through the pipe wall. The licensee in consulting with the NSSS (General Electric) to determine the cause of failure. Further investigation of the crack and analysis of the consequences is underway and will provide for a more firm analysis of the occurrence. Corrective action will be based on the conclusions of the aforementioned evaluation. The licensee is preparing a formal report documenting results of evaluation and proposed corrective action which will be submitted to the NRC.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
4. Exit Interview
Licensee: Jersey Central Power and Licht Comoany
Madison Avenue at Punch Bowl Road .
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Facility Name: Oyster Creek
Inspection conducted.; September 26-29 and October 23-27, 1978
Ins pe:: tors : _pa yc.Oid > t M d 74'/2). /77[ E. Jdrnigan, Rdactor Inspector date signed
O S. D. Ebneter, Chief, Engineering Support bection No. 2, RC6t5 brancn date signed
date signed
N/gg/76Approved by: ' /'/ ' - -
S. D. Ebneter, Chief, Engineering Support date sf gried Section No.1, RC&ES Branch
Inspection Summary:
Inspection on September 26-29 and October 23-27,1978 (Recort No. 50-219/78-26) Areas Inspected: Routine, unannounced inspection by a regional based inspector of the licensee's inservice inspection program and activities associated with core spray sparger repair. The inspection involved 62 inspector-hours on site by one NRC regional based inspector and one supervisor. Results: Of the two areas inspected, no items of noncompliance were identifiid.
Region I Form 12 (Rev. April 77) 79011102.23
.
Jersey Central Power and Light Company
*J. Carroll, Jr. , Station Superintendent *J. Sullivan, Chief Engineer *R. Dube, Site Quality Assurance Supervisor
- J. Behm, Quality Assurance Specialist **D. Ross, Manager, Generating Stations - Nuclear
P. Moor, Engineer S. Fuller, Assistant Quality Assurance Supervisor D. Gaines, Manager, Operational Quality Assurance W. Morrey, Nondestructive Technical Specialist
General Electric Company
T. Higgins, Engineer
Universal Testing Laboratories (UTL)
W. Johnson, NDE Level III N. Goodenough, Director of Training NDZ Level III M. Kozak, NDE Level III
Hartfora Steam Boiler Inspection and Insur. e Company
*K. Russell, Authcrized Inspector W. Ruggler, Supervising Inspector
denotes those present at the exit interview*
via telephone** ,
a. ISI Program
This is the second inspection of the final third of the first inspection interval (10-year) of the ISI Program.
3
The inspector held discussions with licensee personnel and audit =c' documentation associated with the ISI Program, which included:
-- Oyster Creek Technical Specification 4.3, Reactor Coolant System Surveillance
-- Specification QA-1000, dated September 21, 1977, titled, " Nondestructive Examination Services"
-- Specification No. 60-74-3, Revision 1, titled, " Inservice Inspection for 1977-1979 Outage" including attachment 1.16, Revision 1, dated August 23, 1978
,
-- Universal Testing Laboratories (UTL's) Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Training and Qualification Manual, dated July 20, 1976
The above listed documentation contain provisions and require- ments for the administration and execution of the examinations scheduled to be performed during the current refueling outage.
No items of noncompliance with regulatory requirements were identified.
b. NDE Imolementing Procedures
UTL-J"".-UT-02, dated September 29, 1978, titled, " Procedure--
for uitrasonic Examination of Reactor Pressure Vessel Fer- ritic Welds in Excess of One Inch Thickness"
-- UTL-JCPL-UT-01, dated June 13, 1978, titled, " Ultrasonic Weld Inspection"
UTL-JCPL-PT-02, dated June 7,1978, titled, " Liquid Pene---
trant: Visible Dye, Solvent Removal Method"
,
a. Liquid penetrant Techniques
1) The examination method is consistent with the ASME Code requirements.
2) Surface preparation requirements are specified.
3) The method of penetrant application and dwell times are specified.
4) Component temperature is stipulated.
5) Evaluation and acceptance criteria are pecified and are consistent with applicable ASME Code requirements
b. Ultrasonic Examination Technique
1) The type of apparatus, including frequency range, is specified.
2) Examination coverage, beam angle and tr.msducer size are specified.
3) Calibration is accomplished on side drilled holes and scanning sensitivity is defined and is consistent with ASME Code requirements.
4) Evaluation, recording and acceptance standards for flow indications are specified and consistent with the applicable ASME Code requirements.
No items of noncompliance with regulatory requirements were identified.
c. NDE Data Review
The inspector audited preliminary data sheets to ascertain: 1) performance of examinations by properly certified person- nel; 2) equipment calibration / checks performed periodically; 3) use of specified equipment / procedures; 4) recorded test data sufficient to provide basis for evaluation; and, 5) evaluation and dispositioning of inspection findings. Re- corded results of visual, surface and volumetric examinations
were audited and included the following wolds:
5
The records indicated that examinations had been conducted in accordance with procedural requirements. Examination results were documented sufficiently to provide a basis for proper evaluation.
No items of noncompliance with regulatory requirements were identified.
d. Material /Eauipment Certifications
The inspector audited the calibration records associated with UT equipment used to volumetrically examine material / piping welds. Records of equipment identified with serial number 040-974 and transducers numbers CM-0216, CM-026 and P651 were reviewed. The records indicated that this equipment had been checked for amplitude, linearity, sensitivity and resolution and records were signed by certified personnel. Additionally, frequency spectrum and waveform analysis records were checked for the UT transducers. Also, the inspector audited design drawings / associated data for UT calibration standards. These data indicated that the materials of con- struction and design were consistent with the ISI Program requirements. The inspector also audited material certifi- cates for penetra:.t examination materials for batch numbers 7C-035, 7C-0051 and 01030. These records indicated that materials were tested for residual halogens / sulphur and had met ASME Code requirements.
No items of noncompliance with regulatory requirements were identified.
.
The inspector reviewed the UTL's NDE Personnel Training and Qualification Manual, and the licensee's Specification QA-1000, Revision 4, titled, " Nondestructive Examination Services" for compliance with the requirements of SNT-TC-1A, (the applicable document).
Requirements that must be met by NDE contractors are stipu- lated in QA-1000. The contractors (UTL's) Training and Qualification Manual specifies the amount and type of training an individual receives prior to certification and requirements an individual must meet before he is certified.
Records of certified examiners were audited by the inspector, and were found to meet the requirements of the beforementioned documents.
No items of noncompliance with regulatory requirements were identified.
3. Licensee Event No. 78-21/IP
The licensee reported this occurrence (crack in the core spray sparger) to the NRC on October 18, 1978. The inspector reviewed results of the sparger inspection which were recorded on video tape. The inspection disclosed a crack in the core spray sparger piping of system II. The crack is at an azimuth location of 2080 in the reactor vessel. The crack appears to extend, at least,1800 circumferentially around the pipe on the inlet side of the sparger support bracket. Inaccessibility precludes a complete peripheral inspection of the sparger in the area of the crack. However, tests confirmed that a portion of the crack extended through the pipe wall. The licensee in consulting with the NSSS (General Electric) to determine the cause of failure. Further investigation of the crack and analysis of the consequences is underway and will provide for a more firm analysis of the occurrence. Corrective action will be based on the conclusions of the aforementioned evaluation. The licensee is preparing a formal report documenting results of evaluation and proposed corrective action which will be submitted to the NRC.
No items of noncompliance were identified.
4. Exit Interview
